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Mathematical computation game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-20
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A mathematical computation game is disclosed. Participants strive to develop a particular mathematical equation within a certain time limit or competitively against other participants. Results are always provided in combination with at least certain numbers and/or mathematical operators. An instructional director, such as a card or the like, will display at least one predetermined result which may or may not be accompanied by a particular point value. Utilizing random or preselected numbers, and all or preselected mathematical operators, participants attempt to create mathematical equations that yield the predetermined results.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C. Marzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0415; A63F3/0423; A63F2003/0428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A numerical computation game comprising: a. a master board, said board having a plurality of player positions provided thereon, each player position having a plurality of means thereat for receiving playing elements thereat, said master board further having master sheet receiving means thereon; b. a plurality of master sheets for use by all players receivable at said master sheet receiving means on said master board, each of said master sheets having first indicia means thereon illustrating a plurality of mathematical results and second indicia means thereon adjacent said first indicia means and illustrating a game award for each mathematical result; c. a first set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said first set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board, and having indicia means thereon illustrating a mathematical operator; and d. a second set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said second set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board and having indicia means thereon illustrating an integer, whereby each player may position certain of his first and second sets of playing elements at element receiving means on said master board in a particular arrangement such that indicia means on said elements illustrate a mathematical equation whose result is illustrated by indicia means on one of said master sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A numerical computation game comprising: a. a master board, said board having a plurality of player positions provided thereon, each player position having a plurality of means thereat for receiving playing elements thereat, said master board further having master sheet receiving means thereon; b. a plurality of master sheets for use by all players receivable at said master sheet receiving means on said master board, each of said master sheets having first indicia means thereon illustrating a plurality of mathematical results and second indicia means thereon adjacent said first indicia means and illustrating a game award for each mathematical result; c. a first set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said first set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board, and having indicia means thereon illustrating a mathematical operator; and d. a second set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said second set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board and having indicia means thereon illustrating an integer, whereby each player may position certain of his first and second sets of playing elements at element receiving means on said master board in a particular arrangement such that indicia means on said elements illustrate a mathematical equation whose result is illustrated by indicia means on one of said master sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A numerical computation game as defined in claim 1 wherein said master sheets additionally have third indicia means thereon illustrating mathematical operators for use therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A numerical computation game as defined in claim 1 wherein said master sheets has third indicia means thereon illustrating a plurality of integers to be used in achieving said results, whereby a player would select only the playing elements having identical integers thereon for use in achieving said result.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
245 words
A numerical computation game comprising: a. a master board, said board having a plurality of player positions provided thereon, each player position having a plurality of means thereat for receiving playing elements, said master board further having master sheet receiving means thereon; b. a plurality of master sheets for use by all players receivable at said master sheet receiving means on said master board, each of said master sheets having first indicia means thereon illustrating a plurality of mathematical results and second indicia means illustrating a plurality of integers to be used by a player in producing an equation that realizes one of the results illustrated by said first indicia means; c. a first set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said first set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board, and having indicia means illustrating a mathematical operator; and d. a second set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said second set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board and having indicia means thereon illustrating an integer, whereby each player may position certain of his first and second sets of playing elements at his said element receiving means on said master board in a particular arrangement such that indicia means on said elements illustrate a mathematical equation whose result is illustrated by indicia means on one of said master sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
245 words
A numerical computation game comprising: a. a master board, said board having a plurality of player positions provided thereon, each player position having a plurality of means thereat for receiving playing elements, said master board further having master sheet receiving means thereon; b. a plurality of master sheets for use by all players receivable at said master sheet receiving means on said master board, each of said master sheets having first indicia means thereon illustrating a plurality of mathematical results and second indicia means illustrating a plurality of integers to be used by a player in producing an equation that realizes one of the results illustrated by said first indicia means; c. a first set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said first set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board, and having indicia means illustrating a mathematical operator; and d. a second set of a plurality of playing elements for each player, each of said second set of playing elements being receivable at said element receiving means on said master board and having indicia means thereon illustrating an integer, whereby each player may position certain of his first and second sets of playing elements at his said element receiving means on said master board in a particular arrangement such that indicia means on said elements illustrate a mathematical equation whose result is illustrated by indicia means on one of said master sheets.
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