GB2187968A - Improvements in and relating to apparatus for playing games - Google Patents

Abstract

A board game apparatus is provided comprising markers for moving over a board acting as a playing field, the board being provided with marked spaces constituting a path of course extending about the board. The path affords a continuous track for the purpose of continuity of play with some of the spaces being designated as a starting position or positions for the placement of a player's marker. The other spaces are designated by position, colour or marking so as to constitute a distinguishable path from the or each starting position to a space or spaces designated as a finishing position. One or more sets of cards are provided containing cards each of which relate to a proverb whereby advancement of a player's marker along a path on the board is determined by the skill with which the player identifies the proverb. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Improvements in and relating to apparatus for playing games The invention relates to a board game apparatus and is intended primarily to provide a game which utilises and tests a player's knowledge of proverbs.

The present invention provides a board game apparatus comprising markers for moving over a board acting as a playing field, the board being provided with marked spaces constituting a path or course extending about the board, said path affording a continuous track for the purpose of continuity of play, some of said spaces being designated as a starting position or positions for the placement of a player's marker, the other of said spaces being designated as by position, colour or marking so as to constitute a distinguishable path from the or each starting position to a space or spaces designated as a finishing position; and one or more sets of cards containing cards each of which relate to a proverb whereby advancement of a player's marker along a path on the board is determined by the skill with which the player identifies the proverb.

Preferably a plurality of sets of cards are provided, each of said sets being graded according to difficulty.

Advantageously spaces or areas along the path or paths of the board are provided having special designations and the apparatus is provided with a set of special cards one of which is drawn by a player as determined by chance when said player's marker rests on a special space or area, each of said special cards indicating a benefit or penalty applicable to said player or an opposing player. These special cards are hereinafter referred to as "Joker" cards.

Also, additional spaces or areas along the path or paths of the board are provided having designations indicative of benefits or penalties applicable to said player, The accompanying drawing, which is a plan view of one form or arrangement of a board for the game will be referred to in more particularly describing one embodiment of the invention, by way of example only.

Proverbs form a very important part of everyday English, both written and spoken. Many people will be familiar with wide range of proverbs, and there are few, who are not familiar with those proverbs which nowadays are routine household catchphrases. The game of course can be used with proverbs of any language.

The game may be played by any number from two to four players, or from two to four pairs of players ranging in age from approximately twelve years to adult. Unlike conventional quiz games all players fully participate, on an equal basis. The game may be played with or without a quizmaster. Because the proverb cards are graded in terms of difficulty players of differing abilities may compete on a more equal basis.

There are 400 proverb cards, each one unique, and each carrying a single proverb. These cards form the basis of the scoring system. Given limited information, each player's task is to identify the proverb. Each card carries a maximum of ten points, and the use of clues costs points. Points earned are scored on the board as shown in the drawing. The resulting points gained give players the opportunity to effect winning strategies and a bluff element on the playing board. Every point scored is equivalent to cm 0,000 and the winner is the first person to score one hundred points, equivalent to one million pounds.

There are four packs of one hundred proverbs, each pack reflecting a level of difficulty from "Junior" through "Regular" to "Senior".

Players can elect to choose a particular pack, for any game, or, by agreement, players of differing abilities may use from different packs. In this manner, a young person can compete, on on an "equality basis" with an adult.

In addition to the four hundred proverb scoring cards, there are fifty four "Joker" cards, which relate to "Joker" positions featured at intervals, round the circuit of the playing board. Also, the playing board features "penalty positions" (red in colour) and "bonus positions" (green in colour) all of which are designed to add the elements of strategy, fortune and bluff to the game The winning player is the first to score 100 points on the board and reach HOME. The game can be repeated many times without repetition of proverbs.

The game is provided with 454 unique cards which are divided as follows: CLASS NUMBERS (a) "Junior" cards J1 to J100 (b) "Regular" cards (1) 1 to 100 (c) "Regular" cards (2) 1 to 100 (d) "Senior" cards 1 to 100 (e) "Joker" cards 1 to 54 Each proverb quiz card contains the following information:an identification number between 1 and 100; the number of words in the proverb in question; a word, or words, from the proverb, and their relative positions, within the proverb; (identification at this stage merits 10 points); a first clue, which may be an alternative meaning, or an additional word and its relative position, or assistance in identifying a key work or phrase, (identification at this stage merits 7 points); a second clue which may be the questioner's own clue, the questioner's own mime, the questioner's own clue or mime, the first word of the proverb, the last word of the proverb, a specific word or an alternative proverb, (success here is worth 4 points, failure earns a zero score); the answer which gives the complete proverb; and finally an explanation of the proverb, moral or an alternative proverb is provided.

Each "Joker" card contains the following: a full proverb (some with good tidings, some with bad tidings); information on how the proverb relates to the person who has just acquired it, and instructions on the manner in which it may be used and when it may be used.

Each player is provided with a pencil and scribble pad for use in deciphering a proverb and a marker for indicating his or her position on the board. The board is provided with four starting points, one for each player. Each starting point is of a unique colour, and the marker for each player is the same colour as that player's starting point and his route on the board from the starting point to HOME on the board.

Proverbs form the basis of the game. Sets of clue cards contain information to allow players to identify the proverbs and thus gain points. A player's ability in recognising proverbs is rewarded with an appropriate level of points. The points gained are plotted along the board.

The playing board circuit is characterised by "penalty positions", "bonus positions" and "Joker positions". Strategically players can influence where they land on the board by the manner in which they identify the proverb and the resulting points gained (10, 7 or 4). "Penalty" and "bonus" positions state clearly the number of points the player must retreat or advance.

Stopping on a "Joker" position entitles the player to a "Joker" card which contains a directive or a possible strategy. As the game progresses players will acquire "Joker" cards. As a result strategy, bluff, attack and self defence feature strongly in the game generating challenge, excitement and fun.

Every player's objective is to win or, this being unlikely, to prevent other players winning.

The game is educational, involves strategy, bluff, and an element of chance.

The game is flexible in approach and may employ the following variations: Two to four persons pitting their wits against each other. The quizmaster post rotates, so that everyone plays the game.

Players team up and compete against others in pairs. This format allows six or eight players to fully participate.

A quizmaster is appointed and holds this position throughout the game and does not participate throughout the game and does not participate as a player.

The Rules of the game are as follows: 1. Agree player table arrangements. If partners are competing they sit opposite each other (Partners do not collaborate in identifying the proverb.. They do hpwever use the same marker.

2. Select the pack(s) of quiz cards to be used.

3. Choose board markers.

4. Have pencils and scribble pads at the ready.

5. All cards must face downwards. Cards are drawn from the top and replaced on the bottom. A player draws from the same pack for the duration of the game unless the original pack is exhausted.

6. Hyphenated words count as one word 7. Oniy the person posing the quiz card is entitled to see any of the details on the card until that card has been completed and the points moved along the board.

8. The quiz cards are always addressed to an individual. If that player fails to gain any points on the specific quiz card it is thrown open to the next player in rotation. The first with the correct answer written down gains four points.

9. The youngest player is given the honour of answering first. The quiz card is posed by the person opposite unless a quizmaster has been appointed.

10. The rotation of play is clockwise as is progress around the scoreboard circuit.

11. The time allowed to answer any stage on a proverb quiz card is 30 seconds, from the point where the full information has been given.

The timing may however be altered, as a house rule, by agreement before the game starts.

12. Only one answer, the first, is accepted.

13. Absolute accuracy is not essential to the spirit of the game, once it is established that the player has identified the proverb and used the correct number of words, unless the game is being played on a serious competitive level.

14. The points gained on any quiz card are plotted along the board.

15. A player landing on a "bonus" or "penalty" spot, must move by the points stated and in the direction indicated. A player landing on a "Joker" spot must pick the top "Joker" card and all players are bound by the Rules on the cards.

16. A "Joker" card may be held as a strategic card unless it is stated otherwise on the card. When a "Joker" card is used it must be shown publicly and replaced on the bottom of the deck.

17. "Jokers" used as strategic cards may only be used after a particular play has been completed and the points moved along the board, and before the next proverb quiz card is picked up and addressed to the player. All players are bound to accept the ruling from a Joker card in so far as it is directed at them.

18. The first player to arrive HOME is the winner, having collected a total of 1,000,000.

The following is the text taken from the one hundred "Junior" cards but not including the explanation of the proverb or moral.

6 words 1J - - ill - - dead You were dead luckyl 10 points 1st Clue: Its a grave offence 7 points 2nd Clue: Never? 4 points Answer NEVER SPEAK ILL OF THE DEAD 6 words 2J - stitch - - - nine There's a hole in your stocking 10 points 1st Clue: 4th word "time" 7 points 2nd Clue: Prevention is better than cure 4 points Answer A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE 6 words 3J - - stone - - Moss I gather you got this one 10 points 1st Clue: Mick Jagger's group 7 points 2nd Clue: 4th word "gathers" 4 points Answer A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS 3 words 4J - - Lucky Born Lucky 10 points 1st Clue: Not first, nor second 7 points 2nd Clue:Whats the time? 4 points Answer THIRD TIME LUCKY 6 words 5J - - workman - - tools A job well done 10 points 1st Clue: 2nd word "bad" 7 points 2nd Clue: incompetent fellow 4 points Answer A BAD WORKMAN BLAMES HIS TOOLS 6 words 6J - - where - heart Home Birdl 10 points 1st Clue: Relax at Home 7 points 2nd Clue: Where theres always a welcome 4 points Answer HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS 3 words 7J - - blind Open your eyes 10 points 1st Clue: It's love at first sight 7 points 2nd Clue: Rose coloured spectacles 4 points Answer LOVE IS BLIND 4 words 8J - come - served Come Come 10 points 1st Clue: First you take your place in the queue 7 points 2nd Clue: Best dressed 4 points Answer FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED 6 words 9J - vessels - - most You're a noisy lotl 10 points 1st Clue: Noisy, like a drum 7 points 2nd Clue:A lot of fuss over nothing 4 points Answer EMPTY VESSELS MAKE THE MOST SOUND 8 words 10J - - cats - - mice - You're playing a cat and mouse game 10 points 1st Clue: Naughty, Naughty 7 points 2nd Clue: Behind your back 4 points Answer WHEN THE CATS AWAY THE MICE WILL PLAY 3 words llJ - - wonders No wonder you are never on time 10 points 1st Clue: Past, present, future 7 points 2nd Clue: Its a great healer 4 points Answer TIME WORKS WONDERS 8 words 12J - - - - crying - - milk 10 pints pleasel 10 points 1st Clue: Whats done is done 7 points 2nd Clue: Let the cat lick it up 4 points Answer IT IS NO USE CRYING OVER SPILT MILK S words 13J Seek - ye - Did you find the answer? 1st Clue: Searching advice found in the Bible 2nd Clue: Its what you are looking for Answer SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND 8 words 14J - count - - - - - hatched You're chicken 10 points 1st Clue:They maybe bad eqgs 7 points 2nd Clue: Or spend next weeks pocket money 4 points Answer DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY ARE HATCHED 5 words 15J Theres - - - home Its great to be home 10 points 1st Clue: Its where the heart is 7 points 2nd Clue: Not here, not there 4 points Answer THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME 6 words 16J - - up - - down Its the law of gravity 10 points 1st Clue: Except for prices 7 points 2nd Clue: Was Newton too serious about this law? 4 points Answer WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN 4 words 17J - come - go You're a fool with ytour money 10 points 1st Clue: Twice as easy 7 points 2nd Clue: You win some - you loose some 4 points Answer EAST COME - EASY GO 5 words 18J Truth - - - fiction Would you believe it? 10 points 1st Clue: Belive it or not 7 points 2nd Clue:Where is the Sranger? 4 points Answer TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION 8 words 19J All - - must - - - end Including Proverbia 10 points 1st Clue: Enjoy it while you can 7 points 2nd Clue: Second word "good" 4 points Answer ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END 5 words 20J - men - - tales Dead right 10 points 1st Clue: Boot hill? 7 points 2nd Clue: As a door nail 4 points Answer DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 5 words 21J - news - - news Keep your fingers crossed 10 points 1st Clue: Its no good 7 points 2nd Clue: Look on the bright side 4 points Answer NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS 4 words 22J Old - - hard You're a creature of habit 10 points 1st Clue: Monks wear them 7 points 2nd Clue: Third word "die" 4 points Answer OLD HABITS DIE HARD 10 words 23J - - first - - - try - - again Go onl Give it a tryl 10 points 1st Clue: Three trys and no score 7 points 2nd Clue: Never give up 4 points Answer IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY TRY TRY AGAIN 4 words 24J - smoke - fire Fire away 10 points 1st Clue: Suspicion 7 points 2nd Clue: Look out for the signs 4 points Answer NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE 6 words 25J - early - - - worm You're very chirpyl 10 points 1st Clue: This bird gets up early 7 points 2nd Clue: Opportunity knocks 4 points Answer THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM 4 words 26J Let - dogs You're a pet 10 points 1st Clue: Dog napping 7 points 2nd Clue: Leave well enough alone 4 points Answer LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE 4 words 27J Look - - leap Watch where you are going 10 points 1st Clue: You may need your wellies 7 points 2nd Clue: Its very chancy 4 points Answer LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP 8 words 28J - fool - - money - - Can you lend me a fiver? 10 points 1st Clue: Spend thrift 7 points 2nd Clue:Last word "parted" 4 points Answer A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED 3 words 29J - - perfect Play it again Sam 10 points 1st Clue: Do it over and over again 7 points 2nd Clue: Practice your swing 4 points Answer PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT 3 words 30J - - golden Hush 10 points 1st Clue: Quiet please 7 points 2nd Clue: A closed mouth catches no flies 4 points Answer SILENCE IS GOLDEN 8 words 31J - - teach - - - - tricks Take the lead 10 points 1st Clue: Poor old Shep 7 points 2nd Clue: Old habits die hard 4 points Answer YOU CANNOT TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS 5 words 32J - is - - policy Tell the truth 10 points 1st Clue: Honestly 7 points 2nd Clue: Its the best insurance 4 points Answer HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY 8 words 33J - - tell - - - - cover You never can tell 10 points 1st Clue: Read any good books lately? 7 points 2nd Clue:Appearances are deceptive 4 points Answer YOU CAN'T TELL x BOOK BY ITS COVER 5 words 34J - - thicker - water Oh Brotherl 10 points 1st Clue: Haemoglobin 7 points 2nd Clue: Sons and daughters 4 points Answer BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER 4 words 35J The - - merrier Lets have a party 10 points 1st Clue: Enough for a party 7 points 2nd Clue: No less 4 points Answer THE MORE THE MERRIER 4 words 36J - begins - home Ask for more pocket money 10 points 1st Clue: Faith, Hope and ? 7 points 2nd Clue: Keep sending the money Dad 4 points Answer CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME 8 words 37J - - loaf - - - - bread You arn't half well bred 10 points 1st Clue: You'll settle for less 7 points 2nd Clue: 50% 4 points Answer HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NO BREAD 4 words 38J Like - like Your Mothers' pride 10 points 1st Clue: Male heir 7 points 2nd Clue:Blood line 4 points Answer LIKE FATHER - LIKE SON 11 words 39J - bird " - - - - - - - bush You're always crowing 10 points 1st Clue: Where one is worth more than two 7 points 2nd Clue: Be thankful for what you've got 4 points Answer A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH 3 words 40J History - You're hysterical 10 points 1st Clue: Echo 7 points 2nd Clue: War after war after war 4 points.

