Daniel Alex Dommasch

US Patent:

61898872, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Nov 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/196657

Inventors:

Daniel A. Dommasch - Portland OR

International Classification:

A63F 302

US Classification:

273260

Abstract:

A game with a playing area made up of multiple playing regions, with each region made up of multiple playing spaces. The entire playing area can be created on one essentially flat surface. The game can be played by two or more players. Each player has a plurality of stackable playing pieces distinguishable from those of other players. Stacks can be formed from the pieces of one or more players. The player whose piece is on top of a stack controls that entire stack, and thus any underlying pieces belonging to other players are captured. Pieces can be stacked and unstacked during the course of play. If a previously captured piece is uncovered by unstacking, that piece is released and reintroduced into play. Movement of pieces or stacks is allowed both within a region and to other regions. A multi-step unstacking move is included to provide greater reach.