Abstract: A goal for a collapsible, three-dimensional game includes: (a) at least two generally ring-shaped, openable hoops, each of the hoops being openable, closable, and coupleable at a hoop coupling of each hoop, the hoops including at least three post connecting mechanisms; (b) at least three detachable posts of substantially equal length, the posts being removably connectable to one of the post connecting mechanisms on the hoops; (c) a substantially flexible net affixed to an upper one of the hoops; and (d) a detachable net holding mechanism attachable to the post connecting mechanisms on each post; wherein, when the goal is in an open, erect position: a lower one of the hoops rests on the playing surface, the upper hoop being substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the lower one of the hoops, the net extending downwardly between the substantially horizontally oriented hoops.

Abstract: The present invention includes: a substantially spherical, impact deformable, shape retaining, textured game ball, comprising: a) pliable leather or leather-like textured ball cover, the cover comprising identical, connected cover members having a discreet symmetrical S-shape; b) a collapsible, regularly apertured shape retainer enclosed by and adjacent to the cover, and c) an inner space comprising a plurality of like-sized flexible bladders within the game ball, each bladder comprising a volume of air and a quantity of pellets.