Abstract: A mobile object, such as a hollow ball containing an electronic circuitry system is proposed. The circuitry includes a speech processor and a controller, an integrated circuit for a speech recorder, an integrated circuit for an audio amplifier, a microphone and a power supply and an impact switch and push button switches. In response to impact, the circuitry generates a randomly chosen multiple choice questions. According to the answer chosen by the player, he/she presses a push button switch representing the answer. The electronic system then verifies whether the answer is correct or incorrect and generates a signal accordingly.

Abstract: Tableware capable of facilitating conversation between guests and a method of using the same is provided that includes: a) providing a set of open-ended questions or commands each being separately printed on a surface of a dining-piece; b) distributing one or more of the dining-pieces to each dining partner; c) having each dining partner read aloud the open-ended question or comment printed on their dining-piece; d) having one of the dining partners answer the open-ended question; and e) engaging all of the dining partners in open discussion of alternate answers to the question.

Abstract: A question an answer game on a college level with three separate rounds of play, the first round providing preset points and the second round and third round requiring wagering of points to be awarded for a correct answer. The third round providing for increased amounts of points to be wagered. The game when played over a commercial global network provides the greatest competition and detailed statistical analysis.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for quiz question game play. In order to check the correctness of answers to quiz questions or the like over the media and in events, the correctness of answers given by a participant to questions asked by the organizer is checked. This is done by converting answers into a question-related control data word by automatically allocating a confirmation data word verifying the correctness of the answer given by the participant to the organizer.

Abstract: A board game and a method of playing a question and answer game on a playing board by a plurality of players according to the present invention may comprise steps of providing each player or each team of players with a gaming piece, the gaming piece to be used on the playing board with a starting position and a finish position; requiring the player or team of players to answer questions correctly before being allowed to move along the playing board; the questions being provided in written form with optional clues being provided on the cards to assist the player or team of players to answer the questions; after answering a question correctly, the player or team of player being allowed to move a distance along the board, the distance the player or team of players is allowed to move being potentially increased when fewer clues are provided to the player or team of players as compared to the distance that the player or team of players is allowed to move decreased when more clues are provided to the player or team

Abstract: A server device for net game is provided with a party organizing section 101 for organizing a plurality of members participating in a virtual party, a question preparing section 102 for preparing a specified number of questions to be presented to organized mobile communication terminals, a matching section 104 for selecting two members from those participating in the party based on answers to the prepared questions and a congeniality evaluation parameter value, a question drafting section 105 for letting the selected two members to draft a specified number of questions and possible answers corresponding to the questions, an access setting section 106 for enabling an access time and an imaginary access place to be set based on answers to the drafted questions and the congeniality evaluation parameter value, and an access judging section 107 for judging whether the two selected members have accessed at the set time and imaginary place and giving mailboxes.

Abstract: A movie game and method for playing the game is provided including a game board and a plurality of game pieces for representing each player's position on the game board. The game is played by at least two players. All of the players watch a segment of a prerecorded video, such as a movie video. A question based on the played portion of the prerecorded video is posed by one player who assumes the role of Question Maker. The Question Maker forms an answer to his question but does not reveal it yet. Then, each of the other players formulates an answer to the question and writes it down. The Question Maker reveals his answer and then the players take turns revealing their answers and comparing them with the Question Maker's answer. Each of the other players whose answer generally matches that of the Question Maker's answer is rewarded and has an opportunity to role a die and move his corresponding game piece around the game board in an effort to collect a predetermined amount and type of tokens.

Abstract: A psychological bingo game having a grid, made up of numerous individual spaces arranged in rows and columns. Each of the individual spaces are designated with a word or group of words. The words 22 are all answers to questions that are posed to a patient-player. Also included in the game is a plurality of question cards, each card having an incomplete statement. When playing the game, an incomplete statement is posed to a patient-player and the individual space on the grid containing his or her response is marked. The game is continued until the individual spaces in a complete column, row or diagonal line are marked. Once the game is complete, a diagnosis may be made according to the groups of responses given by the patient-player.

