Assembly for Holding Game Pieces and a Flexible Game Mat

Abstract

A carrier assembly for holding a game that is played with game elements on a game play field. The carrier assembly has a cylindrical case for holding the game elements needed to play the game. The cylindrical case defines at least one internal compartment sized to receive the various game elements therein. A flexible mat is provided that has a game play field printed on its surface. The flexible mat has a length that enables the flexible mat to wrap around the cylindrical case at least once. One end of the flexible mat can be selectively attached to the cylindrical case with connectors. This enables the flexible mat to be readily wound around the cylindrical case. Once wound, the game play field and game pieces are held in a compact assembly that is easily transported.

1 . A carrier assembly for holding a game that is played with game elements on a game play field, said carrier assembly comprising:
 a cylindrical case having a length, a diameter, and a exterior, wherein said cylindrical case defines a first internal compartment and a second internal compartment, wherein said first internal compartment and said second internal compartment are sized to receive some of said game elements therein, said first internal compartment having a first open top that enables direct access to said first internal compartment through said exterior of said cylindrical case, and said second internal compartment has a second open top that enables direct access to said first internal compartment through said exterior of said cylindrical case;   a first lid joined to said cylindrical case with a first hinged connection, wherein said first lid selectively covers said first open top and controls access to said first internal compartment;   a second lid joined to said cylindrical case with a second hinged connection, wherein said second lid selectively covers said second open top and controls access to said second internal compartment;   a flexible mat having said game play field printed thereon, wherein said flexible mat has a length long enough to enable said flexible mat to wrap around said cylindrical case at least once, therein covering both said first lid and said second lid, therein preventing said first lid and said second from being opened; and   a detachable connector for connecting a section of said flexible mat to said exterior of said cylindrical case.   
     
     
         2 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said first internal compartment is sized and shaped to receive and retain a deck of cards. 
     
     
         3 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 1 , said second internal compartment is sized and shaped to receive and retain said game elements, wherein said game elements are selected from a group consisting of cards, tokens, and playing pieces. 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said flexible mat has a width generally equal to said length of said cylindrical case. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . A carrier assembly for holding elements of a game that are played upon a game play field, said carrier assembly comprising:
 an elongated case that defines a first internal compartment sized to receive a first deck of card therein, and a second internal compartment sized to receive a second deck of cards therein, wherein said first internal compartment and said second internal compartments are accessible through lid elements that are hinged to said elongated case;   a flexible mat having said game play field printed thereon, wherein said flexible mat is wrapped around said elongated case and covers said lid elements, therein preventing said lid elements from being accessed until said flexible mat is removed from said elongated case.   
     
     
         8 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 7 , wherein a section of said flexible mat is affixed to said elongated case with detachable connectors. 
     
     
         9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 7 , further including a third internal compartment that is sized and shaped to receive and retain said elements of said game, wherein said elements are selected from a group consisting of tokens, and playing pieces. 
     
     
         11 . A carrier assembly for holding a game that is played with a deck of cards and game pieces on a game play field, said carrier assembly comprising:
 an elongated case having a length, wherein said elongated case defines a first internal compartment that is sized to receive said deck of cards, and a second internal compartment that is sized to receive said game pieces, wherein said first internal compartment is accessible through a first opening in said elongated case and second internal compartment is accessible through a second opening in said elongated case;   a first hinged lid that selectively covers said first opening and a second hinged lid that selectively covers said second opening;   a flexible mat having said game play field printed thereon, and   connectors for selectively connecting a section of said flexible mat to said cylindrical case, wherein said flexible mat wraps around said elongated case and covers both said first hinged lid and said second hinged lid.   
     
     
         12 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 11 , wherein said flexible mat has a length long enough to enable said flexible mat to wrap around said elongated case at least once. 
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . The carrier assembly according to  claim 11 , wherein said flexible mat has a width generally equal to said length of said cylindrical case. 
     
     
         15 . (canceled)