Taxi cab management board game apparatus and method of play

A taxi cab management board game providing a gaming environment and associated apparatus wherein the players experience the daily routine and practical business pressures associated with the successful operation of a taxi cab business. The game playing surface is comprised of interconnected location...

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Main Author MEDINA, JR.; VICTOR M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.03.1999
Edition6
Subjects
AMUSEMENTS
CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES
GAMES
GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
HUMAN NECESSITIES
INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES
SPORTS
VIDEO GAMES
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Summary:A taxi cab management board game providing a gaming environment and associated apparatus wherein the players experience the daily routine and practical business pressures associated with the successful operation of a taxi cab business. The game playing surface is comprised of interconnected location blocks 12 denoting geographical locations for navigation of vehicle playing pieces 20 to transport fare playing pieces 25. Fare playing pieces may be selected based on their physical proximity to vehicle playing pieces or assigned by an instruction card set 34A. Vehicle playing pieces 20 transport fare playing pieces 25 to assigned destinations accumulating transportation revenue and possible gratuity income. The player is limited economically by traffic, government regulation and practical business choices in the quest to expand the taxi company through the purchase of three company expansion certificates 50. The game is completed when a player purchases three expansion certificates or all opponents are disqualified by driving habits or poor money management skills.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19970927988