February 5th, Rome, Italy | Independent studio Mad Pumpkins is proud to announce that their upcoming cinema-theater tycoon simulation game Movierooms: Cinema Management, will launch its alpha version on Steam Early Access on March 4th at the price of $14.99 USD. Early supporters can enjoy a 15% launch discount for the first two weeks. The studio welcomes players feedback obtained through the Early Access model as a way to help them to shape the best product possible, while they build and customize their own cinema, manage staff, screenings and explore historical missions.
Movierooms invites players to step into the shoes of a cinema manager and build their own theater business across different historical eras, blending strategy, creativity, and storytelling into a unique management experience that celebrates the history of film. From the humble nickelodeons of the early 1900s to modern multiplexes, players will design, customize and grow their cinema while balancing business decisions, staff management, and they must also be able to put together the best film programme to audience satisfaction.
“Movierooms isn’t just a cinema tycoon, it’s a journey through film history. Built by a small indie team and shaped with our community, every update brings new stories, challenges and love for the big screen.“ - Arianna Lona, Game Producer and Creative Director
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Choose Tonight’s Show
Curate the perfect film lineup for your audience. Select movies based on genre, ratings, reviews, and trends, and schedule screenings strategically. Time of day and day of the week directly impact attendance, requiring careful planning to maximize profits.
Build Your Team and Your Theater
Hire and manage a specialized staff, including projectionists, cashiers, janitors, and era-specific roles. Design every room, decorate your spaces, and create a unique brand identity using an intuitive building system.
Grow Fame and Reputation
Attract more customers through advertising campaigns, excellent service, and smart investments. Improve hygiene, comfort, and technology to earn VIP visitors and transform your small theater into a cutting-edge cinema empire.
Sandbox Freedom
For players who prefer unlimited creativity, Sandbox Mode provides full access to equipment, decorations, and customization tools, allowing them to design their dream cinema without restrictions.
A Story-Driven Historical Journey
Beyond classic tycoon mechanics, Movierooms features a narrative Historical Mode. Cinema history has been disrupted: iconic directors, actors, and film pioneers are lost across time. Guided by Gaspard, an animated Oscar-like statuette, players must travel through eras, complete special missions, and help these legendary figures return to their rightful place in history, or risk their films disappearing forever.
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About Mad Pumpkins
Mad Pumpkins is a little independent game studio with a 7 people, international team (Italy, France and Portugal), dedicated to creating engaging gaming experiences in both playful and educational modes. The studio excels in a wide range of expertise, including development, prototyping, UX/UI design, consulting for video game applications/software, customization and accessibility. It also supports schools and companies in integrating gamification into their training processes. The studio’s mission is to recover and enhance cultural heritage by focusing on video game projects that convey meaningful experiences and messages, while promoting historical, social, and cultural awareness.
