Board games
US8757623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2003/00233
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Tiles (7) having significant depth are placed on a gameboard (1) having projections (2) on its upper surface. The protrusions (2) engage recesses (8) formed on the corners of the tiles (7) in order to locate the tiles (7) in position on the game board (1). The recesses (8) may extend for only part of the depth of the tiles (7) so that they are not visible from the top of the tiles (7), thereby affording visual continuity between the (tiles 7). The protrusions (2) may engage the recesses (8) as a friction fit, to hold the tiles (7) firmly in place. Alternatively, they may engage the recesses (8) as a loose fit, thereby to afford location of the tiles (7) while allowing their easy removal from the game board (1).
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