Abstract: An octagonal game board having a planar upper surface provided with an octagonal path of movement delineated thereon and including a plurality of path segments along which game pieces are moved. Transverse or diagonal paths interconnect the opposite apices of the octagonal path, with the transverse paths also being divided into a plurality of segments. Each apex of the octagonal path of movement is provided with an externally oriented home base with opposite home bases accommodating game pieces of two partners of a team with the home bases, transverse paths of movement and the game pieces of the team players are color keyed to enable various games with various options to be played under the control of a chance control device.