Economy Game Assignment

Tropico Installation Instructions

Directions

1. Please make sure you have the newest updates for your computer. This includes having your Windows 7 operating system updated through Windows Update, as well as your video drivers, and DirectX. Here are some links:

· DirectX: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en

· Nvidia Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win7-winvista-64bit-258.96-whql-driver.html

Remember to follow proper installation rules, such as making sure you restart your computer after each update.

2. Go to http://www.gametap.com and download Tropico 3. Make sure you are using the newest compatible browsers: I.E 8.0 or Firefox 3.6.

3. Once the game is downloaded, and you load it up, you will encounter an update, which is not compatible with GameTap. Just cancel this update, and the game will reach the start menu just fine.

4. Go to New Game and start up the tutorial to get a brief overview of how to play the game. If you want further practice, start a few campaign missions as well.

5. The primary mode that should be played is Sandbox, as this will give you the freedom to explore the various economic and political aspects of this game.