US 2025/0144508 A1 · AMUSEMENT-TYPE GAME DEVICE AND PRIZE MIXER FOR THE SAME

Abstract

A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event.

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Dependent claims

An amusement-type game device configured to present a prize-capture game to a player, comprising:

a housing;
one or more mixer members;
a prize area associated with said housing, said prize area for containing a plurality of prizes, one or more of which may be captured as a winning prize as a result of a play of the amusement-type game device;
and
a prize mixer located in said prize area and configured to mix said plurality of prizes therein, said prize mixer comprising:
a rotatable table disposed below said plurality of prizes, and
a drive mechanism coupled to said rotatable table in order to effect rotation of said rotatable table,
wherein said one or more mixer members are supported by at least one of said housing, said prize area, and said prize mixer, and are configured to engage said plurality of prizes due to rotation of said rotatable table, thereby causing said plurality of prizes to impact and be mixed by said one or more mixer members.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Amusement-type game device and prize mixer for the same

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