Playing the Scenario
It is the 18th of May, 1905. You have been retained by Frederick Ingersoll to run his new Luna Park, and you have problems. Building two large parks over the same winter has taxed his resources, but now it's up to you.
You have been running advertisements stating that Cleveland’s Luna Park would open on schedule, and you have met your commitment.
However, the Circus Ring is not quite finished, and the Great Aerial Swing is a long way from being finished. You are lucky to have over $50,000 in cash, but you are also holding a $60,000 debt. Your responsibility will now be to hire staff and add amenities, so you can pay off your debt and increase the parks value to the investors.
On the plus side of the ledger, you have a number of attractions that are ready to go. Most of the action is centered around the lagoon, which was built at the end of the midway.
REALISM CONSIDERATIONS: You should try to avoid demolishing the landmark arch or the trolley loop (trolleys lasted a long time in Cleveland). You should also try not to demolish the Scenic River ride (which wasn’t even compromised to accommodate the Jack Rabbit coaster, built in 1915). Some years into the scenario you should give serious consideration to adding a dedicated parking lot on the property.
The Scenario playing tips page can provide guidance.
Be sure to take a park tour to get the full Luna experience.
The Later Improvements to the park page gives some guidance on how the park evolved, if you wish to model its development while playing the scenario.