GB2172512A

GB2172512A - Cricket board game

Info

Publication number: GB2172512A
Application number: GB08507586A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Paul Geoffrey Clarke
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1985-03-22
Filing date: 1985-03-22
Publication date: 1986-09-24
Also published as: GB8507586D0

Abstract

Apparatus for playing the game comprises a playing surface and a "scoreboard" (Fig. 1), the playing surface having two circular sections 20, 21, one to score the "batsman's" runs and one to decide his fate whenever the "batsman" arrow 28 stops at the 'How's That' section and sliding tracks 25 for the "batsmen" 29 and 26 for the "balls" 30 used to execute the results of the spinning arrows. Scorepads 27 are used to keep the record of the progress of the game. At each stage of the game the results are entered on the "scoreboard" showing details of the runs scored, wickets lost and overs bowled. The length of the game is decided by the two participating players nominating the number of overs to be played and the object is to score the most runs in the allotted time or when ten of the batsmen have been dismissed on each team. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION One day cricket This invention relates to a one day cricket match transferred to a board game.

According to the present invention there is provided a playing surface and a scoreboard. The playing surface consists of two spinning arrows, three sliding tracks and two score pads. The scoreboard comprises of slots for information of teams, players and scores.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying rules of the game and drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the scoreboard.

Figure 1A illustrates the scoreboard dissected.

Figure 2 shows the playing surface.

Figure 2A illustrates the playing surfaces dissected features.

Key to Figures 7 = Scoreboard 8 = Teams Names Slot 9 = Batsmans Number 10 = Batsmans Score 11 = Batsmans Name 12 = Teams Score 13 = Number of Overs Bowled 14 = Number of Wickets Lost 15 = Bowlers Number 16 = Scoreboard Stand 17 = Batsmans Name Disc 18 = Teams Number Disc 19 = Batsmans Number Indicator (Front and Side View) Being used for the following:: Batsmans Score Indicator Team Score Indicator Overs Bowled Indicator Wickets Lost Indicator Bowlers Number Indicator 20 = Batsmans Score Circular Section 21 = Bowlers Circular Section 22 = Playing Arena 23 = Batsman Buttons Holder 24 = Batsman Buttons Holder 25 = Sliding Tracks for Batsmans Figures 26 = Sliding TrackforSix Balls 27 = Scorepad Places 28 = Two Spinning Arrowsforthe Batsmans and Bowlers Circular Sections 29 = Batsmans Figures 30 = Balls (Top and Side View) 31 = Two Scorepads 32 = Magic Marker Pen 33 = Batsman Numbered Disc One Day Cricket 2 Players Contents 1 Scoreboard and Stand 1 Playing Surface 2 Scorepads TBatsmens Figures 9 Batsmens Buttons numbered 3 to 11 2 Players Discs 2 Team Discs 1 Magic Marker Object of the Game To score more runs than the opposition.

Preparation 1. Fit up scoreboard 2. Decide which teams are playing. Fill in the plastic discs with the magic marker provided and insert them into the appropriate slots on the scoreboard.

3. Spin a coin to decide which player bats and which player bowls.

4. Fill in the names of the batsmen on the scorepads.

5. The first two batsmens numbers are printed on the playing surface. Following batsmens numbers are provided to insert into these sections when they are batting. Each batsmans number must be entered on the scoreboard. Begin the game with one batsman each end of the sliding track.

6. Decide the number of overs to be played (30--50 recommended).

To Play 1. The bowler begins the game by bowling to batsman 1 by moving the first ball (disc) along the bowlers sliding treck in the direction of the batsman.

2. The batsman then spins his spinning arrow to ascertain the number of runs scored.

3. Both batsmen then execute the runs by moving concurrently to each end of the sliding track, ie:- if the number of runs is even, the batsman will finish in the same position and the bowler will then be bowling to batsman number 1 again. If the number of runs is odd, the batsman will finish in the opposite position and the bowler will then be bowling towards batsman 2 who also then spins the spinning arrow to ascertain his score to be entered on the scoreboard.

4. When all six balls have been played to the opposite end.of the bowlers sliding track, one over has been completed, which in turn is entered on the scoreboard.

5. The second over now commences with the balls remaining in the left hand position and moving to the right. The bowler bowls to whichever batsman happens to bebn the right hand side of the batsmans track.

6. Continue the game as described for the first over.

7. When the batsmans spinning arrow stops at the 'Hows That' section, it is then the turn of the bowler to spin his arrow to decide the fate of the batsman. If the batsman is 'Out' then his score is transferred from the scoreboard to the scorepad. If the batsman is 'Not Out' then the game continues as before.

8. The innings is finished when ten wickets have fallen or when the allotted overs have all been executed. At this time the scorepad is totalled and should correspond with the score on the scoreboard.

9. Then it is the turn of the bowling team to bat, in order to try to beat the oppositio: score.

Key to Bowlers Circular Section.

B Bowled C Caught LBW Leg Before Wicket RO Run Out S Stumped

Claims

CLAIM I claim the concept of a one day cricket match as a board game with spinning wheels and sliding tracks. Amendments to the claims have been filed, and have the following effect: (a) The claim above has been deleted or textually amended. (b) New or textually amended claims have been filed as follows:-

1. Apparatus for playing a game simulating cricket comprising of a playing board and a scoreboard.

The playing board is divided into a playing area with model batsmen and model balls adapted to be positioned on sliding tracks, two spinning wheels with pivoted arrows for indicating the bowlers and the batsmens scores, and two scorepads.

2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the playing area of the board is provided with sliding tracks to accommodate two batsmen and the six bowlers balls for executing one over.

3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 and 2 wherein the playing area of the board is provided with sections for the identity numbers of the first two participating batsmen. Following batsmen'sidentity numbers are provided separately to insert into these sections when required.

4. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the two spinning areas on the board are subdivided into radial sections containing words, characters and numbers directing the subsequent score or move in combination with pivoted arrows adapted to be spun.

5. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein two scorepads are provided with magic marker pens to record the number of runs obtained by each batsman in turn when he has completed his innings.

6. Apparatus for playing an indoor game simulating the outdoor game of cricket, having a playing board and replicas of batsmen, balls and scoreboard, and arranged to be played substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.