Abstract: The invention is a pair of dice, a first die 10 having inclined sides 12 such that the base 14 is larger than the top 15. This novel shape when combined with a selected range of numbers on the faces of die allows a selection of lottery numbers suitable for a variety of number ranges. The first die also have a logo inscribed which has a low probability of occurrence due to the bias caused by the design of the die. A second die has a conventional shape, but also has a unique number range 31 such that by rolling the dice either singularly or in pairs, a full range of lottery numbers may be rolled.

Abstract: An electric drag strip apparatus is set forth wherein the organization includes the various features associated with the sport of "drag racing". Initially a "burn-out" area is provided wherein a plurality of troughs are positioned on either side of elongate guide slots and electrical contact strips wherein the troughs are filled with a fluid, such as water and the like, to simulate a "burn-out" area in a drag strip. A sequencing light arrangement is positioned at a starting line wherein a plurality of solenoid actuated flags indicate a winner wherein the flags are operated by means of a photo-electric eye positioned at the finish line of the drag strip. Further, a parachute docking arrangement is positioned adjacent and beyond the finish line to secure to an associated miniature car to simulate the analogous event at a drag strip.

Abstract: A puzzle cube with movable sliders provides games with different levels of difficulty. At least one of the surfaces of the cubelets forming an exterior surface part of the base cube is not provided with a slider, thus defining at least one blank. This allows during the game the moving of anyone of the sliders adjacent a blank, on the same side of the base cube, to be moved into the blank. Each slider can be numbered, or given an orientation such as by an arrow thereon, or all the sliders for each side of the base cube can be given a respective different color, either by being so manufactured or by means of stickers placeable on the sliders. The respective parts of the base club can also be colored and/or numbered, for instance the bands along the intersections of the exterior surfaces (faces) of the base cube, these bands extending peripherally as a frame around the collection of sliders on each face of the base cube.

Abstract: An amusement device includes an endless track containing a plurality of indicia bearing tokens independently movable in the track and filling the track. A first portion of the track is part of a turntable which permits the first portion to be rotated relative to the remainder of the track such that the order of the tokens in the first portion is reversed. The first portion of the track has a length relative to the sizes of the tokens such that at least two of the tokens are positioned in the first portion at any time.

Abstract: An auxiliary game for incorporation in a slot machine of the type in which winning combinations of a series of different combinations of symbols are controlled electronically to appear in a group of windows causing a prize to be delivered to an operator. The auxilliary game includes a cage carrying numbered lottery balls arranged to rotate and to release a ball into a transparent tube. A simulation of the ball number is arranged by electronic control to show in a window thereby to indicate a consolation prize. Ball release is controlled by a ball escapement mounted at a ball outlet of the cage and operable to release only a single ball from the cage into the tube at one time and to return the ball to the cage during progressive rotation of the cage.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a simple rule for playing a lottery-like game and the distribution of the bonus to the winners. Each ticket is comprised of a major number and a sub-number. The major number consists of more than 5 digits and the last 2 or 3 consecutive digits of the major number of the ticket are used to form the sub-number which is distinguishingly indicated by a special mark. Near the sub-number, the rules for checking the sub-manner with a particular winning major number and the times of award with respect to the ticket price are clearly illustracted. A certain amount of tickets having an identical major number are grouped together as a set. Each set consists of a certain amount of tickets having a 2-digit sub-number and the rest of the tickets in the set are 3-digit sub-number.

Abstract: A mechanical puzzle has a three by three array four gear units at the corners and five split gears. Opposed faces of the gear units and split gears are visible through a transparent casing and apertures in the chassis. The gear units are selectively connected to the split gear halves by axially setting four selector gears by finger pressure on their stubs. Clock faces are marked round the apertures and the puzzle consists in turning the gear units by finger pressure and setting the selector gears so that pointers on the eighteen exposed faces tell the same time.

Abstract: A plurality of square-shaped playing pieces (B), which may comprise two-dimensional cards or a face or surface of three-dimensional cubes, are disposed within a square-shaped array (C) so as to define a playing game or puzzle (A).

Abstract: A "captured heart" wire-form puzzle having multiple interlocked elements of a conventional design is improved through the use of one or more captured rings attached to the captured heart part of the puzzle. The removal of the captured heart member depends upon the correct postioning of the captured ring and as such, the ring operates to increase the complexity of the puzzle solution.

Abstract: A three dimensional sliding element puzzle having a surface that is spherical in shape. The sphere is divided into longitudinal segments and latitudinal bands of surface elements. The puzzle is solved by rearranging the surface elements. The surface elements are rearranged by latitudinally rotating latitudinal bands of elements, and are rearranged by rotating hemispherical sets of longitudinal segments. The surface elements may have a pattern, color or numeric coding to indicate when they are arranged in a solution set. The surface elements may also be imprinted so that the solution is a map of the earth or another globe. The surface elements may also be designed to have a number of configurations forming a number of possible solutions.

Abstract: A puzzle comprises a plurality of puzzle elements held together along a common axis. Each of the puzzle elements includes first and second faces and a peripheral edge. A series of discrete symbols are formed along the peripheral edge of each element. Preferably, the puzzle elements are magnetic wheels held together by magnetic forces. The magnetic wheels have a series of protuberances on one face which are adapted to register with a series of cavities on an opposing face of an adjacent magnetic wheel. The magnetic wheels are rotated relative to each through a series of click-stops which correspond to discrete positions of the magnetic wheels. A solution is achieved when all of the symbols on each of the magnetic wheels are properly aligned.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle support and storage board includes a base with a table portion upon which a puzzle may be assembled. A peripheral wall around the table portion forms a cavity, with the table portion forming the bottom thereof. A pair of bi-fold doors are operably mounted to opposite ends of the base, and will move between a closed position completely covering the table portion, and an open position fully revealing the table portion. The panels of the bi-fold doors are hinged such that when the doors are moved upwardly and outwardly to reveal the cavity, the panels will stack on top of one another adjacent the cavity. A resilient material covers the lower surfaces of the bi-fold doors so as to bias puzzle pieces against the table portion (when the bi-fold doors are closed) and thereby hold the puzzle pieces in position during transport of the device. Each bi-fold door has a storage container mounted therein located on adjacent panels so as to be in close proximity when the doors are in a closed position.

Abstract: A dabber for marking items such as bingo cards has a hollow head portion and a hollow handle portion providing the overall appearance of a hammer. The head portion has a check-valve operated applicator at each end, the applicators preferably being of different diameters. The head and handle portions are filled with a colored, indelible, transparent non-toxic ink. During use the player applies the desired applicator to the desired location by using a smooth, soft hammer-like motion while gripping the handle portion of the dabber. The dabber is cleaner and easier to use than prior art dabbers.

Abstract: A racquet for use in tennis, racquetball, squash and badminton, having an oval or round head, two symmetrical shafts forming the racquet handle and two grips that are offset from the centerline of the handle. The grips may be angled or paralleled with the centerline. In the preferred embodiment, an adjustable torque stabilizer connects the two grips, providing torsional rigidity and permitting adjustment of the space between the grips. The racquet grips are configured so that the player holds the racquet by both grips, and can simply let go of one grip and swing the racquet with the other hand to play `forehand` shots, thus eliminating the critical time normally taken to switch grips.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for including a progressive jackpot component in a live casino table game. In addition to playing a live casino table game, each player makes an additional wager at the beginning of each hand that makes that player eligible to win all of part of a jackpot. If during the play of the hand a player is dealt a predetermined arrangement of cards, the player wins a preselected percentage of the jackpot amount. The jackpot is progressive in that unwon amounts of the jackpot carry over to the next hand. Apparatus is provided to receive each gaming token wagered for the jackpot component, to increment the jackpot meter which displays the jackpot amount, to decrement the jackpot meter whenever a winning hand is paid and to reset the apparatus for the next hand.

Abstract: A competitive card wrestling game that simulates a competitive wrestling match. The game includes a plurality of images including a first portion of images representing wrestling "escape" maneuvers, a second portion of images representing wrestling "submission hold" maneuvers and a third portion of images representing wrestling "combat" maneuvers. The images may be sequentially displayed on playing cards or a video screen. Each competitor draws a plurality of images. The first competitor sequentially selects and displays three images. The second competitor sequentially selects and displays three images in response to those selected by their opponent. A "pin" occurs when the last sequentially displayed image by either competitor is a "submission hold" maneuver and the opposing competitor first sequentially displayed image in response thereto is any image other than an "escape" maneuver.

Abstract: An article selection apparatus includes a housing with a hollow internal cavity in which is mounted a rotatable base. A peripheral, annular groove is formed in the base for aligning articles loosely disposed in the hollow cavity in the housing in single file. An inclined chute is mounted within the housing with a first end disposed in proximity with the groove in the base such that articles disposed in the groove are urged upward along the chute under centrifugal force imparted to the articles by rotation of the base and the momentum of succeeding, abutting articles in the groove. A discharge sleeve is mounted in the housing with one end disposed externally of the housing and another end located internally within cavity and spaced from the discharge end of the chute. Articles having a predetermined amount of momentum traverse the distance between the spaced ends of the chute and the sleeve for collection in the discharge sleeve.

Abstract: A combination toy in the form of a spherical body is proposed, which is subdivided into great circle and meridian sectional planes. On the outer spherical body surface is provided a plurality of sliding parts operatively connected with holding and connecting members. The toy essentially comprises an inner spherical body, a central spherical body formed from several segmental parts and an outer spherical body formed from several segmental parts. The outer spherical body is provided on its outside with spaced pockets, which form guideways for the sliding parts oriented towards the great circles. The individual sliding parts having representation portion applies to the outside and which, for representing a picture, figure or game combination, are displaceable along the great circles, while being reciprocally adjustable along the meridians.

Abstract: Eight detached playing blocks have different indicia sequences. Each indicia sequence is different from one another. The indices in each sequence have a numerical character and a directional character to them. Varying numbers of playing blocks can be used to provide various puzzles and games with different levels of required skill.

Abstract: A game or amusement device adapted to making a popping sound when compressed in certain areas. A series of bubble like pocket members are constructed so that when they are compressed by at least a child's body weight they will break and make a popping sound. The series of bubble like pocket members are arranged in a manner that they can be supported on a supporting surface and indicia placed are over said pocket members to indicate to a player a predetermined pattern for breaking the pocket members. In one embodiment the indicia comprises markings which delineate a roadway composed of obstacles with directional arrows.