Triotech and FunLab Cevahir open dark ride in Turkey

By | January 21, 2015

triotech-whiteRMONTREAL, Quebec, Canada — Triotech announces the very first installation an Interactive Dark Ride attraction in Turkey. The attraction will be operated in partnership with FunLab Cevahir, Turkey’s leader in Family Entertainment Centers.

Mr. Ernest Yale, President and CEO of TRIOTECH stated: “We are very happy to open this Interactive Dark Ride with a strong local partner. FunLab’s expertise in the amusement and entertainment world is extremely strong.”

In this new attraction, to be called “Zombi”, TRIOTECH has designed and produced the animation and gaming system that allows guests to experience a 3D adventure enhanced with 4D effects and interactivity. The ride system has been provided by Gosetto srl of Treviso in Italy.

In “Zombi”, guests ride aboard four-person police-themed vehicles and embark on a thrilling family adventure. There are six carts with four interactive scenes and the same number of non-interactive scenes. The 216 feet long ride blends media-based interactivity with 4D effects. An extensive physical décor and theming completes the immersion for riders.

“This installation highlights the flexibility and scalability inherent in our media based offering. Even an FEC can afford to invest in an Interactive Dark Ride. It’s not just for large parks,” mentioned Gabi Salabi, Vice President of Business Development for Triotech.

Triotech’s has recently won two Brass Ring Awards for Best New Product; in 2013 for FEC’s and in 2014 for Major Theme/Attraction Parks as well as IAAPA’s prestigious Impact Award for its Interactive Dark Ride at IAAPA’s Expo last November in Orlando, FL, USA.

“As the leading brand of the amusement industry in Turkey, FunLab is well aware that continuous innovation is key to success in a competitive market. This new ride & our partnership with Triotech will not only keep us cutting-edge but also add value to the entire network of FEC’s we operate,” stated Levent Baloglu, CEO of Balo-FunLab.

Photo courtesy of Triotech

Photo courtesy of Triotech