Portable dice game consisting of playing surface with holes as goals and movable obstacles

Abstract

The present disclosure describes systems and methods for a portable dice game. In some aspects, the portable dice game comprises a playing surface and one or more holes in the playing surface. Each of the one or more hole define a scoring zone. The playing surface further comprises a demarcation line indicating a boundary of each scoring zone. During the dice game, when a player rolls a die and the die crosses the demarcation line and remains on the playing surface within the scoring zone, points are awarded based on a representation of a number shown on the die. Additional points are awarded when the die lands in one of the one or more holes within the scoring zone.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A scoring system for a portable dice game, comprising:
 a playing surface;   one or more holes in the playing surface, each one or more hole defining a scoring zone; and   a demarcation line indicating a boundary of each scoring zone;   wherein a die, when rolled, crosses the demarcation line and remains on the playing surface within the scoring zone, awarding points based on a representation of a number shown on the die; and   wherein additional points are awarded when the die lands in one of the one or more holes within the scoring zone.   
     
     
         2 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface is made of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, and metal. 
     
     
         3 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface is foldable for enhanced portability. 
     
     
         4 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the demarcation line is indicated by a scored incision, paint, or printed markings. 
     
     
         5 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of supporting structures coupled to the playing surface; and   a plurality of movable obstacles, wherein the plurality of movable obstacles are repositioned between one or more of the plurality of supporting structures based on the points scored by players, with one or more of the plurality of movable obstacles moving a number of positions corresponding to the number of points awarded, wherein the plurality of supporting structures are arranged in a non-linear pattern.   
     
     
         6 . The scoring system of  claim 5 , wherein the non-linear pattern is a meandering pattern. 
     
     
         7 . The scoring system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of supporting structures are arranged in a pattern selected from the group consisting of a zigzag pattern and a diamond pattern. 
     
     
         8 . The scoring system of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of supporting structures include openings. 
     
     
         9 . The scoring system, of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of supporting structures include magnets. 
     
     
         10 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more movable obstacles positioned on the playing surface in an area where dice are thrown from outside a scoring zone into one or more of the scoring zones to score points. 
     
     
         11 . The scoring system of  claim 10 , further comprising the one or more movable obstacles repositionable between one or more support structures based on the points scored by players, with one of more of the movable obstacles moving a number of positions corresponding to the number of points awarded. 
     
     
         12 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface includes a digital version that can be played with a handheld portable device, electronic gaming system, extended reality system or other digital realm. 
     
     
         13 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface is inflatable. 
     
     
         14 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface includes graphical depictions of themes. 
     
     
         15 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface is equipped with legs that can be extended, folded, or adjusted to different heights. 
     
     
         16 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the playing surface is between 46 inches and 48 inches long, between 14 and 16 inches wide, and between ⅜ inch and ⅝ inch thick. 
     
     
         17 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , further comprising the die, wherein the die includes a side having a dimension of at least 3 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of dice, wherein the dice, when rolled, both cross the demarcation line and remain on the playing surface within the scoring zone, awarding points based on a representation of a numbers shown on the dice and, when the dice match each other, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         19 . The scoring system of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of dice, wherein additional points are awarded when both dice land in one of the one or more holes within the scoring zone, and wherein, when both dice land in one of more of the one or more holes, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         20 . A scoring system for a portable dice game, comprising:
 a playing surface;   one or more holes in the playing surface, each one or more hole defining a scoring zone;   a demarcation line indicating a boundary of each scoring zone;   one or more movable obstacles positioned on the playing surface in an area where dice are thrown from outside a scoring zone into one or more of the scoring zones to score points; and   supporting structures coupled to the playing surface for the one or more movable obstacles;   wherein the one or more movable obstacles are repositioned between one or more of the supporting structures based on the points scored by players, with the one or more movable obstacles moving a number of positions corresponding to the number of points awarded; and   wherein the one or more movable obstacles serve to record the points scored by players by changing their positions on the playing surface, while simultaneously serving as obstacles in the area where a die is thrown to score points.   
     
     
         21 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface is made of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, and metal. 
     
     
         22 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface is foldable for enhanced portability. 
     
     
         23 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the demarcation line is indicated by a scored incision, paint, or printed markings. 
     
     
         24 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the supporting structures are arranged in a non-linear pattern. 
     
     
         25 . The scoring system of  claim 24 , wherein the non-linear pattern is a meandering pattern. 
     
     
         26 . The scoring system of  claim 25 , wherein the supporting structures are arranged in a pattern selected from the group consisting of a zigzag pattern and a diamond pattern. 
     
     
         27 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , further comprising one or more additional scoring zones with different point values based on difficulty of landing a die in those zones. 
     
     
         28 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the one or more movable obstacles can be magnetized and the supporting structures includes magnets to support the obstacles. 
     
     
         29 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the supporting structures include openings to support the obstacles. 
     
     
         30 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface includes graphical depictions of themes. 
     
     
         31 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface is inflatable. 
     
     
         32 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface includes a digital version that can be played with a handheld portable device, electronic gaming system, extended reality system or other digital realm. 
     
     
         33 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface is equipped with legs that can be extended, folded, or adjusted to different heights. 
     
