Abstract: The present invention provides a ball game apparatus for a novel ball sport, which avoids the drawbacks of highly demands of human body from those relatively larger ball games. The ball game apparatus includes a ball target, ball, and rear net, and has the characteristics of shooting of the darts, and elegant posture of bowling and golf at the same time. The ball game apparatus is able to widely apply on variety of competitions for exercising human body, which has a relatively stronger entertainment, higher competitiveness, and skills. Also, the novel ball sport is simple for learning, fun and not constrained by playing the ball game at specific place, which could be played in school, facture, or any other limited spaces.

Abstract: A target is provided for hitting or throwing balls and other objects for sport practice sessions or games. The target includes a plurality of foldable arms with a connected net which can be moved between open and closed positions by pulling and pushing a handle connected to the arms. In the open position, the target forms an inverted umbrella. A front face is attached to the net and has a plurality of openings through which the balls or objects can pass forth.

Abstract: The Play-ble Recreational System is composed of two separate assemblies, each of which includes a through-aperture, dimensioned to allow a beanbag to pass entirely through it, which can be sealed by a detachable cover cap. The invention will be constructed so that the assemblies can serve multiple functions. When the assemblies are separate and distinct, they will primarily be used to play the popular multiplayer game, commonly referred to as cornhole or beanbag toss. However, in addition to this, the underside of each assembly is equipped with collapsible table and game legs, which allows each assembly to become an independent freestanding table. The assemblies also include mechanisms on their front and/or side surfaces that allow the assemblies to be connected together in one of two ways: either perpendicularly to form an L-shaped buffet/serving table, or end-to-end to create a long dinning/serving table that can also be used to play the popular recreational game referred to commonly as beer pong.

Abstract: There is provided a target game adapted to receive tokens into apertures having associated scores. The target game includes a horizontal playing surface having a plurality of apertures, and a vertical playing surface disposed at a back edge of and atop the horizontal playing surface. The vertical playing surface includes a plurality of apertures.

Abstract: A bag toss game target has an angled landing surface with a target opening that rotates on a base of the game target whereby rotation of the landing surface changes direction of the slope of the landing surface and the target opening location relative to the base. The landing surface is provided by a platform that is raised relative to the target base. The platform is temporarily fixed in rotation to define various set positions and slope directions of the landing surface relative to the target base. The configuration of the present game target provides a bag toss game and game target that emulates the game of golf wherein the platform and target opening represents a golf green and golf hole (collectively, golf green), with the target base representing at least a portion of a golf hole fairway or approach leading to the golf green.

Abstract: A ball game platform and a method to play a ball game on said platform are disclosed. The ball game platform comprising a rectangular surface divided into two sections with boundary lines and a middle line, and a duel pole set on one end of the middle line. The method of playing a ball game for two teams of players to play on one section of the platform comprising providing a soft ball being bounceable; setting a set of rules for the game, judging the score according to the rule, breaking tie score by using duel pole and declaring a winner. The rules for the game do not allow the player to touch the ball by hands except in the services and duels. The rules may include the rules of starting the gaming, serving the ball, shooting, and exchanging of field, as well as rules of violations.

Abstract: A three-in-one game system includes a first base member and a second base member. Each of the first and second base members includes a bag toss game target located thereon and a washer toss game target located thereon. The three-in-one game system also includes at least one ladder golf game target sized to fit within a perimeter of each of the first and second base members.

Abstract: A convertible game assembly comprises a convertible frame having at least one adjustable joint separating a back frame portion and a front frame portion. The front frame portion is configured to pivot upward and backward about the adjustable joint to convert the frame from an open to a closed configuration. The assembly further includes an elevated back target piece coupled to the back frame portion and a front target piece coupled to the front frame portion. The frame is positionable in an open configuration to allow a game player to throw projectiles toward the back target piece, with the open configuration defining a first player position. Additionally, the frame is positionable in a closed configuration to allow a game player to kick projectiles toward the front target piece, with the closed configuration defining a second player position closer to the back frame portion than the first player position.

