Abstract:
A bag tossing game for use by one or more players comprises a pair of spaced-apart, wedge-shaped target assemblies that are erected by suitably unfolding a unitary corrugated blank. Each target assembly presents an outer, inclined, surface comprising a target orifice. The blank has a central panel forming the outer surface, a pair of foldable sides forming a fluteless bottom, and a front and a rear each having two foldable panels that present a fluteless bottom To minimize wear, each target orifice is snap-fitted with a plastic reinforcement ring that also seals out moisture. Stabilizer ribs formed from corrugated blanks extend transversely beneath the target assemblies between the folded sides to reinforce the target assemblies and reduce bouncing. The rib blank comprises two main panels folded across a fold line to form a fluteless bottom and a V-configuration. Integral subpanels overlie one another to a triangular base. Consequently, no open flutes or exposed edges of the target assemblies contact the ground and allow the entrance of moisture. During play a pair of target assemblies can be connected by a distance regulator to maintain stability and preserve compliance with the rules.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates generally to tossing games wherein one or more players toss bags at apertured, inclined targets. More particularly, this invention relates to tossing games comprising corrugated boards that can be foldably transformed between flat, shipping or storage modes and fully-deployed, playing modes. The closest prior art game patents known to me are found in Class 273, Subclasses 398, and 400, 401, and 402. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     A number of prior art tossing games involving projectiles thrown at inclined targets exist. Relevant prior art tossing games comprise target structures with inclined and apertured front surfaces towards which projectiles, including bean bags, may be thrown. 
     Prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,056,796 owned by the same assignee as in this case discloses a tossing game for use by one or more players. The plastic, blow-molded target pieces can be quickly transformed between a convenient transportable mode and a playing mode. In the transport mode they are coupled together, forming a parallelepiped. In the playing mode they are detached, separated, and then deployed by the players in spaced-apart relation. Each of the wedge-shaped, modular targets comprises an inclined, apertured surface towards which beanbags are thrown to generate points in accordance with rules. During deployment, each target board is inclined by unfolding elevator trays that are pivotally coupled to the target underside. The beanbags are stored within interior compartments. 
     Prior U.S. Pat. No. 4,961,586, also owned by the same assignee as in this case, discloses a similar tossing game. A pair of molded plastic targets can be coupled together for storage and transportation. In the playing mode, the modular, wedge-shaped targets are separated from one another. Each of the wedge-shaped, and inclined targets presents an apertured playing board towards which bean bags are thrown. Each target comprises a separate, removable, elevator tray that is snap fitted to the boards to incline them for play. The trays also prevent bags dropping through the target hole from escaping the board underside. A brace extending from the board underside reinforces the trays during play. 
     Earlier versions of inclined target games comprising apertured, inclined planes abound. U.S. Pat. No. 2,021,989 discloses an inclined, wooden surface having an aperture functioning as a target. Balls tossed by a player towards the target may be collected within a pocket if they penetrate the target orifice. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,628,793, issued Dec. 21, 1971, and entitled Sandbag and Target Apparatus, discloses a pair of fixed. wedge-shaped half sections, each including an apertured and inclined plane functioning as a target. Bags are tossed toward each target, and separate rules determine point scoring by the players. Points are awarded when bags penetrate the target, or when they remain on the target surface after a round. The individual wedge-shaped sections may be deployed separately in a tossing game configuration, or they may be clamped together in the form of a parallelepiped for storage or transportation. The target sections are relatively cumbersome and heavy, making convenient transportation and deployment difficult. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,709,929 issued Dec. 1, 1987 discloses a pair of apertured game boards that function as targets. They can be separated for play or coupled together for transportation or storage. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,837,650 discloses a bag vice having a pair of hinged panels that can be deployed in an inclined target mode. As before, the target surface has a hole towards which bags are thrown. Similar devices are seen in U.S. Pat. No. 2,291,104, issued Jul. 28, 1942, U.S. Pat. No. 4,243,229 issued Jan. 6, 1981, and U.S. Pat, No. 4,565,375, issued Jan. 21, 1986. All of the latter patents disclose toss games comprising a target orifice. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,480,280, issued Nov. 25, 1969 discloses a bean bag design for a projectile suitable for in bag tossing games. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,837,650 issued Sep. 24, 1974, comprises a foldable, reinforced wooden tossing game, in which 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,837,653 issued Sep. 24, 1974, comprises a game in which a slightly inclined plane forms a target for a golf ball. 
