A63F2009/0437

Collapsible polyhedron
11219818 · 2022-01-11 ·

A collapsible, self-expanding polyhedron comprises a plurality of side members each connected with an elastic band that is sized to urge each side wall of adjacent side members together to form an expanded configuration. When the polyhedron is compressed on two opposing side members, which causes the other side members to separate into a collapsed configuration, the elastic band expands to a maximum length with maximum tension. Once the compression is released, the at least one elastic band retracts back to a minimum length and urges the side members back into the expanded configuration.

EDUCATIONAL DICE SYSTEM
20230326370 · 2023-10-12 ·

A math learning process uses a first set of dice and a second set of dice. The process includes configuring the first set of dice and the second set of dice to respectively produce equal probabilities of occurrence of two different sums. A first player rolls the first set of dice and records the sum. A second player rolls the second set of dice and records the sum. These steps are repeated until one of the first player and the second player rolls a particular sum a predetermined number of times. Other dice configurations facilitate focus on specific math facts and operations.

GAMIFICATION DEVICE
20220249944 · 2022-08-11 · ·

A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Dice Tipping Game and Method

A dice tipping game and method utilizes a set of dice comprising a group of pictorial icons. The server rolls the dice and the dice faces are tallied. This tally represents the percentage gratuity to be paid to the server based on the value of the meal or service. One of the pictorial images has a value of zero, another one of the images has a value equating to an additional percentage added to the tally, and a third image represents an opportunity to roll the dice again for a more favorable tally. One or more optional die with faces representing cash values may be added to the set of dice to provide an additional tip amount to the server above and beyond the total percentage rolled.

PLAYING DEVICE
20210228976 · 2021-07-29 ·

The invention relates to dice suitable for use in gaming. In particular the invention relates to a new indicator system for use in gaming dice, the indicator system providing a di value. More specifically the invention relate to a di incorporating the indicator system providing a di value, and the use of the di to provide a di value, and a method of using the di.

Mutual Shared-Rights in Commoditerial History in the Fairtrade Markets Board Game

The present invention is a commodity trading multi-player game, and the game is played with a plurality of cards. It can be played Face to Face or Online. The game comprises a game board, coin chips, game cards, customized dice which is a dodecahedron pentagonal prism, regulations, and rules. The game was constructed and arranged so that acquiring more commodities and money, by uniquely following the game's rules, would be the key to win the game. The present invention applies a new proposed economic theory of mutual shared-rights of the commoditerial history in fairtrade markets board game. It has a three-pronged approach: a) learning by training the expert systems about economy and markets, b) education by teaching informative, knowledgeable subjects about the US states, and c) entertainment.

TABLETOP GAME
20210016156 · 2021-01-21 ·

The present invention relates to a tabletop game, a more particular to a multiple player board game having multiple modes and levels of play that can be constructed into various gameplay tiers.

Polyhedral dice
20240091629 · 2024-03-21 ·

A die, or sets thereof, with at least twelve sides, displaying indicia from two sets of indicia; one indicium from a set of six indicia, together with another indicium from a set of four indicia. In the preferred embodiment, the die, or sets thereof, is a twelve-sided dodecahedron-shaped die and the indicia consists of ranks and suits, respectively. The ranks are displayed twice on each die, and the suits are displayed thrice on each die. Further, in the preferred embodiment, there are four kinds of this die. These kinds display different configurations of rank-suit indicia, which allows for a variety of scores to be formed, across sets of said dice.

Customizable dice
10463952 · 2019-11-05 ·

A programmable die may feature a robust frame structure housing a plurality of display screens which may be programmed to display any number of possible data. Any number of sides are possible, so long as they can be read. The die may be programmed remotely, such as through an app, or manually. The displays may be LCD screens or electronic paper, or any later discovered and suitable device. A battery may be directly or inductively charged.

GAMIFICATION DEVICE
20190329125 · 2019-10-31 · ·

A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.