Abstract: A play device for a rebound sport with a play area is provided, on which a ball can be played by a player to rebound from an impact position in accordance with a predetermined set of rules of the rebound sport, which includes a sensor system configured to detect two-dimensional first coordinates of the impact position and to transfer the two-dimensional first coordinates to a computing unit configured to determine two-dimensional second coordinates, a size and/or a shape of a target field depending on the first coordinates in accordance with a predetermined specification and to control a projector to project the target field to be optically perceptible by the player on a projection area, wherein the ball can be played by the player on the target field to rebound from the target field in accordance with the set of rules of the rebound sport.

Abstract: A conductive material of a plurality of separate conductive materials are coupled to a first participant, the conductive material configured to move when the first participant delivers an impact to a second participant. An impedance-based impact sensing mechanism including an impedance changing mechanism that changes impedance as the conductive material is moved towards and away from the impedance changing mechanism as the first participant delivers the impact. An impedance-based impact measuring scoring system determines that the impact occurred based on a change in impedance in the impedance changing mechanism.

Abstract: A rear cover of a dartboard and a noise attenuation structure thereof includes: a rear cover, a shock and sound attenuation pad and a scoring board. The rear cover includes a plurality of reinforced ribs with a zigzag shape, every two reinforced ribs defines a resonant space. The shock and sound absorbing pad is provided with a plurality of grooves, every two said grooves define a stuffing portion, the reinforced ribs are disposed in the grooves, and the stuffing portions are stuffed in the resonant spaces, so as to reduce the resonant box. The zigzag reinforced ribs make it difficult for the resonance to be produced in the resonant spaces, and the stuffing portions stuffed in the resonant spaces further prevent the occurrence of resonance.

Abstract: A protective garment contains a projectile detection device, in addition to impact and breach resistant materials for protecting the wearer. An arrangement of force sensitive regions defines a grid arrangement responsive to an incoming projectile. The force sensitive regions include pressure sensitive or piezoelectric characteristics such that an impact varies the electrical response of each region. A detection circuit connects to each region for sampling. A sampling of the regions computes a high velocity impact by a sudden change in the sensed electrical characteristics, such as a sudden drop in resistance between two planer sheets. The grid arrangement identifies the impact placement on the garment, and can be mapped to anatomical regions to evaluate a severity. Placement and impact force, along with GPS coordinates of the wearer, are transmitted by the detection circuit and/or in conjunction with an app on a mobile device of the wearer for alerting first responders.

Abstract: An impact sensing system includes a first impact sensor having a flexible dielectric layer, a first printed electrode on a first side of the layer, and a second printed electrode on a second side of the layer. The second printed electrode overlies and is moveable toward and away from the first electrode by deformation of the flexible dielectric layer. Further, the layer maintains a capacitance between to the first electrode and the second electrode that changes with a movement of the second electrode toward or away from the first electrode. The system further includes a first readout circuit electronically coupled with the first and second electrodes to measure a change in the capacitance and output a corresponding voltage.

Abstract: A stimulant target unit including: a housing, at least one stimulation source configured to provide a stimulus to stimulate a user, a contact sensor configured to detect an impact to the stimulant target unit and triggered by an impact that is within a selected range of impact forces, a feedback system configured to inform the user the stimulant target unit has been actuated in response to the stimulus, a controller programmed to register triggering of the contact sensor, a protective cover configured to retain the stimulant target unit and a mounting structure configured to connect the stimulant target unit to a support structure. The mounting structure includes a vibration isolator configured to, over the selected range of impact forces, inhibit transmission of force from an impact within the selected range of impact forces on the support structure to the contact sensor sufficiently to prevent the triggering of the contact sensor.

Abstract: A sensor activated broken screen simulator is provided for simulating a screen breaking in response to a detected motion. The simulator includes a frame configured for coupling to a monitor. The monitor has a viewing portion and the frame is positioned such that the frame extends around the viewing portion of the monitor. A screen is coupled to and positioned in the frame such that the screen is positioned over the viewing portion of the monitor when the frame is coupled to the monitor. The screen is transparent when inactive but displays an image of broken glass when activated. A sensor is coupled to the frame and operationally coupled to the screen to activate the screen upon detection of a pre-determined condition.

