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Pizza Tycoon is a business simulation game released in 1994 for MS-DOS. Developed by Cybernetic Corporation and published by MicroProse Software, Inc., the game combines city building, managerial, and comedic crime elements. Players view the game world from a top-down perspective as they attempt to build a global pizza restaurant chain.

The player begins by selecting a character, which determines starting capital and traits, and then chooses a city in the USA or Europe to establish a first restaurant. Initial setup involves renting a building, purchasing furniture and decor, hiring staff, and sourcing ingredients from various suppliers that differ in quality. Once operational, the restaurant can be advertised through media like fliers, billboards, and television. A core gameplay system is creating custom pizzas by combining dough with numerous ingredients like vegetables, meats, and herbs. These creations can be added to the menu or entered into pizza-making competitions. Customer preferences vary by neighborhood demographics, and ingredient popularity can shift based on in-game news reports, directly affecting sales.

Progression involves managing daily operations, expanding to new locations, and competing with rival pizza chains. Beyond legitimate business, the game includes optional criminal activities. Players can engage with an underworld faction, purchasing weapons to sabotage competitors or accepting timed delivery missions for the Mafia. These illegal actions carry risks, potentially attracting police attention or retaliation from criminal organizations. The game structure balances restaurant management and economic simulation with these narrative driven, clandestine tasks.