Abstract: The present disclosure is a toy that has hexagonal rings with letters on each hexagonal side that can be rotated to spell words that are present on cards that the users views, the hexagonal rings are removable and replaceable on a lift bar that fits into opening the vertical supports, to facilitate the rotating of the letters the inner hexagonal ring is offset from the letters on the outer ring so the letters fall into place, the variety of words that can be spelled are increased with sets of three hexagonal rings, each with their individual colors for their letters, and three sets of cards with words to spell, each with a color corresponding to the color of one of the set of hexagonal rings.

Abstract: A portable game device for use when playing a game according to game rules, said game device comprising a kaleidocycle comprising a plurality of n-gon bodies hingedly joined to form a ring of said n-gon bodies wherein a plurality of said n-gon bodies each comprise a surface member provided with game graphics related to said game rules.

Abstract: A method for playing a word-forming and word-guessing board game (10) between at least a first player and a second player includes (i) each of the players selecting a letter tile set (20), a card deck (22) and a dice set (26); (ii) each of the players utilizing a predetermined number of letter tiles (20) from their letter tile set (20) to form a word that is hidden from each of the other players; (iii) the first player utilizing their card deck (22) and their dice set (26) to win an opportunity to guess the word of any of the other players; and (iv) the first player making a guess of the word of any of the other players.

Abstract: A magnetic sticker with folding puzzle panel, comprising a left front L-shaped panel assembly, a right front L-shaped panel assembly, a left rear L-shaped panel assembly, a right rear L-shaped panel assembly, a left upper panel, a right upper panel, a front lower panel, a rear lower panel, a first upper sticker, a second upper sticker, a plurality of inner stickers, a first lower sticker, a second lower sticker, and at least two magnets, so that the magnetic sticker with folding puzzle panel not only can be attached on fridges or other metallic surfaces, but also can be folded into different shapes to show a variety of images, colors, or photos.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to multi-dimensional puzzles for teaching, entertainment, and construction. One embodiment of the invention comprises two forms, one planar and one non-planar, which comprise a plurality of protrusions and recesses. These forms may be assembled by selectively interconnecting the various protrusions and recesses to create multi-dimensional shapes such as a cube, cylinder, and sphere among many other possibilities.

Abstract: In order to provide a puzzle that allows young children to enjoy puzzle games easily and pleasantly, a puzzle 1 has a housing main body 10 and a puzzle shaft 40 provided in the housing main body 10. The puzzle shaft 40 includes a shaft and a piece 30. The shaft is provided with rotation of the shaft centers fixed. A plurality of pieces that is rotatably provided around the shaft center of the shaft along a shaft center direction of the shaft via the shaft and a ratchet mechanism, and puzzle patterns are provided to outer periphery of the shaft around the shaft center. The ratchet mechanism is made up of ratchet teeth formed on the outer periphery of the shaft and a ratchet pawl provided to the piece via an elastic portion.

Abstract: A visual art piece comprises a plurality of transparent sheets, wherein at least one of the plurality of transparent sheets comprises cutouts forming an upper reservoir, a lower reservoir and a channel between the upper reservoir and the lower reservoir, wherein the cutouts are filled with a first liquid and a second liquid. The visual art piece also includes a plurality of scenery image layers depicting a natural scene, each of the plurality of scenery image layers comprising a portion of the natural scene at a different visual depth, wherein each of the plurality of scenery image layers is affixed between two of the plurality of transparent sheets.

Abstract: A form changing toy including the following is shown. A rotating axis is provided in a cover member. A plurality of figures are provided on the rotating axis and form a predetermined form different from each other with the cover member. A handle is provided on the cover member. A power transmission mechanism transmits to the rotating axis operation power of the handle in one direction to rotate the rotating axis in one direction. Each one of the plurality of figures takes a first state covered by the cover member and then takes a second state jumping out from the cover member and then takes the first state from the second state in order according to operation of the handle in one direction.

Abstract: A reversible hinge greeting card with an electronic component is provided. The greeting card has a card body with a plurality of panels. One of the panels is a front panel, one of the panels is a back panel, and one of the panels is an intermediary panel. The intermediary panel and a connecting band connect the front panel to the back panel, such that the greeting card can open from right to left or from left to right. An electronic component is integrated within the connecting band. The electronic component includes at least one switch operably connected to the front panel and at least one switch operably connected to the back panel.

Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. The case may include a holding shell attached to a cover shell by a strap hinge. The strap hinge includes a plurality of straps attached to alternating sides of the holding shell and the cover shell. The strap hinge may be opened from a left side or a right side of the holding shell. When opened from the left side, a first surface of the plurality of straps is exposed. When opened from the right side, a second surface of the plurality of straps is exposed, the second surface having a different color than the first surface. The strap hinge allows the case to change colors without swapping parts.

Abstract: A puzzle unit for an amusement device comprises a first puzzle unit assembly, a second puzzle unit assembly, a third removable unit face, and a fourth removable unit face. The first puzzle unit assembly includes a first support member and a second support member projecting from a first inner surface of the first unit assembly, and a first triangular unit face on an outer surface of the first unit assembly. A space between the first support member and the second support member define a first linear slot. The second puzzle unit assembly is geometrically identical to the first unit assembly, including a third support member and a fourth support member projecting from a second inner surface of the second unit assembly, and a second triangular unit face on an outer surface of the second unit assembly.

Abstract: A plurality of first strips and second strips are provided, each including portions of an overall composite image thereon. The strips are woven together to cause the portions of the image to be joined together to complete the composite image. Blanks can be provided on portions of the strips which weave under portions of other strips. The strips are initially provided on multiple sheets which are printed with an image which has gaps built thereinto by removing portions of the image so that when the sheets are cut into strips and the weave is completed, a distortion free composite image results. A software application can be provided which converts the image into the sheets, ready for printing on a personal printer and cutting. The invention can be implemented upon a computer through manipulation of strip objects appearing on a display associated with the computer to virtually weave the strip objects together.

Abstract: The invention provides a simple, yet flexible mechanism for affixing items to a magnetic board such that they are accurately aligned to the board and to one another. Such mechanism allows positioning and repositioning of the items as desired by the user, including stacked configurations. Contact between the items and the board is aesthetically pleasing, and provides a bearing surface that allows for repositioning of items using a sliding motion. Further, aligning the items is convenient for the user and does not distract from the primary task at hand.

Abstract: A strategy game or game of patience having a playing surface (1) of higher complexity and with increased playing incentive. According to the invention to attain that object it is proposed that the playing surface (1) has a plurality of mutually overlapping circular surfaces (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) each of the same respective radius R, and with playing elements (7, 8, 21, 22) which are respectively arranged on at least one of the circular surfaces (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), wherein all playing elements (7, 8, 21, 22) which are disposed on any circular surface (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) belonging completely to the playing surface are rotatable jointly about the respective circle center point.

Abstract: An assembly comprising three or more elements; each element comprises a shape with an opening completely through the element; and each element comprises a plurality of edges, the edges being joined together at angular junctions. Each element links all of the other elements, and each element links the other elements in the same way. The link is formed by a portion of the shape passing through the openings in the other elements, so that the elements form a nested structure, and the elements are interchangeable in the nested structure without altering the nested configuration of the assembly.

Abstract: A collectable card game of strategy and skill that includes a plurality of collectable cards, each of which preferably comprise a character-specific collectable card. Each collectable card corresponds to a character and contains character specific information regarding the character, including attributes and capabilities of the character such as offensive and defensive characteristics and assigned values. Each collectable card is adaptable from a generally flat configuration to a folded configuration generally in the form of a “fortune teller” novelty piece that functions during play as a functional game piece. Once each player has configured his collectable card into the game piece configuration, the players engage in a battle that consists of a series of rounds. During each round, the players engage in a series of alternating offensive strikes and mitigating defensive plays, the combined net score of which is then deducted from a predetermined “life force” value assigned with each character card.

Abstract: A target pattern recognition and matching game using a game box, game slats, and a target pattern. A user is provided with multiple game slats and a game box. There is a predetermined target pattern which a user then tries to match by adding or removing game slats from the game box. The pattern may have multiple rows and columns and be matched by the display in display box of the game slats having the same number of rows and columns. Typically, the front of the game box will be transparent and the rear of the game box will be a predetermined color and then may appear on the target pattern and on portions on the game slats used to play the game. The rules of the game and the apparatus of the game may be adjusted to provide a very simply played game for young children or people who have mental impairments to much more complex patterns to provide a much more challenging game for advanced players. It may be played electronically on a computer or using a game program.

Abstract: The invention relates to an information carrying device. The information carrying device comprises a device body formed by a puzzle, which can be folded into a plurality of different shapes, wherein the information carrying device further includes a USB storage unit, which can be hidden and thus is invisible from outside when the puzzle is in a first shape, and can be revealed and is ready to interface with an information reader when the puzzle is in a second shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing puzzle enthusiasts with a creative type of puzzle. The apparatus comprises a frame member for containing such puzzle. The frame member having a first predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material. There is a plurality of sticks having a second predetermined shape and formed of a second predetermined material and having a predetermined size. The sticks have a preprinted design thereon, and are for placing in the frame member to create a design therein. An opening is disposed at a top portion of the frame member, wherein the sticks can be one of added or removed from the frame by means of such opening in a manner so as to able to form such design therein that is viewable through the frame.

Abstract: A game program of the present invention causes a computer to execute a first delete condition setting step of setting a delete condition of puzzle elements in which puzzle elements of the same kind in a first number or more are continuously arranged in a predetermined direction as a first delete condition and a second delete condition setting step of setting a next delete condition of the puzzle elements in which puzzle elements of the same kind in a second number which is smaller than the first number or more are continuously arranged in a predetermined direction as a second delete condition when it is judged that the first delete condition is achieved in the first delete condition judgment step.

Abstract: A chess puzzle provides a chess-type playing surface which has a plurality of spaces located on it. A fixed playing piece is indicated on one or more of these spaces. A placement mechanism associated with the playing surface allows indicating insertable playing pieces on one or more of a selected group of these spaces. The puzzle is solved by manipulating the placement mechanism to indicate insertable playing pieces on the particular spaces where, combined with the fixed playing pieces, a partially-played chess game is presented which satisfies a predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A folding display apparatus includes: first and second forms; and at least one flexible connector strip interconnecting the first and second forms and carrying indicia thereon in a preselected pattern. The apparatus is moveable between a first position in which the first and second forms collectively define a face bearing a first image composed from the indicia; and a second position in which the first and second forms collectively define a second face bearing a second image composed from the indicia.

Abstract: A paper folding puzzle comprised of at least one piece of paper having a primary image disposed thereon, such that when the paper is folded into a three-dimensional origami shape, a secondary image comprised of multiple portions of the primary image is visible. The paper folding puzzle may include instructions and/or clues, either with the paper or on a website, for folding the paper into the three-dimensional origami shape. In one embodiment, the paper can be folded in multiple orientations to form the three-dimensional origami shape.

Abstract: A puzzle game apparatus includes a substantially rigid game piece including a first plate, a second plate and a third plate. Each of the first, second and third plates has a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The top edge of the first and second plates are attached to each other. A bottom edge of the third plate is attached to and extends upwardly from the top edges of the first and second plates. The first plate has a first slot therein. The second plate has a second slot therein extending. A flexible panel has a substantially rectangular shape. A cutting tool is provided and is used for cutting the flexible panel into a plurality of flaps so that the flaps can be bent with respect to each other to mimic an appearance of the game piece.

Abstract: A puzzle that provides for rearranging different pieces to form a pattern formed from the pieces is disclosed. The puzzle includes at least one generally trilateral piece having three sides, and at least one generally quadrilateral piece. At least two of the sides of the quadrilateral piece have been adapted for engaging the friction enhancing surface on the trilateral piece, so that by surrounding the fixed hub with the trilateral pieces that are separated by the quadrilateral pieces, a continuous round gear surface is formed, that can be used to rotate the trilateral and the quadrilateral pieces together.

Abstract: A deformable drawing tablet in which contiguous longitudinal edge portions of a stack of individual elongate strips which are confined for relative sliding movement to form a drawing surface. A user can shift individual strips longitudinally to deform the drawing surface thereby distorting an image drawn or preprinted on the drawing surface. Longitudinal end portions of the strips form a lateral edge of the tablet so that the lateral edge can be formed into profiles of different characters by shifting the strips longitudinally to different relative positions. An edge forming die includes a stencil for drawing character features. The strips are clamped in a coplanar stack by a transverse locating post, extending through slots in the strips and secured at opposite ends to a cap and a base which house an eraser and a drawing implement, respectively.

