Abstract In the device of the present invention, each player tries to secure as large a count as possible, after the first player has secured the requisite number of cards, by securing as many counters as possible. Preferably, the counters are of the nature of ping-pong balls, as such balls are light, resilient, and very active in their bouncing. In the preferred form of the game, the balls can be secured only by means of a pair of tongs which each player has. Preferably, the balls are set in the middle of a table on a device such as shown in the drawings which comprises a plurality of rotatably mounted X-bars carried by a perpendicular shaft. In the present game, when a player has secured the requisite number of cards, he picks up his tongs and starts grabbing the ping-pong balls as fast as he can. The other players, upon perceiving his action, do the same.
A game counter comprising a base, a spindle carried by said base, a plurality of rotatable members rotatably mounted on said spindle, a plurality of counter holders secured on said rotatable members each holding a light ball capable of bouncing, and a pair of tongs, said tongs being adapted to encompass said balls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A game counter comprising a base, a spindle carried by said base, a plurality of rotatable members rotatably mounted on said spindle, a plurality of counter holders secured on said rotatable members each holding a light ball capable of bouncing, and a pair of tongs, said tongs being adapted to encompass said balls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The device of claim 1 wherein each of the rotatable members comprises a plurality of radially extending arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the spindle extends vertically and the rotatable members rotate in horizontal planes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The device of claim 1 wherein the light balls are Ping-Pong balls.