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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2003
Bryan M. Kelly, Alamo, CA (US);
Norman B. Petermeier, Saratoga, CA (US);
Matthew F. Kelly, Dublin, CA (US);
J. Richard Oltmann, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Bryan M. Kelly, Alamo, CA (US);
Norman B. Petermeier, Saratoga, CA (US);
Matthew F. Kelly, Dublin, CA (US);
J. Richard Oltmann, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Sierra Design Group, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
An arcade game including a progressive bonus server connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus server 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 server 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.