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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
− | The AS-1 is a medium-sized motion simulator with an eight player capacity. Hydraulics tilt the ride in accordance to the on-screen movement. | + | The AS-1 is a medium-sized motion simulator with an eight player capacity. Hydraulics tilt the ride in accordance to the on-screen movement, generated by laserdisc technology. |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Using each seat’s joystick and dual buttons, players are occasionally prompted to shoot down incoming spacecraft and other obstacles. | Using each seat’s joystick and dual buttons, players are occasionally prompted to shoot down incoming spacecraft and other obstacles. | ||
− | ==Development== | + | ==History== |
− | + | ===Development=== | |
+ | During the late 1980s, Sega was in the early stages of opening progressively bigger and more family-friendly amusement centers in Japan, establishing the [[Sega World]] chain of suburban venues.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020538/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/c05a21f4c655a617cf9ce433e0651744}} A central part of this was installing machines larger than the typical coin-operated arcade as a main attraction, however internal conflict was apparently created over the company's amusement operations division constantly renting equipment off of other manufacturers to do this - at that time, Sega were not making anything comparable to it, hence the substitution of outsourced machines like carousels and miniature train tracks.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020538/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/c05a21f4c655a617cf9ce433e0651744}} | ||
− | == | + | As a result, [[Sega AM5]] was formed in 1989, initially with the aim of producing moderately sized amusement machines specifically for Sega's amusement venues.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020538/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/c05a21f4c655a617cf9ce433e0651744}} Their first products were the ''Waku Waku'' line of children's rides, however work soon began on a significantly larger motion simulator project, inspired by the likes of Disney's [[wikipedia:Star Tours|Star Tours]] ride.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020520/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/964683a1754808ef332712561e51b4c0}} Originally entitled the "8-passenger simulator" in its earliest prototype model,{{fileref|R360 JP Flyer.pdf}} it was planned to be one of the central aspects of Sega's [[En-Joint]] concept,{{fileref|SegaEnJoint JP Flyer.pdf}} however the use of the term was shortlived. Little is known about the AS-1 in this incarnation, besides it using a drastically different design and making a rare public appearance at [[Amusement Machine Show 1991]].{{ref|https://twitter.com/EonFafnir/status/1147622641131503616}} |
− | ===Locations | + | |
+ | The AS-1 eventually reappeared in 1992, having undergone a redesign and now running the new 3D ride film ''[[Muggo!]]''. During the time since the discontinuation of the En-Joint concept, Sega AM5 had engaged in high-level collaborative talks with American film maker [[wikipedia:Douglas Trumbull|Douglas Trumbull]],{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020520/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/964683a1754808ef332712561e51b4c0}} who had recently shifted focus away from films and undertaken work in creating the [[wikipedia:Back To The Future: The Ride|Back To The Future: The Ride]] motion simulator attraction for Universal/MCA.{{ref|https://www.wired.com/1993/04/segas-wild-ride/}} Sega commissioned Trumbull to create ''Muggo!'', and in the process acquired valuable information on multisensory technologies that would be utilised in later works.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020520/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/964683a1754808ef332712561e51b4c0}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Release=== | ||
+ | After the creation and successful showcasing of ''Muggo!'' at a number of amusement industry trade shows in 1992, Sega took to becoming more involved with creating new ride films for the simulator's wider release in early 1993. [[Michael Jackson]], at that time maintaining a friendly relationship with the company and available in Japan as a result of the [[wikipedia:Dangerous World Tour|Dangerous World Tour]], was hired to star in the titular ''[[Michael Jackson in Scramble Training]]'', as well as playing a small role in ''[[Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle]]''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020520/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/964683a1754808ef332712561e51b4c0}} Both appearances were noted and promoted heavily in coverage of the simulator. | ||
+ | |||
+ | During 1993, the AS-1 was installed at numerous then-flagship Sega amusement facilities across the world, including [[Hakkeijima Carnival House|Sega World Hakkeijima Carnival House]] in Japan,{{magref|bemega|1993-07|35}} [[Sega VirtuaLand]] in North America,{{magref|eg92|14|14}} and [[Sega World Bournemouth]] in the United Kingdom.{{magref|segaprode|15|15}} By the following year, it had became defined as a [[mid-size attraction]], appearing in Sega's [[Amusement Theme Park]] venues such as [[Osaka ATC Galbo]] and [[Yokohama Joypolis]].{{fileref|Amusement Theme Park JP Booklet.pdf}} Resultant critical reception to the AS-1 was positive, however by the time of 1996, when it was still installed in centres like [[SegaWorld London]], some reviewers noted it already showing its age.{{ref|https://archive.org/details/t-3-magazine-issue-1/page/n7}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | At some point after the late 1990s, the AS-1 was phased out of being installed at Sega venues in large numbers, though not before making a few final appearances in [[Sega Arena Padou]]{{magref|segamagjp|6|25}} and [[Club Sega Chatan]],{{intref|Press release: 1998-07-07: CLUB SEGA Chatan Open no Oshirase}} as well as [[Umeda Joypolis]] in a slightly reworked capacity under the new name of "AS-MAX".{{intref|Press release: 1998-09-24: Osaka ni Umeda Joypolis Toujou}} Some later installations appear to have ran versions of ''Scramble Training'' and ''Megalopolis'' that omitted Michael Jackson.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20201106134938/http://legend-of-mwfc.la.coocan.jp/repo_as-1.html}} Some AS-1s used non-interactive ride films found in other motion simulators. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Legacy== | ||
+ | Itself taking inspiration from pioneering rides like ''Star Tours'' and ''Back To The Future: The Ride'', the AS-1 was not the very first motion simulator used for entertainment/amusement purposes. However, it was one of the earliest examples that was designed with ease of installation in mind, taking approximately two hours to set up in a moderately sized amusement centre.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210507020520/https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/964683a1754808ef332712561e51b4c0}} Shortly after its unveiling, similar medium-sized simulators such as [[Taito]]'s "IDYA" appeared. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The simulator's ''Megalopolis'' ride film would see further use in the opening sequence for [[Sega Video Magazine]], as well as in the 1994 art film ''The Gate to the Mind's Eye''. The 4 axis motion simulation technology used in the AS-1 would go on to be utilised in a number of larger projects created by Sega AM5, including, most notably, 1994's [[VR-1]]. It was later surpassed by a 6 axis system, debuting in ''[[Sega Rally Special Stage]]'' during 1996.{{magref|segamagjp|4|29}} | ||
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+ | ==Locations== | ||
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*[[Hakkeijima Carnival House|Sega World Hakkeijima Carnival House]] | *[[Hakkeijima Carnival House|Sega World Hakkeijima Carnival House]] | ||
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*[[Ichikawa Galbo]] | *[[Ichikawa Galbo]] | ||
*[[Yokkaichi Galbo]] | *[[Yokkaichi Galbo]] | ||
+ | *[[Centre Sega Paris]] | ||
*[[Niigata Joypolis]] | *[[Niigata Joypolis]] | ||
*[[Fukuoka Joypolis]] | *[[Fukuoka Joypolis]] |
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The AS-1 or Advanced System-1 is an interactive motion simulator Mid-size attraction developed by Sega AM5.[2] Released in March 1993, it was frequently installed in the company’s flagship arcade venues such as Joypolis and SegaWorld.
Contents
Design
The AS-1 is a medium-sized motion simulator with an eight player capacity. Hydraulics tilt the ride in accordance to the on-screen movement, generated by laserdisc technology.
Gameplay
Using each seat’s joystick and dual buttons, players are occasionally prompted to shoot down incoming spacecraft and other obstacles.
History
Development
During the late 1980s, Sega was in the early stages of opening progressively bigger and more family-friendly amusement centers in Japan, establishing the Sega World chain of suburban venues.[3] A central part of this was installing machines larger than the typical coin-operated arcade as a main attraction, however internal conflict was apparently created over the company's amusement operations division constantly renting equipment off of other manufacturers to do this - at that time, Sega were not making anything comparable to it, hence the substitution of outsourced machines like carousels and miniature train tracks.[3]
As a result, Sega AM5 was formed in 1989, initially with the aim of producing moderately sized amusement machines specifically for Sega's amusement venues.[3] Their first products were the Waku Waku line of children's rides, however work soon began on a significantly larger motion simulator project, inspired by the likes of Disney's Star Tours ride.[4] Originally entitled the "8-passenger simulator" in its earliest prototype model,[5] it was planned to be one of the central aspects of Sega's En-Joint concept,[6] however the use of the term was shortlived. Little is known about the AS-1 in this incarnation, besides it using a drastically different design and making a rare public appearance at Amusement Machine Show 1991.[7]
The AS-1 eventually reappeared in 1992, having undergone a redesign and now running the new 3D ride film Muggo!. During the time since the discontinuation of the En-Joint concept, Sega AM5 had engaged in high-level collaborative talks with American film maker Douglas Trumbull,[4] who had recently shifted focus away from films and undertaken work in creating the Back To The Future: The Ride motion simulator attraction for Universal/MCA.[8] Sega commissioned Trumbull to create Muggo!, and in the process acquired valuable information on multisensory technologies that would be utilised in later works.[4]
Release
After the creation and successful showcasing of Muggo! at a number of amusement industry trade shows in 1992, Sega took to becoming more involved with creating new ride films for the simulator's wider release in early 1993. Michael Jackson, at that time maintaining a friendly relationship with the company and available in Japan as a result of the Dangerous World Tour, was hired to star in the titular Michael Jackson in Scramble Training, as well as playing a small role in Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle.[4] Both appearances were noted and promoted heavily in coverage of the simulator.
During 1993, the AS-1 was installed at numerous then-flagship Sega amusement facilities across the world, including Sega World Hakkeijima Carnival House in Japan,[9] Sega VirtuaLand in North America,[10] and Sega World Bournemouth in the United Kingdom.[11] By the following year, it had became defined as a mid-size attraction, appearing in Sega's Amusement Theme Park venues such as Osaka ATC Galbo and Yokohama Joypolis.[12] Resultant critical reception to the AS-1 was positive, however by the time of 1996, when it was still installed in centres like SegaWorld London, some reviewers noted it already showing its age.[13]
At some point after the late 1990s, the AS-1 was phased out of being installed at Sega venues in large numbers, though not before making a few final appearances in Sega Arena Padou[14] and Club Sega Chatan,[15] as well as Umeda Joypolis in a slightly reworked capacity under the new name of "AS-MAX".[16] Some later installations appear to have ran versions of Scramble Training and Megalopolis that omitted Michael Jackson.[17] Some AS-1s used non-interactive ride films found in other motion simulators.
Legacy
Itself taking inspiration from pioneering rides like Star Tours and Back To The Future: The Ride, the AS-1 was not the very first motion simulator used for entertainment/amusement purposes. However, it was one of the earliest examples that was designed with ease of installation in mind, taking approximately two hours to set up in a moderately sized amusement centre.[4] Shortly after its unveiling, similar medium-sized simulators such as Taito's "IDYA" appeared.
The simulator's Megalopolis ride film would see further use in the opening sequence for Sega Video Magazine, as well as in the 1994 art film The Gate to the Mind's Eye. The 4 axis motion simulation technology used in the AS-1 would go on to be utilised in a number of larger projects created by Sega AM5, including, most notably, 1994's VR-1. It was later surpassed by a 6 axis system, debuting in Sega Rally Special Stage during 1996.[18]
Locations
- Sega World Hakkeijima Carnival House
- O2 Park Sega World
- Sega World Bournemouth
- Sega VirtuaLand
- Osaka ATC Galbo
- Innoventions
- Yokohama Joypolis
- Sega World Rinkuu
- Ichikawa Galbo
- Yokkaichi Galbo
- Centre Sega Paris
- Niigata Joypolis
- Fukuoka Joypolis
- Tokyo Joypolis
- SegaWorld London
- Sega Arena Padou
- Sega World Sydney
- Club Sega Chatan
- Umeda Joypolis
Magazine articles
- Main article: AS-1/Magazine articles.
Ride films
- Muggo! (1992)
- Michael Jackson in Scramble Training (1993)
- Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle (1993)
Videos
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E55Dkrhr 5w
Disney Club AS-1 feature.
References
- ↑ http://sega-mechatro.com/products-mt/1993/03/as1.html (Wayback Machine: 2009-07-14 18:47)
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-09 (1996-06-14)" (JP; 1996-05-24), page 144
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/c05a21f4c655a617cf9ce433e0651744 (Wayback Machine: 2021-05-07 02:05)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 https://blog.goo.ne.jp/lemon6868/e/964683a1754808ef332712561e51b4c0 (Wayback Machine: 2021-05-07 02:05)
- ↑ File:R360 JP Flyer.pdf
- ↑ File:SegaEnJoint JP Flyer.pdf
- ↑ @EonFafnir on Twitter
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/1993/04/segas-wild-ride/
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "July 1993" (JP; 1993-06-08), page 35
- ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "November 1993" (US; 1993-10-21), page 14
- ↑ Sega Pro, "Januar 1994" (DE; 1993-12-16), page 15
- ↑ File:Amusement Theme Park JP Booklet.pdf
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/t-3-magazine-issue-1/page/n7
- ↑ Sega Magazine, "1997-04 (1997-04)" (JP; 1997-03-13), page 25
- ↑ Press release: 1998-07-07: CLUB SEGA Chatan Open no Oshirase
- ↑ Press release: 1998-09-24: Osaka ni Umeda Joypolis Toujou
- ↑ http://legend-of-mwfc.la.coocan.jp/repo_as-1.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-06 13:49)
- ↑ Sega Magazine, "1997-02 (1997-02)" (JP; 1997-01-13), page 29
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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) |