Answer HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF 3 words 41J - isn't Thats rich 10 points 1st Clue: But it helps 7 points 2nd Clue: How much does it cost? 4 points Answer MONEY ISN'T EVERY THING 10 words 42J Never - - - tomorrow - - - - today You can do it 10 points 1st Clue: Don't be put off, you can do it 7 points 2nd Clue: You'll get job satisfaction 4 points Answer NEVER PUT OFF 'TILL TOMORROW WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY 8 words 43J Don't - - - - - - basket You're a crackerl 10 points 1st Clue: Spread your risk or you'll risk 7 points your spread 2nd Clue: If yours break you risk an omelette 4 points Answer DON'T PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET 5 words 44J Penny - - pound A penny for your thoughts 10 points 1st Clue: Three ? men 7 points 2nd Clue:The one that got away 4 points Answer PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH 5 words 45J - speak - - words Go for itl 10 points 1st Clue: Don't say it, do it 7 points 2nd Clue: Action man 4 points Answer ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS 4 words 46J -minds - alike I beg to differ 10 points 1st Clue: Fools seldom differ 7 points 2nd Clue: I think its great 4 points Answer GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE 7 words 47J - - fool - - - fool You're nobody's fool 10 points 1st Clue: He gave away his pension 7 points 2nd Clue: First word "There's" 4 points Answer THERE'S NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL 8 words 48J - apple - - - - doctor Keep munching 10 points 1st Clue: Its healthy to munch 7 points 2nd Clue: Granny Smith 4 points Answer AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY 2 words 49J -flies It's time to fly 10 points 1st Clue:Is it that time already? 7 points 2nd Clue: Tempus fugit 4 points Answer TIME FLIES 3 words 50J - - money It's only money honeyl 10 points 1st Clue: A pound for a pound 7 points 2nd Clue: If you have an interest in the 4 points principle Answer MONEY MAKES MONEY 4 words 51J - brooms - clean A sweeping statementl 10 points 1st Clue: Not just chimneys 7 points 2nd Clue: A fresh approach 4 points Answer NEW BROOMS SWEEP CLEAN 5 words 52J - picture -- story You're a picture of innocence 10 points 1st Clue: And it can't speak 7 points 2nd Clue: Like a thousand words 4 points Answer EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY 4 words 53J - can't - - choosers Brother, can you spare a dime? 10 points 1st Clue: Spare a copper Guv? 7 points 2nd Clue: Its a charity 4 points Answer BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS 3 words 54J appearances - You thought you had me fooled 10 points 1st Clue:They're deceptive 7 points 2nd Clue: Looks like a wolf in sheeps clothing 4 points Answer APPEARANCES ARE DECEPTIVE 4 words 55J You - please Nobody's perfect 10 points 1st Clue: Everyone can't be happy 7 points 2nd Clue: So don't even try 4 points Answer YOU CAN'T PLEASE EVERYONE 5 words 56J - good -- another Do me a favourl 10 points 1st Clue: You helped me, I'll help you 7 points 2nd Clue: You deserved it 4 points Answer ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER 6 words 57J --rains -- pours You're all wetl 10 points 1st Clue: Everythings going wrong 7 points 2nd Clue: Woe is me 4 points Answer IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS 7 words 58J -- loss --- gain You're a dead lossl 10 points 1st Clue:Rob Peter to pay Paul 7 points 2nd Clue: 1st word "One 4 points Answer ONE MAN'S LOSS IS ANOTHER MAN'S GAIN 8 words 59J - win --- lose - You've lost the will to win 10 points 1st Clue: Two Few 7 points 2nd Clue: Easy come, easy go 4 points Answer YOU WIN A FEW, YOU LOSE A FEW 9 words 60J ----- head -- shoulders Do you have dandruff? 10 points 1st Clue: Experience teaches 7 points 2nd Clue: 5th word "old" 4 points Answer YOU CAN'T PUT AN OLD HEAD ON YOUNG SHOULDERS 11 words 61J - unto ------- unto How do you do? 10 points 1st Clue: Love your neighbour 7 points 2nd Clue: 1st word "Do" 4 points Answer DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU 3 words 62J Business - Your heading for success 10 points 1st Clue: Earn your money before you spend it 7 points 2nd Clue: When work is done you can have your fun 4 points Answer BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE 4 words 63J - not - not You're a wasterl 10 points 1st Clue: What a waste 7 points 2nd Clue: You won't want another clue 4 points Answer WASTE NOT WANT NOT 4 words 64J - will be Boy - oh - Boyl 10 points 1st Clue: "not girls" 7 points 2nd Clue: "Pranksters" 4 points Answer BOYS WILL BE BOYS 5 words 65J Many --- work Many happy returns 10 points 1st Clue: Let's all pull together 7 points 2nd Clue: Noting to do with electricity 4 points Answer MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK 5 words 66J Alls --- well That's a reliefl 10 points 1st Clue: It came out O.K. in the end 7 points 2nd Clue: Well, well 4 points Answer ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL 6 words 67J Love --- go Go on, you're just saying that 10 points 1st Clue: It always was round 7 points 2nd Clue:So does money 4 points Answer LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND 6 words 68J --- time - everything Time for a breakl 10 points 1st Clue: Everything is in its place 7 points 2nd Clue: 1st word "There" 4 points Answer THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING 7 words 69J If ---- join Beats mel 10 points 1st Clue: Always support the winning team 7 points 2nd Clue: 4th word "beat" 4 points Answer IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM JOIN THEM 7 words 70J exception -- rule Present company excepted 10 points 1st Clue: There's always one awkward guy 7 points 2nd Clue: Small print on insurance policies 4 points Answer THERE IS AN EXCEPTION TO EVERY RULE 12 words 71J ---- greener ----- Are you satisfied? 10 points 1st Clue: The far-away hills are green 7 points 2nd Clue:Some people are never satisfied 4 points Answer THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE 3 words 72J Easy - Easy, wasn't it? 10 points 1st Clue: Take it easy 7 points 2nd Clue: It comes at the end 4 points Answer EASY DOES IT 3 words 73J -- tell Tell no fibsl 10 points 1st Clue: What is the time 7 points 2nd Clue: Lets see what happens 4 points Answer TIME WILL TELL 4 words 74J Still You are in deep water 10 points 1st Clue: He's a deep thinker 7 points 2nd Clue: H20 4 points Answer STILL WATERS RUN DEEP 4 words 75J - and let Let's live it upl 10 points 1st Clue: Mind your own business 7 points 2nd Clue: You only live twice 4 points Answer LIVE AND LET LIVE 5 words 76J --dog- bites You're all hot air 10 points 1st Clue: Ask your postman 7 points 2nd Clue:Never? 4 points Answer A BARKING DOG NEVER BITES 5 words 77J While --- hope You're alive and kicking 10 points 1st Clue: Hang in there 7 points 2nd Clue: You've only one life 4 points Answer WHILE THERE'S LIFE THERE'S HOPE 5 words 78J You --- all Everyone's a winnerl 10 points 1st Clue: You win some, you loose some 7 points 2nd Clue: I can't win any 4 points Answer YOU CAN'T WIN THEM ALL 5 words 79J Time -- great It's time for refreshments 10 points 1st Clue: Like a good doctor 7 points 2nd Clue: Somethings are best forgotten 4 points Answer TIME IS A GREAT HEALER 6 words 80J Man ---- alone Use your loaf 10 points 1st Clue: Food for thought 7 points 2nd Clue: A toast to good sense 4 points Answer MAN CANNOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE 6 words 81J Every ---- lining Your living under a cloud 10 points 1st Clue: Look on the bright side 7 points 2nd Clue:Second place winner 4 points Answer EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING 7 words 82J Ask ----- lies True for youl 10 points 1st Clue: Don't upset the applecart 7 points 2nd Clue: You'll get your answer 4 points Answer ASK NO QUESTIONS AND HEAR NO LIES 13 words 83J Red ---------- shepherds Red any good books lately? 10 points 1st Clue: Ask any farmer 7 points 2nd Clue: It isn't pie in the sky 4 points Answer RED SKY AT NIGHT SHEPHERDS' DELIGHT.

