Play structure with active targeting system

Abstract

The present invention provides an interactive play structure including an active targeting system for automatically sensing the location of a play participant and spraying or propelling water or other play media at the sensed location. Play participants race against the clock to determine and enter a secret code to disable the active targeting system or otherwise activate a desired self-destruct sequence or other desired sequence of events. But the active targeting system sprays water or shoots other play media at play participants who attempt to approach the structure. The secret code is periodically scrambled so that play participants must act quickly and cooperate with one another to determine and enter the correct code. These and other improvements increase the challenge and enjoyment of interactive play structures incorporating such improvements.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An interactive play structure comprising a play media propelling or spraying effect with an active targeting system for automatically sensing the location of a play participant and spraying or propelling water or other play media substantially at the sensed location.