Abstract: A water target game played with a ball or projectile for use in places such as amusement parks or the home is disclosed. The preferred embodiment consists of a circular target supported by a pole which is placed between two pods with spray nozzles. A water supply hose connects to the base of the target. Inside the base are control valves which regulate the flow of water to the spray nozzles in the pods. A motion sensor is located in the circular target. Indicator lights prompt players when to throw a projectile through the target. A control unit connects to the motion sensor, indicator lights and control valves. A player(s) stands on each pod holding a projectile. An indicator light flashes on the pole prompting the player(s) on one pod to throw. If the player(s) successfully throws the projectile through the target, the motion sensor signals to the control unit to activate the valves whereby water is sprayed on the opposing player.

Abstract: A mock battle game for children in which each player in the role of a shooter is provided with a toy water gun which projects when triggered, a beam of water in the direction in which the gun is aimed. Each player who acts as a target wears a T-shirt or a similar garment having an outer layer lined by an inner layer. The outer layer is formed of a normally opaque white fabric which when a portion thereof is made wet by the beam is then rendered translucent. The inner layer is formed by a red-colored fabric which when an overlying portion of the outer layer is rendered translucent then exhibits a blood-like effect to indicate a hit.

Abstract: A toy that can sense contact with a fluid. The toy preferably contains a conductive member and an adjacent conductive screen. An indicator circuit has one terminal connected to the conductive member and another terminal connected to the conductive screen. The screen and conductive member are in relative close proximity so a fluid which flows through the screen will provide an electrically conductive path between the two conductive members. The conductive path closes the indicator circuit. The indicator circuit has an audio unit and/or light source that are activated when the circuit is closed by the fluid. The conductive members can be attached to a shield which also has a spray device. A player can spray another player with the spray device of the shield. The player can also block the spray of an opposing player with the shield. If the fluid makes contact with the conductive members the indicator circuit provides an indication that a "hit" has occurred.

Abstract: An interactive target game system for one or more players includes at least one designator, in the form of a pistol, holdable by a player for aiming at a target and operating to simulate shooting at the target. The designator includes a photodetector for detecting an electromagnetic beam when the designator is accurately aimed at a beam source. Also included is at least one target viewable by the player for periodically producing an electromagnetic beam which is directed outwardly of the target. During those times that the target is producing the beam, a visible light signal is produced to alert the player that the target is "active". When the designator is accurately aimed at the target and operated to detect an electromagnetic beam, a visual and/or audible signal is produced by the designator to indicate that a "hit" has occurred.

Abstract: A water fortress used in a game or as a toy which has a hollow plastic frame connected to a garden hose. The water fortress receives a continuous supply of pressurized water from a garden hose. Access points along the plastic frame are used to supply the pressurized water to targets and water pistols. The front section of the frame has a canvas shield to protect the player within the water fortress from an opponent's water gun. The object of the game is for opposing players to shoot at the targets of the opposing player with the water pistols. When the targets are hit, they release pressurized water which sprays the opponent. The water fortress permits easy assembly/disassembly and multiple water fortresses may receive water from a singular garden hose at the same time.

Abstract: An inflatable portable substantially collapsible structure comprising an inflatable substantially collapsible playing field having at least two walls, a top and a bottom, at least one object director to direct an object with a fluid along or above the playing surface and at least one score area.

Abstract: A water targeting game (10) that is preferably played within an obstruction maze known as WATER TAG .TM.. The game (10) consists of two major elements: a targeting vest (12) and a water gun (140). The targating vest (12) includes a front vest (14) and a back vast (16) that are joined together at their upper peripheral edge (26) by a pair of adjustable shoulder straps (70) and that are adjusted at a person's waist by a pair of waist straps (74, 76). Between the two vests is a cavity (56) and on the front section (42) of the vest, is located a plurality of water collecting openings (58) that serve as targets. When playing the game, the water gun emits a stream of water that is aimed at the openings (58) from where the water falls into the cavity (56). Between the front and back vests is attached a quick-disconnect flexible hose (96). The hose equalizes the quantity of water in both of the vests.

Abstract: The present invention provides game apparatus intended to be played on a lawn by two teams comprised of one or two participants each. Each teams' participants stand within a boundary defined by a hoop positioned adjacent a respective framework. The two teams are spaced in facing relation to one another, a predetermined distance apart, and each participant has several projectiles to toss towards the opposing framework. The framework is comprised of a series of hollow, PVC pipes arranged to form a hose receiving base portion and a water emitting T-portion extending vertically upward from the base portion, wherein the ends of the horizontal cross member of the T include spray nozzles attached thereto. An arm is pivotally attached at its proximal end to the vertical member of the T-portion, and includes a bucket securely attached to its distal end. The arm controls a valve positioned inside the vertical member.

Abstract: A water activated rotatable column game system for fun and amusement and prizes is disclosed. The system comprises a game housing having an open rear face and open side faces and an enclosed top roof and an enclosed bottom floor and an open front face for the people to participate and observe the progress of the game. A plurality of rotatable columns and figurines are disposed within the game housing in an upstanding parallel orientation, each rotatable column being dedicated to travel rotatably from a start line to a finish bumper. A plurality of game consoles are disposed adjacent to the game housing and control the rotatable columns. A plurality of motor means are disposed in the game housing. Each motor means is electrically coupled to one rotatable column for moving the rotatable column.

Abstract: The invention relates to a to a arcade amusement game in which contestants compete to be the first to shoot a given amount of water from a distant water gun into an replica urinal, while a simulated man is made to move back and forth in front of the bowl. The invention contains a means of tracking the amount of water entering the urinal replica.

Abstract: A liquid-shooting target game is disclosed which includes a flat, vertical panel foldable into sections and which is unfolded for disposition in an upright position on a floor or table surface. A flat, horizontal panel is attached to the lower end of the vertical panel and lays upon the floor or table surface. On the facing surface of the vertical panel are scenes of natural habitats from various geological eras. The vertical panel also includes a plurality of apertures formed thereon whose contours define the physical shape of fauna found in the particular habitat of the geologic era depicted on the vertical panel. A plurality of hollow figurines are provided so that each figurine can be inserted into the corresponding aperture. In addition, each figurine has a hole on its body so that a continuous jet of liquid shot from a squirt pistol held by a player can enter and fill the figurine.

Abstract: A water activated roller coaster game system for fun and amusement and prizes is disclosed. The system comprises a game housing having an enclosed rear face and an enclosed side face and an enclosed top roof and an enclosed bottom floor and an open front face for the people to participate and observe the progress of the game. A plurality of roller coasters and race tracks are disposed within the game housing in a parallel orientation, each roller coaster being dedicated to traverse one of the race tracks from a start line to a finish line. A plurality of game consoles are disposed adjacent to the game housing and control one of the roller coasters. A plurality of motor means are disposed in the game housing. Each motor means is electrically coupled to one roller coaster for moving the roller coaster.

Abstract: An outdoor water spray having two sprays, one at a top and a second at a medial location, the top spray showering the users and the second spray impinging upon a tethered ball causing erratic movements in the ball contributing to making a moving target thereof to correspondingly enhance the play value of the water spray.

Abstract: A game in which two or more players compete to fill a column of water by engaging a target with a fluid or solid projectile stream or a light beam. Detectors upon a target are adapted to signal a separate water pressure device in order to force water from a reservoir up into and through a transparent or translucent column. At the top of such column a detector awaits the rising column of water in order to signal its arrival and indicate the success of the player in engaging his or her respective target. The apparatus can be configured so that each player's column is filled from a separate reservoir or from a common reservoir.

Abstract: A combined water pistol and target for simulated combat games. A target mountable on the water pistol provides a quantitative measure of how many times and how accurately it has been hit during the course of a simulated battle to help determine the winner. Water striking the target runs down into a "lifeline" tube which can determine when a player has been "killed" during simulated combat. A float ball aids in visualizing the accumulated score. One version has a planar target which registers hits which strike the front surface of the target. A second version has a bull's-eye with concentric circles so that more-accurate hits score higher. A third version is a three dimensional target which registers hits on the target from a full 360 degrees around the player. A fourth version has a 180 degree three dimensional target. The lifeline may include a series of tubes aligned side by side. When the first tube fills, the water starts to cascade into the second tube and so on.

Abstract: Water-gun Target Game and Apparatus in which a direct-current electrical water-presence detector, supported by or worn on an outer garment, is the bull's-eye. A hit by the water jet initiates action by a direct electrical effect, such as a resistance change, ordering responses by switching, sound or visual signaling, and scoring devices. A water-level sensor option initiates a steady signal after a succession of hits or a strong continuous hit. A single shunt option can be used to prevent false triggering. An absorption option disposes of received water, allowing repetitious operation. A tank for the water level sensor has a discharge stopper, which when removed, opens a power source circuit and inhibits any response. The object of the game is to project the jet stream of the water gun on to the target, making one or repetitious hits on the apparatus-bearer's bull's-eye. Counter-circuitry provides digital visual scoring.

Abstract: The present invention involves a water gun having a housing, a barrel, at least one removable pressurizable air/water storage tank, means for connecting the tank(s) to the housing of the gun, a pressurizing mechanism, a channel of release for shooting water and a water release mechanism. The improvement lies in the particular connecting member for connecting the tank(s) to the housing of the water gun. The connecting member is a double position bayonet connection between the tank and the housing. It includes a female, receiving collar with a circular channel about its inside and a male protrusion collar. The channel has a top flange over it and has a drop in for cut outs for insertion of a male protrusion counterpart. The channel has a first predetermined depth along at least a first arc under the flange and has a second deeper locking predetermined depth along at least a second arc under the flange.

Abstract: Spinning toy carries a reservoir thereon with radially outward positioned discharge openings. When the reservoir is spun, water is discharged due to centrifugal forces resulting from the rotation of the spinning toy. A preferred embodiment is an aerodynamic disc.

Abstract: A water board game apparatus includes a game board having a playing surface with a water ejection device or spray nozzle at the center thereof for ejecting water. The spray nozzle is operatively connected to the game board, which is water resistant. A first set of playing cards is provided for the game together with a second set of playing cards. Both sets of playing cards are water resistant and contain first indicia to differentiate the two sets of playing cards from each other and second indicia to differentiate among the playing cards in each set. The first set of playing cards has thereon a number indicating the number of times a player is to be sprayed with water. The second set of playing cards is used to construct a hand wherein the player having a higher hand wins and becomes the winning player for that round with the other player or players becoming the losers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an amusement device for squirting liquid. The amusement device includes a helmet having a squirt assembly connected thereto. The squirt assembly may be connected to a pump and a storage container for liquid via an umbilical cord as found in Sirhan, U.S. Pat. No. 4,903,864. The squirt assembly has a conduit extension connected to the umbilical cord. The squirt assembly further includes an aiming assembly supporting the conduit extension. The aiming assembly includes an azimuth and an elevation adjust for adjusting the conduit extension. A voice activated circuit activates and de-activates the pump upon receipt of an valid voice command. Upon receipt of a valid voice command, the pump is activated, liquid is pumped from the container to helmet through the umbilical cord and exits through the conduit extension, thereby enabling the hands free operation of the amusement device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a water reservoir pressurized with air. The present invention has a manually operated pump incorporated into the design. As the pump is cycled, water and air is drawn from a water storage tank. Once drawn, the water and air are forced into a pressure reservoir. As the amount of water and air forced into the pressure reservoir increases, the pressure on the water within the pressure reservoir increases. The pressure of the water and air within the pressure reservoir increases with each cycle of the pump, until the pump can no longer overcome the pressure of the water and air within the pressure tank. The pressurized water and air within the pressure tank has an avenue of release that is regulated by the trigger mechanism of the invention. When no force is applied to the trigger, the pressurized water and air are held at bay with no means of release.

