My scripted idea for a Sam & Max ride (BEWARE OF LONG LOAD)
Hey, remember when I made a thread about what a Sam & Max theme park ride would be like? Well, neither do I! Regardless, I wrote a screenplay on how I think the ride would be like. It's a work in progress, but it's coming out pretty well so far. Right now, it's just the pre-show stuff. Anyways, enjoy!
Alright, I can't post the Word document because it's too big in size. Apparently, it looks like I'm going to need to paste the writing in.
We go inside the ride area, and the queue is made to look somewhat like the hallways of SAM & MAX'S office building. There are a few TVs here and there that show small clips from the SAM & MAX games from Telltale. They also give subtle foreshadowing to the upcoming events in the ride.
Once we get to the front of the line, we are told which boarding row we will be going on. In the pre-loading room, there are a few video screens placed on either side of the wall. Right now, they are playing a looping animation of the Freelance Police symbol spinning.
Once everyone is herded into the pre-show area, the animation starts flickering to static, and the pre-show begins. SAM is in front of the camera fiddling with it, then backs away and shows that we are seeing a feed of SAM & MAX'S OFFICE. MAX is standing in a corner.
INT. SAM & MAX'S OFFICE, DAY
Just then, the PHONE RINGS.
The two start fighting, and accidentally knock over the camera. Now, the only thing being heard is their fighting and the PHONE ringing. Suddenly, they stop, and the PHONE is heard being picked up.
SAM hangs up the PHONE, and as MAX is talking, SAM is putting the CAMERA back onto the table.
MAX bends down in front of the CAMERA and presses a button. The picture flickers into static and after a few seconds, the picture flickers back and the C.O.P.S from the TTG games come up, floating on a blue-and-black background.
INT. A DARK BLUE-AND-BLACK PLACE
A rotating animation of the AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES appear on the right of the screen.
The AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES shrink out and disappear.
A rotating picture of one of the AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES CONTAINMENT BINS appears on the right of the screen.
The animation of the AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES CONTAINMENT BIN shrinks and disappears, much in the same way as the last animation.
That's all I got. What's your feedback?
Alright, I can't post the Word document because it's too big in size. Apparently, it looks like I'm going to need to paste the writing in.
We go inside the ride area, and the queue is made to look somewhat like the hallways of SAM & MAX'S office building. There are a few TVs here and there that show small clips from the SAM & MAX games from Telltale. They also give subtle foreshadowing to the upcoming events in the ride.
Once we get to the front of the line, we are told which boarding row we will be going on. In the pre-loading room, there are a few video screens placed on either side of the wall. Right now, they are playing a looping animation of the Freelance Police symbol spinning.
Once everyone is herded into the pre-show area, the animation starts flickering to static, and the pre-show begins. SAM is in front of the camera fiddling with it, then backs away and shows that we are seeing a feed of SAM & MAX'S OFFICE. MAX is standing in a corner.
PRE-SHOW
INT. SAM & MAX'S OFFICE, DAY
SAM
There we go, finally got it set up.
MAX
About time. I've been trying to practice my lines for way too long now.
SAM
(ahem) Welcome, money-givers, to the offices of the Freelance Police! I'm Sam, the tall and smart one.
MAX
And I'm Max, the cute, cuddly, psychopathic trigger-happy one!
SAM
We're here to show you the behind the scenes of how us policemen do our jobs.
MAX
Some say it's crazy, some say it's animal cruelty, but I say it's fun!
There we go, finally got it set up.
MAX
About time. I've been trying to practice my lines for way too long now.
SAM
(ahem) Welcome, money-givers, to the offices of the Freelance Police! I'm Sam, the tall and smart one.
MAX
And I'm Max, the cute, cuddly, psychopathic trigger-happy one!
SAM
We're here to show you the behind the scenes of how us policemen do our jobs.
MAX
Some say it's crazy, some say it's animal cruelty, but I say it's fun!
Just then, the PHONE RINGS.
MAX
(gasp) I GOT IT! I GOT IT!!
SAM
I got it!
MAX
No, I got it!
(gasp) I GOT IT! I GOT IT!!
SAM
I got it!
MAX
No, I got it!
The two start fighting, and accidentally knock over the camera. Now, the only thing being heard is their fighting and the PHONE ringing. Suddenly, they stop, and the PHONE is heard being picked up.
SAM (O.S.)
Hello? Yes? Yes? Yes! What? … I'm sorry, what? No. Yes? Yeees? Holy mace-wielding minotaur kings! We're on our way!
Hello? Yes? Yes? Yes! What? … I'm sorry, what? No. Yes? Yeees? Holy mace-wielding minotaur kings! We're on our way!
SAM hangs up the PHONE, and as MAX is talking, SAM is putting the CAMERA back onto the table.
MAX
Who was it? PETA again?
SAM
Not this time, my furry little pal. It was the Commissioner.
MAX
Oh, good. That means they haven't found me yet.
SAM
Apparently, those rat vigilantes, the Skinbodies, have came back to power and are stealing hair supplies the city over!
MAX
Gasp! Now how will I make myself all deranged and adorable in the morning?
SAM
Don't you worry, we'll put a stop to it. But it looks like we might need to (motions towards audience) bring these guys along with us.
MAX
Great. More dead weight.
SAM
It's a good thing I bought all those miniature DeSotos a few days ago, for some reason.
MAX
How incredibly convenient!
SAM
But first, we have to show these people a mandatory ride safety video, or else the Disney/Universal guys will be all over us. Max, if you'd do the honors?
MAX
Gladly!
Who was it? PETA again?
SAM
Not this time, my furry little pal. It was the Commissioner.
MAX
Oh, good. That means they haven't found me yet.
SAM
Apparently, those rat vigilantes, the Skinbodies, have came back to power and are stealing hair supplies the city over!
MAX
Gasp! Now how will I make myself all deranged and adorable in the morning?
SAM
Don't you worry, we'll put a stop to it. But it looks like we might need to (motions towards audience) bring these guys along with us.
MAX
Great. More dead weight.
SAM
It's a good thing I bought all those miniature DeSotos a few days ago, for some reason.
MAX
How incredibly convenient!
SAM
But first, we have to show these people a mandatory ride safety video, or else the Disney/Universal guys will be all over us. Max, if you'd do the honors?
MAX
Gladly!
MAX bends down in front of the CAMERA and presses a button. The picture flickers into static and after a few seconds, the picture flickers back and the C.O.P.S from the TTG games come up, floating on a blue-and-black background.
INT. A DARK BLUE-AND-BLACK PLACE
BOB
Hello, and welcome to Sam & Max: The 3D Ride! We are the Computer Obsolescence Prevention Society, better known as the C.O.P.S!
CURT
Before you enjoy the awesomeness that is this ride, we need to go through a few safety regulations.
CHIPPY
(beeping noises)
BLUSTER BLASTER
WHEN AM I GOING TO BE PAID FOR THIS?!
BOB
All in due time, friend. Anyway, onto business. We were originally going to offer everyone Augmented Reality Goggles, but due to some … er, miscalculations...
BLUSTER BLASTER
TOTALLY NOT MY FAULT!
BOB
...we decided to give out Augmented Reality Glasses instead!
Hello, and welcome to Sam & Max: The 3D Ride! We are the Computer Obsolescence Prevention Society, better known as the C.O.P.S!
CURT
Before you enjoy the awesomeness that is this ride, we need to go through a few safety regulations.
CHIPPY
(beeping noises)
BLUSTER BLASTER
WHEN AM I GOING TO BE PAID FOR THIS?!
BOB
All in due time, friend. Anyway, onto business. We were originally going to offer everyone Augmented Reality Goggles, but due to some … er, miscalculations...
BLUSTER BLASTER
TOTALLY NOT MY FAULT!
BOB
...we decided to give out Augmented Reality Glasses instead!
A rotating animation of the AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES appear on the right of the screen.
BOB
Be sure to pick them up in the kiosk next to the doors as you go inside!
Be sure to pick them up in the kiosk next to the doors as you go inside!
The AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES shrink out and disappear.
BOB
And be sure to put your glasses in our Augmented Reality Glasses Containment Bins when you leave, which are conveniently located behind the exit doors.
And be sure to put your glasses in our Augmented Reality Glasses Containment Bins when you leave, which are conveniently located behind the exit doors.
A rotating picture of one of the AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES CONTAINMENT BINS appears on the right of the screen.
BLUSTER BLASTER
THOSE ARE TRASH CANS!
BOB
No, they are Augmented Reality Glasses Containment Bins.
THOSE ARE TRASH CANS!
BOB
No, they are Augmented Reality Glasses Containment Bins.
The animation of the AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES CONTAINMENT BIN shrinks and disappears, much in the same way as the last animation.
CURT
Be sure to go all the way around to the end of the row and sit. Each seat gives you a good view of the ride, so don't be annoyed.
BOB
If you have heart problems, pregnancy, or if you're just plain scared, there are a few non moving seats in the front. And finally, no eating, drinking, smoking, kissing, hurting, killing, maiming, shooting, laser blasting, bouncing, chasing, choking, or spontaneously combusting while on the ride. And that's it!
CHIPPY
(short congratulatory tune)
BOB
Thank you for listening, and enjoy the ride!
BLUSTER BLASTER
CAN I SAY IT NOW?
BOB
Yes, my friend. Yes you may.
BLUSTER BLASTER
YAY! (ahem) (in booming voice) DOORS OPEN NOW!! THERE IS NO ESCAPE!!!!
At this cue, the automatic doors swing open, and we go in.
Be sure to go all the way around to the end of the row and sit. Each seat gives you a good view of the ride, so don't be annoyed.
BOB
If you have heart problems, pregnancy, or if you're just plain scared, there are a few non moving seats in the front. And finally, no eating, drinking, smoking, kissing, hurting, killing, maiming, shooting, laser blasting, bouncing, chasing, choking, or spontaneously combusting while on the ride. And that's it!
CHIPPY
(short congratulatory tune)
BOB
Thank you for listening, and enjoy the ride!
BLUSTER BLASTER
CAN I SAY IT NOW?
BOB
Yes, my friend. Yes you may.
BLUSTER BLASTER
YAY! (ahem) (in booming voice) DOORS OPEN NOW!! THERE IS NO ESCAPE!!!!
At this cue, the automatic doors swing open, and we go in.
That's all I got. What's your feedback?
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BTW, might want to see if you can go for a slightly longer Sam exclamation at the phone, seems slightly short. But good base for it, though.
We go into a slightly hexagonal room, with two angled walls on either side of the wall with the screen. The screen is only showing black right now. We each go into DESOTOS and sit in our seats. Once everyone is seated, the show begins. The screen is still black, but we hear SAM & MAX's voice over the speakers.
Are we comfortable, Max?
MAX (V.O.)
I think so, Sam. I just can't get this seatbelt on. I think my vital organs are being crushed.
SAM (V.O.)
More than they usually are?
MAX (V.O.)
No, actually.
SAM (V.O.)
Alright, time for a vehicle inspection.
MAX (V.O.)
Aye-aye, cap'n!
SAM (V.O.)
Key?
MAX (V.O.)
Check!
SAM (V.O.)
Alright, inspection complete!
MAX (V.O.)
Now let's get this train wreck a-rollin'!
We hear a KEY go in an ignition, and an engine starts up. This booms over the speaker. While the car is trying to start, the DESOTOS rise up about two feet into the air.
That's all I got. Any ideas, anyone?
You could ride around in a mini Desoto, fearing all the time that you might crash into something (or someone), while Sam and Max are guiding you through your... I'm gonna call it a "mission" for lack of a better word.
We go to the moon.
...Again.
Basically, you're riding a little Desoto, and you get to see a lot of stuff that has happened to Sam and Max. But maybe for your ride, the people would experience the adventure, too. The props on Lorne's ride were just cardboard cutouts.
Not exactly.
My idea is that it's one-fifth Muppetvision 3D, two-fifths Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, one-fifth Terminator 2 3D, and one-fifth Shrek 3D.
Yeah, that's a lot of 3D.
can you elaborate?
Actually, I've been on that ride as well. It's also over at Carowinds near where I live. That's also one part of the ride (it's in sixths now)
Also, you need to remember to uphold your part of the deal.
Okay, let's see...
It has moving vehicles like the Jimmy Neutron ride (although the vehicles are miniature DeSotos, as the script shows), it has 3D and gives a bit of "damage" to the theater like MuppetVision, it is going to have in-ride effects like Shrek 3D (my favorite idea is with Max accidentally firing bullets at you, and in the theater, a bunch of lights go off in time with Max's blasts to feel like he's shooting around the theater, and little air jets go off to make it feel like bullets go past your head
Thanks for all the praise, guys. I'll try to see if I can get the rest of the ride up. I'm feeling somewhat brain-dead for ideas, so if anyone has any ideas for the ride, they'd be appreciated.
Oh, yes, and if you want to see one of the things that I'm using as a guide to write this script, here it is.
1- Sam says something like they have to be less heavy, and Max attemps to let behind the public, until Sam correct him and said they have to unload the trunk (And, if you want, you can give a long list of stuff in the trunk, including a Gorilla)
2- Somehow, Sam went missing, and Max has to drive. Let's the public know why Sam doesn't let him drive unless he feels generous for a little while, and Sam, somehow, is still in the car (Just for make the horror short. But he can be missing for something else. The point is just make Max drive).
2 - I had an idea similar to that: Sam has Max shoot at the Skinbodies, then he gets distracted and starts shooting at the riders. Then Sam says something along the lines of "let me handle this, you drive the car", and Max gets distracted and jumps off a ramp onto the train bridge.
Still up for any ideas.
I'll be in Brainstorming mode for a while, and, if I have an idea even if its stupid, I'll post it.
Edit: 200th post, woooo!
And yes, I'm adding to it because of Season 3.