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Board game apparatus

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-25
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-08-25
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Abstract

Abstract A dice game comprises a plurality of dice with each side of each die having a segment of a pictorial puzzle, an arena and picture cards, both having matching grids with spaces of such size and number as to receive said dice, and score cards with numbered grids thereon to record points scored, errors made, disputes between players, and track puzzle segments. The game provides amusement and teaches and measures one''s visual perception of small internal features of structures, such as historical monuments or buildings.

Inventors

  • 👤 J Hodan

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 15:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/10; A63F2250/1063; A63F2250/1068; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/1204

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 249 words
A visual perception teaching, measuring, and amusement device comprising: a plurality of dice, each die containing six different views, each view being a segment of a separate pictorial representation of a different structure; a substantially flat surface capable of supporting the dice, with a pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon the surface to form a plurality of squares of a size and number corresponding to the size and number of dice; means for identifying each square on said surface; a plurality of cards, each card containing a pictorial representation of a structure shown by the assembled dice, with a pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon the pictorial representation to form a plurality of squares of a size and number corresponding to the size and number of dice; a second plurality of cards, with a first pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon a portion of each card to form a plurality of squares of a number corresponding to the number of dice for recording points, and a second pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon another portion of each card for recording errors; means for identifying each square of said first and second patterns on each card of said second plurality; means for measuring a predetermined time period; whereby when said dice are selectively arranged adjacent one another in rows and columns on said surface, a pictorial representation corresponding to the pictorial representation of a selected card is formed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 249 words
A visual perception teaching, measuring, and amusement device comprising: a plurality of dice, each die containing six different views, each view being a segment of a separate pictorial representation of a different structure; a substantially flat surface capable of supporting the dice, with a pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon the surface to form a plurality of squares of a size and number corresponding to the size and number of dice; means for identifying each square on said surface; a plurality of cards, each card containing a pictorial representation of a structure shown by the assembled dice, with a pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon the pictorial representation to form a plurality of squares of a size and number corresponding to the size and number of dice; a second plurality of cards, with a first pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon a portion of each card to form a plurality of squares of a number corresponding to the number of dice for recording points, and a second pattern of spaced parallel and perpendicular lines located upon another portion of each card for recording errors; means for identifying each square of said first and second patterns on each card of said second plurality; means for measuring a predetermined time period; whereby when said dice are selectively arranged adjacent one another in rows and columns on said surface, a pictorial representation corresponding to the pictorial representation of a selected card is formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
The device of claim 1 further defined by markers of various sizes, shapes, and colors for placement on said squares of said first and second patterns.

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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) 1976-09-17 1977-03-19 1977-09-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-09-17 1981-03-19 1981-09-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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