MECHANICALLY-LINKED SEATING

An amusement ride includes multiple seats disposed in at least one row. A first linkage pivotably couples to each seat, and a second linkage pivotably couples to each seat. The amusement ride also includes a coupling that couples the first linkage to the second linkage. In some embodiments, multiple couplings may be used to couple the first linkage to the second linkage at each location that the first linkage is pivotably coupled to each seat and at each location that the second linkage is pivotably coupled to each seat. The coupling is configured to enable the first linkage to move relative to the second linkage.