US3948525A
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Chance controlled matching game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-29
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A game of combined chance and judgment is disclosed wherein a plurality of gaming pieces are employed on a gaming field in cooperative combination with a plurality of dice and a set of cards, each of which cards identifies one or more of the gaming pieces. Distinctive field designations on the respective faces of the gaming pieces are matched with each other on the gaming field based upon card selections and the results of tosses of the dice.
Inventors
- 👤 Hart T. Faintuch
- 👤 Mimi K. Faintuch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F9/00; A63F9/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A competitive game of combined chance and judgment comprising: a plurality of gaming pieces for selective disposition adjacent one another, each of said pieces being divided into a plurality of segments forming a plurality of groups arranged in a plurality of configurations, each group of segments for a gaming piece being distinguishably identified and consisting of at least one segment; and a plurality of cards, each containing a designation of at least one of said configurations of said groups of segments, for specifying gaming pieces having respectively identical configurations of said groups of segments as candidates for selective disposition adjacent other gaming pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A competitive game of combined chance and judgment comprising: a plurality of gaming pieces for selective disposition adjacent one another, each of said pieces being divided into a plurality of segments forming a plurality of groups arranged in a plurality of configurations, each group of segments for a gaming piece being distinguishably identified and consisting of at least one segment; and a plurality of cards, each containing a designation of at least one of said configurations of said groups of segments, for specifying gaming pieces having respectively identical configurations of said groups of segments as candidates for selective disposition adjacent other gaming pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 wherein: said distinctively identified groups of segments are uniquely colored; and at least one of said cards displays at least one of the unique colors of said gaming pieces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A game in accordance with claim 2 further comprising: a plurality of distinctively colored cubes, said colors being any one of the colors of said gaming pieces; said cubes being inscribed wit symbols, one symbol per face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game in accordance with claim 3 wherein said symbols are 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, and 6.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 further comprising: a card rack and counter including a groove for receiving said cards to support said cards on one end; and a plurality of holes for use in score keeping; and a plurality of pins of at least two lengths for insertion in said holes of said card rack and counter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A game in accordance with claim 4 further comprising: a card rack and counter including a groove for receiving said cards to support said cards on one end; and a plurality of holes for use in score keeping; and a plurality of pins of at least two lengths for insertion in said holes of said card rack and counter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A game in accordance with claim 2 further comprising a gaming board including a peripheral area suitable for placement of said cards before being played and at least one peripheral area suitable for placement of said cards after being played.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a gaming board including an area for storage of said gaming pieces not yet played.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A game in accordance with claim 6 further comprising a gaming board including a peripheral area suitable for placement of said cards before being played and at least one peripheral area suitable for placement of said cards after being played.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game in accordance with claim 9 wherein said gaming board includes an area for storage of said gaming pieces not yet played.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A game in accordance with claim 1 further comprising means for chance selection of any one of a group of indicia, each identifying the number of segments in at least one of said groups of segments.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
A game in accordance with claim 2 further comprising means for chance selection of any one of a group of indicia, each identifying the number of segments in at least one of said groups of segments, wherein said group of indicia comprises a plurality of related sub-groups of such indicia.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game in accordance with claim 4 wherein said gaming pieces are congruent and said segments are mutually exclusive congruent segments.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A game in accordance with claim 6 wherein said plurality of gaming pieces are each congruent and partitioned into said plurality of segments, said segments being mutually exclusive, and said gaming pieces are substantially planar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
A game in accordance with claim 14 further comprising a gaming board including an area for storage of said gaming pieces not yet played and a peripheral area suitable for placement of said cards before being played and at least one peripheral area suitable for placement of said cards after being played and further including an area suitable for placement of an initial gaming piece.
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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |