Abstract: A scratch board for lottery tickets and the like. The board includes a body having a planar portion, the planar portion having a flat front surface, and a curved portion extending from the lower end of the planar portion and forwardly of the planar portion, a clip coupled to the planar portion and adapted to securely maintain a flat object against the planar portion, a dowel removably affixed to the planar portion, and a receptacle sized to receive one or several coins. The board can also include a cylinder rotatably disposed within the curved portion, the cylinder including an outer wall, an internal cavity, and a slot defined through the outer wall.

Abstract: A liquid discharging apparatus includes a tension applying unit configured to apply a predetermined tension capable of stretching an object, to the object; and a liquid discharging unit configured to discharge liquid on the object that is stretched by the predetermined tension applied by the tension applying unit to form a an original image or a corrected image of the original image on the object, the corrected image being corrected by a degree of stretching of a predetermined image when the object on which the predetermined image is formed is stretched by applying the predetermined tension to the object.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides first or second factor authentication by providing selectability of a plurality of second factor authentication policies associated with a second factor authentication article. The first or second factor authentication article includes authentication information, such as a plurality of data elements in different cells or locations on the authentication article, which can be located by using corresponding location information. The method and apparatus provides second factor authentication based on the first or second factor authentication article by enforcing at least one of the plurality of selected authentication policies.

Abstract: A method includes displaying an obscured first image to a first user, where the first image is associated with a first alpha-numeric string. The method also includes generating a score based on an amount of the first image revealed or not revealed and whether the first user is able to successfully identify the first alpha-numeric string. The method may further include revealing at least a portion of the first image to the first user and receiving user input defining at least the portion of the first image revealed to the first user. The user input could include one or more swipes across a touchscreen that displays the obscured first image.

Abstract: The present relates to a method, computer program, and electronic device for playing a marker game. A grid having a plurality of cells is displayed. A subset of the plurality of cells is displayed in a first particular visual appearance representing obstacles. Another subset of the plurality of cells is displayed in a second particular visual appearance representing exits. At least two markers are also displayed in cells of the grid. User commands are received for creating a path corresponding to a series of adjacent cells from one of the markers to one of the exit cells. Each user command is verified to ensure the user command respects predetermined rules. When the predetermined rules are respected, a path indicator is displayed in each of the adjacent cells. The predetermined rules include the adjacent cell does not correspond to one of the cells representing obstacles and the adjacent cell does not already display one of the path indicators.

Abstract: A travel game-board activity kit is provided. The activity kit includes a plurality of dry-erase marking instruments, a plurality of magnetic game pieces, and a plurality of pages having game-board images printed thereon. The plurality of pages includes one or more magnetic sections, and a surface configured to accept markings from the plurality of dry-erase marking instruments and to allow erasure of the markings. The surface of the plurality of pages that accepts dry-erase markings may also include one or more dry-erase sections configured to aid players in tracking game progress, such as on a dry-erase scoreboard. The activity kit may also include a storage container attached to the plurality of pages, which holds the dry-erase marking instruments and/or the magnetic game pieces. In some embodiments, the activity kit includes an electronic component coupled to the plurality of pages for providing desired information, lights, and/or sounds usable for play.

Abstract: In a method of game play, a transparent drawing board and a plurality of game cards are provided. A first player is assigned to be a picturist, and a second player is assigned to be a tracer. The picturist uses a non-marking tool to draw an image of the target clue on a first surface of the drawing board. A second player uses a marking tool to trace the image on a second surface of the drawing board. Players guess what the clue is based on the image being drawn on the board.

Abstract: A game board assembly is disclosed herein. The game board assembly includes a foldable game board and a plurality of mounts. The foldable game board has a main portion and a plurality of peripheral edge portions that surround the main portion. The game board has a planar configuration where the main portion and the plurality of peripheral edge portions are positioned to be substantially co-planar with one another. The peripheral edge portions are selectively foldable to be non-planar with respect to the main portion. The mounts are each configured to engage the game board in the planar configuration. The mounts are configured to releaseably mount to a surface.

Abstract: An educational board-type game for a plurality of players has world currency as the primary subject matter. The object of the game is to travel the world and earn back the travel expense in 90-days. The game includes a durable, flexible, reusable, portable playing surface, a measuring device, color marker playing pieces and eraser, playing cards, rules, a guide, a log, and a storage cylinder. Players choose destinations and random select playing cards that have distance, time and money as transaction values. Players use strategic thinking to determine their moves and calculate foreign currency exchange and or borrowing and lending to earn the expense of traveling to choice destinations. A primary intention of the game is to provide an enjoyable recreation activity for social interaction between family and friends. The game is an engaging learning activity for instruction in the social sciences that is programmable for use on an electronic device.

Abstract: A travel game-board activity kit is provided. The activity kit includes a plurality of dry-erase marking instruments, a plurality of magnetic game pieces, and a plurality of pages having game-board images printed thereon. The plurality of pages includes one or more magnetic sections, and a surface configured to accept markings from the plurality of dry-erase marking instruments and to allow erasure of the markings. The surface of the plurality of pages that accepts dry-erase markings may also include one or more dry-erase sections configured to aid players in tracking game progress, such as on a dry-erase scoreboard. The activity kit may also include a storage container attached to the plurality of pages, which holds the dry-erase marking instruments and/or the magnetic game pieces. In some embodiments, the activity kit includes an electronic component coupled to the plurality of pages for providing desired information, lights, and/or sounds usable for play.

Abstract: A multiplication and division puzzle and method of making thereof include a main table having a plurality of cells in rows and columns, the cells being filled with products and multipliers. A template having a plurality of cells that correspond to the plurality of cells in the main table has selected cells removed to form openings therein to reveal a set of product clues in the main table when the template is superimposed or laid thereon. The product clues include the products in the cells of the main table. The non-selected cells that remain in the template, concealing the multiplier answer and non-selected product answers in the main table. The main table and template are used to form a puzzle blank having a plurality of cells containing the set of product clues and empty cells for the user to fill in missing product answers. The main table contains all of the product and multiplier answers.

Abstract: The present invention is systems and methods for trading. In accordance with these systems and methods, a plurality of trader work stations that are connected to a central server may be provided. Through the work stations and central server, the systems and methods may perform participant qualification, instrument creation, bid/offer entry and response, when hit and take, workup, price retention, price improvement, request for market, bid/off restoration, price generation, position conversion, marking to market, and delivery functions.

Abstract: A collectable card game of strategy and skill that includes a plurality of collectable cards, each of which preferably comprise a character-specific collectable card. Each collectable card corresponds to a character and contains character specific information regarding the character, including attributes and capabilities of the character such as offensive and defensive characteristics and assigned values. Each collectable card is adaptable from a generally flat configuration to a folded configuration generally in the form of a “fortune teller” novelty piece that functions during play as a functional game piece. Once each player has configured his collectable card into the game piece configuration, the players engage in a battle that consists of a series of rounds. During each round, the players engage in a series of alternating offensive strikes and mitigating defensive plays, the combined net score of which is then deducted from a predetermined “life force” value assigned with each character card.

Abstract: Keeping all cultures in mind, the present invention, the Bundle Board game, is an exciting guessing game that can be played by an unlimited amount of players each time one is played. The only items that players use to participate in the game are the actual game board, and a writing utensil. The actual game board is made of thick paper or poster board, and it has a game table printed on its surface in the center, which is comprised of columns, rows and column titles. It also has a decorative surface surrounding the game table, and at times even appearing all over the surface including behind the table. The present invention is the only guessing game that encompasses every aspect of the anticipation of the birth of a child or children. The object of the game is to see who guesses the details of an expected baby or babies correctly. As each player takes their turn, they write in their name along with their guesses on the game table.

Abstract: A method of playing an identity guessing game for multiple players has multiple identities to be guessed. The identities and a corresponding set of clues for each are provided on a media. Each player obtains an identity and retains and conceals their obtained identity. The players mingle during a round of play. One player presents another player with at least one clue of the one player's clue set. The other player determines whether to guess the identity and move to a next step, or be presented with another clue. The other player guesses the one player's obtained identity either when all or fewer of the one player's clue set have been presented. The players perform the mingling, presenting, determining, guessing, and repeating steps with each other until concluding the round when the players reveal their identities.

Abstract: An entertainment system includes a playing surface divided into discrete fields each having distinct indicia such as a color. The system includes a plurality of game pieces, such as letter tiles, each having an indicia corresponding to a respective field as well as having an alphanumeric or user-choice indicia. The entertainment system includes an input device for actuating a timer or processor. A display is included for displaying instructions, aesthetic elements, or even a sound emitter. A method of playing the entertainment system includes a plurality of players initially selecting a predetermined number of game pieces and then, in turn, arranging game pieces on playing surface fields having like color indicia to form words, selecting additional game pieces or taking other actions relative to game pieces, and rearranging game pieces to form other words. Electronic components are included to provide elements of chance, instructions, or aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: The player attempts to solve the puzzle by filling in the empty spaces with numbers completing the sequence of numbers of the predetermined grid. The player can advance the sequence of numbers horizontally across the squares on the playing board to an adjacent unblocked square, or skip one or more square in the same row. The player can also advance the sequence of numbers diagonally up or down, or skip one or more squares on the diagonal. The puzzle is completed by filling all empty squares sequentially (in ascending order) while adhering to predefined limitations on number placement. Prefilled squares, previously empty but subsequently filled squares, and blocked squares on the board cannot be skipped over to advance the sequence of numbers either horizontally or diagonally. The game ends when all the empty squares on the puzzle have been filled.

Abstract: A game apparatus is provided for one or more players having a first game member that includes a puzzle or a game area having indicia forming a grid having sub-grids including a plurality of cells. Each cell is assigned indicia in a solution pattern of the puzzle such that a distinct indicia appears once in each row, column, and sub-grid. The first game member displays the solution indicia for some of the cells and the remaining cells are divided into a number of sub-cells bearing the possible solution indicia for the corresponding cell such that each sub-cell includes a distinct indicia. A player speculates which sub-cell bears the correct solution indicia for the respective cell. The apparatus further includes at least one game piece adapted to randomly display an indicia when manipulated, the indicia modifying a game parameter such as a player's score or number of possible speculations the player can make in one turn.

Abstract: A postcard combined with a puzzle to furnish the recipient with a diversion beyond merely reading the card. Preferred embodiments of the puzzle postcard, besides having the usual space for placing postage and a recipient's address and a space adorned with a symbolic representation and/or for writing a message to the recipient, also have at least one puzzle suited to be solved on a two-dimensional board. The contemplated puzzles may be not only ordinary crossword puzzles, but also Sudoku puzzles, code puzzles (relating numbers to words), and any other word- or number-related type puzzles suited to be solved on a two-dimensional board.

Abstract: A memory game is shown similar to the game of concentration. However, each tile has a coding region associated therewith for players to aid their memories with mnemonic codes. Additional variations are disclosed, including limiting which indicia may be matched and removed on a given turn and the use of a rummy-style removal of tiles using logically ordered indicia.

Abstract: Each player places an ante on a betting position of bingo paper indicium having a plurality of uniquely marked spaces, and purchases bingo paper indicium. Marking generated using random marking generator. Player awarded antes if placed an ante on betting position on bingo paper indicium represented by generated marking. Marking can be on bingo ball drawn from bingo ball blower. Marking can include number. Marked spaces may be arranged in grid with lines. Ante may be placed on line or on intersection of lines between adjacent marked spaces. Indicium may be on game table including a table top having a perimeter, a station for a bingo caller on the perimeter of the table top for a bingo caller, space about the perimeter of the table top for a plurality of players.

Abstract: The Sudoku game board is a white-erase board, or other erasable surface, and it is this application, using an erasable surface, that is new and different. The board has a permanent Sudoku grid on it: first a 3×3 grid which is then sub-divided into 3×3. This grid is the basis for Sudoku puzzles. Using an appropriate marker the player writes in the given numbers of a puzzle, then works the puzzle in another color. The player can easily erase mistakes or other marks and would erase all the numbers on the board after completion. The grid, being permanent, makes this a re-useable surface as the grid would not be removed. The board can be made in various sizes, giving the player more options. The purpose of the game board is to provide a surface for Sudoku puzzles to be worked in a re-useable and more convenient format.

Abstract: The present embodiments are provided to facilitate the automatic trading of spreads in a fast and accurate manner. One or more market data feeds that contain market information for tradeable objects are received at an exchange. A spread data feed is generated in response to the market data feeds and from one or more spread setting parameters, which can be entered by a user. The spread data feed is preferably displayed in a spread window as bid and ask quantities associated with an axis or scale of prices. The user can enter orders in the spread window and the legs will be automatically worked to achieve, or attempt to achieve, the spread. In addition, other tools disclosed herein may be utilized to assist the user in making such trades.

Abstract: An interactive game for teaching children the concept of matching and the skills of writing and drawing. The game includes a plurality of game pieces having game piece indicia thereon, and at least one game board having game board indicia thereon. A player may select a game board and a game piece from the plurality of game pieces, match the game piece indicia of a selected game piece with a corresponding game board indicia. The player may then trace a symbol associated with the matched indicia within a tracing area or write or draw something associated with the matched indicia within a drawing area.

Abstract: A method for supplying playing cards (12) in which indicia carried by the cards (12) is derived or selected randomly and applied to the cards (12) prior to dealing. The indicia carried by the cards (12) is removed after the game is played thereby allowing the cards (12) to be reused and have further randomly derived indicia to be applied. The apparatus (10) for use in the method includes a card delivery chute (26), an indicia removing device (25), a card storage device (11) in which cards (12) are stacked, and an image applying device for applying indicia to the cards (12) for delivery to a card feeding device (24) for playing a game. The method and apparatus may be applied to other game playing pieces and the cards and pieces may be in many different configurations and include an electronic display for displaying indicia.

Abstract: A device for forming erasable images on a reusable medium, comprising: an erasing portion; and a writing portion; wherein the erasing portion comprises a separator for separating at least two layers of the reusable medium; and wherein the writing portion comprises automatic machine-driven pressure applicators for applying pressure but no ink to the reusable medium, thereby forming an image on the reusable medium.

Abstract: A marker device for to a user the location in a piece of literature where the user was previously reading. The marker device includes a panel member for positioning between pages of literature. The panel member has a front side and a back side. A front surface of the front side has indicia thereon. The panel member has a top end and a bottom end. A marking membrane for producing markings on the front side of the panel member is releasably positionable on the front side of the panel member. The markings are producible on the panel member adjacent to the appropriate indicia relating to positions on the pages of the literature when the marking membrane is depressed against the front surface of the panel member, and deletable when the marking membrane is separated from the panel member.

Abstract: The drawing toy includes a rigid transparent panel having first and second oppositely directed surfaces and drawing utensils. Each player has access to a different one of the surfaces such that the player can draw upon the surface with the drawing utensil. The panel is maintained in an upright position such that the players can draw on the respective surfaces while simultaneously observing both surfaces, and hence what each player has drawn, by looking at and through the panel. Grid or game outline carrying flexible plastic sheets can be removeably mounted on the panel such that the players can play a board game. Stick-on flexible plastic cells can be used for other art related activites.

Abstract: An interactive game for teaching children the concept of matching and the skills of writing and drawing. The game includes a plurality of game pieces having game piece indicia thereon, and at least one game board having game board indicia thereon. A player may select a game board and a game piece from the plurality of game pieces, match the game piece indicia of a selected game piece with a corresponding game board indicia. The player may then trace a symbol associated with the matched indicia within a tracing area or write or draw something associated with the matched indicia within a drawing area.

Abstract: An alphanumeric character scramble game played by two or more players utilizing a set of cards each having imprinted thereon a scrambled alphanumeric character string in the form of an automobile license plate. When unscrambled the alphanumeric character string phonetically or representatively corresponds to a word or phrase written answer. Clues are given to the players during each round of play. Points are awarded to a player who answers correctly and subtracted for incorrect answers. A player wins when his or her score reaches a pre-determined value.

Abstract: A new golf board game with a playing surface, said playing surface containing a plurality of golf links, each one of said golf links having a starting area, a fairway area, and a green area, said fairway areas and green areas also having proximate thereto certain strategically placed sand bunkers areas, and rough areas, and additionally one or more of said fairway areas also having at least one water hazard area proximate thereto, one regular die with the numbers one through six on the respective sides thereof, one lettered die with two letters “A” on random sides thereof, two letters “B” on random sides thereof, and a letter “C” and a letter “D” on the remaining two sides thereof, one putting die with random placement on two sides of the numeral “1”, on two other sides the numeral “2”, and on two other sides the numeral “3”, between one to about 72 player marker piece(s) of any desired shape representing an individual player&

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for use in playing a word game, in particular a crossword game, and a method of playing such a game using the apparatus. In particular the invention is directed to an apparatus and game that is suitable for play by two or more players which includes means for indicating whether letter(s) nominated for a particular cell of the crossword by a player matches the at least one letter assigned to the cell.

Abstract: A game for designating chores is provided comprising a board structure having a front face from which markings can be erased. Defined areas of the face are divided into at least a chore region and a name region. Numbered chores are listed in the chore region. Game participant's names are associated with a particular chore by the random selection of game pieces. Each of the game pieces have a different chore number. Playing the game involves spinning a pointer on a spinning number card imprinted with chore numbers or rolling dice having cube surfaces that display chore numbers or randomly selecting one piece from a set of balls, chips, coins or pieces of paper which have been imprinted with chore numbers. The chore number on the selected piece is then assigned to the participant who selected it and that person must complete the chore within the prescribed time period. The board base may include a choice region within which are listed rewards.

Abstract: An association game including an overall image a portion of which is in latent invisible form to be developed by a marking means to provide an identifying configuration for a visible portion movably compatible with the latent image developed portion.

Abstract: A visual aid for describing sporting events (10) having a transparent event sheet (12) which has an event sheet indicia printed thereon. An opaque sheet (14) positioned under the event sheet (12). The visual aid for describing sporting events (10) further has a board (16) which has dark colored board wax (16A) covering a board support (16B). The dark colored board wax (16A) is positioned under the opaque sheet (14). The visual aid for describing sporting events (10) further has a binding (18) positioned longitudinally along one edge of the visual aid for describing sporting events (10). The binding (18) securely attaches the event sheet (12) and the opaque sheet (14) and the board (16) together. When a user applies pressure with a writing instrument on the event sheet (12). The pressure causes the dark colored board wax (16A) to adhere to the opaque sheet (14) exhibiting the writing through the transparent event sheet (12).

Abstract: A game sheet, for example for the game of bingo is a flexible PVC sheet reverse printed with a set of bingo cards. The front surface of the sheet has an anti-glare finish that accepts solvent-based marks and will also allow the marks to be erased so that the sheet may be reused. The sheets are supplied in books of sheets for multiple games.

Abstract: An interchangeable educational writing pad is disclosed. The writing pad includes a double walled vinyl placemat having an opening on one side thereof. The vinyl placemat is provided with a marker attachment. A series of printed paper inserts are provided. Each insert includes a problem printed on one side and its solution on the other. The inserts are labeled front and back so that the user may insert the insert with the front facing up, solve the problem, pull out and then flip the insert, and reinsert the insert to check the correct answer.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a game system having a generally rectangularly shaped board and a plurality of cards. The board is imprinted with indicia indicating addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The board is also imprinted with indicia indicating a first playing area, a second playing area, a third playing area, a fourth playing area, fifth playing area, a sixth playing area, a seventh playing area, and an eighth playing area. The cards are inscribed with an integer n, where n is an integer from 0 to 12. The cards are also inscribed with a mathematical symbol of +, -, .times., and .div.. In another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for playing a mathematical board game. The method involves providing a board as described above with at least one erasable means for recording a score, and cards as described above. The plurality of cards are shuffled to form a deck.

