The present disclosure relates generally to a multi-face game, and more particularly, to a multi-face three-dimensional block game that includes a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces so that each indicia corresponds to at least one or more predetermined games.
Games, puzzles, and associated assemblies have been known in the art for years. Popular game categories include puzzles and “mind-games” in which the player must strategize or think through various levels of challenges that are presented to solve a game template. The games can either be played alone or with others. In addition to enjoyment, the games develop valued attributes such as planning, critical thinking and strategic decision-making. However, these games often include only one or two games at most that can be played by the players, do not allow for creativity in creating new games from the same set of blocks and do not allow for customization of the game.
Through ingenuity and hard work, the inventor has developed a multi-face game which includes a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces so that each indicia corresponds to at least one or more predetermined games having one or more set of rules. When the plurality of blocks are placed in a predetermined configuration, at least one predetermined game is achieved. In addition, the one or more players have the opportunity to create new games not included in the predetermined games. In this way, the present invention allows for an infinity number of games that may be created by the players.
In an embodiment, the invention comprises a multi-face game comprising a plurality of three-dimensional blocks, each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks including a plurality of surfaces, the plurality of surfaces including at least a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface. The game further comprises a first indicia disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the first indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a first set of rules. The game further comprises a second indicia disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the second indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a second set of rules, and wherein the second set of rules is different from the first set of rules. The game further comprises a third indicia disposed on the third surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the third indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a third set of rules, and wherein the third set of rules is different from the second set of rules. The game further comprises a fourth indicia disposed on the fourth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the fourth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a fourth set of rules, and wherein the fourth set of rules is different from the third set of rules.
In an embodiment, when the plurality of three-dimensional blocks are placed in a predetermined configuration the first set of rules is completed, and when the first set of rules is completed a first predetermined game is achieved. In an embodiment, the first indicia disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks includes a portion of a two-dimensional image, and the first set of rules correspond to completing the image. In an embodiment, the second indicia disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks includes a portion of a set of words, and the second set of rules correspond to completing the set of words.
In an embodiment, the third indicia disposed on the third surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks includes a letter, and the third set of rules includes creating words with the said letters. In an embodiment, a fifth surface of the plurality of surfaces does not include an indicia ascribed thereon. In an embodiment, a fifth indicia is disposed on the fifth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, and the fifth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a fifth set of rules. In an embodiment, the fifth indicia further corresponds to at least one of the first, second or third set of rules.
In an embodiment, the plurality of three-dimensional blocks is a plurality of six-sided cubic blocks. In an embodiment, achieving a set of rules includes utilizing two or more different three-dimensional block shapes. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks includes eight surfaces.
In an embodiment, the invention comprises a multi-face game to improve cognitive skills comprising a plurality of three-dimensional cubes, each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes including a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface. The game further comprises a first indicia disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, wherein the first indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a first set of rules. The game further comprises a second indicia disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, wherein the second indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a second set of rules, and wherein the second set of rules is different from the first set of rules. The game further comprises a third indicia disposed on the third surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, wherein the third indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a third set of rules, and wherein the third set of rules is different from the second set of rules. The game further comprises a fourth indicia disposed on the fourth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, wherein the fourth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a fourth set of rules, and wherein the fourth set of rules is different from the third set of rules.
In an embodiment, when the plurality of three-dimensional cubes are placed in a predetermined configuration the first set of rules is completed, and when the first set of rules is completed a first predetermined game is achieved. In an embodiment, the first indicia disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes includes a portion of a two-dimensional image, and the first set of rules correspond to creating the image. In an embodiment, the second indicia disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes includes a portion of a set of words, and the second set of rules correspond to creating the set of words. In an embodiment, the third indicia disposed on the third surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes includes a letter, and the third set of rules includes creating words with the said letters.
In an embodiment, a fifth surface of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes does not include an indicia ascribed thereon. In an embodiment, a fifth indicia is disposed on a fifth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, and wherein the fifth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a fifth set of rules. In an embodiment, the fifth indicia further corresponds to at least one of the first, second or third set of rules.
In an embodiment, the invention discloses a method of playing a three-dimensional game. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of three-dimensional blocks, each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks including a plurality of surfaces, the plurality of surfaces including at least a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface. The method further comprises providing a first indicia disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the first indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a first set of rules. The method further comprises providing a second indicia disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the second indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a second set of rules, and wherein the second set of rules is different from the first set of rules. The method further comprises providing a third indicia disposed on the third surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the third indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a third set of rules, and wherein the third set of rules is different from the second set of rules. The method further comprises providing a fourth indicia disposed on the fourth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the fourth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a fourth set of rules, and wherein the fourth set of rules is different from the third set of rules.
Having thus described the present disclosure in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
While this present disclosure may be embodied in many forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail one or more embodiments, with the understanding that this disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the principles of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the disclosure to the illustrated embodiments.
Generally speaking, the present invention is directed to a multi-face game that includes a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces so that each indicia corresponds to at least one or more set of rules. In an embodiment, when the plurality of blocks are placed in a predetermined configuration, at least one of the set of rules is completed and, in addition, when the first set of rules is completed a first predetermined game is achieved. Furthermore, in an embodiment, the one or more players have the opportunity to create new games not included in the predetermined games. Thus, the present invention allows for an infinity number of games to be created by the one or more players from the same set of plurality of three-dimensional blocks.
In an embodiment, as will be discussed in further detail below, when the plurality of blocks are placed in a predetermined configuration the first set of rules is completed, and when the first set of rules is completed the first predetermined game 12 is achieved. In an embodiment, the indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces may include any icons, logos, pictures, signs, marks, symbols, figures, numbers, letters or words desired in order to achieve a preferred game. In some embodiments, the indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces may include a mix of icons, logos, pictures, signs, marks, symbols, figures, numbers, letters or words. In certain embodiments, the plurality of surfaces and/or the indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces may include any color desired or have no color. In one embodiment, the one or more players may color in the indicia disposed on the plurality of surfaces of the plurality of blocks. In yet another embodiment, the one or more players may create their own indicia by drawing the indicia on the plurality of surfaces of the plurality of blocks.
In certain embodiments, a fifth indicia may be disposed on the fifth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the fifth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a fifth set of rules. In certain embodiments, when the fifth set of rules is completed a fifth predetermined game 20 is achieved. In still other embodiments, a sixth indicia may be disposed on the sixth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks, wherein the sixth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks corresponds with a sixth set of rules. In certain embodiments, when the sixth set of rules is complete a sixth predetermined game 22 is achieved. In an embodiment, the shape of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may be generally square, rectangular, triangular, circular, ovular, elliptical or any other shape known in the art. In an embodiment, the plurality of three-dimensional blocks is a plurality of six-sided cubic blocks, as shown in
In other embodiments, there may be any number of indicia disposed on any number of surfaces of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks. For example, as shown in
In an embodiment, the multi-face game 10 may include a game card 60 providing a number of predetermined games to be achieved by the one or more players with the plurality of three-dimensional blocks (see
In an embodiment, the first indicia disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may include a portion of a two-dimensional image. In certain embodiments, the first set of rules may correspond to completing the image. Thus, in an embodiment, the first predetermined game 12 may be to complete an image by correctly placing the three-dimensional blocks in a predetermined configuration (see
In an embodiment, the second indicia disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may include a portion of a set of words, and the second set of rules may correspond to completing the set of words. Thus, in an embodiment, the second predetermined game 14a may include placing the blocks in a predetermined configuration that will reveal a message, quote, or a sentence (see
In an embodiment, as shown in
In some embodiments, one or more other indicia, besides the third indicia, which includes letters on the one or more other surfaces of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may be used to create words 74 for the third predetermined game. In yet another embodiment, one or more other indicia that includes numbers on the one or more other surfaces of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may be used to create words 74 by matching the number to a letter in the alphabet (see
In an embodiment, as shown in
In an embodiment, at least one or more surfaces of the plurality of surfaces may not include an indicia ascribed thereon. In certain embodiments, one or more users may write on at least one or more surfaces of the plurality of blocks having no indicia ascribed thereon. Thus, for example, one or more users may write on at least one or more surfaces of the plurality of surfaces of the multi-game face so that the multi-face game acts as a wedding or funeral guest book, wherein the guests sign at least one or more surfaces of the multi-face game.
In an embodiment, a sixth indicia disposed on the sixth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may include a letter and a number, and the sixth predetermined game may consist of sequencing the letter and/or numbers using a logical pattern (see
In an embodiment, a fifth surface of the plurality of surfaces does not include an indicia ascribed thereon. In other embodiments, as discussed above, any of the indicia disposed on any of the surfaces of each of the three-dimensional blocks may further correspond to at least one or more of the other predetermined games. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of three-dimensional blocks includes eight surfaces. In an embodiment, a predetermined game may utilize two or more different puzzle piece block shapes. In an embodiment, the plurality of three-dimensional blocks is made of wood. In other embodiments, the plurality of three-dimensional blocks may be made of any other material desired, including metal, paper, plastic, among others. In some embodiments, the at least one or more indicia may be engraved onto the blocks using a laser.
In an embodiment, a multi-face game 10 is provided to improve cognitive skills. In an embodiment, the game comprises a plurality of three-dimensional cubes, each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes including a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a fourth surface. In some embodiments, a first indicia is disposed on the first surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, the first indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a first set of rules. In an embodiment, when the first set of rules is completed a first predetermined game 12 is achieved. In an embodiment, a second indicia is disposed on the second surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, the second indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a second set of rules. In an embodiment, the second set of rules is different from the first set of rules. In certain embodiments, when the second set of rules is completed a second predetermined game 14 is achieved. In an embodiment, a third indicia is disposed on the third surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, the third indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a third set of rules. In an embodiment, the third set of rules is different from the second set of rules. In certain embodiments, when the third set of rules is completed a third predetermined game 16 is achieved. In an embodiment, a fourth indicia is disposed on the fourth surface of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes, the fourth indicia of each of the plurality of three-dimensional cubes corresponds with a fourth set of rules. In an embodiment, the fourth set of rules is different from the third set of rules. In certain embodiments, when the fourth set of rules is completed a fourth predetermined game 18 is achieved. In some embodiments, when the plurality of three-dimensional cubes are placed in a predetermined configuration the first set of rules is completed, and when the first set of rules is completed a first predetermined game is achieved.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the present disclosure set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the present disclosure is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/440,855, entitled “COMPACT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH A SURPRISE MESSAGE”, filed Jan. 24, 2023; the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
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