Games and educational devices
OwnerBurke Cole Pullmaninventor
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Abstract
Apparatus for playing a game comprising a base formed with a number of parallel transverse rows to locate individual blocks carrying letters of the alphabet or other markings, a shield, and a further row at the other end of the base to locate a master selection. Alongside the transverse rows are further locating troughs for marker elements to indicate correct or incorrect selections. In some forms the blocks are separate and in other forms they are provided on rotary dials. The equivalent functions can be provided in a portable electronic unit resembling a calculator.
Claims8
Amusement or educational apparatus comprising a plurality of playing pieces carrying various different markings, a plurality of scoring pieces, different from said playing pieces, and a base having a plurality of transverse rows of locating formations or markings to locate and display a group of selected individual playing pieces, the said base also having additional locating formations or markings to locate and display at least one scoring piece in association with each row of playing pieces, and including means for mounting a further row of selected playing pieces, and means for concealing said further row of playing pieces from a player observing the first mentioned group of playing pieces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.