Section 901:9-2-10 - Ring games(A) In any game at a fair in which rings are thrown over blocks or prizes, the operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) All rings are round and unwarped; (2) The target is vertically and horizontally level as well as vertically straight;(3) No slanting blocks; and(4) There is a clearance of at least three-eighths of an inch on one side measured from the inside of the ring to the block or target.(B) Ring the bottle games. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) The table or stand supporting the bottles is at a height so that the top of the bottles to be ringed will not exceed four feet in height from ground level; (2) There are no obstructions between, around, or above the bottles at any time;(3) The clearance of the rings is no less than one-fourth inch clearance measured from the inside of the ring to the neck of the bottle;(4) The ring bottle game surfaces are level; and(5) The distance of all obstructions above or around all items to be ringed is not less than four feet.(C) Ring the pin game. The operator of these style games shall ensure:(1) Pins remain stationary at all times; (2) Pins are arranged in a manner in which it is possible to ring each and every one; and(3) The top row of pins is not higher than four feet above the ground.(D) Cane rack and ring the cane. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) Canes are arranged so that each and every cane can be ringed, including all canes with hooked handles; (2) All canes to be ringed need to have the end which is to be ringed perpendicular with the ground; and(3) The clearance of the ring is to have no less than three-eighths of an inch clearance measured from the inside of the ring to the head of the cane. The measurement is to be made with the ring held next to the head of the cane.(E) Ring the wooden duck game. The clearance of the ring shall be not less than three-eighths of an inch on one side measured horizontally from the back of the duck's neck to the tip of the duck's beak.(F) Hoop-la games and ring the block game. The operator of these style games shall ensure: (1) These games have three-eighths of an inch clearance on one side;(2) Blocks are to be flat, solid, uncovered and not more than two inches high;(3) Prizes are not projecting over the block;(4) Blocks are placed on the table with sufficient clearance permit the hoop to surround the block unobstructed;(5) The player wins all the prizes that are displayed on the blocks; and(6) Hoops are round and uniform in size.(G) Pitch till you win hoop-la. The operator of these style games shall ensure:(1) All targets used are vertical and maintained in a level position at all times (no slanting blocks will be permitted). All rings shall be round and unwarped and have a three-eighths of an inch clearance on one side.(2) There are no slanting blocks;(3) All rings are round and unwarped; and(4) All rings have a three-eighths of an inch clearance on one side.Ohio Admin. Code 901:9-2-10
Effective: 3/21/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/3/2024 and 03/21/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1711.11
Rule Amplifies: 1711.11
Prior Effective Dates: 08/11/1978, 12/23/1986, 06/20/1988, 03/23/2017