Hayo Park Managers!

We've loved seeing all the amazing things you've built since we released Update 9 with the totally cool Arcades feature. With a Workshop Challenge to take part in and plenty of inspiration from other Park Manager's to a few of our own fun build ideas, there's lots to explore in our most recent update in Planet Coaster 2.

Workshop Challenge

We're taking a trip down memory lane with our Workshop Challenge: Go Retro!

We'd love to see your most creative, eye-catching and nostalgic builds. Upload your creations to the Workshop by 6pm BST on May 25th with the name 'Go Retro' in the title.

Keep an eye on our social channels to see us share our favourites!

Workshop Inspiration

Here's some creative builds from players who've already been inspired by the Arcades update! We can't wait to see what other nostalgic designs you create.

Games of the Boardwalk A - Dexter

Share Code: 7WD-FC8-0WW

Arcade 2100 - CliffN

Share Code: 1W8-CSP-V0Z

Magic Arcade Castle - Valeria

Share Code: 5MP-S6M-HLQ

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We've put together a couple ideas of our own to spark your creativity! From groovy arcades and classic games to guests chowing down on burgers at an old-school diner, there's all kinds of fun ways use retro theming in your coaster parks.

Alongside each idea, we've also added a list of just some of the scenery pieces we think would look fabulously retro in your builds, but there are so many you can choose from!

Retro Arcade

Time for a throwback! Build a jazzy, 90s-style arcade complete with loads of arcade machines, neon lighting and wicked decoration.

Use all-new Arcades to create fantastic, fun spaces for your guests to relax between rides, fulfil their Entertainment need and win super awesome prizes!

Suggested Scenery Pieces

• Plenty of Arcade Machines:
  • Asteroid Arcade Cabinet
  • Centipede Arcade Cabinet
  • Pong Arcade Cabinet
  • Video Game Cabinet
  • Claw Machine
  • Paddle Battle
  • Tumble Token
• Resort Light Box
• Toybox Lights (Requires Toybox Pack)
• Wall Signs - Radical decorations!
  • Flames
  • Lightning
• Panel Walls
• Engineering Deck Archway - For a super cool sci-fi entrance!

Classic Diner

After having all that fun at the arcades, it's time for a snack! Guests will love a classic 50's diner, complete with neon lights and booth seating. We'll have a milkshake and a cheeseburger, please!

Build a restaurant with a Restaurant Kitchen and Tables, then use these some suggested scenery pieces and much more to create a totally retro dining space.

Suggested Scenery Pieces

• Dining Table - Booth
• Divided Plaster Walls - These are the perfect canvas for simple diner walls!
• Editable Text Signs and Editable Text - To design a vintage diner logo.
• Park Speakers
• Resort Door - Colour Pop
• Resort Light Boxes - To add some funky neon!
• Restaurant Signs
• Resort Buggy

Edit the colours of some of these suggested items to build your dream retro diner!

Did you know?

Vintage Midway

Build a perfect midway for your theme park by building custom shops and food vendors, decorating them with some of the suggested scenery pieces we think would had a vintage flair.

Using custom building bases gives you a blank canvas to create stalls, pop-up shops and prize counters, just like you'd see at a classic midway!

Suggested Flat Rides and Arcade Machines

• Star Wheel
• Grand Carousel
• Upswing
• Alley-Oop
• Feat of Strength
• Yeet Ball
• Fortunate Machine

Suggested Scenery Pieces

• Prize Counter - To make sure your guests can collect their prizes!
• Aquatic Picnic Parasols
• Fairy Lights - These strings of lights are perfect for illuminating each stall.
• Shop Awnings
• Wooden Batten Walls
• Picnic Benches
• Pavilion Tents - Fairytale Theme
• Recycling Bins - A slightly smelly touch of realism!
• Prizes for your counters:
  • T-Shirts
  • Character Balloons
  • Plush Toys
  • Mugs

Play Planet Coaster 2 Now

We can't wait to see your nostalgic park builds in the Workshop! Take a look at our social channels for our favourite builds from the 'Go Retro' workshop challenge.

We've got some exciting things coming up soon so keep an eye out for news soon!