Abstract: An electric dartboard includes a base, a dart frame, a plurality of score blocks and a touch sensor. A positioning ball and a resilient member are disposed at a predetermined position of the base. The dart frame, rotatably in 360 degrees, is disposed in the receiving zone, and the dart frame includes an upper frame body and a lower frame base. A plurality of first positioning recesses are formed on an outer periphery of the frame base for receiving the positioning ball therein. Score blocks are disposed between the frame body and the frame base, while the touch sensor is disposed between the receiving zone and the dart frame. The dart frame and the score blocks can rotate in 360 degrees relative to the base.

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for a sports game involving movement of a projectile, the apparatus comprising impact sensors for detecting impacts by a player of the sport game or the projectile, the impact sensors being coupled to a processor operable to derive characteristic data for a projectile movement from impacts detected by two or more of the player impact sensors. By monitoring impacts, rather than the movement of the projectile through the air, the apparatus may be both inexpensive and easy to install.

Abstract: An electronically-scored game comprises an electronic controller and at least one sensor operatively connected with the controller, the at least one sensor adapted to detect at least one activity associated with the game and to generate a signal. A memory stores information corresponding to a plurality of audible recordings, the memory operatively connected with the controller. A sound generator is operatively connected with the controller. A speaker is operatively connected with the sound generator. Upon detection of the at least one activity associated with the game, the signal from the sensor activates the controller to cause at least one of the plurality of audible recordings to be selected and played by the sound generator through the speaker.

Abstract: An electronic dartboard comprises a dartboard frame in which a plurality of dartboard blocks are disposed. The dartboard blocks are formed of a dartboard body and a mounting seat in which the dartboard body is movably disposed. The dartboard frame is mounted in an outer frame which is provided with a score board and a circuit board. The dartboard frame is provided in the front with a plurality of protective frames, and in the back with an induction circuit film set. A cover plate is provided with a plurality of silencing holes and is fastened with the outer frame. A score display is separably connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: A touch pad scoring apparatus for a dart game includes a touch pad mounted on a housing. The touch pad is has a plurality of segments. Each touch pad segment has a pressure-sensitive sensor operatively connected to a controller. A user applies pressure, for example with a stylus or a finger, to at least one segment corresponding to the dart board segment impacted by a thrown dart. The scoring apparatus has a memory and displays which allow the apparatus to track and display the scores of multiple players though the course of the dart game.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a frame with a backing connected thereto and a plurality of target parts are movably engaged with the frame. An electric detecting device is connected between the target parts and the backing. A plurality of noise absorbing members are connected between the target parts. The noise absorbing members are made of elastic viscous gel or silicon so that the target parts are moved without noise.

Abstract: A sectional target board of a dartboard consists of a grid frame having a plurality of receiving spaces for different score sectors, a plurality of target plates movably received in the plurality of receiving spaces, and a grid fixed on a the grid frame. The grid has a ring recess to receive the front end of the grid frame, and provides with a plurality of fastening pins which are respective inserted into corresponding plurality of fastening holes of the grid fame. The grid can be easily detached from the grid frame to free the target plates, thus the soft target blocks can be easily replaced, and then the grid can be reassembled on the grid frame. In such a way the soft target blocks are saved, and only the worn blocks need to be replaced. Thus, the sectional target board of the dartboard is economical.

Abstract: A dartboard has a plurality of auto-returning target plates fitted in a grid frame which is enclosed in an outer ring, and has a grid fixed on a front end of the grid frame, a rear board mounted on rear ends of the grid frame and the outer ring, and an electric circuit board mounted on a rear end of the rear board. Each spring has a first end thereof positioned by a corresponding guide element, and a second end thereof extended through the corresponding hole of the rear board and lightly contacted with the electric circuit board. The auto-returning target plates are able to be depressed when darts are thrown and stick on the target plate and automatically returned to an original position by resilience of the springs.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a heat-conductive frame and a heat-fusible block which is composed of a plurality of strips. The frame includes a board with a peripheral wall extending from the board. The heat-conductive frame is heated and cuts into the heat-fusible block to let a piece of the heat-fusible block enclosed by the frame. The piece of the heat-fusible block enclosed by the frame is separated into partitions by a plurality of separating ribs extending from the board and the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A portable baseball pitcher's practice target device having a target panel with sub-target areas representing the upper, lower, inside, outside and center of an imaginary strike zone of a baseball batter. The user of the target device practices pitching baseballs toward the target with the objective of concentrating on the sub-target areas to improve the user's pitching accuracy and skill. The target device has a frame that supports the target and a back panel for collecting pitched balls that enter through the sub-target areas. A powered apparatus is included for returning baseballs that have passed through the sub-target areas and resilient surfaces for returning balls that do not enter the sub-target areas.

Abstract: A dartboard comprises a grid frame having sectors being provided with at least a receding guide opening at two lateral opposite sides thereof respectively; gliding plates having at least a projecting slide block extending out of two opposite lateral sides thereof respectively to slidably accommodate to said receding guide opening; soft target plates being inserted into, filled with, and fixed in the receiving recess; and a front metal grid having a rear end assembling with the front end of said grid frame.

Abstract: An electric dart game includes a frame secured in a board and having a number of segments slidably engaged in a number of scoring areas. A plate and a spider are secured to the frame. Two conductor sheets are disposed behind the plate and each includes a circuit having a series of switch points. The segments each includes a slide and a block secured together. The slides each has one or more hooks for engaging with the frame and for preventing the slide from being disengaged from the frame. The slides and the blocks may be easily assembled without additional fasteners.

Abstract: An electronic dart board includes an outer frame shell having a plurality of partition ribs defining a set of scoring chambers, and a set of base blocks respectively mounted in the scoring chambers, wherein a set of block holders are respectively nested in the scoring chambers to hold the base blocks in the respective scoring chambers, the block holders fitting the scoring chambers respectively, each block holder having a plurality of less at a bottom side and at least one locating rib respectively engaged into a respective locating groove on the base blocks.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a circular spider disposed on an upper portion. The circular spider includes a series of circumferentially and radially extending ribs for forming a number of dart areas and for slidably receiving and engaging with a number of dart segments. The dart segments each includes a lower peripheral portion having one or more stops extended laterally outward of the dart segment for engaging with the lower portion of the ribs of the spider and for preventing the dart segments from being disengaged from the dartboard. The stops of the dart segments are staggered relative to each other for preventing the stops from being engaged with each other.

Abstract: A target for use with darts, for example, has a base on which a target frame is secured, the frame having a plurality of spaces within each of which is a segment that is movable toward the base when it is struck by a thrown dart. Corresponding ones of the segments have cavities therein for the accommodation of inserts which are movable independently of the segment toward the target base when such inserts are struck by a thrown dart. The inserts are so arranged that, together, they form an annulus or ring of individually displaceable components. Interposed between the target base and the target segments and inserts are switches and a resilient biasing pad which bias the segments to an initial, at rest position.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a controller for controlling the proceeding of a dart game provided for a plurality of players. The controller is mounted in an electronic dartboard and includes a calculator for calculating and storing respective scores of the plurality of players; a comparator electrically connected to the calculator for comparing a newly calculated score of the respective player with each of the other scores stored in the calculator, and then generating an adjusting signal when any of the compared results shows a predetermined relationship; and an arbitrator electrically connected to the calculator and the comparator for adjusting concerned scores in response to the adjusting signal.

Abstract: A dart board includes a front and lower portion having one or more inclined apertures for stably receiving and supporting darts. The inclined apertures are each defined by a cone shaped wall member. The cone shaped wall member includes a free end portion of reduced diameter and having one or more slits for forming a number of resilient blades so as to resiliently engage with the dart and so as to stably retain the dart in place. A drawer is slidably engaged in the dart board for receiving elements.

Abstract: An improved central score block structure for electronic dart games includes a primary score block corresponding to a double bull's eye, a secondary score block corresponding to a bull's eye, and a plurality of resilient elements for supporting respective urge posts of the score blocks. The secondary score block has a slightly tapered central hole having a flanged baffle ring at an outer end. The primary score block is inserted into the central hole of the secondary score block such that its front and rear ends are properly checked by the front and rear ends of the central hole while capable of free displacement therein. The primary score block and the secondary score block will individually respond to a dart hitting the respective rings represented thereby to display the correct score.

Abstract: A target, especially for thrown missiles such as darts, has a disk member divided into target fields. An evaluating unit to receive and process electronic signals or actuated contacts of the disk member is associated with the disk member. At least one target element is formed on the target fields. The target element, when subjected to loads by a missile, actuates a contact which is connected to the evaluating unit. Each target element is given a predetermined value by the evaluating unit. Further, at least two target elements may be combined to form one value unit.

