Game Apparatus And Method Of Play

Abstract

A structure includes a game playing surface formed thereon. The playing surface is divided into a plurality of sections, each section having an opening formed therein.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A structure comprising a game playing surface formed thereon, the playing surface being divided into a plurality of sections, each section having an opening formed therein. 
     
     
         2 . The structure of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of boundary lines dividing the playing surface into the plurality of sections. 
     
     
         3 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein each opening is structured to receive a receptacle therein. 
     
     
         4 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein each opening is structured to receive a ping pong ball therein. 
     
     
         5 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein each section is in the shape of a square. 
     
     
         6 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the sections of the plurality of sections have equal surface areas. 
     
     
         7 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein each opening is positioned in a center of a respective section. 
     
     
         8 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the playing surface is divided into four sections. 
     
     
         9 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein the playing surface is rectangular. 
     
     
         10 . The structure of  claim 9  wherein the playing surface is in the shape of a square. 
     
     
         11 . The structure of  claim 1  wherein a center of each opening is located at a first distance from a first peripheral edge of the playing surface, and at a second distance from a second peripheral edge of the playing surface, wherein the first peripheral edge intersects the second peripheral edge. 
     
     
         12 . The structure of  claim 11  wherein a center of each opening is located 12 inches from the first peripheral edge and 12 inches from the second peripheral edge. 
     
     
         13 . The structure of  claim 1  further comprising a receptacle positioned in at least one opening. 
     
     
         14 . The structure of  claim 13  wherein the receptacle is structured to receive a ping pong ball therein. 
     
     
         15 . The structure of  claim 13  wherein the structure is configured to support the receptacle when the receptacle is positioned in the opening, such that the receptacle resides below a level of the playing surface. 
     
     
         16 . The structure of  claim 15  wherein a recess is formed along a wall of the opening, the recess being structured to support a portion of the receptacle therealong. 
     
     
         17 . A table having a game playing surface formed thereon, the table comprising a plurality of table portions that when abutted together form a planar table top divided into a plurality of game playing sections, each section having an opening formed therein. 
     
     
         18 . The table of  claim 17  further comprising support means connected to at least one table portion of the plurality of table portions for supporting the table top in a substantially horizontal orientation. 
     
     
         19 . The structure of  claim 18  wherein the support means comprises an attachment frame secured to each table portion of the plurality of table portions, and at least one support rotatably connected to each attachment frame. 
     
     
         20 . The structure of  claim 17  wherein the table portions are structured to be foldable between a fully unfolded configuration of the table and a fully folded configuration of the table.