BoldMove has unveiled at IAAPA Expo in Amsterdam its very first dark ride vehicle, fully designed around the visitor experience.
The ride perfectly fits the company’s DNA to combine smart engineering, creative design and ‘visitor centricity’ with easy operation and low maintenance.
BoldMove explained that it uses a proven yet innovative ride technology to create a themed and comfortable vehicle that better fits its bold dark ride vision than any existing ones on the market.
Mounted on an omnidirectional wheel basis, the vehicle is fully geared towards comfortable seating with swift movements that add great dynamics to the experience.
Benoit Cornet, BoldMove’s CEO, commented on the ground-breaking attraction: “Many of the current vehicles are designed in function of small, haunted houses or huge dark rides so they are not always fitting our requirements. Customisation in design to improve seating comfort and theming was either impossible or very expensive. Also the software to drive the ride and gameplay with projections did not align very well.
“We are very happy to add this last missing piece in our dark ride design to offer a complete turnkey solution from experience design and theming up to the final installation, whereby all components are fully synchronised.”
The new ride system is based on proven and advanced wheel technology which has been applied for years in demanding industries that require a high level of reliability and sophistication. The omnidirectional vehicle offers an infinite variety of trajectories and sensations that can make vehicles skid, drift, rotate on itself, move sideways, etc.
The vehicle basis is more compact by eliminating the axis of rotation so there is more space left for theming and other equipment in the ride.
By utilising trackless technology with sensors, no rails or cables are needed on the floor, simplifying installation around pillars and corners while keeping the space versatile. The ride system continuously tracks the vehicles’ positions throughout the ride, allowing for easy route adjustments to enhance the experience.
From an operational and safety perspective, it offers an ideal solution, enabling quick removal or addition of vehicles and simple wheel replacement. The built-in battery is based on the latest lithium iron technology and automatically recharges without the vehicle leaving the circuit.
BoldMove also announced that its Spinfinity Coaster, integrated through its partner E&S Rides, is now introducing a 300m long, faster and entirely outdoor version with a matching “pirates/exotic” design package. In addition to meeting the strictest ride standards (EN13814 for design and EN1090 EXC3 for construction).
Spinfinity was unveiled this summer and unites the immersiveness of a themed dark ride with the exciting movements of a coaster. It is ideally suited for kids of 90cm up to adults of 90 years. A unique vehicle, riders sit facing each other and share the excitement. The creative and engineering experts have all aspects of the process in hand, carefully balancing track layout, movements, media and theming to obtain the right level of fun and sophistication.
Visitors can enjoy a unique mix of coaster thrill effects with boomerang and shuttle movements, alongside an indoor themed media experience with multiple scenarios at each lap.
After the successful launch of the 175 m long “dark coaster” version of the ride, , Spinfinity also incorporates major benefits in maintenance and energy efficiency. One highlight is the LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) technology, offered as a cost-effective option. This system is more affordable than similar technologies, reducing energy consumption significantly due to its efficient energy storage management.
The reduced connected load also allows for smaller electrical cable sections, further optimising cost savings and efficiency.
BoldMove also celebrated winning the coveted IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best Exhibit, a brightly decorative pink entrance, resembling an entrance to a funfair.
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