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Haunted House AttractionsPre-Designed Turn-Key "Kits"
10 Styles Currently Available
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ThinkTank Entertainment ATTRACTIONEERING TM adventure kits are an effective marriage between creative and practical design.
Briefly, the difference with ATTRACTIONEERING kits are their use of realistic, three- dimensional sets with a high prop volume. Injecting vigorous safety, solid scares, and a high patron flow to the houses gives ATTRACTIONEERING attractions a balance of high entertainment value with cost-effective operation.
Please Note:
ATTRACTIONEERING Haunted Attractions have a Science Fiction foundation and do not employ the controversial supernatural occult, which can offend many patrons.
ATTRACTIONEERING Haunted Attractions also do not employ obscenity, the prurient victimization of women or excessive gore in their presentation.
And even without all the above mentioned questionable horror conventions, we are still able to scare the stuffing out of you!
Kits are complete and ready for operator assembly and use.
HAUNTED ATTRACTION KIT SIZES
Standard Adventure Unit: 4,000 Sq. Ft.
This is the usual size for a "full size" haunted attraction.
Chamber Count Range: 18-21
Economy Adventure Unit: 2,000 Sq. Ft. (1,920 for Diliapidated Space Base)
This is a smaller sized attraction that would be a good addition to a stand alone full size attraction.
Chamber Count Range: 11-13
Please Note: All kits employ the same movie-quality standards no matter the size. Square footage is the only thing that reduces the price. TTE never leesens quality.
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Mini-Adventure Unit: 896 Sq. Ft.
This is also great for a fun, affordable addition to your haunted attraction grounds. At this size, a haunted attractions would be a easily feasible addition to a indoor shopping mall.
Chamber Count Range: 6-8
Display Adventure Unit: 576 Sq. Ft.
At this is a great size, for a easily feasible addition to a indoor shopping mall.
Chamber Count Range: 4-5
THROUGH-PUT LOGISTICS
Maximum Patron Flow Examples
Full Sized Kit
Approximately 720 per hour
Tour Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Patron Group Size: 12
Maximum Number of Groups In Adventure At One Time: 10
Economy Sized Kit
Approximately 369 per hour
Tour Time: Approximately 6.5 minutes
Patron Group Size: 8
Maximum Number of Groups In Adventure At One Time: 5
Mini-Adventure
Approximately 270 per hour
Tour Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Patron Group Size: 5
Maximum Number of Groups In Adventure At One Time: 3
Display Unit
Approximately 500 per hour
Tour Time: Approximately 3 minutes
Patron Group Size: Continuos Line Possible
Maximum Number of Patrons In Adventure At One Time: 25
GORE LEVELS
Symbol Legend
= Low Gore, 
= Medium Gore, 
= High GoreKIT STYLES
1. Horror Castle (Gothic/Sci-Fi Mix)
2. Old Dark House (Victorian/Mysterious) 3. Dilapidated Space Base (Dark Space sci-fi w/action) 4. Haunted Hospital (Medical/"B" movie feel) 5. Ghost Town Terror (Western theme) 
6. Monstrous Mausoleum (“Living Dead” feel) 7. Haunted Movie Theater 8. Horror Circus to 9. Haunted Military Base (3D Effects 
or “Normal Spectrum)
or “Normal Spectrum) 10. Special 3D "Spectre Dimension" Old Dark House Currently Available In Economy, Mini-Adventure & Display Sizes Only
ADD-ON SCENES
Cemetery Sets (Gothic/Victorian or Western Style) Paranormal Paramiltary Base Camp Paranormal Paramilitary Field Lab Gore Levels Can Be Adjusted
According To Individual Requirements
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All house kits can be altered
With Painted 3D effects
for an additional fee
(3D Glasses For Guests An Additional Charge).
TURN KEY KIT GENERAL INFORMATION
Standard Full Size Adventure Kits (4,000 square foot) include:
(For The Economy Kit, Mini-Adventure and Display Kits Will Come Less Items In Some Categories).
