Tabletop board game

Abstract

A tabletop game is disclosed. The game includes a surface having indicia associated with a soccer game, a first goal and an opposing goal, a plurality of recessed portions configured to receive game elements and a playing ball, and a playing element configured to selectively impact the playing ball using a suspended, selectively rotatable object, wherein the playing element includes a plurality of divots configured to receive the playing ball, the divots being spaced apart to impart selective spin upon the playing ball.

Description

TABLETOP BOARD GAMECROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application No. 63 / 718,524 filed on November 8, 2024 which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] This disclosure relates, in general, to table-top sports games and, more particularly to a table-top toy soccer kicking game.BACKGROUND

[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0004] Table-top sports games simulating or inspired by real sports action have been in existence for many years. A number of these are for simulating American football.

[0005] Pettis, in U.S. Pat. No. 7,717,431 discloses a mechanical football player for a tabletop football game that uses a toy oblong football and a kicking device movably placed on the rectangular playing surface for propelling the toy oblong football off of said playing surface through a goal post uprights. This patent reference propels the football using a sling-shot method of putting the football around a rubber band, tensioning the band, aiming, and then releasing. Additionally, there are various versions of table-topAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 1football that involve players using fingers to flick a football element, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,733,867, 5,451,050, 5,570,888 and 6,209,876. None of the aforementioned patent references disclose or suggest a soccer game having a suspended soccer player configured to selectively pivot and propel a ball forward.

[0006] Hence a need exists for a tabletop soccer game having a suspended soccer player configured to selectively pivot and propel a ball forward.SUMMARY

[0007] A tabletop game is disclosed. The game includes a surface having indicia associated with a soccer game, a first goal and an opposing goal, a plurality of recessed portions configured to receive game elements and a playing ball, and a playing element configured to selectively impact the playing ball using a suspended, selectively rotatable object, wherein the playing element includes a plurality of divots configured to receive the playing ball, the divots being spaced apart to impart selective spin upon the playing ball.

[0008] This summary is provided merely to introduce certain concepts and not to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] One or more embodiments will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 2

[0010] FIGS. 1 A and IB show an exemplary tabletop game, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0011] FIGS. 2 and 3 are enlarged, partial views of the tabletop game, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0012] FIGS. 4A - 4E shows a playing element for use in the tabletop game, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0013] FIG. 4F is an exploded view of the playing element, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary tabletop game illustrating a radiused edge between goalposts, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0015] FIGS. 6A and 6B show another exemplary playing element for use in the tabletop game, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial view of the exemplary tabletop game depicting an exemplary cup portion, in accordance with the present disclosure; and

[0017] FIG. 8 is an enlarged, partial view of the tabletop game depicting an exemplary goal net, in accordance with the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the subject matter of the present disclosure. Appearances of the phrasesAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 3“in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0019] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, where like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the invention, which is limited only by the scope of the claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments for the claimed invention.

[0020] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims, the following terms take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise: the meaning of "a." "an," and "the" includes plural reference, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on." The term "based upon" is not exclusive and allows for being based on additional factors not described, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Additionally, in the subject description, the word “exemplary” is used to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner.

[0021] Referring now to the drawings, wherein the depictions are for the purpose of illustrating certain exemplary embodiments only and not for the purpose of limiting the same, FIGS. 1 - 8 shows an exemplary tabletop board game 100 and game elements 10 that may help implement the methodologies of the present disclosure. The board gameAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 4100 includes a removeable, pivoting, playing element 10 and selectively includes playing pieces 20 that may form a wall 28 during gameplay. In some embodiments, the tabletop board game 100 is configured for two player gameplay.

[0022] The board game 100 includes a goal 102 for each side of a playing surface 101. The board game 100 includes a plurality of recessed portions 104. These recessed portions may be located most anywhere on the playing surface. In various embodiments, these recessed portions 104 may be proximate to areas on a soccer field typically associated with kicking toward the goal 102. In some embodiments of the board game 100 the recessed portions are positioned on the playing surface 101 to enable kicking from a variety of different angles and positions.

[0023] The recessed portions 104 are sized and adapted to receive a corresponding portion on a base of the playing element 10 and the playing pieces 20. In this way. players may position these playing elements and pieces 10 and 20, respectively, in different recessed portions 104 as the game progresses. As shown in the figures, the recessed portions 104 are circular. It is contemplated that various alternative shapes may be used including, e.g., rectangular, triangular, star, etc.

[0024] In some embodiments, the playing surface 101 may include indicia corresponding to typical soccer field markings. For example, the playing surface 101 may include one or more of: a comer mark, goal area, penalty area, penalty arc, a halfway line, and a center circle.

