Invader – Marvin Dreßen
Futuristic spinning fun with 16 swinging gondolas
Operator: Marvin Dreßen (Mönchengladbach)
The Invader by Marvin Dreßen is one of the most striking new rides of the 2026 season. You can spot its futuristic structure, illuminated sign and open gondolas from a distance. It was even announced as a world premiere at the Basel Autumn Fair.
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What to expect
- Light show / LED facade
- Fog & special effects
- Multi-axis rotation
Highlights & records
Futuristic façade; 16 open, freely swinging two-seat gondolas; lighting and fog effects.
32 seats, a striking science-fiction look and gondolas that feel different on every ride: Invader turns a classic spinning ride into a modern show.
What it is like to ride Invader by Marvin Dreßen
You sit with another person in one of the 16 open gondolas. Once the ride starts, the main rotation picks up speed while the gondolas swing freely as well. This constantly changes your orientation, so no two rides are alike. Fog, fire and strobe effects accompany the ride. That is why Invader feels like a little science-fiction show, especially in the evening. The illuminated sign also makes it easy to spot the ride again at any fairground.
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General
- Manufacturer
- SAD Maschinenbau (Germany)
- Year built
- 2026
- Premiere
- 2026
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 16
- Riders per gondola
- 2
Invader by Marvin Dreßen: history and technology
Invader is operated by the showman Marvin Dreßen from Mönchengladbach. It was built by SAD Maschinenbau in Germany. According to industry sources, the ride uses components from a former Break Dance, but its technology and design have been developed further independently. Its premiere was originally planned for Sterkrader Fronleichnamskirmes, but was postponed because the design took longer. According to a ride database, its official premiere followed on 17 July 2026 at Rheinkirmes in Düsseldorf.
In autumn 2026, Invader was at the Kasernenareal of Basel Autumn Fair. You can find more spinning rides in our attraction overview, and current dates in the funfair calendar.
Timeline
2026 new ride built by SAD Maschinenbau; according to industry sources, it uses components from a former Break Dance. The planned premiere in Sterkrade was delayed; according to a ride database, it premiered on 17.07.2026 at Rheinkirmes Düsseldorf. At Basel Autumn Fair in autumn 2026.
- Operator
- Marvin Dreßen (Mönchengladbach)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Invader suitable for?
Invader is a thrill ride for teenagers and adults who enjoy fast spins. If you are sensitive to spinning, watch a full cycle first. The rules on minimum height and accompaniment are displayed at the ride. For photos, the illuminated façade is particularly worth seeing in the evening, when the lights and effects look their best. You can see where Invader is headed next in the linked events.
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