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Golf game

US5000460A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1990
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 6, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2011/0023
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A golf game in which a game board is provided having a plurality of fairways simulating a golf course on which to place players decisions relative to club selection and distance and direction of play, the individual fairway distance and directional slots being determined by throw of dice and putts by rolls of specific numbers on several non-directional dice. Sets of cards bearing instructions for penalities are utilized sccording to rolls of certain numbers on numbered die. Other card sets are employed to when a shot lands on greenside traps or trees. Bonus cards are available occasioned by a roll of particular numbered dice and are to be used according to information given on the back of the said cards. A club selector card is provided listing the different clubs giving distances attained by each of the clubs as determined by the roll of combined numbers of a pair of conventional dice. A direction indicator is adapted to be placed on the hole by each player aimed in his desired direction of play and the same is used also to determine where each shot lands after it is hit. Another is provided for making the position where each shot lands. Movable hazards such as water, trees, sand …

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