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MICROBREAK

THE FAST, EFFICIENT HOLIDAY
This simulator ride, made in 2002, lives my Under the Pier Show arcade on Southwold Pier, Suffolk

MICROBREAK
As mini-break holidays become ever more popular, now is the perfect time to launch a new concept in today’s fast moving, time strapped world, the Micro-break.   

Simply sit on the chair and the carpet tips and rocks as you watch a TV animation of your flight and coach transfer, ending up on a tropical beach. At this point the TV lamp swings up, shining a heat lamp in your face. After soaking in the heat, you’re whisked home again, the whole experience lasting less than 3 minutes.

 

Technical details
This simulator ride is built on the chassis of a 1985 Sega Space Harrier arcade game. This provides the wonderful tipping and rocking mechanism. The animation is filmed in a model landscape made of weathered lumps of PU foam, which originally came from a float used to lay a north sea gas pipeline 


 

 

 

 

 

MICROBREAK
Change of scene every few seconds

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MICROBREAK
No need to pack anything

MICROBREAK 
100% recycled experience

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MICROBREAK
No need to eat anything- perfect for weight watchers

MICROBREAK
Complete indoor holiday

 

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