Key Takeaways
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Roller coasters determine the success of a park through excitement, fear, and nausea ratings, which are essential for attracting guests.
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Alternative lift coasters have higher fear and nausea ratings, making them less appealing to a wider audience.
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Wing Coasters are leaders in excitement ratings and are ideal for in-park marketing and customer satisfaction.
At Planet Coaster 2, the roller coaster is the star attraction, providing the thrill that will keep guests coming back for more. There are 50 different roller coaster types, each with their own unique design and features, so whether you're working your way through Career Mode, cooperating with friends in Franchise Mode, or creating your own challenges in the Sandbox, choosing the right roller coaster is a must at the park. It's the key to success. method.

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The appeal of a coaster depends on three factors: excitement, fear, and nausea. Guests have individual preferences, but generally they want a ride that is exciting but not overly scary. And if the coaster causes you too much nausea, you may not have a good experience for the rest of your visit. Finding a balance between high excitement, moderate fear, and low nausea will help you choose a roller coaster that will appeal to a variety of patrons and elevate your park rating.
This article focuses on rides that are released with the base game. Statistics do not include DLC or Frontier Workshop coasters.
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alternative lift coaster
Alternative Lift Average Statistics |
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excitement |
5.34 |
awe |
3.70 |
sickness |
1.37 |
As the name suggests, the Alternate Lift coaster uses a variety of methods to bring rides to the top of the chute. These may include friction wheel lifts such as the Zephyr Junior Coaster or more complex options such as chain and driven tire lifts, vertical chain lifts and LSMs. These different lift mechanisms allow this group of coasters to offer a variety of experiences.
However, alternative lift coasters tend to have higher fear and nausea ratings without the level of excitement needed to balance them out. When navigating a roller coaster in the blueprint menu, you'll see positive statistics highlighted in green, but none of the alternate lift roller coasters have all three statistics in green.
This makes it less appealing to a wider audience, so it may not generate as much revenue as other coasters. It's worth including one or two alternative lift coasters for variety, but they're best used as complementary attractions rather than the main feature of the park lineup.
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water coaster
water average statistics |
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excitement |
4.47 |
awe |
2.62 |
sickness |
1.49 |
Water roller coasters tend to have high fear and nausea ratings without any increase in excitement. However, one of the water coasters stands out. This is Artemis. Created by Valais and Nidwalden, Artemis is balanced with an impressive excitement rating of 6.56, a fear rating of 4.43, and a nausea rating of 1.32, making it the only water coaster to have all three stats highlighted in green.

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At $35,663.49, Artemis is not the most expensive water coaster and is on par with similar coasters in this category. For park builders looking to add a few water coasters, Artemis is a top choice worth bookmarking for its balanced appeal and reasonable price, providing a good return on investment.
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hanging coasters
Stop Average Statistics |
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excitement |
5.59 |
awe |
3.47 |
sickness |
0.96 |
The suspended coaster offers a unique thrill as the ride car is suspended below the track and swings towards each bank. This type of steel coaster is especially suited to creating an exciting yet relaxing experience, with five different blueprint options to choose from in the Planet Coaster 2 base game. This suspended roller coaster has a low nausea rating, making it a reliable addition to any park lineup.
Flight of the Condor is very similar to Planet Coaster's Stingray coaster.
Of these, Flight of the Condor stands out as the only stationary coaster blueprint with all three stats highlighted in green. While all suspension coasters share similar angular statistics, Flight of the Condor stands out with its unique car design that places riders headfirst into a prone position, creating the illusion of flight.
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Coaster launch
Running average statistics |
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excitement |
5.86 |
awe |
3.96 |
sickness |
1.11 |
The launched coaster lives up to its name by blasting riders out of the station at intense speeds, skipping the traditional climb and moving onto a drop hill. This rapid acceleration is key to its thrilling appeal. The game reflects real-world firing mechanisms such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and linear synchronous motors (LSMs) that affect the ride's Fear statistic.

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Groundswell is the only released coaster with all of the stats highlighted in green, making it the most balanced released coaster blueprint in the base game.
The Vanguard, for example, uses a chain and drive tire lift for a slower start, resulting in a moderate fear rating of 3.45. In contrast, Ultimate Speedway uses a pneumatic system to increase the fear factor to 6.43. This coaster is ideal for attracting adrenaline-seeking guests and adds high-octane dynamics to the park's coaster selection.
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special coaster
Special average statistics |
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excitement |
4.07 |
awe |
2.86 |
sickness |
0.65 |
Special coasters add a unique flair to Planet Coaster 2, with designs and ride mechanics that set them apart from other coaster types. Many of these rides include rotating vehicles, adding an unpredictable twist to the ride.
For example, Vector adopts a classic mine train theme with carts that swing from side to side to enhance the adventurous feel. Meanwhile, X-Dimension allows you to control the pitch angle of the car, allowing for dynamic driving where the car rotates independently of the track.
Specialty roller coasters have, on average, the lowest fear ratings of the eight roller coaster types.
This coaster makes a striking centerpiece that will add great attention to your park. Their statistics vary widely, so consider the entire mix of coasters when choosing the right special coaster to enhance your park's appeal and meet your guests' preferences.
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wooden coaster
Special average statistics |
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excitement |
5.90 |
awe |
3.57 |
sickness |
0.69 |
Wooden roller coasters are a theme park staple, as iconic as the smell of popcorn or the sight of colorful carnival games. Planet Coaster 2 captures that classic charm with a thrilling and bumpy ride that will keep guests coming back for more. Traditional wooden coasters are made entirely of wood, but today's designs often include steel supports for added stability and longevity.
In Planet Coaster 2, most of the wooden coaster blueprints maintain high excitement levels, making them a crowd pleaser in the park. The exception is Skruvad, a wood-steel hybrid coaster. This coaster turns that fun into a smoother, more controlled riding experience. This diversity in ride intensity allows wooden roller coasters to provide parks with a versatile and reliable option to suit a variety of customer preferences.
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wing coaster
Special average statistics |
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excitement |
6.50 |
awe |
3.86 |
sickness |
1.02 |
Known for its striking design and thrilling experience, the Wing Coaster places riders on ‘wings’ that extend on either side of the track, giving them the thrilling feeling of free flight. Introduced at Gardaland in 2011, this coaster has since become a symbol of theme parks around the world.

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In Planet Coaster 2, wing coaster options Glider and Nozedyve were standout attractions, achieving the highest average excitement ratings in the base game. Attention-grabbing with a smooth, breathtaking ride and high excitement factor, the Wing Coaster makes a great centerpiece to any park.
Their powerful performance makes them ideal for supporting marketing campaigns, attracting crowds, increasing customer satisfaction and generating a high return on investment.
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chain lift coaster
Special average statistics |
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excitement |
5.36 |
awe |
3.62 |
sickness |
0.93 |
Chainlift coasters are the backbone of Planet Coaster 2, offering 15 different coasters. 40% of these achieve the highest overall green statistics and their balanced excitement, fear and nausea ratings make them very attractive to a wide customer base.
This variety means Chainlift coasters are adaptable and affordable crowd-pleasers, offering options to suit customers looking for both thrilling highs and mild experiences.
The first steam-powered chain lift was built by Phillip Hinckle in San Francisco in 1885.
Among these coasters, Ascent stands out. With an impressive excitement level of 8.28 and all green stats, it's an ideal park highlight. The towering presence appeals to thrill-seekers, while the design maximizes return on marketing efforts, increases the park's popularity, and gives the theme park an iconic skyline silhouette.