Abstract: A game apparatus requiring certain operations of a player within a time limit which displays a first window (W1) for a period of time within a first time limit (TM1), displays a second window (W2) for a period of time within a second time limit (TM2) separate from the first time limit (TM1), and displays at least once the aforementioned first window (W1) during the second time limit (TM2).

Abstract: A system and method of gathering and exchanging information between individuals. The system uses survey questionnaires that query a person about a variety of topics. The system can be a software application. However, in a preferred embodiment, the system is embodied by two hand-held electronic assemblies that prompt survey questions to a user and collect answers from the user. After two users have answered the same survey, they join the electronic assemblies they used to answer the survey. The electronic assemblies contain microprocessors that exchange the survey data with one another and analyze the data embodied by the survey answers.

Abstract: A method of a house apportionment of a bonus value is used to pay during play of a bonus game. Entry of the bonus game is achieved during play of an underlying game of chance. The method of house apportionment includes steps of awarding the player a portion of the bonus value for the bonus game and adding the remainder of the bonus value to at least one escrow account available to reward the player or subsequent players. The awarding step is based on bonus games including the step of knowledge-based playing. The awarding step of the knowledge-based bonus game includes the step of knowledge-based playing by answering, selecting or guessing the appropriate responses to questions. The step of knowledge-based playing includes the step of selecting or guessing the appropriate answers to multiple choice questions. The step of knowledge-based playing by answering, selecting or guessing includes the step of challenging the player with questions having a common theme.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a board game for guessing song titles and artists includes a game board, spinner, timer, and a plurality of game pieces. The game board preferably has a scoring area on one end and a spinner area on the other end thereof. The scoring area allows the plurality of the game pieces to be used therein. The spinner area has an area for mounting the spinner. The area surrounding the spinner has a plurality of playing categories. Each player or team places a game piece in the start position of the scoring area. Each player or team takes turns rotating the spinner. The spinner will point to one of a plurality of playing categories. A person acting as a disc jockey, but not playing the game, will play the songs on a music source. Depending upon the category pointed to by the spinner, the participant will implement the prescribed action. When the title and artist of the song are correctly guessed; the next player or team rotates the spinner.

Abstract: A networked system for remotely assessing and monitoring psychological conditions. The system includes a server and a remote interface for entering in the server prompts, such as queries and instructions, to be responded to by the individual. The server is preferably a web server and the remote clinician interface is preferably a personal computer connected to the server via the Internet. The system also includes a remotely programmable patient apparatus connected to the server via a communication link, preferably the Internet. The patient apparatus interacts with the individual in accordance with a script received from the server. The server includes a script generator for generating the script from the set of prompts entered through the remote interface. The script is received and executed by the patient apparatus to communicate the prompts to the individual, to receive responses to the prompts, and to transmit the responses from the patient apparatus to the server.

Abstract: A game device includes a plurality of user-selectable cells extending between start and finish areas, where each of the cells is associated with a character performing an answer to a question or clue that may be provided in the form of a category. One or more participants move from the start to the finish area by selecting cells whose characters when taken in order form a valid answer. A number of valid answers or paths between the start and finish areas can exist. The participant is scored at least in part based on the characters forming the valid answer.

Abstract: A educational board game for learning to drive safely for teaching proper safe driving rules and educating a person to the requirements of a driving test. The educational board game for learning to drive safely includes a game board having a playing surface, the playing surface having a start space and a plurality of playing spaces, a plurality of playing pieces, a plurality of vehicle models, each vehicle model having a plurality of vehicle parts couplable to form the vehicle model, a plurality of game cards, and a pair of dice.

Abstract: A mathematical board game for 2 to 8 players, invented primarily for beginners and individuals struggling with the four basic formats of mathematics. The banker is allocated by use of a spinner, players then determine who moves first, by use of this spinner, and in which of the four formats they will play, these are: Subtraction, Multiplication, Addition and Division. Players then move by taking four steps. (1) Taking a question card out of the appropriate question bag; (2) Working out the relevant sum; (3) Looking up the answer on the correlating Answer Value Chart, which converts the answer of the mathematical sum to a given value, which is a number; (4) Moving that number of spaces on the board and receiving that amount of money from the bank. The board's defined numbered travel path is from 1 to 144 spaces. Some spaces are marked with various symbols, which require various actions that affect the players.