     Other tossing games involving inclined target surfaces are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,554,550; 4,186,925; 4,116,443; 4,943,065, 5,165,695 and U.S. Pat. Des. No. 252,047. 
     Despite the fact that tossing games constructed as described above are fun to play, no known bag-tossing game has been particularly successful on the market. Older wooden games are simply too heavy. Their weight and bulk makes shipping and inventory costs prohibitive for modern retailers. Wooden games are expensive and time consuming to produce. Even modern, lightweight, plastic designs with modular components can be relatively expensive. Despite the fact that modern, streamlined plastic designs employ low-profile targets that are easily stored or transported, they have too much weight and bulk. When deployed for storage, they are generally cubicle rather than flat. As a result, packaging and shipping costs are prohibitive, as shipping volume cannot be minimized. Even though robust plastic designs that are reinforced with only minimal components are relatively lightweight, their weight and bulk are significant, when compared to paper and cardboard games. On the other hand, it has hitherto been the case that paper and cardboard designs do not function well as impact-absorbing devices. Their use as targets for bean bag tossing games of the type discussed above has thus been suspect. Unless properly designed, cardboard or corrugated tossing targets are easily worn out. For one thing, acceptable reinforcement structures have not been integrated into an acceptable folding design. Secondly, edge portions of typical folding devices have open flutes that are exposed to the ground and moisture; as a result, wetness is drawn into the unit, degrading its strength and inviting rotting. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     My new bag-tossing game is formed from lightweight, corrugated material. It can be quickly folded between a flat, very low profile shipping or storage orientation, and a fully-deployed game position. When unfolded for storage, game target units are less that one half inch thick, so multiple units can be stacked together for efficient, bulk shipping. Thus attainable storage volume is extremely low. Despite the fact that the volume and weight of the target assemblies are significantly reduced, strength and unit integrity are preserved. Through the use of critical reinforcement folds as disclosed hereinafter, the erected target assemblies are relatively vigorous, and they withstand repeated impacts from multiple plays. 
     The preferred game comprises a pair of spaced-apart, generally wedge-shaped target assemblies. Each has an inclined surface with a round target aperture. Preferably each target assembly is assembled by appropriately folding a flat, corrugated blank. The preferred blank is configured with numerous fold lines that generally separate what will become three-dimensional structural portions of the target assembly. The blank is clearly labeled with numbered assembly instructions. When the blank portions are folded together, the composite unit that results forms a wedge-shaped, game-toss target that is profiled similarly to the prior art plastic and wooden designs discussed above. 
     Resiliency is insured in part by the corrugated ribbing that prevents impact-related bouncing. The reinforcement ribs are made from separate blanks that fold together in a user-friendly fashion. They are fitted beneath the target assembly, mating with coupling structure defined in the target blank. They touch the ground at their folded bottoms to give added structural support. 
     The corrugated material is treated with water-repellent material, and no open flutes touch the ground when the target assembly is created. A ring-shaped plastic insert reinforces the target orifice to minimize wear and water damage. With the aforesaid structure moisture is not wicked into the structure, so water-related deterioration is avoided. 
     In the playing mode, the target assemblies are spaced apart a predetermined distance established by the rules. By connecting the targets together with a fixed length distance regulator, compliance with the rules is insured and target stability is enhanced. A number of harmless bean bags, preferably filled with corn, are thrown at the target assemblies by the players. The bags can be stored within the target assemblies when the game is not being used. 
     Thus a general object of the invention is to provide a low-cost bag tossing game whose target assemblies can be erected from totally flat pieces. 
     A related object is to provide a bag tossing game of the character described that is extremely lightweight, and durable. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide a resilient and long-lasting bag tossing game made from a simple and inexpensive flat blank. 
     Similarly, it is an object to provide a bag tossing game of the character described which is characterized by an extremely low shipping volume. It is a feature of the invention that the volume of the playing targets can be reduced approximately eighty-two percent by unfolding the target assemblies and deploying the corrugated blank in a flat shipping orientation. 
     Another object is to provide a corrugated blank that may be easily folded into an apertured, wedge-shaped, tossing game target. 
     Still another object is to provide a corrugated, bag tossing game of the character described that is suitable for use by adults and children. 
     A fundamental object is to provide a bag tossing game that is easy for the manufacturer to ship, and convenient for the retailer to inventory. 
     A related object is to provide a bag tossing game that is easy to erect and deploy. 
     Another object is to provide lightweight, corrugated target assemblies that may be quickly and easily folded between storage and playing orientations. 
     A related object is to provide lightweight, corrugated reinforcement ribs that may be quickly and easily folded together prior to insertion within the target 
     Another object is to provide a corrugated game of the character described a feature of the invention that appropriate advertising logos, slogans or the like can be easily printed on the target assembly blank. 
     Another object is to provide a safe tossing game that uses harmless bags filled with nontoxic materials. 
     These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, along with features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will appear or become apparent in the course of the following descriptive sections. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     In the following drawings, which form a part of the specification and which are to be construed in conjunction therewith, and in which like reference numerals have been employed throughout wherever possible to indicate like parts in the various views: 
     FIG. 1 is a partially exploded isometric view of a game tossing target constructed in accordance with the teachings of this invention, illustrating a bag projectile in flight towards the target; 
     FIG. 2 is a fragmentary, top plan view of the game target of FIG. 1, with portions thereof broken away or shown in section for clarity; 
     FIG. 3 is a fragmentary, isometric view of a preferred target with the reinforcement ribs removed, and with portions thereof broken away or shown in section for clarity; 
     FIG. 4 is an enlarged, fragmentary, sectional view taken generally along line  4 — 4  of FIG. 3, showing the preferred reinforcement ring; 
     FIG. 5 is a fragmentary, isometric view of an assembled target assembly, with portions thereof broken away or shown in section for clarity; 
     FIG. 6 is an enlarged, rear plan view of the target assembly taken generally along line  6 — 6  of FIG. 5; 
     FIG. 7 is an isometric view of an assembled reinforcement rib; 
     FIG. 8 is an enlarged, side elevational view of an assembled rib; 
     FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of the rib of FIG. 8; 
     FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the rib of FIG. 8; 
     FIG. 11 is a plan view of the underside of the preferred corrugated blank that is suitably folded to form a target assembly; 
     FIG. 12 is a plan view of the underside of the preferred, corrugated blank that is suitably folded to form reinforcement ribs; 
     FIG. 13 is an enlarged, elevational view taken generally from a position established by lines  13 — 13  in FIG. 7; and 
     FIG. 14 is an enlarged, fragmentary elevational view of circled region  14  in FIG.  2 . 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     With initial reference directed to FIGS. 1-5 of the appended drawings, a portable bag tossing game constructed in accordance with the best mode of the invention has been generally designated by the reference numeral  20 . It will be appreciated that, when properly deployed, game  20  comprises a pair of fully-erected and spaced-apart target assemblies  24 , each of which is preferably placed upon a flat supporting surface  26  (FIG.  1 ). It is preferred that the twin target assemblies required during play are properly spaced apart by a distance regulator  25  (FIG. 1) that extends between and is fastened to front portions of both target assemblies. Each generally wedge-shaped target assembly  24  comprises an inclined central panel  28  with an external playing surface  29 A oriented towards a player standing a distance away from the assembly. During play, suitable projectiles  30  (i.e., preferably comprising soft bags filled with beans or popcorn) are tossed by players towards opposing target assemblies. Maximum points are awarded when bean bags penetrate the target orifice  32 . Points are also earned when, after a player&#39;s turn, bags thrown by the player remain on the outer, exposed impact surface  29 A (FIG. 1) of panel  28 . 
     Each wedge-shaped target assembly  24  is deployed by suitably folding together a unitary, corrugated blank  34  (FIG. 11) as explained hereinafter. Each target assembly is preferably braced by a pair of reinforcement ribs that extend transversely beneath panel  28  between opposing sides of the target assembly. The ribs contact the ground or supporting surface and provide structural support. Each rib is preferably formed from a unitary, corrugated blank  36  (FIG. 12) that must be folded as explained hereinafter. In the best mode each target assembly further comprises a resilient reinforcement ring  38  that is coaxially snap fitted within target orifice  32  to protect the orifice periphery from wear. As seen in FIG. 4, the preferred ring  38  is of generally L-shaped cross section, with a vertical lip  39  circumferentially pressed against the periphery of orifice  32 , and an integral flange portion  40  laying atop impact surface  29 A (FIG.  4 ). Lip  39  contacts the flute edges of the panel that would otherwise be exposed, and helps seal out moisture. 
     After the ring and stiffener ribs are attached, it is preferred that the spaced-apart wedge assemblies are coupled together with the distance regulator  25 . The regulator comprises an elongated string  42  extending between terminal fittings  44  that are received within slotted, key-shaped orifices  45  defined in the front  46  of each target assembly. As a practical matter, the “fittings”  44  may be formed from knots tied into the string at appropriate intervals. The preferred T-shaped cross section of each regulator string fitting  44  insures captivation within the slot of orifice  45  so that tension on string  42  maintains proper game spacing. 
     With additional reference directed now to FIG. 11, the target assembly is erected by suitably folding a corrugated blank  34 . In other words, each major portion of the three dimensional “wedge” seen in FIG. 1 results as a consequence of completely, properly folding the generally planar corrugated panel portions to be described about the illustrated fold lines. When so assembled, the resulting target assembly is resilient and impact resistant, and no open flutes (i.e., at exposed outermost edges of the corrugated blank) are exposed to moisture (i.e., lying upon surface  26 ) to weaken the assembly. It is also important that the reinforcement ribs are folded together from another flat, unitary, corrugated blank  36  (FIG. 12) such that no open flutes are exposed to absorb moisture. Moreover it is highly advantageous that the ribs are captivated between opposite wedge panels when assembled, through coupling structure integrally formed in the panels. 
     The underside  29 B of the target assembly panel  28  is exposed to the viewer in FIG.  11 . The central panel  28  has an underside  29 B coextensive with outer impact surface  29 A (FIG.  1 ). Panel  28  is integral with a dual-panel front  46  and a similar dual-panel or two-part rear  49  (FIGS. 3,  5 ,  6 ). A unitary fold line  50  forms a boundary between front  46  and central panel  28 . Front  46  comprises a pair of similarly-dimensioned rectangular panels  55 ,  56  foldably separated from one another by a pair of closely spaced apart fold lines  52 ,  53 . A pair of spaced-apart rectangular locking tabs  51 ,  54  emanating from the lower (i.e., as viewed in FIG. 11) panel  56  are designed to mate within matching slots  58 ,  59  when the front  46  is folded together about lines  52 ,  53 . 
     The width of material disposed between fold lines  52 ,  53  (FIG. 11) broadens the surface area of the resultant bottom edge  67  (FIGS. 1,  3 ) that contacts surface  26  (FIG. 1) when the target is assembled. Thus bottom  67  of the target front  46  is “fluteless,” in that there are no exposed flutes open to the environment for contamination. Further, it will be noted that the exposed flutes in edge  57  of panel  56  (i.e., disposed as in FIG. 11 prior to assembly) are folded up away from the ground, in fact bordering undersurface  29 B adjacent the slots  58 ,  59 . Finally, the matching key hole orifices  45 A and  45 B respectively defined in front panels  55 ,  56  align after folding to present the unitary orifice  45  (FIG. 1) that anchors the distance regulator  25  described earlier. 
     The two-part rear  49  is larger than the front  46  so that an incline results after assembly. Unitary fold line  60  (FIG. 11) forms a boundary between rear  49  and panel  28 . The rear  49  comprises a pair of similar rectangular panels  65 ,  66  foldably separated from one another by another pair of closely spaced-apart fold lines  62 ,  63 . A pair of rectangular locking tabs  61 ,  64  emanating from the upper panel  66  mate within matching rectangular slots  68 ,  69  when the rear panel structure is folded about lines  62 ,  63 . The width of material disposed between fold lines  62 ,  63  broadens the surface area of the assembled rear&#39;s bottom  74  (FIGS. 3,  5 ) that will contact surface  26  (FIG. 1) when the target is deployed. Importantly, bottom  74  is fluteless, and will not suck in moisture. Again, it is important that exposed flutes in edge  70  of panel  56  (i.e., disposed as in FIG. 11 prior to assembly) are folded up away from the ground towards panel undersurface  29 B adjacent the slots  68 ,  69 . The similarly shaped elliptical slots  68 ,  69  (FIG. 11) formed in panels  66 ,  65  align during folding to form a rear “handle”  71  (FIGS. 3,  5 , and  6 ). 
