Jurassic World Evolution: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Pick Your Dinosaurs Wisely

Jurassic World Evolution: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

We know the temptation. You’re building a dinosaur park, so you want to cram it full with as many big-name beasts as possible. Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Dilophosaurus, send them all in and watch as the money rolls in! Alas, that money won’t last long in Jurassic World Evolution, as the territorial, resource-hungry monsters eat into your funds like the flesh of their latest kill.

Balancing what you want and what you really need is a key skill you’ll have to get used to in Jurassic World Evolution, and low maintenance dinos will fast become your best friend. Pictured above are the humble Struthiomimus. They weren’t anyone’s favorite dinosaurs growing up, but they’ll soon become yours when you discover how user-friendly they are. They are inexpensive, don’t eat much or command a great deal of space, and as pack animals, you can fit a bunch of them in one enclosure. Adding a few of these to your park is a good way to make a few bucks without breaking the bank in Jurassic World Evolution.

Prioritize Repairs

Jurassic World Evolution: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Notice something wrong in this picture? It’s overly optimistic to assume that the T-Rex has found itself a toy car to play with; there’s probably a group of tourists pinned underfoot, and you know what that means? Less paying customers!

Power outages are a frequent hazard in the inclement weather of Isla Muerta in Jurassic World Evolution, a cheery locale that is literally named after the Spanish word for ‘dead’. If you don’t fix damaged structures after storms, or ensure that the electricity is back up and running, the line between man and beast will go from blurred to outright erased, as the ravenous lizards tear through the guests and pick off those too slow to escape.

As they say, failing to prepare is preparing to fail, and a contingency plan never goes astray. Add extra power stations or even more fences surrounding particularly nasty dinosaurs when necessary, allowing you more time to patch things up when things do go wrong.

Keep Your Staff Happy

Jurassic World Evolution: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

While trying to maintain the needs of hundreds of vicious dinosaurs, you’ll also have to contend with the departments working underneath your supervision; namely the security, science and entertainment divisions. By completing contract work for them, you will be able to gain favor, and a quick glance at your progress screen will reveal where your true allegiances lie.

It may seem fairly academic that tending to all of their needs equally is prudent, but the enormity of this is not quite as apparent – besmirched departments may begin to sabotage your park if their demands are not met. Seeming unconcerned about security? See how much you care when the dinosaurs are set free, all in the name of proving a point. How petty, George!

In addition, completing expeditions for certain departments can even reward you with fun new dinosaurs in Jurassic World Evolution, so don’t neglect their feelings if you want to succeed. And survive.

Extra Work Brings in Extra Moolah

Jurassic World Evolution: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Your work on-site may be the priority, but the true key to progression in Jurassic World Evolution is being able to complete the additional contracts and expeditions that come your way. You can request missions in the Control Room, and set out on expeditions once you have set up the Expedition Center. Combining this building with the Fossil Center will allow you to take advantage of the bounty you receive on digs, either unearthing fossils for new dinosaurs, or minerals that can be sold at a high price.

Keep in mind, it can pay to be selective with your missions. If you feel like the mission on offer is currently too far out of your reach to make it worthwhile, feel free to turn it down. There won’t be any hurt feelings, and you’ll be able to focus on one that is easier to complete.

The Path to a Perfect Rating

Jurassic World Evolution: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Once you’ve gotten the hang of the basics in Jurassic World Evolution, you can focus on your major goal: increasing your park quality to a perfect five-star rating. To do this, you will have to balance and maintain the dinosaur ratings and facility ratings. For the former, it’s imperative that you know your product. Pay attention to a dinosaur’s stats, as it will reveal whether they are displeased with their location, or the number of other beasts roaming their grounds. Be sure to tend to them when they are sick, and that you have a nice balance of dinos on offer.

The facility rating is easier to track, as it typically climbs as your park gets bigger. Adding fun buildings and accessibility features like a monorail will increase your rating, and installing a nice, big hotel will not only increase satisfaction, but revenue, as well. Obviously, allowing people to be maimed in your park is not the fast track to success, and any injuries or fatalities will heavily impact your rating. Dead people don’t tend to leave good reviews on TripAdvisor, after all.