A New or Improved Toy or Game.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Toy or Game.
I, STEPHEN GRUNDY RICHARDSON of 6, Cowgate, Peterboro', Gentleman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to a new or improved toy or game, the object being to
provide a simply constructed device intended as a toy or game and for the operation
of which a certain amount of skill is requisite.
In carrying my invention into practical effect I provido a basis of wood or other
suitable material furnished with an upright at either end connected together by two
horizontal cross bars, and by this means I form or erect upon the said basis a
rectangular frame divided longitudinally into two parts. This rectangular frame
is further sub-divided into preferably eight rectangular spaces by means of vertical
rods or wires, while to each side of the aforesaid basis is secured one end of a
suitable length of elastic or other springy material, furnished with or terminating
in a small ball.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood, I will now proceed to
describe same with refereuce to the accompanying drawing which is a perspective
view of my improved device.
In the construction of my improved device I provide a suitable basis b furnished
with uprights or end pieces a, a', and connected together by the two cross bars b', b',
tbus forming upon the said base a rectangular frame divided longitudinally into
two parts, the said frame being further sub-divided by the vertical wires or rods w
Bo as to provide eight rectangular spaces. Upon each side of the basis b aud
secured to suitable eyes c, o, is a short length of elastic or other springy
material p,, furnished with or terminating in a ball g, g', the object of the game
being to shoot the balls through the aforesaid spaces.
In order that the method of playing the game may be well understood .I will
now append the rules.
Rule 1. The board to be placed in the centre of a table and the players to
sit upon opposite sides thereof.
Rule 2. The first player to take hold of the ball and stretch the elastic from
6 to 12 inches, according to bis judgment and to then release the ball with
sufficient spring to send it through one of the marked spaces. Each player
baving three shots in succession and to use the ball upon his side of the
table.
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Rule 3. The space marked "Toko" to count 12 points. The player who
first scores exactly 50 points must make his final shot at the "Toko
space, and if he succeeds in sending the ball through, announces "Toko"
and wins the game.
Rule 4.Should the player exceed the 50 points, he must then deduct the
Burplus number of points from 50 and continue his playing until he has
made exactly the 50 points required, be then shoots through "Toko "
space and wins.
Rule 5. Should the players agree to contest a game of 100 points instead of
50, the player who first scores exactly 100 must then play for the "Toko "
space twice before declaring a win.
The above rules are merely given as suitable for regulating the playing of the
game, but it is obvious that they may be altered or modified to suit requirements.

page_text: My improved toy or gamo I preferably designate "Toko" after the name of
the marked space, the other spaces being variously numbered as shown, but it is
obvious that any other. name may be employed in connection with the marked
space if required.
As a modification of my improved toy or game the device may be made
considerably larger for uso at fairs or the like or as an outdoor game, in which
case the balls may be thrown through the various spaces.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said iuven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :
1. The uew or improved toy or game comprising the device consisting of a
suitable basis b, having upright or end pieces a, a', and connected together by cross
bars b,, so as to form a rectangular frame divided longitudinally into two parts,
said frame being further sub-divided by means of suitable vertical rods or
wires wo, wo, w, into rectangular spaces designed to be marked with numerals, the
whole in combination with suitable balls g, g', connected to lengths of elastic or
other suitable springy material p, p', and secured one to each side of the board,
the device to be used substantially as indicated by the rules.
2. The new or improved toy or game arranged and constructed substantially as
herein described and shown and for the purposes specified.
Dated the 18th day of August 1896
F. G. CASSELL
(Of Cassell & Co.),
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.