Abstract: A method and apparatus for a game is disclosed in which a plurality of word-building structures, each having a plurality of playing spaces, are disposed about a gameboard. The preferred word-building structure comprises a pyramid shaped grid having 49 playing spaces. The pyramid is arranged in seven rows, with thirteen playing spaces in the base row and two less playing spaces in each succeedingly higher row.A word-building structure is associated with each respective competitor, as well as a color-coded set of playing pieces containing alphanumeric characters. These pieces are used by each competitor for building words in the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal directions in his respective word-building structure during a three minute word-building phase.

Abstract: An educational game requiring skills in both language and scoring ability involving correlating certain zones on a playing surface with scoring opportunities. A game board is formed from moldable material having first and second marginal borders provided with a plurality of pockets adapted to receive therewithin letter tiles having diverse colors on opposed sides correlatable to letters of the alphabet printed as indicia on the game board itself. Inwardly disposed therefrom is a four-sided frame having pairs of spaced opposed parallel vertical and horizontal legs defining a rectangular frame provided with numerical and alphabetical correlatives oriented to assist in deployment of a plurality of segments within the frame. Immediately within the frame itself a plurality of segments formed by N.times.N arrays define a peripheral playing surface within which a central major playing segment is disposed having a 3N.times.3N array.

Abstract: A word forming game in which words are formed from selected letters in a letter array. Word formation is accomplished through use of game pieces to designate the letters being selected to form a particular word. The game pieces are able to indicate multiple states or conditions with each state or condition being associated with a particular game player. During word formation letters previously used by an opposing player can be captured for use in forming new words.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a matrix category game which includes an apparatus for playing as well as a method of playing. The apparatus includes a plurality of playing sheets having vertical columns and horizontal rows, each with a set of descriptive headings. At least one set of headings is color coded and the other is directed to various subject categories. A set of dice is included which has a letter of the alphabet on each facet and each die of which is color coded to correspond to the colors on the playing sheet. A writing instrument is provided for marking the playing sheet and instructions are included. Various subject categories are chosen from a list of categories and are inserted in one set of category headings. The dice are then rolled and the letter that faces upward on each one is written on the corresponding color descriptive heading. Each player must then write on a playing sheet an answer under each category and begins with the letter designated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a game is disclosed in which a plurality of word-building structures, each having a plurality of playing spaces, are disposed about a gameboard. The preferred word-building structure comprises a pyramid shaped grid having 49 playing spaces. The pyramid is arranged in seven rows, with thirteen playing spaces in the base row and two less playing spaces in each succeedingly higher row.A word-building structure is associated with each respective competitor, as well as a color-coded set of playing pieces containing alphanumeric characters. These pieces are used by each competitor for building words in the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal directions in his respective word-building structure during a three minute word-building phase.

Abstract: A mathematical board game including a game board (21) bearing a rectangular grid (25) defining a plurality of ranks (R) and files (F). A plurality of tiles are provided for each player, each tile being marked with one of the base 11 digits [1, 2, 3 . . . 10] for placing on the board. Each player places one tile at a time in an attempt to provide rank, file, or diagonally contiguous sequences which sum to a number even divisible by ten. A combinatorial sieve to generate all non-redundant combinations of three integers which sum to either ten or twenty is used to derive the number of tiles marked with each digit (35).

Abstract: A game of forming words on a playing surface including a plurality of triangular shaped playing pieces each marked on one side with either a letter, number, symbol or combinations thereof, which letters, numbers and symbols are for arranging on a playing surface having correspondingly shaped triangular spaces thereon to form words of the adjacent pieces and to control the playing strategy of the game.

Abstract: A cryptographic game and apparatus therefor, including an encrypting box with a plurality alphabetically labeled compartments, a plurality of alphabetically labeled members adapted to be randomly placed in the compartments, a first pad of sheets containing messages to be encrypted, and a second pad of sheets employed by players to decipher the message.

Abstract: A kit for teaching grammatical aspects of language comprises a plurality of question cards. Each card contains a different sentence of a predetermined number of words, and a plurality of answer cards each of which contains a sentence corresponding to that appearing on one of the question cards, and each of which bears indicia displaying the correct parsing of the sentence at a given level of complexity, there being at least one answer card corresponding to each question card. A plurality of answer forming chips, each being color coded to represent different basic parts of speech or speech functions is provided and at least some of these bear indicia further qualifying the basic parts of speech. At least one answer forming chip support is provided to receive and support, for visual display, sufficient chips to identify and qualify each word, phrase or clause forming each sentence on each question card at a given level of complexity.

