Abstract: Game apparatus for use with a hand-holdable video game device of the type having a video display screen, at least one depressible control button, and at least one multi-position operating control operative to "play" the video game. The game apparatus includes a housing adapted for support on a generally horizontal support surface and having a recess to receive the video game in predetermined relation. A magnifying lens overlies and magnifies the display screen on the video game. The game apparatus has depressible control knobs and an upstanding joystick operative to selectively actuate the control buttons and multi-position control on the video game, thereby enabling two-handed play of the video game in a manner simulating play of large-scale video games.

Abstract: A novel hand held electronic LCD video game with 19 player-controlled ninja turtle figures individually displayable under player manipulation to simulate rescue of a kidnap victim. The player controls the displayed position of the turtle figures to defend against attack by game controlled mouser figures and throwing star figures. A game processor controls display of player and game controlled image segments to simulate movement of mouser creatures and throwing stars attacking the player controlled turtle figures. The player controlled turtle is manipulated to perform simulated underwater swimming to obtain dynamite multiple times and a key to free the victim. The player must also manipulate the turtle figure to approach and free the victim while simulating punching and use of a sword to defend against attack. One of three levels of difficulty may be selected by the player.

Abstract: A novel hand held electronic LCD video game simulating an air battle at sea. Approach of enemy aircraft and aircraft carriers is simulated by sequential display of multiple images. The player manipulates missile sights between nine positions to aim and then fire missiles to destroy the approaching enemy aircraft and carriers. In addition, enemy missile attack is simulated by sequential display of missile images and the player must aim his sights and destroy the missiles before they destroy his aircraft. Five stages of play are provided with increasing speed of play for each subsequent stage. An energy gauge which decreases for each missed enemy aircraft or aircraft carrier limits the number of misses permitted to the player.

Abstract: A novel hand held electronic LCD video game with four individually displayable player controlled figures controlled by the player to defend against alien attackers and to attack a fortress. A game processor controls display of player and game controlled image segments to simulate movement of alien creatures attacking the player controlled soldier. Five alien fortress areas must be overcome by the player and limited time is available to overcome each area. The player must manipulate the player controlled image to one of the four positions to avoid destruction from pseudo-random attack by alien missiles while firing a weapon to destroy alien soldiers attacking in a pseudo-random pattern among four routes.

Abstract: A compact generally rectangular slim profile housing for a hand-held video display device or apparatus wherein the housing has front and back housing portions adapted for interfitting relation along marginal peripheral edges, and wherein the back housing portion has a concave surface enabling the housing to be nested or cradled on the user's thigh when in a sitting position so as to assist in stabilizing the video device without inhibiting manipulation of the controls and visual observation of a video screen exposed through the front housing portion.