Nine Codes: The Tycoon

Much like ‘Nine Codes: The Initiation’, part of the original puzzle set from Funbi, Nine Codes: The Tycoon utilises a fairly simple postcard format along with an accompanying web application. This time, the game is themed around a fictional Monopoly-style game (the board layout is very similar) and features a neat gameplay mechanic. While I didn’t find the puzzles posed too much of a challenge, they were fun and rewarding to solve. You don’t have to be a Monopoly expert to play this game either, no prior knowledge is needed. Nine Codes: The Tycoon is a tasty snack for experienced puzzlers and a great starting point for beginners. I found it to be easily completed in one delightful sitting and I’m now patiently waiting for the next Funbi project to be released. I’d really recommend this game, along with the rest of the Funbi Games catalogue!

A delightful, clever, and highly accessible entry point to Funbi's wonderful world of puzzles. I'm really enjoying this "Nine Codes" format — lots of rapid dopamine hits, easily solvable in a single sitting — and I hope he continues to make more mini games in this style! I particularly enjoyed the illustration style in this one.