Patent ID: 6454265
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A method of playing a game utilizing cards and tokens for play by a plurality of players according to a set of rules, the method comprising the steps of:(a) requiring players to take turns in rotational sequence, wherein a turn comprises (1) a player engaging in the turn by taking at least one card-specific action with respect to at least one card held by that player at the outset of the turn, the at least one card-specific action being selected from the group consisting of (i) in accordance with the set of rules, surrendering such at least one card so as to affect a change such player's circumstances in relation to other players in the game, (ii) in accordance with the set of rules, utilizing such at least one card, without surrendering it, so as to affect a change in such player's circumstances in relation to other players in the game, and (iii) in accordance with the set of rules, holding the at least one card without other action, and (2) the player engaging in the turn acquiring at least one card not held by that player at the outset of the turn, wherein this step includes taking such at least one card from an opposing player, and (b) prohibiting players from taking card-specific action, other than holding, in the course of a turn with respect to any cards acquired by them during such turn.