Design a towering mega mall in this mall management simulation game.
You design and build your own towering mega mall in this simulation game. Your goal is to attract as many customers as possible and achieve a 5-star rating for your mall. The core gameplay loop revolves around strategically placing and arranging different types of shops and facilities within the limited space of your mall in order to create favorable combinations and satisfy your customers.
One key aspect is finding the right combinations of stores to place next to each other. Certain store types, like fast food joints and sushi restaurants, will provide bonuses and synergies when placed in proximity. This encourages you to experiment with different layouts, carefully considering the placement of shops, stairs, elevators, and other facilities to maximize the efficiency and appeal of your mall.
As you progress, you gain access to more diverse store types and unlock new features and capabilities for your mall. The game uses a 5-star ranking system, with higher rankings unlocking additional tools and customization options. Reaching higher rankings requires maintaining high monthly sales, attracting regular customers, and continuously improving the mall's facilities and offerings.
In addition to managing the internal layout, you can make investments in the surrounding area to attract new developments like apartment complexes and office buildings. These investments help drive more foot traffic and increase the mall's overall profitability. You can also invest in expanding the size and capacity of your mall, allowing you to build more stores and facilities.
One unique element is the "Fever" mode, which is triggered when the mall's popularity reaches a certain threshold. During Fever mode, the mall becomes overrun with customers, generating a surge of income that you can then reinvest back into the mall or the surrounding community. This emergent event adds an exciting, dynamic element and encourages you to strive for ever-increasing levels of success.