Magnetic Projectile Game System

Abstract

A magnetic projectile game system is provided. The system includes a platform having a panel with an inclined target surface and includes one or more magnetic attractive materials. The game system also includes one or more magnetic projectiles. The magnetic projectiles have a head member and a respective tail member. The head member includes a magnetic attractive component and a shock absorbing member configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic attractive component from directly contacting the target surface when head member contacts the target surface. When the magnetic projectile contacts the target surface, magnetic attraction helps hold the magnetic projectile in place on the target surface of the target platform. In various implementations the shock absorbing material may help to prevent damage from the impact, assist in adhesion of the magnetic projectile to the target surface, and/or reduce noise from the impact.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A game system, comprising:
 a platform, the platform including a panel having an inclined target surface, and the platform including one or more ferrous materials;   at least one projectile, the at least one projectile having a head member and a respective tail member;   wherein the head member includes a magnetic component and a shock absorbing member configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic component from directly contacting the target surface when head member contacts the target surface; and   wherein the magnetic component is magnetically attracted to the one or more ferrous materials of the target surface.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one projectile includes a shaft,   the head member is connected to the shaft,   the tail member is connected to the shaft.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the shock absorbing member is operably connected to the magnetic component and is configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic component from directly contacting the target surface when the head member makes contact with the target surface; and   wherein the shock absorbing member is configured and arranged to reduce an impact from the head member contacting with the target surface.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic component is encased by the shock absorbing member. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the shock absorbing member includes padding surrounded by flexible material. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the shock absorbing member is rubber and is shaped to hold the magnetic component. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one projectile includes a shaft extending a length between a first end and a second end;   the first end of the shaft is connected to the head member;   the tail member includes a slide;   the shaft passes through the slide; and   the slide is configured and arranged with the shaft to permit the tail member to slide up and down the shaft.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the at least one projectile includes a shaft extending a length between a first end and a second end;   the first end of the shaft is connected to the head member;   the tail member is configured and arranged to be repositioned along the length of the shaft.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the platform further includes one or more support members configured and arranged to hold the panel in an inclined position; and
 wherein the target surface and the support members are formed from a contiguous rectangular sheet of metal.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first set of markings on the target surface;   the first set of markings defining a plurality of target zones;   a magnetic sheet configured and arranged to overlay and magnetically hold to the target surface;   wherein the magnetic sheet includes a second set of markings on an outward facing surface that differ from the first set of markings.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first set of markings on the target surface;   the first set of markings defining a plurality of target zones;   a magnetic sheet configured and arranged to overlay and magnetically hold to the target surface;   wherein the magnetic sheet includes a second set of markings on an outward facing surface that differ from the first set of markings;   wherein the magnetic sheet has topography formed by recesses and protrusions on the outward facing surface.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the further comprising, a set of markings on the target surface, the set of markings defining a plurality of target zones including a larger zone having a lower point value and a smaller zone having a higher point value. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a sound dampening material attached to the panel. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the platform further includes one or more support members configured and arranged to hold the panel in an inclined position;
 wherein the support members of the platform are adjustable to adjust the incline of the target surface of the platform.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the platform further includes one or more support members configured and arranged to hold the panel in an inclined position;   the support members hold the panel in an incline position in a set-up arrangement;   the support members and the panel are collapsible into a compact arrangement; and   the compact arrangement is smaller than the set-up arrangement.   
     
     
         16 . A game system, comprising:
 a platform, the platform including a panel having an inclined target surface, and the platform including one or more magnetic attractive materials;   at least one projectile, the at least one projectile having a head member and a respective tail member;   wherein the head member includes a magnetic attractive component and a shock absorbing member configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic attractive component from directly contacting the target surface when head member contacts the target surface; and   wherein the magnetic attractive component is magnetically attracted to the one or more magnetic attractive materials of the target surface;   the shock absorbing member is operably connected to the magnetic attractive component and is configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic attractive component from directly contacting the target surface when the head member makes contact with the target surface; and   wherein the shock absorbing member is configured and arranged to reduce an impact from the head member contacting with the target surface.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the at least one projectile includes a shaft extending a length between a first end and a second end;   the first end of the shaft is connected to the head member;   the tail member is configured and arranged to be repositioned along the length of the shaft and secured in a desired position by a lock member.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 a first set of markings on the target surface;   the first set of markings defining a plurality of target zones;   an overlay configured and arranged to overlay and magnetically hold to the target surface;   wherein the overlay includes a second set of markings on an outward facing surface that differ from the first set of markings.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the platform further includes one or more support members configured and arranged to hold the panel in an inclined position;
 wherein the target surface and the support members are formed from a contiguous rectangular sheet of metal.   
     
     
         20 . A game system, comprising:
 a platform, the platform including a panel having an inclined target surface, and the platform including one or more magnetic attractive materials;   at least one projectile, the at least one projectile having a head member and a respective tail member;   wherein the head member includes a magnetic attractive component and a shock absorbing member configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic attractive component from directly contacting the target surface when head member contacts the target surface; and   wherein the magnetic attractive component is magnetically attracted to the one or more magnetic attractive materials of the target surface;   the shock absorbing member is operably connected to the magnetic attractive component and is configured and arranged to prevent the magnetic attractive component from directly contacting the target surface when the head member makes contact with the target surface;   wherein the shock absorbing member is configured and arranged to reduce an impact from the head member contacting with the target surface   a plurality of overlays that are configured and arranged to overlay and magnetically hold to the target surface;   wherein the plurality of overlays have a respective sets of markings on outward facing surfaces of the overlays that differ from other ones of the respective sets of markings.