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US 8,459,646 B2Granted
Table game and method of play
OwnerKevin Wolfinventor
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Abstract
A table game has a plurality of pucks for sliding across a table top that is divided into an elongated runner section and a scoring section. Both the runner section and the scoring section have multiple bumpers for affecting the path of the pucks, and the scoring section has multiple scoring indicators representing different scores. Each player has a predetermined number of throws and once a set score is reached, a winner is crowned.
Claims19
A table game comprising:
- a table top having an upwardly facing planar playing surface, said table top being separable into a runner section and a scoring section, each having a different shape;
- wherein said runner section includes an opening at a first end opposite to the scoring section, a play line located next to said opening, and a qualify line located next to the scoring section;
- a peripheral wall surrounding the scoring section and at least a portion of the runner section;
- a plurality of pucks each configured to slide across the playing surface from the opening of the runner section into the scoring section, each of said pucks having a circular shape and including an indented section positioned along a bottom side and a hole extending from a top center portion through the indented bottom side;
- a plurality of bumpers configured to alter a path of the puck, said bumpers being located on at least one of said runner section and said scoring section;
- and
- a plurality of scoring indicators located on the scoring section.
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A method of playing a table game utilizing a table top, a plurality of pucks and a plurality of bumpers, said method comprising:
- selecting two players, wherein a player includes at least one of an individual or a group of individuals;
- providing each player seven pucks and seven throws, wherein each player alternates throws;
- instructing each player to stand along an opening of a runner section when it is their turn to throw;
- sliding a puck along the runner section such that the puck strikes at least one of a scoring indicator, an opposing players puck and a bumper;
- wherein if a puck does not cross a qualify line, said puck is removed from play, and if a puck is released after a play line, said puck is removed from play;
- counting a score for each player;
- and
- declaring a winner.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.