Modular Board Game

Abstract

A board game is provided that includes a game board, game board enhancement pieces, game pieces and a rule set. The game board has a plurality of similarly shaped pieces configurable for connection to construct a variety of game playing surfaces. The game board enhancement pieces are configured to alter the game board through rule modifications or changes, physical barriers, elevated surfaces, depressed surfaces, or a combination thereof. The game pieces rest on the playing surface. The rule set is supplied either in print or via digital application or internet connection, and is modular to alter the game board and/or play of the board game.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A board game comprising:
 a game board having a plurality of similarly shaped pieces configurable for connection to construct a variety of game playing surfaces;   a plurality of game board enhancement pieces configured to alter the game board through rule modifications or changes, physical barriers, elevated surfaces, depressed surfaces, or a combination thereof; a plurality of game pieces for resting on the playing surface;   a rule set supplied either in print or via digital application or internet connection, the rule set being modular to alter the game board and/or play of the board game.   
     
     
         2 . A board game comprising:
 a game board having a plurality of similarly shaped pieces configurable for connection to construct a variety of game playing surfaces;   a plurality of game board enhancement pieces configured to alter the game board through rule modifications or changes, physical barriers, elevated surfaces, depressed surfaces, or a combination thereof;   a plurality of first game pieces for resting on the playing surface;   a plurality of second game pieces for resting on the playing surface and for acting as protagonist or antagonist within the board game;   a rule set supplied either in print or via digital application or internet connection, the rule set being modular to alter the game board and/or play of the board game.   
     
     
         3 . A board game comprising:
 a game board having a plurality of similarly shaped pieces configurable for connection to construct a variety of game playing surfaces;   a plurality of game board enhancement pieces configured to alter the game board through rule modifications or changes, physical barriers, elevated surfaces, depressed surfaces, or a combination thereof;   a plurality of first game pieces for resting on the playing surface;   a plurality of second game pieces for resting on the playing surface and for acting as protagonist or antagonist within the board game;   a rule set having rules configured to be modified to fit the first and/or second game pieces, the rules being applied to meanings of a game board space, game board enhancement pieces, first or second game pieces, antagonist game pieces and/or protagonist game pieces, the rules being supplied either in print or via digital application or internet connection.   
     
     
         4 . The board game of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a plurality of supplemental cards that provide temporary or permanent rule modifications wherein resulting rule changes are a result of chance from revealing the card.   
     
     
         5 . The board game of  claim 1 , wherein the connection includes magnets, clips, or placement in close proximity. 
     
     
         6 . The board game of  claim 1 , wherein the game board enhancement pieces attach using magnets, clips, posts or similar attachment means. 
     
     
         7 . The board game of  claim 1 , wherein the resting of the game pieces include attachment using one or more of magnets, clips or posts. 
     
     
         8 . The board game of  claim 2 , wherein the connection includes magnets, clips, or placement in close proximity. 
     
     
         9 . The board game of  claim 2 , wherein the game board enhancement pieces attach using magnets, clips, posts or similar attachment means. 
     
     
         10 . The board game of  claim 2 , wherein the resting of the first game pieces include attachment using one or more of magnets, clips or posts. 
     
     
         11 . The board game of  claim 2 , wherein the resting of the second game pieces include attachment using one or more of magnets, clips or posts. 
     
     
         12 . The board game of  claim 3 , wherein the connection includes magnets, clips, or placement in close proximity. 
     
     
         13 . The board game of  claim 3 , wherein the game board enhancement pieces attach using magnets, clips, posts or similar attachment means. 
     
     
         14 . The board game of  claim 3 , wherein the resting of the first game pieces include attachment using one or more of magnets, clips or posts. 
     
     
         15 . The board game of  claim 3 , wherein the resting of the second game pieces include attachment using one or more of magnets, clips or posts.