Ronald Scott Ferguson

US Patent:

20020077166, Jun 20, 2002

Filed:

Oct 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/971104

Inventors:

Ronald Ferguson - Sunrise FL, US

International Classification:

A63F013/00

US Classification:

463/009000

Abstract:

A word association and linking game apparatus and method for playing the game including a plurality of word fields having predetermined words therein, a plurality of empty fields corresponding to the word fields at a ratio of at least two word fields per empty field, at least one clue and a result arranged in a tournament like manner. At least two word fields link to a common empty field and the player must enter a word that is common to both as either a compound word or a well recognized phrase. Clues may be provided, such as in the form of a sentence, wherein the answer would also complete the sentence. The game includes a timing requirement where players would have limited time for filling in the empty fields. Electronic or computer versions utilizing software may also be provided.