     
         34 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , wherein the playing surface is between 46 inches and 48 inches long, between 14 and 16 inches wide, and between ⅜ inch and ⅝ inch thick. 
     
     
         35 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , further comprising the die, wherein the die includes a side having a dimension of at least 3 inches. 
     
     
         36 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , further comprising a pair of dice, wherein the dice, when rolled, both cross the demarcation line and remain on the playing surface within the scoring zone, awarding points based on a representation of a numbers shown on the dice and, when the dice match each other, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         37 . The scoring system of  claim 20 , further comprising a pair of dice, wherein additional points are awarded when both dice land in one of the one or more holes within the scoring zone, and wherein, when both dice land in one of the more of the holes, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         38 . A method for using a scoring system for a portable dice game, comprising:
 positioning a playing surface on a stable base;   rolling a die onto the playing surface;   ensuring the die crosses a demarcation line indicating a boundary of a scoring zone;   awarding points based on a representation of a number shown on the die when it remains on the playing surface within the scoring zone; and   awarding points when the die lands in a hole within the scoring zone.   
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the playing surface is made of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, and metal. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the positioning the playing surface includes unfolding the playing surface. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the demarcation line is indicated by a scored incision, paint, or printed markings. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising:
 providing a plurality of supporting structures on the playing surface; and   providing a plurality of movable obstacles, wherein the plurality of movable obstacles are repositioned between one or more of the plurality of supporting structures based on the points scored by players, with one or more of the plurality of movable obstacles moving a number of positions corresponding to the number of points awarded, wherein the plurality of supporting structures are arranged in a non-linear pattern, wherein the plurality of supporting structures are arranged in a non-linear pattern.   
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the non-linear pattern is a meandering pattern. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein the playing surface includes supporting structures are arranged in a pattern selected from the group consisting of a zigzag pattern and a diamond pattern. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein the plurality of supporting structures include openings. 
     
     
         46 . The method, of  claim 42 , wherein the plurality of supporting structures include magnets. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising the step of adjusting height of the playing surface using extendable, foldable, or adjustable legs. 
     
     
         48 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the playing surface includes graphical depictions of themes. 
     
     
         49 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the positioning the playing surface includes inflating the playing surface. 
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the playing surface includes a digital version that can be played with a handheld portable device, electronic gaming system, extended reality system or other digital realm. 
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising the step of repositioning one or more movable obstacles on the playing surface based on the points scored by players. 
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising awarding bonus points are awarded for leaving the die hanging off an edge of the playing surface. 
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising awarding points based on a representation of a numbers shown on a pair of dice and, when the dice match each other, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         54 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising awarding additional points when both dice land in the hole within the scoring zone, and wherein, when both dice land in the hole, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         55 . A method for using a scoring system for a portable dice game, comprising:
 positioning a playing surface on a stable base;   rolling a die onto the playing surface;   ensuring a die crosses a demarcation line indicating a boundary of a scoring zone;   awarding points based on a representation of a number shown on the die when it remains on the playing surface within the scoring zone;   awarding points if the die lands in a hole within the scoring zone; and   repositioning one or more movable obstacles on the playing surface based on the points scored by players, wherein one or more of the one or more movable obstacles is moved a number of positions corresponding to the number of points awarded.   
     
     
         56 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the playing surface is made of a material selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, and metal. 
     
     
         57 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the positioning the playing surface includes unfolding the playing surface. 
     
     
         58 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the demarcation line is indicated by a scored incision, paint, or printed markings. 
     
     
         59 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the one or more movable obstacles follow a non-linear pattern when moved. 
     
     
         60 . The method of  claim 59 , wherein the non-linear pattern is a meandering pattern. 
     
     
         61 . The method of  claim 60 , wherein the non-linear pattern is selected from the group consisting of a zigzag pattern and a diamond pattern. 
     
     
         62 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the one or more movable obstacles are placed into openings as they are moved. 
     
     
         63 . The method, of  claim 55 , wherein the one or more movable obstacles are placed on magnets as they are moved. 
     
     
         64 . The method of  claim 55 , further comprising the step of adjusting a height of the playing surface using extendable, foldable, or adjustable legs. 
     
     
         65 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the playing surface includes graphical depictions of themes. 
     
     
         66 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the positioning the playing surface includes inflating the playing surface. 
     
     
         67 . The method of  claim 55 , wherein the playing surface includes a digital version that can be played with a handheld portable device, electronic gaming system, extended reality system or other digital realm. 
     
     
         68 . The method of  claim 55 , further comprising the step of repositioning one or more movable obstacles on the playing surface based on the points scored by players. 
     
     
         69 . The method of  claim 55 , further comprising awarding bonus points are awarded for leaving the die hanging off an edge of the playing surface. 
     
     
         70 . The method of  claim 55 , further comprising awarding points based on a representation of a numbers shown on a pair of dice and, when the dice match each other, awarding an additional turn. 
     
     
         71 . The method of  claim 55 , further comprising awarding additional points when both dice land in the hole within the scoring zone, and wherein, when both dice land in the hole, awarding an additional turn.