Inflatable game system

Abstract

A game maze for playing war games, combat games and the like is erected from a series of inflatable wall modules which can be deflated for transportation and storage. The wall modules are grouped together as desired to form passageways or cells within the maze. Some of the modules are formed with door openings through which game players can pass and window openings through which game players can view other parts of the maze and other participants.

1 . A game system comprising a series of wall modules each erectable from a flattened state by inflation and locatable on a surface to form a game maze, at least one of the wall modules having at least one wall with an opening therein to permit passage of a game player from one side of the wall to the other. 
   
   
       2 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the wall modules is inflatable to form a free-standing wall structure comprising at least two walls directed transversely one to the other. 
   
   
       3 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the wall modules comprises a single wall whereby two or more wall modules can be releasably connected after inflation to form a free-standing structure of L-shaped configuration, T-shaped configuration, or rectangular configuration. 
   
   
       4 . The game system according to  claim 2 , wherein respective wall modules have fixing points on their sides and ends for co-operation with the fixing points of other wall modules whereby two wall modules are couplable with the end of one wall module abutting the side of the other wall module. 
   
   
       5 . The game system according to  claim 4 , wherein the fixing points are in the form of eyelets or loops to receive a tie to connect the fixing points. 
   
   
       6 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the modules has at least one wall with a window opening to permit viewing from one side of the wall to the other. 
   
   
       7 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the modules of the system has one or more openings for passage of a game player and/or one or more window-like openings, and other modules of the system have no such openings. 
   
   
       8 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall modules carry indicia to provide a visual rendition appropriate to a game situation. 
   
   
       9 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein each module comprises an inflatable core within a separate outer cover of flexible material such that when the core is inflated the cover is supported by the core and provides opposed sides of the module which are substantially flat. 
   
   
       10 . The game system according to  claim 9 , wherein the cover is separate from the module. 
   
   
       11 . The game system of  claim 1 , wherein an exposed surface of each wall is low-reflective with respect to infra-red light. 
   
   
       12 . The game system according to  claim 1 , further including scenery of inflatable structure to be secured to a ground surface within the game maze. 
   
   
       13 . The game system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the walls is shaped along an upper edge to replicate a partially demolished wall. 
   
   
       14 . The game system according to  claim 1 , further including roof sheeting configured to extend across part of, or all of, a maze formed by the wall modules. 
   
   
       15 . The game system according to  claim 14 , wherein the roof sheeting is a combination of two or more of the following: light-transmitting, non light-transmitting, or restricted light-transmitting, so as to enable different illumination levels in different parts of the maze. 
   
   
       16 . A game maze constructed from the game system according to  claim 1 , the game maze providing pathways for a plurality of game players. 
   
   
       17 . A game maze comprising a temporary structure erected from a series of walls defining pathways for game players and cells into which g e players can enter, the series of walls being formed by a series of separate inflatable modules. 
   
   
       18 . The game maze according to  claim 17 , wherein at least of the inflatable modules defines a single straight wall, and groups of the modules are in right angled relation to one another to form a series of rectangular cells within the game maze. 
   
   
       19 . The game maze according to  claim 18 , wherein adjacent modules are releasably connected by ties extending between fixing points on each of the modules. 
   
   
       20 . The game maze according to  claim 17 , wherein at least one of the walls has a door and/or window openings. 
   
   
       21 . The game maze according to  claim 17 , comprising roof sheeting applied to tops of the walls to cover at least part of a game maze formed by the series of inflatable modules. 
   
   
       22 . The game maze according to  claim 21 , wherein the roof sheeting is non-light transmitting and/or of restricted light transmitting characteristics. 
   
   
       23 . The game maze according to  claim 21 , wherein the roof sheeting is light transmitting. 
   
   
       24 . The game maze according to  claim 21 , wherein the roof sheeting has drain holes therein to permit drainage of rainwater into the maze. 
   
   
       25 . The game maze according to  claim 17 , wherein at least some of the modules comprise an inflatable core within a separate outer cover which provides substantially flat sides for the wall when the core is inflated. 
   
   
       26 . The game maze according to  claim 17 , wherein the walls carry indicia relevant to a game to be played. 
   
   
       27 . The game maze according to  claim 19 , wherein the fixing points act as anchor points by which some of the modules are tied to structure positioned externally of the game maze. 
   
   
       28 . A game maze for playing war games, combat games, and/or the multi-player games, the maze comprising a series of erected inflatable wall modules which can be deflated for transportation and storage, the wall modules being grouped together to form passageways and cells within the maze, one or more of the modules being formed with door openings through which game players are able to pass, and other modules being formed with window openings through which game players are able to view other parts of the maze and other participants.