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| − | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ハーフパイプキャニオン) is | + | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ハーフパイプキャニオン) is a [[Large attraction]] developed by [[Sega AM5]]. Originally installed as one of the main attractions of the flagship [[Tokyo Joypolis]] in 1996, it would go on to be installed at other [[Sega]] theme parks during the 2000s, including [[Sega Republic]].{{ref|http://blogs.sega.com/2009/08/21/sega-republic-opens-in-dubai/}} |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
| − | Two teams of two riders each strap onto a large "skateboard", which swings back and forth on a 7 meter tall halfpipe at speeds of 40 km/h. As with all [[Sega]] rides, ''Halfpipe Canyon'' includes an interactive element: when the skateboard reaches the top of its swing, teams gain points for stomping left-right-left-right on the board's | + | Two teams of two riders each strap onto a large "skateboard", which swings back and forth on a 7 meter tall halfpipe at speeds of 40 km/h. As with all [[Sega]] rides, ''Halfpipe Canyon'' includes an interactive element: when the skateboard reaches the top of its swing, teams gain points for stomping left-right-left-right on the board's foot pedals in sychronization. If the players time their stomps correctly, the board does a 360 degree spin, and the team wins points. At the end of the ride, the team with the most points wins.{{ref|https://towersstreet.com/talk/threads/arabian-adventure-ferarri-world-more.3372/}} |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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An official soundtrack album for the ride was released by Joypolis as a digital download on Amazon and iTunes, combined with songs from the arcade title [[Maimai GreeN]], which shares much of ''Halfpipe Toyko's'' music.{{ref|https://www.amazon.com/HALFPIPE-Original-Soundtrack-Various-artists/dp/B00ADKS3VA/}} ''Halfpipe Tokyo'' also doubles the capacity of the original ''Halfpipe Canyon'', allowing four teams to play simultaneously. | An official soundtrack album for the ride was released by Joypolis as a digital download on Amazon and iTunes, combined with songs from the arcade title [[Maimai GreeN]], which shares much of ''Halfpipe Toyko's'' music.{{ref|https://www.amazon.com/HALFPIPE-Original-Soundtrack-Various-artists/dp/B00ADKS3VA/}} ''Halfpipe Tokyo'' also doubles the capacity of the original ''Halfpipe Canyon'', allowing four teams to play simultaneously. | ||
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Halfpipetokyo.jpg|''Halfpipe Tokyo''. | Halfpipetokyo.jpg|''Halfpipe Tokyo''. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 22 May 2021
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| Number of players: 2-4 (original), 4-8 (Halfpipe Tokyo) | |||||
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Halfpipe Canyon (ハーフパイプキャニオン) is a Large attraction developed by Sega AM5. Originally installed as one of the main attractions of the flagship Tokyo Joypolis in 1996, it would go on to be installed at other Sega theme parks during the 2000s, including Sega Republic.[1]
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Gameplay
Two teams of two riders each strap onto a large "skateboard", which swings back and forth on a 7 meter tall halfpipe at speeds of 40 km/h. As with all Sega rides, Halfpipe Canyon includes an interactive element: when the skateboard reaches the top of its swing, teams gain points for stomping left-right-left-right on the board's foot pedals in sychronization. If the players time their stomps correctly, the board does a 360 degree spin, and the team wins points. At the end of the ride, the team with the most points wins.[2]
History
Halfpipe Tokyo
In 2012, the Halfpipe Canyon ride at Tokyo Joypolis was revamped as part of major renovations to the park. The new version of the ride is called Halfpipe Tokyo (ハーフパイプ トーキョー) and features futuristic LED accents, large LCD screens for displaying scores and videos, and a fast-paced electronic soundtrack consisting of songs by famous dojin artists, including Masayoshi Minoshima, members of IOSYS, Tsukasa, zts and others.[3]
An official soundtrack album for the ride was released by Joypolis as a digital download on Amazon and iTunes, combined with songs from the arcade title Maimai GreeN, which shares much of Halfpipe Toyko's music.[4] Halfpipe Tokyo also doubles the capacity of the original Halfpipe Canyon, allowing four teams to play simultaneously.
Artwork
Halfpipe Canyon logo.
Halfpipe Tokyo logo.
Photo gallery
Halfpipe Canyon at Sega Republic.
Halfpipe Tokyo.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Halfpipe Canyon/Magazine articles.
References
- ↑ http://blogs.sega.com/2009/08/21/sega-republic-opens-in-dubai/
- ↑ https://towersstreet.com/talk/threads/arabian-adventure-ferarri-world-more.3372/
- ↑ http://www.joshuatly.com/halfpipe-tokyo-sega-tokyo-joypolis-part-2/
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/HALFPIPE-Original-Soundtrack-Various-artists/dp/B00ADKS3VA/