Abstract: A scratch-off game card includes first and second sections. The first section is provided with a first set of game data covered by a substantially opaque scratch-off material. The second section is provided with a second set of game data covered by a substantially transparent material. The game card has provided thereon a patch of marking formulation for marking selected areas of the second section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game board apparatus that encourages the creativity of a player by providing an erasable surface having permanently printed indicia comprising artwork, illustrations, or illustrative text, some of said indicia defining boundaries for spatial regions on said erasable surface on the game board, which spatial regions are substantially lacking in color, and upon which a player may apply color from a coloring implement as the playing of a game progresses.

Abstract: A creative game is provided which consists of a plurality of gaming chips and identifiable indicia printed on one side of each gaming chip. When identifiable indicia is marked by a highlight color marker to indicated different value combinations, the gaming chips will become similar to playing cards to be utilized in playing games.

Abstract: A drawing game board for non-competitive, socialized activity, has a base provided with a substantially flat upper surface for supporting drawing paper. Borders on the base extend upwardly from the upper surface thereof and define a paper location area. Within the border is a frame having a substantially rectangular shape provided by side sections and end sections. The frame has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the frame is adapted to contact the drawing paper when the frame is moved downwardly within the border to hold the paper in place on the flat upper surface of the base. The frame is configured to provide a substantially rectangular drawing opening having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and is bordered by the side and end sections. A plurality of substantially rectangular shutters are placed between the side sections of the frame.

Abstract: A home word bound board game is provided which consists of game boards, game pieces, decks of game cards and game sheets. The object of the game is for each player to score with game pieces on the respective game board, as many points possible by guessing words on the game cards, using synonyms and antonyms listed on the game cards. The first player after three rounds having the highest point score listed on the game sheet wins the game.

Abstract: A base block is arranged to mount a first transparent web, wherein a top block is mounted to the base block to mount and secure a second transparent web in a coextensive relationship relative to the first transparent web to permit the positioning of a plurality of bingo cards between the webs, with bingo dauber members arranged for marking through the transparent web structure for imparting reference to the underlying bingo cards.

Abstract: A golf game for one or more players. The golf game includes a playing board having at least one golf course hole depicted thereon, the golf course hole including a tee, obstacles or hazards and a cup. A writing instrument will be used by each player to successively stroke the writing instrument across the golf course hole starting from the tee and continuing to the cup to simulate movement of a golf ball on a course.

Abstract: A tube and plunger assembly for dispensing disc shaped game chips to a game board. The tube is elongate and cylindrical in nature and has opposing ends, with one end for loading the chips into the tube and the other end for dispensing the chips individually to a game board. The end that receives the game chips has a funnel to aid in loading and aligning the chips along the longitudinal central axis inside of the tube. The other opposing end of the tube has a resilient chip interference on the inside diameter and close to the end of the tube, and the tube terminates in a game board abutment surface. A slot is formed having a first portion extending axially along the longitudinal center line of the tube and intermediate the opposing ends and a second slot portion extending radially outwardly from the center line of the tube, with the second portion located on the receiving end of the tube.

Abstract: A geography game is disclosed which comprises selecting locations on a map for players occupying certain playing positions. Access rights to the selected locations are established. Travelling routes are draw in lines interconnecting locations to which the player owns an access right. If a second player must travel to a location via a route, he may have to pay for accessing that location. In an alternative embodiment, the object is to close in a player who is not allowed to cross a route drawn with a line on the map.

Abstract: A word-forming game comprising of a game board, game rules, pegged game pieces, word cards, playing pads, a timer, pencils, and a numbered die. Players form words from the letters of the word cards using the pencil and pad provided. Players are awarded points by forming words other players have not formed. Each round consists of drawing of a new word card. The winner is the player who has collected enough points to move his or her game piece to the finish.

Abstract: A board game is designed to simulate taking a tour around the world. Money is spent on travel, lodging, shopping, food, and the like, and money is obtained by tossing beanbags through openings or by using a spinner. A variation of the game facilitates a changing of destinations and rules on each of the game board spaces by utilizing a marker and an erasable game board surface.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a lotto game wherein a player selects a play symbol representing a combination of play symbols from a set of play symbols. A set of winning play symbols are randomly selected and then compared to the combination of play symbols chosen by the player.