Abstract: A multisite multiplayer interactive electronic entertainment system has a number of cockpits driven by each of several local processors. Each cockpit has a number of high resolution color displays mounted therein, and is mounted on a full motion base. Each cockpit represents a spacecraft in a partially player defined universe. A hub processor connected to each of the several local processors is responsible for maintaining a database of players and player virtual personae, for maintaining a description of a game universe, and for communicating between local processors.

Abstract: A water balloon target game for bursting a water filled balloon above a game participant includes a frame of base support members (30, 32), a front and a side participant protector screen (36,38), a plurality of water balloon support members (12, 12a, 12b), a water balloon support seat (14), and an impact activating balloon bursting device (20) with an associated connecting rod (24) which mounts a cocking pin (22) at one end and a target (26) at an opposite end exterior of the frame. The base support members surround a conventional seat (not shown) and provide attachment for the protector screens by hook clips (34) at the front and target sides of the frame. The balloon support seat (14), of a predetermined size and adapted to support a variety of sizes of water balloons, is connected to the balloon support members and is centered above the seat which is occupied by the game participant. In operation, the balloon bursting device is cocked and a filled water balloon is placed on the balloon support seat.

Abstract: A basketball-stand comprising: a base; at least one support system carried by the base; a beam carried by the at least one support system, the beam is attached to a back-board and basketball-rim, the beam--and thereby the stand--being capable of moving between a storage position and a playing position; and gravity operated mechanism acting upon a point connected to the at least one support system and accumulating potential energy when the stand is lowered to the storage position, wherein the accumulated potential energy is released when the stand is raised to the playing position. Preferably, said gravity operated mechanism is at least one weight adjustably suspended from at least one suspension rod, the end of one weight comprising the point connected to the at least one support system, the at least one suspension rod extending substantially horizontally in its position stand, and vertically in its position corresponding to the playing position of the basketball-stand.

Abstract: A basketball net which may be used as a tote bag. The basketball net has a bottom cord which is coupled to the bottom loops of a basketball net. The bottom cord is used as a drawstring to close the bottom section of the basketball net in order to hold a basketball or other objects placed in the basketball net. The basketball net may further have a quick connect/disconnect system coupled to the top loops of the basketball net for easily and quickly attaching and removing the basketball net from the basketball rim.

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 luminescent billiard game system is disclosed providing an interesting and fun variation of the game which allows the game to be played in limited lighting conditions. The system comprises a billiard table having a number of luminescent surfaces which indicate the table perimeter edges, pocket locations, starting lines, distance indicators, and center point of the table. Additionally, cue stick tips are provided with luminescent material along with the billiard balls. A cabinet is also provided for charging the cue sticks and balls with concentrated light, for billiard tables not equipped with automatic ball returns, the light is activated upon closure of the cabinet and includes highly reflective interior surfaces. A ball bin charging light is also provided for charging balls on billiard tables equipped with automatic ball returns, while the charging light is also utilized to transmit light, optic fibers, to desired locations on the billiard table.

Abstract: A new and improved saucer target comprising a frame and a cover which is supported on the frame having a generally open front. The cover extends rearwardly of the front, closing the sides and the back of the frame. The cover has at least one generally horizontal shelf extending away from the front toward the back of the frame defining a plurality of pockets having an open front and closed top and bottom and sides and back extending rearwardly from the open front. The cover is made of supported fabric whereby each pocket is provided with an opening larger than the diameter of a saucer in all horizontal dimensions, and resilient sides and back and top and bottom which when impacted by a saucer will absorb the energy of the saucer and decrease its velocity to zero and a bottom which will collect the saucers thrown into the pocket.

Abstract: A basketball shot making training device having a forearm engaging frame, a pair of swing arms mounting a cradle-harness receiving a basketball. An adjustable spring mechanism resists movement of the swing arms as the user pushes the basketball outwardly with the wrist and finger motion. A strap harness network is adjustable to differently sized basketballs. The basketball is reversely rotated against a spring force as the user makes a simulated shot by wrist and hand motion.

Abstract: The amusement exercise system of the present invention, features a new physical workout system and a new ball-shooter. The workout system emulates a fighting (combat) environment where the player (the person who workouts) fights against the ball shooter. The player throws balls at the ball-shooter while the ball-shooter shoots at the player with a plurality of different-colored balls (to signal different defensive actions by the player) and with pseudo-random striking positions. A ball-collecting net is erected behind the player to collect balls shooting from the ball-shooter. Similarly, a ball-collecting target is erected at the shooter to collect balls thrown by the player. Scores are kept by counting balls inside the net and the target after each fighting run.

Abstract: A women's lacrosse stick head generally comprising a frame and netting wherein the frame comprises a throat portion, sidewalls diverging from the throat portion, and a lip portion joining the sidewalls distal from the throat portion, wherein the sidewalls have a bottom edge provided with a plurality of concavities and apices, including a notchback area proximate to the throat portion to create a pocket, yet enabling a lacrosse ball to clear the top edge of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A game of tag providing the steps of providing a plurality of players, placing at least one band on a limb of each of the plurality of players, attaching at least one flag to the at least one band, each of the plurality of players attempting to remove the at least one flag from the at least one band of at least one of the plurality of players.

Abstract: A ring and ball tossing game apparatus is provided for use in playing a ring and ball tossing game according to a method of play. The game apparatus includes a ring-shaped element called a "root", at least two stakes, and a ball. The root has a shape which permit easier rolling of the ball into the root. The game is played by players on opposing teams standing behind their respective stakes which are separated a distance apart, throwing the root toward their opponent's stake, and then throwing the ball toward either the root or the opponent's stake. Points are scored according to where the root and ball land, how they land, what they contact, and where the ball travels when it is tossed or thrown. Game play ends when a player's score reaches a set number of points or when a player lands the ball within the root which itself encircles the opponent's stake.

Abstract: A portable target stand and target including base portion. The base portion has a pair of bottom supports and a pair of T-supports. The pair of bottom supports each having an elbow joint fixedly attached. Each of the elbow joints of each of the pair of bottom supports, will allow releasable coupling of the pair of bottom supports and the pair of T-supports. One of the pair of T-supports has a first center projection. Another of the pair of T-supports has second center projection. An upper support bar has a first upper elbow joint and a second upper elbow joint. A pair of side arms are included and each side arm has an upper free end and a lower free end. Each of the pair of side arms has a receiving slot. The upper free end of each of one of the pair of side arms is releasable coupled with the first upper elbow joint of the upper support bar. The upper free end of another of the pair of side arms is releasable coupled with the second upper elbow joint of the upper support bar.

Abstract: A score indicating method for a cricket dart game may show a warning signal and a close status in a single displayer for allowing the current player to realize the scores of all of the other players without switching the screens of the displayer. The displayer includes a number of score units for indicating a number of scores each and includes three score segments in each of the score units for indicating three shots of the dart segments. The score units each further includes a warning segment for warning the other when one of the players has shot three or more times of the score. The score units each further includes a close segment for indicating a close status when all of the players have shot three or more times of the score.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick is provided having improved playability characteristics. The lacrosse stick involves a specified relationshp between the plane defined by the uppermost surface of the stick element relative to the location of the center of gravity of the head frame.

Abstract: A gaming machine preferably operated by coins possesses features located on moving carrier means preferably provided with their own drives, the relative position of which features to each other decides at the standstill of the carrier means at the end of a game on win or loss. To allow a player to cash in winning after each step of the game or, however, to risk the stakes or winnings in following steps of the game, each carrier means is moved individually one after the other for a certain time determined by chance or by hand. After each movement a win is obtained if the features are located in a predetermined position at the standstill of the carrier means.

Abstract: A set of flatware including a plurality of flatware pieces of a plurality of utensil types, with each flatware piece having formed thereon a word selected from a group of predetermined words. The flatware pieces are sufficient in number to form a predetermined number of place settings at which the flatware pieces within each utensil type are randomly distributed for forming random combinations of the selected words at each of the place settings. The words of the group may be selected to foster conversation among the users of the set of flatware.

Abstract: A club head for a golf club has a front surface and a rear surface and defines a frontal recess continuously perimetrically bounded by the club head front surface. A member is secured in the recess and is comprised of a material different from material constituting the club head, the member defining a front surface for hitting engagement with a golf ball.

Abstract: A clip having a contrasting color to a basketball rim is mounted on the topside of the rim on a line between the shooter and the center of the basket for the shooter to focus on while aiming and shooting the ball over the clip. The clip is moveable around the circumference of the rim for practice shooting from any location on the basketball court.