Catapult Conquest: A Backyard Target Game

A backyard game apparatus comprising:

• A catapult constructed from ½″ Baltic Birch plywood, including a base, uprights, fulcrum, and a pivoting arm;
• A wood bearing enabling rotational movement of the pivoting arm;
• Elastic bands attached to a fulcrum cross member to provide launch tension, adjustable for varying launch distances;
• A set of targets consisting of hoops on stands, varying in size for different point values;
• A scoring system where the first player to reach 12 points wins;
• and,
• A flat-pack shipping design allowing for easy assembly and storage.
• The catapult of claim 1, wherein the components are precision-cut using a CNC router for exact fitting assembly.
• The catapult of claim 1, wherein push pins are used in certain areas for additional structural stability.
• The target system of claim 1, wherein the hoops are removable and interchangeable for varied gameplay difficulty.
• The elastic bands of claim 1, wherein the number of bands used is adjustable to control launch distance and power.
• The catapult of claim 1, wherein the pivoting arm includes a safety lock mechanism to prevent unintended launches.
• The scoring system of claim 1, wherein a digital or mechanical scoreboard is included for tracking player progress.
• The target system of claim 1, wherein targets are designed to be collapsible for compact storage.