Abstract: A shooting game amusement device is disclosed that includes a projectile striker, a rotating self-loading annular magazine that holds game projectiles and transports them to a location close to the striker to allow the striker to propel them toward a target array. The target array includes indicator lights that are activated when the targets are successful stuck by game projectiles and can dispense tickets in response to successful play.

Abstract: An basketball arcade game is disclosed that includes a rim, a backboard, a ball sensor for the detection of balls that pass through the rim, a scoreboard for displaying a score relating to the game, a ball control access panel to permit and restrict access to balls that are used with said game, and a central processor that receives input from the ball sensor and provides output to the scoreboard, and the rim further includes a light source and a motor to laterally drive the rim which are both controlled by the central processing unit, and the rim may display light signals reflecting conditions of the game including bonus conditions and the time of play remaining.

Abstract: An improved device for distributing tickets or coupons is disclosed that includes a plurality of ticket chutes each having a ticket guide assembly for guiding tickets through the chute and an exit slot and biasing tickets against a drive wheel which engages the tickets. The drive wheel is powered by a motor which uses a drive belt to power a screw gear which in turn rotates and axle on which the drive wheel is attached. The motor is activated by a controller in response to an input signal and the controller may also received input from an optical sensor in the chute for the detection of the tickets and the movement of the motor.

Abstract: An improved device for distributing tickets or coupons is disclosed that includes a plurality of ticket chutes each having a ticket guide assembly for guiding tickets through the chute and an exit slot and biasing tickets against a drive wheel which engages the tickets. The drive wheel is powered by a motor which uses a drive belt to power a screw gear which in turn rotates and axle on which the drive wheel is attached. The motor is activated by a controller in response to an input signal and the controller may also received input from an optical sensor in the chute for the detection of the tickets and the movement of the motor.