Post independence from colonial rule, India had been left in shambles... it was the combined efforts of bureaucrats, politicans and the industrialists who worked together (and sometimes with dissent) to start a new industrial revolution following the five-year plans. It is the dawn of a new era, for liberalization and globalization has removed much of the licencing and red-taping that had hindered development of the industries. In the game of Tycoon, players represent big industrial houses of India who are trying to dominate the six key Industrial sectors - Minerals, Fuel, Agro, Power, Transport and Finance - by obtaining the rights from the Government and building factories on a map of India. Although the goal is to be rich, they must try to influence national policies to their favor, as well as gain political votes to break all ties - all while balancing wealth and fame in a series of rounds that will ultimately decide one winner - the Tycoon! —description from the designer