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  Ball tossing game and method of playUSPTO Application #: 20060027971Title: Ball tossing game and method of play Abstract: A game suited for all of those of legal drinking age. Game apparatus structure is in rectangular shape. The surface of the table has markings in which 10 included 16 oz cups are set up in a triangular format on each end of the table. Each cup is then filled with approximately 3 oz of beer, or drink of choice. In play, the game involves two competing ball tossers who attempt to throw a ball into each other's set of cups. When a player makes his ball into his opponent's cup, his opponent must remove the cup from the table and drink the fluid. Each tosser takes turns attempting to throw the ball into their opponent's cup. The person that successfully removes all of their opponent's cups is declared the winner. The loosing team must then drink all remaining fluid left in the winners cups before a new game can begin. Other rules are contemplated. (end of abstract)
Agent: Raymour Radhakrishnan - Amherst, NH, US Inventor: Raymour Radhakrishnan USPTO Applicaton #: 20060027971 - Class: 273309000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Games Accessories, Game Supporting Tables Or Surfaces The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060027971. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to the field of social drinking games, and, in particular one that involves precision motor skills by the players involved. [0003] 2. Prior Art [0004] While there are games that can be played while drinking, none are strictly focused around the actual act of drinking. There are no drinking games that incorporate an intensive amount of hand eye coordination to be successful. The only game that incorporates the use of Black lights during a game is Black light Volleyball, which was patented nearly three years ago and has no real similarities to our game. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present invention is a method and apparatus for a group of people to engage in a tossing ball type game. The game is especially suited for people of legal drinking age because the normal drink of choice would be alcohol, but children can also enjoy it as long as appropriate measures are taken to ensure substitutes for alcohol are being used. The game apparatus is a table shaped in a rectangular format, which is foldable because of installed latches. The table is also fitted with detachable legs to support it. [0006] The game apparatus includes all of the necessary features to allow this game to be pleasurable and hassle free. The playing surface is a clear material such as Plexiglas that has been grooved in the area in which the cups will be placed, thereby allowing any spilled liquid to be drained away so the cups can be properly positioned. Proper set up for the game entails a triangle set up of 10 cups on each end of the table. Hash marks on the table signify where the cups are supposed to go. Approximately three ounces of liquid should be placed in each of the cups. [0007] In play, the game generally involves two people. Players will take turns tossing the ball into their opponent's cup. Every time a shooting team gets a ball in the receiver's cup then the receiver must remove the cup from the table and drink the liquid inside. When a player successfully shoots the ball in all of his opponent's cups, leaving the opponent with no cups in front of him and nothing left to drink, he will be declared the winner. The player who lost then has to drink all of the fluid left in the remaining cups the winner has in front of him. [0008] The game uses a set of black lights that are placed strategically around the perimeter of the playing surface to illuminate the fluorescent materials that are used in the game. Items such as the encasement, cups, hash marks on the playing surface, the balls being used, and, possibly, the clothing of the players are coated with fluorescent material to enable them to be illuminated under the black lighting. [0009] The main object of the method of play and apparatus is to provide a game in which subjects can socialize while being active with their hands and eyes in a controlled, entertaining environment. [0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a game as above which is flexible in the number of players who may reasonable enjoy playing all at once. [0011] It is a further object of the invention to provide an engaging game that may be played in a dark environment. [0012] Another objective is to provide a lighting environment that would be visually entertaining not only to the players but also the spectators enjoying the sport. [0013] Still another object of the invention is to provide a game, which immediately identifies participants with superior hand eye coordination during the playing of the game. [0014] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specifications and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] FIG. 1 is an environmental view of people playing the ball tossing type game of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of invention featuring all of the cups required to play in their respective places and outlining where the "blacklights" are to be placed. [0017] FIG. 3. is a top perspective view of invention without all of the cups required to play, exposing the grooves in which the surface has been fitted with as well as the proximity sensors for the cups. [0018] FIG. 4 is a side view of the game apparatus in its folded position in preparation for transportation or storage. Also included in the figure are the four detachable legs that are not used when table is in the folded state. [0019] FIG. 5 is a front view when the table is in its folded position, showing the latches that support the table and allow it to fold into this position. Also included in the figure are the four detachable legs that are not used when table is in the folded state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMODIMENTS [0020] The present invention is a method and apparatus for a group of people to engage in a ball tossing type game. The game is especially suited for people of legal drinking age because the normal drink of choice would be alcohol, but children can also enjoy it as long as appropriate measures are taken to ensure substitutes for alcohol are being used. The game apparatus is a table shaped in a rectangular format, which is foldable with detachable legs. Continue reading... Full patent description for Ball tossing game and method of play Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Ball tossing game and method of play patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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