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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Monopoly Tycoon Coverart.jpg
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|cover        = Monopoly Tycoon cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Deep Red Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Deep Red Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|monopoly-tycoon|85}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|monopoly-tycoon-2001|85}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Monopoly }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Monopoly }}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Monopoly Tycoon
 
|strategywiki = Monopoly Tycoon
|mobygames    = monopoly-tycoon
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|mobygames    = 5151
 
|wikipedia    = Monopoly Tycoon
 
|wikipedia    = Monopoly Tycoon
 
|winehq      = 2776
 
|winehq      = 2776
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Has problems running on Windows Vista and above. See [[#Essential improvements|"Essential improvements"]] and [[#Issues unresolved|Issues unresolved]].
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
 +
 
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|current state    = The game has problems running on Windows Vista and above. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] and [[#Issues unresolved|Issues unresolved]] sections.
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}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Unknown DRM. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Depending on the version, either a simple disc check or {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on [https://www.steamgriddb.com/icon/13624 SteamGridDB].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref name="MusicFix">{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=Monopoly Tycoon - Music Fix v1.7: Monopoly Tycoon - DirectShow Music Fix|date=2019-02-20}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref name="MusicFix">{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=Monopoly Tycoon - Music Fix v1.7: Monopoly Tycoon - DirectShow Music Fix|date=2019-02-20}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the [https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
 
# Download the [https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder.
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# Extract the contents from the {{file|.zip}} file into a folder.
# Right-click the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> in the folder and click "Run as Administrator".
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# Right-click the {{file|ApplyPatch.bat}} in the folder and click "Run as Administrator".
 
# Launch the game, go to "Configuration" and then uncheck the "No Music" box to enable music.
 
# Launch the game, go to "Configuration" and then uncheck the "No Music" box to enable music.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} If the text in the console window is red, then the <code>ApplyPatch.bat</code> needs to be run as Administrator.
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{{ii}} If the text in the console window is red, then the {{file|ApplyPatch.bat}} needs to be run as Administrator.
 
{{ii}} Windows Defender may appear with a warning when running the file. Select "More info" and then "Run anyway"
 
{{ii}} Windows Defender may appear with a warning when running the file. Select "More info" and then "Run anyway"
  
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref name="MusicFix" />|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter|ref=<ref name="MusicFix" />|collapsed=yes|fix=
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into a folder.
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# Extract the contents from the {{file|.zip}} file into a folder.
# Make a new folder in <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64\</code> called <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code>
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# Make a new folder in <code>{{p|windir}}\SysWOW64\</code> called {{Folder|Windows-Media-Source-Filter}}
# Copy <code>drmclien.dll</code>, <code>strmdll.dll</code>, <code>dxmasf.dll</code> and <code>msadds32.ax</code> from the .zip file to the <code>Windows-Media-Source-Filter</code> folder.
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# Copy {{file|drmclien.dll}}, {{file|strmdll.dll}}, {{file|dxmasf.dll}} and {{file|msadds32.ax}} from the .zip file to the {{Folder|Windows-Media-Source-Filter}} folder.
# Run <code>DSFMgr.exe</code> as administrator and register the <code>dxmasf.dll</code> and <code>msadds32.ax</code> files.
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# Run {{file|DSFMgr.exe}} as administrator and register the {{file|dxmasf.dll}} and {{file|msadds32.ax}} files.
 
# Launch the game, go to "Configuration" and then uncheck the "No Music" box to enable music.
 
# Launch the game, go to "Configuration" and then uncheck the "No Music" box to enable music.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/110-monopoly-tycoon-patch/ Patch 1.4] is the latest patch available for the game, it adds new scenarios, options, and bug fixes.
 
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/110-monopoly-tycoon-patch/ Patch 1.4] is the latest patch available for the game, it adds new scenarios, options, and bug fixes.
{{--}} There is a bug that doesn't allow building rights to be activated in one of the tutorials; only present in version 1.4.
 
