Gaming Dice With Removable Indicia Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming dice systems limit the variety of outcomes in games by relying on fixed pips or indicia, failing to accommodate the diverse needs of different game types and desired probabilities.
Innovation Solution
A gaming dice with complementary coupling means on its sides allows for the mounting of indicia-carrying elements, such as toy building set components, which can be arranged in various configurations to increase the number of possible outcomes, including different shapes, sizes, and indicia, enabling customization for specific games.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed pips or indicia are used on gaming dice, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the variety of outcomes in games is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The gaming die is divided into two independent parts: the base die structure and removable indicia-carrying elements. This segmentation allows the indicia elements to be exchanged between different games while keeping the base die simple and unchanged, thereby increasing outcome variety without permanently complicating the die structure
Solution Approach 2:
The base die structure is designed with universal mounting features that can accommodate multiple different indicia-carrying elements. This multi-functionality allows a single die body to serve various game types by simply changing the attached indicia elements, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different indicia-carrying elements are provided for each side, then the customization options increase, but the number of components and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single set of indicia-carrying elements with universal mounting features can be used across multiple sides and different game configurations. This reduces the total number of components needed compared to having dedicated elements for each side, while still providing extensive customization options
Solution Approach 2:
The indicia-carrying elements are designed to nest onto the base die structure through coupling means. This nesting arrangement allows multiple elements to be stored with the die when not in use, effectively reducing the space and organizational complexity required for managing multiple components
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a high degree of customization and flexibility, allowing a single dice to generate a wide range of outcomes by varying the number, shape, and appearance of indicia-carrying elements, thereby expanding game options with minimal additional components.
Implementation Method 1
said complementary coupling means being configured such that the indicia-carrying elements can be mounted on the body part of the gaming dice by frictional or geometrical interconnection
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AI summary
A gaming dice (1) and a game with a gaming dice (1), such as a board game or a card game, said gaming dice (1) comprising a body part comprising at least six sides (2) wherein at least one or more of those sides (2) is/are provided with means (3) for simultaneous mounting of at least two indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c). This makes it possible to mount at least two separate indicia- carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c), said indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c) being configured such that they can be mounted next to each other on the same side of the gaming dice (1), and wherein the indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c) have a bottom side on which means for mounting of the indicia-carrying element of the side (2) of the gaming dice (1) is configured and a top side which is opposite relative to the bottom side and is provided with indicia.