Dice Toss Game System

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multipurpose dice toss game. The game is configured to be played both outdoors and indoors and includes three enlarged dice and a noise reducing game board having scoring charts thereon for calculation of points scored by players playing the game. The game offers two game options namely a “923” game option and a “236” game option. The “923” game option is played for several rounds where each player tosses three dice against the board simultaneously and a player scoring a predetermined total first within the identified rounds is declared as winner. A player scoring more than the predetermined total within the identified rounds loses the game. Players having scores less than the predetermined total after the identified rounds play an additional sudden death round. The player scoring highest score in the sudden death round is declared as the winner.

Claims

1. A dice game for indoor and outdoor activity, the dice game comprising: a plurality of dice, wherein said plurality of dice include three dice; a plurality of players, wherein each player rolls said three dice to form a turn; wherein said turn is scored a point total for each round; wherein said dice game is played for multiple rounds; wherein each said player's game total accumulates said point total for each round of said player; and a winner of said dice game is declared when said player's game total equals a predetermined total.

2. The dice game of claim 1, wherein said multiple rounds is nine rounds.

3. The dice game of claim 2, wherein said plurality of dice total for each round equal to 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, or 17 equates to said point total of zero for said round.

4. The dice game of claim 3, wherein said point total of each said round includes a score selected from the listing below when said three dice include a combination described below in Table A: TABLE-US-00005 Combination Score 1+1+1 3 2+2+2 6 3+3+3 9 4+4+4 12  5+5+5 15  6+6+6 −6   236 ‘923 gameplay’ assigned (14) points 123 0 points lose turn 135 10 push-ups or activity 246 10 sit-ups or activity 345 2 extra die rolls 456 2x point must roll point 234 9 points + single extra die roll 365 Reset - all player totals reset to zero

5. The dice game of claim 4, wherein said point total of each said round includes a score of zero when said three dice include a combination not described in Table A.

6. The dice game of claim 5, wherein each said player exits said dice game when said player's game total exceeds said predetermined total.

7. The dice game of claim 6, wherein at the end of said nine rounds all remaining said players having said game total less than said predetermined total enter a tenth round.

8. The dice game of claim 7, wherein said tenth round is a sudden death round and said player with the highest said plurality of dice total wins said dice game.

9. A dice game for indoor and outdoor activity, the dice game comprising: a plurality of dice, wherein said plurality of dice include three dice; a plurality of players, wherein each player rolls said three dice to form a turn; wherein said turn is scored a point total for each round; wherein said dice game is played for multiple rounds; wherein each said player's game total accumulates said point total for each round of said player; a winner of said dice game is declared when said player's game total equals a predetermined total; and further wherein said plurality of dice total for each round equal to selected numbers equates to said point total of zero for said round.

10. The dice game of claim 9, wherein said point total of each said round includes a score selected from the listing below when said three dice include a combination described below in Table A: TABLE-US-00006 Combination Score 1+1+1 3 2+2+2 6 3+3+3 9 4+4+4 12  5+5+5 15  6+6+6 −6   236 ‘923 gameplay’ assigned (14) points 123 0 points lose turn 135 10 push ups or activity 246 10 sit ups or activity 345 2 extra die rolls 456 2x point must roll point 234 9 points + single extra die roll 365 Reset - all player totals reset to zero

11. The dice game of claim 10, wherein said point total of each said round includes a score of zero when said three dice include a combination not described in Table A.

12. The dice game of claim 11, wherein each said player exits said dice game when said player's game total exceeds said predetermined total.

13. The dice game of claim 12, wherein said multiple rounds is nine rounds.

14. The dice game of claim 13, wherein at the end of said nine rounds all remaining said players having said game total less than said predetermined total enter a tenth round.

15. The dice game of claim 14, wherein said tenth round is a sudden death round and said player with the highest said plurality of dice total wins said dice game.

16. The dice game of claim 15, wherein said predetermined total is twenty-three.

17. A method for playing a dice game for indoor and outdoor activity, the method comprising: providing a plurality of dice, wherein said plurality of dice include three dice; providing a plurality of players, wherein each player rolls said three dice to form a turn; scoring said turn with a point total for each round; playing said dice game for multiple rounds; accumulating each said player's game total by adding said point total for each round of said player; declaring a winner of said dice game when said player's game total equals a predetermined total; and scoring said turn with a point total of zero when said plurality of dice total selected numbers.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein said point total of each said round includes a score selected from the listing below when said three dice include a combination described below in Table A: TABLE-US-00007 Combination Score 1+1+1 3 2+2+2 6 3+3+3 9 4+4+4 12  5+5+5 15  6+6+6 −6   236 ‘923 gameplay’ assigned (14) points 123 0 points lose turn 135 10 push ups or activity 246 10 sit ups or activity 345 2 extra die rolls 456 2x point must roll point 234 9 points + single extra die roll 365 Reset - all player totals reset to zero

19. The method of claim 18, wherein said point total of each said round includes a score of zero when said three dice include a combination not described in Table A.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein each said player exits said dice game when said player's game total exceeds said predetermined total.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the gameplay using indoor-outdoor game 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0022] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0023] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a game that can be easily played by individuals at social events, for example, birthday parties, family reunions, tailgates, etc. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a novel gaming board and a method of playing the board game that can accommodate an unlimited number of participants at any gathering. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a game that ensures an individual does not feel left out and is involved in the gaming activity at a party or other similar occasions. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a game that ensures all individuals are enjoying themselves at a social event. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a game that is novel and ensures individuals are not bored at parties. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a game that does not require special knowledge or skillset for playing the game and can be played by all the individuals present. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a game that has an easy set of rules that can be easily remembered and can be conveniently followed by all the individuals. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel board game that breaks the monotony at social events and ensures all individuals are fully entertained.

[0024] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel method of playing a dice game using a board game. The method comprising tossing three enlarged dice in one turn and rolling the three dice thrice to complete a round wherein the dice are used for different points outcome, said rolling of dice is done against the board game wherein the board game stands on the floor; completing a round of play, said round of play is completed once all the players playing the game have rolled the dice thrice; calculating a score for each player, said calculation of said score is derived from score charts positioned on said board game and displaying all possible scoring options for numbers rolled by the players; accumulating points during each round for purposes of calculating a cumulative score of 23 within nine rounds for winning the game and wherein a player scoring a cumulative score of more than 23 in or before nine rounds loses the game.

[0025] The present invention is a dice game that includes three oversized dice and a game board (as shown in FIG. 1). Each one of the plurality of dice include a six-sided die. Each of the sides of the dice has a separate numerical value. In particular, the numerical values are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” and “6”. For playing the game, all three dice are rolled or tossed at the game board. The numerical values that appear at the top of the side of the dice are the numerical value applied in the present game.

[0026] In the present invention, the first player can be selected in a conventional manner, such as a coin flip or the rolling of single die. The person starting the game may be the player that rolls the highest point value on the single die. The game board has score charts and rules engraved or affixed thereon.

[0027] Specifically, the game provides two game options for the users to play. Each game is played by at least two players, and each player tosses all three dice at once. In the preferred embodiment, all the players must be a predetermined distance, for example at least nine feet, from the game board while tossing the three dice, all the dice must hit off the gameboard. Further, no player is allowed to retrieve their own dice after each throw.

