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'''''Power Sled''''' is a full-motion bobsled racing simulator released for [[Sega Model 2]] arcade hardware in 1996. It is a very large and expensive attraction which requires an operator to run it, so it is typically only found in large arcade centers (such as one of the [[SegaWorld]]s). The game is not coin operated, and is instead equipped with a card reader to process credits from pre-loaded gameplay cards, which are a staple at all of Sega's theme parks. Like most deluxe Sega attractions, Power Sled made its' debut at [[Joypolis]] centers in Japan. Three additional units were shipped to Sega's [[GameWorks]] arcades in the United States. Music from the game was released in the soundtrack album [[Sega Racing Best]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (パワースレッド) is a [[Sega Model 2]] bobsled racing attraction game developed by [[Sega AM5]]. Originally one of the debut attractions at the flagship [[Tokyo Joypolis]] on opening day in July 1996, it was subsequently installed in numerous other indoor theme parks and large scale entertainment/arcade centres across the world during the late 1990s and 2000s, becoming one of the more prolific mid-size attractions developed and released by the company.
  
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==Gameplay==
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==Design==
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The game consists of two realistic, eight-foot-long bobsleds, each in front of a 100" screen. Up to 4 units may be linked together to create an eight-player racing experience. Players use a single, large joystick to maneuver down the track, while the bobsleds move and tilt along with the action of the game. The sleds gain speed by not crashing into the walls, and the first sled to cross the finish line is the winner. Each bobsled accommodates one driver, who controls the sled, and one passenger. A 29 inch monitor that displays live footage of the players is mounted on the top of the machine.
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The attraction units used for ''Power Sled'' make use of three main components; 100-inch rear projection monitors,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19970215212218if_/http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/tokyo/sled.html}} a number of full-size two-seater bobsled replicas pneumatically powered by the "AFG System" (Artificial Force Generator), and a series of Model 2B CRX boards.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107223322/https://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=382205}} Depending on the iteration, two to four singular units can be linked together for multiplayer races, and some installations make use of a 29-inch monitor for spectators to view a race in progress.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19991010110521/http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/atc/powers.html}}
  
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The basic design of the attraction went on to create a standard for subsequent simulation games found in Sega indoor theme parks, including ''[[Bike Athlon]]'' and ''[[Boat Race GP]]''.
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==History==
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===Release===
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''Power Sled'' made its public debut as one of nine newly-developed attractions at the opening of [[Tokyo Joypolis]] in July 1996. The main feature of the park's "Sports" area,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/19970215205235if_/http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/tokyo/sports.html}} it proved to perform well, and was subsequently filmed in television shows shot on location at the venue, including the 18/09/1996 edition of [[Game Catalog II]]. [[Michael Jackson]] was photographed riding the attraction during his December 1996 visit to the facility.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210125141139/http://onmjfootsteps.canalblog.com/archives/2016/09/12/34305758.html}}
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After its debut at Tokyo Joypolis, ''Power Sled'' was subsequently installed at several other Sega indoor theme parks and amusement centres in Japan, including [[Shinjuku Joypolis]], [[Club Sega Yokohama]], and [[Sega Arena Nakama]]. The success of the initial installations led to the creation of an English localisation, which saw the game imported to several other countries. It is thought to have first been installed outside of Japan at a number of [[GameWorks]] locations in North America and Playdium venues in Canada,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210429222524/https://auctionhouseblues.wordpress.com/2014/07/11/bob-sled-hero/}} as well as eventually South America at [[GameWorks Rio de Janeiro]] in 1999.
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Other locations to receive ''Power Sled'' included [[SegaWorld London]] in the United Kingdom during 1998, and later [[Players Arena]] in China during 2006. A small number were also sold to non-Sega venues, including the Mycal Otaru Dynalex indoor amusement park in Hokkaido, Japan.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20011029201420/http://www.mycal-otaru.co.jp/floor/floors/dyna.html}}
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A cut-down two player unit supplied to a select few locations, including [[wikipedia:COSI|COSI Columbus]],{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180303160434/http://oldcosi.com/simzone.htm}} utilises a different bobsled model with numbering decals later used in ''Boat Race GP''. It is alleged to have been a prototype.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20201112012248/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/full-size-sega-power-sled-2-player-racing-game}}
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==Archival status==
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Only a small number of ''Power Sled'' units are thought to currently exist; many of the venues that once housed them have either closed permanently or have long removed the simulators. Some, including an installation from a Playdium location in West Edmonton Mall, Alberta, attempted to sell their units at auction, with one surviving to at least 2014 when auctioned a second time.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210429222524/https://auctionhouseblues.wordpress.com/2014/07/11/bob-sled-hero/}} Tokyo Joypolis is believed to have been the last location to run the attraction - it was removed after over 13 years of operation in favour of the newer ''[[Storm-G]]'' bobsled simulator in 2009.
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Slave ROMs for the game were dumped in 2019 from an unknown installation, however without the master ROMs and no workarounds, it is currently unplayable through all emulation methods.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107223322/https://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=382205}}
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One track composed for the game was later included on the [[Sega Racing Best]] compilation CD.
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==Locations==
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*[[Tokyo Joypolis]]
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*[[Fukuoka Joypolis]]
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*[[Yokohama Joypolis]]
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*[[Shinjuku Joypolis]]
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*[[Club Sega Yokohama]]
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*[[Kyoto Joypolis]]
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*[[Club Sega Chatan]]
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*[[Sega Arena Nakama]]
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==Videos==
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*[https://segaretro.org/File:Game_Catalog_II_Power_Sled.mp4 Footage from 18/09/1996 edition of ''Game Catalog II'']
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*[https://segaretro.org/File:Power_Sled_2007.mp4 Tokyo Joypolis, 2007]
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==Artwork==
 
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File:Powersledlogo.png|Logo.
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Powersledlogo.png|Logo.
 
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[[Category:1996 Model 2 games]]
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Powersledcab.jpg|[[GameWorks]]
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Club Sega Yokohama Power Sled.jpg|[[Club Sega Yokohama]]
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SegaArenaNakama Old.jpg|[[Sega Arena Nakama]] (bottom left)
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==References==
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[[Category:Model 2B CRX games]]

Latest revision as of 12:37, 2 June 2022

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TJP Power Sled.jpg
Power Sled
System(s): Mid-size attraction, Sega Model 2B CRX[1]
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Racing

















Number of players: 1-4 (+4 passengers)
Release Date RRP Code
Mid-size attraction
JP		 ¥? ?


Power Sled (パワースレッド) is a Sega Model 2 bobsled racing attraction game developed by Sega AM5. Originally one of the debut attractions at the flagship Tokyo Joypolis on opening day in July 1996, it was subsequently installed in numerous other indoor theme parks and large scale entertainment/arcade centres across the world during the late 1990s and 2000s, becoming one of the more prolific mid-size attractions developed and released by the company.

Design

The attraction units used for Power Sled make use of three main components; 100-inch rear projection monitors,[3] a number of full-size two-seater bobsled replicas pneumatically powered by the "AFG System" (Artificial Force Generator), and a series of Model 2B CRX boards.[1] Depending on the iteration, two to four singular units can be linked together for multiplayer races, and some installations make use of a 29-inch monitor for spectators to view a race in progress.[2]

The basic design of the attraction went on to create a standard for subsequent simulation games found in Sega indoor theme parks, including Bike Athlon and Boat Race GP.

