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{{Info Box RCT
[[File:RCT3_US.jpg|thumb|right|200px|US box art]]
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'''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3''' (abbreviated as '''RCT3''') is the third installment of the [[RollerCoaster Tycoon (series)|RollerCoaster Tycoon series]]. The gameplay is based on managing amusement parks and building [[roller coaster]]s. The player must build rides, paths, food stalls, and scenery to attract [[Guests and Staff|guests]] to their park and fulfill a set of objectives.
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RCT3_full_iOS_app_art.png|App Store (iOS)
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|developer = [[Frontier Developments]]
|publisher = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br/>
[[Atari]], Inc.<br/>
'''macOS'''<br/>
Aspyr Media<br/>
'''iOS'''<br/>
Frontier Developments<br/>
'''Nintendo Switch'''<br/>
Frontier Foundry
|producer = Jonny Watts
|designer =
|programmer =
|artist =
|composer = Alistair Lindsay
|released = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br/>
NA: November 2, 2004<br/>
EU: November 3, 2004<br/>
'''macOS'''<br/>
NA: November 14, 2005<br/>
EU: November 25, 2005<br/>
'''iOS'''<br/>
WW: August 12, 2015<br/>
'''Nintendo switch'''<br/>
WW:September 24, 2020
|genre = Construction and management simulation
|modes = Single-player
|platforms = Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Nintendo switch
}}'''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3''' (abbreviated as '''RCT3''') is the third installment of the [[RollerCoaster Tycoon (series)|RollerCoaster Tycoon series]]. The gameplay is based on managing amusement parks and building [[roller coaster]]s. The player must build rides, paths, food stalls, and scenery to attract [[Guests and Staff|guests]] to their park and fulfill a set of objectives.
 
''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3'', first released on October 26, 2004, is the first game in the series to use 3-dimensional graphics, as opposed to the 2-dimensional isometric view of the first two games. Players can now view their park at any angle, which helps players build in crowded areas. Players can also "Ride the Rides" (main sales argument), which allows the player to simulate riding most of the attractions in the park from a first-person perspective. Some players disliked the quality of the new graphics.
 
The game spawned two expansion packs including ''[[Soaked!]]'' that allows the user to build water parks and ''[[Wild!]]'' that allows the user to build zoo exhibits. Additionally, the game received several compiled releases featuring its expansion packs including ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Gold!]]'' that included ''Soaked!'', ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Gold Edition]]'' in the United Kingdom that included ''Wild!'', and ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum!]]'' that included both expansion packs.
On August 12, 2015, an iOS version of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 was released, compatible with all 64-bit iOS devices, including iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and iPod touch 6th generation.
 
On August 12, 2015, an iOS version of ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3'' was released, compatible with all 64-bit iOS devices, including iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, and iPod touch 6th generation. However, it only included the game base and the expansion packs were not included.
 
''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum!'' was added to the Steam and GoG but was delisted on May 7, 2018 due to a lawsuit between Atari and Frontier with Frontier not receiving royalty payment from Atari for the digital sales of ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum!''<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/05/07/atari-pulls-roller-coaster-tycoon-3-from-steam-after-lawsuit.aspx], [https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-takes-rollercoaster-tycoon-3-off-steam/], [https://hardcoregamer.com/2018/05/07/atari-pulls-roller-coaster-tycoon-3-from-steam-delists-it-from-gog/298454/]</ref> After Frontier owned the rights to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, they re-released the game as ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition]]'' on September 24, 2020 for Window, macOS, and Nintendo Switch.
 
==Attractions [[File:Attractions_RCT3_Icon.png]]==
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==Shops & Facilities [[File:Shops & Facilities_RCT3_Icon.png|link=Special:FilePath/Shops_&_Facilities_RCT3_Icon.png]]==
===Food [[File:Food Stalls RCT3 Icon.png|link=Special:FilePath/Food_Stalls_RCT3_Icon.png]]===
{|
|{{RideboxRCT3TestRideboxRCT3|Bison Burgers}}
|{{RideboxRCT3TestRideboxRCT3|Burgers}}
|{{RideboxRCT3TestRideboxRCT3|Chicken}}
|{{RideboxRCT3TestRideboxRCT3|Cookies}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Cotton Candy}}
|-
|{{RideboxRCT3TestRideboxRCT3|CottonGolden Nugget Candy}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Hot Dogs}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Golden Nugget Candy}}
|{{RideboxRCT3TestRideboxRCT3|HotIce DogsCream}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Moorish Kebabs}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Ice Cream}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Pizzeria}}
|-
|{{RideboxRCT3|Pretzels}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Moorish Kebabs}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Pumpkin Pies}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Pizzeria}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Sandwiches}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Pretzels}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Steakhouse}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Pumpkin Pies}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Toffee Apples}}
|-
|{{RideboxRCT3|Turkish Delight}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Sandwiches}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Steakhouse}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Toffee Apples}}
|{{RideboxRCT3Test|Turkish Delight}}
|}
 
