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Centerpiece for domino gamesCenterpiece for domino games description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060119038, Centerpiece for domino games. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of games, and particularly to an electronic game centerpiece for use in domino games, and adapted for more enjoyable game playing. [0002] Domino games of various types have been known for many years. The game centerpiece of the present invention enhances the pleasure of domino games. [0003] Electrical domino game apparatus with electrical means for indicating board positions, etc. are known in the art. [0004] The present invention comprises electronic game apparatus for use in playing domino games. A game centerpiece is adapted to be supported on a table or other surface. A plurality of lamp-switch modules for players are defined about the centerpiece adjacent to indentations in the periphery of the centerpiece for positioning respective players' domino tiles. Respective lamp-switch modules are operable by respective players to provide flashing lights signals according to game rules. At each player's station, a lamp-switch module is positioned for use in signaling other players of the status and changes in play. A master lamp-switch module provides a flashing light of a color distinct from the color of the other of the plurality of modules and serves to inform players of particular status or condition in the play of the game. [0005] Electrical supply is provided by batteries disposed in the centerpiece and electrically connected with the respective lamp-switch modules. The upper portion of the centerpiece has a recessed area to display a master domino tile. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the gamepiece apparatus according to the invention; [0007] FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the game centerpiece of FIG. 1; [0008] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the centerpiece of FIG. 1 showing a bottom surface, battery compartment door and switch; and [0009] FIG. 4 is a top view of the gamepiece of FIGS. 1 and 2 with a plurality of game tiles positioned by respective players in a game. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0010] Referring to the drawings, a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a centerpiece 10 having cutout portions 12 in its periphery to define stations for respective players, to receive a portion of a domino tile, as indicated in FIG. 4. A domino game is generally played by between two to seven players, typically using double-18 domino tiles. [0011] The centerpiece 10 is of generally circular configuration and has an inclined wall 11 thereabout for improved visibility for game players. [0012] FIG. 4 illustrates domino tiles in the play of a game, showing the master tile 24 disposed in a recessed portion 14 at the top surface of the centerpiece, with tiles 28 of respective players arranged as required in the course of a particular domino game. [0013] An integrated flashing lamp 18 and on-off switch module comprising a unitary lamp and switch, produces colored light flashes when pressed and activated. A master integrated lamp and switch module of a distinct color, such as red, may flash for substantial periods of time during play of a dominos-game. A unitary switch and flashing lamp combination 18, and a lamp-switch combination 20 is disposed at each of a plurality of players' positions, as indicated in FIG. 1. [0014] The color of the single such push-button master lamp-switch combination 18 may preferably be red, but may be of another color. The respective lamps 20 for individual players may preferably be colored green, to provide a flashing green light, but may be of another color. [0015] The centerpiece 10 defines a sunken generally rectilinear area 14 to accommodate a master domino 24 for a game, The centerpiece preferably has a polished, finished surface, suitable for engraving. [0016] The master lamp-switch 18 of the centerpiece activates a flashing light, typically red. [0017] Pressing any of the players' lamp-switch modules causes a flashing light, typically green. [0018] Pressing the red master lamp-switch module turns off the other lamps. [0019] As shown in FIG. 3 the under side of the centerpiece has a cover 26 for a battery pack and circuitry for the lamp-switch modules 20 and 18. Typically four AAA batteries are disposed in the battery pack and the batteries are electrically connected with respective lamp-switch modules. [0020] In utilizing the centerpiece apparatus of the invention in the playing of a dominos game, each player typically draws a certain quantity of domino tiles and the remaining tiles are disposed between any two players in an area 30 termed a "boneyard" from which tiles may be drawn by particular players according to particular game rules. [0021] A wide variety of games and applicable rules may be utilized in the playing of respective dominos games, as is well known, and therefore no one game is herein described. Continue reading about Centerpiece for domino games... 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