What do the Spider-Man 2 fairground and carnival games do?

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There's a reward for completing the fairground rides and games in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but it's temporary

Spider-Man 2 Fairground rides and games
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The Spider-Man 2 fairground rides and carnival games are interactive sequences, where you watch Peter and friends take rides in Coney Island and play mini-games. They're mostly optional, with a couple of exceptions, but do you have to do any of it when it's taking you away from all the swinging around and punching goons. And is there reward for doing them all in Spider-Man 2?

To help with that here's what you get if you complete all of the Optional Rides and Games at the fairground in Spider-Man 2.

Do you need to visit all Optional Rides and Games at the fairground in Spider-Man 2?

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You don't need to visit all of the rides and games at the fairground in Spider-Man 2 in order to complete the A Second Chance story mission. However, there is a temporary reward if you do. To get it you do have to complete all of the Optional Rides and Games, which are as these:

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  • Ride the Time Twister
  • Play Swish Swish
  • Play Knock Em Down
  • Play Test Your Love
  • Ride The Flying Mantis
  • Ride the Octoride
  • Play the Hydra Head Hitter

You should see these being ticked off your list as you work through them, and if you're not sure where to find any then open the map for an overview of The Park at Coney Island - I've highlighted those required on the image above. With them all done you can then go to the prize booth to claim your reward.

Spider-Man 2 fairground Optional Rides and Games reward

Spider-Man 2 Fairground rides and games reward

(Image credit: Insomniac Games)

When you go to the prize booth, you can cycle through different combinations of the two hats and two pairs of glasses available, giving four options in total. Peter will then continue to wear these for the remainder of the time you spend in the The Park.

Spider-Man 2 Fairground rides and games reward during a fight

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And, when you start fighting the Hunters trying to kidnap Tombstone at the end of this story mission, Peter will still be wearing your chosen prize! However, while it's fun the prize will disappear once the mission's over, meaning the benefit for completing all of the Optional Rides and Games is fleeting.

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