Modern Times takes place in the USA during the roaring twenties in the 20th Century. Business is booming and industrial magnates are in a worldwide arms race. It is the era of industrialism and great speculative deals in the stock market.

As successful businessmen and -women will the players invest in the expanding branches? The objective is to gain worldwide majority of stocks in the industries: Shipping, Aviation, Construction, and Automobile manufacturing and Tele communication. But caution is advisable! Irresponsible pursuit of profit may quickly lead to devastating results when the stock market collapses.