BEVERAGE DARTS GAME AND METHOD OF PLAY

Abstract

A game apparatus having two base stations, each with an adjustable recessed area for placement of one of a number of can containing liquids having varying diameters, the base stations having magnets disposed in storage areas for storage of projectile devices used to pierce the cans placed in the base stations.

Claims

1. A game apparatus, comprising: a first base station comprising: a first projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the first base station, conformed to a shape of a first tipped throwing device; a second projectile storage area disposed within the upper surface of the first base station, conformed to a shape of a second tipped throwing device; and a first circular can holder having a first diameter disposed within the first base station and extending more than half of a depth of the first base station.

2. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first magnet disposed on the upper surface of the first base station.

3. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first backstop clip disposed at a first end of the first station for receipt of a first backboard.

4. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a first diameter reducer insertable within the first circular can holder.

5. The game apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a second base station comprising: a third projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the second base station, conformed to the shape of the first tipped throwing device; a fourth projectile storage area disposed within the upper surface of the second base station, conformed to the shape of the second tipped throwing device; and a second circular can holder having a second diameter disposed within the second base station and extending more than half of a depth of the second base station.

6. The game apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a second diameter reducer insertable within the second circular can holder.

7. The game apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a second magnet disposed on the upper surface of the second base station.

8. The game apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a second backstop clip disposed at a first end of the second base station for receipt of a second backboard.

9. The game apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a second diameter reducer insertable within the second circular can holder.

10. The game apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a bottle opener disposed at a bottom of the second circular can holder.

11. The game apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a third circular can holder having a third diameter that is less than the first diameter and the disposed within the first circular can holder.

12. The game apparatus of claim 10, further comprising: a fourth circular can holder having a fourth diameter that is less than the second diameter and the disposed within the second circular can holder.

13. The game apparatus of claim 11, further comprising: a fifth circular can holder having a fifth diameter that is less than the third diameter and the disposed within the third circular can holder.

14. The game apparatus of claim 12, further comprising: a sixth circular can holder having a sixth diameter that is less than the fourth diameter and the disposed within the fourth circular can holder.

15. The game system of claim 1, further comprising: a first notch extending laterally from an outer edge of the first circular can holder and terminating at a side edge of the first base station; a second notch extending laterally from the outer edge of the first circular can holder and terminating at the side edge of the first base station and vertically situated lower on the first base station than the first notch; and a third notch extending laterally from the outer edge of the first circular can holder and terminating at the side edge of the first base station and vertically situated lower on the first base station than the second notch.

16. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of interlocking connectors disposed on a second end of the first base station; and a ramp attachable to the plurality of interlocking connectors and extending from the second end of the first base station.

17. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a stake aperture disposed within the first base station for receipt of a securing stake.

18. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a breakable block comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, a vertical slot opening, and notches at a lower end for detachable insertion into the first base station.

19. A game system, comprising: a first base station comprising: at least one projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the first base station, conformed to a shape of a tipped throwing device; and a first circular can holder having a first diameter disposed within the first base station; a second base station, comprising: at least one projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the second base station, conformed to a shape of the first tipped throwing device; and a second circular can holder having a second diameter disposed within the first base station.

20. A method of playing a projectile game, comprising the steps of: inserting a beverage can containing drinkable liquid in a first circular can holder of a first base station; slidably attaching a first backboard in a first backboard clip of the first base station; throwing, by a first user, a first tipped projectile towards the beverage can; drinking, by the first user, from the beverage can after the first tipped projectile hits but does not pierce the beverage can; throwing, by a second user, a second tipped projectile towards the beverage can; drinking, by the second user, from the beverage can after the second tipped projectile hits but does not pierce the beverage can; and emptying the liquid from the beverage can.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of game base stations according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a side view of a pair of game base station according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a game base station according to an embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a method of play of a beverage dart game according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a pair of game base stations according to an embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a top view of a game base station according to an embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a top view of a game base station according to an embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8A is a perspective view of a game base station block according to an embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 8B is a side view of a game base station with a block according to an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Before undertaking the detailed description below, it may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in connection to the disclosed exemplary embodiments: the terms include and comprise, as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation; the term or is inclusive, meaning and/or; the phrases associated with and associated therewith, as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like.

[0018] Although the subject matter of this application has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments, this description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications and combinations of the illustrative embodiments as well as other embodiments will be apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description. It is, therefore, intended that the appended claims encompass any such modifications or embodiments. The general processes and systems described herein may be modified heavily depending on a number of factors, with rearrangement and/or addition/deletion of steps anticipated by the scope of the present disclosure. Integration of this and other preferred exemplary embodiment methods in conjunction with a variety of preferred exemplary embodiment systems described herein is anticipated by the overall scope of the presently disclosed system.

[0019] The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of game base stations according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 1, canned beverage target game 100 comprises first base station 102 and second base station 202. First base station 102 and second base station 202 are formed as interlocking pieces and for securing a can containing a liquid, preferably a beverage, in an upright position. First base station 102 includes a circular recess area 104 that has a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of a typical beverage can that contains beer, soft drinks, or the like. A typical beverage can is made of aluminum and contains approximately twelve ounces of liquid. Recessed area 104 is sized to snugly receive the beverage can and extends to the full depth of first base station 102. In the alternative, recessed area 104 extends for a depth less than the full depth of first base station 102. Importantly, the recessed area 104 extends for depth of first base station 102 sufficient to keep a beverage can in place when it is hit by a projectile such as a dart.

[0021] Continuing with FIG. 1 in first base station 102 first can adapter 106 is detachably inserted within recessed area 104. First can adapter 106 in an embodiment is a tapered semicircular piece that rests within recessed area 104 when target game 100 is in storage mode. First can adapter 106 is used to accommodate beverage cans that have a diameter smaller than the typical beverage can diameter. Some beverages, such as hard seltzers and the like, are sold in cans that are taller and thinner than the typical beer or soft drink can. As such, this thinner can will not fit snugly into recessed area 104. To accommodate the thinner can, the user leaves first can adapter 106 within recess area 104 and inserts the thinner can into the reduced diameter of recess area 104 formed by first can adapter 106. If, on the other hand, a typically sized can is in use for the game, the user removes adapter 106 and the can is inserted into recess area 104 with its standard diameter. Various sized adapters having different diameters to accommodate different sized cans are insertable into first recessed area 104 to provide a secure fit of the beverage can within first base station 102.

[0022] Continuing, first base station comprises an opening at the bottom side of recessed area 104. In one embodiment, hole 108 is at the bottom of first recessed area 104. Within a lower section of base station 102 is a pair of dart storage areas 110 and 112, each of dart storage areas 110 and 112 are elongated to conform to the shape of a standard dart. Within each midsection of dart storage areas 110 and 112 is a wider area in which the gripping portion of a dart is placed for storage. As the gripping portion of a dart is usually made of metal, within the base of the wider portions of each of dart storage area 110 is first dart magnet 114 and within second storage area 112 is second dart magnet 116. Each of these dart magnets keep darts stored within their respective storage areas in place. At the distal end of each of dart storage areas 110 and 112 are first tip section 126 and second tip section. Each of the tip sections are tapered and pointed to conform to the shape of the tip of a dart. Disposed laterally from first storage area 110 and second storage area 112 are first base magnet 118 and second base magnet 120. Each of first base magnet 118 and second base magnet 120 magnetically connect with a corresponding polar opposite third base magnet 218 and fourth base magnet 220 of second base station 202, respectively, when the first and second base stations are joined in a storage position. At the lower end of first base station 102 is a curved end 121 having first tab 122 and second tab 124 disposed thereon. Disposed at the back end of first base station 102 is clip 136. A board made of plastic, wood or cardboard is disposed within clip 136 to serve as a backboard behind a can placed in recessed area 104 during game play to protect players from errant dart throws.

