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  Book and game combination device and method for using the deviceRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Board Games, Pieces, Or Boards Therefor, Collapsible Board (e.g., Folding)The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070029729. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a book and game combination device that allows a user to transport an entire board game in a book form. The invention can also relate to a method for playing a game using a book and a game such as a board game. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a book and game combination device that allows a user to transport an entire game in a book form. In one example, the device can comprise a book and a board for a board game coupled to the book. There can also be at least one container coupled to the book. There can also be a plurality of game pieces disposed in the container and being selectively removable from the container for use with the board in the board game. The game pieces can include at least one card, at least one interactive element such as clay or dough, at least one timer, at least one spinner, and at least one playing piece which can be used to identify a particular player. [0003] There can also be a method for playing a game which can include opening a book, presenting a gaming surface coupled to the book, removing a playing piece from a container, and then starting the game. One optional step can include answering a question and then selectively moving the playing piece on the game board in response to the answer to the question. This optional step may involve answering the question by writing the answer on a writing surface or by manipulating a malleable element to create a three-dimensional figure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0004] Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in connection with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the drawings are designed for the purpose of illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention. [0005] In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views: [0006] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the device; [0007] FIG. 2 shows a front view of the device shown in FIG. 1; [0008] FIG. 3 shows a side perspective view of the device with the board in a closed position; [0009] FIG. 4 shows a front close up view of the receptacle of the device shown in FIG. 1; [0010] FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the device shown in FIG. 1 taken along the line I-I; [0011] FIG. 6A is a front view of the device shown in FIG. 1 in its closed position; [0012] FIG. 6B is a back view of the device shown in FIG. 1 in its closed position; [0013] FIG. 7 is a side view of the device; [0014] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the device which includes a side sliding board; [0015] FIG. 9 shows a front perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 8 in a closed manner; [0016] FIG. 10 shows a back view of the device shown in FIG. 8 in a closed position; and [0017] FIG. 11 shows a front view of another embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0018] Turning now in detail to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a device 10 which can be in the form of a book and game combination which can include a housing 12 shaped as a book, a playing surface such as a board 20 for a board game, and a plurality of game pieces 30, which can be stored inside of a container or receptacle 40. Other optional features can include an additional container or receptacle 50 which can be used to store a timer 37. There can also be a tabbed booklet 60, and a writing book 70 which can be stored inside of a pouch 72. [0019] A closure 80, formed integrally with housing or book 12, can be used to selectively close the book so that it remains closed until opened. [0020] Housing or book 12 can include a first cover a second cover and a spine wherein the first cover and the second cover are coupled to the spine. In this example, the first cover is shown as a front cover 14 and the second cover can be shown as a back cover 16 wherein front cover 14 is coupled to back cover 16 via a spine 18. Front cover 14 can include an inside face 14a and an outside face 14b (See FIG. 6A). Back cover 16 can also include an inside face 16a and an outside face 16b (See FIG. 6B) while spine 18 can include an inside face 18a, an outside face 18b (See FIG. 7) and also be coupled to front cover 14 and back cover 16 via hinges or creases 18c and 18d. (See FIG. 2) Hinges 18c and 18d can be in the form of a living hinge which allows a continuous cover that is foldable along an axis. However, these hinges can be formed in any known way as well. Continue reading... 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