Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1978-08-04
1980-08-12
Shapiro, Paul E.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273120A, 273129Q, A63F 706, A63F 726, A63F 728
Patent
active
042169615
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is provided for the playing of a parlor game version of baseball. A playing field of nonferrous material has baseball markings delineated. A pitching mechanism is provided whereby a ferrous metal ball is positioned on the upper surface of the playing field. A first cart, positioned beneath the playing field and out of sight, carries a magnet for the guiding of the ball and is positioned on a first ramp device. A second cart is provided with a relatively heavy weight and positioned on a second ramp, the angle of which is determined by the defensive player of the game. The second cart is attached to the first cart by a string whereby movement of the second cart will affect movement of the first cart. Pitching of the ball is carried out by releasing the second cart and allowing it to roll down the second ramp and pull the first cart along the first ramp. The angle of the first ramp with respect to home plate and the pitcher's mound can be adjusted by the defensive player to control the curve on the ball while the speed of the ball may be adjusted by varying the angle of the second ramp to produce a greater or lesser incline for the second cart to roll down. Mechanical fielders comprising box-like devices having a pivotable front for allowing the ball to roll within the box and also for allowing throwing of the ball by movement of the front about the pivot are provided.
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