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Simworx unveils new cops and robbers ride concept
17 Nov 2022 . BY Magali Robathan
The ride was designed by Simworx and Katapult / Photo: Simworx/Katapult
Attractions developer Simworx has teamed up with themed entertainment designers Katapult to design a cops and robbers themed ride concept for Simworx’s Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Dark Ride.

Called Overdrive: Ultimate Heist, the concept was officially launched at IAAPA Expo Europe in London in September, where a vinyl wrapped police car-styled ride vehicle was showcased on the company’s stand.

Guests are pitted against one another from the outset; during the queue they are separated into cops and robbers before boarding the ride vehicle and being briefed on their chosen mission. Riders then navigate a series of scenes from the backstreets of the Metropolis to underground tunnels, parking garages and construction sites, with the AGVs interacting with the media as each vehicle follows its own path.

The ride uses a trackless system, which enables flexible movement around show spaces, where the ride vehicles can chase and duel one another in a variety of locations while avoiding hazards and other obstacles in the ride.
The finale sees the race spill out onto the city’s busy highway culminating in a final death-defying pursuit across the city’s suspension bridge.

“Katapult looked at all the unique elements that really made the AGV special and worked that into the concept. We wanted to highlight the unpredictable motion of a trackless ride and how it could work in a duelling format where riders are pitted against one another as they experience multiple ride experiences and endings.” said Simworx CEO, Terry Monkton

“With the AGV being the fastest trackless dark ride within the themed entertainment market, acceleration was a key component to integrate and focus on when imagining the kind of story we wanted to tell.” added Simworx lead designer, Matt Clarkson.

Overdrive is designed to fit into a large sprawling footprint, made up of 10 scenes, with the last two interchangeable to suit the result of the chase. The layout uses 10 AGV vehicles, delivering a throughput of 1,100 riders an hour.
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Maurer Rides presents new Speed Chaser concept
Rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides presented its new Speed Chaser coaster concept at IAAPA Expo Europe.
Merlin Entertainments and Immersive Gamebox announce global partnership
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Small Footprint, Big Significance: Studio City Water Park
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How surf simulators are transforming the experience economy
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the coming years. Millennials have been at the forefront of this shift, favouring memorable experiences over material possessions. This preference has extended to other generations as well, indicating a broader adoption of experience-focused spending habits in the attractions sector.
Mather & Co and ITV unite to create Coronation Street Experience
Experience designers, Mather & Co, have orchestrated a remarkable collaboration with ITV to unveil the new Coronation Street Experience, a captivating visitor exhibition at the Trafford Wharf site.
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Simworx unveils new cops and robbers ride concept
17 Nov 2022 . BY Magali Robathan
The ride was designed by Simworx and Katapult / Photo: Simworx/Katapult
Attractions developer Simworx has teamed up with themed entertainment designers Katapult to design a cops and robbers themed ride concept for Simworx’s Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Dark Ride.

Called Overdrive: Ultimate Heist, the concept was officially launched at IAAPA Expo Europe in London in September, where a vinyl wrapped police car-styled ride vehicle was showcased on the company’s stand.

Guests are pitted against one another from the outset; during the queue they are separated into cops and robbers before boarding the ride vehicle and being briefed on their chosen mission. Riders then navigate a series of scenes from the backstreets of the Metropolis to underground tunnels, parking garages and construction sites, with the AGVs interacting with the media as each vehicle follows its own path.

The ride uses a trackless system, which enables flexible movement around show spaces, where the ride vehicles can chase and duel one another in a variety of locations while avoiding hazards and other obstacles in the ride.
The finale sees the race spill out onto the city’s busy highway culminating in a final death-defying pursuit across the city’s suspension bridge.

“Katapult looked at all the unique elements that really made the AGV special and worked that into the concept. We wanted to highlight the unpredictable motion of a trackless ride and how it could work in a duelling format where riders are pitted against one another as they experience multiple ride experiences and endings.” said Simworx CEO, Terry Monkton

“With the AGV being the fastest trackless dark ride within the themed entertainment market, acceleration was a key component to integrate and focus on when imagining the kind of story we wanted to tell.” added Simworx lead designer, Matt Clarkson.

Overdrive is designed to fit into a large sprawling footprint, made up of 10 scenes, with the last two interchangeable to suit the result of the chase. The layout uses 10 AGV vehicles, delivering a throughput of 1,100 riders an hour.
PRODUCT NEWS
Triotech launches new dark ride Primordial
Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
Maurer Rides presents new Speed Chaser concept
Rollercoaster designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides presented its new Speed Chaser coaster concept at IAAPA Expo Europe.
Merlin Entertainments and Immersive Gamebox announce global partnership
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive Gamebox. 
Jump into Summer with Taylor Made Designs’ new grip socks
Taylor Made Designs has developed a range of generic and custom-branded grip socks, perfect for use in trampoline parks and indoor play areas.
Design Silver Fish teams up with Christie to deliver spectacular visuals at immersive South Korea art exhibition
Christie laser projectors have been used at an experiential art exhibition designed by media production firm Design Silver Fish to celebrate the history, culture and ecology of Damyan in South Korea – known for its strawberries and bamboo products.
Eye tracking AI Aquarium from ITRI helps visitors identify fish species
It can take a while for visitors to identify the species of fish they’re looking at in an aquarium – trying to match them up with information on an information panel can take time and isn’t always straightforward. Now a new aquarium by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) helps by exhibiting marine life information in real time according to visitors’ line of sight.
Triotech unveils Qube simulator
Triotech revealed its new Qube simulator – an interactive multiplayer coin-op game – at IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida.
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A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
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By combining lighting, video, scenic and architectural elements, sound and special effects we tell s [more...]
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