US4247114A
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Board game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-02
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1999-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A playing surface includes a center area surrounded by a wall within which are intended to be thrown three dice each having a color different from the other two. A first betting area adjacent the center area is identified by the color of one of the dice and is divided into six spaces corresponding to the six faces of the one die. A second betting area also located adjacent the center area is arranged similar to the first betting area but is identified by a color which is the same as the color of one of the other dice. Other areas are provided for betting evens or odds or doubles. A plurality of betting chips are adapted to be selectively placed on the various betting areas.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Carroll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/16; A63F2250/164; A63F9/00; A63F9/04; A63F9/0402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A board game comprising: a game board having a playing surface on the upper surface thereof; a center area on said playing surface, at least a substantial portion of the circumference of said center area being bounded by a wall extending upwardly from said surface; first and second betting areas on said playing surface, each of said first and second betting areas being divided into six spaces with indicia on each of said spaces representing a different one of the numbers one to six, each of said spaces further being divided into two areas, said first betting area being identified by a first color and said second betting area being identified by a second color different from said first color, and three dice, each of said dice having six surfaces with indicia thereon identifying the faces with a different one of the numbers one to six, one of said dice representing said first betting area and being of said first color, the second of said dice representing said second betting area and being of said second color and the third of said dice being of a color different from said first and second colors, said third die not being representative of a betting area but being instrumental in the outcome of play.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A board game comprising: a game board having a playing surface on the upper surface thereof; a center area on said playing surface, at least a substantial portion of the circumference of said center area being bounded by a wall extending upwardly from said surface; first and second betting areas on said playing surface, each of said first and second betting areas being divided into six spaces with indicia on each of said spaces representing a different one of the numbers one to six, each of said spaces further being divided into two areas, said first betting area being identified by a first color and said second betting area being identified by a second color different from said first color, and three dice, each of said dice having six surfaces with indicia thereon identifying the faces with a different one of the numbers one to six, one of said dice representing said first betting area and being of said first color, the second of said dice representing said second betting area and being of said second color and the third of said dice being of a color different from said first and second colors, said third die not being representative of a betting area but being instrumental in the outcome of play.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A board game as claimed in claim 1 further including a plurality of first betting areas and a plurality of second betting areas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A board game as claimed in claim 1 including an additional betting area divided into a plurality of six spaces which additional betting area is not identified by either said first or said second colors.
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) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |