US3977677A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: WICKS AND NEMER PA
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Filing: 1975-05-29
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-05-29
Abstract
Abstract Board game apparatus is shown, in its preferred form, as including a game board having at least two game playing portions thereof interconnected by a common "neutral" portion. Further included are first and second chance taking apparatus for determining movement of the players' game markers, including a defending pawn and an attack knight, within the game playing portions.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Magiera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Game board apparatus comprising, in combination: a game board having at least a first game playing portion and a second game playing portion and a common interconnection portion located between and interconnecting the first and second game playing portions, with each of the game playing portions including a plurality of connected locations arranged on the game board forming a game movement area, and with the common interconnection portion including substantially fewer locations than the first and second game playing portions; a first form of game markers representing individual players for movement around the locations only within the game playing portion associated with the associated player; a second form of game markers representing the individual players for movement around the locations within the first and second game playing portions and the common interconnection portion; chance taking apparatus for determining the movement of the game markers within the first and second game portions and the interconnection portion on the game board during play; and means for representing game rewards associated with each player.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Game board apparatus comprising, in combination: a game board having at least a first game playing portion and a second game playing portion and a common interconnection portion located between and interconnecting the first and second game playing portions, with each of the game playing portions including a plurality of connected locations arranged on the game board forming a game movement area, and with the common interconnection portion including substantially fewer locations than the first and second game playing portions; a first form of game markers representing individual players for movement around the locations only within the game playing portion associated with the associated player; a second form of game markers representing the individual players for movement around the locations within the first and second game playing portions and the common interconnection portion; chance taking apparatus for determining the movement of the game markers within the first and second game portions and the interconnection portion on the game board during play; and means for representing game rewards associated with each player.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the game board further includes at least a first storage area and a second storage area, with the areas allowing the reward means of the associated player to be located thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the locations forming the first and second game playing portions includes a first location separately identifiable from the remaining locations and associated with the first form of game markers, a second location separately identifiable from the remaining locations and from the first location and associated with the second form of game markers, and a third location separately identifiable from the remaining locations and from the first and second locations and associated with the game reward means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
148 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the chance taking apparatus comprises in combination: a first set including a plurality of separately identifiable members, with the members of the first set providing information as to the number of locations the game markers could be moved; a second set including at least two separately identifiable members which are further separately identifiable from the members of the first set; a third set including members formed from the combination of a member of the first set and a member of a second set, a fourth set including members formed from the combination of a member of the first set and a member of the second set, with the third set and the fourth set having no members in common; first means for randomly choosing a member of the third set; and second means for randomly choosing a member of the fourth set.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the game playing portions are square in shape and the locations are arranged on the game board in a grid pattern.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the common interconnection portion includes a single location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the common interconnection portion interconnects with only one location located in a corner of each of the game playing portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus further comprises a third game playing portion and a fourth game playing portion and wherein the interconnection portion is further located between and interconnecting the third and fourth game playing portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the game board further includes a third storage area and a fourth storage area, with the areas allowing the reward means of the associated player to be located thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the first location is raised above the remaining locations, wherein the second location is depressed below the remaining locations, and wherein the third locations is raised above the remaining locations and has a concave depression formed in the top surface thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the first and second means are six sided objects, the third set contains six members, the fourth set contains six members, whereby each member of the third set is formed on a side of a first means and each member of the fourth set is formed on a side of the second means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the members of the second set are rough or smooth.
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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |