Floating target and projectile water game   

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Similar to a well-recognized game of the past, darts, this new game can be played in the water. It contains a floating target and projectiles in which projectiles are thrown at target either from a surface outside of the water or in the water. There are many competitive, social games for land, but not many for the pool or lake.

SUMMARY

This new game is designed to provide entertainment for recreational or competitive play in a body of water by at least one player. The game consists of a floating multiple ring target and thrown floating projectiles. This game is similar to the well known game of darts, but revised here to allow it to be played in the water. Each player takes turns trying to hit the center ring. Multiple scoring possibilities are suitable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1: An overhead view of floating target with floating projectiles in/around target scoring zones.

FIG. 2: An overhead view of floating target with a sectional view showing internal parts marked as view I.

FIG. 3: A side view of floating target.

FIG. 4: An underneath view of floating projectile.

FIG. 5: An overhead view of floating projectile.

FIG. 6: A side view of floating projectile.

FIG. 7: A side view of floating projectile with view of internal parts.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The floating target consists of three fixed floating rings and is made with polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene foam. ⅜″ outer diameter polyvinyl chloride pipes (1) are cut into segments and are inserted through polyethylene foam (2) to allow for floatation. Each segment is bent so that the total of segments will form a perfect circle and attached with “T” (3) or “X” (4) PVC connectors. 7″ PVC joint legs (5) are attached between each circle to keep them stable and equidistant from each other. A submersible plastic ring (6) is attached to center ring by placing ⅜″ outer diameter PVC (1) inside plastic ring and attaching it to “T” PVC connectors (3). This prevents thrown projectile from accessing center target zone from underneath, but it can be left off for a more novice version of game play. Alternate building materials can also be used. For example, target could be made entirely of polyethylene foam. Each circle represents a scoring zone, the center being worth the most.

Projectiles consist of ½″ PVC (11) cut into 7-8″ segments and polyethylene foam (8) at one end to allow for floatation. A 2-3″ portion of a ⅜″ steel rod (9) is fixed inside one end of the PVC segments with silicone (10) to provide sufficient weight for accurate throwing and to keep this end submerged. Each end of the pipes is closed off with ½″ PVC caps (7). The polyethylene foam (8) is carved into a dart tail-like shape and slides over one end of PVC (11), opposite end of the weighted tip. This allows for the projectile to float on the surface of the water on that end. Projectiles can also be made of alternate materials. For example, balls could be used instead of dart-like projectiles. Projectiles are thrown at the target to score points, there are multiple scoring possibilities.