Abstract: During a game, options to be responded by a player character are offered to a player. Personality point values in consideration of human personalities are assigned to the options, respectively. The personality point value corresponding to a response made by the player to every offer of the options is accumulated so as to obtain an accumulated personality point value for each of the human personalities. A personality of the player is classified based on the accumulated personality point values for the respective human personalities. The speech contents of a counterpart character, the fighting contents with the counterpart character or the behavioral environments of the player character are changed depending on the classified personality of the player.

Abstract: During a game, options are offered to a player per scene. Point values are assigned to the options for updating favorable impression point values each representing a player's degree of favorable impression toward corresponding one of counterpart characters subjected to personality compatibility analysis. Every time the player chooses one of the options, the corresponding favorable impression point value is updated by the assigned point value. In response to a given command input from the player, one of the counterpart characters having the highest favorable impression point value is selected and offered to the player.

Abstract: A trivia game includes a game board having a plurality of linear playing paths extending from one end of the board to the other, and a plurality of question and response cards each having a series of questions of differing levels of difficulty and corresponding answers. Players may select whichever level of difficulty they may wish, with advance of that player's position marker along the corresponding playing path, depending upon the degree of difficulty of the question correctly answered. The position marker of a player incorrectly answering a question, is set back a number of positions corresponding to the degree of difficulty of the question. The game also allows players to set back the progress of an opposing player, if desired. A player correctly responding to a question at a predetermined level (e. g., the highest level) may advance his/her own position marker accordingly, or may elect to set back an opponent's marker some number of spaces (e. g.

Abstract: A game is provided including a game board, a plurality of tokens, a random generator, and a plurality of cards removably positioned within the card box and each including a top face and a bottom face. The bottom face of each card having a quote thereon and an actor name who stated the quote, a movie name in which the actor stated the quote, and a character name played by the actor in the movie.

Abstract: The present invention is a game which merges two previous game formats into a unique and novel game comprising a game board and playing pieces for each player to mark the movement of the players as the players advance around the game board. During each turn, the player must answer a question and construct a list of words based upon the letters in the correct answer. The player accumulating a predetermined number of points is declared the winner.

Abstract: A corporate ladder game is provided which includes a playing surface having a plurality of corporate ladders. Each ladder has a plurality of corporate steps or rungs beginning with a first step designated as trainee located at the bottom of the ladder. The top step of each ladder is the position of chief executive officer. The top step is common to all the ladders. A means for indicating a position on each ladder and adapted to be moved from step to step of each ladder is provided for use in playing the game. A means for displaying a plurality of questions and answers used in the game to challenge each player's knowledge of corporate business matters is also provided. Each of the questions and answers has a business related question and a plurality of correct answers associated with each question. Each answer of the plurality of answers has a specific point value.

Abstract: A game method and apparatus is disclosed. In the game, players use a game board, sets of response cards, board place markers, and a plurality of scenario cards containing brief situation descriptions and potential responses. Taking turns, players read a selected scenario card to another player. The latter player then decides which one of four possible responses best represents what he or she would truly do if faced with the described situation, and secretly indicates the choice with a response card. At the same time, all other players in the game predict how the player will respond by similarly choosing an appropriate response card. After players have all privately made their choices, they then reveal their responses. Accordingly, all players have an opportunity to then move their place markers around the board, depending on the responses given.

Abstract: A game having a display of alphanumeric combinations, and a device containing at least one category of subjects involving questions and correct answers to said questions in the form of clues provided by the numbers of the alphanumeric combinations contained in the display.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that is a computer-processor-based word game in which the object is to transform a first word into a second word using the last two letters of the first word as the first two letters of the second word where the second word fits the definition given for that word. The more words correctly transformed, the greater the number of points awarded.

