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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 1995
Filed:
Jun. 18, 1993
Matthew F Kelly, San Ramon, CA (US);
Bryan M Kelly, Dublin, CA (US);
Norman B Petermeier, Saratoga, CA (US);
Joseph L Tallarico, Livermore, CA (US);
Keven A Heyes, Fremont, CA (US);
Jeffrey L Allen, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Lazer-Tron Corporation, Pleasanton, CA (US);
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 fiat 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.