Abstract: The present invention provides a game that challenges variable skill levels, variable skill attributes, and that may be played under variable lighting conditions. The present invention provides a game of balance and dexterity, whereby game pieces 10 are stacked one atop the other. The balancing surface of a game piece may be varied in size, so that players of different skill levels would find the game equally challenging. The game pieces are designed to glow in the dark. Therefore, the game may be played in a well-lit room, in a completely darkened room, or in a semi-darkened room. The game of the present invention may be played in a specified amount of time. In the preferred embodiment, each game piece 10 is in the shape of a truncated prism, with the apex 16 of the truncated prism lying along a longitudinal axis of the game piece 10. The end elements 12, 12a of the game piece 10 define a triangle, with the base 22 of each triangle lying perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the game piece 10.

Abstract: A set of playing cards is disclosed including a plurality of cards, wherein each card includes distinct indicia printed thereon such that a first image is revealed under lighted conditions and a second image is revealed under non-lighted conditions.

Abstract: A projectile having photoluminescent properties is exposed to light within a gun when propelled from the gun to excite the photoluminescent surface and provide a visual display by the propelled projectile. The projectile is illuminated by a flash lamp, such as a xenon flash lamp, having a high level ultraviolet light component and relatively low or non-existent red, orange and infrared components.

Abstract: The golf ball of the present invention has a white core which has a bright, white outer surface and a relatively thin, translucent cover composed of SURLYN.RTM. having a thickness of about 0.06 inches or less. The translucent SURLYN.RTM. cover contains between 6% and 12% by weight photostorage material, of the type having components such as aluminum oxide, strontium oxide, calcium oxide, europium oxide and boron oxide. A brightly colored fluorescent dye at a concentration between 0.01% and 0.04% by weight can also be added to a SURLYN.RTM. cover material to produce a golf ball of the present invention that is brightly colored. When the golf ball of the present invention has no fluorescent dye in its cover, it is substantially white in appearance, is visible in daylight and after being charged by exposure to light, emits a long lasting bright glow of light for high visibility in the dark.

Abstract: A luminescent billiard game system is disclosed providing an interesting and fun variation of the game which allows the game to be played in limited lighting conditions. The system comprises a billiard table having a number of luminescent surfaces which indicate the table perimeter edges, pocket locations, starting lines, distance indicators, and center point of the table. Additionally, cue stick tips are provided with luminescent material along with the billiard balls. A cabinet is also provided for charging the cue sticks and balls with concentrated light, for billiard tables not equipped with automatic ball returns, the light is activated upon closure of the cabinet and includes highly reflective interior surfaces. A ball bin charging light is also provided for charging balls on billiard tables equipped with automatic ball returns, while the charging light is also utilized to transmit light, optic fibers, to desired locations on the billiard table.

Abstract: An illuminated basketball goal comprises a first light source carried by the perimeter of the backboard and a second light source positioned within a recess formed in the perimeter of the rim. The target square, located on the front face of the backboard is made of an electroluminescent material or a fluorescent compound which glows upon activation of the first and second light source. The net depending from the rim is made of a reflective material. The first and second light source are made of a luminous material, providing an even, indirect source of illumination. Also advanced is a basketball having a luminous coating placed within the ribs recessed below the surface of the ball. Alternatively, the ball can be formed with clear tubing which accepts a charge of a chemiluminescent fluid.

Abstract: A golf club has a head with a ball contact face and a shaft with surface indicia thereon or on an attachment thereto which may be used to provide for aligning the club face to be in a plane substantially perpendicular to a predetermined ball trajectory. The shaft or attachment may be of rectangular or square cross section with one or two surfaces extending normal to the club face and including contrasting indicia on such surfaces with respect to surfaces which extend parallel to the club face. The shaft may be of circular cross section with contrasting indicia provided on opposite sides of the shaft with respect to a plane through the central axis of the shaft and parallel to the club face, or include a hand grip with a generally flat thumbrest surface with contrasting indicia and extending in a plane perpendicular to the ball contact face.

Abstract: A novel element is added to a bowling game by incorporating an intraviolet light sensitive dye or pigment in a bowling surface (24), a gutter (25), a bowling ball (26), and/or a bowling pin (28). A bowling establishment (10) is provided with an ultraviolet light source (50), (52), which, when conventional lighting, (42), (44), (46) is dimmed and/or turned off, will cause the ultraviolet light sensitive dye or pigment to fluoresce such that the components (24), (26), (30) fluoresce and glow to provide a pleasing effect attractive to bowlers.

Abstract: Sporting apparatus and environment are disclosed for playing a sport in low ambient light. At least a portion of the playing field for playing the sport is fluorescent as well as at least one of the playing objects on the playing field. The playing field and playing objects are subjected to ultraviolet light to illuminate the fluorescent portions thereof. The playing apparatus of the present invention is particularly adapted for bowling when at least one of the pins of a rack of pins is fluorescent as well as portions of the bowling lane. Additionally, the bowler apparel and portions of the bowling ball may be fluorescent. These features are combined to improve the overall appeal and participation of the sport.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with a brightness enhancing strip having a plurality of light reflecting facets for lining along the rims of a game table top. When one or more light sources located above the table top are used to illuminate the table top, some of light rays reaching the strips are reflected toward the center portion of the table top. Such strips are useful for enhancing the brightness of the game table and the game pieces that are placed facing the strips and away from the table rim. The brightness enhancing strips can also be integrated into a mat for lining a game table top.

Abstract: An illuminated basketball goal comprises a first light source carried by the perimeter of the backboard and a second light source positioned within a recess formed in the perimeter of the rim. The target square, located on the front face of the backboard is made of a fluorescent compound which glows upon activation of the first and second light source. The net depending from the rim is made of a reflective material. The first and second light source are made of a luminous material, providing an even, indirect source of illumination. Also advanced is a basketball having a luminous coating placed within the ribs recessed below the surface of the ball. Alternatively, the ball can be formed with clear tubing which accepts a charge of a chemiluminescent fluid.

Abstract: An illuminated sports ball including flexible transparent tubing on its exterior for housing and exposing flexible light sources. The tubing is recessed in grooves around the ball so that only a portion thereof projects outward from the exterior surface of the ball. In one embodiment, the grooves terminate at common points on the ball and a central throughbore extends through the ball between these common points. An anchor cord which extends through a bore within the ball may be attached to the ends of the tubes to secure the tubes in the grooves. The tubes may extend within the ball to attach to the anchor cord, or to other tubes positioned around the ball. The light sources are chemiluminescent light sticks which are inserted into the tubes through a central slot. The slot desirably faces the grooves during use and the tubes are torsionally flexible and can be rotated to face outward for inserting the light sticks.

Abstract: A bowling pin for use with an automatic scorer includes a wood core and an ionomer cladding having an outer surface which surrounds the standing portion of the pin. The pin includes a first fluorescent coating on the outer surface in a preselected area, preferably in the neck portion of the pin. This first fluorescent coating emits a relatively high level of visible light when subjected to ultraviolet light. A second fluorescent coating, which is colorless under ambient light, covers the standing portion of the pin, including the first fluorescent coating and emits a relatively low level of visible light, i.e., the moonglow effect. The second coating also allows the relatively high-intensity visible light which is emitted from the first fluorescent coating to pass therethrough for detection by an automatic scorer.

Abstract: The intensity and enjoyment of a gaming device with a rotary body structure containing one or more symbol-carrying rotary reels is enhanced by selectively highlighting special symbols on the rotary reels in unique ways. The selective highlighting of these special symbols is achieved in ways including the use of phosphorescent, fluorescent, or otherwise luminescent symbols, the use of stereoscopically processed symbols to achieve three-dimensional effects, the use of stereoscopic symbols to achieve animation effects, the use of selective backlighting for the special symbols, and the use of special control means for the selective backlighting of the symbols.

Abstract: An improved synthetic golf tee which has a substantially uniform transverse cross sectional wall thickness along the entire length thereof from a ball supporting end to a tapered end. The tee can be manufactured by either injection molding or machining and is the same weight or is slightly heavier in weight than a conventional wooden tee. A central bore extends through a major portion of the golf tee.

Abstract: A shuttlecock including a feathers unit having a front coupling neck, and a light-permeable base snuggly receiving the front coupling neck of the feathers unit and defining a water-tight space, an alkaline solution filled in the water-tight space, and a film-covered luminol ball disposed in the alkaline solution, the luminol of the luminol ball is activated by the alkaline solution to produce a brilliant bluish luminescence when the luminol ball is broken by an external force being applied to the base.

Abstract: A novel element is added to a bowling game by incorporating an intraviolet light sensitive dye or pigment in a bowling surface (24), a gutter (25), a bowling ball (26), and/or a bowling pin (28). A bowling establishment (10) is provided with an ultraviolet light source (50), (52), which, when conventional lighting, (42), (44), (46) is dimmed and/or turned off, will cause the ultraviolet light sensitive dye or pigment to fluoresce such that the components (24), (26), (30) fluoresce and glow to provide a pleasing effect attractive to bowlers.

Abstract: A golf ball having a fluorescent cover and an ultraviolet light blocking, visibly transparent top coat is disclosed. The cover can bear a fluorescent coating or be made of a fluorescent bulk material. The fluorescent material is selected and provided in an amount effective to fluoresce by absorbing at least some ultraviolet light having a wavelength exceeding about 320 nm and emitting visible light. The top coat contains a narrow-spectrum short-wave ultraviolet light absorber. The top coat absorbs more ultraviolet light having a wavelength of about 320 nm than ultraviolet light having a wavelength of about 350 nm, while transmitting a substantial proportion of at least some wavelengths of visible light and ultraviolet light having wavelengths greater than about 320 nm. One particular ultraviolet light blocking material contemplated herein consists essentially of an oxalanilide.

Abstract: A novel element is added to a bowling game by incorporating an intraviolet light sensitive dye or pigment in a bowling surface (24), a gutter (25), a bowling ball (26), and/or a bowling pin (28). A bowling establishment (10) is provided with an ultraviolet light source (50), (52), which, when conventional lighting, (42), (44), (46) is dimmed and/or turned off, will cause the ultraviolet light sensitive dye or pigment to fluoresce such that the components (24), (26), (30) fluoresce and glow to provide a pleasing effect attractive to bowlers.

Abstract: A high visibility inflated game ball such as a basketball, football, soccer ball or volleyball. The game ball includes a central inflated portion and a synthetic rubber cover formed over the central inflated portion. The cover has fluorescent pigment, fluorescent dye, and/or optical brighteners incorporated therein in order to impart to the cover a reflectance of at least 75% in at least a portion of the visible spectrum. In another embodiment, reflective metallic particles are incorporated in addition to, or in place of the pigment, dye and optical brightener in order to add a glittery appearance to the ball cover. The particularly preferred game ball of the invention is a basketball, and is particularly useful at dusk when conventional basketballs of a dull orange color become difficult to see.

Abstract: A card game played with a dead hand comprising, a deck of cards, the deck being divided into four suits, indicia on the back side of each card representative of the fifteen cards in each suit, such back side indicia including stars, moons, rockets and comets, indicia on the front side of each card having one of the four suits, plus the numbers 2 through 14 plus two trump cards marked with a T, the cards being formed of a somewhat relatively flexible material. The indicia is preferably formed of florescent material. Tokens are also provided, preferably fabricated with florescent material. Also provided is a box for exposing the cards and tokens to irradiating light.

Abstract: Flag football equipment wherein a soft foam rubber football includes helical finger receiving gripping grooves containing loop fabric fasteners, a waist encircling belt including a plurality of detachable flags containing loop fabric fasteners, and a glove including hook fabric fasteners for interlocking engagement with the loop fabric fasteners on the football and flags. The football may also include whistles located at a point midway between its ends, and the loop fabric fasteners may be colored with a non-toxic fluorescent glow-type coating.

Abstract: The invention is a fluorescent volleyball game for playing volleyball after dark. The important features of the playing field are illuminated by using a fluorescent volleyball, fluorescent out of bounds markers, fluorescent net and support stand and a set of blacklights arranged around the field to illuminate the fluorescent colors to the diminished visibility of the non-essential features. Players may, optionally, wear fluorescent clothing.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a toy launcher, a phoshor-containing projectile and, in combination, a toy launcher and a phosphor-containing projectile. The launcher includes a mechanism for launching the phosphor-containing projectile outwardly from the launcher, and a radiation-emitter for exposing the projectile within the launcher to phosphorescence-activating radiation prior to the projectile leaving the launcher, whereby the projectile will phosphoresce as it leaves the launcher.

Abstract: A game ball is disclosed herein having an inflatable bladder or shell with selected portions thereof reduced in thickness to provide transparent or translucent patterns separated by increased thickness to provide opaque portions. The interior of the ball is occupied by a breakable liquid illumination device held in a removable housing of transparent or translucent material for conveying illumination from the device to the selected portions of the ball thereby transmitting the illumination exteriorly of the ball for visual observation. The apparatus may include ancillary components, such as hoops or nets, which may support an elongated illumination device so that the visual glow from both the ball and component may be correlated during the play of a game.

Abstract: A croquet set includes a mallet, ball, wicket, and stake, each of which has a light emitting source removably mounted to each individual component. The mallet handle is hollow and formed of a transparent material, with a chemical light stick removably mounted therein to provide light. The mallet head preferably has a groove along the outside surface of the body to removably receive a chemical light stick thereon. The croquet ball preferably has a groove formed in the outside circumference to receive a chemical light stick. The wicket includes a pair of ground engaging anchors with an inverted U-shaped light stick attached to the upper ends of the ground engaging anchors. The stake is a clear hollow tubular member with a ground engaging end. A chemical light stick is removably mounted in the stake to provide the light source.

Abstract: A board game includes a housing container to secure a foldable game board having first and second card groups to accommodate singles or team play. The game is directed to acquire property in four categories and to effect play until ultimate finish of the four categories and response to questions upon landing upon one of a plurality of "crown" spaces throughout the board is effected. The game further includes acquisition tokens shaped to correspond to the properties. Each acquisition token is illuminatable such that when a player acquires a property the corresponding acquisition token is illuminated to visually indicate acquisition of that property.

Abstract: A luminescent or phosphorescent golf ball, which emits a luminescent glow, is provided, for ease of finding the ball in the dark. A method of manufacture is also provided. Three embodiments are disclosed. In one embodiment, the golf ball includes a flexible core which has a primer coat disposed over the core outer surface and, a luminescent or phosphorescent coating is applied thereto followed by encapsulating the flexible core with its luminescent outer coating with a transparent, hard plastic cover. A second embodiment uses any conventional golf ball and applies the primer coat and luminescent coat thereto. The third embodiment provides a luminescent outer plastic cover that encapsulates a flexible core. A phosphorescent glow is emitted from the golf ball after directly applying on the golf ball one of light and heat energy for a sufficient period of time and after removing the source of said energy.

Abstract: A street paddle soccer game apparatus includes a miniature soccer goal, a resilient game ball, and a plurality of ball-striker paddles (one for each player). The miniature goal includes a four-sided framework having a net draped around its top, rear and side surfaces; the framework has two side frame assemblies and two detachable crosspieces extending therebetween so that the framework can be broken down into smaller flat sections for compact storage. The resilient game ball and the ball-striker paddles can be self-illuminated for the purpose of playing the game under nighttime conditions.

Abstract: A game and method of playing it to simulate a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The game comprises, a base member over which a transparent domed cover having a pair of openings is located. The cover defines a work space thereunder. The base member includes a graphic likeness of a being, e.g., a woman at the bottom of the work space. A plurality of anatomic parts shaped to simulate internal organs of the being are located in respective cavities at anatomically appropriate places on the graphic likeness. A lifting instrument simulating a conventional laparoscopic instrument is provided to be extended through one opening in the cover to grasp and lift the anatomic part out of its cavity without touching the cavity with the instrument, else a lamp on the base member is automatically illuminated and a buzzer sounds.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle is disclosed comprising a plurality of interlocking puzzle pieces to complete a design on the surface of the puzzle pieces. Each of the plurality of interlocking puzzle pieces comprising a base member, a luminous sheet containing a luminous material provided on the base member, and a design layer having a portion of a design provided on the surface of the luminous sheet so that a design is formed on the surface of the plurality of puzzle pieces when each of the plurality of puzzle pieces is inlaid at a predetermined position.

Abstract: A phosphorescent golf ball, which emits a glow of light, is provided, for ease of finding the ball in the dark. A method of manufacture is also provided. In the preferred embodiment, the golf ball includes a flexible core member having phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark glowing means to generate a glow of light and for emitting the glow of light that is visible in a dark environment after receiving at least one of light and heat energy and a transparent cover means encircling the flexible core member with its phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark glowing means for permitting the phosphorescent glow to pass through the transparent cover means to make the golf ball more visible. A phosphorescent core for a glow-in-the-dark golf ball is also disclosed which comprises a mixture of phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark materials and a flexible material such as rubber.

Abstract: A reduced sized backboard has a corresponding sized reduced hoop supported thereon and also has an integral handle depending from the lower end thereof which allows a person to hand-hold the backboard in an upright position and maneuver it so that a reduced sized ball traveling toward the person can by skill of the person be caused to pass through the hoop. The handle also has an integral downward angled extension providing abutted emgagement against the wrist for steadying the hand-hold of the backboard. This angled extension has a releasable strap for securement to the wrist. The hoop is hingedly connected to the backboard and the handle has a hinge between its ends whereby the hoop and handle can be folded against the backboard for compacting the game for shipment and storage. The handle is removable from the backboard to allow the backboard to be mounted on a stationary support if desired.

Abstract: A simple, brightly colored, plastic collar is disclosed for greatly enhancing the visibility of the golf hole for players, spectator and televised golf events. The collar has a diameter essentially the same as a regulation hole and is installed in the cup adjacent the exposed earth wall between the lip of the hole and the hole liner. Furthermore, use of the collar enhances a retention of moisture in the earth around the lip to prevent drying and crumbling of the soil which can cause an initially sharp lip to become rounded. The collar preferably has tabs extending upwardly along the upper perimeter to insure that the reaction of an impinging golf ball against the cup wall having the collar installed is not substantially altered from the reaction of a ball impinging an earth surface of a cup not having the collar installed.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming visible lines on a surface on a temporary basis comprises at least one laser which is directed at phosphors provided in or on the surface and means for controlling the laser to cause it to sweep the area on which the lines are to be marked. Optical deflectors are provided for guiding the laser beam. A first method of forming such lines comprises sweeping the surface incorporating the phosphors and on which the lines are to be marked with at least one laser beam. In a second method, the area is again swept by the at least one laser beam and, after the phosphors have been activated, each laser beam is deactivated and the phosphors are stimulated by flood radiation. Such phopsphorescence can then be quenched at a desired time.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core, a cover, and a clear paint outer layer. The cover comprises 100 parts by weight of an ionomer resin, a light stabilizer and an ultraviolet (UV) absorber such that the total amount of the light stabilizer and the UV absorber is present in an amount of 0.1 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the cover resin and an amount ratio of the light stabilizer / the UV absorber is from 75/25 to 25/75. The clear paint comprises a light stabilizer and a UV absorber in an amount of 0.1 to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the paint solid and an amount ratio of the light stabilizer / the UV absorber of 75/25 to 5/95. The clear paint further comprises a fluorescent whitening agent in an amount of 0.04 to 1.6 parts by weight based on 100 parts weight of the paint solid.

Abstract: A game apparatus for educating players in history. The game includes six decks of question and answer cards. Each card deck is color coded to correspond to one of six different categories related to the history of the black race. The card decks correspond to a spinner member having spaces also color coded for directing players to attempt to answer question from the decks of cards. The board game further includes a game board having a map of the world and a plurality of migratory paths all starting from the African continent. Each migratory path is formed of a fiber optic cable divided into a plurality of fiber optic cable segments removably mounted within grooves in the game board. Each player is assigned a migratory path and upon correct response to question, the player positions a fiber optic cable segment in the groove of his assigned path.

Abstract: The golf tee comprising a clay substance which is efflorescent and a resin layer formed on the surface of the substance by applying a resin ultraviolet rays thereto. The resin layer increases the strength of the golf tee but becomes weak when placed in contact with water. The strength of the golf tee is very high, so that it can be easily inserted into a tee area of a golf course. Even though the golf tee is left in the ground, the resin layer is weakened when contacted with water and thereafter, the clay substance effloresces. Therefore, the golf tee does not pollute the environment of a golf course or adversely affect the operation of a lawn mower.

Abstract: A tri-level apparatus is provided formed with an opaque base mounting a transparent central and transparent top plate, each of the levels arranged parallel relative to one another. The levels are arranged to accommodate various role playing games permitting positioning of figures on each of the levels, with the levels corresponding to subterranean, ground support, and inflight or heavily positioning of various figures in a role playing game situation. The organization to enhance enjoyment and utilization in limited light situations includes illuminated transparent columns supporting the levels, as well as a timer mechanism to preset a time sequence for a plurality of players utilizing the organization in a role playing game situation.

Abstract: A toy ball formed of a single, thin skin and being of light passing material having a source of chemilluminescent light retained therein. The chemilluminescent element is activated prior to insertion or placement into the ball and the element is either positively retained within a structural element integral to surface of the ball or is allowed to lie loosely within the ball. Such a light increases the play effect and useability of the ball during twilight or night hours. For positive placement of the element, the skin is cut to form a door which remains hinged at the uncut portion and normally urged closure of the door results in a holding force applied to the element. Several skin cuts will result in several doors which interact to retain the element.

Abstract: A board game including a printed board with a perimeter path defining a single discontinuous path, including a start and finish space. A central space of the board includes three spaces, and each space including a deck, each deck including questions to direct each player choosing a card to respond to a question regarding a synonym, an antonym, or a homonym. The path includes directional spaces to direct a player in sequence to choose a card from one of the three decks. Dice members are utilized to direct movement about the path. Each token is further provided with indicator structure to further indicate correct or incorrect responses to questions of the cards in the deck to reinforce a player's ability or inability to correctly respond to questions presented by the cards of each deck.

Abstract: A golf cup putting aid is provided and consists of a thin walled flexible disc target having a size and shape intended to duplicate the actual size and shape of a real golf hole, and designed so as to lie as flat as possible on a suitable surface, a mechanism on the flexible disc target for trapping a golf ball thereon and indicia on the flexible disc target, for replacing a nondescript visual image.

Abstract: Decorative or display device for game-playing, amusement or aesthetic purposes comprises a three-dimensional array of switchable indicators in a transparent matrix. The indicators may be light sources e.g. led's and may be used to play games such as noughts and crosses in 3-dimensions. A non-electric version has a stack of separable layers with beads insertable in recesses.

Abstract: A game apparatus has a housing and a removable lid for covering the housing. A brief flash of high-intensity illumination is provided when the lid is removed. A number of playing pieces randomly positioned within the housing receive the illumination of the flash. The playing pieces briefly radiate color-coded visible light after receiving the flash, forming a random pattern of colored light. At least two players may view the game pieces to form impressions of the locations of the playing pieces while they are radiating the light. Each player must rely upon his memory as to where his color of playing pieces are located. The players use an implement to remove the game pieces in turn according to his memory of where colors assigned to him are located.

Abstract: A transparent container having a liquid therein, and dice in the liquid, of light weight and thus floating. The container also having therein an object of greater density than the liquid, thus constituting a sinking body. Upon reversing the container top-to-bottom, the dice float to the top and the body sinks to the bottom, wherein the dice and body move in opposite directions, have mutual engagement, or collide, effecting rotation or turning of the dice. When the dice reach the top of the container, the dice are read through the transparent top. In another embodiment, rods are mounted in the container, and extend toward the middle, which the dice engage, and the dice are thereby turned or tumbled. One form includes bars or pieces, instead of dice, with inscriptions thereon. In another form, balls are used and "fall" (rise) into holes in a roulette-type member.

Abstract: An improvement in the appearance of golf balls is disclosed. The "clear coat," i.e. the transparent coat which is the last put on the outer surface of the golf ball, has included in it an optical brightener, preferably one selected from the group consisting of stilbene derivatives, styryl derivatives of benzene and biphenyl, bis(benzazol-2-yl) derivatives, coumarins, carbostylrils, naphthalimides, derivatives of dibenzothiophene-5,5-dioxide, pyrene derivatives, and pyridotriazoles. Substantial improvements in appearance of the golf ball are obtained.

Abstract: For use in marking nighttime impacts from easily ruptured paintball type projectiles that are fired from compressed air guns; this invention provides a double chamber projectile capsule that contains two chemical agents which, when mixed together on impact, provide a luminescent spot to visibly mark impacts at night; for police and military training, as well as the popular adult war games, based on the present paint ball and air gun equipment.The unique modifications are designed to fit into the present standardized paintball specifications, without adding unusual expense. A double barrier feature assures necessary shelf life and complete separation of the reactive agents; as well as increased ease of loading the two chemical agents during manufacture.

Abstract: A luminescent or phosphorescent golf ball, which emits a luminescent glow, is provided, for ease of finding the ball in the dark. A method of manufacture is also provided. Three embodiments are disclosed. In one embodiment, the golf ball includes a flexible core which has a primer coat disposed over the core outer surface and, a luminescent or phosphorescent coating is applied thereto followed by encapsulating the flexible core with its luminescent outer coating with a transparent, hard plastic cover. A second embodiment uses any conventional golf ball and applies the primer coat and luminescent coat thereto. The third embodiment provides a luminescent outer plastic cover that encapsulates a flexible core.

Abstract: A regulation golf ball is provided with a solid coating of reflective glass beads. The ball is used for night play with the use of a light source, which is aimed in the direction of flight of the ball, and the light source is used to find the ball.

Abstract: A harness is disclosed for the attachment of one or more Chemi-luminescent light sticks to the outside of a playpiece. Such as a football, vollyball, basketball, whiffleball etc. The harness has one or more open-ended sections in-which the light sticks can be easily inserted or removed by hand. The sections can be transparent or translucent plastic base, to house the lights, which in one embodiment are tubular chemical lights which are activated by bending, snapping and shaking. In one embodiment the harness may include quick release attachment means to facilitate use.