Abstract: A score-indicating hockey goal assembly provides a television-viewable visual signal when a score is indicated.

Abstract: A modified sports goal is adapted for training a sports player to direct objects into preferred target areas. A modified goalpost frame is formed in the shape of a preferred target area of a standard sports goal. A net is coupled to the goalpost frame. The goalpost and net capture objects, such as hockey pucks, directed into the preferred target area, and allow misdirected objects which otherwise would have been captured by the standard sports goal to pass thereby. In this manner, a participant is rewarded with the feeling of achieving a goal only if the object enters the target areas. Otherwise, the object passes by the goal. This goal reduces the need for goaltenders during practice sessions, mitigating the possibility of goaltender injury and improving the shooter's ability to develop skills.

Abstract: A sports target system adapted for use in connection with a backdrop, is generally composed of at least one resiliently stretchable cord having hooks at each end thereof, such as a conventional stretch cord, and at least one flaccidly flexible target, such as a cloth material having a predetermined color and/or indicia thereupon. The target is provided with a loop for receiving slidably therein the resiliently stretchable cord. In operation, the user places one or more targets onto the resiliently stretchable cord by passage of the resiliently stretchable cord through the loop of each of the targets. The hooks at each end of the resiliently stretchable cord are then hookably engaged with the left and right sides of the backdrop, such as the frame of a hockey goal. The one or more targets which hang downwardly from the resiliently stretchable cord, are now slid into a selected target practice position.

Abstract: A sporting net which can be utilized either as a hockey net or a basketball hoop. The apparatus includes a center post having a basketball hoop and its upper end. Furthermore, two linkages are pivotally secured at opposing locations at the intermediate extent of the center post. A hockey net is secured in between these two linkages. In order to facilitate storage of the sporting net, the linkages are pivotal between a first use orientation, wherein they extend laterally from the post then downwardly to abut a recipient surface and a second storage orientation wherein they are positioned generally next to the post.

Abstract: A collapsible soccer goal for an athletic field having a matched pair of vertical side supporting frame sections, and a crossbar beam having a plurality of horizontal sections. Each of the vertical and horizontal sections comprising a locking hinge enabling each of the sections to be folded in half. The plurality of horizontal sections are detachably connected together by clamping means to form the crossbar beam; and the vertical frame sections each having an overhead elongated hinge removably connectable to a horizontal section for supporting the crossbar beam in a hanging manner from the vertical side supporting frame sections.

Abstract: An adjustable game goal apparatus composed of a flexible chord held in an arc position by insertion into the inner coils of two springs. The springs are attached to a flat smooth surfaced base plate by means of suction cups. The base plate has spikes attached to its underside to secure the goal to the ground. For indoor use the base plate is not needed and the goal is attached to a smooth floor by means of the suction cups. The goal is open to receive shots from the front or back perspective. It is designed to give way, allowing a shot to continue in its original direction, then to return to its normal upright position. The size of the goal is adjustable by means of controlling the length of the chord resting within the springs' coils.

Abstract: A sports goal having a pair of U-shaped, open ended frames pivoted together at their open ends and, in erect position, connected in the middle by a dogleg brace. A net is attached to the first and second frames and draped over the brace forming the goal. The brace is easily removable from between the frames for storage and fits inside the frames cradled in the net when the frames are pivoted substantially parallel to each other.

Abstract: A system is disclosed comprising a goal and kicking pad for practicing kicking for football and soccer. The goal portion provides a yoke through which a football is kicked, the yoke being selectively elevated on a post connected to a base. The goal is configurable as a soccer goal by turning the yoke downward and angling the post as a diagonal support between the base and the yoke. For field goal kicking, the kicking pad securely holds a football in a desired position above a surface, and is quickly adjustable to any desired position without tools. The kicking pad operates equally well for kicking with a right foot or a left foot.

Abstract: A foldable soccer and hockey goal and equipment set is disclosed wherein the goal and the equipment can be conveniently transported and stored in one lightweight and self-contained unit. The goal comprises an inclined net holder having a net attached thereto and being supported by first and second approximately right-triangular upright support members which are hingedly attached to the inclined net holder. The support members are made to be hollow and are provided with filler holes to allow filling with a ballasting material, such as sand or water, to provide stability to the goal when in use. In a closed position, hockey sticks can be placed through rungs situated on each support member to maintain the support members in a folded position and to retain a soccer and hockey ball therein.

