Abstract: A ball game apparatus in which movements of a coded ball (20) are detected by detector units (100, 206) and an automatic indication of a player's score is given, where data relating to the ball (20) are stored in a database connected to the detector units (100, 206), the data including the code of a ball (20) and a code relating to a player to whom the ball (20) has been allocated, the ball (20) being configured to temporarily store, and to intermittently transfer to the detector units (100, 206) and thence to the database, data relating to the ball's movements. A rechargeable battery (40) is contained within the ball (20), and is arranged to be charged by a battery charging system. Features of the game may be controlled by means of a player's mobile telephone.

Abstract: This installation for locating impacts comprises an interactive plate, at least three transducers arranged and distributed against the interactive plate in order to pick up progressive mechanical waves propagating therein and to transform them into electrical signals, and an electronic central unit programmed to locate an impact in the interactive plate by an analysis of the electrical signals that it receives from the transducers. It further includes an additional plate attached to the front face of the interactive plate and having an impact-receiving zone, and means for attaching the additional plate to the interactive plate, configured to ensure contact against the entire portion of the front face of the interactive plate located opposite the impact-receiving zone of the additional plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.

Abstract: A game goal includes a net and a support frame by which the net is supported. The support frame is articulated to collapse into a storage-ready state and expand into a play-ready state. The support frame is further selectively retained in the game-ready state by a snap fit on each of opposing sides thereof.

Abstract: A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region.

Abstract: A hook and ring game apparatus providing a plurality of hook-playing surfaces and offering multiple modalities of tossing the ring in order to couple the ring to a plurality of hooks. The hook and ring game apparatus including a vertical target board, an inclined target board coupled to the vertical target board, and a horizontal arc coupled to the inclined target board, with the horizontal arc including a hook and string, the string having one end secured to the horizontal arc, and a second end attached to the ring.

Abstract: A recreational game including a throwable object, a plurality of reception mechanisms, and a deflection mechanism. The throwable object can be thrown by a player of the recreational game and received by a reception mechanism. The throwable object can be deflected by the deflection mechanism to change a direction of the throwable object when the throwable object contacts the deflection mechanism. The deflection mechanism can include a nonplanar surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a commodity trading multi-player game, and the game is played with a plurality of cards. It can be played “Face to Face” or “Online.” The game comprises a game board, coin chips, game cards, customized dice which is a dodecahedron pentagonal prism, regulations, and rules. The game was constructed and arranged so that acquiring more commodities and money, by uniquely following the game's rules, would be the key to win the game. The present invention applies a new proposed economic theory of mutual shared-rights of the commoditerial history in fairtrade markets board game. It has a three-pronged approach: a) learning by training the expert systems about economy and markets, b) education by teaching informative, knowledgeable subjects about the US states, and c) entertainment.

Abstract: A tethered ring toss game apparatus is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a target device having a target body, a first bar target, a second bar target, a first hook target, and a second hook target. The first bar target and second bar target may be positioned on opposite sides of the target body, and the first hook target and second hook target may be positioned on opposite sides of the target body. A ring having a ring aperture may be coupled to a first end of a flexible tether, and a second end of the flexible tether may be positioned between 28 and 38 degrees above the target device. The flexible tether may have a length that enables the ring aperture of the ring to be alternatively positioned around each of the first bar target, second bar target, first hook target, and second hook target.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to foldable roping dummy assemblies and systems. In a first illustrative embodiment, a central support portion may have right and left leg assemblies and an upper body chamber generally formed as tube. A body cylinder slidable in the upper body chamber may be connected to a head assembly via a linkage at a front end. In a folded position, the head assembly resides between the leg assemblies. As the head assembly is lifted into position, the body cylinder slides rearward and the linkage rotates the head assembly into position at the front of the upper body chamber. In a second illustrative embodiment, the central support portion may be formed as a set of stairs which includes a central cavity open on at least one side, such that in a folded position, the head assembly resides in the central cavity.

Abstract: A display device of an amusement game is caused to present in a main screen information associated with a first one of a plurality of active game play modes of the amusement game and to present in a secondary screen information associated with a second one of the plurality of active game play modes of the amusement game. A plurality of lighted features and at least one sound generating device are controlled using instructions that are associated only with the first one of the plurality of active game play modes while input received by a plurality of game play devices, resulting from an interaction between the plurality of game play features and an object that is moving relative to a playfield of the amusement game, is used to affect play of and/or scoring of play of the amusement game using instructions that are associated with each of the plurality of active game play modes.

