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Golf game and methodRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Chance DevicesGolf game and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060049576, Golf game and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to indoor games and, more particularly, to a game of chance that simulates the play of a round of golf. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The game of golf is enormously popular world wide. There is often a desire on the part of golfers and fans of golf to simulate the play of golf in an indoor setting. Computerized golf games are an example of this phenomenon. [0003] The present invention is directed to an indoor golf game that is simple to use, portable, and low-tech. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a golf game is provided. The game comprises, in combination: a rollable game piece having a plurality of flat sides therearound; and information relevant to the play of a round of golf located on the plurality of flat sides. [0005] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a golf game is provided. The game comprises, in combination: a rollable game piece having a plurality of flat sides therearound; information relevant to the play of a round of golf located on the plurality of flat sides; a scorecard; wherein the game piece is hollow and wherein the scorecard may be stored therein; and a writing implement utilizable with the scorecard and storable within the hollow game piece; wherein the information is organized into a plurality of bands arranged side-by-side along the game piece, and wherein each the band contains a different type of information relevant to the play of golf; wherein one the band contains information relevant to the play of a par 3 golf hole; wherein one the band contains information relevant to the play of a par 4 golf hole; wherein one the band contains information relevant to the play of a par 5 golf hole; wherein one the band contains information relevant to weather conditions; wherein one the band contains information relevant to hazards; wherein one the band contains information relevant to club selection; and wherein one the band contains information relevant to risks and rewards. [0006] In accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention, a method for playing a golf game is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing a rollable game piece having a plurality of flat sides therearound; providing information relevant to the play of a round of golf on the plurality of flat sides; rolling the game piece; and recording a score for a golf hole based on the information displayed on one of the plurality of flat sides. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] FIG. 1 is a side view of a game piece portion of a golf game consistent with an embodiment of the present invention. [0008] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a cap for the game piece of FIG. 1. [0009] FIG. 1B is an end view of the game piece of FIG. 1, showing the end opposite the capped end. [0010] FIG. 1C is a perspective view of a game piece consistent with an embodiment of the present invention [0011] FIG. 1D is a perspective view of a game piece consistent with an embodiment of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 2 is a top view of a scorecard component of a golf game consistent with an embodiment of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the rolling of a game piece consistent with an embodiment of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 4 is an exemplary set of game instructions for a golf game consistent with an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0015] Referring first to FIGS. 1-1D, a game piece 10 consistent with an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. It can be seen that the game piece 10 preferably has an elongated, cylindrical configuration, with a plurality of flat surfaces 12 extending the length thereof. As herein described, information relevant to the play of the golf game is presented on the flat surfaces 12. The flat surfaces 12 should have sufficient width so that, upon rolling of the game piece 10 (see FIG. 3), it will come to rest with one flat surface 12 flush against the surface (e.g., a table or floor) upon which the game is being played, with an opposing flat surface 12 being substantially parallel thereto, being readily viewable by players, and being identifiable by the players as the flat surface 12 that has been produced as a result of the rolling of the game piece 10. [0016] Referring now to FIGS. 1C and 1D, examples of the type of information that may be presented on the flat surfaces 12 of the game piece 10 are provided. It can be seen that, in the preferred embodiment, the information is organized into seven columns or bands 14. While the order, number and content of the columns can be varied without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention, it is preferred that the columns be arranged in the following order and that they have the following general content, moving from left to right in the drawing figures: (a) club; (b) par 3; (c) hazard; (d) par 4; (e) weather; (f) par 5; and (g) risk/reward. [0017] Referring now to FIG. 2, an embodiment of a scorecard 20 is shown. The scorecard 20 is, preferably, an integral component of the golf game of the present invention. As can be seen in FIG. 2, it is preferred that the scorecard 20 have the appearance of a traditional scorecard of the type used in the play of live golf at a golf course. Indeed, it may be desired to utilize a scorecard 20 corresponding to a particularly well-known actual golf course, such as Augusta National or St. Andrews. It may be desired to provide with the golf game a plurality of scorecards 20, so as to add variety. [0018] Referring now to FIGS. 1-1A, it can be seen that the game piece 10 is preferably hollow, and preferably has a cap 16 at one end thereof. The length of the game piece 10 should be sufficient to accommodate the insertion of a rolled-up scorecard 20, as shown in FIG. 1. Also, preferably, a marker 18 should be capable of being inserted therein, also as shown in FIG. 1. While the game piece 10 need not be hollow and while these other game components could be provided separately, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is advantageous because it enhances the portability and convenience of the game. [0019] Preferably, the marker 18 is of the dry erase type, and the scorecard 20 has a surface that permits the permits the erasable use of a dry erase marker thereon, so that the scorecard 20 can be re-used. Continue reading about Golf game and method... 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