US2152882A - Game - Google Patents

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L. ENGEL GAME Filed NOV. 6, 1937 Q N PENAL rr PLEncE k/CK COA L PfA/A L rr APL-A CIEC L April 4, 1939.`

Patented Apr. 4, 1939 UNETED STATES .PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention relates to games and has for its primary object the provision of a structure permitting the exercise of skill and accuracy in playing the game and also in the provision of 5 an extremely simple structure which may be supplied to the trade in a convenient form ready to be set up without the exercise of mechanical skill.

These and other important objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those versed in the art in the following description of the invention as shown in one particular form in the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. l is a top plan view of the playing field;

Fig. 2 a detail in perspective of a goal; and

Fig. 3 a top view in perspective of the playing elements.

Like characters of reference indicate like parts throughout the several views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing, a course or field I is supplied preferably in the nature of a sheet of paper or board which may be positioned in extended condition to present a flat course. The course is provided with a central transverse divided line II, centrally of which in the center of the course is marked'oif a rectangular starting area I2 having an equal area on each side of the line II. The starting area I2 is provided with a circular area I3 and I4 marked off therein on the respective sides of the line Il, each circular area being centrally positioned within that part of the area I2 on its side of the line II.

The course II) is further provided with the transverse lines I5 and I5 extending entirely across the course In toward the ends of the course to dene respectively between the center line and the end of the course a penalty area. In each of the penalty areas there is located the respective penalty kick marks I9 and 20, herein shown as circular areas dened by circular lines.

On each end of the course centrally positioned transversely along the penalty area is a goal consisting essentially of two upright members 2I and 22 in the nature of goal posts, the members 2| and 22 being further tied together by the cross bar 23 at a distance above the course, Fig. 2. In the form herein shown, these goal posts 2| and 22 and the cross bar 23-are formed integrally with the course I0 in such a manner as to fold upward into position from initial iiat extended positions. In Fig. 1, these members are shown in their original flat positions whereas in Fig. 2, the members are shown as'being folded to their upright, playing positions.

Referring further to the goal structure, the posts 2l and 22 in the form herein shown are provided with wings 24 and 25 respectively which may be folded rearwardly as in Fig. 2 to serve as braces to maintain the posts 2| and 22 in their upright positions. Furthermore the cross bar 23 may, as herein shown, be reinforced by the outer or rear flange 26 which may be turned rearwardly from the bar 23 as in Fig. 2. In using this particular form of a goal, the course I0 is preferably supplied to the user with the various members in the flat, extended positions within the plane of the course as indicated in Fig. 1. 'Ihe fold lines between the wings 24 and 25 of the flange 2t may be dened by scoring or the like on the dash lines as indicated in Fig. 1. The lines dening the junctures of the wings 24 and 25 with the end of the course ID l are preferably initially cut through as is also the line following the inner sides of the posts and the bar 23. Thus when the members are erected to the upright positions, there will be left a tab 2l extending between the goal posts from the penalty area and in the same plane as that of the course. This tab 21 thus presents a part of the course in the same plane without offering any offset or shoulder as the playing pieces may pass between the goal posts. The elements employed to play the game consist of a circular disc 28 termed the ball and two circular discs 29 and 3U preferably of a larger diameter although any distinguishing means may be employed as between these members 29, 30

and the member 28.

To use the structure above dened, the following rules are employed. The game shall last until one of the two players has scored four goals. The game is begun by one of the two players selected to start, such as by flipping a coin. The ball .28 is placed on one of the two circular areas I2 or I3 depending on which goal is being defended by the other player, the position I3 or I4 being selected to be on the side of the line II opposite the defended goal.

The player commencing the game then has the option of placing the piece 29 or 30 whichever he has selected, hereinafter termed flipper on any position on the end line of his side olf the starting rectangle I2. The opposing player must place his ipper on the other circular area within the starting rectangle. Play commences on the course Ill when the starting player flicks his flipper against the ball toward his opponents goal. The next play consists of the opposing player flicking his flipper towards or at the ball, striving to defend his opponents territory to score a goal. Each player is allowed one ick at a time and the players alternate flicking until a goal is scored. A goal is scored when the ball 28 passes between the goal posts 2| and 22 and over the line therebetween of either players goal area.

After each goal is scored, the players return to the starting area I2 and put the ball 28 into play again with the player scoredupon last then commencing play. When a player flicking toward its opponents goal ilicks the ball 28 over the goal line at the end of the, course, but not between the goal posts 2I, 22, no goal shall be scored and the defending player is given the opportunity to put the ball 28 into play from any point on his goal line where the ball 28 passed out of bounds. The opposing player, at such times, must place his flipper 29 or 30 as the case may be, on the circular area I9 or 2U which appears on his side of the starting rectangle and there await the flick of his opponent. No goal may be scored, however, in a single shot when the ball 28 is thus put into play. It is evident that at least two flick shots must be taken alternately before a goal may be scored when the bali is thus put into play by the defending player.

If in the course of the game, the ball is ilicked out of bounds (across the dash side lines) by either player, his opponent is allowed to put the ball 28 into play at exactly in the corresponding spot on such side line I'I or I8 as the case may be, and the play proceeds from that spot. If a player icks his flipper out of bounds he is permitted to place it back on the course at exactly the spot where it went out of bounds and await his turn to flick therefrom.

There is a penalty in striking an opponents flipper without rst striking the ball 28 and this penalty is a free flick against the player who committed the foul. The penalty ick is made from the spot where the foul occurred. The player against whom the penalty is evoked must piace his flipper on the penalty place kick circle I9 or 2i) as the oase may be immediately in front of his own goal area and await there the free flick shot of his opponent. If, however, the foul occurs within the area marked penalty area, the penalty flick shot is awarded to the fouled player from the penaltyplace kick circle I9 or 20 regardless of where the foul occurred within this area. The player against whom the penalty is evoked at such times must place his flipper on his own goal line on any spot between his goal posts and there await the free icked shot of his opponent. A goal may be scored in a single flick by the fouled player regardless of where the foul may have occurred.

While I have herein shown and described my invention in the one particular form, it is obvious that structural changes may be employed without departing from the spirit of the invention, and I therefore do not desire to be limited toy that precise form beyond the limitations as may be imposed by the following claims.

I claim:

1. In a game having a playing board comprising a flat rectangular field having side-lines set in from its edge and a bounded central starting area having a central transverse line passing through the area and having a bounded penalty area at each end of the field, a goal at each end of the ileld located centrally of the respective penalty areas, each of said goals comprising a pair of post men1- bers hinged to the board and brace members hinged to swing into position to retain the posts in upright positions.

2. In a game having a playing board comprising a flat rectangular field having side-lines set in from its edge and a bounded central starting area having a central transverse line passing through the area and having a bounded penalty area at each end of the ileld, a goal at each end of the field located centrally of the respective penalty areas, each of said goals comprising a pair of post members hinged to the course and brace members hinged to swing into position to retain the posts in upright positions, and said board having a tab extending between the posts to remain as a flat extension of the board.

3. In a game, having a fiat board with starting and penalty areas defined thereon, goals at each end of the board initially formed as an integral part thereof, each goal consisting of a pair of post members hinged to the board end, a cross bar joining the posts at a distance from the board, and a tab left between the two posts and cross bar to form a field extension between the posts.

4. In a game, having a ilat board with starting and penalty areas defined thereon, goals at each end of the board initially formed as an integral part thereof, each goal consisting of a pair of post members hinged to the board end, a cross bar joining the posts at a distance from the board, and a tab left between the two posts and cross bar to form a eld extension between the posts, and Swing brace members hinged along the outer sides of said posts, to bend from the posts to support them vertically.

LESTER ENGEL.

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