Abstract: This present application pertains to a toss game consisting of at least two angled boards with a geometrically shaped cut out for the tossed item to fall through. It also consists of a mechanism that will move the geometrically shaped cut out, or opening, in an oscillating geometric motion, thus increasing the skill required to play said toss game.

Abstract: An arrangement, a computer system, and/or a method for playing a game include a playing area, a first set of scoring structures arranged at a perimeter of the playing area and that are active throughout the game, and a second set of scoring structures arranged at the perimeter of the playing area and that are active only during penalty periods of the game, where each pair of adjacent ones of structures of the first set is separated by one of the structures of the second set.

Abstract: A disc throwing game including a receptacle including: an open top, an open bottom connected to the open top, and at least one aperture arranged between the open top and the open bottom, and an illumination means securable only to an inside surface of the receptacle a distance from the at least one aperture, the illumination means operatively arranged to transmit light through the at least one aperture and the open top. A disc throwing game assembly including two such receptacles and a disc shaped gliding object. A method of playing the disc throwing game.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a concept for determining a transit of a movable object through a detection area within a detection plane. At least one exciter antenna provides an exciting electromagnetic field. The exciting electromagnetic field or at least one spatial component thereof has a field strength above a field strength threshold in the detection area. The exciting electromagnetic field is capable of exciting the movable object to emit an electromagnetic response signal comprising information on a position of the movable object. At least one sensor antenna comprising a magnetic core receives the electromagnetic response signal. The at least one magnetic core is positioned in a region of the exciting electromagnetic field where the field strength of the exciting electromagnetic field or the at least one spatial component thereof is below the field strength threshold.

Abstract: The invention is a device that modifies the target aperture for the standard game board for the traditional lawn game known as cornhole or bean bag toss. The device, when inserted into the game board's target aperture, replaces the open hole with a circular shaped “trapdoor” that opens only when directly struck by a tossed game bag. When opened, the trapdoor allows the passage of the game bag through the game boards target aperture. The device includes a spring hinge mechanism that returns the trapdoor to the closed position after the bag has passed through the opening. The device is designed so that it can be quickly and easily inserted into and removed from the target aperture of the game board without moving or damaging the game board.

Abstract: The invention is a game difficulty modifier for the traditional lawn game known as cornhole or bean bag toss which utilizes inserts to change the standard target aperture in the cornhole game board. The insert adapter changes the difficulty level of the game by either altering the size or nature of the game board's target aperture. The insert adapters are designed to be easily installed and removed from the game board allowing players to experience different levels of difficulty during the same game.

Abstract: A target game including at least one target and at least one projectile. The at least one target is constructed of a flexible and self-supporting material. The at least one target is able to be configured in a first orientation and a second orientation. In the first orientation, the at least one target is generally planar. In the second orientation, the at least one target is generally conical.

Abstract: An interactive pirate themed board game comprising: a pirate ship shaped game board; a plurality of spaces on the game board, where said plurality of spaces are arranged in a plurality of levels; a starting position, where said starting position is at a lowest level of the plurality of levels; and a finishing position, where said finishing position is at a highest level of the plurality of levels. A plurality of pirate related paraphernalia, pirate related activity or penalties may be associated with the plurality of spaces, where the plurality of pirate related paraphernalia includes at least swords, eye patch, telescope, scarf, markers, coins and earrings. The winning player of the interactive pirate themed board game may be awarded a captain's hat and a stuffed parrot after reaching the finishing position.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects at a target, and more specifically, to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects in an attempt to attach the objects to a target that may be in motion, or to dislodge objects that are hanging from the target.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an entertaining targeting game for all ages that enhances hand-eye coordination and provides target practice and a method of playing such a game. The device consists of an electronic target striking device for removable attachment to a ground-engaging mat. The target striking device has visual and audible strike indicating means and the mat has score display means. Additional embodiments are anticipated.