[0025] In some embodiments, the board game 100 is foldable along the halfway line for easy storage or transport. Recessed hinges 120 may be used to couple the halves together and fold when desired.Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 5

[0026] The tabletop board game 100 includes a plurality of playing pieces 20 that may be positioned in the recessed portions 104 such as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. In some embodiments, the playing pieces 20 are sized and shaped as vertical pegs. The pieces 20 may be selectively coupled to one another to form a wall 28 such as shown in FIG. 6A. In one embodiment, the pieces are selectively coupled together using a dowel 21 as depicted in FIGS. 6A and 6B. The pieces 20 may be positioned in a recessed portion 104 by coupling the piece to a base portion 25, such as using another dowel 23, that is sized and shaped to fit into the recessed portion 104. In some embodiments, the base portion 25 includes a vertical dowel 23 configured to be selectively inserted into a receiving hole of a piece 20.

[0027] The tabletop board game 100 includes a playing element 10 for each player. The playing element 10 has two primary functions: (1) it functions as the “shooting unit” when the player is on offense; and (2) it functions as a blocker in the goal area when the player is on defense.

[0028] FIGS. 4A - 4F shows an exemplary playing element 10. As FIG. 4 shows, the playing element 10 is formed of a base 12, opposing, fixed, elongated structures 14 and 16, and a suspended kicking element 30. The suspended kicking element 30 is suspended by a plurality of flexible elastic bands 32 such as rubber bands. The bands may be suspended between the structures 14 and 16 and through a central aperture of the kicking element 30.

[0029] In some embodiments, the structures 14 and 16 include a first recessed ring 22 configured to receive a elastic band 32 and a second recessed ring 24 configured to receive a second elastic band 32. In some embodiments, the central aperture 36 of theAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 6kicking element 30 is positioned lower than the first recessed ring 22 and higher than the second recessed ring 24. In this way, the band coupled with the first recessed ring will tension upward on the kicking element 30 and the band coupled with the second recessed ring will tension downward on the kicking element 30.

[0030] In some embodiments, the aperture 36 is a bored elliptical-shaped aperture, e.g., an elliptic cylinder. In some embodiments, the elliptic cylinder-shaped aperture 36 has a y-axis length that is less than a length measured from the first recessed ring 22 to the second recessed ring 24. In this way, the elastic bands 32 can elevate the kicking element 30 about a pivot point corresponding to a center point of the elliptic cylinder and a middle point along the length between the rings 22 and 24, such as shown in FIG. 4B.

[0031] The kicking element 30 may include a portion 38 having a surface configured to impart a friction onto a ball when struct. In this way, the player may impart a desired spin onto the ball. In some embodiments, the portion 38 may be a rubber sleeve. In some embodiments, the portion 38 may be a silicon sleeve. In some embodiments, the portions may be scuffed. In some embodiments, an adhesive or high-friction coating may be applied to the surface 38.

[0032] The playing element 10 can include one or more divots 40 for placing a ball before “kicking it” with the kicking element 30. As FIG. 4 shows, the divots may be disposed on a surface of the base 12. In some embodiments, the divots 40 are radially aligned, with respect to a center of the kicking element 30. In some embodiments, the divots are semi-spherical or dome-shaped cut-outs configured to receive a call before “kicking it” with the kicking element 30. In some embodiments, the divots are spaced so that a player can choose which divot to use based upon a desired spin effect or trajectoryAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 7angle that they would like to achieve. For example, choosing a divot further away from a central location would tend to place more spin on the ball, while a divot in the center would likely take a more straight trajectory.

[0033] In some embodiments of the kicking element 30, a handle or control arm 34 may be coupled thereto. The arm 34 may be used by the player to pivot or rotate the kicking element 30 back before releasing and letting the surface 38 strike a ball placed on one of the divots 40. Rotating the kicking element 30 is done under tension from the bands 32. Releasing the kicking element 30 after rotating some degrees will result in a kicking motion, communicating force to a ball. The more degree of rotating of the kicking element 30, the more force is built up and can be released.

[0034] With reference to FIG. 4C, one technique a player may use is to press to forcibly tap the arm 34 downward and at an angle so that the kicking element 30 rotates outward as indicated. Another technique a player may use is to rotate a top end of the kicking element 30 forward, so that the lower end rotates backward, (which would both be rotated clockwise when viewed in FIG. 4C), then the player may release the kicking element 30 so that it rotates back (counterclockwise now) and striking the ball, moving as indicated in the figure. Another technique the player may use is to pull the arm 34 directly back. Another technique the player may use is not to rotate and release, but directly drive the kicking element 30 into the ball 2 by causing rotation by hitting the top end of the kicking element 30 towards the player, and thereby rotating the bottom end into the ball 2.

[0035] With reference to FIG. 4F, the playing element 10 includes the kicking element 30, which can include a second aperture 35 to receive the arm 34. The secondAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 8aperture 35 may be perpendicular to the first aperture 36. Tn some embodiments, the apertures 36 and 35 do not intersect within the kicking element 30.

[0036] FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the board game 100 to illustrate a radiused edge 130 by the goal line. In some embodiments, the radiused edge is made between goal posts of the goal 102. In some embodiments, different radiused or routed edges may be used chamfered, curved, rounded, cupped, etc. In this way. a ball close to the goal line is more likely to fall through the goal and “score.”

[0037] The board game 100 and associated pieces may be used in one or more ways by one or more players. In a preferential game, two players play against one another, attempting to score to a predefined winning amount before the other player. A goal can be defined as a ball going through the goal 102 and falling off the edge.

[0038] Some of the recessed portions 104 may be designated as “passing recesses” whereby a player cannot score from, the player may only make a pass to a “shooting recess.” For example, in one embodiment, recesses on a player’s side of the halfway line are designated as “passing recesses”, while recesses on the other side of the halfway line are designated as “shooting recesses.” During some embodiments of a game, a player starts from their goal with the playing element 10, and must shoot the ball so that it rests into another recess 104. If the ball is propelled and rests into a “shooting recess”, which is a recess on the opposing player’s half of the playing surface, the player may then attempt to score on their next shot.

[0039] The playing element 10 functions as your shooting unit while on offense and a goal keeper when on defense.Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 9

[0040] Before a player attempts to pass into a recess or score into the goal, the opposing player has an opportunity to position their playing pieces 20. These playing pieces 20 can function similar to a “wall” in the actual game of soccer, attempting to block an opponents pass or shot.

[0041] In some embodiments of the game, a playing piece 20 begins the game as a plurality of removeable peg-like structures 28. For example, as FIGS. IB, 2, and 3 show, the structures 28 may include 4 removeable pegs. The player may spread out these peglike structures 20 into additional recesses 104 based upon game play events. For example, in some embodiments of the game, once a player scores they may be permitted to remove one of the pegs and place the removed peg 20 into another recess 104. In this way, it removes a recess that the opposing player may pass into, and therefore shoot from.

[0042] In some embodiments of the game, players may alternate positioning of their pegs 20 into the recessed portions 104. In some embodiments of the game, an offensive player may position their pieces before the defensive player. In some embodiments of the game, positioning of the pegs from a prior play are used and only the open spaces may be used for peg positioning. In some embodiments of the game, the defensive player may position their pegs before the offensive player. In some embodiments of the game, some recessed portions may be excluded from use by an opposing player, e.g., recessed portions associated with an opposing players goal area.

[0043] In some embodiments of the game, the playing surface 101 includes a plurality of routed circular portions or rings of varying diameters. FIGS. 1 - 3 show, as exemplary, rings 62 and 64, and an interior circle 60. These rings 62 and 64and circle 64 may be used to determine which player begins the game on offense. For example, inAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 10some embodiments of the game, players may take turns shooting a ball into the center with the goal being to rest the ball closest to the center or within the center circle 60. The players can shoot into these center rings and circle portions any number of times to determine who goes first on offense, e.g., best out of three wins.

[0044] FIG. 7 shows a partial view of the partial view of the tabletop game, including the playing surface 101. As FIG. 7 shows, the playing surface includes a recess 104 in an area of the playing surface 101 generally associated with a “corner kick” in soccer. In some embodiments, a removeable cup portion 160 may be included in the recess 104. The cup portion 160 functions to aid capturing the soccer ball 2 within the recess 104. In some embodiments, game play may include events whereby the cup portion 160 may be moved and placed as desired.

[0045] FIG. 8 shows an exemplary goal 103, which is formed of the goal posts 102 and support members 105. As described hereinabove, the goal line or portions proximate to the goal 103 may be chamfered to aid scoring. The support members 105 maybe configured to selectively insert into the goal posts 102 such as via bored holes within the posts 102. A net may be attached to the support members 105.

[0046] A referee 50 may be included in gameplay, such as shown in FIGS. IB and 2. The referee 50 may include a dome for placement over one of the recessed portions 104 or may be configured for stand alone placement anywhere on the playing surface 101. In some embodiments, the referee affects gameplay only by being an obstacle to the ball 2 when either passing or shooting.

[0047] Gameplay can begin, of the board game 100 and associated elements described hereinabove, with a determination of initial possession in which each playerAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 11attempts to direct the ball 2 into the rings 62 and 64 and the interior circle 60 at midfield using the playing element 10. The playing element 10 can be positioned in any of the recesses 104 as agreed by the players. The player whose ball comes to rest in the circle 60 or closest proximity thereto is awarded the first turn.

[0048] Each turn requires the active player to execute a pass by propelling the ball into one of several predefined pass-eligible locations positioned adjacent the player’s own goal, e.g., one of the recesses 104. Pass-eligible locations exclude a restricted zone immediately adjacent the player’s goal, and only one pass attempt is permitted per turn. If the player fails to complete the pass into a valid location, possession is immediately transferred to the opposing player, and no scoring attempt may be made during that turn.

[0049] Upon successful completion of a pass, the player transitions the playing element 10 serving as their shooter (which also functions as goalkeeper when later repositioned defensively) from its prior position to the pass-receiving location to prepare for a scoring attempt. Before the shot is taken, the opposing player is permitted to reorganize their defense, which includes establishing a defensive wall using one or more player tokens and repositioning their goalkeeper among predefined goalkeeper locations.

[0050] When a goal is successfully scored, the scoring player can select one defending unit from the opponent’s defensive wall and relocates that unit to occupy the scoring location, thereby marking that location as a single-use scoring opportunity that may not produce an additional goal in the same match. Each pass-eligible position may therefore yield only one goal during gameplay. The match concludes when one player scores a pre-defined or agreed upon number of goals, e.g., five. In some embodiments ofAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 12gameplay, in the event both players tie at a number one less than the winning number, the following goal serves as a sudden-victory event to determine the winner.

[0051] All pass attempts must originate from one of a set of predetermined recessed portions closest to the player’s own goal. Defensive wall placement must comply with spacing restrictions such that at least one open location or row of locations remains between the shooter and the defending wall, and certain shot scenarios may designate conditions where defensive wall placement is not permitted. Scoring may not result from a ball that inadvertently enters the shooter’s own goal due to a rebound or ricochet off defensive units, goalkeeper units, or structural elements of the play surface; such events do not constitute valid goals.

[0052] During a scoring attempt, the goalkeeper unit must be oriented in a manner generally facing toward the opponent’ s end of the field to ensure proper defensive posture. When constructing a defensive wall, player tokens must be aligned perpendicular to the vector from which the shot is taken, and no defensive unit may be positioned closer to the shooter than the unit occupying the shooter’s designated location. These positional and orientation constraints ensure fair defensive play and maintain intended competitive balance.

[0053] Additionally, examples in this specification where one element is “coupled” to another element can include direct and indirect coupling. Direct coupling can be defined as one element coupled to and in some contact with another element. Indirect coupling can be defined as coupling between two elements not in direct contact with each other, but having one or more additional elements between the coupled elements. Further, as used herein, securing one element to another element can include direct securing andAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 13indirect securing. Additionally, as used herein, “adjacent” does not necessarily denote contact. For example, one element can be adjacent another element without being in contact with that element.

[0054] As used herein, the phrase “at least one of’, when used with a list of items, means different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used and only one of the items in the list may be needed. The item may be a particular object, thing, or category. In other words, “at least one of means any combination of items or number of items may be used from the list, but not all of the items in the list may be required. For example, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may mean item A; item A and item B; item B; item A, item B, and item C; or item B and item C. In some cases, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may mean, for example, without limitation, two of item A, one of item B, and ten of item C; four of item B and seven of item C; or some other suitable combination.

[0055] In the above description, certain terms may be used such as “up,” “down,” “upper,” “lower,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “left,” “right,” “over,” “under” and the like. These terms are used, where applicable, to provide some clarity of description when dealing with relative relationships. But, these terms are not intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and / or orientations. For example, with respect to an object, an “upper” surface can become a “lower” surface simply by turning the object over. Nevertheless, it is still the same object. Further, the terms “including,” “comprising,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to” unless expressly specified otherwise. An enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive and / or mutually inclusive, unless expressly specifiedAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 14otherwise. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” also refer to “one or more” unless expressly specified otherwise. Further, the term “plurality” can be defined as “at least two.”

[0056] While the foregoing disclosure discusses illustrative embodiments, it should be noted that various changes and modifications could be made herein without departing from the scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the described embodiments are intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, although elements of the described embodiments may be described or claimed in the singular, the plural is contemplated unless limitation to the singular is explicitly stated. Additionally, all or a portion of any embodiment may be utilized with all or a portion of any other embodiments, unless stated otherwise.Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 15

Claims

1. A tabletop game, comprising: a surface having indicia associated with a soccer game; a first goal and an opposing goal; a plurality of recessed portions configured to receive playing elements and a playing ball; and a first playing element configured to selectively impact the playing ball using a suspended, selectively rotatable object, wherein the first playing element includes a plurality of divots configured to receive the playing ball, the divots being spaced apart to impart selective spin upon the playing ball.

2. The tabletop game of claim 1, wherein the playing element comprises: a first vertical member; a second vertical member; and a base configured to support the first and second vertical members, wherein the base includes a base surface, wherein the plurality of divots are recessed therefrom.

3. The tabletop game of claim 2, wherein the suspended, selectively rotatable object is suspended above the base surface, and between the first and second vertical members.Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 14. The tabletop game of claim 3, wherein the suspended, selectively rotatable object is suspended above the base surface, and between the first and second vertical members via one or more elastic bands.

5. The tabletop game of claim 4, wherein the suspended, selectively rotatable object includes an aperture therethrough configured to receive the one or more elastic bands.

6. The tabletop game of claim 5, wherein the first and second vertical members include at least one circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of the one or more elastic bands.

7. The tabletop game of claim 5, wherein the first and second vertical members include a first circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of one elastic band of the one or more elastic bands, and a second circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of a second elastic band of the one or more elastic bands.

8. The tabletop game of claim 7, wherein the aperture is elliptic cylinder- shaped aperture having a y-axis length that is less than a length measured from the first circumferentially recessed ring to the second circumferentially recessed ring.Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 29. The tabletop game of claim 1 , further comprising: a second playing element, comprising a vertical peg configured for selective placement on one of the plurality of recessed portions.

10. The tabletop game of claim 9, wherein the second playing element further comprises one or more additional vertical pegs selectively couplable.

11. A tabletop game, comprising: a surface having indicia associated with a soccer game; a first goal and an opposing goal; a plurality of recessed portions configured to receive playing elements and a playing ball; and a first playing element comprising: a first vertical member, a second vertical member, a base configured to support the first and second vertical members, wherein the base includes a base surface having a plurality of radially spaced divots recessed therefrom, and a selectively rotatable member suspended above the base surface and between the first and second vertical members via elastic members, andAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 312. The tabletop game of claim 1 1 , wherein the selectively rotatable member comprises a sleeve coupled to a bottom end thereof.

13. The tabletop game of claim 12, wherein the selectively rotatable member includes an aperture therethrough configured to receive the one or more elastic bands.

14. The tabletop game of claim 13, wherein the first and second vertical members include at least one circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of the one or more elastic bands.

15. The tabletop game of claim 14, wherein the first and second vertical members include a first circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of one elastic band of the one or more elastic bands, and a second circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of a second elastic band of the one or more elastic bands.

16. The tabletop game of claim 15, wherein the aperture is elliptic cylinder-shaped aperture having a y-axis length that is less than a length measured from the first circumferentially recessed ring to the second circumferentially recessed ring.

17. The tabletop game of claim 11, further comprising: a second playing element, comprising a vertical peg configured for selective placement on one of the plurality of recessed portions, wherein the secondAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 4playing element further comprises one or more additional vertical pegs selectively couplable together.

18. A tabletop game, comprising: a surface having indicia associated with a soccer game; a first goal and an opposing goal; a plurality of recessed portions configured to receive playing elements and a playing ball; and a first playing element comprising: a first vertical member, a second vertical member, a base configured to support the first and second vertical members, wherein the base includes a base surface having a plurality of radially spaced divots recessed therefrom, a selectively rotatable member suspended between the first and second vertical members via elastic members above the base surface, wherein the selectively rotatable member comprises a sleeve coupled to a bottom end thereof, wherein the selectively rotatable member includes an aperture therethrough configured to receive the one or more elastic bands; and a second playing element, comprising a vertical peg configured for selective placement on one of the plurality of recessed portions, wherein the secondAttorney Docket No. 1651-002 5playing element further comprises one or more additional vertical pegs selectively couplable together.

19. The tabletop game of claim 18, wherein the first and second vertical members include a first circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of one elastic band of the one or more elastic bands, and a second circumferentially recessed ring configured to receive portions of a second elastic band of the one or more elastic bands.

20. The tabletop game of claim 19, wherein the aperture is elliptic cylinder-shaped aperture having a y-axis length that is less than a length measured from the first circumferentially recessed ring to the second circumferentially recessed ring.Attorney Docket No. 1651-002 6

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