Build a Roller Coaster: A beginner's guide

Build a Roller Coaster is a tycoon-style game that tasks you with building the ultimate roller coaster and generating as much Cash as possible. This title takes cues from various simulation and tycoon-style games, such as Rollercoaster Tycoon and Grow a Garden, for its building and shop mechanics. You can place tracks in your enclosure and ride a cart on them to collect the money they produce.

This guide informs you of the basics of Build a Roller Coaster to help you get started on your coaster-building journey.

Getting started with Build a Roller Coaster

Overview

Building a roller coaster (Image via Roblox)

There are two main gameplay systems at the heart of Build a Roller Coaster: building and earning. Both of these systems are intrinsically tied: you can’t earn money without building tracks, and you can’t buy new tracks without earning money.

The game starts you with a small pool of Cash, using which you can buy your first straight track. Once you buy the track, you can place it by equipping and using the Build Tool on the yellow highlighted spots. Once the track is placed, it will continue to generate money in perpetuity.

You can then spawn a cart using the sign at the starting point of the tracks. Ride the cart onto the track to acquire the money generated by your construction, which you can then reinvest into buying more tracks. Tracks can generate money when you’re offline as well.

This forms the basic gameplay loop of this experience: build, collect, repeat. Over time, you will gain access to more funds and better tracks that generate more money. Aim to earn as much money as possible and become the best roller coaster builder through a combination of various track types.

Controls

The Upgrades menu (Image via Roblox)

• Movement: W, S, A, D
• Jump: Spacebar
• Equip Tool: Number Keys 1-0
• Use Tool: Left Mouse Button
• Rotate Track: R (Build tool only)

Gameplay features

The Snowy Weather (Image via Roblox)

• Building a roller coaster: Roller coaster tracks can be connected at the designated yellow points, which show up when you equip the Build tool. Equipping the Build tool causes a menu to appear, which includes every track that you currently own. Select a tool to make the aforementioned yellow points appear, and use the R key to rotate the track to your liking. Once you’re satisfied with its position, you can hit the Left Mouse Button to place the track. Continue building upon this foundation to construct the roller coaster you wish.
• Removing tracks: You can use the Remove tool to remove tracks from your roller coaster. The track will return to your inventory, and any Cash it may have generated will be added to your balance. This will be a crucial part of the gameplay as you continue to develop and expand your coaster.
• Upgrades: The game includes an Upgrades system, which functions identically to Rebirths in other tycoon-style games. Upon performing an Upgrade, you lose all of your money in exchange for new item unlocks, increased coaster length, and Cash multipliers. If you wish to maximize the size and scope of your coaster, consider aiming for max Upgrade level as soon as possible.
• Track Shop: The Track Shop includes a track stock that expands as you continue to perform Upgrades. You can buy a limited number of tracks based on the current stock, which refreshes every few minutes. While every track can be purchased for Cash, the shop has the option to purchase them for Robux instead.
• Exploration: You can explore the game world and take a gander at other players’ creations. The game allows you to ride a cart on others’ coasters to see how they function and draw inspiration from them. Riding other players’ coasters collects money for them as well, giving the game a social aspect.
• Weather: The game includes a weather system a la Grow a Garden, applying various bonuses while different weather conditions are active. These activate randomly and last for a few minutes at a time. Weather variations can help you earn a lot more money than usual, so consider making the most of the opportunity.

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FAQs on Build a Roller Coaster

What is Build a Roller Coaster about?

The game is about building a roller coaster to generate as much money as possible.

Is Build a Roller Coaster free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play, with only optional elements being locked behind a paywall.

How do I perform Upgrades in Build a Roller Coaster?

To perform Upgrades, you need to place the specified tracks as part of your coaster and collect a certain amount of Cash.

Edited by Swapnil Joshi