Patent classifications
A63F7/305
MARBLE RAMP GAME
A marble jump game includes a base, a tube, a marble track, and a plurality of targets. The tube is configured to be removably secured to a corresponding tube of a receiving tube of a marble run module having a receiving tube. The tube defines an axial direction, and is supported at least indirectly by and above the base. The marble track is affixed to the tube, and extends from a first end to a marble exit. The marble track is configured such that when the axial direction is vertically oriented, a marble placed on the marble track proximate the first end traverses the marble channel and exits through the marble exit. Each target of the plurality of spaced-apart targets is with a game value. Each target has a fixed position relative to the others of the plurality spaced-apart targets.
Gravity drop ball game system
A dispensing assembly includes a cradle above for supporting and dispensing a plurality of balls. The dispensing assembly also includes an output ramp below. The dispensing assembly also includes a guide rail with a spiral section extending downwardly from the cradle to the output ramp. A receiving assembly includes an input ramp below and a cup above. The plurality of balls are positioned in the cradle for being fed by a player down the guide rail, down the output ramp, and hopefully, up the input ramp into the cup.
Boules-Style Game and Apparatus
Apparatus and rules for playing a boules-style game. The apparatus includes one or more specially configured rigid gamepads having a flat upper surface on which balls can roll smoothly, each gamepad having a raised ridge around its periphery defining a base area, and shapes formed in the base area by raised ridges enclosing one or more additional distinct areas. Game balls may be configured to provide slightly unpredictable rolling characteristics, for example by providing them with grooves, ridges, lumps, dimples, or other surface anomalies. The game may be played in an open area with one or more gamepads placed on the ground spaced apart from each other. Gameplay includes players rolling the balls onto the gamepad from a distance. Each gamepad may have a post affixed thereto extending vertically from the gamepad. A bonus ball may be balanced atop the post, subject to being dislodged and awarding bonus points. Points are awarded based on a predetermined point value of the base area, and higher predetermined point values of the areas defined by the raised ridges, and the final positions of the balls and or bags.
Educational training systems, games, and methods
Games and systems for playing those games are described that are non-consequential, intuitively educational, reflective, and physically-interactive. The games can be played by players at a variety of skill levels and ages, using a set of unique cards and signs that direct the players to interact with one another and the game in ways that promote mental and physical development.
Soccer board game assembly
A soccer board game assembly for playing a soccer themed game includes a panel that is representative of a soccer field. Each of a pair of goals is coupled to the panel proximate to a respective opposing end of the panel and equally distant from opposing sides of the panel. A disc and a set of figurines are selectively positionable upon an upper surface of the panel. Each figurine comprises a base that is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to tilt the figurine and to impart a downward force upon a circumference of the disc to selectively propel the disc toward a respective goal and another figurine.
KICKING DISC BOARD GAME
A kicking disc board game, including a disc to be moved by at least one player, a board to receive the disc thereupon, and a plurality of goal posts removably connected to at least a portion of the board to receive the disc therein.
Flat and foldable sheet game board
A device including a base sheet, a top sheet fixed to the base sheet, and a profile cut into the top sheet delineating a foldable shape from a flat shape in the top sheet, wherein the foldable shape moves between a lowered position and a raised position. The flat shape has a forwardly-directed edge, projecting above the base sheet to define a stop formed by both the base sheet and the top sheet, and against which a rearwardly-directed edge of the foldable shape rests when the foldable shape is in the raised position.
Adjustable Tabletop Sports Goal
The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.
Gaming system
The disclosure herein is directed to a gaming system that comprises a game board, a field position indicator, a line of scrimmage stick, projectiles, and a method of play involving these components. The game board can be configured to hinge at a location that is conducive for storage.
Device for setting up a game
A device for setting up a game with a ball, the device being reversibly dismountable so that it can be assembled and/or played with anywhere on an existing plate surface. The device includes at least one ball clamping unit with a first side wall, a second side wall, and a ball admission opening which is arranged between the first side wall and the second side wall. The ball is clamped in the at least one ball clamping unit so that the ball remains on the existing plate surface when the ball enters the ball admission opening. The at least one ball clamping unit is detachably fastened to the existing plate surface in an assembled state.