Abstract: Apparatus suitable for use as a game of chance comprising a first set of elements (2) divisible into two or more visually distinguishable subsets (for example a set of balls divided into a plurality of colours), a second set of destinations divisible into two or more distinguishable subsets (for example a set of compartments on a wheel (23) formed by partitions (26) and divided into subsets distinguished by numerals) and means (10) for selecting at random one element (2b) from the first set (for example one ball) and associating the selected element at random with a destination (eg one compartment) of the second set.

Abstract: A device for shuffling objects such as lottery balls is provided, disposed at the base of a generally spherical enclosure of a lottery machine carrying separately identifiable objects, the shuffling device including first and second concentric rotating parts which together form a substantially contiguous support surface for the objects, and the surfaces of which carry substantially radial slender projecting elements which, in operation, are intended to hit the objects, and also including a driver for rotating the first and second parts at speeds which differ in terms of value and/or direction.

Abstract: A ball drawing apparatus for drawing a series of balls at random includes a transport arrangement (10) for receiving the series of balls (15) and positioning each ball in a reading position. Each ball (15) includes a transponder (46) which is adapted to transmit an identifying signal when energized by an energizing signal. The identifying signal may be used to identify the particular ball (15) and provide a number or other symbol which is printed on the ball. A reader unit (12) includes a transmitter/receiver (41) and antenna (25) combination which transmits the energizing signal to each ball (15) as the respective ball passes through the reading position, and then receives the resulting identifying signal transmitted from the respective ball transponder (46). The transmitter/receiver (41) communicates the identifying signal to a control system (14) which displays the symbol of the identified ball. Control system (14) controls the operation of all elements of the ball drawing apparatus.

Abstract: A random access game toy, which includes a rod member, which has a plurality of longitudinal grooves and longitudinal number bars alternatively arranged around the periphery of a top end thereof, transparent container covered on the top end of the rod member, and a set of first color balls of a first color and at least one second color ball of a second color received in the transparent container, wherein the color balls fall to the longitudinal grooves to indicate a respective number at the number bars when the rod member is held in vertical, and are received in the transparent container outside the rod member when the rod member is turned upside down.

Abstract: A random number generator is disclosed for selecting a limited number quantity from a predetermined number quantity, having a casing with a space for receiving the number bodies and a display or indication area adjacent thereto and connected to the space, said space being at least partly constructed with rounded marginal areas and the display area is connected to one side of the space. The number bodies have a peak-to-valley height of approximately 0.002 mm to 0.009 mm.

Abstract: A number picker for placing bets in lotteries and a method for manufacturing the number picker. The number picker is comprised of a platform having an upper space for storing small thin circular disks, and a lower space for storing a business card and/or advertising material; an upper cover for enclosing the disks, a lower case for enclosing the business card and/or advertising material and a chain for carrying keys. One characteristic of the lottery number picker is that each of the disks has identical numbers on parallel upper and lower faces. Another characteristic feature of the invention is that the numbered disks are randomly installed in the platform. A third characteristic feature is that the business card and/or advertising material are installed after the lower cover is attached to the platform.

Abstract: A game machine has an input section through which a player inputs various instructions necessary for the play. The input section also displays various kinds of game information and performs computation of the score. The machine also has a mechanical section which includes a tank having a transparent wall and filled with water, a plurality of balls suspended in the water, a central tubular structure for creating a central upward flow of water, a liquid supply portion including a nozzle under the tubular structure, and an information reading unit disposed in a peripheral region of the tank through which the balls fall down due to, for example, difference in the specific gravity between the ball and the water. A rotary guide rail is disposed in the peripheral region so as to catch the falling balls.

Abstract: A reversible beverage coaster and lottery number picker having an opaque base, transparent covers attached to upper and lower portions of the base and a plurality of small disks in upper and lower cavities of the base. In the upper and lower cavities are traps for capturing some of the disks. The number of disks which can be captured by the traps is related to the lengths of the traps. The center portions of the transparent covers are depressed for supporting beverage glasses. Each of the disks has a number marked on opposite circular faces. Lottery numbers are generated by agitating the coaster to randomly position the disks inside of the coaster and then rotating the coaster to capture disks in the traps.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for random determination and use of a multiplicity of bits of information from a larger quantity of bits of information including the placing of individualized information on a number of semi-conductors, mixing the semiconductors in an air chamber, selecting one semi-conductor at a time, placing the semi-conductors as selected on individualized locations on a timing wheel, confirming the selection and placement of the semi-conductors; detecting the information carried by each semi-conductor selected; and using the information so selected.

