Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America · Operating · 2010
BrainSurge
UniCoaster · Thrill · Chance Rides
A Chance UniCoaster themed to the Nickelodeon game show — riders control spin while circling a banked track under the Mall of America skylights.
At a glance
Key facts for BrainSurge.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
UniCoaster
Opened
2010
Manufacturer
Chance Rides
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for BrainSurge.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · UniCoaster
- thrill
- unicoaster
Experience
UniCoaster
Built by Chance Rides
Spec sheet
Min height
4'
Specs source: nickelodeonuniverse.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for BrainSurge.
Timeline
2010
BrainSurge opens
Background
BrainSurge arrived in 2010 as a Chance UniCoaster nod to Nickelodeon's game-show branding — cars roll a banked oval while riders dial in their own spin.
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Sources & official links
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- BrainSurge — official ride pagenickelodeonuniverse.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America — official sitenickelodeonuniverse.com(opens in a new tab)
- Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Nickelodeon Universe · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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