Patent classifications
A63F2011/0067
Dice Throwing Accuracy Game
A simple but engrossing game based on accurately tossing ordinary cubical dice is presented. The game comes with two board pieces which can be positioned on any flat surface to make a playing surface or optionally a pre-made complete game surface. The game is played in turns with players attempting to maximize their scores by landing their dice on a target scoring zone.
Board game scoring assistive device
A board game scoring assistive device having a panel that includes one or more apertures accommodating a player game piece or token and a particular manner keeping it positioned over the proper area or score, especially when the game piece is sized so that it covers more than just a single scoring position. This invention helps to alleviate the questions of which position the piece is in as well as where the piece had been in the event of an accidental jolt to the scoring area.
Travel and Outdoor Playmat
A playmat for receiving and maintaining a plurality of cards in a user-selected configuration comprises a first section and a second section rotatably attached to the first section. Each section comprises a planar support structure configured to receive a plurality of cards. The lengths of the sections and a plurality of rows within each section extend parallel to a common longitudinal axis. Each section comprises a holding structure arranged and configured to clamp the plurality of cards towards the support structure. The length of the holding structure and the height of the rows is selected such that the holding structure can receive and hold at least two non-overlapping cards and the cards can be maintained in the holding structure when in a rotated configuration in which two opposite corners of the card extend along a line parallel with the longitudinal axis.
Game system with rotatably positionable playing pieces
A game system, includes a game board, including a plurality of squares arranged in rows and columns, including special squares, including a start square and bonus squares, each including a text indicator and a color indicator; a board border with row indicators and column indicators; rotatably positionable playing pieces, each including a line segment with segment terminators and a piece scoring indicator denoting a piece scoring value; two piece holders; two mockup boards; two privacy blinds; such that a plurality of pairs of successive strings are positionable on the board, each pair placed by two opposing players, each string including a plurality of rotatably positioned connected playing pieces, such that at least one segment terminator of a first connected playing piece is connected to at least one segment terminator of a second connected playing piece, such that line segments of the rotatably positioned connected pieces form a connected path.
Movement Based Partner Card Game
Techniques are disclosed for performing a movement-based partner card game. In one example, a method for playing the game includes selecting an activity card from a deck of cards and dealing the activity card to a pair of players. The deck of cards may be physically or digitally represented (e.g., in an electronic or audio format). The pair of players determines a plan for performing a particular non-verbal activity in accordance with the instructions of the activity card. The pair of players then performs the particular non-verbal activity for a predetermined time interval. A score is determined for the performance of the particular non-verbal activity based on a number of linkages formed, a quality of linkage formed, and/or a number of times that a linkage is determined to be broken. The method then includes determining whether the pair of players wins the card game based in part on the score.
Card And Token Game Apparatus
A card and token game apparatus for entertainment includes comprising a plurality of playing cards including at least two decks of playing cards. There is a plurality of colored tokens and a plurality of score sheets. Each score sheet has a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. The card and token game apparatus is played by distributing the playing card and the colored tokens to each player and then drawing cards to create sets of identical cards. Once one player has put all of his or her cards into sets the game is over.
Dice Game and Method of Playing
This present invention relates to a family-friendly dice rolling game that includes eighteen dice, a rolling cup, and a score pad. The dice game allows each player to participate in the game by rolling the dice three times in each turn across three different game phases. The game offers an entertaining activity for any number of players, thereby making it an ideal game for any occasion or gathering. Further, the dice game of the present invention includes simplified rules and a score calculation method that encourages the players to use their mathematical and counting skills to keep score.
Self-Improvement Game
The weekly clock in hours is the only board game of its kind that is specifically created to help individuals remain steadfast in the pursuit of their goals. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with diverse reflection and moving forward cards that are developed to motivate users to persevere and utilizes cutting-edge organizational tools, such as: a notepad calendar and weekly check in hour metrics, that guarantees users are able to better plan and manage their time as they accomplish their agendas.
THROWING AND KICKING GAME FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY
A throwing and/or kicking game is described, with a ball or projectile being thrown at a board having a plurality of voids cut therethrough. At least one of the voids may allow a player to gain yards, at least one void may allow a player to lose yards, and at least one void may allow a player to lose possession of the ball to a second player. Additionally, one or more throwing stations located at varying distances from the game board may be provided such that a throwing station farther from the game board allows a player to earn more yardage than a throwing station closer to the game board. A scorecard is also provided to track yardage gained, downs, score, possessions, and quarters of the game.
Districting Strategy Game
Games of the present technology are strategic districting games in which one or more players are presented with a region divided into sectors, where each sector has a given set of elements, and players are tasked with combining the sectors to create a plurality of districts that achieve an objective.