82 results about "Game structure" patented technology

A game system and method that involves game creation through a dynamic or other Human Computer Interface that provides one or more “tools” used to define a game structure and associated rules. Community tools are created by participants or provided for enhancing peer collaboration, communication, validation, interactions, socialization and other connections in the community space that is defined around the game creation tools. Gaming is supported through execution of the game instructions as defined by any user acting as game creator and by the participants either in advance or in a real-time basis.

A gaming system and method of game play is provided wherein the gaming is earned out within a themed physical play space comprising an existing or specially configured entertainment facility or play structure. The game utilizes electronically identifiable objects, such as colored balls, shaped objects, cards, bands, tags and / or the like, to provide an interactive game play experience generally simulative of a computer adventure game experience. Play participants are challenged to work and cooperate with other play participants to find identified objects, clues or other information and to use the objects, clues or information to solve various puzzles or problems that present encumbrances inhibiting players' advancement in the game. Optionally, each play participant possesses a unique RFID band, card or the like, that electronically identifies the play participant and enables the play system to award and track points or other rewards to successful play participants individually or working with other play participants as a team. The game in accordance with the invention provides the intellectual challenge and excitement of a computer adventure game, but with tangible interactives, physical challenges, and social interaction.

A system for the construction of life size play structures includes a multiplicity of inflatable building blocks, each being a member of a finite set of different multi-sided block types. Each such type is a cylinder having the cross section of a regular polyhedron, and the length of each side of each polyhedron is identical. The blocks are attached to each other by means of a rotating joint which aligns each contiguous side of each block with the contiguous side of the adjoining block, but which does not allow each such to translate relative to the adjoining block. The joints are constructed at fixed locations along the sides according to specific dimensional ratios. Stiffening means are used to maintain the dimensional integrity of each block, and to maintain the uniformity of the system from block to block.

A method includes issuing a physical bingo card. This physical bingo card is associated with a layout of spots or locations and bingo designations representing a bingo card or “card bingo structure.” The method also includes identifying the physical bingo card through a player station and collecting a game play request entered from the player station with at least one additional game play request to form a game group. The game play request is associated with the card bingo structure and each additional game play request in the game group is associated with a respective additional bingo structure. Once the game group is formed, a bingo game may be conducted between the card bingo structure and each additional bingo structure to identify a bingo game result for the card bingo structure and preferably each additional bingo structure. The bingo game result for the card bingo structure is then displayed at the player station.

A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space.

A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space.

Provided is a multi-configurable feline play structure having a plurality of modular components, modular components, and methods for joining modular components. Tubular frame members are joined by connectors, thereby forming a modular component. Each connector has a plurality of bores, each one of which is adapted to receive an end of a selected frame member. The connectors further connect multiple modular components to form a feline play structure. Flexible web members may be suspended from selected frame members, to form sides. Appurtenance in the form of playthings may be attached at various locations on the play structure such that many modular configuration combinations are available to the pet owner. A kit for a selected modular component may be formed comprising frame members, connectors, flexible webs, and assembly instructions.

This invention provides a game plan that is implemented prior to or in a sporting event to create parity between two mismatched teams in a given competition. A preferred game plan includes a series of counter-measures or tactics so that the burdened team is still free to use its personnel within the established or traditional structure of the game. In one or more alternative embodiments of this invention, parity can be created by alteration in the basic structure or play of the game, for example, creating a hybrid game of an unequal number of players, and scoring rules biased in favor of the inferior team.

Building elements for constructing a play structure comprise polyethylene members. In one embodiment, the members are extruded cylinders and include notches or other interlocking features. In another embodiment, the members are flat panels and include notches, teeth, apertures or other interlocking features. A play structure comprises a plurality of the building elements connected to one another. In one embodiment, the play structure comprises a cabin. Walls of the cabin are constructed by interlocking elongate wall elements. The cabin includes a roof constructed from interlocked flat panels or slats. A roof support elevates the roof over the walls and connects the roof to the walls. A method of constructing a play structure comprises assembling a plurality of the building elements.

