Game apparatus
First Claim
1. A game apparatus, comprising:
- a plurality of support members;
a length of track having a first end and a second end supported about said plurality of support members, wherein said length of track descends from said first end to said second end;
said track includes a floor with opposing side walls for supporting and retaining a plurality of balls within said length of track;
said length of track comprising a first corner, a second corner connected to said first corner, a third corner connected to said second corner, a fourth corner connected to said third corner, a fifth corner connected to said fourth corner, a sixth corner connected to said fifth corner, a seventh corner connected to said sixth corner, an eighth corner connected to said seventh corner, and a ninth corner connected to said eighth corner;
a plurality of obstacles positioned upon said length of track, said plurality of obstacles comprised of a plurality of curved members for curving the side walls of said length of track, a plurality of angled members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of center members, a plurality of dividers positioned centrally within said length of track, and a plurality of narrowing members for narrowing the width of said length of track; and
a starting apparatus within said first end for allowing the release of a plurality of balls onto said track, wherein said starting apparatus comprises;
a ramp attached to said first end of said length of track;
a start gate pivotally attached to said first end of said track and surrounding said ramp;
a lever arm attached to said start gate for allowing manipulation of said start gate; and
a plurality of partition members within said start gate for separating a plurality of balls.
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Abstract
A game apparatus for providing a game of chance that can be utilized at various events. The inventive device includes a platform, a plurality of support poles attached to the platform extending upwardly, and a length of track supported upon the support poles in a gradual decline for receiving a plurality of balls. The tracks is comprised of a plurality of corners and obstacles for providing a random selection of balls at the end of the length of track. The balls released from a start gate near the upper portion of the track. The balls randomly pass through the track until they are collected in a single line at the lower portion of the track in a random order. Players can select the first ball, the last ball, specific orders of balls and various other combinations to win a payout similar to horse betting. Each of the balls are distinctly identified from one another.
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10 Claims
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1. A game apparatus, comprising:
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a plurality of support members;
a length of track having a first end and a second end supported about said plurality of support members, wherein said length of track descends from said first end to said second end;
said track includes a floor with opposing side walls for supporting and retaining a plurality of balls within said length of track;
said length of track comprising a first corner, a second corner connected to said first corner, a third corner connected to said second corner, a fourth corner connected to said third corner, a fifth corner connected to said fourth corner, a sixth corner connected to said fifth corner, a seventh corner connected to said sixth corner, an eighth corner connected to said seventh corner, and a ninth corner connected to said eighth corner;
a plurality of obstacles positioned upon said length of track, said plurality of obstacles comprised of a plurality of curved members for curving the side walls of said length of track, a plurality of angled members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of center members, a plurality of dividers positioned centrally within said length of track, and a plurality of narrowing members for narrowing the width of said length of track; and
a starting apparatus within said first end for allowing the release of a plurality of balls onto said track, wherein said starting apparatus comprises;
a ramp attached to said first end of said length of track;
a start gate pivotally attached to said first end of said track and surrounding said ramp;
a lever arm attached to said start gate for allowing manipulation of said start gate; and
a plurality of partition members within said start gate for separating a plurality of balls. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A game apparatus, comprising:
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a platform;
a plurality of support members attached to and extending from said platform;
a plurality of balls having separate visual identifiers;
a length of track having a first end and a second end supported about said plurality of support members, wherein said length of track descends from said first end to said second end;
said track includes a floor with opposing side walls for supporting and retaining a plurality of balls within said length of track;
said length of track comprising a first corner, a second corner connected to said first corner, a third corner connected to said second corner, a fourth corner connected to said third corner, a fifth corner connected to said fourth corner, a sixth corner connected to said fifth corner, a seventh corner connected to said sixth corner, an eighth corner connected to said seventh corner, and a ninth corner connected to said eighth corner;
a plurality of obstacles positioned upon said length of track, said plurality of obstacles comprised of a plurality of curved members for curving the side walls of said length of track, a plurality of angled members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of center members, a plurality of dividers positioned centrally within said length of track, and a plurality of narrowing members for narrowing the width of said length of track; and
a starting apparatus within said first end for allowing the release of a plurality of balls onto said track, wherein said starting apparatus comprises;
a ramp attached to said first end of said length of track;
a start gate pivotally attached to said first end of said track and surrounding said ramp;
a lever arm attached to said start gate for allowing manipulation of said start gate; and
a plurality of partition members within said start gate for separating a plurality of balls. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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