Abstract: A fractal mathematics learning kit includes a plurality of boards each in the shape of an equilateral triangle having defined thereon a pattern of ten smaller equilateral triangles, and a plurality of manipulative elements made of one or more connected equilateral triangles which are attached to the equilateral triangles defined on the boards. A set of tokens thick enough to stand on an edge and comprising combinations of equilateral triangles to represent numbers is also included. Also included in the kit is a mat defining rows and columns of fractal representations of numbers by which various mathematical operations can be understood. A set of nesting pyramids of graduated sizes representing numbers of magnitudes generally corresponding to the sizes is also provided, as are pyramids of different sizes which can be stacked through the use of trays and transparent covers. The kit includes a work book and a user's manual.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle is illustrated as being assembled into a plurality of arrangements, having a plurality of differently shaped and sized inner and outer pieces. The inner pieces have a plurality of sides configured to have protrusions and recesses therealong, being such that a plurality of sides of each inner piece are fittingly engageable with a plurality of sides of every other inner piece.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a game using jigsaw puzzle like game boards but wherein each game piece in the form of a jigsaw puzzle piece and the underlying board both have matching letter and number identifications facilitating locating where the game piece is to be placed. Certain game pieces have a unique indicia, such as the word "Scramble" which, after being placed on a board, results in the game boards of all players being shifted one player position. The game boards are like jigsaw puzzles with borders to retain the game pieces on the board. Each player has a board, and all game pieces are piled on the playing table. The first player selects a number of game pieces, such as ten, and places those matching his board on his board, and those not matching are returned to the pile. The first player to complete a puzzle is the winner.

Abstract: An educational, decorative, illuminated block set is provided having a low voltage matrix form mounting apparatus for the blocks, so that the blocks can be selectively illuminated if placed in a pre-arranged order of alphabet symbol or number assigned to each of the blocks.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle includes outer straight edge pieces forming a rectangular puzzle perimeter; a number of interior straight edge pieces suggesting an interior rectangle and increasing the proportion of the number of straight edge pieces to the total number of pieces in the puzzle; and a number of joiner pieces, some of the joiner pieces crossing the bounary of the interior polygon, and others of the joiner pieces at positions remote from the boundary.

Abstract: A game for teaching the skills of geography and history utilizing a map of the major continents of the world having indicia representing the profiles of topographical or political bounderies of countries. Playing pieces are provided for one to four players which match the topographical or political bounderies of the countries and indicia on each of the playing pieces identifies the countries. The playing pieces defining the various countries are placed in matching registry with the indicia representing the topographical or political boundaries of the countries on the map. Game markers are provided for the players and a series of blocks surround the map, indicia on the blocks comprise secondary directions for movement of the game pieces, the primary directions for movement of the game pieces being originated by a die or other chance indicator actuated progressively by the players.

Abstract: The system consists of a board with sockets and an assortment of tetrahedral pegs having a regular obverse face and a reverse side in the form of a triangular shank that inserts to a matching fit in one of the sockets. When the pegs are inserted into the board or first element the adjacent faces of the pegs make contact so that no gaps exist between adjoining edges. Each of the faces, or a part of each face, if divided into more than one field, is uniformly tinted in one of a set of repeatable colors or polychrome or monochrome shadings.

Abstract: A fit-together type puzzle comprising a number of ball blocks of varying configurations with each ball block being composed of an equal number of balls joined together. The ball blocks are fitted together with one another to selectably form a planar triangular figure, a planar elongate hexagonal figure, and a solid regular tetrahedral figure. Each ball block is composed of such number of balls that the planar triangular figure is composed of thirty-five balls, the planar elongate hexagonal figure is composed of thirty balls, and the solid regular tetrahedral figure has one side thereof composed of fifteen balls. A board which has recesses or a set of semi-spherical depressions thereon corresponding to the figures is provided to receive the balls blocks.

Abstract: An artistic toy for producing a desired design, figure or picture includes a support with cells and a plurality of blocks to be mounted in the cells. Once mounted in the cells, the blocks are firmly held therein. The toy further includes a block remover which enables the blocks to be readily removed, one by one, from the cells no matter how the blocks are located relative to one another. Another artistic toy includes (i) a holding plate which can be connected to a support to hold blocks from above, (ii) means for standing an assembled toy of the support, blocks and the holding plate on a flat surface, and (iii) means for hanging the assembled toy on a wall.

