The New Rage of the Gargoyles VR Coaster is Designed to Terrify Riders
Katherine Pendrill — October 20, 2016 — Marketing
References: frightfest.sixflags & businesswire
While theme parks have always used Halloween as an opportunity to offer unique experiences, this year Six Flags St. Louis is kicking things up a notch with its terrifying VR experience dubbed 'Rage of the Gargoyles.'
According to the press release, Rage of the Gargoyles VR is "the world's first fully-integrated Virtual Reality gaming coaster experience featuring Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus." Before boarding the Ninja roller coaster, riders will don Samsung Gear VR headsets. The headsets will allow them to fly Apache-style helicopters amidst a sky filled with winged monsters and blood-thirsty gargoyles. The immersive imagery is also synced with the coasters movements to provide a truly heart-pounding experience.
The new Rage of the Gargoyles VR experience demonstrates how theme parks such as Six Flags can use new technology to transform existing rides for special events such as Halloween.
According to the press release, Rage of the Gargoyles VR is "the world's first fully-integrated Virtual Reality gaming coaster experience featuring Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus." Before boarding the Ninja roller coaster, riders will don Samsung Gear VR headsets. The headsets will allow them to fly Apache-style helicopters amidst a sky filled with winged monsters and blood-thirsty gargoyles. The immersive imagery is also synced with the coasters movements to provide a truly heart-pounding experience.
The new Rage of the Gargoyles VR experience demonstrates how theme parks such as Six Flags can use new technology to transform existing rides for special events such as Halloween.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Coasters - The integration of virtual reality technology into roller coasters presents opportunities for theme parks to offer more immersive and thrilling experiences.
2. Gamified Theme Park Experiences - Incorporating virtual reality gaming into roller coaster rides opens up possibilities for theme parks to create interactive and captivating adventures for visitors.
3. Seasonal VR Experiences - Using virtual reality to enhance existing rides for special events like Halloween allows theme parks to provide unique and terrifying experiences for visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Theme Parks - Theme parks can embrace virtual reality technology to attract visitors and offer unforgettable experiences.
2. Virtual Reality - The integration of virtual reality into roller coasters provides opportunities for the VR industry to expand its market and showcase its capabilities.
3. Gaming - Combining VR gaming with roller coaster rides creates new possibilities for the gaming industry to create thrilling and interactive entertainment experiences.
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