Business Tycoon Adventure

A text-based business simulation game where you manage resources, build reputation, and try to reach $1000 in profit while maintaining your business reputation.

Features

• Resource management (money, supplies, reputation)
• Employee management system
• Business upgrades (automation, marketing, storage)
• Research and development system
• Competitor businesses that affect market prices
• Dynamic market conditions with supply and demand
• Loan system with interest
• Random events and opportunities
• Employee events and morale system
• Save/load game functionality
• Colorful text interface with ASCII art
• Progress bars and business map
• Comprehensive help system

How to Play

1. Make sure you have Python 3.7 or higher installed
2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Run the game:

   python main.py
   

Game Controls

• Use number keys to select actions from menus
• Follow on-screen prompts
• Type 'help' at any time to view game tips
• Press 'M' to view business map

Game Mechanics

Resource Management

• Buy and sell different types of supplies
• Manage storage capacity
• Balance inventory levels

Employee System

• Hire employees to increase productivity
• Manage employee salaries
• Handle employee events and morale

Research & Development

• Research new technologies
• Unlock business improvements
• Gain competitive advantages

Market System

• Dynamic pricing based on supply and demand
• Competitor actions affect market conditions
• Special market events and opportunities

Business Upgrades

• Automation system for increased efficiency
• Marketing campaigns to improve reputation
• Storage expansions for inventory management

Game Tips

• Start with basic supplies as they provide good early-game returns
• Equipment is a significant investment ($200) - plan accordingly
• Your reputation decreases when working, so use rest to recover it
• The market can have "booming" periods - take advantage of these
• Save your game regularly using the save function
• Try to maintain a balance between profits and reputation
• Special events can provide bonuses like extra money or favorable market conditions

Development

The game is structured into multiple modules:

• main.py: Core game logic and main loop
• game_events.py: Event management and random occurrences
• ui_helpers.py: UI components and visual elements

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to the game by:

1. Adding new features
2. Improving game balance
3. Enhancing the UI
4. Fixing bugs
5. Adding more events and content