Abstract: A word forming game apparatus including a game board, game cards, game pieces and a plurality of dice. The game board contains a plurality of spaces defining columns or lanes, the extreme edges of which are bounded by a starting row and a finish row, respectively. The starting row has a plurality of adjacent spaces that are consecutively numbered, whereas the finish row has a plurality of adjacent spaces in alignment with the numbered spaces of the starting row; each space of which containing a letter of the alphabet that corresponds to the title word(s) of the game.

Abstract: A game comprising a playing surface having first indicia thereon defining a plurality of game symbols. Second indicia on the playing surface define a plurality of game categories. The second indicia is arranged on the playing surface so that the game symbols are in spaced relationship with the game categories. Third indicia on the playing surface define a plurality of playing areas. Each playing area is in spaced register with one of the game symbols and one of the game categories so that selection of one of the playing areas associates the playing symbol with the game category. The game symbols are chosen and arranged with respect to the game categories and playing areas so that at least one desired combination of selected ones of the game symbols is associatable with each game category and at least one desired combination of playing areas associates all of the game symbols with the game categories.

Abstract: An encoding game device having a series of flexible elongated carriers including a series of compartments interconnected by reduced sections. Each compartment contains a rotatable sphere having raised binary 1's and 0's with different tactile backgrounds for visual and tactile sensing. The carriers are used in conjunction with registers for coding and decoding selected words using binary, phonetic and semantic codings.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a competitive scoring game including a flat playing surface divided into upper and lower sections, a plurality of playing pieces, and randomized selector holders for holding sets of playing pieces during play. The playing pieces include reference indicia on the top surface to indicate alphabetic consonants, vowels, and blanks which may represent consonants or vowels. The playing pieces are provided with further indicia of color to distinguish each players set of playing pieces and further indicia on the bottom surface to distinguish playinig pieces having consonants from those having vowels or blanks. The object of the game is to form colorwords by juxtaposing colored letter carrying playing pieces in the upper section. The colorwords may be extended to form other words. The word is won, when no further letters can be added, by the player whose colored letters outnumber those of any other players. The lower section is used to discard playing pieces in juxtaposition to form words.

Abstract: A game of skill is disclosed which consists of a playing grille having square shaped openings formed of sheet material of a depth such that the openings are each substantially cubic in dimensions. The grille is supported with the openings disposed horizontally in parallel relation with one opening at the bottom and succeding rows of 3, 5, 7, 5, 3 and 1 openings, respectively. The grille therefore consists of 25 openings, accessible from either side, in an array as just described. The game also includes 25 dice, each of a size just fitting the openings in the grille. The game is played by two players inserting individual dice, in turn, from opposite sides of the grille. Whenever a player inserts a die which produces a sum of three or more dice equal to a multiple of seven, he scores such a sum. The sums of dice may be up-down, sideways or diagonal. The game continues, restarting if necessary, until one player reaches 1000 points (or other agreed score).

Abstract: A geometric game which includes markers and a playing unit. The playing unit has a multi-faced geometric configuration, such as a cube, with each face having a number of facets corresponding to facets on the other faces. The markers each carry one of a variety of indicia, such as letters of the alphabet, and have an adhesive surface opposite the side carrying the indicia. Markers carrying the indicia desired are chosen and removably adhered to each facet of the playing unit to provide a starting configuration. The playing unit contains an internal mechanism which allows any group of facets lying in a single plane to be pivoted about the perimeter of the playing unit to shift the group of facets from one face to another, thereby disorganizing the marker configuration. The internal mechanism must be operated to return the markers to the starting configuration. The markers are then removed for commencement of another game.

Abstract: A game apparatus for playing a competitive word game includes a two-sided game board, a plurality of pegs, a stand, and a spinner. The stand includes means for holding the game board vertically and means for holding a supply of pegs. The game board has a plurality of openings completely through the board through which the pegs may be inserted endwise. Some of the pegs bear a letter on each of their opposite end surfaces with the letter on each end surface being different on the opposite end surface. In addition to the differing letter, each end surface has a characteristic which visibly distinguishes the end surface from its opposite end surface. The end surfaces of the pegs placed in the game board are visible to players viewing either of the sides of the game board. The spinner provides means by which a player determines, by chance, a course of action to take during his turn.

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

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game of the kind in which competitors make conjoined words in crossword format comprises a game area in the form of a large square subdivided by mutually perpendicular sets of parallel lines into 225 smaller adjoining spaces. Also provided for each participant are one reserve area and one play area comprising forty-two squares or spaces and ten squares or spaces, respectively. Also provided is an initial allotment to each participant of an equal set of lettered playing pieces and one universal playing piece or "eagle" for disposal in the respective reserve areas. Each playing piece has one of only two different scoring values, that are denoted by its color, and scoring depends upon the total scoring value of the or each word formed in crossword format on the game area by each participant during alternate turns of play.

Abstract: Prismatic blocks having a triangular cross section are provided with letters and scoring numerals on two faces thereof. In forming words, the players position the blocks in a grid having rectangular openings therein so that only one of the lettered faces is visible. The scoring numeral on one face of each block is contained in a box, whereas the scoring numeral on the other lettered face is unboxed. The highest score wins the game. However, the players can earn extra or bonus points by combining the blocks in prescribed patterns, such as words of at least a certain length containing all boxed numerals or all unboxed numerals.

Abstract: A rapid pace word game is provided and consists of a platform, a box affixed to the center of the platform, four playing boards each playing board affixed at the top edge to each top edge of the box and affixed at the bottom edge to the platform so that each playing board is at a set angle and played simultaneously by up to four players, a turntable affixed to the bottom of the platform placed on a flat surface for rotating the platform, a plurality of letter tiles with various score values whereby the letter tiles are used to make interlocking words vertically and horizontally when placed on each playing board giving a score to each player and four racks, each rack used by each player to hold seven letter tiles.

Abstract: A game whose object is the formation of words or groupings of symbols utilizing a plurality of multi-faceted playing pieces, such as cubes, each of whose faces bears a single symbol such as a letter. The playing pieces are positioned in a receptacle which is mounted for spring-loaded pivotal movement on a support structure. The receptacle is engaged in cocked position by a latching mechanism attached to the support, and when the latching mechanism is disengaged, the receptacle is rapidly rotated about a horizontal axis, causing the receptacle to forcefully strike an abutment mounted on the support, thus scrambling the pieces. The receptacle then is restored to the cocked position in which the playing pieces are so supported that a single upper symbol is displayed on each piece.

Abstract: A word game including a plurality of playing pieces each having either a letter of the alphabet and a value indicator thereon or being universally useful as any letter of the alphabet, a ratio of lettered to universally useful pieces being at least about 10 to 1. A playing surface having a plurality of contiguous playing piece accepting playing spaces thereon in linear array. A device for generating a number by chance from a selected set of numbers to multiply the sum of the value indicators of the playing pieces on the playing surface to obtain a product after a player takes his turn. A plurality of value markers or the like to be paid to the player in an amount determined by the product developed on his turn. Also, a method of playing the word game utilizing the aforementioned structures.

Abstract: A two dimensional educational game device (10) in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention includes a plurality of flat rectangular members (15, 30) having arcuate front and rear ends (21, 25) and non-parallel opposite sides (23, 23a) such that said members, when properly interfitted, form a circular pattern. Each member (15) has a number of arithmetic operator printed thereon to establish an array of radially and circumferentially correct mathematical equations. A three dimensional educational device (40) in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention includes a plurality of stackable trays (45) having a circumferential flange (51) extending around each tray (45). Rectangular block shaped members (60) are circumferentially positioned in each tray. Each member (60) includes an outwardly extending surface portion (64) having upper and lower inclined surfaces (66, 68).

Abstract: A word game apparatus is disclosed which comprises a first supply means with letters and a second supply means with letters separate from each other. The individual letters in each supply means are assigned a specific number value which forms a part of the player's score. Each supply means contains a full complement of all of the letters of the alphabet, and certain letters are provided in plural numbers. Each supply means contains an equal number of possible letter selections, however, the number frequency of a given letter in each supply means differs between the respective supplies. The first and second letter supply means may comprise containers such as bags or the like. To play the game, each player makes a first random letter selection from the first supply means, chooses a letter directly from the alphabet, and then makes a second random selection from the second supply means. At this point, the player must form a word and may add letters directly from the alphabet to do so.

Abstract: Disclosed is a game apparatus comprising a game board having a playing surface containing playing piece movement areas. At least some of the playing piece movement areas are in areas defined by channels into which are fit respective game pieces, each containing an upwardly directed face having an indicium thereon. The indicium for each of the game pieces can be letters of the alphabet, arithmetic numerals or other information, which can be formed into a plurality of indicia patterns, such as words, mathematical problems or an information sequence which can be assigned a player for him to traverse by movement of his playing piece among the playing piece movement areas.

Abstract: A playing board is divided into a number of discrete playing areas bearing respective numerals in a reading sequence. A plurality of game pieces such as cards or tiles, whose aggregate number approximates the number of the areas, respectively bear letters of the alphabet. The number of game pieces bearing a particular letter corresponds generally to the normal frequency of occurrence of that letter. The player makes a plurality of random draws of a certain number of the tiles and, attempting to form words or parts of words, places them on respective areas of the board in relative positions that form words or are likely to form parts of words in subsequent plays of subsequent draws. Each play of a draw is playable only in areas having higher numbers than those played in a previous draw except when a play can no longer be so made whereupon play can be made in low numbered areas toward the beginning of the board.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a game to be used by two players and which involves the guessing by one player of a word selected by the opposite player. Each player has at his disposal a plurality of each of the letters of the alphabet, and if desired, a plurality of question marks and also a plurality of blank marks. There are two columns of consecutively aligned numerals opposite which can be disposed letters forming a word. A set of one column and one channel to place the letters, is intended for the word selected by one player while another set will be used by the same player for the word which he is trying to guess. By questions and answers, the player will try to locate the position occupied by the word to be guessed, opposite a particular column, after which he will try to identify each letter of the word to be guessed. In his turn, the opposite player will also try to arrive at guessing the word selected by the first player. This game is an excellent tool to develop the vocabulary of a person.

Abstract: A word game utilizing random selection of predetermined letters including a game board having a plurality of sets of letters arranged in successive positions in a path from a start to a finish; each position including at least one letter; each set having a distinctive designation; means for marking selected positions along each path; and a die associated with each set and having on each of its faces the distinctive designation of its associated set; each die also containing on each face indicia representing an increment along the positions in a path for advancing the means for marking along each set of letters in correspondence with the indicia increment showing on the face of the die which bears the designation of that set for randomly choosing a plurality of letters from which to construct words.

Abstract: The game comprises a tray containing a plurality of removable tiles which may be arbitrarily placed in the tray. Two players are each provided with individual pieces which can be placed on tiles after the tiles have been arbitrarily placed in the tray. Each player takes a turn in moving one of his pieces from one tile to a next adjacent tile. The first move of each player is arbitrary as to which adjacent tile is chosen to move his piece. The second move of each player and every alternate move thereafter is a "forced" move determined by a direction resulting when the piece is placed on the tile. In other words, each tile has an assigned direction which is hidden from the player but which becomes indicated when the player places his piece on the tile. The players alternate turns and attempt to reach a center tile which constitutes a winning point.

Abstract: A board game in which pieces bearing the numbers "one" and "zero" are moved into juxtaposition and scoring is accomplished by forming binary numbers from adjacent sets of pieces. Preferably the pieces move differently with the number "one" pieces moving like chess bishops and the number "zero" pieces moving like chess rooks.

Abstract: An educational board game for up to four players. The game equipment includes a square game board, a plurality of strips on each of which is printed an algebraic equation or inequality to be solved. The strips are color coded to reflect the relative difficulty of the equations and inequalities thereon. A plurality of similarily coded markers are also provided. Each marker has printed thereon a portion of an equation or inequality. The board is provided with areas adjacent each side which are demarcated to receive, firstly, an equation or inequality strip and, secondly, a plurality of markers which are placed on the board during the play of the game by the players in their efforts to solve the associated equation or inequality. The equipment also includes a plurality of timers having different timing periods, a selected one of which is used to time the game. After a timing period, the board is rotated 90 degrees to allow the players to check the work of each other.

Abstract: A board game apparatus is provided which combines advantageous features from business and crossword games, as well as other games. A board is provided which includes an inner area divided up into spaces for accommodating formation of words from letter pieces. Surrounding the inner area are a plurality of spaces defining a travel path for player pieces, which spaces include indicia referring the players landing thereon to respective bonus, penalty and category cards which will control their next step in forming words in the center area. Play money certificates are utilized to accumulate the player's scores, based upon the letter value of words formed, and also to accommodate purchase of additional letters under certain conditions, as well as penalty payments. The throw of dice control the movement of the player pieces along the outer portion of the board.

