Puzzle with problem-solution features aligning puzzle pieces with a corresponding support board location
OwnerRonald Biancoinventor
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Abstract
A puzzle is described that enhances the educational and enjoyment aspect of assembling the puzzle by providing a plurality of problem-solution pairs that serve to direct and/or confirm that puzzle pieces are positioned correctly. One half of the problem-solution pairs may be placed on the back of individual puzzle pieces with the other half on intended adjacent pieces or other they may be placed on a base board with the complementary half on the back of the pieces intended to be placed above the corresponding problem-solution pair. The puzzle is so designed that it may be configured as a 2-dimensional puzzle or a 3-dimensional puzzle and may be provided in electronic form if so desired.
Claims14
A puzzle game comprising a plurality of engaging pieces, at least some of which have a proper position within the puzzle when completed, such that when all of the at least some pieces are properly in place, a desired image appears, a plurality of said at least some puzzle pieces having a first and second surface, the first surface comprising a visual image that is part of a larger image formed from the assembly said at least some puzzle pieces, the second surface comprising a display of a first set of information that challenges the user to find a corresponding second set of information at a desired location for the puzzle piece, the first and second set of information comprising a problem-solution pair, whereby when the problem-solution pairs are properly matched, the larger image is properly displayed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.