Toy game device with a multi-compartment housing

Abstract

A toy game device includes a multi-compartment housing and toys contained within the multi-compartment housing. The multi-compartment housing has a main compartment, a first locked compartment, and a second locked compartment. The main compartment contains a toy and a first key that is assigned to unlock the first locked compartment. The first locked compartment contains a second key that is assigned to unlock the second locked compartment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to toys, and more particularly to a toy gaming device having a plurality of compartments that can be opened to reveal different items and accessories. Background Art

[0002] Toys that incorporate an element of surprise or mystery are popular among children of all ages. These include mystery capsules, surprise eggs, blind bags or boxes, and other surprise toys where the contents remain a mystery until opened or unpacked. To increase the play value of these surprise toys, various packaging designs and surprise features have been introduced over the years. Nevertheless, since children are always excited about toys that contain elements of surprise and mystery, there is still a need for more interesting and diverse surprise toys to delight and entertain children. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A toy gaming device having a plurality of compartments that can be opened to reveal different items and accessories is presented herein. In a more specific embodiment, the toy gaming device includes a plurality of compartments that can be opened in sequence to reveal a toy figure and its associated accessories.

[0004] Generally speaking, the toy gaming device includes a multi-compartment housing having a main compartment and two or more lockable compartments. The main compartment and the lockable compartments contain one or more toys and / or accessories. The multi-compartment housing also includes two or more keys, where each key is assigned to unlock one of the lockable compartments. The main compartment contains one of the keys, while each lockable compartment contains one or no keys. The distribution of the keys among the different compartments of the toy gaming device results in the compartments being opened in a specific order.

[0005] In one or more embodiments, each key has an identifying feature for indicating the corresponding lockable compartment to be unlocked. For example, each lockable compartment may be identified by a different color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter, and the identifying feature is the matching color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter. In a further embodiment, each key also includes a removable outer layer, such as a layer of water-soluble coating, that covers the identifying feature. Thus, when the removable outer layer is covering the key, the user cannot determine which compartment the key is assigned to unlock. Only by removing the outer layer from the key can the user identify the corresponding compartment that the key is to unlock.

[0006] In one or more embodiments, the main compartment contains a toy, and at least one lockable compartment includes an accessory that can be attached to the toy. In certain embodiments, the toy is a doll, and the accessories are hair ornaments, clothing, jewelry, or footwear configured to be worn by the doll. The accessories may further be packaged in an opaque wrapper to provide another element of surprise to the toy play device.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toy play device including: a multi-compartment housing having a main compartment, a first lockable compartment, and a second lockable compartment; a toy; a first key assigned to unlock the first lockable compartment; and a second key assigned to unlock the second lockable compartment; wherein the main compartment contains the toy and the first key, and the first lockable compartment contains the second key.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, both the first key and the second key have an identifying feature that indicates the respective compartment in the first lockable compartment or the second lockable compartment that can be unlocked by the first key or the second key.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the first lockable compartment and the second lockable compartment are identified by different colors, symbols, shapes, numbers, images, textures, and / or letters, and the identifying feature is a matching color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, both the first key and the second key include a removable outer layer that covers the identifying feature of the first key and the second key.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the first lockable compartment and the second lockable compartment are identified by different colors, and the identifying feature is the matching key color.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the removable outer layer is a water-soluble coating lacking a crosslinking agent, a curing agent, or both.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, at least one of the first lockable compartment and the second lockable compartment includes an accessory that can be attached to the toy, and the accessory is packaged within a covering wrapper.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, the toy is a doll; and the accessories are hair ornaments, clothing, or footwear configured to be worn by the doll.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the multi-compartment housing further includes: a third lockable compartment; a third key assigned to unlock the third lockable compartment; a fourth lockable compartment; and a fourth key assigned to unlock the fourth lockable compartment; wherein the second lockable compartment contains the third key, and the third lockable compartment contains the fourth key.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toy game device, comprising: a multi-compartment housing having a main compartment and a plurality of lockable compartments; a toy; and a plurality of keys, wherein each key is assigned to unlock one of the plurality of lockable compartments; wherein the main compartment contains the toy and one of the plurality of keys, and each of the plurality of lockable compartments contains one of the plurality of keys or no key.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, each key of the plurality of keys has an identifying feature that indicates the lockable compartment to which it is assigned can be unlocked.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of lockable compartments is identified by a different color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter, and the identifying feature is a matching color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, each key of the plurality of keys includes a removable outer layer that covers the identifying feature.

[0020] In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of lockable compartments is identified by a different color, and the identifying feature is the matching key color.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the removable outer layer is a water-soluble coating lacking a crosslinking agent, a curing agent, or both.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, at least one of the plurality of lockable compartments includes an attachment that can be attached to the toy.

[0023] In one or more embodiments, the toy is a doll; and the attachment is a hair ornament, clothing, or footwear configured to be worn by the doll.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toy game device, comprising: a multi-compartment housing having a plurality of compartments, wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments is lockable; a toy contained in one of the plurality of compartments; and one or more keys, each key configured to unlock a corresponding one of the plurality of compartments; wherein each key has an identifying feature and a removable outer layer that covers the identifying feature, and the identifying feature indicates the corresponding compartment that can be unlocked.

[0025] In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of compartments is identified by a different color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter, and the identifying feature is a matching color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter.

[0026] In one or more embodiments, the removable outer layer is a water-soluble coating layer that lacks a crosslinking agent, a curing agent, or both.

[0027] Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following drawings and detailed description. However, it is to be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating some embodiments of the present invention, are provided by way of illustration only and not limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention includes all such modifications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Reference is now made to the accompanying drawings, in which like or similar reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views:

[0029] Figures 1A to 1C A toy game device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1A And 1B are front views of the toy game device with its main compartment closed ( Figure 1A ) and open ( Figure 1B ). Figure 1C is a close-up view of removing the key from the main compartment;

[0030] Figures 2A to 2B Shows, according to an embodiment of the present invention, removing the water-soluble outer layer from the key shown in Figure 1C . Figure 2A Shows the key before removing its water-soluble outer layer. Figure 2B Shows the key after removing its water-soluble outer layer;

[0031] Figures 3A to 3C Shows, according to an embodiment of the present invention, unlocking a locked compartment using the key shown in Figure 2B . Figure 3A And 3B are side close-up perspective views of the compartment locked ( Figure 3A ) and unlocked ( Figure 3B ). Figure 3C Shows the accessories contained in the locked compartment, and a second key with its water-soluble outer layer removed;

[0032] Figures 4A to 4C Shows, according to an embodiment of the present invention, unlocking a second locked compartment using the second key shown in Figure 3C . Figure 4A And 4B are side close-up perspective views of the second locked compartment locked ( Figure 4A ) and unlocked ( Figure 4B ). Figure 4C Shows the accessories contained in the second locked compartment, and a third key with its water-soluble outer layer removed;

[0033] Figures 5A to 5C shows, according to an embodiment of the present invention, using Figure 4C the third key shown to unlock the third locked compartment. Figure 5A and 5B are front close-up perspective views of the third locked compartment being locked ( Figure 5A ) and unlocked ( Figure 5B ). Figure 5C shows the accessories contained within the third locked compartment, and the fourth key with its water-soluble outer layer removed;

[0034] Figures 6A to 6C shows, according to an embodiment of the present invention, using Figure 5C the fourth key shown to unlock the fourth locked compartment. Figure 6A and 6B are side close-up perspective views of the fourth locked compartment being locked ( Figure 6A ) and unlocked ( Figure 6B ). Figure 6C shows the accessories contained within the fourth locked compartment;

[0035] Figure 7A shows, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a toy figure and all the accessories contained within the toy play device. Figure 7B shows a possible appearance achieved by attaching some of the accessories to the toy figure. Detailed Description

[0036] Disclosed herein is a toy play device including a housing with a plurality of lockable compartments that house a variety of toys and accessories. Each compartment contains a key that enables a user (e.g., a child) to unlock another compartment. By sequentially opening each compartment with each key, the user can gradually access all the toys and accessories contained within the toy play device. Thus, the toy play device provides an extended initial unboxing experience filled with multiple surprise revelations, as well as an engaging game system that can be repeated when the keys are replaced in the compartments of the toy play device.

