Rotating Cup Platform for Unpredictable Coin-Bouncing Gameplay

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional drinking games lack enhanced excitement, challenge, and unpredictability, and are not easily portable for transport to parties and events.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic drinking game featuring a rotating platform with indented cup holders and control buttons, allowing for controlled rotation and coin-bouncing challenges, enhanced by a central processing unit and remote control functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional drinking games are used, then simplicity and ease of operation are maintained, but excitement, challenge, and unpredictability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidexcitement and challenge

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a rotating platform that can spin at variable speeds and directions, transforming a static cup arrangement into a dynamic system. This creates unpredictability and challenge as cups move during gameplay, while the centralized control system maintains ease of operation through automated rotation control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of cup position from static to dynamic by introducing rotational movement. The rotation speed, direction, and duration are variable parameters that can be adjusted to create different challenge levels, thereby increasing excitement and adaptability without complicating the basic gameplay mechanics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If a rotating platform with motor and control system is added, then excitement and unpredictability are increased, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveunpredictabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rotating platform serves multiple functions: it holds multiple cups simultaneously, provides rotational movement for unpredictability, and can be controlled through a centralized system. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by consolidating several game elements into a single integrated mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The control system automatically manages the rotation sequence, speed, and duration without requiring manual intervention during gameplay. The motor-driven platform self-regulates the dynamic elements, reducing the operational burden on players while maintaining the unpredictability and excitement benefits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If cups are arranged on a rotating platform, then challenge and excitement are enhanced, but portability and ease of transport are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovechallengeVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The game system is segmented into modular components: the rotating platform with cup holders can be separated from the main body, and individual cups can be easily attached or removed. This segmentation allows the challenging rotating mechanism to be assembled only when needed, improving portability while maintaining challenge during gameplay.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cup holders are integrated into the rotating platform structure, with cups nesting within the holder compartments. This nested arrangement consolidates multiple components into a compact form that is easier to transport when not in use, while still providing the full rotating challenge mechanism during gameplay.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

4Ease of operation

If control buttons and central processing unit are added, then gameplay control and unpredictability are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegameplay controlVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical control mechanisms with an electronic central processing unit that manages rotation sequences, speeds, and durations through software control. This substitution simplifies the physical structure while providing sophisticated gameplay control, ultimately reducing manufacturing complexity despite adding electronic components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Provides increased excitement and unpredictability through dynamic gameplay, with the ability to transport and set up easily for social gatherings.

Implementation Method 1

a motor to cause the rotating platform to rotate in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Data Source

PatentUS20260000967A1Dynamic drinking game

Publication Date: 2026.01.01 KAY TANYA

AI summary

A dynamic drinking game including a plurality of cups and at least one coin, the dynamic drinking game including a main body, including a rotating platform disposed at a top surface of the main body to rotate independently with respect to the main body, and a plurality of indented cup holders disposed within a top surface of the rotating platform to each receive one of the plurality of cups therein, a power button disposed on at least a portion of the main body to power on the dynamic drinking game, and a motor to cause the rotating platform to rotate in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction after the power button is pressed.