Part 74

Master RollerCoaster Tycoon Part 74: Strategies for building exciting and high-capacity water rides like Log Flumes and River Rapids, plus efficient transport rides like Monorails.

This guide section focuses on building strategies for water rides and transport rides in RollerCoaster Tycoon.

General Water Ride Strategies:

• Station Length: Max out station length to accommodate more boats and riders.
• Overall Length: Balance ride length for excitement versus space and energy. Overly long rides can upset guests and make those waiting restless.

Specific Water Ride Strategies:

• Roto Drop: Build to maximum height for highest ratings and profit.
• Boat Hire: Bumper Boats are a standout. Ensure riders cannot exit the park via water if not using a guided path, as they cannot re-enter.
• Log Flume: Cheap and available, but often outshined by River Rapids or River Ride due to lower capacity and development potential. Keep rides from becoming excessively long.
• Water Slide: Dinghies run on water and can get stuck. Ensure constant forward movement and avoid ride cresting too soon after steep drops to prevent dinghies from flying off.
• River Rapids: Can be very exciting but requires significant investment. Build the channel one level lower than surrounding land for a river illusion. Building under other rides and footpaths increases excitement. Use a combination of long drops, rapids, and short drops to maintain speed. Scenery greatly enhances ratings.
• River Ride: Offers the highest capacity (144 riders). Include at least one steep drop for high excitement ratings. Be mindful of ride length as it moves slowly.
• Raft Ride: Height cannot be changed. Use plenty of scenery and underground sections to create an exciting ride.
• Water Coaster: Balance coaster and water sections. The water acts as a brake, so avoid steep rises immediately after large splashes.

General Transport Ride Strategies:

• Station Length: Max out station length to maximize passenger throughput.
• Covered Cars: Use covered cars to keep riders dry, especially during rain.
• Capacity: Prioritize rides with high capacity to transport more guests efficiently.

Specific Transport Ride Strategies:

• Miniature Railroad: Very slow. Its main advantage is high capacity, especially with covered cars in add-on scenarios.
• Monorail: The best transport ride. Can use