Abstract: An assembly and display device for the playing pieces of a two sided puzzle having first and second sheets formed from a transparent material in which the sheets are provided with complimentary first and second sidewalls along at least two contiguous sides and are further provided with a spring mechanism for fastening the sheets in a closed position. A support member is fixable to the sheets and serves to hold the device in an upright fashion for displaying the completed puzzle.

Abstract: A handcraft construction element comprising a substantially square central engagement portion defining a diagonal slit therethrough and two oppositely disposed triangular integral flaps extending on opposite sides of said engagement portion and separated therefrom by integral hinges, wherein each of said flaps defines an extended tongue adapted to engage said diagonal slit of another such element; and a sheet having a plurality of handcraft construction elements pre-cut for punching out.

Abstract: In a block inlaying puzzle, each of a plurality of blocks in a set has a plan configuration consisting of at least one basic shape. A puzzle board is provided with a block inlaying recess in which the set of blocks is inlaid. The block inlaying recess has a bottom surface and a peripheral wall surface surrounding a periphery of the bottom surface. The bottom surface has a configuration in which a plurality of the basic shapes are assembled together. A plurality of block guides arranged on the bottom surface of the block inlaying recess and/or marks applied to selected ones of the blocks impose as restrictions on inlaying of the set of blocks in the block inlaying recess.

Abstract: A game in which a number of players each attempt to collect all of the parts of a meal indicated on a menu allocated to each player at the outset of the game. No two menus are alike, but there is one part of the meal that is common to each of the menus. Other parts are common to some but not all of the menus. Each of the parts of the meal is displayed on one side of a commonly shaped, preferably pie shaped, piece. The pieces fit into cutout portions of a tray provided to each player. In addition to the menu item pieces, similarly shaped pieces have instructions on one side which cause players to trade pieces. All of the pieces are placed face down and each player in turn picks up a piece to obtain the needed parts of the meal. As each player picks and replaces unneeded items, the other players attempt to recall the location of items they need so that they can pick them on their next turn.

Abstract: Flooring and/or tiling having golden arabesque designs are made up primarily of three pieces. First, there is a square whose sides will have common "a" measurements. Secondly, there is a rectangle whose larger side will measure "a" long and whose shorter side will be "a.sqroot.2-a", obtained as the difference between the diagonal of the square having "a" sides and the proper "a" side. The third piece is a rectangle whose larger side will be "a" long and whose lower side will be ##EQU1## obtained as the difference between the half of the square "2" and the lesser side of the second rectangle "a.sqroot.2-a," "a" being any real number. The first piece or square has its diagonal line marked while the second piece, or principal rectangular piece, has an arc with a radius of "a.sqroot.2" drawn from vertex to vertex.

Abstract: A convertible comestible comprising a food bar divisible into a plurality of edible portions, which can be repositioned to form a three-dimensional object such as a toy. The edible portions have shapes which are close-fitting and interrelating with one another to form one or more three-dimensional objects when separate from each other. Wrapping means may include a foil wrap for inner covering and an illustrated paper envelope as an outer cover. The food bar may be integral with separable edible portions or separated to begin with, or a combination of the two. The edible portions are generally sized to fit inside one's mouth, although some maybe bigger than others and may require more than one bite to be eaten.

Abstract: A stacking game in which square shaped markers are placed on an inclined surface and supported directly or indirectly by raised portions forming notches extending along the lower edge of the surface. A plurality of such surfaces can be joined together in a pyramid or other configuration.

Abstract: An educational visual display system for teaching geography in which objects having some geographical or topographical significance, e.g., states of the Union, may be detachably affixed and arranged to demonstrate relationship between the objects. The preferred system includes (1) a primary background surface of iron velvet fabric material to which hook type fasteners may be detachably adhered, (2) a plurality of primary objects having geographical significance and comprising a soft foam core with a layer of iron velvet fabric on one side and a plurality of hook type fasteners on the other side, the primary objects being arrangeable to represent in combination a larger geographical unit, and (3) a plurality of secondary objects each having geographical or topographical significance and having hook type fasteners on one side thereof for being detachably affixable to the layer of iron velvet fabric of the primary objects.

Abstract: A puzzle is provided in which several layers form a pyramid or similar configuration. The device has a base for supporting five layers of pieces. Each of the first three of these layers comprise corner pieces at each corner. Between the corner pieces, of each of the three layers, are side pieces. The first layer has three, the second layer two, and the third layer one side piece(s) between each pair of corner pieces. The inner sides of the side pieces, of the three layers, mate with center piece(s) to present a problem to the person assembling the puzzle. Above the third layer is the fourth layer comprising four corner pieces. The fifth layer is a single piece constituting a crown.

Abstract: Planar puzzles and a game utilizing these puzzles exploit simple geometric shapes for the design of a plurality of initial configurations that make up each of the puzzles. Each of the initial configurations may be further subdivided into elementary pieceparts. For each puzzle, it is possible to rearrange certain of the initial configurations to form a new puzzle configuration having the identical shape of the initial configurations by reassembling the pieceparts of each of the configurations. By proceeding in a series of merger steps, it is possible to rearrange all of the initial configurations into a single merged configuration that also has the same shape as the original configurations. The game aspect furnishes each player with the opportunity to generate mergers from configurations under control of the other players. The strategy is to generate as many mergers as possible in the time allowed while blocking other players from merger opportunities.

Abstract: Pieces of a conventional jigsaw picture puzzle are cut to fit within a frame and over a base. Each piece has a suitable actuator (e.g., a magnet) embedded therein. The base has a switch (e.g., a magnetic switch) located below the location of the magnet of a particular piece when that piece is properly positioned within the frame to "solve" the puzzle. The switches are wired in series with a source of power, a melody generator and an amplifier. When the puzzle pieces are in proper position, the melody generator produces a tune appropriate for the picture of the puzzle. Several different puzzles may be provided fitting within the same frame. For each puzzle there is a key piece. For different puzzles the switch actuator of the key piece of located in a different location. A separate switch is located on the base below each actuator of the key piece and is wired to generate a different tune by being in series with a different melody generator. Instead of generating tunes, the device may actuate lights or speech.

Abstract: An adjustable frame for jig-saw puzzles defining the exterior parameters of the puzzle. Each side of the frame is made up of two or more members connected to each other by clamps that allow linear sliding of the members so as to make the frame independently adjustable as to length and width. A base member is connected to the bottom of the frame to provide a puzzle work surface.

Abstract: A combination breakable toy and puzzle. A ball comprises eight identical wedge-shaped elements, formed of high-impact plastic with hollow interiors. Within the interiors of the individual elements, near the vertices thereof, magnets are mounted for interacting with magnets mounted on the interiors of other wedges, such that the ball may be magnetically assembled by matching opposite polarities of the magnets. The ball may be pried apart, or may be broken apart without structural damage by throwing it against a wall or the floor, and may then be reassembled. The ball may be used as a puzzle, challenging a child to assemble it in the proper fashion. Plus and minus signs may be provided on the faces of the wedge-shaped elements to assist in this task. Other configurations are possible, such as cubes, pyramids and baby rattles.

Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle including puzzle pieces having discrete surfaces, at least one surface of which has a three-dimensional sculpted form whereby the sculpted surfaces in the aggregate upon assembly of the puzzle form a continuous three-dimensional pictorial representation. Abutting sides of the puzzle pieces may be interlocking or three-dimensional for conformal abutting relation with the sides of opposed puzzle pieces. Filler pieces are also provided underlying the puzzle pieces for elevating the sculpted surfaces of the puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces and filler pieces may be disposed on a base which may have an edge containment whereby non-interlocking puzzle and filler pieces may be used. The puzzle and filler pieces may be vertically interlocked against lateral movement and with respect to the base by projections received in corresponding recesses.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle support and storage board includes a base with a table portion upon which a puzzle may be assembled. A peripheral wall around the table portion forms a cavity, with the table portion forming the bottom thereof. A pair of bi-fold doors are operably mounted to opposite ends of the base, and will move between a closed position completely covering the table portion, and an open position fully revealing the table portion. The panels of the bi-fold doors are hinged such that when the doors are moved upwardly and outwardly to reveal the cavity, the panels will stack on top of one another adjacent the cavity. A resilient material covers the lower surfaces of the bi-fold doors so as to bias puzzle pieces against the table portion (when the bi-fold doors are closed) and thereby hold the puzzle pieces in position during transport of the device. Each bi-fold door has a storage container mounted therein located on adjacent panels so as to be in close proximity when the doors are in a closed position.

Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle comprising puzzle elements and a reflective surface. In one embodiment, the puzzle elements comprise cubes having visual material thereon. When the cubes are correctly arranged on the reflective surface, the visible cube visual material and the reflection of the cube visual material form a composite image solution. In a second embodiment, the puzzle elements are in the form of relatively flat tiles having visual material on their major surfaces. When the tiles are correctly arranged on a flat surface adjacent the upstanding reflective surface, the visual material on the tiles and the reflection of the visual material combine to form a composite image.

Abstract: The block puzzle of the present invention includes a first set of eight pieces comprising a straight piece, an L-shaped piece, a square piece, a T-shaped piece, a Z-shaped piece, a center piece, a left-hand piece, and a right-hand piece. Each of the eight pieces comprise a combination of four cubic units, all of the cubic units being the same size. A second set of eight pieces identical to the first set can be combined with the first set, and the combined 16 pieces may be assembled into a plurality of configurations, all of which produce an overall cube having 64 of the cube units therein and having a length, width and height equal to four of the cube units. A modified form of the invention includes a set of 16 pieces which are flat and which include three straight pieces, three square pieces, three Z-shaped pieces, three L-shaped pieces, and four T-shaped pieces. Each of these 16 pieces are formed from four square flat units.

Abstract: A toy road board for playing with toy cars and trucks. The Road board is attached in sections by velcro strips.

Abstract: A card game puzzle including a supporting surface comprising a memory aid to be used at the option of a player. The supporting surface has a puzzle picture thereon and is adapted to support a plurality of cards. A plurality of cards are provided which are adapted to be arranged in rows and columns, and on the supporting surface at the option of the player, with each of the cards being rectangular in shape and having a first side with a different distinct segment of the puzzle picture thereon and a second side with identifying indicia such as the complete puzzle picture to be completed by arranging the cards in puzzle fashion thereon. The cards can be borderless and then properly arranged to complete the puzzle picture in uninterrupted fashion. In one embodiment, the card game puzzle includes a plurality of supporting surfaces and a plurality playing cards sets for multiple player card game utilization.

Abstract: A two dimensional puzzle is disclosed comprising thirty-six four sided tiles. Each of the tiles includes some means for indicating its orientation; and all but one of the tiles further comprises a part of at least one means for matching the tile to other tiles. The matching means illustratively is an interlocking connector having a male and female element one of which elements is disposed in a side of a first tile and the other of which is disposed in a side of a second tile to which the first tile is connected. Each of the four side surfaces of each tile has either a male connector element, a female connector element or neither element; and each tile has a different combination of these three features on its four sides. The puzzle is to arrange the thirty-six tiles in their correct orientation in a six-by-six rectilinear array so that the tiles interlock.

Abstract: The disclosed graphic art puzzle kit has a durable plastic base form templet sized the same as a specific graphic art design, and a plurality of smaller templets that represent different colored or shaped components of the design. Markings on the templets instruct the user what color media to use when tracing the templet to duplicate the templet shape on the media; and the user may then cut out these media pieces. Line markings on the base form templet also illustrate the shape and location of all of the component templets. Each of the smaller component media pieces is properly located when one or more of its outer edge(s) is in registry with one or more outer edge(s) of the base form media piece. A full size visual aid picture is also in the kit, and it illustrates the completed graphic art design in color.

Abstract: The invention discloses a house or other structure defining an enclosure whose walls are constituted as multiple puzzle pieces. The disclosure extends to any sculpture-like three-dimensional puzzle where the walls defining the sculpture or structure are composed of self-standable puzzle-pieces, and the sculpture or structure is itself self-standing.

Abstract: A child's puzzle toy has several discrete puzzle panels of progressively increasing difficulty. Each panel bears, on a first surface, a segment of a picture. The panels are assembled for joining the segments into continuous pictures. Each panel has at least one cavity and the puzzle further includes a corresponding puzzle piece of size and shape to be received snugly into the cavity.

