Floating throwable implement game apparatus and related devices

Abstract

An apparatus is used with throwable implements. The apparatus includes a base having a central portion and a peripheral edge. A first container is positioned on the central portion of the base. A plurality of second containers is positioned along the peripheral edge of the base and radially about the first container, wherein the plurality of second containers are smaller than the first container, and wherein an upper rim edge of the first container is positioned higher than upper rim edges of the plurality of second containers. The apparatus may be floatable and used primarily in water-based settings.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for use with throwable implements, the apparatus comprising:
 a base having a central portion and a peripheral edge;   a first container positioned on the central portion of the base; and   a plurality of second containers positioned along the peripheral edge of the base and radially about the first container, wherein the plurality of second containers are smaller than the first container, and wherein an upper rim edge of the first container is positioned higher than upper rim edges of the plurality of second containers.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base floats in a body of water. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first container is at least partially positioned within a first cavity within the central portion of the base. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of second containers are positioned in one of a plurality of second cavities positioned along the peripheral edge of the base. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of second cavities further comprises at least one lateral cutout of the base, positioned along a sidewall of each of the plurality of second cavities, wherein the at least one lateral cutout facilitates manual removal of the plurality of second containers from the plurality of second cavities, respectively. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein a depth of the at least one lateral cutout of the base is less than a depth of the plurality of second cavities. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first container further comprises a main bucket and a basket, wherein the basket is a non-water-tight basket which is insertable into and removable from the main bucket. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover connectable to the first container along the upper rim edge of the first container. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of backboards, each of the plurality of backboards positioned between the first container and at least one of the second containers. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein each of the plurality of backboards has a substantially planar outer surface positioned substantially tangential with at least one of the plurality of second containers. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of slots positioned within the base, the plurality of backboards are insertable into the plurality of slots, respectively, wherein when inserted into the plurality of slots, each of the plurality of backboards is held in a substantially vertical position within the base. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of throwable implements, wherein the plurality of throwable implements are manually throwable by a user into at least one of the first container and the plurality of second containers. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of throwable implements further comprise substantially spherical balls capable of floating in a body of water. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least the base and the first container have a substantially circular footprint, wherein the plurality of second containers are positioned radially about the first container and spaced equidistantly along the peripheral edge of the base. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of legs attachable to the base. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of legs are attachable to the base in at least two configurations, wherein in a first of the two configurations, the plurality of legs extend from the base to hold the base a distance above a ground surface, and wherein in a second of the at least two configurations, the plurality of legs are stowed in receptacles formed inset within the base, wherein the plurality of legs are positioned substantially flush with a bottom surface of the base. 
     
     
         17 . A floating throwable implement game apparatus for use within a body of water, the apparatus comprising:
 a base having a circular footprint, wherein the base has a central portion and a peripheral edge, wherein the base is floatable within a body of water;   a first container positioned on the central portion of the base;   a non-water-tight basket positioned within the first container;   a plurality of second containers positioned radially exterior of the first container and spaced equidistantly along the peripheral edge of the base and radially, wherein the plurality of second containers are smaller than the first container and the non-water-tight basket;   a plurality of backboards, each positioned substantially vertically between the first container and at least one of the second containers; and   a plurality of throwable implements, each manually throwable by a user into at least one of the first container, the non-water-tight basket, and at least one of the plurality of second containers.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein each of the first container and the plurality of second containers are positioned within a cavity within the base, wherein a bottom floor of the first container and a bottom floor of the plurality of second containers is positioned below a top surface of the base. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising a cover attachable to the first container. 
     
     
         20 . A floating apparatus for use within a body of water, the apparatus comprising:
 a base having a circular footprint, wherein the base has a central portion and a peripheral edge, wherein the base is floatable within a body of water;   a first container positioned at least partially within a first cavity of the base at the central portion of the base;   a cover attachable to the first container; and   a plurality of second containers positioned at least partially within second cavities, respectively, of the base, the plurality of second containers positioned radially exterior of the first container and spaced equidistantly along the peripheral edge of the base and radially, wherein the plurality of second containers are smaller than the first container, and wherein the plurality of second containers are sized to receive at least one of a beverage cup and a beverage can therein.