US4095800A
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Map board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-13
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus comprising a game board having a map including a plurality of selected countries each distinguishable from the others by the color thereof. A path is superimposed on the game board map including a plurality of first stopping points and one second stopping point in each country corresponding to the capital city of the country. A plurality of movable game members are used for moving along the path and a selector is used for effecting movement of the game members along the path. The selector includes a base and a pointer rotatably mounted thereon and wherein the base has an inner radial band thereon divided into a plurality of selectable segments each having indicia thereon for instructing the movement of a game member a number of points along the path and an outer radial band concentric with the inner band and divided into a plurality of equal size selectable segments each having indicia thereon associated with a different one of the countries for instructing the moving of a game member to the second stopping point in the country associated therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Yannis Konsolas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0434; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having a map including a plurality of selected countries each distinguishable from the others by the color thereof and means defining a path on the game board map including a plurality of first stopping points and one second stopping point in each country corresponding to the capital city of the country; b. a plurality of movable game members for moving along said path; and c. selecting means for effecting movement of the game members along the path including a base and a pointer rotatably mounted thereon, wherein said base has an inner radial band thereon divided into a plurality of selectable segments each having indicia thereon for instructing the moving of a game member a number of points along the path and an outer radial band concentric with the inner band and divided into a plurality of equal size selectable segments each having indicia thereon associated with a different one of said countries for instructing the moving of a game member to the second stopping point in the country associated therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A game apparatus comprising: a. a game board having a map including a plurality of selected countries each distinguishable from the others by the color thereof and means defining a path on the game board map including a plurality of first stopping points and one second stopping point in each country corresponding to the capital city of the country; b. a plurality of movable game members for moving along said path; and c. selecting means for effecting movement of the game members along the path including a base and a pointer rotatably mounted thereon, wherein said base has an inner radial band thereon divided into a plurality of selectable segments each having indicia thereon for instructing the moving of a game member a number of points along the path and an outer radial band concentric with the inner band and divided into a plurality of equal size selectable segments each having indicia thereon associated with a different one of said countries for instructing the moving of a game member to the second stopping point in the country associated therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of cards for each country distributable upon the reaching of a second stopping point in that country by a game member, each card having a border thereon having the same color as that of the associated country on the map.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein each card has information about its associated country on the front and back thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein each of said first stopping points are a first color and each of said second stopping points are a second color distinguishable from said first color.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said path includes a starting point and a finishing point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A game apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a card box having a plurality of compartments therein each for holding the plurality of cards for one different country and each having information on the bottom thereof relating to the associated country.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game apparatus according to claim 6, wherein each of said game members includes a pawn having a color different than the others.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A game apparatus according to claim 7, wherein selected ones of said first stopping points have indicia thereon comprising instruction for movement of the game members landing 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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |