US3679210A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1970-09-28
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A game device of the type having a game board, playing pieces, and a chance device to determine the advance of the playing pieces, characterized by the provision of playing cards having simulated works of art thereon and other playing cards having value indicia thereon. The game board provides instructions for players as they advance therealong with respect to the purchase or sale of cards representing works of art. The value cards are selected at random and removably attached to the simulated works of art to establish a value therefor with the value of art cards remaining concealed until the termination of the game.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey D Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F3/00072; A63F3/00895; A63F2003/00899; A63F2003/00908; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas. chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces; a plurality of first game elements having a pictorial representation thereon of subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; and means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing transactions involving the transfer of said first game elements and attached second game elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas. chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces; a plurality of first game elements having a pictorial representation thereon of subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; and means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing transactions involving the transfer of said first game elements and attached second game elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
123 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces; a plurality of first game elements having representations of works of art thereon; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; and means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing transactions involving the transfer of said first game elements and attached second game elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces; a plurality of first game elements having representations of works of art thereon; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; and means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing transactions involving the transfer of said first game elements and attached second game elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
140 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces, a plurality of first game elements having a pictorial representation thereon of subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing the sale or purchase of said first game elements with said indicia indicating a purchase or sale price of said first game elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces, a plurality of first game elements having a pictorial representation thereon of subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing the sale or purchase of said first game elements with said indicia indicating a purchase or sale price of said first game elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game device of claim 3 wherein the first game elements have representations of works of art thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The game device of claim 3 including simulated money for use in the play of the game.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
130 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated values; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means determining the advancement of said playing pieces; a series of first game elements having thereon indicia suggesting a subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; and means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing transactions involving the transfer of said first game elements and attached second game elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated values; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means determining the advancement of said playing pieces; a series of first game elements having thereon indicia suggesting a subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a plurality of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; and means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing transactions involving the transfer of said first game elements and attached second game elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces, a series of first game elements having thereon indicia suggestive of subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a pluralitY of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing the sale or purchase of said first game elements with said indicia indicating a purchase or sale price of said first game elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
139 words
A game device comprising: a game board having a plurality of game instruction areas thereon arranged along a path and including indicia instructing a participant to take part in transactions of simulated value; a plurality of playing pieces for advancement along the instruction areas; chance means for determining the advancement of said playing pieces, a series of first game elements having thereon indicia suggestive of subject matter capable of being bought and sold; a pluralitY of second game elements having different value indicia thereon; means for removably affixing each of said value indicia game elements to one of said first game elements so as to conceal said value indicia, said instruction area indicia including indicia directing the sale or purchase of said first game elements with said indicia indicating a purchase or sale price of said first game elements.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |