425 results about "Game board" patented technology

Apparatus and associated methods relate to a deployable gameboard system including at least one panel with a planar body and cavities configured to receive puck-shaped game pieces. In an illustrative example, the deployable gameboard features a backboard extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a planar surface, including a handle along a transverse edge and a cavity on an interior-facing side configured to receive the panel in a stowed mode. The backboard includes a plurality of transverse recess cavities configured to engage corresponding transverse protrusions in a deployed mode. In the stowed mode, the panel is received within the backboard's central cavity, enclosing the cavities and puck-shaped game pieces. In the deployed mode, the backboard is coupled to the panel, with the panel lying flat and the transverse recess cavities matingly engaging the transverse protrusions to secure the backboard upright. This configuration advantageously enhances portability and stability during gameplay.

Game board apparatuses for a dice throwing game and methods of playing the dice throwing game are provided. In embodiments, a game board apparatus for a dice throwing game includes a board having a playing surface including one or more scoring areas where dice are projected and roll to land for points. A score piece path is positioned on the playing surface, the score piece path including a plurality of score piece positions. A score piece is removably engageable with the score piece positions. In some instances, the score piece is positioned to block dice throws by an opponent player.

The game consists of a planar game board (10), a series of vertically extended pegs (18) along a track, and magnetic game pieces (20) that freely slide down pegs (18). Each player selects a plurality of game pieces (20) of one color to differentiate from other players' game pieces (20). The object of the game is to be the first player to move all of his game pieces (20) from start (14) to finish (16). Players, in turn, roll dice, a chance device, and move game pieces (20) as indicated. Players' magnetic game pieces (20) interact in exciting and unexpected ways. A game piece (20) landing on a peg (18) above another game piece (20) will either attract and capture, or repel and levitate, depending on their relative magnetic orientations, another element of chance. When a game piece lands on particular pegs (18) or tiles (12), the player draws a random card, another element of chance, which directs surprise moves such as forward, backward or flipping.

The invention is a board game and associated method for playing a board game. The board game includes a playing board, a token holder configured to hold a plurality of tokens, a picnic blanket, playing pieces, a set of cards, dice, a spinner, and a pegboard that holds pegs. Specifically, players move around the playing board and interact with the spinner, picnic blanket, and pegboard to spell words and perform activities in an effort to win the game.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a ball route unit 2100A provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided in a position in which it cannot be visually recognized easily from the front side of the Pachinko machine in a state in which the ball route unit 2100A is provided on the game board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 158

A device and method for differentiating and locating game pieces on a sensorized game board via magnets of distinct strength. A central processing unit coordinates with a sensorized physical structure of an amusement device to participate and / or govern gameplay. The device within the amusement device can be used with a graphic board operating as a board game. Playable and movable objects are tracked through sensors enabling progressive storage of positions assumed by the same objects resulting from voluntary user interactions. In an illustrative scenario, multiple identification units are positioned in the amusement device where game pieces are used. The sensorized board senses the presence of a game piece as the game is played. The identification unit produces an output signal read by the computer that identifies the location and type of game piece. The computer uses the location and identity of the game pieces to monitor or participate in gameplay.

A gameplay paddle with an ergonomic angled handle is disclosed. The angled game paddle handle allows for perfect straight-out extension of the forearm and wrist creating maximum reach and the greatest amount of hitting surface or better control of the ball.

A reconfigurable boardgame system herein comprises a reconfigurable boardgame board (e.g., four panel tri-fold) with a plurality of “page-retaining corner members” in corners of board panels, allowing interchanging customized boardgame pages. In one embodiment, only those corners of each panel that are exteriorly located on the board have corresponding corner members (leaving the center unobstructed). In another embodiment, the boardgame board is contained within a reconfigurable boardgame kit, which may comprise reusable (e.g., generic and shared) game pieces (dice, timers, pawns, etc.) for use by many games. In still another embodiment, the boardgame kit comprises blank and / or templated items to be filled in, such as boardgame panels, cards, customized dice, game pawn blanks, rules templates, etc. Envelopes may store the game panel pages, rules, and custom pieces of each individual boardgame, to be stored in the kit and used with the reconfigurable boardgame board and the generic reusable game pieces.

Magnetic game (1) for children, comprising a game board (2) with a playing surface (3) on the top, at least one magnetic playing figure (4) adjustably arranged on the playing surface (3), a viewing window (5) arranged above the playing surface (3) and the magnetic playing figure (4), and a magnetic pin (6) which can be manually guided over the viewing window (5) by a user in order to magnetically adjust the magnetic playing figure (4), in particular to move and / or rotate it on the playing surface (3).

This invention relates to the field of game device technology and discloses a Sudoku game device, which includes a base, a game board, and a support member. The base has a first receiving groove with its opening facing upwards. The game board is disposed above the first receiving groove, and its side facing away from the first receiving groove has multiple placement grooves for placing game pieces. One end of the support member is hinged to the base, and the other end of the support member is hinged to the game board, so that the game board has a first state and a second state. When the game board is in the first state, a predetermined angle is formed between the game board and the plane containing the opening of the first receiving groove. When the game board is in the second state, the game board covers the opening of the first receiving groove. Based on the above structure, there is no need to look down to observe when playing the game, which is more ergonomic and less likely to cause neck discomfort, resulting in a better user experience. Secondly, the way the support member is hinged to the base and the game board respectively makes the movement of the game board more flexible, and the cleaning and storage of game pieces more convenient.

A computer-based video keno game displays a keno game including a set of game pieces of a game board of the keno game, each respective game piece of the game board corresponding to a respective number. A user interface may receive a player input for the keno game, where the player input specifies a set of selected game pieces including a set of special game pieces. A game controller may select a set of numbers from a pool of numbers and determine an amount of matches between the set of selected numbers and the set of selected game pieces. If the last selected number matches a special game piece, a number of free games may be multiplied by a multiplier.

1. Name of the designed product: game board (long jump game). 2. Use of the designed product: for game board. 3. Design points of the designed product: combination of shape and pattern. 4. Picture or photo best indicating the design points: perspective view.

1. Name of the designed product: toy (game board 2). 2. Use of the designed product: the designed product is used for children to play. 3. Design points of the designed product: in shape. 4. Picture or photo that best shows the design points: perspective view.

The umbrella ware system allows for various system devices to be connected to and rotated manually around the pole while resting on the table surface. The system design allows for the installation and removal of system gaming boards, food service trays, and container holders without having to remove the pole. The devices can be rotated 360 degrees around the pole, counterclockwise or clockwise. The system features two (2) halves: one with a female connector design and one with a male connector design. The connectors may utilize permanent magnets to attract and hold the two halves together. The magnets are embedded in the male halves of the rectangular-shaped insertion pins as well as in the female halves of the rectangular-shaped receptacle cavities.

A teaching game device is disclosed which comprises a foldable playing board, with twenty five distinct officer pieces marked with initials and symbols for identification. The game does not have an intended player number but may come with one if necessary. Players move around the board using the officer pieces as well as additional components such as life tokens, a miniature hourglass, and playing cards offering various gameplays like skip, reverse, three-word clue, and Ritual Monitor help. Through the game, players must navigate three different levels of gameplay where each level has opportunities for the player to use cards or lose life tokens for incorrect responses. The goal of the game is to retain the last life token.

The purpose is to enhance the enjoyment of the game. [Solution] The gaming machine comprises an outer frame that forms the outer casing, an inner frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a game board attached to the inner frame to form a game area, a front frame attached to the front side of the outer frame and inner frame so as to be openable and closable, with an opening formed therein for a glass unit to be fitted so as to make the game area of ​​the game board visible, a launching device for launching game balls into the game area, an image display unit for displaying images, a game control unit for executing game control, and a performance control unit for executing performance control based on commands from the game control unit.

A method for playing a board game and a computer-implemented version of the game are disclosed. The game features a dynamic quest environment represented on a game board or virtual map, where players control characters with evolving moral attributes. Players navigate the map, engage in encounters, recruit companions, and make moral decisions that influence gameplay options, alliances, and victory conditions. The game includes lore and action cards, status cards reflecting moral alignment, and conflict resolution influenced by character attributes and follower abilities. The computer-implemented method facilitates multiplayer interactions, automated conflict resolution, dynamic narrative progression, and real-time updates of character status and resources. Player decisions trigger branching storylines, shifting alliances, and resource changes, with moral status affecting eligibility for specific objectives and victory conditions.

The utility model discloses a four-piece chess game board which comprises a game board assembly, a support used for supporting the game board assembly, chess pieces and screws, the game board assembly is provided with a plurality of positioning holes arranged at intervals, and correspondingly, the support is provided with a plurality of mounting holes. Screws penetrate through the mounting holes and the positioning holes to connect the game board assembly with the support in a threaded mode. According to the utility model, the height-adjustable design is adopted, so that personalized adjustment can be carried out according to children of different ages and heights, each player can play a game in the most comfortable posture, and the overall experience of the game is improved.

1. Name of the product in this design: Toy (Crazy Letter Game Board). 2. Intended use of this design: for use in the toy industry, for children to play with. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: 3D view 1.

