THEME PARK (PS1 PLAYSTATION)

Dominate the thrilling world of theme park ownership is your goal in this strategy game from Bullfrog. The first task is to set up your rides in the available land, structuring convenient paths and queues and, ideally, leaving room for larger rides once they become available, and including lakes and trees to increase the attractiveness of the park. The rides range from teacups and haunted houses to the biggest, most elaborate roller coasters you can conceive, and water rides that revolve around other rides.

Shops should also be included so that visitors can purchase food, drink, and souvenirs - the crafty player will combine salt, sugar, and caffeine settings to maximize consumer interest. Staff must be hired to keep things running smoothly, and they will only work for what they consider a fair rate of pay.

You are competing with other theme parks, so don't let them get the better of you - keep a close eye on your ability to attract customers and your financial viability using the stats pages provided. More importantly, make sure research is adequately funded to produce new rides.

It can be played in three modes - Sandbox level allows you to focus on park design elements, while Sim and Full add more strategic features.