Arcade games
US5676371A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2250/13
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An arcade game including an inclined playing surface, a playing piece which can be directed down the playing surface, and a vibration apparatus operative to overcome the frictional forces between the playing piece and the playing surface. The vibration mechanism preferably includes motor-driven eccentrics, and the playing piece is preferably a flat disc, such as a coin. The playing piece is preferably guided into target apertures by manipulating a handle to vary the angle of the playing surface. A variation of the game includes an award dispenser, which dispenses an award based upon the game score. Another variation includes a progressive bonus apparatus which receives score contributions from at least one individual game unit.
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