Abstract: A moving target practice apparatus adapted to be used in the home or easily portable by a user, and increasing the challenge to a user by creating unpredictable and moving targets, including moving target areas disposed on the front of the apparatus comprising a series of apertures that align to create an opening at various intervals in time to receive a projectile and/or a series of moving toppling targets traveling around the apparatus which are automatically resetable to an upright position once hit by a projectile.

Abstract: A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.

Abstract: A game is played using a target unit that has at least two target holes defined therein and a plurality of protrusions thereon. A game ball is thrown at the target unit and either enters a target hole, rebounds from the target unit, or misses the target unit. Players are divided into teams and each team is awarded points if a player from that team successfully tosses the game ball into a target hole. Time limits can be imposed for the overall game, the time allotted for a team to throw a ball, or the like. A player is charged with fouls for leaving a designated player area, contacting another player or the like, and can be disqualified from the game if that player accumulates too many fouls. The target can be modular and can be rotated during play.

Abstract: A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.

Abstract: A ball throwing practice system for improving a ball player's skills that includes a collapsible support frame having a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs, with the second pair of legs being pivotally coupled to one of the first pair of legs to permit pivoting of the second pair of legs with respect to the first pair of legs. The system also includes a target assembly secured to the support frame for defining a passage therethrough for representing a zone for an accurately thrown ball to pass through. Preferably, the target assembly comprises a pair of substantially horizontally oriented plate members disposed in a spaced relationship, with a lower one of the plate members being located below an upper one of the plate members. The lower plate member may be suspended below the upper plate member by a plurality of cords.

Abstract: The invention provides a game apparatus in which playing pieces (12) are projected at a target (2) by a player, comprising a player console (1), a target panel (2) spaced apart from the player console, playing piece projector (3) disposed at the player console for projecting a playing piece (1,2) provided by a player towards the target panel, at least one winner area (16) in the target panel and dimensioned to receive a playing piece (12) projected from the project of, and a prize issuer in response to a projected playing piece being received in the winner area. A movable cover (17) is provided to alternately obscure and expose the or each winner area (16) in a regular or random fashion.

Abstract: A game machine in which an endless belt is circularly moved such that an upper face thereof is moved from a background side to a foreground side relative to a player. A target moving in a crosswise direction of the endless belt is provided at an upstream side of the endless belt. A disk shooter provided at a downstream side of the endless belt is operated so as to aim a shooting chute of the disk shooter at the target. A disk is shot from the disk shooter upon pressing a shooting button for activating the disk shooter. The shot disk advances toward the target, rolling on the endless belt. In case the disk hits the target, a score is obtained. The score is added and indicated by a score indicator. The disk having reached the upstream side strikes a stopper plate and falls on the endless belt. The laid disk is conveyed to the downstream side in accordance with the circular movement of the endless belt.

Abstract: A combination including a frame defining at least one of a hockey and a soccer goal, a blocking element, and first structure for moving the blocking element in front of the frame so as to expose and block different parts of the goal as the blocking element is moved. The first structure moves the blocking element in two different manners in front of, and relative to, the frame.

Abstract: A changeable target game apparatus 10 including a collapsible housing member 20 having a forwardly angled target impact panel 21 provided with an enlarged apertures 28 and a target member 30 rotatably disposed on the target impact panel 21 and provided with a plurality of different sized openings 32, 33, 34 which are selectively alignable with the enlarged aperture 28 in the target impact panel 20.

Abstract: A new electronic goal detector for accurately detects and signals when a hockey puck passes through the goal line between the goal posts of a hockey goal. The inventive device includes a set of goal sensors for mounting on the goal posts and cross bar of a hockey goal to act as a goal sensing means for detecting a puck passing through the goal line. A goal sensor is also embedded within the hockey playing surface along the goal line. At the bottom end of one of the goal posts is a two-part connector that separates when the hockey goal is moved off of the goal line to deactivate the goal sensors. A sound generating device and a light source provide an indicating means for indicating when a puck passes into the hockey goal.

Abstract: The bucket ball game utilizes a base with a hole enclosed by a receptacle configured as a cone. The preferred method of playing the game is to award players one point for tossing a ball that makes contact with any part of the bucket, award two points to a player for tossing a ball that enters the inside of the bucket and comes out of the bucket, and award three points to a player for tossing a ball that enters the bucket and remains inside the bucket. To equalize the chance of winning by any team, more skilled players can be made to throw at the bucket from a farther distance then the less skilled players. In an alternative embodiment, the receptacle may be an assembly of bucket sections that can be singularly removed for players with lesser playing skills.

Abstract: A game of skill involves a housing made to resemble an old-style cash register. When the game is played, a motor causes oscillation of the cash drawer in and out while the player shoots coin-like disks toward the drawer attempting to land the coins within compartments within the drawer. Each compartment corresponds to a point score that is displayed on a display on the simulated cash register. Each time the game is played, the player is given a pre-set number of coin-like disks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a to a arcade amusement game in which contestants compete to be the first to shoot a given amount of water from a distant water gun into an replica urinal, while a simulated man is made to move back and forth in front of the bowl. The invention contains a means of tracking the amount of water entering the urinal replica.

Abstract: A goaltender simulator system, which closely simulates shooting on a goal tended by a live goaltender, is provided. The system includes a digital video camera which tracks the trajectory of the object launched toward the goal. The continuous image data is filtered to enable a computer control to accurately determine the trajectory of the object as well as estimate its anticipated trajectory. Knowing the anticipated trajectory of the object, the computer control instructs motors to move the goaltender figure and/or its arms to the appropriate position to block the incoming object in an attempt to prevent it from entering the goal.

Abstract: An entertaining target comprises a box, a sound and light control device attached inside the box and a balloon. The front opening of the box is attached with an openable front lid formed with a target hole in the middle, and inside the box there is provided a touch-off switch connecting to the sound and light control device which is pressed by the balloon to disconnect the electricity to the control device. When a player takes his shot on the target, the bullet successfully hit into the target hole will pop the balloon and the front lid will be pushed to open by the explosion of the balloon to allow another balloon to be placed, meanwhile the touch-off switch is released by the explosion to start the sound and light control device to generate entertaining sound and light.

Abstract: The scoring during a basketball game is controlled by an assembly that is connected to the game period ending buzzer circuit to automatically close the basket net when the buzzer circuit is activated to signal the end of a period of the game. The assembly includes a cord intertwined in the net and connected to a spring. The spring biases the cord into a net closing position, and the assembly further includes a spring override system that prevents the spring bias from closing the net during the game. The spring override system is connected to the period ending buzzer circuit to be released at the end of a period. The spring override system can be set to delay the release of the spring for any suitable length of time if desired.

Abstract: A bean bag toss game is set forth wherein a chamber is provided with an overlying opening for acceptance of a bean bag tossed therethrough in a conventional manner with an access door positioned rearwardly of the container for retrieval of bean bags accumulated therewithin. Inserts are provided for positioning within the opening and are formed with hook and loop fasteners associatable with hook and loop fasteners formed about a periphery of the opening to vary the configuration and area of opening to accordingly vary the degree of difficulty in positioning bean bags within the container. A further insert is provided with an inflatable diaphragm positioned interiorly of the insert opening to selectively vary the diametrical opening dimension.

Abstract: A board game apparatus for playing a class of board games such as board football involving the use of a thumper disc and other removable game apparatus associated with the playing board and the rules of play. The apparatus may utilize electronic position sensing means.

Abstract: An action toy game apparatus includes a receiver assembly which is preferably embodied as an amusing character figure, a timer assembly which is actuatable for a set period of time, a plurality of game elements and a propelling mechanism which is operable for individually propelling the game elements at the receiver assembly. The receiver assembly is responsive to the timer assembly for oscillating between a fully open position and a partially open position when the timer assemly is in an actuated condition and for moving to a fully closed position when the timer assembly is deactuated. The game elements are receivable in the receiver assembly when they are propelled at the receiver assembly while the receiver assembly is in either the open position thereof or the partially open position thereof but not while the receiver assembly is in the closed position thereof.

