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US3692310A
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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-02
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-06-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides game apparatus which includes a playing surface comprised of a plurality of separate units. The units are each adapted for random assembly relative to the others whereby a playing surface of undetermined shape prior to commencement of a game may be formed therefrom. The units also are capable of manipulation into different mutual spatial relationships during a game in which the apparatus is used whereby the shape and arrangement of the playing surface can be altered; the units having value designation markings designating different respective values of said units, and at least two tokens positionable on any one of said game units.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest B W Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00214; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; A63F9/04; A63F2009/0491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
Game apparatus including: a. a plurality of game units; b. said units each being adapted for random assembly relative to any of the others of said game units so that a playing surface of undetermined shape prior to game commencement may be formed therefrom; c. the peripheral boundaries of the playing surface being defined by the edges of said units, said edges combining to form an irregular closed pattern constituting said boundaries; d. said units being capable of manipulation into different mutual spacial relationships during a game in which said apparatus is used, whereby the shape and boundaries of the playing surface can be altered during play of the game; e. each of said units having a type of indicia, only one type per unit: different units of said plurality of units having different indicia; and f. at least two tokens, each of said tokens being positionable on any one of said game units.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
Game apparatus including: a. a plurality of game units; b. said units each being adapted for random assembly relative to any of the others of said game units so that a playing surface of undetermined shape prior to game commencement may be formed therefrom; c. the peripheral boundaries of the playing surface being defined by the edges of said units, said edges combining to form an irregular closed pattern constituting said boundaries; d. said units being capable of manipulation into different mutual spacial relationships during a game in which said apparatus is used, whereby the shape and boundaries of the playing surface can be altered during play of the game; e. each of said units having a type of indicia, only one type per unit: different units of said plurality of units having different indicia; and f. at least two tokens, each of said tokens being positionable on any one of said game units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said game units comprise cubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said game units are shaped to allow superimposing of said game units on one another so that the shape of said playing surface can be varied in three dimensions prior to game commencement and during play of a game by rearrangement, addition or removal of said units.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said indicia are provided by interchangeable face portions of said game units, said face portions being interchangeable for varying the different indicia assigned to said cube units during the play of a game.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said game units are tile-shaped game units.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said units are adapted for interlocking engagement in the formation of a playing surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said indicia are provided by coloration on said game units.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
Game apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said indicia are provided by coloration on said game units, and wherein said units are adapted to interlock one with another in the formation of a playing surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |