Table games embodiments related to the table game of shuffleboard

Abstract

Table games related to shuffleboard are disclosed, as well as a game table for the playing of such games. Games based on shuffleboard, bowling and billiards are disclosed, all of which can be played on a “shuffleboard” type game table. Also disclosed is a game table which allows for the playing of these games, and also allows the displaying of messages to the players, either through the display of translucent, holographic or lenticular materials, or by the use of a television monitor.

1 . A table game consisting of a playing field and a backboard and having a cut-away opening in the backboard covered by a transparent material, a light fixture being located behind the backboard to illuminate the transparent material covering the cut-away opening.  
   
   
       2 . The table game of  claim 1  wherein a television monitor takes the place of the light fixture.  
   
   
       3 . The table game of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one control panel on which a player's score can be registered.