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Frequently Asked Questions



I can't launch the game on my Mac?

Follow these steps:

Right-click on Big Ambitions in Steam and go to "Properties"
In the "General" tab, in the "Launch Options" section, type -windowed
Launch the game and it should launch in windowed mode, and not flicker!

You should be able to resume fullscreen after launching!

Go to the "Options" menu, in-game
In the "Graphics" tab, click the toggle for fullscreen!


How do I install my blueprints?

You'll have to visit one of the 3 specific installation firms! Each installation firm is specialised in a certain type of building.

Kingdom Office, will install office building blueprints.
Kristian Bahood, will install retail and warehouse building blueprints.
Nugem Interiors, will install residential building blueprints.


I have fallen through the map!

If you're in a vehicle, open your contacts and call the Tow Truck.

If you're not in a vehicle, open Options > Others > "Unstuck".
Then save and reload the game to make sure everything is good.


My game crashed and I forgot to save, did I lose all my progress?

No, when you load up the game and are on the main menu, you'll see a button 'Load game'. Click on that and activate 'Show recover saves' in the top right corner. By default, this shows 3 recovery saves taken every 5 minutes of play time.


What is the difference between difficulties in custom mode?

Difficulty controls things like starting cash, tax rate, employee salary, cost of goods, and loan interest rates.


I don't like point-and-click. How can I use a controller or WASD?

Go to Options > Controls and set your mode to “controller” instead of “Point-and-click”.
Controller Mode is currently a work-in-progress, though, and might not be perfect yet.


How can I change the language of the game?

Go to Options > Others there you will have the choice to select different languages.


How can I turn off the objectives / Uncle Fred tutorial?

If you start a new game in a "Custom Game Mode" instead of "Storymode" you will not have any tutorial or objectives.


Why am I being charged negative interest?

Every Monday, the bank charges you a fee(0,5 % or 5 % on hard difficulty) for having your money stored at the bank. This is to stimulate the economy by spending the money instead of hoarding it in your bankaccount. The best way to avoid the fee (other than being broke) is to invest in Real Estate, bank Investments and your own businesses.


What happens if I don't pay my taxes?

Once you start making enough money, every 60 days (1 year, in game) you are given a tax bill. You have 20 days to pay it - and if you don't pay it within 20 days, the IRS will begin taking your stuff(vehicles, goods, furniture & appliances) until they are paid back!


How do I raise my happiness?

Play video games, watch TV, work out using fitness equipment, play deejaay in your own appartement, go gambling, be profitable, fulfill Persona Goals, sleep on a bench in the park, rest on your boat. Each perk only lasts for a certain length of time, so you'll need to keep doing things to keep your happiness up.

You will also lose happiness if you do things like sleep in your car.


Where is the Casino?

Go to Pier 4 on Fridays between 18:00 and 22:00 (6pm to 10pm). You can buy a ticket for $5.000 at the ticket boot behind the Bluestone Imports building at Pier 4. If you get there early, just wait by the booth for the Casino Boat to arrive!


How do I repair my vehicles?

If it's a freight truck, the repair shop is behind the Truck store.
But for everything else, you take them the repair shop next to either gas station in Hell's Kitchen or Murray Hill.


My car is stuck and won't move?

First check your car's health. If it's at 0 % you need to fix your car, you will not be able to move it to a repair garage. So you can call the tow truck and have it towed to a repair garage.


How can I change the colour of my furniture or appliances?

Enter your building and click on the Interior Design button. You can right-click on furniture to change their colour. Or you can select a wall or floor colour and then click on the walls and floors to "paint" the new designs where you want them.


What is Traffic Index?

That number represents the foot-traffic to the building and cannot currently be changed, so it’s important to select a building with a higher traffic – otherwise it will be difficult to get customers.
A building with a traffic index around 40 or more is considered very good.


How do I import custom logos?

Click on your company's Bizman, then go to settings. On the right side, you can browse files to find your logo.

Keep in mind, the logo must be a PNG in order to load.


How is net worth calculated?

Click on your Persona App and you will see your Total Net worth:
It counts your money + assets but does NOT include any money or assets won through gambling.


Where do I recruit Logistic manager, Purchasing Agent, Lawyer, Graphic designer, HR-manager, Headhunter and Web developer from?

You'll have to go to the second recruitment office in the city. Called City Workforce inc. (2 1st Avenue), you will have to contact them to recruit one of the above mentioned job titles.