Slingshot Game Apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lightweight slingshot tossing game that is easily transported, setup, and stored. In this game, at least two game vessels are positioned at a specific distance from one another. Each game vessel is comprised of a base and a launch frame having a sling shot. The game vessel is ideally collapsible to facilitate storage and transportation of the game. When assembled, each game vessel is open at the top creating a target or basket in which projectiles can be aimed. The face of the game vessel has additional target receptacles allowing the player to score additional points.

1 . A projectile launching game comprising:
 a. at least one projectile;   b. at least two collapsible bases, each collapsible base formed into a self-supporting structure, each collapsible base having a first target receptacle adapted to receive a projectile and at least two supplemental target receptacles adapted to receive the projectile; and   c. a launch frame extending from and removeably attached to each collapsible base, the launch frame comprising a first and second elongate member spaced a distance apart, at least one length of elastomeric material having two ends, and a sling, wherein the first end of the length of elastomeric material is mechanically affixed to the first elongate member and the second end of the length elastomeric material is mechanically affixed to the second elongate member, the sling being positioned substantially at the center of the spaced distance between the two elongate members.   
     
     
         2 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein the first target receptable is substantially horizontal and the supplemental target receptacles are substantially vertical. 
     
     
         3 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein the first target receptable is substantially larger than the supplemental target receptacles. 
     
     
         4 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein the supplemental target receptacles have differing sizes. 
     
     
         5 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein each launch frame extends substantially vertically from each collapsible base. 
     
     
         6 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein each collapsible base is comprised of a rectangular sheet of flexible material that may be formed and securely fastened in a cylindrical shape. 
     
     
         7 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein each collapsible base further comprises attachment cavities that mate with the geometry and accommodate the assembly of the launch frame. 
     
     
         8 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second elongate members are affixed or integral to a cross member that maintains a desired distance between each elongate member. 
     
     
         9 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein the sling further comprises a handle. 
     
     
         10 . The projectile launching game of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible base further comprises stakes.