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Apparatus for determining batting and base stealing outcomes in a baseball board game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-09-16
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Granted: 1995-05-16
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Expires: 2014-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A baseball board game utilizes a first set of six-sided dice and a sectored spinner to simulate the statistical probabilities of hits, walks, outs, and strikeouts. The first set of dice is coded with specific designations so that the possible combinations of the designations determine whether the player has achieved a hit, walk, strikeout, or out. The spinner is divided into labeled sectors to represent different types of hits. Once it has been determined that a player has achieved a hit by rolling the dice, the player then spins the spinner to determine what type of hit is achieved. The labeled sectors of the spinner are arranged to accurately represent the statistical distribution of the type of hits. The board game further utilizes a second set of dice to determine the outcome of a steal attempt. The second pair of dice is coded with specific designations so that the possible combinations of the designations determine whether the player has successfully stolen a base. The statistical probability of the outcomes of the dice sets and the spinner accurately simulates the actual probabilities of Major League Baseball® statistics. The board game also uses two sets of player cards, which are preferably supplemented, or replaced, by the player's own baseball cards.
Inventors
- 👤 Brad J. McMahon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F3/00031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
Apparatus for determining the outcome of events in a baseball board game comprising: a first set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a batting event comprising a first die having a first designation on three sides thereof, and a second designation on three sides thereof, said first set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on two sides thereof, said second designation on one side thereof and a third designation on three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes; and a spinner assembly for determining a type of hit once a roll of said first set of dice has determined that a hit has been achieved comprising a spinner card having a center and plurality of sectors thereon radiating outwardly from said center, each of said sectors representing a different type of hit, said spinner assembly further comprising a spinner arm rotatably mounted at the center of said spinner card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
Apparatus for determining the outcome of events in a baseball board game comprising: a first set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a batting event comprising a first die having a first designation on three sides thereof, and a second designation on three sides thereof, said first set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on two sides thereof, said second designation on one side thereof and a third designation on three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes; and a spinner assembly for determining a type of hit once a roll of said first set of dice has determined that a hit has been achieved comprising a spinner card having a center and plurality of sectors thereon radiating outwardly from said center, each of said sectors representing a different type of hit, said spinner assembly further comprising a spinner arm rotatably mounted at the center of said spinner card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a second set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a base stealing attempt comprising a first die having a first designation on two sides thereof and a second designation on four sides thereof, said second set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on three sides thereof and said second designation in three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
In the apparatus of claim 1, said types of hits comprising singles, doubles, triples and home runs, each of said types of hits being represented by at least one sector, said at least one sector representing singles comprising a total circumferential arc of about 256 degrees, said at least one sector comprising doubles comprising a total circumferential arc of about 63 degrees, said at least one sector comprising triples comprising a total circumferential arc of about 9 degrees, and said at least one sector comprising home-runs comprising a total circumferential arc of about 31 degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the apparatus of claim 3, said spinner card being divided into two substantially equal halves, each of said types of hits being represented by at least one sector in each half.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
256 words
Board game apparatus for simulating play of a baseball game comprising: a flat playing surface having a baseball diamond illustrated thereon; a first set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a batting event comprising a first die having a first designation on three sides thereof, and a second designation on three sides thereof, said first set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on two sides thereof, said second designation on one side thereof and a third designation on three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes; a spinner assembly for determining a type of hit once a roll of said first set of dice has determined that a hit has been achieved comprising a spinner card having a center and plurality of triangular sectors thereon radiating outwardly from said center, said plurality of sectors representing different types of hits, said spinner assembly further comprising a spinner arm rotatably mounted at the center of said base; a second set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a base stealing attempt comprising a first die having a first designation on two sides thereof and a second designation on four sides thereof, said second set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on three sides thereof and said second designation in three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes; and two sets of player cards representing two opposing teams.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
256 words
Board game apparatus for simulating play of a baseball game comprising: a flat playing surface having a baseball diamond illustrated thereon; a first set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a batting event comprising a first die having a first designation on three sides thereof, and a second designation on three sides thereof, said first set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on two sides thereof, said second designation on one side thereof and a third designation on three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes; a spinner assembly for determining a type of hit once a roll of said first set of dice has determined that a hit has been achieved comprising a spinner card having a center and plurality of triangular sectors thereon radiating outwardly from said center, said plurality of sectors representing different types of hits, said spinner assembly further comprising a spinner arm rotatably mounted at the center of said base; a second set of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a base stealing attempt comprising a first die having a first designation on two sides thereof and a second designation on four sides thereof, said second set of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on three sides thereof and said second designation in three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes; and two sets of player cards representing two opposing teams.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 5 further comprising a tray including a plurality a recessed compartments for receiving and maintaining a plurality of player cards in a predetermined order.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the apparatus of claim 6, said tray including at least nine recesses.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
In the apparatus of claim 5, said types of hits comprising singles, doubles, triples and home runs, each of said types of hits being represented by at least one sector, said at least one sector representing singles comprising a total circumferential arc of about 256 degrees, said at least one sector comprising doubles comprising a total circumferential arc of about 63 degrees, said at least one sector comprising triples comprising a total circumferential arc of about 9 degrees, and said at least one sector comprising home-runs comprising a total circumferential arc of about 31 degrees.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the apparatus of claim 8, said spinner card being divided into two substantially equal halves, each of said types of hits being represented by at least one sector in each half.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A pair of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a batting event comprising a first die having a first designation on three sides thereof, and a second designation on three sides thereof, said pair of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on two sides thereof, said second designation on one side thereof and a third designation on three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
A pair of six-sided dice for determining the outcome of a batting event comprising a first die having a first designation on three sides thereof, and a second designation on three sides thereof, said pair of dice further comprising a second die having said first designation on two sides thereof, said second designation on one side thereof and a third designation on three sides thereof, wherein combinations of said designations on said first and second die represent different outcomes.
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