Robotic miniature golf

Abstract

A game played on a miniature golf course is provided that includes two or more robots, each individually assigned to a player. A remote controller is individually assigned to each of the players for control of one of the two or more robots. A color-coded ball unique from the others is individually assigned to each of the players. A method of playing a golf game is also provide that includes the assignment to each player of a controller, the controller directing the operation of a specific robot. The player strikes a ball unique to the each of the players with the robot through controls passed through the controller on a miniature golf course hole with the object of urging the ball into a cup on the miniature golf course hole. The players can compete to do so by various metrics.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a non-provisional application that claims priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 444,917 filed Jan. 11, 2017; the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention in general relates to sports games, and in particular to robotic based games played on a miniature golf course.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Miniature golf or minigolf, is based on the sport of golf and focuses on the putting aspect of the parent game. Miniature golf is played on courses with a series of holes (usually a multiple of 9) as found in traditional golf, but miniature golf courses have short lengths (usually within 10 yards from tee to cup). Miniature golf courses typically use artificial putting surfaces such as carpet, AstroTurf™ and / or concrete. Miniature golf courses have a geometric layout often requiring non-traditional putting lines such as bank shots, and artificial obstacles suc...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a game that is played using a mini golf course and two or more robots. Each robot is assigned to a specific player and is controlled by a remote controller. Each player also receives a unique colored ball that they use to strike the robot for the game. The goal is to have the ball land in a cup on the mini golf course hole and compete against other players based on how well they control their robot. The technical effects of this invention include a more interesting and challenging golf game that can be played using a different type of equipment and with different rules.

Problems solved by technology

Miniature golf when played in groups of two or more people is generally very slow and time consuming with each player having to take turns in hitting their assigned ball until they complete a hole on the course.

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