Abstract: A net fastener device for affixing a net to a soccer goal frame having two front posts and a crossbar. The device comprises different types of net attaching components for securing the net to the front posts and the crossbar in a safe and quick way. A yoke tool cooperates with the net and fasteners which are to high to reach to permit a person to fasten the net to the goal with out the need of standing on a ladder.

Abstract: A goal structure for use in the playing of miniature hockey includes a housing having side walls, with at least one of the side walls including an opening, and the opening including a cushion perimeter to minimize uncontrolled deflection of the hockey projectile, with a cushion mounted to a top wall of the housing to accommodate an individual thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable goal net for sports comprises a frame consisting of tubular components coupled together, with an elastic cord running through the components to retain a flexible connection between the components even when they are uncoupled to collapse the net. A flexible mesh is provided with sleeves composed of a less flexible material than the mesh, for affixing the mesh to the frame. The components of the frame can slide freely in the sleeves, thus preventing the mesh from becoming caught or entangled in the detached joints when the net is collapsed.

Abstract: An adjustable frame for a goal assembly for sports such as soccer, lacrosse and ice and street hockey. The dimensions of the goal assembly's frame can be adjusted to alter the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the goal's entrance. The goal's entrance can be adjusted to comprise substantially less area than the regulation or customary area of the entrance to allow players to simulate the presence of a goalie when one is not available.

Abstract: A soccer goal includes two upright members to which a crossbar is connected. Each of the upright members includes a top and a bottom portion hingeably connected together and the bottom portion is hingeably connected to a base. The crossbar includes two portions each of which includes two sections hingeably connected together. The two portions are releasably locked together in the set up condition of the goal. Each of two support bars is connected at a proximal end thereof to a 270.degree. hinge that is connected to one of the upright members to extend away from that hinge. The distal end of each support bar is releasably attached to one section of the crossbar, and the support bar has a length measured between its distal and proximal ends that exceeds one-half the length of the section to which it is attached. The crossbar portions are thus supported in the manner of a modified overhanging beam which extends beyond one of its supports but is supported for a substantial portion of its overall length.

Abstract: The optical ball sensor consists of an optical sensor consisting of a light emitter and light detector mounted on a printed circuit board. Light from the emitter is transmitted through a light pipe across the path of travel of the ball and through another light pipe back to the detector. When a rolling pinball interrupts the light beam, a signal is delivered to the game microprocessor. The microprocessor can be programmed to respond to the signal in any number of ways, for example, the microprocessor can score points, initiate other play features and the like.

Abstract: The specification discloses a reducer for a golf hole on a putting surface for practicing putting on a putting surface which forms a circular peripheral lip around the golf hole. The reducer comprises a cover and retaining means for positioning the cover over the golf hole. The cover has a U-shaped cutout has a width which is smaller than the golf hole and larger than the golf ball. The retaining means positions the cover over the golf hole to define a reduced diameter practice hole within the golf hole, the practice hole being defined by the U-shaped cutout and an exposed a front segment of the golf hole peripheral lip beneath the U-shaped cutout. The cover and U-shaped cutout are thus positioned to allow a golf ball to roll over the front segment of the golf hole peripheral lip into the practice hole without contacting the cover.

Abstract: A pinball game playfield feature includes a circular table which is rotated by a motor and linkage. Mounted on the table is a target housing having optical emitters disposed therein. Optical detectors are located in the table. Each emitter-detector pair forms a light beam which can be interrupted by a pinball to signal the game microprocessor for scoring or other purposes. Rotation of the table permits selectable positioning of the optical target bank.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein a plurality of spaced goal posts mounting a net coextensively therebetween each include a lower terminal end securable to a respective magnetic mounting arrangement. A cylindrical base includes an annular groove to receive the lower terminal end of each goal post with an upwardly extending cylindrical boss directed interiorly of each goal post including a conical upper surface to enhance ease of displacement of an associated goal post relative to the boss upon impact with the goal post. Modifications of the invention may include a deformable support including an annular magnet positioned within the groove to secure a lower terminal end of each goal post therewithin. A further modification of the invention includes the use of diametrically opposed magnetic plugs mounted within the goal posts cooperative with the cylindrical boss formed of an attractive ferro-magnetic material.

