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Code Letter System and Method

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Assignee: HOYT DAVID LPriority: Oct 17, 2005Filed: Dec 17, 2010Published: Jul 21, 2011
Est. expiryOct 17, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:David L. Hoyt
A63F 2003/0431A63F 3/0423A63F 2003/0428
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Abstract

A system and method using codes or symbols for solving word, numbers or trivia puzzles or game in which a correct answer or portion of an answer to one part of the puzzle provides the player with the correct answer or portion of the correct answer for the remaining unanswered portions of the puzzle.

Claims

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1 . A puzzle comprising a grid, said grid containing a plurality of boxes, wherein each box must be filled in with a correct indication to complete the puzzle, wherein in order to fill in a portion of the puzzle a player must answer a question, said puzzle containing a first group of at least two boxes in the plurality of boxes that each contain a first symbol, said first symbol represents a first indication, such that upon determining the value of the first indication for one box of the first group of at least two boxes, the player can enter the same first indication into each of the remaining boxes from the first group of at least two boxes that contain said first symbol. 
     
     
         2 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , further comprising a second group of at least two boxes containing a second symbol different than the first symbol from the first group of at least two boxes, and within the plurality of boxes, said second symbol represents a second indication different from said first indication, such that upon determining the value of the second indication for one box of the second group of at least two boxes, the player can enter the same second indication into each of the remaining boxes from the second group of at least two boxes that contain said second symbol. 
     
     
         3 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of boxes are set forth in an array having at least one column. 
     
     
         4 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of boxes are set forth in an array having at least one row. 
     
     
         5 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the puzzle is completed by entering words into at least one of the plurality of boxes. 
     
     
         6 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the puzzle is completed by entering numbers into at least one of the plurality of boxes. 
     
     
         7 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the indication is a letter. 
     
     
         8 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the indication is a number. 
     
     
         9 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the first symbol is a shape. 
     
     
         10 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the first symbol is at least one dot. 
     
     
         11 . The puzzle of  claim 1 , wherein the first symbol is distinguishable by a color.

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