Invent a Qi Xin game, how to apply for patent protection for the chessboard? How to apply for copyright protection for gameplay?

& ltp> The board game you mentioned cannot be patented, and it belongs to the method of intellectual activities. According to Article 25 of the Patent Law, no patent right is granted. & lt/p & gt； & ltp> But the chess pieces and chessboards you mentioned can be patented, and you can apply for inventions, utility models and designs according to specific conditions. & lt/p & gt；