RED SKY IN THE MORNING SHEPHERDS' WARNING.

3 words 84J -- learn Your'e a fast learner 10 points 1st Clue: Life teaches us all things 7 points 2nd Clue: Live and let live 4 points Answer LIVE AND LEARN 4 words 85J - late - never Better hurryl 10 points 1st Clue: At least you got there 7 points 2nd Clue: You're never on time 4 points Answer BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 4 words 86J - man for I can't swim 10 points 1st Clue: After the woman and children 7 points 2nd Clue: And the devil take the hind most 4 points Answer EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF 4 words 87J Once -- shy Lets have a bite to eat 10 points 1st Clue: Bitten twice? 7 points 2nd Clue: You'll think twice the next time 4 points Answer ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY 5 words 88J -- pot - boils Watch itl 10 points 1st Clue: Don't be impatient 7 points 2nd Clue:Stop looking over my shoulder 4 points Answer A WATCHED POT NEVER BOILS 5 words 89J - step -- time Step on itl 10 points 1st Clue: Slow but sure 7 points 2nd Clue: Plan your progress 4 points Answer ONE STEP AT A TIME 6 words 90J - - - shuts Your're ringing my bell 10 points 1st Clue: Opportunity knocks 7 points 2nd Clue: When you're down look up 4 points Answer WHEN ONE DOOR SHUTS, ANOTHER OPENS 7 words 91J Jack ---- his You're the topsl 10 points 1st Clue: Never run yourself down 7 points 2nd Clue: Good for Jack 4 points Answer JACK IS AS GOOD AS HIS MASTER 14 words 92J Early - - - - - - - - - healthy - - You're a wise old owl! 10 points 1st Clue: No late nights here 7 points 2nd Clue:Seventh word "Rise" 4 points Answer EARLY TO BED AND EARLY TO RISE MAKES A MAN HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE 3 words 93J - - first Who goes first 10 points 1st Clue: First first and first last 7 points 2nd Clue: Get your priorities right 4 points Answer FIRST THINGS FIRST 3 words 94J - -believing You're a believer 10 points 1st Clue: Are you a doubting Thomas 7 points 2nd Clue: Clear as a picture 4 points Answer SEEING IS BELIEVING 4 words 95J Finders - losers Cry baby 10 points 1st Clue: Zoo minders 7 points 2nd Clue: What a piece of luck 4 points Answer FINDERS KEEPERS LOSERS WEEPERS 4 words 96J -good- young Good for you 10 points 1st Clue: You can't kill a bad thing 7 points 2nd Clue: But old age gets you in the end 4 points Answer THE GOOD DIE YOUNG 5 words 97J Every - - - day Take a lead 10 points 1st Clue: And should have a licence 7 points 2nd Clue: Its a dogs life 4 points Answer EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY 5 words 98J Never - - - time Never say Never 10 points 1st Clue: an eternity 7 points 2nd Clue: Its so final 4 points Answer NEVER IS A LONG TIME 6 words 99J Too - - - - broth You're in the soup 10 points 1st Clue: All chefs and no Indians 7 points 2nd Clue: Tastes terrible 4 points Answer TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH 7 words 100J - - - root - all Thats rich 10 points 1st Clue: The more you have the more you want 7 points 2nd Clue: An evil ending 4 points Answer MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL The following is the text taken from the one hundred "Regular" cards but not including the explanation of the proverb or moral.

