Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Simulated game
Patent
1978-12-04
1981-02-03
Stouffer, Richard T.
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Simulated game
273DIG26, 273129R, 273127D, 273129W, 46 72, A63B 6708, A63B 6714
Patent
active
042484260
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.
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Collins Harold B.
Gross Raymond J.
Lambert Gerard L.
Sims Larry A.
Brown Scott L.
Goldman Ronald M.
Mattel Inc.
Mesaros John G.
Shirk Max E.
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