Abstract: A game of chance and skill whereby players deposit credits in exchange for the ability to spin at least one rotatable spinning mechanism. The spinning mechanism rotates through a plurality of zones assigned varying numeric, alphabetic or symbolic values. In a preferred embodiment, the player is able to exert limited control over both the positive and negative acceleration of the spinning mechanism within predetermined parameters. When the spinning mechanism ceases to spin, the player is awarded the value assigned to the zone identified by the spinning mechanism. The player may then continue play in the same manner, redeem earned value, or exchange the same for a chance to spin a second more advantageous spinning mechanism. Progressive redemption rates encourage continued play. Various game limitations may apply to control length and duration of play.

Abstract: An exemplary game apparatus includes a plurality of spin mechanisms including at least a first spin mechanism and a second spin mechanism, and a control unit communicatively connected to the spin mechanisms. The control unit is configured to provide a virtual passageway enabling game play to move between the first spin mechanism and the second spin mechanism. In certain implementations, the first spin mechanism includes a plurality of landing zones, one of the landing zones being associated with the virtual passageway. In certain implementations, the control unit is configured to move game play from the first spin mechanism to the second spin mechanism in response to a spin action of the first spin mechanism stopping at the landing zone associated with the virtual passageway.

Abstract: An arcade game accepts player selection of a specific prize before the game is started. Preferably, the difficulty level of the game is proportional to the value of the selected prize. In addition, the difficulty level of the game is preferably proportional to the number of monetary units inserted into the machine by the player, such that the game becomes less difficult as the player inserts additional monetary units into the machine. The machine preferably dispenses the selected prize to the player when the player inserts monetary units into the machine equivalent to the value of the prize.

Abstract: An arcade game accepts player selection of a specific prize before the game is started. Preferably, the difficulty level of the game is proportional to the value of the selected prize. In addition, the difficulty level of the game is preferably proportional to the number of monetary units inserted into the machine by the player, such that the game becomes less difficult as the player inserts additional monetary units into the machine. The machine preferably dispenses the selected prize to the player when the player inserts monetary units into the machine equivalent to the value of the prize.

Abstract: An arcade game accepts player selection of a specific prize before the game is started. Preferably, the difficulty level of the game is proportional to the value of the selected prize. In addition, the difficulty level of the game is preferably proportional to the number of monetary units inserted into the machine by the player, such that the game becomes less difficult as the player inserts additional monetary units into the machine. The machine preferably dispenses the selected prize to the player when the player inserts monetary units into the machine equivalent to the value of the prize.

Abstract: An arcade game accepts player selection of a specific prize before the game is started. Preferably, the difficulty level of the game is proportional to the value of the selected prize. In addition, the difficulty level of the game is preferably proportional to the number of monetary units inserted into the machine by the player, such that the game becomes less difficult as the player inserts additional monetary units into the machine. The machine preferably dispenses the selected prize to the player when the player inserts monetary units into the machine equivalent to the value of the prize.

Abstract: An arcade-type stamp dispensing machine includes a clock face and an arrow assembly having an arrow rotatably supported over the clock face. An adjustable brake selectively stops rotation of the arrow assembly, while a shaft encoder detects where the arrow has been stopped over the clock face. A stamp dispenser is in communication with the shaft encoder, via a central processing unit board, for dispensing a variety of stamps. The game unit optionally includes a modem interfacing with the central processing unit board. The stamps dispensed by the stamp machine are preferably serialized and bar-coded.

Abstract: A game unit having a skill game combined with a prize dispenser. A coin toss gun shoots or tosses coins at targets in the skill game. A wheel unit has a flat top surface. A wiper wipes coins landing on the top surface in geometric paths which may lead to target holes spaced about the circumference of the wheel unit. The coin toss gun has a pull back lever arm for presetting the height of the coin toss.

Abstract: A game unit having a skill game coined with a prize dispenser. A coin toss gun shoots or tosses coins at targets in the skill game. A wheel unit has a flat top surface. A wiper wipes coins landing on the top surface in geometric paths which may lead to target holes spaced about the circumference of the wheel unit. The coin toss gun has a pull back lever arm for presetting the height of the coin toss.

Abstract: A game or prize dispensing apparatus and method which transfers prizes or objects from a lower position in the machine to an upper position of the machine, releasing the prizes and allowing them to freefall. The player attempts to strike or grab the falling prize by actuating a mechanism at the appropriate time. A successfully struck or grabbed prize may then be dispensed.