US-20260124525-A1 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLAYING A GAME

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Abstract

A game stand, game board and game string form a game system. One end of the string is attached to the game stand and a second end is attached to a ring. In this manner, the string and ring may swing freely above the ground. The ring is configured to engage one or more hooks extending from the game board. In practice, players attempt to swing the string and ring to engage one of the hooks. Each hook includes a corresponding article (e.g., shot glass) to facilitate play of a particular type of game (e.g., drinking game). The game board may include four horizontally-spaced hooks and four corresponding shot glasses resting in openings in a shelf adjacent to the hooks. During play, when a player causes the ring to engage one of the hooks, an opposing player must drink a shot out of the corresponding shot glass. Such a game may be played until all shot glasses are empty.

Inventors

Bret Saberhagen

Assignees

Bret Saberhagen

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241105

Claims (20)

1 . A game system comprising: a shelf configured to receive and retain one or more game articles; one or more hooks, each one of said one or more hooks corresponding to one of said one or more game articles; a string fixedly attachable at one end to a rigid structure, a second end of said string attached to a ring, said ring configured to engage said one or more hooks; and wherein during game play said game system permits one or more players to swing the string and ring in an arcuate path in an attempt to engage one of said one or more hooks with said ring to trigger an action relative to a corresponding one or said one or more game articles.
2 . The game system of claim 1 further comprising a game board to which said shelf and said one or more hooks are attached.
3 . The game system of claim 1 further comprising four game articles and four hooks.
4 . The game system of claim 1 wherein said one or more game articles comprise one or more shot glasses.
5 . The game system of claim 4 wherein said shelf includes one or more openings or cavities to retain said one or more shot glasses.
6 . The game system of claim 4 wherein said action relative to a corresponding one or said one or more game articles is to drink contents of one of said one or more shot glasses.
7 . A game system comprising: a base; a vertical member; a horizontal member extending from near a top of said vertical member; a game board including a shelf configured to receive and retain one or more game articles and one or more hooks, each one of said one or more hooks corresponding to one of said one or more game articles; a string fixedly attached at one end to said horizontal member, a second end of said string attached to a ring, said ring configured to engage said one or more hooks; and wherein during game play said game system permits one or more players to swing the string and ring in an arcuate path in an attempt to engage one of said one or more hooks with said ring to trigger an action relative to a corresponding one or said one or more game articles.
8 . The game system of claim 7 further comprising four game articles and four hooks.
9 . The game system of claim 7 wherein said one or more game articles comprise one or more shot glasses.
10 . The game system of claim 9 wherein said shelf includes one or more openings or cavities to retain said one or more shot glasses.
11 . The game system of claim 9 wherein said action relative to a corresponding one or said one or more game articles is drinking contents of one of said one or more shot glasses.
12 . The game system of claim 9 further comprising a second horizontal member extending from near a bottom of said vertical member and configured to insert into a tow hitch receiver of a vehicle.
13 . The game system of claim 7 wherein said vertical member and horizontal member are adjustable to change a height and length thereof, respectively.
14 . A game system comprising: a base; a vertical member; a shelf attached to said vertical member and configured to receive and retain one or more game articles; one or more hooks, each one of said one or more hooks corresponding to one of said one or more game articles and attached to said vertical member via a hook support member; a string fixedly attachable at one end to a rigid structure, a second end of said string attached to a ring, said ring configured to engage said one or more hooks; and wherein during game play said game system permits one or more players to swing the string and ring in an arcuate path in an attempt to engage one of said one or more hooks with said ring to trigger an action relative to a corresponding one or said one or more game articles.
15 . The game system of claim 14 further comprising a game board to which said shelf and said one or more hooks are attached, said game board attachable to said vertical member.
16 . The game system of claim 14 further comprising a horizontal member extending from near a top of said vertical member.
17 . The game system of claim 14 further comprising four game articles and four hooks.
18 . The game system of claim 15 wherein said one or more game articles comprise one or more shot glasses.
19 . The game system of claim 18 wherein said shelf includes one or more openings or cavities to retain said one or more shot glasses.
20 . The game system of claim 18 wherein said action relative to a corresponding one or said one or more game articles is drinking contents of one of said one or more shot glasses.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for playing a game. BACKGROUND Competitive games of countless types can be found at tailgating parties, barbeques and other outdoor events. Games such as washers, cornhole, horseshoes and the like are very common. Nonetheless, the need and desire for new and exciting competitive games remains. It would be advantageous to develop a new competitive game playable in various environments. It would be particularly advantageous if the new competitive game was adaptable for play at a variety of outdoor or indoor locations. SUMMARY One embodiment of the present invention broadly comprises a game stand, game board and game string. One end of the game string is attached to the stand permitting the string to swing freely above the ground. A second end of the string retains a ring configured to engage one or more hooks extending from said game board. In practice, players attempt to swing the string causing the ring to engage one of the hooks. In one embodiment, each hook includes a corresponding article (e.g., shot glass) to facilitate play of a particular type of game (e.g., drinking game). In one embodiment, the game board comprises four horizontally-spaced hooks and four corresponding shot glasses resting in openings in a shelf adjacent to said hooks. During play, when a player causes the ring to engage one of the hooks, an opposing player must drink a shot out of the corresponding shot glass. Such a game may be played until all shot glasses are empty. In one embodiment, the stand is configured to rest on the ground. Alternatively, a stand is configured to attach to the tow hitch receiver of a vehicle. In another embodiment, the string may be attached directly to a ceiling eliminating the need for a separate game stand altogether. Other variations, embodiments and features of the present invention will become evident from the following detailed description, drawings and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention comprising a game board, hooks, shot glasses, string and ring without a game stand; FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective front view of an exemplary game board according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary disassembled game board according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary game stand according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary game stand with an exemplary game board attached according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary game board attached to a post of a game stand according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a game being played according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 8A illustrates a front view of an alternative game stand according to the embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 8B illustrates a side view of the alternative game stand of FIG. 8A according to the embodiments of the present invention; and FIG. 9 illustrates a game stand attached to a tow hitch receiver of a vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive feature illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention claimed. The embodiments of the present invention, as described below in more detail, involve an system broadly comprising a game stand, game board and a string with a ring. As described below, the system facilitates play of a drinking game of the type suitable for a backyard barbeque or tailgating at a sporting event. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the game need not involve drinking. Regardless of the embodiment, the objective of the game facilitated by the system is to push or otherwise force the ring attached to the string to swing in a parabolic or arcuate path to catch or otherwise engage one of the hooks on the game board. The game stand and game board detailed herein may be made using any suitable materials including woods, plastics, metals, alloys, composites and combinations thereof. The game stand and game board may also be made using any fabricating techniques including machining, injection molding, 3D printing, lathing and combinations thereof. FIG. 1 shows a most basic ver