Abstract
An interactive playthrough pop-up gamespace apparatus provides users a raisable and collapsible environment in which to conduct customizable gameplay. The apparatus includes a foldable primary member having magnetic boundary members connected to a spine and collapsible, or pop-up, components affixed to the members. When popped-up, these collapsible components can create a plurality of levels having differing depths and elevations, while side boundary members can operationally engage with the primary member. A boundary member may further include a foldable portion thereby allowing for stacking of primary members while each primary member may also removably attach to the rear or side of another such member. The boundary member(s) may also include a play-throughable aperture, removably attachable stationary and/or interlockable components, as well as components that may emit light or possess a visually alterable appearance.
Claims
1. An interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus comprising: a collapsible primary member comprising: a magnetic first boundary member comprising: a proximal edge; a distal edge; and a side edge; a magnetic second boundary member comprising: a proximal edge; a distal edge; and a side edge; a spine affixed edgewise to the proximal edges of both the first and second boundary members that allows said boundary members to transition between a storable position and a playable position; at least one collapsible component affixed to the first and second boundary members comprising: a plurality of levels of differing elevations and depths when in a playable position; a side boundary member operationally engageable about the adjacent side edges of the first and second boundary member; wherein operational engagement of the side boundary member causes the primary member to retain its upright and popped-out orientation; wherein said collapsible component is affixed directly or indirectly in series to both the first and second boundary members.
2. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 1 wherein a top portion of the first boundary member disposed about the distal is foldable.
3. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 2 wherein at least two primary members are removably attachable to each other in side-to-side, back-to-back, or stackable orientations.
4. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a play-throughable aperture disposed on the first and/or the second boundary member.
5. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 4 further comprising an aperture disposed on the side boundary member.
6. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a removably attachable stationary component.
7. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a removably attachable interlockable component having at least two separable portions.
8. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a removably attachable light-emitting component.
9. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 8 wherein the light-emitting component comprises a replaceable or rechargeable battery.
10. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 8 wherein the light-emitting component comprises a controllable customizable color changing feature.
11. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 4 further comprising a removably attachable visually alterable component.
12. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 11 wherein the visually alterable component comprises a holographic display.
13. An interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus comprising: a collapsible primary member comprising: a magnetic first boundary member comprising: a proximal edge; a distal edge; a side edge; a play-throughable aperture; and a foldable top portion disposed about the distal edge; a magnetic second boundary member comprising: a proximal edge; a distal edge; and a side edge; a spine affixed edgewise to the proximal edges of both the first and second boundary members that allows said boundary members to transition between a storable position and a playable position; at least one collapsible component affixed to the first and second boundary members comprising: a plurality of levels of differing elevations and depths when in a playable position; a side boundary member removably attachable about the adjacent side edges of the first and second boundary member; a removably attachable stationary component; a removably attachable interlockable component a removably attachable light emitting component comprising: a controllably customizable color changing light; and a replaceable self-contained battery; wherein said collapsible component is affixed either directly or indirectly in series to the first and second boundary members.
14. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 17 further comprising: a removably attachable light emitting component comprising: a controllably customizable color changing light; and a replaceable or rechargeable battery.
15. The interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus of claim 17 further comprising a removably attachable visually alterable component.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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[0009] FIG. 1A depicts an isometric front view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment having two stacked primary members oriented in a playable position.
[0010] FIG. 1B depicts a back view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment having two stacked primary members oriented in a playable position.
[0011] FIG. 1C depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment having two back-to-back removably attached primary members oriented in a playable position wherein one side boundary member is removed.
[0012] FIG. 2 depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment's primary member absent a side boundary member.
[0013] FIG. 3 depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment having two stacked primary members oriented in a playable position.
[0014] FIG. 4 depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment transitioning between a storable and a playable position.
[0015] FIG. 5 depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment's primary and side boundary member in a storable position.
[0016] FIG. 6A depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment's primary member in a storable position.
[0017] FIG. 6B depicts an isometric side view of an interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus embodiment's side boundary member having insertable tabular members.
[0018] FIG. 7 depicts an isometric view of a removably attachable light-emitting or visually alterable component.
[0019] FIG. 8 depicts an isometric view of a removably attachable light-emitting or visually alterable component.
[0020] FIG. 9 depicts a front view of a remote for the wireless control of components shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.
[0021] FIG. 10 depicts an isometric view of removably attachable walls and doors.
[0022] FIGS. 11A and 11B depict an isometric view and an exploded view, respectively, of removably attachable stairs.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular FIGS. 1A through 11B thereof, example embodiments of the interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus employing the principles and concepts of the interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus and generally designated by the reference number 10 will be described. The system, components, and elements depicted in the illustrated embodiments and described herein as well as those otherwise discussed are not meant to be limiting. It is readily understood that aspects, components, and elements of interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus can be arranged in a variety of different configurations, combinations, and amalgamations, all of which are contemplated herein. While figures depicted herein may include or exclude various aspects, components, or elements, it is understood herein that embodiments may include fewer or more features than are depicted, discussed, or otherwise disclosed in any manner herein.
