Surf toy action figure and simulated surfing game

Abstract

The present invention provides a miniature live-action surfing attraction and associated surf game specifically adapted for use with one or more surf toy action figures. The surf toy action figures are mountable to a surf board appropriately sized and weighted to provide relatively stable or semi-stable surf-riding action upon a sheet flow of water flowing up an inclined ride surface of the reduced scale attraction. Various surf action figures may be set free upon the ride surface, or they may be constrained or partially constrained by wires, strings, magnets or the like, as desired. Alternatively, or in addition, they may be controlled via a remote control, or radio control transmitter, as desired. Thus, a fun and entertaining game is created that provides realistic live-action surfing within a relatively small or confined area.

1 . A surf-action device comprising:
 an inclined ride surface having a lower base portion and an upper ridge portion;   a water reservoir;   at least one nozzle at or near the ride surface;   a pump adapted to draw water from the reservoir and deliver pressurized water to the at least one nozzle, the nozzle being sized and configured to direct a flow of pressurized water onto said ride surface so that the flow of water flows up the inclined ride surface;   a ride figure comprising a riding vehicle adapted to ride upon and be supported by the flow of water; and   a constraint member coupled to the ride figure, the constraint member adapted to control a position of the ride figure relative to the ride surface as the ride figure rides upon the flow of water.   
   
   
       2 . The surf action device of  claim 1 , wherein the flow of water is directed in a flow direction, and the constraint member is adapted to apply a force to the ride figure in a direction generally opposite the flow direction. 
   
   
       3 . The surf action device of  claim 2 , wherein the constraint member is physically attached to the ride figure. 
   
   
       4 . The surf action device of  claim 3 , wherein the constraint member comprises a wire or string. 
   
   
       5 . The surf action device of  claim 3 , wherein the constraint member comprises an elongate member. 
   
   
       6 . The surf action device of  claim 3 , wherein the constraint member applies a force to the ride figure sufficient to maintain the ride figure in a stable riding position upon the ride surface. 
   
   
       7 . The surf action device of  claim 1 , wherein the constraint member comprises a magnet. 
   
   
       8 . The surf action device of  claim 7 , wherein the magnet is movable relative to the ride surface so as to move the ride figure relative to the ride surface.