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Game with chance shot dictating pieces

US4132411A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1977
Grant dateJan 2, 1979
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63D15/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pool-type game apparatus which includes a base structure having a playing surface over which play balls or the like may be propelled. Bumper rails substantially surround the playing surface and at least one ball receiving pocket is disposed at a playing position on the playing surface. A cue ball and a cue ball propelling device is provided for rolling the cue ball over the playing surface away from the ball propelling device into contact with other play balls or the rails. Position indicating indicia is provided on the playing surface for selective positioning of the play balls. A set of play cards are provided having indicating indicia thereon correlated to the position indicating indicia for dictating a particular shot of the cue ball from the propelling device in an attempt to strike other balls, rails, or the like, in order to propel a play ball into said pocket in accordance with the dictations of a particular play card.

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