Abstract: A board game based on a railroad theme is provided wherein the players each assemble the necessary components of a complete railroad train, under rules simulating conditions normally existing in the marshalling yard of a conventional railroad system. The gameboard has a playing surface depicting the trackage, switches and other elements of a marshalling yard. A plurality of playing pieces represent the players and have a changeable status or rank. Other pieces are included which represent messages sent from the yard dispatcher to the players during play of the game and train components. The tokens are moved about the trackage according to values established by casting dice, by the use of a spinner, or other chance device for establishing values at random. The goal of each player is to acquire a locomotive, and thereafter to collect all of the other rolling stock needed to make up a complete train, before any of the other players.

Abstract: A board game including a playing board, with an outer perimeter track defined by a series of spaces coextensive with the outer perimeter of the game board. A central portion of the game board includes a series of contiguous spaces defining a pyramid configuration, with the uppermost part of the pyramid configuration defined as a goal space, with a gateway space within the perimeter spaces permitting entrance into the pyramid configuration of spaces. Players sequentially utilizing dice members are directed about the perimeter spaces to receive and use playing cards from a deck mounted within the central portion of the playing board. A player being first to deposit an appropriately designated playing card on the goal space is declared a winner or alternatively, depletion of the cards from the deck of cards designates a winner having a greatest number of a designated category of the cards of the deck of playing cards.

Abstract: A gambling game which combines the rudiments of poker with imitative opponents (FIG. 3) leading to the creation of new video poker games (FIGS. 4 and 5). Opponents are simulated to imitate each action of the player (FIGS. 3 and 4) so that when the player bets, each opponent matches the bet; when the player folds, the opponents fold. The video poker games are played on a game device including a video screen (FIG. 1A). There are multiple computer opponents (FIG. 5) with one or more bets (FIGS. 4 and 6). Displays show cards being dealt (FIG. 4) with the pot increasing for each bet (FIGS. 4 and 7). Summary hand information (FIG. 11) is displayed and automatic advancement of the ante (FIG. 6) and the bet (FIG. 7) speeds up play. The winner is visually announced after each round (FIGS. 4 and 5). The housetake is determined (FIG. 14), a payoff is calculated (FIG. 15), and the winnings are distributed (FIG. 16).

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an educational and entertaining game that challenges the players knowledge of the Bible. The game is played by rolling a die and moving a game piece the appropriate number of spaces. Each gameboard space has an instruction thereon, that tells the player what to do. The objective of the game is to acquire a predetermined number of points before your competitors. Points are gained by landing on an appropriate gameboard space which indicates a point reward for the correct answer to a Bible question. The gameboard spaces are so varied as to provide multiple options. Three sources of Bible questions exist depending upon the gameboard space encountered. Additionally, gameboard spaces are randomly positioned through out the gameboard that cause the players to surrender points to the bank or other players. Success in the game is dependent upon knowledge of the writings contained within the Bible.

Abstract: A board game has an adherent playing surface for players to competitively develop words from individual alphabetical letters formed by placing removable strips on ordered matrix patterns incorporated onto the surface of the board. A die having opposite surfaces embossed with duplicate numbers of dots producing random totals of 1, 2, and 3 when thrown generate numerical information effecting player-agreed use options for disposition of the strips relative to the matrix patterns and for advancing the game to a win conclusion. The word game according to the invention is primarily a board game, but would be suitable as a computer game programmed on a disc or cartridge useful with computer graphics.

Abstract: A game apparatus consists essentially of a game board, cards, set of playing pieces for each player, a compact disc with multiple tracks set up in such a way that the playing pieces, or tokens, for each player will move around the board surface which may comprise a single or dual segmented path. Part or all of the segments contain one of the numbers in a two number selection code on the compact disc. Cards which are provided as part of the game apparatus, will contain a second number of the two number selection code so that as playing the game, once both numbers are determined, the player will know which track to punch in on the compact disc control. The instructions on the compact disc track will determine further moves and actions and enhances the game play.