[0023] Continuing with FIG. 1, second base station 202 is depicted. Second base station 202 mates with first base station 102 as shown in FIG. 2 for storage of the game in a ying and yang type of arrangement. Second base station 202 includes a circular recessed area 204 that has a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of a typical beverage can that contains beer, soft drinks, or the like. A typical beverage can is made of aluminum and contains approximately twelve ounces of liquid. Recessed area 204 is sized to snugly receive the beverage can. Recessed area 204 is sized to snugly receive the beverage can and extends to the full depth of second base station 202. In the alternative, recessed area 204 extends for a depth less than the full depth of second base station 202. Importantly, recessed area 204 extends for depth of second base station 202 sufficient to keep a beverage can in place when it is hit by a projectile such as a dart.

[0024] Continuing with FIG. 1 in second base station 202 second can adapter 206 is detachably inserted within recessed area 204. Second can adapter 206 in an embodiment is a tapered semicircular piece that rests within recessed area 204 when target game 100 is in storage mode. Second can adapter 206 operates in the same manner as first can adapter 106 described above to accommodate beverage cans that have a diameter smaller than the typical beverage can diameter. To accommodate the thinner can, the user leaves second can adapter 206 within recessed area 204 and inserts the thinner can into the reduced diameter of recessed area 204 formed by second can adapter 206. If, on the other hand, a typically sized can is in use for the game, the user removes second can adapter 206 and the can is inserted into recessed area 204 with its standard diameter. Various sized adapters having different diameters to accommodate different sized cans are insertable into recessed area 204 to provide a secure fit of the beverage can within second base station 202.

[0025] Continuing, second base station 202 comprises a bottle opener 208 at the bottom side of recessed area 204 of base station 202. Within a lower section of second base station 202 is a pair of dart storage areas 210 and 212. Each of dart storage areas 210 and 212 are elongated to conform to the shape of a standard dart. Dart storage areas 210 and 212 correspond in size and location with dart storage areas 110 and 112 of first base station 102 for storage of darts when first base station 102 and second base station 202 are mated for storage. Within each midsection of dart storage areas 210 and 212 is a wider area in which the gripping portion of a dart is placed for storage, similar and corresponding to the widened area of dart storage areas 110 and 112 of first base station 102. Disposed laterally from first storage area 210 and second storage area 212 are third base magnet 218 and fourth base magnet 220. Each of third base magnet 218 and fourth base magnet 220 magnetically connect with a corresponding polar opposite first base magnet 118 and second base magnet 120 of first base station 102 when the first and second base stations are joined in a storage position. At the lower end of second base station 202 is open end 221 having third tab 222 and fourth tab 224 disposed thereon.

[0026] When first base station 102 and second base station 202 are mated for storage as shown in FIG. 2, with darts stored in their dart storage areas 114 and 116, the fins of the darts reside within first recessed area 104 of first base station 102 and open end 221 of second base station 202. In this manner, the fins of the dart are not smashed or damages. When darts are placed within first dart storage area 110 and second dart storage area 112, magnets 114 and 116 keep darts in place in first base station 102. When the first base station 102 is mated with second base station 202, the tips of the darts rest within second recessed area 204 of second base station 202, preventing any damage to the exposed end of the dart and dart tips. Disposed at the back end of second base station 202 is clip 236. A board made of plastic, wood or cardboard is disposed within clip 236 to serve as a backboard behind a can placed in recessed area 204 during game play to protect players from errant dart throws.

[0027] FIG. 5 offers another view of a pair of game base stations, with base stations 102 and 202 inverted, with darts 300 and 302 placed within dart storage area 110 and 112 of base station 102, respectively.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a side view of a pair of game base stations according to an embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 2, first base station 102 and second base station 202 are shown as they are about to be mated for storage. As shown the profiles of first base station 102 and second base station 202 conform to one another so that when mated as shown, the result is a compact single unit. As discussed, the game darts are stored within the dart storage areas of each base station. Base magnets 118, 120, 218 and 220 are magnetically connected when first base station 102 and second base station 202 are joined as shown in FIG. 2, with the corresponding sets of base magnets keeping first base station 102 and second base station 202 firmly joined with darts stored.

