Abstract: A player activated matching jackpot device having a stop button for receiving signals from individual player during game play. The jackpot device is also provided with a plurality of character displays and a plurality of character lamps visibly arranged on the jackpot device, each character lamp corresponding to a character display. During game play the character lamps activate and deactivate one at a time in a predetermined pattern until the player presses the stop button, indicating a character corresponding to an illuminated character display. The jackpot device may also include reel devices, having a corresponding reel band to display each one of said characters sequentially. Each of the reel devices display a selected character in response to signals received from the stop button. Another reel device may also be added to randomly spin to an object character at start, middle, or end of game play and award points to the player who matches this character.

Abstract: An improved joystick is disclosed having an actuator that is resistant to undesired rotation stemming from rotation of the handle of the joystick during use.

Abstract: A spinning wheel amusement device having a receiving guide for receiving a token or coin which is deposited on to a spinning wheel which is rotated via a motor. The spinning wheel is provided with a plurality of receptacles spaced about its periphery for receiving the token or coin therein. A peripheral token guide surrounds the spinning wheel and directs tokens or coins not successfully received in a receptacle on the spinning wheel. The device includes a microprocessor configured to control and operate different components of the system. The device is also provided with sensors for detecting the presence of a token or coin received in a receptacle on the spinning wheel and for determining the position of the spinning. Each receptacle has a corresponding value such that an award, such as number of tickets or vouchers, are dispensed when a coin or token is successfully received in a receptacle on the spinning wheel.