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===Construction=== |
===Construction=== |
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The tower is a cylindrical steel structure. The observation car is hauled up by cables running to the top of the tower. Categorized as an [[Indoor Ride|indoor]] ride. |
The tower is a cylindrical steel structure. The observation car is hauled up by cables running to the top of the tower. Categorized as an [[Indoor Ride|indoor]] ride, since guests are covered from rain while aboard the car, from entrance to exit. As such, guests will flock to it when it rains, making this ride a must-have during rainy days... |
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===Vehicles=== |
===Vehicles=== |
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===Other Information=== |
===Other Information=== |
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Observation Towers have lower excitement ratings, unless they are built to very tall heights and have a lot of scenery around them. They make a good alternative to outdoor rides and guests will flock to them in the rain. |
Observation Towers have lower excitement ratings, unless they are built to very tall heights and have a lot of scenery around them. They make a good alternative to outdoor rides and guests will flock to them in the rain. A good strategy therefore could be to add a few of them, kept closed until rain starts pouring. |
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See also [[Double-deck Observation Tower]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* RCT1' strategy guide lists it debuting in Added Attractions, it actually was present in the vanilla game. |
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* In RCT3, if the ride is started without any ending part (just the station), it will fly off and crash after a while. |
* In RCT3, if the ride is started without any ending part (just the station), it will fly off and crash after a while. |
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[[File:Observation_Tower_Crashing.jpg|thumb|left|The observation tower flying off. Notice there is no end-piece]] |
[[File:Observation_Tower_Crashing.jpg|thumb|left|The observation tower flying off. Notice there is no end-piece]] |
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Revision as of 10:31, 7 October 2015
Construction
The tower is a cylindrical steel structure. The observation car is hauled up by cables running to the top of the tower. Categorized as an indoor ride, since guests are covered from rain while aboard the car, from entrance to exit. As such, guests will flock to it when it rains, making this ride a must-have during rainy days...
Vehicles
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Blob from Outer Space Ride
(Time Twister) -
Double-deck Observation Tower
(RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 and onward) -
Observation Tower
Pre-built designs
RollerCoaster Tycoon
Scenarios
- Cloud Nine (Dinky Park)
- Tower 1 (Urban Jungle)
- Viewing Tower (Megaworld Park)
- Aussichtsturm (Heide-Park)
- Condor (Heide-Park)
- Panorama-Turm (Heide-Park)
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
Scenarios
- Observation Tower (Animatronic Film Set)
- Blob from Out of Space Ride (Rock 'n' Roll Revival)
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
Scenarios
- Dizzy Heights (La-La Land)
Other Information
Observation Towers have lower excitement ratings, unless they are built to very tall heights and have a lot of scenery around them. They make a good alternative to outdoor rides and guests will flock to them in the rain. A good strategy therefore could be to add a few of them, kept closed until rain starts pouring.
See also Double-deck Observation Tower.
Trivia
- RCT1' strategy guide lists it debuting in Added Attractions, it actually was present in the vanilla game.
- In RCT3, if the ride is started without any ending part (just the station), it will fly off and crash after a while.
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