Abstract: A crossword puzzle system for creating crossword puzzles including the steps of (a) obtaining a crossword puzzle grid defining sections; (b) inserting "generator" words into the grid; (c) making "possibility" check from a provided "Table of Average Preference Values"; (d) assigning "C" (consonant) and "V" (vowel) locations based on highest frequency rate with the longest words done first and with "possibility" checks done as needed; (e) determining the relative priorities of the crossword puzzle grid sections; and (f) filling in the blanks with the use of provided "Paralog" lists starting with the most difficult.

Abstract: A sequence forming and alignment game is described using two sets of markers, on each of which is marked one or more alphanumeric characters. In the preferred embodiment each of the markers is divided in half and a letter appears on each half. The markers are placed one at a time on a playing surface alternately from one set and then the other. Each marker is placed so as to form a word using at least one of the letters on the marker being placed and one or more letters on other markers previously placed on the playing surface. The orientation of each marker at the time of its placement is governed by the length of the word that can be spelled during that turn of play. Previously played markers can be replaced during play provided that the replacing marker can be usd to spell out a word that is longer than that in which the replaced marker was used. The game is won when at least four, and preferably five markers from one set are all in a row on the playing surface.

Abstract: A word checkers game apparatus combining the tactics and maneuvering of a conventional checkers game with word forming skills and tactics. The game apparatus includes a checkers type of game board with alternating squares of first and second colors but with a larger number of such squares. Game playing pieces in the form of cubes having lettered faces are maneuvered by the players on the game board. The players in turn select a cube, inspect the faces of the cube and move it to form words. Points are obtained from the number of letters in the completed word(s).

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a board game, the apparatus comprising a board (2) with a playing surface marked with a first array of parallel rows (3) of playing positions (1), and a second array of parallel rows (4) of playing positions (1) extending transversely to the first array of rows (3) and with common playing positions where the rows of the two arrays cross over one another. At least some of the rows (3, 4) are sub-divided by barriers (7) into sections (3, 4) of playing positions (1). Four distinguishable sets of playing pieces are provided, each playing piece having one of a number of different indicia thereon. The indicia are arranged to form a predetermined sequence, the playing pieces of each set having the same group of indicia and at least a majority of the indicia being duplicated in each set.

Abstract: A game of commodity trading having a world map with a plurality of circles and disks placed on the circles corresponding to different commodities. A command die, a quantity die, a commodity die and a market price setting spinner are used in play of the game. The players start by rolling the commodity die, picking a corresponding disk and buying a corresponding commodity until all disks are gone. The disks have letters on them and the players form words from the disks. The market price spinner is then used to set the market price for the commodities. The players then throw the three dice and follow the dice directions. The winner is the player with the most money at the end of the predetermined time.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing an auction sale game comprises letters of an alphabet and imitation money or the like, the game being played by two or more players who bid for letters auction-wise, the object being to acquire letters for word-making and the winner being the player who, on completion of the game, possesses the most money or the like which is computed by adding to any money or the like remaining in the player's possession the "value" of the word or words formed.

Abstract: A game for both entertainment and education intended to increase familiarity and facility with binary mathematics and typical logic functions of the type normally carried out by digital computers. Two or more players each select by random chance a succession of binary digits. Instructions for operations to be performed on the digit sequence are likewise selected at random by the players, such operations being of the types typically performed in the arithmetic logic unit of a digital computer. In one embodiment of the invention, each digit in the sequence is temporarily recorded by each player on game board apparatus and is changed in accordance with the operations performed as the game progresses. A wide variety of game rules may be devised for carrying out adversary type games and determining a winner.

Abstract: A game in the course of which words are formed by juxtaposing letter carrying tiles in cross word fashion, each word either starting adjacent a colored panel on a board on which the game is played or adjacent a colored tile already placed on the board or crossing a word already on the board and each word having a colored panel behind its terminal letter such that when the game is over, the board has the appearance of a true cross word puzzle. Scores are achieved according to the length of words formed and crossed and the positioning of colored tiles in the best available positions. Also included in the invention is apparatus for use in playing the game.

Abstract: A game board apparatus adapted to play a wide variety of optionally chosen games. The apparatus includes a game board having an elevated rectangular coordinate gridded playing area adapted to cooperate with various playing pieces and space limiters to create an almost infinite variety of playing patterns. The apparatus further includes playing pieces adapted to be used for playing word games, traveling games and the like and a random piece selector designed to increase the element of luck while still placing a premium on playing skill.

