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Incoming Missles..FORTUNE BUILDER 
This game has it all!!Educational and fun. Fortune Builder lets you plan, build and run your own commpunity. Race against time to achieve your financial goal in a One player game or compete with another tycoon in a two player game.  Either way, Fortune Builder is a challenge. 
Your community will be laid out on a map of undeveloped land, consisting of a seacoast, with beachfront, two mountain ranges, midlands, a river and a lake, with a main highway running north and south. Youll start with a fixed amount of cash, enabling you to buy and build a large variety of properties, from hotels, condoc, etc. to roads, amusement parks and video arcades. The challenge is to build them where they will draw the most traffic, therby increasing profits. And all the while, you must keep an eye on bulletins that may affect your efforts, watching for changes in everything from consumer trends to the weather. 
Fortune Builder teaches problem solving and helps you learn, in a way both fun and realistic about economics, geography, sociology, invetments and the effects of environment and current events on industry and the marketplace. 
 
One or Two Player Game 
In Two player game screen is split in half, Player 1 uses top half, Player 2, bottom half. Whenever either player builds a property on his half of the screen, that property also appears on the other players half of the screen. Both players make their decisions and use their controllers to record those decisions at the same time. 
 
After the title screen, if no option button is pushed the game goes into a demo mode showing how roads are built and properties are placed on them. 
Press any button for game option screen. 
 
The lower the skill level, the more money you start out with, from a low of $2,500,000 to a high of $100,000,000.  (Two player game low on skill 4 is $1,000,000 each, Skill One two player is also $100,000,000. 
 
THE GAME BEGINS TYCOON!! 
Welcome to the world of high finance fellow YUPPIES!! As the game begins you are looking at a tract of undeveloped land(Map Screen, keypad button 1)Enterprising person that you are, you sense a vast potential for development and profits awaiting someone like you...the budding real estate tycoon. Your goal, to make a cool $250,000,000. If you are playing a One player game, you have five years to earn it, then the consortium youve put together for this project will demand an accounting. If youre playing a two player game, theres no time limit, but remember that the consortium expects you to reach the same goal before your opponent. The Two player game continues until one player has built his fortune and is declared the winner, or until one player goes bankrupt. 
Theres already a main highway running north and south and you can see partially constructed roads to the east and west. You'll want to build a network of additional roads connecting the ones already existing so that cars may travel freely over all the terrain. More roads mean more potential places to build. The calender says its January of the first year of your construction program, so there is no time to waste. 

A quick glance at the finance screen(Button 3) gives you the money picture. Youve got $100,000,000 in cash to work with at skill level one. You can take out loans when you need extra funds for those large expensive ventures. Always try to borrow when the interest rate is low. At the end of each month you will see a report on income received and payments made during that month. In addition, before each December's financial report, the entire map scrolls across the screen to display your development. Now go to the Build Screen and pick your project! 
 
Time to build. (Build Screen-button 2) Run through your options(See using your controls below)...You may want to start out with a modest development-some additional roads, a gas station, some apartments or condo units for example. Or you might head straight for the beach or mountains and build your dream resort complete with hotels, casinos, marinas, ski lodges, restaurants and other properties to attract crowds of vacationers. Don't forget shopping centers and industries-factories, coal mines, offshore oil and fishing boats. Shortly after you begin building, youll see results of your investments. As new roads you construct make the various facilities accessible, cars begin appearing near them. The more attractive your developments, the larger the number of visiting cars and the more income you earn. 
 
Not all construction is good though. The cost of building a property varies, depending on where you build. The computer lets you know the cost of building each type of property in a specific location. You can see the cost of a property by placing the small black frame(The frame) on the spot on the Map Screen where you want to build and then finding that property next to the blue arrow on the Build Screen. The cost of construction will appear under "COST IN 1000s" on the Build Screen. 
Moreover, if you try to build a prject when you don't have enough cash to pay for it, the computer will alert you.  Youll hear a buzzer while on the Map Screen, and you will automatically return to the build screen. When this happens, make another selection or go to the finance screen and negotiate a loan. If you try to build in an inappropriate place (building a cinema in the ocean for instance) the word "SORRY" appears on the build screen under "COST IN 1000s".  And if you try to build on a spot where property already exists, the word "YOURS" or "SOLD" appear in the same place. 
 
As time marches on, and your five year limit approaches, or your competitor nears his goal sound strategy and astute play will make or break you. You might have to borrow large sums or sell some property to get cash for a big construction push. Events beyond your control, reported in the game as news bulletins, can then hurt you badly if you arent prepared. On the other hand, good news can greatly increase your income and your net worth if you are in a position to take advantage of it. Will you reach your goal before time runs out? If you do, youll hear a congratulatory fanfare for your financial savvy. If you dont, or go bankrupt, youll hear a dirge. 
 
USING YOUR CONTROLS 
Move the control stick to move the frame across the map screen button 1 to the place where you want to build. 
When the build screen is showing move the control stick up or down to view the selection of properties for sale, lining up the one you want to build next to the blue arrow. 
When the build screen is showing pressing either side button selects the type of construction project from which you can choose properties-Resort, Highway, or Commerce. 
When the Finance Screen is showing pressing either side button selects the transaction you want to conduct, borrow, repay or sell. 
Press Appropriate keypad numbers to enter dollar amounds when conducting transactions on the finance screen. 
 
Button 1-Map Screen 
Button 2-Build Screen 
Button 3-Finance Screen 
5-Scroll to see entire map. 
#-has three uses... 
Building Properties-When the Build Screen is showing and the blue arrow is next to a property you want to buy, press #.  This automatically sends you to the map screen with the property you selected flashing in the frame. Use control stick to move frame where you want property to be . Press # again and the property you picked is placed in that spot.  Repeat process for each property you want to build. 
 
