Side Quests & Activities

Learn all about The Monster, a wooden roller coaster in Planet Coaster. Discover its stats, real-life inspirations, and trivia to enhance your park.

Hey there, fellow park builder! Let's talk about one of the classic wooden coasters in Planet Coaster: The Monster. It's a solid choice for your parks, especially if you're aiming for a vintage vibe. ### The Monster This coaster is a fantastic example of a traditional wooden roller coaster. It's got that classic feel, and it's suitable for all ages, so you don't have to worry about scaring off your younger guests. It features a chain lift and, as you'd expect from a wooden coaster, it cannot invert. #### In Real Life If you're curious about its real-world inspiration, The Monster is based on a type of wooden coaster made by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC), specifically using their 2x3 car design. You can see similar coasters like 'Phoenix' at Knoebels and 'The Racer' at King's Island. #### Trivia It's thought that the name 'The Monster' might be a nod to another famous wooden coaster, 'The Beast', also located at King's Island. Pretty cool, right? While The Monster isn't a 'quest' in the traditional sense, mastering its placement and ensuring it fits well with your park's theme and guest flow is a mini-challenge in itself. Think of it as a side quest to perfect your park's layout!