Originally posted by Goofette
Did they give you a hard time about taking it back? Or had you opened it yet?
I still haven't played it yet. I haven't played any video games in awhile. I had thought about buying the Zoo Tycoon for DD also, and buying the dinosaur add on pack because she's crazy about dinosaurs. Does anyone know anything about this? Remember, she's 9, so it doesn't take too much too impress her. Just as long as it's not very difficult.
At her young age I think she would really enjoy the addon pack to rollercoaster tycoon 2; however, Zoo Tycoon would be a completely different experience for her. Like Rollercoaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon is pretty successful and is fun to play. She would be building a zoo (obviously) and get to build the pens for the animals and put all kinds of animals in the zoo. The game also lets you build gift shops, restaurants, and other things like RollerCoaster Tycoon does. Zoo Tycoon also zooms in closer to the action, and everything is bigger and easier to see. If you would like to see some screenshots of what Zoo Tycoon looks like, go here:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/zootycoon/index.html
She would enjoy watching the animals play, eat, and yes if they get out they do go after the guests, but the game is rated E. Its actually kind of funny to watch.
If you do deside to get Zoo Tycoon and an expansion pack, I would get Marine Mania instead. It has dolphins, whales, etc. and they will do shows and tricks for the audience...kinda like sea world.
EDIT: Sorry about that...I didn't fully read your post and didn't realize she loves Dinosaurs. The dinosaur addon is equivalent to the the Marine addon, so she would enjoy both. Here is a couple of links to the Dinosaurs and Marine addons.
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/zootycoondinosaurdigs/index.html
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/zootycoonmarinemania/index.html
Basically, it all boils down to whether or not you want to give her a new experience or addon to one she already has. Wacky Worlds is mostly scenery with few new rides (the 150 rides types are just cosmetic facelifts of old rides). I would watch to see if she actually uses the scenery a lot. If she doesn't, I would go with Zoo Tycoon.
Hope I helped!