Pool or trampoline game accessory

Abstract

A planar sheet or chamber is positioned adjacent to the rebounding surface of a trampoline, inflatable bounce surfaces or a pool and has distinct marks such as numbers, letters, colors, symbols, figures and the like to form visually or texturally distinct regions. The marks or regions help to direct the movement of players in skill or educational games. The games may include the alternatively jumping on selected regions in a sequence determined by the rules of play or the lessons sought to be reinforced.

1 . A planar device for attachment to, above, or below a trampoline rebounding surface, the device comprising: 
 a) At least one sheet having an upper and lower surface that comprises; 
 i) at least three visually and/or texturally distinct marks on the upper surface used for game activities, and  
 ii) a connecting system for positioning said sheet adjacent to the trampoline rebounding surface.  
   
     
     
         2 . A planar device for placement and/or attachment to, above, below, or within the water holding area of a pool, the device comprising: 
 a) At least one sheet having an upper and lower surface that comprises; 
 i) at least three visually and/or texturally distinct marks on at least one of the upper and lower surface for use in game activities,  
   b) connecting system for positioning said sheet for use with the pool.    
     
     
         3 . A planar device for attachment to, above, or below an inflatable bouncing surface, the device comprising: 
 a) At least one sheet having an upper and lower or an inner and outer surface that comprises; 
 i) at least three visually and/or texturally distinct marks on the surface used for game activities,  
 ii) a connecting system for positioning said sheet for use with the bouncing surfaces.  
   
     
     
         4 . A planar device that forms the rebounding surface of a trampoline or attaches to, above, or below a trampoline rebounding surface, the device comprising: 
 a) indicia that are visually or texturally distinct for use in playing a game on the rebounding surface.    
     
     
         5 . A planar device according to  claim 4  wherein said indicia are selected from the group consisting of numbers and letters to direct the movement of one or more players in association with the play of the game.  
     
     
         6 . A planar device according to  claim 4  wherein said indicia are selected from the group consisting of symbols and pictures to direct the movement of one or more players in association with the play of the game.  
     
     
         7 . A planar device according to one of claims  5  or  6  in which the indicia aid in directing a player to contact the device at certain locations.  
     
     
         8 . A planar device that forms the bottom and/or sides of a pool or for placement and/or attachment to, above, below, or within the water holding area of a pool, the device comprising: 
 a) At least two or more indicia that are visually or texturally distinct for use in playing a game.    
     
     
         9 . A planar device according to  claim 8  wherein at least one of the separate marks are formed from indicia selected from the group consisting of numbers and letters.  
     
     
         10 . A planar device according to  claim 8  wherein at least one of the distinct marks are formed from indicia selected from the group consisting symbols and pictures.  
     
     
         11 . A planar device that forms a portion of an inflatable bouncing surface and/or for attachment to, above, or below an inflatable bouncing surface, the device comprising: 
 a) At least two or more distinct marks that are visually or texturally distinct for use in playing a game.    
     
     
         12 . A planar device according to  claim 11  wherein at least one of the distinct marks are formed from indicia selected from the group consisting numbers and letters.  
     
     
         13 . A planar device according to  claim 11  wherein at least one of the distinct marks are formed from indicia selected from the group consisting symbols and pictures.  
     
     
         14 . A planar device that attaches to, above, or below the rebounding surface of the trampoline, the device comprising at least one attachment point for affixing one or more other devices to the surface of the planar device.  
     
     
         15 . A planar device that forms the rebounding surface of a trampoline, the device comprising at least one attachment point on its surface and at least 3 inches within its perimeter for affixing one or more other devices to the surface of the planar device.  
     
     
         16 . A planar device that forms a portion of a pools surface material and/or for placement and/or attachment to, above, below, or within the water holding area of a pool, the device comprising at least one attachment point for affixing other devices to the surface of the planar device.  
     
     
         17 . A planar device that forms a portion of an inflatable bouncing surface and/or for attachment to, above, or below an inflatable bouncing surface, the device comprising: at least one attachment point for affixing one or more other devices.  
     
     
         18 . A planar device according to any of  claim 14 ,  15  and  16  wherein said other devices is selected from the group consisting of distinct surfaces and toys.  
     
     
         19 . A planar device according to any of claims  14 ,  15  and  16  wherein the attachment point comprises a component of a hook and loop fabric fastener. 
 a) The planar device according to any of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  wherein at least one of the distinct marks comprise indicia that are visually or texturally distinct for use in playing a game.    
     
     
         20 . The planar device according to any of  claim 1 ,  2  or  3  further comprising at least one impact sensing transducer or other movement sensing/relaying device disposed in association with distinct marks for the operative connection to at least one output device, the output device being selected from the group consisting of a noise maker, an electronic counter, a light emitting device.  
     
     
         21 . A planar device according to any of claims  1 ,  2  or  3  further comprising at least one cavity for containing at least one of a liquid or a gas.