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TRAIN-TYPE GAMING APPARATUS
20220168627 · 2022-06-02 ·

Disclosed is the game apparatus using a train device constituted by cars of different sizes. The play ball lowered along the lane assembly may enter any one of the cars. Depending on the car into which the play ball enters, a predetermined reward may be provided to the player. The play ball entering the car deviates through the opening and rises through the elevating device. The raised play ball may be waited to descend again through the lane assembly.

ON TRACK AN IMPROVED SHOOT THE MOON GAME
20220023747 · 2022-01-27 ·

A game board comprising a tapered playing field with walls rising from a perimeter thereof. The board comprises open receptacles arranged in a pattern or randomly on the playing field. A triangular pattern extends from an apex adjacent to a first wall to a base adjacent to a second wall. Each of the receptacles comprise a depth and a diameter sufficient to capture a ball used in the game. A movable track comprising a pair of rods comprising first and second ends is disposed above the field. The first ends are attached to a pivot disposed on the first wall and the second ends are inserted through an elongate opening in the second wall. The track is inclined from the pivot ends. A ball placed on the track near the pivot ends is urged to travel uphill along the track and dropped into a receptacle by manipulating the rods.

Simulated soccer game device and method
11638867 · 2023-05-02 · ·

A game device is disclosed herein. The game device is a portable simulated soccer game that provides a substantially rectangular rigid planar surface having indicia of a soccer field disposed thereon. Simulated players are arranged on the field by mating with one of an array of apertures. The game device includes a pair of nets to be placed in a location corresponding with the simulated soccer field. A simulated soccer ball is used by a user to score on an opponent's net. A sleeve is provided having optional attachment features that are used to propel the ball. A user decides the arrangement of simulated players on the field with respect to the ball. The game device provides a game where orientation of simulated players impedes the ability to score points.

Magnetic connectors and coupled track segments for rolling balls down a vertical surface
11439894 · 2022-09-13 ·

An apparatus includes a track segment including a channel for holding a rolling object, a first connector attachable to a first end of the track segment, and a second connector attachable to a second end of the track segment. Each of the first connector and the second connector include one or more magnets embedded therein that enable attaching the first connector and the second connector to a ferromagnetic surface.

Magnetic connectors and coupled track segments for rolling balls down a vertical surface
11439894 · 2022-09-13 ·

An apparatus includes a track segment including a channel for holding a rolling object, a first connector attachable to a first end of the track segment, and a second connector attachable to a second end of the track segment. Each of the first connector and the second connector include one or more magnets embedded therein that enable attaching the first connector and the second connector to a ferromagnetic surface.

MARBLE RAMP GAME
20210245038 · 2021-08-12 ·

A marble jump game includes a base, a tube, a marble track, and a plurality of targets. The tube is configured to be removably secured to a corresponding tube of a receiving tube of a marble run module having a receiving tube. The tube defines an axial direction, and is supported at least indirectly by and above the base. The marble track is affixed to the tube, and extends from a first end to a marble exit. The marble track is configured such that when the axial direction is vertically oriented, a marble placed on the marble track proximate the first end traverses the marble channel and exits through the marble exit. Each target of the plurality of spaced-apart targets is with a game value. Each target has a fixed position relative to the others of the plurality spaced-apart targets.

MARBLE RAMP GAME
20210245038 · 2021-08-12 ·

A marble jump game includes a base, a tube, a marble track, and a plurality of targets. The tube is configured to be removably secured to a corresponding tube of a receiving tube of a marble run module having a receiving tube. The tube defines an axial direction, and is supported at least indirectly by and above the base. The marble track is affixed to the tube, and extends from a first end to a marble exit. The marble track is configured such that when the axial direction is vertically oriented, a marble placed on the marble track proximate the first end traverses the marble channel and exits through the marble exit. Each target of the plurality of spaced-apart targets is with a game value. Each target has a fixed position relative to the others of the plurality spaced-apart targets.

Gravity drop ball game system
11033804 · 2021-06-15 ·

A dispensing assembly includes a cradle above for supporting and dispensing a plurality of balls. The dispensing assembly also includes an output ramp below. The dispensing assembly also includes a guide rail with a spiral section extending downwardly from the cradle to the output ramp. A receiving assembly includes an input ramp below and a cup above. The plurality of balls are positioned in the cradle for being fed by a player down the guide rail, down the output ramp, and hopefully, up the input ramp into the cup.

Gravity drop ball game system
11033804 · 2021-06-15 ·

A dispensing assembly includes a cradle above for supporting and dispensing a plurality of balls. The dispensing assembly also includes an output ramp below. The dispensing assembly also includes a guide rail with a spiral section extending downwardly from the cradle to the output ramp. A receiving assembly includes an input ramp below and a cup above. The plurality of balls are positioned in the cradle for being fed by a player down the guide rail, down the output ramp, and hopefully, up the input ramp into the cup.

Rotatable ball momentum transfer assembly for an amusement game

A rotatable ball momentum transfer assembly for an amusement gam, such as a pinball machine includes an impact ball mounted to an inclined playfield and a shaft mounted to the playfield proximate to the impact ball. A travel ball is coupled to the shaft such that the travel ball rests against the impact ball during gameplay to receive momentum from the impact ball when the impact ball is struck by a game ball, causing the travel ball to at least partially rotate about the shaft. In one example, the travel ball rotates in a fixed arc towards one of two resting positions on either side of the impact ball. These two resting positions both open or close different shot paths available during gameplay.