Theme Park (USA, Europe)

When you start Theme Park, you are given a plot of land and a small budget. Your first task is to pick a location for your park entrance and begin building paths, stalls, and rides. The game uses a top-down grid where you place attractions, shops, and facilities. Each ride or stall must be researched and built, then you set its admission price. The core loop is simple: build something, set its ticket price, watch the guests react, tweak prices or adjust placement, and reinvest profits into bigger rides. You also have to keep an eye on maintenance, cleanliness, and employee happiness - if you don't hire enough handymen, trash piles up and guests get unhappy.

A key mechanic is the monthly financial report, which shows your income, expenses, and net profit. Your goal is to grow your park rating to attract more visitors, which means balancing ride variety, price fairness, and park upkeep. The game does not have a strict end condition; you play until you are satisfied with your park's success or run out of money. Because this is a simulation, there is no combat or action - just planning, patience, and watching numbers go up. New players should start with simple, cheap rides like the Ferris wheel or carousel to build a steady income before investing in expensive thrill rides.