Abstract: A video game method and apparatus of the type which includes a calendar function which in part controls the play of the game. The apparatus includes game cartridges which have a power source, memory means, clock/calendar circuitry which interacts with the play of the game, so that game sequences are scheduled for active phases of game play at one or more predetermined time periods, during which time the player must play the game successfully. The player may be permitted to practice play of the game during steady state phases of game play prior to the active phases of game play.

Abstract: A game apparatus (10) including a projectile propeller (12) mounted on a forward end portion (14) of a housing (16). The game apparatus further includes a target (18) mounted to translate forwardly and rearwardly with respect to the projectile propeller adjacent a rearward end portion (20) of the housing. The projectile propeller is operable to propel a game projectile (22) towards the target (18) with a varying trajectory relative to the translational position of the target.

Abstract: A video display system for displaying an oversized playing field on a video display is disclosed. The playing field includes opposing boundaries and a control component. The control component interacts with one or more playing tokens. The system identifies a playing window including the portion of the playing field that includes the playing token that is closest to the control component. The playing window portion of the playing field and the portion of the playing field including the control component are displayed. In this manner, the display always includes the control component and the playing token closest thereto so that the player can visually relate the two aspects of the game.