Adjustable three-dimensional multi-level game play area apparatus and method of play
OwnerDana Robertsinventor
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Abstract
A game apparatus having a generally horizontally disposed base unit used to support or contain a plurality of independently hand movable blocks of one or more colors and two or more heights, for use in the playing of board games, such as chess and checkers or any other game utilizing a user modifiable multiple height three dimensional playing area. The rules and or method of play of any such game may be modified with the use of this apparatus due to the independently mobile, multi height, and potentially multi-colored blocks that make up the playing area and create the topography of the board.
Claims13
An apparatus usable as a game board, said apparatus comprising:
- a base unit having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface of said base unit including a plurality of block support locations;
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- a plurality of individual movable blocks configured for being arranged in a user configurable arrangement on said upper surface of said base unit, wherein each of said plurality of individual movable blocks is configured to fit onto any one of said plurality of blocks support locations, and wherein each of said plurality of individual movable blocks includes a top surface configured to serve as a playing surface for a game, and wherein said top surface is configured to accept a game piece.
An apparatus usable as a game board, said apparatus comprising:
- a generally horizontal base unit having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface of said base unit including a plurality of block support locations, said base unit including at least four perimeter members disposed around a perimeter of said upper surface of said base unit,
- at least two latching mechanisms located on said at least four perimeter members each of said at least two latching mechanisms operable in one of an engaged or a disengaged position;
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- a plurality of individual movable blocks configured for being arranged in a user configurable arrangement on said upper surface of said base unit, wherein each of said plurality of individual movable blocks is configured to fit onto any one of said plurality of block support locations, wherein each of said plurality of individual movable blocks include a height which is different than a height of at least one other of said plurality of individual movable blocks, and wherein each of said plurality of individual movable blocks includes a top surface configured to serve as a playing surface for a game, and wherein said top surface is configured to accept a game piece, and wherein said at least two latching mechanisms are configured to securely hold said plurality of individual moving blocks in place on said upper surface of said generally horizontal base unit, such that said plurality of individually movable blocks are not movable when said at least two latching mechanisms are engaged.
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