US3602512A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-01-19
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1988-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A parlor game is disclosed which comprises a game board having thereon a plurality of markings representing individual museums. A series of cards are each marked with a pictorial representation of a famous painting as well as the particular artist, the painting''s selling price, and the museum to which it belongs. Three tracks are provided on the game board and pawns are moved along the respective tracks in accordance with numbers appearing on rolled dice. The tracks are each divided into a series of sections which contain various operations which are to be performed by the different players in response to the rolling of the dice.
Inventors
- 👤 Eva Krugier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F3/00119; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
An educational parlor game apparatus comprising in combination: a group of cards each having a pictorial representation thereon of a different pictorial work and wherein each of said cards has means thereof identifying it with one of several predetermined series, each of said cards having thereon an indication of the price of the work appearing thereon, play money, a game board having a series of markings thereon each representing an individual museum, each said marking being further divided into a plurality of individual units each having indicia thereon corresponding to said pictorial representation on one of said cards, three tracks on said board, movable pawns associated with each of said tracks and movable along respective ones of said tracks according to the results obtained by throwing dice, one of said tracks having indicia thereon representing market price fluctuations to which may be subject said pictorial works illustrated on said cards, the second of said tracks having indicia thereon indicating the buyer to whom cards must be sold and the third of said tracks containing indicia thereon indicating the good or bad luck with which may be effected said sales.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
An educational parlor game apparatus comprising in combination: a group of cards each having a pictorial representation thereon of a different pictorial work and wherein each of said cards has means thereof identifying it with one of several predetermined series, each of said cards having thereon an indication of the price of the work appearing thereon, play money, a game board having a series of markings thereon each representing an individual museum, each said marking being further divided into a plurality of individual units each having indicia thereon corresponding to said pictorial representation on one of said cards, three tracks on said board, movable pawns associated with each of said tracks and movable along respective ones of said tracks according to the results obtained by throwing dice, one of said tracks having indicia thereon representing market price fluctuations to which may be subject said pictorial works illustrated on said cards, the second of said tracks having indicia thereon indicating the buyer to whom cards must be sold and the third of said tracks containing indicia thereon indicating the good or bad luck with which may be effected said sales.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said units are grouped together and located on said game board in groups according to the identifying means on each said card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
Game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each group contains four units.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each card has two price indications, one indication for the sellIng price of the pictorial work represented on this card to a museum and the other the selling price to other buyers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each card indicates the selling price of the complete series to which said card belongs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each card also bears the names of the painters of the pictorial works represented by other cards in this series.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said tracks on said game board consist of concentric annular tracks each divided into individual sectors.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |