Patent ID: 7267615
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A video game machine, which comprises: an electronically operated visual display device; a control unit including a processor for controlling the electronically operated visual display device; player controls; a mechanism for receiving credit or monetary value; wherein after actuation by introduction of predetermined credit or monetary value said control unit is operable to produce a representation, on the electronically operated visual display device, of an introduced element falling from an upper inlet to a position on a lower playing bed having further elements thereon, and of a pusher movable over said playing bed to cause the introduced element and the further elements to be pushed towards a pay-out outlet, wherein the player controls at least one parameter of fall of the introduced element and, in the event that the position of the introduced element in relation to the further elements results in a representation of one or more elements reaching said pay-out outlet, an award is made available to a player.