Abstract: An attachment element for a bumper includes a partially closed profile with a back panel and on each side lateral tension struts, a bottom plate, or a cover, wherein the attachment element is configured as a part of the bumper and the configuration of the attachment element acts as crash absorbing element which can absorb shock impacts of up to 4 km/h in an elastic range and at shock impacts between 4 km/h and 15 km/h the crash absorbing elements deform thereby preventing damage to the vehicle carrier.

Abstract: The invention comprises a puzzle including elements arranged in rows and columns, each element being rotatable about first and second perpendicular axes. The first axis of each element is parallel and co-planar to the first axes of every other element. Similarly, the second axis of each element is parallel and co-planar to the second axes of every other element. The puzzle also preferably includes a case that restrains non-rotational movement of each element and a linkage that forces rotation of all other elements in any one row to rotate about their respective first axes when any one of the elements in that row is rotated about its first axis. The linkage also forces rotation of all elements a column to rotate about their respective second axes when any one of the elements in that column is rotated about its second axis.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for the one sided printing and manufacture of a Möbius strip. The invention includes a method comprising providing an image (30); aligning three substantially identical copies of the image (30) such that a first copy is juxtaposed to a second copy, and a third copy is centered beneath and adjacent to the first and second copies; setting a die layout in a desired configuration; die cutting the Möbius strip using a die (29); and assembling the Möbius strip. Using methods of the invention, relatively seamless Möbius strips may be constructed for use in a wide variety of retail items, such as gift and other novelty items and as a marketing tool for organization wishing to promote cyclical concepts.

Abstract: A step garnish is attached to a rear bumper via a plurality of connectors that are adapted to reduce or eliminate damage to a tailgate in the event of a rear impact. The connectors include first connectors that releasably secure a proximal end of the step garnish to a top portion of the bumper body, and second connectors that affix a distal end of the step garnish to the bumper body top portion. In the event of a rear impact, the proximal end of the step garnish is released from the bumper while the distal end of the step garnish remains attached to the bumper body. Accordingly, the step garnish moves up away from damaging contact with the tailgate.

Abstract: An inexpensive, lightweight, safe bumper beam (10) has an optimum strength characteristic and is capable of effectively coping with all kinds of collisions including slight collisions and strong collisions. The bumper beam (10) is disposed on a front or rear end part of a vehicle. Joining parts of the bumper beam (10) are attached to stays (2a, 2b) attached to, for example, front end parts of longitudinal frames (1a, 1b) of a body of a vehicle so that the bumper beam (10) extends laterally. The bumper beam (10) includes a bumper beam body (3) extended laterally and having a closed section and a reinforcing beam (4) extended in and along the bumper beam body (3). The reinforcing beam (4) includes a lateral upper wall (4a), a lateral lower wall (4b) and a front wall (4c) formed integrally with the upper and the lower walls (4a, 4b) to receive a longitudinal shock exerted on the vehicle.

Abstract: A fold-through puzzle designed to interact and engage the interest of a puzzle solver for amusement and as a vehicle to present advertising to the viewer. The puzzle utilizes at east one planar member and a plurality of fold lines and may be repeatedly folded to create the illusion that several pieces of paper are being endlessly passed through themselves. In one embodiment, a plurality of planar members are attached to one another such that the members may pivot about each other on fold lines. In an alternative embodiment, the fold-through puzzle is configured with a single planar member and a plurality of incisions through the planar member, such that the puzzle maybe folded along fold lines, creating pivot areas and corner area, that when folded, produce the illusion that a single piece of paper is being endlessly passed through itself.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a spacial logical toy having a total of twenty-six toy elements mounted on a spherical internal connecting element. The toy elements are assembled to a spacial body having an octagon cross section on any of the three mutually perpendicular axes. The surfaces of the twenty-six toy elements that make up the geometric solid are provided with one of three colors and are sequentially numbered (1-26) or lettered (A-Z) to provide each surface with a unique designation. The twenty-six toy elements are mixed by rotation of any adjacent nine elements relative to the remainder of the geometric solid. The objective or solution is to return the toy elements to an original sequential orientation.

Abstract: A shape-shifting game can. The game can includes upper and lower cylindrical blocks superimposed on each other. Each of the cylindrical blocks are quartered to form a total of eight fan-shaped columns and each of the fan-shaped columns comprise upper and lower fan-shaped surfaces, a circumferential surface and a pair of square surfaces. The lower fan-shaped surfaces of the upper cylindrical block and the upper fan-shaped surfaces of the lower cylindrical block are connected with fan-shaped stickers. Pairs of the upper fan-shaped surfaces of the upper cylindrical block and pairs of the lower fan-shaped surfaces of the lower cylindrical block are connected with hemi-cycle patterned stickers. The square surfaces of the fan-shaped columns are connected with double-block stickers. The circumferential surfaces of the cylindrical blocks are connected with four fan-shaped column stickers and two hemi-cycle column stickers respectively.

Abstract: A puzzle using Moebius topology and three-dimensional construction to make solution more challenging by preventing the player from seeing all possible layouts at any one time. The preferred embodiment of the puzzle challenges players to solve a maze when part of the maze will always be concealed by the current viewing surface, as the internal and external surface are both contiguous and identical.

Abstract: A plurality of hexagonal puzzle pieces are formed of a pair of spaced apart hexagonal plates having a detent column extending between their respective inner surfaces. A plurality of linkages each having ring portions are received upon the detent columns of each puzzle piece to join the puzzle pieces in an elongated string. The angular positions between adjacent puzzle pieces as well as the rotational position of each puzzle piece within the string of puzzle pieces may be changed or manipulated in order to configure the puzzle pieces in a closed or solved puzzle configuration. A detent mechanism is operative between each puzzle piece and its adjacent puzzle piece to detent the relative positions thereof at selected angular relationships.

Abstract: The present invention is a picture puzzle comprising one or more combination decoding lens/encoded image portions which can form one or more assembled decoded images. The picture puzzle can also include one or more image portions that are not encoded. By proper placement and sizing of one or more apertures in the puzzle, it can be made into a fold-through picture puzzle, fold-through picture puzzle book or a fold-through 3-dimensional puzzle or object. A wide range of puzzle constructions can be made according to the invention. Assembled decoded images can be formed from a first combination decoding lens/encoded image portion paired with either a second combination decoding lens/encoded image portion or an image portion that is not encoded.

Abstract: A two-player game combining an assembly of ring-form components modifiable by the rotation and sliding of two handles. The game has first and second handles separated by a series of rotatable game rings. Each game ring bears a pattern of selected indicia about its circumference. Game ring engagement members associated with the handles are constructed for engagement with and rotation of selected of the game rings to align selected of the indicia thereon with indicia on adjacent game rings, by pushing, pulling and rotating movement of the handles about a central common axis, each game rings being free to rotate about the central common axis and held by a series of stationary spacer rings. In one preferred embodiment, an electronic indicator circuit detects occurrence of a predetermined desired alignment of indicia and emits a signal thereupon.

Abstract: An interconnected block puzzle has blocks (10-13) shaped, and hinged together (14-16) in particular ways that improve the functionality of the puzzle and enhance its appeal to users and observers.

Abstract: A transformational folding puzzle assembly is formed of 24 identical tetrahedrons hingedly secured in a chain or ring. The tetrahedrons are all-space filling, and may be isosceles or other configurations. This hinged structure provides: 1) the construction of a great variety of new shapes, more than a hundred with diamond faces and hundreds more without that limitation; 2) A variety of shape dependent puzzles including a family of geometric transformational magic shapes; 3) a transformational four year calendar/ball in which the twelve months of the year are expressed on the 12 diamond faces of the ball exteriorly while the other three years are hidden in the interior of the rhombic dodecahedron ball; 4) a mechanism for holding the shapes together and joining them to one another, forming for a construction set in which each chain can transform into hundreds of other possible pieces.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for presenting alternative facial expressions, comprising: a first portion having a plurality of regions thereon. Each region includes indicia representative of an upper section of a face including a pair of eyebrows and each representation in a given region bears a unique representation from the representations of the other regions of the first portion. A second portion has a plurality of regions thereon, each region having indicia thereon representative of a middle section of face and including a pair of eyes; each representation in a given region bearing a unique representation from the representations of the other regions of the second portion. A third portion has a plurality of regions thereon, each region having indicia thereon representative of a lower section of the face and including a mouth; each representation in a given region bearing a unique representation from the representations of the other regions of the third portion.

