Abstract: Disclosed herein is an amusement device, the amusement device having: a display device rotatably mounted to a structure, the display device being configured to create a plurality of images via a persistence of vision effect; a device for rotating the display device; a sensor for determining whether an object has hit one of the plurality of images; a microcontroller in operable communication with the sensor and the display device, the microcontroller changing the appearance of at least one of the plurality of images when the sensor determines that an object has hit at least one of the plurality of images.

Abstract: To provide a game device for presenting to a player inputting the amount of operation while utilizing a gauge, the length of a gauge which corresponds to a desired amount of operation. In a game device in which an object placed in a virtual three dimensional space is moved by a distance according to the displayed length of the gauge when the player carries out a predetermined operation, a target position to which the object is going to be moved is obtained (S102), a distance between the target movement position and the present position of the object is calculated (S103), and the length of the gauge corresponding to the calculated distance L is calculated based on the distance L (S104). Then, the target length of the gauge is presented based on the calculated length of the gauge (S105).

Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.

Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.

Abstract: A moving target system for efficiently improving the accuracy of a shooter. The moving target system generally includes a first outer support, a second outer support, wherein the second outer support is distally spaced from the first outer support and a conveyor system supported by the first outer support and the second outer support, wherein the conveyor system is adapted for movement in an endless loop. A power supply is connected to the conveyor system, wherein the power supply is adapted to move the conveyor system. At least one target is also attached to the conveyor system, wherein the at least one target moves with the conveyor system along the endless loop.

Abstract: A moving target practice apparatus adapted to be used in the home or easily portable by a user, and increasing the challenge to a user by creating unpredictable and moving targets, including moving target areas disposed on the front of the apparatus comprising a series of apertures that align to create an opening at various intervals in time to receive a projectile and/or a series of moving toppling targets traveling around the apparatus which are automatically resetable to an upright position once hit by a projectile.

Abstract: Shooting gallery devices and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting gallery includes a plurality of targets rotatably connected to a plurality of target connectors. The targets rotate between an extended position and a fallen position. The target and target connector assembly at least partially retains the targets in the extended position and/or prevents the targets from rotating from the extended position to the fallen position. Furthermore, the targets and target connector assemblies are configured to reset from the fallen position to the extended position without a rail guide or reset cam.

Abstract: An automatic target device having targets hingedly mounted to a endless loop conveyor which is driven by a variable speed, remotely controllable drive motor around an endless track having a target track where the targets are presented for target practice and a return track where the return track is lower than the target track, and having a target rail that targets slide upon and that holds the targets in an upright position along the target track. The target device makes an efficient use of gravity to maintain upright targets in an upright position and to reset toppled targets into the upright position. The target device includes a forwardly canted deflector plate to protect the device. The deflector plate, endless loop conveyor and target rail may all be canted forward in substantially parallel planes thereby allowing for a compact mechanism and facilitating portability. A method for providing moving targets is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method that can provide a group of individuals with an experiential exercise. The apparatus can comprise a source of fluid flow and a channel formation connected to the source of fluid flow at at least two regions of the channel formation. The source of fluid flow can be a vacuum suction provided from, for example, a single vacuum source. The fluid flow can be airflow. The channel formation is adapted to receive at least one projectile therein, and the projectile is displaceable within the channel formation as a result of the fluid flow. The projectile can be, for example, a ball. A gate is located at each region and is movable between an open position and a closed position. When the gate is in the closed position it at least partially obstructs the fluid flow with the channel formation in that region. Further, at least one fluid flow regulator is provided in the channel formation to adjust the fluid flow in the channel formation.

Abstract: A dispensing game system includes a prize capsule storage hopper above two automatic hopper loaders that replenish the game below with prize capsules as needed. Two Ferris wheels carry free swinging gondolas that receive and hold the prize capsules from the loaders. Two or more player-activated actuator arms located next to the outer edge of the Ferris wheels are used to hit targets attached to the moving gondolas, in turn causing the gondolas to tip forward and release the prize capsule, which then falls down and rolls into the prize opening for the player to collect.

Abstract: In an coin operated amusement game, a coin track is provided directing coins toward a plurality of target receptacles arranged to receive properly timed coins. Relative movement is provided between the target track and the receptacles. A properly timed coin inserted in the track will roll down the track, then travel through the air, and then land in and be retained in the target receptacle. Dump targets are provided wherein a properly timed coin will activate the dump target and cause the corresponding receptacle to be dumped and provide the player with an award corresponding to the number of coins dumped out of the receptacle.

Abstract: A movable target for shooting practice, comprising a multiplicity of railtrack sections, which can be joined together, and a carriage which can be displaced along the assembled rail-track sections by means of a carriage drive and receives a target arrangement, whose target-retaining means, which receives at least one target such that it can be exchanged, can be moved between a neutral position and a target position by means of a target drive. The rail-track sections exhibit feet, which can be stacked one inside the other, and complementary connecting parts at the ends, and provision is made for end-side buffer stops with corresponding connecting parts, the carriage exhibiting, at one end, transporting wheels which are connected releasably to said carriage and of which the diameter is greater than that of the carriage wheels, and, at the opposite end, a handle.

Abstract: A three-dimensional moving target system comprising a track assembly and a three-dimensional target. A structure is for supporting the target in an upright position from the track assembly. A facility is for propelling the supporting structure with the target along the track assembly. An archer can practice at shooting an arrow from a bow at the target traveling along the track assembly.

Abstract: An archery target method and apparatus including providing a stationary target for an archer shooting an arrow to initiate a moving target. The apparatus senses a hit on the stationary target and initiates a delay sequence. After counting down the delay sequence which allows the archer to reload a bow with a second arrow, the apparatus begins to move a moving target across a target range allowing the archer to fire at the moving target with the second arrow. The apparatus senses when the moving target reaches the end of the target range and stops the moving target at the end of the target range. The apparatus then resets the archery target to return across the target range when the second stationary target shot impacts the target. At this same time, the timing sequence is initiated again, thus repeating the alternating stationary and moving target shots. This sequence allows the archer both left to right and right to left moving targets as well as stationary target shots.

Abstract: A portable motorized system of pulleys and cable which moves a three dimensional, or conventional target around a predetermined path. The purpose of this system is to simulate, through movement, the actions of an animal during hunting conditions. This system allows the user, to shoot at a target which moves and changes directions, while standing in one place. The system is suspended by attaching screwhooks into fixed objects such as trees, poles, buildings etc. A motor assembly which is attached to one of the supports turns a drive pulley. The cable and target are moved through a series of idler pulleys, by the drive pulley, around a closed circuit. A hand operated ratchet is utilized at another support location to apply tension to the system. The tension causes the system to be fully suspended from the supports. The motor is powered by a twelve volt battery, a switch and fuse are also incorporated.

Abstract: A toy gun and target set includes a carrying case having a curtain and a folding back board on the case cover thereof and a bottom chamber to carry toy guns, two target conveyers inside the carrying case and driven by a sliding rack through a clockwork & gear set to move a mobile target, and a game over sign carried on a linking mechanism and moved from a vertical position to a horizontal position as the sliding rack is pulled out of the carrying case to start the clockwork & gear set, the mobile target having pins aligned on two opposite sides of the target body thereof and respectively inserted through pin holes on two opposite face boards thereof, the face boards being respectively hinged to the target body and turned outwards from the target body to remove toy bullets being retained in spaces between the pins.

Abstract: Apparatus for the training of cutting horses includes a calf replica mounted to a track for traversing movements along the track. Motive apparatus for causing the calf replica to traverse along the track is reversible in two opposite directions. Program apparatus causes the motive apparatus to execute a programmed series of movements of the calf replica.

Abstract: A toy airplane amusement game has a plurality of flip-up targets which are randomly laterally and longitudinally spaced on a web, and are transported past a miniature airplane facing the oncoming targets. The airplane is provided with manual controls for moving the airplane laterally and vertically across the web and into the paths of the successively oncoming targets for knocking them down. The controls include a linkage to allow the operator to align the airplane parallel to the path of travel of the oncoming targets in any selected position across the width of the web.

Abstract: The invention provides a coin operated amusement machine, comprising a continuously movable band (1) which defines a play field (8), means (7, 9) for projecting coins (6) onto the play field, sensor means for detecting whether coins occupy defined areas on the play field, and dispensing means for dispensing a cash or non-cash prize in response to a signal from the sensor means.

Abstract: Apparatus for training cutting horses and other performance horses. The apparatus includes an endless carrier for a simulated animal and a reversible, variable speed drive for the endless carrier. Accordingly, an operator can cause the simulated animal to move along the path traversed by the endless carrier in different directions and at different speeds, and the simulated animal can be started and stopped at will.

Abstract: A mobile target system with a driverless, self-propelled tractor vehicle on relatively low profile and a low profile, wide track trailer with a long drawbar articulately connected to the tractor. Projectile targets are carried by the trailer. The control for the tractor controls the vehicle to drive along a selected path. This may include a ground wire that the tractor follows and a radio control unit for initiating an excursion of the target along the path. The separation of the traction and the target stability functions allows the use of a relatively small, easily steered tractor vehicle, while the target carrying trailer may be a relatively easily steered single axle trailer with a high stability wide track. Separation of the target from the tractor provides some modest protection for the tractor.