Key:roller_coaster:type

roller_coaster:type=* is used to specify the type of roller coaster.

This tag can only be used with attraction=roller_coaster.

Values

The values in this table are part real usage part examples of types of roller coasters. This is not an complete list. When a roller coaster qualifies for more than one type, pick the type that is most characteristic/important to that roller coaster.

Value	Description
roller_coaster:type=alpine_coaster	A roller coaster that uses a mountain for support, and uses rails.
roller_coaster:type=spinning_coaster	A roller coaster where the trains rotate around an axis.
roller_coaster:type=powered_coaster	A roller coaster where the main propulsion of the trains happen throughout the ride.
roller_coaster:type=wild_mouse	A roller coaster that utilizes small one car trains with a emphasis on lateral g forces.
roller_coaster:type=wooden_coaster	A roller coaster that has wooden tracks.
roller_coaster:type=hybrid_coaster	A roller coaster that has wooden support with steel tracks.
roller_coaster:type=launch_coaster	A roller coaster that launches the trains into the coarse.
roller_coaster:type=inverted_coaster	A roller coaster where the passengers are seated under the track.
roller_coaster:type=dive_coaster	A roller coaster where the passengers stop right before the drop.
roller_coaster:type=wing_coaster	A roller coaster where the passengers are seated next to the track instead of under or on top of the track.

Note on types

Types like "hyper coaster" and "mega coaster" are not real types, these words are a marketing scheme. Instead add the height to the attraction=roller_coaster.