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Educational: 4.6
Overall Design: 5.0
Ease of Use: 4.6
(4.0 = good, 4.5 = very
good, 5.0 = excellent)
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Program Description
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Roller Coaster Tycoon is an outstanding simulation in which you control the day to day operations of a theme park. Assuming the role of owner and manager of a theme park, you are responsible for every detail of the park’s operations. Your objective is to build the best theme park possible
The game begins with a selection of scenarios with specific goals ( you must have a certain number of guests in your park with a certain park rating). Successful completion of these goals allows you to move on to increasingly difficult scenarios as you develop your management skills.
Roller Coaster Tycoon is highly engaging, and the early scenarios are challenging without being overly difficult. The game features a detailed user interface that allows you to control everything from marketing (get the opinions of your guests and arrange for advertising), building of rides (including designing custom roller coasters and many other rides) to managing the day to day finances of your park. Some of the most entertaining features of the simulation include the ability to find out what individual guests in your park are thinking at any moment in time, and incredible music and sound effects that almost makes you believe you really are at a theme park.
Roller Coaster Tycoon features a realistic business model that can help the user learn a variety of business concepts including resource, fiscal and human resource management. Players can even learn a thing or two about aesthetics and ride design. A word of caution, make sure to properly test your own ride designs or your guests may experience disastrous consequences!
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Kids and adults who enjoy detail. If you love Richard Scary books and the Where’s Waldo series, you will love this simulation! However, because of the sophisticated simulation model, the program is best suited older children, 12 and up.
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As a simulation experience there are two aspects to this program that really stand out - the designing of the roller coasters themselves and the realism around what would be involved in managing a theme park.
The design tools enable the experience of designing and building the roller coasters themselves to be a three dimensional design challenge. You can even design the coaster to run underground or go through hills. Lots of room for creativity.
As an example of realism in a simulation, we noticed that if the people can't see a specific ride from the entrance to the park, they will not go and use that ride. How is that for important detail in Marketing 101. This program is also a real feast for the eyes.
Roller Coaster Tycoon is a great looking, fun and educational simulation. One of the most engaging simulations available. Roller Coaster Tycoon keeps you interested and you can learn a thing or two as well!
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