The purpose is to enhance the enjoyment of the game. [Solution] The gaming machine comprises an outer frame that forms the outer casing, an inner frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a game board attached to the inner frame to form a game area, a front frame attached to the front side of the outer frame and inner frame so as to be openable and closable, with an opening formed therein for a glass unit to be fitted so as to make the game area of ​​the game board visible, a launching device for launching game balls into the game area, an image display unit for displaying images, a game control unit for executing game control, and a performance control unit for executing performance control based on commands from the game control unit.

1. The name of the design product: flying chess board (intelligent children). 2. The use of the design product: a desktop game appliance for children's intellectual entertainment, specifically a flying chess game board. 3. The design points of the design product: the combination of shape, pattern and color. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: front view. 5. The design for which protection is sought includes color. 6. The design product is a flat product, and the perspective view, left view, right view, top view and bottom view are omitted.

To provide a gaming machine that can effectively increase the level of attention given to the game. [Solution] The MPU of the main control unit performs a win / loss lottery based on the entry into the operating port 91A. If this lottery results in a special loss, the support mode by the electric mechanism 93A transitions to a normal game state corresponding to high-frequency support mode A. The game board unit 80E is provided with a special performance device 500E that performs a special loss notification effect to clearly indicate to the player that a special loss result has occurred in a game round prior to the game round in question. The special performance device 500E has a light-emitting unit and a front cover that covers the light-emitting unit, and is configured so that light from the light-emitting unit is emitted forward of the game machine through the front cover. As the light-emitting unit rotates, the light-emitting body provided on the light-emitting unit passes through a trajectory that includes a position where light is irradiated onto the light-diffusing part of the front cover and a position where light is irradiated onto the non-light-diffusing part of the front cover.

A cornhole game board comprises a pair of panels pivotally coupled together at a hinge. A display carried by a panel to display a score. An infrared sensor is positioned proximate to an aperture to sense a beanbag passing through the aperture. A vibration sensor is coupled to the panels to sense a beanbag impacting the panels. An indicator light is carried by the panels to indicate a team turn. Processors send a signal to the indicator light to enable an indication of the team turn; receive a signal from the infrared sensor indicating a hole score for the team turn; receive a signal from the vibration sensor indicating a board score for the team; determine a team score based on signals from the IR sensor and the vibration sensor and the team turn; and send a signal to the display to enable display of the team score.

The utility model discloses a lamplight game board for exercising hand-eye coordination, which comprises a base, a cavity with an opening at the top is arranged on the base, a plurality of game lamp beads which are annularly arranged are mounted at the edge of the cavity, one of the game lamp beads is a target lamp bead, a slapping button is arranged on the outer side of the target lamp bead in the cavity, and the slapping button is arranged on the outer side of the target lamp bead in the cavity. A cavity is formed in the base, an audible device and a plurality of arranged level lamp beads are installed in the middle of the cavity, a game panel is installed on the base, first through holes for exposing game lamp beads, the level lamp beads and a slapping key are formed in the game panel, the game lamp beads are regularly lightened during game, and when a target lamp bead is lightened, the slapping key is pressed to complete challenge. The children's eye and hand cooperation ability can be exercised, and the children's eye and hand cooperation ability training device has important significance for children's body and brain development.

To provide gaming machines that can enhance the gameplay experience. [Solution] The gaming machine comprises an input device having an operation unit capable of receiving predetermined operations by a player, and an image display device that displays an image. The gaming board has image control means for controlling the display of an image on the image display device. The operation unit has at least a first detection means (sensor 7616) positioned at a first position and capable of detecting that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation unit, and a second detection means (sensor 7616) positioned at a second position different from the first position and capable of detecting that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation unit. The image control means is capable of displaying a predetermined image on the image display device when the first detection means detects that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation unit, and is capable of displaying a specific image different from the predetermined image when the second detection means detects that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation unit.

To enhance the enjoyment of games. [Solution] The game board 1 is provided with a specific lamp device 54T and a non-specific lamp device 54H as board lamps 54. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute a stop notification in which the specific lamp device 54T lights up and the non-specific lamp device 54H blinks when the special symbol is stopped, and can execute a lamp off notification in which the specific lamp device 54T turns off and the non-specific lamp device 54H lights up when the special symbol is changed. In the lamp off notification, the specific lamp device 54T may remain off until the timing when a reach is established, or until the timing when the special symbol change performance ends.

The purpose is to enhance the enjoyment of the game. [Solution] The gaming machine comprises an outer frame that forms the outer casing, an inner frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a game board attached to the inner frame to form a game area, a front frame attached to the front side of the outer frame and inner frame so as to be openable and closable, with an opening formed therein for a glass unit to be fitted so as to make the game area of ​​the game board visible, a launching device for launching game balls into the game area, an image display unit for displaying images, a game control unit for executing game control, and a performance control unit for executing performance control based on commands from the game control unit.