Double sided soccer man

Abstract

A game table including first and second substantially parallel player sides extending along a length direction, first and second substantially parallel goal sides extending along a width direction and a game playing surface defined within the player and goal sides. The game table includes at least one handle assembly connected to the game table. The handle assembly includes at least one turning rod carrying at least one player member, and a handle engaged with the turning rod whereby turning the handle operates to rotate the player to strike a playing piece. The player member includes a first foot portion, a second foot portion, and a body extending longitudinally therebetween.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present system relates to game tables and, in particular, a table soccer game table with rotating players having two foot portions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Watching and participating in sporting events and games is a popular pastime for many people. However, due to time, space and the number of people needed for most such games, it is not always practical to arrange a full-scale game at any particular time. Moreover, due to the skill and physical conditioning required, plus the potential injuries from many such games, individuals are not always prepared to participate in a full-scale game. As a spin-off from full-scale games, recreational game tables such as for table soccer (sometimes called foosball), air hockey or field hockey have become popular. Game tables allow the participants to simulate a full-sized game with fewer people, less space and in a protected environment. Such games can, for example, be set up in basements, garages, game ro...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a game table with handles attached to the sides of the table for players to use to strike game pieces. The handles are connected to a rod with a player member attached to it. The player member spins with the rod to strike the game piece and push it towards a goal. The game table can have two or more handles that move in a plane parallel to the table surface and can be translated across the table. The player member has a weight distribution with most of the weight in the feet to make it easier to swing and strike the game piece."

Problems solved by technology

However, due to time, space and the number of people needed for most such games, it is not always practical to arrange a full-scale game at any particular time.

Moreover, due to the skill and physical conditioning required, plus the potential injuries from many such games, individuals are not always prepared to participate in a full-scale game.

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