Christie GS Series 1DLP laser projectors are delivering immersive visuals at Ghostly Manor, a new dark ride at Paultons Park in Hampshire, U.K. Designed and installed by Lagotronics Projects, the attraction combines physical sets, projection mapping, and interactive gameplay. The attraction uses a new ride format, Gameplay Theater, created by Mack Rides and Lagotronics Projects. Continuously rotating vehicles, each seating eight passengers back-to-back, reveal new environments with each turn in the tight, efficient space. Guests are equipped with Phantom Phasers, onboard interactive “blasters” that allow them to capture ghosts across eight unique scenes. With the vehicles located close to the screen, the team had to install projectors from a high angle to prevent casting shadows from the players, while avoiding warping and blending artifacts. Six Christie DWU1100-GS and two DWU1400-GS laser projectors equipped with 0.37-0.4:1 ultra short throw lenses project onto surfaces approximately 32×11.5 feet (10×3.5m).