Abstract: A special game board designed for the practice of a game of bowls which associates some aspects of the games of petanque and/or billiards more particularly. The board has a rectangular horizontal plate mounted on legs and edged along its two longitudinal sides with lateral bands or banks, extending above the plate and provided with a padding or similar structure of a resilient material. On at least one of the lateral sides, with a bowl collecting trough, on the plate defined a quadrangular game area extending in the plate half portion provided with the trough. The table is covered with a shock and noise absorbent resilient material which allows the bowls to run and is installed between 40 and 50 cm. A shock and noise absorbing band made up of a curtain is provided on the outer side of each trough.

Abstract: A golf ball retainer is disclosed for use with a practice putting carpet, the two forming a golf practice putting device. The putting carpet is conventional and includes a raised end that contains an orifice which serves as a golf cup or target. The ball retainer in a presently preferred embodiment is molded from a vinyl plastic in one integral piece that has a substantially E-shape in cross section. The ball retainer is comprised of a first, grasping section that includes a pair of hooks on the ends of spaced apart arms. The hooks can removeably grasp an edge of the carpet. A second, catcher section of the ball retainer is also comprised of two spaced apart arms, one of which is used by the first section. The catcher section can retainably receive a ball rolling into contact between its arms.

Abstract: A baseball game for playing on a flat support in miniature fashion is provided. The baseball game includes a field such as indoor outdoor carpet or the like, having marked thereon an outfield area and an infield area and a pitcher mound area and a base runner area. The field also has a first base area, a second base area, a third base area and a home base area. The game also includes outfield fence portions each made of a relatively rigid sheet including adjacent flexible portions, four infielder pieces and three outfielder pieces. Each fielder piece has an upright wall member formed from a transparent flexible sheet of plastic material having opposite end portions with respective wall openings, and an elongate cloth strip having opposite end strip portions respectively received in the opposite wall openings and connecting to the opposite wall portions.

Abstract: A flat sheet of material of nominal thickness bears an actual size photograph of a golf hole on a first side as the hole appears from a distance such as three feet when viewed by a golfer of average height. The reverse side of the flat sheet of material bears an actual size photograph of a golf hole as the hole appears from a distance such as ten feet when viewed by a golfer of the same height. Other embodiments provide photographs of actual golf holes from different distances and from different heights. The device enhances the transferability of skills acquired during indoor practice sessions to real life golf courses because the practice device precisely simulates the appearance of golf holes on real golf courses.

Abstract: A combined ring toss game and ball roll game. In a first embodiment, representing the ring toss game, a pair of target standards are used as targets for the rings. Each target standard is cylindrically shaped and is segmented so that an integral staking rod may be alternatively stored internal to the target standard or exposed at the lower end thereof for purposes of insertion into soil. When the staking rod is not used for holding the target standard in an upright attitude outdoors, the target standard is connected with a flat base. The flat base being suitable for use outdoors or indoors. Two differently colored sets of three rings each are preferred, and the object of the game is to score points based upon the accuracy of the toss of each ring in a set. In a second embodiment, representing the ball roll game, the two sets of three rings of the first embodiment are used as targets.

Abstract: Apparatus readily useful for setting up to play a plurality of water and yard or court games. The construction comprises a plurality of tubing sections, preferably made of polyvinylchloride. The parts can be glued together in large part so that only one or two pieces need to be changed out to set up for different games or sports. The tubing permits the use of water as the ballasting medium, which is readily available and disposable in most situations.

Abstract: A goal structure for a game such as ice hockey provides a safety net which is constructed in the conventional form to provide a rigid pair of posts and cross-bar together with net supports extending rearwardly of the posts. The goal structure can be attached to the playing surface or ice by an assembly mounted wholly within the posts comprising a spring and cable, the cable passing axially of the post through an apertured guide block at the end of the post into an anchor bolt within the ice. An upper end of the spring is movable axially to apply and release the spring tension either by a transverse pin which extends into slots in the wall of the post or by an axial pin which can be held in a tensioned position by a latch. The anchor bolt in the ice allows the post to slide sideways across the ice. A plug can be placed in the ice surface when the post is removed to prevent water entering the fixture when flooding.

Abstract: A collapsible goal frame having a crossbar, four uprights, two rear crossmembers and four sidemembers. The crossbar is detachable from sockets on the front uprights and pulls apart into three members of equal length and uniform diameter held together by an elastic cord threaded through the members. Uprights and crossmembers consist of telescoping members which are held in extended position by spring buttons. Telescoping members are retracted to collapse the frame. Four hinges join the sidemembers to the rear crossmembers, so that after the telescoping members are retracted, sides fold parallel to rear crossmembers. Lower sidemembers are weighted to add stability.

