An Improved Game, and Apparatus for the same and like Games.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 10th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 15th Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
An Improved Game, and Apparatus for the same and like Games.
I, GEORGE ROYLE 109 Comeragh Road West Kensington W. London, Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved game, to which I purpose giving the name
of "Krona" "or the Fight for the Crown," or other title of substantially the
same character, and to apparatus for playing the same and like games.
In carrying my said invention into practice, I provide a board and box of novel
construction, and pieces for playing the game.
I first construct an oblong box of any desirable length, one half the said length in
width, and sufficiently deep to contain the playing pieces, this box I divide crosswise
into three divisions, the centre division being preferably smaller than the others,
and covered at top, the end divisions being open, I then provide a square board,
the sides of equal length to the box, this board is so constructed that two sides
fold over the centre, the board then being the exact size of the box and forming a
top or cover to the same, this board is pivotted in its centre to the centre of the
box, and is furnished with a stop which allows it to swing round, one quarter only,
when it is brought round across the box, the two sides are turned back, and rest on
the ends of the box, the board is then in readiness for use, the end divisions of the
box act as receptacles for the playing pieces, suitable clasps or fastenings are
provided to keep the board and box firmly fastened when closed up.
The said board is checkered or divided into a number of squares like a chess-
board, preferably of uneven number, in practice I find eighty one squares the most
suitable, the centre square is marked with a crown or other device, and the centre
square of the first row of each of two opposite sides, is also marked with a
distinctive design.
The game is played by two players, each with one set of eighteen pieces, when
the board is divided into eighty one squares, but should a less or greater number of
squares be used then the number of pieces must be in the same proportion, these
pieces are of three grades, and may be of any distinctive design, and each set
differently colored as in chess, these pieces I propose to call respectively "princes"
knights" and "esquires" and when eighteen are used, each set consists of one
prince" eight "knights" and nine "esquires" the prince occupies the marked
centre square of the first row, the eight knights the squares to the right and left,
and the " esquires occupy the line of squares immediately in front of these
pieces.
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The "esquires" move in one direction, forward only, one square at a time, but
take diagonally, the "knights" move diagonally in any direction one square at a
time, and take diagonally, the "princes" move in all directions, one square at a
time, and take in all directions, the pieces are taken as in chess the captive being
replaced by the captor, the "princes cannot be taken, but when in danger must
either take the threatening piece or move away, but if so hemmed in, that neither
can be done, must so remain till the opposing pieces are captured or otherwise
moved.
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The game is won by the player who first succeeds in placing his " prince" on
the crown square, unmolested by his opponent.
The crown square cannot be occupied by any piece but the "prince."

page_text: The board and box hereinbefore described, I do not confine to this particular
game, they are applicable to all games played with checkered or other boards and
pieces.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Game and Apparatus for the same and like Games.
GEORGE ROYLE 9 Glazbury Road West Kensington W. London, late of
109 Comeragh Road West Kensington, W. Gentleman do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved game, to which I purpose giving the name
of "Krona,' or the Fight for the Crown," or other title of substantially the same
character, and to apparatus for playing the same and like games.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood, and readily carried into
effect, I will proceed, aided by the accompanying drawings, fully to describe the
same.
Fig. 1. is a plan of apparatus with the playing board closed, but turned into
position, ready for use.
Fig. 2. is a section through lines c. y. of the same, but with ends of board
slightly raised.
Fig. 3. is the board opened for playing shewing checkers and marks.
Fig. 4. is a representation of the pieces, to be called " esquires."
Fig. 5. is a representation of the pieces, to be called " knights."
Fig. 6. is a representation of the pieces, to be called, "princes."
A. (Figs. 1. 2.) is an oblong box, divided into three portions by partitions B B¹.
D is a flat square board its sides being the length of the box, and constructed in
three pieces, the centre piece being one half of its length, and the end pieces each
one quarter of its length, these end pieces are hinged to the centre piece at E. El
so that when folded on same, the board is the exact width of the aforesaid box,
and forms a lid for the same when in its normal position: firmly attached to the
bottom, and at the centre of this board is a pivot G shaped as shewn (Fig. 2) the
lower end of which is let into the bottom of the box at its centre, and freely
rotates in same, this is kept firmly in position by a flat board C. which rests on,
and is secured to partitions B. B' and also to sides of box, by these means, while
the board is held firmly, it can rotate freely on the top of box, when required for
use, it is turned across the box, the end pieces are turned over and rest on ends of
box, (in Fig. 2. these ends are shewn in process of turning over), the end spaces of
box are used as receptacles for the playing pieces-the board when folded and
turned round, forming the cover, and any suitable fastening may be applied to
keep it in position.
The said board is checkered or divided into a number of squares like a chess-
board, preferably of uneven number, in practice, 81 squares are found the most
suitable, the centre square is marked with a crown, and the centre square of the
first row of each two opposite sides, is also marked with a distinctive design H H¹
(Fig. 3).
The game is played by two players each with one set of 18 pieces, each set
being distinguished by a different color, and consisting of 9" esquires" (Fig. 4.)
8 " knights" (Fig. 5.) and 1 " prince" (Fig. 6.) but. should a less or greater
nuniber of squares be used, then the number of pieces must be in the same
proportion.

page_text: RULES.
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1. The "prince" is placed on the centre square of the first row of squares, the
8 "knights" to the right and left of the "prince," and the 9 esquires" occupy
the line of squares immediately in front.
2. The "esquires" move forward only, one square at a time, taking diagonally.
3. The "knights" move diagonally backwards and forwards, one square at a
time, taking diagonally.
4. The "prince" moves in all directions, one square at a time, and takes in all
directions.
5. The pieces are taken and removed from the board, the captor replacing the
captive as in chess.
6. The "prince
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cannot be captured, but must, when threatened, either take
the piece threatening or move out of danger.
7. If the "prince" be so covered by its opponents, that it cannot take or move,
it must remain in that position, till relieved, either by opponents movement or by
capture of piece or pieces.
8. The "princes" must never occupy adjoining squares.
9. The crown square must not be occupied except by the "princes."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The general device and construction of box and board as hereinbefore
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
2. The new game played substantially as and upon the board hereinbefore
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 10th day of November 1894.
GEORGE, KUILE.