Slanted Game Board with Light Sticks for Disc Tossing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flying disc designs face instability at varying speeds, and there is a need for an innovative outdoor game that incorporates a stable throwing mechanism with scoring elements.
Innovation Solution
A flying ring game comprising a slanted rectangular game board with light sticks and bases, allowing players to toss aerobie discs onto or through circular openings for scoring, with points awarded based on successful throws.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the game board is positioned at a ten degree angle from flat reference, then the throwing mechanism becomes more stable, but the complexity of the game setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
The game board is designed with an adjustable angle mechanism that allows it to be positioned at a ten degree angle from flat reference. This dynamic positioning capability enables the board to achieve optimal throwing stability while maintaining ease of setup through simple angle adjustment rather than fixed complex structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If light sticks are mounted at multiple positions on the game board, then the scoring opportunities increase, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The game board is divided into multiple sections with light sticks mounted at different positions including the middle of opposing short ends and lateral sides. Each light stick with its rubber ball target creates independent scoring zones, allowing players to achieve points through various throwing strategies while maintaining a modular structure that simplifies overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The light sticks serve multiple functions: they act as visual markers for scoring zones, provide illumination for play visibility, and create vertical targets for different difficulty levels. This multi-functionality increases scoring versatility without proportionally increasing device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a circular opening is defined proximal to a short end of the game board, then new scoring possibilities are created, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The circular opening is strategically positioned proximal to a short end of the rectangular game board, creating a specialized scoring zone with distinct characteristics from other areas. This localized feature provides unique scoring possibilities while concentrating manufacturing precision requirements to a specific, manageable area rather than distributing them throughout the entire board.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed flying ring game includes a flying ring and a rectangular game board having two opposing short ends and two lateral sides, wherein the rectangular game board is disposed at a ten degree angle from a flat reference and defines a circular opening proximal a short end. The flying ring game also comprises a light stick and base adjacent a middle of each of the opposing short ends and the lateral sides. Each light stick is mounted to an interconnecting base and has a rubber ball at its top and a light source adjacent the light stick. The flying ring game also includes a stand alone light stick having a circular base and a rubber ball at its top. A method of playing the disclosed flying ring game with multiple game boards and multiple interconnected light sticks and multiple stand alone light sticks is also included in the disclosure.