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: A young girl's board game is provided and consists of playing pieces, make-up kits, a game board and a die. Each playing piece represents one young girl player which each kit is used by one young girl player. The game board has a continuous path around its perimeter divided into consecutive spaces, in which one space is a start for the playing pieces, while the other spaces bear instructions in which most of the instructions indicate what items each young girl player must put on and take off from their make-up kit when their playing piece lands thereon during the play of the game. The die produces random numeric designations representing travel movements for each playing piece along the continuous path of the spaces, so that when each playing piece lands on one space the instructions will be followed, until the first young girl player to put on all of the items from her make-up kit will become the winner.

Abstract: A board game apparatus designed to guide and educate the players about geography in a particular region, on a particular continent, or of the world itself. The apparatus includes a board comprising at least one map bearing the geographical indicia characterizing separate locations to be depicted and identified. The separate locations are each distinguishable by a color and a number. A trail forms a closed loop around the map. The trail is divided into a plurality of spaces. Each space is also distinguishably colored and numbered to correspond to a separate location on the map. There is a plurality of playing cards one for each separate location containing identifying information about these locations to include the location's name, and the name of that location's capital city on one side, and a colored and numbered map of the location on the other side of that card. Players move their tokens along the trail according to a spinner.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for learning about the relationships and personalities among a group of participating persons, wherein a plurality of players can utilize tokens on a board in combination with a plurality of color cubes, scoring sticks, secret answer wheels, and question cards in the preferred embodiment of the invention. Scoring and the movement of the tokens is controlled by a combination of chance and the participating persons' knowledge of each other, as revealed by the secret answering of questions related to the present and future feelings and intentions of given persons chosen to be participants. Scoring is noted by insertion of relationship sticks into color cubes located on the tokens. The color personalities of the participating persons are reflected in individual participating person's sequential choice of color cubes for that person's token and thus effects the content of questions to be asked and answered relating to the personality of the participant.

Abstract: A game in which each player advances a token around a game board between a "start" space and a "finish" space. Markings on some of the board spaces require a player landing on the space to either select a card from a stack of cards or to roll three fortune dice. These cards and dice present messages directing the player to successfully express certain emotions (cry, laugh, smile, etc.) or in the alternative pay play money to the other players. The winner is the player having the most play money, when one player reaches the appropriate "finish" space.

Abstract: A board game that wherein a number of messages have been divided in half in several cards and the players are urged to match them when they receive the cards either originally when they were dealt or subsequently as the game progresses and they take the cards from other players. Game tokens are used to represent each one of the players as they travel around the periphery of the board. Centrally and peripheraly located spaces are provided to correspond with the alphabet and with the pairs of cards of the game. Whenever a player matches two cards with one message he or she can claim one of the centrally disposed spaces. When a player lands on a particular peripheral space, he or she can take the pair previously claimed by another player.

Abstract: A game board (10) having nine regions (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) and four penalty regions (30, 32, 34, 36) is played using a pair of standard, six sided dice (42), a plurality of instruction cards (40), and a plurality of game pieces (38). Each game player has a set of game pieces (38) which are the same shape and/or color. Seven of the nine regions are defined as playing regions (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) and have numbers associated with each, one region (28) is where the instruction cards (40) are placed and selected from and also has a unique number associated with it, and one region (26) is where a new game piece enters the board. Each instruction card (40) has an instruction relating to the movement of a game piece (38) on the board (10).

Abstract: The game apparatus includes a plurality of player position marking pieces, a game board having a playing area with an endless path arranged to divide symmetrically the playing area into smaller areas for receiving individual decks of question and answer playing cards. The path is divided into interconnecting subdivisions and includes category and bonus indicia on the subdivisions. Each one of the playing cards contains a quotation or a definition with a missing word on one side, and the correct missing word to complete the quotation or definition on the reverse side of the card. The playing cards are divided into subject matter categories that are distinguishable from one another and are placed according to categories into the smaller areas on the playing board.

