$10k Experiment: Using AI Agents to Design Theme Parks
ycombinator · x · 2026-08-29
Alex Danilowicz detailed a $10k experiment building an AI agent to design RollerCoaster Tycoon-style theme parks within Magicpatterns.
Build Process:
- Engineers revisited first principles: guest behavior, coaster spline logic, and ride mechanics.
- Created themed worlds like lava and chocolate factory.
Key Finding:
Models converge on generic "slop" by default. Simply providing pieces isn't enough. The team implemented an eval loop where a second agent grades the park on criteria like track validity and reachability.
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