Playing device

Abstract

The invention relates to dice suitable for use in gaming. In particular the invention relates to a new indicator system for use in gaming dice, the indicator system providing a di value. More specifically the invention relate to a di incorporating the indicator system providing a di value, and the use of the di to provide a di value, and a method of using the di.

1 . A di having a plurality of faces such that when in an at rest position on a surface:
 (i) a first face of the di contacts the surface; and   (ii) the di provides a di value;   
       such that the di value in the at rest position is provided by at least one indicator on at least one other of the plurality of faces, the di value being relative to the distance between the indicator and the first face. 
     
     
         2 . The di according to  claim 1  wherein the distance between the indicator and the first face is a vertical distance. 
     
     
         3 . The di according to  claim 1  or  claim 2  wherein the surface is a substantially horizontal surface. 
     
     
         4 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  3  wherein the at least one indicator is a visual and/or tactile indicator. 
     
     
         5 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  4  wherein the indicator is selected from one or more of the following: mark; tactile indicator; and/or colour. 
     
     
         6 . The di according to  claim 5  wherein the mark is selected from mark of substantially one dimension; mark of substantially two dimensions; and/or mark of substantially three dimensions. 
     
     
         7 . The di according to  claim 6  wherein the mark of substantially one dimension is selected from: dot; and/or intersection of two or more lines. 
     
     
         8 . The di according to  claim 6  wherein the mark of substantially two dimensions is a line. 
     
     
         9 . The di according to  claim 6  wherein the mark of substantially three dimensions is selected from: indent; groove; and/or ridge. 
     
     
         10 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  9  having n faces, such that the di provides n unique di values. 
     
     
         11 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  10  having more than one type of indicator. 
     
     
         12 . The di according to  claim 11  having solid lines as a first type of indicator and dashed lines as a second type of indicator. 
     
     
         13 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  12  having from 2 to 120 faces. 
     
     
         14 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  13  having from 2 to 20 faces. 
     
     
         15 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  14  having from 4 to 8 faces. 
     
     
         16 . The di according to any one of  claims 1  to  15  having 4 or 6 faces. 
     
     
         17 . The di of any one of  claims 1  to  16  providing a plurality of di values, wherein at least one of the di values is determined without the presence of an indicator. 
     
     
         18 . The di according to  claim 17  wherein the at least one of the di values determined without the presence of an indicator can be inferred from at least one of the other di values provided by the di. 
     
     
         19 . A substantially cubic di having six faces such that when at rest on a surface:
 a first face of the di contacts the surface;   a second face is provided parallel to the first face;   third, fourth, fifth and sixth faces are provided substantially orthogonal to the first and second faces;   
       such that when in an at rest position on a surface the di provides a di value, such that the di value in the at rest position is provided by at least one indicator on at least one of the third, fourth, fifth and/or sixth faces, the di value being relative to the distance between the indicator and the first face. 
     
     
         20 . The di of  claim 19  providing a plurality of di values, wherein at least one of the di values is determined without the presence of an indicator. 
     
     
         21 . The di according to  claim 20  wherein the at least one of the di values determined without the presence of an indicator can be inferred from at least one of the other di values provided by the di. 
     
     
         22 . A substantially triangular pyramidal di having four faces such that when at rest on a surface:
 a first face of the di contacts the surface;   second, third, and fourth faces are provided substantially adjacent to the first face;   
       such that when in an at rest position on a surface the di provides a di value, such that the di value in the at rest position is provided by at least one indicator on at least one of the second, third and/or fourth faces, the di value being relative to the distance between the indicator and the first face. 
     
     
         23 . The di of  claim 22  providing a plurality of di values, wherein at least one of the di values is determined without the presence of an indicator. 
     
     
         24 . The di according to  claim 23  wherein the at least one of the di values determined without the presence of an indicator can be inferred from at least one of the other di values provided by the di. 
     
     
         25 . A kit of parts including the di of any one of  claims 1  to  24  together with instructions for use of the di. 
     
     
         26 . Use of a di to provide a di value, said di having a plurality of faces such that when in an at rest position on a surface a first face of the di contacts the surface such that the di value in the at rest position is provided by at least one indicator on at least one other of the plurality of faces, the di value being relative to the distance between the indicator and the first face. 
     
     
         27 . Method of obtaining a di value from a di, the method including the steps of:
 (i) a user capturing the di in the user's hand;   (ii) the user releasing the di from the user's hand so that the di contacts a surface and a first face of the di comes to an at rest position contacting the surface;   (ii) determining the di value from the properties of the di in the at rest position;   
       such that the di value in the at rest position is provided by at least one indicator on at least one other of the plurality of faces, the di value being relative to the distance between the indicator and the first face.