US 4,961,586 A · Bag tossing game

Abstract

A molded plastic, bag tossing game for use by one or more players can be disposed in either a transportable mode, a display mode, or a playing mode. In the playing mode a pair of identical, modular target assemblies are deployed in spaced apart relationship to present a pair of slightly inclined, apertured targets towards which soft bags are thrown to generate points in accordance with rules. Each target assemby comprises a resilient, molded plastic playing board of generally rectangular configuration, which includes an upper, elevated target aperture. Each target board comprises a removable, modularized elevator tray which can be snap fitted to the boards to gently incline them for play. The trays also prevent bags dropping through the target hole from escaping the board underside. The tray leading edge is inclined. A brace extending from the board underside reinforces the trays during play. For storage each elevator tray can be flatly snapped into position on the underside of the target board captivating the bags, and securing the brace to prevent rattling noises. Integral, outwardly projecting legs defined on one board end penetrate suitable sockets defined on an opposite board end to enable coupling. The boards may be frictionally fitted together assuming the transportable mode while maintaining a sleek, overall low profile. Recessed notches defined in each playing board function as carrying handles. Suitable advertising or display indicia may be displayed upon the smooth target surface.

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Dependent claims

A portable tossing game for one or more players, said game comprising:

first and second target assemblies adapted to either be coupled to one another to dispose said tossing game in a transportable mode or to be separated and detached from one another to dispose said game in a playing mode;
a plurality of projectiles adapted to be tossed by players toward said target assemblies;
and,
each of said target assemblies comprising:
a resilient playing board comprising an aperture penetrable by said projectiles, leg means projecting away from said board, and socket means defined in each playing board for mating with and receiving leg means emanating from the other playing board when said boards are fitted together;
and,
elevator tray means associated with each playing board adapted to be selectively coupled thereto in either:
(i) a storage orientation snugly nested thereto;
or,
(ii) an operational orientation elevating one end of said playing board.

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A portable, modular tossing game for one or more players, said game comprising:

a pair of substantially identical, molded plastic target assemblies adapted to either be coupled to one another to dispose said tossing game in a transportable mode or to be separated and detached from one another to dispose said game in a playing mode, each of said target assemblies comprising:
a resilient, generally rectangular playing board comprising an external target surface, an internal surface, a target aperture, a pair of ends, leg means projecting away from said board, and socket means defined in each playing board for mating with and receiving leg means emanating from the other playing board when said boards are fitted together;
and,
elevator tray means associated with each target assembly for inclining one end of said playing board;
and,
brace means adapted to be extended between said playing board and said elevator tray means when said game is disposed in said playing mode;
a plurality of bags adapted to be tossed by players toward said target assemblies;
and,
rules for determining points awarded to players in accordance with the resting position of bags after a round of play.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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