Abstract: A game using cards or virtual cards that are used by players during game play to dynamically create a board representing a territorial expanse. Game play takes place within the context of a narrative or story line for the characters playing the game wherein the narrative develops and unfolds according to explicit choices the player makes at multiple opportunities to choose among several options. The player choices that direct the game play and narrative are intended to ultimately resolve a goal-oriented quest or attain an objective assigned to the player's character. The game play and the assembly of the cards or virtual cards to form the territory arise from the characters' exploration of territory represented by a plurality of numbered cards and by the characters' interaction with other features of the cards and with the features of non-numbered cards.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for playing an orientation-based tabletop game in which one or more game components have functions that vary depending on the orientation of the game component on the game board as compared to the physical location of player positions around the game board. As pieces rotate during the course of play, functional indicators on the game pieces alter the rules or functions of the game piece in the game with respect to each player, depending upon the orientation of the game piece in relation to each player.

Abstract: A domino match game employs a standard domino set and a game board or game play surface that has a common play region and peripheral regions for placing house tokens that are awarded to players during play of a game or hand, and risk regions for placing tokens awarded in an earlier hand to permit the players to make side wagers. A bogus stone may be used to indicate a player is to miss a turn. There are separate game play tokens and house tokens.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a casual wagering game which includes a matrix having a plurality of positions. A plurality of path endpoints are positioned along a perimeter of the matrix. In various embodiments, each of the path endpoints are associated with one of an award, a symbol indicating advancement to a subsequent level or a terminator symbol. Each position of the matrix, except a starting position, is configured to accommodate one of a plurality of tiles. Each tile includes one or a plurality of path segments. When the tiles are placed in certain configurations, path segments of bordering tiles form a complete path between the starting position and one or more of the path endpoints. The general objective of the game is for a player to place tiles at positions in the matrix such that connecting path segments form a complete path between the start position and one or more path endpoints in order to win the path endpoint awards.

Abstract: A method of playing a domino match is disclosed in which the players of the match play a plurality of domino games, with each game including at least one hand. The players are awarded points throughout the first domino game. The players may risk the awarded points earned throughout the first domino game in a play-by-play side wager against the other players. Players attempt to win the match by being the first player to win two or more games. Additionally, players are rewarded for being the total point winner of the match or tournament.

Abstract: Present invention provides an intellectual game model which includes a base with several grooves, level selector and 7 chain hexagonal bricks. There are 8 hexagon docks with numbers, and player is capable of selecting the level of difficulty of the game by moving level selector. There is also a hexagonal stud which is for increasing the difficulty of the game. Player uses 7 chain hexagonal bricks with different shapes to complete the shape which is built by empty grooves. The game inspires player's intelligence and is suitable for beginner or the one who want to challenge difficult levels of the game.

Abstract: A storytelling strategy board game, method of playing and apparatus, of placing tokens printed with alphabetic characters, numbers, symbols or images on groups of colored squares that occur pseudo-randomly on one of a large number of possible game boards assembled from game board segments, with the players telling a story based on the tokens they play.

Abstract: A strategy game is disclosed herein. The game comprises a plurality of playing pieces, a plurality of stopper tiles, and a rule set. The rule set includes a plurality of rules, where a first rule provides that a stopper tile is an edge of a game playing area when placed on a playing pieces.

Abstract: A linking puzzle game and method of play involving one or more players and including a playing surface having at least one, but preferably, a plurality of puzzle areas of varying degrees of difficulty. A plurality of base zones are disposed in an interconnecting relation to one another on each of the one or more puzzle areas, wherein at least one indicia is associated therewith, such as via a plurality of game pieces randomly distributed thereon. A plurality of action pieces each having predetermined indicia disposed thereon which corresponds to an objective goal which is reached by adding or performing another mathematical operation on the indicia of game pieces disposed on appropriate ones of interconnected base zones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for interactive entertainment involving a game. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for playing a game involving interactive generation of a visual image and a lingual definition of a precursor constructed phrase and image portion by a plurality of participant-users, and a method and system for sharing the same via a world wide interactive computer system. The computer system enables different participant-users, or teams of participant-users, to post generated visual and lingual definitions for the same precursor constructed phrase and image portions enabling comparison entertainment of the same and supporting selection of a preferred construction for awarding a prize.

Abstract: A puzzle game of the present invention consists of a field of play having associated positions upon which place-indicators are placed during game play along a predetermined game path. Placement of the place-indicators represents a sequential series of steps from a starting point along a game path in the field of play to an end point. Each of the steps is dependent on a predetermined step pattern and the place-indicator is placed on the position upon which the end of the step pattern falls. The solution to the puzzle is achieved by the placement of all place-indicators between the starting point and the end point. In order to indicate a particular game path, at least two place-indicators are pre-placed as givens in the solution. The place-indicators may be, by non-limiting example, numerals, letters or a group of shapes with a predetermined series displayed on the game play interface, but outside of the field of play.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods and devices for playing poker card games. One embodiment discloses a method to play Texas Hold 'Em poker with two dealers dealing simultaneous and separate games at a single table. A player may play two hands simultaneously, one dealt by a first dealer and one dealt by a second dealer, each hand having a separate pot. One embodiment discloses a playing surface to facilitate playing Texas Hold 'Em poker with two dealers dealing simultaneous and separate games at a single table. One embodiment discloses an electronic version of playing Texas Hold 'Em poker wherein the player plays two separate hands simultaneously.

Abstract: Methods and systems, according to various embodiments, are provided for a gaming platform that includes one or more various features including a sector navigator, a noise channel, and/or pods. The gaming platform can optionally be implemented as an online game that is accessible through a traditional browser or other application capable of accessing content on the Internet. Additionally, methods and systems for smart loading the gaming sectors and pods are provided such that a user of the game is subjected to minimal gameplay delays waiting for content to load.

Abstract: A game board comprising a game board surface having a pattern including three concentric parallelograms arranged so that no side of any parallelogram intersects another parallelogram. A set of four lines originating at the corners of the first parallelogram and terminating at the corners of the third parallelogram to intersect the corners of the second parallelogram and a set of four lines originating between the corners of the first parallelogram, the arrangement of said sets of lines forming a pattern having twenty-four vertices upon said game board and wherein said game board surface allows contact with a game token is disclosed. A game may be played with two or four players in a multitude of ways using twenty game tokens with an object being strategic linear arrangement of the game tokens for removal of the individual's assigned game tokens or those of the opposing players.

Abstract: A method for operating two different bonus games in a casino game machine. The first bonus game is played when a first predetermined orientation of the bonus symbols occurs on a pay line. The bonus game has a meter and a path to a goal wherein the path has a number of stopping points. The player advances based on player input from stopping point to stopping point along the path to the goal until either the meter reaches a predetermined value that ends the bonus game or until the goal is reached. The second bonus game is played when a second predetermined orientation of the bonus symbols occurs. The operation of the casino game is further affected by providing a graphic image in the video display of the reels to affect the play outcome. A game ticket version is also shown.

Abstract: A gaming device displays a game field with a start field and a target field separated by at least one field. The number of fields separating the start field from the target field is determined for each play of the game by, for example, a pseudo random number generator. In some embodiments, the game field has multiple start fields and multiple target fields that may change position in the game field with each play of the game. An indicator randomly selects the number of moves for the player and a virtual player in competition with the actual player. The object of the game may be for the player to reach a target field before the gaming machine virtual player reaches a target field. An award may be based on the player reaching the target field before the virtual player.

Abstract: A dynamic non-static game board is formed at the beginning of each game by the players each placing tiles having playing spaces which may have side walls. The walls create a maze configuration through which pieces move. To win, one must move all of one's pieces, 1–5 depending on difficulty level, from one side of the board and off the opposite side. A random number selection means such as dice indicates the number of spaces to be moved. On some turns at least one visual indicator for a “stack” move and another for side a “slide” move appear simultaneously with a number. A stack allows a player to stack a tile on top of an existing tile to alter the configuration of the maze. A slide allows a player to slide another tile into one end of one row, thus pushing an existing tile off the other end of the row and possibly altering the maze configuration. The strategy game may be programmed and displayed on a visual media such as a video game or on the world wide web.

Abstract: A process is described for producing one or more substituted iminoamines, in particular ?-unsaturated ?-iminoamines, in a single reaction comprising reacting one or more primary amines, alkynes, and isonitriles in the presence of a transition metal catalytic complex, preferably a titanium metal catalytic complex such as (N,N-di(pyrrolyl-?-methyl)-N-methylamine)titanium (Ti(NMe2)2(dpma)), under reaction conditions effective for 3-component coupling of the primary amines, alkynes, and isonitriles to produce one or more of the substituted iminoamines.

Abstract: A game module has a signal generator for generating a signal for supply to a playing piece when the playing piece is electrically coupled to the games module. The playing piece has a memory for storing data and is arranged to derive a power supply from the signal supplied by the game module by coupling to a user so as to complete an electrical path via the user back to the game module and to communicate data with the game module when power is thereby derived by the power deriving means from the signal provided by the game module.

Abstract: A plurality of large, tactically soft, cubes, and a plurality, of learning game boards. Each side of a learning cube has imprinted thereon a teaching concept. Each learning game board has a teaching concept imprinted thereon corresponding to a learning cube.

Abstract: A board game in which a game can be developed in an unexpected way can be provided. Plural dice selected from among plural dice which can be unfolded two-dimensionally are rolled. According to the results of the rolling of the dice, a die is unfolded and placed on the play field. On the unfolded dice a player places his/her piece. Also according to the results of the rolling of the dice, a player saves costs necessary for pursuing a game on an Addition/Deduction Unit. On the cards respectively corresponding to pieces, the Group, Level, Ability etc. of the pieces are indicated. A player makes his/her piece advance or attack the opponent's piece by paying the saved costs, and at the same time makes his/her piece defend itself by paying the saved costs as well. A player who succeeds in giving pre determined damage to a specific piece of the opponent wins a game.

Abstract: The present invention is a game, as a board game or computer game, relating to visualization and completion of geometric shapes. Repeating geometric shapes appear on a game board. The geometric shapes share perimeter boundaries with other geometric shapes on the game board. Game pieces are provided that correspond to a portion of the perimeter of one or more geometric forms. Players place game pieces on the game board, completing the geometric shapes.

Abstract: A game of reasoning having a triangular game board is disclosed. Players are given a pre-defined time limit to respond to questions based on scenarios likely to be encountered by the game's preferred teenage players. Thereafter, a secondary point of view choice must be made. Points and penalties correspond to the selected responses. By correctly responding, players advance from a base of the game board to a zenith thereof. Once all players of a participating team reach the zenith, that team is declared the winner. Responses to questions are input by means of a game pad. The game board is formed of independent blocks stacked in a triangular shape divided into two sides. Each block includes at least one viewable face sectioned into equal parts corresponding to the number of team players. The sections include means of unique color illumination such that the progress of each player can be monitored.

Abstract: A method for playing a game with a playing area having an indicia representing first and second parallel spaced apart finish lines; a first and second sets of playing pieces. The first set comprises a plurality of first and second pieces, with the first pieces having indicia denoting two positions adjacent which further playing pieces may be placed. The indicia comprise a substantially unbroken path of a first color extending between the two positions, the remainder of the piece being a second color. The second playing pieces have three positions adjacent which further playing pieces may be placed and are of the same color scheme as the first playing pieces. The second set of pieces is the same as the first but with the colors transposed. As part of play, players take turns placing pieces on the playing board with each team attempts to build a winning path.

Abstract: A game, and method of playing a game, using colored polygonal game pieces on a flat surface. The game pieces are divided into playing pieces and scoring pieces, and the object of the game is to surround a scoring piece with a ring of playing pieces, or to score points by partially surrounding a scoring piece. The playing and scoring pieces are in colored groups, and the color of the playing piece must match the color of the scoring piece.

Abstract: A board game comprises a board having sixteen squares arranged in four rows of four squares each. Each player receives twelve pieces arranged in three stacks of nested pieces, four pieces to a stack. The object of play is to occupy squares on the board forming a continuous straight line of four pieces of the same color.

Abstract: A game device includes a plurality of user-selectable cells extending between start and finish areas, where each of the cells is associated with a character performing an answer to a question or clue that may be provided in the form of a category. One or more participants move from the start to the finish area by selecting cells whose characters when taken in order form a valid answer. A number of valid answers or paths between the start and finish areas can exist. The participant is scored at least in part based on the characters forming the valid answer.

Abstract: A set of geometrically patterned rectangular tiles includes a plurality of tiles each having a different pattern of arcuate segments thereon. The tiles may be used to form various interlocking and overlying circular, semicircular, and sinusoidal patterns or designs for various purposes, such as architectural and other designs. The tiles are also suited for the play of various games, with the object of the games being to form one or more continuous paths of joined arcuate segments enclosing other areas of assembled or adjacent tiles placed during the play of the games. Tiles may be divided generally into two groups, with one group having at least two different curved segments thereon, each differentiated from the other and with a single player or team controlling any one variation of the different segments, and another group having one or more different segments thereon for use as border or peripheral pieces for the first group.

Abstract: A floor game including tiles which are laid on a playing surface forming a playing area, and an optical instrument. Each tile is covered by a polarized film. A path across the playing area is revealable by utilizing the optical instrument available to a game facilitator. The players see a design on the playing area. A path across the playing area is invisible to players not wearing the optical instrument. Each player traverses the path with assistance of the game facilitator and by observing steps taken by the previous players. The object of the game is for players to discover and traverse the path across the playing area from end to end through a team effort. In an alternative embodiment, the game is played with one or more teams utilizing one or more playing areas with each team trying to complete a path on their respective playing area.

Abstract: A geometrical game of strategy for two or more players in which the object of the game is to form and occupy a series of continuous adjacent polygonal areas. The game is played on a two or three-dimensional playing surface having a series of lines defined thereon. The lines define numerous polygonal areas that are occupied according to predefined rules. Players are afforded sequential turns in which they may occupy an available area or pass to the next player, with players continuing taking turns until all of the areas are occupied.

Abstract: An educational game including a flat game board with a number of equally-long slots formed therein, several sets of dowels of varied lengths, each set having its own color, and a means, such as a die or spinner, for randomly selecting a particular set from which to withdraw a dowel and place it into a slot. The game is played by a number of players, each having a slot to fill, taking turns rolling the die and placing a dowel of the selected color into the slot. The die may also mandate the removal of the player's last dowel placed into the slot or the relocation of an opponent's last dowel from their slot into the player's slot. The first player to exactly fill their slot wins the game.

Abstract: The invented game includes a playing field with a pattern of defined areas adjacent to one another, sets of playing pieces for each player, and a single marking piece which is several times the height of a playing piece. The playing pieces are configured such that they are stackable on top of one another and such that a stack can be inverted. The game is played by a first player placing the marking piece on any defined area. The next player then places one of his playing pieces on any other defined area. The next player places one of his playing pieces on any unoccupied area or stacks his playing piece on the playing piece already on the playing field. Each player then, in turn, either places a playing piece on an unoccupied area, stacks a playing piece on top of another playing piece or on top of an existing stack of playing pieces, or inverts an existing stack of playing pieces.

Abstract: A tiling, pattern-matching puzzle having a large number of distinct, challenging solutions while maintaining in each solution an overall unity and perceptible wholeness. This is achieved by providing each puzzle piece with a surface design comprising a number of distinct regions separated by contour lines terminating at precisely spaced points along the edges of the piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a board game and method of playing the game. The game involves a strategic means for defining paths along the game board. The game board is preferably configured as 9.times.9 lines, creating 64 squares with a black cross piece in the center. Each of the squares is raised, creating a recess therein in which pieces can be inserted. The inserted pieces include pawns and connector pieces. The connector pieces can either be I-shaped, L-shaped or T-shaped, or cross-shaped. Each player is provided with a set of pawns and connector elements as described above. The object of the game is to start at the center cross section, each player to continue with his pawn and connector piece, thereby defining the paths that the next player can take. The game is played until an opponent can move no further, or the opponent with the fewest pieces on hand at the end of the game wins.

Abstract: A game board is provided with a square recess for receiving a plurality of cards having different patterns printed on opposite sides of the cards. When one side of the cards is exposed, a changeable maze game may be played. When the other side of the cards is exposed, a changeable character or picture game may be played. The periphery of the recess is provided with grooves for conveniently accessing the cards for their removal or rearrangement.

Abstract: A game device in which opposing magnetic fields are used to position a plurality of magnetic balance tiles around the periphery of a starting magnet in accordance with a set of rules which specify unique patterns of displacement and awards points which are consistent with the degree of difficulty in replicating the patterns. The game may be played by one or more players in a group.

Abstract: A maze type board game comprising a game board (17) having a plurality of maze areas (22) and segments interconnected between maze areas comprising a plurality of spaces which include: movement spaces (19), starting spaces (20) and transport spaces (18), at least one separate movable search piece (16) for each player, and a plurality of maze walls (12) for disposition on the game board, the spaces and maze walls having cooperative dimensions such that a plurality of maze walls are required to define a maze on the game board. The game is played in an attempt by one player to find the marked orb(s) (15) hidden among decoy orb(s) (14) of another player while the player, whose marked orb(s) is/are being searched for, places maze walls to delay or prevent other player(s) from finding the marked orb(s) thus forming a maze that must have at least one entrance and path leading to every marked orb in that maze area from the interconnected segments between the maze areas.

Abstract: A method of playing a board game in which word chains are formed by opposing players and utilizing a playing board of general hexagonal configuration which is divided into contiguous hexagonal areas with the edges of the hexagonal configuration being one of two alternating colors and in which each player directs a word chain from the player's own side to either another side or other sides which attempting physically to obstruct the word chain of the opponent from reaching the opponent's designated side or sides.

Abstract: A board game has two sets of nodes fixed to the board in a pattern with the sets intermingled in an orderly manner. Two sets of game pieces matching the two sets of nodes are provided. The game is played by each of two players trying to complete an enclosure the edges of which are made up of nodes and game pieces.

Abstract: A single player game combining chance and strategy comprised of a field of play comprised of 100 positions in 10 rows and 10 columns, a set of 75 markers comprised of 6 subsets, the markers in each subset being coded to indicate permissible placements on the positions in the field, the subset sets being comprised of a first subset of 30 markers, a second subset of 30 markers, a third subset of 5 markers, a fourth subset of 5 markers, a fifth subset of 4 markers and a sixth subset of 1 marker along with means for random selection, marker by marker, as each individually selected marker is placed in one of its permissible positions on the field, the game being concluded when all of the markers have been placed in the field or when there is no permissible placement in the field of the last marker selected.

Abstract: A simulated motion board game in which a player is able to effectively simulate a continuum of sequential motion of one or more subjects contained within scenes of motion individually pictorially depicted on the faces of respective game elements. The representation of a sequence of continuous motion of the subject is independent of the order in which the tiles are placed next to one another. An edge portion of a scene immediately adjacent to the left/right hand edge of one motion tile will always provide a complementary extension of the motion within that portion of the scene immediately adjacent to the right/left hand edge of any other motion tile. As a consequence, even though the particular sequence of continuous motion will depend upon the events depicted in individual ones of the tiles, plural motion tiles placed in side-by-side adjacency with one another will always produce a continuum of motion of the subject traversing the depicted scene.

