US5160146A
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Multiple bingo game apparatus
Assignee: BK ENTERTAINMENT Inc
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Filing: 1991-11-05
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Granted: 1992-11-03
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Expires: 2011-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved bingo game sheet and method for playing the same are disclosed. The game sheet comprises at least one bingo matrix designated by a first indicia and at least one second bingo matrix designated by a second indicia. When the desired configuration is created on the first indicia a player wins a first prize which is distinct from a second prize awarded when a player obtains the desired configuration on a second bingo game matrix. Preferably, a plurality of game sheets are arranged sequentially in a packet such that the used game sheet may be easily discarded.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas W. Greer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An improved bingo game apparatus comprising a sheet of paper having at least two first bingo game matrices printed on said paper sheet designated by a first common color indicia and at least one second bingo matrix, but less than the number of first bingo game matrices printed on the same side of said paper sheet and designated by a second common color indicia different from said first common color indicia, wherein said first and second common color indicia represent a different prize to be awarded for a winning combination contained in said bingo game matrix and said second bingo game matrix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An improved bingo game apparatus comprising a sheet of paper having at least two first bingo game matrices printed on said paper sheet designated by a first common color indicia and at least one second bingo matrix, but less than the number of first bingo game matrices printed on the same side of said paper sheet and designated by a second common color indicia different from said first common color indicia, wherein said first and second common color indicia represent a different prize to be awarded for a winning combination contained in said bingo game matrix and said second bingo game matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising at least one third bingo game matrix, but less than the number of first bingo game matrices printed on said paper sheet and designated by a third common color indicia wherein said third common color indicia represents a different prize to be awarded for a winning combination contained in said third bingo game matrix.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein three third bingo game matrices are printed on said sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein six second bingo game matrices are printed on said sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein six second bingo game matrices are printed on said sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a plurality of said game sheets are stacked in a packet in a predetermined order and each of said game sheets has matrices different from the matrices of the other sheets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said plurality of sheets are retained in said packet by a strip of adhesive along one edge of said plurality of sheets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
An improved bingo game apparatus comprising; a plurality of bingo game matrices mounted on a paper sheet having at least one first bingo game matrix identified by a first common color indicia and at least one second bingo game matric identified by a second common color indicia; a first prize identified by said first common color indicia which is awarded for a winning combination in said at least one first bingo game matrix; and a second prize identified by said second common color indicia which is awarded for a winning combination in said at least one second bingo game matrix.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
An improved bingo game apparatus comprising; a plurality of bingo game matrices mounted on a paper sheet having at least one first bingo game matrix identified by a first common color indicia and at least one second bingo game matric identified by a second common color indicia; a first prize identified by said first common color indicia which is awarded for a winning combination in said at least one first bingo game matrix; and a second prize identified by said second common color indicia which is awarded for a winning combination in said at least one second bingo game matrix.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 8 further comprising: at least one third bingo game matrix mounted on said paper sheet and identified by a third common color indicia; and a third prize identified by said third common color indicia which is awarded for a winning combination in said at least one third bingo game matrix.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 9 wherein three third bingo game matrices are printed on said sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 8 wherein nine first bingo game matrices are printed on said sheet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 8 wherein six second bingo game matrices are printed on said sheet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 8 wherein a plurality of said game sheets are stacked in a packet in a predetermined order and each of said game sheets has matrices different from the matrices of the other sheets.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
An improved bingo game apparatus according to claim 13 wherein said plurality of sheets are retained in said packet by a strip of adhesive along one edge of said plurality of sheets.
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