Amusement devices: games – Board games – pieces – or boards therefor – Game piece
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Mendiratta, Vishu (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Board games, pieces, or boards therefor
Game piece
C273S255000, C273S262000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10689971
ABSTRACT:
A game, toy or article of manufacture includes a set of rules and at least one model. The model has multiple movable parts, where under the rules of play, the model begins in an assembled configuration. As the model loses points under the rules of play, at least some of the parts are removed from the model, or replaced with substitute parts. The model may be formed from a panel or other substantially planar member, with the individual pieces formed therein. Methods of game play, computer-implemented games, and other aspects of the invention are described herein. Many other options are possible, as described above.
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Mendiratta Vishu
Perkins Coie LLP
Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
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