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Environmental board game apparatus

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-18
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-02-18
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Abstract

Abstract A game board has identical land areas depicted thereon and a continuous playing path around its edge. Chance means direct movements of game pieces along the path and indications on the path direct selection of cards relating to land use. Each player is assigned a land mass or continent to manage by controlling the use to which subdivisions of his land mass are put in accordance with moves directed by the game apparatus during play. A movable pollution indicator for each player monitors the pollution level of each player''s land mass as play progresses.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Feulner

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F3/00072; A63F3/04; A63F3/0478; A63F3/00006

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 183 words
Game apparatus comprising a playing board having a continuous playing path therearound and a central area; means in said central area defining representations of a plurality of identical land areas; means similarly dividing each of said land areas into a plurality of districts; a movable indicator means adjacent each land area cooperating with indicia indicating pollution levels in its associated land area; at least two sets of cards respectively identifying game moves dependent on the indicated pollution in a player''s land area or to decrease said pollution; a plurality of game pieces dimensioned to fit within the outline of a district, some representing houses and others representing a plurality of different land uses, including agriculture, affecting environment; said playing path being divided into sequential areas each having directions for a player and some directing placement of a game piece on a land area, selection of a card from one of said sets of cards, or directing movement of a player''s indicator means, playing pieces for placement along said path and; means for determining the extent of movement of playing pieces along said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 183 words
Game apparatus comprising a playing board having a continuous playing path therearound and a central area; means in said central area defining representations of a plurality of identical land areas; means similarly dividing each of said land areas into a plurality of districts; a movable indicator means adjacent each land area cooperating with indicia indicating pollution levels in its associated land area; at least two sets of cards respectively identifying game moves dependent on the indicated pollution in a player''s land area or to decrease said pollution; a plurality of game pieces dimensioned to fit within the outline of a district, some representing houses and others representing a plurality of different land uses, including agriculture, affecting environment; said playing path being divided into sequential areas each having directions for a player and some directing placement of a game piece on a land area, selection of a card from one of said sets of cards, or directing movement of a player''s indicator means, playing pieces for placement along said path and; means for determining the extent of movement of playing pieces along said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 including means differently identifying different groups of said districts of each land area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein at least some of the cards of at least one of said sets of cards are provided with means directing specific movements of a player''s pollution indicator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 42 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the cards of at least one of said sets of cards are provided with means directing a bonus or penalty the size of which is dependent on the position of a player''s pollution indicator.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US2746756A Cited
US3674273A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-06-18 1976-12-18 1977-06-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-06-18 1980-12-18 1981-06-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-06-18 1984-12-18 1985-06-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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