Tycoon Type Games

RollerCoaster Tycoon

• One of the earliest and most popular tycoon games, RollerCoaster Tycoon offers you the chance to design your own roller coasters and amusement park. You have total control, from what rides to build and where to build them to laying out concession stands and concourse activities to keep customers happy. And happy customers mean more ticket sales and more money, allowing you to rake in the profits. But all park construction and maintenance eats into the bottom line, so you will need to be a sharp businessman to reach tycoon status. The game offers 21 scenarios for you to master.

Lemonade Tycoon

• In Lemonade Tycoon, you attempt to turn a humble lemonade stand in the quiet suburbs into a thriving business. You need to devise ways to bring attention to your lemonade, whether it's improving the recipe, upgrading your booth, changing locations or allocating more money to advertising. Once you start turning a profit, you can buy better equipment such as automatic juicers, ice makers and refrigerators, which can help keep your lemons and other ingredients fresher longer. The game also contains a special mode that challenges you to see how much profit you can make in a 30-day period and invites you to post your best score on the developer's website.

Coffee Tycoon

• If you like your drinks with a bit more kick than lemonade, Coffee Tycoon gives you the chance to run your own coffee shop. You can choose from five shops in five different cities, with each location presenting its own unique challenges. As the shop owner, you need to determine menu items, set prices, monitor supplies, purchase business upgrades and manage employees. Once you've made your decisions, each day at the coffee house plays out, and you get to watch your profits rise or your losses mount. You need to have 1 million customers before you can claim victory as a true coffee tycoon.

Airport Tycoon

• Building and operating an airport can be a significant challenge. You need to build a terminal, erect control towers, construct runways, devise transportation systems and plan parking lots. And you need to bring all construction in on budget, which means you have to sign the correct contracts and pay close attention to cost comparisons. You even need to address security concerns to prevent any potential problems. The game lets you work with more than 200 airlines, providing ample variety and no shortage of challenges for the aspiring airport tycoon.