Abstract: A toy that releases a fluid onto a player when another player successfully projects a projectile onto a target. The toy may include a basketball hoop and a container that is filled with a fluid. The hoop is coupled to the container by a release mechanism and a trigger. The container may be elevated above a player by a post. The release mechanism is switched to a released state so that the fluid is released onto the player when the projectile is thrown through the basketball hoop and engages the trigger a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: A hydroplaning disk for safely projecting and skimming or skipping upon and across the surface of a body of water at the air-water interface for sport or recreation. The hydroplaning disk includes an ellipsoidal bottom surface, a top surface, and a deformable rim. The deformable rim deforms and returns to its original shape after absorbing impact energy. The top surface has an aerodynamic lip section with a leading edge portion, a peak portion, and a trailing edge portion. The aerodynamic lip section is integrated with a trough portion. The trough portion is integrated with an upraised central dome portion that has a central dimple which intrudes into the dome portion. The trough portion includes a water collecting groove and bailing channels. The ellipsoidal bottom surface includes anti-friction grooves or dimples. The hydroplaning disk has gripping means to provide a secure grip for throwing when hydroplaning disk is wet, and grasping means for safely throwing and catching the hydroplaning disk.

Abstract: The present invention is based on a game of chance wherein a player selects a combination of say (m) play symbols out of a collection of say (n) play symbols where (m).ltoreq.(n). A set of say (m) winning play symbols is randomly selected and next compared to the combination of say (m) play symbols chosen by the player. The by a player selected (m) play symbols are previously marked, registered and printed on a bet slip.

Abstract: Game apparatus for tossing and catching a ball includes a sling having a generally rectangular web suspended between a pair of rigid handles. A cord loop runs slidingly through each tubular handle such that when the handles are parallel and drawn apart from one another to the maximum distance the cord loop's length will allow, parallel, first and second taut cord portions run between the first ends of the handles and between the second ends of the handles, respectively. The web is constructed of either foraminous or nonforaminous fabric, and includes hemmed, parallel side edges constructed as tubes through which the parallel cord portions easily slide. A ball approximately the same size and weight as a regulation baseball is used with the embodiment having the nonforaminous web, and a lower-density, sponge rubber ball is used with the foraminous web. The elements described are also presented as a kit for selective use of either web with its respective preferred ball.

Abstract: Interactive wall art is a game to be played indoors by one or more children. The game consists of a self-adhesive mural portraying characters playing an action sport, a loop-threaded stuffed ball corresponding to the sport portrayed in the mural, and a hook-threaded fabric target attached to the mural in an appropriate location to facilitate the fantasy of actually playing a game with the figures on the wall mural. The game encourages creative role play and physical exercise including pitching, throwing, kicking, running and jumping.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a round ball rebounding game played on a circular court consisting of a spherical structure supported by a single pole and having a plurality of goals placed at equidistant intervals about the maximum horizontal diameter of the sphere and parallel to the playing surface. The apparatus further comprising a plurality of discharge tubes inserted into the bottom of the sphere, said number of tubes corresponding to the number of goals. Openings are further cut into the sphere relative to the position of each goal such that a net attached to the bottom of each goal can direct a round ball into the interior of the sphere with the ball eventually departing the bottom of the sphere through one of the discharge tubes which then deposit the ball at the base of the structure along the playing surface.

Abstract: A hopscotch like and math instruction game comprising a mat having a plurality of zones on one surface respectively containing a plurality of ramndomly selected single digit numerals permitting players to play the game within the perameters therof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically switching between any of a plurality of theoretical expectations on a gaming or amusement device of the kind where the outcome is determined by a combination of random or pseudo-random events yielding an associated score from a table of values. Any one of a plurality of predetermined random "trigger" events will cause the amusement or gaming device to automatically vary the likelihood of certain random events, without altering the associated score for any particular outcome, for a minimum "duration" period. By altering the likelihood of any particular outcome, the device will operate at a different theoretical expectation.

Abstract: A trampoline basketball game structure comprising an elevated horizontal rebound surface, two opposing and facing goals, and a resilient barrier separating the horizontal rebound surface into two playing areas is disclosed. Also disclosed is a game employing the structure.

Abstract: An electronic gaming device and method is provided in which redefined events result in positioning symbols on a playing field which persist in their location and effect through two or more sequential rounds of a game. Preferably, the symbols can affect the amount of a pay out, although preferably they do not affect whether or not a game has a winning result. Persistent symbols may be removed in response to various events, such as occurrence of a delete symbol, passage of time or playing of a predetermined number of rounds.