[0037] Figures 1 through 7 present exemplary examples of the toy play device. Now refer to Figure 1A, shows a toy game device 100 having a coffin-shaped housing 102, the contents of which are initially hidden from the user. The housing 102 has five storage compartments 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 that can be opened separately to reveal different toys and accessories. The doors of the storage compartments also have detachable hinges 104 that allow the doors to be separated from the housing and reduce the likelihood of door breakage and / or housing damage if the toy game device accidentally drops to the ground. Compartments 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 are sized and shaped differently and are positioned such that they are all accessible from the front of the housing 102. The back of the housing 102 (not shown) contains holes that allow the toy game device 100 to be hung on a wall. Additionally, the compartments of the housing 102 are opaque, so their contents are a mystery to the user. However, in some embodiments, one or more compartments may have completely or partially transparent portions that allow the user to see their contents or provide a hint about their contents. In other embodiments, the housing may be another shape (e.g., cube, sphere, pyramid, egg, cone) or have a different number of compartments (e.g., 3, 4, 6, or more). Preferably, the housing has 3 or more compartments so that the compartments can be unlocked and opened sequentially (discussed further below). Each compartment can also be any size or shape and can be located anywhere on the housing (e.g., front, back, top, bottom, side). In additional or alternative embodiments, a separate housing may contain one or more compartments for holding accessories related to the toy game device.

[0038] Figure 1B Shows the housing 102 with its main compartment 200 opened to reveal a toy figure 202. As described below, compartments 300, 400, 500, and 600 contain different accessories that can be attached to or used with the toy figure 202 and are smaller-sized compartments compared to the main compartment 200. The larger size of the main compartment 200 further serves to attract the user to open it first. In other embodiments, the distribution of toys and accessories among the compartments is different. For example, the main toy (e.g., toy figure) is not limited to being contained in the main compartment and may also be contained in a different (and resized) compartment. Thus, the main compartment may have a different size or shape depending on its contents.

[0039] In addition, the main compartment 200 is not lockable, while compartments 300, 400, 500, and 600 are lockable. Here, compartments 300, 400, 500, and 600 are initially locked, which causes the user to first open the main compartment 200 when first interacting with the toy gaming device 100. In other embodiments, the main compartment is lockable but initially unlocked so that the user can first open the main compartment. The locks for compartments 300, 400, 500, and 600 are simple pin tumbler locks, and each lock has a designated key. Other types of keys and lock mechanisms can also be used to secure the lockable compartments (e.g., wafer tumbler locks, deadbolts, tubular locks, lever locks). In one or more embodiments, each key is unique and can only be used to operate the corresponding lock of one compartment. In other embodiments, the keys can be used interchangeably to operate any lock. This allows the user to play with the toy gaming device even if one or more keys are lost or missing. Preferably, even though the keys can be used interchangeably, each key is still assigned to a different compartment. In addition, the locks for compartments 300, 400, 500, and 600 can also be unlocked without a key by turning the lock hole protrusion. This further ensures that the toy gaming device can still be played with even if all the keys are lost.

[0040] As Figure 1C shown, the main compartment 200 contains a first key 204. The first key 204 is assigned to unlock one of the locked compartments 300, 400, 500, and 600 and includes an identifying feature that indicates the corresponding compartment that the key is assigned to unlock. Here, the identifying feature is the color of the key, which matches the color of the corresponding compartment that the key unlocks. Other identifying features can also be used to indicate the corresponding compartment that the key is assigned or configured to unlock. For example, the compartments can be identified by specific symbols, shapes, numbers, images, textures, and / or letters, and the identifying feature of the key is the related or matching symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter.

[0041] However, as Figure 1C and 2A shown, the true color of the first key 204 (i.e., the identifying feature of the first key 204) is initially covered by a removable outer layer 206 of a different color. Since the true color of the key indicates the corresponding compartment it unlocks (i.e., the true color of the key matches the color of the corresponding compartment it unlocks), when the removable outer layer covers the key, the user cannot determine which compartment the key unlocks. Only by removing the outer layer can the user identify the correct compartment. The first key 204 is further placed in a transparent bag 205, which protects the outer layer 206 from being accidentally removed.

[0042] Preferably, the removable outer layer is made of a material that dissolves when immersed in a liquid such as water. For example, the removable outer layer may be a water-soluble coating applied by any combination of spraying, brushing, dipping, etc. to form a thin and conforming film on the key. Unlike traditional coatings, water-soluble coatings may lack cross-linking agents or curing agents, so the coating is easily dissolved. For example, according to some embodiments, the removable outer layer may be a coating composed of approximately 40-60% water, approximately 15-22% organic solvent (such as ethanol), approximately 10-20% pigment / dye, approximately 10-20% water-soluble resin, approximately 0-3% film-forming agent, approximately 0.5-3% dispersant, approximately 0-3% humectant, and approximately 0-2% matting agent (such as silica). In at least some embodiments, the key can simply be immersed in a liquid to remove the dissolvable layer on the key, but in other embodiments, it may be necessary to agitate the key and / or the liquid (e.g., rotate the key) to remove the dissolvable layer on the key.

[0043] Figure 2A and 2B shows the removal of the outer layer 206 from the first key 204. Figure 2A shows the first key 204 being immersed (e.g., dunked) into a bowl of water 208. This causes the outer layer 206 to dissolve and reveals the true color of the first key 204 (see Figure 2B ). The dissolvable material used to form the outer layer 206 is configured to separate from the first key 204 and mix into the water 208 when exposed to the water 208. As Figure 2B shown, this causes the water 208 to change color and become opaque, further hiding the first key 204 from sight during its "transformation". Only after the user removes the first key 204 from the discolored water is the true color of the first key 204 revealed, resulting in an exciting surprise reveal. In some cases, removing the dissolvable outer layer causes other changes to the liquid, such as making the water sparkle. Other methods can also be used to cover the identifying features, such as placing the key in a covering package, slime, sand, etc.

[0044] As Figures 3A to 3CAs shown, the first key 204 can then be used to unlock the lock 302 and open the compartment 300, the door of which has the same color as the first key 204. Inside the compartment 300 is a package 310, which contains various accessories that can be attached to or played with the toy figure 202, more specifically a shirt 312, a skirt 314, and a shawl 316. The package 310 is covered to hide the nature of its contents, which provides another element of surprise when the user opens the package 310 and discovers the items contained therein. Inside the compartment 300 also contains a second key 304 placed inside a transparent bag 305. Similar to the first key 204, the true color of the second key 304 (i.e., the identifying feature of the second key 304) is initially covered by a removable outer layer 306 (see Figure 3B ), such as a water-soluble paint. The color of the removable outer layer 306 is the same as the removable outer layer 206 that initially covered the first key 204 to further emphasize the revelation of the true color of the key. The transparent bag 305 protects the outer layer 306 of the second key 304 until it is ready to be removed. Immersing the second key 304 in a bowl of water 308 will cause the removable outer layer 306 to dissolve and reveal the true color of the second key 304 (see Figure 3C ). The true color of the second key 304 matches the color of the compartment 400, thus indicating to the user that the second key 304 can be used to unlock the compartment 400. Removing the outer layer 306 will also cause the water 308 to change color and become opaque.

[0045] Now refer to Figures 4A to 4C , and repeat a similar game pattern using the newly obtained second key 304. The second key 304 can be used to unlock the lock 402 and open the compartment 400. Inside the compartment 400 is a covered package 410, which contains shoes 412 and a key ring 414 for the keys included in the toy play set 100. Inside the compartment 400 also contains a third key 404 placed inside a transparent bag 405. Similar to the keys 204 and 304, the true color of the third key 404 (i.e., the identifying feature of the third key 404) is initially covered by a removable outer layer 406 (see Figure 4B ), such as a water-soluble paint. The transparent bag 405 protects the outer layer 406 of the third key 404 until it is ready to be removed. Immersing the third key 404 in a bowl of water 408 will cause the removable outer layer 406 to dissolve and reveal the true color of the third key 404 (see Figure 4C ). The true color of the third key 404 matches the color of the compartment 500, thus indicating to the user that the third key 404 can be used to unlock the compartment 500. Removing the outer layer 406 will also cause the water 408 to change color and become opaque.