Abstract: A money operated slot machine for indicating a score by displaying one of symbols and symbol combinations includes: a housing; a plurality of rotatable drums disposed in the housing and including respective drum casings, each drum casing defining compartments on an inside region thereof; a plurality of playing bodies disposed in the drum casings and being freely movable therein, the playing bodies having visible symbol identifications thereon and further being receivable in respective compartments of the drum casings; a viewing plate secured to the housing and including at least one display window disposed such that a playing body in a corresponding drum is visible therethrough; a plurality of playing body sensors disposed adjacent respective ones of the drums for sensing a value of each playing body visible through the display window; and a computer controlled control unit coupled to the sensors for evaluating symbol identifications sensed by the sensors throughout a game being played on the slot machine.

Abstract: A bingo game machine which can carry out a series of operations including storing discrimination balls which are to be blown by an air blower into a closed vessel. The balls are blown about within the vessel with some balls falling onto a return surface to the storage area and some falling into a storage member. The balls falling into the storage member are detected and are the balls used to determine the winning balls for the bingo game. Once the balls have been received and detected, the game is over and the balls in the storage member are dropped into the storage area for the next game. A motor drives a screw rod in order to open a bottom of the storage member in order to release the balls that have fallen into the storage member. The motor moves the bottom back into place to close the bottom for the next game.

Abstract: A gaming ball having a weight in the form of a seam and a bar code printed along the seam is provided for use in an air controlled lottery machine for quickly aligning and scanning the bar code as the ball rests on a support surface. The seam extends around the entire circumference of the inner surface of the ball to provide a weight which is more than 1/8 of the ball.

Abstract: A selector apparatus is disclosed herein for randomly selecting a predetermined quantity of numbered spheres or balls which includes a cylindrical housing having an internal storage compartment occupied by the numbered spheres in a liquid solution such as oil. The compartment is connected to a display chamber by a funnel whereby the numbered spheres are introduced to the display chamber in a randomly selected order. At least the display chamber is defined by a transparent window permitting visual observation of the selected spheres. The storage compartment is of greater area than the display chamber and a support base or chain device may support the apparatus.

Abstract: An educational device having an enclosed housing formed of a vessel-like base and a substantially flat transparent top the edges of which sealingly engage upper edges of the base. The housing is substantially filled with liquids. A divider is carried within the housing adjacent the top. The divider comprises mutually perpendicular vertical walls defining an array of bottom opening compartments which, when viewed through the top, are arrayed in mutually perpendicular rows and columns. A plurality of buoyant ball members, having distinctive indicia thereon, are carried in the housing.

Abstract: A handheld character selector and display device for the agitation, random selection and display of spherical objects bearing characters thereon includes a main housing having disposed therein for random mixing through agitation a plurality of spherical objects bearing characters thereon. A sub-housing, preferably substantially smaller in volume than the main housing, is in communication with the main housing for receiving from the main housing for kinetic energy dissipation a sub-plurality of the spherical objects. A transparent identification chute, preferably substantially smaller in diameter than the sub-housing, is in communication with the sub-housing for receiving from the sub-housing and displaying in alignment a predetermined number of the spherical objects.

Abstract: A lottery game apparatus has a playing surface including a number of token capturing means. Tokens move across the playing surface under the influence of an external disturbance, and are capturable in a substantially random fashion by the token capturing means. The tokens are marked with integer numbers and the token capturing means are marked with letters of the alphabet, or vice versa. Once the tokens have been captured by the token capturing means, a series of numbers for entering in a lottery can be selected based on a word or combination of letters, the substantially random assignment of the tokens to the token capturing means, and the markings on the tokens and token capturing means.

Abstract: A bingo game machine including a ball chamber having a top cover and rows of ball holes on the top cover, a blower controlled to blow balls out of the ball chamber to the ball holes through a ball outlet conduit, a sliding plate reciprocated by a reciprocating mechanism to close or open the ball holes of the top cover, a plurality of electric eyes to detect the presence of a ball in each ball hole of the top cover of the ball chamber for payoff counting, a micro switch mounted on the ball outlet conduit for counting the number of balls passing from the ball chamber into the ball outlet conduit, an electromagnetic valve driven to control the passage of the ball outlet conduit, and a control circuit for controlling the operation of the blower, the reciprocating mechanism, the electric eyes, the micro switch, and the electromagnetic valve.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for random determination and display of a multiplicity of numbers from a larger quantity of numbers including the placing of numbers on balls, mixing the balls in an air chamber, selecting one ball at a time, placing the balls as selected in pockets on a timing wheel, confirming the selection and placement of the balls electronically, recording the numbers by video camera, and displaying the numbers on a display board as selected.

Abstract: An air driven lottery game comprised of a control box having at least one opening formed therein. The openings are fitted with a rubber stopping mechanism. The control box has an electrical plug or a battery compartment extending outwardly therefrom. A side surface of the control box has a vent formed therein. The device contains at least one ball dispenser. The ball dispenser has a cylindrical configuration. The ball dispenser is adapted for removably coupling within the opening in the control box. The ball dispenser holds a plurality of lottery balls therein. At least one ball display container is secured to the ball dispenser adapted to receive one of the plurality of lottery balls therethrough. An electric or battery operated fan is secured within the control box inwardly of the vent in the side surface thereof. The electric or battery operated fan is electrically coupled with the electric plug or with batteries.

Abstract: A lottery number picker which is supplied to a purchaser in disassembled form as a kit for picking numbers for daily and weekly lotteries comprising: a base having a cavity, a trap in the cavity for capturing thin cylindrical disks which are stored in the cavity; a plurality of thin cylindrical disks for loading into the cavity; and a transparent cover for viewing disks in the cavity. During an assembly of the kit by a purchaser, a selected number of disks which correspond to a purchaser's lottery are loaded into the cavity, excess disks are discarded and the cover is attached to the base. The disks are marked with numbers which correspond to the numbers from which the purchaser must choose in the purchaser's daily or weekly lottery.

Abstract: A case for cards, keys and numbered disks comprising a platform, a set of numbered disks stored in the platform, an open ended trap in the platform for capturing some of the numbered disks corresponding to a lottery number, a transparent cover on opposite sides of the platform for viewing the disks and cards stored in the case, and a chain for carrying keys. A characterizing feature of the invention is that multiple traps are provided for picking daily and weekly lottery numbers. A second characterizing feature of the invention is that the traps allow easy entry of disks and impede a flow of disks out of the traps.

Abstract: A case for cards, keys and numbered disks and for randomly picking lottery numbers. The case is comprised of a platform having a first space for storing a card and disks and a second space for storing a card; a plurality of thin numbered disks stored in the first space; a transparent cover attached to a top and a bottom of the platform for viewing and enclosing the card and disks in the spaces and a chain attached to end portions of the covers for carrying keys. One characterizing feature of the invention is a trap which permits the numbered disks to easily enter but impedes disks inside the trap from leaving the trap. Another characterizing feature is that cards can be placed in the case without disassembly of the case.

Abstract: An electrically operated random number selector has a main housing with top and bottom walls. A number selection turntable assembly is mounted at the top wall of the housing which contains a power source for rotating the turntable assembly and a power control member at the bottom wall of the housing. When the selector is resting on a support surface the power control member is held in a power off position at the bottom wall of the housing and when the selector is lifted off of the support surface, the power control member is automatically movable to a power on position extending downwardly from the bottom wall of the selector.

Abstract: An improved and simplified transparent hand-held random selector device used for selecting numbers, letters or symbols, or a combination of the three which are used for playing lottery related games or other games. Such device comprised of a container (10) formed by a ball mixing receptacle (11) a ball receiving receptacle (12) and a two position sliding gate (15) containing within a plurality of marked balls (19).

Abstract: A small hand held apparatus for randomly selecting at least several indicia comprises a small enclosed container having a main chamber and a number of pockets that open into this chamber. A plurality of balls are located in the container with the number thereof substantially exceeding the number of pockets. The pockets are sized to permit only one of the balls to fit into any one pocket at any time. The selected indicia is marked on each ball at several locations thereon so as to enable the indicia to be viewed when the respective ball has entered one of the pockets which are made of transparent material. Preferably all of the container is transparent so that all of the balls therein can be viewed.

