Spinner game of chance and skill
First Claim
1. An apparatus for playing a game of chance and skill, the apparatus comprising:
- (a) at least one spinning mechanism divided into a plurality of zones, wherein each zone is associated with a game value a player may be awarded;
(b) at least one input device capable of receiving instruction from a player to activate said spinner mechanism;
(c) a display capable of communicating said game values said player is awarded;
(d) and a control unit in electromagnetic communication with said spinner mechanism(s), said input device(s), and said display, configured to award said player game value according to the terminal position of said spinner mechanism(s).
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Abstract
A game of chance and skill whereby players deposit credits in exchange for the ability to spin at least one rotatable spinning mechanism. The spinning mechanism rotates through a plurality of zones assigned varying numeric, alphabetic or symbolic values. In a preferred embodiment, the player is able to exert limited control over both the positive and negative acceleration of the spinning mechanism within predetermined parameters. When the spinning mechanism ceases to spin, the player is awarded the value assigned to the zone identified by the spinning mechanism. The player may then continue play in the same manner, redeem earned value, or exchange the same for a chance to spin a second more advantageous spinning mechanism. Progressive redemption rates encourage continued play. Various game limitations may apply to control length and duration of play.
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15 Claims
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1. An apparatus for playing a game of chance and skill, the apparatus comprising:
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(a) at least one spinning mechanism divided into a plurality of zones, wherein each zone is associated with a game value a player may be awarded; (b) at least one input device capable of receiving instruction from a player to activate said spinner mechanism; (c) a display capable of communicating said game values said player is awarded; (d) and a control unit in electromagnetic communication with said spinner mechanism(s), said input device(s), and said display, configured to award said player game value according to the terminal position of said spinner mechanism(s). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of playing a game of chance and skill, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) allowing a player to initiate a first spinner mechanism divided into a plurality of zones; (b) awarding player game value associated with the zone indicated by the first spinner mechanism'"'"'s terminal position; (c) allowing player to redeem game value for redemption credit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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