Abstract: An Internet-based service configured to operate a scavenger hunt in which participants are required to answer questions using information obtained from one or more Web sites visited in response to hints suggesting where such information may be located. Each preceding question must be successfully answered before a next question is presented. Generally, a correct answer requires verification that a respondent visited the Web site at which the information required in the answer is located. This, in turn, may require that the respondent reached the Web site at which the information required in the answer is located through an authorized path including at least one predetermined Web address. Such verification may be achieved by using referring uniform resource locator (URL) information regarding the at least one Web address as a security key to allow access to a location at which the respondent may enter the answer.

Abstract: Playing the game of truth or dare with a deck of predesigned playing cards. The playing cards have a front side with a unique numeral indicia and a rear side with a pair comprising questions and dares and a pair of call numerals adjacent to each question. The game comprises the steps of dealing the playing cards to a plurality of players, asking the questions on the playing cards by the players, responding to the question by the players with playing cards that have the numeral indicia which matches the call numeral of the question asked, and the responding player asking a question from his playing cards.

Abstract: A bible game (10) comprising an old testament game board (12), a new testament game board (22), a plurality of player pieces (32) and a chance determining means (34). A plurality of angel cards (36), a plurality of archangel cards (38), a plurality of blessing cards (40), a plurality of penalty cards (42) and a plurality of vision cards (44) are used in the play of the game.

Abstract: A computer-aided-educational system and method to further a student's understanding in a subject through associating the subject's different areas that the student has learnt. The subject is divided into line-items and relationship-items, with each relationship-item relating two or more items. The items are separated into learnt and un-learnt elements. The invention includes the steps of (1) selecting an un-learnt element; (2) generating learning materials for the student to learn the selected element; and (3) assessing the student's learning progress in the selected element. If the assessment on the selected element is satisfactory, then the invention (1) classifies one or more relationship-items to be learnt as un-learnt elements, with each classified relationship-item relating the selected element with one or more learnt elements; and (2) re-classifies the selected element as a learnt-element. Then the invention repeats from the step of selecting an un-learnt element.

Abstract: A method of playing a board game and method for practicing making positive and negative life choices and experiencing the subsequent results. The game board has a plurality of game sites depicted on its playing surface with at least one of the game sites being associated with a therapeutic exercise. A plurality of game pieces are used by players to move between game sites along a series of roadways. When a player stops at a game site, the player is engaged in any therapeutic exercise associated with that site.

Abstract: A game for entertainment as well as learning. The game is provided on a case which also serves as a storage container. One side of the case has a field of play that simulates a real life game. Game pieces are provided on the other side and include questions on cards that must be answered correctly for a player to have a chance to advance a token on the field of play. The answer to the question is revealed in an answer window. Spinners are provided with markings to indicate the movement of the token. The rules of the game are variable to be suited to the age group of the players.

Abstract: The specification describes a game comprising a novel method of apportioning an initial stake, wherein a greater proportion of the stake is allocated to a player with the lowest score. It is primarily intended for allocating a donation to charity by playing a game and using the score to determine the individual contributions to the donation. Other donations, collective payments, and the like are also included. Where the "score" is, in fact, a ranking, the method of the invention gives a proportion to be paid back.

Abstract: An educational board game including a board having a series of spaces of varying colors and shapes, a plurality of game pieces, and a deck of cards including questions printed thereon. The game also includes a series of blank cards upon which questions can be written by a player or supervisor to be asked during game play. The game is played by rolling a die, moving a game piece a number of spaces designated by the die, drawing a card, answering a question on the card, and following the instructions on the card for movement of the game piece if the answer is correct. If desired, a player may be assisted to answer a question if a partially correct answer is given. Further, players can be required to identify the color and shape of the space on which their game piece has landed during play.

Abstract: A game apparatus and an associated method of play. The game includes a map showing a geographical location. At least one game path is positioned over the map. The game path includes a plurality of separate playing spaces arranged in different zones along the game path. Each player is provided with a game piece that can be advanced along the game path. A plurality of sets of activity cards are provided, wherein each set of activity cards corresponds to one of the different zones along the game path. The activity cards describe a vacation activity that can be performed in the geographical region represented by that zone on the map. The activity of each activity card is assigned a predetermined point value. Trivia cards are also provided. When a player correctly answers a question from a trivia card, point values are again awarded.

Abstract: Entertaining political games in either parlor game or PC computer game format are playable by one to six players from a basic set of game accessories. Typically each play is initiated by a roll of three differently colored dice, and ten plays for each player constitute a game. A set of game cards provide a variety of political issues involving different sectors of public interest upon which the players vote yes, no or abstain. Corresponding answers provide scores and feedback. Some issues may be politically controversial in nature, and in some instances include constitutional or ethical circumstances that may result in loss of the game either by impeachment for unethical behavior or conflict of interest votes or by voting contrary to provisions of the Constitution. The objective of the various games associated with a standard set of game pieces is to direct voter's attention to the perspective of issues from various points of view and public interest and to hone voting judgment and skill.

Abstract: A question and answer football board game is disclosed which provides a complete game for individual institutions and/or teams. Players compete by answering questions which are inscribed on play cards (14) which are divided into categories according to progressive levels of difficulty. The game can be played by one individual, two individuals, or two groups of individuals. The game may be played using data from one or two institutions. A score card (20) is used by the offensive player to record the results of each play attempted, the outcome, points scored and total score. The defensive player reads questions from cards drawn from the 4 categories requested by the offensive player or team. More difficult questions are worth more yards gained. Kick cards (12) are used for punt, kick off, field goal, and extra point attempts. A team marker (16) is placed on a game board (22) which resembles a football field provides yard markers (24) for visual reference of player progress.

Abstract: Method for presenting short films, whereby short films during or in between which at least one quiz question is to be inserted, the short films are stored, and at least one quiz question and the correct answer are inserted during or in between the short films, answers to the quiz question are entered for comparison of the entered answer with the stored, correct answer. The winners of the quiz game are determined by a storage device, the storage device being controlled by the input device. After entry of the correct answer into the input device, a display is divided into fields for the presentation of the individual consumer goods, the winning certificates of the selected supplier are printed out. After pressing a play key, a prompt for the player appears on the screen and after choosing the correct answer, the player is requested to choose between two envelopes which are displayed on the screen.

Abstract: An interchangeable educational writing pad is disclosed. The writing pad includes a double walled vinyl placemat having an opening on one side thereof. The vinyl placemat is provided with a marker attachment. A series of printed paper inserts are provided. Each insert includes a problem printed on one side and its solution on the other. The inserts are labeled front and back so that the user may insert the insert with the front facing up, solve the problem, pull out and then flip the insert, and reinsert the insert to check the correct answer.

Abstract: A card holder having a pair of plates movably coupled together by a series a straps for displaying and playing with cards. The plates include openings into which the cards are received. The straps overlie one face of each of the plates so as to cover selected portions of the cards. The set of straps on one plate are vertically staggered with respect to the set of straps on the other plate. The straps and plates are uniquely interconnected to effect a reversal of the straps upon manipulation of the plates.

Abstract: An educational game relates to the identification of minor political and geographical areas within a major political and geographical area. The game includes a map representing minor political and geographical areas within the major political and geographical area, a master deck containing minor political boundary cards, boundary border cards, fresh water cards within the major political and geographical area, air border cards, and quiz cards, a sub-division deck containing cards presenting facts relating to minor political and geographical areas within the major political and geographical area, a capitol deck containing capitol cards for each minor political area, and a quiz point deck, with each quiz card presenting a questions that relate to the minor political and geographical areas. The game presents various stages of difficulty and applies to states within a country or to countries within a continent.

Abstract: There is an apparatus for playing a game which comprises a game board having sequentially marked spaces along which a plurality of game pieces may be moved. At least some of the spaces correspond to stations where a player may purchase game building components or notional building services to assemble a miniature structure. The apparatus further including building components including miniature ground slab (8), walls (9, 10), ceiling (11), roof (12) and chimney components (13) which interfit in a predetermined manner with at least one of said components incorporating a power supply (17) and light element (18) which upon completion of said structure lights up said structure to identify a winning player.

