Stackable game configured for hands-free game play
A set of game pieces sized and shaped to stack vertically one atop one another to form a stacked arrangement. The set of game pieces including a first game piece configured to place at a bottom position in the stacked arrangement and a second game piece configured to place at a top position in the stacked arrangement wherein each of the game pieces included in the set of game pieces includes a top surface having a game-piece fastening element included thereon, respectively, each of the respective game-piece fastening elements configured to secure to a corresponding headpiece fastening element worn by a user when contact is made between the respective game-piece fastening element and headpiece fastening element during game play. Game play involves a hands-free removal of game pieces from atop the stacked arrangement.
1 . A kit including elements for a game that includes a hands-free removal of game pieces from atop a stacked arrangement, the stacked arrangement supported by a surface on which it is assembled to remain vertical independent of any other form of support, the kit comprising:
a set of game pieces including:
a first game piece configured to place at a bottom position in the stacked arrangement, the first game piece having a first game-piece height and a first game-piece outside diameter, the first game-piece height being the smallest height included in the respective game-piece heights, the first game-piece outside diameter being the largest outside diameter included in the respective game-piece outside diameters; and
a second game piece configured to place at a top position in the stacked arrangement, the second game piece having a second game-piece height and a second game-piece outside diameter, the second game-piece height being different than the first game-piece height and being the largest height included in the respective game-piece heights, the second game-piece outside diameter being different than the first game-piece outside diameter and being the smallest outside diameter included in the respective game-piece outside diameters, each of the game pieces included in the set of game pieces includes a top surface having a game-piece fastening element included thereon, respectively, each of the respective game-piece fastening elements configured to secure to a corresponding headpiece fastening element worn by a user when contact is made between the respective game-piece fastening element and headpiece fastening element during game play; and
a headpiece for wear by the player during game play, the headpiece including the corresponding headpiece fastening element, the corresponding headpiece fastening element configured to be placed in contact with the game-piece fastening element with the headpiece being worn by the player, the contact forming a temporary attachment of the respective game piece and the headpiece to allow the player to complete the contact and then lift the respective game piece from a position atop the stacked arrangement.
2 . The set of game pieces of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of additional game pieces, each of the plurality of additional game pieces having a game-piece outside diameter, respectively, that differs from the respective game-piece diameter of all others of the game pieces included in the set of game pieces,
wherein each of the plurality of additional game pieces includes the top surface having a game piece fastening element included thereon, respectively, and
wherein the plurality of additional game pieces are sized and configured to locate above the first game piece and below the second game piece within the stacked arrangement.
3 . The set of game pieces of claim 2 , wherein an alignment groove is located in the top surface of each game piece included in the set of game pieces, respectively, and
wherein the alignment grooves are configured to engage with a bottom edge of a sidewall included in the respective game piece that is placed upon the top surface of the respective game piece.
4 . The set of game pieces of claim 3 , wherein the game-piece outside diameter of each game piece included in the set of game pieces is defined by an overall circular shape of the respective game piece, and
wherein the diameter of each of the respective alignment grooves is substantially equal to the game-piece outside diameter of an individual game piece included in the set of game pieces that is placed upon the respective game piece in the stacked arrangement.
5 . The set of game pieces of claim 4 , wherein the stacked arrangement is configured to provide a stable vertical structure including all the pieces included in the set of game pieces within the stacked arrangement based on the force of gravity and independent of any adhesive.
6 . The set of game pieces of claim 1 , wherein each game piece included in the set of game pieces, respectively, includes a body including a top wall that defines the top surface and a bottom surface located on an underside of the top wall, the body including a side wall that extends perpendicular from the bottom surface in a direction that is opposite to a direction of the top surface, and
wherein the body includes a hollow interior region defined beneath the bottom surface within the side wall.
7 . The set of game pieces of claim 6 , wherein the side wall defines a bottom edge of the body, and
wherein the bottom edge defines a base of the respective game piece, the base configured to place on the top surface of the respective game piece located adjacent and immediately below the respective game piece within the stacked arrangement.
8 . A kit including elements for a game that includes a hands-free removal of game pieces from atop a stack of game pieces, the stack supported by a surface on which it is assembled to remain vertical independent of any other form of support, the kit comprising:
a plurality of game pieces each game piece included in the plurality of game pieces including a game-piece fastening element, a game-piece height and a game-piece outside diameter, respectively, the plurality of game pieces including:
a first game piece configured to place at a bottom position in the stack of game pieces, the first game piece having a first game-piece height and a first game-piece outside diameter, the first game-piece height being the smallest height included in the respective game-piece heights, the first game-piece outside diameter being the largest outside diameter included in the respective game-piece outside diameters; and
a second game piece configured to place at a top position in the stack of game pieces, the second game piece having a second game-piece height and a second game-piece outside diameter, the second game-piece height being different than the first game-piece height and being the largest height included in the respective game-piece heights, the second game-piece outside diameter being different than the first game-piece outside diameter and being the smallest outside diameter included in the respective game-piece outside diameters; and
a headpiece for wear by a player during game play, the headpiece including a headpiece fastening region configured to be placed in contact with the game-piece fastening element with the headpiece being worn by the player, the contact forming a temporary attachment of the respective game piece and the headpiece to allow the player to complete the contact and then lift the respective game piece from a position atop the stacked arrangement.
9 . The kit of claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of headpieces, each one of the plurality of headpieces including a headband, respectively.
10 . The kit of claim 9 , wherein the headpiece fastening element includes at least one of a hook and loop fastener, and/or a magnet.
11 . The kit of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of game pieces include a body having a hollow interior region,
wherein the plurality of game pieces are configured to be inverted to allow a nested storage arrangement in which the second game piece is placed within the body of the first game piece for storage along with a headpiece located in a hollow interior region of the first game piece.