Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to permit games of chance or games of skill and chance wherein a prize or monetary reward is given.
However, games of skill conducted in accordance with the following criteria are permitted:
(a) Winning the game of skill does not require great skill on the part of the participant;
(b) The game does not constitute a fraud upon the participants;
(c) The game is not similar to games of chance in which winning depends primarily upon fortuitous or accidental circumstances beyond the control of the participant, including games such as roulette, beans, cards, dice or wheels of fortune nor is the game one which includes a mechanical or physical device which directly or indirectly impedes, impairs or thwarts the skill of the player;
(d) The prize has normal value and is not redeemable or convertible into cash, directly or indirectly.
(Ord. 130, passed 5-25-1909; Ord. 1894, passed 3-21-1966; Ord. 2948, passed 4-22-1985)