Board game extension

Abstract

A board game extension is configured to be placed between a first existing board game and a second existing board game. The board game extension has a first side with a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of the first existing board game, and a second side with a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of the second existing board game. The board game extension includes a first landing location having dimensions corresponding to a first existing landing location on the first existing board game. In one embodiment, the board game extension also includes a second landing location having dimensions corresponding to a second existing landing location on the second existing board game.

1 . A board game extension system configured to be used with at least two existing board games, including a first existing board game and a second existing board game, where each of the at least two existing board games has a plurality of existing landing locations and is configured for use as a complete, self-contained game, the board game extension comprising:
 a board configured to be placed between the first existing board game and the second existing board game, the board having at least two sides, including a first side and a second side, the first side having a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of the first existing board game, and the second side having a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of the second existing board game, the board including:
 at least one indicia identifying at least one transition landing location, and 
 at least one indicia identifying at least one card location; and 
   a plurality of cards.   
   
   
       2 . The board game extension system of  claim 1 , wherein the board further includes indicia identifying a toll location. 
   
   
       3 . The board game extension system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners configured to removably connect the board to the first existing board game and the second existing board game. 
   
   
       4 . The board game extension system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one indicia identifying at least one transition landing location has dimensions corresponding to a first indicia identifying a first existing landing location on the first existing board game and to a second indicia identifying a second existing landing location on the second existing board game. 
   
   
       5 . The board game extension system of  claim 1 , wherein the board includes a third side having a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of a third existing board game. 
   
   
       6 . The board game extension system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one directional card having indicia indicating a direction of game play. 
   
   
       7 . The board game extension system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one indicia identifying at least one transition landing location includes a first indicia identifying a first transition landing location and a second indicia identifying a second transition landing location. 
   
   
       8 . The board game extension system of  claim 7 , wherein
 the first indicia identifying the first transition landing location has dimensions corresponding to first a first existing landing location on the first existing board game and to a second existing landing location on the second existing board game, and wherein   the second indicia identifying the second transition landing location has dimensions corresponding to a third existing landing location on the first existing board game and to a fourth existing landing location on the second existing board game.   
   
   
       9 . The board game extension system of  claim 7 , further comprising an inactivation card configured to be placed on one of the first or second indicia to indicate that the identified transition landing location is inactive. 
   
   
       10 . A board game extension configured to be placed between a first existing board game and a second existing board game, the board game extension comprising:
 a first side having a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of the first existing board game;   a second side having a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of the second existing board game;   a first landing location having dimensions corresponding to a first existing landing location on the first existing board game; and   a second landing location having dimensions corresponding to a second existing landing location on the second existing board game.   
   
   
       11 . The board game extension of  claim 10 , further comprising a toll location. 
   
   
       12 . The board game extension of  claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners configured to removably connect the board game extension to the first existing board game and the second existing board game. 
   
   
       13 . The board game extension of  claim 10 , further comprising a third side having a length that is substantially equal to a length of a side of a third existing board game. 
   
   
       14 . The board game extension of  claim 13 , further comprising a third landing location having dimensions corresponding to a third existing landing location on the third existing board game. 
   
   
       15 . A method of employing a board game extension with a first existing board game having a first plurality of landing locations and a second existing board game having a second plurality of landing locations, the method comprising:
 placing the board game extension between the first existing board game and the second existing board game, such that
 a first transition landing location on the board game extension is aligned with a first landing location of the first existing board game and 
 a second transition landing location on the board game extension is aligned with a second landing location on the second existing board game; 
   placing a plurality of playing pieces on the first existing board game;   move each of the playing pieces along the first existing board game according to established rules; and   upon moving one of the playing pieces to the first landing location of the first existing board, continuing to move the playing piece to the transition landing location on the board game extension.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising moving the playing piece to the second landing location on the second existing board upon moving the playing piece on to the transition landing location on the board game extension. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising moving the playing piece along the second existing board game according to established rules. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising placing a plurality of transition cards on a transition card location on the board game extension. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising drawing a transition card upon moving a playing piece on to the transition landing location on the board game extension. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising moving the playing pieces in a direction indicated by a direction card.