Amusement devices: games – Chance devices – Rotating disk
Patent
1997-01-08
1998-05-26
Layno, Benjamin H.
Amusement devices: games
Chance devices
Rotating disk
273142HA, 463 17, 463 32, 463 34, 463 35, A63F 500
Patent
active
057554404
ABSTRACT:
A new Roulette apparatus comprises multiple balls and separate tracks for launching each of the balls. In a preferred embodiment there are two balls and two tracks. Also in a preferred embodiment special apparatus is provided for launching the balls. In one embodiment the launching apparatus is air powered, and in another the apparatus is mechanical with the balls accelerated by contact with a spinning wheel. In either case the launching apparatus may be hand-held or mounted to a frame and positioned to propel the balls into the tracks. In another aspect of the invention the wheel of the Roulette apparatus is provided as a dynamic display, which may be of several different types, such as LCD and dynamic holographic displays, and electronic player stations are provided wherein players may customize and place bets. In many embodiments the games are enhanced by audio effects including such sounds as balls being launched, balls rolling in Roulette apparatus, thunder strikes, and music.
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Boys Donald R.
Layno Benjamin H.
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