Jarts

Definition

A trademarked lawn game involving weighted missiles that resemble large darts, typically tossed underhand to land in a ring on the ground. The game was banned for consumer sale in the U.S. in 1988 after numerous serious injuries, though it remains available in other countries.

Example Usage

We used to play Jarts at family cookouts until they were pulled from store shelves.

Origin

Portmanteau of 'javelin' and 'darts,' introduced commercially in the 1970s.

Fun Fact

The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned Jarts after studies linked them to over 6,000 emergency room visits annually.

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