Entertainment machine
US7172197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3297
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An entertainment machine (100), for example a pusher-type entertainment machine is provided with one or more special features. These special features may be taken from the following examples: using in the machine (100) a playing piece (40, 40i) for which higher awards are made when compared to other playing pieces (40, 40i); using in the machine(100) playing pieces (40, 40i) of variable appearance; using in the machine(100) playing pieces (40, 40i) which may be locatable within the machine(100); providing the machine (100) with a mechanism to detect when it may be unattractive to the prospective players thereof and a mechanism to allow it to introduce further playing pieces into the field of play at that time; providing the machine (100) with a payout controlling mechanism, which may be arranged to keep the percentage payout of the machine within predetermined limits; providing a prize dispenser arranged to dispense non-monetary prizes.
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