| 摘要 |
The present application is directed to methods and apparatus for playing a throwing game, employing a ball in which the surface of the ball is divided into zones, with indicia contained in each zone. In preferred examples, the ball is shaped like a football, and the indicia indicate number of points to be awarded, if any. Preferably a player catching the ball will receive the number of points indicated by the indicia within a zone on which the catching player's thumb lands. Reach player's points are added in a running tally. The invention also concerning a ball to be used in such a game. |
| 主权项 |
1) A method of playing a ball game involving two or more players comprising:
a) a throwing player throwing a ball to a catching player, said ball having a plurality of zones on the surface of the ball, with each zone identified with a value marking visible on the surface of the ball; b) said catching player catching the ball with at least one hand, such that a finger or thumb rests within a zone on the surface of the ball, wherein the value marking identifies a value associated with that zone, said value being processed and scored as agreed between the parties in advance of the game; c) changing roles, so that each throwing player becomes a catching player and each catching player becomes a throwing player, such that a score is recorded for each player; and d) ending the game after each player has had a chance to catch the ball the same number of times, wherein the player with the highest score wins the game. |