In an instant lottery ticket game structure having a lottery administration host computer that includes a ticket validation file containing prize codes for at least some of the lottery tickets, provision for instant lottery tickets having variable redemption values can be made by allowing the prize codes in the validation file to be changed under certain predetermined circumstances. At least some of the lottery tickets in the game, whether printed or electronically simulated, can be provided with play indicia under a removable coating that indicates that the redemption value of that lottery ticket is variable. Using the host computer, a lottery administration can change the prize codes and therefore the redemption value of these instant lottery tickets according to the predetermined criteria such as the termination of a game. In some cases, a player can have the option to redeem an instant lottery ticket for a first value or wait until after termination of the game where a possibly higher redemption value might be assigned to that ticket due to the host computer randomly selecting that ticket to change its prize code to a greater value.

The present invention relates to a play structure assembly comprising a flexible sheet having a plurality of loops attached thereto. The type and location of the loops are described, as well as their use in forming a play area having multiple shapes and sizes.

A game apparatus including at least one rebound surface upon which a player can jump, flexible material extending substantially vertically up from the at least one rebound surface dividing the at least one rebound surface into at least two individual play areas having the at least one rebound surface as a floor, an opening between the play areas a preset distance above the rebound surface to allow a play object to move between play areas includes an inflatable flexible material mounting frame supporting the flexible material. An inflatable rebound surface mounting frame can also be provided for supporting the rebound surface.

To provide another way to exit and / or enter an elevated structure may include alternative access devices. For example, some of the windows on the upper floors of a building may be equipped with devices to allow occupants of those floors to exit and / or enter the building via the window. The devices may be integrated with the building. The alternative access devices also may be used for other applications. For example, the devices may provide access to a structure that is a considerable distance from the ground, such as a tree house or other play structure. The invented access device includes a chute mounted at the top to a pivotal frame mounted, for example near a window or other elevated opening, the chute having a connected or independently deployable step ladder therein and optionally spaced apart support members such as circular, rectangular or oval hoops therearound. The rungs of the step ladder provide a standoff for the webbed material of the chute. Stowage can be in a stowage receptacle mounted to an exterior portion of an elevated structure and deployment can be semi-automatic, reliable and smooth. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the access / escape device is hidden within and behind a box-like receptacle on an exterior wall of the building below a window sill. The receptacle generally includes aesthetic elements which closely correspond to aesthetic elements of the structure, rending the receptacle visually unobtrusive and relatively hidden upon casual observation.

An interactive game scheduling method for a park integrated energy system group and a power grid belongs to the technical field of integrated energy system operation and control, and is characterizedby comprising the following steps: (1) establishing output models and cost models of a conventional generator set, a distributed power supply, energy storage and other equipment; 2, establishing a park comprehensive energy system group and power grid collaborative optimization control framework; 3, establishing a power grid and park integrated energy system group game structure; (4) setting a threshold value, and judging whether an interactive game is performed or not; 5, establishing a park comprehensive energy system group and power grid interactive game model based on master-slave game; (6)establishing an interactive game scheduling Matlab platform of the park comprehensive energy system group and the power grid to solve an interactive process; and (7) performing simulation analysis onthe effectiveness of the interactive game scheduling strategy of the hierarchically coordinated park comprehensive energy system group and the power grid, and verifying that the interactive game scheduling strategy of the hierarchically coordinated park comprehensive energy system group and the power grid can realize stable and economic operation of the park comprehensive energy system group andthe power grid. According to the interactive game scheduling method adopted by the invention, cooperative optimization operation of the park comprehensive energy system group and the power grid can beeffectively and reliably carried out, and a technical basis and a practical method are provided for stable operation of the park comprehensive energy system group and the power grid.

A kit for constructing a variety of play structures for children includes a plurality of arcuate tubes, a plurality of linear tubes, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of couplers, and a plurality of panels. At least one of the tubes is releasably assembled together with another one of the tubes using one of the couplers and the connectors to form a frame. The frame may also include at least one panel releasably coupled to at least one of the couplers. An instruction manual provides directions for releasably assembling the tubes, the connectors, the couplers, and the panels to form the variety of play structures from the kit. The kit may also include at least one covering and at least one covering connector to releasably affix the covering to at least a portion of the frame of the play structure.

The invention discloses a game storage means for terminal of mobile communication, the means includes: the steps of starting the game storage, used to send the storage controlling messages and control the storage of the playing games; the steps of storing the game state, used in game structure for recording and reading the game, and store the game structure in the flash memory following the storage controlling commands. The method is applicable for the terminal of mobile communication containing controller, memorizer, modem, digital coder-decoder, display screen, operation keyboard and playing module. The invention can ensure to store the game when it is interrupted by power off or abnormal condition, and make the user continue to play the game.

An octahedron-shaped game structure is disclosed for playing a three-dimensional strategy game. A plurality of cubes is introduced to configure the shape of octahedron and two sets of game pieces are provided. The preferred embodiment of the game structure has an arrangement of 11 tiers. The present invention is a game for two players and each player has a king, four rooks, four bishops, four knights, and twelve pawns. Contrasting coloration is used for the game structure and game pieces. It defines two different terrains and two different armies. A method of playing the game is also disclosed, including rules for movement of the game pieces on the game structure. The goal of the present game is to capture the opponent's king, however game can be also ultimately won if a pawn advances all the way to the opponent's pinnacle. The pinnacle is the last surface of each army's terrain.

The invention is a tube connector for a play structure, and a play structure system that uses such tube connectors to connect a plurality of tubes together. The tube connector has a center portion and at least one projecting member extending from the center portion. To construct a play structure, tubes are fitted over the projecting members in the tube connectors. Flexing tabs on the projecting members, which are fixed at the end of the projecting member and extend back toward the center portion, lock into openings in the tubes to secure the tubes to the projecting members and connect the tubes together into a play structure.

A life-size pop-out play structure is provided that includes a first foldable cardboard panel, a second foldable cardboard panel hingedly bound to the first panel along a first edge and one or more pop-out portions attached to the first and second cardboard panels. The portions are configured to lie flat against at least one of the first and second panels when the first and second panels are in a closed position and the pop-out portions are configured to pop-out when the first and second panels are separated by an angle.

The present invention relates to a play structure assembly comprising two or more flexible sheet panels having a plurality of loops, edge connectors, and interior connectors attached thereto. At least one edge connector of one flexible sheet panel is removably attached to at least one interior connector of an adjacent flexible sheet panel, thereby forming the play structure assembly. Play structures formed using these play structure assemblies, as well as methods to form them, are also disclosed.

A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space.

The open frame form of the polyhedron-shaped game structures are disclosed for playing a three-dimensional racing game. A variety of spacers and polyhedron shapes are introduced to configure the shape of the present invention. The preferred embodiment of the game structure is constructed with cubic frame and orbital routes. Each player has single set of game pieces and advances each game piece on the game structure according to the number shown on the die. The players are challenged to race and capture the opponent's game pieces according to their strategic plan. After orbiting the game structure, the first player who races back all of his or her game pieces to the predetermined finish point becomes the winner.

A collapsible play structure has a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an interior tunnel-like passageway. A number of features are disclosed for addition to the structure, including one or more openings provided in the covering, a basketball goal assembly attached to one end of the coiled wire and covering, tie members for varying the length of the passageway, a helical track provided about the covering, a plush toy attached to the covering, and electronic devices attached to the covering.

The invention provides a versus-type game card structure and an execution method. The versus-type game card structure includes a battle field area, a plurality of leader cards, role cards, consumption cards and permanent cards. A player screens a leader card, a plurality of role cards, consumption cards and permanent cards, so that a battle card group is formed. The players place the cards in a card group area, an energy storage area and a fighting area of the battle field area scheduled in advance; adjust the cards; and then fight with each other. The cards receiving damages for the players in fighting are placed in a damage calculating area in the field and the cards that are used or damages in fighting are placed in a tomb of the field until the cards of one of the players disposed in the damage calculating area are accumulated to a predetermined value or the other player cannot continue the game any time. Therefore, the victory or defeat is decided.

A toy system having two toy vehicles and a figurine for enhanced play value. One toy vehicle is large, has three actuators and front and rear ramps. The first actuator causes the large vehicle to open its sides to form a playset. The second actuator is located on a risible ladder with a platform having a trap door floor and enables the figurine to drop from the platform to the small toy vehicle. The third actuator launches the small toy vehicle down the front ramp from a storage compartment in the large toy vehicle after the small toy vehicle had been loaded into the storage compartment by opening the rear ramp. The small vehicle is transformable between a vehicle configuration and a robot configuration.

A child's play ramp, of flexible sheet material, leading up to a play room. Ramp is for climbing and sliding. The playroom is open to the ramp, but part of that opening is covered by a screen. Barriers prevent dangerous falls in directions other than down the ramp. A safety mat is included at ramp bottom. The product is compactible into the form of a box. There is: a specific foothold construction; a specific way of lining side fall barriers; and a specific method of attaching a safety mat to the low end of the ramp.