Method and apparatus for holiday toy

Abstract

A capsule used for a holiday event is a spherical shaped capsule with a specialized pattern formed on its exterior surfaces. The capsule may be made of plastic and the specialized patterning may be a matzo pattern. A method for using the capsule can be to hide the capsule during a holiday meal or throughout the holiday as part of a game. Prizes can be placed within the capsule having a matzo pattern.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for playing a game with a capsule comprising:
 placing an item within a capsule adapted to resemble a matzo racker pattern, wherein the capsule comprises;
 a first portion having a first exterior surface and a first interior surface, wherein the first portion comprises a first ridge, wherein the first portion is non-edible; 
 a second portion having a second exterior surface and a second interior surface, wherein the second portion comprises a second ridge, wherein the first ridge of the first portion is adapted to engage with the second ridge of the second portion, wherein when the first portion engages with the second portion a spherical capsule is formed, wherein the interior of the spherical capsule is adapted to hold an item, wherein the second portion is non-edible; 
 wherein the first portion has a first pattern formed on the first exterior surface of the first portion, wherein the first pattern formed on the first exterior surface of the first portion is adapted to have a pattern of variably sized circles and dots; 
 wherein the second portion has a second pattern formed on the second exterior surface of the second portion, wherein the second pattern formed on the second exterior surface of the second portion is adapted to have a pattern of variably sized circles and dots; 
   hiding the capsule prior to a predetermined time period;   searching for the capsule during the predetermined time period;   locating the capsule prior to the expiration of the predetermined time period; and   opening the capsule upon expiration of the predetermined time period to obtain the item.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein placing the item within the capsule occurs during the manufacturing process. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the item is a gift code that can be redeemed at a later point. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first exterior surface and the second exterior are textured and not smooth. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising molding the first portion to form the first pattern and molding the second portion to form the second pattern. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein when the first ridge engages the second ridge of the capsule and forms the capsule, the first ridge and the second ridge are not visible from the exterior of the capsule. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the predetermined time period is duration of a meal. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first ridge and the second ridge of are magnetic. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein opening the capsule comprises breaking the fragibly secured connection between first portion and second portion to access the interior of the capsule. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion are fabricated from a scented material that forms the at least one of the first portion and the second portion. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion are fabricated from biodegradable material. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising planting the at least one first portion and the second portion after opening the capsule and retrieving the item. 
     
     
         13 . A method for playing a game with a capsule comprising:
 placing an item within a capsule adapted to resemble a matzo cracker pattern,   frangibly securing the capsule, wherein the frangibly secured capsule comprises;
 a first portion having a first exterior surface and a first interior surface, wherein the first portion comprises a first ridge, wherein the first portion is non-edible; 
 a second portion having a second exterior surface and a second interior surface, wherein the second portion comprises a second ridge, wherein the first ridge of the first portion is adapted to engage with the second ridge of the second portion, wherein when the first portion engages with the second portion a spherical capsule is formed, wherein the interior of the spherical capsule is adapted to hold an item, wherein the second portion is non-edible; 
 wherein the first portion has a first pattern formed on the first exterior surface of the first portion, wherein the first pattern formed on the first exterior surface of the first portion is adapted to have a pattern of variably sized circles and dots; 
 wherein the second portion has a second pattern formed on the second exterior surface of the second portion, wherein the second pattern formed on the second exterior surface of the second portion is adapted to have a pattern of variably sized circles and dots; 
   hiding the capsule prior to a predetermined time period;   searching for the capsule during the predetermined time period;   locating the capsule prior to the expiration of the predetermined time period;   opening the capsule upon expiration of the predetermined time period by breaking a frangibly secured capsule between the first portion and the second portion; and   obtaining the item.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein placing the item within the capsule occurs during the manufacturing process. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the item is a gift code that can be redeemed at a later point. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the first exterior surface and the second exterior are textured and not smooth. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising molding the first portion to form the first pattern and molding the second portion to form the second pattern. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein when the first ridge engages the second ridge of the capsule and forms the capsule, the first ridge and the second ridge are not visible from the exterior of the capsule. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the predetermined time period is a duration of a meal. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion are fabricated from a scented material that forms the at least one of the first portion and the second portion.