Abstract: An amusement device that includes a horizontally oriented rotating wheel having a plurality of apertures through the wheel and a release mechanism that will release game pieces from a location above the wheel is disclosed. The game can be played by exercising skill or it can be configured to result in a random outcome. In the skilled based embodiment of the invention, a user tries to time the activation of the release mechanism so that a high energy ball drops down from the release mechanism and falls through the rotating wheel. If a ball passes directly through the wheel, the ball is detected by a detector that is positioned below the wheel and an award is provided to the player. In an alternative embodiment of the device, the device is designed to release a plurality of balls which will bounce and roll on the rotating wheel until they are captured in apertures that are provided through the wheel.

Abstract: An adjustable target has a first target section and second target section attached to a base and an adjusting device. The second target section is at least partially visible through an opening in the first target section. An adjusting device engageably attaches to the first target section providing for a reduced effective size of the target area. An adjusting device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A convertible game assembly comprises a convertible frame having at least one adjustable joint separating a back frame portion and a front frame portion. The front frame portion is configured to pivot upward and backward about the adjustable joint to convert the frame from an open to a closed configuration. The assembly further includes an elevated back target piece coupled to the back frame portion and a front target piece coupled to the front frame portion. The frame is positionable in an open configuration to allow a game player to throw projectiles toward the back target piece, with the open configuration defining a first player position. Additionally, the frame is positionable in a closed configuration to allow a game player to kick projectiles toward the front target piece, with the closed configuration defining a second player position closer to the back frame portion than the first player position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toss game that only uses projectiles as targets. A playing surface is divided into first area and second area. Players stand in the first area and throw projectiles onto the second area. If there are no projectiles on the second area, a player throws a projectile onto the second area, attempting to use the projectile just thrown as target for the next throw. If there is at least one projectile on the second area, a player throws a projectile to target other projectiles on the second area. After a throw, if at least two projectiles on the second area touch each other then the player may gain points. The object is to be the first to win a predetermined target score points. This toss game is very dynamic and challenging yet easy to learn and fun to play.

Abstract: There is provided a target game adapted to receive tokens into apertures having associated scores. The target game includes a horizontal playing surface having a plurality of apertures, and a vertical playing surface disposed at a back edge of and atop the horizontal playing surface. The vertical playing surface includes a plurality of apertures.

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 bag tossing game including a pair of boards each having opposing top and bottom surfaces. Each of the boards has an opening extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. Each of the boards includes a pair of opposing ends and a pair of opposing sides extending between the opposing ends and formed by a rim projecting from the bottom surface. At least one riser is pivotally coupled to one end of each of the boards. A storage pouch is coupled to the bottom surface of one of the boards. The pouch encloses an interior storage space and has an opening in communication with the interior space. The pouch has a closure mechanism for closing the opening. The game also includes a hook and loop fastener releasably coupling the pair of boards to one another. A handle is coupled to at least one of the opposing sides.

Abstract: A toss game. The game has two casings which sit one within the other. Each casing has a playing surface. The playing surfaces of each casing have groups of toss targets. Correlated to each of the groups of toss targets are groups of scoring indicia. Each target surface is maintainable above a ground surface location. During play the casings are positioned an operating distance away from one another. The casings contain storage space for game components. The casings also have carrying handles. The game components include offensive scoring components and defensive components.

Abstract: A target comprises a pair of hinged panels with circular openings and parallel slots. The target is supported by a set of two like planar supports hinged to an edge of each panel at opposite target edges. The slots have a length of about the same dimension as the circular opening diameter in one embodiment. Openings with different diameters may be combined with slots of different lengths than those diameters. Discs known as Frisbees are thrown at the target to try to throw the discs through the slots or openings. Frisbees have a configuration wherein when thrown with a spin tend to fly toward a target in a horizontal orientation and are controllable to some degree in the direction of flight. Points are assigned. The relative dimensions of the openings and slots to the discs can vary the degree of difficulty or by orienting the panels at different angles to the disc thrower. Different embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: This device is an all-in-one sports combination, which will allow an individual to play soccer, hockey, rollerblade driveway hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and basketball, as well as practice kicking a football. The frame structure will allow different height adjustments for a portion of the device so that the height of the device may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the user.

Abstract: A hybrid bag toss and card game, including an angled game board that has plural holes through which tossable items will fit, and markings on the game board that relate each of the holes to playing card values. Preferably, the tossable items are bean-bags, corn-filled bags, or balls, and the game also includes these tossable items. In one embodiment, a number of the plural holes is five, corresponding to the card values often, jack, queen, king, and ace. In another embodiment, a number of the plural holes is seven, corresponding to the card values of eight, nine, ten, jack, queen, king, and ace. Also, a method of playing the game.

