Board games

摘要

Tiles (7) having significant depth are placed on a gameboard (1) having projections (2) on its upper surface. The protrusions (2) engage recesses (8) formed on the corners of the tiles (7) in order to locate the tiles (7) in position on the game board (1). The recesses (8) may extend for only part of the depth of the tiles (7) so that they are not visible from the top of the tiles (7), thereby affording visual continuity between the (tiles 7). The protrusions (2) may engage the recesses (8) as a friction fit, to hold the tiles (7) firmly in place. Alternatively, they may engage the recesses (8) as a loose fit, thereby to afford location of the tiles (7) while allowing their easy removal from the game board (1).

主权项

1. A game board and playing pieces:
a. said game board having a playing surface from which a plurality of protrusions project; b. each of said playing pieces comprising a tile having length, width and thickness and incorporating at least one recess about its periphery; c. said recesses engaging said protrusions to inhibit movement of the tiles across the game board when the tiles are placed on the board; d. said recesses extending for only part of the thickness of the tiles; and e. said tiles, when placed on the board, covering at least a portion of each protrusion adjacent said tiles; and f. at least some of said protrusions having a top surface facing a portion of a bottom surface of said recesses of more than one of said tiles.