  
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1354-monopoly-tycoon-patch-13/ Patch 1.3] is the last '''officially''' released patch for the game. It generally ''tends'' to be more stable than version 1.4.
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[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1354-monopoly-tycoon-patch-13/ Patch 1.3] is the last official patch released.
  
 
===Miscellaneous===
 
===Miscellaneous===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable the intro movie|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable the intro movie|fix=
{{ii}} Requires the game to be v1.4.
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{{ii}} Requires the game version to be v1.4.
 
# Launch the game and go to "Advanced Options".
 
# Launch the game and go to "Advanced Options".
 
# Tick the "Disable intro movie" box. Click 'OK".
 
# Tick the "Disable intro movie" box. Click 'OK".
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}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Monopoly Tycoon External Video Audio.png|External video/audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Monopoly Tycoon External Video Audio.png|External video/audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Monopoly Tycoon Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Monopoly Tycoon Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Menu bar remains visible.
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Menu bar remains visible.
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          = Force-able with [[Nvidia Control Panel]] or [[DgVoodoo_2| dgVoodoo 2]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
|antialiasing notes        = Force-able with [[Nvidia Control Panel]] or [[DgVoodoo_2| dgVoodoo 2]].
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Enable by default.No visible screen-tearing
 
|vsync notes                = Enable by default.No visible screen-tearing
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Modifying the <code>config.cfg</code> file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify the {{file|config.cfg}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrpenguinb|date=2022-05-27|comment=config.cfg exists and the modification worked}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to the installation folder.
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# Go to the installation folder {{p|game}}
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with Notepad or a different text editor.
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# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor, e.g. Notepad.
# Change the lines with <code>SysSetup width</code> and <code>SysSetup height</code> to the width and height the game should run in. <br />'''For example''': Setting <code>SysSetup width 1920</code> and <code>SysSetup height 1080</code> will run the game at 1920x1080 resolution.
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# Change the lines with <code>SysSetup width</code> and <code>SysSetup height</code> to the width and height desired for the game. <br />'''For example''': Setting <code>SysSetup width 1920</code> and <code>SysSetup height 1080</code> will run the game at 1920x1080 resolution.
 
# Save the file.
 
# Save the file.
 
# Launch the game.
 
# Launch the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Monopoly Tycoon Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Monopoly Tycoon Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support              = unknown
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Japanese
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|interface = true
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|audio    = unknown
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Japanese release.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      = Chat is available in any multiplayer match. Click on a player's icon to chat.
 
|lan play notes      = Chat is available in any multiplayer match. Click on a player's icon to chat.
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play modes    = Versus
 
|online play modes    = Versus
|online play notes    = GameSpy has been discontinued.
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|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          = false
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|direct ip          = true
|direct ip notes    =  
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|direct ip notes    = '''Requires version 1.3 or above'''. Launch game with <code>-host -sessionname NAME -port 2310</code>. To join game use <code>-join "127.0.0.1" -port 2310</code>
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 2310
 
|tcp  = 2310
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===The game crashes after the intro video and shows an error message===
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{{ii}} A workaround is to disable the music in the launcher's <code>Configuration</code> menu.
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{{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#Essential_improvements|Music Fix]].|fix=
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}}
  
 
===Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later===
 
===Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later===
 
{{ii}} The Windows Media Source Filter '''must''' be installed for this to have any effect or use.
 
{{ii}} The Windows Media Source Filter '''must''' be installed for this to have any effect or use.
 
{{++}} No system file modifications are necessary.
 
{{++}} No system file modifications are necessary.
{{Fixbox|description=Install the <code>qasf.dll</code>|ref=<ref>https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the {{file|qasf.dll}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html|title=mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
  
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ DirectShow - Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ DirectShow - Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7]
# Extract the contents of the downloaded <code>.zip</code> file into a folder.
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# Extract the contents of the downloaded {{file|.zip}} file into a folder.
# Copy the <code>qasf 6.03.dll</code> from the .zip file, to the where the game is located at ({{p|game}}).
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# Copy the {{file|qasf 6.03.dll}} from the .zip file, to the where the game is located at ({{p|game}}).
# Move the game from its original installation folder, or else the <code>qasf.dll</code> won't load.
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# Move the game from its original installation folder, or else the {{file|qasf.dll}} won't load.
# The <code>qasf 6.03.dll</code> that was copied to {{p|game}}, must be renamed to <code>qasf.dll</code>.
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# The {{file|qasf 6.03.dll}} that was copied to {{p|game}}, must be renamed to {{file|qasf.dll}}.
 