Abstract: A cage having rotatable paddles coupled to an electrical motor is provided for retaining and mixing lottery balls. A transparent enclosed chute for retaining and displaying a given number of selected lottery balls is located adjacent the cage. Cage inlet and outlet openings connect the cage and the chute. Lottery balls enter the chute through the cage outlet opening and exit the chute through the cage inlet opening after being viewed. A gate adjacent the cage inlet opening holds the selected lottery balls in the chute until all the balls are selected and viewed. An electrical circuit having a switch located in the chute is provided which deactivates the motor when actuated by the last ball in the chute to be selected and hence when the desired number of lottery balls are in the chute. The electrical circuit has another switch for opening the gate to allow the balls in the chute to pass back into the cage after viewing.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus including a rigid circular ring with a plurality of hollow spokes projecting radially from a central hub having a cylindrical cavity with passageways from said cavity to each of said spokes.

Abstract: A number picker for randomly picking lottery numbers comprising: a base having a pair of cavities, an open ended trap in each cavity for capturing thin cylindrical disks; a plurality of thin cylindrical disks inside of each cavity for capturing some of the disks; and a pair of transparent covers for viewing the disks inside the cavities. Each trap has an outer wall and an inner wall spaced apart from the outer wall and an end portion of its inner wall is hook-shaped and extends outwardly toward its outer wall to resist disks from leaving the trap. The outer walls of the traps are joined to the cavities' outer walls by ramps. When the lottery number picker is rotated, disks pile up at the entrances to the traps, move up the ramps and fill the traps.

Abstract: A statistical sampling apparatus is formed with a box-like enclosure having transparent top, front and bottom walls. A stationary ledge extends in a plane between the top and bottom wails and stops short of the front wall so that there is a space that communicates between the volume below the ledge and the volume above the ledge. A plurality of identically shaped beads are disposed within the enclosure. The upper surface of the ledge has a patterned array of identical recesses which receive certain of the beads when the enclosure is up-ended and the beads are allowed to wash over the ledge. The beads are of different colors in a known distribution, and the patterned array of recesses is divided into series of a smaller numbers of recesses for statistical sampling purposes.

Abstract: A random number generator for generating lottery numbers includes a bottle that contains a large number of balls. Each ball has a different number imprinted on it. The balls are loosely packed within the bottle so that shaking or inverting the bottle scrambles the balls. In all embodiments, a cylindrical, ball-receiving neck extension member receives one or more numbered balls when the bottle is inverted. In a first embodiment, a flexible and resilient boot conforms to the shape of the bottle and the neck of the bottle throughout all positions of the boot. The uppermost end of the boot remains in a cylindrical, ball-receiving configuration at all times. In a second embodiment, multiple cylindrical ball-receiving parts of differing lengths are separately attached to the open bottle neck, and in a third embodiment, a rigid boot includes a lower part that slidably engages the lower part of the bottle and an upper part that slidably engages the neck of the bottle.

Abstract: A device for the random selection of letters, and a game utilizing same, is disclosed which comprises a container with at least a transparent top wall. The container has an inner cavity which is separated by a plate which has a plurality of holes therethrough. The plate separates the inner chamber into a lower chamber and an upper chamber. The inner chamber is filled with a fluid. A plurality of balls, which are filled with a solid or a liquid substance, or a gas, or air, which substance, gas or air has a lower specific gravity than the specific gravity of the fluid, are submerged in the fluid. The balls may have letters ascribed thereon, or they may be blank. When it is desired to randomly select a set of letters, the device is shaken and/or agitated and then placed in an upright position whereupon a ball will at least partially enter each of the holes in the plate thereby providing for a random selection of balls having letters or blanks.

Abstract: A container has a receiver tube in communication with an internal periphery of the container. The container is sized and shaped to contain a desired plurality of solid objects of equal dimension and density. Each solid object has at least one number or symbol placed visibly on its surface. The receiver tube is sized and shaped to receive a desired number of the solid objects from the container linearly within the receiver tube.

