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US 6,306,041 B1Granted
Gaming apparatus having variable performance zones
AssigneeBob's Space Racers, Inc.
InventorJohn F. Mendes, Jr.
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AssigneeBob's Space Racers, Inc.
InventorJohn F. Mendes, Jr.
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An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes a gaming surface, an actuator, a first feedback device, a game piece, a steering mechanism, a second feedback device, and a processor. A racing track may be depicted on the gaming surface. An actuator is preferably adapted to rotate the surface about an axis on command. The game piece is preferably positioned substantially adjacent to the surface. The steering mechanism is preferably indirectly connected to the game piece, and it may be adapted to move or rotate the game piece over a predetermined range. With use of the steering mechanism, a game player may position the game piece near the center of the racing track as the surface rotates about the central axis. A player's performance may be determined fractionally by continually determining the rotational position of the track and the lateral position of the game piece. An award or number of points given to a player of the game may preferably vary based upon the ability of the player to maintain the game piece near the center of the track. A group competition game is also disclosed in which a secondary monitor displays each player's progress as each player steers his or her respective game piece.
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