Gaming and learning system using sloped surfaces

Abstract

A gaming system for providing a handicapped level of competition between two or more players is provided. The gaming system may include a launch area, a target, and a runway extending between the launch area and the target. The runway may have a runway slope having an angle of between about 3 and 22 degrees from horizontal such that an elevation of the launch area is above or below an elevation of the target. The runway slope may handicap a difficulty level of a competition for two or more players attempting to advance a projectile toward a target by making the difficulty level more difficult for at least one player, easier for at least one player, or both.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 053,632 filed Sep. 22, 2014, entitled “GAMING AND LEARNING SYSTEM USING SLOPED SURFACES,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, for all purposes, as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Target hitting games are often played by groups of people of varying skill levels. Conventional target games are designed such that more experienced or more skilled players have a distinct advantage over less experienced or less skilled players. Oftentimes, less experienced or less skilled players lack the power, accuracy, consistency, and / or other skill to continuously advance a projectile toward a target. Due to this, players of varying skill levels, such as beginners and advanced players, may have a difficult time competing against one another on a level playing field. Embodiments of the present invention provide solutions ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention provides systems for creating handicapped levels of competition in games where a player attempts to advance a projectile towards a target. This is done by varying features of the terrain or equipment used. The handicaps are designed to make it easier or harder for players of different ability levels to compete on a level playing field. This allows for a more inclusive experience for players of all ability levels. The invention includes a runway with a slope and a bumper slope to modify the difficulty level of the competition. The bumper slope can reduce the momentum of a rolling projectile and the material and texture of the target can also be selected based on the desired difficulty level. In summary, the invention creates a system that helps level the playing field for players of different ability levels.

Problems solved by technology

The runway slope may handicap a difficulty level of a competition for two or more players attempting to advance a projectile toward a target by making the difficulty level more difficult for at least one player, easier for at least one player, or both.

The runway slope may handicap a difficulty level of a competition for two or more players attempting to advance a projectile toward a target by making the difficulty level more difficult for at least one player, easier for at least one player, or both.

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