Abstract: The illustrated action toy apparatus comprises an incrementally advancing catcher unit that may be in the form of an animated character such as a shark. The unit moves along a succession of areas of a path. Objects which may represent fish or the like are disposed on the areas. A fish on one area is caught or "eaten" by the shark when the shark reaches that area. As the shark advances to an area, its forward end rises to an elevated position to permit that end to pass over and then come back down upon a fish on that area. The forward and up and down movement of the illustrated shark unit is provided by a motor-driven cam. To maximize continuous playtime, the shark unit is tethered to the center of a gameboard so that it travels around a circular path on the board.

Abstract: The game board apparatus comprising a game board including a plurality of locations arranged around the perimeter of the game board to form a game movement area for the movement of player's tokens. The plurality of locations on the game board include printed indicia, which require players to take certain actions upon landing on the discrete locations upon the roll of dice. The roll of the dice determines each player's move around the periphery of the game board and determines the score according to predetermined combinations of the value on the dice.

Abstract: A quiz game including questions about family members that a garnered through personal research and knowledge. The game includes a gameboard, tokens representing individual players, game cards resembling miniature buses having passenger spaces to be filled in by the player, and a pair of throw dice to determine the moves of the tokens on a sequential path on the gameboard. When a token lands on any of a number of certain spaces in the sequential path a question card is drawn and right or wrong answer given. A passenger space is to be filled in on the game card for each correct answer. A full bus and a right answer in a "Parking Lot" space wins the game.

Abstract: A board game is disclosed including a game board having a game path subdivided into a plurality of developed property spaces having associated businesses, undeveloped property spaces having zoning designations for permitting development with different types of businesses. The types of businesses permitted to be developed on one undeveloped property being different from at least one other undeveloped property. The game further includes building permit cards, each listing the different types of businesses permitted to be developed on the undeveloped properties. The game involves buying and developing property and collecting rent and dividends while subjected to financial events including financial audits, tax, chance situations and charitable events with the object being to build the greatest financial worth.

Abstract: A game includes a game board that is divided into a plurality of, each sector defined by a different color and representing home locations of gems. The white sector being the home location for diamonds, green the home location for emeralds, blue the home location for sapphires, etc. Each sector is divided into squares, and each square corresponds to a number on a six-sided die. A colored die having a different color on each face to correspond to the sectors, and a gem die having a representation of a gem on each face are also provided. Gem playing pieces are randomly placed on the squares according to the roll of the three dice. Players then move their game tokens along the squares according to the roll of the numbered die. Gems are captured by landing a player's gems token on a square containing a gem, and then rolling an appropriate number according to the rules. A captured gem is then taken to its home location for a player to receive credits.

Abstract: A chess-like board game apparatus (110) is disclosed. The apparatus (110) includes a first game board (112) having forty-two playing positions arranged in six file rows and seven rank rows. Two of the positions include obstructions thereon such that they are not available for occupancy by a playing piece. The game is played by two opponents, each using four playing pieces corresponding to the king, knight, rook and bishop of the conventional game of chess. A die is utilized to introduce the element of chance.

Abstract: The invention provides a foldable game board with colored squares on a playing surface. Each square is colored with one of nine different colors. The game board is arranged for play by two to four players each having a home strip. The home strip has numbered scoring squares along all four sides of the playing surface. Four sets of two player's marker and a deck of nine colored cards are supplied to each player. Each card of a deck is distinguishably colored with one of the nine different colors corresponding to the colored squares. Movement of the markers to particularly colored squares are determined by the color of cards drawn from decks of nine cards. Movement of the playing pieces is omnidirectional and the object of the game is that an "it" player tries to tag the other players by moving into a square adjacent to one occupied by another player.

Abstract: A board game having a generally square game board with contiguous squares in a continuous band around its periphery, playing pieces, throwing dice and play cards providing opportunities for playing a crossword puzzle positioned on the game board. The player entering the largest number of letters, as determined by a letter count of all the words the player enters, wins the game. Individual play involves rolling two dice to determine the number of squares through which the playing piece is moved and whether the word to be played on the crossword puzzle shall be across or down. Once on a square, the player must guess a word from clues on a play card, and correctly guessing the word allows the player an attempt to add a word on the crossword puzzle thereby providing an opportunity for scoring.

Abstract: A game board apparatus is disclosed herein, including a flat board having a playing surface marked with concentric separated tracks composed of playing spaces placed end-to-end along the length of each track. Certain playing spaces are specially marked to indicate a special event or change of play according to the rules of play. The playing tracks are laid out in a symmetrical pattern with the special event spaces interconnecting the concentric tracks at spaced apart intervals along the respective tracks. Subtracks are connected to a selected one of the concentric tracks useful as a delay or penalty area employed by the players during a course of play. Game pieces are employed for player movement along the playing tracks, and chance determining devices such as dice are used to determine the number of playing spaces advanced or retracted by the respective player's game pieces. Penalty and award spaces or cards are used according to the rules for enhancing player interest during the course of play.

Abstract: The invention is a method for playing a board game wherein players attempt to control positions on a segmented path, demarcated on a game board, by properly naming the first and last names of a famous person whose first and last initials correspond to the letters revealed on cards from two appropriate decks. Players may challenge an opposing player's choice of famous names, potentially preventing that player from obtaining control of a position, and may also compete for control of a position already under the control of another player. The method of play proceeds for a specified length of time after which the player with the most points resulting from control of board positions is declared the winner.

Abstract: A board game having as an objective the generation of information as to the personality type of the players. The players establish a personality type by answering questions the answers to which show a predisposition to one of two opposite aspects of personality. The board game has playing squares that include Feature Squares each of which is indicative of an interest or trait associated with a personality type. A player qualifies to gain a token corresponding to a Feature Square by landing on a Feature Square representing a particular interest or trait to which the player has demonstrated a predisposition by way of the player's response to questions which are indicative of personality interests or traits. The Feature Squares and matching tokens are color-coded to correspond with the questions on the cards. Preferably a Personality Type Tabulator is provided for identifying personality types as a result of the tokens gained by each player.

Abstract: A dictionary game including a game board having a track with a plurality of playing spaces which show letters of the alphabet intermittently alternating with spaces showig bonus stars. The game board also includes card spaces for a plurality of decks of question cards which are coordinated with the letters and symbols on the playing spaces. The game is used with a dictionary. A plurality of decks of question cards, wherein alphabetical characters are printed on the top surface and indicia for selecting a dictionary page number is imprinted on the bottom surface is also included as is a deck of bonus cards whereon questions are imprinted on at least one surface together with page numbers corresponding to the page in the dictionary whereon the answer to the question is contained. Apparatus for determining the progress of the players along the track on the game board is included as are playing pieces.

Abstract: A multi-level game is set forth wherein an upper, lower and central board game playing surface are secured together by an upper and lower post wherein each playing surface has formed thereon thirty-six squares of six rows and six columns each. Each board includes a demarcation double line on opposed sides to delineate a first row on each side of each respective game board with each space therein including a marker for indication of Home spaces for each opposing player. Eighteen tokens are provided each player with a six-sided die including six differing colorations thereon associated with six decks of playing cards with each deck of playing cards of a differing coloration equal to that of a die surface. Rolling of the die presents a coloration on a top surface thereof and indicates to alternating players a card to be picked from a corresponding deck associated with the coloration indicated by the top surface of the die.

Abstract: A method for playing an educational and amustment game. The board game provides for playing two separate games. In the first game, game cards similar to bingo cards are distributed to each player. Game emblems or pieces start at a corresponding "Home" space and move along the inner path according to the roll of dice. Each inner space has a representation of a conventional playing card. After moving a game piece, the player must guess whether the playing card about to be picked from a conventional deck of playing cards is higher, lower or the same as the playing card represented on the landed space. Upon a correct guess, the player places a token on the space on his game card which corresponds to the landed space. If the guess is incorrect, question cards or reward and penalty cards may be used to give the player another opportunity to fill his game card. In the second game, players' pieces move along the outer path according to the roll of dice. Instructions on the outer spaces must be followed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for learning about the relationships and personalities among a group of participating persons, wherein a plurality of players can utilize tokens on a board in combination with a plurality of color cubes, scoring sticks, secret answer wheels, and question cards in the preferred embodiment of the invention. Scoring and the movement of the tokens is controlled by a combination of chance and the participating persons' knowledge of each other, as revealed by the secret answering of questions related to the present and future feelings and intentions of given persons chosen to be participants. Scoring is noted by insertion of relationship sticks into color cubes located on the tokens. The color personalities of the participating persons are reflected in individual participating person's sequential choice of color cubes for that person's token and thus affects the content of questions to be asked and answered relating to the personality of the participant.

Abstract: This game is designed to employ skill and chance. Primarily, it consists of a playing board with squares, and pegs in the board provide for receiving specially designed chips of different colors. A multiple number of player pieces are provided with a cylindrical body designed to pick up the chips and store them within the cylindrical body. A plunger within the cylindrical body enables the chips to be readily discharged from the player pieces. Triangular boards are also provided for each player to peg mount the collected chips to keep track of the number of chips collected during game play. Dice having directional arrows and numbers on their faces are employed as chance indicators for controlling the direction and distance the player pieces are to be moved.

Abstract: Board game including a board provided with an annular path along which player's tokens may advance, the annular path being arranged concentrically about a central pivot axis and being divided into twelve equal segments each representing a respective one of twelve astrological house signs. A pair of segmented wheels are mounted for independent rotation about the central pivot axis and are arranged whereby the segmented portion of each wheel is visible. Each segmented wheel is divided into twelve equal segments, each of the segments of one wheel designating a respective one of twelve zodiac signs and the segments of the other wheel designating planet signs. An alignment indicator is associated with each segment of the wheels for indicating an operative scoring alignment between the wheel segments and the path segments.

Abstract: A docket diary game is provided and consists of a board game that allows each player to choose one season out of the year and answer questions based on each day of the months during that season. The first player to correctly answer questions for seven days out of each of three months in his/her season from month cards and answer correctly one question from a pack of docket diary cards wins the game. The game board is provisioned with mechanism to indicate correct answers which can not be inadvertently changed by accidentally jarring the board.

Abstract: The present invention is of a game which includes the board, cards, playing pieces and the rules for playing the game. The basic principle of the game deals mainly with the purchasing of alphabet letters from an alphabet bank for a predetermined price displayed on the surface of the gameboard. Each player trys to obtain enough alphabet letters to spell out a word while avoiding his opponent's scheme to get his alphabet letters and eliminate his ability to spell out a complete word. Players purchase alphabet letters with play money, and in turn collect a pay-off price for each word. The player that accumulates ten thousand dollars first or eliminates all other players out of the game is the sole winner.

Abstract: A multiple board game apparatus comprises a board with first and second playing surfaces and a plurality of identical game pieces for playing a multiple number of board games. The first surface of the board is divided into triangles and the second surface is divided into hexagons. The vertexes of the triangles on the first surface form points of intersection. The total number of points of intersection on the first surface are equal in number to the total number of hexagons on the second surface. The level of difficulty of each game can be varied by playing on either the first or second side. The game pieces have a directional feature, a substantial thickness and are reversible to provide dual identification for each piece.

Abstract: A playing board with paths thereon, each made up of a series of squares. Playing pieces are moved along the paths, and at certain locations are instructions for picking up award pieces, which are items making up a sandwich, including bread, ham and cheese, The award pieces are in whole slices, half slices, and quarter slices, for teaching a child. Educational clues are used for beginning the game, including mathematics clues, puzzle indicators, and general information answer indicators.

Abstract: A game of chance in which the object of each player is to gain the least amount of weight. Each player is given a menu containing six pages of daily activities, each activity having twenty-four numbered choices. These choices have a listing of foods and/or activities which assign plus or minus calories. Serial chance selections are made by the players which designate one of the numbered choices, thereby containing a calorie value for each activity. As each player gains a predetermined weight value, he is eliminated, and the winner of the game is the longest remaining player. The status of an individual player with an overweight score is indicated by additional displays.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful game apparatus for combining chance play with mathematical operation. The apparatus comprises a game board having a playing surface laid out with a sequence of numbered playing spaces, a set of markers for use in marking positions within the sequence of playing spaces, and at least two dice each marked on the sides thereof with a series of numbers. The numbers in the group of series on the dice form a number set. Each series in the number set is chosen such that the first number in the first series is zero or one. If the first number in the first series is zero, then one number in each other series may be zero and otherwise no two numbers are the same within the set and each number in each series subsequent to the first series is larger than any number in any preceding series.

Abstract: A game in which all of the pieces, while movable for play, are captured against removal and loss from the game. Player movable pieces are received for movement along slots extending through the thickness of a playing surface but are captured by upper and lower enlargements against removal. Discreet positional stops are provided along the slots by spaced apart depressions into which a mating truncated conical portion on the movable pieces fits. In one form, a captive rotatable disc cooperates with the playing surface to permit selective opening of covers that obscure indicia matchable with indicia designating positions along a slot path.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for learning about the relationships and personalities among a group of participating persons, wherein a plurality of players can utilize tokens on a board in combination with a plurality of color cubes, scoring sticks, secret answer wheels, and question cards in the preferred embodiment of the invention. Scoring and the movement of the tokens is controlled by a combination of chance and the participating persons' knowledge of each other, as revealed by the secret answering of questions related to the present and future feelings and intentions of given persons chosen to be participants. Scoring is noted by insertion of relationship sticks into color cubes located on the tokens. The color personalities of the participating persons are reflected in individual participating person's sequential choice of color cubes for that person's token and thus affects the content of questions to be asked and answered relating to the personality of the participant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a definition-word spelling game which is both educational and entertaining. The game uses a game board, a deck of cards, player pieces, letter-covering pieces, marker pieces and a chance device. The four sides of the game board are each defined by one of four different and distinct characteristic colors. The four player pieces, four sets of cards, four sets of cover tiles and four sets of markers are all similarly color coded. The board has four special function corners and each side between adjacent corners includes seven spaces for a total of 28. Each space includes a different and distinct letter of the alphabet with the remaining spaces being assigned special functions. A player landing on a given space, draws a card corresponding to the color on that section of the board the player is then read a definition of a word which normally starts with the letter on his given space.

Abstract: A game is disclosed which consists of plurality of cards each bearing indicia thereon representing at least one word and a plurality of rewards. The cards are randomly selected and used to construct complete sentences whose meaning and grammar must be subjectively acceptable by the players. Awards are granted for the acceptable sentences.

Abstract: An elongate game board for use by at least two players, with the board having a number of holes disposed in an equally spaced manner in each of a series of essentially parallel columns, which columns extend for a substantial portion of the length of the board. The holes typically are of a depth sufficient to receive therein a peg representing each player. Elastic band suspension devices are located adjacent one end of the game board, around which an elastic band is mounted, with the elastic band having sufficient elasticity as to permit it to be stretched around two or more pegs placed in holes of respective columns. The elastic band continues to be stretched to a greater and greater extent as the players' pegs are moved further down their respective columns in a first direction, with the loser in each phase of the game being that person causing the elastic band to break while he or she is endeavoring to move his or her peg to a hole further away from the elastic band suspension means.

