US4580787A
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Game board with colored hexagonal spaces and colored connecting spaces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-01
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2000-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A modified chess game and game board having a hexagonal shape and 217 hexagonal spaces which can be played by two or three players simultaneously. The hexagonal spaces which make up the game board are alternately colored so that no two adjacent spaces are of the same color. Connecting spaces are located between each of the adjacent hexagonal spaces and these connecting spaces are of a color that is different from the color of the two adjacent spaces which they connect. The game also includes 19 playing pieces for each player. The game board can also be used to play a game of checkers.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00176; A63F3/00697; A63F2003/00747; A63F2003/00757; A63F2003/00785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A hexagonal game board having six sides and containing 217 hexagonal spaces using three different colors, each row having alternately colored hexagonal spaces such that no two adjacent hexagonal spaces are of the same color each hexagonal space being connected to each adjacent hexagonal space by colored connecting spaces, said colored connecting spaces being of a color which is different from the color of the two adjacent hexagonal spaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A hexagonal game board having six sides and containing 217 hexagonal spaces using three different colors, each row having alternately colored hexagonal spaces such that no two adjacent hexagonal spaces are of the same color each hexagonal space being connected to each adjacent hexagonal space by colored connecting spaces, said colored connecting spaces being of a color which is different from the color of the two adjacent hexagonal spaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A modified chess game played on a hexagonal board having 217 hexagonal spaces, each row having alternate colored spaces with no two adjacent spaces the same color, said chess game can be played by two or three players, comprising a hexagonal chess board, 19 conventional chess pieces per player, consisting of 10 Pawns, 2 Rooks, 2 Knights, 3 Bishops, 1 Queen and 1 King, each chess set having a different visual indicia thereon, the pieces of each chess set being movable over the entire board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A modified chess game played on a hexagonal board having 217 hexagonal spaces, each row having alternate colored spaces with no two adjacent spaces the same color, said chess game can be played by two or three players, comprising a hexagonal chess board, 19 conventional chess pieces per player, consisting of 10 Pawns, 2 Rooks, 2 Knights, 3 Bishops, 1 Queen and 1 King, each chess set having a different visual indicia thereon, the pieces of each chess set being movable over the entire board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The modified chess game of claim 2 in which said visual indicia are contrasting colors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The modified chess game of claim 2 in which the pieces move diagonally or squarely in the same manner as in regular chess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A modified game of chess for up to three players utilizing 19 playing pieces per player consisting essentially of 10 Pawns, 2 Rooks, 2 Knights, 3 Bishops, 1 Queen and 1 King; each player represented by a different contrasting color as means to utilizing his pieces, movement of the pieces upon a hexagonal game board having 217 hexagonal spaces, in alternate turns between the players moving only one piece per turn per player, beginning from positions on the 19 interior hexagonal spaces bordering alternate sides of said hexagonal game board, and wherein said pieces are moved as in conventional chess, the object of which is to check mate an opponent's King.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
A modified game of chess for up to three players utilizing 19 playing pieces per player consisting essentially of 10 Pawns, 2 Rooks, 2 Knights, 3 Bishops, 1 Queen and 1 King; each player represented by a different contrasting color as means to utilizing his pieces, movement of the pieces upon a hexagonal game board having 217 hexagonal spaces, in alternate turns between the players moving only one piece per turn per player, beginning from positions on the 19 interior hexagonal spaces bordering alternate sides of said hexagonal game board, and wherein said pieces are moved as in conventional chess, the object of which is to check mate an opponent's King.
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) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |