Game Apparatus with Illuminated Rigid Angular Inserts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tossing games lack rigid angular surfaces as the resting point for tossing objects and illumination for low-light environments, and fail to incorporate an adult beverage theme, limiting their appeal and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A game apparatus featuring a container with removable inserts having rigid angular surfaces and integrated illumination, allowing for the use of malleable tossing objects that interact with geometric objects, and an adult beverage theme, enabling operation in low-light conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If soft or non-rigid materials are used as the receiving object in outdoor tossing games, then the game appeals to a wider age spectrum, but malleable tossing objects bounce off the soft material instead of resting on it
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving object incorporates rigid angular surfaces (ice cube shapes) within its structure, creating localized rigid resting points amidst the overall container structure. This allows malleable tossing objects to rest reliably on the rigid angular surfaces while the container maintains its beverage-holding function and broad appeal.
2Device complexity
If traditional cup or bin receiving objects are used in tossing games, then the structure is simple, but no illumination is provided for low or no light environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the receiving object (container) with an illumination system, merging the beverage-holding function with the lighting function into a single integrated unit. The container includes an insert with geometric objects and illumination that activates in low-light conditions, allowing the structure to serve dual purposes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional tossing games are designed without themed elements, then the design is universal, but no adult beverage theme is provided to enhance entertainment value
Solution Approach 1:
The container includes an insert with geometric objects (ice cubes) and surface embellishments that create a localized beverage theme within the container. This thematic element is integrated into specific areas of the container without overcomplicating the overall structure, providing adult beverage theme enhancement while maintaining design clarity.
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AI summary
A apparatus and method for operating the apparatus of the present invention provide for a game apparatus incorporating malleable tossing objects and a container wherein the container provides for the ability to have an insert wherein the insert may provide for at least one rigid geometric object on which the malleable tossing object will deflect if the throw of the malleable tossing object lacks precision, further the apparatus provides for an adult beverage theme, and a method for operating the apparatus.