Abstract: Apparatus and process are provided for arbitrary drawing of planar objects wherein an air current is created in a receptacle, and planar objects, having two opposing faces each having the reproduction of a picture, are introduced into the receptacle. The apparatus includes elements for capturing a planar object in an arbitrary manner, and the captured planar object can be extracted from the receptacle. The receptacle has, on its portion located toward the front, a groove having a trapezoidal section whose width decreases from its upper portion to its lower portion. The base of the groove extends, at its lower portion, beyond the outer surface of the receptacle so as to define a space which is adequate to enable passage of a planar object. The space is blocked by a retractable bar forming the base of the groove for engaging the planar object.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game whose outcome is determined by a selection of winning symbols from a group of usual randomly generated symbols to fill a predetermined number of spots includes at least one additional symbol. The player initially selects a set of player winning symbols and then wagers that a predetermined number of the set of player winning symbols will match those selected. A predetermined number of winning symbols to fill the spots are then randomly selected, including usual winning symbols selected from the group of the usual symbols and, potentially, the additional symbol possibly selected by use of a selection scheme. Thereafter, the wager is settled at one of: a) a first payoff if the additional symbol is not selected and a predetermined number of the set of player winning symbols match the selected usual winning symbols; and b) a second payoff if an additional symbol is selected and a predetermined number of the set of player winning symbols match the selected usual winning symbols.

Abstract: A lockable dice cup for use in games of chance. The dice cup is comprised of a transparent cylindrical wall which attaches a receiver base to form a chamber for containing the dice. A locking mechanism is provided and comprises a tamperproof set screw having an end which lockably engages the cylindrical wall to capture the dice within the chamber and thereby prevent unauthorized dismounting of the wall from the receiver base.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a wagering game include a usual play of the game whose outcome is determined by a selection of usual randomly generated symbols. Added to the usual symbols is at least one and preferably a plurality of additional, preferably no-value, symbols. The wagering game is then played by wagering on the usual play of the game and additionally by wagering on a chance occurrence of one and preferably at least two of the additional symbols being selected during the usual play. The wages on the chance occurrence are settled according to the outcome of the chance occurrence, and the usual wagers are similarly settled depending on the outcome of the usual play of the game. In one preferred embodiment, the wagering game is a usual card game so that the usual chance generated symbols are a deck of value playing cards. The additional symbols are then at least two no value playing cards which are added to the deck.

Abstract: A device for generating winning lotto and keno combinations. The invention comprises means for inputting a number comporting to the total size of a lottery number pool; keypad means for inputting a minimum winning prize level; means in accordance with a prestored algorithm for generating a plurality of number combinations utilizing each number in said number pool, said number combinations guaranteeing a winning combination at said a minimum prize level; and means for outputting said number combinations.

Abstract: A random number generator comprising a housing with a mixing chamber, an air chamber, and an air distribution plate disposed between the mixing chamber and the air chamber. A plurality of numbered balls are disposed within the mixing chamber. An upflow air means for providing an upflow air stream is disposed within the air chamber and is capable of mixing and propelling the balls upward within the mixing chamber. A plurality of ball collection columns are attached to the housing, preferably near the top of the housing. Each ball collection column comprises a vacuum-creating means for withdrawing at least one of the balls from the mixing chamber into the ball collection column and a retaining means for retaining the ball within the ball collection column; whereby a combination of numbered balls may be collected within the ball collection columns so as to provide a random list of numbers.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises clue means (C) for progressively revealing a clue as to a mystery entity to players in the course of the game. The clue means (C) is provided with a plurality of mask segments which, initially at least substantially conceal the clue but which, in the course of the game may be removed (or the like) so as progressivley to reveal the clue. A selection of information carrying articles are collected by the players in the course of the game, and are such that, for a given mystery article, there is an element of chance as to whether a particular information carrying entity will relate correctly to the mystery entity uncovered.

Abstract: A portable gaming device which is adaptable to simulate the action of several popular casino games. The device includes a spinning wheel rotatably mounted to a support. The spinning wheel defines an interior chamber which houses a plurality of game pieces. As the wheel is rotated, the game pieces are mixed until the wheel is stopped, whereupon one or more game pieces are displayed in a window to determine the result.

Abstract: A completely automatic, player operable, currency accepting instant lottery machine including a random number generator containing air-mixed balls which are marked on their surfaces with commonly recognized digits and also marked with a uniform pattern of bar code markings arranged in tall and narrow strips. After a mixing process, the balls which have randomly settled into the lower settlement pockets of the transparent random number generator are caused to rotate by jets of compressed air directed tangentially at their surfaces in opposite directions. Bar code scanning light pens located adjacent the settlement pockets and in close proximity to the rotating, randomly selected balls read the bar codes and transmit electronic signals to a computer in the machine which compares the randomly generated number to the player's previously selected number to determine if a successful match has occurred, in which case, a redeemable ticket is dispensed.