[0029] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a game base station according to an embodiment. In FIG. 3, second base 202 is shown with a can 310, in this instance a beer can, placed in recessed area 204. Beverages of any type that come in a can may be used. The diameter of recessed area 204 is virtually the same as the diameter of can 310 resulting in a very snug fit of can 310 within recessed area 204. In this manner, when a dart is thrown at can 310, it does not tip over. Can 310 includes a pop tab 312 and opening 314 that results from lifting an end of pop tab 312. Pop tab 312 acts as a lever, forcing a perforated cap on opening 314 downward into can 310, enabling pouring or drinking of the contents of can 310. Darts 300 and 302 are also shown, which are standard darts having a fin areas 304 and 306 and tips 308 and 310. Backboard 350 is placed behind can 310 and is secured in place by clip 236 (obscured but shown in FIG. 1) to protect players and other objects from errant dart throws.

[0030] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a method of playing of a beverage dart game according to an embodiment of the invention. The method of play begins at step 402 with each player placing a can in their respective base station and the pop top of the can is opened. Next at step 404 each player placed a backboard with the clip of their base station. Then at step 406 the dart throwing aspect of the game ensues with a first player throwing a dart at the can of the second player within the second player's base stations. At step 408, the question is asked whether the dart thrown entered the pop top opening of the opponents can. If the answer is yes, then at step 409, the throwing player is declared the winner and the game ends. If the answer at step 408 is no then the method proceeds to the query at step 410 of whether the dart pierced the opponents can. If the answer is no at step 410, then the next query at step 412 is whether the dart hit the can. If the answer is no that the dart didn't hit the can, then the method reverts to step 406 and it is the other player's turn to throw the dart. If the answer at step 412 is yes, then the player takes a sip from the can at step 414. At step 416, if after the sip the can is empty, the method proceeds to step 418 and the throwing player is declared the winner. If the can is not empty after the sip, then the game reverts back to step 406 and it is the other player's turn to throw.

[0031] If, on the other hand, the answer to the query at step 410 is yes (that the dart pierced the opponent's can), then the method proceeds to step 416 and the question is whether the opponent's can is empty? If the answer is yes at step 416, then the throwing player is declared the winner at step 418. If, however, the answer at step 416 is no, then the throwing player's turn ends and the process reverts to step 406 where the other player throws the dart at the opponent's can.

[0032] Play continues in this manner with each player taking a dart throw at the other's can until either a dart is thrown in the pop top opening of the can or the can is emptied by piercing or sips.

[0033] FIG. 6 is a top view of a game base station according to an embodiment. In FIG. 6, base station 600 includes many of the same features as base station 100 depicted in FIG. 1. In this embodiment of FIG. 6, however, the recessed area 104 of FIG. 1 is replaced with a multi-tiered recess area comprising outer ring 602, middle ring 604 and inner ring 606. Outer ring 602 is circular and has the largest diameter for securely holding cans having a large diameter. Middle ring 604 is also circular and has a diameter less than the diameter of outer ring 602 and secures cans of a diameter smaller than those secured by outer ring 602. Inner ring 606 is circular and has a diameter less than the diameter of middle ring 604 and secures cans of a diameter smaller than those secured by middle ring 604. These rings offer players the option of playing the subject game with a wide variety of beverages available in cans of different diameters. For convenience, in an embodiment bottle opener 608 is disposed in the base of base station 600 within inner ring 606.

[0034] Base station 600 further comprises first magnet bar 630 disposed in right dart storage area 622 and second magnet bar 632 disposed in left dart storage area 624. Right dart storage area 622 and left dart storage area 624 have the shape of a standard dart but are sized to receive various shaped darts. Magnet bars 630 and 632 are placed to correspond to the metal tip of a dart and with associated storage areas 622 and 624 hold the darts in place. Right base opening 626 and left base opening 628 are disposed within right dart storage area 622 and left dart storage area 624, respectively, to the side of first magnet bar 630 and second magnet bar 632, respectively. Referring back to FIG. 1, as discussed, the game contemplates at least two base stations 101 and 201. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, a second base station (not shown) is joinable with base station 600 in similar fashion as shown for the base stations of FIG. 2. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, first magnet bar 630 is attracted to a corresponding magnet bar of a second base station. Likewise, second magnet bar 632 is attracted to a corresponding magnet bar or a second base station. In this manner, a pair of base stations, including base station 600, are joined for easy carrying and storage, such as those shown in FIG. 2.

[0035] Continuing with FIG. 6, upper aligned notch pairs 610, middle aligned notch pairs 612 and lower aligned notch pairs 614 are disposed at points of the perimeter of upper ring 602. Each notch of notch pairs 610, 612 and 614 terminate at the outer edge of outer ring 602. Another view of notch pairs 610, 612 and 614 is provided in FIG. 8. As shown in FIG. 8, notch pair 610 aligns with a portion of can 310 at a point that is higher than the point of alignment with can 310 than the point of alignment of notch pair 612, which is higher than the point of alignment with can 310 than the point of alignment of notch pair 614. Note that in FIG. 8 only one of the two of each notch pair is shown, but a corresponding second of the two of each notch pair is disposed along the other side of can 310, as shown in FIG. 6. During game play, once a player pierces the can with the dart and leaves a hole in the can, the notches serve as an indicator of how much liquid remains in the can. This comes into play towards the end of the game where players successful throws proceed lower on the can. The vertical spacing of notch pairs 610, 612 and 614 represent approximately one ounce of liquid in a standard size beer can. Thus, when a dart pierces can 310 at a height on the can that aligns with upper notch pair 610, there are roughly three fluid ounces of liquid remaining in the can. When a dart pierces can 310 at a height on the can that aligns with middle notch pair 612, there are roughly two fluid ounces of liquid remaining in the can. When a dart pierces can 310 at a height on the can that aligns with lower notch pair 614, there is roughly one fluid ounce of liquid remaining in the can. In this manner, the players know and can strategize the ideal placement of the next throw. The object of the game is to be the player that takes the last drink from the can following that player throwing a dart that pierces the can. If the throw pierces the can low enough, then that player will take the final drink from the can and win. Notch pairs 610, 612 and 614 serve as an indicator to the player of the amount of liquid left in the can, and players can strategize subsequent throws accordingly.

[0036] Continuing with FIG. 6, in an embodiment base station 600 further comprises ramp region 635 at one end of base station 600. Ramp region 635 comprises ramp 654 that includes a plurality of male interlocking connectors 636. Male interlocking connectors are generally known in the art and are made to connect or interlock with items that contain corresponding female receptacles (not shown) much like the blocks of a well-known interlocking toy block manufacturer. Ramp region 635 also include male half connector pair 637 disposed in the center of ramp region 635. At the interior of ramp region 635 is upper ramp 654. Disposed in substantially the center of upper ramp 654 is stake aperture 634. Stake aperture 634 is sized to receive stake 640, which is akin to a tent stake or the like. Stake 640 is an elongated stake that is inserted in stake aperture 634 to secure base station 600 to a surface that stake 640 can penetrate, such as the ground. Stake 640 comprises hook end 642, and tip end 644. Tip end 644 of stake 640 is inserted first through stake aperture 634 to secure base station 600 to the undersurface, such as the ground.

