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US4014551A
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Fortune-telling game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-26
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A fortune-telling game which includes as apparatus (a) a plurality of cards with numbers and symbols oriented in a common direction on each card, roughly corresponding to the symbols on conventional playing cards, and which cards, additionally, bear fortune-telling indicia and (b) a selection or gameboard. The indicia on each card when played in accordance with the instructions of the game result in a reading.
Inventors
- 👤 Armando Alfonso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
368 words
An amusement game comprising: a gameboard having a game surface and indicia on the surface defining areas, a first area, a second area, a third area, a fourth area, and a fifth area, the fifth area being composed of three separate indicia defining rectangular zones, said first area being composed of a plurality of indicia defining rectangular zones arranged in a cross with a vertical line of five of said zones and a horizontal line of five of said zones with the middle zone of each line being common to both lines and an indicia in each of the zones of the cross except the middle zone designated by a numeral between one and eight in a predetermined order; said second zone being composed of a plurality of indicia defining rectangular zones in a pattern composed of four groups of three zones equispaced from one another with each group being arranged in a line and with the groups radiating outwardly generally from a central zone defined by a rectangular outline and indicia on each of the zones of each of the groups designated by a numeral between one and twelve and arranged in a predetermined order; said third area comprising ten indicia defining rectangular zones with each of the zones being arranged in a pattern defining a pyramid of zones, said pattern being composed of ten zones; and said fourth area comprising three indicia defining rectangular zones in a line, said gameboard comprising a selection board; and a plurality of forty cards of similar size, each having an upper end and a lower end and each of said cards being arranged in a deck and each of said cards displaying thereon a distinctive symbol indicia representing a suit, there being four suits, and each of said cards carrying indicia comprising a printed message at the upper end of the card and a different printed message at the lower end of the card, each of said zones being similarly sized and congruent to that of the cards of said deck, whereby when the cards are selected in a prescribed fashion, and positioned on the board, a message or reading will result when the indicia on the cards are read.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
368 words
An amusement game comprising: a gameboard having a game surface and indicia on the surface defining areas, a first area, a second area, a third area, a fourth area, and a fifth area, the fifth area being composed of three separate indicia defining rectangular zones, said first area being composed of a plurality of indicia defining rectangular zones arranged in a cross with a vertical line of five of said zones and a horizontal line of five of said zones with the middle zone of each line being common to both lines and an indicia in each of the zones of the cross except the middle zone designated by a numeral between one and eight in a predetermined order; said second zone being composed of a plurality of indicia defining rectangular zones in a pattern composed of four groups of three zones equispaced from one another with each group being arranged in a line and with the groups radiating outwardly generally from a central zone defined by a rectangular outline and indicia on each of the zones of each of the groups designated by a numeral between one and twelve and arranged in a predetermined order; said third area comprising ten indicia defining rectangular zones with each of the zones being arranged in a pattern defining a pyramid of zones, said pattern being composed of ten zones; and said fourth area comprising three indicia defining rectangular zones in a line, said gameboard comprising a selection board; and a plurality of forty cards of similar size, each having an upper end and a lower end and each of said cards being arranged in a deck and each of said cards displaying thereon a distinctive symbol indicia representing a suit, there being four suits, and each of said cards carrying indicia comprising a printed message at the upper end of the card and a different printed message at the lower end of the card, each of said zones being similarly sized and congruent to that of the cards of said deck, whereby when the cards are selected in a prescribed fashion, and positioned on the board, a message or reading will result when the indicia on the cards are read.
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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |