IP Library Granted Patent US 12691369
Granted Patent B2
US 12691369 · App. 18/812,617 · Granted Jul 28, 2026

Thumb wrestling game board

Inventor: Seth Turner (Stone Ridge, NY)
A63F9/00
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12691369
App. No.
18/812,617
Granted
Jul 28, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

A thumb wrestling game board is disclosed, instituting pin-or-pop technology and rules that prevents participants from aggressively pulling and jerking their opponents. A stem at the center of a reaction device is designed for players to grasp while they compete. If a player accidentally pulls their wrist lanyard and it dislodges an attached pin, an elastic band with a ring activates the reaction device. The ringing of a bell, flashing of a light, or vibration indicates the player has lost through the “pop method” of the game.

Claims (22)

1 . A thumb wrestling game board comprising:

a game base;

a reaction device affixed to the game base;

a stem attached to the reaction device; and

two game pins attached at opposing sides of the game base,

wherein each of the game pins comprises a wrist lanyard attached to a pin,

and an elastic band with a ring, wherein during play the each elastic band is held in stretched tension by said game pins; and

wherein the removal of the pin causes an audible, visual, and/or tactile reaction.

2 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the stem is covered with wood, plastic, metal washers/cut circles, or grip tape.

3 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the reaction device comprises an alarm bell, a flashing light or a vibrating device.

4 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the stem is attached to the reaction device by a nut and tension washer.

5 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the stem is attached to the center of the reaction device.

6 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the reaction device is attached to the game base by screws.

7 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the reaction device is attached to the center of the game base.

8 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the game board materials comprise metals, plastics, or acrylics.

9 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the game base is wooden, and is 15″ in diameter and 1″ in height.

10 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the game base is circular.

11 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the reaction device is 6″ in diameter.

12 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the stem may be designed with molds and is 5/16″ in diameter and 3″ in height.

13 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , further comprising a square frame surrounding the reaction device.

14 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 13 , wherein the square frame is wooden, and has a length of 6.5″, a height of 0.75″, and a depth of 1.5″.

15 . The thumb wrestling game board of claim 1 , wherein the ring is metal, or is a manufactured steel object with a logo or image.