Abstract: A ramp guided by a pair of side rails is apertured to receive a golf ball putted from approximately 5 to 15 feet away so that various scores can be obtained and a golf game may be simulated. The apertures are so positioned that apart from the front row of apertures, the remainder may only be reached by the golf ball via a very narrow path because the apertures act as traps for one another defining the narrow path. The game is portable and can be played on any reasonably flat surface.

Abstract: A flexible hockey goal frame includes a pair of front upright members, connected at the top by an upper transverse member. A top goal member extends rewardly and is spaced apart from a base member mounted on the ice, and a center goal member extends from the top goal member to the base. The front uprights and center goal member are in the form of coil springs which collapse and then return to then normal position when struck by a player.

Abstract: A cylindrical canister is used within the bottom of a hockey goal post to retain the post in place against a keeper. A magnetic arrangement in the canister, possibly involving the post itself, draws the post downwardly against a keeper, and the keeper has a frusto-conical central portion which requires the post to ride up and over it in order to be dislodged by a lateral force.

Abstract: An impact-absorption pad for hockey goals or the like includes a tough, flexible sheath defining an elongated inner compartment substantially filled with a quantity of dry particulate material capable of shifting upon impact against the sheath to frictionally and inertially absorb at least part of the energy of impact. The sheath has at least one longitudinal flange with grommets or the like by which it can be secured to a post or bar.

Abstract: A pool-type marble game having a round rotatable game board, a pivotable and rotatable support structure including a central hub having five legs extending radially therefrom for supporting said game board from either a table top or another type support surface, a central scoring marble containing area, a shooting line larger than said marble area and surrounding same, a vertical rim around the periphery of the game board spaced therefrom to provide a marble collection recess or slot therearound, and appropriate scoring indicia or numbers adjacent the collection recess or slot. Another embodiment of the invention incorporates a hydraulic lift for the rotatable support mechanism, as well as a sloping ball return alleyway to lead the expended scoring marbles back to a common collection point. In addition, a coin operated collection box may be incorporated so that the game device can be used in game arcades and the like.

Abstract: This game provides a set of rings for a corresponding number of players, a mallet for driving the rings on a course frictionally sliding across a smooth planar surface and a set of removable thin markers adherable to the playing surface to lay out a course of predetermined difficulty with a sequence of scoring stations. The scoring area defined by the markers can vary in size and difficulty as may the distance between the marker positions to thereby challenge players of various ages and skills. A particular challenge provided by this invention is that of design of the layout of a course of play by means of locating the removable markers to define a particular course layout before a match or meet.

Abstract: A table-top type or handheld game to be played by several players in which marbles are aimed and delivered into cups representing various values or handicaps. The apparatus is skillet shaped and its handle serves as the launching pad for the first marble to be delivered. The handle has a plurality of obstructions. A pan portion has score devices and further handicapping portions. The handle obstructions are in the form of barriers and pockets. The pan portion contains a series of scoring pockets of ascending score values. After a marble lands in one of the score pockets, a marble is then aimed and delivered from the edge of the pan towards a group of balls in the center of the pan. The balls of this group when struck are scattered toward or into various score pockets in the pan. One of the pockets is elevated and has an entrance ramp leading into it. If a ball lands in this elevated pocket, the player is awarded a special marble and with it the player receives a special score.

Abstract: A portable sports field goal assembly and framework includes an elongated net with a peripheral rope frame that may be secured to portable end frames. The end frames are made up of at least two releasably interconnected support members that can be secured in upright positions along the ground surface by ground cup assemblies and by guy cord assemblies. Lengths of the rope frame may extend through openings along the support assemblies. The rope lengths are knotted to secure the net corners to the frames. The ground cup assemblies each include an upwardly open cup with a central opening in its bottom horizontal wall. The openings receive headed spikes that may be driven into the ground to secure the cup against the ground surface. The cups also include access openings that receive lengths of the rope frame to be looped over the headed ends of the spikes. The rope frame can thereby be secured by the spikes to the ground and the supporting general framework.

Abstract: A goal frame for soccer or similar games comprising hollow bar and post sections, mitered at the corners and rigidly joined to each other by internally located corner pieces. Joined to each corner piece is a supporting tube which projects horizontally from the bar and post toward the back of the goal. The supporting tube is braced against the bar and post sections by braces. The backside of the goal frame has a continuous slot which retains a profiled strip with hooks and eyes for supporting the net. The post sections are supported in ground sockets having annular constrictions.

