RollerCoaster Tycoon

The Stern RollerCoaster Tycoon pinball machine transforms a legendary amusement-park video game into a dynamic, ride-inspired pinball experience — complete with looping ramps, park attractions, and a guest-counting scoring system that captures the thrill of managing your own virtual park. Designed by the legendary Pat Lawlor and built by Stern Pinball, this classic title blends nostalgia for the original PC game with timeless pinball mechanics, making it a must-own for collectors, arcade owners, and fans of both pinball and theme-park games.

Amusement-Park Fun Meets Classic Pinball Flow

RollerCoaster Tycoon invites players to build and ride four different “coasters” on the playfield — each ramp acts like a roller-coaster track that sends the ball on twisting, looping journeys. With a blend of ramps, drop targets, spinning toys, and pop bumpers, the game delivers an unpredictable, ride-like experience. Add in a guest-count scoring mechanic tied to rides, stalls, and target hits, and you get a pinball machine that’s as much strategy as reflexes — perfect for players who love pacing, planning, and replayability.

Key Features & Gameplay Highlights

• Four “roller-coaster” ramps: The playfield includes four winding ramps — “The Flying Ghost,” “The Flying Turns,” “The Chicago Loop,” and “The Rocket” — each simulating a different ride and delivering unique ball flow and challenge.
• Amusement-park attractions and toys: Includes a spinning ride, bumper-car pop bumpers, a dunk-tank “Dunk the Dummy” feature, a kiosk for random bonuses, and targets that represent park maintenance and stalls — all adding charming variety and thematic flair.
• Guest-count scoring mechanic: Instead of traditional scoring alone, players accumulate “guests” by riding coasters, hitting targets, and activating rides — build guest numbers to boost your score and unlock bonuses, giving a unique reward rhythm.
• Multiball and jackpot potential: Locking balls via the “Chicago Loop” ramp and triggering multiball through “The Flying Turns” allows for jackpot chaining, and a hit on “The Rocket” during multiball can award a massive Super Jackpot — especially rewarding for skilled players.
• Accessible yet deep ruleset: Easy to pick up and understand, but with enough variety — between ramps, rides, toys, and multiballs — to offer solid replay value for casual players and collectors alike.
• Licensed nostalgia for fans: Based on the wildly popular PC game, RollerCoaster Tycoon taps into nostalgia for the original game — a strong draw for fans looking to own a piece of that amusement-park legacy in pinball form.

Whether you're a fan of the original PC game or just looking for a fun, ride-filled pinball experience, Stern RollerCoaster Tycoon stands out as a unique, playful, and deeply replayable title. Its mix of classic pinball mechanics, thematic ramps and toys, and a guest-driven scoring system makes it a perfect centerpiece for a home arcade, retro collection, or themed game room — ideal for anyone who loves pinball with a twist of amusement-park magic.