Patent ID: 6474641
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A method of learning using a combination puzzle and solution-suggesting container set, the combination puzzle and solution-suggesting container set comprising:a container, said container shaped and decorated to portray a character and having an interior cavity, said container having a cover releasibly secured thereto, said container independently functioning as a character; said container having a solution suggesting attribute for providing a clue as to how to solve puzzle; a means for accessing said interior cavity of said container when said cover is removed; and jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces, said jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces defining a puzzle shape and portraying an image when assembled outside of said container, wherein said image resembles a two dimensional depiction of said container, said puzzle shape is unrelated to the shape of said interior cavity of said container, said jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces unbounded by said container when said pieces are assembled, said jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces housed in said interior cavity of said container when unassembled; the method comprising the steps of: removing said cover from said container; removing said jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces from said container; visually comparing said jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces with said container to determine said solution suggesting attribute; and assembling said jigsaw shaped puzzle pieces using said solution suggesting attribute whereby creating a finished, complete puzzle image and shape.