Abstract: A mathematical puzzle including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is removably couplable to the first portion. As such, the first portion and second portion define an interior space when coupled. Further provided is a puzzle mechanism with a puzzle preferably comprising an algebraic equation. Upon the solving of the puzzle, the puzzle mechanism is adapted to allow the separation of the first portion and the second portion thus releasing a prize situated within the interior space.

Abstract: This invention provides a simulated race board game for both amusement and education which includes playing pieces which are replicas of motorized vehicles, such as automobiles or motorcycles. The present invention relates to a board game of questions related to the past, present, and potential future of a particular vehicle. It is a game to challenge the knowledge of and educate persons interested in the history of a particular vehicle played with cards having trivia questions and answers.

Abstract: A card game comprising a plurality of playing cards representing current U.S. political figures. Each playing card has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface displays a picture of a political figure accompanied by his/her name and job title. The back surface contains information about the political figure depicted on the front surface. Each playing card may also include information encoded thereon indicating the political ideology (Liberal, Moderate, Conservative, or the like) of the political figure depicted on the front surface. The encoded information is not immediately decipherable by the casual observer. The playing cards may be integrated into a game system via a looseleaf-type game binder divided into state sections representing the states of the United States. The game binder may include apparatus for revealing the encoded political ideology of each political figure when his/her playing card is placed therein.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a means by which complementary expressions, viz., questions and answers, pictures and words, words and symbols, pictures and pictures, words and words, symbols and symbols, etc., can be placed on different cards to enhance the learning of information through the process of playing games. The present invention are decks of cards characterized by several distinct features by themselves or in combination. The various embodiments include the structure of the information on the cards, card numbers, grouping symbols, and tick marks (small lines) to verify sets of complementary expressions. Tick marks, when used, allow the verification of complimentary expressions that go together. Grouping symbols and card numbers, when used, permit more different games to be played. There may be several expressions on a card. A deck of cards may be divided into two or more groups and wild cards may be included if desired.

Abstract: A game of skill and knowledge is provided having questions the answers to which depend on a mature person's general knowledge. Boards are provided to each player, and there are answer spaces arranged in vertical columns and horizontal rows. Each space has a number thereon used in determining the free spaces. There is a list of questions to be asked by a host. These questions are called or displayed at random relative to the answers.

Abstract: The invention provides a centralized administrative system and method of administering standardized tests to a plurality of examinees. The administrative system according to the present invention is implemented on a central administration workstation and at least one testing workstation located in different rooms at a test center. The administrative system software which provides substantially administrative functions is executed from the central administration workstation. The administrative system software which provides functions carried out in connection with a testing session are executed from the testing workstations.

Abstract: Games for teaching alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and math along with coordination and motor skills comprising a planar member having a circle at its central interior and having curves therearound to define a plurality of zones around the center. The zones have radially extending lines therethrough, at least some of which are offset from each other to define segments with indicia in the form of an alphabet, number, color, and/or shape marked in each of the segments. A plurality of indicia is correlated to the indicia of the planar member, such plurality of indicia being randomly selectable by the players.

Abstract: A children's sports trivia game comprised of a game board having a width and a length with a starting end and a finishing end. Yard lines, each of five yards, extend across the width of the board between the end zones. The game board has 23 peg holes extending in each of two rows from within the starting end to within the finishing end. The game board has indicia thereon replicating a football field including yard lines. The peg holes are spaced along the yard lines with one of the holes positioned within the starting end and one of the holes positioned within the finishing end. A field goal range is marked by indicia extending from adjacent to the finishing end and a location prior to the midpoint of the length of the board. The game includes a plurality of playing pieces, a plurality of sports trivia cards and answer cards, and a rule book.

Abstract: A method of displaying information for learning purposes comprises the steps of providing within a computer an information set having at least a first information topic. The first information topic includes a plurality of discrete information elements. The discrete information elements are caused to be arranged for display within the computer in a sequence selected from a plurality of predetermined sequences. The discrete information elements are displayed with a display operably associated with the computer in the selected sequence.