Toss game apparatus having a bounce back surface

Abstract

A toss game apparatus includes a first assembly and a second assembly pivotally connected to the first assembly. The first assembly includes a first outer frame, a target surface connected to at least a portion of the first outer frame, and at least one target pocket that is recessed below the target surface. The at least one target pocket is configured to receive a toss game piece. The second assembly includes a second outer frame, and a bounce surface connected to at least a portion of the second outer frame. The target surface is configured to be positioned at an angle non-linearly relative to the bounce surface.

1 . A toss game apparatus comprising:
 a first assembly having:
 a first outer frame, 
 a target surface connected to at least a portion of the first outer frame, and 
 plurality of target pockets that are each recessed below the target surface, wherein each target pocket is configured to receive a toss game piece; and 
   a second assembly pivotally connected to the first assembly, wherein the second assembly comprises:
 a second outer frame, and 
 ounce surface connected to at least a portion of the second outer frame, 
   wherein:   the target surface is configured to be positioned at an angle non-linearly relative to the bounce surface; and   the bounce surface comprises a plurality of visual markings, wherein each visual marking:
 corresponds to one of the plurality of target pockets, and 
 indicates a target location as to where the toss game piece is to be aimed in order to bounce the toss game piece into the target pocket that corresponds to the visual marking. 
   
     
     
         2 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each target pocket is collapsible. 
     
     
         3 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each target pocket is removably attached to at least a portion of the target surface. 
     
     
         4 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each target pocket is fixedly attached to at least a portion of the target surface. 
     
     
         5 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the bounce surface is formed of a resilient material. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a third assembly that is pivotally attached to the second assembly. 
     
     
         8 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein one or more of the second assembly or the third assembly comprises a pouch configured to store the one or more toss game pieces. 
     
     
         9 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second outer frame comprises:
 an upper member;   a lower member; and   a pair of leg members that are configured to connect to one or more of the upper member or the lower member.   
     
     
         10 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the bounce surface is at least partially connected to the upper member. 
     
     
         11 . A toss game apparatus comprising:
 a first assembly having:
 a first outer frame, 
 a target surface connected to at least a portion of the first outer frame, and 
 a plurality of target pockets that are each recessed below the target surface, wherein each target pocket is configured to receive a toss game piece; and 
   a second assembly pivotally connected to the first assembly, wherein the second assembly comprises:
 a second outer frame comprising:
 an upper member having a first portion and a second portion, 
 a lower member having a first portion and a second portion, 
 a first leg member, wherein a first end of the first leg member is configured to connect to the first portion of the upper member and a second end of the first leg member is configured to connect to the first portion of the lower member, 
 a second leg member, wherein a first end of the second leg member is configured to connect to the second portion of the upper member and a second end of the second leg member is configured to connect to the second portion of the lower member, and 
 a bounce surface connected to at least a portion of the upper member, 
 
   wherein:   the target surface is configured to be positioned at an angle non-linearly relative to the bounce surface; and   the bounce surface comprises a plurality of visual markings, wherein each visual marking:
 corresponds to one of the plurality of target pockets, and 
   indicates a target location as to where the toss game piece is to be aimed in order to bounce the toss game piece into the target pocket that corresponds to the visual marking.   
     
     
         12 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein each target pocket is collapsible. 
     
     
         13 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein each target pocket is removably attached to at least a portion of the target surface. 
     
     
         14 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein each target pocket is fixedly attached to at least a portion of the target surface. 
     
     
         15 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the bounce surface is formed of a resilient material. 
     
     
         16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a third assembly that is pivotally attached to the second assembly. 
     
     
         18 . The toss game apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein one or more of the second assembly or the third assembly comprises a pouch configured to store the one or more toss game pieces.