Be Rich or Build-A-Lot? Which one? Seriously?

I played the "Be Rich" demo today.... seems more delicate and precise than the Build-A-Lot games....

Personally ... I like them both ... However ... What I really like about Be Rich over Build A Lot is NOT having to buy blueprints ... NOT having to buy materials and NOT having to train new workers ... But then again ... Like I said I LOVE these games and I have all the Build A Lots so far and this one ...

Hope that helps

You still have to train new workers in Be Rich, or more precisely "work trucks". But at least you don't have to erect an entirely new building to do so.

Personally I love both games. I have all 3 Build-A-Lot games as well as Be Rich.

Not having to buy blue prints is a big bonus and I love the shops, cinema, etc. Adds a real flair to the game.

I so want to play it, but for some reason after i download it, a screen pops up about a failure with the graphics. Anyone else having this problem? I have tried to re-install it like 4 times and it keeps happening. Thanks for any help!

lisalaughs wrote:I so want to play it, but for some reason after i download it, a screen pops up about a failure with the graphics. Anyone else having this problem? I have tried to re-install it like 4 times and it keeps happening. Thanks for any help!

I haven't had any problems with this game but quite a few others have. At the top of this forum is a thread about another version from big fish which should fix those problems. Have a read and you may just find your answer in there.

I think Build A Lot is the creator of the idea and should be appreciated for that. The first one made me an addict. But I have to admit I'm enjoying Be Rich much more than BAL2. Just to add more to above comments, Be Rich requires more strategical planning. I feel more engaged as I'm not waiting for supply delivery or having enough resources to build. This one is more like puzzle solving under time pressure. I also loved the sandbox mode.

I like the detail of the BAL games better. What I don't like is that it ends if you miss the deadline. The sandbox mode isn't any fun for me since I like to actually do everything on the list.

Be Rich has a timer BUT if you don't finish it in time for "expert" it allows you to continue. Even after you finish the list it still asks you if you want to continue playing. It also seems to have more levels than the BAL games. I haven't tried the sandbox mode so can't comment on that.

I finished this Be Rich game way too fast...the BAL games take alot longer to complete and at least make me feel like I got my moneys worth. I would like to see the BAL game incorporate some of the features of the Be Rich game and vise versa. Those would be GREAT games to play.

I finished the Be Rich in Less that 5 hours....I hate when that happens, now I'll have to go back the Westward III...lol

duncan, the game lets you finish a level even if you don't meet the deadline, unlike BAL. Have you finished all 40 levels within deadline in less than 5 hours ? This is my second day and still trying to find strategies to finish around 10 levels on time.

seems like its build a lot with the stupid deadlines but there even worst. With the stupid commentary every five minutes telling you what you can see in front of your face. Also Jane's Reality seems alot closer to that with the houses and not having to buy the blue prints. Either way seems like there running out of ideas so they figure why not combine two games and there we go.

Build a Lot is more a chess game - you need to really focus on what to build first in order to complete the objectives in time.

Be Rich is relaxed and requires less thought to win in the alloted time.

Build a Lot series includes much longer gaming opportunities - Be Rich is pretty short.

I enjoyed both.

I much prefer BAL for the strategy. I tried this one for an hour but wasn't moved to buy it. Others are complaining about having to buy materials, workers, etc in BAL but I like the whole planning of it. Timing it so I have just enough money at just the right time.

The graphics for Be Rich are nice but after awhile, it was just the same thing with a different picture. There's no difference in having to run 2 games in the stadium or 2 sales at the car lot. It's just clicking on the pink star.

Deb

Thumbs up on both! I have all three Build-A-Lot games and love them. Be Rich is just as addictive! It's nice to have a different version other than Build-A-Lot to play. I'll continue to play all of them. Keep up the good work!

This is the best big fish game I've ever tried..

I have all 3 BAL & really like each one for what it offers and the different challenges. I recently discovered Be Rich and love the fact that you can play without a time restraint that forces you to restart your level if you fail. Still an organizational/planning challenging game. Love it!

I agree with you Imathebeach. I played B-A-L and recently Aquapolis. And I decided to try Be Rich because I am hooked on building games. Not having to worry about time restraints that fail you is very nice. I really like the whole city screen as it's updated, the decorations for the outside and the graphics are beautiful. Honestly, I would suggest playing them all since they have different things to offer.

There is more planning and strategy in B-A-L , but Be Rich has more freedom in my opinion. It's also more relaxed.

For what it's worth, my DH recently discovered these types of games.

He demoed BAL3, Aquapolis, Plan It Green and Be Rich.

Out of all of those he chose Be Rich.

Also, when I was asking wiser fish than me about which game he should choose I was told that BAL4 is on the way in the next month or so. Don't know if that would factor into your decision.

I have demo'd all 4 BAL games and the Be Rich game. I have to say that I prefer the Be Rich game to the BAL Games. I am not exactly sure why that is however the premise is still the same for the games and you have to give BAL props for doing it first but you also have to give props to Be Rich for doing it differently. The only difference in the games themselves is how they go about having you play them. Some people like having to restart levels when they run out of time whereas others just want to complete their objectives. Sometimes...its just that simple and that's all there is to it.