Amusement devices: games – Chance devices – Rotating pointer
Patent
1994-08-24
1995-12-12
Layno, Benjamin H.
Amusement devices: games
Chance devices
Rotating pointer
623 24, 434112, A63F 504
Patent
active
054742951
ABSTRACT:
A game apparatus provides for participation in table games by persons having physical and mental handicapping conditions. The apparatus includes a motorized spinner, a detachable spinner overlay for adapting the spinner for use in a particular game, one or more capability switches for separately operating the motorized spinner, and structure for mounting the capability switches to permit accessibility and operation by the handicapped persons. The motorized spinner may be used by handicapped persons in lieu of conventional manual spinners, dice, or other random selection mechanisms. The capability switches for operating the motorized spinner may be operable by hands, feet, limbs, head, mouth or other useable body parts of the handicapped players.
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