THROWING GAME

Abstract

A throwing game that can be played by a single or multiple players wherein the method of the game includes tossing a throwing member from specified distances towards a target member. The target member is triangular in shape having walls defining and internal area. Disposed within the internal area is an inner target member that is cylindrical in shape having an opening providing access to the interior volume. The present invention includes a throwing member wherein the throwing member is triangular in shape. The walls of the target member further include upper wall members secured to the upper edge of the walls. A preferred method of play of the game includes utilization of five throwing members per play rotation for each player wherein the players toss the throwing member from specified distances. Winning is achieved by landing a throwing member in the inner target member prior to any other player.

Claims

1. A method of executing play of a throwing game wherein the method comprises the steps of: providing a target member, said target member being triangular in shape, said target member having three walls defining an internal area, said internal area having an inner target member disposed therein; placing the target member, wherein the target member is placed in a desired location; determining player rotation, wherein player rotation is determined by tossing a throwing member at the target member; deciding a player to be first in the player rotation, wherein the player to be first in the rotation tossed a throwing member closest to the inner target member; initiating a first round of play, said first round of play comprising of tossing five throwing members at the target member for each player; completing the first round of play, wherein all players execute a turn of tossing the throwing member five time at the target member; moving to a next distance, wherein the players move to a distance that is farther than a distance of the first round of play; engaging in a second round of play, wherein the players toss the throwing member at the target member five times in the second round of play; completing the second round of play; advancing through subsequent rounds of play, wherein each subsequent round of play is at a distance greater than a distance of a previous round of play; determining a winner of the throwing game, wherein the winner is determined by a player landing a throwing member within the inner target member prior to any other player at a distance that is farthest away from the target member.

2. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 1, wherein the inner target member is cylindrical in shape having an opening at an upper end thereof proving access to an interior volume.

3. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 2, wherein the throwing member is triangular in shape.

4. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 3, and further including a step of issuing a card to a player, wherein a player is issued a card upon landing all throwing members tossed in a rotation in the target member.

5. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 4, wherein the card includes instructions for a player and wherein the player in possession of the card issues the instructions to an opposing player.

6. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 5, wherein the walls of the target member further include an upper wall member, said upper wall member being secured to an upper edge of the walls, said upper wall member having a length that is less than that of a length of the walls.

7. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 6, and further including the step of advancing to a next distance during a round of play, wherein a player advances to the next distance upon landing a throwing member within the interior volume of the inner target member.

8. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 7, and further including a step of returning to a previous distance, wherein a player is required to return to a previous distance upon failure to land any throwing members within the target member during a round of play.

9. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 8, and further including a step of selecting five distances to utilize to toss the throwing member during each round of play.

10. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 9, and further including a step of eliminating a player from the throwing game, wherein the player is eliminated from the throwing game upon an inability to land any throwing member in the target area.

11. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 10, and further including a step of providing special privileges, wherein a player is awarded a special privilege upon a throwing member landing in a unique location on the target member.

12. The method of executing play of the throwing game as recited in claim 11, wherein the distances for each round of play increase in length from the target member by five feet.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the target of the present invention; and

[0016] FIG. 2 is a top view of a throwing member of the present invention; and

[0017] FIG. 3 is an outline of a preferred embodiment of the method of play of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a throwing game 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

[0020] It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms a, an and the include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to an element is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word or should be understood as having the definition of a logical or rather than that of a logical exclusive or unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0021] References to one embodiment, an embodiment, exemplary embodiments, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

[0022] Now referring to the drawings submitted herewith, the throwing game 100 includes a target member 10 and a throwing member 20 illustrated herein in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. The target member 10 in a preferred embodiment is triangular in shape but it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the target member 10 could be provided in alternate shapes and sizes. The target member 10 includes three walls 11 that are operably coupled utilizing suitable techniques and are manufactured from a rigid material such as but not limited to wood or plastic. The walls 11 include an upper edge 12 wherein superposed the upper edge 12 are upper wall members 13. The upper wall members 13 are manufactured from a similar material as the walls 11 and are secured to the walls 11 utilizing suitable techniques. The upper wall members 13 are configured to have a length that is less than that of the wall 11 so as to create voids 15. The walls 11 define an internal area 16 wherein the internal area 16 includes a bottom 17 being manufactured from a rigid material and further having a covering thereon. Centrally located within the internal area 16 is the inner target member 18. The inner target member 18 is cylindrical in shape having an opening 19 wherein the opening is of sufficient size to accommodate the throwing member 20. While a cylindrical shape is the preferred shape for the inner target member 18, it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the inner target member 18 could be provided in alternate shapes, sizes and heights. In a preferred embodiment the inner target member 18 has a diameter of four inches and a height of four inches.

[0023] The throwing member 20 of the throwing game 100 is triangular in shape in a preferred embodiment. The throwing member 20 is manufactured from a rigid material such as but not limited to metal. An outer covering 21 covers each portion of the throwing member 20 and is manufactured from a cloth or similar material. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the throwing member 20 has a weight between twenty-five and thirty-two grams. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the throwing member 20 could be provided in a weight greater than or less than the weight referenced herein.

[0024] Referring in particular to FIG. 3 herein, a method of play of the throwing game 100 is outlined therein. In step 301, the target member 10 is placed in a desired location and measurements are made for the distance from which the players will toss the throwing member 20. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the players will begin five feet away from the target member for the first round of play and end at twenty-five feet away from the target member 10 in the last round. In each round of play the players will move farther away from the target member 10 in increments of five feet. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the distance from which the players toss the throwing member 20 could vary and be altered in different increments and quantities than the exemplary increments and distances listed herein. In step 303, if multiple players are playing the throwing game 100 the players will determine player rotation. In order to determine the player rotation, each player will toss a throwing member 20 towards the target member 10 from the furthest distance. If a player lands in the inner target member 18 or any player that is closest thereto that player will be the first player in a round of play. Subsequent rotation of players is determined by the proximity of the players throwing member 20 to the inner target member 18 with the throwing member 20 being disposed in the internal area 16. In the event more than one player lands their throwing member 20 into the inner target member 18 then those players will toss an additional throwing member 20 to determine player position with the aforementioned determination rule applying to the second toss or if needed any additional tosses thereafter. It should be further understood that proximity to the target member 10 could be utilized to determine player order if no player lands a throwing member 20 into the target member 10.

[0025] In step 305, the players will initiate the first round of play. In a round of play, the players will each have five consecutive tosses of the throwing member 20 from the designated distance. Dependent upon the final landing point of the throwing member 20 the player may move distances. If a player lands at least one throwing member 20 in the internal area 16 then the player stays at that distance on their next turn. If a players lands a throwing member 20 in the inner target member 18 the player advances to the next designated distance wherein the rules of play provide two options. A first option subsequent landing a throwing member 20 within the inner target member 18 is the player ends their turn rotations and remains at the new distance forfeiting any remaining tosses of the five allowed. An additional option is the player throws their remaining throwing members 20 from the next distance to which they advanced as a result of landing the throwing member 20 in the inner target member 18. In order to remain at the new distance at least one of their remaining tosses must result in landing of the throwing member 20 in the internal area 16. Failure to achieve this will result in the player having to return to the previous distance. Additionally, if the player tosses a throwing member 20 into the inner target member 18 at the new distance the player can repeat the aforementioned rules and advance to the next distance or end their turn.

[0026] In step 307, the first player engages in a round of play in accordance with the rules discussed herein. In step 309, the second player engages in a round of play in accordance with the rules discussed herein. Step 311, the players complete the first round of play. In step 313, a player achieves the requirement to be issued a playing card(further discussed herein). It should be understood that the playing cards discussed herein are optional and do not have to be included in the throwing game 100. In step 315, the players will advance to the next distance having met the requirements at the distance for the previous round of play in accordance with the rules discussed herein. Step 317, the players will engage in the round of play in accordance with the rules discussed herein. In step 319, a player will utilize a playing card as is further discussed herein. Step 321, the players will complete the round of play. In step 323, the players will advance through the rounds of play at the designated distances in accordance with the rules of play discussed herein. Step 325, a winner is determined upon a player landing a throwing member 20 into the inner target member 18 from the farthest designated difference prior to any other player achieving this objective. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that a player who does not land at least one throwing member 20 in the internal area 16 during a round of play is eliminated from the game. It is further contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the throwing game 100 could include special event rules to include but not be limited to the following: advancement to final distance if throwing member 20 after toss is resting on edge of inner target member 18, advancing to next distance if throwing member 20 remains on the upper edge 12 after a toss and advancing two distances(if remaining) for toss that results in throwing member 20 remaining on upper edge of the upper wall members 13.

[0027] As discussed herein, the throwing game 100 can include playing cards that can be issued to players during the rounds of play of the throwing game 100. A player can receive a card if all five tosses of the throwing member 20 land within the internal area 16. If achieved a player is issued a single playing card and only one card can be earned at each distance. Furthermore, a player can only be the recipient of the instructions on the playing card one time by a player during a round of play. Exemplary player instructions of playing cards contemplated within the scope of the present invention is as follows: targeted player misses their next turn, all players except playing earning card goes back one distance level, player with card advances to next distance level, require player to throw with a particular hand, require player to stand on one leg during tossing the throwing member 20, require player to stand backwards during toss, require player to toss while wearing a blindfold, require player to miss play rotation, discount a player's toss result, require player to sit down during toss, require player to toss while in a seated position and use a particular hand, require player to sit with back to target member during toss, require player to kneel while tossing the throwing member 20 and require player to toss the throwing member 20 in an overhand style. The aforementioned player instructions are exemplary only and it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the throwing game 100 could include alternate player instructions on the playing cards.

[0028] In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the invention.