Abstract: A card game simulative of automobile track racing comprises a deck of cards having several categories of cards, including lap cards, offensive pit cards, defensive pit cards, sponsor cards, and a draft card, a die for determining a track condition for each round of play, and a method for keeping score to determine the order of finish for each player. The rules of the game closely simulate auto track racing with each player utilizing the cards in a strategic manner based upon certain track conditions and that approximates the strategic decisions an actual auto track racer makes during a race.

Abstract: A betting game employing a game board and a cylindrical die with a plurality of flat surfaces, or faces, about its circumference that is spun like a top on a pointed bottom and allowed to spin until it falls to rest with a face upwardly directed that corresponds to a consequence indicated on the game board. Typically, a token is placed on a selective section of the game board that corresponds to a die face, typically by a same numeric designation. If the upwardly directed face corresponds to the section in which a token has been placed a payout is made. If a token placed bridging two adjacent sections, a payout of a lesser amount is also made. Two or more colors, but fewer colors than die faces, may be included on the die and game board. Thus, a bet can also be placed on which color will be found on the upwardly directed die face. A color bet is typically done by use of a same colored token or a token on a same colored section of the game board.

Abstract: A game is disclosed herein the game having a plurality of game pieces including a plurality of sub-sets, the game pieces in each subset having a common identifier and a first identifier, each common identifier of each sub-set being the same as at least one common identifier of another sub-set; a structure for removably receiving and retaining the plurality of game pieces; an opening in the structure for sliding a played game piece into the structure, when the played game piece is replaced by a replacement game piece, the replacement game piece being determined by matching either the first identifier or the common identifier of the played game piece with the first identifier or the common identifier of the replacement game piece.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for use by a player in a game or as a collectible figure, comprising a first portion comprising a representational figure and a second portion affixed to the first portion and comprising a coupling member arranged to be coupled with a preexisting support structure so that a user of the article of manufacture is enabled to couple it with the support structure and uncouple it therefrom.

Abstract: A board game for a plurality of players to play while eating a healthy, well-balanced meal. The game includes a plurality of game boards and a plurality of game pieces such that each of the players has his/her own game board and game piece. Each of the plurality of game boards has a playing surface formed thereon and a portion for placing the player's plate. The playing surface has a plurality of color coded spaces forming a travel path between a start line and a finish line. Each of the plurality of color coded spaces corresponds to a different main food group, such as a protein, a fruit/vegetable, and/or a starch. The game also includes a spinner having a pointer attached to a flat surface divided into at least two defined areas corresponding to a number. A method of playing the game is also disclosed.

Abstract: A side wager for blackjack that allows the player to win when the player loses a hand that the player would have expected to win. If the player is initially dealt a good hand, e.g., 20, and the player still loses, then the player can be rewarded by collecting a “bad beat” award.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a board game in which two or more players attempt to set three or more playing elements in a row on grid based playing surface either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Players take turns either setting or moving a playing element. A playing element may be moved to an adjacent square, over a series of one or more opponent's playing elements, or along a designated path on the playing surface.

Abstract: A method of playing a card match game including providing a set of boards including a plurality of boards that each include a front face that includes a plurality of objects from a predetermined object group, each object corresponding to a single one of a plurality of predetermined object classes of the object group, each object class including a plurality of categorized objects, each object class defining a common feature between all categorized objects corresponding to the respective object class, and each board excluding at least one of the categorized objects from at least one object class, the excluded categorized object being an excluded object on the front face; providing a set of cards including a front face that includes at least one of the categorized objects; and determining that at least one object of the distributed cards match the at least one excluded categorized objects of the in-play board.

Abstract: The present invention is a strategy and/or educational board game in which 2-4 players distribute game pieces, e.g., marbles or other tokens, according to a particular sequence among a common field of play, with the object of the game being to be the first player to collect a predetermined number of game pieces in a “home” location. Each player is assigned a single home location for their exclusive use; the remainder of the field of play is commonly shared by all players. In a preferred embodiment, a spinner is spun by each player, with the spinner stopping and pointing at a number or graphic. The player must locate the same number or graphic on the field of play to identify the starting point for a move. Once the number or graphic is located, game pieces sitting in a well associated with the number or graphic are picked up by the player, and the player chooses movement in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of game play comprising three dice. Each of the three dice may be distinctly colored and further include distinct indicia thereon. Preferably, a first die may be six-sided, green in color, and bears a sequential even number (e.g. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12) on each if its respective six faces. A second die may be six-sided, yellow in color, and bear a sequential number (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) on each if its respective six faces. A third die may be six-sided, red in color, and bear a sequential odd number (e.g. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11) on each if its respective six faces. Such three dice may be incorporated into short play dice games, long play dice games, casino table games, board games, and the like.

Abstract: A board game includes a game board having spaces about a perimeter. The spaces include a first group each displaying one alphabet letter. The first group is divided into subgroups, each having a subgroup color different from any other subgroup. A second group includes identical rest area spaces. A third group is lucky day spaces positioned between consecutive rest area spaces. Multiple color cards displaying one of the alphabet letters are positioned near the first group of spaces having a same one of the alphabet letters. One object is to remove all of an opponent's color cards. Another object is to color card all of a player's own home base spaces.

Abstract: A game includes a board having a start position and at least two possible finish positions. A number of sequential positions are located between the start position and the possible finish positions. Each player has a playing piece which starts on the start position and a player designating one of the finish positions prior to starting the game. The game finishing when a player's playing piece lands on the designated finish position.

Abstract: A board game comprised of arranging numerical tiles on a playing surface for the entertainment of a plurality of players. The game consists of a playing surface consisting of 260 square rectangles and a plurality of tile game pieces marked with a numerical and/or alphabetic inscription. The tiles are arranged on the playing surface in a line of tiles, not fewer than three and not more than eight. The tiles are arranged in a line of numerically matching numbers or numerically sequential numbers. The tiles inscribed with an alphabetical inscription are used as “wild” tiles. Each subsequent play must cross or add to an existing line of tiles already on the playing surface. Play is scored by adding the number of tiles played, then multiplied by “multipliers” inscribed on the tile. The play ends when the predetermined score is achieved, all tiles have been played or no player is able to make a play.

Abstract: A kissing shield game having a gaming member having at least two sides with different color associated therewith as well as a predetermined set of alphanumeric symbols associated therewith, a plurality of thin, flexible membranes substantially impervious to microorganisms, and a resettable timer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism to separate a board game into two components, namely a topic-board and a player-board to provide a method and apparatus to use geographical maps in a board game. The topic-board can be any geographical map specified in the game. The specified map is used to answer questions or perform directives specific to the game. The player-board records the player's progress after the player answers questions pertaining to the topic-board. Player-boards can have many different formats. This invention increases the use of generic geographical maps in a board game and increases geographical skills of players as they move toward winning the game.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a game of patents in which patents are bought, licensed and/or litigated to create profitable businesses. More specifically, patents are used by the players to build one or more technologies into a business. The player with the most profitable business at the end of the game is the winner.

Abstract: The present invention is a strategy game involving the insertion of square pegs into the three round holes on each game box playing surface. The three holes are circular and are placed on the left side, right side and toward the topmost edge away from the player and centered between the left and right peg holes. The play proceeds by choosing a square peg from the central pool of play pegs and attempting to fit the square peg into one of the unoccupied circular game box holes, by proceeding from left to right to top. The first player to fill all three holes wins the round and is awarded the available points for their game box holes and peg points from the other players. The player accumulating 6,000 points, wins the game.

Abstract: A computerized game and physical game piece provide the basis for establishing communication among members of an online community. An individual purchases or trades for a game piece which has a serial number thereon. The game piece also has a design that is representative of a message that individuals desire to convey. The game pieces are carried in a holder that allows for convenient trading of game pieces in the real world. Upon receiving a game piece, the individual registers the game piece on a website and is given access to a game piece profile and member profiles on the systems. Communications between members of the online community are based upon common ownership of the game piece. The online community includes messaging among members and online discussions regarding the game pieces and the messages thereon. The website tracks the series of possessors of game pieces and their real world locations.

Abstract: A board game for facilitating health education by involving players in scenarios leading to either “health” or “illness.” Players move game pieces along a path (16) between “health” (18) and “illness” (20) by drawing game cards depicting various health-related content specific to the theme of the game, deciding if the scenario relates to health or illness, and then moving the game piece in the appropriate direction to a corresponding color-coded space.

Abstract: A mat includes a first surface having a first polymer, a second surface having a second polymer, and indicia associated with a game. The first polymer can include, for example, an elastomer, such as a silicone elastomer. The second polymer can include, for example, a fluorinated polymer.

Abstract: The present invention, a SCENARIO GAME comprising a deck of scenario cards, a deck of pass cards, a deck of agree cards, a deck of disagree cards and a random event generator (dice); seeks to provide the participants a means whereby the participants are encouraged to engage each other in conversation through the medium of a stimulating and non-threatening game wherein players provide responses to various scenarios, which are scored by the other players by selecting one of either a disagree, an agree or pass card, and the role player is awarded points based upon the output of a random event generator that matches the other players categorization of the role player's response. The turn shifts to the next player and the process continues until an arbitrary score is reached, there is a shortage of cards or the players decide to quit. In another embodiment, the scenario game further comprises a container having a visual score tracker and a fitted card holder and unique game pieces to represent each player.

Abstract: A board game employs a combination of rules and apparatus 1) to motivate each player to truthfully answer the questions which asks her/his opinions, and 2) to promote cooperative play at the right time to make the game not only fun, but also meaningful.

Abstract: A modified game of blackjack includes a side wager made available if the dealer's two-card hand equals ten or eleven. The side wager is betting on the third dealer's card being an “any ten” card: ten, jack, queen or king. The side wager is resolved independently of the main game. The timing of the side wager makes it attractive to players while the odds favor the house. The side wager is preferably paid at 2:1. Modifications of the side wager that pay at higher ratios are also disclosed.

Abstract: Hardway is an invention which deals with a new way of dealing with games which involve throwing a pair of dice and moving game pieces. It is unique, because the corresponding pieces are moved based on the sum of 2 dice on a unique layout with unique rules, and also because this same layout incorporates most aspects of the game of craps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-function apparatus for covering a surface and gaming. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-function apparatus including a covering such as a towel, blanket, activity mat, or the like having integral gaming features and storage. In one aspect of the invention, a depiction of a gameboard face is woven in or otherwise affixed to the covering, and a storage compartment for storage of gaming pieces is detachably coupled to the covering. In another aspect of the invention, the storage compartment is formed of a tightly-weaved mesh that prevents passage of sand therethrough. In some embodiments of the invention, the covering is absorbent to provide an added drying feature. Also disclosed are coverings of varying sizes, wherein small coverings intended for children include depiction(s) of children's gameboard face(s) and larger coverings intended for adults include depiction(s) of the adult gameboard face(s).

Abstract: Systems and methods for playing games and using other educational tools are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, entertaining and educational game systems are provided for increasing players' global awareness. In other embodiments, players can experience life challenges faced by denizens of emerging markets and/or countries. In one embodiment, a game system for playing games includes a playing surface having an image of a representative geographical location and a plurality of spaced-apart player movement spaces for positioning player tokens. The system further includes a plurality of vocation indicia for communicating vocation based information. The vocation based information can include a vocation description (e.g., describing a possible vocation of a denizen of the representative geographical location) assumable by a player. The system can also include a plurality of instructional play indicia for communicating a possible life experience that the denizen may experience.

Abstract: A race type board game in which two or more players compete by rolling dice to win turns and advance along a game track comprising a linked set of player squares or spaces. Players advance according to a number displayed on a drawn advancement card where the card can be drawn when a player wins a turn. Players may impede the progress of opposing players by purchasing and placing defensive traps on various squares along the game track. Trapped players extricate themselves from the traps using a combination of chance, quick thinking and math skills.

Abstract: A game having page pieces and a game surface including game piece receiving members. Each of the first set of game pieces also includes a solution position and non-solution positions in which the game surface-engaging member is mated with one of the plurality of game piece receiving members. When a game piece is in a solution position it exhibits an indication, such as sitting lower with respect to the game surface or illuminating a light, which visually distinguishes the game piece from at least some of the game pieces which are in the non-solution position. Aside from the visual indication, each game piece is visually indistinguishable from all other game pieces for each game player when the game pieces are located on the game surface in an upright position.

Abstract: A board game and methods of playing a board game are described herein. The board game involves the movement of a game piece based upon the generation of a random number. The game piece is moved until the movement causes a win or loss scenario, which may be conducive to gambling and making wagers. During the movement of the game piece, the bank may inchoately match the player's wager. The inchoate “cargo” excites, tempts, and entices the players to wager and increase player involvement.

Abstract: A vehicle toy combination includes a wireless controlled toy vehicle having a mobile platform configured to move over a surface. A central controller on the platform is configured to control at least one aspect of the toy vehicle. A hand-held manually actuable wireless controller is configured to remotely control user selected movement of the toy vehicle. Multiple vehicles can be controlled simultaneously with multiple wireless, manually operated controllers operating at the same frequency by initially synchronizing the controllers to transmit in non-overlapping windows.

Abstract: A card game apparatus includes a large-size panel display, a main control unit that controls screens on the large-size panel display, and a plurality of terminal apparatuses that are communicably connected to the main control unit. A game player purchases an integrated circuit card and, for example, eleven player cards on each of which, a soccer player's photograph is printed. When the game player arranges the player cards on a player card arrangement panel of one of the terminal apparatuses, card data recorded on the back of the player card will be read by an internal image sensor. Then, a team is organized by the player cards, and a game starts. The game player can direct a player's position and formation by changing placement of the player card.

Abstract: The dice board game is played on a game board having two opposite peripheral sides defining rows of base positions. Each base position is an opponent's goal position. Each player designates the order and point value of his base positions before the start, with base position order and values and a “Game Over” designator being concealed from one another until the game is started. Each player controls a corresponding number of position markers, with dice determining which markers are advanced on each play. Either or both players may advance on any toss of the die, depending upon the outcome. Points are accrued as markers reach certain positions on the board. The winner acquires an agreed number of points by advancing markers across the board and taking points concealed beneath the opponent's base position markers along the opposite side of the board, or discovers the opponent's concealed “Game Over” designator.

Abstract: A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game includes a basic game and a bonus game. The basic game has a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome from a plurality of outcomes in response to a wager input by a player. The bonus game is triggered by a predetermined event such as by selecting a start-bonus outcome from the plurality of outcomes. The bonus game includes a plurality of free spins and a plurality of blind selections, at least one of the blind selections being selected before playing each of the free spins. The selected blind selection reveals a bonus enhancement that is provided to the player after the bonus enhancement has been revealed.

Abstract: A cricket playing game has a board (2) having an array of squares defining a path of travel for a playing piece. Each playing piece represents a batsman. A throw of the die is equivalent to a ball being bowled and determines how far along the path the playing piece (6) moves. The score is determined by adding up the numbers on the squares on which the playing piece lands. Events that occur in the game of cricket are marked on some of the squares. A deck of question cards is also provided. When a player lands on an event square, he has asked a question which determines whether his batsmen is out or not. The game represents a realistic emulation of the rules and scoring of cricket.

Abstract: An example method for modeling a process as a game includes establishing a set of game rules, establishing a game board and analyzing a process by playing the game board in accordance with the established game rules. In one example, a known process chart is designated as the game board. In another example, the game board is established by alternating turns between each of a plurality of players. Each of the plurality of players navigate playing stations of the game board to analyze the process modeled by the game board.

Abstract: A game board including a playing surface having an elevated rail around the board sides. A striker provided to sit upon and slide on the elevated game board rails facilitating striker movement, control and striking accuracy. The striker fitted with extended tabs that can contact a playing piece sitting on the game board-playing surface. A round, half round or flat playing piece provided which is unobstructed by the striker body during game play and can move freely under the rail elevated striker body except in the striker tab locations. The playing pieces including coins struck and directed by the extended striker tabs on the board surface according to game rules.

Abstract: A game system with game pieces that have combinations of capture indicia and defense indicia spaced at angular increments.

Abstract: A board game and method to play that includes a board, green numbered pieces, a card set, and a point chip set for both adults and children, wherein players make logical decisions based on the possibilities of gaining or losing points. There could be different figures and/or diagrams on the card set, depending on whether the board game is intended for child and/or adult players. In the preferred embodiment, the board game is played by two or more players, and up to twelve players in total. The player who is able to accumulate the highest amount of points is the winner.

Abstract: A configurable board game where playing pieces are played on a game board's playing surface and a circumstantial change is played on peripheral ledges. A position of one or more playing pieces on the peripheral ledges determines game play within the game board. Game boards can be attached together in a variety of ways to form updated playing surfaces of different shapes and sizes, thereby allowing for a variance in the play of the game. The playing pieces on the playing surface can move across multiple game boards. Thus, the rules of the game board in which the game piece moves dictates how the game piece thereon is played. Alternatively, each game piece retains its original functionality regardless of which game board it is currently positioned.

Abstract: This is a game played with a plurality of loco motor turreted vehicles FIG. 2. Involving strategy and skill, on any smooth or semi smooth surface without a game board. The game involves two groups of turreted vehicles FIG. 1. Which can be moved across the surface and which are capable of changing their lines of fire determined by the position of the moveable turret. The goal of the game is to steer any of one's turreted vehicles into the opponent's HQ (3), thereby winning the game (4D). This simple act is deterred by the fact that the vehicle cannot cross an opponent's vehicle's line of fire without being destroyed (4B). If this occurs, the vehicle is automatically deemed as destroyed and inverted at the point where it crossed the line of fire (4A). The vehicles may travel towards the opponent's HQ (3), and eventually into it, by avoiding the opponent's lines of fire. If this is not possible, the vehicle may choose to destroy the opponent's vehicles with the offending lines of fire.

Abstract: A board game illustrating the development, production and sale of new drugs by the pharmaceutical industry is provided. The game can be played by 2 or more persons and can be used for educational purposes or for entertainment.

Abstract: A method for playing a game comprising the steps of selecting a story having a plurality of characters using one of a plurality of spin boards. Thereafter, randomly designating the plurality of characters from the selected story to a plurality of game players using the spin board and acting out the selected story.

Abstract: A method of playing a card game is disclosed. The method includes providing a game board having multiple base areas, a destination and an advancement path having a plurality of advancement spaces between the base areas and the destination. A set of the playing cards is dealt from the deck to each of multiple players. At least one game piece is provided on each of the base areas for each of the players. Each of the players draws one of the playing cards from his or her dealt set of said playing cards and advances the game pieces from his or her base areas on the advancement path for a number of the advancement spaces corresponding to a numerical value displayed on the drawn playing card.

Abstract: A combined adult dice and card party game, which directs and leads the players into a variety of tasks throughout the entire game using colored numbered cards, colored numbered dice, one larger die with different symbols, specialty cards and set of rules.

Abstract: A matching game for use in a swimming pool. Game pieces are provided which have various icons and point values on their faces and which are adapted to sink to the pool bottom and rest automatically in a face-down position on the pool floor. In alternating turns, players gather pairs of game pieces attempting to find matching pairs and accumulate scores according to the point values of matching pairs.

Abstract: Various game embodiments and methods of playing the same comprising a plurality of game components that can be projected onto a surface. The game components can have a plurality of indicia thereon with some indicia being determinative of how a particular game component can interact with other game components and some indicia signifying a distance within which a game component must be deployed to another game component in order for the game component to affect the another game component.

Abstract: A chess game playing array assembly including a plurality of three-dimensional playing segments is disclosed. The playing segments are disposed relative to one another to define an array of playing spaces on which a game of chess may be played. One or more of the plurality of three dimensional playing segments may be spaced apart by one or more voids or in abutting relation with one another.

Abstract: Board games may include a game board, player movers, and indicia-bearing tokens and player-wearable costume components including one or more mounting sites to which the tokens may be removably attached. Some embodiments may further include game pieces having indicia indicating one or more of the tokens. Thus, some methods of game play may involve each player attempting to collect a predetermined set of tokens by determining if various game pieces indicate any of the tokens in the set. Other methods may involve concealing the indicia on one or more game pieces, and allowing players to attempt to guess the concealed indicia by the process of elimination.

Abstract: A system for determining the skill of a player eliminates the element of chance by comparing players who have the same initial position. In the case of cards, the initial position is the hand dealt to the player and in tile games, it is the initial distribution and arrangement of tiles. A player with a less than advantageous initial position may win a game over an opponent having a better initial position. It cannot conclusively be said whether this win is due to the good play of the winner or the bad play of the loser. However, it can clearly be said that the winning player has a higher skill level than the losing player.

Abstract: A method of playing an entertainment game includes selecting a lead participant who is required to perform at least one qualifying action in a first level of play. The lead participant is rewarded preferably by a monetary reward upon completion of the requisite number of qualifying actions in the level of play. The lead participant may select an ally from a resource pool to assist in performing the qualifying action. The ally shares with the lead participant in the reward. Preferably there are multiple levels of play with higher degrees of difficulty and with greater rewards.