User Guide

C. Park Rating
The longer the green line, the higher your park rating. When you move your
mouse cursor over the green line, your actual park rating (between 0 and
1,000) is displayed in a pop-up window. Click on the green bar to open the
Park Rating tab in the Park Information window.
Date / Weather / Messages
Date
Some scenario objectives are time-based — be sure to keep an eye on the calen-
dar so you don’t miss a deadline. The window displays the current month and
year, and moving your mouse cursor over the date will display the day in a
pop-up window.
Note: Years are measured from March to October,
since parks typically operate seasonally.
Weather
Take a look here to see the current temperature
and weather conditions.You can change the tem-
perature units (Celsius or Fahrenheit) in the
Options menu.
Recent Messages
Click anywhere on the Date / Weather button to
display the Recent Messages window, which lists recent on-screen announce-
ments, such as ride breakdowns, new research discoveries and awards.
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Management Tools
Rides / Attractions in Park
To really excel as a “roller coaster tycoon,” you must analyze park data
and adapt to changes, so your guests remain happy, and eager to spend time
and money in your park.The Rides / Attractions window presents a number of
useful overall reports on every ride and facility in the park. (See page 38.)
Park Information
This button does the same thing as clicking on the Park Entrance:it
opens the Park Status window. (See page 22.)
Staff
This opens the Staff window, where you can hire, control and fire park
employees. (See page 41.)
Guests
You were born to be a tycoon, and the visitors who come to your parks
thank you! Click here to learn more about the little people you love to entertain.
(See page 45.)
Finances and Park Rating
A. Finances
This information button shows your current cash on hand. When you move
your mouse cursor over this figure, your current weekly profit and park value
are displayed in a pop-up window. Clicking on the number opens the Financial
Summary window (see page 48).You can change the monetary unit in the
Options menu.
B. Guest Population
This is the number of people currently in your park. Click on this number to
open the Guest tab in the Park Information window.
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TIP
When it rains, all of your
guests will want umbrellas,
and the only place they
can get them is at your
Information Kiosks and
Souvenir Stands. Make
sure you’re not under-
charging for them.
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