A63F3/00261

GAME BOARD AND GAME APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME
20220016514 · 2022-01-20 ·

A game apparatus includes a first total number of playing-pieces and an article of manufacture including: a grid structure which is sufficiently flexible so as to be substantially conformable to a surface of a substrate on which the grid structure is disposable; apertures in the grid structure exposing corresponding portions of the surface of the substrate on which the grid structure is disposable; areas of the apertures being sized to accommodate corresponding playing-pieces of a game; and a second total number of the apertures being sufficient to accommodate the first total number of the playing-pieces.

Therapeutic customizable game board system
11786804 · 2023-10-17 ·

A customizable board game to operationalize various therapeutic modalities as a means to explore, learn, engage, and provide emotional and relational support in a non-traditional therapy environment. Through engagement in play activities, individuals learn about cause and effect; practice categorizing and organizing information; develop comprehensive storylines and understanding surrounding personal experiences; and can explore traditional and non-traditional roles, such as gender, family, friends, academic, etc., in a non-confrontational, fun, and no stress environment to free up emotions and other typical barriers to self reflection.

Board game/chess game
11161032 · 2021-11-02 · ·

Board game (1) with a board (2) having at least one playing surface (3) comprising multiple playing fields (4) and with playing pieces (5) and at least one holding device (6) for holding a playing piece (5) releasably attached to the playing field (4), with the board (2) being arranged such that the orientation of the playing surface (3) deviates from a horizontal orientation, wherein a rotating device (7) is provided for holding the playing piece (5) in a same vertical orientation for any rotation of the board (2) about an imaginary axis (A) substantially orthogonally to the playing surface (3).

WORD BOARD GAME APPARATUS AND METHOD
20230310977 · 2023-10-05 ·

A game apparatus and method comprising a case, cubes, and tiles. The method includes placing or removing tiles on or from said cubes, and then manipulating handles or knobs on said case to transform a row or column of cubes and the associated tiles. During the course of game play, a matrix of visible active tiles is dynamically manipulated by users to achieve game goals. Game play incorporates elements of luck in drawing tiles, deterministic transformation of cubes, and memory and strategy of users.

Ever changing labyrinth maze game
20230277916 · 2023-09-07 ·

The present invention provides a system and apparatus for maze board game comprising: a solid first layer base with smooth surface, a second layer permanently fixed to first solid base layer providing a construction or groove in which rings can be housed within, a third layer consisting decorative fixture with game elements that is permanently fixed to second layer, a set of plurality of turntable rings that fit neatly inside one another and can be independently turned or spun inside the construct of first layer. Each turntable ring has a small rod attached to that can be used to turn the turntable rings. In an embodiment of the present invention, the game player has to start pawn from the container located at the corner of square shaped maze board, make the pawn travel from corner to center through dynamically changing labyrinth, and change the configuration while playing by moving the turnable ring in clockwise or anticlockwise direction by required number of spaces thus providing new labyrinth configuration with rearranged vertical walls to game player.

Playing Card Board Game
20230277914 · 2023-09-07 ·

A novel design for a hybrid playing card and board game of cribbage and poker that can accommodate up to eight players individually or in teams. The game may be played physically with other players at a brick and mortar location, as well as virtually with remote players via an application available through an internet gaming site. The rules of cribbage and of poker are retained along with minor player options for enhanced betting. A specific circular game board tailored for betting in physical play, and having expansion capabilities is used.

TABLETOP GAME AND CONDIMENT HOLDER
20230372808 · 2023-11-23 ·

A tabletop game and condiment holding device includes a main body having a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a front wall, a pair of side walls, and a curved wall that extends from the top wall to the front wall. The curved wall forming a ramp for discharging a coin in a direction away from the front wall. A napkin dispenser and a plurality of condiment holders are positioned along the walls of the main body. A drawer having a plurality of sidewalls and a common top surface is removably positioned within the front wall. A plurality of apertures located along the top surface of the drawer function to receive the coin in flight. A template having markings and a plurality of complementary shaped and located apertures is removably secured along the top surface of the drawer.

Cribbage board
11826665 · 2023-11-28 ·

A cribbage board having 2 skunk figures which are released when a cribbage player is skunked or double skunked.

SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND TRACKING OBJECTS ON A GAME BOARD
20220258036 · 2022-08-18 ·

The finding and object of the invention relates to board games and parlour games characterized by the support of electronic components, such as a PC, tablet, smartphone or game console. More precisely, the invention consists of an economical and easy to construct system, able to identify and track the movements of objects, preferably but not necessarily pawns, on an interactive game board configurable by the user. Said playable and movable objects are tracked by means of a coordinated system of low-cost sensors and a method for the progressive storage of the positions assumed by the same objects as a result of voluntary user interactions. This result is achieved by means of: •A sensorized board (flexible or foldable) equipped with a series of magnetic sensors positioned according to a regular grid arrangement; •An electronic control board, connected to said sensorized board, adapted to the acquisition of data and the communication of the acquired information to a third system (PC, tablet, is smartphone, console) via interface (wired or radio); •An identification system, preferably but not exclusively of the RFID type consisting of reader chip and single antenna, integrated in the control board; •A series of modular tiles, of different shapes, which reproduce different environments, usable to create different game scenarios; •A series of profiled elements to keep the tiles integral with the interactive game board, once positioned above it; •A series of gaming elements, equipped with magnets and identification code (for example RFID TAG).

MODULAR GAME TABLE
20220241677 · 2022-08-04 ·

Described herein are modular game tables configured to have freely removable and connectable insert panels to allow a single game table to be converted to accommodate different games or different configurations as needed. In some embodiments, the interchangeable insert panels can be utilized to convert the game tables between cornhole tables and beer pong tables as needed by users.