TL;DR
- Outcome: objective completed. The goal was 1,200 guests in the park at the end of October, Year 2, with rating ≥ 600. The park ended with 1,965 guests and rating 999, first reaching the guest target on Mar 25, Y2 (turn 39).
- Over 71 turns (16 simulated months), the owner issued 4,212 commands (21 rejected by the game) and asked for 162 extra images on top of the 71 whole-park renders it received at the start of each turn.
- The world pushed back: 15 board meetings, 0 loan decisions, 828 guest reviews from real sampled guests (word of mouth moved demand between ×0.94 and ×1.15), 8 press stories and 0 safety closure orders.
- Guests peaked at 1,965 at the end of Oct, Y2; average happiness went from 141 after the first week to 208 (of 255) by the end. See delayed consequences.
What makes this different
Long-horizon. 71 decisions spread over 16 simulated months, each made with a fresh context window. Continuity comes only from what the briefing carries over (its decision log, the board's messages, guest reviews) and the owner's own notebook. Mistakes compound: a path that strands guests or a coaster built without block sections shows up weeks later as lost guests, crashes and bad press.
Spatial. The park is a 3D world of slopes, cliffs and height levels. Each turn starts with a rendered image, and the owner asked for 162 more: 121 top, 28 3d, 13 3d_back. Those images are its actual input. Here are three, each followed by what it reasoned next:
Dynamic. Guests, staff, weather, breakdowns and ride physics are simulated by OpenRCT2 itself. On top of that sits a cast of Opus agents whose decisions feed back into the engine.
CEO-Bench tests running a company through database-style APIs; AutomationBench tests mostly static workflows. ParkBench adds a world that moves under the agent and has to be understood spatially. It was inspired by Ramp Labs' “AI Plays RollerCoaster Tycoon”, but uses its own engine patch, CLI, renderer and world.
The cast
Every character is Claude Opus 5.5 with its own instructions. Each one pulls a real lever in the simulation:
Trajectory
One point per turn, at the end of each turn. Hover for values. The event strip above covers the same 16 months: board meetings and loans, press (red = negative), and safety events.
Guests in park
Park rating
Cash
Average guest happiness (0–255)
Guests thinking “too crowded”
Entrance fee
Month by month
Each month shows the park at its start, what the board, guests, press and inspector said, and what the owner did about it.
March, Year 1
Guests · 48 reviews, average 3.1★
★★★★★ “Grabbed an umbrella at Souvenir Stall 1, really good value, so I didn't need a second one. Pirate Ship 1 is my favourite! Honestly I'm a bit lost even with my map, but I'm having a blast.” — Debby K.
★★☆☆☆ “Got lost in the crowds and it's way too packed here. Pirate Ship 1 wasn't thrilling enough for me, I want something with more kick. Weirdly I thought I wasn't thirsty, but now I'm starving and parched.” — Becket G.
The owner · 295 commands, 12 extra images, 5 turns
- Started coasters "Ladybird Trains" (#12), "Mine Trains" (#13)
- Built "Merry-Go-Round", "Double Deck Carousel", "Ferris Wheel", "Pirate Ship", "Information Kiosk", "Drinks Stall" ×5, "Burger Bar" ×3, "Restroom", "First Aid Room", "Balloon Stall", "Souvenir Stall", "Cotton Candy Stall"
- Demolished #5 ×4, #6 ×2
- Hired 2 handymen, 1 mechanic
- 25 path edits
- 9 price changes
April, Year 1
Board meeting · April 5, Year 1
“Your report was accurate; keep it that way. Priorities: open Mine Train Coaster 1, make food and drink stalls reachable, and widen crowded paths near the entrance. Reviews cite crowding, hunger and thirst, and a lack of thrill rides. Targets for next month are 300+ guests, a rating of 700+, and cash of at least $10,000. Pace construction against gate revenue. Raise the entrance fee only once the coaster is open and…”
New targets: At least 300 guests in park at next meeting (from 186); Park rating at or above 700 (currently 753); Keep cash at or above $10,000 while building.
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: 186 guests and a 753 rating after month one. The objective is 1,200 guests by end of October, Year 2, so attendance has to grow fast. Guests are asking for thrills; 63 want something more thrilling than Ferris Wheel 1. Opening Mine Train Coaster 1 is the right priority.
Bernard Osei: The report matches the books. Last month lost $4,692, mostly $5,944 of ride construction. Gate revenue was $2,196 against $182.8 of interest on a $15,000 loan. Cash is $16,222. I want construction paced so cash stays above $10,000, and no more borrowing until the coaster shows results at the gate.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness is 169/255, with 20 guests unhappy and 142 lost. Reviews repeatedly mention crowding, being hungry or thirsty with no food or drink to hand, and tame rides. Reliability is acceptable at 96% on the weakest rides. Fix stall access and widen paths. Rating must not slip as guest numbers rise.
Chair: First meeting, no strikes. Targets set below. No cap and no turnaround plan.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 3.4★
★★★★★ “Pirate Ship 1 was great, and Junior Roller Coaster 1 is still my favourite! Bit too crowded in spots, but the map from Information Kiosk 1 was really good value. Honestly having a blast.” — Fidelia W.
★★☆☆☆ “Merry-Go-Round 1 and Ferris Wheel 1 just didn't cut it, I wanted something way more thrilling. It's also way too crowded here. Still got plenty of energy and cash, just nothing exciting to spend it on.” — Kara C.
The owner · 239 commands, 15 extra images, 4 turns
- Started coaster "Mine Trains" (#13)
- Built "Drinks Stall"
- Demolished #13, #5
- Entrance fee → $18
- Marketing: park ad (2 wk), ride ad for ride #12 (2 wk)
- 5 terraforming commands
- 12 path edits
- 4 price changes
May, Year 1
Board meeting · May 3, Year 1
“Good month. All three targets were met, guests are up to 315 and rating is 769. However, you filed no CFO report, and we expect one every meeting without exception. Crowding is the top guest complaint, and reviews cite getting lost, hunger and thirst. Address capacity, food and drink, and wayfinding. Keep the 92%-reliability rides maintained. Bring P&L to break-even: marketing at $1,100 needs to justify itself…”
New targets: At least 400 guests in park at next meeting (from 315); Park rating at or above 720 (currently 769); Break even or better on next month's P&L (last month -$260).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: All three targets met. Guests rose from 186 to 315, and rating is 769, well above the 600 objective floor. The trajectory supports pushing toward 400. The top thought is 'It's too crowded here' (x220), so capacity is now the constraint on growth.
Bernard Osei: No CFO report was filed. That is not acceptable, even in a good month. The books show last month at -$260, a big improvement on -$4,692. Cash is $15,353 against a $15,000 loan, and interest is $182.8 a month. Marketing at $1,100 is the largest cost line against $2,418 in ticket revenue. I want break-even or better next month.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness is 180/255, with 131 guests ecstatic and 30 unhappy or furious. Reviews repeat two complaints: guests get lost even with a map, and they are hungry and thirsty. Ride reliability is 92% on the Merry-Go-Round, Double Deck Carousel and Ferris Wheel. There are no inspector findings. Keep maintenance tight and add food, drink and wayfinding.
Resolution: There are no strikes, so no cap and no turnaround plan. A CFO report is required next meeting.
Guests · 60 reviews, average 3.0★
★★★★★ “Having a blast! Pirate Ship 1 is my favourite, and I'm loaded up with a balloon, cuddly toy, map and umbrella, so no more shopping for me. Still working on my burger. Only gripe: it got too crowded in spots.” — Byron W.
★☆☆☆☆ “Absolutely miserable and parched — I'm dying of thirst and nobody's offering anything but more umbrellas and cuddly toys I already have. The Junior Roller Coaster 1 was the only bright spot. Still clutching my balloon, still unhappy.” — Pauline K.
Local press
- Park Rating Falls to 633 Over Two Weeks May 17, Year 1
The owner · 300 commands, 16 extra images, 5 turns
- Built "Drinks Stall" ×2, "Burger Bar" ×2, "Restroom" ×2, "Cotton Candy Stall" ×2
- Demolished #5 ×2, #6 ×2, #7 ×2, #11 ×2
- 1 price change
June, Year 1
Board meeting · June 7, Year 1
“One of three targets met; profit improved, guests and rating did not. File a CFO report every month. Guests report crowding, hunger and thirst while food and drink earned $16.7; add drink and food outlets and relieve crowding with capacity. Stop stocking items guests already own. Rating 622 is close to the 600 objective floor. No cap this month, but another miss means a second consecutive strike and the board may…”
New targets: At least 360 guests in park at next meeting (from 318); Park rating at or above 650 (from 622); Monthly P&L of at least $1,000 (last month $1,797).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: Guests flat at 318 against a 400 target; rating slid from 769 to 622. 'Too crowded' is the top thought (x262) with only six rides. Growth needs capacity, and the loan has $25,000 headroom if you make a case.
Bernard Osei: Profit recovered to $1,797 from -$260, which is the one target met. Cash $17,163, loan $15,000, interest $182.8 a month. No CFO report was filed; that is not acceptable. File every month.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness 133/255, 72 guests furious, 84 lost. Reviews say guests are parched and starving, yet food and drink sales were $16.7 for the month. Stalls are pushing maps and umbrellas guests already own. Reputation 2.86/5, demand multiplier x0.97, and the press reported the rating fall. Fix food, drink and crowding before the rating nears the 600 objective floor.
Victoria Hale: One strike so far; no cap, no turnaround plan this month.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 3.3★
★★★★★ “Mine Train Coaster 1 was great, easily my favourite! Grabbed a map from Information Kiosk 1, really good value, though somehow I'm still lost. Starving and parched now, so food and drink are next on the list.” — Oscar N.
★☆☆☆☆ “Honestly miserable today. It's way too crowded here, and I kept getting offered a Park Map when I've already got one. Still have cash in my pocket but nothing worth spending it on. Not coming back in a hurry.” — Sinead T.
The owner · 235 commands, 13 extra images, 4 turns
- Entrance fee → $20 → $25
- Marketing: free ride (2 wk), park ad (2 wk)
- Hired 2 entertainers
- 3 path edits
- 1 price change
Turn-by-turn reasons
- T18 Jun 28, Y1: Advance 3 days to July 1 for the monthly board meeting after starting park_ad campaign, raising gate fee to $25, and hiring 2 entertainers to meet all June board targets.
Owner's notebook at end of month (T18)
# Canyon Run — Strategy & Park Notes
## Objective & Timeline
- **Scenario**: Canyon Run (pay-at-gate, ride prices must stay $0).
- **Final Goal**: >= 1,200 guests in park at end of October, Year 2, with Park Rating >= 600.
- **Current (Turn 18, June 28 Y1)**: 351 guests (+6 arriving), soft guest cap ~424, Rating 679, Cash $17,744, Loan $15,000/$40,000, Gate fee $25.
## Key Findings (Turn 18 Diagnosis)
1. **Why guests think "It's too crowded here" (288 guests)**:
- Entire park has only ~35 regular path tiles and 6 rides (each with only a 1-tile queue holding max 5 guests).
- Main corridor `y=46, x=11..18` has 8 stalls/facilities facing it (#4 Info Kiosk, #7 Restroom, #5 Drinks, #8 First Aid, #6 Burger Bar, #9 Balloon, #10 Souvenir, #11 Cotton Candy), causing guests to pinball into shops repeatedly ("I've already got a Park Map", "I'm not hungry/thirsty").
2. **OpenRCT2 Need Values in `guests`**:
- `hunger 174, thirst 218` in OpenRCT2 means guests are SATED (255 = full, 0 = starving/parched), which is why 141 think "I'm not hungry" and 107 think "I'm not thirsty". (However, the weekly review text generator misreads high numbers as hungry/thirsty; actual star rating depends on guest happiness/mood).
3. **Terrain & Path Connections**:
- Main plateau `x=10..20, y=41..51` is flat at height 42.
- `(11,52)` is a sloped path (`42/`) connecting height 42 (`11,51`) to height 44 (`11,53..55`), where coasters #13 (`9,57`, IN `10,56`, OUT `10,55`) and #12 (`15,57`, IN `14,56`, OUT `14,55`) sit.
- `(12,52)..(17,52)` is flat height 42 with a 2-level cliff up to height 44 at `y=53`. Do NOT unpath `(12,51)` because `(11,52)` is sloped and doesn't connect east to `(12,52)`.
- Natural `42/` slopes exist at `y=40, x=10..20` (north) and `x=21, y=41..50` (east) and `y=5
July, Year 1
Board meeting · July 1, Year 1
“Your numbers are accurate. Next time, report missed targets explicitly: guests came in at 359 against 360. Proceed with the expansion to relieve crowding, since that is the binding constraint on growth. Pace construction so that cash stays above $10,000. Address the drink and food gap, because guests are thirsty and F&B sales were $42.8. Watch reliability on the carousel, Ferris wheel and merry-go-round. Next…”
New targets: At least 400 guests in park at next meeting (from 359); Average guest happiness of at least 160/255 (from 152); Keep cash at or above $10,000 during expansion (from $17,334).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: Rating 701 and two targets met. Guests 359 against a 360 target, so we missed by one. Crowding is the cap on growth: 311 guests say it is too crowded and 97 were lost. I back the expansion plan if it actually lifts attendance.
Bernard Osei: The figures reconcile with the books. However, the summary celebrates the profit and rating targets without mentioning the missed guest target. Report misses plainly. Profit fell from $1,797 to $1,245. Marketing is $800 against $2,526 in gate revenue. Coaster construction will draw down $17,334 in cash fast, with $15,000 already borrowed. Keep a cash floor.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness is 152, with 96 guests unhappy or furious. Reviews cite crowding and thirst. Food and drink sales were only $42.8, against $405.6 from shops. Guests also keep being offered maps and umbrellas they already own. Reviews ask for more thrill. The three least reliable rides sit at 86-87%. There are no inspector findings. Fix capacity and refreshments before raising prices again.
Board: Two of three targets met, so no strike. No cap and no turnaround plan.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 3.9★
★★★★★ “Ferris Wheel 1 was great, honestly the highlight of my day and I'm in a fantastic mood. I'm a bit lost even with my map, and I'm parched, so I need to find a drink soon.” — Maurice W.
★☆☆☆☆ “Lost, starving, and parched, and it's way too crowded to find my way anywhere. Funny, earlier I told myself I wasn't hungry. Now I'm miserable and still holding cash I can't seem to spend on anything.” — Julia J.
Local press
- Theme Park Passes 500 Guests at Once for First Time August 5, Year 1
The owner · 300 commands, 4 extra images, 5 turns
- Started coasters "Battering Ram Trains" (#15), "Mine Trains" (#16), "Log Trains" (#16), "Panda Trains" (#20), "Rhino Trains" (#21)
- Built "Pirate Ship" ×2, "Fries Shop", "Lemonade Stall", "Restroom"
- Demolished #16
- Hired 1 mechanic, 1 handyman
- 35 path edits
- 10 price changes
August, Year 1
Board meeting · August 5, Year 1
“Good month: all targets met and the report is accurate. Next month's targets are 650 guests, cash of at least $10,000, and average happiness of at least 200. Your cash cushion is only about $2,200 above the floor, so pace construction accordingly. Fix the basics that guests are complaining about. Add drink and food stalls, since F&B earned just $39.90. Stop overstocking maps and umbrellas, ease crowding in the…”
New targets: At least 650 guests in park at next meeting (from 530); Keep cash at or above $10,000 (from $12,231); Hold average guest happiness at or above 200/255 (from 206).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: All three July targets met. Guests rose from 359 to 530, and press noted the first 500-guest day. The objective is 1,200 guests by October, Year 2. Keep the growth going, but 750 this month is a stretch. We are setting 650.
Bernard Osei: The report reconciles with the books. The -$3,087 headline figures are honest, and the +$4,132 pre-capex figure checks out: $6,263 of rides plus $956 of landscaping. Cash has since fallen from $15,710 to $12,231, which is close to the $10,000 floor you set yourself. The loan is $15,000 at $183 a month in interest. Food and drink brought in $39.90 against $4,900 at the gate. That is money left on the table.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness of 206 and a rating of 882 are strong. But 246 guests say the park is too crowded. Reviews repeatedly mention thirst, hunger and getting lost. Stalls keep pushing maps and umbrellas to guests who already have them. Merry-Go-Round 1, Double Deck Carousel 1 and Ferris Wheel 1 are at 82% reliability. Hire the third mechanic before expanding further.
Victoria Hale: No cap and no turnaround plan. The park is on track.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 4.4★
★★★★★ “Spiral Roller Coaster 1 was great, and Pirate Ship 2 too, but Mine Train Coaster 1 is still my favourite! Having the best day, though I'm seriously parched now. Time to find a drink.” — Susana G.
★★☆☆☆ “Credit where due, the park is really clean and tidy, but it's way too crowded and I'm starving and parched by now. Honestly, I just want to go home. Heading out with my map and $54 still in my pocket.” — Ralph S.
Local press
- Local Park Wins Award for Best Roller Coasters September 2, Year 1
The owner · 205 commands, 7 extra images, 4 turns
- Started coasters "Mine Trains" (#23), "Mine Trains" (#24)
- Built "Drinks Stall" ×3, "Pizza Stall", "Restroom" ×2, "First Aid Room" ×2, "Burger Bar" ×2
- Marketing: park ad (3 wk), ride ad for ride #20 (3 wk), free ride (3 wk)
- Hired 1 mechanic, 5 handymen
- 3 terraforming commands
- 9 path edits
- 11 price changes
Turn-by-turn reasons
- T25 Aug 12, Y1: Hired 3rd mechanic, built northern F&B and restroom stalls (#25-#27), raised drink prices to $2, paused research to protect the $10,000 cash floor, and launched 3-week park/ride marketing campaigns to reach 650+ guests…
Owner's notebook at end of month (T25)
# Canyon Run — Strategy & Park Notes ## Objective & Timeline - **Scenario**: Canyon Run (pay-at-gate, ride prices must stay $0). - **Final Goal**: >= 1,200 guests in park at end of October, Year 2, with Park Rating >= 600. - **Current (Turn 25, Aug 12 Y1)**: 561 guests (+7 arriving), soft guest cap ~1,083, Rating 897, Cash $10,462, Loan $15,000/$40,000, Gate fee $25. ## August Board Targets (for early Sept meeting) 1. **Guests**: >= 650 guests in park (from 530). 2. **Cash**: Keep cash >= $10,000 (from $12,231). 3. **Happiness**: Hold average guest happiness >= 200/255 (from 206; currently 211). 4. **Operational notes from board**: - Hired 3rd Mechanic (#637) on Turn 25. - Built northern food/drink/restroom hub (#25 Drinks Stall 2 at `16,10`, #26 Pizza Stall 1 at `17,10`, #27 Restroom 3 at `18,10`) and set drink/lemonade prices to $2 to boost F&B revenue. - Started 3-week marketing campaigns (`park_ad 3`, `ride_ad 20 3`, `free_ride 20 3`) on Aug 12 to drive guest count past 650 before Sept 1. - Paused research (`research none`) to preserve cash cushion above $10,000 while ticket revenue accumulates. ## Park Layout Summary - **Central Plaza (`y=41..51, x=10..20`, height 42)**: - Flat rides #0 Merry-Go-Round, #1 Double Deck Carousel, #2 Ferris Wheel, #3 Pirate Ship 1. - Stalls #4 Info Kiosk, #5 Drinks ($2), #6 Burger ($2), #7 Restroom, #8 First Aid, #9 Balloon, #10 Souvenir, #11 Cotton Candy. - **South Wing (`y=52..80, x=8..18`, height 44)**: - Coasters #12 Junior Coaster 1, #13 Mine Train Coaster 1, #15 Spiral Coaster 1, #16 Junior Coaster 2. - Flat ride #14 Pirate Ship 2. - Stalls #17 Fries ($2), #18 Lemonade ($2), #19 Restroom 2. - **North Wing (`y=7..40, x=8..25`, height 42-44)**: - Flat ride #22 Pirate Ship 3 (`12,35`). - Coasters #20 Jun
September, Year 1
Board meeting · September 2, Year 1
“Strong month: all targets met and the reporting was accurate. Keep it up. Grow to 850+ guests, but pace construction so cash stays at or above $10,000. That is two losing months in a row and your margin is only $500. Prioritize relieving crowding and adding drink access. Address the Double Deck Carousel 1, Ferris Wheel 1 and Merry-Go-Round 1, which sit at 78-79% reliability. If you need loan funding for expansion,…”
New targets: At least 850 guests in park at next meeting (from 745); Keep cash at or above $10,000 (from $10,500); Hold average guest happiness at or above 210/255 (from 215) while relieving crowding.
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: All three targets met. Guests 530 to 745, rating 912, and the Best Roller Coasters award on September 2. The objective is 1,200 guests by end of October, Year 2; we are on pace. Fund capacity that relieves crowding and lifts the guest ceiling.
Bernard Osei: Report reconciles with the books. Operating cash before construction and landscaping was +$3,808, which checks out. But this is the second straight monthly loss (-$3,087, then -$2,390), and cash is now $10,500, barely above the $10,000 floor the owner calls a strong reserve. The loan is $15,000 of $40,000, with $182.80 in interest. Construction must be paced so cash holds. No loan request is before us.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness is 215, and 507 guests are ecstatic. 'It's too crowded here' appears 193 times. Several five-star reviews still mention needing a drink. The Double Deck Carousel 1 and Ferris Wheel 1 are at 78% reliability, and the Merry-Go-Round 1 is at 79%. Fix those before adding more. There are no inspector findings, which is good.
Resolution: No strikes. No cap. No turnaround plan. Targets set below.
Guests · 60 reviews, average 4.0★
★★★★★ “Junior Roller Coaster 1 was great, easily my favourite ride today! Having an amazing time, though I'm seriously thirsty and getting hungry now, so a drink and a snack are next on my list.” — Cecelia S.
★☆☆☆☆ “Way too crowded, and I'm starving and parched. Wouldn't ride Ferris Wheel 1 in the rain, and they kept trying to sell me a map and umbrella I already had. I just want to go home.” — Phil L.
Local press
- Theme Park Tops 1,000 Guests at Once for First Time October 7, Year 1
The owner · 302 commands, 10 extra images, 5 turns
- Built "Merry-Go-Round", "Double Deck Carousel", "Ferris Wheel", "Pirate Ship"
- Demolished #0, #1, #2, #3
- Entrance fee → $28
- Marketing: ride ad for ride #24 (4 wk), free ride (4 wk), park ad (4 wk)
- Hired 1 mechanic, 1 entertainer
- 20 path edits
- 4 price changes
October, Year 1
Board meeting · October 7, Year 1
“Your figures are accurate. Next month, put the missed happiness target in your summary, not only under risks. Growth is strong and the rating is far above the objective. Your priority is now guest comfort. Widen paths, add food and drink stalls along the crowded spine, hire handymen, and improve Mine Train Coaster 1's reliability (79%). Consider cutting marketing while the park is overcrowded. Keep cash above…”
New targets: Raise average guest happiness to at least 175/255 (from 155) by relieving crowding and adding food/drink capacity; Hold at least 1,000 guests in park (from 1,018) while spreading crowds; Keep cash at or above $10,000 (from $18,978) during the expansion.
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: 1,018 guests beat the 850 target, and the park passed 1,000 guests at once for the first time. Rating 824 is well above the 600 objective. Attendance is not the problem now. Keeping these guests happy is.
Bernard Osei: The figures match the books. Profit swung from -$2,390 to $5,346. Cash is $18,978 against a $15,000 loan. Marketing at $2,400 was our largest cost last month, and we are already overcrowded. Interest is $182.8. The $10,000 floor stays.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness fell from 215 to 155, against a target of 210. That is a clear miss. 926 guests say it is too crowded, and 234 are unhappy or furious. Recent reviews are 2-3 stars and mention hunger, thirst and getting lost. Food and drink brought in only $298 while guests say they have cash and nothing to spend it on. Mine Train Coaster 1 is at 79% reliability and Junior Roller Coaster 1 at 81%.
Hale: We met two of three targets, so no strike. We impose no cap and no turnaround plan.
Osei: Agreed. Spend first on paths, food and drink stalls, and handymen before any large new ride.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 3.3★
★★★★★ “Junior Roller Coaster 2 is the highlight, no contest! Grabbed a burger and a drink, so I'm not thirsty, though my stomach's a bit wobbly. Only complaint: it's way too crowded here. Still loving it.” — Liam K.
★☆☆☆☆ “Way too crowded here, honestly miserable. I'm starving and parched, wandering around with my map and umbrella, and the crowds make everything worse. Not a fun day.” — Matt G.
The owner · 235 commands, 9 extra images, 4 turns
- Built "Drinks Stall" ×2, "Pizza Stall", "Restroom" ×2, "Burger Bar"
- Hired 4 handymen, 1 mechanic
- 9 terraforming commands
- 44 path edits
- 6 price changes
March, Year 2
Board meeting · March 4, Year 2
“Good month: all three targets met and the report reconciles. Your projected soft cap of ~1,195 sits below the 1,200 objective, so expand ride capacity. Fund it without draining cash below $12,000; profit fell to $3,340 and should be reported as a decline. Fix the period labels in your reports. Address crowding, wayfinding and food/drink access, which every recent review cites. Improve Mine Train Coaster 1's 75%…”
New targets: Hold at least 1,150 guests in park (from 1,109) by expanding ride capacity; Keep average guest happiness at or above 195/255 (now 200) while easing crowding, hunger and thirst; Keep cash at or above $12,000 (now $18,397) during expansion.
Full minutes
Hale: Third straight month with every target met. 1,109 guests and a 934 rating put us close to the 1,200-guest objective for October. Your own estimate puts the soft cap at about 1,195, below the objective. Ride capacity is the priority. I support funded expansion. Osei: The figures reconcile, and the auditor found no misreport. But profit fell from $5,346 to $3,340, and the summary does not mention it. Construction and landscaping took $3,058 last month. Cash is $18,397 against a $15,000 loan, and interest was $183. Keep a cushion. Also, the summary says 'October Year 1'. This is March Year 2. Label periods correctly. Marlow: Average happiness of 200 is a real gain. Still, 621 guests say it's too crowded. Every recent review is 3 stars and cites crowding, hunger, thirst or getting lost. Mine Train Coaster 1 is at 75% reliability, the lowest in the park. Address it before adding load. Hale: Targets: at least 1,150 guests, happiness held at 195 or above, and cash at $12,000 or more. Osei: Agreed. No cap is warranted. Marlow: Agreed.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 4.1★
★★★★★ “Pirate Ship 2 was great, but Junior Roller Coaster 2 is still my favourite! Having the best day here, map in one hand and umbrella in the other. Might grab a drink soon, honestly.” — Bobby J.
★★☆☆☆ “Honestly I'm lost, starving and absolutely parched, and it's way too crowded here to find my way anywhere. I've still got $52 in my pocket but nothing to show for it. Not my best day at this park.” — Natasha D.
Local press
- Park Tops 1,200 Guests at Once, Rating Holds at 968 March 25, Year 2
The owner · 253 commands, 3 extra images, 4 turns
- Started coasters "Log Trains" (#41), "Rhino Trains" (#42), "Mine Trains" (#43)
- Built "Drinks Stall" ×4, "Hot Dog Stall" ×2, "Burger Bar", "Restroom" ×2, "Pizza Stall"
- 4 terraforming commands
- 10 path edits
- 13 price changes
April, Year 2
Board meeting · April 1, Year 2
“Good month: all targets met, and you are already above the October objective on guests and rating. Your report was accurate; leave old awards out of monthly summaries. March ran a $4,357 loss on construction, so make April's spending count. Prioritize capacity and path relief, given 624 guests saying the park is too crowded. Fix reliability on Mine Train Coaster 1 (79%) and Junior Roller Coaster 1 (80%). Hold cash…”
New targets: Grow guests in park to at least 1,300 (from 1,264) by adding capacity that eases crowding; Keep average guest happiness at or above 210/255 (now 217) while expanding; Keep cash at or above $12,000 (now $19,880) through April construction.
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: All three targets met. Guests 1,264 and rating 971 already satisfy the October objective; the task now is holding it through October. The plan to pass 1,350 is welcome, but crowding is the binding constraint, with 624 guests saying it's too crowded. Spend on capacity, not ornament.
Bernard Osei: The figures reconcile. The March loss of $4,357 is real but explained: $9,399 of construction and landscaping against $5,042 of operating cash flow, which I verified from the line items. Cash is $19,880 and the loan is $15,000. One note: the Best Roller Coasters award dates from September Year 1, not March. Don't present old news as new. Another round of building means a second loss month; keep cash above $12,000.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness is up to 217, with 870 guests ecstatic and 8 unhappy. Reputation is 4.19/5 and the inspector has no findings. Watch reliability: Mine Train Coaster 1 is at 79%, Junior Roller Coaster 1 at 80% and Spiral Roller Coaster 1 at 85%. Several reviews mention growing thirst and hunger, so place the new stalls where guests actually are.
Board: No strikes, no cap, no turnaround plan required.
Guests · 60 reviews, average 4.3★
★★★★★ “Mine Train Coaster 1 was great, and Spiral Roller Coaster 3 is still my favourite ride here! It's too crowded, honestly, and I'm getting pretty thirsty, but I'm having a fantastic day.” — Andrew C.
★★☆☆☆ “Honestly I can't even find my way around, and it's way too crowded here. I'm starving and desperately thirsty, so I'd love to find a drink before anything else. Not the day I hoped for.” — June G.
The owner · 328 commands, 13 extra images, 5 turns
- Started coasters "Log Trains" (#53), "Log Trains" (#54)
- Built "Drinks Stall" ×5, "Burger Bar", "Restroom" ×4, "Hot Dog Stall", "Pizza Stall", "First Aid Room", "Sub Sandwich Stall", "Fried Chicken Stall"
- Demolished #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53
- 3 terraforming commands
- 3 path edits
- 1 price change
May, Year 2
Board meeting · May 6, Year 2
“All April targets met and your report reconciles with the books. You are well past the October objective, so priorities shift to retention and earnings. Two straight loss months are not sustainable. Keep construction and landscaping within operating cash flow and post a profitable May. Address crowding and wayfinding, since 'too crowded' is the top guest thought (x1,068). Raise mechanic coverage on Mine Train…”
New targets: Hold guests in park at or above 1,500 (now 1,497) while easing crowding; Lift average happiness to at least 212/255 (now 211, down from 217); Deliver a non-negative monthly profit for May (April: -$440; March: -$4,357).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: Clean month. Guests rose from 1,264 to 1,497, rating at 999, all three targets met. We are already above the October objective of 1,200 guests and a 600 rating. The task now is holding it for six months.
Bernard Osei: Figures reconcile with the books. Cash fell from $17,554 at filing to $14,377 since. That spending is legitimate, but the trend matters. April was a $440 loss after a $4,357 loss in March. Operating flow before capex was about $5,566, so the business can earn. Construction ($2,632) and landscaping ($3,374) consumed it. The plan promises loan paydown. I want a profitable month first. Loan stays at $15,000.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness slipped from 217 to 211 and 112 guests were lost. 'Too crowded' leads the guest thoughts at 1,068. One review complains of being lost. Reliability is weak on Mine Train Coaster 1 (74%), Junior Roller Coaster 1 (76%) and Spiral Roller Coaster 1 (81%). Reputation is 4.05/5. There were no inspector findings. Fix flow and mechanics before adding more.