# Launch the game.
 
# Launch the game.
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{Fixbox|description=Reduce color mode to 16-bit; (65536) color|ref=|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce color mode to 16-bit; (65536) color|ref=|fix=
  
# Go to {{p|game}} and right-click <code>mc.exe</code>
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# Go to {{p|game}} and right-click {{file|mc.exe}}
 
# Select the '''Compatibility''' tab.
 
# Select the '''Compatibility''' tab.
 
# Under the ''Settings'' section, tick '''Reduced color mode'''.
 
# Under the ''Settings'' section, tick '''Reduced color mode'''.
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
{{ii}} There is a bug in version 1.4 with one of the tutorial levels "Building a Shopping Center" when trying to activate building rights.
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{{ii}} With one of the tutorial levels "Building a Shopping Center", there is an issue when trying to activate building rights in version 1.4.
 
{{ii}} When changing stock while the game is running at 4x speed, the amount can change significantly quicker than normal. Be careful!
 
{{ii}} When changing stock while the game is running at 4x speed, the amount can change significantly quicker than normal. Be careful!
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
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|direct3d versions      = 8
|direct3d notes        = Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs.
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|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = Windows Media Source Filter, Windows Media Player
|audio notes      =  
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|audio notes      = Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs.
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
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|recVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
|recDX    = 8.0a
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|recDX    =  
 
|recother = 8x CD-ROM Drive
 
|recother = 8x CD-ROM Drive
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 03:42, 23 March 2024

Monopoly Tycoon
Monopoly Tycoon cover
Developers
Deep Red Games
Publishers
Infogrames
Release dates
Windows September 21, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 85
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time, Relaxed
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Menu-based, Direct control
Genres Simulation, Board
Art styles Cartoon
Series Monopoly
Monopoly Tycoon guide on StrategyWiki
Monopoly Tycoon on MobyGames
Monopoly Tycoon on Wikipedia
Monopoly 1985
Monopoly (Gibson) (unofficial) 1985
Tommy's Monopoly (unofficial) 1988
TEGL Monopoly (unofficial) 1989
PC-Monopoly (unofficial) 1989
Monopoly Deluxe 1992
Monopoly (1995) 1995
Star Wars: Monopoly 1997
Monopoly: World Cup France 98 Edition 1998
Monopoly Casino 1999
Monopoly Junior 1999
Monopoly Tycoon 2001
Monopoly (2002) 2002
Monopoly 2008 2007
Monopoly: Here & Now Edition 2007
Monopoly: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition 2008
Monopoly: Build-a-lot Edition 2009
Monopoly (2012) 2012
Monopoly Plus 2017
Monopoly Poker 2021
Monopoly Madness 2021

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Monopoly Tycoon is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view simulation and board game in the Monopoly series.

The game has problems running on Windows Vista and above. See Essential improvements and Issues unresolved sections.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Depending on the version, either a simple disc check or SecuROM 4 DRM
Windows
A faithful, higher quality icon can be found on SteamGridDB.

Essential improvements

Monopoly Tycoon Music Fix v1.7

In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on Windows Vista and above.
Completely restores music playback
Install the Windows Media Source Filter[1]
  1. Download the Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into a folder.
  3. Right-click the ApplyPatch.bat in the folder and click "Run as Administrator".
  4. Launch the game, go to "Configuration" and then uncheck the "No Music" box to enable music.

Notes

If the text in the console window is red, then the ApplyPatch.bat needs to be run as Administrator.
Windows Defender may appear with a warning when running the file. Select "More info" and then "Run anyway"
Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter[1]
  1. Download the Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into a folder.
  3. Make a new folder in %WINDIR%\SysWOW64\ called Windows-Media-Source-Filter
  4. Copy drmclien.dll, strmdll.dll, dxmasf.dll and msadds32.ax from the .zip file to the Windows-Media-Source-Filter folder.
  5. Run DSFMgr.exe as administrator and register the dxmasf.dll and msadds32.ax files.
  6. Launch the game, go to "Configuration" and then uncheck the "No Music" box to enable music.

Patches

Patch 1.4 is the latest patch available for the game, it adds new scenarios, options, and bug fixes.

Patch 1.3 is the last official patch released.

Miscellaneous

Disable the intro movie
Requires the game version to be v1.4.
  1. Launch the game and go to "Advanced Options".
  2. Tick the "Disable intro movie" box. Click 'OK".
  3. Click "Play".

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
External advanced settings.
External advanced settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\profiles[Note 1]

Video

External video/audio settings.
External video/audio settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Menu bar remains visible.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enable by default.No visible screen-tearing
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No FPS or refresh rate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

Modify the config.cfg file[2]
  1. Go to the installation folder <path-to-game>
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor, e.g. Notepad.
  3. Change the lines with SysSetup width and SysSetup height to the width and height desired for the game.
    For example: Setting SysSetup width 1920 and SysSetup height 1080 will run the game at 1920x1080 resolution.
  4. Save the file.
  5. Launch the game.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Hardware cursor option in-game.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and sound
Surround sound
Uses DirectSound3D. Install DirectSound 3D restoration software.
Subtitles
All speech is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese
Japanese release.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
6 Chat is available in any multiplayer match. Click on a player's icon to chat.
Online play
6 Versus
GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Requires version 1.3 or above. Launch game with -host -sessionname NAME -port 2310. To join game use -join "127.0.0.1" -port 2310

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 2310
UDP 2310
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
This is the default port used. It can be changed by the user via console commands. Full details can be found in the Patch v1.4 Readme file

Issues fixed

The game crashes after the intro video and shows an error message

A workaround is to disable the music in the launcher's Configuration menu.
Apply the Music Fix.

Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later

The Windows Media Source Filter must be installed for this to have any effect or use.
No system file modifications are necessary.
Install the qasf.dll[4]
  1. Download the DirectShow - Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7
  2. Extract the contents of the downloaded .zip file into a folder.
  3. Copy the qasf 6.03.dll from the .zip file, to the where the game is located at (<path-to-game>).
  4. Move the game from its original installation folder, or else the qasf.dll won't load.
  5. The qasf 6.03.dll that was copied to <path-to-game>, must be renamed to qasf.dll.
  6. Launch the game.

Notes

The game MUST NOT be located where it was originally installed to (<path-to-game>), or else the right qasf.dll won't load.

Software mode graphics corruption

Sets both Direct3D and software rendering modes to 16-bit color.
Reduce color mode to 16-bit; (65536) color
  1. Go to <path-to-game> and right-click mc.exe
  2. Select the Compatibility tab.
  3. Under the Settings section, tick Reduced color mode.
  4. Select 16-bit (66536) color and click Apply.
  5. Launch the game normally, and make sure software mode is selected.

Notes

If software mode is not being used, disable 16-bit color for 32-bit colors.

Issues unresolved

With one of the tutorial levels "Building a Shopping Center", there is an issue when trying to activate building rights in version 1.4.
When changing stock while the game is running at 4x speed, the amount can change significantly quicker than normal. Be careful!

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Software renderer
DeepRed Software Rasterizer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Windows Media Source Filter, Windows Media Player Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs.
Multiplayer GameSpy Bundles GameSpy Arcade.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 90 MB
Video card (GPU) 8 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0a compatible
Other


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Monopoly Tycoon - Music Fix v1.7: Monopoly Tycoon - DirectShow Music Fix - last accessed on 2019-02-20
  2. Verified by User:Mrpenguinb on 2022-05-27
    config.cfg exists and the modification worked
  3. Pricing | GameSpy Technology
  4. mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023