Abstract: A puzzle having two sets of puzzle pieces with enhanced play value. The puzzle includes a frame having a recessed portion formed therein adapted to releaseably, interchangeably hold the two sets of puzzle pieces. The first set of puzzle pieces are formed from a crayon material and are adapted to be selectively arranged in a predetermined pattern in the recessed portion to complete the puzzle. The second set of puzzle pieces are adapted to be selectively arranged in the predetermined pattern in the recessed portion after the first plurality of puzzle pieces are removed to complete the puzzle. As the crayons forming the first set of puzzle pieces are used to color and decrease in size, the second set of puzzle pieces can be used to complete the puzzle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pictorial block puzzle capable of reproducing three different pictures. It consists of a pedestal and of a set of puzzle blocks. The pedestal has a flat upper face and a group of identical plugs projecting from its upper face; the plugs being disposed along orthogonal lines and being equally spaced from one another along those lines. The puzzle blocks are hollow cubes of equal size of which three walls illustrate a portion of one of the three pictures while the other walls are pierced with openings large enough to allow mounting of the cubes around one of the plugs of the pedestal to reproduce one of the pictures when all of the picture portions face up and are properly positioned.

Abstract: A game for use in alleviating stress includes a stand. The stand, which is in the shape of a rectangular parallelipiped, has a groove, also rectangular in shape, extending longitudinally across its entire length. A plate, made up of transparent plastic, is disposed in said groove. Said plate has a smooth surface upon which figures or letters may be drawn and later erased. Said plate is rectangular in shape and comprises a plurality of separate interlocking pieces. Said game also includes a bean bag for impacting against said plate and for dissociating said plate into said separate interlocking pieces.

Abstract: A puzzle or game including a set of pieces combinable to form a rectangular array and a retainer for holding said pieces in a tubular or circular form dimensioned in accordance with the Phi factor, (.phi.). The set of pieces is divided into three subsets of different colors to be combined in rows of equal length in which no piece of any given subset abuts any other piece of the same subset end-to-end or side-to-side. The pieces carry indicia also to be combined in the array in distinctive fashion related to .phi..

Abstract: A puzzle is provided comprising a base formed from a transparent material and including a generally planar bottom wall and a frame extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define a puzzle recess. The puzzle further comprises a plurality of transparent puzzle pieces dimensioned to be received within the puzzle recess of the base. The transparent puzzle pieces are formed from a material that removably accepts markings thereon. The puzzle can be used by placing the base and the assembled puzzle pieces over a selected image which can be traced with a suitable marker. The puzzle pieces with the traced image thereon can be removed from the base and subsequently reassembled. The image created on the puzzle pieces can further be removed therefrom to enable the creation of a new puzzle.

Abstract: A novel jigsaw puzzle game and method of playing the game are described. Points are assigned when players complete particular portions of the puzzle or play uniquely shaped pieces of the puzzle in a particular manner. Score cards are assigned to players when points are earned, and are totaled at the end of the game.

Abstract: An educational game which has predetermined polyhedral bodies. The dimensions of the edges of the polyhedral bodies are ratios substantially equal to 1 and to a whole power of .tau., with ##EQU1## This game also includes (a) at least one polyhedral body for defining a tetrahedral volume;(b) at least one polyhedral body for defining a pyramidal hexahedral volume;(c) at least one polyhedral body for defining a bipyramidal heptahedral volume; and(d) at least one polyhedral body for defining an octahedral volume.The polyhedral bodies of the game allow a non-periodical filling of the space, the formation of homothetic volumes of the volumes and of regular dodecahedral volumes.

Abstract: An action toy game device includes a base, a timer in the base, a plurality of puzzle elements which are adapted to be assembled in predetermined assembled positions on the base, and a disassembling mechanism which is responsive to the timer for disassembling any puzzle elements which have been assembled on the base in the event that all of the puzzle elements have not been assembled in the assembled positions thereof before the expiration of a set period of time. The disassembling mechanism preferably includes an action toy element which is receivable on the base and a mechanism for preventing the advancement of the timer before the action toy element is received on the base.

Abstract: A learning aid comprisinga. a disk having a plurality of sectors, each of the sectors having a descriptive matter section adjacent the periphery of the disk, the descriptive matter section occupying a portion of each of the sectors,b. a plurality of removable puzzle pieces for each of the sectors, each of the puzzle pieces being able to occupy a portion of its corresponding sector, each of the puzzle pieces being of a different shape from one another, each of the puzzle pieces having an identifying word, letter or number associated therewith which describes the descriptive matter. The learning aid is particularly useful is teaching young children how to read.

