Ride Guide League

Welcome to the Ride-Guide League 08' where the clash of the coaster titans go head to head in a year long match.

An easy game to play and one that anyone can join in at any time throughout the 08' season. Theres no prizes for the winner just a big round of applause!  So, what does the game entail....

Whenever you visit a park, remember all the rides you rode and how many times you rode them, log them in this topic and they'll get turned into points (Scoring system is below), the league table will get updated regularly and whoever has the most points at the end of the 08' season will be the winner. You will know when your points have been counted when the red or blue points calculations have been added to your post.

POINTS:

Coasters:
Coaster : Inverted : 1 point
Coaster : Sit Down : 1 point
Coaster : Dive Machine : 1 point
Coaster : Launched : 1 point
Coaster : Flying : 1 point
Coaster : Childrens/Junior : 1 point
Coaster : Water Coaster : 2 points
Coaster : Wooden : 1 point
Coaster : Floorless : 1 point
Coaster : Stand-up : 1 point
Coaster : Spinning : 1 point
Coaster : Bobsled : 1 Point
Coaster : Mine Train : 1 point
Coaster : 4D : 10 points
Coaster : Racer : 2 points
Coaster : Indoor/Dark : 2 points

Coaster Bonus Points :
Riding Front Seat : 2 points
Powered Coaster (e.g. diesel/people power) : 3 points
Built Pre 1980 : 2 points
Built Pre 1960 : 3 points
Hyper (200ft +) : 2 points
Giga (300ft +) : 5 points
Strata (500ft+) : 10 points

Water Rides :
Log Flumes : 1 point
Rapid Rides : 1 point
Water Drops (e.g. Hydro) : 2 points
Interactive (e.g. Splash Battle) : 2 points

Other :
Tower Rides (Shot) : 1 point
Tower Rides (Drop) : 1 point
Tower Rides (Topple) : 3 points
Tower Rides (Combo) : 2 points
Flat Rides : 1 point
Dark Rides : 1 point
Interactive Rides (e.g. Duel, Ribena Berry Bash) : 2 points
Crazy/Mini Golf courses : 2 points per round
Big Wheels : 1 point
Park Transportation (e.g. Cable Cars, monorail) : 1 point
Shows (including cinemas) : 2 points

Bonus :
If you visit a new park (one you have never visited before) : 50 points

The first visit of a park in 2008 (e.g. The first time you visit Alton Towers this year you will gain the bonus points, subsequent visits will not count) : 25 points

First time you ride a 'New for 2008' ride : 50 points

Photo taken with a park mascot or costumed character (Photo proof required): 50 points

Use of public transport to/from a theme park gains you an eco friendly : 25 points

Cheating : Okay, anyone can easily cheat on this game, but we're not going to are we, so please try not to take it too seriously and just have fun joining in! 

The Ride-Guide League Operator and his helpers decisions are final.