Abstract: A game which can be played competitively by two to eight persons, and which simulates educational methods involving the school or college curriculum, is comprised of a flat board containing one sequence of outer playing spaces and associated pictorial and/or printed indicia and at least one sequence of inner playing spaces and associated pictorial and/or printed indicia. Playing pieces are adapted to be moved by a player a number of outer playing spaces dictated by a number-selecting device. Other playing pieces are adapted to be moved by a player a number of inner playing spaces dictated by the passing of a test. The game also includes two sets of question and answer cards that represent lessons and tests for the players. By correctly answering the test questions, players can advance their playing piece on the inner playing spaces.

Abstract: A game which can be played competitively by two, three or four persons, and which simulates financial activity in the acquisition and disposition of petroleum holdings, is comprised of a flat board containing at least one sequence of playing spaces and associated printed indicia, a depressed central region, a number selector, playing pieces adapted to be moved by a player a number of playing spaces dictated by the number selector, game pieces adapted to be placed upon the board, token money, and at least one set of cards containing indicia adapted to implement the playing of the game. The game also utilizes at least one spring-activated catapult, a cup in the depressed central region, and a ball to be thrown by the catapult into the cup.