Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Ball games
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Ball games
C273S108200, C273S11900R, C273S11800R, C273S108000, C473S150000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07118105
ABSTRACT:
A miniature golf game involving a miniature golf hole having a playing surface including a tee-off area and a ball-receiving cup. The hole includes a pachinko game or other game of chance, which may be positioned within the playing surface or otherwise adjacent the cup. The game of chance is operable to select one a predetermined plurality of prizes. The player putts the golf ball along the playing surface and into the cup. The game of chance is operated to select a prize for award to the player. The travel of the ball within the game of chance may determine the selection of the prize. Such operation may occur automatedly or manually in response to receipt of the ball in the cup. The player is awarded the prize selected by the game of chance. Prizes may be dispensed in an automated fashion, and may include a counter for accounting purposes.
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Bernabeo Gregory S.
Chiu Raleigh W.
Synnestvedt & Lechner LLP
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