Family meal time board game

Abstract

A board game for a plurality of players to play while eating a healthy, well-balanced meal. The game includes a plurality of game boards and a plurality of game pieces such that each of the players has his / her own game board and game piece. Each of the plurality of game boards has a playing surface formed thereon and a portion for placing the player's plate. The playing surface has a plurality of color coded spaces forming a travel path between a start line and a finish line. Each of the plurality of color coded spaces corresponds to a different main food group, such as a protein, a fruit / vegetable, and / or a starch. The game also includes a spinner having a pointer attached to a flat surface divided into at least two defined areas corresponding to a number. A method of playing the game is also disclosed.

Description

[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 084,751, filed on Jul. 30, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a board game, and more particularly, to a board game for teaching and encouraging young children to eat healthier and more balanced meals while providing entertainment with family and friends during meal time.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is well known that children enjoy playing games, including board games. Indeed, there are numerous board games designed for recreational, entertainment and educational purposes for young children. However, there are very few board games directed to teaching and promoting young children to eat healthy well-balanced meals. The benefits of well-balanced healthy meals directed to the main food groups for young children are well known. Moreover, it is typically easier to instill good eating habi...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]In a basic sense, a board game for a plurality of players to play while eating a healthy well-balanced meal is provided. The game is designed to instill balanced eating habits directed to healthier foods in young children that should stay with the children throughout their lives. In addition, the game encourages families and friends to eat meals together in an entertaining, enjoyable and interactive environment. As a result, young children look forward to meal times with family and friends and eat a healthy well-balanced meal.

[0008]Advantageously, each of the plurality of game boards acts as both the playing surface and a place mat for the player's plate. Specifically, each of the plurality of game boards has a portion designated for placing the player's plate. With respect to the playing surface, it includes a plurality of color coded spaces forming an arc-shaped travel path between a start line and a finish line. The plurality of color coded spaces include at least two different colors, which correspond to at least two different main food groups. For example, the food groups may be selected from the following groups: fruits / vegetables; proteins; and / or starches. As a result, the color coded travel path works in conjunction with the foods on the player's plate to ensure each player eats a healthy well-balanced meal. Each of the plurality of game boards may have a clear cover or may be laminated to prevent food and drink spills from damaging the game board.

Problems solved by technology

However, there are very few board games directed to teaching and promoting young children to eat healthy well-balanced meals.

For example, young children may become easily bored with the ordinary process of eating meals.

In addition, young children do not like to eat certain foods (usually healthy or nutritious foods) that they are unfamiliar, not aesthetically pleasing or not particularly tasteful.

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