Learn how to start your park in RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. This guide covers initial park setup, ride placement, staff management, and shop placement for early profits.
Walkthrough
- 1Erase all existing structures to maximize your starting funds.
- 2Build your park entrance as close to a wall as possible to conserve space.
- 3Place one or two information kiosks immediately by the park entrance.
- 4Hire one mechanic and one repairman. Ensure their jobs are correctly assigned.
- 5Instruct repairmen to focus on sweeping and emptying trash bins, rather than mowing grass, to keep guests happy.
- 6Construct a superb coaster near the entrance with high excitement, medium intensity, and low nausea ratings.
- 7Set the ticket price for this coaster to approximately $5.50 to ensure a decent profit.
- 8Establish a large food court in the center of the park, arranging shops in clusters (e.g., a drink stall, food stall, and hat shop together) with some space between clusters. This ensures guests can easily access and spend money at the various shops.
Tips
- Prioritize guest happiness by keeping the park clean and tidy.
- Focus on building one profitable ride early on to generate income.
- Strategic placement of shops can encourage guests to spend more money.
- Assigning staff tasks efficiently is crucial for early game success.
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