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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2000
Thomas D. Coon, Wilmington, DE (US);
Randall Adams, Van Wert, OH (US);
Thomas D. Coon, Wilmington, DE (US);
Randall Adams, Van Wert, OH (US);
Greif Bros. Corp. of Ohio, Inc., Delaware, OH (US);
Abstract
A game machine () which includes a playing field () traversed by objects, such as balls (). The playing field can have plural drop zones () which can be selected by the player using deflectors () that control where the balls are launched. Detectors () indicate scoring positions assumed by the balls. A payline display () displays scored events. A symbol selector is included to select symbols which are variably assigned to the scoring positions and displayed on displays (). The balls score symbols which can be displayed in the payline display and affect winning or bonus play. Game machine () includes traditional slot machine reels which works in conjunction therewith.