Abstract: A unique game piece for competing in a novel game is disclosed. The game piece is configured to move from a first position to a second position. The game piece includes a base and a fixture and an indicator configured to extend therefrom in different directions such that when the game piece is moved from the first position to the second position the indicator become apparent or discernible.

Abstract: A more challenging tic-tac-toe game is described. This game makes use of an apparatus comprising a grid of openings configured to receive multi-sided playing pieces that each have a symbol on one side that once the playing pieces are inserted into the grid openings with the symbol not visible to the players, each player must memorize their moves to successfully place symbol playing pieces adjacently in a row or obtain tic-tac-toe. This game can be played in several different modes, including electronic versions, with varying complexity. In this game, each move, of each player, is hidden from view once a move has been made and when a player believes they have formed tic-tac-toe, the game apparatus reveals the moves and whether a player has successfully formed tic-tac-toe or not.

Abstract: A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system may include a hinge mechanism which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The hinge mechanism may also provide for tool less attachment and removal of the targets from the hinge mechanism.

Abstract: An amusement device that includes a horizontally oriented rotating wheel having a plurality of apertures through the wheel and a release mechanism that will release game pieces from a location above the wheel is disclosed. The game can be played by exercising skill or it can be configured to result in a random outcome. In the skilled based embodiment of the invention, a user tries to time the activation of the release mechanism so that a high energy ball drops down from the release mechanism and falls through the rotating wheel. If a ball passes directly through the wheel, the ball is detected by a detector that is positioned below the wheel and an award is provided to the player. In an alternative embodiment of the device, the device is designed to release a plurality of balls which will bounce and roll on the rotating wheel until they are captured in apertures that are provided through the wheel.

Abstract: A game includes the head of an animal having a pair of jaws therein which are movable from an opened condition to a closed condition. The jaws are adapted to close upon a play object tossed between them, and a conveyor returns fallen play objects back to the contestants play position. A contestants score is determined by the number of play objects caught between the teeth of the animal head during the play time of the game.

Abstract: A pro pitching device (10) comprising a backboard target (12) having a bull's-eye central aperture (14). An assembly (16) is for elevating the backboard target (12) in an adjustable vertical position above the ground (18). A person (20) can stand at a distance away from the backboard target (12) and throw a ball (22) towards the backboard target (12) and into the bull's-eye central aperture (14). A facility (24) is for stopping the ball (22) after entering the bull's-eye central aperture (14) and allowing the ball (22) to fall gently to the ground (18).

Abstract: A basketball game includes a board and a ring secured to the board, the board has an opening formed in middle portion and has a door panel pivotally coupled to the board for closing the opening, a beam has one end pivotally coupled to the board and the other end extended in the ring, and a lever couples the beam to the door panel. The door panel can be opened by the lever when the beam is depressed by a basketball, a funny face may be seen when the door panel is opened so as to cheer or greet the shot.

Abstract: A combination target for use in competitive shooting tournaments includes primary and secondary targets which are reliably presented to a shooter in sequence as well as a signalling arrangement which signals a hit only after both targets have fallen to a scoring position. The combination target includes a face plate including at least first and second apertures, a primary target and a secondary target being positioned behind the face plate and respectively at the first and second apertures. A target protector plate is further provided for protecting the secondary target from being struck by a projectile until the primary target has been knocked down to a scoring position. The target protector plate is pivotally mounted so as to be movable, by gravity, from a first position covering the second aperture to a second position uncovering the second aperture.

Abstract: A hockey target includes a vertical board having a plurality of openings. The openings are directed through the board into a receiving net cage rearwardly of the vertical board. The invention is further arranged to optionally include counter structure, whereupon projection of a target puck through one of said openings effects actuation of counter mechanism structure mounted to a side portion of the vertical board.

Abstract: An entertaining target comprises a box, a sound and light control device attached inside the box and a balloon. The front opening of the box is attached with an openable front lid formed with a target hole in the middle, and inside the box there is provided a touch-off switch connecting to the sound and light control device which is pressed by the balloon to disconnect the electricity to the control device. When a player takes his shot on the target, the bullet successfully hit into the target hole will pop the balloon and the front lid will be pushed to open by the explosion of the balloon to allow another balloon to be placed, meanwhile the touch-off switch is released by the explosion to start the sound and light control device to generate entertaining sound and light.

