Lacrosse Themed Amusement Game Apparatus and Method

Abstract

A lacrosse-themed amusement game apparatus and method are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a substantially planar board with a playing surface featuring circular and pie-shaped holes of varying sizes and positions. The board is supported at an angle by at least one leg member, allowing players to toss lacrosse balls using lacrosse sticks. The method involves two apparatuses, with players alternating turns throwing lacrosse balls toward the opposing player's apparatus. Points are awarded based on successful passage of balls through the holes, with the objective of reaching a predetermined point threshold. The invention combines traditional cornhole gameplay with the skills and challenges of lacrosse, providing an engaging recreational activity that encourages hand-eye coordination, precision, and strategic thinking.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A game apparatus for playing a lacrosse amusement game, the apparatus comprising:
 a substantially planar board having a top edge, a bottom edge, two side edges, and a playing surface;   a first pair of circular holes, each having a diameter of approximately 6 inches, wherein the center of each hole of the first pair is situated approximately 9 inches from the top edge and approximately 9 inches from the bottom edge along a vertical axis of the playing surface;   a second pair of circular holes, each having a diameter of approximately 8 inches, wherein the center of each hole of the second pair is situated along a horizontal midline of the playing surface, approximately 6 inches from a respective one of the two side edges;   four pie-shaped holes, each having a radial dimension of approximately 8 inches, wherein each pie-shaped hole is situated in a respective corner of the playing surface; and   at least one leg member attached proximate the top edge of the board, wherein the at least one leg member is configured to support the board at an angle of approximately 70 degrees relative to a horizontal surface,   a mesh net attached to and hanging from the bottom edge of the board, wherein the mesh net is configured to stop and catch lacrosse balls passing through any of the holes in the board   
     
     
         2 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the board is constructed of wood. 
     
     
         3 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one leg member comprises two leg members, each leg member being attached proximate a respective one of the two side edges of the board. 
     
     
         4 . The game apparatus of claim  5 , wherein each of the two leg members is hingedly attached to the board, such that the two leg members are foldable against the board for storage or transport. 
     
     
         5 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of lacrosse balls configured to be tossed by players using lacrosse sticks toward the playing surface of the board. 
     
     
         6 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the board has a length of approximately 36 inches and a width of approximately 24 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The game apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one handle attached to the board, wherein the at least one handle is configured to facilitate carrying the board. 
     
     
         8 . A method of playing a lacrosse amusement game comprising:
 providing a first amusement apparatus according to  claim 1 ;   providing a second amusement apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the second amusement apparatus is spaced apart from the first amusement apparatus by a predetermined distance;   providing a plurality of lacrosse balls and lacrosse sticks to a first player positioned adjacent the first amusement apparatus and to a second player positioned adjacent the second amusement apparatus;   the first player throwing a first one of the lacrosse balls with a lacrosse stick toward the second amusement apparatus;   the second player throwing a second one of the lacrosse balls with a lacrosse stick toward the first amusement apparatus;   the mesh net of the second amusement apparatus stopping and catching the first one of the lacrosse balls if it passes through any of the holes of the second amusement apparatus;   the mesh net of the first amusement apparatus stopping and catching the second one of the lacrosse balls if it passes through any of the holes of the first amusement apparatus; and   awarding a first number of points to the first player if the first one of the lacrosse balls passes through any of the holes of the second amusement apparatus, and awarding a second number of points to the second player if the second one of the lacrosse balls passes through any of the holes of the first amusement apparatus.   
     
     
         9 . The method of claim  11 , wherein the predetermined distance between the first amusement apparatus and the second amusement apparatus is between 10 feet and 30 feet. 
     
     
         10 . The method of claim  11 , wherein the first number of points awarded for a lacrosse ball passing through one of the 6-inch diameter holes is greater than the second number of points awarded for a lacrosse ball passing through one of the 8-inch diameter holes or 8-inch pie-shaped holes. 
     
     
         11 . The method of claim  13 , wherein the first number of points is 3 points and the second number of points is 1 point. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the first player and second player alternating turns throwing the lacrosse balls with the lacrosse sticks toward the opposing player's amusement apparatus. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein a game winner is determined by the first player or second player first reaching a predetermined point threshold. 
     
     
         14 . The method of claim  16 , wherein the predetermined point threshold is 21 points. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the amusement apparatuses are constructed from wood. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the amusement apparatuses are constructed from plastic. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the first amusement apparatus and the second amusement apparatus each comprise a board constructed of wood. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein each of the first amusement apparatus and the second amusement apparatus further comprises at least one handle attached to the board, wherein the at least one handle is configured to facilitate carrying the board.