Are board game rules copyrightable?

Post date: 2020-08-05 06:37:50
Views: 396
The actual written language that appears in the rulebooks for board games is obviously copyrighted. But would an implementation of those rules violate copyright? For example, if I built a web-based version of Scrabble (or Monopoly, or 2nd Edition AD&D) – without using the commercial game's name or imagery – would it get sued out of existence?
Number of Comments
Please click Here to read the full story.
 
Other Top and Latest Questions:
Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
Obama voices caution on AI, urges Democrats to tackle it, NYT says
A Fed hike next week seems certain after the latest inflation data. Here's what's ahead
Up 3,600%, this freight fund has posted the biggest gains of all on Iran war oil shock
Snowpiercer: A Single Trade Rewatch
What is the name for the relaxation/sleep music I'm looking for?
Art/Cultural History Trip
The 10-year Treasury is closing in on 5%. How it gets there matters more
Stock futures fall as investors weigh AI safety concerns, oil gains: Live updates