Abstract: An improved dynamic illuminated display is disclosed comprising a plurality of display segments with each of the display segments having a multiplicity of illuminated display elements disposed thereon. A plurality of the plurality of display segments are interconnected to form a longitudinal extending array. A controller is connected to each of the multiplicity of illuminated display elements of the longitudinally extending array. An input is connected to the controller for providing an input signal to the controller for activating selected ones of the multiplicity of illuminated display elements in a desired sequence for providing a dynamic display to the longitudinally extending array. The improved dynamic illuminated display is suitable for use with amusement devices such as competitive games or the like.

Abstract: A shooting target. The shooting target includes a base with a battery chamber, a speaker and casing mounted thereon. The casing houses a gear box therein. Above the casing, there are a counter, a moving target and a lighting section. The gear box has a gear set and a driving motor. At the front and rear outer side of the gear box, there are respectively first and second cam devices pivotally disposed thereon. The counter is located above the gear box for automatically counting the toppling number of the moving target. when the moving target is hit and toppled, an audio and visual effect will be generated.

Abstract: A water activated rotatable column game system for fun and amusement and prizes is disclosed. The system comprises a game housing having an open rear face and open side faces and an enclosed top roof and an enclosed bottom floor and an open front face for the people to participate and observe the progress of the game. A plurality of rotatable columns and figurines are disposed within the game housing in an upstanding parallel orientation, each rotatable column being dedicated to travel rotatably from a start line to a finish bumper. A plurality of game consoles are disposed adjacent to the game housing and control the rotatable columns. A plurality of motor means are disposed in the game housing. Each motor means is electrically coupled to one rotatable column for moving the rotatable column.

Abstract: A water activated roller coaster game system for fun and amusement and prizes is disclosed. The system comprises a game housing having an enclosed rear face and an enclosed side face and an enclosed top roof and an enclosed bottom floor and an open front face for the people to participate and observe the progress of the game. A plurality of roller coasters and race tracks are disposed within the game housing in a parallel orientation, each roller coaster being dedicated to traverse one of the race tracks from a start line to a finish line. A plurality of game consoles are disposed adjacent to the game housing and control one of the roller coasters. A plurality of motor means are disposed in the game housing. Each motor means is electrically coupled to one roller coaster for moving the roller coaster.

Abstract: The invention is a feature for indicating which one of two contestants first strikes his assigned last swing-down target on a pop target game. The feature has two swing-down targets, one located on the left side of the game and one located on the right side of the game. Each swing-down target is mounted on a target end of an arm. A pivot end, provided on the arm opposite the target end, pivotally mounts by means of a collar onto a lower horizontal rod of the game. At the beginning of the game, the arms rest against a stop and a wand contacts the notched collar at solid portions located at 3:00 and 9:00 o'clock. When a contestant strikes one of the swing-down targets, the target pivots around the lower horizontal rod away from the stop, pivoting until its arm contacts one end of the wand, either the left or right end depending upon whether the left or right swing-down target was struck. Contact with the wand causes the wand to twist until it encounters the slots which lock the wand.

Abstract: A device for scaring birds thereby aiding in the prevention of crop destruction due to the birds feeding thereon comprises in combination an actuator, such as an air gun which ejects at increased velocity a gaseous stream in a predetermined path, a frame including a target disposed in an impinging relationship to the gaseous stream path so as to be moved between rest and operative positions responsive to the gaseous stream, and a visual scaring member operatively connected to the target for scaring birds, the visual member being reciprocally operable between inactive and active positions in response to the target being moved between the rest and operable position, respectively. According to another embodiment of the present invention, controls are provided for disabling the device during night hours and/or during periods of increased wind velocities which could potentially damage the device.

Abstract: A game apparatus including a playing board with a surface thereon for manually gliding a slideable indicator thereover. The indicator has indicium at one end thereof which is used in conjunction with markings on the playing board to determine relative gains and losses between two players, a sufficient gain by one player resulting in a goal. The apparatus also includes a goal post structure with an overcenter mounted, elevated grid panel. After a player attains a predetermined position on the game board, the indicator is manually flicked into the air to strike the grid panel. Movement of the panel indicates a successful scoring attempt.

Abstract: A target game adapted to be operated by darts from toy dart guns, thrown objects and the like, comprises a front panel arranged for vertical positioning, a row of simulated tin can targets are arrived along the upper edge of said panel and are supported upon depending arms pivotally supported rearwardly of the front panel, and score indicating panels are mounted on said arms in a manner to be positioned opposite one of a series of viewing openings in the front panel when a can target is hit by an object and toppled rearwardly and pivotally. Each arm adjacent the pivot therefor has a cam engageable with a corresponding projection on a horizontal rod rearwardly of the front panel to cause limited rotatary movement of the rod to actuate an elongated flexible member having a striker positioned to hit an audible signal member when the flexible member is flexed incident to the aforementioned movement of the rod.

Abstract: A game apparatus comprising an elongated, rod-like rigid member adapted to be affixed to the ground and to project vertically upward therefrom and having a recess at the top end thereof to form a seat for a ball that is attached to said member and removably seated on said recess. This game apparatus is used by throwing ring members at the rod-like member in a manner similar to quoits.

Abstract: A defensively orientated target assembly or apparatus comprising a main target capable of receiving projectiles and subtargets which when struck act to dislodge projectiles previously situated in strategic positions within the main or primary target. An offensive score is accomplished by landing the projectile within a subsection of the main or primary target. Subsequently, an opponent may dislodge the projectile by successfully striking the associated subtarget.

Abstract: A game device comprises an elongated trunk element, a plurality of elongated limb elements, a trunk member defining an elongated trunk cavity for axially positioning the elongated trunk elements therein, and including a plurality of limb members each defining a limb cavity for axially positioning at least one of said limb elements therein; hinges connecting the limb elements to the trunk element, a platform transversely mounted to the trunk element for supporting weighted objects thereon and spring for biasing the trunk element in an upward direction so that the trunk element will be yieldably and incrementally depressed in the trunk cavity in response to successive weighted objects being placed upon the platform member.

Abstract: A target with hit counter including a ratchet wheel rotatably mounted in a housing, and a target member pivotally mounted in the housing, with said member having a pawl for rotating the ratchet wheel a predetermined amount in a forward direction. The housing includes a second pawl mounted thereon for preventing reverse rotation of the ratchet wheel. The apparatus includes an element for biasing the target member toward the ratchet wheel, and a pointer fastened to the rotatable ratchet for indicating a score on a scoring board.

Abstract: A toy game of skill between two players is described wherein a track having a first end and a second end includes at least one surface extending between the first and the second end. Located at each end of the track and integrally mated with the track is a projectile launcher. At least one projectile, a small heavy spherical object, is ejected forcibly by the projectile launcher along the surface of the track. Resting on the track is an object member. The object member includes a self-propelling internal locomotion device which moves the object member back and forth reversibly between the projectile launchers located on the ends of the track.