Game and a method for playing a game

Abstract

A game and method for playing a game comprising a playing surface (200) with a plurality of position marking indicators (202) simulating a sporting field, a position marker (206) placed thereupon. The game having a plurality of spinners (100), each having a results indicator (102) and an indicating surface (104). Wherein a first player selects one of a plurality of spinners (100) and spins the selected spinner (100) creating a first result. The position marker (206) is then moved according to the fast result thereby simulating the playing of a sport. In another embodiment, a second player selects and spins a second spinner (100), creating a second result which may counteract or otherwise modify the first result. The position marker (206) is then moved according to the combined result of both spins. In yet another embodiment, the width of the segments (116, 118) on the indicating surface (104) are varied in width, thereby altering the probability of a particular result occurring.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 482,383, filed on 4 May, 2011, which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to a game and a method for playing a game of chance and entertainment. More specifically, the invention relates to a game and method for playing a game that uses a plurality of spinners to simulate the playing of a sport.[0004]2. Brief Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Games of chance by definition contain a device which produces a random outcome. Several of these games utilize a device or article called a spinner, a device which has a rotating element creating a random result from a preselected set of possible outcomes. Oftentimes these spinners contain an indicator and a results field, wherein the indicator indicates the final result of the rotating element upon a results field con...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention introduces a game and method that improves the chances of winning by replacing a prior art spinner with multiple inventive spinners that offer a set of outcomes for the player to select. The spinner's indicating surface may have a repeated or non-repeated result field, creating a higher or lower probability of occurrence. Additionally, the invention includes an offensive and defensive spinner that collaborate with a playing surface to simulate the sport of choice. Overall, the invention enhances the player's knowledge and increases the skill component of the game.

Problems solved by technology

Due to the uniform distribution of the results, prior art sporting games using these spinners must either elect to temper their selection of potential outcomes or suffer from unstable game play due to the equal probability of selecting a dramatic outcome rather than a more mundane result.

This detracts from the replay value of the game as the player is not be able to improve the game's outcome based on a strategy or knowledge of the game being simulated.

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