Do You Want to Build a Show, Man?
Description:
Worldwide, large scale carnivals give a major boost to the tourist economy, and citizens are petitioning you to consider something similar for your nation.
Validity:
Has a capital city
Options:
[option]"You wanna build a show, man!" sings Anna, an excitable party-lover, "Now to avoid clashes with other regional festivals let's hold it in winter: an awesome snow carnival! Imagine people from all over cuddling over hot cocoa, ice rinks, snow-themed carnival floats.. Once a year the big city becomes fun central!"
[effect]the season of pneumonia and rising heating bills is seen as cause for celebration
[stats]tourism increases a lot, cheerfulness increases, culture increases, inclusiveness increases, industry: retail incereases, industry: beverage sales increases, economy increases, charmlessness decreases, political apathy increases, youth rebelliousness increases, compliance decreases, law and order spending increases, law enforcement decreases, recreational drug use increases, crime increases, ignorance increases, eco-friendliness decreases, nudity increases,
[option]"Go away, Anna!" yells her older sister irritably. "We don't want people all over our city, making a mess and a noise. In fact, we want to keep people out, and lower our profile as a travel destination to keep undesirable sorts away. The carnival...? Let it go!"
[effect]footloose dancers are banned from having a good time
[stats]social conservatism increases, tourism decreases, safety increases, charmlessness increases,
[option]"Sure, a winter carnival sounds good," says local musician Olaf Thessnoman, "but let's also have one in summer. Actually, let's just make the capital into an all year round party! Daily fun-fests, 24-hour opening times on bars and clubs, great music... Let the party never end!"
[effect]city traffic is brought to a halt by party-goers dancing in the street
[stats]charmlessness increases, tourism increases, industry: beverage sales increase a lot, industry: retail increases a little, all other industries decrease, compliance decreases a lot, eco-friendliness decreases a lot, economic growth decreases, ideological radicality increases, intelligence decreases,