Abstract: A set of movable pieces for board game include a pair of similar triangular pieces, a pair of similar pentagonal pieces, a pair of similar rhomboidal pieces, a pair of similar trapezoidal pieces, and a rhombic piece. The set of movable pieces can be assembled side by side to form a regular hexagon which can be divided into three similar rhombi each assembled by three of the set of movable pieces. The regular hexagon can be assembled from the set of movable pieces in different manners. In addition to the regular hexagon, the set of movable pieces can also be assembled to form many other figures like the outlines of animals or natural phenomena.

Abstract: A unique promotional lottery game combining both skill and chance is provided. Multiple jig saw puzzles, with identical jig saw patterns, are played by contestants simultaneously, puzzle pieces for all the puzzles received from a common, unsegregated, pool. Each contestant is challenged to separate the puzzle pieces using only visual clues on their faces, to place the puzzle pieces in the correct places, and to collect all the pieces needed to solve one or more puzzles. The game readily is combined with other promotional games, such as instant win games and sweepstake games.

Abstract: The evolutive photographic composition comprises on the one hand a basic photograph representing a given still on which, on the other hand, is placed a set of photographic elements obtained by taking a picture, in the same still, of an evolutive subject occupying for each shot a different position or a different attitude, and by cutting said shots according to the contour, precise or not, of the subject so as to more or less isolate the subject, said basic photograph and said photographic elements being provided with magnetized adhesive means or the like enabling to detachably fix them to the basic photograph. When a precise cut-out is effected, an optical pen reader or a pick-up connected to a computer controlling a laser cutter or the like can be used.

Abstract: A multi-picture puzzle comprises a plurality of cubes. A portion of a picture is carried on each side of the cube. Each cube has a spherical chamber therein. A ball is freely movable within the chamber and forms a magnetic relationship with a tray upon which each of the cubes is placed thus removably securing the cubes in place. Such cubes may be used as status indicators for indicating the existence of one of a plurality of conditions.

Abstract: A children's clock including a dial face area containing exchangeable pictorial or design elements. The dial face area of the children's clock is configured as a changeable puzzle picture. The puzzle picture motif can be correlated with the age of the child; in effect, can in a so-called manner grow along with the child, as a consequence of which there is achieved that the child, during every stage of development, will gladly playingly occupy himself with this puzzle clock and thereby, during the course of completing the picture motif, is occupied with the time display and at least with the hour-hand, and in constant repetition with the concept of time or recognition of the time cycle. Hereby, there can be provided different time display arrangements for the different learning stages, which in the shape of exchangeable time displays can, in addition to the puzzle parts, be detachably fastened in the plane of the dial face area.

Abstract: A bed having a horizontal supporting body and vertical side frames and a rectangular mattress resting on the body and fitting between the frames, the mattress being formed by a multiplicity of individually removable juxtaposed pillows, each pillow in plan view forming a meaningful symbol such as an animal and the pillows having covers representatively colored and decorated to represent the symbols, the upper surface of the supporting body having markings outlining the designed arrangement of the pillows, and a matching spread used over the mattress.

Abstract: A set of elements have square surfaces with patterns thereon, the elements being arrangeable such that the square surfaces are juxtaposed to form a design. The patterns are defined by one or two contour lines on the square surface, the surface areas on either side of each contour being different colors. The square surfaces have patterns belonging to two groups or have no pattern thereon. The first group includes square surfaces having only circular arcs as contour lines and the second group includes square surfaces having only straight lines as contour lines. The first group includes four types and the second group includes two types.

Abstract: The play set having a plurality of pieces having fixed shape, each of which is ideally made up of a number of variously disposed cubes, with at least a face in common, and at least a piece of variable shape and actually made up of a number of cubes variously matchable between them for taking up a number of shapes, always with a face in common; said pieces of fixed and variable shape being combinable between them to generate various spatial patterns.

Abstract: A chess puzzle board is provided and consists of a plurality of differently formed sections each having a plurality of squares with alternating hook and loop pile fastener material to represent white and black designated squares. The sections can be combined when placed onto a loop pile fastener material area of a base member for forming a chess board pattern thereto. The chess playing pieces contain both hook and loop pile fastener material on the bottom so that they can be secured to any assigned square on the board during the play of the game.