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US4049275A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-23
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A board game apparatus for use in a game of chance which includes a game board having a playing surface characterized by a flat area with outer and inner tracks for traversal by a player or game token according to the throws of dice. The game tokens are magnetically influenced and successful traversal of the game tokens depends in part on chance expulsion from selected track positions by a magnet-equipped stick in the possession of each player.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl W. Skelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00694; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00176; A63F2003/00195; A63F3/00895; A63F2003/00899; A63F2003/00927; A63F2003/0093; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A board game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having marked spaces constituting a track extending about said game board to define a prescribed route of traversal of said game board; b. at least one slot in said game board beneath selected ones of said marked spaces on said game board; c. a plurality of player tokens, each containing a magnet, for traversing said path or track; and d. a plurality of challenge sticks, each containing a magnet in one end thereof, for insertion in said at least one slot for magnetically influencing said magnet in said player tokens when said player tokens are on said selected ones of said marked spaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A board game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having marked spaces constituting a track extending about said game board to define a prescribed route of traversal of said game board; b. at least one slot in said game board beneath selected ones of said marked spaces on said game board; c. a plurality of player tokens, each containing a magnet, for traversing said path or track; and d. a plurality of challenge sticks, each containing a magnet in one end thereof, for insertion in said at least one slot for magnetically influencing said magnet in said player tokens when said player tokens are on said selected ones of said marked spaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is characterized by a flat playing surface and is fashioned in the shape of a polygon; and b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in each side of said game board and parallel to said flat playing surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said track is formed of a magnetically sensitive metal overlay and further includes an outer track and an inner track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is characterized by a flat playing surface and is fashioned in the shape of a polygon; b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in each side of said game board and parallel to said flat playing surface; and c. said track is formed of a magnetically sensitive metal overlay and further includes an outer track and an inner track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is characterized by a flat playing surface and is fashioned in the shape of a regular polygon; b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in each side of said game board parallel to said playing surface; and c. the middle ones of said slots join opposing sides of said game board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said track is a magnetically sensitive metal overlay comprising an outer track and an inner track having safe spaces and non-magnetically sensitive danger spaces thereon; b. said game board is characterized by a flat playing surface and is fashioned in the shape of a polygon; c. said at least one slot is three slots provided in each side of said game board and parallel to said playing surface; and d. the middle ones of said slots join opposing sides of said game board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is round and is characterized by a flat playing surface; b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in groups and in spaced relationship around the circumference of said game board and parallel to said playing surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is round and is characterized by a flat playing surface; b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in groups and in spaced relationship around the circumference of said game board and parallel to said playing surface; and c. said track is as magnetically sensitive metal overlay and further includes an outer track and an inner track characterized by safe spaces and non-magnetically sensitive danger spaces thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is characterized by a flat playing surface and is fashioned in the shape of a regular polygon having an even number of sides; b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in each of said sides of said game board and parallel to said playing surface, the middle ones of said slots joining opposing ones of said sides and meeting at the center of said game board; and c. said track is a magnetically sensitive metal overlay comprising an outer track and an inner track characterized by safe spaces and non-magnetically sensitive danger spaces thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
The board game apparatus of claim 1 wherein: a. said game board is characterized by a flat playing surface and is fashioned in the shape of a regular polygon having an even number of sides; b. said at least one slot is three slots provided in each of said sides of said game board and parallel to said playing surface, the middle ones of said slots joining opposing ones of said side and meeting at the center of said game board; and c. said track is a magnetically sensitive metal overlay comprising a first track extending around said playing surface and having legs parallel to each of said sides, and a second track perpendicular to said legs and intersecting in the center of said game board, said first track and said second track having safe spaces and non-magnetically sensitive danger spaces thereon.
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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |