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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = ThemeHospital.jpg
 
|cover        = ThemeHospital.jpg
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 31, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 28, 1997}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 28, 1997}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_goes_mac GOG.com goes Mac ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 12, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 18, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_goes_mac GOG.com goes Mac ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  = theme_hospital
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|gogcom id    = 1207659026
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|strategywiki = Theme Hospital
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|mobygames    = theme-hospital
 
|wikipedia    = Theme Hospital
 
|wikipedia    = Theme Hospital
 
|winehq      = 975
 
|winehq      = 975
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{GOG.com links|theme_hospital|theme_hospital}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207659026|theme_hospital}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Native Windows version has compatibility problems. | | DOS, Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Native Windows version has compatibility problems. | | DOS, Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | theme_hospital | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | theme_hospital | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | theme-hospital-origin | Origin | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | theme/theme-hospital/standard-edition | Origin | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
====Corsix-TH - Open Source Clone====
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====CorsixTH====
Corsix-TH is an open source clone of Theme Hospital, however, it can be seen as a (slightly buggy and unfinished) patch to get Theme Hospital to work on the latest machines. Simply download the latest archive files [https://github.com/CorsixTH/CorsixTH here] and then extract them into the folder where you have the game saved. Then download the installer from the same place and run that. Whenever you get any options for folder placement make sure that you insert the exact folder of where you installed the game files. Remember, once you have this installed you don't run the ''HOSPITAL.EXE'', instead you run one of the three Corsix files, where you can choose to run the game with DirectX, OpenGL or SDL.
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CorsixTH is an open source clone (a game engine recreation) of Theme Hospital that aims to get the game running on modern platforms, since the original release was only developed for DOS/Windows 9x (Origin and GOG use the DOSBox compatibility layer). You can download the installer from GitHub [https://github.com/CorsixTH/CorsixTH/releases here] and point it to the location of the original game. Once you have this installed, you won't need to run ''HOSPITAL.EXE'' anymore; if you choose to put CorsixTH as a shortcut on the desktop, it should effectively replace the original game. Also note that you usually get better results using a "clean" version of the original, i.e. one that isn't patched.
  
While the version linked above is the most stable, it is only updated every three months. To get the latest fixes you need to install the development snapshots which won't be as stable but will have more bug fixes. Windows users can download it [http://www.mediafire.com/?bw7q1q3zte7cfh7.zip here] and those on other OSs download it [http://www.mediafire.com/?muawibusse8wfbi here]. To install, simply extract all the files into your ''HOSP'' folder. You will automatically get the latest development versions via SVN (make sure you have a SVN client installed like [http://tortoisesvn.tigris.org/ Tortoise SVN]).
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While the recreation's stables have every feature implemented, the update cycle is very slow. The latest fixes and features are on the development branch, which doesn't have builds and doesn't receive as much testing. However, it may solve bugs you encounter with the current stable. The GitHub repository's wiki has [https://github.com/CorsixTH/CorsixTH/wiki/How-To-Compile a page] detailing how you can compile it for your system.
 
 
When using Corsix-TH it is advisable to install it over a "clean" (i.e. not patched) version.
 
  
 
====Retail Version====
 
====Retail Version====
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Now change your EXE compatibly settings (which may depend on what OS you are using). Right click ''HOSPITAL.EXE'' and click properties. going over to ''Compatibility'' and choose ''Windows 95''. Then, under ''Settings'' check ''Run in 256 colours'', ''Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution'' as well as ''Run this program as an administrator''. Fiddle around with these options for the one that suits you if you know what you are doing.
 
Now change your EXE compatibly settings (which may depend on what OS you are using). Right click ''HOSPITAL.EXE'' and click properties. going over to ''Compatibility'' and choose ''Windows 95''. Then, under ''Settings'' check ''Run in 256 colours'', ''Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution'' as well as ''Run this program as an administrator''. Fiddle around with these options for the one that suits you if you know what you are doing.
  
There is also a patched version available, which you can [http://www.mediafire.com/?diqc2mbkbwkyswd download here]. Copy and paste it over to your ''HOSP'' folder (replacing any existing files, remembering to edit the configuration file again if you replace that too). If this now gives you mouse lag, see [[#Patches|Patches]].
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There is also a patched version available, which you can [https://www.mediafire.com/?diqc2mbkbwkyswd download here]. Copy and paste it over to your ''HOSP'' folder (replacing any existing files, remembering to edit the configuration file again if you replace that too). If this now gives you mouse lag, see [[#Patches|Patches]].
  
If none of those steps work for you, then you will have to use ''Corsix-TH'' (see "[[#Corsix-TH|Corsix-TH]]").
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If none of those steps work for you, then you will have to use CorsixTH. (see "[[#CorsixTH|CorsixTH]]").
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
[http://www.mediafire.com/?66ndoaja9a990fz Mouse Lag Patch] - this sets the CPU affinity to 3 instead of 1, though you may need to fiddle with this number. Save this file where your ''HOSP'' folder is and run it instead of ''Hospital.exe''.
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[https://www.mediafire.com/?66ndoaja9a990fz Mouse Lag Patch] - this sets the CPU affinity to 3 instead of 1, though you may need to fiddle with this number. Save this file where your ''HOSP'' folder is and run it instead of ''Hospital.exe''.
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===Music Fix===
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[https://www.gog.com/forum/theme_hospital/fixing_the_dreadful_default_midi_rendition] Follow the instructions to fix the music in the GOG version
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|DOS|HOSPITAL.CFG}}
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{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\HOSPITAL.CFG}}
{{Game data/row|Windows|HOSPITAL.CFG}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\HOSPITAL.CFG}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|DOS|{{p|game}}\Save}}
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{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\Save}}
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Edit <code>HOSPITAL.CFG</code> after where it says <code>INSTALL PATH=</code> to the installation folder, making sure to put a trailing backslash (<code>\</code>) at the end of the folder name. This tells the game where to save the save files.
 
{{ii}} Edit <code>HOSPITAL.CFG</code> after where it says <code>INSTALL PATH=</code> to the installation folder, making sure to put a trailing backslash (<code>\</code>) at the end of the folder name. This tells the game where to save the save files.
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               = true
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|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
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|gog galaxy            = true
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes      =
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|origin                 = true
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|origin notes           =  
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|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|uplay                 =  
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|uplay notes           =
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|xbox cloud            =
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|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}}
 
{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps                    = unknown
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==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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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =  
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|other button prompts     = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|red book cd audio        =
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|red book cd audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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  |fan       =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Swedish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes     = Unofficial translation, [https://yadi.sk/d/CVy0PmsotLrAf download] 
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              = SVGA
 
|dos modes              = SVGA
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos 32-bit app      = unknown
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|macos 64-bit app      = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
|OSfamily = Windows
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|OSfamily = DOS
  
|minOS    = MS-DOS 6.2
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|minOS    = 6.2
 
|minCPU  = 66 MHz
 
|minCPU  = 66 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 8 MB
 
|minRAM  = 8 MB
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|minHD    = 20 MB
 
|minHD    = 20 MB
  
|recOS    = XP, Vista, 7
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|recOS    =  
|recCPU  = 1.8 GHz
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|recCPU  =  
|recRAM  = 1 GB
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|recRAM  =  
|recDX    = 9
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|recGPU  =
|recHD    = 200 MB
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|recDX    =  
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|recHD    =  
  
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{ii}} The minimum requirements are for the retail version of Theme Hospital, while the recommended requirements are for the GOG.com version.
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 95
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium
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|minRAM  = 16 MB
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|minGPU  = SVGA
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|minHD    =
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recGPU  =
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|recDX    =
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|recHD    =
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}}
  
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements

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Theme Hospital
Theme Hospital cover
Developers
Bullfrog Productions
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release dates
DOS March 28, 1997
Windows March 28, 1997
Windows (DOSBox) April 12, 2012
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) October 18, 2012[1]
Theme Hospital guide on StrategyWiki
Theme Hospital on MobyGames
Theme Hospital on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Theme Park
Theme Park 1994
Theme Hospital 1997
Shin Theme Park 1997
Theme Park World 1999
Theme Park Inc. 2001

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Native Windows version has compatibility problems.
DOS
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Origin
Origin
DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Windows

Version differences

CorsixTH

CorsixTH is an open source clone (a game engine recreation) of Theme Hospital that aims to get the game running on modern platforms, since the original release was only developed for DOS/Windows 9x (Origin and GOG use the DOSBox compatibility layer). You can download the installer from GitHub here and point it to the location of the original game. Once you have this installed, you won't need to run HOSPITAL.EXE anymore; if you choose to put CorsixTH as a shortcut on the desktop, it should effectively replace the original game. Also note that you usually get better results using a "clean" version of the original, i.e. one that isn't patched.

While the recreation's stables have every feature implemented, the update cycle is very slow. The latest fixes and features are on the development branch, which doesn't have builds and doesn't receive as much testing. However, it may solve bugs you encounter with the current stable. The GitHub repository's wiki has a page detailing how you can compile it for your system.

Retail Version

Getting the game to run at all on modern machines is difficult due to the age of the game. However, there are several steps you can follow that may get it working. It is suggested to check if the game works after each paragraphs as different users will have different settings.

The first is to transfer the HOSP folder from your CD copy onto your storage device, making sure to save the files close to the root of the drive (the entire folder location needing to be under 8 characters, e.g. C:\ThemeH\. You will also need to edit the configuration file to allow saves to work (see Game data).

Now change your EXE compatibly settings (which may depend on what OS you are using). Right click HOSPITAL.EXE and click properties. going over to Compatibility and choose Windows 95. Then, under Settings check Run in 256 colours, Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution as well as Run this program as an administrator. Fiddle around with these options for the one that suits you if you know what you are doing.

There is also a patched version available, which you can download here. Copy and paste it over to your HOSP folder (replacing any existing files, remembering to edit the configuration file again if you replace that too). If this now gives you mouse lag, see Patches.

If none of those steps work for you, then you will have to use CorsixTH. (see "CorsixTH").

Essential improvements

Patches

Mouse Lag Patch - this sets the CPU affinity to 3 instead of 1, though you may need to fiddle with this number. Save this file where your HOSP folder is and run it instead of Hospital.exe.

Music Fix

[1] Follow the instructions to fix the music in the GOG version

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\HOSPITAL.CFG
Windows <path-to-game>\HOSPITAL.CFG[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\Save
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Edit HOSPITAL.CFG after where it says INSTALL PATH= to the installation folder, making sure to put a trailing backslash (\) at the end of the folder name. This tells the game where to save the save files.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin

Video

300px
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
All speech is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Swedish
Russian
Unofficial translation, download

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4 Added in the last patch.
Online play
For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation.

Connection types

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes SVGA
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

DOS
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 6.2
Processor (CPU) 66 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 MB
Video card (GPU) SVGA
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) SVGA
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8 or later
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM


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).
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to <path-to-game>/cloud_saves/ even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in the cloud_saves folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).

References