5 words No. 1 Well - - - done Get stuck inl 10 points 1st Clue: A good start is half the battle 7 points 2nd Clue: A fourth is a half 4 points Answer WELL BEGUN IS HALF DONE 7 words No. 2 Time - - - - - man Take your timel 10 points 1st Clue: From high to low in six hours 7 points 2nd Clue: Wait for the fourth word 4 points Answer TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN 9 words ) No. 3 - no - - no - - no Are you a tell-tale 10 points 1st Clue: Three brass monkeys 7 points 2nd Clue: I sense evil 4 points Answer SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL 6 words No. 4 Many - - makes - Look after the penniesl 10 points 1st Clue: Small things lead to bigger things 7 points 2nd Clue:The last word in a muckle 4 points Answer MANY A MUCKLE MAKES A MUCKLE 4 words No, 5 More - less You're fast off the markl 10 points 1st Clue: You're tripping over yourself 7 points 2nd Clue: The faster you go the slower you move 4 points Answer MORE HASTE, LESS SPEED 12 words No. 6 - - lie down - - - - get up - You're barking up the wrong tree 10 points 1st Clue: Known by the company you keep 7 points 2nd Clue: Did you get a flea in your ear? 4 points Answer IF YOU LIE DOWN WITH DOGS YOU WILL GET UP WITH FLEAS 8 words No. 7 - cannot - - - - - eggs You're crackersl 10 points 1st Clue: If you make anything, you'll make 7 points mistakes 2nd Clue: Sounds like a Danish Prince 4 points Answer YOU CANNOT MAKE AN OMELETTE, WITHOUT BREAKING EGGS 9 words No. 8 - - - worth - - worth - Well done! 10 points 1st Clue: A job well done 7 points 2nd Clue:Its a big If 4 points Answer IF A THING'S WORTH DOING ITS WORTH DOING WELL 8 words No. 9 - - - slip - - - lip Down the hatch! 10 points 1st Clue: Don't count your chickens 7 points 2nd Clue: You've spilled your drink 4 points Answer THERE'S MANY A SLIP TWIXT CUP AND LIP 13 words No. 10 - - - - break - - - names - - - No names no packdrilll 10 points 1st Clue: No bones about stones 7 points 2nd Clue: Slander or libel? 4 points Answer STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT NAMES WILL NEVER HURT ME 11 words No. 11 - - - - - blind - - - - king Can you see the point? 10 points 1st Clue: Look out for the eye-patch 7 points 2nd Clue: I can't see this country on the map 4 points Answer IN THE COUNTRY OF THE BLIND, THE ONE EYED MAN IS KING 4 words No. 12 - - - virtue Have patiencel 10 points 1st Clue:Its a girl's name 7 points 2nd Clue: All things come to those who wait 4 points Answer PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE 12 words No. 13 - - - - - hanged - - sheep - - You can't pull the wool over my eyes 10 points 1st Clue: You're guilty anyway 7 points 2nd Clue: One comes first 4 points Answer ONE MIGHT AS WELL BE HANGED FOR A SHEEP AS A LAMB 5 words No. 14 - will - - way You've lost your wayl 10 points 1st Clue: I've found my love 7 points 2nd Clue: Where theres a will theres a way love 4 points Answer LOVE WILL FIND A WAY 7 words No. 15 Set - - - catch - You couldn't catch a coldl 10 points 1st Clue: Alfred Hitchcock thriller 7 points 2nd Clue: They're a pair of thieves 4 points Answer SET A THIEF TO CATCH A THIEF 14 words No. 16 Tis - - - - - lost - - - - - - all Better luck next time 10 points 1st Clue:Risk a broken heart 7 points 2nd Clue: Love will find a way 4 points Answer TIS BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST THAN NEVER TO HAVE LOVED AT ALL 9 words No. 17 - - - - scripture - - - ends You have a way with words! 10 points 1st Clue: A devil of a quote 7 points 2nd Clue: He's clever, you know 4 points Answer THE DEVIL CAN QUOTE SCRIPTURE FOR HIS OWN ENDS 12 words No. 18 - - - - laughs - - - - - weep Thats a laughl 10 points 1st Clue: Everyone loves a winner 7 points 2nd Clue: A loser gets to know his real friends 4 points Answer LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU, WEEP AND YOU WEEP ALONE 7 words No. 19 man S - - - man's - I like mine medium-rare 10 points 1st Clue: Not a vegetarian 7 points 2nd Clue:Will kill you in the end 4 points Answer ONE MAN'S MEAT IS ANOTHER MAN'S POISON 8 words No. 20 - - - - good - - mile You got it wrong againl 10 points 1st Clue: A maiden? 7 points 2nd Clue: You're not on target 4 points Answer A MISS IS AS GOOD AS A MILE 3 words No. 21 - sometimes Your day-dreaming againl 10 points 1st Clue: Nobodys perfect 7 points 2nd Clue: Sleepy philosopher 4 points Answer HOMER SOMETIMES NODS 9 words No. 22 - - - - walk - - - run You're learningl 10 points 1st Clue: First things first 7 points 2nd Clue: Over ambitious? 4 points Answer WE MUST LEARN TO WALK BEFORE WE CAN RUN 13 words No. 23 - half - - - - - - - - - half Show concernl 10 points 1st Clue: America and Africa 7 points 2nd Clue:The haves and the have-nots 4 points Answer ONE HALF OF THE WORLD DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES 12 words No. 24 Blessed - - - - - - - - - - disappointed You were expecting a lotl 10 points 1st Clue: Don't raise your hopes 7 points 2nd Clue: Look on it as a bonus 4 points Answer BLESSED IS HE WHO EXPECTS NOTHING FOR HE SHALL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED 4 words No. 25 - -, soonest You need to mend your waysl 10 points 1st Clue: Hold your tongue 7 points 2nd Clue: You put your foot in your mouth again 4 points Answer LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED 6 words No. 26 Life - - beer - Are you enjoying yourselfl 10 points 1st Clue: You've gotta work too 7 points 2nd Clue: Ten pin bowling 4 points Answer LIFE ISNT ALL BEER AND SKITTLES 4 words No. 27 - west, - East is east and west is westl 10 points 1st Clue: Its where the heart is 7 points 2nd Clue: Directions for home 4 points Answer EAST WEST, HOMES BEST 8 words No. 28 - - knocks - - - - door You missed your chancel 10 points 1st Clue: No second chance 7 points 2nd Clue: Opportunity knocks 4 points Answer OPPORTUNITY NEVER KNOCKS TWICE, AT ANY MANS DOOR 11 words No. 29 - - sups - - - - - - - spoon You're tempting fatel 10 points 1st Clue: Dinner with old Nick 7 points 2nd Clue: Keep out of arms reach 4 points Answer HE WHO SUPS WITH THE DEVIL SHOULD HAVE A LONG SPOON 5 words No. 30 Fear - - - gifts Have a cigarl 10 points 1st Clue: Uncharacteristic behaviour 7 points 2nd Clue: Its all Greek to me 4 points Answer FEAR THE GREEKS BEARING GIFTS 5 words 31 What - - must May I read your palml 10 points 1st Clue: Your fate is sealed 7 points 2nd Clue:Ce Sera, Sera 4 points Answer WHAT MUST BE, MUST BE 6 words 32 - laughs - - - last You're a winner 10 points 1st Clue: Its results that count 7 points 2nd Clue: The laugh is on you 4 points Answer HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST 6 words 33 - - go - - wall You're a brickl 10 points 1st Clue: Not the strongest 7 points 2nd Clue: The survival of the fittest 4 points Answer THE WEAKEST GO TO THE WALL 6 words 34 - dont - - - nothing This will cost youl 10 points 1st Clue: Everyone pays the piper 7 points 2nd Clue: Nothing's for nothing 4 points Answer YOU DON'T GET SOMETHING FOR NOTHING 9 words 35 - - - - quart - - pint You're bursting at the seams 10 points 1st Clue: Thats a little over the top 7 points 2nd Clue:The squeeze is on 4 points Answer YOU CANNOT GET A QUART INTO A PINT POT 5 words 36 Hard - - bad You're a hard casel 10 points 1st Clue: Just study the facts 7 points 2nd Clue: Legal cases 4 points Answer HARD CASES MAKE BAD LAW 5 words 37 Fine - - fine I'm proud as a peacockl 10 points 1st Clue: Peacocks for instance 7 points 2nd Clue: Dressed to kill 4 points Answer FINE FEATHERS MAKE FINE BIRDS 8 words 38 - child - - - - man Its a family affairl 10 points 1st Clue: Grow up, Dad 7 points 2nd Clue: Sounds like it should be the opposite 4 points Answer THE CHILD IS THE FATHER OF THE MAN 9 words 39 Work - - - - - - - available Its knocking off timel 10 points 1st Clue: I've never enough time 7 points 2nd Clue:There's so much to be done 4 points Answer WORK EXPANDS SO AS TO FILL THE TIME AVAILABLE 6 words 40 King - - no You're so rightl 10 points 1st Clue: The boss is the boss 7 points 2nd Clue: Sometimes wrong in the end 4 points Answer THE KING CAN DO NO WRONG 6 words 41 - - fast - - alone I'm all alonel 10 points 1st Clue: Travel broadens the mind 7 points 2nd Clue: No distractions 4 points Answer HE TRAVELS FAST WHO TRAVELS ALONE 9 words 42 - cross - - - - come - You're over the topl 10 points 1st Clue: It may never happen 7 points 2nd Clue: It spans the river 4 points Answer DON'T CROSS THE BRIDGE TILL YOU COME TO IT 7 words 43 - anything - - wrong - Expect the unexpectedl 10 points 1st Clue: Is it Murphys Law? 7 points 2nd Clue:It will in the finish 4 points Answer IF ANYTHING CAN GO WRONG IT WILL 8 words 44 - more - - - more - May I have another slice? 10 points 1st Clue: You have quite enough 7 points 2nd Clue: Its greedy 4 points Answer THE MORE YOU GET THE MORE YOU WANT 10 words 45 If - - - - - -, - - yourself Didn't you do welll 10 points 1st Clue: No delegating here 7 points 2nd Clue: Results guaranteed 4 points Answer IF YOU WANT A THING DONE WELL, DO IT YOURSELF 6 words 46 - bad - - - up Heads or tails? 10 points 1st Clue: The chickens come home to roost 7 points 2nd Clue: A 7 for your thoughts 4 points Answer A BAD PENNY ALWAYS TURNS UP 6 words 47 - things - - - God More power to your elbow 10 points 1st Clue: We're only mere mortals 7 points 2nd Clue:He can do it 4 points Answer ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD 6 words 48 - is - - - wit You're the life and soul of the party 10 points 1st Clue: Keep it brief 7 points 2nd Clue: That's the spirit 4 points Answer BREVITY IS THE SOUL OF WIT 5 words - is - great Are you on the level? 10 points 1st Clue: You'll get it eventually 7 points 2nd Clue: Death comes first and evens the score 4 points Answer DEATH IS THE GREAT LEVELLER 9 words 50 - - - best - - - - worst The best of luck 10 points 1st Clue: You won'tbe disappointed 7 points 2nd Clue: First you must hope 4 points Answer HOPE FOR THE BEST AND PREPARE FOR THE WORST 9 words 51 - - - -mistakes - - make Make no mistake about it 10 points 1st Clue: Nothing ventured, nothing gained 7 points 2nd Clue:Even Homer nods 4 points Answer IF YOU DONT MAKE MISTAKES YOU DONT MAKE ANYTHING 4 words 52 - would - more Its much ado about nothing 10 points 1st Clue: Greedy 7 points 2nd Clue: How much more 4 points Answer MUCH WOULD HAVE MORE 7 words 53 What-- - - - endured You're getting better 10 points 1st Clue: Like the common cold 7 points 2nd Clue: Patient sufferers 4 points Answer WHAT CAN'T BE CURED MUST BE ENDURED 8 words 54 Do - - - - - - do Don't ask questions 10 points 1st Clue: Practice what I preach 7 points 2nd Clue: Dictatorial edict 4 points Answer DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO 7 words 55 - your - - - - cloth I like your outfit 10 points 1st Clue: Live within your means 7 points 2nd Clue: First cut, best dressed 4 points Answer CUT YOUR COAT ACCORDING TO YOUR CLOTH 8 words 56 - - play - - - - burnt I can't stand the heat 10 points 1st Clue:The penalty for arson 7 points 2nd Clue: or a calculated risk 4 points Answer IF YOU PLAY WITH FIRE YOU GET BURNT 9 words 57 - - - mouth - - - - learn Baby talk 10 points 1st Clue: Childlike wisdom 7 points 2nd Clue: Basic logic 4 points Answer OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES DO WE LEARN 8 words 58 - - man - - - - straw I'm a survivor 10 points 1st Clue: 1st law of nature is to survive 7 points 2nd Clue: Going under for the 3rd time 4 points Answer A DROWNING MAN WILL CLUTCH AT A STRAW 8 words 59 - eye - - windows - - Your eyes are like stars 10 points 1st Clue: Spiritual reflections 7 points 2nd Clue: Look at me 4 points Answer THE EYES ARE THE WINDOWS OF THE SOUL 4 words 60 - proposes, - I've got a proposal 10 points 1st Clue: Mere mortals 7 points 2nd Clue:God decides in the end 4 points Answer MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSES 5 words 61 Big - - little You're a shark 10 points 1st Clue: The law of the sea 7 points 2nd Clue: Shark bait 4 points Answer BIG FISH EAT LITTLE FISH 7 words 62 Open - - - - - soul I bet you're feeling good 10 points 1st Clue: Clear your conscience 7 points 2nd Clue: Confess 4 points Answer OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL 10 words 63 - - - - - sublime - - - step You're always a step ahead 10 points 1st Clue: Ridiculous, isnt it 7 points 2nd Clue: The Twilight Zone 4 points Answer FROM THE RIDICULOUS TO THE SUBLIME IS ONLY ONE STEP 7 words 64 Why - - - - bark You're bark is worse than your bite 10 points 1st Clue: Delegate to others 7 points 2nd Clue: Hire a good watchdog 4 points Answer WHY KEEP A DOG AND BARK YOURSELF 6 words 65 Once - - always - You're a creature of habit 10 points 1st Clue: The habits of a lifetime 7 points 2nd Clue: Clerical position 4 points Answer ONCE A PRIEST, ALWAYS A PRIEST 8 words 66 - husband - - - - - know Did you hear the latest 10 points 1st Clue: Its common knowledge 7 points 2nd Clue: Poor man, he's shattered 4 points Answer THE HUSBAND IS ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW 4 words 67 - - - - recommendation Me, Conceited?, neverl 10 points 1st Clue: I'm really terrific 7 points 2nd Clue: Hardly a good reference 4 points Answer SELF-PRAISE IS NO RECOMMENDATION 4 words 68 Politics - - You'll get my vote 10 points 1st Clue: Its a strange world 7 points 2nd Clue: Not about the bedroom 4 points Answer POLITICS MAKE STRANGE BEDFELLOWS 8 words 69 Promises - - - - - - broken Promises, Promises 10 points 1st Clue: Like apple pie 7 points 2nd Clue:A crusty problem 4 points Answer PROMISES, LIKE PIECRUST ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN 7 words 70 - tell - - - wind You've blown it 10 points 1st Clue: Watch for the signs 7 points 2nd Clue: Keep on your toes 4 points Answer STRAWS TELL WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS 11 words 71 The - - - grind - - - - - small Your jokes are corny 10 points 1st Clue: Time overtakes us all 7 points 2nd Clue: You can't cover up for ever 4 points Answer THE MILLS OF GOD GRIND SLOWLY YET THEY GRIND EXCEEDINGLY SMALL 8 words 72 Between - - - - - - ground Don't overplay your hand 10 points 1st Clue: On a tightrope? 7 points 2nd Clue: A leg on two stools 4 points Answer BETWEEN TWO STOOLS, ONE FALLS TO THE GROUND 9 words 73 - - - - architect - - - fortune He has designs on you 10 points 1st Clue: Life is what you make it 7 points 2nd Clue:Mans destiny 4 points Answer EVERYMAN IS THE ARCHITECT OF HIS OWN FORTUNE 7 words 74 - volunteer - - - pressed Where theres a will theres a way 10 points 1st Clue: One willing beats two unwilling 7 points 2nd Clue: Cooperation 4 points Answer ONE VOLUNTEER IS WORTH TWO PRESSED MEN 7 words 75 Self-preservation - - - - of Its only natural 10 points 1st Clue: To the death 7 points 2nd Clue: Live and let live 4 points Answer SELF-PRESERVATION IS THE FIRST LAW OF NATURE 9 words 76 - - going - - - tough - Its tough at the top 10 points 1st Clue: How Joe Kennedy got going 7 points 2nd Clue: Brings out the best in you 4 points Answer WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH THE TOUGH GET GOING 7 words 77 - dirt - - - - stick I'm innocent 10 points 1st Clue: Scandal mongering 7 points 2nd Clue:Throw at the start 4 points Answer THROW DIRT ENOUGH AND SOME WILL STICK 9 words 78 - pays - - - - takes - You're a chancer 10 points 1st Clue: Is this value for money? 7 points 2nd Clue: Its a lottery 4 points Answer YOU PAYS YOUR MONEY AND YOU TAKES YOUR CHANCES 7 words 79 - - - sucker - - break You're a sucker for a left 10 points 1st Clue: A W.C. Fields comedy line 7 points 2nd Clue: Take him to the cleaners 4 points Answer NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK 4 words 80 - - - man You're making my day 10 points 1st Clue: Makes money 7 points 2nd Clue: Signs of prosperity 4 points.

Answer MONEY MAKES A MAN 5 words 81 Better - - - pitied Who's sorry now 10 points 1st Clue: Deadly sin 7 points 2nd Clue: 3rd word envied 4 points Answer BETTER BE ENVIED THAN PITIED 8 words 82 All - - - - - - mill God's mill grinds slowy 10 points 1st Clue: Everything has its use 7 points 2nd Clue: Make a profit 4 points Answer ALL IS GRIST THAT COMES FROM THE MILL 4 words 83 - in - things So you're middle of the road 10 points 1st Clue: A recipe for good living 7 points 2nd Clue: No excesses 4 points Answer MODERATION IN2ALL THINGS 9 words 84 - - - - judge - - - cause I'm innocent 10 points 1st Clue: Not guilty - everytime 7 points 2nd Clue:Who's on trial here anyway 4 points Answer NO ONE SHOULD BE JUDGE IN HIS OWN CAUSE 7 words 85 - busiest - - - - leisure How about a round of golf? 10 points 1st Clue: Good delegation and proper 7 points accountability 2nd Clue: I'm always planning 4 points Answer THE BUSIEST MEN HAVE THE MOST LEISURE 8 words 86 - - - generations - - - gentleman You're no gentleman 10 points 1st Clue: One, Two?, Gol 7 points 2nd Clue: Its not an instant inheritance 4 points Answer IT TAKES THREE GENERATIONS TO MAKE A GENTLEMAN 4 words 87 - - - served You're far too young 10 points 1st Clue: Its part of growling up 7 points 2nd Clue: But not with liquor 4 points Answer YOUTH MUST BE SERVED 7 words 88 - - key - - - door Proverbia is the key 10 points 1st Clue: 50th Anniversary 7 points 2nd Clue:Money talks 4 points Answer A GOLDEN KEY CAN OPEN ANY DOOR 6 words 89 - right - - - man Its a right how do you do 10 points 1st Clue: Never fear 7 points 2nd Clue: Good living 4 points Answer DO RIGHT AND FEAR NO MAN 7 words 90 - - nothing - - - Sun That's old hat 10 points 1st Clue: We have seen it all before 7 points 2nd Clue: New ideas have old roots 4 points Answer THERE IS NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN 8 words 91 7=alls - - - lie Leave well enough alone 10 points 1st Clue: Que Sera, Sera 7 points 2nd Clue: Woodcutter at work 4 points Answer AS THE TREE FALLS SO SHALL IT LIE 5 words 92 Little - - great You're a chip off the old block 10 points 1st Clue: Persistence pays 7 points 2nd Clue:You're chipping away at the problem 4 points Answer LITTLE STROKES FELL GREAT OAKS 10 words 93 One - - - - another - - - Justice is blind 10 points 1st Clue: Rich man, Poor man 7 points 2nd Clue: Fat legal fees 4 points Answer ONE LAW FOR THE RICH AND ANOTHER FOR THE POOR 9 words 94 - - - wash - - - - public No comment 10 points 1st Clue: The neighbours need not know 7 points 2nd Clue: Flax 4 points Answer ONE DOES NOT WASH ONES DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC 4 words 95 One - brings Throw the bouquet 10 points 1st Clue: Always the bridesmaid 7 points 2nd Clue: The big Day 4 points Answer ONE WEDDING BRINGS ANOTHER 6 words 96 - makes - - - all Have you any dark secrets 10 points 1st Clue: Is it right or wrong 7 points 2nd Clue:Let your conscience be your guide 4 points Answer CONSCIENCE MAKES COWARDS OF US ALL 4 words 97 The - - happens The best laid plans 10 points 1st Clue: Surprise, Surprise 7 points 2nd Clue: Always make provision for Mr. Snagg 4 points Answer THE UNEXPECTED ALWAYS HAPPENS 5 words 98 - is - - reward God knows 10 points 1st Clue: Patience is one 7 points 2nd Clue: Don't tell everybody 4 points Answer VIRTUE IS ITS OWN REWARD 5 words 99 - - and - afterwards I did'nt mean it 10 points 1st Clue: Engage your mind before moving 7 points your mouth 2nd Clue: Hasty words 4 points Answer THINK FIRST AND SPEAK AFTERWARD 7 words 100 - - saved - - penny earned Has the penny dropped 10 points 1st Clue: You're on your first million 7 points 2nd Clue:Don't underate the piggy bank 4 points Answer A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED The following is the text of eight of the one hundred "Senior" cards and including the explanation of the proverb or moral.

8 words If--- - served - yourself 10 points 1st Clue: You'll be better pleased 7 points 2nd Clue: Clue, Proverb or Mime 4 points Answer IF YOU WOULD BE WELL SERVED, SERVE YOURSELF (Moral: If you want a job well done, do it yourself) 8 words It - - sorts - - - world 10 points 1st Clue: Not the liquorice kind 7 points 2nd Clue: Proverb, Mime or Clue 4 points Answer IT TAKES ALL SORTS TO MAKE A WORLD (Moral: Variety is the spice of life) 9 words It - - - - - -safe - 10 points 1st Clue: It is third best 7 points 2nd Clue: Clue Mime or Word 4 points Answer IT IS BEST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE (Moral: Don't take excessive risks) 9 words He - - - tiger - - - dismount 10 points 1st Clue: Stay in the saddle, its the safest place 7 points 2nd Clue: Clue or Mime 4 points Answer HE WHO RIDES THE TIGER IS AFRAID TO DISMOUNT (Moral:The tougher the project the greater the challenge of seeing it through) 8 words Half - - - - - whole - 10 points 1st Clue: I just don't believe you 7 points 2nd Clue: Clue or Mime 4 points Answer HALF THE TRUTH IS OFTEN A WHOLE LIE (Moral: Sometimes evasive and misleading data is worse than nothing at all) 8 words There - - remedy - - except - 10 points 1st Clue: In the end it's so final 7 points 2nd Clue: Proverb, Mime, Word or Clue 4 points Answer THERE IS A REMEDY FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT DEATH (Moral: Death is the great leveller) 8 words You - - - wine - - bottle 10 points 1st Clue: Is it old or new? 7 points 2nd Clue: Clue or Mime 4 points Answer YOU CAN'T PUT NEW WINE INTO OLD BOTTLES (Moral: Or new ideas into old heads) 9 words Many - - - wool - - - shorn 10 points 1st Clue: Not a lucky day 7 points 2nd Clue:Mime Clue or Word 4 points Answer MANY GO OUT FOR WOOL AND COME BACK SHORN (Moral: The overambitious sometimes get their fingers burnt) The following is the text from eight of the fifty four "Joker" cards: PROVERB: IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE OBSERVATION: Especially if they are giving and your are receiving. It's time to call in their I.O.U.'s ACTION: Each opponent loses 20,000 (2 points). You gain 60,000 (6 points). Isn't life wonderful.