Victoria Hale: Agreed. No cap, no turnaround plan. The targets are to hold guests, stop the happiness slide, and turn a profit.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 4.2★
★★★★★ “Junior Roller Coaster 4 is my favourite, hands down! The park's really clean and tidy, and that map from Information Kiosk 1 was great value. Bit too crowded at times, but I'm having a blast.” — Kenny M.
★★☆☆☆ “Way too crowded in here, honestly. I'm absolutely parched and getting hungry too, and fighting through the crowds with just my map isn't helping. Still have cash to spend if I can actually get to a stall.” — Klaus P.
Local press
- Park Tops 1,500 Guests at Once, Holds Perfect Rating May 13, Year 2
- Local Theme Park Wins Tidiest Park Award June 3, Year 2
The owner · 252 commands, 13 extra images, 4 turns
- Built "Drinks Stall", "Burger Bar", "Restroom"
- Entrance fee → $30
- Marketing: park ad (4 wk), ride ad for ride #54 (4 wk), free ride (4 wk)
- Hired 17 handymen, 21 entertainers, 1 mechanic
- 6 terraforming commands
- 37 path edits
June, Year 2
Board meeting · June 3, Year 2
“Good month: 1,742 guests, 999 rating, $3,608 profit. Two of three targets met, so there is no cap. You did not file a CFO report, and you must file one every month. Happiness slipped to 205. Crowding is the dominant complaint, and reviews describe hungry, thirsty guests who cannot find food or drink. Add capacity and amenities where guests are concentrated, and address Mine Train Coaster 1's reliability (70%). Hold…”
New targets: Hold guests in park at or above 1,700 (now 1,742); Raise average happiness to at least 210/255 (now 205, down from 211) by easing crowding and improving food/drink access; Deliver monthly profit of at least $2,500 for June (May: $3,608).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: 1,742 guests and a 999 rating. October objective (1,200 / 600) is already exceeded; the job now is holding it through October. Two of three targets met, no strike.
Bernard Osei: May profit $3,608, up from -$440. Cash $20,688, loan $15,000 of $40,000, interest $182.8. Marketing at $2,400 was the largest cost after wages. No CFO report was filed this month. I expect one every month, without exception.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Average happiness fell to 205 from 211, missing the 212 target. 'It's too crowded here' appears 1,476 times. Reviews describe guests who are hungry and thirsty, still carrying cash, but cannot find food or drink. 74 guests are unhappy or furious and 140 were lost. Mine Train Coaster 1 is at 70% reliability and Junior Roller Coaster 1 at 73%. The Tidiest Park award is welcome, but crowding and amenity access are the problems now.
Victoria Hale: No cap and no turnaround plan are warranted. Targets set below.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 4.4★
★★★★★ “Absolutely loving it here — the music is lovely and Junior Roller Coaster 1 is my favourite! I'm getting pretty hungry and parched though, so I'd better finish my Lemonade soon.” — Marjorie T.
★★☆☆☆ “Honestly it's way too crowded here, I can barely move. I'm starving and parched now too, even though I swore earlier I wasn't thirsty. Still have $30 burning a hole in my pocket, just need somewhere to spend it.” — Tanya L.
The owner · 239 commands, 6 extra images, 4 turns
- Built "Lemonade Stall" ×2, "Iced Tea Stall", "Drinks Stall"
- Entrance fee → $35
- Loan set to $5,000
- Marketing: free ride (2 wk)
- 5 terraforming commands
- 9 path edits
- 30 price changes
Turn-by-turn reasons
- T53 Jun 24, Y2: Complete June with all three board targets met (guests ~1,866 >= 1,700, happiness 212 >= 210, monthly profit > $2,500), F&B prices optimized, $10k debt repaid, and free_ride campaign driving gate revenue.
Owner's notebook at end of month (T53)
# Canyon Run — Strategy & Park Notes ## Objective & Timeline - **Scenario**: Canyon Run (pay-at-gate, ride prices must stay $0). - **Final Goal**: >= 1,200 guests in park at end of October, Year 2, with Park Rating >= 600. - **Current (Turn 53, Jun 24 Y2)**: 1,866 guests in park (soft cap ~1,851), Park Rating 999/999, Cash $12,836, Loan $5,000/$40,000 (repaid $10,000 on T53), Gate fee $35, Company Value $197,915. ## June Board Targets (for July 1 meeting) 1. **Guests**: Hold guests in park >= 1,700 (currently 1,866). 2. **Happiness**: Raise average guest happiness >= 210/255 (was 205 on Jun 1; currently 212/255). 3. **Monthly Profit**: Deliver >= $2,500 monthly profit for June (currently $2,726 as of Jun 24). 4. **Actions taken in June**: - Built 4 additional drink/lemonade/iced tea stalls (#58 Lemonade Stall 2 at `16,44`, #59 Iced Tea Stall 1 at `19,46`, #60 Drinks Stall 11 at `14,23`, #61 Lemonade Stall 3 at `14,60`) to ease thirst and boost happiness to 212. - Connected northern path `(15,12)..(18,12)` to create a double-wide boulevard and improve circulation near #23 Mine Train Coaster 2. - Raised drink/lemonade/iced tea/hot dog prices to $2 and burger/pizza/fries/sub/chicken prices to $3 to increase F&B margins. - Raised park entrance fee from $30 to $35, paused research (`research none`), repaid $10,000 of loan (`loan 5000`), and started a 2-week `free_ride 54 2` campaign ($100) to drive late-June gate ticket sales. ## Park Overview (62 rides/stalls/facilities) - **Coasters (13)**: - #12 Junior Coaster 1 (`15,57`), #13 Mine Train 1 (`9,57`), #15 Spiral Coaster 1 (`10,71`), #16 Junior Coaster 2 (`15,78`) - #20 Junior Coaster 3 (`18,22`), #21 Spiral Coaster 2 (`12,22`), #23 Mine Train 2 (`23,13`), #24 Mine Train 3 (`11,7`) - #41 Junior Coaster 4
July, Year 2
Board meeting · July 1, Year 2
“Results are strong: 1,884 guests, rating 999 and $3,512 profit. You met two of three targets, so there is no strike and no cap. However, you filed no CFO report, and we expect one every month without exception. Happiness stalled at 210. Crowding is the top complaint by far and guests are thirsty, so add drink stalls and paths or capacity where queues build. Fix reliability on Mine Train Coaster 1 at 65%. Stop…”
New targets: Hold guests in park at or above 1,800 (now 1,884); Raise average happiness to at least 212/255 (now 210) by easing crowding and adding drink access; Deliver monthly profit of at least $3,000 for July (June: $3,512).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: 1,884 guests against a 1,200 objective, rating 999, company value $199,854. The October objective is already exceeded; the job now is holding it through October. Two of three targets met, so no strike.
Bernard Osei: No CFO report was filed this month. That is unacceptable regardless of results. The books show June profit of $3,512, close to May's $3,608. Cash is $13,652 and the loan is $5,000 of $40,000. Wages of $3,245 are the largest cost line and need watching. Interest is modest at $152.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness is 210, recorded as missed. 'Too crowded' appears 1,689 times and dominates reviews, and guests keep reporting thirst. The Mine Train Coaster 1 is at 65% reliability, Junior Roller Coaster 1 at 73% and Spiral Roller Coaster 2 at 76%, so maintenance needs attention. Stalls are pitching maps and umbrellas guests already own. On the positive side, the park won the Tidiest Park award and reputation is 4.35/5.
Victoria Hale: Resolved: no cap and no turnaround plan. The board sets three targets on guests, happiness and profit.
Guests · 60 reviews, average 4.1★
★★★★★ “Absolutely loving it here, Pirate Ship 3 is my favourite! The park's really clean and tidy, though it's too crowded. Right now I desperately need a bathroom, and I'm starving too. Still a fantastic day!” — Florence H.
★☆☆☆☆ “Way too crowded, and now I'm lost and can't find my way anywhere. Earlier I wasn't hungry or thirsty, but I'm parched and starving now. The music was nice at one point, but that's the only good thing I can say.” — Margaret P.
