Iceland's new FEC

Ride Guidewww.parkworld-online.comProducts and services for parks and attractionsSYM 026 BY EVOTEKThis professional dynamic simulation platform on threerotation axes features a control system, in the loophardware and high precision mechanics direct fromFormula One. This allows for quick reaction movementsand acceleration, providing a very realistic drivingexperience.Manufactured by Riker Ltd using an exclusive EvotekEngineering design, the Sym 026 is designed anddivided into modules (or subgroups) in order to allowthe evolution of each part. The result is extremelycompact and elegant with considerable advantages fortransport, installation and service.evotekus.comGAME PATROL BY CREATIVE WORKSThis self-contained mobile gaming trailer – or “FEC onwheels” – can accommodate up to 16 players.The interior is extremely functional, offering featuressuch as Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii consoles, LEDtelevision screens, internet access points, media devices,LED lighting, leather couches, heating/air conditioningand more. Creative Works apparently took inspirationfrom bowling facilities, limousines and nightclubs indesigning the interior.Wrapped with colourful game-branded graphics,characters and logos, venues even have the option tobrand the trailer with their company logo.creativeworks.comLOCKER LINK BY SMARTE CARTEAre ride lockers a revenue stream or a service to your guests? They can,of course, be both, but if your guests don’t have the right change or areasked to pay too many times chances are they will stop using them.A new system developed by the American company Smarte Cartetogether with Core Cashless Kiosks aims to address both these issues.After buying a wristband from a self-service kiosk, guests are free usedifferent lockers throughout the property all day long. Locker Link alsoallows multiple guests in a party to share the same lockers.The wristbands can be used with Smarte Locke 1000series electronic lockers and barcode access points. TheLocker Link kiosk can be configured to accept cardpayments, cash or barcoded coupons and is provided ona free installation, revenue-share basis.Demonstrating the system at IAAPA Attractions Expo inOrlando, Smarte Carte was running it with a sensible $2per day fee for unlimited locker use, although this is ofcourse up to the operator. The company is also workingwith Core on a park-wide cashless payment model usingthe same wristbands.CONNECT 4BY BAYTEK GAMESThs classic family boardgame has been rebornas a coin-operatedarcade machine. Twoplayers take turns todrop ‘discs’ into the gridusing buttons on thestation before them. Thefirst to get four in a rowof their chosen colour,red or blue, is thewinner. Alternatively, asingle player can takeon the computer. Eitherway, redemption ticketsare dispatched as prizes,and players can win bigin a bonus round.baytekgames.comANIMATION BRAINBY ANIMALIVEIt’s never been easier – or more cost effective – tointeract with your visitors in CGI form than with thislatest product by Animalive.As guests talk to the character on screen, theoperator activates a series of pre-programmedmovements and gestures on a simple touchscreen.The previous system used more complicated motioncapture technology. A camera keeps an eye on theaudience so the operator can interact as if they werein the room.Each system comes complete with a choice of eightanimated characters, including a panda, spaceman,princess and fairy. Custom characters can of coursebe commissioned on request.animalive.comsmartecarte.comcorecashless.com36FEBRUARY 2012