Yolanda B Thornton

US Patent:

8313102, Nov 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/456375

Inventors:

Yolanda Gail Thornton - Lithonia GA, US

International Classification:

A63F 3/00

US Classification:

273257, 273243

Abstract:

A board game apparatus and method for entertaining people by supporting unlimited numbers of participation. Players chose a political party then proceed by rolling dice to navigate the quadruple arch-shaped, color-coded, time-stamped, spaces on the game board. The spaces direct players to a plurality of cards explaining presidential decisions to be made after which players refer to one or more of three devices. Device one is reference material provided to aid players in developing confidence, leadership and public speaking skills. Device two calculates the impact on the Federal Budget and determines how many of player's proposed bills are passed through congress. Device three assist in a majority-minority voting technique to achieve impact on Approval Rating scores which feeds into players goal of acquiring the highest score. Players showcase their personal knowledge of politics and people skills to sway voter opinions.