Abstract: A portable horseshoe pit which in its preferred embodiment is formed from a substantially rectangular base of POLYETHYLENE with a curved rubber backstop which is easily assembled and mounted to the base by L brackets which are in turn affixed to the base by hooks formed in one edge of the brackets which hook into slots formed in the base. The horseshoe stake is welded to a metal plate and the plate secured to the POLYETHYLENE base by having a similar hook formed in its front edge which hooks into a slot in the POLYETHYLENE base and all brackets and the plate holding the stake is then secured to the POLYETHYLENE base by a fastener through a hole in each of the brackets and a hole in the metal plate holding the stake. The POLYETHYLENE base may be fastened to the ground or other surface by driving spikes through holes provided in the base. The entire base may then be covered with clay or sand or the like.

Abstract: A pair of mats to protect a lawn during a horseshoe game convertible into a bag for carrying horseshoe equipment and other items. The mats can also be converted separately to form two separate bags.

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: A gaming apparatus which includes a game projectile and a vertical post and a method of employing the same are provided. The game projectile is generally H-shaped and includes a central bar member and first curved legs extending therefrom. Second curved legs are also connected to the central bar member and are more curved than the first legs so as to define a smaller opening between the second legs than that provided between the first legs. Differing point values may be ascribed depending upon whether the game projectile, after projection toward the vertical post, comes to rest with the post being within one or other of the areas bounded by the legs of the game projectile.

Abstract: A game of skill, played on a generally level playing surface having a firm base with a yieldable covering. A spherical ball is placed on a court area of the surface, and a series of toroidal rings are thrown, one at a time, from one or several standard throwing distances toward the ball in an attempt to encircle the ball with at least one ring, either by direct landing or by bouncing a ring over and around it, or by causing the ball to roll over and into a previously thrown ring. If the attempt causes a ring to rest directly against a ball or to lean on it, points are also awarded.

Abstract: A movable target for a throwing game is provided including a target body and a target member movably connected to the target body. The target body includes: a gear shaft cooperating with a drive mechanism; a rotary shaft mounted on the gear shaft; a rotary plate having an engagement projection and being loosely mounted on the rotary shaft; a rotary member having a projection formed on its upper surface mounted on the rotary shaft to be slidable longitudinally; a compression spring provided between the rotary plate and the rotary member; an oscillating member oscillatably supported on a supporting shaft passing through a base portion of the target member and a pair of bearing plates erected on the rotary plate, the oscillating member engaging at its upper end the target member; and a projection formed on an upper surface of said rotary member and fitted into a groove formed longitudinally on a lower end surface of the oscillating member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor horseshoe pitching game and is specifically concerned with providing an electronically controlled game which closely simulates the structure and method of play of the traditional outdoor game. Other electronic games such as bowling, darts and the like, utilize playing pieces which have no correspondence whatsoever to the playing pieces used in the original games and have no further correlation with respect to the degree of skill necessary from the original to the simulated game. Serious safety hazards also exist when bringing the outdoor game into the more confined fragile environment of the indoors when the horseshoes employed are of such a shape and form that their bounce or roll cannot be readily predicted upon striking or landing upon any unimproved receiving surface.

Abstract: A pitch and toss game apparatus comprising a first target (10) and a plurality of throwing objects (17). The first target (10) is constructed with a centrally located cylindrical cavity (11). The upper surface (10u) of the first target (10) has a layer of a first contact engaging material (12) attached to it. The throwing objects (17) are covered with a second contact engaging material (18), complementary to the material covering the upper surface (10u) of the first target (10). When the throwing object (17) is pitched or tossed towards the first target (10), the first contact engaging material (12) of the first target (10) and the second contact engaging material (18) of the throwing object (17) cause the throwing object (17) to firmly stick to the first target (10) at or near the point of initial contact should the throwing object (17) miss landing in the centrally located cylindrical opening (11).

Abstract: A combination toy and game apparatus for two or more players having two sets of distinguishable metal scoring pieces with scoring indicia thereon, first and second spaced stations for holding said scoring pieces, and magnetic means for transferring said scoring pieces from said first station to said second station in which the magnetic means is adapted to be manually movable in vertical and horizontal planes to selectively and sequentially transfer the scoring pieces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new article of manufacture. The invention consists of an improved ring toss game with a new rope ring having three or more separate but interconnected circular rope coils and a fixed peg target mounted on a wall or vertical support or floating on water. This fixed peg target may also be mounted on the ground or floor base. The game has many possible variations such as changing the angle or position of peg, the number of points required to win, the maximum number of tosses in a game, or the circular size of the rope ring.

Abstract: A system is described for use by a person practicing the art of roping a moving target (e.g., a calf or steer) which does not require the use of live animals. The system includes (a) stationary support means adapted to support the person roping; (b) movable target means simulating an animal to be roped; and (c) propelling means, actuatable by the person roping, which is adapted to propel the target means away from the stationary support means in a manner such that the person may practice the art of roping the target.

Abstract: A game apparatus comprising an elongated, rod-like rigid member adapted to be affixed to the ground and to project vertically upward therefrom and having a recess at the top end thereof to form a seat for a ball that is attached to said member and removably seated on said recess. This game apparatus is used by throwing ring members at the rod-like member in a manner similar to quoits.

Abstract: A portable horseshoe court is disclosed comprising a horizontally disposed frame having forward and rearward ends and opposite sides. A first pitcher's platform is positioned on the frame adjacent one side thereof and extends between the forward and rearward ends thereof. A second pitcher's platform is provided on the frame adjacent the other sides thereof which also extends between the forward and rearward ends thereof. A pan is positioned on the frame between the platforms and is capable of containing or receiving dirt therein. A stake is secured to the pan and extends upwardly from the pan equi-distantly between the platforms. A normally upstanding backstop has its lower end pivotally connected to the rearward end of the frame whereby the backstop may be selectively pivoted from its normal upstanding position behind the frame to a substantially horizontal transport position extending over the platforms and the pan.

Abstract: A portable horseshoe court includes a support frame, an elongated horseshoe stake, and a stake support block secured to the frame for supporting the stake in a generally upright position. The block has a hole through the top thereof which is adapted to axially receive the stake in press-fit relation therein. A plurality of flexible springs or the like are extended between and connected to opposite sides of the frame and a rubber pad, having a hole for the stake, rests on the frame and springs. The hole in the stake support block may be provided with an abutment member to fix the axial position of the stake therein. The frame may be a peripheral frame comprising oppositely disposed frame members having a pad support flange along the top side thereof. The top sides of the springs are arranged in the plane of the pad support flanges. An elongated chain connects a pair of courts to fix the regulation distance between them.

Abstract: A game in which annular disks or rings are pitched or tossed at targets provided on each of two similar game mats. Each game mat comprises a small piece of carpet-like material having a stake extending above it and disposed immediately behind a circular aperture of greater diameter than the annular disks or rings. The game mats are spaced by approximately 20 feet and the rings are tossed from behind one game mat toward the other game mat. Points are given according to the proximity of the ring to the aperture after the ring has landed. If a player is able to produce a "ringer" by having the ring land directly over the stake, he wins automatically. Otherwise, the first player to reach a given number of points in his point score is the winner.