Abstract: A roulette calculator for recording and visually displaying the occurrence and number of winning numerals during the progress of play of a roulette game is disclosed. The calculator includes a keyboard having a key and visual display for each number of a roulette wheel. A power source and electronic circuit means are employed between the keys and visual display means to advance the count in the visual display means upon key stroke of a given key to thus visually display winning numerals and the number of times that numeral was a winning numeral. The layout of the keyboard and color of the keys correspond to the roulette table colors and layout. Additional keys and associated visual displays may be provided to record conditions such as the number of winnings of red vs. black or odd vs. even. The keys and visual displays are positioned within recesses to prevent miskeying.

Abstract: A device for selecting lottery numbers is described, including a folio kit in which the device is mounted and stored, together with other lottery wagering paraphernalia and related items. The device comprises a base on which concentric circles of numbers are displayed, together with a rotatable disc perforated with windows, the base and disc being fastened together at their respective centers. Windows on the base are covered with a transparent film on which various designs are imprinted in a variety of colors. Numbers are obtained by rotating the disc to a chosen reference point on the base, selecting a particular design and color, and observing the numbers displayed in the windows, and within the design color decided upon.

Abstract: A device for generating a plurality of subsets from a prechosen field, having two discs held in registry to each other and secured for rotatable movement through a plurality of steps. One of the discs is clear and has a designated area for recording a field of characters, usually numerals. The second surface aligned beneath the first surface has a plurality of segments, each of which corresponds to the designated area as the wheels are being rotated with respect to one another. The segments on the second surface have portions which are darkened for blocking out certain characters within the designated area and other portions of the segments are light for illuminating portions of the designated area and the characters placed within those portions. Rotation of the two discs so that each segment corresponds to the designated area yields a plurality of subsets from the field of characters inserted within the designated area.

Abstract: A combined card and board game consisting of over 205 fields of law, legal categories, including legal lexicon, legal terminology and legal processes involving quetions and/or statements and responses. The game includes a board which consists of four pluralities of spaces with indicia which relate to indicia on the cards and spinner and represent legalcategories of law utilizing the alphabet and numerals, a plurality of sets of cards consisting of legal knowledge and information, a rectangular card box, a spinner and gamepieces. The game board is comprised of marked spaces and pathways whereby players move gamepieces in attempt to advance to the winner's/Dean's circle by correct response at his respective turn according to applicants' game rules. The game simulates graduation from law school, receiving an L.L.M., and/or passing the bar and provides an educational, entertaining, teaching, testing and competitive game of chance and legal knowledge.

Abstract: A pair of closely spaced juxtaposed first and second panels including relatively straight and parallel corresponding marginal edge portions are provided. An elongated narrow strip panel extends longitudinally along, transversely between and joined to the parallel marginal edge portions of the first and second panels by integral "living" hinges. Marginal walls or curbs are supported from one of the first and second panels and extend between the latter. The spacing between the first and second panels is slightly greater than the thickness of a domino game piece and the panels are swingable to positions coextensive with the narrow strip panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying one of the four playing card suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) includes a plurality of segments for being selectively illuminated. The segments are configured in the shape of the four playing card suits with all four suits being overlaid one over the others, and the segments are arranged so that some of the segments form parts of different playing card suits. The segments are illuminated in sets so that the illuminated segments form any one of the four playing card suits. In a preferred embodiment, the segments are configured into a first group that forms a quadrangle and a second group of segments that form arches extending between the corners of the quadrangle and lying outside of the quadrangle.

Abstract: This invention is a new kind of card game that will make the players feel very happy because the game is easy to play since the symbol (ball, octagon, star, triangle, or wall) and the single color on the face of each card tell each one of two players when to buy, owe, sell, trade, or wind two cards. The dealer controls or instructs all players so the game will always be easy to play, and serial numbers on the cards and colored coins prevents cheating and disencourages trying to cheat. A player wins by showing the dealer at a certain time any number of cards that equal 3 whole matching colors. Card game toys (the colored bank, the colored stick-tray, and the players' assemble card) help the dealer control the players in every game and the other card game toys help the players follow the instructions of the dealer since the said toys are ID (identification) tags and colored coins. Players without enough cards and/or colored coins are eliminated from the game.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for generating six different numbers to bet in a lottery comprising a panel having six openings of the same square shape which is hand held for use with a board having building blocks containing different numbers in square spaces corresponding to the panel openings. When the openings in the panel are placed in alignment and registration with spaces on the board, no matter where on the board the panel is placed, six different numbers are always displayed. This is accomplished by a unique board numbering system and by repeated buidling blocks.

