Bounce-landing puck-toss game

Abstract

A method of playing a puck-tossing game includes providing a target puck, a first plurality of tossing pucks of a first color, and a second plurality of tossing pucks of a second color. The target puck is tossed from a first tossing location, a distance of between approximately 10 feet to approximately 50 feet. At least one of the first plurality of tossing pucks is tossed toward the target puck in an effort to cause the at least one tossing puck from the first plurality of tossing pucks to land directly on top of the target puck. One of the second plurality of tossing pucks is tossed toward the target puck in an effort to cause the at least one tossing puck from the second plurality of tossing pucks to land on top of the target puck.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 078,373 filed Jul. 4, 2008 and is a Divisional application that is based on and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 498,357, filed Jul. 6, 2009, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to devices for playing horseshoe, bag toss, or bocce ball type games.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]The use of devices for playing horseshoe, bag toss, and bocce ball type of games is known in the prior art. More specifically, devices for playing horseshoe or bocce ball games heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and Obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectiv...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a new and improved bounce-landing puck toss game that overcomes the limitations of previous devices. The game design and construction enhance the ability and accuracy of play, resulting in desirable scoring and increased entertainment value. The game apparatus consists of eight tossing pucks divided into two sets, with each set containing four colored pucks. The preferred method of play involves tossing the pucks towards a target puck, with the goal of bouncing the pucks onto the target puck in a fully or partially supported position for the highest scoring value. The game is played with a minimum of four players or teams, with each player or team scoring points based on the distance of the tossed puck from the target puck. The invention provides a more challenging and competitive game than previous options, and offers a unique experience for players and spectators."

Problems solved by technology

While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a new bounce-landing puck toss game device.

Prior art U.S. Pat. No. 6,015,151 does not disclose any design or method of play that includes a tossing device landing on a target device for premium points scored in any manner or function.

In prior art U.S. Pat. No. 6,015,151 apparatus said disks are specified by claim to be “less than” a specific size diameter, thickness and weight, which often prohibits the desirable and practical function of play in the preferred environments of outdoor beaches, sandy areas, and parks due to the effects of normal and commonplace wind, and visibility.

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