Abstract: A frame for a lacrosse goal is disclosed which comprises two upright frame members, a crossbar frame member joining the upper ends of the upright members defining a plane and enclosing that portion which constitutes a goal mouth, and a base perpendicular thereto, which base is comprised of two leg members, each of which joins one of the uprights at its lower end and interconnects with the other leg member at the rear of the base, in which a first portion of each leg immediately rearward of the goal mouth, forms an obtuse angle with the plane of the goal mouth, and a second portion of each leg, beginning at a point disposed at a distance from the plane of the goal mouth, forms an acute angle with the plane of the goal mouth.

Abstract: A system for use by at least one player-contestant characterized by a ball, a plurality of portable, three-sided targets adapted to be positioned in a mutually spaced relationship on a playing surface for designing the course, each of the targets being characterized by a pair of adjacently related portals arranged in horizontally converging planes and suitably dimensioned for accommodating a passage of the ball therethrough; and at least one mallet for accommodating a striking of the ball by a player-contestant for propelling the ball in rolling motion along the playing surface and through the portals, said mallet being characterized by an elongated head and a handle projected perpendicularly from the head for accommodating a grasping of the end portion thereof, the ends of said head being characterized by a planar surface of an area less than the cross-sectional area of the mallet head, whereby free swinging of the mallet is accommodated.

Abstract: An outdoor game target construction to be hand pressed or impact-driven into a ground area forming the field surface, a series of targets being disposed in spaced apart locations on said surface and each when aimed at and successfully struck by a game ball rolling on said surface will emit a distinctive sound indicative of the fact that it had been hit. The invention also includes an improved and simplified means for mechanically mounting a sound producing cylinder to a ground stake whereby the cylinder will have universal swinging movement upon the stake insuring that the target will emit a sound when struck by a ball aimed at it from any angle.

Abstract: Sports goals employing a goal net having a plurality of cord loop portions comprising the boundary region of such goal net whereat attachment to a goal frame is made by passing each of said cord loops, respectively, through one of a plurality of spaced apart fasteners on the goal frame. Said fasteners are configured as a bracket member which is attached at its midpoint to the goal frame, substantially in the plane thereof, and which has both ends formed, by bending, into a nearly circular path to accept the goal net cord loops. The extremities of the loop accepting regions are designed to be spring-tight against the goal frame, thereby precluding the goal net from being readily removed. An alternate configuration is envisioned to include only one cord accepting region per fastener.

Abstract: An artificial grass mat is employed with glass marbles or small plastic balls for playing standard marbles, modified pool or table croquet. In all cases, the marbles or balls are propelled by knuckle or finger action without the use of mallets or cue sticks. Croquet wickets and goal posts are fabricated from readily bendable pipe cleaners and are anchored to plastic mounting plates which lie beneath the playing mat. The wickets and posts are received removably through slits and openings in the grass mat enabling the mat to be used selectively for at least three different forms of games. A safe rack formed of flexible plastic is employed for racking marbles or balls in the pool game. A perimeter netting on a supporting board or table structure confines marbles or balls to a shallow trough or gutter area surrounding the playing mat.

Abstract: A baseball practice device which can be used for batting and pitching practice. An elongated support plate has mounted thereon a baseball home plate and a batter's box area marked thereon in a position adjacent the baseball home plate. A first support means is mounted adjacent the baseball home plate on the support plate. A pad means is carried by the first support means and arranged to form a strike zone area over the baseball home plate. The strike zone area is enclosed on three sides and open at one side to allow baseballs to be thrown into the strike zone area for baseball practice. A second support means is mounted on the suppport plate, and carries a batter image pad means over the batter's box area for pitching practice. A strike zone pad means may be mounted in the strike zone area and provided with numbered zones.

Abstract: The double purpose goal structure makes possible two different types of scoring during a game like soccer, rugby, English football, or the like when a more conventional score may be made by the act of driving the ball into a lower netted "cage" section or through upper "field goal" frame when the ball may be kicked or otherwise driven for this goal over the heads of most intervening players from midfield points that would be less likely to be achieved if directed only toward the lower "cage" goal part of the double purpose goal structure.The double purpose goal structure includes a pair of spaced apart vertical post elements having attached thereto a screened framework positioned therebetween and extending rearward thereof to define a ball-trapping first goal opening. The post elements are of a height to extend a predetermined distance above the first goal opening.