Abstract: A soccer practice machine (10) has a planar surface (14) and a delivery tube (20) configured and positioned to deliver a soccer ball (24) proximate to the planar surface (14). A blower (26) provides sufficient air in the tube (20) for ejecting the soccer ball (24) from the delivery tube. A target (16) corresponds dimensionally to a soccer goal and is positioned remote from the delivery tube (20) and planar surface (14). A figure (42) attached to drive (44) is movably positioned in front of the target (16).

Abstract: This indoor and outdoor game is designed to be played by one person or may be competitively played by from two to four players. Primarily, it consists of a plurality of saucer shaped plastic discs that are tossed at an opponent's hoop to be received therein, for scoring points. A stand is provided for supporting poles attached to the hoops, and a net is attached to each hoop at the top, for engaging with the discs as they pass through.

Abstract: A pinball-type game includes a housing having a playing surface located within the interior of the housing and a spirally winding object guide channel depressed in this playing surface. The channel includes a launching end and a target end at its opposite ends. The channel is sized to allow one of a plurality of objects located within the housing to move within the confines of the channel. An object launcher is located at the launching end of the channel and is capable of launching an object into the channel so as to cause the object to travel within the channel along a spiral pathway until it reaches the target end of the channel. A target is located at the target end of the channel. The target being of the type wherein it is capable of capturing the object only for a finite period of time.

Abstract: A facility intended for use on a commercial basis, both for recreational and amusement purposes, offers a plurality of basketball-like courts designed to be played in sequence and with each court having a different challenging situation at least one of which utilizes a backboard having a vertical goal mounted on a rotating horizontal shaft which shaft is perpendicular to the backboard and a motor to rotate the shaft so as to present the goal in a periodically recurring normal basketball position for passage of the ball therethrough.

Abstract: A game employing a gun capable of emitting a light beam can be played using a target apparatus which ejects objects each time this apparatus is appropriately actuated by a light beam. The target apparatus includes a turntable which is capable of being rotated by a motor. The turntable includes a plurality of holders, each of which is adapted to hold an object to be ejected from the apparatus. An ejection lever is mounted on the base of the apparatus so as to be capable of ejecting an object from a holder positioned directly above it. After such an object is ejected the motor rotates the turntable. Structures are provided for returning the ejection lever to a position in which it can eject an object from an adjacent holder and for indexing the turntable so that an adjacent holder is above the lever as a result of such rotation of the turntable. A circuit including a photocell is provided on the apparatus for operation of the ejection lever so as to eject an object from a holder positioned above this lever.

Abstract: A tennis court has an upright net and a pair of laterally relative fair service areas. Upright posts are anchored adjacent and extend above the ends of the court net. An elongated rectangular practice serving net overlies, is coplanar with and engages the court net. The serving net inwardly of its ends and below its top is cut away defining an elongated rectantular opening above the court net adjacent the fair service areas. An upright divider post is arranged intermediately of the ends of the practice serving net extending the height thereof dividing the rectangular opening into a pair of rectangular openings. A pair of curtains of net material are coplanar with the serving net and at their top edges are connected thereto and depend into the pair of openings respectively. The lower edges of said curtains are adjustably spaced above said court net providing a pair of elongated adjustable height service apertures for receiving served tennis balls so as to fall within said fair service areas.

Abstract: A multisport practice device for defining a target for and arresting the flight of a ball or other projectile includes a base supporting a pair of laterally spaced-apart upright posts carrying a net closing the space therebetween. Adjustable crossbar members carry eyelet screws for removably hanging the crossbars from vertically spaced-apart hook screws on the upright posts to define a variable-height target area.