RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 scenario objectives and beginner priorities
Build toward the actual objective before decorating or expanding.
Edition covered
Original 2002 game as sold in Triple Thrill Pack with Wacky Worlds and Time Twister. These guides cover shared base-game management; OpenRCT2 features and cheats are excluded.
Check special rules immediately
RCT2 scenarios can restrict land, construction or pricing and may specify coaster requirements. Read every objective clause; attendance alone will not complete a scenario that also asks for qualified roller coasters.
| Target | Watch | Practical priority |
|---|---|---|
| Guest total | Attendance and deadline | Attraction capacity and marketing |
| Park rating | Cleanliness and satisfied visitors | Fix service failures |
| Park value | Value shown in park information | Invest in useful attractions |
| Coaster requirements | Type, ratings or length stated in objective | Test designs against each clause |
Build an affordable core
Open a small mix of rides with food, drinks, toilets and staff coverage. Use tested prebuilt designs while learning the terrain, then add custom coasters after the park produces a reliable surplus.
| System | Check | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Paths | Every entrance and exit connects | Avoid unreachable attractions |
| Ride testing | A complete successful test run | Expose track or operating problems |
| Services | Food, drink and toilets near traffic | Keep guests in the park |
| Staff | Cleaning and mechanic access | Prevent breakdowns and dirty paths |
Follow the available ride list
Research and scenario selection control what can be built. A design saved from another park can require a ride type or scenery that is unavailable here, so check the construction preview before committing.
Save before reshaping the park
Terrain work, demolition and new paths can consume money quickly. Make a separate save before replacing a profitable cluster, particularly when the scenario deadline is close.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |