Interactive Game System and Method for Player-Based Participation

This is a U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application that claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/778,077 filed Mar. 26, 2025, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The present invention relates to an interactive, adaptive, and inclusive game system. More specifically, the present invention relates to an interactive, adaptive, and inclusive game system and method for player-based participation.

There is a growing need for family-friendly, educational, adaptive, and party-style games as households increasingly seek shared activities that are both engaging and developmentally beneficial across a wide range of ages and abilities. Traditional games often fail to accommodate varying skill levels, learning styles, or accessibility needs, limiting participation and diminishing the overall experience for mixed groups. At the same time, concerns about excessive screen time and passive entertainment have driven demand for interactive alternatives that promote critical thinking, creativity, communication, and social bonding. In addition, existing game systems often rely on abstract player representations such as tokens or pieces, which may limit engagement and adaptability across diverse player groups. Family-friendly and educational games can reinforce learning in an enjoyable format, while adaptive games ensure inclusivity for players with differing cognitive, physical, or age-related capabilities. Party games further address the need for easy-to-learn, highly engaging experiences that foster collaboration and meaningful social interaction, making them particularly valuable in both home and group settings.

What is needed is an interactive game system and method for player-based participation that aligns with the larger trend of interactive and adaptive learning tools that provide both structure and engagement for people of all ages and abilities.

The present invention provides an interactive game system and method for player-based participation in which a player functions as the primary game element. The interactive game system includes game components such as a plurality of instructive tiles, a randomization element, at least one prompt, instructional content, a transportable containment bag and a containment system.

Gameplay progression is determined by player responses, actions, or interactions. In alternate embodiments, the interactive game system may be configured as a modular platform supporting multiple game types, themes, and player groups of varying ages and abilities.

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of an interactive game system. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

1 FIG. 100 shows a front perspective view of an embodiment for an interactive game system.

100 100 100 100 The interactive game systemis a life-size game wherein at least one player physically occupies a position within the game and progresses through a sequence by physically moving as a primary game piece within the game. In an alternate embodiment, the interactive game systemmay be a life-size, life-stages transition game for players on the autism spectrum and with neurodivergent needs. In further alternate embodiment, the interactive game systemmay be a life-size party game for adults. Each embodiment of the interactive game systemmay also be played by players of all abilities.

100 110 120 130 140 150 The interactive game systemmay include a plurality of instructive tiles, a randomization element, instructional content, a transportable containment bag, and a containment system.

110 112 110 120 110 110 112 130 100 140 110 120 130 100 100 150 150 150 110 120 130 132 150 130 100 The plurality of instructive tilesmay be arranged in a sequence on a physical surface and may provide at least one promptconfigured to elicit a physical action, verbal response, or social interaction from a player to further advance in the game. In alternate embodiments the plurality of instructive tilesmay be adapted to each player's needs based on each player's individual abilities and/or age. The randomization elementmay be a six-sided die, a spinner, or a digital randomizer to determine player movement within the sequence of the plurality of instructive tiles. Once a player moves one of the plurality of instructive tiles, a player will receive one promptto read out loud and respond to. The instructional contentmay provide the objectives and basic rules of the interactive game system. The transportable containment bagmay contain the plurality of instructive tiles, the randomization element, and the instructional contentafter the interactive game systemis played and may be provided for the interactive game systemto be stored in after a user opens the containment systemso the containment systemdoes not get destroyed from overuse. The containment systemmay contain the plurality of instructive tiles, the randomization element, and the instructional contentbefore opening for use and includes a Quick-Response or QR codedisposed on an exterior facing of the containment systemthat may be scanned to receive the instructional content, access a video showing one example of how the game is played and other information regarding the interactive game system.

2 FIG. 134 130 100 shows a front perspective view of a coverfrom instructional contentfor an interactive game system.

3 FIG. 100 shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of instructional content for an interactive game system.

130 100 150 100 100 100 112 110 The instructional contentmay provide the objective of the interactive game system, a list of the items included within the containment system, instructions on how to set up the interactive game systembefore playing, and the rules for playing the interactive game system. In an alternate embodiment the interactive game systemmay also provide recommended ways to adopt at least one promptto adapt each of the plurality of instructive tilesfor players with different needs based on each player's individual abilities.

4 FIG. 110 100 shows a front perspective view of one of a plurality of instructive tilesfor an interactive game system.

5 FIG. 110 100 shows a front perspective view of one of a plurality of instructive tilesfor an interactive game system.

6 FIG. 110 100 shows a front perspective view of one of a plurality of instructive tilesfor an interactive game system.

110 112 114 116 114 118 118 110 100 112 100 112 112 100 112 110 The plurality of instructive tilesmay include at least one prompt, a relevant sample prompt, a drawingdepicting the relevant sample prompt, and a sequence number. The sequence numberon each of the plurality of instructive tilesprovides a numerical order in which the instructive tiles should be laid out on a physical surface when setting up the interactive game system. At least one promptis configured to elicit player actions, responses and interactions with other players that are structured to guide gameplay progression to achieve the objective of the interactive game system. At least one promptmay include visual, textual and/or auditory components. Furthermore, at least one promptmay be configured to be selectively modified based on at least one of player age, ability level, cognitive profile, or developmental stage in order to facilitate adaptive and inclusive gameplay. In an alternate embodiment the interactive game systemmay also provide recommended ways to adopt at least one promptto adapt each of the instructive tilesfor players with neurodivergent needs based on each player's individual abilities.

110 The instructive tilesmay be made of a lightweight, durable, and cleanable material suitable for repeated indoor and outdoor use.

7 FIG. 150 100 shows a front perspective view of a containment systemfor an interactive game system.

150 140 152 154 156 100 152 154 The containment systemmay be comprised of at least one of a storage container and a transportable containment bagand may include a recommended age usage, a recommended number of players, and an indoor and outdoor use recommendation. Alternate embodiments of the interactive game systemmay have a different recommended age usageand a different recommended number of players.

8 FIG. 210 130 100 shows a front view of an embodiment of a basic rules pagefrom instructional contentfor an interactive game system.

210 214 100 The basic rules pagemay include a plurality of how to play instructionsin order to achieve the objective of the interactive game system.

9 FIG. 400 100 400 shows a flowchart describing a method for player-based participationfor using an interactive game system. The method for player-based participationis adapted to guide a person through their own unique journey during gameplay.

400 410 420 430 440 The overall method for player-based participationmay include the steps of acquiring an interactive game system, accessing the interactive game system, utilizing the interactive game systemand in an alternate embodiment, implementing the interactive game system in a person's daily life.

410 100 1 110 FIG., 1 120 FIG., 1 130 FIG., 1 140 FIG., 1 150 FIG., The acquiring stepmay include wherein the interactive game systemmay include a plurality of instructive tiles (See), a randomization element (See), instructional content (See), a transportable containment bag (See), and a containment system (See.),

420 100 The accessing stepmay include wherein the interactive game systemis a kit.

430 110 110 112 110 100 1 130 FIG., The utilizing stepmay include wherein the instructional content (See) is accessed and understood and a player physically moves between the plurality of instructive tilessuch that the player occupies positions corresponding to the plurality of instructive tiles. At least one promptassociated with at least one of the plurality of instructive tilesis presented and acted upon by a player through a physical action, a verbal response, or a social interaction and the interactive game systemis played by players of varying abilities.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.