Abstract: A device for generating numbers that can be used to play a numbers game includes a fan which forces number bearing balls from a chamber into an exit chute. The chute can be opened or closed using a disc-like valve. One embodiment of the device includes a magnetic biasing system attached to the chute entrance for influencing the selection process. The magnetic biasing systems uses a statistical analysis of previous winning numbers to generate a pattern of the winning numbers and to control the magnetic biasing to influence the selection process of each ball based upon any tendency for one number to repeatedly appear in a particular location within the winning number, if such tendency is found.

Abstract: A machine for random distribution, particularly for use in a gaming machine such as a bingo type game, utilizes a plurality of lightweight spheres such as ping pong balls, in two colors such as black and white. The balls are contained between two parallel planes spaced apart slightly wider than one ball width, at least a part of the front plane being transparent. The space between the two planes is divided into a mixing section and a holding section, separated by a narrow channel which may be at the bottom of the machine. Motors in both sections create air movement in the respective sections so as to mix the balls in the mixing section and then lift the balls in the holding section, into a pattern or matrix of the black and white balls. The pattern of stationary balls reveals whether the player has won a game of chance such as bingo, wherein all balls of one color would be in a single line.

Abstract: A numeral toy comprising a container divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber with a separating board having a plurality of through holes. The interior of the container is filled with a liquid and a plurality of small numbered balls are normally kept in the lower chamber. When playing with this toy, the container is reversed upside down, so that numbered balls float up through the through holes in the separating board and stop under the top board of the container.

Abstract: A device used in random symbol selection for any form of game. A series of disks upon whose periphery various indicia or symbols are placed is located under a source of air, and ae placed in a spinning motion within the confines of a housing. When the air source is removed the disks come to rest in a random fashion such that certain of the indicia appear in a transparent opening within the housing where a winning combination may be observed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a random number generator for selecting a specific quantity of random numbers from a preselected quantity of numbers for a selected game of chance. A plurality of numbered spheres are contained in a hollow transparent container. The container is substantially filled with the plurality of spheres and a liquid. The spheres are buoyant relative to the liquid. A hollow tube having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the spheres and a length which is a multiple of the diameters of a predetermined number of spheres extends from the container. The hollow portion of the tube communicates with the hollow portion of the container so that when a tube is positioned above the container a selected quantity of spheres from the container "float" into the tube and form a column of spheres therein. The numbers on the spheres are then read to determine a set of random numbers for playing a game of chance, namely, a lottery.

Abstract: The randomizer of the present invention includes a frame and a removable cover which define an interior region. A plurality of indicia discs are disposed within the interior region, and are for indicating a member of a predetermined set of symbols. The frame includes receptacles for selecting one of the indicia, with the receptacles in communication with the interior region. Separators are provided for subdividing the interior region into a plurality of compartments. The separators are detachably positioned within the interior region so that a variety of selections are possible.

Abstract: A portable, hand agitated, transparent, random selector device has a spherical mixing chamber, with a plurality of ejectable indicator units therein. A fluid-carrying tubular conduit extends through the chamber, with an aperture in the conduit for receiving the units, one at a time. The conduit has a first and second end terminating outside of the chamber. Fluid, such as the breath of the user, is blown into the first conduit end and carries the indicator units, along with the fluid out to the second end.

Abstract: A machine for the random drawing of balls being agitated by aa current of air. The machine includes a transparent receptacle in which the balls are placed, an annular space placed below and communicating with the receptacle, and a plurality of orifices defined by flaps positioned within the annular space. The flaps are capable of at least partially sealing the annular space.

Abstract: A housing contains a plurality of tetrahedron shaped dice. The faces of the dice bear one or more indicia. The housing includes a tumbling compartment in which all of the dice are shaken and a smaller plurality of pyramidal shaped cavities in which certain of the dice are then disposed for viewing. At least a portion of one face of each die is visible through the wall of the housing in one embodiment, while at least a portion of two faces of each die is visible in another embodiment.