Nut Dice Game Kit and Method of Playing

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/780,779 filed Mar. 31, 2025 and titled “NUT DICE GAME KIT AND METHOD OF PLAYING”, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, including any figures, tables, or drawings or other information.

This disclosure relates to a kit and method for playing a dice game. The kit may be used to play a variety of dice games. More specifically and without limitation, this disclosure relates to a kit comprising a plurality of dice, a plurality of washers, a score-remembering tool, and a cup.

Kits for playing games are well known in the art and are frequently used to provide users with individual entertainment, group activity, passage of time, and the like. There are countless types, forms and designs of dice game kits known in the art. Generally speaking, these kits supply a plurality of dice, a method of rolling the dice, or a set of rules for users to play a variety of different games.

Kits for playing dice games generally consist of six-sided dice. Many kits currently used may consist of rules specific to having a six-sided set of dice. Dice game kits are typically manufactured with materials meant for a clean playing environment. In addition, dice game kits are generally unable to withstand the dice being rolled in a rough environment or dropped from tall heights without suffering damage. The result is that the kit may be unavailable for use when a user wants to play a dice game, creating a problem for the user who wants to play a game.

A number of different designs have been used to create a dice game kit. These devices must be able to effectively provide a user with the ability to play a game of chance in connection with various sets of rules. One such design consists of dice made of six-sided cubes and a cup to roll the dice from. While this design provides dice for a user to play a game with, the design does not allow a user to change the number of possible outcomes from the rolling of each die. Additionally, previous designs may not include a device for rolling the dice which may unpredictably alter the trajectory of the dice as they are rolled. Such designs may provide for decreased unpredictability of playing a dice game.

Therefore, for all the reasons stated above, and the reasons stated below, there is a need in the art for an improved dice game kit and method of playing a dice game which have the necessary unpredictability, flexibility, and adaptability to provide a user with the ability to play an entertaining dice game, while also remaining durable, easy to transport, and to store when not in use.

Thus, it is a primary object of the disclosure to provide a nut dice game kit and method of playing that improve upon the state of the art.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that mainly comprises nuts as dice.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is flexible to adapt to various methods of playing games.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that has dice capable of altering the number of sides for different games.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that comprises a device to remember the highest rolled hand of a game.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that comprises a device to alter the trajectory of each die when rolling.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that may be used on various surfaces in various environments.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is durable.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that can be used in any weather conditions.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is relatively easy to manufacture.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is easy to use.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that comprises heavier weighted dice.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is easy to transport.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that has a robust design.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that has a long useful life.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is not easily susceptible to wear and tear.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is high quality.

Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide a dice game kit that is relatively inexpensive.

These and other objects, features, or advantages of the disclosure will become apparent from the specification, figures, and claims.

In one or more arrangements, a dice game kit and method of playing a game are provided. The kit includes a plurality of double ended nylon insert lock nut devices. The double ended nylon insert lock nut device is formed of a top end, bottom end, top ridge, bottom ridge, top insert, bottom insert, and a plurality of pips arranged on the side faces of the device. The bases of two nylon insert lock nuts are connected to or arranged next to each other so that the nylon inserts of each nut face away from each other. Further, the nylon inserts may be colored, or otherwise differentiated, to be used as additional sides of dice. The nylon inserts facilitate adaptability of the device from six-sided to eight-sided, depending on the game being played by a user.

In one or more arrangements, the kit includes a cup. The cup facilitates the storage of materials when not in use or the rolling of the plurality of double ended nylon insert lock nuts when playing a game. The cup is configured and arranged to have a helical ridge on the interior of the cup to change the trajectory of the lock nuts when rolled during a game. Additionally, the cup is configured to display the possible outcomes of a hand while playing a game.

In one or more arrangements, the kit includes a score-remembering device that is used to track the highest hand when playing a game. The possible outcomes are displayed on the bearing side of a bolt head, while a washer with a revealing window can be rotated around the bolt head to display the highest hand of the round when playing a game. Alternatively, the possible outcomes may be displayed on a ring rotatably connected to the bolt. Additionally, the remembering device may include a cap which may be used to contain the contents of the kit and provide alternative uses for the kit. The cap may extend through the washer and is configured and arranged to attach to the bolt head of the remembering device. Alternatively, the bolt may include threads configured to be secured within the internal threads of the cup to facilitate closing and storage of the kit.

In the following detailed description of the embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the principles and scope of the invention. It is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements and procedures, and the scope of the appended claims therefore should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements and procedures.

For instance, although aspects and features may be illustrated in or described with reference to certain figures or embodiments, it will be appreciated that features from one figure or embodiment may be combined with features of another figure or embodiment even though the combination is not explicitly shown or explicitly described as a combination. In the depicted embodiments, like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the various drawings.

It should be understood that any advantages and/or improvements discussed herein may not be provided by various disclosed embodiments, or implementations thereof. The contemplated embodiments are not so limited and should not be interpreted as being restricted to embodiments which provide such advantages or improvements. Similarly, it should be understood that various embodiments may not address all or any objects of the disclosure or objects of the invention that may be described herein. The contemplated embodiments are not so limited and should not be interpreted as being restricted to embodiments which address such objects of the disclosure or invention. Furthermore, although some disclosed embodiments may be described relative to specific materials, embodiments are not limited to the specific materials or apparatuses but only to their specific characteristics and capabilities and other materials and apparatuses can be substituted as is well understood by those skilled in the art in view of the present disclosure.

It is to be understood that the terms such as “left, right, top, bottom, front, back, side, height, length, width, upper, lower, interior, exterior, inner, outer, and the like” as may be used herein, merely describe points of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration.

As used herein, the term “or” includes one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A or B” means “either A or B”. As used herein, the term “and” includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A and B” means “A as well as B.” The use of “and/or” includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A and/or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A as well as B,” unless it is clearly indicated that only a single item, subgroup of items, or all items are present. The use of “etc.” is defined as “et cetera” and indicates the inclusion of all other elements belonging to the same group of the preceding items, in any “and/or” combination(s).

As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include both the singular and plural forms, unless the language explicitly indicates otherwise. Indefinite articles like “a” and “an” introduce or refer to any modified term, both previously-introduced and not, while definite articles like “the” refer to the same previously-introduced term; as such, it is understood that “a” or “an” modifies items that are permitted to be previously-introduced or new, while definite articles modify an item that is the same as immediately previously presented. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, characteristics, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not themselves preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, characteristics, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected,” “coupled,” “mated,” “attached,” “fixed,” etc. to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, and/or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected,” “directly coupled,” “directly engaged” etc. to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” “engaged” versus “directly engaged,” etc.). Similarly, a term such as “operatively”, such as when used as “operatively connected” or “operatively engaged” is to be interpreted as connected or engaged, respectively, in any manner that facilitates operation, which may include being directly connected, indirectly connected, electronically connected, wirelessly connected or connected by any other manner, method or means that facilitates desired operation.

It will be understood that, although the ordinal terms “first,” “second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited to any order by these terms unless specifically stated as such. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another; where there are “second” or higher ordinals, there merely must be a number of elements, without necessarily any difference or other relationship. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments or methods.

Similarly, the structures and operations discussed herein may occur out of the order described and/or noted in the figures. For example, two operations and/or figures shown in succession may in fact be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved. Similarly, individual operations within example methods described below may be executed repetitively, individually, or sequentially, to provide looping or other series of operations aside from single operations described below. It should be presumed that any embodiment or method having features and functionality described below, in any workable combination, falls within the scope of example embodiments.

Various disclosed embodiments may be primarily described in the context of a dice game kit and method of playing a game. However, the embodiments are not so limited. It is appreciated that the embodiments may be adapted for use in other applications, which may be improved by the disclosed structures, arrangements and/or methods. The kit is merely shown and described as being used in the context of a dice game kit and method of playing a game for ease of description and as one of countless examples.

10 10 10 10 100 100 100 200 200 200 300 300 300 150 With reference to the figures, a dice game kit(or simply “kit”) is presented. Kitis formed in any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to allow users to play a game. In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a plurality of double ended nylon insert lock nuts(or simply “nuts” or “DENILN”), a thermal protected turbo threaded nuts can cup(or simply “cup” or “TPTTNCC”), a super score remembering bolt(or simply “remembering bolt” or “SSRB”), and a plurality of washers.

10 100 100 100 100 110 130 100 110 130 100 142 102 10 100 110 130 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a plurality of double ended nylon insert lock nuts. Nutis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be used as a die when playing a dice game. As used herein, “double-ended nut” or “nut” refers to a die having opposing ends,visually distinguishable from one another, whether formed as two nut portions secured together or a unitary monolithic structure simulating such configuration. In the arrangement shown, as one example, nutincludes a top endand a bottom end. Nutis configured to contain a plurality of pipsdisplayed on a plurality of facesto allow a user to play a game using kit. In the arrangement shown, as one example, nuthas a generally hexagonal shape around the perimeter of the top endand the bottom end. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

110 130 100 110 130 110 102 110 112 116 114 Top endis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be connected to bottom endto form nut. The base of the top endmay be connected to the base of the bottom endby tightening against each other on a threaded bolt, welding, adhesive, or by locking devices. However, any other method of connecting is hereby contemplated for use. In the arrangement shown, as one example, top endhas a generally hexagonal shape around the perimeter with a plurality of faceson the exterior surface of the top end, a ridge, threads, and a top insert.

110 112 112 112 112 114 114 100 114 110 114 110 134 130 102 142 102 110 142 In this example arrangement, top endhas a ridge. Ridgemay also be referred to as top ridge. Ridgeis formed of any suitable size, shape, or design, and is configured to house a top insert. The top insertis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to provide an additional face of nut. The top insertof the top endmay be a unique color to differentiate the top insertof the top endfrom the bottom insertof the bottom end. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the plurality of facesare differentiated by an arrangement of a plurality of pipson the plurality of faceson the top end. However, in an alternative arrangement, pipsmay be protrusions, a combination of protrusions and/or recesses, and/or any other configuration of features. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

130 110 130 110 130 110 132 130 100 112 110 130 102 130 132 136 134 Bottom endis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be connected to top end. The base of the bottom endmay be connected to the base of the top endby tightening against each other on a threaded bolt, welding, adhesive, or by locking devices. However, any other method of connecting is hereby contemplated for use. The bottom endmay be connected to the top endso that the ridgeof the bottom endis on the opposite end of the nutfrom the ridgeof the top end. In the arrangement shown, as one example, bottom endhas a generally hexagonal shape around the perimeter with a plurality of faceson the exterior surface of the bottom end, a ridge, threads, and a bottom insert.

130 132 132 132 132 134 134 100 134 114 110 134 130 100 102 142 102 110 142 In this example arrangement, bottom endhas a ridge. Ridgemay also be referred to as bottom ridge. Ridgeis formed of any suitable size, shape, or design, and is configured to house a bottom insert. The bottom insertis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to provide an additional face of nut. The bottom insertmay be a different color from the top insertof the top end, so the bottom insertof the bottom endmay be differentiated when playing a game with the nut. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the plurality of facesare differentiated by an arrangement of a plurality of pipson the plurality of faceson the top end. However, in an alternative arrangement, pipsmay be protrusions, a combination of protrusions and/or recesses, and/or any other configuration of features.

102 130 102 110 102 100 142 102 100 102 100 142 142 102 142 100 102 142 142 In this example arrangement, a faceof the bottom endaligns with a faceof the top endto combine to show a faceof the nut. The plurality of pipscan be arranged on the plurality of facesof the nutto differentiate each of the facesof the nutfor playing a game. The number of pipson each face may consist of one, two, three, four, five, or six pips. The plurality of facesmay be identified by a plurality of pipsin numerical order going in one direction around the nut. In the alternative, the plurality of facesmay be numbered one through six in an alternate order or pattern using the plurality of pips. However, any alternative arrangement or number of pipsis hereby contemplated for use.

102 114 134 100 110 130 100 100 100 In this example embodiment, the plurality of facesin combination with the top insertand the bottom insertprovides an eight-sided nutthat may be used when playing a game of strategy and chance. In this example embodiment, the top endmay be connected to the bottom endto form the nutin a manner that leaves an opening or a hole through the middle of the nut. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of nutis hereby contemplated for use.

10 200 200 214 200 100 220 200 204 208 210 214 200 100 200 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a thermal protected turbo threaded nuts can cup(i.e., a cylindrical cuphaving an interior helical ridge). The cupmay be formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be used to roll a plurality of nutsand display the potential outcomes of a roll using a scoring chart. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the cupincludes a handle, exterior surface, interior surface, and a helical ridge. Cupis configured to alter the trajectory of nutswhen rolling, giving a more honest roll when playing a game of strategy and chance. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of the cupis hereby contemplated for use.

208 206 204 206 208 200 204 206 206 204 206 In the arrangement shown, as one example, the exterior surfaceincludes a plurality of bracketsconfigured to support a handle. The plurality of bracketsare formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and are configured to connect to and extend away from the exterior surfaceof the cup. In the arrangement shown, the handleis formed of a wrench and is secured in position by the plurality of brackets. In this arrangement, a bracketis used on each end of the handleto hold it in place, however any other number of bracketsor configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

220 208 200 200 100 In this example arrangement, a scoring chartis displayed on the exteriorof the cup. The scoring chartdisplays all of the possible outcomes of a series of rolls by a user when playing a game of strategy and chance. The possible outcomes may be used in a variety of games involving rolling nut-based dice, comparing outcomes, and tracking the highest outcome during a round. Exemplary possible outcomes are described herein solely to illustrate interaction with the physical components and are not limiting. Such possible outcomes include, but are not limited to, in order of increasing value: one high nuts, one pair of nuts, two pair of nuts, three of a kind nuts, full house of nuts, four of a kind nuts, flush nuts, low straight nuts, high straight nuts, five of a kind nuts, snowman nuts, and/or two snowman nuts. However, any other scoring combination of nutsis hereby contemplated for use.

