- Offizieller Beitrag
This patch includes many technical improvements and general changes to our platform. Nevertheless, there’s also a bit of activity on the market 
🎢 3D Rework: Spinning Mouse rollercoaster
With Patch #119 (Winter Season), the Ice Mountain Coaster was introduced into the game as a 3D model. The Spinning Mouse is, so to speak, a relative, so it’s now following suit as a 3D model.
New is a third version: ‘Crazy Mine’
📢 New reporting and blocking features
Funfair Tycoon continues to evolve, and our community has grown in the meantime. To ensure everyone feels comfortable, we’ve introduced new community tools. These are based on the requirements of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and the platform guidelines of the major app stores from Google and Apple.
Reporting content
Previously, content could only be reported via support tickets. From now on, all player-generated content within the game can be reported via a “...” button next to the content. The reporting function is available for status posts, comments, player profiles, posts in regional associations, private messages, etc.
Every report is reviewed by a member of staff. Decisions are communicated to the player who made the report and the player who was reported (via an in-game notification). The identity of the person who made the report is not automatically disclosed to the reported player. Both parties can always contact support with any queries.
Blocking players
You can now block other players. This can also be done via the “...” menu or directly on the player’s profile page.
If you block a player, neither of you can send messages or friendship requests to one another, and you will no longer see their posts, comments or discussion contributions. You will still be able to view votes within the regional association (proposed dates, election of a new executive committee) so that you can continue to have a say in the association’s decisions.
The blocked player is not informed when they are blocked. However, the friendship status within the game is terminated.
There is a block list in the settings, where you can also unblock players.
Word filter
There is a new word filter in the game. Texts that others can see (posts, comments, messages, profile text, player name) are checked for offensive words when submitted. If the filter finds anything, the text is not saved and you can see which word is affected. Language is complex and a filter can make mistakes. Please contact support if you spot a word that has been incorrectly flagged as prohibited.
Amendment to the rules of the game: The rules of the game now include a new Section 10: ‘Moderation, Reporting and Blocking’. It explains how reports are handled, when we remove content, and how to appeal a decision.
Forum: These systems apply only to the game. The forum runs on separate software and has its own reporting and blocking functions. Forum posts by a blocked player will therefore remain visible, unless you block the player again within the forum itself (this has always been possible).
NEXT Version: All new features are exclusively for the NEXT version. The exception is the word filter, which operates on the server side and is therefore also active in the old version.
A personal note from me:
From years of experience, I can say that, fortunately, we have rarely had to deal with such issues. Overall, the atmosphere in Funfair Tycoon is very peaceful and collaborative, and I am very grateful for that. The new tools should therefore not be seen as a drastic measure to tackle a problem, but rather as a means of strengthening the community. The three sections are derived directly from laws and regulations that also apply to other online platforms – it is an established standard that we now have here in the game as well.
🌟 Improvements in the NEXT version
- The Market overview now loads faster again
- Larger buttons that are easier to tap on a mobile phone
- The labels on the menu bar are slightly larger
- Grey tooltips are easier to read
- Windows that open from the bottom can be swiped down by the handle or the title
- In landscape mode, the bar, header and windows adjust automatically.
🛠️ Android app (with the next app update)
- The app’s technical foundation has been updated
- The mobile status bar (notifications, battery level, time, etc.) remains legible against any background, in both light and dark colour schemes
- Links from the forum to other pages open in the browser; the forum itself remains within the app.
- In full-screen map view and 3D view, the ‘Back’ gesture no longer accidentally closes the view; the ‘X’ button is provided for this purpose
- Text can now only be selected in input fields; it can no longer be selected accidentally when tapping buttons
The update will be available shortly on Google Play; version 23 is required.
📄 Update to the Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy has been updated: new provisions cover the iOS app, as well as reporting, blocking and word filtering. The next time you log in, you’ll be asked to acknowledge the new version.
One more note:
In August, I announced that an iOS app was in the works. That’s still the case! This patch includes a whole host of technical adjustments that have been made over the last few months in preparation for the iOS app. The updated privacy policy is also part of these preparations. However, there is no release date yet. I hope to be able to tell you more soon!