Big Shot (ride) facts for kids
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| Attraction type | Space Shot | ||||||||
| Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide | ||||||||
| Designer | Stan Checketts | ||||||||
| Model | Space Shot | ||||||||
| Height | 160 ft (49 m) | ||||||||
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) | ||||||||
| G-force | 4 | ||||||||
| Duration | 0:35 | ||||||||
The Big Shot is an exciting tower ride located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It sits on top of the Stratosphere Las Vegas tower, which is a very tall building. This ride uses air pressure to launch you high into the sky.
For a while, Big Shot was known as the highest amusement ride in the world. This meant it was built at the highest point above the ground compared to other rides. The ride itself is 160 feet (about 49 meters) tall. It is built on the Stratosphere's deck, which is 921 feet (about 281 meters) high.
Today, the Sky Drop ride in Guangzhou, China, holds the record. It is on top of the Canton Tower. The Sky Drop reaches an amazing 1,591 feet (about 485 meters) above the ground. That is 510 feet (about 155 meters) higher than the Big Shot!
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History of the Big Shot Ride
When Did Big Shot Open?
The Big Shot ride first opened its doors on April 29, 1996. There was a special party for VIP guests the day before it opened to everyone. It was one of the very first rides to open on the Stratosphere tower. The other ride was called the High Roller.
When the casino and rides first opened, people were really excited about the Big Shot. They seemed to enjoy the thrilling drop tower more than the High Roller.
What's the Big Shot Ride Like?
Experience the Thrill of Big Shot
The Big Shot ride used to be called Space Shot. It is a special type of drop tower ride. It uses air pressure to launch riders upwards very quickly.
The ride starts at 921 feet (281 meters) above the ground. It then shoots you up to 1,081 feet (329 meters) high! You will feel a huge rush as the ride accelerates to 45 miles per hour (about 72 kilometers per hour). During the fast climb, you will experience forces up to 4 Gs. This means you will feel four times your body weight pushing you down. The entire ride lasts about 35 seconds.
