US4093236A
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War game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-22
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1996-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A tactical war game and method for playing same featuring a multipart geomorphic playing board and detailed 1/285 scale vehicles or weapons in which each particular game piece has performance data established for it and the play of the game involves maneuvering and imaginary exchange of fire between the opposing game pieces utilizing this performance data.
Inventors
- 👤 Randy Lee Hoffa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Tactical warfare game apparatus, comprising: a game board on which various types of terrain and geography are designated, using color to determine elevation and which is marked with an overlying hexagonal grid pattern; game pieces comprising accurately scaled three dimensional miniatures of instruments of warfare, said pieces visually distinguishable and identifiable; first charts with tables printed thereon embodying data pertaining to each respective game piece enabling calculation of information relating to the ability of each said piece to be moved on said board, its firepower, and its resistance to opponents' fire; second charts with tables printed thereon embodying data pertaining to said various terrain and geography on said board enabling calculation of the ability of each of said pieces to be moved on said various terrain on said board; a single die; and a worksheet having printed thereon a replica of the features on said game board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Tactical warfare game apparatus, comprising: a game board on which various types of terrain and geography are designated, using color to determine elevation and which is marked with an overlying hexagonal grid pattern; game pieces comprising accurately scaled three dimensional miniatures of instruments of warfare, said pieces visually distinguishable and identifiable; first charts with tables printed thereon embodying data pertaining to each respective game piece enabling calculation of information relating to the ability of each said piece to be moved on said board, its firepower, and its resistance to opponents' fire; second charts with tables printed thereon embodying data pertaining to said various terrain and geography on said board enabling calculation of the ability of each of said pieces to be moved on said various terrain on said board; a single die; and a worksheet having printed thereon a replica of the features on said game board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pieces comprise miniature battle tanks reproduced in 1/285 scale.
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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |