Abstract: An interactive game (10) for use by a first player and a second player includes a first game board assembly (12A) and a separate second game board assembly (12B). The first game board assembly (12A) includes a first game board (20) having a first variable board component (40) that is selected by the first player. The first variable board component (40) includes a removable first cover (52) and a first board component indicia (54) selectively concealed by the first cover (52). Additionally, the second game board assembly (12B) each includes one or more response cards (26) that are read to one or more other players. The particular response card (26) that is read can be based upon the first board component indicia (54) revealed when the first cover (52) is removed. In a further embodiment, the first game board assembly (12A) includes an assembly retainer (14). The assembly retainer (14) retains the one or more game boards (20).

Abstract: A method for playing an interactive game (10) between a first player and a second player includes the steps of the first player obtaining a plurality of active first game pieces (14A) that each includes a word-forming indicia (24A), the first player positioning a first active first game piece (14A) onto one of a plurality of designated positions (22) of a game board (12) to at least partially form a first word, and the second player choosing one of two options. The options can include (i) attempting to identify the first word, and (ii) indicating that the second player does not believe the first player can form any word with the first active first game piece (14A) and the remaining active first game pieces (14A).

Abstract: A method for playing an interactive game (10) between a first player and a second player includes the steps of the first player obtaining a plurality of active first game pieces (14A) that each includes a word-forming indicia (24A), the first player positioning a first active first game piece (14A) onto one of a plurality of designated positions (22) of a game board (12) to at least partially form a first word, and the second player choosing one of two options. The options can include (i) attempting to identify the first word, and (ii) indicating that the second player does not believe the first player can form any word with the first active first game piece (14A) and the remaining active first game pieces (14A).

Abstract: A game (10) includes a game board (16), a plurality of cards (14), a first figure (12A) and a second figure (12B). The game board (16) is formed from a plurality of separate panels (18) that are movable relative to one another. The first and second figures (12A, 12B) are movably positioned on the game board (16). The first figure (12A) includes two first figure components (220A, 220B) that move relative to one another to form a plurality of different poses. The first figure (12A) can initiate a confrontation with the second figure (12B) when the first figure (12A) is in one of the poses. In addition, the first figure (12A) can initiate the confrontation when the first figure (12A) has a predetermined position on the game board (16) relative to the second figure (12B). Alternatively, the pose that the first figure (12A) must be in to initiate the confrontation depends upon the relative positioning between the figures (12A, 12B) on the game board (16).

Abstract: An interactive game (10) for use by a first player and a second player includes a first game board assembly (12A) and a separate second game board assembly (12B). The first game board assembly (12A) includes a first game board (20) having a first variable board component (40) that is selected by the first player. The first variable board component (40) includes a removable first cover (52) and a first board component indicia (54) selectively concealed by the first cover (52). Additionally, the second game board assembly (12B) each includes one or more response cards (26) that are read to one or more other players. The particular response card (26) that is read can be based upon the first board component indicia (54) revealed when the first cover (52) is removed. In a further embodiment, the first game board assembly (12A) includes an assembly retainer (14). The assembly retainer (14) retains the one or more game boards (20).

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for playing a trading card game between a first player and a second player. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of determining that the first player has an initiative, which allows the first player to perform a plurality of steps during a first cycle prior to the second player performing any of the steps during the first cycle. Subsequently, the second player can perform a plurality of steps during the first cycle. The initiative then shifts to the second player, at which time the second player can perform a plurality of steps during a second cycle prior to the first player performing any of the steps during the second cycle. In another embodiment, the method includes temporarily eliminating one of a first card and a second card from play and reorienting the deactivated card on the play area to be recognizable as a card that has been temporarily deactivated from play.