Electrostatically enhanced game

Claim 2

In an electronic game including game signal means for providing a control signal upon the occurrence of a predetermined event in said game, an electrostatic enhancement apparatus for said game, comprising: electrostatic generator means operative to generate a high voltage low current electrical charge upon being provided with power; electrode means coupled to said generator means for providing said electrical charge to the person of a player; isolation booth means containing said electrode means for surrounding and electrically isolating a player from the surrounding environment and for preventing accidental discharge of said electrical charge; and control means responsive to said control signal from said game for providing power to said generator means and for causing said generator means to provide said electrical charge to the player, whereby upon the occurrence of said predetermined event in said game, a player in physical contact with said electrode will experience a safe high voltage low current static electrical charging, causing the player's hair to raise.

Claim 3

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said isolation booth means is constructed of transparent electrically insulating sheet-like panels, thereby allowing safe external observation of the player.

Claim 4

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said panels comprise "plexiglass" panels.

Claim 5

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said booth means includes door means to allow player entry and exit, and further comprising safety interlock switch means for removing power from said generator means and for removing electrical charge from said electrode means if said door is opened during operation of the game.

Claim 6

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of electrically conductive foil strips which are electrically grounded and disposed to contact with a player leaving said booth means for removing charge from the player.

Claim 7

In an electronic game including game signal means for providing a control signal upon the occurrence of a predetermined event in said game, an electrostatic enhancement apparatus for said game, comprising: electrostatic generator means operative to generate a high voltage low current electrical charge upon being provided with power; electrode means coupled to said generator means for providing said electrical charge to the person of a player; control means responsive to said control signal from said game for providing power to said generator means and for causing said generator means to provide said electrical charge to the player; electrically grounded discharge arm means mounted for electrical engagement with said electrode means, for grounding and removing charge from said electrode means upon the occurrence of a second control signal; and player sensor means for detecting whether the player is physically in contact with said electrode means, said sensor means providing said second control signal upon the detection of removal of physical contact by the player with said electrode means, whereby upon the occurrence of said predetermined event in said game, a player in physical contact with said electrode will experience a safe high voltage low current static electrical charging, causing the player's hair to raise.

Claim 8

In an electronic game including game signal means for providing a control signal upon the occurrence of a predetermined event in said game, an electrostatic enhancement apparatus for said game, comprising: electrostatic generator means operative to generate a high voltage low current electrical charge upon being provided with power; electrode means coupled to said generator means for providing said electrical charge to the person of a player; control means responsive to said control signal from said game for providing power to said generator means and for causing said generator means to provide said electrical charge to the player; electrically grounded discharge arm means mounted for electrical engagement with said electrode means, for grounding and removing charge from said electrode means upon the occurrence of a second control signal; and player sensor means for detecting whether the player is physically in contact with said electrode means, said sensor means providing said second control signal upon the detection of removal of physical contact by the player with said electrode means, whereby upon the occurrence of said predetermined event in said game, a player in physical contact with said electrode will experience a safe high voltage low current static electrical charging, causing the player's hair to raise.

Claim 9

The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising discharge arm moving means responsive to said second control signal and operative to move said discharge arm means into electrical contact with said electrode means upon the occurrence of said second control signal.

Claim 10

The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said second control signal is automatically provided by said game after a predetermined time period.

Claim 11

The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said sensor means comprises an electric eye mounted to detect the presence of the player's hand on said electrode means.

Claim 12

In an electronic game including game signal means for providing a control signal upon the occurrence of a predetermined event in said game, an electrostatic enhancement apparatus for said game, comprising: electrostatic generator means operative to generate a high voltage low current electrical charge upon being provided with power; electrode means coupled to said generator means for providing said electrical charge to the person of a player; control means responsive to said control signal from said game for providing power to said generator means and for causing said generator means to provide said electrical charge to the player, whereby upon the occurrence of said predetermined event in said game, a player in physical contact with said electrode will experience a safe high voltage low current static electrical charging, causing the player's hair to raise; and camera means positioned and operative to photograph the player during electrostatic charging.

Claim 13

In an electronic game including game signal means for providing a control signal upon the occurrence of a predetermined event in said game, an electrostatic enhancement apparatus for said game, comprising: electrostatic generator means operative to generate a high voltage low current electrical charge upon being provided with power; electrode means coupled to said generator means for providing said electrical charge to the person of a player; control means responsive to said control signal from said game for providing power to said generator means and for causing said generator means to provide said electrical charge to the player, whereby upon the occurrence of said predetermined event in said game, a player in physical contact with said electrode will experience a safe high voltage low current static electrical charging, causing the player's hair to raise; and camera means positioned and operative to photograph the player during electrostatic charging.