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I'm in a similar boat.. I'm trying to recreate Squad Leader by Avalon Hill in a browser. I think Hasbro might own the trademark, but I don't think copyright app

I'm in a similar boat.. I'm trying to recreate Squad Leader by Avalon Hill in a browser. I think Hasbro might own the trademark, but I don't think copyright applies to game rules: http://www.battle-board.com/minisl/ http://www.battle-board.com/minisl/ If they send a cease and desist I guess I'll just take it offline. I don't think there are any damages in my case, but I'd still hate to be sued!

rmc 15y ago
Probably not game rules, but be careful with logos (of the game and of game pieces).
- eru 15y ago
  And careful with the names, too.
smallblacksun 15y ago
The ideas in the rules cannot be copyrighted, but the specific text of the rules can be (see http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl108.html http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl108.html). Also, game mechanics can be patented.
- Serentiynow 15y ago
  Yes, I'm afraid game mechanics can be patented. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Taxi_(series)#Legalities http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Taxi_(series)#Legalities The green arrow on top of the screen. http://screenshots.en.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/22000/22606/crazy-taxi-1.jpg http://screenshots.en.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/22000/22606/crazy-t...