Abstract: Two players take turns propelling a puck, by flicking it with a fingertip, over the surface of a playing board towards the other player's goal. The playing board is boarded by an outer wall which provides carom surfaces at the perimeter of the playing board and a pair of goals in the nature of openings in such outer wall. A plurality of short inner wall sections are arranged on the playing surface to provide both additional carom surfaces and a labyrinth path for the puck. In one embodiment the inner wall sections are movably mounted onto the playing board. A two-position goal attachment, engageable with the outer wall, is provided for each goal. In one position the attachment forms a closure for the goal. In the other position it forms a collector for the puck after it passes through the goal.

Abstract: A game board, positioned on any level surface, onto which balls are rolled which includes a sloped planar surface provided with a plurality of holes and having a front linear edge portion, a side border substantially surrounding an outer edge of the surface and displaced above the surface, the side border being horizontally and vertically contoured to form a U-shaped inclined border around a side and back portion of the side border, and an inclined edge planar surface connected to the linear edge portion joined by a front plated border such that a ball which is rolled onto the planar surface subsequently rolls off of the game boards should the ball fail to become lodged within one of the holes or fail to become deflected or obstructed by the front plated border or by the combined effect of a lodged ball and its adjacent portion of the side border.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting different nets for various sporting purposes including interengaging tubular rods which are arranged to interconnect and have ground engaging portions suitable to be useful for the several functions. The frame of the net support structure includes a pair of spaced apart, vertically extending posts; each of the posts is divided into a pair of telescoping sections. An upper horizontally extending multi-section member extends and connects the upper end of the vertical posts. A U-shaped clip is provided to engage the frame support with resilient holding pressure for supporting a net on the frame.

Abstract: A game playable by one or more players in which the level of skill necessary for success may be selectively varied. The game a disk-shaped piece for each of the players, a fortress structure which may serve as a target depending upon player strategy, a plurality of cup-shaped traps disposed around the fortress for blocking or confining pieces, and a plurality of magnetic parasites for affecting travel of pieces moving in close proximity thereto. The fortress is preferably in the form of a truncated cone of polygonal cross section, and it includes an upper, generally planar safe area adapted to receive pieces. Nubs provided around the safe area circumference may be oriented as desired to vary the level of difficulty by rotating the fortress. The difficulty level is further responsive to variations in fortress height, deployment of additional nubs, and optional use of a fence. Strategy involves wounding of opposing players by contacting their pieces with one's own.

Abstract: A goal supportable on a horizontal playing surface such as an outdoor ice hockey rink. The goal has a rear wall and a forwardly open and unobstructed mouth. A see-through vertical impact curtain is suspended from its upper end within the goal and is spaced nearer the rear walls than the open mouth of the goal. The impact curtain is of a limp, heavy, momemum-absorbing, material such as chain link fencing which when impacted by a hockey puck or object will bend in one direction and be substantially stiff and resistant to flexing in a second direction transverse to the one direction. The momentum of hockey pucks or the like shot into the goal is absorbed by the curtain, and the pucks are deposited on the playing surface within the goal without rebounding or rolling out of the goal.

Abstract: A practice net and protective screen incorporates a sheet of flexible material which has a quadrilateral center portion and two triangular wing portions, the bases of which are common with respective opposite parallel sides of the quadrilateral center portion. A ring is located on each of the six corners of the sheet. Cords join the rings at the ends of the bases of each triangular wing portions. Cords may join all adjacent pairs of rings around the periphery of the sheet. The rings may be formed by loops of cord.

Abstract: This game consists primarily of a platform, having angled support members and a hinged back wall, the back wall and platform portion having groups of spaced apart openings, which are in both the platform and back wall, so as to freely receive balls, and when the game is used for pucks, the back wall is pivoted rearwards, and the openings will receive plugs, so as to support the pucks.

Abstract: A paddle and puck game is provided in which each player is equipped with two paddles but must defend three goals. The playing equipment comprises an open tray, which provides a playing surface and opposite goals. The playing surface is marked with a center line to divide the available ranges of activity of the opposing players to their own separate courts. Near each end of the tray the side walls are slotted, removably to receive goal strips. Each goal strip generally includesthree scoring slots of different scoring values in its lower border. Goal strips of varying difficulty may be provided to accommodate players of differing levels of ability, and to permit goals of unequal difficulty to be used simultaneously at opposite ends for handicapping purposes. The goal spaces behind the slots are partitioned off from one another so that a scoring puck will generally be appropriately trapped, for avoiding disagreement as to which goal slot it passed through.