Abstract: A method for playing a card game that simulates a game of football with kibitz and side bet options, comprising providing a play area, providing a deck of playing cards and a deck of special teams cards, and randomizing the decks of cards. At least one spectator can be permitted to place at least one bet. First and second pluralities of cards are then dealt to a first player and a second player, respectively. A football offense player and a football defense player are designated, and the football offense player is permitted to select and play a first card. Depending on the type of card played, the football defense player can be permitted to play a second card for discard or in response to the first card. A game outcome is determined based on the cards played, and winnings are awarded based on the bets placed and the game outcome.

Abstract: An online system for simulating a basketball game comprising a server with a processor, a network in communication with the server, at least one client device in communication with the network, wherein the at least one client device has an input device, a display device, and a monetary acceptance feature, and a database in communication with the processor. The database comprises electronic decks of passing, rebound, foul shot, and playing cards, and computer instructions for instructing the processor to permit input of bets, deal cards, designate offense and defense players, permit selection of cards by the players, display cards, determine a game outcome based on the selected cards, and award winnings based on the bet and the game outcome.

Abstract: An online gaming system for simulating a soccer game comprising a server with a processor, a network in communication with the server, at least one client device in communication with the network, wherein the at least one client device has an input device, a display device, and a monetary acceptance feature, and a database in communication with the processor. The database comprises an electronic deck of playing cards comprising offensive play cards and defensive play cards and an electronic deck of special plays cards. Computer instructions in the database instruct the processor to permit input of bets, electronically deal cards from the electronic decks, designate offensive and defensive players, permit selection of cards by players, make game plays using a chess like strategy, determine game outcomes based on the selected cards, and award winnings based on bets and game outcomes.

Abstract: A video card gaming system for simulating a football game comprising a processor. At least one input device, display device, monetary acceptance feature, and database are in communication with the processor. The database comprises an electronic deck of playing cards comprising offensive play cards and defensive play cards, and an electronic deck of special teams cards. Computer instructions in the database instruct the processor to permit input of primary and secondary bets, electronically deal cards from the electronic decks, designate offense and defense players, permit selection of cards by players, determine game outcomes based on the selected cards, and award winnings based on bets and game outcomes.

Abstract: An online gaming system for simulating a baseball game comprising: a server with a processor, a network in communication with the server, at least one client device in communication with the network, wherein the at least one client device has an input device, a display device, and a monetary acceptance feature, and a database in communication with the processor. The database comprises electronic decks of baseball offense, defense, and playing cards, and computer instructions for randomizing the decks, permitting input of a bet from the input device and monetary acceptance feature, dealing cards, permitting selection and display of cards, determining a game outcome based on the cards selected, and awarding winnings based on the bet and the game outcome.

Abstract: An online gaming system for simulating a football game comprising a server with a processor, a network in communication with the server, at least one client device in communication with the network, wherein the at least one client device has an input device, a display device, and a monetary acceptance feature, and a database in communication with the processor. The database comprises an electronic deck of playing cards comprising offensive play cards and defensive play cards and an electronic deck of special teams cards. Computer instructions in the database instruct the processor to permit input of bets, electronically deal cards from the electronic decks, designate offense and defense players, permit selection of cards by players, determine game outcomes based on the selected cards, and award winnings based on bets and game outcomes.

Abstract: An online gaming system for simulating a soccer game comprising a server with a processor, a network in communication with the server, at least one client device in communication with the network, wherein the at least one client device has an input device, a display device, and a monetary acceptance feature, and a database in communication with the processor. The database comprises an electronic deck of playing cards comprising offensive play cards and defensive play cards and an electronic deck of special plays cards. Computer instructions in the database instruct the processor to permit input of bets, electronically deal cards from the electronic decks, designate offensive and defensive players, permit selection of cards by players, make game plays using a chess like strategy, determine game outcomes based on the selected cards, and award winnings based on bets and game outcomes.

Abstract: A method for playing a soccer card game. The method includes, providing a deck of kicking cards and a deck of playing cards. At least a portion of the kicking deck and the playing deck carries instructions for their use in the progress of a soccer game. A a like plurality of cards are dealt from the playing deck to each of two players. A an offense player and a defense player are declared by a coin toss or other means. The plurality of cards dealt to the offense player are an offense playing hand and the plurality of cards dealt to the defense player are a defense playing hand. A game system is also provided. The system includes a soccer game board having a representation of a soccer field thereon including a center field area, two scoring areas, and a plurality of playing positions. Each of the plurality of playing positions are connected to other of the playing positions by a plurality of connecting lines. Any two playing positions are connected only by a single line.

Abstract: A method for playing a baseball board game using a first deck of cards and a second deck of cards and shuffling the first deck of cards with the second deck of cards to produce a playing deck. The first deck of cards comprises baseball offense cards and baseball defense cards. A third deck having a plurality of pitch cards and a plurality of situational play cards is also used. A game board resembling the shape of a baseball field is provided. The game board has game pieces representing batters and base runners and markers to record strikes, balls, and outs. A tabular means to record strikes, balls, outs, runs and innings is provided. At least a portion of the plurality of cards carries instructions for their use to replicate the progress of a baseball game.

Abstract: A method for playing a basketball board game is shown. The method includes, providing a deck of passing cards, a deck of rebound cards, a deck of foul shot cards and a deck of playing cards. At least a portion of the passing deck, the rebound deck, and the playing deck carries instructions for their use to replicate the progress of a basketball game. A like plurality of cards are dealt from the playing deck to each of two players. An offense player and a defense player are declared by a coin toss or some other means. The plurality of cards dealt to the offense player are an offense playing hand and the plurality of cards dealt to the defense player are a defense playing hand. The passing deck of cards is dealt to the offense player. A game system with a basketball game board having a representation of a basketball court thereon including two basketball goals, a center court position, two paint areas, a plurality of playing positions is also disclosed.