History

Release

Power Sled made its public debut as one of nine newly-developed attractions at the opening of Tokyo Joypolis in July 1996. The main feature of the park's "Sports" area,[4] it proved to perform well, and was subsequently filmed in television shows shot on location at the venue, including the 18/09/1996 edition of Game Catalog II. Michael Jackson was photographed riding the attraction during his December 1996 visit to the facility.[5]

After its debut at Tokyo Joypolis, Power Sled was subsequently installed at several other Sega indoor theme parks and amusement centres in Japan, including Shinjuku Joypolis, Club Sega Yokohama, and Sega Arena Nakama. The success of the initial installations led to the creation of an English localisation, which saw the game imported to several other countries. It is thought to have first been installed outside of Japan at a number of GameWorks locations in North America and Playdium venues in Canada,[6] as well as eventually South America at GameWorks Rio de Janeiro in 1999.

Other locations to receive Power Sled included SegaWorld London in the United Kingdom during 1998, and later Players Arena in China during 2006. A small number were also sold to non-Sega venues, including the Mycal Otaru Dynalex indoor amusement park in Hokkaido, Japan.[7]

A cut-down two player unit supplied to a select few locations, including COSI Columbus,[8] utilises a different bobsled model with numbering decals later used in Boat Race GP. It is alleged to have been a prototype.[9]

Archival status

Only a small number of Power Sled units are thought to currently exist; many of the venues that once housed them have either closed permanently or have long removed the simulators. Some, including an installation from a Playdium location in West Edmonton Mall, Alberta, attempted to sell their units at auction, with one surviving to at least 2014 when auctioned a second time.[6] Tokyo Joypolis is believed to have been the last location to run the attraction - it was removed after over 13 years of operation in favour of the newer Storm-G bobsled simulator in 2009.

Slave ROMs for the game were dumped in 2019 from an unknown installation, however without the master ROMs and no workarounds, it is currently unplayable through all emulation methods.[1]

One track composed for the game was later included on the Sega Racing Best compilation CD.

Locations

Videos

Artwork

  • Logo.

Photo gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=382205 (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-07 22:33)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/atc/powers.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-10-10 11:05)
  3. ↑ http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/tokyo/sled.html (Wayback Machine: 1997-02-15 21:22)
  4. ↑ http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/atp/tokyo/sports.html (Wayback Machine: 1997-02-15 20:52)
  5. ↑ http://onmjfootsteps.canalblog.com/archives/2016/09/12/34305758.html (Wayback Machine: 2021-01-25 14:11)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://auctionhouseblues.wordpress.com/2014/07/11/bob-sled-hero/ (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-29 22:25)
  7. ↑ http://www.mycal-otaru.co.jp/floor/floors/dyna.html (Wayback Machine: 2001-10-29 20:14)
  8. ↑ http://oldcosi.com/simzone.htm (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-03 16:04)
  9. ↑ https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/full-size-sega-power-sled-2-player-racing-game (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-12 01:22)


Mid-size attractions
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 Rifle Gallery (1974) | R360 (1990) | AS-1 (1993) | Virtua Formula (1993) | Virtual Batting (1994) | Power Sled (1996) | Murder Lodge (1996) | Q-tag (1996) | Bike Athlon (1997) | Boat Race GP (1998) | Wild River (1998) | The Lost World: Jurassic Park Special (1998) | Dennou Senki Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram Special (1998) | Sky Cruising (1999) | MaxFlight VR2002 (199x) | Wild Jungle (2000) | UFO Catcher Ride (2001) | Cycraft (2003) | Wild Wing (2004) | The Quiz Show (2005) | The House of the Dead 4 Special (2006) | OutRun 2 SP SDX (2006) | Wild River Splash! (2006) | Wild Jungle Brothers (2006) | Burnout Running (200x) | Let's Go Jungle! Special (200x) | Hummer (2008) | Storm-G (2009) | Sonic Athletics (2013) | Sonic Brain Ranking (2013) | Transformers Human Alliance Special (2014) | Wild River The Treasure Hunt (2015) | Spicy Taxi (201x) | The House of the Dead Scarlet Dawn The Attraction (20xx)
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