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WAVE RIDER
Products and services for parks and attractions NEW GAMES
by SBF Visa This new stand-up amusement ride, pictured right, attracted a lot of attention at IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando back in November. The first unit is set to appear at the Tennessee shopping and entertainment complex The Island in Pigeon Forge, and several more have been sold to the US according to local agent Rides-4-U. One of the other confirmed locations for 2017 is Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. The family-owned park will introduce a custom-themed 21ft tall
(6.4m) version of the ride called Over the Top, as pictured left. “One of the reasons Wave Rider caught our attention at IAAPA is that it gives riders a sensation similar to that of the old Flying Cages,” notes Dick Knoebel. “In addition, we received the stamp of approval from younger family members who never experienced the Cages but still speak highly of the thrill.”
The Flying Cages operated at Knoebels
from 1964 to 1986, supplied by Ben Schiff Co. Each cage was powered by one or two passengers who shifted their weight back and forth inside whilst standing in
an attempt to make the cage go over the top. One of the original cages can be found in the Knoebels History Museum and during the
park's Hallo-Fun event, when it re-emerges as a spooky decoration. Though passengers will not be tasked with propelling the new ride themselves,
the "over the top" motion will be part of the rider experience, as will the fact that riders will be standing.
ABOVE: How Knoebels’ Over the Top themed version of Wave Rider will look BELOW: Knoebels’ old Flying Cages, which Dick Knoebel cites as inspiration for the new ride
Developed by BSR in partnership with Jennison
Entertainment Technologies, the new Jersey Wheels arcade game (right) comes in either a three of four-wheel version and is loosely based on the popular prize wheels found in New Jersey’s boardwalk parks. Players press a single button to stop the spinning wheel on any numbered or coloured slot to advance to the next wheel. The higher they can advance up the wheels, the bigger ticket/point payout they will receive. LED lights and lively signage make the game attractive to all arcade users.
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by Bob’s Space Racers Midway games specialist Bob's Space Racers (BSR) has introduced a raft of new games for the coming season, all available in both park and trailer models. The park model of Whopper Water Center, as pictured right, is the tallest water game to emerge from the BSR shop floor and comes complete with a patented telescopic prize lift system and optional signage. The trailer model, meanwhile, can be operated with only one employee and features a self contained water system and optional stock storage.
Pixel Punch Water
Gun Fun (left) is the newest vertical water game variant from BSR, featuring multiple targets with progressive speed as players race their characters up the track to win. Advanced electronics allow for simpler troubleshooting and repair.
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