Game Piece with Swappable Base
A game piece with swappable base and method of swapping bases is provided. The game piece includes a base having a selector disk rotatably engaged with a base disk, and a label positioned between the selector disk and the base disk, and a figure having a platform and a character. The base disk includes a figure retaining area, such that the platform of the figure is configured to be removably secured with the area. A second base may be provided having a second selector disk rotatably engaged with a second base disk, and a second label positioned between the second selector disk and the second base disk. The second base disk includes a figure retaining area, such that the platform of the figure is configured to be removably secured with the area of the second base. The figure may be swapped between the first base and the second base.
1 . A game piece, comprising:
a base including an upper surface;
an attachment area on the upper surface;
a figure including a character mounted on a platform, the platform sized to be received on the attachment area; and
means for removably attaching the platform to the base.
2 . The game piece of claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the platform to the base comprises an interference fit between the platform and a rim formed on the upper surface of the base about the attachment area.
3 . The game piece of claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the platform to the base comprises a magnet in one of the platform or the base and a magnetic material in the other of the platform or the base.
4 . The game piece of claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the platform to the base comprises a hook and loop fastener.
5 . The game piece of claim 1 , wherein the means for removably attaching the platform to the base comprises at least one aperture provided in the base, and at least one protrusion provided in the platform, the at least one aperture and the at least one protrusion are configured to be removably engaged.
6 . The game piece of claim 5 , wherein the at least one protrusion and the at least one aperture have a square cross-section.
7 . The game piece of claim 5 , wherein the at least one protrusion and the at least one aperture have a circular cross-section.
8 . The game piece of claim 5 , wherein the at least one protrusion comprises a protuberance formed on an exterior wall of the at least one protrusion, the protuberance configured to engage a wall of the at least one aperture to deflect the at least one protrusion during insertion, and to disengage the wall when fully inserted into the at least one aperture causing the at least one protrusion to return to its original position.
9 . The game piece of claim 1 , further comprising a selector disk rotatably engaged with the base.
10 . The game piece of claim 9 , wherein the base includes a plurality of ridges that facilitate rotation.
11 . A figure for a game piece, the game piece having a base with an attachment area and an indicia thereon, the figure comprising:
a platform;
a character mounted on the platform; and
an attachment member for removably engaging with an attachment area of a base.
12 . The figure of claim 11 , wherein the attachment member is engageable by an interference fit with a rim formed on an attachment area of a base.
13 . The figure of claim 11 , wherein the attachment member comprises one of a magnet or a magnetic material.
14 . The figure of claim 11 , wherein the attachment member comprises one of a hook or loop fastener.
15 . The figure of claim 11 , wherein the attachment member comprises an at least one protrusion extending from a bottom of the platform.
16 . The figure of claim 15 , wherein the at least one protrusion includes a protuberance formed on an exterior wall of the at least one protrusion, the protuberance configured to engage at least a portion of a base to deflect the at least one protrusion during insertion, and to disengage the game piece when fully inserted into the base causing the at least one protrusion to return to its original position.
17 . A method of swapping a figure between bases, comprising:
obtaining a base having a rotatable dial and an attachment area;
attaching a first figure mounted on a platform to the base at the attachment area;
removing the first figure from attachment to the base; and
attaching a second figure mounted on a platform to the base at the attachment area.
18 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising:
removing the second figure from attachment to the base; and
attaching a third figure mounted on a platform to the base at the attachment area.