Gaming Apparatus for Sliding Target Games

Abstract

A gaming apparatus for a sliding-type game is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, a length of a sliding surface is provided with an underlying target area and playing pieces are slid along the surface to land over desired targets. Magnets may be used to provide additional challenge. Many possibilities of use are possible as the apparatus may lend itself to various game scenarios.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A gaming apparatus comprising:
 a. a sliding surface;   b. at least one magnetized puck; and   c. a target with magnetic affinity, positioned under the sliding surface;   wherein the puck is slid across the sliding surface towards the target and magnetic interplay between the puck and target affect the behavior of the puck as it slides towards the target.   
     
     
         2 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one magnet, positioned underneath the sliding surface on the target wherein the magnetic interplay between the puck and magnet further affect the behavior of the puck as it slides towards the target. 
     
     
         3 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising a substrate unto which the sliding surface is positioned. 
     
     
         4 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 3 , the target being countersunk into the substrate. 
     
     
         5 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 3 , further comprising a backboard proximate the target. 
     
     
         6 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 5 , said backboard interfacing the substrate and being removable therefrom. 
     
     
         7 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a substrate unto which the sliding surface is positioned. 
     
     
         8 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 7 , the target being countersunk into the substrate. 
     
     
         9 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 7 , further comprising a backboard proximate the target. 
     
     
         10 . The gaming apparatus of  claim 9 , said backboard interfacing the substrate and being removable therefrom.