Building Water Slides in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Step-by-Step

Want to add aquatic thrills to your RCT3 park? Water slides are in the **Water Rides** category. Here's the workflow.

Step-by-Step Construction

1. Open Construction Tab — Top toolbar (hammer icon) or Ctrl+1
2. Select "Water Rides" — Sub-tab with splash icon (3rd from left)
3. Choose Slide Type:
   • Body Slide: Open, fast, no vehicle
   • Tube Slide: Enclosed, 1–4 person tubes
   • Speed Slide: Steep, high-velocity, short
   • Multi-lane Racer: Parallel lanes, competitive
4. Place Station: Click map — **station = queue entrance + exit point**
5. Build Track: Drag from station — **nodes = corners/drops**; Shift = vertical adjustment
6. Complete Circuit: Connect back to station (auto-completes if close)
7. Test Ride: Green checkmark → "Test" → verify excitement/intensity/nausea ratings
8. Open Ride: Checkmark → "Open" — guests enter queue

Customization Tools (While Building)

• Height markers: Show elevation (critical for gravity-fed flow)
• Tunnel tool: Enclose sections (adds excitement, costs more)
• Scenery: Rocks, plants, theming — boosts **excitement rating**
• Color scheme: Per-track or per-vehicle
• Queue line: Extend, decorate, add shade/vending

Pro Tips

• Elevation drop = speed. Start high, end at pool level
• Pool required at end (auto-added if missing)
• Lifeguards: Hire via **Staff tab** — required for water rides
• Throughput: Tube slides > body slides (group loading)
• Weather: Slides close in rain/cold — indoor pools avoid this

Common Fixes

• "Cannot complete circuit": Station too high/low — adjust height
• Low excitement: Add drops, helices, tunnels, scenery
• High nausea: Reduce lateral Gs (wider turns), limit consecutive helices
• Guests won't ride: Check intensity/nausea vs. park demographic

Water slides are **high-capacity, moderate-thrill** earners. Cluster them in a **water park zone** with changing rooms, lockers, and food for maximum per-guest revenue.