Local press
- Local Theme Park Wins Best Value Park Award August 5, Year 2
The owner · 305 commands, 11 extra images, 5 turns
- Started coaster "Mine Trains" (#13)
- Built "Star Fruit Drink Stall", "Drinks Stall" ×2, "Lemonade Stall"
- Demolished #4, #10, #11, #17, #13
- Hired 4 handymen, 6 entertainers
- 14 path edits
- 61 price changes
August, Year 2
Board meeting · August 5, Year 2
“Reporting is accurate. Results are not: profit and happiness targets both missed, and this is strike one. Wages exceed gate revenue. Fix food and drink access and crowding first. Address trash and Junior Roller Coaster 1 at 69% reliability. Do not cut staff so deep that cleanliness slips. Loan repayment is your call, but keep enough cash to cover wages. A second strike puts spending controls on the table. Deliver…”
New targets: Keep guests in park at or above 1,800; Restore average happiness to at least 210/255 (now 200); Return to positive monthly profit of at least $1,000 for August (July: -$632).
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: 1,872 guests and a 999 rating put us well past the October objective of 1,200 guests and 600 rating. Company value is $184,404. Hold attendance, but do not buy more crowding: 'too crowded' is the top thought, at 1,740.
Bernard Osei: July lost $632 against a $3,000 target, down from $3,512 in June. Wages of $3,200 exceed gate revenue of $2,730. Figures reconcile with the books. Repaying the $5,000 loan saves about $61 a month in interest but leaves roughly $8,000 cash. The marketing blitz and the stall moves must not push cash lower. Show August profit, not promises.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness fell from 210 to 200, missing our 212 target. 129 guests are unhappy or furious, and 76 were lost. Reviews cite crowding, thirst, hunger and trash; trash appears in 160 thoughts. Junior Roller Coaster 1 is at 69% reliability. Cutting 15 staff while trash complaints rise is a risk to the Tidiest Park standing.
Chair: One of three targets was met, so this is strike one. No cap. Targets set below.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 4.1★
★★★★★ “Junior Roller Coaster 1 was great, easily my favourite ride here! It's too crowded in spots, and honestly I'm getting really thirsty and peckish again, but I'm having the best day. Balloon, toy, and a big smile.” — Fiona N.
★★☆☆☆ “Honestly I'm parched and getting hungry again, and it's just too crowded here to enjoy much. Mine Train Coaster 4 was the highlight, but between the crowds and my dry throat, today's been a slog.” — Bella W.
The owner · 250 commands, 12 extra images, 4 turns
- Built "Drinks Stall", "Lemonade Stall", "Burger Bar"
- Demolished #10, #11
- 3 path edits
- 27 price changes
September, Year 2
Board meeting · September 2, Year 2
“The objective is effectively met: 1,892 guests and a rating of 999. However, you missed two of three targets for a second straight month, and you filed no CFO report. File one every month without exception. Submit a written turnaround plan covering: lifting profit above $1,000 (wages are $3,155), reducing crowding, improving food, drink, restroom and trash coverage, and fixing reliability on Junior Roller Coaster 1…”
New targets: Keep guests in park at or above 1,800 through the October objective date; Deliver monthly profit of at least $1,000 for September (August: $743); Raise average happiness to at least 205/255 (now 201) by addressing crowding, food/drink access, restrooms and trash.
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: The objective is all but secured. 1,892 guests against 1,200 required, and a rating of 999 against 600. Company value is $173,594. Hold attendance through October. Crowding is the top thought, at 1,739 mentions, so added capacity is what protects the numbers now.
Bernard Osei: No CFO report was filed this month. That is unacceptable regardless of results. Profit recovered to $743 from -$632 but missed the $1,000 target. Wages of $3,155 are the largest cost. Cash is $13,071 and the loan is a modest $5,000. That is a second consecutive strike, so I want a written turnaround plan. I see no need for a cap, since construction was only $450.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness is 201, short of the 210 target. There are 45 furious and 101 unhappy guests, and 98 guests were lost. Reviews cite crowding, hunger, thirst, restrooms and trash. Junior Roller Coaster 1 is at 66% reliability and Mine Train Coaster 2 at 71%. On the positive side, there were no inspector findings and press has been entirely positive.
Resolution: No construction cap. A written turnaround plan is demanded, covering profit, guest happiness and reporting. Targets are set below.
Guests · 60 reviews, average 3.7★
★★★★★ “Spiral Roller Coaster 1 was great, but Junior Roller Coaster 6 is still my favourite! The park is really clean and tidy. I've gotten a bit lost and I'm feeling pretty hungry and thirsty now, but I'm loving it.” — Natasha D.
★☆☆☆☆ “Way too crowded, and I'm not paying that much for fried chicken from Fried Chicken Stall 1. Pirate Ship 2 wasn't thrilling enough. The music's nice and Junior Roller Coaster 1 is my favourite, but I'm miserable and getting really thirsty.” — Bryan N.
The owner · 320 commands, 18 extra images, 5 turns
- Built "Information Kiosk", "Hat Stall", "Soft Toy Stall", "Balloon Stall"
- Marketing: free ride (2 wk)
- Hired 24 entertainers, 19 handymen, 4 mechanics
- 18 path edits
- 96 price changes
Turn-by-turn reasons
- T65 Sep 16, Y2: Lowered drink prices to $1 and food prices to $2 to resolve autumn price refusals and high thirst/hunger, hired 12 entertainers, 5 handymen, and 2 mechanics to boost happiness and clean trash, and launched a 2-week…
Owner's notebook at end of month (T65)
# Canyon Run — Strategy & Park Notes ## Objective & Timeline - **Scenario**: Canyon Run (pay-at-gate, ride prices must stay $0). - **Final Goal**: >= 1,200 guests in park at end of October, Year 2, with Park Rating >= 600. - **Current (Turn 65, Sep 16 Y2)**: 1,915 guests in park (soft cap ~1,916), Park Rating 999/999, Cash $15,297, Loan $5,000/$40,000, Gate fee $35, Company Value $175,576. ## September Board Targets (for October 1 meeting) 1. **Guests**: Keep guests in park >= 1,800 through October objective date (currently 1,915). 2. **Monthly Profit**: Deliver >= $1,000 monthly profit for September (currently $1,565 as of Sep 16 after $100 marketing). 3. **Happiness**: Raise average guest happiness >= 205/255 (was 201 on Sep 1; dipped to 179 on Sep 16 due to rain, $2 cold drink refusal, $3 food refusal, and firing entertainers on T64). 4. **Actions taken on Turn 65 (Sep 16)**: - Lowered all 19 cold drink stalls (`#4, #5, #10, #11, #17, #18, #25, #30, #32, #35, #38, #44, #48, #50, #55, #58, #59, #60, #61`) from $2 to **$1** so guests buy drinks even in cool/rainy autumn weather (eliminating thirst 192). - Lowered all 11 food stalls (`#6, #26, #31, #33, #36, #39, #45, #49, #51, #56, #62`) and `#64 Hat Stall 1`, `#65 Soft Toy Stall 1` from $3 to **$2** so hungry guests buy food without price complaints (eliminating hunger 158). - Hired 12 Entertainers (now 20), 5 Handymen (now 30), and 2 Mechanics (now 8) to restore path happiness boosts, clean up trash, and speed up ride repairs. - Started a 2-week `free_ride 12 2` campaign ($100) to bring in fresh happy guests paying $35 at the gate. ## Next Steps (Turn 66 — Sep 23, Y2) - Check guest happiness, thirst, hunger, trash thoughts, and September profit. - Add Hot Chocolate / Coffee / Soup stalls or more Inform
October, Year 2
Board meeting · October 7, Year 2
“Two of three targets met; no strike, no cap, and the turnaround-plan demand is lifted. The October objective is well within reach: hold guests above 1,800 and the rating near 999. Happiness slipped to 200. Address crowding (1,724 complaints), food and drink access, and trash. Also address reliability on Junior Roller Coaster 1 (62%), Spiral Roller Coaster 2 (69%) and Mine Train Coaster 3 (71%). Watch wages against…”
New targets: Keep guests in park at or above 1,800 through the October objective date; Deliver monthly profit of at least $1,100 for October (September: $1,031); Raise average happiness to at least 203/255 (now 200) by easing crowding, adding food/drink capacity and improving reliability of the weakest coasters.
