Abstract: A transparent game platform has a panel of ferrous metal slidably underlying for causing game pieces, with magnetic elements therein, to adhere to the platform where and when emplaced thereon. However, the panel is extractable from under the platform, to render the latter magnetically passive, so that game pieces can be displaced about the platform with slidable ease. Consequently, the game platform can be made non-magnetic to accommodate a free, slidable movement of game pieces thereon, as appropriate for whatever shall be the game, or can be made magnetic (a) to hold the game pieces in place, and (b) to accommodate storage of the platform and game pieces in an at-halt disposition thereof, respectively.

Abstract: A game device in which opposing magnetic fields are used to position a plurality of magnetic balance tiles around the periphery of a starting magnet in accordance with a set of rules which specify unique patterns of displacement and awards points which are consistent with the degree of difficulty in replicating the patterns. The game may be played by one or more players in a group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a game board device, more specifically to a chessboard game device having self-setting capability for its game pieces. Disclosed are five different embodiments of chessboard game devices having the capability of automatically setting-up chess pieces on their chessboards. The third preferred embodiment has a chessboard with a magnetically attractive surface covered by a chessboard sticker, and two holders on either side of a game box, with 16 compartments arranged in two rows of eight in each holder. Each holder contains either black or white chess pieces in its compartments in an inverted position and each chess piece has a magnet disposed in its base. The compartments are arranged to match the starting positions on the chessboard, so that when the chessboard is placed upside-down over the holders, the magnetic bases of the inverted chess pieces make contact with the appropriate squares on the chessboard, and are magnetically attached.

Abstract: A magnetic display system uses a display wherein a non-magnetic substrate has applied thereon a microcapsule coating layer having sealed light-absorptive magnetic particles and light-reflective non-magnetic particles which are dispersed in an oily liquid. A permanent magnet causes a shift of the light-absorptive magnetic particles in one direction and, as a result, causing a shift of the light-reflective non-magnetic particles in the other direction. In the microcapsule coating layer, microcapsules having a plurality of diameters within a range from 100 microns to 1,000 microns are combined together. Furthermore, the light-absorptive magnetic particles sealed in the microcapsules have a plurality of particle diameters ranging from 0.2 microns to several icons. A suitable amount of magnetic particles capable of becoming a permanent magnet when magnetized after the microcapsule coating layer is coated is added.

Abstract: A game apparatus which is suitable for card games simulates racing and is easily adapted to gambling. One of the card games which may be played on the apparatus is Cartes-Chevaux. The apparatus includes a playing region and a plurality of playing pieces which are movable on an upper playing surface of the playing region. A mobile element located below the playing region controls movement of the playing piece. The mobile elements are automatically movable along or adjacent to guide rails by a controller.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a sensing matrix (20) comprised of matrix-arranged sensing units for sensing an object, a driving means (40, 50, 63) which drives the sensing matrix (20) and receives a signal showing a state of each sensing unit, and a detecting means (30) which detects location of the object on the sensing matrix (20) on the basis of the signal received by said driving means. The detecting means (30) includes an offset means (30a) which sequentially updates and memorizes a value of the received signal as an offset value at every sensing unit, an operation means (30b) which operates a change in values between a value of a newly received signal and the offset value before updating, and a comparing means (30c) for comparing the change in values between the two with the set value which is set beforehand for detecting the presence of the object.

Abstract: A non-magnetic case 3 made of acrylic acid or like synthetic resin has a case body 3a, a lid 3b and a right hexahedron shape. The case body 3a has a substantially spherical accommodation space 3c in which a spherical magnet body 2 having paired N and S poles arranged in a uni-axial direction is sealed together with oil or a like transparent liquid having a high specific gravity and also having a considerably high viscosity to provide buoyancy to the magnet body 2 and facilitate the rotation thereof with a lubricating action. The clearance between the magnet body 2 and the wall surface of the accommodation space 3c is set to be small such that the magnet body 2 can be rotated smoothly. The case 3 with the magnet body 2 therein is applicable to combination toys such as toy blocks and puzzle sets or various attracting articles having mutual attraction requirement. The thickness of a central portion of each side wall of the case is reduced to facilitate the attraction of the magnet bodies to each other.

Abstract: A signage assembly useful for the tabletop display of an advertising message. The assembly includes a holder comprised of an upright into which the insert may be removably inserted and a base for supporting the upright upon the tabletop. An interactive device for engaging an observer, preferably in the form of a game board, disposed upon the base so that the observer will read the message printed on the insert while playing the game.

Abstract: Magnetic alphanumeric characters having substantially the capability to be properly aligned to one another during display is proposed. The characters consist of magnetic materials with concentrated magnetic strength on one face. The magnetized face is glued to a thin transparent polyethelene material whose edges are cut in a zig-zag fashion. The zig-zag edges allow more than one alphanumeric character to be installed in a straight line vertically, horizontally and at an angle.

Abstract: A football board game is arranged to simulate football play employing a passing attack as the sole means of advancing each team along the game board, that in turn is arranged for furled mounting about a storage mandrel. Advancing of the players is effected by striking the game ball, that in turn is to strike a target offensive player, wherein defensive players are positioned by an opponent to interfere with such completion. Conventional football rules relative to the number of downs and the like are employed in use of the game apparatus.

Abstract: A plurality of individual chess boards are arranged in adjacency relative to one another, with the chess board having a first end spaced from a second end, with each chess board associated with each player, and each chess board including an individual set of chess game tokens that are operative to effect combat per conventional chess rules relative to the other game boards by permitting movement from a first end of one of the boards to a further first end of a further of the boards, and each second end of one of the boards is arranged for movement of tokens therefrom to a second end of the further boards.

Abstract: A game having a magnetically permeable game board areas, each of the areas having a magnet associated therewith and a plurality of magnetic game pieces to be propelled by a player by a repeller toward the game board in an effort to position the magnetic game piece over an area having the highest scoring value associated therewith.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a game board having an annular array of wedge-shaped segments arranged to receive disc members thereon, each of the wedge-shaped segments having association relative to a contrasting astrological "house", wherein each disc is arranged for representative indication of an associated planet, sun, and moon. Random depositing of the discs upon the game board relative to the segments arise for permitting individual interpretations of the interface of the astrological symbols in conflict relative to one another.

Abstract: A new and improved educational board game is disclosed that employs dice, personal markers, a plurality of two-sided game cards, and a game board. The game board includes indicia, a portion of which corresponds to different levels of difficulty of a predetermined educational category such as history, and a portion of which corresponds to instructions with respect to movement of the personal markers along the game board. The front side of the game card bears a picture of a historical figure, and the back side bears textual information about the historical figure on the front side. During a player's turn, when the player selects one of the game cards, the player looks at the picture on the front side of the selected card. Another player then reads aloud information relating to the picture from the back side of the card. From the information read aloud, the first player learns factual knowledge and makes a guess at the identity of the historical figure in the picture.

Abstract: A user configured magnet tossing game for play by one or more players. The game comprises a plurality of magnets embedded in the floor of an enclosure to create magnetic areas. A playing surface is defined on each side of several user-selected, replaceable game boards towards which pieces are thrown. A transparent shield may be disposed over the playing surface to protect it from being marred. The target areas on the playing surfaces align with the underlying magnetic areas. A set of rules governs the play of a game on each of the playing surfaces. The game pieces are colored, disc-shaped ceramic magnets. The game pieces are tossed onto the playing surface, the object being to land a game piece on one of the target areas to achieve a goal disclosed in the rules. An innumerable variety of games is possible employing the game apparatus.

Abstract: A board game arranged to educate and entertain children as to the merits, consequences, and opportunities in dialing assistance is provided. The board game includes a game path having game spaces to indicate selection of cards from various categories, whereupon the answering of such questions permits a player and associated token to proceed along a game path. A player to culminate the travel of the path is declared the winner.

Abstract: A chess set game (2) includes a chess set (4), in which two sets of chess pieces (44) are housed within a container (8), and a chess board (6). The board can be divided into four separable quadrants (10-13) which are secured to one another. The chess pieces and the squares (38, 40) of the board have magnets (46, 42) so the chess pieces are attracted to and securely fastened to the centers of the squares. The chess board includes rank and file ID devices (50, 48) which permit the user to change file and rank indicia (54-60) according to which player has the white pieces. The container includes a rectangular bottom (70) and four sides (74-77) pivotally mounted to the outer edge (72) of the bottom. The four sides and the bottom have magnetized spaces (108, 118) against which the chess pieces are secured. Each of the sides has a top portion (82-85) extending therefrom so that when the sides are in their upright, closed positions, the top portions create a closed top (80) for the container.

Abstract: A game having a magnetically permeable game board areas, each of the areas having a magnet positioned thereunder below the game board and a plurality of magnetic game pieces to be propelled by a player by a repeller toward the game board in an effort to position the magnetic game piece on an area having the highest scoring value associated therewith.

Abstract: A magnetic puzzle for educational purposes comprises a plurality of pieces. Each of the pieces has a magnetic side and a graphics side and is adapted to be attached to a metallic board. The pieces are of a thickness such that two or more pieces may be positioned one upon the other with the bottom piece attached to the metallic board.

Abstract: An electrically lit chess piece includes a chess body which is coupled to a transparent cap at the top end and contains an internal battery housing. The battery housing includes a bulb positioned under the transparent cap and a magnet having springs at the bottom section. When the chess piece is placed on a metallic chessboard, the magnet is displaced in a downward direction and the bulb is lit. When the chess piece is removed from the chessboard, the magnet is pulled in an upward displacement by the springs and disconnects an electrical circuit for turning the light bulb off.

Abstract: A chess set game (2) includes a chess set (4), in which two sets of chess pieces (44) are housed within a container (8), and a chess board (6). The board can be divided into four separable quadrants (10-13) which are secured to one another. The chess pieces and the squares (38, 40) of the board have magnets (46, 42) so the chess pieces are attracted to and securely fastened to the centers of the squares. The chess board includes rank and file ID devices (50, 48) which permit the user to change file and rank indicia (54-60) according to which player has the white pieces. The container includes a rectangular bottom (70) and four sides (74-77) pivotally mounted to the outer edge (72) of the bottom. The four sides and the bottom have magnetized spaces (108, 118) against which the chess pieces are secured. Each of the sides has a top portion (82-85) extending therefrom so that when the sides are in their upright, closed positions, the top portions create a closed top (80) for the container.

Abstract: Game apparatus defines an effectively spherical playing surface which is divided into ranks and files of blocks. The playing surface has at least two poles, and the files extend radially from respective poles, while the ranks are arranged concentrically about the poles. In one embodiment, the apparatus defines a spherical playing surface. In other embodiments, two or more discs represent hemi-spherical playing surfaces. The discs can be rotated synchronously to facilitate the movement of pieces from disc to another, simulating a true spherical playing surface.

Abstract: An electronic game apparatus which includes a playing board having a playing surface and playing areas and is capable of identifying game pieces and their position on the playing surface. First and second sets of parallel transmission lines are located beneath the playing surface of the playing board. The second set of parallel transmission lines is orthogonal to the first set of transmission lines. The first and second sets of transmission lines form intersecting points which are positioned proximate to a playing area of the playing surface. A source of electromagnetic energy has a plurality of predetermined different frequencies within a predetermined frequency range. A plurality of game pieces, each containing a resonant circuit having a predetermined resonant frequency, correspond to a frequency within a predetermined frequency range. A selector sequentially supplies electromagnetic energy at a selected frequency within the predetermined frequency range to the first set of transmission lines.

Abstract: The base of a game board is formed by a mount member having a groove having a form containing straight line parts, curved line parts, intersecting parts, and angled parts. The groove forms the traveling path of a traveling toy. Solid bodies containing iron-including materials or magnetic materials are inserted into the groove of the mount member so that the upper surface of the solid bodies are leveled with the upper surface of the mount member. The mount member is affixed to a substrate and covers the entire surface of the substrate. A covering paper is affixed to the mount member and covers the entire surface of the mount member to hide the traveling path. When a traveling toy which is provided with a magnet is driven on the covering paper, the traveling toy runs along and over the solid bodies which are in the groove in the mount member which is covered by the covering paper. The covering paper comprises a jigsaw puzzle and can also be used as a book cover.

Abstract: A plurality of flexible and deformable polymeric mat members are utilized and displaced in a plurality of configurations to define a game path. The mat members are consecutively numbered, and wherein the apparatus further includes a plurality of markers, with a variously configured marker for each player utilizing the apparatus. Individuals are directed to throw a marker on each mat in consecutive order, wherein the player is to proceed up and down the path of the numbered markers and pick up the marker on the player's return. The player is to jump over the mat occupied by the marker. A modification of the invention includes the marker with a magnet positioned therewithin, and each mat formed with plural parallel rows of magnets, wherein each adjacent magnet is of a reversed polarity to further require enhanced skill in positioning a marker onto a mat when thrown.

Abstract: A playing device for learning how to play chess designed in the form of a chess teaching computer comprises a housing having on its top a board divided into sixty-four squares of equal size and taking up in its interior a chess computer whose signal inputs and outputs are connected with the individual squares. The improved arrangement is such that the chess computer (5) is connected with an additional program memory means (9) which is also disposed within the housing (2) and contains a plurality of practice positions (11) in a stored form, a switch (14) is disposed on the side beside the board (3) for switching over the electrical connection between the individual squares (4) each having a control switch (7) and the chess computer (5) to the program memory means (9), and the leads (12) of the practice positions (11) contained in the program memory means (9) are each connected with a control switch (7) of the squares (4).

Abstract: A board game apparatus is provided and consists of a plurality of changeable playing indicating pieces that are each built into a top surface of a playing board housing being a playing field zone so that one portion of each playing indicating piece will always extend above the top surface to be utilized during the play of the game.

Abstract: Electronic game apparatus comprising a board displaying discrete playing areas and a number of playing pieces. Transmit and receive coils are provided beneath the surface of the board, preferably at right angles to each other, and each playing piece is provided in its base with an element. Means are provided for supplying a high-frequency current to each transmit coil in turn and for detecting the voltage induced in the receive coils for each discrete playing area. The presence of a playing piece on the playing area being tested, will affect the voltage induced in the receive coils and hence the presence, absence or type if desired, of a playing piece may be determined. The element preferably consists of any suitable metal or ferromagnetic material. Playing pieces of different types may be provided with elements of different materials.

Abstract: A magnetic display system which comprises a display having a non-magnetic substrate and a microcapsule coating layer provided on the substrate, with sealed magnetic particles having an excellently light-absorptive surface characteristic and also sealed non-magnetic particles having an excellent light-reflective characteristic. Both the magnetic and non-magnetic particles are dispersed or dissolved in an oily liquid in the microcapsules. A magnetic device for reversing the position of the light-absorptive magnetic particles and light-reflective non-magnetic particles in the microcapsules is provided. The magnetic device causes a local shift by attraction of the light-absorptive magnetic particles in the microcapsule coating layer of the display to the front side thereof to thereby invert the position of the light-reflective non-magnetic particles in the corresponding areas, thereby forming characters or images.

Abstract: Apparatus for a board game, wherein playing pieces are moved to and from designated positions on the game board's surface, has a vertically disposed planar game board with the playing surface area represented in perspective, giving the effect of depth and a three-dimensional appearance. Playing pieces, releasably held in their assigned positions by magnets or projections, are angularly truncated at their bases so that each piece when in place extends outwardly and upwardly from the playing surface at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: An apparatus including a predetermined number of bar magnets selectively positionable upon a game board, wherein the game board is formed with a predetermined number of spaces equal to the predetermined number of magnets, wherein in timed sequential turns, each player attempts to position all of that players bar magnets upon the game board without upsetting an adjacent bar magnet. The game object is to permit a winning player to discard all of the winner's bar magnets. The game board includes a matrix of variously colored squares in conformity with a like number of variously colored positions of a spinner. The game board is provided and formed of a transparent material overlying a transparent support floor to permit visual observation of magnetic filings captured within an upper cavity of the housing to indicate orientation of the bar magnets and the bar magnets magnetic influence in attempting to assist individuals in ascertaining positioning of bar magnets upon the game board.

Abstract: A magnetic game apparatus adapted to be played on both sides of a vertically mounted board by two players using magnetic playing pieces. The magnetic game apparatus includes a game board having an organized series of openings therethrough and a plurality of magnetized playing pieces for movement between the openings in the game board. Each playing piece is provided with a permanent magnet on one of its ends of either a positive or negative polarity which will either attract or repel a playing piece positioned within one of the organized series of openings on the opposite side of the game board.

Abstract: A strategic naval warfare board game includes a game board having a playing surface with compass headings and position indicia. The playing surface has a plurality of squares of alternating colors arranged contiguously in a checkerboard fashion and naval bases at the corners. A plurality of primary playing pieces, representing five different types of naval vessels, include a base member and a post of different heights mounted on the base member in an upright position. A plurality of secondary playing pieces in the form of cylindrical rings are adapted to be loosely mounted on the posts of the primary playing pieces in a stacked arrangement and removable therefrom. The ring-shaped secondary playing pieces represent either a unit or power or a unit of damage. A stacked arrangement of secondary playing pieces which represent units of power on a primary playing piece is indicative of the relative strength of the primary playing piece for movement, fire power and repair.

Abstract: An improved magnetic game system according to the invention includes a magnetically attractable layer which has the same shape as a game track on the board's surface. The magnetically attractable layer is made of, for example, particles such as iron particles dispersed in a layer of a cross-linked, flexible polymeric material, such as an acrylic resin. The resulting board has improved durability and may be economically manufactured.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the identity and position of game pieces disposed at any desired location within various fields of a playing area, such as a chessboard. The fields are subdivided into at least two subfields and an electrical signal is applied to one of the subfields. The signal is conducted to a second subfield by means of identification devices disposed at the underside of the game pieces where the signal is detected by a scanning device and evaluated in an evaluation device. The evaluation device stores signals associated with the individual game pieces as a function of the identification devices so that a signal comparison determines the identity, as well as the position, of each respective game pieces disposed in the playing area.

Abstract: A new and improved game board for use as a receiver for magnetized game pieces. The game board comprises a metallic wire screen embedded between two layers of flexible plastic.

Abstract: Several permanent magnets are on a playing surface, with all the magnetic field vectors perpendicular to the surface and oriented in common (pointing in the same direction) relative to the surface. A player positions a magnetic manipulator below the surface, and below a selected magnet on the surface, and controls the manipulator so that the selected magnet forms a predetermined array with at least one other magnet on the surface. The field of the manipulator interacts with those of the magnets on the surface to apply exclusively magnetic force or torque to the selected magnet or the other magnet on the surface, or both. The field vector of the manipulator may be oriented either (a) generally in common with those of magnets on the surface--to levitate the "other" magnet above the selected magnet by an interactive magnetic-wedge effect--or (b) generally parallel to that of the selected magnet, but in opposition, to repel the selected magnet above the other magnet.

Abstract: A sensory electronic game which includes a board having a number of defined positions each provided with an isotropic field sensor such as a reed switch which has open and closed positions depending upon the presence or absence of a magnetic field, and two sets of playing pieces. All pieces have a magnet with its N-S axis substantially upright to provide a magnetic field which will open or close the sensor when a piece is positioned on the associated board position. To avoid a lack of detection if one piece is quickly replaced by another piece, the pieces of one set have the N pole facing downwardly whilst the pieces of the other set have the S pole facing downwardly. Then, by detecting the opening and closing of the sensors including momentary open and closed positions during capture or replacement of a piece of one set by a piece of another set, movement of pieces can be determined.

Abstract: A checkers game having two sets of twelve square pieces played on a sixty-four square board. Each checker of one set has a positive magnetic pole imbedded in one vertical side face. Each checker of the other set having a negative magnetic pole imbedded in one vertical side face. An opponent's checker is captured by moving an attacking checker adjacent an opponent's checker and successfully orienting the attacking checker piece such that its magnetic pole directly faces the opposite magnetic pole of the opponent's checker piece thereby causing a magnetic attraction. The two players make alternative moves by moving one square forward, sideways, back, diagonally, rotating a piece ninety or one hundred-eighty degrees, or over an adjacent piece in a jump. The play continues until one player removes all the checkers of his opponent.

Abstract: A psychograph, of a type employing a movable indicator to designate indicia on a principal part of the device such as a board, can be constructed so that the indicator will cause a switch to close each time it points to or otherwise designates an indicia. A circuit is used to provide an output in the form of a signal capable of being stored or used by a computer, an electronic typewriter or the like when a switch is closed for a pedetermined time interval. Normally the board or similar part of the device will carry a plurality of indicia and a separate switch will be associated with each so that signals corresponding to all of the indicia can be obtained.

Abstract: A bingo chip comprises a transparent chip body having opposed faces, and a ferromagnetic ring. The ferromagnetic ring extends adjacent substantially the entire outer periphery of the chip body and is affixed between the faces therof, an outer periphery of the ring not extending beyond the outer periphery of the chip body and preferably being flush therewith. A method of making such a bingo chip comprises forming a chip body about a hole in a ferromagnetic sheet followed by trimming of the ferromagnetic sheet flush with the outer periphery of the chip body.

Abstract: A bingo chip comprising a disk-shaped member of transparent material having a preformed slot concentrically positioned in and opening to the upper surface of the disk-shaped member. The preformed slot is shaped to accept a structure of magnetic material. The structure of magnetic material is positioned within the slot and secured in place by way of a layer of transparent material disposed over the structure and within the preformed slot.

Abstract: A state or territory trivia game has a game board bearing a map or representation of a particular state or territory, and that representation is divided into eight color coded sections or regions. Each section represents a different region of the state or territory. On the sides of the board are smaller representations of the state or territory. These are used for the collection of game collection pieces. Game question and answer cards have eight questions relating to the history, geography, etc. of the respective regions of the state or territory, and the answers provided on the other side of the card. The card is arranged so that the answers cannot readily be seen as the question is being asked. The game begins with each player in the state capital or in some other predetermined city, and the player moves his or her piece a number of squares across the board in correspondence with the roll of a die or other randomizer.

Abstract: A child's lunch box designed so as to be readily transformable into a toy robot is disclosed. A specially designed cover portion covers one panel of the lunch box and defines a normally concealed compartment containing attached arm members and a head member. To transform the lunch box into a toy robot, the special compartment is opened and the arm and head members contained therein are extended. The process is reversed to transform the toy robot back to a lunch box.

Abstract: A bingo chip and method of manufacturing the same comprising a disk of see-through material having a slot formed therein, the slot being shaped to accept a structure of magnetic material. The structure of magnetic material being positioned within the slot and secured thereto. The transparent disk can have a concentric slot located on its outer periphery for the purpose of receiving a split ring of magnetic material. Alternatively, the disk can be provided with a ledge on which a ring of magnetic material is situated. After placing the ring on the ledge, a lip of overlying material on the disk is deformed over the top of the ring so as to permanently position it in place.

Abstract: Cube game of skill and chance in which players insert rod shaped playing piece through apertures on one face of a hollow cube. Long pieces protrude through opposing holes on the opposite playing surface and short pieces do not. Either playing pieces dislodge the opponent's playing piece if it occupies a corresponding aperture. Unique light blocking channels between opposing apertures are formed from either drooping flexible tubing or drooping collapsible woven mesh tubing. The collapsed channels block light when no playing piece is present and open to allow the insertion of the playing pieces. Playing pieces may be assigned both negative and positive scoring value. Pads are provided to protect the expelled piece and the surface upon which the game is placed.

Abstract: An electronic board game comprising a flat horizontal translucent surface with a light source, a plurality of playing pieces and a hand held mover object. The translucent surface has an array of playing positions located on it's top surface and a plurality of light sources located thereunder. The light source consists of a bulb in series with a reed switch and energy source. The playing pieces consist of a magnetic pawn type object, with all pawns having the same polarity at their tops. The hand held mover object contains a magnet having the same polarity at it's top as the playing pieces, therefore, when the mover object is placed in close proximity to a playing piece it will repel it along the board's surface across the plurality of playing positions. The mover object can take the form of a ring, pistol, finger or any other shape, depending on the game logo. The light source is activated by the magnetic flux of the playing piece as it advances over a playing position having a reed switch located thereunder.

Abstract: A novel chess box comprising a main body portion having a magnet at its center, a lid hinged on the main body portion, a pair of containers each pivoted on the main body portion and provided with a sheet iron, a positioning plate removably mounted on the main body portion, a number of boards for various kinds of board games, and a plurality of playing pieces for playing with the board games.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dividing the working space of a restaurant into selected stations and for assigning service personnel to these stations comprising identification elements each associated with a respective subject and adapted for being magnetically attracted onto a layout which comprises a transparent plastic sheet on which are drawn divisions of the restaurant into separate sections and an underlying floor plan showing on a reduced scale, the physical area of the restaurant. A correlation sheet is secured in proximity to the layout to indicate the particular subject associated with its respective identification element and its station in accordance with the number of stations which the restaurant is to be divided at any given time of day. A plurality of transparent sheets are furnished corresponding to the maximum number of divisions of the restaurant into separate sections.

Abstract: The game board features a display disk situated between upper and lower layers. The display disk has a plurality of radial columns of information which are rotated under display windows in the upper layer. A removable drive hub engages the disk through a central recess in the upper layer. Channel sectors in the lower layer limit the rotation of the hub and disk. The upper and lower layers each consist of two sections hingedly joined together. Folding of the game board is accomplished by aligning the fold line on the disk with the hinge line between the two game board sections.