[0037] As discussed, in an embodiment there is a pair of base stations similar to base station 600 that are constructed as described for base station 600. On the underside of base station 600 are cut-outs from the base section of base station 600 that correspond to stake 640 that permit storage of stake 640 beneath base station 600. Similarly, other cut-outs are placed in the underside of base station 600 that correspond to the size of a pen or magic marker to permit storage of these items.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a top view of game base station 600 according to an embodiment. Base station 600 is the base station described in relation to FIG. 6. In FIG. 7, putting ramp 650 is attached to base station 600 at ramp region 635 to create a putting hole that is used for putting a golf ball into the hole in base station 600 formed by outer ring 602, middle ring 604 and inner ring 606. Putting ramp 650 comprises main ramp area 652 that includes an upper end in an upward direction up ramp area 652 that interfaces with upper ramp 654 of ramp region 635. Beneath upper end of ramp area 652 are female interlocking connectors (not shown) that mate with male interlocking connectors 636 located in ramp region 635 of base station 600, as described. Beneath upper end of ramp area 652 are a pair of half-female interlocking receptables that receive make half connector pair 637 as discussed in connection with FIG. 6. Putting ramp 650 further comprises first ramp edge 656 and second ramp edge 658 each disposed on a side of ramp area 652. First ramp edge 656 and second ramp edge 658 are each directed downward from ramp area 652 towards the ground or floor. As shown, ramp area 652 is notched and interconnects with ramp region 635 creating an uphill ramp with ramp edge 660 sitting on the floor or ground and upper end of putting ramp 650 interfacing with base station 600 at ramp region 635. The shape of putting ramp 650 permits a user to putt a golf ball up the ramp, which if hit hard and straight enough, will find the hole formed from rings 602, 604 and 606. If, however, the putt is not straight or too weak to reach the top of golf ramp 652, the ball will pass down either first ramp edge 656 or second ramp edge 658, or reverse course away from the hole and roll down ramp 652 back towards the player. The attachment of putting ramp 650 adds an additional entertainment aspect to the main dart game that utilizes base station 600 as described according to the embodiments.

[0039] FIG. 8B is a side view of a game base station with a block according to an embodiment. In FIG. 8B. base station 600 of FIG. 6 is depicted from the side to highlight the positioning of upper notch pair 610, middle notch pair 612 and lower notch pair 614 on base station 600 as well as in relation to can 310. As discussed, based on the location of the dart that pierced can 310, the notches permit the player to gauge the amount of liquid remaining in the can. FIG. 8A is a perspective view of a block for insertion a game base station according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A is block 700, which in an embodiment is comprised of block upper half 708 and block lower half 709. Block 702 serves as a barrier used in a game variation. In an embodiment block 700, which as shown in shaped like a castle, includes block lower end 704 that includes one or more protrusions and one or more notches and block upper end 706. The protrusions and notches or block lower end 704 are sized to fit into right dart storage area 622 and left dart storage area 624 of base station 600 to place block 700 in a vertical position. When installed on base station 600, block 700 serves as a barrier to can 310, as shown in FIG. 8B. When installed, players must throw darts to pierce or hit block 700 in order to remove it. As shown, block upper half 708 and block lower half 709 meet at interface 710. When a player hits block upper half 708 with a dart, upper half 708 disengages from block lower half at interface 710, leaving only block lower half 709 in front of can 310 and leaving can 310 open for piercing. A dart hitting block lower half 709 will then cause block lower half 709 to break free from base station 600, totally exposing can 310. Game play continues with the can exposed.

[0040] In an embodiment, also disposed on block 700 is slot 702. Slot 702 is a void in block 700 that permits the player with a sliver of an opening to nevertheless pierce can 310 with the thrown dart despite placement of block 700. This adds for another game play variation and lends itself to heightened scoring and the like.

[0041] While the above description contains many specific embodiments of the invention, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but rather as examples of specific embodiments thereof. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0042] The above summary is not intended as an exhaustive description of the claimed subject matter but, rather, is intended to provide a brief overview of some of the functionality associated therewith. Other systems, methods, functionality, features and advantages of the claimed subject matter will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. Although various embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the foregoing Detailed Description, it will be understood that the present system is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but is capable of numerous rearrangements, modifications, and substitutions without departing from the spirit of the system as set forth and defined herein.

ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE

[0043] Clause 1. A game apparatus, comprising: [0044] a first base station comprising: [0045] a first projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the first base station, conformed to a shape of a first tipped throwing device; [0046] a second projectile storage area disposed within the upper surface of the first base station, conformed to a shape of a second tipped throwing device; and [0047] a first circular can holder having a first diameter disposed within the first base station and extending more than half of a depth of the first base station. [0048] Clause 2. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0049] a first magnet disposed on the upper surface of the first base station. [0050] Clause 3. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0051] a first backstop clip disposed at a first end of the first station for receipt of a first backboard. [0052] Clause 4. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0053] a first diameter reducer insertable within the first circular can holder. [0054] Clause 5. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0055] a second base station comprising: [0056] a third projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the second base station, conformed to the shape of the first tipped throwing device; [0057] a fourth projectile storage area disposed within the upper surface of the second base station, conformed to the shape of the second tipped throwing device; and [0058] a second circular can holder having a second diameter disposed within the second base station and extending more than half of a depth of the second base station. [0059] Clause 6. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0060] a second diameter reducer insertable within the second circular can holder. [0061] Clause 7. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0062] a second magnet disposed on the upper surface of the second base station. [0063] Clause 8. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0064] a second backstop clip disposed at a first end of the second base station for receipt of a second backboard. [0065] Clause 9. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0066] a second diameter reducer insertable within the second circular can holder. [0067] Clause 10. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0068] a bottle opener disposed at a bottom of the second circular can holder. [0069] Clause 11. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0070] a third circular can holder having a third diameter that is less than the first diameter and the disposed within the first circular can holder. [0071] Clause 12. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0072] a fourth circular can holder having a fourth diameter that is less than the second diameter and the disposed within the second circular can holder. [0073] Clause 13. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0074] a fifth circular can holder having a fifth diameter that is less than the third diameter and the disposed within the third circular can holder. [0075] Clause 14. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0076] a sixth circular can holder having a sixth diameter that is less than the fourth diameter and the disposed within the fourth circular can holder. [0077] Clause 15. The game system of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0078] a first notch extending laterally from an outer edge of the first circular can holder and terminating at a side edge of the first base station; [0079] a second notch extending laterally from the outer edge of the first circular can holder and terminating at the side edge of the first base station and vertically situated lower on the first base station than the first notch; and [0080] a third notch extending laterally from the outer edge of the first circular can holder and terminating at the side edge of the first base station and vertically situated lower on the first base station than the second notch. [0081] Clause 16. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0082] a plurality of interlocking connectors disposed on a second end of the first base station; and [0083] a ramp attachable to the plurality of interlocking connectors and extending from the second end of the first base station. [0084] Clause 17. The game apparatus of any preceding or proceeding claim, further comprising: [0085] a stake aperture disposed within the first base station for receipt of a securing stake. [0086] Clause 18. The game apparatus of any preceding claim, further comprising: [0087] a breakable block comprising an upper portion, a lower portion, a vertical slot opening, and notches at a lower end for detachable insertion into the first base station. [0088] Clause 19. A game system, comprising: [0089] a first base station comprising: [0090] at least one projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the first base station, conformed to a shape of a tipped throwing device; and [0091] a first circular can holder having a first diameter disposed within the first base station; [0092] a second base station, comprising: [0093] at least one projectile storage area disposed within an upper surface of the second base station, conformed to a shape of the first tipped throwing device; and [0094] a second circular can holder having a second diameter disposed within the first base station. [0095] Clause 20. A method, comprising the steps of: [0096] inserting a beverage can containing drinkable liquid in a first circular can holder of a first base station; [0097] slidably attaching a first backboard in a first backboard clip of the first base station; [0098] throwing, by a first user, a first tipped projectile towards the beverage can; [0099] drinking, by the first user, from the beverage can after the first tipped projectile hits but does not pierce the beverage can; [0100] throwing, by a second user, a second tipped projectile towards the beverage can; [0101] drinking, by the second user, from the beverage can after the second tipped projectile hits but does not pierce the beverage can; and [0102] emptying the liquid from the beverage can.