Game apparatus with multiple moving elements

Abstract

An apparatus for providing an arcade game with multiple moving elements, where a player must engage all moving elements with a playing piece to engage a target and earn a reward. The game apparatus has a guiding member having a first motion, a target surface having a second motion, and a playing piece initiated into the game apparatus by a player. The playing piece engages the guiding mechanism having a first motion. In order to properly engage the target surface having a second motion, the player must initiate the playing piece at a proper time such that the guiding mechanism guides the playing piece to the target.

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[0001]This application claims priority to provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 305,381 filed on Jul. 13, 2001 by Brian Kelly.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to arcade and redemption games having moving elements, and more particularly to systems and methods for providing an arcade game allowing a playing piece to engage multiple moving elements.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Arcade games have existed for many years. They are most common at amusement parks, arcades, and other entertainment centers. Many of these arcade games require a player to accomplish some task within a game of skill to earn a reward. The task is usually simple in theory but difficult enough to retain a player's interest through several attempts at playing the game.[0004]With the development of computers and computer processing, entertainment centers have added video games and other forms of computer-based entertainment to their inventories. Despite this evolving trend, many arca...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an apparatus and method for a game with multiple moving elements. The player initiates a playing piece into the game at the proper time to engage multiple moving parts, one at a time, to engage a target. The game apparatus includes a playing piece, a guiding mechanism, and a target surface with multiple targets. The playing piece frictionally engages the guiding mechanism and the player directs the playing piece to engage a target on a moving target surface. The game apparatus adds difficulty and excitement to the game, making it more difficult for the player to figure out and increasing the number of plays per player. The technical effects of the invention are increased difficulty and profitability for the game operator."

Problems solved by technology

The task is usually simple in theory but difficult enough to retain a player's interest through several attempts at playing the game.

However, the video games have attracted many players away from playing traditional arcade games.

This is not profitable for arcade game owners and establishments.

Further, the games of the prior art become boring and predictable to game players who figure out how the single moving element works into the game.

This causes a game to become repetitive, predictable, and boring to players who are not likely to give such arcade games much of their business.

What is needed is an arcade game that is simple and yet difficult enough to attract players to play the arcade game.

The multiple moving elements add difficulty and excitement to the game.

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