RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 Park Forces Guests on Ride for Impossible Time
A RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 player has pushed the limits of game design by creating what could be the longest ride ever made, lasting far beyond the lifespan of the universe.
The mastermind behind this project is Marcel Vos, who engineered a park where guests are forced to stay on rides for an unimaginably long time. The total duration reaches an absurd scale, calculated at around 1.947 years followed by 227 zeros, surpassing even a Googol squared.
Engineering an Infinite Ride
To achieve this, Vos used the maximum park size allowed in the game and carefully constructed a system designed to extend ride duration exponentially.
Instead of letting guests choose freely, the park forces them into a controlled path where every movement is predetermined. Guests are guided step-by-step into specific rides at exact timings.
Manipulating Guest Behavior
The system relies heavily on game mechanics such as:
- Nausea levels
- Ride tolerance
- Happiness and energy management
By controlling these variables, the park ensures guests always choose the intended ride, preventing them from leaving.
Smart Design Tricks
One of the most clever techniques involves placing food stalls next to benches. Since guests tend to sit when eating, this guarantees they recover energy at the right time before continuing the loop.
This level of planning ensures that visitors never break the cycle and continue riding indefinitely.
Scaling the System
What makes the creation even more impressive is that this system is not just used once. Vos duplicated the structure multiple times across the entire map, compounding the total ride duration into astronomical figures.
An Ending Worthy of the Chaos
Despite the near-infinite ride duration, the system still has an ending. True to the unpredictable nature of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, the ride eventually concludes with a dramatic crash and explosion.
Pushing the Limits of Simulation
This creation highlights how deeply players can explore and manipulate simulation systems. It is a perfect example of how creativity and technical understanding can push even classic games beyond their intended limits.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 is available now on Steam.
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Origin: ign