Abstract: A dart game includes a board with a simulation golf course presented thereon, including fairways, greens, sand traps, and the like. An object in play of the game requires progression from a fairway to a green to a scoring. Associated water and sand traps are in operative association to provide visual indication of penalty shots and the like.

Abstract: A basket for a basketball-like game wherein the player attempts to shoot a projectile (e.g., a basketball) downwardly through the opening of a basket, either directly or upon rebound from a backboard, comprising a basket defining a generally vertical opening therethrough (typically mounted on a backboard and projecting forwardly thereof). A member has the appearance of at least one hand, the member being pivotally mounted on the basket for movement between a slam dunk orientation, wherein the member at least partially covers the basket opening, and an at rest orientation, wherein the member is spaced from the basket opening to enable passage of the projectile through the basket. A lever is disposed at least partially in the basket opening and responsive to the passage of the projectile downwardly through the basket for moving the member from the at rest orientation to the slam dunk orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in practicing pitching of baseballs to enable the user to improve pitching accuracy and to indicate pitched balls delivered within a strike zone having a vertical backboard with a rectangular opening therethrough, four trapezoidal shaped wings secured to the backboard and serving to form an opening defining a strike zone, each of the wings being pivotal when engaged by a baseball, electrical contacts activated as each trapezoidal wing is pivoted when struck by a baseball and electrical indicators for signaling when a baseball strikes one of the trapezoidal wings to indicate that the baseball has been pitched high, low, inside or outside of the strike zone.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game. The apparatus has a frame, a net secured to the frame, a pair of front legs secured to the frame, and a rear leg connected to the frame and to the back portion of the net. A target is pivotally secured to the frame. A method for playing a game with the apparatus wherein a disk is thrown at a target pivoted to the frame.

Abstract: An aiming device to assist in basketball shooting practice, comprised of an elastic cord, fasteners at both ends of the cord for detachably fastening the ends of the line to the hoop of a basketball goal, so that the line spans the hoop opening and lies in the plane of the circle defined by the hoop, and a visible aiming target mounted on the line and centered on the axis of the hoop, whereby a ball will pass unimpeded, through the rim, but will deflect the target so as to provide feedback to the player as to how to improve his shooting. The target is rotatably held on the line and is preferably a hollow, brightly colored plastic ball through which the line is passed.

Abstract: This indoor and outdoor game is designed to be played by one person or may be competitively played by from two to four players. Primarily, it consists of a plurality of saucer shaped plastic discs that are tossed at an opponent's hoop to be received therein, for scoring points. A stand is provided for supporting poles attached to the hoops, and a net is attached to each hoop at the top, for engaging with the discs as they pass through.

Abstract: An amusement device is provided having a target which is a comic representation of a person, such as a radio announcer, for example. The target is portrayed on a generally flat, vertical surface, having a large open mouth, defining a bull's-eye and a portion, such as a hairpiece or wig, which is dislodged when a missile projected by the player strikes the bull's-eye. The falling-off of the hairpiece shows the announcer to be bald and this visibly and humorously indicates the accurate throw or shot of the player. The hairpiece is preferably detachably secured to the target by magnets, and dislodgement is effected by a lever pivoted centrally behind the target with one end disposed behind the open mouth and the other end having an adjustable pin adapted to turn into a second opening in the target figure and strike against the hairpiece overcoming the hold of the magnets. A resilient means such as a rubber band is utilized to return the lever to its initial position against the rear of the announcer's mouth.

Abstract: Apparatus for improving the accuracy of shooting a basketball, including a target such as a brightly-colored ball and apparatus extending below the basketball hoop for holding the target at the center of the hoop, the holding apparatus permitting the target to be easily deflected to allow a basketball to fall through the hoop.

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: A competitive toss game where each player has tossable play objects such as bean bags and there is a target apparatus with one or more receptacles each having a pivotally mounted flippable lid. Each lid is provided with an opening large enough for a bean bag to be tossed directly into the associated receptacle. The bean bags of each player bear an encoding or indicia, with the indicia being different for each player. Thus, the bean bags of one player may be one color and the bean bags of the other player may be a different color. The lids have different indicia on each side, the indicia on one side matching the indicia of one player's bean bags, the indicia on the other side matching the indicia of the other player's bean bags.