Thrill Rides at The STRAT Tower
thrill attraction
- Address
- The STRAT, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Ride hours
- Daily 2 PM-10 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday; weather permitting
- Price from
- One ride + tower admission $33.95; unlimited rides + tower $43.95
- Big Shot
- Open; minimum height 48 inches
- X-Scream
- Currently closed, per The STRAT (minimum height 52 inches when running)
- Age rule
- Anyone 15 or younger must be with a parent or legal guardian
- Where
- Thrill rides on tower levels 112 and 109
- Tickets & info
- 702.380.7777
About
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower sits at the north end of the Strip. Its tower stands 1,149 feet tall, and the resort calls it the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. The thrill rides are on levels 112 and 109, between 800 and 1,000 feet above the ground.
Big Shot is the ride that is currently running. It launches 16 riders from a platform 921 feet up, along the tower's mast to 1,081 feet, a climb of 160 feet at 45 mph, and then drops them and launches them again.
X-Scream is listed by The STRAT as currently closed. When it runs, it tips riders headfirst 27 feet over the edge of the tower from 866 feet up, holds them there, then pulls them back and repeats. The separate SkyJump attraction also leaves from the tower.
What to expect
Ride tickets include tower admission. You take the elevator to the observation decks, which have indoor and outdoor levels, then go out to the rides. On Big Shot you sit with your legs dangling, are pushed up the mast in seconds, and feel what the resort describes as four Gs on the way up and negative Gs on the way down.
The rides run in the afternoon and evening and only when weather allows. Expect a metal-detector screening and a bag search before you go up the tower. The observation deck also has 108 Eats for sandwiches and ice cream, and 108 Drinks for cocktails, both requiring tower admission.
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Good to know
- Rides are closed Tuesday and Wednesday and run 2 PM-10 PM on other days; hours can change without notice.
- Military and Nevada locals discounts are offered at the box office; prices can change without notice.
- Big Shot requires riders to be at least 48 inches tall and is not recommended for guests with physical, mental or medical limitations.
- Everyone entering the tower passes a metal-detection search; tell security about a pacemaker or other metal medical device.
- Luggage, glass, sealed cans, drones, weapons and professional camera gear are among the items barred from the tower.
- The STRAT's resort fee includes discounted tower entry for registered hotel guests.
Questions about Thrill Rides at The STRAT Tower
Which thrill rides are open at The STRAT?
As of October 2026 The STRAT's ride pages show Big Shot operating and X-Scream as currently closed. Big Shot launches riders 160 feet up the tower's mast. Insanity, which older guides list, does not appear on the resort's current ride pages. SkyJump, a controlled descent from the tower, operates separately.
How much do The STRAT thrill rides cost?
The STRAT lists one thrill ride plus tower admission from $33.95 and an unlimited ride pass plus tower admission from $43.95. The tower page also says you can add a ride to a tower experience for $5. Military and Nevada locals discounts are at the box office, and prices can change without notice.
What are the height requirements for Big Shot?
Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Big Shot. The resort describes it as a high-speed ride with strong vertical g-forces at height and does not recommend it for guests with physical, mental or medical limitations. X-Scream, when open, requires riders to be at least 52 inches tall.
When do the rides operate?
The STRAT lists ride hours of 2 PM to 10 PM daily, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Rides run weather permitting, and hours are subject to change without notice. The observation decks keep longer hours: 10 AM to 1 AM Thursday through Monday, and 4 PM to 1 AM Tuesday and Wednesday.
Can children ride?
Children can ride if they meet the height rule for the ride, 48 inches for Big Shot. The STRAT requires anyone 15 or younger to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The resort also notes the rides are not recommended for guests with physical, mental or medical limitations.