Completing Financial Transactions-When the Finance Screen is showing, use keypad button # to borrow cash, to repay a cash loan, or to sell a property. When borrowing or repaying, enter the amount you want to borrow ore repay by using the numbered buttons on the keypad then press #. This completes the transaction, and you will see the result immediately reflected in your financial statement. 
When selling a property, place the frame over the property you want to sell while the map screen is showing. Then go to the Finance Screen and press either side button until you get the sell option. You will see the property you want to sell inside the frame . Press # again and the sale is complete. The result will be immediately reflected in your financial statement. 
the * can be used to pause the game as well, and # can be used to return to the option screen after a game ends. 
 
HINTS 
STRATEGIES 
Sabotage is a useful tactic in two player games. You can do this by building properties that have an adverse effect on the income of existing properties owned by that player. 
For instance, you can build a smog producing factory, next to a competitors beach front marina property thereby decreasing its popularity. 
Another two player game tactic that can drive your opponent crazy, though it may stretch your own resources, is to build properties in the secluded area to which the other player just built a road or a bridge. 
In some cases building a property identical to one your opponent has built, near the same location as his is a good strategy. Youll reduce his income, but you should realize you wont be helping your own. Do this only when you have a lot of ready cash and your opponent doesnt. Itll hurt him a lot more than you. 
 
Cooperations may also be a tactic to use, especially when sabotage has had the effect of reducing the income of both players. Make a pact with your opponent, you wont sabotage his beach property if he will leave your campground alone for instance. 
Fishing boats begin to earn income almost immediately as they dont need road access and fishing is year round. Buy these early in the game. 
The time of year has a lot to do with strategic developmental planning. It takes time to build access roads, construct properties, and it takes time for traffic to discover these new developments. Plan ahead. Start building your beach resorts in the fall and your mountain ski resorts in the summer. Then theyll be open for business as soon as the season begins. 
 
At the higher skill levels you may find that the best strategy is to borrow heavily at the beginning of the game, when the interest is low. Youll need plenty of cash to make your planned projects become reality, but be sure to keep your loan payments up to date. 
 
All the ideas in this section are tried and true strategies. You will discover man y more as you play. No two games are exactly alike. Each higher skill level gives you a new goal to achieve and greater challenge to be mastered. 
 
The Financial Page 
This game is an accurate reflection of real life economics, interest rates and money supply, and how they relate to financial gains and losses. 
You can build only with available cash. Lacking cash, you must borrow. However, all borrowing involves monthly interest payments that are automatically deducted from your ready cash. Although the interest rate starts out low, it tends to increase as the total debt rises. Keep an eye on the interest rate. When it gets high, borrow cautiously. At the end of each month both your income and your interest payment for that period are automatically computed and entered in the financial report. If you cannot meet interest payments, the bank automatically increases your debt and deducts the amount due from your ready cash. 
 
You can sell any property, except roads, bridges, tolls, fishing boats, ski lifts, oil wells, and parks, to the bank for its purchase price, as another means of raising cash.  Roads and bridges are automatically deeded to the stat when built. They cant be sold and are not counted in your net worth. 
Be alert for the sound of beeping . That means a special bulletin is on the way. Try to cash in on trends indicated... 
Bad news bulletins appear only once. There is nothing you can do about them. 
Road-Vital...All properties except ski lifts, boats, and oil rigs need roads for access. 
Gas-Cars cant get to your properties without gas. Build plenty but not too close together to avoid price wars. 
 
Motel-Dont build them near each other or near cottages and large hotels or you will decrease the income they produce. 
Toll Booth-Useful in decreasing income to surrround properties while producing modest income themselves. 
Bridge-Expensive but neccessary for access to the two islands and crossing the river. 
Apartment-They benefit all properties except ski lodges, cottages and campgrounds. Dont cluster too many together though. 
Condo-Dont foget to build plenty in MT and beach resort areas and near shopping centers and industries. THey only decrease income from campgrounds so build them wherever else you can. 
Mall-Wont make much near ski lodges, cottages or camps only. They make a lotta money especially when paired with fast fod restaurant, and cinemas... 
Fast Food-Build anywhere people work for gold mine business. They will reduce the income of nearby restaurants, ski lodges cottages and camps though. 
Restaurant-Best place is near hotels, motels, casinos, ski lodges, condos, cinemas and stadiums. Dont put them near campgrounds or cottages. 
Arcade-Dont put near coal mines or oil wells. Make the most money situated near malls, fast food joints and amusement parks. 
Factory-Produce most income if built near places where people live like apartments. Also real good if built near power units. Avoid building near cinemas, hotels, boardwalks, ski lodges, casinos, and recreation areas. 
Power Unit-Best near factories, ski lifts, and coal mines...Reduce attractiveness of other properties. 
Cinema-Good with restaurants and hotels. Cinemas are only bad for ski lodges. 
Ocean Oil Rig-Keep away from beach resort properties.  Profits only soar when oil strike is found. 
Stadium-Draw big crowds depending on season. Stadiums hurt amusement parks, ski lodges, cottages or campgrounds but help fast food, restaurants, power units and hotels. 
Coal Mine-Can only be constructed on mountain slopes or in timberland. Its best to build near factories and power units. Keep away from residences, and recreation areas. 
 
Fish boats-General store nearby can be a gold mine. 
General Store-Keep away from condos. 
Hotel-Powerful moneymaker, especially near casinos, cinema, stadium, boardwalk or restaurant. Keep away from cottages and campgrounds. 
Boardwalk-Only be constructed in shallow water near the beach. Most facilities benefit. 
Amusment Park-Crowd drawer anywhere. 
Marina-Only in shallow ocean or lake. boat owners will throng to nearby properties, cottages, campgrounds, rest.  and gen.stores... 
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