Abstract: An entertainment device includes at least three sets of six movable elements and each of the elements of each of the sets is substantially in the form of a regular triangle. The elements of different sets are differently colored or marked. The six elements of each set are arranged around a primary center point of the set and defining a circumscribed circle. The center points of the three sets are arranged to define an auxiliary regular triangle with the circumscribed circles thereof tangential to each other. The auxiliary regular triangle has a center which defines a secondary center point surrounded by six of the elements that are from the sets associated with the auxiliary angle so that each of the primary center points and the secondary center point has six of such movable elements surrounding it.

Abstract: The spin puzzle includes a plurality of individual spin elements having opposing spaced surfaces and a peripheral edge surface therebetween. Each element has a circular axial opening and a thin lip positioned about the axial opening on one surface of the spin element and extending away therefrom, the other opposing surface having a recess about the axial opening into which a lip from an adjacent element can fit so that the two elements abut in axial alignment. Also positioned on one opposing surface of each element are a plurality of spaced, raised rib portions, each rib portion being rounded, elongated and relatively narrow. In the other opposing surface are matching cavities into which the rib portions from an adjacent element can fit, thus providing a rotational indexing capability for each element.

Abstract: An interactive game is contemplated having an outer container and a tray engaged within the outer container. The tray including a plurality of compartments adapted to receive and retain articles within. Openings are formed in the outer container aligned with at least a portion of each compartment. A cover is provided for selectively covering the openings and concealing the interior of the compartments. Channels are formed in the tray which extend between the sidewalls of the tray and the interior of the compartments. A book may be provided for the purposes of providing instruction or to further support the overall theme of the game.

Abstract: A spatial puzzle cube comprises a main body with six surfaces and eight corners. Each surface has a circular depression. Each corner has a triangular depression. A fixed disc with eight slide grooves is disposed in each circular depression. A rotated disc with eight recesses is disposed on each corresponding fixed disc. A fixed pyramid with three slide slots is disposed in each triangular depression. A rotated trilateral pyramid with three slots is disposed on each corresponding fixed pyramid.

Abstract: A plurality of magnetic spin elements (wheels) having two opposing surfaces and a peripheral edge surface therebetween, wherein the spin elements are magnetized so that one surface of one spin element is attracted to the other surface of an adjacent element. A visual representation, such as an object, a person, a geographical scene or animals, is secured in the form of strip portions to the peripheral edge surfaces of the spin elements, such that when the spin elements are arranged in proper linear order and positioned correctly rotationally, the aligned visual representation appears. A plurality of spin elements can also be positioned on a spindle which has a mounting portion and a lower end portion arranged to maintain the spin elements on the spindle in one position and permit the spin elements to be removed in another position.

Abstract: The present invention is a fold-through picture puzzle comprising a single sheet base, plural superposed attached sheet bases, a single sheet base folded to form a 3-dimensional object, or plural sheet bases attached to form a 3-dimensional object. Each fold-through picture puzzle is continually foldable in a first forward direction and, during folding, forms assembled images from respective cooperating image portions. Each puzzle will also comprise a suitable number of apertures through which it will fold through itself. In some aspects, the invention is a fold-through picture puzzle book or a fold-through 3-dimensional puzzle or object.

Abstract: A hand held geometric toy with a plurality of polygonal sections strung together with elastic loops. The toy has at least one, and preferably at least three, sets of parallel fold axes and is held in folded condition magnetically.

Abstract: An amusement device according to the invention offering numerous possibilities for mapping data with results, for example, drawings, mathematical functions, names and the like depicted on visible surfaces (6, 16, 24, 25, 34, 35) which are adjacent and rotatably or revolvingly movable. The device includes a base unit (2) with a visible surface (6), carrying several rotating elements (10, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23), two of which have visible surfaces. Angular locating means (41-46) are arranged on the surfaces for displaying the data and results and for matching pairwise. Fixed ratio kinematic connections, especially gears, transmit rotations between rotating elements and manual driving means (8, 11, 14).

Abstract: A manipulative game comprising a frame and a plurality of game elements, having planar sides matching in shape and size to planar sides of the frame. Each of the game elements includes a plurality of disconnectable means of attachment which, when connected permit a hinge-like rotation of a game element around the frames' rib. The game elements further include visual or tactile indicia on their planar surfaces, which in the assembled state, or otherwise in the initial state of order form a predefined pattern. In the initial state all game elements are connected to planar sides of the frame via means of attachment.