Strategy Game

Abstract

A game set and method for playing a strategy game on a playing surface by one or more persons including a plurality of playing pieces, each playing piece having a predetermined number of edges, wherein each edge is at least one of a exterior edge and a connecting edge; a plurality of playing cards, each playing card containing an indicia corresponding to the shape of one of the plurality of playing pieces; and a playing surface. Each player randomly selects a plurality of playing cards; exchanges each of the playing cards for a corresponding one of a plurality of playing pieces, and places each playing piece obtained by the exchange on a playing surface by (i) orienting an exterior edge according to the exterior of the playing surface and (ii) orienting a connecting edge according to a corresponding connecting edge of an adjacent playing piece. The strategy game may be played in various configurations, including without playing cards, without a playing pieces, without a game board, or with a timer.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]I. Field[0002]The present invention pertains to the field of games and in particular to strategy games.[0003]II. Related Art[0004]There are a number of games which integrate the construction of a puzzle and a board game together. Typical jigsaw puzzles, for example, have pieces which can be assembled over particular indicia of a game board. Points can be assigned based on covering or connecting certain areas of the game board, and by playing a uniquely shaped piece of the puzzle in a particular manner. Such puzzles, however, have a predetermined position within the puzzle, where a player can place a playing piece, and thus, having only one solution.[0005]There are other games which allow construction of separate puzzles for each player. In such games, the players compete with each other. However, these games do not allow the players to play in direct competition with each other, whereby a players' moves affect the other player's ability to utilize his / her turn.BRIEF ...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]Games can be fun, challenging, and a way to teach children of all ages about logic and strategic thinking. The embodiments described herein meet the above-identified needs by providing: a) a strategy game having multiple solutions; b) a strategy game which can be played alone, competitively, or cooperatively; c) a strategy game that can be played together with or without playing cards: d) a strategy game which can be played in a variety of mediums, including as a traditional game with physical components or on an electronic platform.

Problems solved by technology

Such puzzles, however, have a predetermined position within the puzzle, where a player can place a playing piece, and thus, having only one solution.

However, these games do not allow the players to play in direct competition with each other, whereby a players' moves affect the other player's ability to utilize his / her turn.

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