Amusement devices: games – Puzzles – Jumping movement
Patent
1995-09-26
1996-10-22
Wong, Steven B.
Amusement devices: games
Puzzles
Jumping movement
273272, 434177, A63F 900
Patent
active
055669425
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates generally to crossword puzzle type games, and more particularly to an improved crossword puzzle game and method of creating an improved crossword puzzle type game wherein additional indicia is provided on the crossword puzzle answer grid to assist the game player in determining the correct answer to the ordinary written clues provided. The additional clues provided on the answer grid preferably take the form of added indicia within one or more of the squares that form the answer grid. For example, the added indicia may be in the form of different color squares, squares including designs therein, and any other suitable indicia. A key is provided such that a player can determine the meaning of each type of added indicia. The indicia can give a player clues to assist the player in completing the puzzle. For example, one type of indicia may indicate that a vowel is to be placed in a square, while another type of indicia may indicate that a consonant is to be placed in a square. Numerous types of indicia with different meanings may be provided in different squares on any one crossword puzzle. The invention also relates to a method of generating such an improved crossword puzzle type game.
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