[0028] In the first game option, generally referred to as “923” option, the game can be played by any number of players. The “923” option consists of nine rounds wherein each player is required to reach 23-points without going over. In the “923” option, each player gets three rolls of the dice for scoring points based on the provided scores in Table A with various number combinations. If a player gets a combination of numbers on the dice that is not listed on the scoring of Table A, or a total of the three dice are not identified on the scoring of Table A, then no score is given to the player. Table A below identifies eight distinct combinations from a roll of three dice (i.e., a turn). It is to be appreciated that there are 16 distinct totals or sums (i.e., between a total of 3 through 18) that can result from the roll or throw of three dice. Therefore, a combination of the three dice resulting in a sum or total of 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, and 17, not accounted for in the scoring of Table A, would result in a score of zero for that round. Thus, the probability that a throw of three dice results in a sum of 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, and 17 is 8 out of 16 (i.e., 50%). Additionally, players that do not roll a combination identified in Table A, also receive a score of zero. In situations where a player goes over 23 points within nine rounds, then, the player loses the game. Further, if at the end of nine rounds, all the players do not reach 23 points, then a tenth round of the “923” option becomes a sudden death round which is also referred to as “236” option.

[0029] In the “923” option, three rolls are provided per player. Table A provides an exemplary scoring chart for the “923” option.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE A “923” score chart Combination Score 1+1+1 3 2+2+2 6 3+3+3 9 4+4+4 12  5+5+5 15  6+6+6 −6   236 ‘923 gameplay’ assigned (14) points 123 0 points lose turn 135 10 push-ups or activity 246 10 sit ups or activity 345 2 extra die rolls 456 2x point must roll point 234 9 points + single extra die roll 365 Reset - all player totals reset to zero
Importantly, the combination 135 and 246 are the only two combinations that can be modified before the start of the game. Additionally, the 10 push-ups or 10 sit up activities are optional outcomes.

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE B 923 scorecard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Player 1 3 4/7 456/2/11 Player 2 2 6/8 236/14/22 Player 3 0 3/3 234/1/13

[0030] Table B illustrates an exemplary score chart of “936” game option. In the exemplary score chart, in round 3, player 1 rolls 456 which, as per score chart in Table A, has associated 2× point, must roll a point. The player 1 rolls the dice and gets 2 as the point. So, as per the rule, player 1's score is updated to 11, i.e., 2*(2)+7 (sum of the score of the previous round(s)).

[0031] For player 2, the score after 2.sup.nd round is 8 and rolls “236” in round 3. As per the score chart for “236”, the player scores a ‘923 gameplay’ and scores the designated 14 points. Then player 2 adds 14 points to the previous sum of the earlier rounds (i.e., 8) to make a total of 22 points after round 3.

[0032] For player 3, the score after 2.sup.nd round is 3 and rolls “234” in round 3. As per the score chart for “234”, a player can score 9 points and get an extra roll of a single die. Accordingly, player 3 gets one point in the extra roll of die and thus, the total score becomes 9+1+3=13 points after 3.sup.rd round.

[0033] Points are calculated in a similar manner for subsequent rounds until the 9.sup.th round for each player as per the score chart and if each player has cumulative points less than 23 points then 10.sup.th round of the game becomes a sudden death 236 game option.

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE C 923 scorecard 10 (sudden 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 death) Player 1 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 0/3 555/18 345/12 Player 2 0/0 0/0 0/0 236/14   0/14  0/14  0/14  0/14  0/14 236/11 Player 3 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 345/2/2/4 0/4 0/4 444/16 444/12

[0034] Table C illustrates an exemplary score chart for game transition from “923” to “236” sudden death option. As shown, in the 9.sup.th round, the score of each of player is less than 23. Player 1 has a score of 18 points, player 2 has a score of 14 points and player 3 has a score of 16 points. It should be noted that in the extra rounds, triples and straights are not valid.

[0035] As illustrated in Table C, player 1 scored three points in 4.sup.th round and rolled 555 in 9.sup.th round to score a cumulative of 18 points (3+15). Player 2 rolled 236 combinations in 4.sup.th round and scored 14 points as per the score chart and thus has 14 points in nine rounds. Player 3 rolled a 345 combination in 6th round and thus gets two extra rolls of a die in which the player 3 gets two points in each of the two rolls and in 9.sup.th round rolls a 444 triplet and thus has a total score of 16 points ((2+2=4)+12). Now, after nine rounds, all the players have a score less than 23 points, therefore the game moves to 10.sup.th round which is sudden death round. In the sudden death round, each players gets three die rolls and the player who gets the highest point total wins the game.

