Patent · US Expired

Night at the races board game

US5853173A · kind A · utility

23Cited by
6References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1997
Grant dateDec 29, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 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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