Abstract: A claw mechanism for an amusement game such as an arcade crane game is disclosed with a movable leg or prong that pivots about a pin to capture a target at the target's upper rim. The prong is actuated by a solenoid that retracts a rod, causing the prong to pivot inward toward a pair of stationary prongs or fixed support such as a half tube. The prong may be formed with a notch that is configured to engage the rim of an aluminum can for lifting the target/prize off a turntable and into a retrieval bin.

Abstract: A game assembly is configured to be used in a target throwing game. The game assembly has a target further comprising a three-dimensional polygon having twenty-six sides. A game surface is attached to at least one side on the three-dimensional polygon. A mounting bracket is attached to the target and to vertical surface joined to a ground surface. At least one ball has an attachment surface configured to detachably join to the game surface. Throwing the at least one ball at the game surface can score points for a user of the game assembly.

Abstract: A chess-based game system which is a novel variation of traditional chess, includes a unique gameboard, and a new “Jester” game piece, in addition to the pieces of traditional chess. Furthermore, the disclosed system game rules provide for unique moves and a variable initial setup of the game pieces.

Abstract: A collapsible target stand includes a base support assembly having a plurality of legs rotatable between an expanded position wherein the legs are radially arranged and an unexpanded position wherein the legs are disposed adjacent with each other; an upright support frame detachably connected with the base support assembly, the upright support frame including a first support frame connected to a second support frame and a third support frame connected to the second support frame; a locking assembly configured to lock the first support frame in an unfolded position; a target plate being detachable and suspended on the third support frame; wherein the first support frame is rotatable between a folded position wherein the first support frame has one side being coincident with the second support frame and the unfolded position wherein the first support frame is disposed in alignment with the second support frame.

Abstract: A concealed amalgamated neutralizer device covertly combines neutralizer material of inert materials such as calcium carbonate or silicates with common energetic material for the prevention of malicious use of the energetic material. The concealed amalgamated neutralizer device may vary in shape, size, and color and is therefore adaptable to varying methods of containment. The neutralizer material mimics the energetic material without detection. Upon disassembly of the concealed amalgamated neutralizer device, the neutralizer material is mixed with and neutralizes the energetic material rendering the energetic material useless. A container is provided which has a bottom section having an interior surface including a plurality of integrally formed recesses that are filled with the energetic material which allow manipulation of flash direction and intensity upon detonation.

Abstract: Automated target systems may include a system base. A target plate may be pivotally carried by the system base. The target plate may be deployable in an erect, pre-struck position and a fallen, post-struck position. A target return assembly may engage the target plate. The target return assembly may be operable to deploy the target plate from a fallen, post-struck position to an extended target return configuration after the target plate is struck by a projectile.

Abstract: A cornhole training apparatus for simulating practice scenarios involving a blocking bag positional near a hole on a cornhole game board. The cornhole training apparatus comprises a blocking bag mounting structure configured to engage the cornhole gameboard surface. The blocking bag mounting structure comprises a horizontal band and a pair of cornhole board engaging members. The pair of cornhole board engaging members are oppositely disposed at either end of the horizontal band and configured to extend around and engage the sides of the cornhole gameboard to hold the blocking bag mounting structure in place. A blocking bag is attachable to the horizontal band to simulate a cornhole bag obstructing the hole.

Abstract: A goal frame for a goal apparatus, the goal frame including a crossbar member, a first and a second goalpost member, a support member, and a rotatable attachment member. Respective ends of the crossbar member are attached to, or are operable to attach to, a respective end of the first and second goal post members to form a goal face. The attachment of the respective end of the crossbar member to the end of the first goal post member forms a crossbar-goalpost corner portion of the goal face. The rotatable attachment member is attached to, or is operable to attach to, the goal face adjacent to the crossbar-goalpost corner portion. The rotatable attachment member is attached to, or is operable to attach to, an end of the support member.

Abstract: An electronic home plate system includes a home plate enclosure and at least one image sensor system disposed within the enclosure, each image sensor system including an image sensor, a lens and a first processor. The first processor is adapted to detect a motion of a ball by continuously capturing frames from the image sensor. The detected motion includes the ball passing over the home plate enclosure or the ball passing near and not over the home plate enclosure.