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Poker cube game apparatus and method of play

a technology of game apparatus and cube, which is applied in the field of game apparatus, can solve the problems of agitation and randomization of upstanding cube faces

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-15
SANCHEZ ALFRED
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[0010]Having thus summarized the invention, it will be seen that it is a preferred object thereof to provide an improved game apparatus that combines the features

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The game cubes are freely moveable on the spinning turntable and are urged, by centrifugal force, into contact with the bumper member and are then deflected resulting in agitation and randomization of upstanding cube faces.

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[0017]With specific reference now to the drawings, it is stressed that the particulars shown and described herein are for the purpose of illustrative discussion of the process of this invention and are presented in the cause of providing what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of this invention. In this regard, no attempt has been made to show the process in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention however, the description, in combination with the drawings, should make apparent to those skilled in the art how the process may be applied in practice.

[0018]Referring now to FIG. 1 there is shown a poker cube game apparatus 10 in accordance with this invention. The game apparatus 10 includes a base member 12 and an overlying transparent dome 14. A shaft 16 extends through an opening 18 in the dome 14. A mounting plate 22 surrounding the opening 18 secures the shaft 16 for rota...

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Abstract

A poker cube game apparatus includes five game cubes with the faces of each cube containing specific images representing the motifs of playing cards. The game cubes are positioned for free movement on a turntable. The turntable is rotated for “shuffling” the cubes within a transparent dome. The upstanding faces of the cubes are read when the turntable comes to a rest mode. Winning hands are determined by comparison with bets placed on betting stations prior to rotating the turntable.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 043,532 filed Apr. 9, 2008 and incorporates same herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to game apparatus and especially to a poker cube game apparatus suitable for use as a casino game.[0003]In particular, the game apparatus of this invention involves wagering as to the chance occurrence of virtual poker hands as represented by five game cubes.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0004]Craps is a casino game wherein players wager money against the casino on the outcome of one roll, or a series of rolls of two dice. Players take turns rolling the dice on a craps table and can make any of a large number of bets, however, the betting strategy can be intimidating especially to a new and uninitiated player.[0005]Another popular casino game is poker. Poker is a card game that is played throughout the world typically with a deck of 52 conventional p...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F5/04
CPCA63F5/04A63F2001/005A63F9/0406
Inventor SANCHEZ, ALFRED
Owner SANCHEZ ALFRED