Spike Tandem
The Immersion-Coaster. Software-Defined.
Spike Tandem
The Immersion-Coaster. Software-Defined.
Spike Tandem
The Immersion-Coaster. Software-Defined.
Intelligence on the track
Autonomous Drive
Decentralized Intelligence
Onboard Entertainment
Continuous Power
Freedom of Movement
Mechanical Effects
The Software-Defined Coaster:
Maximum Experience Variety on the Track
The Core: Forget friction wheels, block brakes, and external drives. With the SPIKE Tandem, the intelligence resides in the vehicle, not the track. Equipped with its own motor, onboard PLC, and integrated multimedia PC, each vehicle independently defines its speed, direction, and character at every inch of the track.
The Result: A seamless fusion of roller coaster and dark ride: Slow, immersive scenic journeys and explosive high-speed passages on the same rail - realized through programming, not additional hardware.
One Track. Three Worlds. Infinite Possibilities.
Same system. Same hardware. Yet diverse software profiles create entirely new dimensions of entertainment.
The Immersive Dark Ride (1–5 km/h)
Immerse & Discover
Precision to the centimeter: The vehicle stops for show effects, oscillates, or changes direction. The software takes direction over the dramaturgy, enabling a density of scenery previously reserved for complex, dedicated dark rides.
The Family Thrill Coaster (up to 60 km/h)
Accelerate & Feel
From storytelling straight into the launch: Experience authentic coaster dynamics with controlled G-forces - including inversions. Banked curves, sprints, and gravity runs are perfectly calibrated for families with children from 1.00 m in height.
The Interactive Attraction (Variable)
Play & Influence
Give control to the passengers: Using integrated controls, riders steer the experience themselves. Triggering effects, collecting points, or changing the plot and ride path in real-time - gamification becomes a physical experience.
One Coaster. Three Revolutions.
SPIKE Tandem decouples the experience from the track. The path is set; the software makes the ride come alive with emotion.
Dark Ride + Coaster = One
Why choose between narrative and action? Immersive dark ride passages at 1–5 km/h are enriched with dynamic coaster elements up to 60 km/h. A single system provides the stage for deep storytelling followed by an adrenaline kick.
Every Ride is Different
SPIKE® Tandem breaks the rigid repetition of classic rides. The software generates a unique experience with every run: either through direct passenger interaction-such as reacting to effects and triggering events-or through predefined, varying ride and appearance characteristics for each individual vehicle. This makes the experience unique and a key driver for repeat ridership.
Future-Proofing through Updates
New storylines, seasonal overlays, modified ride profiles - all via software update. No new CAPEX, no construction measures. The attraction remains permanently fresh.
The Vehicle That Becomes The Story.
Tandem Seating Geometry: Four Passengers, One Unit.
Four people on a longitudinal axis - the SPIKE Tandem creates an intense sense of community that classic 2-abreast rows cannot offer.
- Shared Adventure: A true group experience for the whole family -togetherness instead of side-by-side separation.
- Physical Proximity: "Ear to ear" - immediate communication, shoulder contact, and shared excitement are possible at all times.
- Unobstructed Perspective: Equal views for all. The slim design allows every passenger a clear view forward, past the person in front.
- Maximum Inclusion: SPIKE Tandem sets new standards for participation. Through the optional, TUV-certified ADA special belt combined with the lap belt, the system enables a secure and stable ride for an exceptionally wide range of guests with physical disabilities - well beyond the industry standard.
IP Versatility: Form Follows Fantasy
The slender tandem silhouette with a high fiberglass (GRP) content allows for particularly authentic theming, far exceeding the design possibilities of conventional roller coasters. We bring your visions to life.
- Everything that can be ridden: The tandem form is the ideal basis for any type of "straddle-seating" or aerodynamic design. Whether futuristic speeder bikes, mystical dragons, flying carpets, or sleek Formula 1 bolides - we bring your visions to life.
- Design Freedom: Maximum creative flexibility through a compact technical chassis that recedes completely behind the custom-designed shell of your story.
Effortless Evacuation – Maximum Immersion
- Fully Automated Recovery Vehicle: In the event of a standstill, our specially developed recovery shuttle travels autonomously to the stranded vehicle at the push of a button. It couples automatically and tows the vehicle, including all passengers, safely back to the station.
- Undisturbed Immersion: Since the recovery vehicle handles the entire process, emergency catwalks, evacuation paths, or access routes for cherry pickers. Elaborately decorated halls and detailed theming remain unaffected, and the story world remains intact.
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