"tycoon game" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2002 November, Jeff Green, “RollerCoaster Tycoon 2”, in Computer Gaming World, page 55",
          "text": "Since its 1999 debut, Rollercoaster Tycoon has become one of the most successful and influential computer games of the past decade, selling millions of copies and inspiring every third-rate game designer to cash in on its success with their own tycoon game.",
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        {
          "ref": "2003 July, John Fletcher, “Casino Inc.”, in Computer Gaming World, page 89",
          "text": "At its core, Casino Inc. is an average little tycoon game where you buy gear, place it around an empty interior, hire staff, and watch the money roll in.",
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        {
          "ref": "2011 March, Randy Smith, “Hi, Im Randy”, in Edge Gaming, page 152",
          "text": "Recettear is a tycoon game about managing an adventurer's shop.",
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        "Synonym of management sim."
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        "(video games) Synonym of management sim."
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          "ref": "2017, Christina Majaski, The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Robloxing: Everything You Need to Know to Build Awesome Games!, New York, N.Y.: Sky Pony Press, page 67",
          "text": "The popular tycoon games that were part of this event included Theme Park Tycoon, which offered a chance to win an exclusive accessory for your avatar; Retail Tycoon, which offered a special virtual item for your avatar; and Miner’s Haven, which also offered a new virtual item for your avatar.",
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        {
          "ref": "2021, Josh Gregory, Games and Genres in Roblox, Cherry Lake Press, page 19",
          "text": "Have you ever wanted to run your own business? You might enjoy tycoon games. In one game, you might get to build your own theme park. You can pick out different rides and other attractions for visitors to enjoy. In another game, you might get to run your own restaurant or ice cream shop. Try to make as much money as possible with your new business!",
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          "ref": "2022, Zander Brumbaugh, Coding Roblox Games Made Easy, 2nd edition, Packt, page 217",
          "text": "In modern renditions of tycoon games, developers will often take advantage of non-player characters (NPCs), more complex ways of unlocking new items, infinite expansion capabilities, and sometimes stunning visuals.",
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