Abstract: A balloon toy apparatus contains a lighter-than-air gas, causing it to rise. Wetting the toy with a controlled amount of a volatile liquid, such as water ejected from a water pistol, overcomes the tendency to rise and results in the toy descending or floating at or near neutral buoyancy. Evaporation of the liquid reestablishes the tendency to rise.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a water reservoir that is pressurized with air. The present invention is a one piece device formed in the general shape of a gun that has a manually operated air pump incorporated into the design. The air pump pressurized a water reservoir and consequently pressurizes any water found therein. The pressurized water has an avenue of release that is regulated by the trigger mechanism of the invention. When no force is applied to the trigger, the pressurized water is held at bay with no means of release. When force is applied to the trigger, water is released from the pressurized container and is channeled through a narrow nozzle. The escape of the pressurized water through the narrow nozzle creates a stream of propelled water that lasts as long as the trigger is engaged or until the pressure of the water equals the ambient air.

Abstract: Target bubble generating and target shooting systems (50, 50A, 50B, 50C) are disclosed employing a target bubble generator housing (59), a pair of left and right actuating handles (51, 55) pivotally coupled at their front ends of the left and right vertical edges of the housing (59), and a bellows assembly (116) positioned intermediate the left and right handles (51, 55) and coupled to the latter at the approximate midpoints thereof. The target bubble generating housing (59) includes a torus-shaped reservoir (81) and a vertically reciprocable bubble wand (98) having a film-forming elliptical ring structure (101) including upper and lower serrated arcuate edges (102, 104) of truncated triangular cross section to minmize disturbance of the soapy fluid in the reservoir (81) as the bubble wand (98) exits the fluid.

Abstract: A water amusement game is disclosed which includes a pad (11) having opposed player stations (10, 12) arranged at the opposite ends of the pad which includes submarine replicas (A, B). Water cannons (24) are aimed at a movable target (C) in accordance with the skill of the players at each station. As target (C) is advanced toward a losing station by the players at the opposite station, sensor (E) senses movement of the target toward the moving station. Sensor (E) comprises a plurality of electrical switches (28, 30, 32 and 34, 36, 38). In response to the detection of the target moving toward a losing station, prescribed quantities of water are dispensed by various water dispensing elements (64, 66, 68) to progressively apply larger amounts of water toward the face of the losing players. This impairs the ability of the losing players to reverse the movement of the target.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game using fluid under pressure to propel an object into the air from a gun-like mechanism, the arrangement being such that the rules of the game require the object to be caught by an element associated with the gun-like mechanism or similar device. Two different fluids used are water and air under pressure, and the element associated with the gun-like mechanism may be a bulbous fitting formed integrally with or fitted on the front end of the gun-like mechanism.

Abstract: An amusement device for a toilet bowl or a urinal comprising a urine detector for detecting a urine flow from a human and for providing an electrical signal for activating a sensory stimulus device. A control unit connected to the urine detector converts the electrical signal to a signal for activating the appropriate indicator. In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of pressure and temperature sensors are imbedded in a plastic base which is disposed in close proximity to the urinal or toilet bowl drain. Disposed alongside each temperature and pressure sensor is an associated LED lamp or buzzer which is activated by that sensor. The device may be connected to a video screen or a speaker disposed above the urinal for providing additional audial and visual stimulation to the user. In another embodiment, a plastic base is disposed entirely within the toilet bowl or urinal in close proximity to the toilet or urinal drain.

Abstract: A simulated combat game set in which the players are provided with toy water guns and each player wears a target. When a gun is fired by a player it shoots out a beam of water, each player trying to hit a vulnerable site on the target worn by an opposing player and thereby strike him out. To this end, the vulnerable site on the target is constituted by a plaque or label having printed thereon a strike symbol or other hit indicator covered by a mask that conceals the indicator. The hit indicator is rendered readable only when the mask is made wet and transparent by a water beam impinging thereon.

