Class 273/145R - Dice agitators

Subclass of Class 273 - Amusement devices: games
Definition: Devices for mixing and dispensing dice.
No. of patents: 30
Last issue date: 04/22/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7361090	Method of automatically and fairly playing a die game and machine for the same A method of automatically and fairly playing a die game has acts of actuating a die game machine, shaking multiple dice by a die-shaking device in an opaque cap, recognizing pips on the dice with a detecting device, predicting numbers and placing stakes by players t...	04/22/2008
7334791	Electronic die An ostensibly solid electronic die presents visual and/or sound effects when in use. Unlike known electronic dice, the disclosed electronic die retains the weight, feel and ruggedness of conventional non-electronic dice. The die includes an outer shell defining its ...	02/26/2008
7296796	Multiple dice device This invention is directed toward a multiple dice device and operational system utilizing one or more inner dice enclosed within a clear, outer die with independent rolling and chance capabilities. Within a clear outer die there is enclosed one or more inner dice wh...	11/20/2007
7267611	Bunco gaming device, method and bonus game A dice game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. In one embodiment, depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage. ...	09/11/2007
7226358	Method, apparatus and system for gaming using a rotatable payout indicator Gaming devices comprising a gaming unit configured for play of a primary game and a bonus game. The bonus game portion of the gaming unit includes at least a outcome display element with an associated, cooperative outcome indicator element. The outcome display eleme...	06/05/2007
7204754	Gaming device having a mechanical award indicator The present invention relates to a gaming device which includes an award indicator which includes rotating objects. At least one award value and preferably other symbols are displayed on the faces of the objects. The gaming device provides players with certain award...	04/17/2007
7195560	Gaming machines with board game theme Gaming machines are disclosed having a basic mode defining a plurality of reels and a bonus mode defining a plurality of stations about a game board (e.g., MONOPOLY board) traversable by a token identifier. The disclosure describes a plurality of play features for t...	03/27/2007
7185889	Casino table wagering game and method therefor A method of playing a wagering game where each player is dealt a plurality of playing pieces. Each player will review the playing pieces. A first player will make a call of a total quantity of a numeric suit on all playing pieces. Each successive player will make a ...	03/06/2007
7179169	Method and apparatus for displaying a symbol on a wheel associated with a gaming apparatus A gaming apparatus that comprises a display unit that is capable of generating video images, a value input device, and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the value input device. The controller comprises a processor and a memory that are operati...	02/20/2007
7077744	Competitive, matrix type game, play thereof as a bonus event to a primary game, and apparatus and systems for implementing the game A competitive, matrix type game includes a matrix on which game pieces of two or more gamers, one of which may be a computer, are positioned. Each gamer positions a game piece on the matrix upon receiving a turn. The game pieces of one or more other gamers may be ca...	07/18/2006
7017905	Electronic die An electronic die capable of exhibiting visual and/or sound effects is disclosed. The die retains the conventional dice-action aspect of being rolled to randomly select an upwardly facing facet. The electronic components provide entertainment effects. Electronic dis...	03/28/2006
6402141	Automatic dice game machine The invention is for an automatic dice game machine where according to the invention dice are thrown down a slope until they come to a standstill on a horizontal surface, the dice which are provided with symbols and code marks are then compared by a readi...	06/11/2002
5885157	Die, dice game machine, and dice game system A dice game machine using a die in the shape of a regular hexahedron or dodecahedron. Each side of the die has a drawing of a symbol and is provided with a plurality of magnet pins having a pattern identifying the symbol on the opposite side. This die is ...	03/23/1999
5865435	Game apparatus using an object of which movement determines a result of a game A game apparatus offers a game played by a plurality of players. The game apparatus uses an object having means for determining a result of the game, the result of the game being dependent on a movement of the object, a moving process of the object being ...	02/02/1999
