Parents' Guide to Wonder Park Magic Rides

The action in this tycoon sim looks like it's going to be fast-paced at first, but as you get farther into this game, it slows to a crawl, making it as fun as waiting in an actual line at an amusement park. In Wonder Park Magic Rides, you're initially introduced to the mechanics of the app as you zip through the guided introduction. Shortly after you repair the entrance to the park, though, you're left to walk around until timed activities, such as building a tent, are complete so you can collect coins, which you'll need to get to the next level. You can use gems, which are handed out for completing certain tasks, to speed the action up, but you likely won't have enough to make the process go much faster. What's worse, since you may open the app and find almost lots longer than expected.

The Wonder Park Magic Rides app description mentions fun quests, but it's unclear where you can access them. It's really not clear at any point what you're supposed to be doing next. The app would benefit from adding a map or other type of guide to show players what's coming up -- something more detailed than the shadowed-out gallery that offers vague information about higher levels. Describing what short- and long-term tasks await would also help provide some context -- and more motivation to play. But right now, Wonder Park Magic Rides eliminates the wonder in favor of unexplained waits, unless you buy your way to the front of the line.