The first Smash & Reload interactive media-based dark ride by BoldMove Nation and Triotech will be opening at French theme park Le PAL in 2023.

In this brand new attraction, riders will be tasked with saving a village from an attack by creatures called Mushies, using the new TooMush IP created by Polymorph.

Smash & Reload will replace the Dynamik 3D Cinema attraction at Le PAL.

Thanks to an impressive sound system and interactive technology, players will enjoy a thrilling experience from start to end. From their rotatable vehicle they will hit a button on one side to load the pointing device and then turn to play the game, an action repeated across five scenes during the four minute ride.

Guests will accomplish the noble mission of saving the village from an attack of crazy mushrooms that were transformed by industrial pollution, by aiming and smashing them back into their original cute form, so they can return to their peaceful and wonderful forest.

Arnaud Bennet, President of Le PAL:

"It was time to replace our aging 4D-cinema with an attraction to position us for the future and offer something totally different to our guests. We started scouting the market and it became rapidly clear that the solution offered by BoldMove and Triotech is the most suitable for an all-family and immersive experience. It blends advanced technologies and a gameplay into an enjoyable attraction for young and old, making it very inclusive. The story is built around fun mushrooms and mixes a lof of humor and a subtle sustainability message that perfectly adheres to our vision. Our relationship with the team behind Smash & Reload go way back so we are very confident we will create an amazing attraction together!"

Bruno Cambon, Operations Director at Le PAL:

"A deciding factor for our choice was the very high throughput of over 400 persons per hour across five vehicles, which allows us to spread visitors and reduce waiting times during busy days. Many visitors will be encouraged to return and improve their game so they can move up their position in the high score ranking. Another key element for us was that the ride has been designed to fit the space we have available in the building, which means no major construction work. The entire attraction is a turnkey project that will be delivered by the BoldMove and Triotech teams. BoldMove will also take care of the creative and experience design so the queue line and building façade will gear up visitors towards the experience. We are very charmed by the universal and nice IP with intuitive interactive system: simply push the button to 'reload' and pull the trigger to 'smash' the mushrooms."