WHEN: As and when your strategy suits best PROVERB: HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS OBSERVATION: Your heart is in the right place but you would'nt say no to winning a million or a castle ACTION: When you get within 60,000 (6 points) from home, this is just the ticket to enter the.

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WHEN: Use at 940,000 or better PROVERB: ONE LAW FOR THE RICH AND ANOTHER FOR THE POOR OBSERVATION: This Joker may not affect you. It depends on whether you are first or last. This is the Robin Hood syndrome.

ACTION: Use this card to reverse the leader by 40,000 (4 points) and advance the back marker by the same.

WHEN: Act promptly PROVERB: ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD OBSERVATION: You have made some errors in your financial projections. But you can recover most of your losses.

ACTION: Retreat to your previus bonus stop and see what's in store PROVERB: A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED OBSERVATION: But you're no fool. Your property investments have paid up handsomely. This Joker is a useful asset.

ACTION: Take the leader back by 100,000 (10 points) and advance 5 points (10,000) yourself.

WHEN: For best strategy - hold PROVERB: PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH OBSERVATION: You seem to have got your priorities mixed up. You are not generating enough profit, so you're heading for bankruptcy.

ACTION: This year you will make a loss of 80,000.

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WHEN: Take action immediately PROVERB: YOU CAN'T WIN THEM ALL OBSERVATION: Life isn't all beer and skittles you know.

Your loan just fell due for repayment ACTION: You must raise 80,000 (retreat 8 points) to keep the bank happy WHEN: They won't wait. Do it now PROVERB: STIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT OBSERVATION: You are an opportunist and you like making decisions. So you can decide how you want to play this card.

ACTION: You can either (a) Add 40,000 (4 points) to your own score (b) Reverse the leader by 60,000 (6 points) The remaining proverb cards and "Joker" cards contain information similar to that given above.

The game also involves the use of specially printed facsimile banknotes which are used during the game. On successfully completing a proverb, the player receives banknotes equivalent to value of the points scored. Banknotes are also distributed in accordance with instructions given on "Joker" cards and bonus and penalty spots. The winner is the first player to accumulate banknotes to the value of one million pounds.

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1. A board game apparatus comprising in combination a board and markers for moving over a board serving as a playing field, the board being provided with marked spaces constituting a path or course extending about the board, said path affording a continuous track for the purpose of continuity of play, some of said spaces being designated as a starting position or positions for the placement of a player's marker, the other of said spaces being designated as by position, colour or marking so as to constitute a distinguishable path from the or each starting position to a space or spaces designated as a finsishing position; and one or more sets of cards containing cards each of which relate to a proverb whereby advancement of a player's marker along a path on the board is determined by the skill with which the player identifies the proverb.

2. A board game apparatus as claimed in Claim 1, in which a plurality of sets of cards are provided, each of said sets being graded according to difficulty.

3. A board game apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, in which spaces or areas along the path or paths of the board are provided having special designations and the apparatus is provided with a set of special cards one of which is drawn by a player as determined by chance when said player's marker rests on a special space or area, each of said special cards indicating a benefit or penalty applicable to said player or an opposing player.

4. A board game apparatus as claimed in any one of the preceding claims in which spaces or areas along the path or paths of the board are provided having designations indicative of benefits or penalties applicable to said player.

5. A board game apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims adapted to be played in accordance with the rules of the game herein.

6. A board game apparatus including a board substantially as described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.

7. The features described in the foregoing specification, or any obvious equivalent thereof, in any novel selection.