Scoring devices

Abstract

Scoring devices for games.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A scoring device, comprising:
 a first panel having a front face, wherein the front face comprises a first color;   a second panel superimposed over the front face of the first panel, the second panel comprising a second color and a plurality of spaced apart transparent scoring characters;   at least one score marker positioned between the first panel and the second panel, wherein the score marker comprises a third color that is different from the first and second colors; and   wherein the at least one score marker is moveable between the first and second panels so as to be selectively positioned behind a transparent scoring character, resulting in a visual contrast between the scoring character and other scoring characters to indicate a score.   
     
     
         2 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second colors are the same or similar colors. 
     
     
         3 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one score marker comprises a strip inserted between the first and second panels. 
     
     
         4 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one score marker is releasably attached to one of the first and second panels. 
     
     
         5 . The scoring device of  claim 4 , wherein the score marker comprises one of a clip and a magnet. 
     
     
         6 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one score marker is slidably attached to the first and/or second panel and slides therealong. 
     
     
         7 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one score marker comprises two or more score markers. 
     
     
         8 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one score marker is fluorescent, black light activated or glows. 
     
     
         9 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of spaced apart transparent characters comprises a first set of characters representing a first competitor and a second set representing a second competitor. 
     
     
         10 . The scoring device of  claim 9 , wherein the first and second set of characters are side-by-side vertically aligned on the second panel. 
     
     
         11 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second panel are releasably attached to one another. 
     
     
         12 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , further including a scoreboard and a stand, wherein the first panel and second panel define the scoreboard. 
     
     
         13 . The scoring device of  claim 12 , wherein the scoreboard and stand are releasably attachable to each other. 
     
     
         14 . The scoring device of  claim 12 , wherein the stand includes an upper support and a lower support, and wherein the upper and lower support are telescopic. 
     
     
         15 . The scoring device of  claim 14 , further including feet associated with the lower support. 
     
     
         16 . The scoring device of  claim 12 , wherein the stand further includes a light source. 
     
     
         17 . The scoring device of  claim 12 , further including a shelf. 
     
     
         18 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , further including a third panel superimposed over the back face of the first panel, wherein the third panel has a second plurality of transparent scoring characters. 
     
     
         19 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the second panel comprises clear plastic and the transparent scoring characters are negative printed on the panel. 
     
     
         20 . The scoring device of  claim 1 , wherein the second panel comprises a panel wherein the transparent scoring characters are cut or punched out of the panel.