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

Abstract: Movable game tokens are placed on a game board partitioned into twelve regions known as house areas and into forty-eight other subdivisions known as zodiac squares in response to throws of a pair of dice and on the basis of actions dictated by additional chance means including three preshuffled decks of cards. Two of these decks have cards with one or more directions imprinted thereon which call for the placement on or removal of at least one game token from one of the zodiac squares. The house areas, each of which bears a different zodiac sign and is proximate four zodiac squares, are grouped in eight sets of three, each known as trigons. The house areas within each trigon are associated either with the same major planet or with the same minor planet. Each of the four trigons associated with a major planet is assigned to one of the contestants before play is commenced.

Abstract: A board game in which the board has a plurality of congruent playing spaces with each space adjacent to at least one other space. A primary playing piece, which has a base and an upright body portion connected to the base, is provided with arms pivotally mounted on the body portion and spanned by a transverse bar to provide for a forward pivotally thrusting movement of the hand ends of the arms. Secondary playing pieces on adjacent spaces that are facing the primary playing piece may be zapped or knocked over by the forward pivotal thrust of the arms. The pieces are provided with a base and an upright body portion that is higher than either dimension of the base to facilitate knocking over the piece when it is zapped. Wall indicia along lines defined by adjacent spaces prevent movement of the pieces across the wall but permit zapping of a secondary piece by a primary piece across the wall.

Abstract: A board game with a board is divided into a grid work of road and off-road rough terrain spaces. Each player is provided with a colored paired "BIG FOOT" truck and a crushable car. The object of the game is to land on opponents' crushable cars with the truck. A shift lever on the truck indicates whether it is in "Two-Wheel Drive" for road moves, or "Four-Wheel Drive" for rough terrain or landing on an opponent's crushable car. Each turn may include any combination of truck and/or crushable car moves plus shifting of the truck between "Two-Wheel" and "Four-Wheel". The number of moves to be made by a player is determined by rolling dice.

Abstract: The present invention entails a matching game and game board therefor for teaching math fundamentals such as multiplication, addition, subtraction, etc., to children. Cards having math problems thereon are distributed about the game board and during the course of the game individual players, via tokens, advance over the cards and around the game board. At the conclusion of each advancement, the particular card that the player lands on is presented as a mathematical problem. An answer is given by a player for that particular problem and the correctness of the answer is checked by a matching answer area formed on the game board itself. According to game rules, a correct answer is appropriately rewarded.

Abstract: This invention relates to game boards in general, and more specifically to a game board that combines the elements of "craps" and "blackjack" into a single combined game, wherein the rules of blackjack apply to the movements of the game pieces, but the increment of movement is determined by the rolling of the die. In addition, the game board and game pieces cooperate to provide movable obstructions to alter the path of travel of a pair of dice thrown upon the game board.

Abstract: A board game for two to four players in which each player is assigned an individual, flippable, playing piece that is used to chase an exchangable general playing piece which is able to earn points. The players move their pieces on a board having a number of paths of spaced indicia with reversible and collectable markers positioned atop the indicia. Initially one of the players is determined to be the one using the exchangable playing piece. The exchangable piece carries a spinner for determining its advancability. The other players, using another spinner, chase and try to catch the exchangable piece with the aggressive character of their assigned pieces facing upwardly. When an encounter between the general piece and one of the assigned pieces occurs, the outcome is determined by which side of the assigned piece faces upwardly. The character of the assigned pieces may be changed either by the spinner or by returning to the starting position.

Abstract: A board game includes a game board with a plurality of playing positions arranged thereon. A first set of playing pieces, conveniently in the form of construction workers, are moved along the playing positions while other sets of playing pieces, conveniently in the form of barrels and fire balls, interfere with the progress of the first set of playing pieces. Conflicts between the first and second sets of playing pieces are resolved by a two suit deck of cards. A playing piece dispenser is arranged to dispense playing pieces of the first set, one at a time directly onto the playing surface. The playing piece dispenser includes a collection bin for storing a plurality of playing pieces in serial fashion. A pivotal arm is connected at an outlet opening of the bin to receive a single playing piece therein. The pivotal arm receives a playing piece when the arm is in a generally horizontal position.