Richard E Jaspers

US Patent:

6557854, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Nov 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/715709

Inventors:

Richard L. Jaspers - Longview WA 98632

International Classification:

A63F 300

US Classification:

273272, 273146

Abstract:

A method of playing a word forming board game upon an erasable surface ( ), divided into rectangular letter spaces ( ) by grid lines ( and ). In turn each player adds letters to spell a word. This primary word must extend from the previously played letters of the game. A die roll and an instruction card ( ) determine the number of letters to be added. A player receives a point for each letter of the primary word, including letters extending from previous play. Additionally, the player receives a point for each letter of any other acceptable words formed during play, such as words within words. Acceptable words must read from left to right without skipping letters and must also be at least three letters long. Further, the words must be acceptable in respect to the word types as defined by the rules. Allowances are made for word challenging.