Abstract: The card game scoreboard is a round peg tally board with concentric scoring tracks, lap tracks and game tracks with each track color coded to corresponding pegs for the respective players or teams. Provisions allow for the display of the bid and/or a named trump suit for card games using these features. Negative scoring can also be accommodated. The design provides a clear visual display of scoring for any game whose requisite number of points and/or games to win can be accumulated with pegs on a combination of scoring, lap and game tracks.

Abstract: A game is provided in which a horse race is simulated. The game layout includes a contiguous lane divided into a plurality of spaces, each of which is designated with a particular task or event. A unique space, designated the Winner's Circle, is located at or near the center of the board and is connected to the contiguous lane by at least one space, designated the Stretch. A player's token moves around the board a number of spaces within the lane according to the outcome of a random number generator. A player landing on a space will take one of a series of action determined by the designation of the space on which his or her token lands. Three sets of spaces, designated WIN, PLACE or SHOW, direct the player to answer a horse racing trivia question selected at random by another player. If the player answers correctly, he or she is awarded a pari-mutual ticket, which is used to place a wager on a simulated horse race. Simulated horse races are run whenever a player lands on a space designated for a race.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to games, and more specifically to an apparatus and method for a racing game wherein a player attempts to complete a target number of laps and/or to accumulate a winning point value, and wherein general play and outcome are governed by events having substantially pre-determined odds of outcome, including movement directed by essentially random number generation leading to direct and indirect action commands and controls via track position and cards and resulting player interaction.

Abstract: A new and improved automobile racing board game that captures the real-life rules and strategies involved in a Nascar® sanctioned Stock Car race, such as aerodynamic drafting between the cars and taking optimal grooves around the race track, and accurately represents them in Board Game form. The invention described herein includes a game board and game pieces, said game board having a plurality of linear and circuitous movement paths disposed concentrically thereon representing a racetrack, at least one die provided for determining movement along the plurality of movement paths, which also affect movement of the player's piece on said movement paths. The game pieces are shaped like miniature racecars and are meant to represent actual Nascar® racecars.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a board game 11 which simulates an automobile race track 12 and race. The game has a number of playing pieces 18 in the form of cars and a board 11 having an image of an oval shaped race track 12 being divided into a plurality of lanes 14 and the lanes being divided into a number of squares 16 being of sufficient size to accommodate the car playing pieces 18. The track 12 has a pit lane 26 having an entrance point and an exit point on the oval track and having fewer squares between the entrance and the exit in the pit lane 26 than between the entrance and the exit on the oval track 12. In addition, the track racing car board game has a pair of advancement dice 28, a pit entrance die 29, a plurality of special advancement dice 36 and a deck of instruction cards.

Abstract: A vehicle racing board game includes a racetrack having a start/finish line crossed by lanes and a pit area connected to the lanes. The lanes and the pit area are divided into a plurality of spaces including starting positions and a crash zone. Toy vehicles are used as playing pieces for advancing around the racetrack according to numbers generated by dice. The dice also are used to determine starting positions that set the order of play and identify a “crash”. Points are awarded for winning the pole position, winning a lap and finishing position in each race of a season to determine a champion.

Abstract: A collectible element suitable for use in an educational game having a plurality of collectible elements each having a frequency of occurrence related to the number of occurrences of the collectible element with respect to the number of occurrences of other collectible elements of the plurality of collectible elements is disclosed. The collectible element includes an indicia of the frequency of occurrence of the collectible element disposed upon the collectible element. The collectible elements can be cards and a player of a card game can obtain credit in accordance with the frequency of occurrence including in accordance with skill. Furthermore, the collectible element can set forth a character and a player of the game can obtain credit in accordance with skill in identifying the character. The frequency of occurrence of a collectible element is related to the amount of skill required to identify the character set forth on the collectible element.

Abstract: A loop track for race horses is disposed at the center of a horse race game device. Twelve race horses run on the track. A gate is disposed in a paddock in the track. The gate is advanced to a start point of the track from the paddock. Twelve satellites are disposed on three sides of the track. A large projector for displaying images of developments, etc. of a race is disposed on one of the short sides of the track. Speakers for live broadcasting, fanfares, BGM, etc. are disposed on both sides of the large projector. The horse race game device enables a larger number of running objects to be raced at once, whereby race developments are made more amusing.

Abstract: A vehicle racing board game includes a racetrack having a start/finish line crossed by lanes and a pit area connected to the lanes. The lanes and the pit area are divided into a plurality of spaces including starting positions and a crash zone. Toy vehicles are used as playing pieces for advancing around the racetrack according to numbers generated by dice. The dice also are used to determine starting positions that set the order of play and identify a “crash”. Points are awarded for winning the pole position, winning a lap and finishing position in each race of a season to determine a champion.

Abstract: A method of conducting a racing competition among a plurality of racers comprising the steps of conducting qualifying races among the plurality of racers; awarding qualifying (Q) credits based on a predetermined formula and the results of each of the plurality of racers' qualifying races; arranging the racers in a reverse-qualifying order arrangement for the start of the race and assigning passing (P) credit values to the plurality of racers based on a predetermined formula and the racer's position in the reverse-qualifying starting order arrangement. The race is then started with the plurality of racers arranged in the reverse-qualifying order arrangement, the plurality of the racers are then awarded P credits during the course of the race based on a predetermined formula and the other racers each of the plurality of racers passes. At the finish of the race, the finish time and position of each of the plurality of racers is determined.

Abstract: A running model whose running ability changes in accordance with a given environment is caused to run on a field. The field includes two types of tracks (12, 13), and hence the running model runs differently on the tracks (12, 13) depending on the current running ability, thereby providing the running model with variable factors of the running ability.

Abstract: A game of cribbage and method of playing the same for adding an additional element of strategy to cribbage. The game of cribbage and method of playing the same includes a game board having a plurality of predetermined positions defining parallel scoring tracks. Each of the predetermined positions comprises a hole extending into the game board. Each of the tracks is generally circular. The tracks are divided into a plurality of sections each of the sections having a plurality of predetermined positions therein. Each of the sections has a first position. A plurality of action indicia radially extends from a central portion of the game board. Each of the action indicia extends toward and acts upon one of the first positions. A deck of cards and a plurality of pairs of pegs are used for playing conventional cribbage. Players play according to the rule of cribbage but follow the action indicia when a peg lands in one of the first positions. The player to first complete the scoring track wins the game.

Abstract: A game to simulate an automobile race. The game layout includes at least three contiguous lanes separated by parallel lines. Each lane is divided into a plurality of spaces. Each space is assigned a particular color. A player's token moves around the board a number of spaces within a lane or within a contiguous lane according to the outcome of a random number generator. A player's token may move from one lane to another only when on a particular pre-determined colored space. A player may be required to draw from a set of event cards. The event cards are designed to simulate events that occur in an actual race, such as handling problems, bad tires, the declaration of a caution during the race, or the happening of a crash during the race. Each time a player's token crosses the starting line, it is deemed to have completed a lap. The first player whose token who completes a pre-determined number of laps is declared the winner.

Abstract: A method of playing a sledrace game board which includes a starting point, a finish line, numerous interconnecting trails, pick card spaces, marker pieces and die to determine a random number which a player must move a marker. Cards are used to give a player further instructions.

Abstract: A competitive game simulation machine includes a plurality of moving objects; a game board on which the plurality of moving objects are to be placed; and a controller for controlling motions of the moving objects on the game board. The game board includes a main area used for moving objects to compete a specified game and an auxiliary area wherein the moving objects are movable between the main area and the auxiliary area.

Abstract: A game of chance and a method for playing the game involve a plurality of distinct game participants. A plurality of drawing elements correspond to each one of the game participants, the plurality of drawing elements being the same in number for each one of the game participants. A selection device randomly selects drawing elements from among all of the plurality of drawing elements corresponding to all of the plurality of game participants one at a time during the game, each drawing element capable of being selected only once during the game. There is a termination point toward which a game participant progresses when one of the plurality of drawing elements corresponding to the game participant is selected by the selection device. The game participant reaches the termination point when a sufficient quantity of the plurality of drawing elements corresponding to the game participant has been selected.

Abstract: An improved automobile racing board game including a game board having a race track thereon comprising a plurality of contiguous lanes with a start/finish line and winner's circle is disclosed. Player game pieces resembling racing cars are provided for marking each player's position on the track during play. At least one score chart is provided for recording the number of laps completed by each player during the game. Players select game pieces as desired and the order of play is established by drawing from a plurality of qualifying cards having speed indicia thereon with the player having the highest speed receiving the "pole position" at the starting line inside lane. Play alternates among the players with the quantity of each move being determined by chance including standard dice and another supplemental die. The supplemental chance die provides some advantage or set back to the player who opts to utilize it.

Abstract: A game board is shown having a playing surface with a map and a game playing path thereon. The players (two or more) move their markers or talismen along the path. The path can be optionally a slot or groove, a series of peg holes, or a marked mileage strip. By a chance mechanism, player movement is determined. The preferred talisman carries a torch with simulated light from a bulb provided with battery power.

Abstract: A night at the races board game comprised of a playing board having a plurality of slots formed therein in an oval configuration. The plurality of slots form a plurality of lanes. The plurality of slots are separated into twelve lengths. One of the twelve lengths signifies a starting point and a finishing point and being so indicated by indicia relative thereto. A plurality of playing pieces resemble a race horse. Each of the playing pieces are designated by a number. Each of the playing pieces has a flat lower portion adapted for positioning within the slots of the playing board. A plurality of action cards each detailing a move made by the plurality of playing pieces around the playing board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dice game having a horse-racing theme which includes a number of horses in the race the number of which corresponds to the number of sides of a single die. In play, preferably 3 dice are used. When a number representing a horse is rolled by any of the dice used, that horse is moved a distance referred to as a "furlong." If the horse's number appears on more than one die in a single roll, then the horse is moved a comparable number of furlongs. For example, if 3 dice are used and the numbers 6-6-2 are rolled, the number 2 horse moves 1 furlong, while the number 6 horse moves 2 furlongs. Thus, each horse begins a race with equal odds of winning, and each horse must go the same distance in order to complete the race. The present invention provides for standard horse racing wagers on the eventual outcome of the race, such as win, place, and show.

Abstract: A board game, which is played by at least two players, includes a movement piece for each player and at least one random movement device capable of generating a random number for determining the magnitude of movement of the movement pieces. A racing segment has a plurality of lanes, each lane having a plurality of spaces with a first group of movement icons provided thereon for indicating a type of movement to be performed by the movement pieces upon landing on the space. A gaming segment has a plurality of lanes, each lane having a plurality of spaces with a game icon thereon. The arrangement is such that upon landing on a space having a certain game icon, a player must successfully play a game indicated by the game icon prior to moving off of the space. A maze segment has one lane with a plurality of spaces, each space having a second group of movement icons thereon for indicating a type of movement of the movement pieces.

Abstract: A method of playing a race game with a game apparatus that includes a game board having an endless loop track divided into a plurality of lanes. Each lane is divided into a plurality of spaces, the spaces being differentiated into at least card spaces and lane changes spaces. There are a plurality of action cards that direct the players to take certain actions, and a playing piece for each player. Each player takes a turn moving his or her playing piece around the spaces in a lane of the track. No player's playing piece is allowed to pass over another player's playing piece in the same lane. The player draws an action card if at the end of the turn the player's playing piece is on a card space, and the player has the option of changing lanes if at the end of the player's turn the player's playing piece is on a lane change space. Play continues until one player has traversed the track a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: This invention relates to a course guide apparatus used for a competitive game machine with a plurality of race courses, and a plurality of moving objects competing a certain game. The course guide apparatus according to this invention has a course indicator for indicating the course on which the plurality of moving objects compete in the certain game and the course indicator is mounted along a lengthwise direction of the plurality of race courses; and a controller for controlling the course indicator so as to indicate the selected course.

Abstract: Discs bearing markings or other indicators that differentiate them from each other are used to randomly select one of a number of possible outcomes. The discs may thus be used to introduce an element of chance in games. Each disc has two sides, one of which is marked with a number. The discs may be grouped into sets. The number marked on each disc in a set is the same as that of all other discs in that set, but is different from that of all discs in other sets. To use the discs to randomly select an outcome, a person stacks all the discs on top of one another. The person then topples the stack by tossing a heavier or larger disc at the stack. The outcome may be used to play a board game. Each disc may have several distinct types of indicators. Each indicator type may correspond to a different game, and each indicator type may be used in a different way to determine the outcome of that game. Alternatively, an indicator type may be used to determine a number of spaces to move a playing piece on the game board.

Abstract: A plurality of six-sided intransitive dice 10 include dice having two different sizes and three different colors. Indicia of three different colors and representing numeric values, is disposed on the six sides of the dice. Intransitive dice 10 are used to play a wagering game 700 between a contestant and an opponent, wherein the contestant always has an advantage.

Abstract: A photo-finish horse race game having a photo-finish assembly for determining the winner of the game when a pair of manually movable game pieces, simulating horses, stop at the finish line in a dead heat. A freely rotatable disc is mounted in a housing having a window, and indicia is on the disk indicating the winning horse and viewable through the window. The indicia includes at least two pairs of horse necks and heads, one pair showing the head of the inside horse ahead of the ourside horse and the other pair of horse necks and heads showing the head of the outside horse ahead of the inside horse.