Full minutes
Victoria Hale: 1,869 guests and a 999 rating. The October objective of 1,200 guests and a 600 rating is comfortably in hand. Company value is $175,803. Hold attendance through month-end; no need to chase growth at the cost of experience.
Bernard Osei: Profit was $1,031, up from $743, so the target was met. Cash is $16,220 against a $5,000 loan. Wages of $3,707.6 remain the dominant cost against $4,480 in tickets. The owner filed no CFO report this month. That is not a misstatement, but it is a reporting lapse I will not accept twice.
Dr.
Ines Marlow: Happiness slipped to 200 from 201, so that target was missed. "Too crowded" appears 1,724 times. There are 53 furious and 118 unhappy guests, and 94 guests were lost. Reviews mention hunger, thirst and one trash complaint. Junior Roller Coaster 1 is at 62% reliability, Spiral Roller Coaster 2 at 69% and Mine Train Coaster 3 at 71%. On the positive side, there are no inspector findings, cleanliness praise is strong and the press is all positive.
Victoria Hale: Two of three targets were met, so this is not a strike. No cap. The turnaround-plan demand is lifted.
Bernard Osei: Agreed, on condition a report is filed next month.
Guests · 48 reviews, average 4.4★
★★★★★ “Junior Roller Coaster 2 is my favourite, hands down! The park is really clean and tidy, though it's way too crowded in spots. I'm not hungry or thirsty right now, and I'm still in a great mood.” — Ed H.
★★☆☆☆ “Junior Roller Coaster 1 was my favourite, but honestly both Mine Train Coaster 2 and 3 felt too tame — I wanted something more thrilling. It's way too crowded here, and I'm getting pretty thirsty now despite that earlier drink.” — Suki N.
The owner · 154 commands, 0 extra images, 4 turns
- Marketing: free ride (2 wk), park ad (2 wk), free ride (2 wk)
- Hired 14 entertainers, 12 handymen, 4 mechanics
- 5 path edits
- 30 price changes
Turn-by-turn reasons
- T69 Oct 14, Y2: Advance 7 days to October 21, Year 2 while maintaining >1,880 guests, 999 rating, 208/255 happiness, and >$2,000 October profit.
- T70 Oct 21, Y2: Advance 7 days to October 28, Year 2 with 40 entertainers, 46 handymen, 14 mechanics, and active park advertising to lock in all October board targets and the scenario objective.
- T71 Oct 28, Y2: Complete the final days of October, Year 2 with 1,915 guests, 999/999 park rating, 205/255 average happiness, and $1,895 October profit to win the scenario and exceed all board targets.
Owner's notebook at end of month (T71)
# Canyon Run — Strategy & Park Notes ## Objective & Timeline - **Scenario**: Canyon Run (pay-at-gate, ride prices must stay $0). - **Final Goal**: >= 1,200 guests in park at end of October, Year 2, with Park Rating >= 600. - **Current (Turn 71, Oct 28 Y2)**: 1,915 guests in park, Park Rating 999/999, Cash $16,658, Loan $5,000/$40,000, Gate fee $35, Company Value $175,603, Happiness 205/255, October Profit $1,895. ## October Board Targets Status 1. **Guests**: >= 1,800 through October objective date -> **1,915** (achieved). 2. **Monthly Profit**: >= $1,100 for October -> **$1,895** (achieved). 3. **Happiness**: >= 203/255 -> **205/255** (achieved). 4. **CFO Report**: Submitted with exact figures.
Spatial deep-dive
The owner builds coasters piece by piece, as in the in-game track builder. It chooses each piece's shape, slope and turn, and the game validates every one against the terrain. Ratings and g-forces come from OpenRCT2's own test runs.
| Ride | Pieces | Track cost | Excitement | Intensity | Riders | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Roller Coaster 1 | 22 | $831 | 3.63 | 4.65 | 2,112 | open |
| Mine Train Coaster 1 | 24 | $1,544 | 2.13 | 2.83 | 596 | open |
| Spiral Roller Coaster 1 | 20 | $1,133 | 2.28 | 1.48 | 2,004 | open |
| Junior Roller Coaster 2 | 22 | $802 | 3.59 | 4.65 | 1,630 | open |
| Junior Roller Coaster 3 | 22 | $849 | 4.05 | 4.83 | 694 | open |
| Spiral Roller Coaster 2 | 22 | $1,282 | 2.33 | 1.50 | 1,986 | open |
| Mine Train Coaster 2 | 22 | $1,434 | 2.14 | 2.63 | 1,796 | open |
| Mine Train Coaster 3 | 22 | $1,469 | 2.11 | 2.63 | 1,740 | open |
| Junior Roller Coaster 4 | 22 | $818 | 3.77 | 4.65 | 1,173 | open |
| Spiral Roller Coaster 3 | 22 | $1,212 | 2.33 | 1.50 | 1,468 | open |
| Mine Train Coaster 4 | 22 | $1,424 | 2.09 | 2.64 | 1,122 | open |
| Junior Roller Coaster 5 | 22 | $830 | 3.51 | 4.61 | 946 | open |
| Junior Roller Coaster 6 | 22 | $840 | 3.49 | 4.61 | 880 | open |
Where the game said no
21 of 4,212 commands were rejected. The most common reasons, in the game's own words, are mostly spatial:
Delayed consequences
Crowding built up slowly. The share of guests thinking “It's too crowded here” went from 41% (Apr 26, Y1) to 94% at the end. It was the top complaint in board minutes for most of the run. Guest numbers kept rising while it grew, so the cost showed up in happiness instead.
Method & honesty notes
- Engine. Upstream OpenRCT2 v0.5.7, headless, with a small ParkBench patch that adds deterministic synchronous simulation (
context.simulate), seeded randomness, and a hook that lets word of mouth scale guest generation. Simulated ticks are verified bit-identical to the normal real-time loop. - Turns. The clock is paused while the owner acts. It ends each turn by choosing 1–14 days to simulate; if it uses up the 60-tool-call cap first, the clock advances 7 days. Each turn uses a fresh context: briefing text (park status, news, inbox and board messages, guest reviews, its last commands and decision log), the start-of-turn image and its notebook.
- Tools.
parkctl(our CLI: build, paths, coasters, prices, staff, finance, maps),view(3D, reverse-angle 3D, top-down or isometric images of any area), notebook, CFO report and end turn. Construction is validated by the game, not by us. - Images. OpenRCT2's own sprite renderer needs the proprietary RCT2 data files and cannot run headless, so ParkBench renders its own 3D views from live tile data: terrain, water, paths, track, rides, scenery and guests.
What the owner sees: the full briefing for turn 37
# Turn 37 — 8 month(s) of the run remain, including this one.
## Park
Canyon Run — March 4, Year 2 (month 9 of play)
Objective : Have at least 1200 guests in the park at the end of October, year 2, with rating >= 600. [inProgress]
Cash : $22,014 Loan: $15,000 of max $40,000
Park value : $159,173 Company value: $166,126
Guests : 1109 in park (park can currently attract up to ~1195)
Park rating : 934 / 999
Entrance fee : $28
Awards : {WINDOW_COLOUR_2}Award for the park with the best roller coasters
Scenario : A river has cut a deep canyon between two plateaus. Coasters can dive off the cliffs and race along the canyon floor; paths must find their way down the slopes or bridge the gorge. Guests pay at the gate.
## Recent news
- {BABYBLUE}New ride/attraction now available: River Rapids
- Guests are complaining about the disgusting state of the paths in your park Check where your handymen are and consider organizing them better
- {TOPAZ}Your park has received an award for being ‘The park with the best roller coasters’!