Installation Supervisor (travel/ air flight not included)
Front exterior facade and modular flat system; flats are 4' X 8', CDX plywood
Detailed props, costumes, masks, & FX
Art and set pieces
Low voltage lighting system and lighting plot chart
Basic digital sound system with original, professional sound track
(Includes amp, 4 - 6 speakers, wire, CD player, and 2 CD's of soundtrack; For The Economy Kit: 2-4, Mini-Adventure: 2 and Display Kits:2)
Hardware, bracing and materials for assembly
Production/ Operations manual
Easy access hidden "tech-way"
6 Two-way communication headsets
(For The Economy Kit: 4, Mini-Adventure: 3 and Display Kits:2)
6 Fire extinguishers
(For The Economy Kit: 4, Mini-Adventure: 2 and Display Kits: 1)
Basic signage
(No smoking, handicap accessible, luminescent exit signs, no entry, etc.)
Automated emergency system with battery backup which includes:
Approximately 15 heat detectors (For The Economy Kit: 8-10, Mini-Adventure:4-6 and Display Kits: 3), emergency lighting, and audio evacuation instructions
All wall panels, flammable props, and sets are flame retarded
Easy-To-Use Fogger and Juice
SCARE PLOT™ monster scare chart
Kits are disability accessible and can be installed as permanent or mobile shows.
KIT DIMENSIONS
Full Sized Attraction Kit standard dimensions:
40' X 100', plus front facade.
Minimum indoor building recommendations:
5,568 square feet (48' X 116' rectangular), 10' ceiling height and sprinkled (excludes facade; includes escape corridor & lobby).
Note: All facades are 19 to 22 feet tall, even on display units. If your attraction is an indoor presentation with a lower ceiling height, then an indoor facade alteration may be necessary. Outdoor Tents require NO side canvas. For pole placement please call.
Economy attraction Kit standard dimensions:
40' X 50', plus front facade.
Minimum indoor building recommendations:
3,168 square feet (48' X 66'), 10 foot ceiling height, and sprinkled (excludes facade; includes outside corridor & lobby).
Outdoor recommendation:
Tent shelter, 40' X 60, no side canvas.
Pole placement: Call.
Special Dilapidated Space Base Economy Kit dimensions:
32' X 60', plus front facade.
Minimum indoor building recommendations:
3,040 square feet (40' X 76'), 10 foot ceiling height, and sprinkled (excludes facade; includes outside corridor & lobby).
Mini-Adventure Kit standard dimensions:
28' X 32', plus front facade.
Minimum indoor building recommendations:
2,000 square feet (40' X 50'), 10 foot ceiling height, and sprinkled (excludes facade; includes outside corridor & lobby).
Display Unit Kit standard dimensions:
24' X 24', plus front facade.
Minimum indoor building recommendations:
3,168 square feet (36' X 42'), 10 foot ceiling height, and sprinkled (excludes facade; includes outside corridor & lobby).
ALL KIT FACADES ARE LOCATED ON THE “SMALL” END OF THE PLOT RECTANGLE, EXCEPT THE HAUNTED WESTERN KIT, WHERE IT IS ON THE LONG SIDE OF THE PLOT RECTANGLE!
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The Buyer is responsible for knowing, and operating, in accordance with all building and fire codes. Because codes vary from city to city, ThinkTank Entertainment is not liable for any code infractions
that may be caused by the kit.
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ADD-ON OPTIONS TO KITS
Following are features that can be added to the use of the standard kits at an additional cost. These features can increase the ease operations, the safety, and entertainment value of the kit.
Tents, Carpet or flooring
Building and fire code research and consultation
Custom mask and make-up effects
Full theme/creative-marketing packages
Security/burglar alarm system
Omni-Facade™ option (realistic facade that covers entire exterior of kit)
Advanced special effects packages with electronically animated figures
Fire rated wood or metal flats (panel walls)
Installation services
Operation services
Take down supervision
Custom tickets/printing services
Video/film/audio production
Custom creative detailing
Advanced sound systems
Please call if you would like to add any of these options to a kit or if custom work is desired.
INSTALLATION OPTION
ATTRACTIONEERING crews can easily install the kit for the Buyer at a reasonable fee. The installation crew usually includes a Creative Facilitator, Crew Foreman and 4 installers. First season installation by an ATTRACTIONEERING crew is recommended. Sets are unloaded with Buyer assistance and power is supplied by the Buyer to the ATTRACTIONEERING crew for tools. Any attachment to Buyer's existing structures should be accomplished by Buyer personnel only, unless otherwise arranged in writing with THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT.
OPERATIONS OPTION
Experienced ATTRACTIONEERING professionals can supervise the actual operations of a kit. This option is beneficial to the Buyer who doesn't want the hassle of operation logistics and the assurance of efficiency and safety.
TAKE DOWN OPTION
ATTRACTIONEERING can quickly and efficiently strike a kit and safely pack everything up for easy storage. Take Down for standard kit takes about 2 to 4 days with a 6 person crew.
INSURANCE
Insurance will be the responsibility of the Buyer in regards to installation, event operation, and take down for duration of kit use. THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT assumes no liability for the use of the adventure kit. This may or may not be allowable under some state laws. Check your state laws to fully know your applicable rights.
ALTERATIONS/CUSTOM FABRICATION
All ATTRACTIONEERING attraction kits are delivered in a manufactured, standard condition. Kits are not made as "custom" attractions, thus the low price. Custom modification can be happily provided at an additional cost to the Buyer. Any modification required outside of ATTRACTIONEERING's standard design is considered custom work and additional charges may ensue at ATTRACTIONEERING discretion and always with the permission of the Buyer.
COPYRIGHTS/THEMES
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT owns all rights to the design concept and construction techniques of all kits and has sole ownership of all specific, theme and name or intellectual properties of the kits as well. In addition, Buyer understands that the purchase of the kit does not convey or imply Buyer ownership of a theme and/or name, if any, or the right for unlimited use of any THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT theme properties and/or names, if any, without the written permission of THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT. Buyers receive the physical structure and materials for their use of the kit only.
The Theme Packages that are available for the kits, or for custom presentation, are very detailed and increase the entertainment value greatly. Theme marketing materials include designs for patron informational giveaways. Give-away examples include a pseudo-tabloid newspaper for SHOCK ASYLUM™ or TERRORHUNTER™ I.D. cards for the CORRIDORS OF TERROR™, a mini-comic book for PLANET OF THE DEAD™, etc. These items make the show a "real" event and remind patrons throughout the year of the fun they had at your show! To know more about themes please click here!
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Buyer provides electrical service to kit, as well as providing a locally licensed electrician, and the materials necessary, for the professional connection of electricity for kit operation. Minimum 120 amps, 110 VAC required. The shelter/roof and flooring for the kit is also provided by the Buyer or can be provided by ATTRACTIONEERING for an additional cost.
CONSTRUCTION/ ASSEMBLY MATERIALS
Materials include 3/8" and/or 5/8” CDX plywood and wood bracing for flats. Props are made of various materials that include wood, metal, plastic and fabric. Flat attachment is achieved with a sturdy combination of carriage bolts, hurricane straps and drywall screws. Fire rated flats are available at an additional cost. Please check with your local fire marshal for local requirements.
CODE CONSULTATION OPTION
ATTRACTIONEERING can provide the service necessary to ensure building and safety/fire code permit acquisition for your kit. Either by phone, computer E-mail, FAX, letter correspondence, video conferencing, or in person meetings and planning, ATTRACTIONEERING can satisfy all reasonable code requirements/variances and work with your local authorities to ensure the highest degree of reasonable safety.
SAFETY/ FIRE PROTECTION
The kits have a flame-retarding chemical applied that seals wood, paper, and cloth objects from ignition (information available upon request). Heat detectors are included as well as emergency lighting that illuminates the exits and has battery back up.
Fire extinguishers are ABC, UL listed, and are designed to fight small wood, paper, cloth, rubber, plastic, grease/oil, and electrical fires. Auto-Evacuation Instructions are activated upon power interruption and/or heat detector trigger.
Communication headsets are also included. Exits are clearly marked with glow-in-the-dark signs and no smoking signs are provided. THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT has provided the kit with reasonable safety devices, but THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT in no way claims that the kit conforms totally to current municipal, state or federal fire, safety or building codes.
All actors are trained as guides and safety technicians for the attraction. With this ATTRACTIONEERING training it has been shown that during an emergency even “lay” volunteers can “clear” a ATTRACTIONEERING attraction of patrons and personnel within 20 seconds of an emergency call. This is no idle claim, it is recorded fact.
SET UP TIME
Set up of the standard kit takes about 5 to 7 days with a 6-person crew. Economy Kits normally take less time; about 3 to 5 days. Display Units take 1 to 1.5 days with a 2-person crew and Mini Units take from 2 to 4 days with a 4-person crew. The installation crew, if not choosing a ATTRACTIONEERING crew, should possess at least “moderate” construction skills and be able to read a ground plan.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT GUIDANCE
Each kit includes helpful guidelines on how to acquire free charity assistance that will reduce payroll costs without harming the quality of the attraction experience.
GENERAL CONSULTATION
Consultation for design, creative detailing, operations, code adherence or marketing is available to Buyers. Buyers have a FREE 24 hour limited emergency access to ATTRACTIONEERING phone consultation for the first season of their purchased kit.
SERVICE/ WARRANTIES
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT backs each kit with service. Anything that is defective in workmanship by THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT's ATTRACTIONEERING Department during the first season of operation, will be made to work at THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT expense. After the first season, no warranties or guaranties are implied or offered.
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT will repair or replace, at no cost to the Buyer, any item that does not operate properly during the first season only. If an item has been damaged or broken by the Buyer, or Buyer personnel, by misuse or negligence, THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT is not obligated to repair or replace it.
Even if the Buyer has misused an item, though, THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT will still do its best to assist the Buyer in making their kit show work.
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT cares about those who use ATTRACTIONEERING Department products.
ATTRACTIONEERING PERSONNEL TRAVEL
ATTRACTIONEERING kit purchases include an Installation Supervisor. The price does not include travel costs, accommodations, airfare, or arrangements. Getting the Supervisor, or any other ATTRACTIONEERING personnel, to the appropriate site is the responsibility of the Buyer.
ATTRACTIONEERING personnel travel requirements are airfare: non-stop coach/ business class, accommodations: ***quality by AAA standards- each person to 1 room, $45 per diem and 1 rent car (for ATTRACTIONEERING crews a van is preferred).
SHIP TIME/ EXPRESS DELIVERY
Allow 8 to 12 weeks per standard kit for delivery. If time restrictions require less lead-time, express delivery is available in most instances. Please note that ATTRACTIONEERING kits are manufactured "on order". We do not keep a back stock of the adventure styles that are currently available. This would not be economically sound and would add tremendous overhead costs that would have to be passed on to the Buyer. So, in order to keep the purchase price cost effective, a kit is not manufactured until the order is presented.
The minimum lead-time recommended to order a ATTRACTIONEERING standard kit is 8 weeks. This does not mean that standard kits cannot be purchased when this lead-time is not possible.
ATTRACTIONEERING can express the manufacture of the adventure for the Buyer for an additional fee that is based on time remaining from purchase date to ship date. Economy units require 6 weeks lead time, Mini Units and Display Units require 4 weeks lead-time.
THEME PACKAGES FOR TURN-KEY KITS
Theme Packages are available for the kits, or for custom presentation, and are very detailed and increase the entertainment value greatly.
The following themes are available on a 2-season minimum basis, within defined geographic areas. They may be used in conjunction with ATTRACTIONEERING ReadyToAssemble Haunted House Kits or they may be built as custom, permanent productions.
Custom productions require ATTRACTIONEERING design and quality control involvement. For longer licensing arrangements, a broader geographic scope, or kit or custom arrangements, please contact us
Theme marketing materials include designs for patron informational giveaways. Give-away examples include a pseudo-tabloid newspaper for SHOCK ASYLUM™ or TERRORHUNTER™ I.D. cards for the CORRIDORS OF TERROR™, a mini-comic book for PLANET OF THE DEAD™, etc.
These items make the show a "real" event and remind patrons throughout the year of the fun they had at your show!
Please Note:
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT's ATTRACTIONEERING themes have a Science Fiction foundation that is never related to the controversial supernatural occult, which can offend many patrons.
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THEME/NAME LICENSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Name Use Authorization (name may not be altered without the expressedwritten consent of name trademark owner)
Story Use Authorization (story may not be altered without the expressed written consent of story owner)
Official Logo Stat
Specialized Soundtrack Tapes
Official Poster Master
TShirt Design
Special Promotional Items (such as a faux tabloid for patrons in line, I.D. cards, etc., is included as well)
Special Character Masks and Make Up Guides (if any)
Special Character Props and Costumes (if any)
Theme Theatrical Signage (i.e. "Montressor Family Crest" sign, etc.)
Special Character Script
Some theme packages include specialized sets as well.
EVENT WRAP-AROUND THEMES
S.C.A.R.E. UNIT™ Paramilitary “Ghost Army” Theme and Stunt Shows
IBI (Independent Bureau of Investigation) Wrap Around Theme
For detailed descriptions please call (972) 599-9293
Individual Haunted House Themes
CORRIDORS OF TERROR™ (Horror Castle Kit)
PLANET OF THE DEAD™ (Dilapidated Space Base Kit)
SHOCK ASYLUM!™ (Haunted Hospital Kit)
Haunted Maunstrauss MovieHouse ™ (Haunted Movie Theater Kit)
Gravestone Junction GhostTown™ (Haunted Western Kit)
SCREAM CORRIDOR! ™ (Monstrous Mausoleum Kit)
House On Skull Hill ™ (Old Dark House Kit)
Cirkus Mortis ™ (Haunted Circus Kit)
Custom Theme Creation
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT is uniquely talented at developing movie quality attraction themes for the entertainment industry. Adventures in Science Fiction, actionadventure, horror, fantasy, Christmas and other holidays have already been developed and other custom themes are only an inspiration away.
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT is experienced in its ability to fashion adventures by melding high entertainment value and ease of operation together seamlessly. Every client receives quality, safety and detail with each theme /attractiont creation, whether the budget is fifty thousand or five hundred thousand dollars. Everyone gets the same creative energy and focus.
THINKTANK ENTERTAINMENT is a flexible company that adjusts its products and services to an individual client's needs whenever possible. A general idea of what we offer the attraction industry is:
Concept creation and development
Adventure theme development
Production design development and supervision
Production administration and management
Talent acquisition and supervision
Construction acquisition and supervision
Operation development
Safety supervision
Marketing development and execution
Film and Video production
Audio production
Quality and Discount Printing
ATTRACTIONEERING stands to deliver the goods on theme creativity, entertainment value and feasible ride / attraction logistics. Call us today for further inquiry.
For theme licensing information, please refer to the ATTRACTIONEERING Attraction Catalog.
A ATTRACTIONEERING Attraction Catalog can be obtained by request.
PRICESFor current pricing please call (972) 599-9293 for a price list or click here.
1/2 of total amount of purchase is required to begin kit production and shipping costs plus balance due required at given completion date, before shipping.
REFUNDS
Complete refunds are not given on kits. A portion of the down payment is refundable exclusively under the following conditions: Cancellation of order is within 10 consecutive days after order placement and if construction of kit has not begun and/or materials have not been ordered.
A cancellation fee of a percent of the total kit price will be charged on all cancellations. If construction has begun and/or materials have been ordered, such work shall cease if order is canceled within the 10-day cancellation period and construction and/or material costs will be charged against the down payment.
After charges are deducted from the down payment, along with the cancellation fee, then the balance of the down payment will be returned to the Buyer.
ThinkTank's President Partial Past Clients For Attractions
Hollywood Greyhound Track
Screams, LLC
Movie Studios At Las Colinas
Gaylord Entertainment
Pepsi
Frito Lay
Sundance Square
Wet 'N Wild
Funsphere
Aries Productions
S & A Corporation
Third Coast Productions
Hangman's House of Horror
Hauntrepreneurs
MDA
March of Dimes
Haunted Verdun Manor
KIT PLAN LAYOUT SAMPLE 1PLEASE CALL
It has been said by some in the industry that haunted houses need to be on a 60 degree layout in order to acheive high through-put and efficient use of space.
We find doing every attraction on a 60 degree layout harms the realism of many of the styles we offer. Although ATTRACTIONEERING does employ the 60 degree grid from time to time, to exclusively make every house this way is an entertainment detriment to us.
Using a 90 degree makes HOUSES more realistic and also makes the occasional use of a 60 degree layout within a 90 degree house have that much more impact if one wants to communicate "twistedness" or abnormalcy.
In fact, both our Dilipidated Space Base style and the Monstrous Mausoleum uses the popular 60 degree layout.
KIT PLAN LAYOUT SAMPLE 2PLEASE CALL
ATTRACTIONEERING designers just do not wish to be limited or "caged in" by mandatory use of the 60 degree plan layout.
Availibility, prices, and descriptions may change without notice
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