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🎢 Theme Park Tycoon 2 – Best Money & Design Guide (2026)
💰 Fastest Money-Making Rides
- Roller Coaster (2x2 mini): Best early-game profit. Build short loops to keep throughput high.
- Drop Tower: Medium price, high popularity. Place near park entrance.
- Log Flume: Generates steady income. Add scenery to boost ticket price.
- Ferris Wheel: Cheap to build, good for starting cash flow.
📈 Upgrade Priority
- Upgrade Ride Capacity first (more guests per ride).
- Then Queue Line to reduce waiting time.
- Add Scenery Rating around rides to increase ticket price by up to 50%.
- Finally upgrade Shop Restock Speed for food/drink stalls.
🏰 Best Park Layout Tips
- Place food stalls near exit of thrill rides – guests are hungry after riding.
- Keep restrooms within 20 tiles of any ride – avoids low happiness.
- Use wide paths (2-3 tiles) for main walkways to prevent congestion.
- Add benches near ride exits – tired guests will stay longer and spend more.
🎟️ Guest Happiness Hacks
- Keep trash bins every 15 tiles – litter reduces happiness fast.
- Hire enough mechanics (1 per 4 rides) to avoid breakdowns.
- Set prices to "Normal" – higher prices reduce customers.
- Build "Premium Pass" entrance gate – doubles ticket income after 200 guests.