Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus for playing a game. The apparatus comprises one or more multi-faceted playing pieces, each playing piece comprising six game sides arranged in a substantially cube-like orientation relative to one another. Each playing piece comprises two like game indicia only, and the two like game indicia are arranged or formed so as to be visible on or through two game sides which are substantially perpendicular to one another. The present invention also provides electrical and/or electronic means for simulating and manipulating one or more playing pieces according to the present invention.