Built by Design
Built by Design is a geeked-out, closer look at the four core, patent-pending parts that make RingerRinger™ possible. This page is intentionally descriptive for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what may look simple at first glance, but has been thoughtfully engineered for modularity, repeatability, and growth. The same foundational components connect in multiple ways to create different game modes, configurations, and future expansions. It’s a closer look at how thoughtful design—not excess complexity—is what gives RingerRinger™ its flexibility, originality, and long-term potential.
Riser/Base Post
The Riser/Base Post is a modular structural component of the RingerRinger™ system designed to create vertical height, support stacked assembly, and receive lateral gameplay components. The part has an outer diameter of 2 inches and an overall length of 7 inches.
One end includes a 12-sided male adapter, while the opposite end includes a 1-inch-deep 12-sided female receiving port. These complementary indexed interfaces allow the Riser/Base Post to connect securely with the OmniPort Base or with another Riser/Base Post while helping maintain rotational alignment throughout the assembly.
When connected into a compatible receiving component, approximately 6 inches of the part remain exposed, with 1 inch engaged within the adjoining component.
At the midpoint of the Riser/Base Post, approximately 3 inches from either end, the part includes two opposing 1-inch 12-sided receiving ports positioned 180 degrees apart, forming a lateral pass-through opening. These midpoint ports are configured to receive target arm components, enabling the Riser/Base Post to function as both a structural building element and a support interface for gameplay features.
Reducer Cap
The Reducer Cap is a multi-function transition component of the RingerRinger™ system designed to provide a finished visual termination, reduce larger structural receiving ports to a smaller indexed interface, and enable additional gameplay component placement.
The part has an overall length of 2 inches. One end includes a 1-inch male adapter interface configured to fit into the female receiving ports of the 8-Way OmniPort Base and the Riser/Base Post. The opposite end includes a 1-inch deep female 12-sided receiving socket.
When inserted into the larger female receiving ports of the OmniPort Base or Riser/Base Post, the Reducer Cap creates a reduced indexed receiving interface capable of accepting a target arm component. The exposed outer end of the part includes a rounded surface that gives visible connection points a more finished appearance while retaining functional utility.
Target Arm
The Target Arm is a gameplay interface component of the RingerRinger™ system designed to project outward from the structure and create an angled ring-catching target. The part has an outer diameter of 1 inch and is formed at a 45 degree angle, allowing it to function as a target support while contributing to the three-dimensional geometry of the assembled game.
One end of the Target Arm includes a 1-inch 12-sided male interface configured to insert into the side receiving ports of the Riser/Base Post. The Target Arm may also be inserted into the larger female receiving ports of the 8-Way OmniPort Base and Riser/Base Post when used in conjunction with the Reducer Cap, which adapts those receiving points to the appropriate interface.
From the point of insertion, the Target Arm extends approximately 8 inches outward, creating ample target projection and spacing for ring interaction. This extension helps define the challenge, depth, and dimensionality of gameplay.
In addition to its gameplay role, the Target Arm may also serve as a structural or support component in alternate configurations, including Aqua mode, where it can be used to hold pool noodle elements.
8-Way OmniPort Base
The 8-Way OmniPort Base serves as the central structural hub of the RingerRinger™ system. It includes seven female ports and one male port for a total of eight connection points. Six female ports are positioned around the horizontal axis, one female port is located on the top of the vertical axis, and one male port is located on the bottom of the vertical axis.
Its geometry allows the component to function in multiple orientations, including being rotated 90 degrees so that horizontal and vertical axis relationships can be reoriented depending on the desired game setup. This flexibility helps support the modular, multi-modal nature of the RingerRinger™ system.
Each female receiving port incorporates a 12-sided indexed socket interface designed to hold risers, base posts, and reducer caps in consistent alignment. This indexed connection helps resist rotational shifting and keeps structural components properly oriented during setup and play.