[0024] Referring to FIGS. 1A through 1C, example embodiments of interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10 are depicted wherein two collapsible primary members 20 having at least one side boundary member 30 are disposed in a playable position and removably attached to one another in a stacked orientation (FIGS. 1A and 1B) and a back-to-back orientation (FIG. 1C). Each primary member 20 contains numerous collapsible components 40 affixed either directly or indirectly-in-series to both first and second boundary members 22, 24 creating a variety of different platforms, stairs, walkways, pits, arches, and other architectural features having differing elevations and depths when in a playable position. Each primary member 20 is depicted herein as possessing at least one play-throughable aperture 28 wherein users can play through one primary member 20 into another when they are removably attached in a back-to-back orientation as in FIG. 1C. Additionally contemplated embodiments may include removably attachable doors, walls, portals, and other stationary components that may block, cover, or otherwise curtail play-throughability of a given play-throughable aperture 28 based on the needs of the campaign, adventure, or quest. These contemplated stationary components may also be formed of interlockable components that interact with one another (as shown in FIG. 7), primary member 20, a component thereof, or a combination thereof.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 1C, interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10 is illustrated as having two primary members 20 depicted in back-to-back orientation wherein each is missing side boundary member 30, but both are able to retain their playable position although some collapsible components 40 appear less than level. As depicted, the larger primary member 20 includes first and second boundary members 22, 24 connected at each member's proximal edge by spine 26 and having foldable portion 23 proximal the distal edge of first boundary member 22 laying parallel to second boundary member 24. The smaller primary member 20, as depicted in the stacked orientation of FIGS. 1A and 1B, removably attaches to foldable portion 23 of first boundary member 22. It is further contemplated that said smaller primary member 20 may also possess foldable portion 23 about the distal edge of its first boundary member 22 wherein another primary member 20 may then be stacked thereon. Additionally, it is contemplated herein that in future embodiments, each primary member 20 may have at least one aligning play-throughable aperture in its second boundary member 24 and foldable portion 23.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 2, similar to FIG. 1A, two primary members 20 of interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10 are depicted in a stacked orientation with each possessing two side boundary members 30 placing them in a playable position. As illustrated herein, side boundary members 30 may operationally engage with primary member 20 either at or proximal to the side edges of first and second boundary members 22, 24. It is further contemplated that side boundary members 30 may include an aperture 32 and/or overhanging material (relative to collapsible component 40) to allow for expeditious set-up and removal of interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10.
[0027] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, one primary member 20 of interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10 having no side boundary members 30 is depicted wherein collapsible components 40 are in the process of folding down into a storable position. After the removal of side boundary members 30 from primary member 20, first boundary member 22 is able to fold down without separation from second boundary member 24 via spine 26 while foldable portion 23 will convert from a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to first boundary member 22 to a substantially parallel orientation.
[0028] Referring to FIGS. 5 through 6B, interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10 is depicted in its substantially flat and storable position. As illustrated, spine 26 allows first boundary member 22 (and foldable portion 23 thereof) and second boundary member 24 to lie substantially parallel to one another wherein all collapsible components 40 are capable of being folded down and substantially flattened, thereby allowing a user to store interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10 nearly anywhere. At least one side boundary member 30 having operationally engageable members 34 is illustrated wherein said operationally engageable members 34 comprise tabular members capable of being folded into a perpendicular alignment (relative to side boundary member 30) and being inserted into primary member 20 about its first and second boundary members 22, 24. Additionally contemplated embodiments of side boundary member 30 may include magnets, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, latches, insertable tabular members, as well as equivalent structures or combinations thereof known in the art. Said additionally contemplated elements may be included in the body of each side boundary member 30 and/or specifically in the body of each member's operationally engageable member(s) 34.
[0029] Referring to FIGS. 7 through 9, examples of removably attachable components 50 having remote 52 for wireless control thereof are illustrated wherein base 56 thereof may include magnets or other aforementioned structures allowing for attachability to interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10. FIGS. 7 and 8 depict at least one interlockable component 58 wherein housing 54 may be removed from base 56 to reveal and allow for replacement of any light-emitting technological component therein (such as a battery). Additionally, FIG. 7 is depicted as including at least one interlockable component 58 thereby allowing it to stand taller than its FIG. 8 counterpart. It is further contemplated that these interlockable components 58 may removably attach to each base 56, boundary member 22, 24, 30, or removably attachable component 50 via magnets, latches, hooks, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, as well as other structures known in the art or combinations thereof offering equivalent functionality.
[0030] While both FIGS. 7 and 8 depict removably attachable components 50 having interlockable components 58, it is contemplated herein that these and other removably attachable components 50 may alternative means of recharging or replacing internal electronic components. Additionally contemplated herein are interlockable components 58 creating removably attachable components 50 that resemble trees, bridges, ladders, platforms, crystals, fire, and all manner of accouterment, equipment, spells, or items that may be created, used, or encountered by a player using interactive pop-up playthrough gamespace apparatus 10. FIG. 9 depicts an example embodiment for remote 52 usable with light-emitting or visually alterable components. While depicted herein as connectible to all manner of components, it is contemplated herein that a single remote 52 may be used with each type of component.
[0031] Referring lastly to FIGS. 10, 11A, and 11B, examples of additional removably attachable components 50 are depicted. In FIG. 10, a potential embodiment of a portion of primary member 20 is shown with a plurality of removably attachable doors and walls creating a labyrinth, maze, or otherwise playthroughable expanse wherein a user may maneuver their character(s) through customizable hallways, open and pass through doorways therein, and meet enemies to battle. In FIGS. 11A and 11B, another example of additional removably attachable component 50 is depicted wherein stairs are formed from the magnetic combination of three separable portions, which are also contemplated herein as being combinable via interlockable parts. As previously discussed, these removably attachable components 50 are depicted herein as magnetically attachable to the portion of the primary member 20, however it is contemplated herein that alternative or additional fastenable elements may be used.
