Night at the races board game
US5853173A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2009/247
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A night at the races board game comprised of a playing board having a plurality of slots formed therein in an oval configuration. The plurality of slots form a plurality of lanes. The plurality of slots are separated into twelve lengths. One of the twelve lengths signifies a starting point and a finishing point and being so indicated by indicia relative thereto. A plurality of playing pieces resemble a race horse. Each of the playing pieces are designated by a number. Each of the playing pieces has a flat lower portion adapted for positioning within the slots of the playing board. A plurality of action cards each detailing a move made by the plurality of playing pieces around the playing board.
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