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System and method of playing word games

a game system and game technology, applied in the field of games, can solve the problems of limited letter choices, simple and boring game, and inability to meet the needs of adults or advanced players, and achieve the effect of improving user experien

Active Publication Date: 2017-06-08
SANICO ALVIN
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The system and method described herein use special characters to play word games. These characters have a unique design that allows for quick switching between different letters in the alphabet. With only 13 characters, the system offers a wide variety of options for players, making the game more challenging and interesting for both beginners and advanced players. Overall, this invention improves the user experience by providing more opportunities for play and making the game more challenging while also being easier for new players to join.

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One challenge regarding word games is that while they can be too difficult and frustrating for children or beginners, the same can be too simple and boring for adults or advanced players.
This suboptimal result is attributable, at least in part, to the inherent limitation of letter choices available to players at any given point during the game.

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[0017]The system and method of playing word games described herein utilize 13 specially designed characters that collectively represent all the 26 minuscule or lowercase letters of the English alphabet as shown in FIG. 1.

[0018]The central unique feature of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1, wherein the letter “a”101 can be instantly switched to the letter “e”105, and vice versa, by a simple 180-degrees rotation of the card. In the same manner, the letter “b”102 can be switched to the letter “q”117, the letter “c”103 can be switched to the letter “o”115, the letter “d”104 can be switched to the letter “p”116, the letter “f”106 can be switched to the letter “t”120, the letter “g”107 can be switched to the letter “k”111, the letter “h”108 can be switched to the letter “y”125, the letter “i”109 can be switched to the letter “l”112, the letter “j”110 can be switched to the letter “r”118, the letter “m”113 can be switched to the letter “w”123, the letter “n”114 can be switche...

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Abstract

The present invention is a system and method of playing word games wherein any letter of the alphabet can be switched to another by simple 180-degrees rotation. This unique feature fundamentally changes the usual manner by which word games are played. The resultant increase in available choices enhances user experience by providing more chances for beginners and more challenges for advanced players. In the embodiment described herein, elements of word games and solitaire are combined to provide a product that has both entertainment and educational values.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 544,240 filed on Nov. 1, 2015, the contents of which are incorporated herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a game. More particularly, the invention relates to a word card game.[0005]A wide variety of games have been invented and introduced to the public over time, including those that involve forming or finding words. One challenge regarding word games is that while they can be too difficult and frustrating for children or beginners, the same can be too simple and boring for adults or advanced players. This suboptimal result is attributable, at least in part, to the inherent limitation of letter choices available to players at any given point during the game. Such word games...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F3/04A63F13/20
CPCA63F13/20A63F3/0423A63F2001/0466A63F1/04
Inventor SANICO, ALVIN
Owner SANICO ALVIN