US3674273A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-15
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A game based on space flight and extraterrestrial exploration. A game board having a map of an extraterrestrial body featuring latitude and longitude markings thereon and paths inscribed on the board represent a space flight from earth to the extraterrestrial body represented on the map. Specially marked cards and dice determine place and movement of playing pieces on and over the game board, while a spinner device is utilized by each player to select by chance the latitude and longitude of an individual initial goal. A special slide device used by each player indicates the approximate time for placement of each player''s playing piece into initial play on the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertram C Sells
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00088; A63F3/00091; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A game playable in accordance with a predetermined set of rules including, a game board comprising a graphic representation of an extraterrestrial body thereon, latitude and longitude markings on said representation, a plurality of playing areas each divided into at least two major segments further divided into a plurality of spaces; a plurality of playing pieces including one playing piece for each player of said game; a plurality of timing devices each comprising a base portion inscribed with a plurality of time division markings in decreasing order, and movable slide means; a plurality of playing cards, each inscribed with one of a plurality of instructions which may be interpreted in accordance with said rules as instructions for operation of said timing devices; said cards selected by individual players according to chance; said movable slide means operated in accordance with said rules and interpretation of the instructions on said playing cards to sequentially expose said markings, whereby exposure of the final marking serves as an indication that a player''s playing piece may be placed on said board; and means operated by one of said players to select by chance a latitude and a longitude which may be used to locate an area on said graphic representation of an extraterrestrial body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A game playable in accordance with a predetermined set of rules including, a game board comprising a graphic representation of an extraterrestrial body thereon, latitude and longitude markings on said representation, a plurality of playing areas each divided into at least two major segments further divided into a plurality of spaces; a plurality of playing pieces including one playing piece for each player of said game; a plurality of timing devices each comprising a base portion inscribed with a plurality of time division markings in decreasing order, and movable slide means; a plurality of playing cards, each inscribed with one of a plurality of instructions which may be interpreted in accordance with said rules as instructions for operation of said timing devices; said cards selected by individual players according to chance; said movable slide means operated in accordance with said rules and interpretation of the instructions on said playing cards to sequentially expose said markings, whereby exposure of the final marking serves as an indication that a player''s playing piece may be placed on said board; and means operated by one of said players to select by chance a latitude and a longitude which may be used to locate an area on said graphic representation of an extraterrestrial body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game as claimed in claim 1 wherein said playing pieces each comprise: at least two separable portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A game as claimed in claim 1 wherein a portion of said spaces comprising each of said major segments are each individually inscribed with additional information pertaining to the advancement of said playing pieces over said spaces, through said segments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A game as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for selecting a latitude and a longitude comprise: a spinner device superimposed on a graphic representation of a globular body including longitudinal and latitudinal markings.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |