Abstract: A spinner for randomly selecting a number has a very low friction bearing between a transparent spinner member and a transparent base plate. In one embodiment the base and spinner are formed of a transparent plastic such as Plexiglas, with a cone point set screw mounted in a threaded hole of the base plate and providing a narrow point for seating of the spinner member. A transparency with annularly arranged numbers may be placed at the bottom side of the transparent base plate, and different numerical arrays or symbol arrays may be selected. The spinner member has a central hole fitted with a central hub that has a recess formed into an internal cone shaped apex. The cone angle of the set screw point is steeper than that in the apex of the hub recess, so that the spinner member rests essentially only on the narrow point of the set screw.

Abstract: A device for randomly selecting and illustrating a trump suit for a card game. A spinner is used to point out a trump suit as marked on a flat planar member. The device may also be provided with a marker to track the number of cards dealt in the current hand. A method for playing a card game using the device where from 2 to 7 players may play the game. A series of hands are played, wherein each player is first dealt 7 cards and 1 less card for each subsequent hand. Each hand consists of a series of tricks where each player throws one card, following the suit led if possible. The player who takes the trick, by throwing the highest ranked card, leads the next trick. A series of tricks are played until all cards have been thrown, signalling the end of the hand. Any player who took at least one trick remains to play another hand which is dealt by the winner of the previous hand. The dealer also selects trump, after examining his hand. Hands are played until only one player, the winner, remains.

Abstract: Apparatus (5) for playing a game which comprises a spindle (35), a playing surface, a spinner arm (25) rotably depending from the spindle and a rotatable body (80) at or near an end of the spinner arm. In use the rotatable body is contactable with the playing surface such that the body and arm are rotatable across the playing surface. In one arrangement the spinner arm is an elongate member (60) of a transparent plastic material, such as PMMA, which at a first end is mounted to the spindle (35) with the rotatable body (80) at or near it's second end. Also the playing surface may include a base board (10), a playing template (15) and a cover member (20).

Abstract: A game or gift shaped as a simulated matchbook cover containing one or more tear-out strips anchored to the lower end of the cover in essentially the same fashion as matches in a conventional pocket matchbook. The strips are elongated panels which can be torn from the cover, and which bear messages on one or both sides. Alternatively, the strips are tear-out envelopes in which messages or small gifts are inserted. In one form, a spinner is rotatably secured to the cover, and the resting position of the spinner designates one or more specific strips to be torn from the cover.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a game board, one embodiment incorporating a carrying case which encloses a stack of inserts. While the inserts appear differently, they all provide game playing paths thereon to simulate running, swimming and other sporting events. Moreover, a typical insert has top and bottom faces which present different images thereon. Each is formed of a laminate presenting upper or lower images, and there is a magnetically attracted layer therein to enable a talisman having a magnet in the base to move thereon in accordance with the rules of play. A convenient carrying case is incorporated with storage compartments for the various markers and other equipment as well as for a stack of the images. A CD ROM software package is likewise included.

Abstract: The present invention will utilize refreshing braille pins to form the symbols displayed on a slot machine. The braille pins will move vertically and independent of each other. A read only memory (ROM) will send the information to the braille pin cluster that will form the braille symbol. At this time of conception of the invention, the play of the slot machine will utilize one coin per play.

Abstract: An exhilarating childrens' amusement game allowing participants to compete in the hatching and collecting of dinosaur like figurines. Utilizing a spinner device control-member, participant take turns, choosing from the hatchery game board, trying to match the dinosaur which has been spun and landed on, competing to be the first to hatch and collect the different needed dinosaur game pieces to be declared the winner.

Abstract: A game apparatus is disclosed herein having a board with a baseball field layout providing a track over which player tokens are moved in response to the position of spinners with respect to indicia carried on cards. The cards are insertably carried in holders and the indicia relates to information of existing "at bats" averages and of existing "pitchers" averages. Cards are provided with stolen base and pick-off information as well. A pair of "batter's results" and "pitcher's results" index cards are provided in spaces on the field layout. Tokens are employed for game player representation on the field layout while a game opener "toss" token is used to determine who will commence play and a score card is utilized to keep a score.

Abstract: A spinner assembly for a board game includes a counterweighted spinner arm. The counterweighted spinner arm is rotatably and pivotably mounted on a spindle which is mounted to a game board. The spinner arm includes an elongated arm portion which extends, outwardly from the spindle, a platform member on the elongated arm and a counterweight portion which extends outwardly from the spindle in an opposite direction from the elongated arm. The counter weight portion includes a weighted ball element which centrifugally rolls outwardly in the counterweight portion away from the spindle when the spinner arm is rotating about said spindle to pivot the arm portion upwardly and counterbalance the platform member above the game board.

Abstract: A rotatable gaming device for randomly selecting data through analog means. The device includes a base assembly which supports a rotatable platform having a plurality of indicia thereon. A rotatable center shaft projects through the platform and supports a cup member at a top end thereof. A point is secured to the center shaft in a plane parallel to that defined by the rotatable platform. The device may be utilized for playing a game in which a bet, such as poker chips, money, or the like, is placed in the cup and the pointer is caused to rotate with respect to the platform, whereby a portion of the bet may be won by opposing players as a result of the relative placement of the pointer with respect to the platform indicated by the indicia upon a termination of the motion.

Abstract: A question and answer board game is disclosed. The game includes a board having a substantially oval playing track imprinted on it playing surface. The track is divided into fifty one separate sectors. Fifty of those sectors are each labeled with the name of one of the fifty states of the United States, and the remaining sector is labeled "START". A random topic selector having a rotatable spinner is positioned on the center of the board. A topic circle divided into six differently colored sectors which are each labeled with one of six question and answer topics is positioned below the spinner on the center of the board. A uniquely shaped game piece and a set of board markers is provided for each player. The board markers of each set are each colored to match the colors of the topic circle sectors. A die is provided to determine order of play and movement of the game pieces along the track. A deck of question and answer cards is provided with a card for each state.

Abstract: An apparatus to exercise, sharpen, and test extrasensory perception capacity of individuals is provided to include various categories of testing events about a game path, with points awarded relative to correct responses to award various levels of extrasensory perception capacity to a player or a plurality of players of the game structure.

Abstract: A random number selector device includes a plurality of disks rotatably mounted about a common axis. A first disk includes an outer ring divided into segments where each ring segment contains one or more number arranged sequentially around the disk. A second ring of ring segments is disposed concentrically within the first ring. The ring segments of the second ring include letters arranged alphabetically around the disk. A second disk superimposed on the first disk includes a pointer and a plurality of ring segments, each ring segment includes one or more random numbers. A third disk is superimposed over the second disk and includes a window to view one of the random numbers on the second disk.

Abstract: An improved portable spinner assembly for use primarily in combination with a board game, including a first base member, an apertured post member formed integrally with the first base member and a rotatable spinner element with an arrow shaped forward section and a rear section having a generally feather-like angular appearance. Located medially of the spinner element and formed integrally with that element is an apertured shank member. A second base member in the shape of a disc includes an aperture formed in the center section to receive the apertured post member. The second base member, which is substantially heavier and has a larger diameter than the first base member, is adapted to be placed over and then lowered to the upper surface of the first base member by initially aligning the aperture in the second base member with the apertured post member and then lowering the second base member down over the post.

Abstract: A lottery selection number game board includes a base board and a plurality of concentric arrays having a common center. A first inner array has twelve spaces, one for the month and the second array has thirty-one spaces, one for each month day. The third and fourth arrays respectively include equispaced spaces, with one including numbers for a large lottery game and the other numbers for a small lottery game. Rotating pointers are mounted on a common center, with one aligned with a month space and the second aligned with the day to identify the users birthdate. A third pointer is mounted for fee spin movement over the two lottery number arrays. The third pointer is manually spun by the player to complete the lottery number array and comes to rest within the number array to identify a number within the array for selecting a lottery number. Sequential spins are made to select a lottery number.

Abstract: Disclosed is a board game which has, as a theme, various aspects of the recent war in the Middle East involving the United States, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The game board has a path with a plurality of spaces which are traveled by the players responsive to a chance device. Each player receives a number of barrels of oil and missiles to start the game and the object of the game is for a player to accumulate the most barrels of oil before running out of missiles.

Abstract: An educational board game and method of playing the same is provided which includes a game board presenting a plurality of answering player locations, a questioning player location, a plurality of start to finish paths, one for each player, a marker token for each player, a random question and answer selector for selecting a question and answer category, and a set of question and answer cards having questions and answers written thereon corresponding to different categories displayed on the selector. The game further includes a plurality of interchangeable selector faces, each face representing a different group of category indicia. The game also includes a plurality of sets of question and answer cards corresponding to the interchangeable selector faces. The game hereof also preferably includes a die or other chance generator for determining the order of play and a timer for limiting the interval for a player to respond to a question.

Abstract: A learning game for a particular factual subject includes a spin wheel having a face bearing question-asking designators apporpriate to the subject. The game also includes a plurality of identical boards, one for each player. Each board bears correct answer designators corresponding to all of the question-asking designators of the spin wheel. Each display also bears at least one designator which is not the answer to any question-asking designator. The players first spin the spin wheel to randomly select a question, board markers are used to cover the corresponding correct answer designators on the board. The spin wheel also includes a non-question-asking designator which gives the player spinning the same the opportunity to freely place a marker on any board designator preferably a designator which is not the answer to any question-asking designator. The game continues until a player has covered all the correct answer designators on his or her board.

Abstract: A game of chance that simulates the playing of various gambling games in a casino type atmosphere. Apparatus includes a game board, upon which five separate paths of play are defined. One main path around its perimeter; and preferably four separate gaming paths that run within the interior of the board, each having its entrance and exit connected to the main path. The paths are divided into consecutive spaces, each bearing different instructions. Playing pieces of different colors are utilized by players to move around the spaces of the board. Play money is distributed to players, with the remainder in the bank. One deck reward cards, and one deck penalty cards form a supply for selection by players when a player lands on a reward or penalty space provided along the main path. Each space on the four separate gaming paths resembles a gambling game, e.g. black jack, roulette, slots, or poker. A spinner having a pointer and two interchangeable discs are used to play the gambling games.

Abstract: A random determination device includes a generally circular central planar element having an indicating device located thereon where the outer circumference of the central element is generally circular except for inset lobes and where the central element is received in the opening in an annular element having choices indicated around the periphery so the indicating device of the central element can selectively point to various choices and where notches are provided in the periphery of the central element and adapted to receive clutch means and where the notches of the central element are shaped so that upon relative rotation of the central element and the outer element in one direction the clutch means engage the inner periphery of the outer element and prevent relative movement of the central and outer elements and upon rotation in the opposite direction the clutch means recess into the notches out of engagement with the outer element to allow rotation of the outer element on the inner element.

Abstract: A rodeo board game wherein players attempt to maximize their earnings by attending rodeos in various cities noted on a game board. The rodeo locations are indicated in spaces located around the perimeter of the board and form a path for movement of game pieces or tokens. The designated rodeo location spaces on the board indicate various earnings which are added to performance earnings at each rodeo. Each player is provided with a token which is moved around the board traversing the rodeo locations, as directed by a spinner. Separate sets of "Rank" cards and "Average" cards determine the performances and performance earnings of each of the players at the various rodeo locations according to the position of the spinner.

Abstract: A lottery numbers selector game which comprises an assemblage of card-like components; there being three different types of such, namely numeral cards each bearing a numeral within a predetermined range; a second group of cards which are of such quantity as when added to the first group will provide a total divisible by a predetermined divisor so as to present a number of rows of cards of like number. A second group of cards are distinctly identified and non-numerical bearing so as to readily permit elimination from game consideration of those rows containing any such members of the second group. There is provided a third type card which is single in number and serves as a determinator, bearing a message as by printing or the like for indicating to the player a particular row of numeral-bearing cards for selection.

Abstract: A game includes an indicator board having a pointer pivotally supported over a first dial face divided into sectors, each sector having indicia to identify an integer therein. The board also includes a pointer pivotally mounted over a second dial face having at least twenty six sectors, each sector including indicia to identify a letter of the alphabet. In addition, letter indicia members corresponding to the letters identified in the second dial piece are manipulated by a player to form abbreviations, acronyms, or initials. The method of practicing the game includes randomly selecting an integer on the first dial face to be used to determine the number of letters to be used during a player's turn, randomly selecting alphabetic letters on the second dial face to determine the particular letters to be used during a player's turn, and selecting corresponding indicia members which are then arranged and juxtapositioned to make abbreviations, acronyms or initials recognizable to the player.

Abstract: The present invention includes a base disc, an outer disc, a middle disc having three rings thereon, and an inner disc. All of these discs are rotatable with respect to one another about a common axis. A Velcro ring is provided on the inner disc and includes a plurality of Velcro triangles which may be positioned adjacent the numbers on the inner disc. The base, outer, and inner disc each include one ring which includes a plurality of ring segments having numbers thereon. The middle disc includes three concentric rings each of which is broken into ring segments having numbers thereon. The method of the present invention comprises selecting an initial base set of numbers at random, positioning the Velcro arrows adjacent those numbers on the inner disc, and recording the columns of numbers which appear on the middle disc located radially outwardly from each of the arrows positioned on the inner disc.

Abstract: A game of chance similar to blackjack is playable without a deck of blackjack playing cards. A plurality of player landing stations are provided on a game board in a predetermined sequence. Each such station has associated therewith a face value number which corresponds to the value of a pair of cards from a blackjack deck. A pair of dice is rolled initially to advance a player along the sequence of stations. In situations where the player thus advanced desires to receive the equivalent of another playing card, the dice are rolled again and the resulting numerical value is correlated probabilistically to predetermined card values. The correlated card value is then added to the base value number of the station on which the player has landed so as to provide a playing number. In embodiments where the numbers are correlated to the game of blackjack, a sum greater than 21 would be considered an immediate loss.

Abstract: Exercise equipment is disclosed which comprises a spherical sector-shaped member with an upright column erected therein, a base plate mounted on the upper end of said column, an arm with the base end rotatably carried on said column and the free end projecting outwardly from the gap between the spherical sector-shaped member and the base plate. When the user stands on the base plate bodily movement rotates the rotatable arm. The number of rotations of the rotatable arm is indicated by a display device connected to an electric detection circuit while at the same time an audible signal is sounded every time the rotatable arm makes one rotation so that the user can detect his or her progress related to the dynamic equilibrium while practicing a willful exercise with pleasure.

Abstract: An educational game system wherein a random selector of mathematical problems is used in playing various popular board games, simultaneously providing drill in the multiplication tables. Players must determine missing answer numbers which then dictate game piece movements. Appropriately formulated problem sets, together with dice doubles indicia, permit the random selector device to substitute for dice, spinners, and other random selection means normally used in these games. Changeable problem sets provide drill in particular multiplication tables. Usage procedure facilitates table memorization. The problems each have a missing number in which the majority are not full two digit numbers but the first or second digit of the product or one of the factors. The average value of the missing numbers for a set being less than ten. Five embodiments are disclosed, employing different random selection devices.

Abstract: A game device which consists of a game board having structural features and indicia associated with draw cards, simulated money, a pair of standard dice and a spinner which may be in the form of an octagonal spinner similar to a spinning top or an arrow type spinner provided with a support assembly associated with the game board. The upper surface of the game board includes four compartments or pockets for receiving cards and play money with each of the compartments including a lifting assembly to elevate one end of the cards or money positioned in the compartments.

Abstract: A spinner having easily changeable indicia and an upper section which can be turned for viewing the indicia from different directions. The indicia are printed on two-sided, symmetrically shaped cards, each having a large hole in the center and evenly spaced notches along its outer edge. A card is mounted by placing it on top of the device. The central hole accommodates the spinner's pointer, allowing disks to be changed without removing the pointer. When a disk is mounted, some of its notches mate with raised tabs on the upper section, holding it in place. The remaining notches permit access to finger notches in the upper section which facilitate turning it, in a fashion similar to telephone dialing. When the upper section is turned, the spinner's pointer turns together with the indicia.

Abstract: A game board having a plurality of spaces upon which a plurality of primary and secondary playing elements move. The structure of the primary elements is such that the secondary elements can be placed inside of them. In the center of the game board is placed a control device. The control device has a hingedly mounted spinner which controls the amount of movement of the playing elements. The control device further includes a means for ejecting the secondary elements from the primary elements.

Abstract: A mechanically programmable chess play indicator having a flattened body upon which is mounted a spinner, two rings of pegs concentrically surrounding the pivot of the spinner for indicating a particular chess piece to be moved, a nine square checkerboard centered on the pivot of the spinner for indicating the direction the chess piece is to be moved, and rings of indicia concentrically arranged with respect to the pivot of the spinner for indicating the nature and extent of the move to be made. A ring of white pegs indicates the white pieces of a chess set and a ring of black pegs indicates the black pieces of a chess set, there being more pegs in each ring than there are corresponding black or white pieces, and an end of each peg bearing an indicium identifying a particular chess piece.

Abstract: A game of chance simulating the betting in horse racing. A game board contains the numbers of hypothetical horses, and indications of odds paid on each horse in each position of that horse in the race, as Win, Place and Show. A wheel or roulette type indicator, includes a dial with the numbers of the horses arranged in a circle, and a rotatable arrow or spinner which upon being rotated or spun, and after stopping, indicates the horses in the particular race concerned. The spinner has three arms, each indicating a respective one of the horses as to its position, i.e., whether Win, Place or Show. A combinations chart is included, which shows the combinations of the positions of the first three horses in each race, that is, for each position of stopping of the indicator, a predetermined combination of horses constitute the first three in that race.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus and method are provided which utilize a number generating device for generating numbers which are statistically predictable in the long run. The device includes a plurality of screening devices arranged in vertically spaced relationship to form n levels and including holes therein through which spherical objects, such as marbles fall, when dropped through the uppermost level. The holes are arranged to provide a Binomial distribution of the objects in receptacles associated with each hole of the n.sup.th level screening device. A number is associated with each receptacle and scoring is based on multiplying the number of objects in a receptacle by the number associated with the receptacle. Spinners determine the number of objects to be played and the target value to be reached during a turn in order to amass a positive score.

Abstract: A card game comprising a pack of playing cards including fifty-two cards each having the same rectangular configuration and size and visually similar rear face. The front face of each card is divided into a first and second visually distinct zone, each of the first and second zones bearing the same readily recognizable letter of the alphabet and being either of one color or another color. Each zone of each card includes indicia of a different word representative of a selected subject of category of words followed by a dictionary definition. A spin dial in the nature of a board having a spinning pointer and an annular ring divided into fifty-two equal sectors allows spinning of the point with the head of the pointer eventually coming to rest on one of the sectors which uniquely identifies one of the fifty-two cards.

Abstract: A spinner that is readily disassembled for repair, replacement or storage consisting of a cylindrical post element removably receiving a rotatable apertured spinner element. The post element is tapered at one end and has an enlarged cap on the other end. The post element also has a resiliently deformable beaded collar portion on its periphery, and the aperture of the spinner element is slid over the post element and forced past the beaded collar in order to assemble or disassemble the two elements. The tapered end of the post is inserted into a resilient base member whose lower portion is a suction cup.

Abstract: A game simulating the outdoor game of golf. Game equipment, to accommodate one to eight players, includes 18 playing boards simulating respective hole areas on a golf course, two hazard, green and putt spinners, eight dice, nine playing pieces, eight stroke counters, a plurality of skill cards, usually 120, and two re-usable score cards, two score pencils, and two score card sloths to remove pencil markings on the score cards. The game pieces, equipment, playing boards, and indicia and markings are engineered in accordance with laws of mathematical probability such that realistic scores are obtained as though the players were actually on a golf course. Thus, close correlation and simulation of actual conditions, objects and scores, is achieved, this by virtue of the relationship and correlation of physical materials and components with printed indicia.

Abstract: A game device, that consists of a spinning top, and a concaved dish upon which the top can be spun, the concave dish being radially divided into sectors, each one of which is numbered with a different scoring figure, and the top being transparent and of generally hemispherical shape, with a flat side facing upwardly, wherein an arrow therein is visible for pointing to a scoring figure upon the dish.

Abstract: Game apparatus is disclosed having a game card playing chance taking apparatus for randomly determining the play of the game cards. The preferred embodiment of the game apparatus further includes a set of game playing cards and chance taking apparatus. The playing cards, in the preferred embodiment, include three separately identifiable portions, with the first and second portions having a random numerical value associated therewith and the third portion having a numerical value associated therewith which is equal to the sum of the associated numerical values of the first and second portions. The chance taking apparatus randomly identifies one of the three card portions. The game card playing chance taking apparatus is shown in a first preferred form as a game board and game markers and is shown in a second preferred form as spinner apparatus.

Abstract: A game device embodying a game board having a planar playing surface having a path of movement for game pieces delineated thereon, a control spinner and directional cards positioned on the game board for controlling movement of the game pieces. The path of movement is divided into a plurality of increments or areas some of which are provided with instructional indicia. The game pieces simulate rockets and the game board, spinner, control cards and indicia relate to and are simulative of space travel.

Abstract: Board game apparatus is shown, in its preferred form, as including a game board having first and second sequential and continuous path segments arranged in a parallel and contiguous manner forming a movement path. Further included are first and second chance taking apparatus for determining movement of game markers representing individual players along the path segments. Chance taking apparatus is shown in a first preferred form as dice and shown in a second preferred form as spinner apparatus with both embodiments having members of a third set located on one chance taking apparatus and members of a fourth set located on a second chance taking apparatus.

Abstract: An educational game for playing a game of skill and judgement, the game comprising, a random number selector adapted to receive a disc containing numbers thereon, at least one game board divided into a plurality of rows and columns of four in number, a plurality of numbered tokens for placing at each of the sixteen spaces defined on the game board by the rows and columns, each of said game boards having a numerical solution, the solution being defined by addition of the numbered tokens on the board after all spaces are filled, the addition being in any desired direction of any four of the tokens in abutting relationship. In playing the game the random selector is used to select numbers from a disc and numerical tokens are then placed on the game board until all spaces on each players board are filled, the object of the game being to obtain the correct solution indicated for that particular game.

Abstract: A supplement sheet for insertion into a newspaper, magazine, or the like and having removable product coupons and a game portion with one or more removable card playing pieces. The game sheet includes indicia defining a game path with a multiplicity of adjoining segments, grid, ladder or the like. The game sheet also includes playing pieces which are separated from the sheet and movable along a defined game path, grid, ladder or other playing surface. One or more cards or chips may be separated from the sheet with each card having thereon instructions for movement of playing pieces and references to products of the various coupons. A number of game positions or movements are selected by operation of a chance selector or indicator which is assembled from parts which are an integral part of the sheet or by random selection of printed chips or cards.

Abstract: A board game simulating an athletic contest utilizes a plurality of spinner cards to provide the players with options. The spinner cards carry indicia associating them with positions on the game board corresponding to positions of the contestants on the playing field. A spinner assembly having a spinner disc, a spinner shaft and a pivotally mounted pointer arm is adapted for demountable securement to a number of spinner cards.