Geometrical building magnetic toy and game

Abstract

The magnetic device, namely a prism, is a game piece that is made of various geometrical prism shapes having a plurality of magnets with a particular magnet pole facing surface. Geometric magnetic game pieces, with corresponding to constructing a geometrical image structure, fundamentally rest upon accurate detailed perspectives through its visual perceptions and methodological inquiry to build a geometrical representation or structure. Structures are magnetically attracted or repelled by magnet poles. The invention is a method for motivational learning through the scope of mathematics, but in the context of geometry. It is an exploring magnetic device, a manipulative for learning to enhance or increase geometric proficiency and cognitive intelligence. The invention is meant to be a gratifying experience for enjoyment and educational purposes.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A magnetic game piece, comprising:
 a body comprising a rectangular prism having four side faces, a top face and a bottom face;   a first magnetic member disposed on the top face; and   a second magnetic member disposed on the bottom face.   
     
     
         2 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are embedded in the top face and bottom face, respectively. 
     
     
         3 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 2 , wherein the first member and the second member are embedded such that they are either flush with, above or below the top face and the bottom face, respectively. 
     
     
         4 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic member has a first polarity and the second magnetic member has a second polarity, and the first polarity and the second polarity are the same. 
     
     
         5 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic member has a first polarity and the second magnetic member has a second polarity, and the first polarity and the second polarity are different. 
     
     
         6 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one side face magnetic member disposed on at least one of the side faces proximate the top face, the bottom face, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of side face magnetic members disposed on a plurality of the side faces proximate the top face, the bottom face, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one side face magnetizable member that is not a permanent magnet disposed on at least one of the side faces proximate the top face, the bottom face, a midsection of the body or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetizable member comprises a plurality of magnetizable members disposed on a plurality of the side faces proximate the top face, the bottom face, a midsection of the body or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the body is straight, arcuate, or has a bend at an acute angle in a midsection of the body. 
     
     
         11 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 10 , wherein the body has midsection face proximate the bend. 
     
     
         12 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the top face and the bottom face are parallel to one another. 
     
     
         13 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein the top face and the bottom face are not parallel to one another. 
     
     
         14 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 1 , wherein a first portion of the top face and a first portion of the bottom face are parallel to one another and a second portion of the top face and a second portion of the bottom face are not parallel to one another. 
     
     
         15 . The magnetic game piece of  claim 15 , wherein the first magnetic member is disposed on the second portion of the top face and the second magnetic member is disposed on the second portion of the bottom face.