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Game of energy policy and strategy

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-10
WRIGHT NATHAN +1
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The present invention provides a game apparatus with a game board having a closed loop path marked on its top playing surface, which is divided into two or more territory sections. The game board also has one or more industry regions attached to it. The closed loop path passes through each of the territory sections and separates a main inner area from a main outer area of the game board. The game board has one or more currency slots and pegs with elongated shapes with visible markings. The invention also provides a peg case with bins and a lid with flanges and projections for engagement with the peg case. The technical effects of the invention include improved game play experience, enhanced visual representation of the game board, and increased flexibility in peg placement.

Problems solved by technology

With a continually increasing world population and industrialization, depleting natural resources and a growing demand for energy consumption, finding sustainable and responsible solutions that produce enough energy output to meet the energy needs and demands of people worldwide will be a major challenge for the future.
However, another important issue is the ability to produce a sufficient amount of energy to meet the growing energy demands of people around the world while also taking into account other considerations related to economics, conservation and environmental protection.
However, the bins of the peg case may also not be serially arranged.

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embodiment 100

[0087]The path 104 is shown in FIG. 1A having a symmetrically rounded square shape and including a continuous series of spaces that define the closed loop path 104. These spaces include card drawing spaces 105, 106, permitting spaces 108″, 110″, 112″, 114″ and a start space 120. According to the embodiment in FIG. 1A, the path 104 has the start space 120 and three investment card drawing spaces 105a-c are shown in the corners of the rounded square path 104 straddling two neighboring territory sections, and between these corner spaces are a plurality of card drawing or permitting spaces for each of the territory sections 107, 109, 111, 113 of the game board 100. According to this game board embodiment 100, there are an equal number of spaces (i.e., eight) between the corner spaces in each of the territory sections of the game board.

[0088]The card drawing spaces shown in FIG. 1A may be subdivided into a first group of card drawing spaces 106, which may be referred to as “Energy” space...

embodiment 400

[0119]Similar to the card holder 300 in FIG. 2, the two side projection(s) 415, 417 of the holder embodiment 400 in FIG. 3 are also shown as being oppositely oriented (i.e., oriented outwardly in opposite directions from the holder) and projecting out from opposite side edges or ends 411a, 411b of the base 401 of the holder 400 for more secure engagement, attachment, etc., with a game board. According to these embodiments, the wedge-shaped projection 415 may be first inserted laterally into one side of a recessed area of the game board (i.e., into and / or between the layer(s) of the game board). Once the wedge-shaped projection 415 of the holder 400 is inserted sufficiently into the game board, the holder 400 may then be moved in the reverse direction to laterally insert the block projection 417 on the opposite of the holder into and / or between the layer(s) of the game board on the opposite side of the recessed area. Thus, projections 415, 417 may provide one-time installation and at...

embodiment 1100

[0198]To help with visually distinguishing the different columns and rows (especially adjacent columns and rows) of the peg board, various marking(s), etc., such as division line(s), structural change(s), etc., may be present to help delineate the different territory sections and the boundaries between them. For example, one or more columns and / or rows (and / or adjacent columns and / or rows) of a pegboard may have different colors, shadings, textures, markings, etc., to help distinguish them, and / or a structure(s) may be present as a border between them, such as a recessed border line(s), etc. As another example, each of the columns and / or rows or at least the adjacent columns and / or rows may be positioned differently and / or have different structures on their surfaces. According to the pegboard embodiment 1100 in FIG. 16A, two of the territory section columns 1105a, 1105b are shown having a first shading or color, two other territory section columns 1105c, 1105d are shown having a sec...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a strategy game for producing energy from diverse energy sources in different terrains, which may be a board game or a hardware and / or software application implemented by a computer or electronic device. The board game may include a game board subdivided into territory sections and having a closed loop path of spaces with a plurality of attached industry regions. One or more card holders may be attached to the game board for holding playing cards. A peg board(s), pegs and / or a peg case may be provided for keeping track of industries, and / or currency may be provided, which may be in a currency tray. Among other possible components, the board game may include industry pieces that may be stored on a tray. Methods of making board game components and pieces and / or methods for playing the game, such as via computer hardware and / or software, are further provided.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a game, such as a board game, computer game, etc., for creating and implementing a competitive energy strategy.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]Energy production and use are major concerns for humanity in the coming decades and centuries. With a continually increasing world population and industrialization, depleting natural resources and a growing demand for energy consumption, finding sustainable and responsible solutions that produce enough energy output to meet the energy needs and demands of people worldwide will be a major challenge for the future. Indeed, finding solutions to this energy crisis is a paramount concern not only for policy leaders but also for the general public. There has already been much debate about these issues, and people have wide ranging views about what is the best energy policy and combination of energy sources to utilize. In addition to environmental concerns, issues relating to ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F3/04A63F3/00
CPCA63F3/0457A63F3/00072A63F3/00138A63F3/00176A63F3/0023A63F3/00261A63F2003/00943A63F2003/00066A63F2003/00208A63F2003/00242A63F2003/00246A63F2003/00394A63F2003/00457A63F3/00895A63F1/10
Inventor WRIGHT, NATHANWRIGHT, DAVID
Owner WRIGHT NATHAN
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