US3604709A
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Three-dimensional board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-14
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1990-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional game is provided, of generally cubical form, the sides and top of which are provided with squares arranged in somewhat checkerboard fashion, and having holes or recesses for reception of pegs. Moves are made towards a target with the pegs, in a manner dictated by the roll of dice, or by spinning an index or pointer on a dial bearing numbers. The targets are in the form of squares of preselected colors corresponding to the colors of the pegs of each player. Interest is created by adherence to special rules or instructions incidental to the playing of the game. The game may be played by two or four players.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J Svetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00214; A63F3/00574; A63F2003/00583
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In a game apparatus of the character described, a body of cubical configuration having sides and a horizontal top, each of said sides having parallel l horizontal rows of squares, with each row consisting of alternate light an dark squares, the dark squares of each row being arranged in staggered relation to the dark squares of each adjacent row, said top having parallel rows of squares in an arrangement similar to that of the squares on the sides, but in which each of the rows of squares adjacent the upper edges of the sides is provided with one selected square of a predetermined color, the color of each of said selected squares being different from those of the other selected squares.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a game apparatus of the character described, a body of cubical configuration having sides and a horizontal top, each of said sides having parallel l horizontal rows of squares, with each row consisting of alternate light an dark squares, the dark squares of each row being arranged in staggered relation to the dark squares of each adjacent row, said top having parallel rows of squares in an arrangement similar to that of the squares on the sides, but in which each of the rows of squares adjacent the upper edges of the sides is provided with one selected square of a predetermined color, the color of each of said selected squares being different from those of the other selected squares.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said dark squares and said colored squares is provided at its center with an aperture adapted to receive a peg, with which the game is played.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 2, comPrising sets of pegs, the pegs of each set being of a color corresponding to one of the colored squares on said top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 3, wherein each of said rows consists of an even number of squares.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 4, wherein said body is mounted on a base having four sides, with each side of a color different from those of the the other sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
195 words
A game apparatus for playing a three-dimensional game with pegs, said apparatus comprising a cubical member having four sides and a horizontal top, each of said sides having parallel horizontal rows of squares, each row consisting of alternate light and dark squares, with the dark squares of each row being arranged in staggered relation to the dark squares of each adjacent row, and said top having parallel rows of squares in an arrangement similar to that of the squares on the sides, but in which the marginal rows adjacent the uppermost rows of the sides have dark squares in staggered relation to the dark squares of the adjacent uppermost row, but with one selected square in each of said marginal rows being of a predetermined color, the color of each of said selected squares being different from those of the other selected squares, each of said dark squares and said colored squares having a central aperture adapted to receive a peg, and a plurality of sets of pegs adapted to be inserted in said apertures, each of said sets having a color corresponding to the color of one of said selected squares on the top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
195 words
A game apparatus for playing a three-dimensional game with pegs, said apparatus comprising a cubical member having four sides and a horizontal top, each of said sides having parallel horizontal rows of squares, each row consisting of alternate light and dark squares, with the dark squares of each row being arranged in staggered relation to the dark squares of each adjacent row, and said top having parallel rows of squares in an arrangement similar to that of the squares on the sides, but in which the marginal rows adjacent the uppermost rows of the sides have dark squares in staggered relation to the dark squares of the adjacent uppermost row, but with one selected square in each of said marginal rows being of a predetermined color, the color of each of said selected squares being different from those of the other selected squares, each of said dark squares and said colored squares having a central aperture adapted to receive a peg, and a plurality of sets of pegs adapted to be inserted in said apertures, each of said sets having a color corresponding to the color of one of said selected squares on the top.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 6, wherein each of said rows consists of an even number of squares.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 7, wherein said body is mounted on a platform having outwardly extending base portions, each of said base portions being of a color corresponding to the color of one of said selected squares.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
A game apparatus, as defined in claim 6, in which the last square in the bottom row of one side is light and, the first square in the bottom row of that side of the cubical member adjacent said last square is also tight and the last square in the bottom row is dark, the first square in the bottom row of that side of the cubical member adjacent said daRk square being also dark.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |