Set of boxes for games

Abstract

The invention relates to a set of boxes for games and leisure activities, comprising a game box, which can be assembled / disassembled from a single sheet or blank of the initial box, and which can be folded when disassembled, and a storage box, wherein a lid of the game box has perforations distributed across its surface, and one of the side walls of the game box has a game box handle facing outwards from the game box when assembled, said game box further comprising: internal vertical partitions designed to be fitted between the side walls of the game box; at least one flat tray having perforations in the tray that align with the perforations in the lid of the game box; at least one breakable sheet designed to be stuck to the upper part of the perforated tray, covering all the perforations in the tray.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] GAME BOX SET

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention relates to the field of games and leisure activities, such as those performed at birthday parties, anniversaries, and other special occasions. More specifically, the invention falls within the sector of group games and leisure activities and concerns, more precisely, tools and accessories in the form of boxes for carrying out various recreational activities.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] In the entertainment and games sector, surprise boxes are a common sight. These boxes often contain one or more gifts, such as cards or small objects, intended for one or more people attending a gathering. In many cases, these boxes are not reusable and / or, due to their structure and design, can only be used for a specific type of celebration: for example, a birthday or an advent calendar during the Christmas season.

[0007] Examples of this type of box include those shown in the video https: / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=XRbfHI0c5gM&t=1s (Prize Punch Box) or in the link https: / / www.amazon.com / Compartment-Teachers-lncentive-Birthdays-Holidays / dp / B0BKLXVHCS?th=1 (Prize Party Punch Box Game).

[0008] The present invention proposes a set of boxes for games, celebrations, and other leisure activities, of the type mentioned in the preceding paragraph, which allows its use in a wide variety of leisure and festive situations, such as birthdays, Secret Santa, advent calendars, gift / reward games for completed challenges, board games with random or guided challenges (for example, in the case of children), as a piñata, bachelor / bachelorette parties, corporate, commercial, or team-building events, baby showers, and so on. This set is also reusable as many times as desired with very simple reassembly and is easily disassembled for storage in very small spaces. It also includes features that facilitate its transport and a series of accessories to make the games or celebrations more attractive and convenient for the user.

[0009] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention will now be explained in a general way, focusing on its fundamental and defining, although not limiting, characteristics.

[0011] A set of boxes for games and leisure activities is provided. The set comprises a game box and a storage box. The storage box is for storing the complete, disassembled game box and all the other components described below. The game box comes as a single sheet with corresponding fold lines, notches, cuts, slits, grooves, flaps, tabs, and the like, designed to allow the game box, including its base, lid, and four side walls, to be assembled without the need for adhesives or any other additional components, simply by the interlocking of the various elements or interlocking parts mentioned.The game box is designed to be assembled and disassembled, and is therefore made of a material that allows for repeated assembly and disassembly without compromising the structural integrity of the assembled box. This would prevent the activities described later from taking place. Furthermore, the game box can be folded one or more times (for example, along the fold lines created during assembly) to significantly reduce its storage dimensions.

[0012] The lid of the game box has perforations or holes running through it, distributed (preferably regularly) across its surface. Internal vertical dividers or partitions are also included, positioned vertically between the side walls of the game box (with grooves, cuts, and similar interlocking elements), forming a series of compartments or cavities. The positions of these dividers or cavities, when assembled, correspond to the perforations in the lid. The assembly also includes one or more flat trays designed to sit on top of the internal partitions. When the game box lid is closed, these trays will be positioned above the cavities and just below the lid. Each tray has perforations that also correspond to the positions of the cavities and perforations in the game box lid.A single one of these trays would suffice for the purpose of the box, which will be described later, but several can be provided as spare trays in case the one used initially breaks or deteriorates after playing several times, or simply different trays decorated in various ways as an aesthetic feature; for illustrative purposes, in one of the variants, where the number of cavities is fifteen, two of these trays are provided, for example, so that up to thirty players can play consecutively, and the marketing company could make available to the public replacement trays as well as any of the accessories, parts, elements, consumables, etc., that may need to be renewed or changed due to deterioration, loss or simple replacement.Also included are several tear-off sheets, designed to be glued onto the flat trays (covering all the tray perforations), so that when the game box lid is closed with the tray and the tear-off sheet attached, the perforations in the lid are sealed. The tear-off sheets are opaque enough to prevent a user from seeing inside the cavities formed between the walls and internal partitions of the game box.

[0013] Additionally, the game box includes an external handle on one of its side walls for easy transport.

[0014] The box set may also include a series of cards with written tests that must be carried out when the tearable sheet is broken in the area covering the cavity in which the corresponding card is located; it may also include, additionally or alternatively, a series of cards for writing custom tests as the assembled players see fit and which can be used apart from the established cards or in a complementary way with respect to the latter.A bag for storing all the cards and / or an instruction manual can also be included, outlining assembly / disassembly instructions for the game box (including explanations of the tray and tear-off sheets) and various game or activity possibilities. Additionally, a set of bags or envelopes (e.g., Kraft paper) can be provided for each player to store their collected cards or prizes (for example, if used as a piñata for a children's party, where each child receives several small gifts). Furthermore, the set includes a folder for storing the tear-off sheets. The folder material is designed to protect the sheets, as they must be fragile enough to tear easily.All of the elements described above (including the sheet that forms the game box and all the assembly and game accessories) can be stored in the storage box, which, in some cases, may be as thick as a folder, so it can be stored vertically or horizontally in many places without taking up too much space.

[0015] According to one feature of the invention, the perforations in the lid of the game box and in the tray placed beneath it are circular, thus preventing, for example, scrapes or cuts when tearing the tearable sheet attached to the tray by hand. However, these perforations could have other shapes.

[0016] According to another feature of the game box assembly of the invention, the internal vertical partitions can be provided in the form of two sets of rectangular strips that intersect each other and are substantially parallel to a corresponding pair of outer side walls of the game box in their assembled position, such that cavities are formed which, in one of the preferred embodiments, are substantially rectangular, constituting a kind of grid or lattice. These rectangular strips interlock (where they intersect) by means of grooves, cuts, or the like, and also with mating parts provided on the inner faces of the side walls of the box.

[0017] Furthermore, according to another feature of the invention, the breakable sheets will be adapted (in terms of material and / or thickness) to be able to be broken by hand by users when they are in their mounting position - for example, with an impact with the hand closed, the fingers in an extended and rigid position and similar.

[0018] According to an additional feature of the invention, the storage box has a carrying handle on one of its side walls (the thinner walls).

[0019] As material for the game box, according to another characteristic, a coated cardboard and / or micro-channel is preferably selected.

[0020] The box set may also include, as an optional technical feature for gluing the tear-off sheets, adhesive, such as a solid glue stick or other type. Alternatively, or in addition to the above, the tear-off sheets could be self-adhesive. If the set only included self-adhesive sheets, without the glue, the storage box's space could be optimized.

[0021] Finally, if such glue (in any of its forms) is included, the bag intended to hold all the cards in the game box set would be adapted or designed to also contain the corresponding tube, stick, or external form of the glue.

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the storage box of the game box assembly of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the sheet that forms the game box, in an intermediate position during its assembly.

[0025] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the game box already formed from the sheet in Figure 2 and with the internal partitions that constitute the cavities of said box.

[0026] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the game box in Figure 3, but with a tray half-placed to illustrate the relationship between the various components of the box.

[0027] Figure 5 is a similar view to that of Figure 4 but with a tearable sheet attached to the tray.

[0028] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the box in Figure 5, but closed and with the tray placed between the lid of the box and its cavities.

[0029] Figure 7 is a view of various accessories or tools included in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The embodiment of the invention illustrated in the figures listed above will now be described in detail, without limitation. This embodiment serves to illustrate and explain the technical features set forth in the claims.

[0031] Figure 1 shows a storage box 300 that forms part of the game and leisure activity box set of the present invention. This storage box 300 contains all the elements, components, or parts that constitute the game box 200 (shown later) with which the desired games or activities are performed, and other accessories or tools used during these activities. In any case, this storage box 300 contains all the necessary elements, and its thickness, as will be deduced from the following detailed description, is very small, comparable to that of a folder in some embodiments. It can also be seen that, in this embodiment, the storage box 300 includes a handle 310.Both this handle 310 and the handle 218, which will be described later in relation to the game box 200, can be made from jute cord with metal terminals at its ends, passed through corresponding holes in the relevant side wall of the storage box 300 or the game box 200, as applicable. Furthermore, the storage box 300 preferably includes top closures 320 and / or side closures 330 (Figure 1 shows two top closures 320 and two side closures 330, one on each side of the storage box 300). Also preferably, these closures 320 and 330 can be achieved by means of complementary tabs and slots, respectively, on the two opening and closing parts of the storage box 300. These tabs can be made from the same material as the entire body of the 300 storage box, for example, cardboard.

[0032] Among the elements contained in the storage box 300 is the sheet or plate 210 (Figure 2), in its extended or folded state, which, after assembly, will form the body of the game box 200 (Figures 3 to 6). Figure 2 specifically shows the aforementioned sheet 210 in an intermediate state during the assembly of the game box 200, which is illustrated by several arrows (thick arrows filled in black). This sheet 210 comprises various tabs, flaps, cuts, slots, notches, fold lines, and similar features arranged to obtain the game box 200 shown from Figure 3 onward. All these coupling elements are designed so that this assembly / disassembly can be carried out a relatively large number of times, making the box assembly of the invention reusable.To this end, parameters such as the material of sheet 210, its thickness, and the structural and functional design of the aforementioned coupling elements are studied. It is worth noting the presence of perforations 216 in what will become the lid 214 of the game box 200 once it has been assembled.

[0033] Figure 3 shows the body of the game box 200 already assembled (from sheet 210) and with some vertical internal partitions 220. These internal partitions 220 come disassembled, inside the storage box 300, in the form of strips or similar, and have slots or coupling elements to assemble them so that they cross each other and give rise to the structure of cavities or compartments 212 that can be clearly seen in figure 3.

[0034] Figure 4 further shows a flat tray 400 with a series of tray perforations 410 distributed such that, when the tray 400 is placed on the internal partitions 220, they are aligned, one by one, with the cavities 212 formed by the internal partitions 220. In turn, when the lid 214 is closed, its perforations 216 will also be aligned, one by one, with the tray perforations 410 and, therefore, with the cavities 212. Before placing the tray 400 between the cavities 212 and the lid 214, a tear-off sheet 500 is glued onto it (Figure 5) so that, when the lid 214 is closed, the cavities 212 (and any contents) are hidden from view by any user (the sheets 500 are made of a sufficiently opaque material).In Figure 4, as mentioned, the flat tray 400 is shown without the sheet 500 glued on, and in Figure 5 the assembly of the tray 400 and the sheet 500 (in a dark gray tone almost black) glued on the first one is shown: in the area of ​​the perforations 410 the color of the sheet 500 is somewhat lighter since light passes through it. Furthermore, the material and / or thickness of these 500 sheets is such that an average user (child or adult, with average muscle strength) can break the 500 sheet in the area covering the cavities 212 by striking it or applying pressure through the perforations 216 of the lid 214. Preferably, the box assembly of the present invention includes several of these 500 sheets (and, also, optionally, with various colors or aesthetic motifs) so that, each time a game or activity is carried out with the game box 200, they will be glued onto the flat tray 400.One of the preferred embodiments also provides that the box assembly contains at least two flat trays 400, the second being used if the first becomes damaged. It is also possible for these flat trays 400 to be purchased separately, with a tray perforation pattern 410 that corresponds to the perforations 216 of the lid 214. In this respect, the arrangement shown of the perforations 216 and 410, as well as their shapes and dimensions, are merely illustrative of one of the preferred embodiments, and they may vary according to commercial, aesthetic, or similar requirements.

[0035] Figure 6 shows the closed game box 200, with the flat tray 400 in between, so that the sheet 500 can be seen through the perforations 216 in the lid 214 of the game box 200. Under these conditions, and with the game box 200 resting on its underside or held by one or more people, the participants can hit the part of the sheet 500 that is visible through the perforations 216, breaking it, to access the surprise, gift, test, etc., that is in the corresponding cavity 212.

[0036] Figure 7 shows accessories or tools included in at least some embodiments of the box assembly of the present invention; all of them, in addition to those described so far, are intended to be housed in the storage box 300. At the top left, an adhesive 600 (which may be in the form of a tube, stick, bottle, or similar) can be seen, intended for gluing the tear-off sheets 500 to the top of a corresponding tray 400. If the sheets 500 were self-adhesive, this adhesive 600 could be omitted, and in any case, an adhesive 600 in stick form is preferred because it is then easier to remove the remnants of a used sheet 500 in order to glue a new sheet 500 onto the tray 400. Below the adhesive 600, continuing with Figure 7, test cards 700 and customizable cards 710 can be seen.The 700 test cards can contain, for example, text indicating a test to be performed by the user who has accessed the corresponding 212 cavity or a message or words addressed to them (of personal improvement, inspirational, humorous, etc.); it should be noted, therefore, that these 212 cavities must be sized to accommodate the 700 cards, as well as the customizable 710 cards, which are provided blank so that the event organizers can include the text they deem appropriate.

[0037] Also shown is a bag 800 (for example, made of cotton and with a printed logo) which can hold all the accessories shown in Figure 7, as well as any other accessories or tools that may be included in the game box set. Beneath the bag 800 is illustrated an instruction manual 900 with assembly instructions and explanations of specific games or activities that can be carried out with the game box 200. Finally, at the bottom of the figure, a folder 850 (for example, made of single-wall corrugated cardboard) is also shown, intended to hold the aforementioned tear-off sheets 500. These sheets 500, due to their composition and / or thickness, are easily creased or could tear when handled if supplied loose, so the folder 850 helps to transport them and extend their lifespan.The set could also include bags or envelopes (for example, made of Kraft paper, and featuring the company's logo and / or an aesthetic design related to the game's purpose) for each participant to individually store the small gifts they collect (or, if applicable, the cards, depending on the type of gift and / or activity). This option is primarily, though not exclusively, designed for children's birthday parties and similar celebrations where a piñata-style activity is organized, and it's common for each participant to end up with various gifts, sweets, and the like. These bags or envelopes for individual gifts could be included in the box set in one of the variations, or they could be sold separately.

[0038] In one variant of the embodiments protected by the claims included below, the game box 200 could include internal horizontal longitudinal guides (not shown in the figures) in its side walls to receive, guide and hold more firmly in position the flat tray 400 placed under the lid 214.

[0039] The preferred material for the 200 game box, the 220 internal partitions, the 400 trays, and the 700 and 710 cards is cardboard, in various forms depending on the specific item. The cardboard used for the 200 game box, the 220 partitions, and the 400 trays should be more robust, while the 700 and 710 cards can be more delicate, providing a pleasant feel and allowing writing on them. As a specific example of the cardboard used for the 200 game box, previously mentioned, coated and / or micro-flute cardboard, for example, in white.

[0040] Before starting the activity or game, the 212 cavities are filled with 700 and 710 cards and / or gifts. In one of the games, for example, players take turns tearing the paper from sheet 500, and each player gets a surprise: either a gift directly, ending their turn, or they must complete a challenge to get another turn; then, they can repeat their turn as many times as necessary to find their gift. The gift could be a small present included in the corresponding 212 cavity or it could be larger and indicated by the text on a 710 card. If there are a large number of participants, then two or more 400 flat trays can be used, or as many as desired, since reusing them simply requires gluing another 500 sheet onto the already used 400 tray.In another example of use, corresponding to a baby shower celebration (to reveal the sex of a baby before birth to family and friends), clue cards could be used to lead from one cavity 212 to another until the solution is reached. The instruction manual 900 includes these and other application examples and suggestions for use. In some cases, the use of one or more dice could also be provided for, for example, such that the result obtained with the dice indicates the cavity 212 to be revealed. A preferred number of cavities 212 for some embodiments is fifteen. The claims protect any dimensions for the game box 200 depending on the number of cavities 212 required or desired, although one of the examples considers a game box 200 with a lid 214 surface area of ​​approximately 70 cm x 50 cm.It should also be noted that both the game box 200 and the other components of the set disclosed in the invention could include designs, motifs, drawings, colors, logos, etc., suitable for each type of celebration or activity. These designs could be customized or marketed as pre-established options with aesthetic features that make them suitable for birthdays (by age), corporate events, games, bachelor / bachelorette parties, etc.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A set of boxes for games and leisure activities, characterized in that it comprises a game box (200), which can be assembled / disassembled from a single sheet or panel (210) of a previous box, foldable in its disassembled state, and a storage box (300), wherein a lid (214) of the game box (200) comprises perforations (216) distributed over its surface, and one of the side walls of the game box (200) comprises a handle (218) facing outwards from said game box (200) in the assembled state, the game box (200) further comprising: - internal vertical partitions (220) arranged to be mounted between the side walls of the play box (200) such that, in the mounted position, they form cavities (212) aligned so as to correspond respectively to the perforations (216), - at least one flat tray (400) comprising tray perforations (410) that coincide with the perforations (216) of the lid (214) of the game box (200) and adapted to be placed, in the mounting position, on the internal partitions (220) that form the cavities (212), - at least one tearable sheet (500), substantially opaque, adapted to be glued to the top of the perforated tray (400) covering all the perforations (410) of the tray.

2. Box assembly according to claim 1, the box assembly further comprising: - a plurality of test cards (700) and / or a plurality of customizable cards (710) and / or a storage bag (800) for the cards (700, 710) and / or an instruction manual (900) and / or a folder (850) for storing the tear-off sheet(s) (500) and / or a plurality of paper bags or envelopes adapted for storing cards (700, 710), the storage box (300) being adapted to accommodate all the elements and parts used to obtain the game box (200) and for playing.

3. Box assembly according to claim 1, wherein the perforations (216) of the lid (214) and / or the perforations (410) of the tray are circular.

4. Box assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the internal vertical partitions (220) comprise a first plurality of rectangular strips and a second plurality of rectangular strips parallel, in the mounting position, respectively, to a first pair of the side walls of the game box (200) and to a second pair of the side walls of the game box (200).

5. Box assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cavities (212) are rectangular.

6. Box assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the breakable sheet or sheets (500) are of a material and / or have a thickness suitable to be broken by hand in the area corresponding to the perforations (410) of the tray in the assembly condition in which said breakable sheets (500) are glued to the top of a perforated tray (400) and said perforated tray (400) is interposed between the internal partitions (220) and the lid (214).

7. Box assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein one of the side walls of the storage box (300) comprises a storage box handle (310).

8. Box assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the game box material (200) comprises coated cardboard and / or micro-channel.

9. Box assembly according to any of the preceding claims, comprising glue (600) suitable for gluing the tear-off sheets (500) to the perforated tray (400) and / or wherein the tear-off sheets (500) are self-adhesive.

10. Box assembly according to the preceding claim when dependent on claim 2, wherein the storage bag (800) for the cards (700, 710) is adapted to additionally contain the glue (600).

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