Cinema Tycoon
Every great cinema starts with one screen.
Cinema Tycoon
Book films · Fill the seats · Build your picturehouse
The business behind the big screen.
Build a picturehouse the neighborhood comes back to. Book a programme of original films, set your prices, and watch moviegoers take their seats in an art-deco theater.
Run three daily showtimes across up to four auditoriums. Balance film licensing, distributor royalties, popcorn and soda inventory, staff capacity, cleaning and projector maintenance. Reinvest in seating, sound and cinema projects as your reputation grows.
Your first screening
Name your cinema and choose Opening night or Director’s cut. Your first auditorium has a permanently licensed house classic booked at noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Press 1× to open the doors. Your first audience arrives at noon.
What can I manage?
Six original films, three daily showtimes, four auditoriums, seating and sound upgrades, ticket and concession prices, three staff roles, inventory deliveries, maintenance, marketing, four cinema projects, daily accounts and six milestones.
Campaign or sandbox?
Opening night starts with $16,000 and ends after three consecutive negative daily cash balances. Director’s cut gives you $65,000, optional additional funding and no forced closure. You can continue playing after completing the campaign.
Controls and saves
Space pauses. 1, 2 and 3 select game speeds. Select an auditorium on the floor or in Programme. Time pauses when the tab is hidden. Save progress stays in your browser; export and import backups through Cinema menu. No offline revenue.