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Electronic board game system with automated opponent

US7469899B1 · kind B1 · utility

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13Claims

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Inventors

Anthony Rogers · Newtown, US
Paul Boxmeyer · Bristol, US
Robert Butkiewicz · Medford, US
James Carty · Readington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 25, 2005
Grant date	Dec 30, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 10, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA63H3/003
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A game assembly that enables at least one person to play a board game against a computerized opponent. A game board is provided having a plurality of playing spaces. The game board is configured for a predetermined game having known rules of play. An animated figure is positioned proximate the game board. The animated figure has an arm that can be selectively moved. An automation mechanism is used to selectively move the arm of the figure over the game board during play without touching the game board. The animated figure therefore provides a false appearance that the figure is actually playing the game.

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