Electronic video game apparatus adapted for use to play a simulated game of golf
US4504055A · kind A · utility
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5References
18Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8011
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A video golf machine enables players to play simulated golf against each other. The machine presents a picture or plan of each "hole" of a selected golf course, including the length of the hole, slope (19) of the ground, positions of boundaries and of obstacles such as trees (17), shrubs, bunkers (13) and water (15) for example. For each game conditions may change such as wind direction (20) and strength, temperature, humidity, surface condition, condition of each green and any other variable affecting all players alike. Each player selects type of club and strength and direction of shot for each shot.
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