Toss Game

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of playing a new toss game. The apparatus is compact and portable. The apparatus comprises two identical stand-alone units and is intended for use by players of all ages and is designed to be played competitively requiring the players use their skills and abilities to toss a projectile into a receiving member. The present invention provides a number of benefits including a source of entertainment, recreation, social interaction, and improving eye-hand coordination.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A game apparatus comprising:
 a. A projectile;   b. A first stand-alone unit;   c. A second stand-alone unit; whereby the first stand-alone unit and second stand-alone unit are adapted to stack upon one another to form a storage container;   d. Said first stand-alone unit and said second stand-alone unit each having a planar playing surface and a border extending perpendicularly from said planar playing surface;   e. A plurality of upright receiving members extending from the planar playing surface of said first stand-alone unit and the planar playing surface of said second stand-alone unit, each upright receiving member having an opening therein adapted to receive said projectile;   f. A plurality of lids adapted to cooperate with the opening of said plurality of upright receiving members;   g. A carrying means attached to the border of said first stand-alone unit and the border of said second stand-alone unit; and   h. A plurality of fastener means attached to the border of said first stand-alone unit and the border of said second stand-alone unit.   
     
     
         2 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. Said carrying means is a handle, and   b. Said fastener means is a latch and catch assembly.   
     
     
         3 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. Said carrying means is a handle, and   b. Said fastener means is an eyelet and hook assembly.   
     
     
         4 . The game apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the projectile is comprised of a durable polyester material filled with lightweight material. 
     
     
         5 . The game apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the projectile is comprised of a durable polyester material filled with lightweight material. 
     
     
         6 . A game apparatus comprising:
 a. A projectile, wherein said projectile is comprised of a durable polyester filed with a lightweight material;   b. A first stand-alone unit having a planar playing surface and a border extending perpendicularly from said planar playing surface;   c. A second stand-alone unit having a planar playing surface and a border extending perpendicularly from said planar playing surface; whereby the first stand-alone unit and second stand-alone unit are adapted to stack upon one another to form a storage container;   d. A plurality of upright receiving members extending from the planar playing surface of said first stand-alone unit and the planar playing surface of said second stand-alone unit, each upright receiving member having an opening therein adapted to receive said projectile;   e. A plurality of lids adapted to cooperate with said opening of said plurality of upright receiving members;   f. A carrying means attached to said border of said first stand-alone unit and said border of said second stand-alone unit; and   g. A plurality of fastener means attached to said border of said first stand-alone unit and said border of said second stand-alone unit.   
     
     
         7 . The game apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said carrying means is a handle. 
     
     
         8 . The game apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein said lids further include an indentation. 
     
     
         9 . The game apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said fastener means is a latch and catch assembly. 
     
     
         10 . The game apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said fastener means is an eyelet and hook assembly. 
     
     
         11 . A method of playing a toss game comprising:
 a. Providing a projectile;   b. Providing a first stand-alone unit having a planar playing surface, a border extending perpendicularly from said planar playing surface, a carrying means attached to said border, a plurality of fastener means attached around said border, and a plurality of upright receiving members extending from the planar playing surface with each upright receiving member having an opening therein adapted to receive said projectile;   c. Providing a second stand-alone unit having a planar playing surface, a border extending perpendicularly from said planar playing surface, a carrying means attached to said border, a plurality of fastener means attached to said border, and a plurality of upright receiving members extending from the planar playing surface with each upright receiving member having an opening therein adapted to receive said projectile, whereby the first stand-alone unit and second stand-alone unit are adapted to stack upon one another to form a storage container;   d. Providing a plurality of lids adapted to cooperate with said opening of said plurality of upright receiving members;   e. Providing a first team of players and a second team of players;   f. Arranging said first stand-alone unit and said second stand-alone unit opposite each other;   g. Positioning said first team of players behind said first stand-alone unit and positioning said second team of players behind said second stand-alone unit;   h. Allowing a player from each team to take turns tossing said projectile into said plurality of upright receiving members;   i. Placing a lid onto the upright receiving member each time a player puts said projectile into an upright receiving member;   j. Continuing to allow players to take turns tossing said projectile until a lid is placed on each upright receiving member.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said projectile is comprised of durable polyester filled with a lightweight material and said lid has an indentation. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said fastener means is a latch and catch assembly. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said fastener means is eyelet and hook assembly.