The city in which you are at the moment can be displayed on the top menu level, the map-mode. This map offers you three zoom-levels.
Zoom level 1: Overview (see illustration 6)
Zoom level 2: Medium range view (see illustration 7)
Zoom level 3: Close-up view (see illustration 8)
If you click on an area of the map using the left mouse button, a yellow selection frame will be connected to the mouse pointer. Move the frame over the area of the city you want to zoom in on and press the left mouse button. By pressing the right mouse button you will zoom out by one level.
3.5.1 Characteristics of the Three Zoom Levels
- You can select the strategy menus.
- You can choose between three view modes.
- You can select the strategy menus.
- You can choose between three view modes.
- You can move by using the arrow keys on your keyboard or by clicking on the wooden frame of the map in the direction you wish to move.
- Individual houses and furnishings can be selected.
- You can move by using the arrow keys on your keyboard or by clicking on the wooden frame of the map in the direction you wish to move.
3.5.1.1. Overview and medium range view
3.5.1.1.1. The strategy menus
The strategy menus (if any) are always shown above the map or the area of the map which is on the screen. This lets you select restaurants, houses and furniture on the whole map.The type of location selected is indicated by a flashing rectangle.
Strategy menu: Player
All restaurants of the selected chain will be displayed.
Strategy menu: Range
All restaurants of the selected chain will be displayed with the area from which customers are attracted. This area widens as more and more people get to know about the restaurant.
Strategy menu: Locations
Certain amenities in the city such as bars, discos or hotels are shown, as they have a considerable influence on the behavior of customers in the vicinity of your restaurant. For more information on population groups and their reactions, see the section THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CUSTOMERS.
Strategy menu: Properties
This menu shows you the premises which are currently available. They are highlighted by a flashing rectangle. This lets you find out quickly where there are premises for rent or sale.
3.5.1.1.2. The three views of the city
In zoom levels 1 and 2 three maps are displayed one behind the other. You can bring each map to the front by clicking on its label in the top margin.The MAP
This is the normal view, showing an aerial view of the city with its streets.
The AREAS
Each area of the city is displayed in a different color. In the status window you can see information on the activated area, i.e. the area on which the mouse pointer is positioned.
The AREA CONTROL
Mere you can see which player controls which areas of the city. The areas appear in the color of the player who controls them.
3.5.1.2. Close-up view
Here you can see a small area of the city. You can get detailed information on the area in which you are planning to set up. You can easily see where the premises are by looking out for shop windows. From now on, these premises will be referred to as locations". When you click on a particular location you will be given information about this shop. You can obtain the following information from the status window:- whether the shop is for sale, for rent or not available
- the area of the shop in meters
- its price
- its rent
- the estate agent in charge of it.
Restaurants will be shown as shops with awnings. The restaurants are displayed in the colors of the corresponding players:
Player 1: WHITE
Player 2: BLACK
Player 3: BLUE
Player 4: BROWN
Player 5: ORANGE
Player 6: RED
Player 7: LIGHT BLUE
Player 8: YELLOW
Double click on a restaurant to enter it. Press the right mouse button while you are in the restaurant to return to the overview.
