Theme Park DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Theme Park

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSimulation
DeveloperBullfrog Productions
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts, Theme Park arrived on the Nintendo DS as a simulation game. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.

Bullfrog Productions also made Populous for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Theme Park is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Theme Park gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Theme Park cheats & codes

25 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Balance020B4434 3B9AC9FF
Max Available Cash021368AC 3B9AC9FF
Loan Sub Total is Always $0.00021368B4 00000000
Own Max # of Stocks12136948 0000FFFF
Remodel: Quick Level Up120B8218 0000FFFF
Develop Rides: Quick Level Up120B821C 0000FFFF

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Theme Park walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Theme Park FAQ

Who made Theme Park?

It was developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Theme Park multiplayer?

No. Theme Park is a single-player game.

How long does Theme Park take to play?

As a simulation game, Theme Park typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Theme Park on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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