Game apparatus
US4157183A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F3/00145
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A game apparatus based on a sea monster theme includes a rotatably mounted platform defining a plurality of positions for the placement of playing pieces by the players of the game. A retrieving mechanism is randomly actuated by rotation of the platform causing a movable element, simulating a sea monster, to retrieve one of the playing pieces from an indexed position on the rotatable platform. The movable element is pivotally mounted and biased for movement toward the playing piece upon release by a trip mechanism mounted below the platform. A governor regulates movement of the movable element and a biased catch mechanism on the end of the element grasps the playing pieces from the playing surface.
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