Color-crayons and board games combination set

Abstract: A color-crayons and board games combination set, which comprises a case (1) formed of two pivoted parts for receiving different chessboards and pieces. The two pivoted parts have each a track (11) on its back side around its periphery so that different chessboards (12) can be drawn out and then pushed back into place. The case defines therein a trough (14) covered with a sliding cover board (15) for receiving a variety of writing materials, and a plurality of raised grooves (13) for receiving different pieces (2) which are simultaneously used as color-crayons (21) and chessmen.

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION: The present invention relates to a color-crayons and board games combination set in accordance with the preamble of claim 1. FR-A-1 112 694 (D1) discloses a board game with a case comprising two pivoted parts, said pivoted parts having a track on its back side around its periphery with a plurality of boards set therein and defining a trough in said case for receiving a variety of materials, said trough being covered by a sliding cover board. The trough of this board game receives the pieces in complete disorder. The pieces are used for no other purpose as token or chessman. No other use is desired or possible. From DE-A-670 454 (D2) it is known to form caps of bottles and tubes as board game pieces. After the bottles and tubes are empty, the screw caps can be collected after discarding the containers and may be further used as token or chessman in board games. This is the only further intended use of the screw caps. Board games are games of skill played on a chessboard, which help peaple prompt mental development. A board game set is generally designed for a specific came of chess. Therefore, different board game sets are required for different games of chess. Further, color-crayons and a variety of writing materials are commonly used by people and more particularly by shool children for writing and drawing. A school child may have to prepare different containers for receiving a complete set of color-crayons and a variety of writing materials. It is an idea of the present inventor to design a case for receiving a full set of color-crayons and a variety of writing materials as well as different board game sets so as to minimize space occupation and provide multiple functions. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION: The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is the main object of the present invention to provide a color-crayons and board games combination set which combines color-crayons and various games of chess into a set convenient for use and play. To accomplish the above object, a color-crayons and board games combination set of the present invention is comprised of a case, different chessboards and different pieces. The case is comprised of two pivoted parts having each a track on its back side around its periphery so that different chessboards can be drawn out and then pushed back into place. Various grooves are made inside the case for receiving the pieces. A trough is also made inside the case for receiving a variety of writing materials. The pieces are each comprised of a penholder for holding a color-crayon or marking pen, a cap shaped to serve as a symbol for a chessman, and one or more elements respectively marked with a symbol for a chessman. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION: Fig. 1 is a perspective assembly view of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a perspective exploded view of a piece according to the present invention; Fig. 3 is a schematic drawing of the case showing its inner composition; Fig. 4 is a schematic drawing of the present invention, in which the combination set is arranged for playing chess game; and Fig. 5 is a schematic drawing of the present invention, in which the combination set is arranged for playing Chinese chess game. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS: Referring to Fig. 1, a color-crayons and board games combination set comprises a case 1 formed of two pivoted parts having each a track 11 around its periphery with a plurality of boards 12 set therein, which boards 12 can be drawn out and then pushed back into place. The boards 12 are designed for playing different board games. After the two pivoted parts of the case 1 are extended in a line, the upper two boards on the two pivoted parts form a complete chessboard as shown in Fig. 4. The boards may be changed so as to provide a Chinese chessboard as shown in Fig. 5, or a board for other kinds of board games. Referring to Figs. 2 and 3, the case comprises therein a trough 14 for receiving a variety of writing materials (such as pencils, erasers, pins etc.,) and covered with a sliding cover board 15, and a plurality of raised grooves 13 for receiving different pieces 2. Referring to Fig. 2 again, a piece 2 in accordance with the present invention is generally comprises of a penholder 23 for holding a color-crayon (or marking pan) 21, a cap 22 shaped to serve as a symbol for a chessman, and one or more elements 231, 231' respectively marked with a symbol for a chessman. When a piece 2 is set in a raised groove 13 inside the case 1, its cap 22 extending out of the front end of such a groove 13 so that it can be conveniently picked up from such a groove 13. According to the aforesaid description, a piece 2 can be used as a color-crayon (marking pen) for drawing or as a chessman for playing board game. As soon as the color-crayon (marking pen) 21 of a piece 2 is used up, a new color-crayon (marking pen) 21 can be refurnished or the cap 22 and the elements 231, 231' of such a piece 2 can be kept for use as chessmen for playing different board games. When in use either a complete piece 2, a cap 22 or a piece 231 or 231' can be used as a chessman for playing a board game (see Figs. 4 and 5). As alternate forms of the present invention, the color-crayon (marking pen) 21 may be variously embodies, which can be of any type of writing apparatus fastened in either end of the penholder 23. The penholder 23 can be designed in length and thickness as desired, with its either end or both ends respectively fastened with a color-crayon (marking pen) 21 each or a plurality of elements 231, 231'. As described, the present invention may be variously embodied. Recognizing that various modifications been apparent, the scope herein shall be deemed as defined in the claims set forth hereinafter.

Claims: Board game comprising game pieces and a case (1) comprising two pivoted parts, said pivoted parts having a track (11) each on its back side around its periphery with a plurality of boards (12) set therein, said boards (12) are each or each two of which forming a chess board for playing a board game, a trough (14) being defined inside said case (1) for receiving a variety of materials, said trough (14) being covered with a sliding cover board (15), characterized by a plurality of raised grooves (13) arranged inside said case (1) and adapted for receiving the different game pieces (2), said game pieces being used each as color-crayon and chessman for the board game. Board game according to claim 1 wherein said pieces (2) are each comprised of a penholder (22) having a writing element (21) fastened therein at one end for writing or drawing and covered with a chessman-shaped cap (22) and one or more element (231, 231') fastened therein at the opposite end, said elements (231, 231') being respectively marked with a symbol for a chessman. Board game according to claim 2 wherein said elements (231, 231') can be used each as cap. Board game according to anyone of the preceding claims wherein said pieces (2) can be used each as writing apparatus.

Inventors: YOUNG JEAN, YOUNG, JEAN
Applicants: YOUNG JEAN, YOUNG, JEAN
Application year: 1990
Main classification: A63F3
IPC codes: A63F9, A63F3, B43K29