Part 7

Conquer RollerCoaster Tycoon's Part 7, Aqua Park! Learn to manage water rides, expand your park, and attract 900 guests with this expert guide.

Alright, welcome to Part 7! This one's called Aqua Park, and it's one of the first real challenges in RollerCoaster Tycoon. Don't sweat it though, if you've been following along, you're totally ready for this. The goal here is to get at least 900 guests into your park by the end of October in Year 3, and keep your park rating at a solid 600. It's a good-sized park with some awesome water rides already built, and you've got plenty of time and cash to hit that target.

Available Rides:

• Roller Coasters: Wooden, Steel Mini
• Thrill Rides: Scrambled Eggs, Water Slide, Log Flume, River Rapids
• Gentle Rides: Haunted House, Merry Go Round, Car Ride, Boat Hire, Miniature Railroad, Chairlift
• Shops/Stalls: Ice Cream Stall, Burger Bar, Drink Stall, Bathroom
• Scenery/Theming: Trees, Shrubs and Bushes, Tropical and Desert Trees, Gardens, Path Items, Walls and Fences, Statues and Fountains

Researchable Rides:

• Roller Coasters: Steel -> Suspended -> Wooden Crazy Rodent -> Inverted -> Steel Corkscrew -> Single Rail -> Suspended Single Rail -> Stand Up Steel -> Bobsled -> Vertical - Reverse Whoa Belly
• Thrill Rides: Swinging Ship -> Go Karts -> Swinging Inverter Ship -> Motion Simulator -> Whoa Belly -> Gravitron -> 3D Cinema
• Gentle Rides: Ferris Wheel -> Spiral Slide -> Hedge Maze -> Bumper Cars -> Observation Tower -> Monorail -> Space Rings
• Shops/Stalls: Information Kiosk -> Fries Stall -> Balloon Stall -> Cotton Candy Stall -> Souvenir Stall -> Popcorn Stall -> Pizza Stall
• Scenery/Theming: Wonderland Theming Objects -> Classical/Roman Theming Objects -> Jumping Fountains -> Mine Theming Objects -> Martian Theming Objects -> Egyptian Theming Objects
• Ride Improvements: Water Splash for Wooden -> Cat Cars for Car Ride -> Corkscrew for Stand Up Steel -> Half Loop for Stand Up Steel -> Vertical Loop for Steel Corkscrew -> Half Loop for Steel Corkscrew -> Backwards Roller Coaster Train for Steel -> Backwards Wooden Roller Coaster Train for Wooden

Starting Situation:

• Starting Loan: $10,000
• Maximum Loan: $20,000
• Starting Staff: 2 (1 Handyman, 1 Mechanic)
• Land Available to Buy: No
• Construction Rights Available to Buy: No
• Starting # of Guests: 256
• Park Open at Start: Yes

Walkthrough:

You've got a good foundation here. The park is already a decent size, and there are some great water rides. Let's talk about a couple of key things to focus on:

1. Fix the Water Slide Pathing: Take a look at the Water Slide. It's a fun ride, but sometimes the boats get stuck. This isn't a technical glitch; it's a design issue with the track. When this happens, the ride essentially stops, and guests get really frustrated. If you notice this, you'll need to go into the ride editor and tweak the affected sections. This is super important for keeping your park rating high. If guests get stuck, they'll complain, and it'll hurt your rating badly. Make sure to keep an eye on this, and remember it for when you build your own water slides!

2. Upgrade the Path System: The current path setup is okay, but it can be improved. Your main task here is to create a continuous path loop. Connect the exit path of the River Rapids to the exit path of the Boat Hire. This creates a nice circuit. Why do this? It helps spread out the crowds, preventing bottlenecks on your main paths. Plus, it gives guests a more direct route to the River Rapids and any other rides you might put in that area.

This scenario is rated 6/10 difficulty, but honestly, with the starting setup and the time you have, it's more like a 4/10. You've got this!