Abstract: The game for perfecting the arc of a basketball as it travels toward a hoop includes a vertically oriented ring which is positioned a predetermined height above and distance away from the basketball, the ring defining a target area through which the basketball must pass to ensure passage through the hoop. Play of the game includes the awarding of points for each basketball shot, with the greatest number of points awarded for a shot wherein the basketball passes through the ring and hoop without contact and no points awarded where the basketball does not at least pass through the ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of propelling a disc from a user's legs which involves the following steps. Providing a string in the form of a closed loop through which a positions his or her legs. Providing a disc with a peripheral edge and positioning this disc within the loop. Winding the disc and loop together in a manner which creates tension between the disc and the user's knees. Releasing the disc and moving one's legs apart one another in a manner to unwind the loop and propel the disc from between the user's legs.

Abstract: A lighted basketball goal encompassing a lighted flexible member situated about the perimeter of the basketball rim. This lighted flexible member is situated at a predetermined position so as not to interfere with the basketball, and so as not to be jarred or damaged by said basketball. The power supply coupling to the flexible lighting element is further characterized by a quick connect mechanism. A method for lighting an existing basketball goal comprising the installation of a flexible lighted member about the perimeter of a basketball rim at a predetermined position as not to interfere with the basketball, or be jarred or damaged by said basketball.

Abstract: A dart target with clock and alarm functions comprises a key assembly having a plurality of press buttons for setting time and alarm, at least one display for displaying score and state of the dart target in a game mode and displaying present time in a time mode, a target sensing region composed of a plurality of target areas for indicating different countries and regions, and a microcomputer having a time/alarm/clocking logic circuit for transmitting present time data in the time mode. With this arrangement, the display can automatically display present time when departing from the game mode.

Abstract: A portable basketball return device which includes arms that hold a net which is adapted to surround an existing basketball hoop thus enabling the device to catch a ball that passes through or adjacent to the hoop to be redirected toward a shooter.

Abstract: A multifunction portable target stand (14) comprising an assembly (16) for holding a target (18). A structure (20) is pivotally connected to the holding assembly (16), for supporting the holding assembly (16) in an upright position above the ground (22) when the supporting structure (20) is in an extended position, so that a person (24) with a shooting weapon (26) at a remote location on the ground (22) can shoot at the target (18). A facility (28) on the supporting structure (20) is for transporting the multifunction portable target stand (14) to another location, when the supporting structure (20) is in a folded up position.

Abstract: A challenging and patience developer toy. This invention has a handle perpendicular to a four ended receptacle shaped like a cross. The four ends constitute the male extensions and form the axes of the male connector. The male extensions are: a peg, a cup, a fin and a cross-fin. Extending from the point of intersection of the four male extensions, at the opposite end, from the handle is a short piece of string. Attached to this string is a part of the toy that I refer to as the female connector. The female connector is a cylinder with one of its circular bases attached to the string. It has a central hole of a size corresponding to the peg of the male connector. It has a circular void concentric to the central peg hole of a size corresponding to and complementary to the edge of the cup on the male connector. It also has a groove diametrically passing through the central hole and the concentric circular void and a second groove diametric and perpendicular to the first diametric grove.

Abstract: A collapsible sport goal includes a collapsible frame assembly, and a net extended around the collapsible frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a base frame, an inverted U-shaped goal frame, an inverted U-shaped rear frame, and pivoting connector rods connected laterally between center portions of the goal frame and the rear frame. The goal frame includes a center portion and two leg portions which are pivotally attached to a front portion of the base frame such that the goal frame is pivotally movable relative to the base frame. The rear frame includes a center portion and two leg portions which are pivotally attached to a rear portion of the base frame wherein the rear frame is pivotally movable relative to the base frame. The connector rods are pivotally connected at each end thereof between the respective center portions of the goal frame and the rear frame such that the connector rods are pivotally rotatable relative to the goal frame and the rear frame.

Abstract: A basketball goal unit having a first mounting plate for attachment to a backboard, a second mounting plate pivotally mounted to the first mounting plate, a rim supported from the second mounting plate, and a resilient member located between and in contact with the first and second mounting plates, the resilient member acting to bias the second mounting plate to a normal use position, wherein the resilient member is compressed and the second mounting plate is permitted to pivot a specified amount toward the first mounting plate when the rim receives a force having a downward component greater than a threshold level. Thereafter, the second mounting plate automatically pivots back to its normal use position due to the biasing action of the resilient member.

Abstract: The hand-held basketball game comprises of a circular-shaped disc mounted to a short tubular handle that has a spirally-grooved socket inserted within the front section of the short tubular handle, which is connected by inserting the miniature basketball game hoop's rear square-headed, spirally-grooved screw into a square opening located within the center base of the miniature beveled transparent basketball game backboard, which is connected to a spirally-grooved socket inserted within the front section of the short tubular handle. The hand-held basketball game includes a miniature cone-shaped basketball game net that can be assembled to and disconnected from the miniature basketball game hoop which has a small circular track lining designed within the inner circle frame of the miniature basketball game hoop that allows the miniature basketball game cone-shaped net to be adjustable to the miniature basketball game hoop.