Amusement devices: games – Puzzles – Jumping movement
Patent
1997-01-29
1998-07-07
Wong, Steven B.
Amusement devices: games
Puzzles
Jumping movement
273157R, A63F 908
Patent
active
057756937
ABSTRACT:
An interactive toy/puzzle comprising a planar playing board in which moveable indicia interacts with fixed indicia is disclosed. The moveable indicia may also interact with other moveable indicia. The movement of the moveable indicia may occur in channels, apertures, circles, or the like in the playing board which hold the moveable indicia within. Solution to the puzzle is not limited to a specific number of movements, and success may be achieved at many different levels. Directions for working the puzzle and/or clues for solving the puzzle may be included as fixed indicia on the planar playing board. A selection device, such as a spinner, may be provided for selecting one of a plurality of predetermined relationships between the fixed indicia and the moveable indicia. The planar playing board may be two sided with different puzzles on its upper and lower surface in which a correct alignment of puzzle pieces on the upper surface may result in an automatic misalignment of puzzle pieces on the lower surface. Additional playing boards may also be provided and may be stacked relative to one another with stacking protrusions. A set of playing boards may comprise a set of puzzles which each focus on a separate subject for satisfying a variety of entertainment and educational levels.
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