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Method and apparatus for playing a bingo line game

CA 1295641 C · Owner: Arrow International, Inc. · Inventors: Lees, Cynthia Ann

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Abstract of the Disclosure, A method for playing a side game in connection with a bingo game includes providing a flash board displaying a plurality of numbers in mutually perpendicular rows and columns. A plurality of tickets having a first face and a second face are provided. A column of numbers that is displayed on the second face of each ticket is identical withone of the columns of numbers shown on the flash board. A covering preferably initially masks the column of numbers from view. The plurality of tickets are distributed to players. Numbers are then serially selected from the plurality of numbers and a display is made on the flash board for each number selected. A winner is …

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  • Granted February 11, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 11, 2009.
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FiledMarch 10, 1988
GrantedFebruary 11, 1992
Term endedFebruary 11, 2009
Patent numberCA 1295641 C
Classification (IPC)A63F3/06

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedMarch 10, 1988Patent grantedFeb 11, 1992Term endedFeb 11, 2009

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