[0036] As shown, player 1 rolls a 345 combination and scores 12 points. Player 2 rolls a 236 combination and scores 11 points. Player 3 rolls a 444 combination and scores 12 points. Accordingly, players 1 and 3 tie and then move onto a further 11.sup.th round with the same rules of the sudden death round to decide a winner.

[0037] It should be noted that 923 game option turns into 236 game option after nine rounds. Alternatively, the players can choose to play directly 236 game option having separate rules of 236 game option.

[0038] In the second game option, generally referred to as “236” option, the game can be played by any number of players. The “236” option is a one round game where a player having the highest points wins the game. Players roll three dice and scores if the dice match the outcomes listed in Table D. Totals of 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, and 17 are combinations that do not result in any match on the score chart shown in Table D and thus result in a score of zero. Additionally, players that do not roll a combination identified in Table D, also receive a score of zero.

TABLE-US-00004 TABLE D “236” score chart Combination Score 236 2+3+6 (11) points  456 4+5+6 (15) points  345 3+4+5 (12) points  234 2+3+4 (9) points 666 0 points (roll again) 555 5+5+5 (15) points  444 4+4+4 (12) points  333 3+3+3 (9) points 222 2+2+2 (6) points 111 1+1+1 (3) points 123 1+2+3 (6) points 365 Reset - all player totals reset to zero

[0039] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of the gameplay using indoor-outdoor game 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The game 100 of the present invention is an easy to play game that features an easy-to-follow set of rules for both children and adults to play the game. The game 100 offers a way to keep individuals entertained at different social gatherings such as birthday parties, picnics, and more for both indoor and outdoor play.

[0040] The game 100 includes a gameboard 102 having a front surface 110 and a rear surface 112. The front surface 110 includes an engraved or embossed 923 score chart and 236 score chart. Three oversized dice 104,106,108, each having the numerical values “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” and “6” with a separate value on each separate face are thrown by a user. The user stands a predetermined distance away from the board 102 (i.e., nine feet) and all three dice are required to be tossed against the board 102 for a valid roll.

[0041] The game board 102 is constructed using plywood that folds open along an edge 114 using a pair of hinges 116. The game board 102 also features a handle 118 that functions as a carrying handle for the board 102. The board 102 may have doors configured to cover the front surface 110 of the board 102 when the board 102 is not being actively used during play a game.

[0042] The dice 104,106,108 are wood block and can be wrapped with black gorilla or duct tape. Further, the number on each face can be made by flat head nails or other planar hardware. Additionally, a scorecard book containing scorecards for logging points may also be a part of the game 100.

[0043] The board 102 is preferably made from a noise reducing material configured for muting noise when the dice are tossed against the game board 102. The board 102 includes a height from about 12″ to about 24″ and a width from about 12″ to about 20″.

[0044] The invention is also directed to a game set constructed for playing the dice game described above. In a preferred embodiment, the game set contains at least three dice wherein each die includes an individual number of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” on a side of the die. The dice have an equal number of consecutive numerical values with one numerical value per face or side. The game set also contains a game board having score charts describing the scoring rules of the game as set forth above. The score charts can be in any form, including as an insert, an engraving, or a printing on the front surface of the game board.

[0045] While the described embodiment of present invention has a game board 102 and wooden dice 104,106,108, it is contemplated to be within the scope of the present invention that the game could also be fashioned either in part or whole electronically or rendered in part or whole in computer software and hardware. More specifically but not by way of limitation, a software program could be utilized to manage the game.

[0046] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “indoor-outdoor game” and “game” are interchangeable and refer to the indoor-outdoor dice game kit 100 of the present invention.

[0047] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the indoor-outdoor dice game kit 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the indoor-outdoor dice game kit 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the indoor-outdoor dice game kit 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the indoor-outdoor dice game kit 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the indoor-outdoor dice game kit 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0048] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0049] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.