Multi-mode wheel and pointer indicators
    53.
    发明授权
    Multi-mode wheel and pointer indicators 失效
    多模轮和指针指示器

    公开(公告)号:US07922175B1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US11433912

    申请日:2006-05-12

    IPC分类号: A63F7/00

    摘要: A game including wheel means capable of rotating in both a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction and wheel control means operative to selectively control the rotational position of the wheel means in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. A method for controlling an indicator wheel including rotating a wheel having a plurality of segments in a first direction until a predetermined segment is aligned with a pointer and then rotating the wheel in a second direction opposite to the first direction. In certain embodiments, the wheel can be rotated again in the first direction after it has been rotated in the second direction.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括能够沿顺时针方向和逆时针方向旋转的车轮装置的游戏,以及用于选择性地控制轮装置在顺时针和逆时针方向上的旋转位置的轮控制装置。 一种用于控制指示轮的方法,包括使具有沿第一方向的多个段的轮旋转,直到预定段与指针对准,然后沿与第一方向相反的第二方向旋转车轮。 在某些实施例中,在第二方向旋转之后,轮可以在第一方向上再次旋转。

    Illuminated wheel indicators
    54.
    发明授权
    Illuminated wheel indicators 有权
    照明车轮指示灯

    公开(公告)号:US07832727B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-16

    申请号:US11433922

    申请日:2006-05-12

    IPC分类号: A63F7/00

    摘要: In an exemplary embodiment a game includes a rotating wheel and illumination effects, both under microprocessor control. In another exemplary embodiment, a wheel indicator with illumination effects includes a wheel, a motor for rotating the wheel, a plurality of lamps, and a microprocessor providing commands capable of causing the motor to rotate the wheel and the lamps to illuminate the display. In another exemplary embodiment, a method for controlling a wheel and illumination display includes providing a motorized wheel, providing a plurality of lamps, and providing a microprocessor and program instructions stored in ROM coupled to said microprocessor for controlling a rotational position of said wheel and for generating light effects from said lamps.

    摘要翻译: 在示例性实施例中,游戏包括在微处理器控制下的旋转轮和照明效果。 在另一个示例性实施例中,具有照明效果的车轮指示器包括车轮,用于旋转车轮的马达,多个灯和微处理器,其提供能够使电动机旋转车轮和灯以照亮显示器的命令。 在另一个示例性实施例中,一种用于控制车轮和照明显示的方法包括提供电动轮,提供多个灯,以及提供存储在ROM中的微处理器和程序指令,所述微处理器和程序指令耦合到所述微处理器,用于控制所述车轮的旋转位置, 从所述灯产生光效果。

    Wireless gaming network
    55.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20080176619A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11982236

    申请日:2007-10-31

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24

    摘要: The invention provides a prize redemption system for use with one or more game apparatuses. A game is provided on a game apparatus for a player to play in exchange for monetary input, and prize credits are credited to the player based on the game outcome. A prize selection menu is then displayed by the game apparatus, the menu including one or more prizes, where the player may select a prize that has a prize cost within the player's prize credit amount. The player is dispensed a specific prize ticket that is redeemable for the selected prize. The game apparatus can also provide specific prizes and tournament games played for a tournament prize contributed to by multiple players. An operator can adjust prizes and payout percentages of the system to achieve a desired profitability for game apparatuses. Prize input is entered into a prize table describing multiple available prizes and also describing payout information that indicates a desired amount of payout that the operator wishes to provide back to players of the game apparatus in terms of the value of the prizes. Prize information, such as prize costs and specific prize win ratios, is automatically determined by the system for each of the prizes in view of the desired profitability of the game apparatus.Additionally, the invention provides method and article of manufacture for implementing a user profile-driven gaming and prize redeeming system. The user profile-driven gaming and prize redemption system allows for the tailoring of a user's experience of playing a computer implemented game on a network gaming system by first receiving an identifier selected from a group of identifiers including a user identifier relating to the user (i.e., player) of the network gaming system, a game identifier relating to a particular game played by the user of the network gaming system, and a site identifier relating to the location (i.e. web site) from which the game is being played. The network gaming system then alters the computer-implemented game played by the user in a manner based upon the selected identifier. The foregoing technique may also be applied to a prize redemption system.

    Arcade game with spinning wheel bonus
    56.
    发明授权
    Arcade game with spinning wheel bonus 失效
    街机游戏与旋转轮奖金

    公开(公告)号:US06491296B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-10

    申请号:US09904185

    申请日:2001-07-11

    IPC分类号: A63F700

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 包括连接到多个单独游戏单元的进阶奖励装置的街机游戏。 渐进奖励装置从每个游戏单元接收得分贡献以增加渐进分数。 当玩家在游戏单元上实现预定任务时,他们会根据渐进分数获得非货币奖励。 连接到渐进奖励装置的每个游戏单元可以采用具有旋转轮的街机式游戏的形式,在其上进行基准评分。 一个演奏板被向下朝向一个目标端向下游动,并且该车轮根据被该玩具击中的目标而旋转。 车轮停止转动时的位置影响得分。 当游戏完成时,基于得分的非货币奖励被分配给玩家。

    Prize redemption system for games
    57.
    发明授权
    Prize redemption system for games 失效
    游戏奖励兑换系统

