摘要 |
A three dimensional game-with both alignment and other-than-alignment aspects-including a games-playing structure and playing-pieces. Certain spaces preferably have indicia of relative advantage. The structure comprises four playing surfaces on, respectively, a base, an upper stage substantially parallel with and spaced from the base, and each of two side stages, which also are substantially parallel and spaced from the base but intermediate a lower plane defined by the base and an upper plane defined by the upper stage. Each surface has a configuration of playing-spaces thereon, the four configurations are substantially congruent. The stages are held or carried by columns, and preferably transparent. The configurations of the base and the upper stage are preferably in vertical alignment. The structure is disclosed (a) in a first embodiment as a fixed or unified structure and (b) in a second embodiment as an assemblage of components with which it may be readily assembled and disassembled, as well as (c) in a third embodiment, also comprising readily assemblable and disassemblable components, wherein a fourth or lower stage effectively substitutes for the base. Several general forms of alternative columns are also disclosed. When disassembled the components are easily portable and may be carried in a container as a product. A player places her/his pieces on selected playing-spaces on the structure to essay winning or point-scoring formations, and/or to block an opponent's efforts to make such formations.
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