Abstract: An arcade game including a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus 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 apparatus 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 2000
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2002
Assignee:
Lazer-Tran Corporation
Inventors:
Bryan M. Kelly, Norman B. Petermeier, Matthew F. Kelly, J. Richard Oltmann
Abstract: An arcade game including a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus 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 apparatus 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 1999
Date of Patent:
June 12, 2001
Assignee:
Lazer-Tran Corporation
Inventors:
Bryan M. Kelly, Norman B. Petermeier, Matthew F. Kelly, J. Richard Oltmann