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Apparatus for playing a game

US5112057A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1990
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 25, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2250/1068
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus for playing a game comprises clue means (C) for progressively revealing a clue as to a mystery entity to players in the course of the game. The clue means (C) is provided with a plurality of mask segments which, initially at least substantially conceal the clue but which, in the course of the game may be removed (or the like) so as progressivley to reveal the clue. A selection of information carrying articles are collected by the players in the course of the game, and are such that, for a given mystery article, there is an element of chance as to whether a particular information carrying entity will relate correctly to the mystery entity uncovered.

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