Abstract: An amusement game is formed with a serpentine path formed of various segments. The segments include various hazards, wherein locomotion tool structure is arranged to direct token discs along various top surfaces of the segments, whereupon displacement of the predetermined top surfaces of the discs relative to the top surfaces effects repositioning of the discs to starting the path anew.

Abstract: The invention consists of a game composed of a plurality of tiles which are arranged to form a playing surface, each tile divided into a plurality of subunits, each subunit having a plurality of distinguishing characteristics, a plurality of pawns which can occupy these subunits and can move on this surface. The players start the game by placing the tiles on a table and the pawns on the subunits to create an initial layout. Play then progresses with each play consisting of the movement of a tile to create a new layout or the movement of a pawn on the playing surface. The tiles may be arranged in an arbitrary manner subject to the constraint that the resulting configuration must always be connected and subunits on one tile must be aligned with subunits on adjacent tiles. A particular subconfiguration of pawns and tiles is designated as the goal and the player achieving this configuration wins the game.

Abstract: An educational tool in the form of a word game is disclosed. Each player starts on his own colored starting point at the bottom of the game area. Each player is represented by a colored alphabet set of blocks that are selected before the start of the game. During successive turns, the players must travel up and across the board by forming words while using one letter from the previous word, and must return the remaining letters to a return section of a tray with the letters facing down. All the letters used by a player from his selector holder to form a word must be substituted by the letters from a surplus section of a supply tray. To accomplish their goal and win the game, the players must enter their respective color goal or finish point on the top of the game area. If in a turn more than one player reaches his goal, the winner will be the one having the most letters in his color goal.

Abstract: A foldable baseboard is provided with sixteen fixed tablets, arranged in regular rows. Thirty-three movable tablets are placed in the spaces between the fixed tablets, to make a 7.times.7 square. The tablets are marked out with roads to define paths along which counters may be moved, towards a target tablet. One extra movable tablet is provided, by means of which a player can push a row of the movable tablets, thus improving the road layout, and enabling him to move his counter towards the target. The game apparatus includes target cards, and game money.

Abstract: A board game aimed at three to six year olds which is designed to teach and promote good nutrition and exercise habits which result in healthy cardiovascular systems to young children as well as provide entertainment and reinforcement for normative values.

Abstract: The board game apparatus includes a foldable game board having a substantially flat plane area when disposed in its playing position. The playing area is adapted for receiving removable game board pieces arranged by the players into various different pathways, over which are moved player position marking pieces during the play of the game. Moving the removable game board pieces over the playing area of the game board according to the rules of the game.

Abstract: A game board bearing indicia defining a plurality of adjoining game spaces, a plurality of sets of distinctive markers for placing in the spaces to progressively outline design patterns allotted to the various game players by radomly drawing game cards bearing the patterns, and design pattern-making pads, score-keeping pads and game rules. In accordance with the method of play, order of play by the players is first determined, then the individual design patterns are drawn by card by the players, after which each player secretly determines where to outline the selected pattern on the game board and secretly records that selection on a pattern-recording sheet. Thereupon, each player, in turn, places a marker on a space on the game board in order to progressively complete that player's pattern. Points are awarded for first finishing a pattern, blocking another player's pattern and first reaching an intersection of patterns. The player who first accumulates a predetermined point total or completes a pattern wins.

Abstract: A game is provided for educational and recreational use which includes an outer housing with a cut out opening, having a main drive gear and a plurality of ball control gears around the cut out. A spring impelled pop up plate is provided within the housing onto which magnetically retained gear devices are placed to provide gear trains between the main drive gear and the ball control gears for rotation and discharge of balls used with the game. The plate position is controlled by a timer to cause the plate to pop up at the end of a predetermined time interval and to break up the gear trains formed by the gear devices. The game can then be reset for the same or for a different time interval.

Abstract: A game of serial falling playing pieces with a game board having a plurality of rows of game spaces thereon of varying configuration with a plurality of game pieces for positioning on said game board.