[0046] Now refer to Figures 5A to 5C, a similar gameplay is repeated again, using the newly obtained third key 404. The third key 404 can be used to unlock the lock 502 and open the compartment 500. Inside the compartment 500 is a covered package 510, which contains a hat 512, a necklace 514, and earrings 516. The compartment 500 also contains a fourth key 504 placed inside a transparent bag 505. Similar to keys 204, 304, and 404, the true color of the fourth key 504 (i.e., the identifying feature of the fourth key 504) is initially covered by a removable outer layer 506 (see Figure 5B ), such as a water-soluble paint. The transparent bag 505 protects the outer layer 506 of the fourth key 504 until it is ready to be removed. Immersing the fourth key 504 in a bowl of water 508 will cause the removable outer layer 506 to dissolve and reveal the true color of the fourth key 504 (see Figure 5C ). The true color of the fourth key 504 matches the color of the compartment 600, thus indicating to the user that the fourth key 504 can be used to unlock the compartment 600. Removing the outer layer 506 will also cause the water 508 to change color and become opaque.

[0047] Finally, as shown in Figures 6A to 6C , this process is repeated again, using the fourth key 504. The fourth key 504 can be used to unlock the lock 602 and open the compartment 600. Inside the compartment 600 is a covered package 610, containing snacks 612, beverages 614, and a notebook 616. Since this is the last compartment in the housing that can be unlocked, there are no additional keys inside. However, in at least one other embodiment, the compartment 600 may contain additional keys that can be used to lock and unlock the main compartment 200.

[0048] Figure 7A Shows the toys and accessories obtained after unlocking and accessing all the compartments of the toy game device 100. Many of the accessories can be worn or attached to the toy figure 202 in various ways, creating different looks and fashions for the toy figure 202. Figure 7B Shows an outfit created using the hat 512, necklace 514, earrings 516, and shoes 412. Not all accessories can be attached (e.g., the keychain 414), but they are generally related to the overall theme of the toy game device 100. In other embodiments, all the accessories included in the toy game device can be worn or attached to the toy figure. In further embodiments, the game device may include different toys (e.g., located inside the main compartment), such as vehicles, houses, or furniture, as a supplement or alternative to the toy figure. The accessories can be attached to or otherwise played with in association with the toy. Further, in some embodiments, each compartment (including the main compartment) may contain interrelated accessories without a central or main toy.

[0049] Although the invention disclosed herein is depicted and described in the form of one or more specific examples, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, as various modifications and structural changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the equivalents of the claims. For example, the distribution of keys among compartments may vary. In one embodiment, all keys are contained within the main compartment, or multiple keys, corresponding to respective compartments or the same compartment, are contained within a compartment other than the main compartment. Thus, the user obtains multiple (e.g., all) keys when opening a single compartment (e.g., the main compartment), but still needs to remove the outer layer of each key to identify the compartment to which it corresponds. The user can then use the keys to unlock the lockable compartments in any order. In another embodiment, the keys do not have a removable outer layer covering their identifying features. In yet another embodiment, a single key is provided that can unlock all the lockable compartments.

[0050] In addition, it is to be understood that the toy figure and packaging described herein, or portions thereof, may be made of any suitable material or combination of materials, such as plastics, foamed plastics, wood, cardboard, paperweight, metal, flexible natural or synthetic materials, including but not limited to cotton, elastomers, polyesters, plastics, rubbers, their derivatives, and combinations thereof. Suitable plastics may include high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), etc. Suitable foamed plastics may include foamed or extruded polystyrene, foamed or extruded polypropylene, EVA foam, their derivatives, and combinations thereof.

[0051] In addition, it is to be understood that terms such as "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "side", "height", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "medial", "lateral", etc., used herein, merely describe reference points or portions and do not limit the invention to any particular orientation or configuration. Further, the term "exemplary" may be used to describe an example or illustration. Any embodiment described herein as exemplary should not be considered a preferred or advantageous embodiment, but merely an example or illustration of a possible way of implementing the invention. Finally, the features of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment.

Claims

1. A toy game device, comprising: A multi-compartment housing having a main compartment, a first locking compartment, and a second locking compartment; A toy; A first key assigned to unlock the first locking compartment; And A second key assigned to unlock the second locking compartment, wherein both the first key and the second key have identification features indicating the respective compartments of the first locking compartment or the second locking compartment that can be unlocked by the first key or the second key, both the first key and the second key include respective removable outer layers that cover the identification features of the first key and the second key, and the respective removable outer layers of the first key and the second key are of the same color; Wherein the main compartment contains the toy and the first key, and the first locking compartment contains the second key, Wherein the removable outer layer is a water-soluble coating lacking a cross-linking agent, a curing agent, or both, Wherein at least one of the first locking compartment and the second locking compartment includes an accessory attachable to the toy.

2. The toy game device according to claim 1, wherein the first locking compartment and the second locking compartment are identified by different colors, symbols, shapes, numbers, images, textures, and / or letters, and the identification features are matching colors, symbols, shapes, numbers, images, textures, and / or letters.

3. The toy game device according to claim 2, wherein the first locking compartment and the second locking compartment are identified by different colors, and the identification features are matching key colors.

4. The toy game device according to claim 1, wherein the accessory is packaged in a covering package.

5. The toy game device according to claim 1, wherein: The toy is a doll; and The accessory is a hair ornament, clothing, or footwear configured to be worn by the doll.

6. The toy game device according to claim 1, wherein the multi-compartment housing further includes: A third locking compartment; A third key assigned to unlock the third locking compartment; A fourth locking compartment; And A fourth key assigned to unlock the fourth locking compartment; Wherein the second locking compartment contains the third key, and the third locking compartment contains the fourth key.

7. The toy game device according to claim 1, including a third locking compartment, wherein the first key, the second key, or both are assigned to interchangeably unlock the third locking compartment.

8. The toy game device according to claim 7, including a third key contained within the third locking compartment, wherein the third key is configured to interchangeably unlock the first locking compartment and the second locking compartment.

9. The toy game device according to claim 1, wherein the first locking compartment, the second locking compartment, or both include keyholes configured to receive the respective keys of the first key or the second key for unlocking, and the keyholes are configured to be unlocked by twisting without receiving the respective keys.

10. A toy game device, comprising: A multi-compartment housing having a main compartment and a plurality of lockable compartments; A toy; And Multiple keys, where each key is assigned to unlock one of the multiple lockable compartments, and each key of the multiple keys has an identification feature that indicates the lockable compartment that can be unlocked. Each key of the multiple keys includes a removable outer layer that covers the identification feature, and the removable outer layer of each key is the same color; where the main compartment contains a toy and one of the multiple keys, and each of the multiple lockable compartments contains one of the multiple keys or no key; where the removable outer layer is a water-soluble coating lacking a cross-linking agent, a curing agent, or both; where at least one of the multiple lockable compartments includes an accessory that can be attached to the toy.

11. The toy game device according to claim 10, wherein each of the multiple lockable compartments is identified by a different color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter, and the identification feature is a matching color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter.

12. The toy game device according to claim 11, wherein each of the multiple lockable compartments is identified by a different color, and the identification feature is the matching key color.

13. The toy game device according to claim 10, wherein: the toy is a doll; and the accessory is a hair ornament, clothing, or footwear configured to be worn by the doll.

14. The toy game device according to claim 10, wherein the main compartment cannot be locked by any of the multiple keys.

15. A toy game device, comprising: a multi-compartment housing having multiple compartments, wherein at least two of the multiple compartments are lockable; a toy contained within one of the multiple compartments; and two or more keys, each key configured to unlock a corresponding one of the multiple compartments; where each key has an identification feature and a removable outer layer that covers the identification feature, the identification feature indicating the corresponding compartment that can be unlocked, and the removable outer layer of each key is the same color, where the removable outer layer is a water-soluble coating lacking a cross-linking agent, a curing agent, or both, where at least one of the lockable compartments includes an accessory that can be attached to the toy, and each of the lockable compartments contains one of the keys or no key.

16. The toy game device according to claim 15, wherein each of the multiple compartments is identified by a different color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter, and the identification feature is a matching color, symbol, shape, number, image, texture, and / or letter.

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