Process or method for playing a board game that incorporates at least one digital storage device (DSD) and at least one player.

Abstract

A process or method for playing a board game that incorporates at least one digital storage device, at least one player, playing surface & equipment, and multimedia speaker(s) with the steps of: Digital storage device(s): i.e. MP3 Player, laptop, mobile phone, Tivo, cable box, iPod, etc, access to related website(s) that maintains game content, playing surface & equipment provided, or the use of existing playing surface and equipment, at least one participant, audio cable for connection to multimedia speakers, or, wireless connection to multimedia speakers, age and gender qualified trivia questions, age and gender qualified music, age and gender qualified video, age and gender qualified spoken word, and rules or conditions for playing. The content arrangement and method of play allows any participant to compete against other participants (players) regardless of age, skill, experience, knowledge, or competence. Each player or team must achieve the same desired completion, or victory, associated with conditions or rules of play. Each player or team answers questions selected for them from a “game related” website downloaded to a digital storage device. Downloaded information is organized, categorized, and / or qualified by profiles entered on the “game related” website. Players goal of achieving completion, or victory, by answering questions in a “first response” format or a timed format and advance a game piece on a surface or game board or the measurable increase on a digital gauging device.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to the field of games and more specifically to a process or method for playing a board game that incorporates at least one digital storage device (DSD), at least one player, playing surface and equipment, multimedia speakers, and related website(s). The technology exists to play the game, game surface & equipment can be original or existing, and there are multiple ways to play. Various trivia type games exist currently. Generally, players are asked questions by other players or teams from questions they purchase with the game. i.e. Cards and playing pieces are moved on a board until a goal is attained. One drawback to traditional trivia games is that games tend to be topic specific and / or skill / age related. It would be advantageous to provide for the ability of multiple participants of any age or skill level the chance to compete fairly with all participants. This new method would be dynamic in nature and change from ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention is a game that can be played using digital storage devices, such as MP3 players or laptops, and a playing surface and equipment. The game can be downloaded from a website and played with any Q&A game. The game content is specific to each player, and can be updated regularly. The game combines Trivia, Music, Video, and Spoken Word, and there are no cards, discs, or other limiting content required. The game is interesting and challenging for all participants at any age and gender. The invention allows for easy access to a wide range of game content and provides a flexible and interesting way to play games with family and friends."

Problems solved by technology

One drawback to traditional trivia games is that games tend to be topic specific and / or skill / age related.

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