Apparatus for moving game pieces during a game playing period and an associated method of playing a game
US5873727A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F9/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for moving game pieces during a game playing period includes a movement device having a support which supports a number of game pieces, wherein the movement device moves the number of game pieces relative to the support during the game playing period. The apparatus also includes a towing apparatus for transporting the movement device from a first location to a second location during the game playing period. The towing apparatus is movable in a predetermined path of movement. A method of playing a game with a number of players is also disclosed.
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