Rodeo game system
US5848939A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B69/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A free standing coin operated game system includes a computer and a mechanical animal for a player to ride. The game further includes a first video display screen displaying computer generated video graphics of a moving head section of an animal of the same species as the mechanical animal. The first screen is disposed in front of the mechanical animal and viewable by the player. A second video display screen displays the score of the player. A third video display screen displays computer generated video graphics of an animal of the same species as the mechanical animal and a mounted rider on the animal. During play of the game, movement of the head section image in relation to the surrounding arena images creates a sensation of movement in the player. The video graphics image displayed on the first video display screen induces physical movement by the player who is positioned on the back of the mechanical bull. The mechanical bull is mounted on a rocker which allows for side to side movement by the mechanical bull. Movement by the player in response to the video graphics images on the first display screen will result in physical movement of the mechanical bull.
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