    公开(公告)号:US06015344A

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-18

    申请号:US938461

    申请日:1997-09-29

    摘要: The present invention provides a prize redemption system for use with one or more game apparatuses. A game is provided on a game apparatus for a player to play in exchange for monetary input, and prize credits are credited to the player based on the game. A prize selection menu is displayed by the game apparatus, the menu including one or more prizes, where the player may select a prize having a prize cost within the player's prize credit amount. The player can be dispensed a specific prize ticket from the game apparatus or other unit that is redeemable for the selected prize. The game apparatus can also provide specific prizes and tournament games played for a tournament prize. An operator can adjust prizes and payout percentages of the system to achieve a desired profitability for game apparatuses. Prize input is entered into a prize table describing multiple available prizes and payout information that indicates a desired amount of payout that the operator wishes to provide back to players. Prize information, such as prize costs and specific prize win ratios, is automatically determined by the system for each of the prizes in view of the desired profitability of the game apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种用于一个或多个游戏装置的奖品兑换系统。 在游戏装置中提供游戏,以便玩家兑换货币输入,并且奖励积分根据游戏记入玩家。 游戏装置显示奖品选择菜单,该菜单包括一个或多个奖品,玩家可以在玩家的奖励积分中选择具有奖金的奖品。 玩家可以从游戏装置或其他可被赎回的奖品的单位分配特定的奖券。 游戏机还可以为比赛奖提供特定的奖品和比赛游戏。 操作员可以调整系统的奖品和支付百分比,以实现游戏装置所需的盈利能力。 奖品输入被输入到描述多个可用奖品和支付信息的奖表中,该信息指示操作者希望提供给玩家的所需支付金额。 考虑到游戏装置所期望的获利能力,奖品信息如奖品费用和具体的获奖比率由系统自动确定。

    Multi-player ticket redemption arcade game
    58.
    发明授权
    Multi-player ticket redemption arcade game 失效
    多玩家机票兑换街机游戏

    公开(公告)号:US5967514A

    公开(公告)日:1999-10-19

    申请号:US995649

    申请日:1997-12-22

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 包括连接到多个单独游戏单元的进阶奖励装置的街机游戏。 渐进奖励装置从每个游戏单元接收得分贡献以增加渐进分数。 当玩家在游戏单元上实现预定任务时,他们会根据渐进分数获得非货币奖励。 连接到渐进奖励装置的每个游戏单元可以采用具有旋转轮的街机式游戏的形式,在其上进行基准评分。 一个演奏板被向下朝向一个目标端向下游动,并且该车轮根据被该玩具击中的目标而旋转。 车轮停止转动时的位置影响得分。 当游戏完成时,基于得分的非货币奖励被分配给玩家。

    Golfing game including object sensing and validation
    59.
    发明授权
    Golfing game including object sensing and validation 失效
    高尔夫球比赛,包括对象感知和验证

    公开(公告)号:US5860648A

    公开(公告)日:1999-01-19

    申请号:US697961

    申请日:1996-09-05

    摘要: An arcade game including an object sensor for detecting a playing piece directed by a player. A target field including at least one target receives the directed playing piece, and the sensor determines the identity and a position of the playing piece. A scoring mechanism provides a game score based on a distance between the final resting position of the playing piece and one of the targets. In a described embodiment, the playing piece is a golf ball putted by the player toward a target hole. A removal mechanism removes the playing piece from the target field so that the player may retrieve the playing piece. The sensor includes a visual sensor, such as a video camera, and a digital processor for examining recorded images of the target field to validate the playing piece, determine a final position of the playing piece, and determine the distance between the playing piece and the target. Target field images can also be examined to determine and validate the trajectory of the playing piece. The sensor and digital processor also compensate for changing lighting conditions.

    摘要翻译: 一种游戏机游戏,包括用于检测由玩家指导的游戏物品的物体传感器。 包括至少一个目标的目标区域接收定向游戏者,并且传感器确定玩家的身份和位置。 评分机制基于游戏者的最终休息位置与目标之一之间的距离来提供游戏得分。 在所描述的实施例中,玩具是由玩家向目标孔投放的高尔夫球。 移除机构将目标区域中的游戏块移除,使得玩家可以取回游戏片段。 传感器包括诸如摄像机的视觉传感器和用于检查目标场的记录图像的数字处理器,以验证播放片,确定播放片的最终位置,并且确定播放片和播放片之间的距离 目标。 还可以检查目标场图像以确定和验证播放片的轨迹。 传感器和数字处理器还可以补偿照明条件的变化。

    Multi-game system with progressive bonus
    60.
    发明授权
    Multi-game system with progressive bonus 失效
    具有进步奖金的多系统游戏系统

    公开(公告)号:US5743523A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-28

    申请号:US695128

    申请日:1996-08-07

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 包括连接到多个单独游戏单元的进阶奖励装置的街机游戏。 渐进奖励装置从每个游戏单元接收得分贡献以增加渐进分数。 当玩家在游戏单元上实现预定任务时,他们会根据渐进分数获得非货币奖励。 连接到渐进奖励装置的每个游戏单元可以采用具有旋转轮的街机式游戏的形式,在其上进行基准评分。 一个演奏板被向下朝向一个目标端向下游动,并且该车轮根据被该玩具击中的目标而旋转。 车轮停止转动时的位置影响得分。 当游戏完成时,基于得分的非货币奖励被分配给玩家。