210 214 214 214 100 100 200 214 100 200 214 210 100 In the arrangement shown, as one example, the interior surfaceincludes a helical ridgecapable of accepting a threaded bolt. The helical ridgeis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design. In the arrangement shown, the helical ridgeis configured to alter the trajectory of a plurality of nutswhen the nutsare rolled from the cup. The helical ridgemakes it difficult to slide the nutsout of the cup, giving a more honest roll. In this arrangement, helical ridgeis used on the interior surfaceof the cup to alter the trajectory of a roll, however any other method of obstructing the nutswhen rolled is hereby contemplated for use. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

10 300 300 10 300 302 308 320 300 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a super score remembering bolt. A remembering boltis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to provide a method of keeping track of the current highest score of each round when using the kitto play a game of strategy and chance. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the remembering boltincludes a bolt head, an outcome revealing washer, and a cap. The remembering boltis configured to permit a user to expose the highest potential outcome of a game of strategy and chance that has been achieved during a round. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

300 302 306 304 302 306 306 306 In this example arrangement, the remembering boltcomprises a bolt headwith all of the potential scoring outcomesdisplayed on the bearing faceof the bolt head. The scoring outcomesmay be used in a variety of games involving rolling nut-based dice, comparing outcomes, and tracking the highest outcome during a round. Exemplary scoring outcomesare described herein solely to illustrate interaction with the physical components and are not limiting. Such possible scoring outcomesinclude, but are not limited to, in order of increasing value: one high nuts, pair of nuts, two pair of nuts, three of a kind nuts, full house of nuts, four of a kind nuts, flush nuts, low straight nuts, high straight nuts, five of a kind nuts, snowman nuts, and/or two snowman nuts. However, any other scoring combination is hereby contemplated for use.

300 308 308 310 308 308 302 304 306 306 308 308 300 302 308 306 In this example arrangement, the remembering boltcomprises an outcome revealing washer. The outcome revealing washerhas a viewing windowextending through the outcome revealing washer. When the outcome revealing washeris placed next to the bolt headand is covering the bearing face, only one potential scoring outcomeis visible to a user, while the rest of the potential scoring outcomesare hidden by the outcome revealing washer. In an alternate arrangement, the outcome revealing washercomprises ridges that come into contact with the boltor bolt headto lock the outcome revealing washerinto place, thereby revealing one potential scoring outcomeuntil changed by a user.

300 320 200 320 324 308 302 320 322 214 200 200 In this example arrangement, as one example, the remembering boltincludes a capthat is configured to contain the contents of the cup. The capcomprises a collarconfigured to connect to the revealing washerand bolt head. The capfurther comprises threadsconfigured to connect with the helical ridgeof the cupto hold the contents inside of the cup. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

10 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitis formed of components that can be utilized while playing a game of strategy and chance. In this example arrangement, any player may start the game, with each player having a turn in each round. Turns for players will rotate in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, or any other manner agreed upon by the players.

100 10 200 10 100 200 100 150 220 200 In one or more arrangements, as one example, a player will start their turn by rolling a plurality of nutsof the kitfrom a cupof the kit. In this example arrangement, a player will have five nutsto roll from the cup. During each player's turn, the player gets three rolls of the plurality of nutsto put together their best hand. Each player will also start the game with a plurality of washersto be used as a form of currency to begin each round and purchase extra rolls. The hand rankings are defined in the scoring chartlocated conveniently on the side of the cup. The hand rankings may be used in a variety of games involving rolling nut-based dice, comparing outcomes, and tracking the highest outcome during a round. Exemplary hand rankings are described herein solely to illustrate interaction with the physical components and are not limiting. The hand rankings from lowest value to highest value are as follows.

100 One High Nuts: The highest single nutsroll in play (e.g., rolling a single 6 when no pairs or better combinations exist).

100 Pair of Nuts: Two nutsshowing the same number (e.g., rolling a hand of 5-5-2-3-6).

100 Two Pair of Nuts: Two pairs of nutsshowing the same number (e.g., rolling a hand of 5-5-3-3-2).

100 Three of a Kind Nuts: Three nutsshowing the same number (e.g., rolling a hand of 4-4-4-2-6).

100 Full House of Nuts: A combination of three of a kind and a pair of nuts(e.g., rolling a hand of 1-1-1-2-2).

100 Four of a Kind Nuts: Four nutsshowing the same number (e.g., rolling a hand of 2-2-2-2-5).

100 100 114 110 100 134 130 Flush Nuts: All nutslanding so that either all nutshave the top insertof the top endfacing upwards or all nutshave the bottom insertof the bottom endfacing upwards.

100 Low Straight Nuts: A sequential set of nutsstarting from the lowest value (e.g., rolling a hand of 1-2-3-4-5).

100 High Straight Nuts: A sequential set of nutsending at the highest value (e.g., rolling a hand of 2-3-4-5-6).

100 Five of a Kind Nuts: Five nutsshowing the same number (e.g., rolling a hand of 5-5-5-5-5).

100 Snowman Nuts: When two nutsland upright and stacked on top of one another, resembling the stacking of snowballs in making a snowman.

100 Two Snowman Nuts: When two pairs of two nutsland upright and stacked on top of one another, resembling the stacking of snowballs in making a snowman.

Other scoring outcomes may be used and are hereby contemplated for use.

150 100 100 100 150 150 150 The kit components may be used in a variety of games involving rolling nut-based dice, comparing outcomes, and tracking the highest outcome during a round. Exemplary rules are described herein solely to illustrate interaction with the physical components and are not limiting. To start the game, each player must place one washerinto the pot. Each player then gets a single turn for each round. After three rolls of their nuts, a player's turn is over, unless they are feeling lucky and think they can improve their hand with another roll of their nuts. After a player's initial three rolls, a player can buy another roll of their nutsby depositing a washerinto the pot, assuming they still have washers. A player can continue to buy rolls as long as they have a washerto put in the pot.

300 300 302 304 308 304 306 308 306 310 308 306 300 300 310 300 The remembering boltis used to keep track of the player with the highest hand in each round. The remembering boltis used by placing the bolt on its head, so the bolt's bearing faceis facing upwards. A revealing washeris placed against the bearing face, which displays the potential scoring outcomesof the game. The revealing washerdisplays only one potential scoring outcomethrough a viewing windowthat extends through the revealing washer. The first player to start the round starts by displaying their scoring outcomeon the remembering bolt, until another player obtains a higher hand in the round. If and when another player rolls a higher hand in the current round, the remembering boltis passed to that player and the viewing windowis adjusted to reveal the current highest hand. The remembering boltcontinues to be passed between players if a new highest hand is rolled for the round.

150 100 100 200 100 When a player runs out of washers, they cannot take any more turns rolling the nuts, until the next round starts. After a player is done with their rolls, they pass the nutsand the cupto the next player. The round stops after each player has rolled the plurality of nutsfor all they're worth and made their best hand. Best hand wins the current pot.

150 150 150 150 150 10 Rounds continue until there are only two players remaining with washers. The two players then must go all in, regardless of the washercount each player has. You are never out of the game as long as you have one washerleft. You can still win the game if you are down to your last washer. The final round is played by each of the two remaining players rolling once, with the highest hand winning the pot. Once a single player has collected all of the washers, this player has won the game. However, any other game design or configuration using the kitis hereby contemplated for use.

150 When two players have an equal high hand in a round, the two players will participate in a tiebreaker where the players each have three rolls to put together their best hand. This is known as the “Tied Nuts” rule. During the tiebreaker round, no additional rolls can be purchased with washers. Players must simply roll their best hand with the three rolls they are given. The player with the highest hand in the tiebreaker wins the pot.

100 100 100 When a nutis not completely seated on its side, for example, it is lying cockeyed against another nutor against another object, this nutwill not count for any score in this roll. This is known as the “Cocked Nuts” rule.

100 100 When two nutsare lying on top of each other, both of these nutsare now wild nuts, which can be assigned any numerical value when putting together the highest possible hand. This is known as the “Stacked Nuts” rule.

100 150 When two nutsland up and are stacked on top of each other in snowman fashion, this is known as “Snowman Nuts”. When someone rolls Snowman Nuts, all players'washersare then placed in the pot. Each player then has three rolls to try and match the current crazy high hand of either “Snowman Nuts” or “Two Snowman Nuts”. If another player succeeds in rolling a set of Snowman Nuts, it is then considered Tied Nuts, and the players then have three rolls to assemble their best hand and take the pot. Rolling Snowman Nuts is something special and deserves a bit of time and consideration for all of the players to consider and relish the experience.

150 150 150 100 10 In an alternate arrangement, the game may comprise the addition of three stacks of different kinds of washersplaced on a washer organizing tray. The organizing tray is similar to a socket organizing tray with posts that the washersslide onto. The washer organizing tray has a handle that locks over the tops of the posts to contain the washersfrom coming off their post. The three stacks of washers consist of three different common grades of nuts, washers, and bolts, grade 2, grade 5, and grade 8. In this alternative arrangement, the game further comprises a betting round after each person is done with their turn rolling their nuts. The next person to roll has the opportunity to raise the pot. Each of the other players can match the additional bet or they can fold and relinquish their original ante to the pot. However, any other game design or configuration using the kitis hereby contemplated for use.

100 100 100 10 In another alternative arrangement, the game comes in a half-hexagonal shaped metal toolbox. The game comes with a board for rolling on made from dove-tailed wood planks that fit together to form the playing board. The playing board is marked with hand outcomes all the way around the perimeter of the board. The interior of the board is marked out with potential individual nutsoutcomes. If a nutslands in a matching outcome the nutscounts as two of its kind. The perimeter outcomes of the roll are marked and kept with a golden marking nut. If a Snowman Nuts is rolled with the top nut showing the matching number the player instantly wins the pot. However, any other game design or configuration using the kitis hereby contemplated for use.

1 8 FIGS.- 9 28 FIGS.- 1 8 FIGS.- 1 8 FIGS.- 9 28 FIGS.- 10 10 10 With reference to, various additional features and alternatives of kitare presented. Some components of the kitpresented inare similar to components of the kitpresented inand therefore all of the teaching presented herein with respect toapplies equally to and is incorporated into the teaching presented inunless specifically stated otherwise.

10 10 10 10 100 100 100 230 230 230 400 400 400 150 With reference to the figures, a dice game kit(or simply “kit”) is presented. Kitis formed in any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to allow users to play a game. In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a plurality of double ended nylon insert lock nuts(or simply “nuts” or “DENILN”), a thermal protected turbo threaded nuts can cup(or simply “cup” or “TPTTNCC”), a super score remembering bolt(or simply “score-remembering bolt” or “SSRB”), and a plurality of washers.

10 100 100 100 128 129 120 122 124 126 100 142 102 10 100 102 102 104 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a plurality of double ended nylon insert lock nuts. Nutis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be used as a die when playing a dice game. In the arrangement shown, as one example, nuthas a top side, a bottom side, a front, a rear, a left side, and a right side. Nutis configured to contain a plurality of pipsdisplayed on a plurality of facesto allow a user to play a game using kit. In the arrangement shown, as one example, nuthas a generally hexagonal shape around the perimeter of the faces, with the facesjoined together by edges. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

100 100 100 100 In the arrangement shown, as one example, nutmay be formed of a single, unitary member that is formed in a manufacturing process such as molding, injection molding, machining, extrusion, forming, additive manufacturing, or the like to form a unitary and monolithic member. Alternatively, nutmay be formed of multiple pieces that are connected or assembled to one another through an adhesive, however any other means of connecting or assembling the multiple pieces may be used, including bolting, screwing, welding, friction fitting, or the like. In the arrangement shown, as one example, nutis formed of a non-metallic material such as a plastic material, a fiberglass material, or any other non-metallic material and/or composite thereof. Alternatively, nutmay be formed primarily of a metallic material such as steel, aluminum, chromium, or any other metallic material, alloy, and/or composite thereof.

100 110 130 110 130 102 100 100 104 100 116 136 100 100 In the arrangement shown, as one example, nutmay comprise a double-sided nylon insert lock nut formed to be one continuous member. Said another way, top endand bottom endmay form one continuous member. In this example arrangement, there is a seamless connection between top endand bottom end, so that the plurality of facesof nutare continuous planar surfaces connected around the perimeter of nutand connected via the edgesof nut. In this example arrangement, the threads,of nutmay be continuous through the open center of nut.

114 110 112 114 110 130 134 130 132 134 130 110 102 114 134 100 In the arrangement shown, as one example, top insertof top endis flush with top ridge. As one example, top insertmay be red, however any other color may be used to differentiate top endfrom bottom end. In the arrangement shown, as one example, bottom insertof bottom endis flush with bottom ridge. As one example, bottom insertmay be black, however any other color may be used to differentiate bottom endfrom top end. Therefore, as one example, the plurality of facescombines with the top insertand the bottom insertto create an eight-sided dice. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of nutis hereby contemplated for use.

10 230 230 230 100 252 230 232 234 236 230 238 240 242 230 100 230 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a thermal protected turbo threaded nuts can cup(or cup). The cupmay be formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be used to roll a plurality of nutsand display the potential outcomes of a roll using a scoring chart(not shown). In the arrangement shown, as one example, the cuphas a top side, a bottom side, and sidesforming a generally cylindrical hollow body. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the cupincludes an exterior, an interior, and a bottom member. Cupmay be configured to alter the trajectory of nutswhen rolling, giving a more honest roll when playing a game of strategy and chance. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of the cupis hereby contemplated for use.

230 230 230 230 In the arrangement shown, as one example, cupmay be formed of a single, unitary member that is formed in a manufacturing process such as molding, injection molding, machining, extrusion, forming, additive manufacturing, or the like to form a unitary and monolithic member. Alternatively, cupmay be formed of multiple pieces that are connected or assembled to one another through an adhesive, however any other means of connecting or assembling the multiple pieces may be used, including bolting, screwing, welding, friction fitting, or the like. In the arrangement shown, as one example, cupis formed of a non-metallic material such as a plastic material, a fiberglass material, or any other non-metallic material and/or composite thereof. Alternatively, cupmay be formed primarily of a metallic material such as steel, aluminum, chromium, or any other metallic material, alloy, and/or composite thereof.

238 242 254 242 244 254 232 230 256 400 230 238 246 244 400 244 245 400 230 In the arrangement shown, as one example, the exterioris defined by the bottom member, generally cylindrical wallsextending upward from the bottom member, a lipextending outward from the walladjacent the top sideof the cup, and an open topconfigured to receive boltto enclose cup. The exteriordefines the outer boundaries of hollow interior. In the arrangement shown, as one example, lipis configured to provide a secure surface for boltto fasten to. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the inside of liphas an angled edgeconfigured to facilitate receiving boltinto cup.

230 10 10 230 10 100 230 12 246 In the arrangement shown, as one example, cupis configured to contain and secure the various components of the kitwhen not in use and during transport of kit. In the arrangement shown, as one example, cupis configured to serve dual purposes as a container for the components of kitand a tool to roll the plurality of nutswith while playing a game. In an alternate arrangement, cupis configured to fit a standardounce beverage can within hollow interior.

242 254 256 246 230 242 254 240 240 248 250 248 246 230 254 248 248 100 248 254 234 232 230 248 254 248 100 100 230 In the arrangement shown, as one example, the generally cylindrical bottom, the generally cylindrical walls, and the open topcombine to define the hollow interiorof cup. In the arrangement shown, the upper surface of bottomand the inner surface of wallsgenerally define interior. In the arrangement shown, as one example, interiorcontains a helical ridgeand internal threads. Helical ridgeis an elongated member extending into the hollow interiorof cupfrom the inner surface of walls. The helical ridgeis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design. The helical ridgeis dimensioned and positioned to interfere with nutmotion and is not configured to mate with corresponding threads of a mating fastener. In the arrangement shown, as one example, helical ridgeis a protrusion wrapping around the wallsin a helical manner, extending from the bottomto the topof cup. In the arrangement shown, as one example, helical ridgeextends more than two full rotations around the inner surface of walls. In the arrangement shown, the helical ridgeis configured to alter the trajectory of a plurality of nutswhen the nutsare rolled from the cup.

232 230 250 254 250 250 400 256 10 230 In the arrangement shown, as one example, the top sideof cupcontains internal threadsrecessed into the inner surface of walls. The internal threadsare formed of any suitable size, shape, and design. The internal threadsare configured to receive boltto close the open topwhen a user desires to close and store the components of kit. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of cupis hereby contemplated for use.

10 400 400 10 400 402 404 406 408 410 412 400 414 430 450 400 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a super score remembering bolt. A remembering boltis formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to provide a method of keeping track of the current highest score of each round when using the kitto play a game of strategy and chance. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the remembering bolthas a top, a bottom, a front, a rear, a left side, and a right side. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the remembering boltincludes a bolt head, a bolt body, and a ring. The remembering boltis configured to permit the users to keep track of the highest outcome of a game of strategy and chance that has been achieved during a round. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration is hereby contemplated for use.

400 400 400 400 In the arrangement shown, as one example, boltmay be formed of a single, unitary member that is formed in a manufacturing process such as molding, injection molding, machining, extrusion, forming, additive manufacturing, or the like to form a unitary and monolithic member. Alternatively, boltmay be formed of multiple pieces that are connected or assembled to one another with an adhesive, however any other means of connecting or assembling the multiple pieces may be used, including bolting, screwing, welding, friction fitting, or the like. In the arrangement shown, as one example, boltis formed of a non-metallic material such as a plastic material, a fiberglass material, or any other non-metallic material and/or composite thereof. Alternatively, boltmay be formed primarily of a metallic material such as steel, aluminum, chromium, or any other metallic material, alloy, and/or composite thereof.

400 414 416 418 420 420 424 422 422 458 450 422 450 458 454 450 414 In this example arrangement, the remembering boltcomprises a bolt headhaving a top surface, sides, and a bearing face. In the arrangement shown, as one example, bearing facehas a recessed portiondefining a plurality of grooves. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the plurality of groovesare configured to engage with projectionsof ring. Groovesmay secure ringin the desired position by engaging with projectionsextending from the bottom surfaceof ring. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of bolt headis hereby contemplated for use.

400 430 432 434 436 432 434 436 430 450 432 444 450 432 430 420 414 In this example arrangement, the remembering boltcomprises a bodyhaving an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. In the arrangement shown, as one example, upper portionis a generally cylindrical member configured to have a wider diameter than middle portionor lower portionof bodyand is configured to engage the inner surface of ring. In the arrangement shown, as one example, upper portionhas a plurality of tabsconfigured to secure ringadjacent the upper portionof the bodyand the bearing faceof the bolt head.

434 432 434 414 432 436 434 438 434 430 438 250 230 400 256 230 438 434 434 440 10 230 In this example arrangement, as one example, middle portionis a generally cylindrical member which is smaller in diameter than upper portion. In the arrangement shown, as one example, middle portionconnects bolt headand upper portionto lower portion. In the arrangement shown, as one example, middle portionhas a plurality of threadsextending around the outside of the middle portionof the body. The threadsare configured to engage with the internal threadsof cupto secure boltto the open topof cup. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the threadsextend more than two times around the outer diameter of middle portionin a helical manner. In the arrangement shown, as one example, middle portionhas a hollow interiorconfigured to reduce the amount of material used and to accommodate the various components of the kitwhen those components are stored in cup.

436 434 436 436 436 400 230 410 400 442 430 442 452 450 456 430 In the arrangement shown, as one example, lower portionis a generally cylindrical member which is smaller in diameter than middle portion. In the arrangement shown, as one example, lower portiondecreases in diameter from the top of lower portionto the bottom of lower portion. The decrease in diameter is configured to aid in fastening of the boltto the cupfor storage. In the arrangement shown, as one example, the left sideof boltcomprises a recessed planar notchextending along the length of the body. The notchis configured to provide a marker to identify the highest score displayed on the top surfaceof a ringvia indicia. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of bolt bodyis hereby contemplated for use.

400 450 450 420 432 430 450 450 452 404 400 452 450 400 416 414 452 450 456 400 416 414 450 430 400 450 430 400 456 452 442 410 400 400 450 456 442 430 400 450 In this example arrangement, the remembering boltcomprises a ring. Ringis configured to engage the bearing faceand fit around the upper portionof the body. In the arrangement shown, as one example, ringis a generally cylindrical ring appearing as an oversized washer. The ringmay have a top surfacefacing the bottom sideof the bolt. Said another way, the top surfaceof ringfaces upward during the game when a user places the bolton the top surfaceof the bolt head. Since the top surfaceof the ringhas indiciaindented to identify the highest score, the boltcan be used during the game to keep the highest score when placed upside down on the top surfaceof the bolt head. The highest score is identified by rotating the ringaround the bodyof the bolt. The specific highest score in any one round is remembered by rotating the ringaround the bodyof the boltuntil the indiciaon the top surfaceare aligned with the notchin the left sideof the bolt. If a new user obtains the highest score of the round, the boltis passed to the user with the new highest score and adjusted by rotating the ringso the specific indiciaare aligned with the notchof the bodyof bolt. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of ringis hereby contemplated for use.

10 150 150 150 152 154 150 156 150 In the arrangement shown, as one example, kitincludes a plurality of washers. A washeris formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be used as a form of currency in a game. In the arrangement shown, as one example, washeris a generally cylindrical member comprising a top surfaceand a bottom surface. The plurality of washersmay also contain indicia. However, any other size, shape, design or configuration of washeris hereby contemplated for use.

10 From the above discussion it will be appreciated that the disclosed kitpresented herein improves upon the state of the art. Specifically, in one or more arrangements, an improved dice game kit and method of playing a game are provided: that comprises nuts as dice which may be used as either six-or eight-sided dice; that contains a device to remember the highest rolled hand of a game; that contains a device which alters the trajectory of the dice when rolled; that has the necessary strength, rigidity, and durability, while also remaining affordable and relatively lightweight; that is convenient to transport and store; that can be used under any conditions; that is rigid; that is relatively easy to manufacture; that is easy to use; that is easy to move; has a robust design; that is durable; that has a long useful life; that is not easily susceptible to wear and tear; that is high quality; that is relatively inexpensive; and/or that is easy to transport.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby.