Topographic chess game and method of play
OwnerStephen Eric Hengeninventor
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Abstract
A system and method for providing a topographical chess system that can enhance the variety, strategic thinking, and enjoyment of strategic board games. A set of regular, non-topographical, movable chess pieces, a chess board, and at least one topographical chess piece are provided. The at least one topographical chess piece provides a symbolic representation of a topographical feature and acts to provide a barrier or semi-barrier to the movement of at, least one regular non-topographical movable piece, thereby increasing both realism and the number of possible strategic scenarios. The topographical chess piece can represent a tree, mountain, body of water, hill, city or other suitable natural or man-made feature.
Claims16
A method for providing a topographical chess system, comprising the steps of:
- providing a set of non-topographical, movable chess pieces,
- providing a chess board,
- further providing at least one topographical chess piece,
- and configuring the at least one topographical chess piece such that it provides a symbolic representation of a topographical feature,
- wherein each topographical chess piece is capable, when in play, of providing a barrier or semi-barrier to the movement of at least one non-topographical movable chess piece.
A method for providing a topographical game system, comprising the steps of:
- providing a set of movable, non-topographical game pieces,
- providing a game board,
- further providing at least one topographical game piece,
- and configuring the at least one topographical game piece such that it provides a symbolic representation of a topographical feature,
- wherein each topographical game piece is capable, when in play, of providing a barrier or semi-barrier to the movement of at least one movable non-topographical game piece,
- and wherein the game is either chess or checkers.
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