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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7780171 | Game machine A game machine (1) includes a game board (3) having a housing section opened on a game surface, a target which is provided to the housing section so as to freely appear and disappear, and a target driving mechanism which is provided into the game board... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7703772 | Prize dispensing mechanism and game device A pusher-type prize dispensing device in which each of two support plates on which a bonus prize is placed is pivotally supported on one end on an axis of which the axial direction coincides with the horizontal and depth direction, and is locked almost horizontally ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7401787 | Inflatable combat arena game A combat game includes an inflatable arena, one or more inflatable player suits in fluid connection with said inflatable arena and at least one source of air in fluid connection with said inflatable arena and said one or more inflatable player suits, said at least o... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7360767 | Apparatus for playing a flying disc game The apparatus has a target which consists of two or more cylinders which rest on a support. The object of the game is to strike the cylinders with the flying disc from a distance so that they fall off the support. The cylinders are of unequal length such that striki... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7326059 | Child reward center A motivational apparatus contains a supply of tokens. The apparatus includes a release mechanism for releasing one of the tokens, which may be actuated by a child as a reward for good behavior. After being released, the token is collected in a reservoir. The apparat... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316400 | Water pumping game apparatus A game apparatus comprising at least two receptacles, at least two pumps for pumping fluid into the at least two receptacles and a weight-activated mechanism to deliver the receptacle contents to a location of the pumps after a receptacle is filled with a predetermi... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311304 | Game apparatus with multiple moving elements An apparatus for providing an arcade game with multiple moving elements, where a player must engage all moving elements with a playing piece to engage a target and earn a reward. The game apparatus has a guiding member having a first motion, a target surface having ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7270332 | Activity sets A play activity set including a target at which objects may be directed, a plurality of objects for throwing at the target, the plurality of objects including at least a first object with a first opening therethrough and a second object with a second opening thereth... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261299 | Jumping game using building block-based stepping stones The present invention relates to a game tool for jumping building block-based stepping stones, comprising a plurality of stepping stone units that can be independently placed flat on the ground for children to step on and jump. As each stepping stone unit is triangu... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7234703 | Diving game assembly and method A diving game assembly and method includes a non-buoyant housing. A digital timer is mounted in the housing and is configured to count down from a selected number of minutes and seconds down to zero seconds. A power supply is electrically coupled to the timer. The t... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7192352 | System and method for facilitating play of a video game via a web site A method and system for operating a video game or video game tournament (e.g., via a Web site) is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system a bonus is provided to a player playing the video game or participating in the video game tournament. In some embodi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178805 | Suspended mobile construction game This invention is an educational game of suspension, balance, construction and strategy. It can be played alone or with others. An initial point of suspension support is set up. One of several ways is used to choose a particular starting game piece. The first player... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179166 | Reel game requiring skill to win A reel based game that requires skill, fast reflexes, good memory, and strategy to play well. In the preferred embodiment, a video screen is used to electronically display the apparent rotation of several reels. A player presses a stop button to stop the rotation of... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7086645 | Game with collectible pieces The present invention provides a game including a playing surface, collectible playing pieces, marking pieces, and collectible cards. Players take turns trying to create specific hands by throwing the playing pieces. The first player to successfully claim ownership ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7041032 | Wrist band workout display An apparatus and method for displaying data regarding a weightlifting workout or other exercise routines, specifically repetitions, sets performed, and durations of rest for various exercises. The apparatus includes a watch and a means for holding one of a plurality... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7000918 | Holistic game system The CHAOS holistic game of this invention comprises an N sided dice with N distinct and different educational graphics one for each side and a plurality of portable bases equal to (P−1)×N where P is the number of players. In this holistic total immersion game the... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997322 | Organizer A bathroom organizational assembly is presented for organizing the bathroom vanity area. The bathroom assembly creates an organized method of organizing bathroom toiletries such as tooth-brushes, combs, lotions, antibacterial soaps, facial tissue, barrettes, contact... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6939193 | Aquatic game device A game device (10) for spraying water on at least a pair of players wherein, the game device (10) includes a hollow generally spherical housing member (20) having a hollow axial cylinder 25 wherein, the opposite ends of the housing member... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6873355 | Three-dimensional moving camera assembly with an informational cover housing A three-dimensionally moveable camera system, including at least three elongated flexible members, at least three motor driven reels for expanding and retracting the flexible members, at least three equipment support members attached to the flexible members, and a t... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6866269 | Parachute device with improved handle A parachute-type amusement device including an outer section extending around at least a portion of the device to provide a hand graspable handle, and an inner section having a sheet of flexible material capable of billowing with air upon manipulation of the device.... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6854734 | Limbo game An apparatus for playing the limbo game that has either battery operated speakers in the bar, which can play music, or the bar may have a speaker outlet through which an outside source of music can be played. ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6739974 | Input device, data processing device, data processing method, game device and medium An input device comprises a board 14B whereon a player stands with both feet, and supporting the board such that it can oscillate, and it supplies oscillatory information when the player causes the board to oscillate to the game machine. In the supporting mec... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6695698 | Electro-mechanical coin operated capsule dispensing game system A dispensing game system includes a prize capsule storage hopper above two automatic hopper loaders that replenish the game below with prize capsules as needed. Two Ferris wheels carry free swinging gondolas that receive and hold the prize capsules from t... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6655686 | Recycling board game having scented game pieces and method of play The present invention comprises a board game promoting recycling, and method of play thereof, that includes a game board including a playing path having a series of game playing spaces therealong, the path beginning with a start space and terminating with... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6656049 | Electronic game apparatus An electronic game apparatus constituting a body 101, comprising legs 103, and being capable of placement on an arbitrary surface. Further, a portion of the switches 102 of an operating portion are arranged in a location that differs from the surface on w... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6645069 | Method and apparatus for casino system for, e.g., skill based games The invention provides a method and apparatus for gaming. The method includes receiving a betting level; calculating a required score using a list of scores corresponding to the betting level and a house advantage; and using the required score as a score ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634949 | Multi-media interactive play system A multi-media interactive play system has a number of play elements situated in a variety of play environments or play media. The play elements are linked to a common record of participant performance, progress, character attributes, etc. The participant'... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6634940 | Prize acquisition game machine and it's prize In a game machine for causing exhibited prizes such as stuffed toys to be acquired with game characteristics, the reliability of the game machine can be ensured, and a new game characteristic can be obtained. A prize acquisition game machine includes a pr... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6612577 | Amusement device The present invention is a lightweight plastic toy that is used in a game of chance. The toy includes a cylindrical body having a central axial bore defined by an interior wall; and a plurality of open cells defined by the interior wall, a concentric exte... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6598882 | Dodge ball game and method of play A game suited for children from five years to adulthood. Game apparatus is spider or web shaped electronic device having a grounding stake. Included are 25 foot spider or web-like attachments, having a corresponding colored lights thereon disposed. A prox... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6597960 | Sport contest equalizer system This invention provides a game plan that is implemented prior to or in a sporting event to create parity between two mismatched teams in a given competition. A preferred game plan includes a series of counter-measures or tactics so that the burdened team ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6565087 | Gift opening game An apparatus and method for playing a game at a party for enhancing the enjoyment of a plurality participants during the party, while gifts are being opened. The game apparatus and method includes, providing a plurality of gift items, providing a conceali... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6547244 | Game board apparatus for use by the sight-impaired A game assembly suitable for simultaneous play by both sighted and sight-impaired individuals.... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6520500 | Multi-playfield redemption game The game apparatus has a gamepiece aiming device having a plurality of degrees of movement that allows a player to have better aiming capability. The game apparatus features a multi-playfield game having at least first and second playfields that are coupl... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6511074 | Fish throwing game The present invention is a game that may be used by a person in a swimming pool. The game comprises a first target in the form of a hula hoop disposed at the bottom of the pool. The game further comprises a second target in the form of a shark's tank floa... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6494456 | Arcade game An arcade game accepts player selection of a specific prize before the game is started. Preferably, the difficulty level of the game is proportional to the value of the selected prize. In addition, the difficulty level of the game is preferably proportion... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6467772 | Shooting game machine A shooting game machine for discharging a disk-shaped or substantially disk-shaped member made of a metal to hit a target, the shooting game machine comprising: a target provided in a casing, a simulated gun having a muzzle arranged inside the casing and ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6422558 | Method of interaction using game piece A method for initiating interaction between clients and psychological therapists, social workers or family mediators, as well as initiating interaction in other social settings, such as in parlor games or the like, where members may otherwise be inhibited... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6345821 | Household chore designation game A game for designating chores is provided comprising a board structure having a front face from which markings can be erased. Defined areas of the face are divided into at least a chore region and a name region. Numbered chores are listed in the chore reg... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6334778 | Remote psychological diagnosis and monitoring system A networked system for remotely assessing and monitoring psychological conditions. The system includes a server and a remote interface for entering in the server prompts, such as queries and instructions, to be responded to by the individual. The server i... | 01/01/2002 |
