Desktop bowling game

Abstract

A desktop bowling game is provided including bowling pins having metal that is attractable by magnets located at a base of each bowling pin, a ball, a main unit having a playing board having a surface with position markers for setup of the pins, and a pin reset mechanism, located below the playing board. The pin reset mechanism includes a sliding plate that slides up and down beneath the playing board between a first, up position immediately below and adjacent to the playing board to a second, down position away from the playing board. Magnets are disposed on the sliding plate adjacent to the playing board and adjacent to the position markers of the playing board.

Description

[0001]This invention is directed to a desktop game. More particularly, this invention is directed to a desktop bowling game device.[0002]Bowling is an indoor sport activity. The primitive forms of bowling originally came from Germany, but it was later established as a sport in the United States. Modern bowling centers have automatic apparatus, controlled by computer systems, for resetting pins that have been knocked down. This provides for a nice, relaxed, leisure place for entertainment by players. The playing of bowling is not affected by outdoor factors such as season and weather. Enthusiasts may play the game regardless of weather conditions.[0003]The advantages of bowling are numerous, including:[0004]1) it is exciting to see the pins falling down after been struck by a ball;[0005]2) bowling is for people of all ages; everyone can enjoy it;[0006]3) bowling eliminates stress; and[0007]4) bowling offers exercise.[0008]Most importantly, bowling offers exercise as well as relaxing ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a desktop bowling game that can be played anywhere, including at home, and is convenient, portable, and realistic. It features an automatic pin reset mechanism that uses magnets to assist in resetting the pins. The game is controlled by a knob that can be turned to place the magnets under the surface of the playing board to attract the metal in the pins and set them upright, or to remove the magnets and allow the pins to be knocked down by the ball and fall into the pin retaining pocket. The game is easy to assemble, portable, and can be played on a desktop or in a small space. It provides a way to bring the sport to everyone, not just those who can afford it.

Problems solved by technology

However, bowling can be expensive to play due to high bowling center facility costs and high equipment costs.

Many people cannot afford to play.

As such, the popularity of the game is somewhat diminished, and relatively few bowling centers are built.

Fewer bowling centers are built in smaller cities and in economically poor regions.

Finally, since people must specifically go to a bowling center to go bowling, it can also often be inconvenient for those living far from a bowling center.

Thus, usage is inconvenient and it is impossible to bring the game along for playing anywhere at any time.

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