Abstract: A game package or kit includes a number of game pieces having a characteristic shape. These pieces are all contained within a tubular carton whose cross-section corresponds to the shape of the game pieces. The carton includes top and bottom covers which can be engaged over the ends of the carton body to protectively enclose the carton contents. The game pieces and covers can be dimensioned relative to the carton body so that the game pieces can be stacked on the upper end of the carton body with the top cover engaging over the game pieces. The interior of the carton body can then be used to house a flexible game board, instructions and other game pieces. Also the covers are dimensioned to interfit so that they can provide a separate smaller game piece container.

Abstract: Playing cards are disclosed having a unique diamond shape that facilitates the handling and display of the cards. A three-letter sequence is imprinted centrally on the front face of each card, the letters forming a natural alphabetic sequence. The second letter in the sequence is also imprinted near the upper and lower corners of each card in mutually inverted orientations so as to be readily visible and recognizable from either end of the card. The cards are divided into four suits such as diamonds, hearts, spades and clubs. Each of the cards has a corresponding suit symbol imprinted near the upper and lower corners thereof again in mutually inverted orientations so as to be recognizable from either end of the card. There are preferably twenty-six cards in each suit with each suit having cards with a second letter in the three-letter sequence corresponding to the letters of the alphabet from "A" to "Z". The cards can be used for playing word games as well as conventional card games.