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{{Infobox Ride |
{{Infobox Ride |
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|RCT1US=Gravitron |
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|RCT1UK=Top Spin |
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|RCT2US=Top Spin |
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|RCT1=Gravitron RCT1 Icon.png |
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|RCT2UK=Top Spin |
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|type=Thrill Ride |
|type=Thrill Ride |
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|descr=One of the most nauseating thrill rides available, with "Beginner", "Intense" and "Berserk" modes. |
|descr=One of the most nauseating thrill rides available, with "Beginner", "Intense" and "Berserk" modes. |
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===Construction=== |
===Construction=== |
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Passengers ride in a gondola suspended by large rotating arms rotating forwards and backwards, head-over-heels. |
Passengers ride in a gondola suspended by large rotating arms rotating forwards and backwards, head-over-heels. |
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===Vehicles=== |
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Top Spin RCT2 Icon.png|Top Spin |
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Trebuchet Ride RCT2 Icon.png|Trebuchet Ride |
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===Other Information=== |
===Other Information=== |
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It is a good idea to station a Handyman exclusively for a Gravitron, as its nausea ratings rival that of some roller coasters even on Beginners mode. |
It is a good idea to station a Handyman exclusively for a Gravitron, as its nausea ratings rival that of some roller coasters even on Beginners mode. |
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In RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, a Top Spin shoots water at the guests on the ride. Also, the different intensity modes were dropped. |
In RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, a Top Spin shoots water at the guests on the ride. Also, the different intensity modes were dropped. |
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[[File:Gravitron.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Top Spin in RCT1 & 2]] |
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This ride is called Top Spin in [[RCT2]], [[RCT3]], and the European version of [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]]. In the American version of RollerCoaster Tycoon, it is called "Graviton". |
This ride is called Top Spin in [[RCT2]], [[RCT3]], and the European version of [[RollerCoaster Tycoon]]. In the American version of RollerCoaster Tycoon, it is called "Graviton". |
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===In Real Life=== |
===In Real Life=== |
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Top Spin is based on the Huss manufactured ride of the same name. It's seen at many amusement parks around the world and occasionaly at traveling fairs. |
Top Spin is based on the Huss manufactured ride of the same name. It's seen at many amusement parks around the world and occasionaly at traveling fairs. |