Abstract: A collapsible, multi-legged, multi-faceted sports training article comprising a plurality of legs, each of the legs having an upper portion and a lower portion; an equal number of elongate transverse arms, each of the arms having a first end portion and a second end portion; wherein each of the first end portions are retained adjacent the lower portion of the legs; and maintenance means cooperable with the arms to maintain the article erect and to define the article having a plurality of inclined substantially triangular faces. The article represents a more realistic sports training pylon of a practical size which better simulates a real-life playing situation, particularly for use on ice-rinks, and field hockey and soccer playing fields. The article has a typically height selected from 50-120 cm and is readily collapsible for ease of transportation, storage and readily re-erectable.

Abstract: An amusement device characterized by a crane mechanism maneuverable within a target bin by a player includes targets having a circular profile of varying diameters. A game value is associated with each target according to the diameter size of the target, and a ticket dispenser is provided for dispensing tickets of a number or value corresponding to the value of a captured target value.

Abstract: A sport or game goal visual aid system includes a visible light assembly that provide a pair of angular visible light coverages next to the goal post (only outside of the goal opening) or a visible light mesh/grid only over the goal opening.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which includes a base and a pair of substantially vertical members supported by the base. A horizontal member extends substantially horizontally between the vertical members. A first mechanism selectively adjusts the vertical position of the horizontal member, while a second mechanism selectively adjusts the horizontal position of the vertical members to define a first projectile target area. A target loop is mounted to the horizontal member within the first projectile target area and defines a second projectile target area. A third mechanism is provided for selectively adjusting the position of the target loop along the horizontal member between the vertical members. Finally, an arm extension attaches the target loop to the horizontal member and includes a fourth mechanism for variably adjusting the distance between the target loop and the horizontal member within the first projectile target area.

Abstract: A toss game assembly includes a plurality of game targets that can advantageously be disassembled and stored during non-operating conditions. Each targets includes a top member provided with an aperture, a rear member provided with a plurality of slots, and a pair of side members having flange portions integral therewith and engageable with select ones of the plurality of slots. The assembly further includes a beverage supporting section removably attachable to the rear member for conveniently maintaining beverage vessels thereon. A plurality of mobile members can be repeatedly tossed between the plurality of targets and into the respective apertures.

Abstract: A tossing game with apparatus and an accompanying method of play, the apparatus comprising a target surface, a plurality of tossing disks, and a scoring peg. The game offers opportunity for variety and strategy of play by allowing for a multiplicity of games with the same apparatus, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the participants. In the preferred method of play, each player tosses three rings onto the target surface. The toss is scored according to the landing position of the rings and the scoring position of the “power key.” The first player to reach a predetermined score without faulting wins.

Abstract: A football target practice apparatus for allowing a user to practice one's football throwing skills. The football target practice apparatus includes a base member being adapted to rest upon a ground; and also includes a football catching assembly including an elongate upright tubular member being mounted upon the base member and having a side wall, a cavity disposed inside thereof, and holes being disposed through the side wall and being adapted to allow a football to pass therethrough.

Abstract: An indoor interactive competitive game of skill incorporating an arcade-type fixed target and an elastic launching sling using the human body as a yoke and fulcrum to propel soft foam balls to the target containing numerous indicia marked scoring opportunities for the prospect of reaching a predetermined highest score.

Abstract: A practice goal apparatus comprises a box-like structure having an open face and providing plural interior faces adapted to rebound a resilient ball upon impact. The plural interior faces are set at selected angles such that the resilient ball, upon forcefully entering the box-like structure through the open face, from any direction will rebound in a manner resulting in forceful exit from the box-like structure back to the kicker. The apparatus has a hollow base that may be filled with water or sand to anchor it in place.

Abstract: Provided is a game device using game tokens with a newly added element not found in conventional game devices. In the present token game device, the token game processing system and the video game processing system are linked. That is, the processing of the video game in the satellite unit (2) is commenced in accordance with whether or not a token hit the target (3). The processing contents of the video game are altered in accordance with the player's operation of the lever (23). Then, tokens are paid out to the player in accordance with the processing results of such video game. Therefore, the player is able to enjoy various operations, and provided is a game in which the player will not lose interest.

