Roller Coaster MakerRoller Coaster Maker FAQ
Short answers about playing Roller Coaster Maker, the free online roller coaster game.
Is Roller Coaster Maker free?
Yes. It is free to play, and you do not need an account.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs in your web browser. There is nothing to install.
Why does the first load take a while?
The first visit downloads the whole game, a little over 100 MB. On a slow connection that can take a few minutes. Later visits are usually faster.
Can I build a coaster that does not work?
No. If a piece would hit the ground, the scenery or your own track, the game fixes the track for you, and Finish builds the way back to the station. Every coaster you make can be ridden, so the game works for all ages.
Which browsers and devices work?
A recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on a computer, phone or tablet. The game needs WebGL 2, which nearly every browser from the last few years has. Older or very low-memory phones may struggle.
Does it work on a Chromebook?
It should, since it runs in Chrome. Some school networks block games, which the game cannot get around.
Is my coaster saved?
Coasters you build are kept in your browser on that device. If you clear your browser data, unshared coasters go with it. Share a coaster if you want it kept online.
How do share codes work?
Press Share it after finishing a coaster to get a short code. Anyone can type the code into the park search to ride it. Once shared, a coaster is public and locked, so nobody can change it, including you.
Can I ride with friends?
Yes. Some coasters in the park run all the time. Press Hop On and you ride along with whoever else is on board, and they see you too.
Does it show speed and G-force?
Yes. While you ride, the game shows your speed in mph and the G-force on the cart. After the ride you see the top speed, biggest drop, track length and a rating.
How do I unlock more carts?
Each park has three carts. The first is yours from the start. The other two unlock as you finish coasters and earn achievements.
Is this the old Windows Phone roller coaster game?
No, it is a new game by the same maker, built from scratch. The earlier Roller Coaster for Windows Phone (2012) hit #1 Top Free Game in several countries and passed 1.5 million downloads. That old Windows Phone app is backed up on the Internet Archive
Who makes it?
DickinsonBros LLC, a small studio run by Mark Dickinson. It is a new game and is still being improved.
More questions? See how to play.