Patent Application
20240226685
The present invention relates generally to games, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a game having a target and throwing members wherein players utilize the throwing members in an effort to land them in the target and wherein the method of play can include multiple rounds of play.
Millions of people engage in the playing of games every day. The playing of games is often utilized to bring together families wherein the purpose is to bring together children and adults in order to spend quality time together. In the age of cell phones, computers and other media device, games and other similar types of games that facilitate the disconnection from the aforementioned electronic devices and the focus on spending time together as a family is increasingly important. Examples of games wherein players utilize throwing members are numerous and include but are not limited to horseshoes and cornhole. Additionally, many types of games are used for educational purposes as well as entertainment.
The advantages of the game of the present invention will be understood more readily after a consideration of the drawings and Detailed Description submitted as a part hereof.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a game operable to accommodate multiple players or be played solo and include multiple rounds of play wherein the present invention includes a target member.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a throwing game wherein a throwing member is tossed at a target member wherein the throwing member of the present invention is triangular in shape.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a game operable to accommodate multiple players or be played solo and include multiple rounds of play wherein the target member is triangular in shape and includes three wall members forming an interior area.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a throwing game wherein a throwing member is tossed at a target member wherein the interior area of the target member further includes an annular shaped central target.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a game operable to accommodate multiple players or be played solo and include multiple rounds of play wherein a step of the method of play of the present invention includes determining player rotation via an initial toss of the throwing member by each player.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a throwing game wherein a throwing member is tossed at a target member wherein an embodiment of the present invention can employ instructional cards.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a game operable to accommodate multiple players or be played solo and include multiple rounds of play wherein a round of play includes tossing of five throwing members.
An alternate object of the present invention is to provide a throwing game wherein a throwing member is tossed at a target member wherein the wall members of the target member include an upper portion extending above the upper edge of the wall member.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide game operable to accommodate multiple players or be played solo and include multiple rounds of play wherein the method of play includes tossing the throwing members at various distances wherein in each round of play the distance increases.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now referring to the drawings submitted herewith, the throwing game 100 includes a target member 10 and a throwing member 20 illustrated herein in
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.
Referring in particular to
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.
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.
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.
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.