Abstract: A game in which players gain points by correctly solving problems depicted on cards in a chart-like format. The cards are divided into three cards sets according to three different levels of difficulty. Six vertical columns each having a plurality of slots for receiving chips are used for keeping track of each player's score. Each player is assigned a vertical column. The six vertical columns are each divided into three areas corresponding to the three card sets. Players progress during the game by correctly solving problems and inserting chips. The card set from which a players must choose a card is determined by the column area the player has progressed to. The first player to earn a predetermined number of points wins the game. The solution to each problem and clues to aid in solving each problem are provided.

Abstract: Retractable seats are described for use with discrete, free-standing gaming devices. A support arm is fastened at one end to a vertical standing surface. The gaming seat is positioned at the distal end of the support arm and can be selectively positioned in the horizontal or vertical positions. In all embodiments, a spring loaded pneumatic cylinder is used to retract the support arm from its extended position in front of the gaming device.Three different embodiments of the support arm and gaming seat are disclosed. The first embodiment comprises a support arm having one section only which rotates about a pivotal fastener between the horizontal and vertical position. The second embodiment comprises a support arm having a plurality of sections with generally rectangular cross-sections, consecutive sections sized to be received within each other. In this embodiment, retraction occurs along the longitudinal axis of the support arm. The third embodiment has support arm sections having circular cross-sections.

Abstract: A dice box in the shape of a bowl is provided with sloping side walls terminating in a planar bottom surface. The side walls and bottom surface are covered with mohair, felt or other similar covering. A horizontal planar rim of substantial width has discrete portions connected to each side wall of the box. The number of sidewalls and rim portions are selected in accordance with the maximum number of players which can use the apparatus to participate in a game and are formed from a material which can be written upon and erased, such as slate. Up to ten dies are provided along with writing instruments susceptible to being used with the particular writing surface rim portions and an eraser. Two or more dies are thrown into the dice box by the players and scores recorded on the rim portion of the dice box assigned to each player in accordance with their dice thrown until the game is completed in accordance with predetermined rules.

Abstract: In a drawstring handbag, a series of pockets having top openings which are less than or equal to 3/5 of the distance from the bottom to the top of the bag. The walls of the handbag are flexible and a strip, less flexible than the walls, is secured about the bag so as to facilitate the folding of the top portion of the bag downward over the exterior of the bottom portion of the bag. A cup is secured to the base of the bag for the holding of Bingo chips and the like.

Abstract: A dual purpose game playing magnetic wand has one end thereof formed as a magnetized extension for selectively removing ferromagnetic game pieces from a playing board while the handle or other end of the wand is hollow having a wick and marking fluid therein to be used for permanently marking a game playing board when desired.

Abstract: A bingo chip retrieving device including a molded cylindrical casing having a bottom wall and an open top, a cover closing the open top of the casing and having a cylindrical guide tube, a plunger mounted for reciprocal motion in the guide tube, a magnet mounted on the end of the plunger in the casing for attracting magnetically attractable chips against the bottom wall, and a spring connecting the guide tube to the plunger for biasing the magnet away from the bottom wall to release the chips from the magnetic force of the magnet.

Abstract: A slide number identifier is provided for elongate multi-number set lottery cards having said sets extending transversely of the card in succession comprising a single blank of plastic having at least two rectangular panels, at least one of which is translucent, said at least one translucent panel having sets of lottery numbers printed thereon in the alignment of a single transverse set of numbers as used on a lottery card with which the slide number identifier is to be used, said at least two panels being folded to side-by-side relation to form a sleeve through which the lottery card may be passed longitudinally and each transverse number set on the card aligned with the number sets on the translucent panel.

Abstract: A device for checking columnar arranged digits on lotto tickets. Winning number combinations are preset on the device. The preset numbers are linearally arranged at one end of the device for alignment with the digits printed on the lotto tickets. Pre-setting is accomplished by tape and thumbwheel set ups.

Abstract: A puzzle reading device is made from a plate having a number of intersecting diametrical elongated windows. When the puzzle reading device is placed over a word search puzzle, words hidden in horizontal, vertical or diagonal rows of the puzzle can be more readily identified. In a preferred embodiment, the puzzle reading device comprises a plurality of stacked discs each defining one or more of the windows, whereby the windows can be adjusted by relative rotation of the discs.

Abstract: A lottery selection device which is portable, lightweight and compact, so that it may be readily carried in a pocket or pocketbook of a player, yet will provide a hard surface upon which the lottery card can be marked while the player is waiting in line, as well as facilitate viewing of the numbers in the entry boxes and filling in of the desired choices. A preferred embodiment is disclosed, which is comprised of a base member within which a lottery card receiving slot and grid overlay are provided, and which provides a hard surface for supporting the card and a stencil framing the entry boxes. The support surface of the lottery card receiving slot is transparent and overlies an illumination source, so that the entry boxes and the numbers therein can be made more visible. To help the player decide on what numbers to select, a random number generating circuit and display is built into the base, whereby the player can generte random numbers of a desired number of digits, which can then be marked on the card.

Abstract: A vertically elongated, hollow and lightweight housing including top and bottom walls and a plurality of interconnected sidewall portions extending between and connecting the top and bottom walls is provided. At least one of the sidewall portions has indicia thereon indicating a winning bingo game situation and the bottom wall includes a central opening formed therein about which a depending tubular neck integral with the bottom wall is disposed. An elongated wand is also provided including upper and lower ends and a mid-length portion extending between and connecting the upper and lower ends. The wand is slidingly telescopingly received through the neck and the upper and lower ends are slightly diametrically enlarged in relation to the mid-length portion of the wand. The upper and lower ends are tightly slidingly receivable through the neck and the mid-length portion of the wand is freely slidable through the neck.

Abstract: A spelling game including a grid of randomly selected letters arranged in a columnar form on a cylindrical surface of a writing instrument, cosmetic case, cigarette lighter or similar item of a type which is normally carried or kept readily accessible by most individuals while working, traveling, attending school, or pursuing other daily activities. Rotatably and longitudinally slidable over the grid is a generally tubular cursor having a plurality of differently sized apertures, each aperture defining a window through which a group of letters may be viewed. In using the game, the cursor is moved over the grid to any one of a number of possible positions in which a group of letters is exposed through each viewing window, with as many words as possible then being spelled using the letters visible through one of these windows. The game may be played by one or more players.

Abstract: A cribbage board is provided with means to indicate when a losing player has failed to tally a given number of points in a game. The indicators are released to an indicating position by the placement of a tally pin in final socket on the game board surface.

Abstract: A dice like device having a plurality of differently configured sides or surface characteristics each of which enable a corresponding distinctive resting position or placement on a table or other appropriate selected game surface. These surface characteristics are configured such that not all of the sides or ends of the dice device have the same probability of occurrence, i.e., facing upward, with the dice device being tossed onto a surface such as a flat game board. Each distinctive surface and/or rest position has associative significance with one or more features or symbolic meanings according to preferred game(s) rules. The dice device has attachment means provided to enable a key chain or the like to be detachably affixed thereto to facilitate mutual carrying about, easy location and identification and ornamentation of the attached key(s), and to provide a means of convenient portable entertainment.

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: The punch card is designed to provide a readable hole that is offset from, but intersects the window area of the reader. The punch hole plug is preformed by a pair of arcuate cuts held together by tabs at opposite sides. A small pilot hole at the center of the plug receives the narrow shank of a stylus. A shoulder above the stylus shank engages about the pilot hole and pushes the plug into a recess, tearing the two tabs away. The pilot hole is offset from the read window.

Abstract: In combination a game holder box having a cover mountable upon a support and adapted to store markers, chips or tokens, and a flexible strip overlying the support and adapted to mount the markers selectively over its surface and at one end secured to the box. The other end of the strip is adapted for gripping on opposite sides forming an elongated chute when the sides are elevated and brought towards each other, the markers sliding and flipped into the box. The strip may have indicia thereon defining a game board.

Abstract: A game apparatus for two players is disclosed comprising (A) a card tray containing at least N compartments; (B) N dice cubes, each cube bearing six different indicia on its faces and being of a different color from the other dice cubes; (C) 6N playing cards, each card having a single indicia corresponding to one of the dice indicia thereon, with N cards exhibiting the same indicia; (D) N.sup.2 colored cards, each card being of a single color corresponding to one of the colors of said dice cubes, with N cards being of the same color; and (E) a holder for at least N dice cubes. Preferred embodiments include a card tray having N compartments on one side and N+1 compartments on the reverse side, dice cubes having one to six spots thereon which are located in the central portion of the card and color cards having a central cutout therein through which the indicia on an indicia card located below the color card in the card tray may be ascertained.

Abstract: A lap board holder is provided for use with a video game control unit such as that sold under the trademark Atari and commonly called a joy-stick control; the holder comprises a base which rests on the player's legs, a shelf on which the player can rest his or her hands, and structure joining the base and shelf in such manner that the control unit is held tightly between them. Also provided is a video game control unit which embodies the critical features of the lap board holder. The invention allows operation of the video game for extended time with improved control and greatly reduced hand and arm fatigue.

Abstract: A game is provided particularly for use by children in which a series of paddles can be moved from a first position into a second position according to the roll of dice. The object is to flip as many paddles over as possible before the player rolls a number with the dice that cannot be matched by a number on a paddle, or a sum of the numbers on the paddles, at which point the player is given a limited time to make as many words as he can from the letters which are exposed on the backside of the paddles as they lie in their second position. This develops in the child, and in the adult for that matter, the abilities of both spelling and simple addition.

Abstract: A calculator to aid in determining cyclic trends of probability inherent in craps playing functions and thereby increase the potential of winning and decrease the threat of losing is disclosed. A first circular relatively stationary frame disc is attached to a second and larger circular sliding disc at their respective centers. The front face of the first circular disc has an indicator thereon and viewing windows therethrough with identifying indicia lying adjacent to each window. The windows are formed into window groupings corresponding to the selected craps playing function. The second circular sliding disc has printed thereon a plurality of carefully disposed scales, each corresponding to information needed for a particular craps playing function. The first of said scales appears along the rim of the sliding disc.

Abstract: A euchre scoring computer which computes and displays euchre scores and performs the method of the invention comprising the steps of inputting first and second unit point information to respective first and second totalizers, totalizing the first and second unit point information at the respective first and second totalizers, generating first and second game point information at respective first and second generators responsive to first and second totalizers, respectively, zeroing the first and second totalizers in response to the first and second generators, respectively, establishing first and second skunk point information at respective first and second establishers responsive to the first and second generators and the first and second totalizers, respectively, and displaying the first and second unit, game and skunk point information.

Abstract: A small roulette calculator is provided, which may be carried in the pocket of a player, to indicate to the player when certain bet patterns, easily memorized by the player are favorable, which patterns occupy major segments of the wheel being targeted, e.g., half of the wheel. The relative velocity between the spinning ball and the rotating wheel head is measured early in the roll and the measured relative velocity data is converted into favorable bet indicating data by programming the calculator in accordance with empirical data derived by operation of a standard size roulette wheel. Compensation is also provided for preventing changes in the direction of the rolling of the ball from thwarting the operation of the calculator.

Abstract: A computer system for duplicate bridge scoring utilizes a compact data card to remain attached to a duplicate board during the session of play. The card is arranged for encoding of data round-by-round rather than by player line. The computer unscrambles the pair numbers by formula or reference, the variable number of tables for each of the sections being communicated to the computer after the session starts. The data card is made sufficiently compact by the aid of the round-by-round array; by unique type style and arrangement; by utilizing machine language for the bridge score. The machine language is arranged to comport with standard readers having twelve read heads on quarter inch centers. Unique holders for the data cards utilize concealer tabs that at all times during the play session remain with the duplicate board.

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing card-counting in blackjack games includes one or more shields on a playing table which obstruct each player's view of at least one other player's cards, without obstructing each player's view of the dealer's cards or the dealer's view of any of the cards. One or more shields may be used. They may be fixed to the table, or they may be portable so that the dealer may move them during the game if he or she wishes. Portable shields may be supported by legs, or may be inserted in grooves in the table. Each shield is a thin sheet of opaque material which stands generally vertical with respect to the table. The plane defined by the shield generally passes through the dealer's line of sight so that the dealer's view of the players' cards, and each player's view of the dealer's cards, is not obstructed. However, each player's view of at least one other player's cards is obstructed so that none of the players may count cards.

Abstract: A game comprising a gameboard having a stationary pedestal adapted for placement on a support surface. A circular platform having a playing surface on one side thereof is capable of rotation with respect to the stationary pedestal. A plurality of compartments are formed into the playing surface for receiving said playing chips therein.

Abstract: This electronic scoring device allows scores for different players of a game to be kept and shown on separate displays. The device, preferably in hand-held form, has a plurality of score entry keys and a plurality of function keys. First and second display means of the device are assignable to opposing sides of a game. Circuit means is connected to the score entry keys, the function keys, and the display means to receive score information, carry out functions on the score information and display a resulting score on one of the displays for which the score information is entered. The device preferably operates under control of a suitable program incorporating scoring rules for a particular game being played. Game information is then entered by the keyboard, the resulting numerical score computed by the device, shown on the appropriate display, and entered into memory for the final game score.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tool for retaining and releasing ringed members. Although primarily intended for use in dispensing ringed members onto Bingo-type game cards, the tool may also be used to release any type of ringed member such as nuts or washers onto screws or bolts. Regardless of its intended use, the tool comprises an axially elongated, hollow tube having oppositely disposed ends, the outer diameter of the tube being less than the inner diameter of a ringed member adapted to be retained thereon and released therefrom. A radially expandable member is secured to one end of the hollow tube and is adapted to reciprocate between a radially retracted position in which individual ringed members may be selectively released from said tube and a radially expanded position in which ringed members are retained on said tube. A recapturing element is secured to the opposite distal end of said tube for collecting ringed members which have been deposited on an adjacent surface.

Abstract: A hand held counter particularly adapted for counting cards during games of Blackjack. The counter includes two lever arms mounted for incremental rotation on a vertical axle in a cylindrical casing. The cylindrical casing includes a circular faceplate having two circularly arced slots. The lever arms are each spring mounted against notches in the cylindrical side wall of the casing and have positioning pins extending through a respective one of the slots. The lever arms may be incrementally rotated in an arc defined by the limits of the slot by using the thumb of the hand holding the counter to push the positioning pins. Position pins arrayed along the outer circumferences of the slots permit the user to tactilely identify the relative positions of the positioning pins of the levers and to thereby identify the counts being made.

Abstract: A competitive game apparatus comprised of a game board having a playing surface with a plurality of intersecting playing paths on which playing pieces may be positioned. Two or more players are each provided with a set of the playing pieces which are distinguishable from the playing pieces of the other player by indicia, as for example the color of the playing pieces. The players alternate in playing pieces on the paths, with each player attempting to extend a continuous strip of his or her player pieces while attempting to block the further extension of the strips of his opponents. A timer may be provided with each player required to complete his or her turn in a preestablished time period. This imposes a tempo on the play. Particularly when the game is played at a very fast tempo, the playing pieces already on the board tend to be inadvertently displaced, and it is desirable that the board and/or the playing pieces be constructed to detachably maintain the pieces where they are placed on the surface.

Abstract: A bingo game timer apparatus for cooperation with a device capable of supplying bingo indicia carrying articles, such as balls, one after the other along a path, to assist the bingo game operator in calling out bingo indicia to be played. The timer apparatus includes a limit switch having an actuator positioned for actuation by a ball moving along the path. A timer responds to actuation of the limit switch for timing an interval adjustable to be sufficient for the operator to call out, and the players to play, the bingo letter and number on a given ball. Signal lamps alternately respond to the state of the timer for signaling the occurrence of the interval to the operator.

Abstract: Bridge game for two or three players who competitively bid for a face-down dummy hand which is incapable of verbal response but is capable of providing an approximate point count, indication of the suits of the majority of cards thereof and the specific number of Aces and Kings therein when called upon to do so, all without having any markings on the backs of said cards from which such information can be determined.

Abstract: A game device having a plurality of insignia, a selective one of which may be exhibited at a time and the selected insignia may be changed by relative reciprocation of two of the members of the device.

Abstract: An electric cribbage board wherein the score for each shown by the illumination of a respective one of a number of lightable indicator devices forming a respective "track" or "street". The board is arranged to illuminate two successive devices in each track, the leading device indicating the total game score, while the trailing device indicates the just preceding total score. Facilities are provided for displaying and therefore checking a hand count before it is added to the respective total score count for each player so as to light the appropriate indicator. The board avoids the need for mental computation as is required with completely manual cribbage boards, or known electro-mechanical cribbage boards, and thereby assists in eliminating incorrect hand and total score counts during playing of the card game of cribbage.

Abstract: A football game apparatus for simulating football. The game has a playing board surface with grid lines marked to define a playing field. Sliding markers indicate ball placement and the yardage required for first down. The game is played with dice to determine by chance the ball movement. A pair of cups are rotatably carried on the board surface. Each cup has an indicator to indicate various areas marked on the board surface. These areas indicate the next down and the play and must be selected by the players. The cups also receive the thrown dice, penalties being assessed if the dice bounce out, or if a player neglects to properly select his next play by rotating the cup.

Abstract: A game involving the placing of checkers on a game board made up of 20 vertical columns and 20 horizontal files of squares in an attempt to align six or more checkers belonging to one team horizontally, vertically or diagonally is played by two opposing teams of two players per team. Each row of squares running diagonally in one direction is colored entirely in one of three separate colors. The squares making up the longests diagonal row appear in a neutral color, the squares in the next adjacent contiguous diagonal row on one side are colored pink and the squares on the next adjacent contiguous diagonal row on the other side of the neutral row are colored blue. The colors repeat and no two contiguous diagonal rows are the same color. Each team has 72 checkers colored either black or white to represent that team. Each checker has a spot on one side colored pink and a spot on the other side colored blue. Each player puts one checker on the board in turn.

Abstract: A cribbage scoring device having an input device, a display device, and electronic circuitry to exercise the display device and provide the card players with scoring information. The device is preferably embodied in a relatively small housing. Each card player has a keyboard section to input scoring information and several display sections to display one's own score as well as the difference between one's score and an opponent's score. The electronic circuitry is located within the housing, consists of six subsystems: keyboard, memory, display, clock, instruction decode and sequence decode, and modification logic. The device may be operated either by battery or from an AC line.

Abstract: A bridge playing apparatus is disclosed that is adapted for use with a bridge column of a newspaper, magazine or the like. The apparatus comprises an outer housing member having a pair of windows cut therethrough and two inner members slidably disposed within the outer housing. Through relative sliding action of the inner members relative to the outer housing, the printed indicia relating to the player's hand, sequential bidding, and the dummy are selectively exposed or covered. The apparatus allows the player to study his hand without peeking at the dummy or his opponents' hands and then bid his hand and compare his bid with the bids suggested in the column by incrementally uncovering a portion of the column corresponding to the sequential bidding information. The player may then expose the dummy hand and plan his play. Then, all of the hands may be uncovered and the player may then ascertain how well the hand was played.

Abstract: The device for simulating a card game played between a number of players and especially a game of bridge comprises a case provided on the front face with luminous information panels corresponding to the number of players and each having a number of card positions corresponding to the number of cards held by a player at the beginning of a game. Any predetermined combination of cards corresponding to any predetermined deal is displayed on each panel. The information loaded in each card position is modified individually in order to indicate that the corresponding card has been played. Playing means comprise a first set of control keys each corresponding to one panel, a second set of control keys each corresponding to one card position and an address coding register connected to both sets of keys in order to define a played card by means of its information panel and its position on the panel.

Abstract: An improved magnetic pick-up device and marker for use in games includes a rectangular ferromagnetic member having a length substantially greater than width. The ferromagnetic member is fixedly received in a rectangular socket affixed to an elongated handle. The handle with the ferromagnetic member affixed thereto may then be used to retrieve a circular marker formed of translucent material and having ferromagnetic properties after the marker has been utilized as an indicator in a game.

Abstract: An electronic computer for computing and displaying the scores of the parties engaged in conventional games of Bridge receives inputs before each hand of the winning bid, the party winning the bid, and whether the winning party is doubled or redoubled; and upon completing the hand, the computer receives inputs of the number of tricks taken during the hand by the party winning the bid and honor points awarded to either party; and the computer computes and displays whether either party is vulnerable, the total point score of each party and the partial scores of each party.

Abstract: A board-type game apparatus designed around the theme of a mythical man-animal known as "Big Foot" includes, in combination, a game board having a relatively large playing surface with a plurality of spaced apart playing piece stations or spaces thereon positioned at intervals along a travel path. One of the play spaces is designated as "Big Foot Home". A plurality of relatively small playing pieces are adapted for movement over the playing surface between the spaces along the travel path. One of the playing pieces is formed to resemble the mythical character "Big Foot" and includes a hollow base for containing a plurality of disks adapted to be removably contained in vertically stacked relation therein. Some of the disks have distinguishing indicia on one face, such as a foot print of "Big Foot" and some are plain. The disks are loaded in the hollow base in random order.