User Guide

Installation of DirectX®
The MONOPOLY TYCOON CD-ROM requires DirectX® version 8.0a (included)
or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX® version 8.0a (included)
or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” when asked if you would
like to install it.
THE README FILE
The MONOPOLY TYCOON CD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view
updated information about the game. To view this file, double-click on that file
in the MONOPOLY TYCOON directory found on your hard drive (usually
C:\Program Files\Infogrames Interactive\MONOPOLY TYCOON).
You can also view the ReadMe file by first clicking on the Start button on your
Win95/98/Me taskbar, then on Programs, then on Infogrames Interactive,
then on MONOPOLY TYCOON, and finally on the ReadMe file item. We strongly
encourage you to take the time to read this file in order to get the benefit of
changes made after this manual went to print.
BUILD THE EMPIRE OF YOUR DREAMS!
Build a business empire from Pall Mall to Piccadilly — one business at a time.
The MONOPOLY TYCOON CD-ROM game features all the risk taking and deal
making of the original MONOPOLY board game — and so much more!
Explore MONOPOLY CITY and get to know its inhabitants as you discover
profitable business opportunities. Create businesses, attract the most customers
and generate the cash you need. Compete for control of entire industries and
city districts. With opportunities and pitfalls at every corner, it’s up to you to
out-manoeuvre up to five other would-be tycoons determined on bankrupting
you. Don’t stop until you own it all!
LAUNCHING MONOPOLY TYCOON
When you first launch the MONOPOLY TYCOON CD-ROM game, a dialogue box
will appear offering the following choices:
Play MONOPOLY TYCOON
Click on this button to go to the Main Menu screen. (If you want to get right
into the game, please see Quick Start on page VII.)
Configuration
Click on this button to open the Options Selector window where you can
configure the following presentation aspects of the game for your computer:
Renderer API
This will default to the option that is most applicable to your hardware setup:
Direct 3D if you have a suitable 3D card, or Software if you are running the
game without the benefit of a 3D video card.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
Before you can install the MONOPOLY TYCOON CD-ROM game, make sure your
computer at least meets the minimum system requirements.
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows® 95/98/Me
Processor: Pentium® II 233 MHz or higher
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 90 MB Free
CD-ROM Drive: 4X Speed
Video: 8 MB Windows® 95/98/Me - compatible video card*
Sound: Windows® 95/98/Me - compatible sound card*
DirectX®: DirectX® 8.0a version (included) or higher
Recommended System Requirements
Operating System: Windows® 95/98/Me
Processor: Pentium® II 266 MHz or higher
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 200 MB Free
CD-ROM Drive: 8X Speed
Video: 16 MB Direct3D - compatible video card*
Sound: Windows® 95/98/Me - compatible sound card*
DirectX®: DirectX® version 8.0a (included) or higher
* Indicates device should be compatible with
DirectX® version 8.0a or higher.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
1. Start Windows® 95/98/Me.
2. Insert the MONOPOLY TYCOON CD-ROM game disc into your CD-ROM drive.
3. If auto-play is enabled, a title screen should appear. If auto-play is not enabled,
double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your Win95/98/Me desktop. Next,
double-click on your CD-ROM icon to install the game. If the install screen still
does not appear at this point, locate the “setup.exe” file in the install folder of
the MONOPOLY TYCOON game disc and double-click on it.
4. Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing the game.
5. Once installation is complete, double-click on the MONOPOLY TYCOON game
icon (if you chose to install a shortcut on your desktop during installation) to
start the game. You may also start the game by clicking on the Start button
on your Win95/98/Me taskbar and choosing Programs/Infogrames
Interactive/MONOPOLY TYCOON/MONOPOLY TYCOON.
Note: You must have the MONOPOLY TYCOON game disc
in your CD-ROM drive to play.
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