Integrated word-search, word-link, trivia puzzle and word-scramble

Abstract

An integrated word-search, word-link, trivia puzzle and word-scramble includes a number of preprinted letters in a grid region. The region contains letters which are solutions to the word-search, word-link, trivia puzzle and word-scramble, and disguising letters filling in the rest of the puzzle. Through solving the puzzle, the individual letters of the puzzle word solutions are circled in turn and linked together with a straight line. The lines linking the individual letters of the solution cross out the disguising letters which lie directly in between the solution letters. The letters which are circled cannot be crossed out with a line, and letters which are crossed out with a line cannot be circled in a subsequent part of that word solution or in a later word solution. Any remaining letters which have not been circled or crossed out with a line may be combined and unscrambled to form a word-scramble solution.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Invention previously filed (and rejected) by the same inventor as part of a different application Ser. No. 11 / 438,146STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Trivia puzzles, word-search puzzles and unscramble-a-word puzzles are popular and well known puzzles. Possibly the most famous puzzle using trivia word clues is the Crossword Puzzle. Crossword puzzles are popular largely because of the general knowledge and clue solving skills required in solving the puzzles. They also can be quite challenging and difficult, which adds to the satisfaction of the puzzle lover. The difficulty of the crossword puzzle can vary based on the crossword clues and solutions, to satisfy puzzle lovers of a wide range of skill levels. Word-search puzzles are popular largely becau...

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Benefits of technology

[0016](c) a word-scramble clue (such as 23 of FIG. 1) with blanks indicating the number of letters (such as 24 of FIG. 1) for the word-scramble solution to decrease the difficulty of the solution

[0019]It is a benefit of the presented invention to provide a puzzle which requires general knowledge and clue-solving skills to solve a specific clue, in much the same way as a crossword puzzle. As an additional benefit, the clue solutions are “hidden” in the solution grid, requiring the use of searching and pattern recognition skills to solve the entire puzzle, resulting in a puzzle which appeals to many different puzzle enthusiasts. When some of the words have been solved, many of the letters will be crossed out or circled, resulting in an easier search for the final difficult clues for the user.

[0020]Other benefits of the presented invention are based on the different elements available for use in the puzzles. One benefit is the addition of an unscramble-a-word clue at the end of the puzzle which the puzzle lover will look forward to as a final puzzle and sense of accomplishment. Another benefit is the various degrees of difficulties which can be applied to the puzzle. In addition to having various degrees of difficulty based on the complexity of the trivia word clues and solutions, the different elements of the puzzle can increase or decrease the difficulty for the puzzle solver. Indicating the initial letters of the clue solutions makes the puzzle easier than by not indicating the letters. Placing a number with the initial letter corresponding with the clue number makes the word search portion easier to solve. Placing blanks next to the trivia word clues indicating the number of letters in the clue solution makes the trivia clues easier to solve.

[0021]Other elements can provide a different and unique puzzle solving experience as well. Creating the puzzle in different shapes can be pleasing aesthetically to the puzzle solver. Placing blank squares in the grid region which may be crossed in the course of solving a puzzle provide a different and fun puzzle. Placing black squares in the grid region which may not be crossed in the course of solving a puzzle also provides a different and fun puzzle.

Problems solved by technology

They also can be quite challenging and difficult, which adds to the satisfaction of the puzzle lover.

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