Abstract: A playing piece for war game constructed of tissue like materials, which can simulate realistically the damage caused by warfare. Using extremely inexpensive materials, the war game playing pieces may be easily built and then destroyed by the players. The war game playing piece may, for example simulate a ship, in which each of the layers, from the hull, through armored layers, right through to the hull may be simulated by layers of tissue of varying colors. When water shot, for example, by a water pistol in incident upon the simulated ship the water will cause part of the playing piece to become a soggy wad. This material may be pinched away revealing the extent of damage by examination of the colors so revealed. Enumerable games may be constructed around this basic playing piece and various ships, airplanes and vehicles and fixed structures may be simulated in a similar manner.

Abstract: A destructible toy aircraft game, comprising a body having generally the shape of an aircraft fuselage and including a pair of wings; a pair of wings removably mounted to said body and one of said wings mounted to each of said sides; a latch mechanism for removably mounting said wings to said body; a release system operatively associated with said latch mechanism cooperating with said latch mechanism for securing said wings to said body when in a first latch position and for releasing said wings from said body when in a second release position; a motor assembly for disposing said release system in said release position from said latch position; a fluid pressure contact switch assembly cooperatively engaged with said motor assembly for activating said motor assembly for disposing said release system from said latch to said release position whereby said wings being released from said body thereby; and, a fluid pressure delivery system for directing pressurized fluid to said fluid pressure contact switch assembl

Abstract: A floating arcade includes a housing in the form of an elongated transparent enclosure with a water pistol operatively connected at one end for directing a jet of water toward targets situated within the housing for striking the same. A siphon tube extends downwardly from the water pistol for immersion in the body of water on which the housing is floatably supported to draw water from the body of water in response to operation of the water pistol. The housing may be floatably supported by buoyant material secured to the underside thereof. The bottom wall of the housing may be perforated for drainage of water from the housing back to the body of water and may be removable for cleaning purposes. In an alternate embodiment, water pistols may be operatively connected to both ends of the housing with a target supported for longitudinal sliding movement between opposite ends of the housing.

Abstract: Water sprinkling toy pistol of the type which comprises a water magazine for insertion into the pistol grip. The water magazine is in communication with means for ejecting a sprinkle of water through the pistol barrel. Overlying the magazine is a reservoir for containing a liquid producing bubbles of the type of soap bubbles, wherein a bubble blowing ring is immersed. The bubble blowing ring can be raised from the reservoir, through supporting means guided inside the pistol grip, to delivery bubbles in the direction of the piston barrel.

Abstract: An amusement device has a supporting base with a central division wall. The division wall has an opening therein over which a simulated aircraft with bomb bay door or the like is disposed, and a housing is positioned behind the opening. A bubble pipe is disposed behind the simulated aircraft with its bowl inverted so that bubbles emitted therefrom appear to originate in the aircraft bomb bay. A tube is connected operatively to the bubble pipe, and has an end extending to the operators' position on the supporting base. At such position, a water pistol is mounted on a bracket, so that a water stream directed therefrom may be employed to attempt to strike the bubble. A catch is positioned on the supporting base below the opening and within the housing wherein expended fluid is collected for disposal or for re-use. Side flanges on the housing aid in the prevention of spillage.

Abstract: A water toy including a float, which may be in the form of a boat, carrying one or more target members. The target members may be mounted on the boat deck and be rotatable or vibratable with respect to the float. A manually-operable pump means has an open end submersible in the water on which the float floats and a nozzle through which a stream of water is directed at the target members. The pump means may include a squeezable bulb between its submersible end and the nozzle, and one way valves may be included in the submersible end and the nozzle. The pump means is removably mountable on the float when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a water reservoir pressurized with air. The present invention has a manually operated pump incorporated into the design. As the pump is cycled, water and air is drawn from a water storage tank. Once drawn, the water and air are forced into a pressure reservoir. As the amount of water and air forced into the pressure reservoir increases, the pressure on the water within the pressure reservoir increases. The pressure of the water and air within the pressure reservoir increases with each cycle of the pump, until the pump can no longer overcome the pressure of the water and air within the pressure tank. The pressurized water and air within the pressure tank has an avenue of release that is regulated by the trigger mechanism of the invention. When no force is applied to the trigger, the pressurized water and air are held at bay with no means of release.