Jolly Roger Debuts 2 Switchable-Body Rides

THE GAME IS AFOOT!Jolly Roger's Francois De Freitas and Liz Padgett try their hands (and feet) at a game of video pool. The playfield image projected from above interacts with the player's foot in the company's new projector system. Unlike screen-based games, the image is scalable from small to large, depending on location size. Projection can mount on a wall or ceiling.

Leading off the new releases is the Ezee Swap system, an architecture that accommodates interchangeable rides on a standard platform. This feature allows operators to better match a ride to the location, or simply to refresh the coin-op attraction at minimum cost by replacing only the ride and not the base.

The company initially is offering two options for the Ezee Swap system. Ezee Swap Eco Freddy is a trash truck-themed ride with onboard 22" TFT LCD. The age-appropriate game challenges young children to help sort through different types of recyclable material displayed on the touchscreen interface. The companion Ezee Swap Racing Car features an interactive steering wheel to control racing action pictured on the video screen. Videogames and rides in the Ezee Swap system can be customized for volume purchasers.

A third entry in the Jolly Roger lineup is the Creative Camper Van. While it's not part of the Ezee Swap line, it is still equipped with a 22" touchscreen. It also offers a variety of educational videogames themed to drawing, counting and music. All three rides are constructed of durable, brightly colored fiberglass (referred to as GRP, or glass-fiber reinforced plastic).

Jolly Roger's new projector videogame replaces the conventional screen and controls with an interactive image projected onto the floor; patrons play the game with their feet. The projector is available either in a "phone stand" format styled to resemble an oversized cellphone, or equipped for independent mounting to a wall or ceiling.

Unlike standard screen interfaces, the image projected by Jolly Roger's videogame is easily scaled to cover a few square feet to a substantially larger area. This scalability allows placement in a wide variety of locations. At present, the company is offering eight different sizes. A diverse selection of games is available, including soccer, dance and bipedally adapted versions of pool and racing.

JOLLY FUN:Jolly Roger introduced three kiddie rides during the IAAPA Attractions Expo. At left, Liz Padgett and Francois De Freitas show off the Ezee Swap Racing Car, part of the company's new interchangeable ride system that includes Ezee Swap Eco Freddy (r.), a recycling-themed ride. Also new is the Creative Camper Van (c.), which features onboard educational videogames.