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US4076249A
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Development board game apparatus
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-15
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A game played on a board marked as a residential subdivision. Markers are moved about the board by the players in response to the play of dice, with the players representing buyers, developers and sellers of residential and commercial lots marked on the board. The board is marked with a layout of a continuous path of blocks representing a route along several joining streets, with individually numbered building lots marked adjacent each block of the route. The game includes markers for representing each player's position on a block of the route, miniature houses to represent buildings constructed by a player on a lot adjacent to his marker position, play money which may be borrowed by a player from a bank, cards representing engineering, sewer and water, paving, building, and sales and rentals contracts, together with two sets of penalty or reward cards. Individual blocks of the route are marked with colors to indicate the application of the penalty or reward cards.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Sneathen, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F3/00072; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A game apparatus for use in a game that is played on a marked board to simulate the development of a real estate subdivision, and the various stages of construction of individual buildings on lots in a said real estate subdivision, comprising a game board, said game board marked in the form of a route laid along connecting streets, with the route marked with dividing lines to form individual blocks, with each said block bounded on one side by a marked lot indentified by an index insignia and by a purchase price, with at least two blocks, each marked with contrasting indicia that distinguish them from each other and from the remainder of the said blocks, said route marked along its length with arrows indicating the direction of travel of individual markers on the blocks of said route, together with a plurality of individual first markers for use in locating the position of individual players in individual blocks of said route, a plurality of individual second markers for use by the players in placing on individual lots, said second markers distinguishable in appearance from said first markers, play money for purchasing individual contracting services required in the construction of a building on a said lot, play cards marked to represent individual constracting services required in the construction of a building on a said lot, a set of reward cards and a set of penalty cards to be used by players whose markers have landed on any block marked with one of said contrasting indicia, and random number generating means for use by the players in moving their markers on the said route of blocks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A game apparatus for use in a game that is played on a marked board to simulate the development of a real estate subdivision, and the various stages of construction of individual buildings on lots in a said real estate subdivision, comprising a game board, said game board marked in the form of a route laid along connecting streets, with the route marked with dividing lines to form individual blocks, with each said block bounded on one side by a marked lot indentified by an index insignia and by a purchase price, with at least two blocks, each marked with contrasting indicia that distinguish them from each other and from the remainder of the said blocks, said route marked along its length with arrows indicating the direction of travel of individual markers on the blocks of said route, together with a plurality of individual first markers for use in locating the position of individual players in individual blocks of said route, a plurality of individual second markers for use by the players in placing on individual lots, said second markers distinguishable in appearance from said first markers, play money for purchasing individual contracting services required in the construction of a building on a said lot, play cards marked to represent individual constracting services required in the construction of a building on a said lot, a set of reward cards and a set of penalty cards to be used by players whose markers have landed on any block marked with one of said contrasting indicia, and random number generating means for use by the players in moving their markers on the said route of blocks.
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) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |