US20100244378A1

US20100244378A1 - Jigsaw Puzzle Game

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Publication number: US20100244378A1
Application number: US12/353,288
Authority: US
Inventors: Chi-Kong TANG
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-06-29
Filing date: 2009-01-14
Publication date: 2010-09-30
Also published as: WO2009003351A1; CN201120133Y; JP3161491U; CN101636205A

Abstract

A jigsaw puzzle game includes a plurality pieces of right triangle, a plurality pieces of trapezium, a square piece and a piece of hexagon, wherein the plurality pieces of right triangle includes two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle. The big right triangle has an area twice of one small right triangle. The trapeziums include a big trapezium having an area equivalent to the area of the square piece plus the area of one small right triangle. The square piece has an area twice of one small right triangle. The hexagon has an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium plus the area of one small right.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an indoor game, and more particularly to a jigsaw puzzle game that is played generally indoor in order to inspire the intelligence gradually and to arouse the thinking ability of a young participant or player.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A conventional jigsaw puzzle game usually includes 7 or 9 different oddly shaped, regular or irregular pieces in different dimensions, shapes and colors. The player is to assemble or put together these pieces within a recess or on a support board in several ways such that when properly assembled form a pattern, such as pictures or drawings. The playing of the conventional jigsaw puzzle game is very interesting and the playing method is not restricted due to environmental conditions and time. However, the playing method of the conventional jigsaw puzzle game usually fails to inspire the intelligence of young players and cannot arouse the thinking ability due to many reasons.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is to provide a jigsaw puzzle game that includes several pieces of different shapes and dimension which are to be assembled using wits and sense, thereby inspiring and arousing the intelligence of the young players and simultaneously training the concentration power, observation ability and memory thereof. Since parents can also take part, the game playing can enhance intimacy between the child and its parents.
In accordance with the present invention, a jigsaw puzzle game is provided to include a plurality pieces of right triangle, a plurality piece of trapezium and a first piece of hexagon, wherein the plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle. The big right triangle has an area twice of one small right triangle.
The jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention further includes a square piece having an area twice of one small right triangle. The plurality pieces of trapeziums include a big trapezium having an area equivalent to the area of the square piece plus the area of one small right triangle. The plurality pieces of trapezium further include a small trapezium having an area equivalent to half of the area of the square piece plus the area of one small right triangle.
The first piece of hexagon has an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium plus the area of one small right triangle. The jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention further includes a second piece of hexagon having an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium plus the area of the first piece of hexagon.
All of the aforesaid pieces or elements constituting the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention are made from wood material or plastic material. Preferably, all of the aforesaid pieces or elements are painted or coated with ce colors different from one another.
In another aspect of the present invention, the jigsaw puzzle game according includes two identical pieces of small right triangle, one piece of big right triangle having an area twice of one small right triangle, a square piece having an area twice of one small right triangle, one piece of big trapezium having an area equivalent to the area of the square piece plus the area of one small triangle, one piece of small trapezium having an area equivalent to half of the area of the square piece plus the area of one small right triangle, a first piece of hexagon having an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium plus the area of one small right triangle and a second piece of hexagon having an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium plus the area of the first piece of hexagon.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other features and advantages of this invention will become more apparent in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of this invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 shows six pieces (together with an additional piece) cooperatively forming the first embodiment of a jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention;

FIGS. 2 and 3 respectively show the assembled designs and schematic views formed by assembling the pieces shown in FIG. 1 of the first embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention;

FIG. 4 shows seven pieces cooperatively forming the second embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention;

FIGS. 5 and 6 respectively show the assembled designs and schematic views formed by assembling the pieces shown in FIG. 4 of the second embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention;

FIG. 7 shows several pieces cooperatively forming the third embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention; and

FIGS. 8 and 9 respectively show the assembled designs and schematic views formed by assembling the pieces of FIG. 7 of the third embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, wherein FIG. 1 shows six pieces (together with an additional piece) cooperatively forming the first embodiment of a jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention. In this embodiment, the small right triangle 1 a serves as the basic piece and its area should be regarded as the standard area.
As illustrated, the jigsaw puzzle game includes a support board (not shown), a plurality pieces of right triangle, a plurality pieces of trapezium, and a first piece of hexagon.
(i) The plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle 1 a.
(ii) The plurality pieces of right triangle further include one piece of big right triangle 1 b, wherein, the big right triangle 1 b has an area equivalent to twice of one small right triangle 1 a.
(iii) The jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention further includes a square piece 1 f (see FIG. 4) having an area equivalent to twice of one small right triangle 1 a. The plurality of trapeziums further includes a big trapezium 1 c having an area equivalent to the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(iv) The plurality pieces of trapezium further include a small trapezium 1 d having an area equivalent to half of the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(v) The first piece of hexagon 1 e is generally dovetail shaped, is used as the base, upon which, other pieces can be concentrated thereon, and has an area equivalent to the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(vi) The jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention further includes a second piece of hexagon 1 g, which is intended to be used by the younger kids for assembling competition, by the use of which, the assembled pieces are prevented from scattering away from one another during assembly of the pattern. The second piece of hexagon 1 g has an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium 1 d plus the area of the first piece of hexagon 1 e.
Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, wherein FIG. 4 shows seven pieces cooperatively and intelligently forming the second embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention. FIGS. 5 and 6 respectively show the assembled designs and schematic views formed by assembling the pieces of FIG. 4 of the second embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention. In this embodiment, the small right triangle 1 a serves as the basic piece and its area should be regarded as the standard area.
As illustrated, the jigsaw puzzle game includes a plurality pieces of right triangle, a plurality pieces of trapezium, a square piece and a piece of hexagon.
(i) The plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle 1 a.
(ii) The plurality piece of right triangle further includes one piece of big right triangle 1 b, wherein, the big right triangle 1 b has an area equivalent to twice of one small right triangle 1 a.
(iii) The square piece 1 f has an area equivalent to twice of one small right triangle 1 a.
(iv) The plurality pieces of trapeziums further include a big trapezium 1 c having an area equivalent to the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(v) The plurality pieces of trapezium further includes a small trapezium 1 d having an area equivalent to half of the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(vi) The first piece of hexagon 1 e is generally dovetail shaped and is used as the base on which other pieces can be concentrated thereon, and has an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium 1 d plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9, wherein FIG. 7 shows several pieces cooperatively forming the third embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention. FIGS. 8 and 9 respectively show the assembled designs and schematic views formed by assembling the pieces shown in FIG. 7 of the third embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention. In this embodiment, those pieces employed in the first and second embodiments are included. The small right triangle 1 a serves as the basic piece and its area should be regarded as the standard area.
The jigsaw puzzle game accordingly includes a plurality pieces of right triangle, a plurality pieces of trapezium, and two pieces of hexagon.
(i) The plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle 1 a.
(ii) The plurality pieces of right triangles further include one piece of big right triangle 1 b, wherein, the big right triangle 1 b has an area equivalent to twice of one small right triangle 1 a.
(iii) The jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention further includes a square piece 1 f having an area equivalent to twice of one small right triangle 1 a.
(iv) The plurality pieces of trapezium further include a big trapezium 1 c having an area equivalent to the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(v) The plurality pieces of trapezium further include a small trapezium 1 d having an area equivalent to half of the area of the square piece 1 f plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(vi) The first piece of hexagon 1 e is generally dovetail shaped and is used as the base on which other pieces can be concentrated thereon, and has an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium 1 d plus the area of one small right triangle 1 a.
(vii) The second piece of hexagon 1 g is intended to be used by the younger kids for assembling competition, by the use of which, the assembled pieces are prevented from scattering away from one another during assembly of the pattern. The second piece of hexagon 1 g has an area equivalent to the area of the small trapezium 1 d plus the area of the first piece of hexagon 1 e. The second piece of hexagon 1 g is assembled together with those pieces shown in FIG. 1 only.
All of the aforesaid pieces or elements constituting the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention are made from wood material or plastic material. Preferably, all of the aforementioned pieces or elements are painted or coated with difference colors.
There are two parts of the playing game. As for the first part, the player is to assemble the six pieces in several ways according to the schedule based on the numerals imprinted on the design. Two or three pieces can be shifted at one time such that the patterns generated due to assembly can be interconnected, thereby eventually forming a whole picture or drawing. The pattern 24 can be converted back into the pattern 1 and vice versa.
By playing the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention, since the player needs to ponder each and every time before assembling one piece relative to the existing piece, the thinking ability of young players are therefore inspired and aroused, thereby training the concentration, observation and intelligence of the players.
As for the second part, the participants given with those six pieces plus a square piece, are required to assemble in several ways in order to form the second unit of design, a total of 36 designs. Two dices with different colors can be tossed so as to decide who is to assemble which designs existing along the columns or lines in predetermined order. Such type of competition is generally known as (IQ. VS. Puzzle).
The following facts should be noticed during the assembling process.
(i) since a portion of the pieces shown in the first part is not required to be moved, the pattern thus assembled may appear not at the correct view or angle.
(ii) when moving the big trapezium, one must use its base or face for assembling with the other pieces in order to form a following pattern.
(iii) In the even, the patterns assembled thereby cannot be connected to one another, the reason may resides in that there are two ways of assembling leading to the pattern. The player may be wrong in the assembling order or fails to use the standard assembling way.
Rules for assembling: (1) the pattern should be selected according to the serial number; (2) the pieces are to move in accordance with the numbers of the intended pattern; (3) each time, the assembling should be conducted from exterior toward an interior thereof one piece at a time.
Note that for the first and second parts, there are different assembling ways for most of the patterns. Some patterns are prevented from assembly due to the game restriction. One can plan out a new serial of patterns in accordance with the age and gender, and combine portion of the games together in order inspire and arouse the intelligence of younger kids.
The following are the advantages provided by the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention.

- (1) Most of the pieces have trigonometric shapes, are of different colors and the pattern thus assembled are connected to one another symmetrically along the left and right direction. That is one piece serves as the center or base such that the patterns in the first and second parts develop from the center.
- (2) There are six pieces in the first part of the game. For forming the pattern in the second part, only one square piece is added, thereby keeping our environment free from pollution due to lesser items.
- (3) Since the jigsaw puzzle game of the present invention provides a gradual learning and assembling method, the playing grades can be set according to different levels of age. The assembling way is simple since the player needs to move one to two pieces or three pieces at one time in order to form the intended pattern.
- (4) After trying the first part of the game, the player can try a harder part (the second part) of the game, which included 36 patterns arranged along the columns and lines under a proper serial. The selected pattern may be imprinted with English Letter, symbols, drawings of herbs or weapons (like rockets). It is relatively difficult to assemble or put together the pattern when compared to the first part of the patterns. Two dices with different colors can be tossed so as to decide who is to assemble which designs existing along the columns or lines in predetermined order, thereby encouraging the learning spirit of the players.

To be more creative, it is advised to prepare a white board having magnetic ability. A magnet element should be embedded within each of the pieces such that after assembly of the pattern on the white board, the assembled pattern does not fall off or scatter easily from one another. A message note can be clamped by the assembled pattern.
While the invention has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is understood that this invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.

Claims

1. A jigsaw puzzle game comprising:

a plurality pieces of right triangle;

a plurality pieces of trapezium; and

a first piece of hexagon.

2. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 1, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle includes two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium including a big trapezium and a small trapezium, wherein each of said big and small piece trapeziums has a right angle.

3. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 1, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle includes two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle, said big piece of right triangle having an area twice of said small right triangle.

4. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 3, wherein said plurality pieces of trapezium include a big trapezium and a small trapezium, wherein each of said big and small trapeziums has a right angle.

5. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 3, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium and said first piece of hexagon are made from wood or plastic material.

6. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 3, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium and said first piece of hexagon are painted with colors different from one another.

7. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 1, wherein said first piece of hexagon has an area equivalent to an area of one small trapezium plus an area of one small right triangle.

8. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 7, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium including a big trapezium and a small trapezium, wherein each of said big and small trapeziums has a right angle.

9. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 7, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium and said first piece of hexagon are made from wood or plastic material.

10. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 7, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium and said first piece of hexagon are painted with colors different from one another.

11. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 1, further comprising a square piece having an area twice of one small right triangle.

12. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 11, wherein said small trapezium has an area equivalent to half of the area of said square piece plus the area of one small right triangle.

13. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 11, wherein said big trapezium has an area equivalent to the area of said square piece plus the area of one small right triangle.

14. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 11, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium including a big trapezium and a small trapezium, wherein each of said big and small piece trapeziums has a right angle.

15. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 11, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium, said first piece of hexagon and said square piece are made from wood or plastic material.

16. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 11, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium, said first piece of hexagon and said square piece are painted with colors different from one another.

17. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 1, further is comprising a second piece of hexagon having an area equivalent to the area of said small trapezium plus the area of said first piece of hexagon.

18. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 17, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle include two identical pieces of small right triangle and one piece of big right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium including a big trapezium and a small trapezium, wherein each of said big and small trapeziums has a right angle.

19. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 17, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium, said first piece of hexagon, said square piece and said second piece of hexagon are made from wood or plastic material.

20. The jigsaw puzzle game according to claim 17, wherein said plurality pieces of right triangle, said plurality pieces of trapezium, said first piece of hexagon, said square piece and said second piece of hexagon are painted with colors different from one another.