Abstract: A dart game electronic scorekeeping device including a case. The case has an upper surface and a periphery formed of a pair of opposed side edges, an upper edge, and a lower edge. A game switch selection mechanism is extended through the case for allowing selection of a particular dart game by a player. A keypad switching matrix extends from the upper surface of the case and is formed with plurality of keys arranged in a configuration to resemble a dart board and with each of the keys sized to represent a specific scoring space on the dart board. Each key of the keypad switching matrix is actuateable by the player for transmitting a point value indicative of the scoring space on the dart board where a dart of the player impinged during the particular dart game. A computation mechanism is coupled to the game switch selection mechanism and the keypad switching matrix and with the computation mechanism receiving the point values attained during play to generate a score value.

Abstract: A double bull's-eye device incorporated within a circular rib formed on a dart frame includes a base having a top end and a bottom end engagable with the circular rib, an outer bull's-eye sleeved from the top end on the base, and an inner bull's-eye passing from the top end through the base to be mounted on the base. Such double bull's-eye device can be incorporated to the dart frame easily.

Abstract: A double bullseye for a dart game is slidably engaged in the dart game for engaging with a number of switch points. The double bullseye includes an outer bullseye and an inner bullseye slidably engaged in the outer bullseye. A cap is secured to the outer bullseye for limiting the sliding movement of the inner bullseye relative to the outer bullseye. The cap includes one or more projections for engaging with the switch points when the cap is inner moved by the outer bullseye. The inner bullseye includes one or more leg extended through the cap for engaging with the switch points. The leg is shorter than the projection so as to be prevented from engaging with the switch points when the outer bullseye is shot by a dart.

Abstract: A dartboard with a separate control panel device comprises a control panel device which is independent of the dartboard portion. A transmitter of infrared or of radio is provided on a switch circuit board in the dartboard portion and a receiver of infrared or of radio is provided on a circuit board in the control panel device corresponding to the transmitter. When one of target plates is hit to move backward and touch activated switches because of the dart impulse, a positional signal is generated. The positional signal is then converted to a group of data signals in the transmitter and sent to the receiver through a transmitting element or a wave oscillation element. The group of data signals which are received by a receiving circuit in the control panel device is then converted into scores and shown on displays.

Abstract: A dart board assembly including a cover frame, a back frame fastened to the cover frame, a plurality of target plates fitted into respective radial scoring open areas in the cover frame, a membrane circuit mounted between the target plates and the back frame, a printed circuit board insulated from the membrane circuit by a slotted insulative partition board, wherein each target plate is fixedly attached with a respective rigid insulative plate and supported on a respective cushion for quick return after a striking, the rigid insulative plate having a plurality of contact pins inserted into respective through holes and suspended from the membrane circuit by a gap for triggering the membrane circuit upon striking of the dart.

Abstract: A dart board apparatus including a housing having a spider located therein. The spider is generally circular in shape and has a series of circumferentially and radially extending ribs which define a plurality of target segment openings, and a circumferential center rib which defines a center opening. A plurality of target segments are slidably disposed in the target segment openings. An annular outer bull segment, having a target surface with a center opening, and a generally tubular sidewall with at least two slots therethrough, is also provided. The outer bull is slidably disposed for movement within the center opening in the circumferential center rib. An inner bull segment is slidably disposed within the center opening in the outer bull segment. The inner bull segment includes at least two spokes, in an aligned position with the slots in the outer bull segment sidewall.

Abstract: This invention provides an electronics device applicable to the well-known and understood "01" dartboard games which provides a display of the highest percentage target scores a darts player may use to gain an "out" in the shortest manner and win the game. A microprocessor within the device interrogates a memory store containing a lookup table of scores within a particular range and provides a selection of target score "outs" which the player may use to "out" from the score points that he happens to have at the time.

Abstract: A darts target for a game of darts has mobile segments marked with different scores and provided with holes for receiving the darts and is articulated inside a front door of a housing. When a dart strikes the segments, which are prevented from moving forward by retaining devices, the segments actuate a switch matrix which is arranged on a supporting disk and which automatically registers, totals and displays the scores by means of a switching system. The front door is articulated to the housing on one of its vertical longitudinal sides by a hinge. The supporting disk with the switch matrix is fastened to the rear face of the front door so that it can be folded back.

Abstract: A target includes a rim, a ring engaged in the rim, a number of depressions formed in the rear portion of the ring, a frame having a number of spaces and a number of fins formed in the outer peripheral portion, a protrusion formed on each of the fins for engagement with the depressions of the ring. The protrusions of the fins are disengaged from the depressions and engaged with the other depressions when the frame is rotated relative to the ring.

Abstract: A dart game includes a dart and a dart board. The dart board includes a base plate, a target frame fixed to the base plate, and an automatic scoring register mounted between the target frame and the base plate. The target frame has a target portion including a plurality of target plates formed with blind counterbores for receiving the dart when the dart strikes the target portion. The target plate shifts rearwardly upon being struck by the dart to impact one of the membrane switches of the automatic scoring register so as to show a score on a display unit of the automatic scoring register. The bull's-eye section of the target portion includes two target plates to define two scoring areas with two different score values.

Abstract: An electronic dart game system including, in combination, an electronic dartboard, a programmable electronic controller system, and a display monitor for displaying score totals and related data. Preferably, the electronic dartboard is of the type commonly found in stand-alone modern electronic dart games constructed of molded plastic and having a plurality of holes formed therein which correspond in diameter to that of a flexible plastic dart tip. The programmable electronic controller system is preferably a home video game controller, such as a Nintendo.RTM. control deck, capable of receiving program cartridges containing a variety of game programs, and the display means is preferably a conventional television set.

Abstract: A target for an electronic dart game including a plurality of slidably mounted scoring segments arranged edge-to-edge and in a circle so as to define different scoring areas. Following a conventional layout for a dart game target, the target has twenty (20) pie-shaped scoring partitions that are placed adjacent to each other so as to form a complete circle. Each partition has a designated score value ranging from one to twenty (1-20) points. Each partition is further divided into the standard three trapezoidal and one pie sub-partitions. In the preferred embodiment, the target further includes a double bull's-eye. A different electrical switch is provided for each scoring segment, and each electrical switch conveys a dart-hit signal in response to its corresponding segment being struck by a thrown dart. Separate and isolated signal lines electronically connected to each switch are provided for communicating the dart-hit signals to processing means of the target.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting dart leagues or tournaments wherein players participate at multiple remote locations. The present invention provides a plurality of remotely located electronic dart games connected via a communication medium to a central control device enabling bidirectional communication between the central control device and the plurality of remotely located electronic dart games. The invention in a preferred embodiment enables players to participate in a dart league or tournament from various locations, however, it is possible for the plurality of electronic dart games to be at one location. Each electronic dart game is capable of receiving data from and transmitting data to player cards. Each dart game player has a player card that identifies a player to a respective dart game, and the player card also stores player data and game statistics. A master dart game is located at each remote location.

Abstract: The apparatus of the invention comprises a backboard; a matrix of panels representing a strike zone; springs for resiliently biasing each of the panels outwardly from the backboard; switches mounted to the backboard behind the panels, whereby the impact of a pitched ball will move the panel inwardly towards the backboard causing the switch to momentarily close; a horizontal array of red, yellow and green lamps mounted to the backboard adjacent the top of the backboard, one lamp in vertical alignment with each of the columns of panels; a left vertical array of red, yellow and green lamps mounted to the backboard adjacent the left edge of the backboard, one lamp in horizontal alignment with each row of panels; a right vertical array of red, yellow and green lamps mounted to the backboard adjacent the right edge of the backboard, a power source; and electrical wiring to connect the power source, switches and lamps.

Abstract: An improved electronic impact detection method for the detection of an impact upon a toy or game surface. This is accomplished by the use of a plurality of flexible panels which are interconnected, with each individual target panel or region bordered with a flex barrier. The flex barriers allow the target region struck to flex under the impact of a projectile, while insulating the remaining target regions from effects of an impact. Piezo electric elements are attached to the underside of these panels, in this manner the signal produced by an impact will have sufficient strength to directly drive most digital logic integrated circuits, thereby requiring a minimum of electronic components associated with detection. These panels will also not be sufficiently triggered by common shock or sonic waves, from handling or accompanying an impact. Thereby assisting to reduce false triggerings of the target or game surface by external or undersireable elements.

Abstract: An amusement machine with darts has a target disk arranged in an opening of the front wall of a housing, with moving segments worth different numbers of points and provided with dart receiving holes. When a dart hits a segment, it activates by means of an elastic backing a switching group arranged between the backing and a base plate, thus enabling the automatic recording, counting and display of the points achieved by electric and/or electronic components. The elastic backing (17), the switching group (16) and the base plate (18) are transparent to light and can be folded back together as a unit (31) with the target disk (4), starting from the front wall (25) and then the target disk (4). At least one light source (22) is provided inside the housing (1) behind the base plate (18).

Abstract: A dart game assembly comprising a housing element, a spider, a plurality of target plates and a back plate. The spider is generally circular in shape and comprises a series of circumferentially and radially extending ribs integrally molded with the housing element from a single piece of material. The circumferentially and radially extending ribs form interiorly spaced cavities that are adapted to receive the plurality of target plates. Each of the plurality of target plates comprises several target segments which are interconnected and capable of independent movement upon being impacted by a dart. The back plate is integrally molded from a single piece of material and is attached to the housing element.

Abstract: An electronic dart game capable of being played by sight-impaired persons. The game includes a dart face forming a target for darts thrown by the players, the dart face including a plurality of scoring segments. An electronic processor is associated with the dart face for detecting a hit segment and determining the value of the segment which has been hit. An audible announcing device is associated with the processor and is responsive to the processor for audibly announcing sufficient information to direct and score the game without the need for viewing of visible indicators. As a further feature of the invention, as rollout mat is provided having an integral throwing line and affixed to the cabinet. In one condition, the rollout mat is completely stored within the cabinet and in the other can be simply rolled out to automatically position the throwing line, the throwing line being physically perceptible by a sight-impaired person to locate him with respect to the target face.

Abstract: An electronic throwing dart football game is provided and consists of a combination of a dart board and football game. When a dart is thrown at the dart board the score on the dart board is automatically electrically transmitted by electric circuit routers to a score board and the position of the football is indicated on the football field by yard indicating lamps.

Abstract: An electronically scored dart game includes a service door for providing access to the interior of the game housing from the front of the housing. The service door is formed of at least a portion of the front housing surface, including the dart board, and has an upper end and a lower end. The service door is hinged to the housing along at least a portion of the lower end. The service door is pivotable about the hinge for movement between a generally vertical operational position and a service position in which the service door extends outwardly from the front surface of the housing at a predetermined angle of less than 180 degrees. In the preferred embodiment, the predetermined angle is approximately 90 degrees. At least one flexible member is provided for preventing the service door from pivoting to a position exceeding the predetermined angle.

Abstract: An illuminated dart contains a small battery and a light producing element. The light producing element may consist of a small bulb or a LED. Fiber optics may be received within the hollow transparent or translucent shaft of the dart for illuminating the transparent or translucent tail fins of the dart. The dart includes a switch for turning the light source element on or off. In a second embodiment of the invention, a dart board is provided with electric light bulbs in each sector of the dart board for illuminating that sector when contacts in that sector are activated by a thrown dart.

Abstract: A dart game target having a base on which is assembled a plurality of individual, relatively movable target members separated from one another by a frame having thin ribs interposed between adjacent members. The target members are yieldably biased in a direction away from the base. Movement of the members in a direction away from the base is limited by laterally extending projections carried by the target members which underlie the inner surfaces of the ribs. The arrangement is such that no part of any rib overlies any exposed part of any target member. Warping of the frame or of the base is compensated for by protrusions on selected ones of the ribs which extend in a direction toward the base.

Abstract: A baseball pitching practice device comprising a support frame to which is independently supported a plurality of panel members disposed side-by-side and forming a target area. Each of the panels has a designated segment portion of the target area. The target area includes a central strike zone area delimited by some of the panel members. One or more normally-open electrical contacts are associated with each of the panels and closable upon the application of an impact force on an outer surface of its associated panel. A display device is provided to identify which panel has been subjected to an impact force. A visual display identifies the panel having been impacted and also provides a numerical read-out of a total numerical value with each of the panels having independent numerical values.

Abstract: In an electronic dartboard game having a visual display for providing players with game scores and the like, an apparatus for providing a customized image on the visual display when the electronic dartboard game is not in use is provided having, a processor operable in first or second modes. The first mode is responsive to game conditions for providing scoring information and the like to the visual display. The second mode is responsive to a manual input device for providing a customized image on the visual display. Additionally, there is provided an apparatus for transferring the processor from the first mode to the second and returning the processor to the first mode after the customized image has been entered.