US3883143A
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Racing board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-13
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A racing board game consists of a track divided into a series of spaces over which a predetermined number of holders are movable to a finish mark. A larger number of cards designate horses that can be selected to be raced, each card identifying the horse, its stable, and the odds on the horse. Each holder can carry one card. One or more spaces bear stable markings that match stable markings on the cards, indicating an advantage or disadvantage if a card with the stable markings of the space is carried on to the space. The holders bear different indicia indicative of more or less advantageous starting positions assigned thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia Alexandra Kelley
- 👤 Alan Brian Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00082; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A racing board game comprising a board having a series of spaces, a plurality of cards, a smaller plurality of holders movable over said spaces and each adapted to carry any one of said cards to move therewith, an insignium on each card, an insignium on at least one space matching the insignium on each card to indicate an advantage or disadvantage if the card is carried onto the space, and differing indicia on the movable holders indicative of different starting biases of the holders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A racing board game comprising a board having a series of spaces, a plurality of cards, a smaller plurality of holders movable over said spaces and each adapted to carry any one of said cards to move therewith, an insignium on each card, an insignium on at least one space matching the insignium on each card to indicate an advantage or disadvantage if the card is carried onto the space, and differing indicia on the movable holders indicative of different starting biases of the holders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game as claimed in claim 1, including means for preselecting the number of spaces to be traversed by the holders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A game as claimed in claim 1, wherein the board has holder positions, representing different starting advantages, where the holders and cards carried thereby can be displayed for the placing of bets before the holders are moved over said spaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A game as claimed in claim 1, including a pair of dice, one having indicia corresponding to the indicia on the holders and the other having indicia indicative of the number of spaces that a holder is to move.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A game as claimed in claim 1, wherein the board has a finish mark and each card bears an indication of odds payable according to the order in which a holder carrying the card reaches the finish mark.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
128 words
A racing board game comprising a board having a series of spaces forming a track, a plurality of individually selectable first playing piece portions, a smaller plurality of individually selectable second playing piece portions, any of the first playing piece portions being releasably connectable to any of the second playing piece portions to form combination playing pieces movable over at least a predetermined portion of the track, each of the first playing piece portions displaying different insignia preselecting at least one condition under which a playing piece incorporating that first playing piece portioN participates in the game, and each of the second playing pieces displaying differing insignia preselecting at least one further condition under which a playing piece incorporating that second playing piece portion participates in the game.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
128 words
A racing board game comprising a board having a series of spaces forming a track, a plurality of individually selectable first playing piece portions, a smaller plurality of individually selectable second playing piece portions, any of the first playing piece portions being releasably connectable to any of the second playing piece portions to form combination playing pieces movable over at least a predetermined portion of the track, each of the first playing piece portions displaying different insignia preselecting at least one condition under which a playing piece incorporating that first playing piece portioN participates in the game, and each of the second playing pieces displaying differing insignia preselecting at least one further condition under which a playing piece incorporating that second playing piece portion participates in the game.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The racing board game of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of individually selectable instruction cards each bearing insignia preselecting at least one condition applicable to all the playing pieces employed in a particular game.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The racing board game of claim 7 wherein a condition preselected by the instruction card is the portion of the track over which the playing pieces are movable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The racing board game of claim 8, wherein each first playing piece portion predetermines conditions related to the identity of a simulated contender in a simulated race, each second playing piece portion predetermines conditions related to the identity of a simulated starting position in the simulated race, and each instruction card predetermines conditions under which the simulated race is run.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The racing board game of claim 9, wherein the insignia on each first playing piece portion identifys a horse, and the odds payable on that horse should it win the simulated race.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
The racing board game of claim 10, wherein the insignia on each first playing piece portion also identifys the stable of the horse, and an insignium corresponding to each such stable insignium also appears on at least one space on the track in association with instructions applicable to playing pieces incorporating portions carrying that insignium when on said space.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
122 words
A racing board game, comprising a board marked out in a series of spaces simulating a race track, first chance means establishing the number of spaces over which a race is to be run, second chance means comprising a plurality of cards drawable to establish the indentity of contenders in the race together with at least one characteristic of each contender significant in the playing of the game, third chance means comprising a plurality of card supports chance selectable for establishing the starting positions of the centenders in the race, the cards being mountable on the supports to form playing pieces movable over the spaces on the board, and further chance means determining the movement of the playing pieces over said spaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
A racing board game, comprising a board marked out in a series of spaces simulating a race track, first chance means establishing the number of spaces over which a race is to be run, second chance means comprising a plurality of cards drawable to establish the indentity of contenders in the race together with at least one characteristic of each contender significant in the playing of the game, third chance means comprising a plurality of card supports chance selectable for establishing the starting positions of the centenders in the race, the cards being mountable on the supports to form playing pieces movable over the spaces on the board, and further chance means determining the movement of the playing pieces over said spaces.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
A racing board game according to claim 12, wherein the first chance means is a stack of cards, each carrying indicia establishing a particular set of race conditions, one of which is the distance over which a race is to be run, as simulated by series of spaces on the board having different lengths.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
A racing board game according to claim 13, wherein the conditions established by the cards include the magnitude of simulated prizes awarded to differently placed finishers in the race.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A racing board game according to claim 13, wherein the conditions established by the cards include conditions under which bets may be placed on the outcome of the race.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |