Build-a-Lot (Japanese title: ビルドアロット) is a real estate-themed strategy video game developed by HipSoft for the Nintendo DS. It is the first game in the Build-a-Lot series, and was released worldwide in 2008. The game tasks players with building and managing a set of homes, condos, and other businesses in a fictional town. Players must manage their resources and finances in order to build up their town, while also meeting goals set by the town's mayor. The game features a single-player campaign in which players must complete a set of levels in order to progress. In each level, players are given a set of goals to complete, such as building a certain number of homes or businesses. As they progress, players can upgrade their buildings and purchase new ones. The game also features a sandbox mode in which players can build their own town without any goals or restrictions. Build-a-Lot also features a variety of mini-games, such as managing a real estate agency, managing a restaurant, and managing a construction site. These mini-games add variety and challenge to the game, and can be used to earn extra money or resources. Overall, Build-a-Lot is a fun and challenging strategy game that will appeal to fans of the real estate and construction genres. The game's unique combination of building and management elements makes it an enjoyable experience for both casual and hardcore gamers alike.