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US4756533A
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Multiple jig-saw puzzle promotional lottery game and method of playing same
Assignee: Day International Corp
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Filing: 1986-12-24
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Granted: 1988-07-12
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Expires: 2006-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A unique promotional lottery game combining both skill and chance is provided. Multiple jig saw puzzles, with identical jig saw patterns, are played by contestants simultaneously, puzzle pieces for all the puzzles received from a common, unsegregated, pool. Each contestant is challenged to separate the puzzle pieces using only visual clues on their faces, to place the puzzle pieces in the correct places, and to collect all the pieces needed to solve one or more puzzles. The game readily is combined with other promotional games, such as instant win games and sweepstake games.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Hopkins
- 👤 William H. Newbauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F2009/1016; A63F2009/1022; A63F2009/1027; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A jig saw puzzle lottery game apparatus, suitable for advertising and promotion, combining both chance and contestant's skill, which comprises a game board containing multiple puzzle boards, each comprised of an identical jig saw pattern, to be played simultaneously; and a plurality of game cards, each containing puzzle pieces; wherein each said puzzle piece is shaped to fit into a position on each said puzzle board, but said puzzle piece correctly solves a portion of only one said puzzle board; each said game card is provided with means to conceal the puzzle pieces it contains; and each of the puzzle pieces to be contained on said game cards are randomly selected with respect to which puzzle board it may solve; wherein selected game pieces are provided which do not solve any of the puzzle boards but fit in at least one space on said game board indicating immediate qualification for an instant prize.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A jig saw puzzle lottery game apparatus, suitable for advertising and promotion, combining both chance and contestant's skill, which comprises a game board containing multiple puzzle boards, each comprised of an identical jig saw pattern, to be played simultaneously; and a plurality of game cards, each containing puzzle pieces; wherein each said puzzle piece is shaped to fit into a position on each said puzzle board, but said puzzle piece correctly solves a portion of only one said puzzle board; each said game card is provided with means to conceal the puzzle pieces it contains; and each of the puzzle pieces to be contained on said game cards are randomly selected with respect to which puzzle board it may solve; wherein selected game pieces are provided which do not solve any of the puzzle boards but fit in at least one space on said game board indicating immediate qualification for an instant prize.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein each puzzle piece is provided with a self adhesion means and the game cards and the game board each are provided with a release coating means, whereby each puzzle piece may be removed from a game card, positioned on said game board, and later transfered to another position on said game board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein each game card is provided with a quantity of puzzle pieces less than the number of positions which must be filled on each puzzle board in order to solve said puzzle board, whereby each contestant is required to collect at least two game cards before solving any puzzle board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein each puzzle board corresponds with at least one particular prize to be won upon completion of said puzzle board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein an arbitrary puzzle piece for each puzzle board is chosen to be produced and distributed in a limited number of copies, and wherein the limited number corresponds to the quantity of that particular prize to be awarded in the course of said lottery game.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein each prize to be awarded is depicted on the corresponding puzzle to be completed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the instant prize to be won is depicted on each selected game piece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means to conceal the puzzle pieces comprises a portion of said game card folded over said puzzle pieces, and means to maintain said portion in a folded position until unfolded by a contestant.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
158 words
A method of playing a lottery game combining both chance and a contestant's skill, which comprises providing a game board containing multiple puzzle boards having identical jig saw patterns, and a plurality of game cards, each said game card containing concealed puzzle pieces; wherein each of the puzzle pieces may be placed in the pattern of any one of the multiple puzzle boards, but each said piece correctly solves a portion of only one said puzzle board; and wherein selected puzzle pieces are provided which do not solve any of the puzzle boards but fit in at least one space on said game board indicating immediate qualification for an instant prize; and having each contestant expose the puzzle pieces contained on each said game card, determine the correct position on the game board for each said puzzle piece, and attempt to complete at least one of the puzzle boards or instant prize space to win a corresponding prize.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
158 words
A method of playing a lottery game combining both chance and a contestant's skill, which comprises providing a game board containing multiple puzzle boards having identical jig saw patterns, and a plurality of game cards, each said game card containing concealed puzzle pieces; wherein each of the puzzle pieces may be placed in the pattern of any one of the multiple puzzle boards, but each said piece correctly solves a portion of only one said puzzle board; and wherein selected puzzle pieces are provided which do not solve any of the puzzle boards but fit in at least one space on said game board indicating immediate qualification for an instant prize; and having each contestant expose the puzzle pieces contained on each said game card, determine the correct position on the game board for each said puzzle piece, and attempt to complete at least one of the puzzle boards or instant prize space to win a corresponding prize.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 whereby each contestant is required to employ a plurality of said game cards before acquiring a sufficient number of puzzle pieces to solve any one of the puzzle boards.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein each prize corresponding to each puzzle board is depicted in whole on each said puzzle board and in part on corresponding puzzle pieces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein at least a portion of the instant prize to be won is depicted on each selected puzzle piece.
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