US3860241A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-09
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A simulated battle game is provided which combines elements of both strategy and chance wherein men of opposed teams are moved toward opposed goals on a multi-squared board having movable gates thereon according to throws of a die.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Leftin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A strategy game comprising a multi-squared board, said squares being arranged side by side in a grid pattern, a pair of opposed goals spaced apart on said boArd, each goal containing at least one square, a plurality of gates positioned in squares proximate said goals, each gate being moveably mounted on said board and moveable to either an open position or a closed position, a first team of pieces positioned on separate squares for defending said first goal, a second team of pieces positioned on separate squares for defending said second goal and a chance numerical determinant to direct the movement of said pieces on said board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A strategy game comprising a multi-squared board, said squares being arranged side by side in a grid pattern, a pair of opposed goals spaced apart on said boArd, each goal containing at least one square, a plurality of gates positioned in squares proximate said goals, each gate being moveably mounted on said board and moveable to either an open position or a closed position, a first team of pieces positioned on separate squares for defending said first goal, a second team of pieces positioned on separate squares for defending said second goal and a chance numerical determinant to direct the movement of said pieces on said board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game of claim 1 wherein each team has 12 pieces, each piece resembling a soldier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said board has 18 adjacent rows of 12 squares each.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said board has 18 rows of squares therein and the goals are positioned on rows 1 and 18.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said board has indicia thereon designating areas which may be regarded as representing a pair of jails, a first jail for captured pieces of said second team and a second jail for captured pieces of said first team, each jail containing at least one of said squares.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said board has indicia thereon designating areas which may be regarded as representing a pair of opposed jails, said goals and said jails occupying two squares each.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said chance numerical determinant is at least one die having a plurality of faces and having different numerical indicia on each face, and said gates are attached to aid board.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game of claim 1 wherein the chance numerical determinant is a plurality of dice.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |