Abstract: A basketball shot making game having a plurality of angularly related panels in an array with the last of the panels having a diagonal flap directed inwardly toward a netless hoop and a hoop structure of different diameters located on the floor in a position such that a properly directed basketball bounced serially off the array of panels and subsequently the flap and through the netless hoop may enter one of the hoops of a hoop structure located on the floor. The hoop structure may comprise three hoops, a regulation size hoop, a second hoop of lesser diameter coaxial and dispersed a regulation net distance from the first hoop and a third hoop may be provided coaxial with interiorly of and supported by and of lesser diameter than the second hoop.

Abstract: A pocketed wall game having a wall mounted target board with one or more recessed pockets designed to accept and retain a plurality of soft projectiles. Each time a projectile is tossed into one of the pockets, both light and sound means are preferably actuated so that the board lights up and emits a sound effect after each successful toss. An electronic scoreboard may also be included so as to keep a running total of the players' scores.

Abstract: A game device including a game plate having a predetermined track formed thereon and at least one piece resting portion provided by said track, a piece which can be rested on the piece resting portion. A running body is provided on the track and having a scooping-up member for scooping up game pieces. A scooping-up member operating mechanism for operating the scooping-up member, wherein the scooping-up member operating means includes a scooping-up driving mechanism for temporarily driving the scooping-up member in the vicinity of said piece resting portion. A restraining mechanism designed to intermittently operate so as to intermittently restrain a part of mechanical elements inside said scooping-up member driving mechanism from operating is also provided.

Abstract: A dart board mounting structure includes one or two symmetrical dart holders which may be freely connected to an upper side or lower side of a circumferential wall of the dart board. Notches are formed in the wall of the dart board for holding the dart holders. Each dart holder is a stepped board consisting of a higher step and a lower step. The higher step has a curved surface with one or two T-shaped legs. The lower step is connected to an elongated plate via a tear-off line. The elongated plate has a plurality of jaws, and rings are disposed between adjacent jaws. A plurality of pins corresponding to the rings are provided on the lower step abutting the higher step. A stop is provided at either sides of the plurality of pins for retaining the elongated plate after it is torn off the lower step and fitted on the pins.

Abstract: A hockey puck having integral rollers for use on hard surfaces other than ice. The rollers of the hockey puck, which are captured within and project from both sides of the main body thereof, enable the device to roll across various hard surfaces, overcoming the frictional forces that inhibit the sliding of conventional hockey pucks across surfaces other than ice. The two halves of the puck are securely fastened together using elastic snap members that simplify assembly of the puck while assuring greater reliability and durability.

Abstract: A new boxing game system and method of play in which a team of boxers is used to win a boxing bout using a unique scoring system. The team of boxers consists of a plurality of boxers with each boxer representing a different divisional weight class. An open type of scoring apparatus is used to openly display each judge's score for each boxer throughout the entire boxing bout which will allow the public audience to know which boxer is winning during the boxing bout. A unique type of point scoring system is used to determine which boxing team will win the boxing bout. An audio visual indicator is used to notify a losing boxer that he cannot mathematically win the boxing bout by either a unanimous or split decision.

Abstract: An interactive communication apparatus including a containing structure provided with a plurality of apertures to allow reaching within the containing structure to touch-contact an unknown object within the structure, is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of partitions which divide the interior of the containing structure into spaces which are open to one another and into which the apertures open.

Abstract: A toy simulates an arcade game. A box has a transparent side panel and contains game device that may be manipulated from a control panel at a front of a box. Here the game device is a toy boat or submarine that slides horizontally and deploys a claw to pick up objects on the bottom panel. The boat and claw have separate reversible motors which turn in one direction or the other depending upon the polarity of the applied voltage. To play the game, a user looks at the game pieces while he manipulates the controls at the front of the box in order to pick up an object and drop it through a chute.

Abstract: A goal post for football or basketball has a vertical post, surrounded by a foam pad. The foam pad is surrounded by an outer layer of a solid or mesh vinyl fabric material, wrapped around and bonded to the foam pad. A zipper is attached to the outer layer of fabric for securing the pad to the post. A cable having a ring on each end is attached to the lower edge of the outer layer of material. The rings can be locked to a ring on the slide fastener to secure the zipper.

Abstract: A basketball training apparatus for practicing "outside shooting" and including a rim and attached net supported by a supporting frame structure so that the rim is maintained in a horizontal orientation at a regulation height above the floor and in a manner unobstructed by the supporting structure so as to simulate the reaction to ball impact and the appearance of a conventionally supported basketball rim. The supporting frame structure includes individual frame members and frame connectors for attaching the frame members at opposite ends to define a base and upwardly extending legs attachable to connecting elements on the rim. The connecting elements each include a cup having an open end adapted to receive an upper end zone of the legs therein and a rod extension of reduced diameter interconnecting between the cup and the rim and structured to support and maintain the rim in spaced, unobstructed relation above the cups and frame structure.

