Weighted flag and target apparatus for use in a toss game

摘要

The present invention relates to a weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, an apparatus for receiving and storing a tossable object, and a toss game set that includes at least one weighted flag and at least one target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the weighted flag and target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of play that involves using the weighted flag and the target apparatus according to the present invention.

主权项

1. A toss game set comprising:
at least one weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, said weighted flag comprising: (i) a head portion comprising a pouch containing a weighted, granular material, said head portion having a front end and a back end; and (ii) a tail portion attached to and extending from the back end of the head portion, said tail portion comprising a substantially cone-shaped pocket having a tapered tip end and an opposing flared end, said tapered tip end being attached to the back end of the head portion; and at least one target at which the at least one weighted flag is to be tossed as an object for playing the corresponding toss game, said at least one target comprising an apparatus for receiving and storing a tossable object, said apparatus comprising: (i) a chamber comprising a rigid or semi-rigid sidewall component forming a hollow core and having at least one opening for receiving a tossable object therethrough, said chamber having a top end and a bottom end; (ii) a base portion disposed below the bottom end of the chamber for the purpose of maintaining the chamber in a substantially upright orientation, said base portion being configured to house a weighted material for stabilizing the apparatus; and (iii) a shell component fitted around the chamber and the base portion in a manner that keeps the chamber on top of the base portion, said shell component having at least one opening that corresponds with the at least one opening of the chamber.