Abstract: A top and spinning mechanism, the top having an enlarged body portion and a stub base portion with an irregular configuration for coacting with a sleeve member of a top spinning mechanism, the sleeve member being configured for releasably receiving therein the stub base portion, rotation of the sleeve member rotating the top with a release lever on the top spinning mechanism manually operable for axially sliding the sleeve out of engagement with the base portion with the release lever having an arm member contacting the body of the top for directing the top onto a playing surface.

Abstract: A pinball-type game utilizing a spinning top actuated by a high speed spinning mechanism, release of the top onto a playing surface having a number of obstacles propelling the top against a scoring mechanism having a rocker arm which, upon impact, through a pawl device rotates a scoring indicator. The scoring indicator is provided with a spring clutch to enable the indicator to return to zero. "Flippers" are provided to redirect the spinning top along the playing surface.

Abstract: An inertial phonograph device having a flywheel carrying a record member having a plurality of interleaved sound tracks pre-recorded to match the rundown speed of the flywheel. A constant predetermined rotational force is imparted to the flywheel by means of a sector gear selectively engaging a pinion on the shaft of the flywheel, the sector gear being pivoted under the force of a spring. The sector gear is pivoted against the force of the spring out of engagement with the pinion by means of a cocking lever, and after engagement of the sector gear with the pinion rotation is restricted by a brake shoe coacting with the flywheel until the cocking lever is fully returned.