System and Method for an Arcade Game Machine

    公开(公告)号:US20240339014A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-10

    申请号:US18607349

    申请日:2024-03-15

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32

    摘要: An arcade game system, comprising a physical see-through game box, an external game control panel, an internal color game display, a hopper for ball dropping coupled with a hopper sensor for detecting said ball dropping, a flat tray, a sweeper, a ball funnel, an internal ball purveyor, a prize pickup bin, a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), a memory component, a circuit board, an audio output device, a gameplay, and a prize package. The game control panel further comprises a coin input device operable to accept a coin from a player. The color game display is operable to display a graphical interface of the gameplay in response to a coin input. The microprocessor, GPU, and circuit board, together, provide and control the gameplay, which comprises a graphical interface that in turn comprises a left virtual wheel and a right virtual wheel, a left virtual X sign and a right virtual X sign, a prize drop progress bar, a prize ticket counter, a ball counter, and a coin counter.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MIXING PRIZES IN PRIZE CAPTURE AND DISPENSING DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20240325876A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18742335

    申请日:2024-06-13

    IPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/32

    CPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/3297

    摘要: A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event.

    System and method for mixing prizes in prize capture and dispensing devices

    公开(公告)号:US12023597B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    申请号:US17481135

    申请日:2021-09-21

    IPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/32

    CPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/3297

    摘要: A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event.

    Random output generating system
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12014607B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US18134432

    申请日:2023-04-13

    摘要: A dice shaker device and method for providing a randomized state of at least one die. The dice shaker device includes a dice plate, a dice plate actuator configured to apply a reciprocating force to the dice plate, a casing, a circumferential ridge surface extending around an outer perimeter of the dice plate, and a dice rolling space at least partly defined by the casing, the dice plate, and the circumferential ridge surface. The circumferential ridge surface can be arranged in parallel with an upper surface of the dice plate, and the circumferential ridge surface can have a width that is equal to or less than half a width of the at least one die that the dice shaker device is arranged to provide a randomized state of.

    Gaming machine for picking up at least one object, comprising a rail structure able to move over a standing zone

    公开(公告)号:US12005365B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-11

    申请号:US17523422

    申请日:2021-11-10

    申请人: Elaut N.V.

    发明人: Eric Verstraeten

    IPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/32

    CPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/3297

    摘要: A gaming machine for picking up one object, and moving the object through a playing zone to a dispensing zone, the gaming machine includes a housing having at least one sidewall enclosing the playing zone and the dispensing zone, and a roof, said sidewall and roof being configured such that a standing zone is created below said roof outside the playing zone, a rail structure in the housing and extending in a first direction X, the rail structure being configured to move over said standing zone in a second direction Y, and a grabber attached to a carriage which is moveably attached to the rail structure, the carriage being configured to move along the rail structure, the grabber being configured to pick up the object.

    METHOD OF OPERATING GAME MACHINE
    6.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240165500A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-23

    申请号:US18302902

    申请日:2023-04-19

    发明人: Ming-Shan Wei

    IPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/32

    CPC分类号: A63F9/30 G07F17/3297

    摘要: A method of operating a game machine including a grabbing device, a driving device, and a cabinet that defines an inner space is provided. The grabbing device includes a string and a claw. The method includes steps of: the driving device moving the grabbing device, in the inner space, horizontally from an original location to an upper location, and then releasing the string to lower the claw from the upper location to a lower location; when the claw reaches the lower location, the driving device outputting a first voltage to the grabbing device to perform a grabbing action; after performing the grabbing action, the driving device outputting a second voltage to the grabbing device for reducing grip strength of the claw for a predetermined time period; and the driving device outputting a third voltage to the grabbing device for increasing grip strength of the claw after outputting the second voltage.

    USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC GAMES
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180268649A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-20

    申请号:US15815086

    申请日:2017-11-16

    申请人: James Plescia

    发明人: James Plescia

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32

    摘要: An electronic game and method of operating the same are disclosed. The electronic game is of the type requiring manual inputs by a player to electrical apparatus. A payment acceptance apparatus is operable by the same game play input apparatus as that used to receive and process the inputs to play the game. The electronic game may include a display operable to display queries and instructions for the player. The game may be for example a miniature crane operable to grasp and retrieve objects from an object storage area of the electronic game, responsive to manipulation of the crane by manual inputs by the player.

    Prize-dispensing apparatus
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09898885B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-20

    申请号:US15696374

    申请日:2017-09-06

    发明人: Chih-Chieh Wang

    IPC分类号: G07F11/44 G07F11/16

    摘要: A prize-dispensing apparatus includes a casing unit, a preloading unit, a pulling unit, a feed-measuring unit and a grabbing unit. The preloading unit is partially inserted in and movably connected to the casing unit. The pulling unit is inserted in and connected to the casing unit. The grabbing unit includes claws and links. Each claw incudes an upper end pivotally connected to the preloading unit and a lower end for contact with a prize. Each link includes an upper end pivotally connected to the casing unit and a lower end pivotally connected to a portion of a corresponding claw. The claws are closed to grab the prize when the pulling unit is actuated. The claws are opened by the preloading unit when the pulling unit is not actuated. The feed-measuring unit is inserted in the casing unit and used to measure feed of the pulling unit.