초록 ▼

An interactive play system and structure is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls or other suitable "dry" play media. In one embodiment the interactive play system comprises a multi-level support structu

An interactive play system and structure is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls or other suitable "dry" play media. In one embodiment the interactive play system comprises a multi-level support structure on which the interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar dry play media. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various automated and/or play-participant-operated conveyers and play media collection and return mechanisms are provided throughout the structure for collecting and transporting play media from a source, such as a collection basin, to the various interactive play elements.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An interactive play system, comprising:a multi-level support frame for safely supporting one or more play participants in, on or around said play system;a lower support surface underneath said support frame for supporting said support frame and said one or more play par

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An interactive play system, comprising:a multi-level support frame for safely supporting one or more play participants in, on or around said play system;a lower support surface underneath said support frame for supporting said support frame and said one or more play participants;a source of dry play media comprising a plurality of discrete impact-safe play articles;a plurality of play elements disposed on or around said support frame at various locations and/or elevations, at least some of said play elements being adapted to receive the play media to create desired effects; anda collection and return system comprising at least a portion of said lower surface which slopes from a higher elevation to a lower elevation and a play media collection area in the proximity of the lower elevation such that play media may be continuously collected and recirculated using a conveyor and/or suction pump to transfer play media from the collection area to a selected distribution area, the lower surface being accessible to and adapted to support one or more play participants.