     Each target assembly comprises a pair of similar sides  72 ,  73  (FIG. 11) that are integral with panel  28 . Since they are mirror images of one another, only one will be described in detail. Side  72  comprises a central, trapezoidal panel  75  that is integral with panel  28 . An elongated vertical (i.e., as viewed in FIG. 11) fold line  78  runs between panels  28  and  75 . Panel  75  is separated from an integral, generally rectangular end flap  80  by a fold line  82 . When blank  34  is formed, flap  80  is completely cut free from front  46  (i.e., a cut divides panels  55 ,  56  from flap  80 ). Panel  75  is also separated from an integral, rear flap  90  by a fold line  92 . Again, when blank  34  is cut, end flap  90  is separated from the adjoining panel structure comprising rear  49 . 
     When target assembly is folded together, U-shaped channel  86  aligns with handle slots  68 ,  69 . Further, flap  90  is captivated between panels  65  and  66 . When locking tabs  61  and  64  respectively seat within slots  68 .  69  (FIG. 11) it is apparent that the side maintained in proper alignment when flap  90  is thus locked. Similarly, at the other end of the apparatus, flaps  80  are locked between panels  55  and  56  when locking tabs  51 ,  54  are seated within slots  58 ,  59 . 
     Side  72  also comprises a narrower, rectangular side flap  94  that borders integral panel  75  adjacent a twin fold line  96  similar to fold lines  52 ,  53  discussed earlier. The fluteless bottom  98  (FIG. 5) of the deployed side  72  contacts the ground  26  (FIG.  1 ). No edge flutes are exposed to moisture as the side panel edge  99  (FIG. 11) is folded up away from surface  26  about fold lines  99  during erection A pair of spaced-apart, edge notches  100 ,  101  are defined in flap  94 . These notches are aimed upwardly beneath the enclosed volume bounded by the deployed target assembly when deployed for to mate with suitable portions of the reinforcement ribs  31  (FIGS. 8-10) that are fitted beneath the targets. The pieces mate as in FIG.  14 . 
     Turning to FIGS. 5,  8 - 10  and  12 , a preferred reinforcement rib  31  is formed by proper folding of corrugated blank  36  In the best mode, each target assembly is reinforced by a pair ribs, one larger than the other. These ribs contact the ground at the fold line on their bottoms, and their tops extend vertically upwardly to contact the underside of the playing impact surface. The reinforcing support added by the twin ribs increases the structural integrity of the target assemblies, and further minimizes bouncing effects when bags impact the playing surface. Each rib has a pair of integral, generally rectangular panels  102 ,  104  that border one another across fold line  105  (FIG.  12 ). During assembly, the panels  102 ,  104  are folded across the fold line  105 , forming a V-shaped triangular configuration resulting in a fluteless, external “bottom”  125  (FIGS. 7,  13 ) that contacts ground. Bottom  125  results on the opposite side of fold line  105  depicted in FIG.  12 . 
     Panels  102 ,  104  preferably have a pair of foldable end tabs  106 ,  107  or  106 A,  107 A separated therefrom by fold lines  108 ,  108 A (FIG.  12 ). Tabs  106 ,  107  are respectively separated form tabs  106 A,  107 A by a suitable gap  109 . Panel  102  is integral with a smaller subpanel  111 , that borders it across fold line  112 . A pair of foldable, trapezoidal punch-outs  114 ,  115  are precut into subpanel for deployment when the reinforcement rib if foldably deployed. The subpanel  120  foldably associated with panel  104  (FIG. 12) has a pair of trapezoidal orifices  122 ,  123  that register with deployed punch-outs  115 ,  114  during assembly. Subpanels  111 ,  120  overlie one another when assembled properly, being coupled to one another when punch-outs  115 ,  114  are first deflected and then manually pressed into engagement with orifices  123 ,  122 . The subpanels form a strengthened, upper edge  124  (FIGS. 7,  13 ) of the rib that is pressed into contact with undersurface  29 B (FIG. 11) when the rib is attached to the target assembly. At the same time, the lower supporting bottom  125  of each rib is fluteless, thereby avoiding the unwanted wicking of moisture into the rib by ground contact. 
     When the assembled ribs  31  are press fitted between the assembled sides  72 ,  73  of the target assembly, the V-shaped rib bottom (i.e. FIGS. 7,  13 ) resulting after folding has a clearance region  127  defined between tabs  106 ,  106 A (or  107 ,  107 A) and the bottom edge  125  (FIGS. 7,  13 ). Region  127  results after folding because of the gaps  109  (FIG.  12 ). In assembly the rib clearance region registers with notches  100 ,  101  cut in the side flaps  94  (FIG. 11) of the target assembly blank. Rib end tabs  106 ,  106 A and/or  107 ,  107 A effectively form a flange that is wedged between upwardly angling side flaps  94  and the target assembly undersurface  29 B (FIGS.  11 ,  14 ). When pressed into position during assembly, opposite ends of each stiffener rib flatly contact the trapezoidal side panels  75 . The ribs are thus captivated within the target assembly, with their fluteless, bottom edges projecting downwardly to help support the target assembly. 
     Assembly of the game is preceded by properly folding the target blank and the reinforcement rib blanks. Afterwards the ribs are attached by “snapping” them into place beneath the impact panel  28  within the enclosure defined by the target assembly. When the distance regulator is attached, the target assemblies can be placed apart on a flat playing surface at a preferred playing distance of twenty-five feet. 
     Target assembly folding is easiest if the blank  34  is first placed flat on a supporting surface with the underside aimed upwardly, as in FIG.  11 . The front  46  and rear  49  can be assembled first, with the various panels being gently folded across the respective fold lines ( 52 ,  53  or  62 ,  63 ) with the locking tabs  61 ,  64  and/or  51 ,  54  being gently aimed at the matching slots  68 ,  69  or  58 ,  59 . When the front  46  is folded, it is important that end flaps  80  be sandwiched between the front panels  55 ,  56  to brace the sides  72 ,  73 . Then the locking tabs  51 ,  54  can be gently urged into engagement with the slots  58 ,  59 . Similarly, the rear panels  65 ,  66  should properly sandwich flaps  90  before the locking tabs  61 ,  64  seat within slots  68 ,  69  (FIG.  11 ). Afterwards the sides are manipulated by gently folding the side panels  94  inwardly. Notches  100 ,  101  will thus be positioned to easily lock with the stiffener ribs to be installed thereafter. 
     The stiffener ribs  31  are quickly assembled by forcing them into a triangular profile by folding panels  102 ,  104  (FIG. 12) across fold line  105 . Subpanels  111  and  120  should flatly contact one another and form the “base” of the “triangle.” During assembly this base is forced upwardly into the target assembly into contact with the underside  29 B of the central panel (FIG.  1 ). Punch-outs  114 ,  115  should be popped into position, properly frictionally engaging orifices  123 ,  122 . Then end tabs  106 ,  106 A and  107 ,  107 A are gently folded out to form the wing-shaped, profile of FIGS. 7 and 10. The smaller stiffener is placed between notches  101 , also extending between target assembly sides  72 ,  73 . The larger stiffener rib is locked within notches  100  towards the larger rear  49  of the assembled target assembly. 
     With the target assemblies assembled, they are ready for deployment. The target assemblies are placed on the ground with the front of each assembly facing the other. Next, the distance regulator is attached, and target assemblies are moved apart until the regulator is fully extended. The distance regulator is preset for tournament play to a preferred playing distance of twenty feet. 
     Some players stand along side a target assembly with their feet firmly planted. Others may wish to stand directly behind their opponents target assembly, sacrificing distance for an angle reduction. Whatever the players stance, the opponent should always show proper respect for the players concentration by stepping back from the board until the player has completed his or her turn. A players toes must not project past the front edge of their opponent&#39;s target assembly. 
     Folding the bean bag  30  is a key element for scoring consistency. There are no secrets to bag folding, just personal preferences. The “Chicago Fold” has been a favorite of the top players. It is recommend that players hold the corner of a bag to let the particulate drop to the bottom; then the bag is folded in half, and then folded in half again. The “Paducah Pancake” is one of the most consistent fold among the underhand throwers. The bag is smoothed out and delivered flat or saucer like towards the hole. The “Half Paducah Pancake” is the same, only folded in half. The “Sacramento Sling” is accomplished by holding the bag by the corner or edge between two fingers prior to underhand tossing. An “Omaha overhead” delivery is usually the choice of basketball shooters with the bag wadded up in a ball. 
     A coin flip usually determines the side where a player chooses to stand. After a completed game, the losing player has the choice of sides. In team play, after a completed game the players are required to rotate boards to minimize the effect of wind and sun. The winning team shoot first or has “honors.” 
     Basic scoring is flexible. Maximum points may be awarded for each bag  30  that penetrates orifice  32 . Lesser points are earned by each bag that remains on the exposed playing surface  29 A (FIG. 1) after a round. 
     From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is one well adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth, together with other advantages which are inherent to the structure. 
     It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims. 
     As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein sit forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.