Game and method of playing the same and structures for a game board and other utilizations

Abstract

A game having a three-dimensional game board and two or more sets of tokens. The game board has at least three vertically spaced-apart platforms each of which has thereon markings dividing it into nine or more areas laid out in a square patterns. The tokens of each set are distinguishable from the tokens of each of the others sets, and the tokens of each is provided with serial markings. The game is played by placing sequentially marked tokens into empty spaces in a game board platform and/or matrix game board to achieve an in-line arrangement of at least three of the tokens.

1 . A game comprising a three-dimensional game board and two or more sets of tokens, said game board having at least three vertically spaced-apart platforms each of which has thereon markings dividing it into at least areas laid out in a square pattern, the tokens of each set being distinguishable from the tokens of the other set, and the tokens of each set being provided with serial marking. 
     
     
         2 . A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the game board is foldable and comprises a foldable strip that, when it is unfolded, assumes the configuration of the game board. 
     
     
         3 . A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the game board is a permanent structure made of plastic, wood, metal and/or other material or a combination thereof and/or allows access to cells of a 3×3×3 (or larger) matrix of cells with the game pieces or tokens placed into or attached to the cells with temporary adhesive, magnets, Velcro, or by fitting a compressible foam piece into the cell and allowing it to expand to hold its position or by other means. 4. A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the three-by-three pattern of the middle platform has a central area which is marked differently from all the other areas of the three platforms with either a permanent marking or with a removable marking. 
     
     
         5 . A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the tokens of each set are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively, there being additional numbers for game boards larger than 3×3×3. 
     
     
         6 . A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the tokens of each set are marked A, B, C and D, respectively, there being additional letters for game boards larger than 3×3×3). 
     
     
         7 . A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the token have different geometrical configurations and/or different colors and/or different textures and/or are distinguished by other distinguishing characteristics. 
     
     
         8 . A game as defined in  claim 1  wherein the tokens are distinguished by representations of spaceships of different configurations. 
     
     
         9 . A game as defined in  claim 1  in computerized configuration, thus allowing the game to be played in a virtual setting. 
     
     
         10 . A game as defined in  claim 1  comprising holographic means for displaying the game board and tokens. 
     
     
         11 . A game as defined in claim in  claim 10  wherein said holographic means comprise an electronic device. 
     
     
         12 . A game as defined in  claim 10  wherein said holographic means comprise an optical device. 
     
     
         13 . A method of playing a board game comprising the steps of placing sequentially marked tokens into empty spaces in a multiplatform game board and/or matrix game board to achieve an in-line arrangement of at least three of the tokens. 
     
     
         14 . A method defined in  claim 13  wherein said placing is effected holographically. 
     
     
         15 . A method as defined in  claim 14  wherein said holographic placing is effected electronically. 
     
     
         16 . A method as defined in  claim 14  wherein said holographic placing is effected optically. 
     
     
         17 . The invention substantially as described and/or illustrated.