Abstract: A basketball practice system for providing a portable assembly positionable between the shooter and the basketball hoop for teaching proper arcing when shooting a basketball. The basketball practice system includes a base assembly, a support assembly, and a frame assembly having an opening positionable at a predetermined height between a shooter and a basketball hoop given a pre-determined shooting distance between the shooter and the basketball hoop.

Abstract: A dome-shaped base for a game standard is adapted to support a variety of game standards. The base includes a body defining an elongated standard hole for receiving an elongated standard such as a pole or an elongated tube. The standard hole is oriented substantially in a vertical direction through the body. The body further defines a slot having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and spaced apart vertical surfaces extending away from the horizontal surface. The slot is adapted to support a hoop in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A goal shot training system for dividing the plane of goal into a plurality of zones for targeting shots on the goal. The goal shot training system provides a system for training shots on a goal of the type having a pair of laterally-spaced, substantially vertically oriented upright members and a substantially horizontally oriented cross member extending between the upright members, with the upright members and the cross member defining a goal plane. The system comprises a first strap for suspending from the cross member of the goal for dividing the goal plane into horizontally-separated zones and a second strap for extending between the upright members for dividing the goal plane into vertically-separated zones. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, a pair of the first straps and a pair of the second straps are included.

Abstract: A shooting target system comprising a substantially vertical post having a target assembly comprising a double faced target, a stub shaft and a pivot shaft, the target assembly rotatably mounted upon the post wherein the post further releasably captures the target assembly at each one of a plurality of positions spaced vertically upon the post.

Abstract: A disc tossing game for tossing discs into bores of a board. The disc tossing game includes a (game and method of playing the same. The game includes a first board, a second board and a plurality of discs. The first board has three bores therein. The bores are generally aligned. The second board is substantially identical to the first board. Point indicia is located on the first and second boards and is adjacent to each of the bores. The indicia adjacent to a first outside bore indicating five points. The indicia adjacent to the middle bore indicating three points. The indicia adjacent to the second outside bore indicating one point. A plurality of discs are used for tossing into the bores. Two players or two pairs of players may play. The first board is placed approximately ten feet from the second board. The players stand on an edge of one of the boards and toss the rings toward the bores in the other of the boards. Each player or pair of players tosses four of the discs.

Abstract: A coin-operated item vending and game apparatus includes a coin-operated item vending machine and a game module. The vending machine includes a support base, coin deposit, vendable items dispenser, globe and elongated central support member. The game module includes a housing, target and flexible resilient lever. The housing is disposed within the globe. The target is disposed within the housing. The lever is disposed below the target and extends through the housing and globe such that an outer end of the lever is disposed exteriorly of the globe. A depression defined on the lever receives a coin. The outer end of the lever is manually depressed downwardly by the user causing bending of the lever from an initial condition and creating an upward force because of the resiliency of the lever. Release of the lever by the user allows the lever to spring back to its initial condition and toss the coin upwardly such that the coin will either make or miss the target depending on the skill of the user.

Abstract: Equipment for use in training penalty taking. The equipment for use with a goal comprising goal posts and a cross bar defining a goal area. The goal area is partially occluded by a transparent or translucent barrier the areas harder to reach by a goalkeeper remaining unoccluded.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided that have a single panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering selected portions of the frame member to form the panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, the fabric assuming the unfolded orientation of the frame member. The single panel can further include an amusement feature provided thereon, or can be used as a cover for an object, a pool, pond, box, case or shelter, or can be used as a base with an opening provided in the fabric through which an object can be inserted. The single panels can even be combined to form structures having different configurations and utility.

Abstract: A bag tossing game for use by one or more players comprises a pair of spaced-apart, wedge-shaped target assemblies that are erected by suitably unfolding a unitary corrugated blank. Each target assembly presents an outer, inclined, surface comprising a target orifice. The blank has a central panel forming the outer surface, a pair of foldable sides forming a fluteless bottom, and a front and a rear each having two foldable panels that present a fluteless bottom To minimize wear, each target orifice is snap-fitted with a plastic reinforcement ring that also seals out moisture. Stabilizer ribs formed from corrugated blanks extend transversely beneath the target assemblies between the folded sides to reinforce the target assemblies and reduce bouncing. The rib blank comprises two main panels folded across a fold line to form a fluteless bottom and a V-configuration. Integral subpanels overlie one another to a triangular base.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided that have a single panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering selected portions of the frame member to form the panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, the fabric assuming the unfolded orientation of the frame member. The single panel can further include an amusement feature provided thereon, or can be used as a cover for an object, a pool, pond, box, case or shelter, or can be used as a base with an opening provided in the fabric through which an object can be inserted. The single panels can even be combined to form structures having different configurations and utility.

Abstract: An arcade-type stamp dispensing machine includes a clock face and an arrow assembly having an arrow rotatably supported over the clock face. An adjustable brake selectively stops rotation of the arrow assembly, while a shaft encoder detects where the arrow has been stopped over the clock face. A stamp dispenser is in communication with the shaft encoder, via a central processing unit board, for dispensing a variety of stamps. The game unit optionally includes a modem interfacing with the central processing unit board. The stamps dispensed by the stamp machine are preferably serialized and bar-coded.

Abstract: A frog target game including a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, an open front face, a rear wall, and opposed side walls. The top wall has a plurality of apertures therethrough in a spaced relationship. The plurality of apertures include a central aperture. The central aperture has a frog disposed thereover. The frog has an open mouth aligned with the central aperture. A plurality of chips are provided that are dimensioned for being received within the plurality of apertures of the top wall of the housing. A drawer is provided that is dimensioned for being received within the open front face of the housing. The drawer is comprised of a front wall, a back wall, opposed side walls, a bottom wall, and an open top. The bottom wall has a plurality of compartments formed therein corresponding with the plurality of apertures of the housing. Each of the compartments have an assigned point value. The plurality of compartments include a central compartment corresponding with the central aperture of the housing.

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 tossing game system that includes a target support structure including a base assembly having four detachable stabilizing legs and a vertical support having three horizontally oriented standoffs; first, second and third L-shaped ring toss targets each securable to the end of one of the three horizontally oriented standoffs; four securing stakes each insertable through a stake aperture formed through the end of each of the four detachable stabilizing legs; at least one tossing ring having a central opening of sufficient size to allow passage therethrough of the target end of each of the first, second and third L-shaped ring toss targets; first, second and third ball targets that are each securable to the end of one of the three horizontally oriented standoffs, each first, second and third ball target including a connecting structure having a ball target connecting end that is connectable to one of the three horizontally oriented standoffs, a net support ring attached to the connecting structure, and an open

Abstract: A target game apparatus for use with a flying disc to be thrown includes an open framework structure to be supported upright on the surface, a target suspended within the confines of the open framework by a plurality of tensioned elastic straps interconnecting the target to the framework structure, and a net attached to the rear of the framework structure to retain the flying disc thrown.

Abstract: A fishing casting practice device includes a housing with an upper surface having at least two casting target holes of different sizes for overhand, pitching and flipping casting and a front surface having an elongated target hole for skipping casting.

Abstract: A bag tossing game target having first and second generally planar, equally sized panels that are connected together by a hinge. The first and second panels are moveable between a first, in-use configuration in which the first and second panels are coplanar, and a second, folded configuration in which the first and second panels lay back-to-back to each other. The first panel has a hole therein which is sized such that a bag can be tossed therethrough. The first and second panels each include an elongated hole adjacent one edge to form a handle by which the folded target can be carried. The panels are formed of a lattice structure to render the target lightweight. Further, the thickness of the lattice structure is reduced whereby a series of pockets are defined between the panels when folded.

Abstract: A bean bag toss game is disclosed wherein the pieces of the game are assembled by means of grooves cut into the various sections of the game, allowing the sections of the game device to be secured without screws or collapsible legs. Such an arrangement makes the game sturdier, allows for easy assembly, disassembly, and storage, and allows the game to withstand the impact of small children jumping on the board, thereby reducing the possibility of injuries.

Abstract: An informal baseball game played with a few players on each side, equipment for defining a strike zone and hit zones, and with a set of rules.

Abstract: A stuffed figure having a torso with a lower seating end and an upper shouldered end with a pair of forwardly projecting appendages between which may be secured either removably or permanently, a receptacle adapted to receive an object, such as a ball. The receptacle may be an open or closed bottom and the torso may be provided with means on its back to hang the figure from a hook at a predetermined level.

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.