Abstract: A game in the course of which tiles carrying portions of chosen insignia such as letters or digits are combined to form complete letters or digits which combinations carry a value which together with the values of similar adjacent combinations provide a score total in a game. Also provided for is apparatus by which the game according to the invention may be played.

Abstract: A game is provided involving the spelling of words, and played competitively by two to four participants. The game is comprised of a series of elongated word cards having a word printed on one face thereof, multi-apertured holders adapted to accommodate several of said word cards, elongated blank cards adapted to cover said word cards, a multitude of flat elongated shutters adapted to be vertically positioned to separately occlude individual apertures of said holders, a first series of playing pieces serving to expedite the playing of the game, a second series of playing pieces which facilitate scorekeeping, and a number-selecting means such as a pair of dice.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a word game in which each player is supplied with a multi-channel slide holder having strips slidable therein. The channels of the holder all lie in parallel relation and are transversely bridged at the holder midpoint by a crosspiece having a column of read-out windows therein, each overlying a respective channel. Each strip is provided with a central blank zone and a series of letters printed on either side of the blank zone, the letters having numerical subscripts which assign values thereto. When all strips are aligned on the holder at their neutral positions, the blank zones thereof are displayed in all windows of the crosspiece. By shifting the strips in their channels in either direction, the player may select various letters for display in the windows of the column in a sequence creating a desired word.

Abstract: Crossword puzzle game equipment is disclosed which includes a game board having an array of columns and rows of side-by-side spaces that are sequentially numbered but do not define a puzzle pattern. The game equipment further includes a clue book having a plurality of crossword puzzle clues or definitions printed thereon and a puzzle pattern defining list of selected numbers of spaces which are to be blacked out or otherwise designated as non-playing spaces to form the puzzle pattern. The clue book is preferably formed for free-standing support in a generally vertical orientation proximate the game board to act as a privacy shield for competition between multiple players having the same game equipment and simultaneously solving the same crossword puzzle. Optionally, the clue book is mounted to a foldable game board to provide the privacy shield and a clue support structure.

Abstract: A crossword puzzle system for creating crossword puzzles including the steps of (a) obtaining a crossword puzzle grid defining sections; (b) inserting "generator" words into the grid; (c) making "possibility" check from a provided "Table of Average Preference Values"; (d) assigning "C" (consonant) and "V" (vowel) locations based on highest frequency rate with the longest words done first and with "possibility" checks done as needed; (e) determining the relative priorities of the crossword puzzle grid sections; and (f) filling in the blanks with the use of provided "Paralog" lists starting with the most difficult.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a 15 by 15 matrix having International Code Flags representative of various numbers which create multiple values. In addition, there are International Code Flag tiles with letter symbols on one side thereof for use in creating words. On the reverse side of the tiles is the equivalent Roman letter. The tiles are laid out on the board in such a manner as to create a word. The value of the word is determined by the number of colors in the flag on the tile, as well as by multiple values on the board.

Abstract: A word game comprising a playing surface having a plurality of sections, each section being adapted to present a different letter viewable to the player, the various sections being capable of being maintained in a fixed position whereby aligned letters may be used to form a word, the remaining sections being capable of being varied to present a plurality of different letters viewable to the player or players. Optionally, the letters are dispersed on the playing surface in a manner correlated to their frequency of appearance in the English language with certain related letters being placed in juxtaposed relationship.

Abstract: A board game, for being played competitively between several players, and wherein the game board has a playing field, that is divided into hexagonal playing spaces, so that rows of spaces can be made in three different directions, the spaces each being adaptable to have a playing piece placed thereupon, and which has an alphabetical letter imprinted thereupon, so that words can be formed in three different directions, so that letters, of words in one direction, can also comprise a letter of words in other directions.

Abstract: A game which comprises a game board having printed thereon the representation of two bowling lanes and of numbered ten pins. Also provided are cards bearing the representation of bowling pins with blacked-out circles corresponding to the bowling term expressed in the given card. Seventy lettered discs and four blank discs sized to be individually placed on the numbered ten pin representations on the game board are also provided. Each player randomly disposes ten of the discs face down on one of numbered arrays of ten pins. One of the players then draws a card and turns over those discs corresponding to the blacked-out circles on the drawn card with the object of then attempting to form a word using all of the thus exposed letters. A scoring system patterned after the game of bowling is employed.