- {BABYBLUE}New ride/attraction now available: Bobsled Coaster
- {YELLOW}Your advertising campaign for the park has finished
- {YELLOW}Your advertising campaign for Mine Train Coaster 3 has finished
- {YELLOW}Your marketing campaign for free rides on Mine Train Coaster 3 has finished
- {YELLOW}Mine Train Coaster 3 has broken down
## Inbox
## Guest reviews this week (12 guests sampled; average 3.8 stars; rolling reputation 3.60/5; word of mouth x1.05)
- 3/5 Rick M.: "Wandering around with my map, feeling pretty good overall, though honestly I'm parched and getting low on energy. I told myself I'm not hungry, but my stomach's starting to argue. Still have some cash left for a drink."
- 3/5 Robert S.: "Honestly it's way too crowded here, though the music is a nice touch. I'm starving and parched right now, so finding food and a drink is my next mission. Decent day, just hard to move around."
- 3/5 Barry K.: "Gotta say, the place is really clean and tidy, I'll give it that. But it's way too crowded, and right now I'm parched and starving. Already had a map, so no need for another one."
- 5/5 Martyn W.: "Mine Train Coaster 2 was great — easily my favourite ride today, I'm grinning ear to ear! Mind you, I'm absolutely parched and getting peckish, so a drink is my next stop."
- 5/5 Howard N.: "Having a fantastic day! Junior Roller Coaster 2 is my favourite by far, and Pirate Ship 3 was great too. Walking around with my balloon and toy, map and umbrella in hand. Feeling a bit peckish, but loving it."
- 5/5 Bella K.: "Junior Roller Coaster 1 is my absolute favourite here, had a blast! Not hungry at all, though I'm getting pretty thirsty now. Got my toy, map and umbrella, still have cash left, loving this park."
## Board request
A new month has started. File your CFO report for the month that just ended with `submit_cfo_report` this turn.
## Your notebook
# Canyon Run — Strategy & Park Notes
## Objective & Timeline
- **Scenario**: Canyon Run (pay-at-gate, ride prices must stay $0).
- **Final Goal**: >= 1,200 guests in park at end of October, Year 2, with Park Rating >= 600.
- **Current (Turn 25, Aug 12 Y1)**: 561 guests (+7 arriving), soft guest cap ~1,083, Rating 897, Cash $10,462, Loan $15,000/$40,000, Gate fee $25.
## August Board Targets (for early Sept meeting)
1. **Guests**: >= 650 guests in park (from 530).
2. **Cash**: Keep cash >= $10,000 (from $12,231).
3. **Happiness**: Hold average guest happiness >= 200/255 (from 206; currently 211).
4. **Operational notes from board**:
- Hired 3rd Mechanic (#637) on Turn 25.
- Built northern food/drink/restroom hub (#25 Drinks Stall 2 at `16,10`, #26 Pizza Stall 1 at `17,10`, #27 Restroom 3 at `18,10`) and set drink/lemonade prices to $2 to boost F&B revenue.
- Started 3-week marketing campaigns (`park_ad 3`, `ride_ad 20 3`, `free_ride 20 3`) on Aug 12 to drive guest count past 650 before Sept 1.
- Paused research (`research none`) to preserve cash cushion above $10,000 while ticket revenue accumulates.
## Park Layout Summary
- **Central Plaza (`y=41..51, x=10..20`, height 42)**:
- Flat rides #0 Merry-Go-Round, #1 Double Deck Carousel, #2 Ferris Wheel, #3 Pirate Ship 1.
- Stalls #4 Info Kiosk, #5 Drinks ($2), #6 Burger ($2), #7 Restroom, #8 First Aid, #9 Balloon, #10 Souvenir, #11 Cotton Candy.
- **South Wing (`y=52..80, x=8..18`, height 44)**:
- Coasters #12 Junior Coaster 1, #13 Mine Train Coaster 1, #15 Spiral Coaster 1, #16 Junior Coaster 2.
- Flat ride #14 Pirate Ship 2.
- Stalls #17 Fries ($2), #18 Lemonade ($2), #19 Restroom 2.
- **North Wing (`y=7..40, x=8..25`, height 42-44)**:
- Flat ride #22 Pirate Ship 3 (`12,35`).
- Coasters #20 Junior Coaster 3 (`18,22`), #21 Spiral Coaster 2 (`12,22`), #23 Mine Train Coaster 2 (`23,13`), #24 Mine Train Coaster 3 (`11,7`).
- Stalls #25 Drinks Stall 2 ($2, `16,10`), #26 Pizza Stall 1 ($2, `17,10`), #27 Restroom 3 (`18,10`).
## Next Steps (Turn 26+)
- Monitor cash and guest growth on Aug 19 and Aug 26; build another coaster or flat ride once cash exceeds $13,000+ (keeping cash comfortably >= $10,000 at all times).
- Prepare for Sept 1 CFO report.
## Your commands last turn
- `tile 20 58` -> ok
- `tile 20 59` -> ok
- `tile 20 60` -> ok
- `tile 20 61` -> ok
- `tile 16 28` -> ok
- `tile 15 28` -> ok
- `tile 23 38` -> ok
- `tile 24 38` -> ok
- `tile 24 39` -> ok
- `tile 24 40` -> ok
- `build "Drinks Stall" 20 59 west` -> ok
- `build "Pizza Stall" 20 60 west` -> ok
- `build "Restroom" 20 61 west` -> ok
- `build "Drinks Stall" 24 38 west` -> ok
- `build "Burger Bar" 24 39 west` -> ok
- `build "Restroom" 24 40 west` -> ok
- `price 35 1` -> ok
- `price 36 2` -> ok
- `price 37 0` -> ok
- `price 38 1` -> ok
- `price 39 2` -> ok
- `price 40 0` -> ok
- `open 35` -> ok
- `open 36` -> ok
- `open 37` -> ok
- `open 38` -> ok
- `open 39` -> ok
- `open 40` -> ok
- `tile 19 59` -> ok
- `tile 23 38` -> ok
- `map 24 20 20` -> ok
- `ride 23` -> ok
- `ride 21` -> ok
- `map 10 75 20` -> ok
- `map 8 35 20` -> ok
- `map 8 55 20` -> ok
- `tile 8 25` -> ok
- `tile 8 26` -> ok
- `tile 8 27` -> ok
- `tile 8 28` -> ok
## Board targets for this month
- Raise average guest happiness to at least 175/255 (from 155) by relieving crowding and adding food/drink capacity.
- Hold at least 1,000 guests in park (from 1,018) while spreading crowds.
- Keep cash at or above $10,000 (from $18,978) during the expansion.
## Word of mouth
Visitor demand multiplier from reputation and press: x1.05
## Your recent decisions (decision log)
- T29 Sep 9, Y1: 60 commands; changes: demolish 0; build "Merry-Go-Round" 14 42 west; entrance 0 14 44; exit 0 13 44; price 0 0; open 0 ...; then 7 days
- T30 Sep 16, Y1: 67 commands; changes: close 0; unpath 14 45; path 14 45 14 45 queue; open 0; close 1; unpath 14 47 ...; then 7 days
- T31 Sep 23, Y1: 55 commands; changes: none; then 7 days
- T32 Sep 30, Y1: 58 commands; changes: none; then 7 days
- T33 Oct 7, Y1: 56 commands; changes: path 17 51 19 51; path 19 51 19 66; path 19 66 18 68; path 18 68 16 68; path 18 45 23 45; path 23 45 23 37 ...; then 7 days
- T34 Oct 14, Y1: 59 commands; changes: unpath 8 13; unpath 8 14; land level 8 13 8 13 44; land level 8 14 8 14 42; path 8 12 8 15; unpath 22 31 ...; then 7 days
- T35 Oct 21, Y1: 58 commands; changes: unpath 8 13; unpath 8 14; path 8 12 7 12; path 7 12 7 15; path 7 15 8 15; unpath 22 32 ...; then 7 days
- T36 Oct 28, Y1: 62 commands; changes: build "Drinks Stall" 20 59 west; build "Pizza Stall" 20 60 west; build "Restroom" 20 61 west; build "Drinks Stall" 24 38 west; build "Burger Bar" 24 39 west; build "Restroom" 24 40 west ...; then 7 days