Arcade game with spinning wheel bonus
US6491296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2007/0052
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arcade game including a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus receives score contributions from each game unit to increase a progressive score. When players achieve a predetermined task on a game unit, they receive a non-monetary award based on the progressive score. Each game unit connected to the progressive bonus apparatus may take the form of an arcade-type game with a rotating wheel on which to base scoring. A playing piece is directed down a playing surface towards a target end, and the wheel is rotated according to the target that was hit by the playing piece. The position of the wheel when it stops rotating affects the score. A non-monetary award based on the score is dispensed to the player when the game is completed.
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