Patent ID: 7306231
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A game contained in a console for at least one game player comprising: at least one encapsulated prize; a transparent game tube used for containment of the said encapsulated prize; an encapsulated prize reservoir for containing said encapsulated prize; a collection mechanism to collect, transport, and insert a said encapsulated prize from said prize reservoir into said transparent game tube; a source of compressed air used for transport of said encapsulated prize; an air-flow control valve subassembly used to meter said compressed air; a player control knob used to control the said air-flow control valve; a game/contestant communications interface; sensor arrays used to sense the position and speed of said encapsulated prize; prize detection sensors; prize diverter mechanism; a currency acceptor mechanism; a prize dispensing mechanism; and a micro-processor control system and computer software used to control the said game.