===Drink [[File:Drink Stalls RCT3 Icon.png|link=Special:FilePath/Drink_Stalls_RCT3_Icon.png]]===
{|
{{RideboxRCT3|Coconut Drinks}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|CoffeeCoconut Drinks}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Croctails Tropical JuicesCoffee}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|DrinksCroctails Tropical Juices}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Hot CocoaDrinks}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|LemonadeHot Cocoa}}
|-
{{RideboxRCT3|Rocket Boost Cantina}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Root BeerLemonade}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|SpaceRocket Boost ShakeCantina}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|SpookyRoot ShakesBeer}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Space Shake}}
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|{{RideboxRCT3|Spooky Shakes}}
|}
 
===Stalls [[File:Souvenir Stalls RCT3 Icon.png|link=Special:FilePath/Souvenir_Stalls_RCT3_Icon.png]]===
{|
{{Construction}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Accessories}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Balloons}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Beanie Hats}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Crocodile Balloons}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Cutlasses}}
|-
{{RideboxRCT3|Indian Feather}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|NoveltyIndian T-shirtsFeather}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|ParrotNovelty BalloonsT-shirts}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|PirateParrot HatesBalloons}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|RaccoonPirate Hats}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|SheriffRaccoon BalloonsHats}}
|-
{{RideboxRCT3|Souvenirs}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|SpaceSheriff HatsBalloons}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Spooky JokesSouvenirs}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|StripySpace T-shirtsHats}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|UFOSpooky BalloonsHats}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|WesternSpooky HatsJokes}}
|-
{{RideboxRCT3|Witches Hats}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Stripy T-shirts}}
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|{{RideboxRCT3|UFO Balloons}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Western Hats}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Witches Hats}}
|}
 
===Facilities [[File:Facilities RCT3 Icon.png|link=Special:FilePath/Facilities_RCT3_Icon.png]]===
{|
{{Construction}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|A.T.M.}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|First Aid}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Information}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Toilets}}
|{{RideboxRCT3|Umbrellas}}
|}
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==Gameplay==
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Players can choose between three game modes to build parks: Career mode, a pre-designed objective-based set of scenarios; Sandbox mode, a non-restrictive building mode; and editors, which allow for the customization of specific game play elements.
===='''Career mode'''====
In career mode, the player builds their theme park in a pre-designed park, and must meet a set of objectives. These objectives include number of visitors, park rating (popularity and satisfaction), roller coaster specifications, and successful VIP visits. Each scenario has 3 sets of objectives,: Apprentice, Entrepreneur, and Tycoon. The higher the level of completion, the more scenarios are available.
=====Career Mode Scenarios:=====
#[[Vanilla Hills]]
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#[[The Money Pit]] (requires Entrepreneur status in ALL of the previous scenarios)
#[[Paradise Island]] (requires Tycoon status in ALL of the previous scenarios)
 
===='''Sandbox mode'''====
''See [[Sandbox Mode]]''
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In sandbox mode, all rides, scenery, and other attractions are unlocked from the beginning, which allows players to create parks of any design and any theme.
 
Many think Sandbox mode is also more fun than Career mode because it's not about the money. Instead,instead itsit's about more ride popularity and also gives you more freedom to mess around and set your own goals. Also, in Career mode you start off with a few rides whereas in Sandbox you start with nothing so the park can be completely your own.
 
===='''Editors'''====
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*Sloped sections (of various angles)
 
Roller coasters have more flexibility, and include more advanced components, including:
*Curved and sloped sections
*Inversions
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*Brakes
 
The sections can be built by double -clicking on the orientation of the desired track section.
 
The game has been criticized by some for not allowing for even more precise control over the track, while others criticized it for being too complex.
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==='''Terraforming'''===
[[File:Wooden_Coaster_RCT3_Terraformed.png|thumb|250px|An example of a terraformed space in ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3''.]]
 
The land editing in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is substantially improved from the two previous games. Instead of tiles that are edited by the corners and are limited to a single angle, the tiles can be positioned at any angle, which allows for more realistic landforms, such as mountains, craters, mesas, valleys, and canyons.
 
In addition to the flexibility of the land tiles, there are numerous tools that make land formlandform creation and ride creation easier. Tools can raise and lower land in a large radius, with different styles. There are also smoothening tools to remove irregularities, and "snap-to" tools that position tiles at the level of ride height increments.
 
Land can also be textured, with different types of grasses, rocks, sand, and ice. The sub-surface textures can also be changed to differing types of rock.
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*'''Sound''': Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 or Mac OS X compatible 16 bit sound card
*'''DirectX''': version 9.0 or newer
 
==See also==
*[[RCT3 Cheats#RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Cheats|RCT3 Cheats]]
*''[[Soaked!]]''
*''[[Wild!]]''
*''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Gold!]]'' - Includes the base game and ''Soaked!''
*''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Gold Edition]]'' - Includes the base game and ''Wild!''
*''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum!]]'' - Includes the base game and both expansion packs
*''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition]]'' - Includes the base game and both expansion packs
 
==External links==
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id1008692660 App Store (iOS)]
 
==References==
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