Abstract: A simulated track competition game for entertaining and educating players. The inventive device includes a game board having an oval track printed thereon. A method of play of the game includes moving player markers around the track in accordance with chance devices such as dice and cards to simulate a track competition.

Abstract: A horse racing game for simulating horse purchasing and racing. The inventive method utilizes a game board having a business track and a race track. Players move about the business track acquiring property and horses for racing on the race track. A number of regular races take place before a final roses race, after which a winner of the game is determined as the richest player.

Abstract: A board game comprising: a playing board formed in a planar configuration with a race track printed thereupon, the track having an outer periphery with a plurality of lanes and a center section, each lane being comprising a plurality of individual printed blocks, the center section of the track including a plurality of racing related printed structures formed in a variety of shapes and sizes, at least one structure being formed contiguously with the periphery of the track, a plurality of additional words and symbols being imprinted upon the board, the game including a plurality of race car tokens and a random number generating system; and a set of playing rules informing the users how to play the game, the game adapted to be played by a plurality of players, the first player reaching the finish line after a predetermined number of laps around the track being declared the winner, the players moving their tokens around the track according to the results of the random number generating system, the game simulatin

Abstract: A horse racing game for use with cards and dice comprising, in combination, board pieces in a horse-like shape at the upper extents and an enlargement at their lower extents and a narrow neck therebetween, a board having a lower plate and an upper plate of similar shape and parallel vertical side walls coupling the upper and lower plates, a plurality of parallel slots formed from one end of the upper plate to adjacent the opposite end of the upper plate, the opposite end of the upper plate constituting the finish line with the board having a rectangular section at its lower extent and a triangular section at its upper extent whereby the central slot is longer than each adjacent side slot with the shortest side slots located outermost from the central slot adjacent to the side walls, the upper surface being provided with indicia indicating the number of the lane and with point amounts and the starting line adjacent to the midpoint of the rectangular section whereat the pieces are located to start play whereby

Abstract: A method for conducting racing events begins with the determination of the number of lanes to be utilized in all of the individual races of the overall competition. Each racing competition includes a plurality of individual sprint races preferably equal in number to the predetermined number of lanes being utilized. Each competitor for the entire racing competition is assigned a predetermined speed ranking, and then the competitors are aligned for the individual sprint races. The competitor with the highest speed ranking is aligned in the first lane of the first sprint, and subsequent competitors in order of descending speed ranking are aligned in the first lane of subsequent sprints until the first lane of each individual sprint is filled. The remaining competitors are then aligned in the second lane of each sprint, again in descending speed ranking order. Any subsequent lanes are aligned in the same fashion.

Abstract: A game apparatus which is suitable for card games simulates racing and is easily adapted to gambling. One of the card games which may be played on the apparatus is Cartes-Chevaux. The apparatus includes a playing region and a plurality of playing pieces which are movable on an upper playing surface of the playing region. A mobile element located below the playing region controls movement of the playing piece. The mobile elements are automatically movable along or adjacent to guide rails by a controller.

Abstract: A board game simulating an automobile race for one or more players includes a flexible game board with a first race track depicted on one side and a second, generally smaller, track on the opposite side. A textured track surface on preferred embodiments enables playing cars to remain in place if the flexible game board is placed on uneven or banked support surfaces to simulate real-life tracks. A plurality of charts determine the course and type of movement along either track, responsive to the roll of one or more dice, each die being of a distinct color to indicate a specific chart. Novel rules for playing require decision making and strategy, thus creating a realistic environment of racing, changing with each play of the game.

Abstract: An auto racing board game includes a game board having a track layout with multiple lanes and overlapping lane spaces, with a starting line, victory lane and winner's circle. Player position markers (preferably resembling racing cars) are provided, with a lap chart/score sheet for each player and a series of lap and pit cards. Players choose position markers as desired, and the order of play is established by dice or the like, with the first player having the lowest number having the "pole position" at the starting line inside lane and other markers positioned accordingly. Play alternates among the players, with the quantity of each move being determined by the dice or other suitable device. Players can move their markers laterally to an adjacent lane space to attempt to achieve an advantage, and must draw lap cards periodically according to the lap chart/score sheet and pit cards when required to enter the pits according to the score sheet.

Abstract: An auto racing board game is provided and consists of a game board and a plurality of playing pieces. The game board has a simulated race course thereon with a plurality of adjacent racing grooves. Each racing groove is divided into a plurality of sequential playing spaces, with a starting position, a halfway point stripe, a turn four stripe and a finish line. Each playing piece represents a player for movement along the race course from the starting position to the finish line.

Abstract: A board game simulates the sport of horse racing and further provides for the players of the game to place wagers simulating on track betting. The game includes a game board having a race course and infield, player position markers simulating racing horses, simulated money, betting tickets, chips, and chance and odds cards. The course is divided into a series of concentric tracks with each track being occupied by a corresponding marker during a race. Players place bets using the simulated money and receive betting tickets and chips according to their bets; the chips are placed in corresponding areas of an infield portion of the board. The player position markers are advanced according to dice or other chance determination, and moves are further modified in accordance with any chance cards which come into effect in the course of play. Odds cards may also change the odds during the course of the race.

Abstract: A horse game apparatus includes a game board formed with spaced game path spaces initiating a race from a first end to a second end of the game board, wherein a predetermined number of tokens are associated with a predetermined number of dice and to include wagering tokens, as well as run-off tokens, whereupon a roll of the predetermined number of dice permits movement of a token, with each token designated an indicia number of the dice, wherein each dice includes indicia including each number such as the numbers 1-6 of a conventional die member.

Abstract: A racing game utilizing a game board which simulates an auto race course is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a board game which provides features similar to a NASCAR auto race. Each player receives a racing car game piece and a crew chip. Upon spinning the dial during the player's turn, the player places his crew chip on the board space corresponding to the spin number and then takes a card from either of two stacks depending on the color of the space occupied by the crew chip. If the player answers correctly the question on the card, he moves his game piece to the space occupied by the crew chip and removes the crew chip. If he answers incorrectly, the crew chip is withdrawn and the game piece remains in the position occupied at the beginning of the turn. Play continues as the game pieces are moved around the board with bonus points and penalties being received depending on the space occupied by the player during the course of the game.

Abstract: A board game apparatus includes a playing board including a series of contiguous and continuous tracks, each of the tracks defined by spaces of varying lengths, wherein tokens directed throughout the tracks may switch lanes to gain access to varyingly length spaces to advance about the tracks. Calculator and score indicators are utilized, with each token's designated starting position throughout the track. The predetermined number of tracks include a further predetermined number of tokens, wherein at least twice the tokens are utilized as the predetermined number of tracks.

Abstract: A race game includes an oval track structure arranged with a plurality of contiguous concentric tracks, wherein the tracks each include a plurality of spaces. The game includes tokens and die members, and wherein each of the spaces is formed with contrasting enumeration in associated with the die members, wherein players in turn direct respective tokens along the spaces in diametrical, horizontal, and straight-line orientations to correspond to a movement of a token from adjacent enumerated spaces corresponding to enumerated spaces directed by the die members. A plurality of the spaces are associated with directional cards of reward and punishment types to introduce an element of change into play of the game.

Abstract: A horse racing game apparatus is provided in which two or more people play on a game board by moving playing pieces around race-track shaped path. The path is two independent and concentric tracks that simulates dirt and turf track conditions, respectively. Players have a score card, to keep track of points, a racing horse card, to determine strengths and weaknesses of their horse during play, and a racing card, to determine the type of track to use in a given race as well as the potential prize money. Throughout the game, players pick cards to determine the course of play. Such cards include Weather Cards, Longshot Cards, Inquiry Cards and Photo Finish Cards. The object of the game is to score the most number of points and gain the most prize money. Due to the added parameters found in actual horse racing, the apparatus of the present invention can closely simulate horse race track action.

Abstract: A method of playing a racing board game. The board comprises a race course having a starting position, a finish line and six lanes. The lanes are divided into a plurality of spaces. There are six distinguishable playing pieces and each player is assigned a playing piece and a lane. Six standard cubical dice, each die numbered from "1" to "6" to correspond to the six playing pieces, are used to determine movement of the playing pieces. The board further comprises shaded spaces on the lanes and six separate storage locations for placing chips. The storage locations correspond to the six finishing positions, e.g. 1st place, 2nd place, . . . , 6th place. When a playing piece lands on a shaded space, that player, to his advantage, must place a chip in a storage location in which he thinks his piece will finish the race. As the race progresses, the player whose piece crosses the finish line first is given all the chips stored in the storage location corresponding to 1st place.

Abstract: A racing board game apparatus for use by a plurality of players which comprises a game board having a simulated race course of depicted thereon, including a plurality of racing lanes, a plurality of playing pieces each representing a player for movement along the simulated race course, a random number generator for determining a sequential playing order to be followed by the players in turn, and cards for determining a plurality of potential movements of each playing piece at a given turn. Each of the racing lanes is divided into a plurality of discreet, sequential playing spaces and each racing lane is designated as one of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards. The determining cards include at least one deck of standard playing cards to be distributed to and strategically discarded by the players throughout the course of a game for determining movements of the playing pieces along the simulated race course.

Abstract: A strategic naval warfare board game includes a game board having a playing surface with compass headings and position indicia. The playing surface has a plurality of squares of alternating colors arranged contiguously in a checkerboard fashion and naval bases at the corners. A plurality of primary playing pieces, representing five different types of naval vessels, include a base member and a post of different heights mounted on the base member in an upright position. A plurality of secondary playing pieces in the form of cylindrical rings are adapted to be loosely mounted on the posts of the primary playing pieces in a stacked arrangement and removable therefrom. The ring-shaped secondary playing pieces represent either a unit or power or a unit of damage. A stacked arrangement of secondary playing pieces which represent units of power on a primary playing piece is indicative of the relative strength of the primary playing piece for movement, fire power and repair.

Abstract: A board game apparatus and method are disclosed. The board game and method have a transportation motif, a railroad motif being preferred. In its preferred practice, play of the game involves completion of a plurality of shipments or deliveries of commodities to a plurality of destinations. A novel method of playing the board game is disclosed which involves placement of described means to avoid various strategically determined consequences.

Abstract: A board game for simulating a white-water rafting course wherein two or more players attempt to be the first to reach the finish line. A game board is utilized that depicts a white water stream divided into a plurality of spaces with game pieces in the form of rafts being moved along the spaces according to the roll of a single die. Various spaces on the course have instructions for further action by the player and include picking a card from a deck of pick cards with additional instructions. A three-dimensional HO scale railroad segment and flat car serve as the launch mechanism for each game piece. Each player selects a flag representing the nation of his choice for the race and installs this flag on his raft game piece prior to launch thereof. Hazards on the white-water cource include a three-dimensional drawbridge that must be manually opened by each player and a three-dimensional portage route that may be traversed, depending upon the roll of the die.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a pivotally mounted planar board, including a series of aligned six racing tracks, wherein the tracks are oriented for six individual racers, or players, to direct their tokens upwardly, the rearwardly, and then directed over the track for a third time to cross an associated finish line. Wagering is effected by individual players deciding upon the betting odds to be given to each horse and predetermined amounts to wager on selected horses or players, with associated tokens and playoffs resulting therefrom. The apparatus includes lap indicator members for securement at the forward end of an upper game board portion to indicate when an individual player has completed a single lap to indicate that player has two additional laps to complete. Three dice are utilized, with two dice indicating two of the six players to advance, with a third die of a contrasting coloration indicating a predetermined number of spaces to be moved by those players.

Abstract: A game for simulating a race of equal moves comprising a playing surface having a plurality of racing lanes each being subdivided into an equal number of advancement spaces including a starting space and a finishing space. A plurality of playing pieces correspond to the number of racing lanes. Dice are used for determining the advancement of said playing pieces. Indicia on the board determines the probability of advancing the playing piece, where the probability of at least one playing piece being advanced and reaching the finishing space first is different from that of the other playing pieces.

Abstract: A board game and method for playing the same in which the game depicts famous yacht races throughout the world. The game comprises an erasable plastic coated map board depicting a specific region in which the race is conducted. Water based pens are used to plot each player's course on the map. A variable number generator, when used in conjunction with specific factors found on designated cards and charts gives a realistic distance covered by the specific boat being raced. A weather map is also provided to add realistic weather conditions in different areas of the map. Cards are used throughout the game to vary the score from the random number generator. A combination protractor and tracking device is also included to allow easy calculation of the direction in which the boat will sail when considering the weather conditions.

Abstract: A board game having a master course forming a path about the board and subdivided into spaces associated with different geographical locations along which the players advance by rolling a die or dice. At least some of the spaces of the master course designate the site of a regional game which can be played by the player who lands on the space designating the site by taking one or more additional turns. Each regional game is independent of the master course in that the player cannot progress from the master course onto the seqeuence of spaces defining the regional game but can take additional turns to play the regional game while remaining on the space of the master course designating the site of the regional game.