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Hometown Fun Machine
A classic Scrambler whipping passenger cars through interlocking circles.
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Flat ride
Moderate thrill
42"
min height
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Before you ride
Sudden side-to-side motion and sustained spinning.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Try this before the larger spinning rides to gauge your tolerance.
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Hometown Fun Machine stats
Hometown Fun Machine is a flat ride at Six Flags Great America. It was built by Eli Bridge, opened in 1976 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Eli Bridge
- Model
- Scrambler
- Opened
- 1976
- Top speed
- 18 mph
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 10 sec
- Height requirement
- 42 in
💡 Fun facts
- Originally named Saskatchewan Scrambler
- Opened with the park
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