US4456259A
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Board game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-09-23
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 2001-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A game board includes a peripheral zone defining a plurality of spaces to be occupied by participant symbols and a plurality of substantially identical internal zones each representing a different currency and having a plurality of spaces defining a path which may be occupied by other participant symbols. Each of the peripheral spaces has instructions for the participants and additional cards are provided with additional instructions, such as revalution or devalution of the currencies.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard L. Antal
- 👤 Richard A. Toops
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F3/00072; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
An apparatus for playing a game comprising: a board defining a flat playing surface having (a) a peripheral zone being divided into a repetitive set of spaces, each of said spaces having an instructional message; and, (b) a plurality of internal zones defining separate playing areas and placed within said peripheral zone, each internal zone being independent from another internal zone and from said peripheral zone, each internal zone having a plurality of spaces defining a closed path discontinuous from the spaces of said peripheral zone and from other internal zone paths, each internal zone representing a given international currency with at least one of said spaces in each internal zone representing an asset purchaseable in the currency of the internal zone; a first identifying marker for each player along said peripheral zone spaces; second identifying markers for the paths of any one of said internal zone spaces; a given quantity of pieces of simulated paper money corresponding to a given international currency of said internal zone; a plurality of playing cards bearing written instructions for varying the quantity of simulated paper money of a designated international currency being held by players, the instructional cards being accessible when said first identifying marker lands on selected peripheral zone spaces; and, means for randomly selecting a number to advance movement of said first identifying marker around said peripheral zone.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
227 words
An apparatus for playing a game comprising: a board defining a flat playing surface having (a) a peripheral zone being divided into a repetitive set of spaces, each of said spaces having an instructional message; and, (b) a plurality of internal zones defining separate playing areas and placed within said peripheral zone, each internal zone being independent from another internal zone and from said peripheral zone, each internal zone having a plurality of spaces defining a closed path discontinuous from the spaces of said peripheral zone and from other internal zone paths, each internal zone representing a given international currency with at least one of said spaces in each internal zone representing an asset purchaseable in the currency of the internal zone; a first identifying marker for each player along said peripheral zone spaces; second identifying markers for the paths of any one of said internal zone spaces; a given quantity of pieces of simulated paper money corresponding to a given international currency of said internal zone; a plurality of playing cards bearing written instructions for varying the quantity of simulated paper money of a designated international currency being held by players, the instructional cards being accessible when said first identifying marker lands on selected peripheral zone spaces; and, means for randomly selecting a number to advance movement of said first identifying marker around said peripheral zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus for playing a game described in claim 1 wherein one set of repetitive peripheral zone spaces is associated with each internal zone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus for playing a game described in claim 1 wherein said board includes four internal zones.
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) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |