Game Table Assembly And Method Utilizing

Abstract

Game table (10) includes four upstanding legs (12) that mount a plurality of construction panels referred to as side panels or end panels. First end panels (14) and first side panels (16) extend between pairs of adjacent legs (12) to surround and define a play area (17). End brace (19) and side brace (20) help to stabilize the game table. Each leg (12) includes a pair of arcuate webs (64, 65) having a C-shaped slideway (66, 67) at opposite leg edge portions (68, 69) oriented at an angle with respect to one another. Floor (15) is supported by the upper edges of second end panels (24) and second side panels (26) to provide the playing surface for game table (10). End panels (14) and side panels (16) are then mounted to legs (12) by inserting respective ribs (75) of panel sections (34, 35, 46, 47) in slideways (66, 67).

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to structures and apparatus for use in playing games. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a game table that utilizes interlocking stackable frame members for the assembly thereof. The present invention also concerns game table assemblies that can be used for multiple different table games that are easily converted from one to another. This invention also concerns the methods embodied in such assemblies. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Throughout recorded history, the gregarious and social nature of humans have been evidenced in many and varied leisure activities. Among such activities has been the development of a variety of games. Many of these games pit the player's abilities against each other as a test of physical prowess, physical dexterity, intelligence and / or luck. [0003] For example, physical prowess skills, such as running, jumping, throwing, wrestling and the like, were organized a...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and useful game table that is simple in construction and easy to assemble.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming table assembly wherein certain components thereof can be pre-assembled to reduce the difficulties of assembly to the ultimate user.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a game table assembly that can be converted to allow the play of multiple different games.

Problems solved by technology

Many of these games, such as table hockey, foosball and others are sold in an unassembled state and require complex assembly by the purchaser.

During the assembly of such games, the intricate parts of these control rods cannot be inserted into the table assembly and cannot therefore be pre-assembled for convenience of the purchaser.

Since many homes have limited space for such table games, it is difficult for families to have a variety of self-standing table games for varied entertainment activities.

While some game tables are provided to allow multiple games to be played, such assemblies may be more expensive than many consumers can afford.

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