Explorer - MLDesigns

NATIONAL PARK COASTER CONTEST

Hosts: Loundlim and Kw6sTheater

DEBRIEF

A National Park is looking to attract a fresh demographic: thrill-seekers. But they don’t want another alpine coaster - they’re seeking proposals for a unique, landmark thrill ride for their property. However, the site for this coaster is quite unusual - for starters, it’s in a former quarry.

From the top of the quarry to the bottom, there’s a 64m/210ft height difference. Surrounding the base of the quarry, the lake and forest are federally protected. As a result, the tree clusters cannot be removed, and new footers cannot be poured on the lake. New footers can be placed on the rocks already in the lake, as well as on any grass inside the build area.

The National Park requires the coaster’s station to be in the green zone (a clearing on the hillside), and that some track enters the purple zone (on top of the quarry). In addition, the coaster has a maximum height limit of 80m/262ft (16m/52ft above the quarry) to preserve sightlines throughout the Park.

While planning your coaster, keep the following in mind…

This template was designed to encourage out-of-the-box, atypical coasters that aren’t suited for flat ground. A coaster doesn’t need to cover the entire template (or be extremely long) to score high marks. While planning the layout, always consider where footers can be placed - this will make supporting that layout so much easier.

Submissions Deadline: October 15th at 23:59/11:59pm Pacific Standard Time

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries will be judged on 3 categories: Track, Supports and Use of Template. These categories have a range of criteria such as realism, details and aesthetics. All 7 criteria are scored out of 10 points, then added together for the total score (out of 70 points).

RULES - RIDE REQUIREMENTS

The ride’s station must be in the green zone - 10pts deduction if it’s not

The ride’s track must enter the purple zone (on top of the cliff) - 20pts deduction if it doesn’t

RULES - RIDE RESTRICTIONS

The entire ride (clearance envelope, track, supports and footers) must be within all template boundaries - 10pts deduction per template breach

The entire ride (clearance envelope, track, supports and footers) must pass clearance with itself and the template - 5pts deduction per clearance fail

All new footers must be fully on the grass mesh, not on the water or rocky areas - 5pts deduction per footer violation

The terrain and the scenery must not be changed. As a result, no tunnels or trenches are allowed.

BONUSES

Original Style (If a coaster style is used by one submission only, that submission earns extra points): 3pt bonus

Best Supports Award: 5pt bonus

Most Unique Award: 5pt bonus

Good luck, and have fun!