Abstract: A breakaway net attachment system for mounting a basketball net to the rim of a basketball goal at predetermined locations along the rim. The system includes clips which are attachable to the rim and which include retainer portions for retaining the net in association with the rim. The rim preferably includes a plurality of studs located along an undersurface thereof for engaging within apertures formed in the clips whereby the clips are retained in engagement with the rim. In one embodiment, the clips are provided with fingers for retaining the net wherein the fingers will release the net in response to a predetermined force being applied to the net. In a further embodiment, the clip is adapted to be pulled off of the rim when a predetermined force is applied to the net.

Abstract: A shuttlecock includes a wing member having six types of strands whose lower ends are secured to a carrier strip, and a weight member adhered to the carrier strip whereby upon striking the shuttlecock by the palm of the hand or the foot, the weight member massages various area of the hand and the foot.

Abstract: An anchor for anchoring the post of a basketball goal to a container. The anchor includes a portion of a vehicle tire that has been modified so that the tire has been severed transversely to provide a pair of ends and a major portion of the sidewalls of the tire have been removed to provide partial sidewalls respectively having holes therethrough adapted to receive the post of a basketball goal. A tightener extends between the pair of ends for selectively drawing the ends together to tighten the anchor around a container. A modified embodiment includes a tire of a right size to snugly fit around a container or a portion thereof and the tire is complete except for aligned holes respectively in the opposite sidewalls of the tire and adapted to receive the post of a basketball goal. A specially designed container is disclosed that is adapted to be used with the modified embodiment.

Abstract: A dart board assembly including a cover frame, a back frame fastened to the cover frame, a plurality of target plates fitted into respective radial scoring open areas in the cover frame, a membrane circuit mounted between the target plates and the back frame, a printed circuit board insulated from the membrane circuit by a slotted insulative partition board, wherein each target plate is fixedly attached with a respective rigid insulative plate and supported on a respective cushion for quick return after a striking, the rigid insulative plate having a plurality of contact pins inserted into respective through holes and suspended from the membrane circuit by a gap for triggering the membrane circuit upon striking of the dart.

Abstract: A dual-purpose arrow shaft insert for pressing into a hollow arrow shaft at either end of the arrow shaft to facilitate the attachment of a nock or arrow point thereto. The insert has an introduction end, a receiving end, and a central cylindrical portion connecting the introduction end to the receiving end. A receiving orifice is formed within the receiving end and extends from the receiving end into the central cylindrical portion of the insert and terminates in a threaded opening which continues farther into the central cylindrical portion toward the introduction end. The receiving orifice is so sized and configured so as to be capable of receiving the shank of a nock. Without any modification, the dual-purpose insert may also receive a point through the receiving orifice. The threaded rod attached to the arrow point is thrust through a shock absorbing sleeve and both are then pressed into the receiving orifice.

Abstract: A game board and plurality of game pieces, are provided, called "jumpertop clipper disks". A jumpertop clipper disk is fun because it may be jump-flighted by flexing it between thumb and forefinger, aiming, and quick-releasing, so that it will jump forth as an aimed, self propelled projectile, toward positively scored targets and negatively scored hazards. This requires skill in aiming and quick-releasing to hit targets and avoid hazards. Clipper disks may be decorated with indicia and logo. They may be clipped onto clothes, hair, school books, and personal effects as decorations. They may be linked, one to another, to form a chain of identifiable, collectible disks, for team identity. Score is kept for each jump-flight. The highest net score for player or for team, is the winner.

Abstract: The invention relates to an amusement machine comprising a play area (3) for containing a plurality of small portable articles (30) which are accessible from above; a scoop means (4) remotely operable by a user of the machine for scooping articles from the play area (3) and transferring them directly or indirectly to a collection station (7); a sensor means (26) for detecting the amount of articles at the collection station (7); and a dispenser for dispensing a cash or non-cash prize in response to a signal from the sensor (26).

Abstract: An apparatus for returning basketballs falling in front of the backboard to a shooter at the freethrow line. The apparatus may be mounted to the backboard, a free-standing post supporting the backboard, or to the hoop bracket. The apparatus contains a closed frame which bends down away from the backboard. The closed frame supports a return surface such as webbing or sheeting. Sidestops are rotatably and removably secured to the closed frame for the purpose of ensuring the return of more balls which fail to go through the hoop. The apparatus may be easily attached for use, detached following use or swung into an out-of-the way storage position.

Abstract: A game for stimulating the memory of an individual. The inventive device includes a main board having a plurality of tiles positioned thereon. Each of the tiles includes a category name printed thereon. A die can be tossed onto the tiles, whereby a player is then required to a name a number of items within the category upon which the die comes to rest. Score is kept over a predetermined length of time with a winner being declared as a player having the highest number of points.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining game apparatus by introducing unexpectedness to the development of game. The present invention provides a game apparatus characterized in that the apparatus employs a slot (1) for allowing insertion of a medal (12) therethrough, a guide member (5, 14) for guiding the inserted medal (12) downward, a plate (6) arranged substantially horizontally below the guide member (5, 14), a fall-in groove, provided at at least one end of the plate (6), for discharging the medal (12) to an outside, a slidable member (8) which moves reciprocally on the plate (6) in a predetermined direction, and a medal (12) which falls through the guide member (5, 14) while the slidable member (8) moves, thereby causing the medals (12) on the plate (6) to fall into the fall-in groove, and characterized by including scattering mechanism (10) for scattering the medals (12) on the plate (6).