5707061	Game apparatus using an object of which movement determines a result of a game A game apparatus offers a game played by a plurality of players. The game apparatus uses an object having means for determining a result of the game, the result of the game being dependent on a movement of the object, a moving process of the object being ...	01/13/1998
5694045	Apparatus for determining part of object, and object, part of which can be automatically determined An object has a plurality of parts, wherein each part of the plurality of parts can face a predetermined direction. A plurality of resonant circuits are mounted in different predetermined positions of the object, and have different resonance frequencies. ...	12/02/1997
5362052	Drive mechanism for a symbol-carrying symbol carrier A drive mechanism with a symbol-carrying, rotary symbol carrier, particularly for use in coin-operated gaming machines. The drive mechanism for the symbol carrier is a motor-gear combination, which drives the symbol carrier in such a way that it rotates a...	11/08/1994
5344145	Gaming or amusement machines A gaming or amusement machine has a dice or other multi-faceted symbol-carrying body which is in the region of a viewing station of the machine. The body is movable by drive means under the control of control means to present a known selected facet to the...	09/06/1994
5263715	Dice displaying apparatus for a computer game machine A dice displaying apparatus for a computer game machine includes a trackball operable by each player. Rolling speeds of two dice are derived from an amount and direction of operation of the trackball. Rolling angles of the dice are also derived from the a...	11/23/1993
5100141	Dice scrambler A device for scrambling dice and the like includes a pair of housing bodies which collectively define a generally vertical chute for directing dice from an upper entryway to a lower discharge opening. A door is attached adjacent to a lower edge of the dis...	03/31/1992
5031913	Dice game unit A dice game unit for playing games by casting a die having a magnet mounted therein and adapted to indicate a particular number of spot(s) on the top thereof after being cast onto a game board arranged to generate a magnetic field. The game unit comprises...	07/16/1991
5014989	Mechanical lottery It consists of a hollow, transparent prismatic-rectangular body open at one of its bases at which a cover is positioned, having a plurality of internal partitions forming compartments in which respective dice are housed, which cover can in no way be uncou...	05/14/1991
4984797	Game box There is provided a new and useful game apparatus comprising a container and a lid therefor, the container having therein a shaker section and a shelf section; the shelf section substantially isolated from the shaker section when the lid is in position on...	01/15/1991
4909513	Automatic playing machine using dice An automatic playing machine for playing dice games is provided that includes a plurality of dice, each of which is provided with an arrangement of one or more spots on at least one die surface. Each die is provided with a magnet mounted therein for direc...	03/20/1990
4892311	Game playing machine equipped with a vibrating feeder A vibrating feeder type die machine having a die retrieving feeder of a generally rectangular shape and a spot counting feeder of an elongated channel. Both feeders are integrally connected so that the die may roll down from the die retrieving feeder to t...	01/09/1990
4826170	Liar's dice box In the game of Liar's Dice, a unique gaming box is used including a first closed compartment, a second shaking compartment, and a third holding compartment. The first closed compartment has a number of dice permanently sealed therein, such that when the b...	05/02/1989
4573689	Game A game board and throwing piece combination. The throwing piece is a regular tetrahedron, and the game board has a plurality of elevations which hold the throwing piece in a manner so that one of its four surfaces is facing upwardly. Preferably, the surfa...	03/04/1986
4437665	Dice box Pattern generating apparatus including a housing defining a plurality of sockets and a plurality of pattern bearing elements rotatably retained in the plurality of sockets. The pattern bearing elements may be dice or other pattern bearing elements....	03/20/1984
4383689	Symbol game method A game whose object is the formation of words or groupings of symbols utilizing a plurality of multi-faceted playing pieces, such as cubes, each of whose faces bears a single symbol such as a letter. The playing pieces are positioned in a receptacle which...	05/17/1983
4068403	Finger operated magician simulating animated toy An animated toy includes a hollow base which supports a hollow upright animal figure communicating with the base and having a pair of swingable arms. A housing communicates with and is located on the base in front of the figure and has a top slot through ...	01/17/1978

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