Abstract: An amusement device composed of a transparent hollow sphere and rotatable transparent discs dividing it into two hemispheres. Each hemisphere is further divided into four compartments by transluscent wall segments moveable upon the discs.A rotatable handle is further attached to the apex of the segments from outside the sphere which is able to rotate the compartments.Each disc has a round opening to permit passage of a marble and another opening to permit passage of dice and rotates freely being activated by the dice being trapped between its opening and the moveable compartment wall.The object of the invention is to tilt the sphere and align the openings in the discs by means of the dice so as to permit one to have single colored marble in a number of pre-identified compartments and dice in the pre-identified compartment after sorting the dice and marbles. Any number of marbles and dice can be in the groups as long as the groups are equal.

Abstract: A game of skill is disclosed which consists of a playing grille having square shaped openings formed of sheet material of a depth such that the openings are each substantially cubic in dimensions. The grille is supported with the openings disposed horizontally in parallel relation with one opening at the bottom and succeding rows of 3, 5, 7, 5, 3 and 1 openings, respectively. The grille therefore consists of 25 openings, accessible from either side, in an array as just described. The game also includes 25 dice, each of a size just fitting the openings in the grille. The game is played by two players inserting individual dice, in turn, from opposite sides of the grille. Whenever a player inserts a die which produces a sum of three or more dice equal to a multiple of seven, he scores such a sum. The sums of dice may be up-down, sideways or diagonal. The game continues, restarting if necessary, until one player reaches 1000 points (or other agreed score).

Abstract: An educational game comprising in combination: (a) a segmented disc having indicia in at least one of the segments; and (b) a spoke-like configuration pivotally secured to the disc adjacent the center thereof whereby selected segments of the disc can be aligned with the spoke-like configuration, the spoke-like configuration having a plurality of divided areas extending radially and outwardly thereof away from the disc, indicia in at least one of the areas corresponding to that on the segment and further common indicia on the segment and the area. The spoke like configuration and disc can be rotatably and removably mounted on opposite sides of an apertured container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a game which can be played by two opposing parties utilizing a rectangularly shaped game board laid out to resemble the characteristics of a football field and marked off in evenly measured squares such that specific positions on the game board are specificallydefined, each player having the utilization of eleven (11) separate and distinct player pieces each having their own specific functional characteristics equatable to the eleven positions utilized by a football team, each opposing party having its opportunity to play offense as well as defense similar to that which exists during a football game, the movements of the respective player pieces being pursuant to and related to the rolling of dice. The players in turn roll a first die and move their pieces accordingly. The next turn each player rolls two dice, the next turn three dice and finally each player rolls four dice per turn until the current player is finished.

Abstract: An educational game primarily for the simulation of the spread of the Bibical New Testament gospel throughout the Roman Empire. A game board has indicia associated with various playing spaces, representing cities, ports, and land and sea routes. A plurality of moveable game pieces representing Apostles are provided for movement around the game board, at least two game pieces for each participant. Each participant is provided with as many player boards as he has moveable game pieces, each player board having indicia thereon associated with a corresponding game piece. Each game piece is assigned a movement factor which is used to advance the piece around the game board. Moreover, each game piece is assigned other "ability factors" which, when compared to the roll of dice, may allow an Apostle to establish and build churches. Other playing markers and chips (having different indicia thereon) are employed to keep track of each participant's progress and accomplishments.

Abstract: A tax game comprising a board having a series of marked spaces forming a path through which markers can be moved in accordance with indications on dice and using two sets of money, taxable and non-taxable. The path around the board represents a time period of one year through which various tax situations can occur as directed by cards being drawn from three card piles as required with the marker landing on certain predetermined spaces around the track. Money, taxable and non-taxable, is received or paid in accordance with the various tax transactions and income taxes are calculated with the passing of each year as indicated by the traversing of the complete path around the board.

Abstract: A board game for encouraging adherence to a self-improvement program, particularly a diet. The game comprises a board depicting a path to a goal and a plurality of playing pieces for each of one or more players, the playing pieces representing stages of development or achievement in the self-improvement program. The playing pieces are adapted to indicate the current positions of the players progressing along the path, and means are provided for rewarding the players for progress toward the goal. Progress toward the dieter's goal is indicated by use of human form playing pieces of progressively slimmer appearance, thereby reinforcing the player's will to succeed. Hazard and benefit spaces are provided along the path, as well as means for soliciting support from others, and for directing the players' frustration toward constructive ends.

Abstract: A variable geometric board game playable by two or more persons. The game utilizes the six sides of a cube as playing surfaces. The cube is constructed from articulated subcubes that can be rotated about each of three mutually perpendicular axes for changing the playing surfaces. Each of the subcubes has an aperture for receiving marking pegs in accordance with the game rules. The marking pegs are storable in a base unit which interlocks with the subcubes.

Abstract: A game apparatus for playing a competitive word game includes a two-sided game board, a plurality of pegs, a stand, and a spinner. The stand includes means for holding the game board vertically and means for holding a supply of pegs. The game board has a plurality of openings completely through the board through which the pegs may be inserted endwise. Some of the pegs bear a letter on each of their opposite end surfaces with the letter on each end surface being different on the opposite end surface. In addition to the differing letter, each end surface has a characteristic which visibly distinguishes the end surface from its opposite end surface. The end surfaces of the pegs placed in the game board are visible to players viewing either of the sides of the game board. The spinner provides means by which a player determines, by chance, a course of action to take during his turn.

Abstract: A game for two players including a new and improved set of three dice, a backgammon board and thirty chips or men, fifteen of one color or mark and the other fifteen of another color or mark. The three dice include two dice with conventional digits and a third die with conventional digits and positive and negative symbols adapted to be used by competing players for designating movements around the gaming board.

Abstract: A marker for use in playing bingo formed of a transparent plastic having translucent sides and a thickness of about one quarter of an inch such that when the user views the marker at an oblique angle with respect to the bingo card, a number on which the marker is disposed has an image offset with respect to the other uncovered numbers.

Abstract: A trucking simulation game in which the players load their trucks and move over a playing path buying and selling goods at marked spaces along the path; chance cards determine the amount and price of the goods bought when a player's truck lands on a buy space and another set of cards determining amount and price of goods sold when a player lands on a sell space. The playing path is made up of spaces having differing instructions. Also included is a simulated weigh station, courthouse and vacation spaces. The winner is the player with the most money at the end of the path.

Abstract: A board game apparatus includes a housing having a playing surface defined thereon. A plurality of spaced playing piece receiving apertures are arranged in a pattern on the playing surface. A playing piece support surface is arranged beneath the playing surface to support one or more playing pieces, sized to pass through the playing piece receiving apertures, within the apertures. A plurality of deflectable elements are arranged on the support surface, aligned beneath certain of the apertures, to allow a playing piece to be pushed through the support surface and the playing surface into the interior of the housing. The playing surface is rotatably mounted on the housing to enable the position of the apertures to be varied with respect to the position of the deflectable elements on the support surface.

Abstract: A gameboard and carrying case wherein the gameboard is of pliable material, such as leather, so that it is adapted to be rolled into a roll and a carrying case for the gameboard which receives the gameboard when in a rolled condition and in which there are also received within the roll of the gameboard in the bore of that roll, the playing pieces which may be stored in a gamepack for storing play pieces. The game pack may comprise a pair of bags with a maximum opening less than the interior of the rolled gameboard and received within the rolled gameboard.

Abstract: In a slot machine, the individual mechanical reels are stopped under the command of an electronic circuit at positions determined by a random count created by the electronic circuit. Specifically, counting registers are continuously cycled through counts corresponding to all possible combinations of the indicia on the reels at a rapid rate while the machine is idle, the cycling being stopped when play begins. The content of the registers at the moment when the cycling is stopped determines the position in which the electronic circuit will stop the reels. The randomness of the count may be increased by cyclically changing the relationship between the counting registers and the reels. The reel positions are delineated by a repeated code providing a different code for any successive three positions. Two sensors are provided to determine the position and detect an error in the stopped position of the reel.

Abstract: A puzzle-game consists of a plurality of jig saw-type puzzle boards with identical pictures and puzzle parts for play. The game is played competitively with suitable chance devices, such as dice. The number of playing pieces corresponds to the numbers which can be generated by the chance devices, i.e. eleven pieces where a pair of dice are used in the play. The individual playing pieces are numbered and the spots on the board where the pieces are to be played bear the same respective numbers. The pieces must be played in ascending order of the numbers from three to twelve and finally piece number two. Each player is allowed a predetermined, e.g. three, rolls of the dice on each turn of play to try to roll the number of the next piece to be played. The roll of a double one, i.e. "snake eyes", during play incurs a penalty. The play of the last piece requires the roll of the double one, hence the name of the game "snake eyes".

Abstract: A game board assembly provides a central column designed to stand upwardly on a horizontal surface. Three or four playing boards are connected to the base of said column and extend outwardly from the base in directions which are approximately equally angularly spaced. The column is made from panels hinged together and the playing boards are hinged to the base of the panels. The entire assembly is capable of being folded into a stack when not in use and a four player or a three player game as desired.

Abstract: A board game in which cards bearing numerical indicia are dealt onto a game board and arranged according to opposing sets of indicia on the playing board defining a plurality of placement locations for receiving the cards, the placement locations including a central leader location and a plurality of supporting locations surrounding the leader location. Two players control cards on opposing sides of the board. A novel game proceeds by conducting contests between the player's leader cards supported by cards in a particular supporting location. Losing cards involved in a contest are removed from the game and play proceeds to further contests.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game including a rectangular game board having 40 hexagonally recessed playing spaces in contiguous and aligned relationship representing 5 files and 8 ranks. Two sets of playing pieces, each set having 9 hexagonal playing pieces adapted to fit in the recessed playing spaces are provided. Each playing piece of each set is marked so as to indicate particular sides of the piece which are invulnerable to attack from an aligned playing piece of the opposing set. In playing a game, a piece may move in any aligned direction any number of spaces but may not "jump" another playing piece. A playing piece may also be rotated in position, constituting a move. A piece having a vulnerable side exposed to an aligned opposing piece is captured and removed from the game and the capturing piece takes its position. The game is won by placing a specified piece in a checkmate position.

Abstract: An arrow lock is provided which may be mounted on a compound bow to secure an arrow in the nocked position. First and second retaining flaps are rotatably coupled on a mounting plate. The retaining flaps have an adjacent edge into each of which a semicircular notch is cut thus defining a circular opening when the flaps are closed into which an arrow may be positioned. Biasing means are provided for biasing the flaps in the closed position. The flaps are coupled to the bow in such a manner that as the bow is drawn, the biasing means is overcome and the flaps snap open at some predetermined draw of the bow.