U.S. Patent No. 1

Published 2001

U.S, Patent Number 1 is a racing game. Every player is a scientist who has invented time travel, and now everyone is racing to the Patent Office to prove who invented it first. Because you have a time machine, it's not enough to get to the Patent Office fast. You actually have to go back in time, to the day the Patent Office opened! During this race you will upgrade your machine with some gadgets, including a power plant, a chassis, a weapon, and a shield. You can invent these things on your own, you can buy them, or you can steal them from the other players. Only a machine with all four upgrades qualifies to earn the patent, and you have a limited supply of money and power to spend. 				 					Awards 2001 Origins Award Nominee: Best Science Fiction / Fantasy board game

Mechanics

Action Point Allowance System Action Points Set Collection Variable Player Powers

Categories

Fighting Racing Science Fiction

Designers

Falko Goettsch James Ernest

Publishers

Cheapass Games
U.S. Patent No. 1

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.57/5
Year
2001
BGG Rating
5.23
BGG Rank
#29304
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Patent No. 1 supports 3 to 6 players.
A typical game of U.S. Patent No. 1 takes about 60 minutes.
U.S. Patent No. 1 has a complexity rating of 1.57/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for U.S. Patent No. 1 is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
U.S. Patent No. 1 has a rating of 5.23/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 294 ratings. It is ranked #29304 overall.
U.S. Patent No. 1 was designed by Falko Goettsch, James Ernest. It was published in 2001.