Abstract: A board game incorporating multiple paths of travel which traverse a plurality of elevations with moveable obstacles that change the paths of travel. The moveable obstacles may be transferrable game face members containing moveable structures; such as stairs; bridges and moveable-walls which cut-off some available paths while opening others. Additional obstacles include tunnels, spinning indicators determining the path of travel, vertical obstacles, rotating vehicles, rotating hidden compartments, and linearly sliding vehicles. Through strategic use of the obstacles; players can facilitate their own movement through the game while impeding that of their opponents.

Abstract: A Halloween Afternoon at Dracula's Castle board game which comprises a game board having a first outer pathway level, a second middle pathway level and a third inner pathway level. A plurality of playing pieces is for use by players, wherein the playing pieces are positionable on the spaces. A plurality of player residences, trespass tokens for use by the players. A chance determining mechanism is for indicating a number of the spaces to be traversed by each playing piece. A plurality of play money, spookology cards, lucky/unlucky cards, Possession Cards, item cards are provided to the players. In addition, a plurality of player sound pieces is provided with light and a silhouette to replicate a spooky player and Halloween theme sounds. A three dimensional plastic pentagon shape castle was built on the game board. The 3-D castle has light and a silhouette to replicate Halloween theme sounds and songs.

Abstract: An educational game includes a game board with a top side having a plurality of outer spaces forming an outer loop and a plurality of inner spaces forming an inner loop. First and second spinners are coupled to the game board. The first spinner indicates one of the outer spaces. The second spinner indicates one of the inner spaces. A plurality of outer cards is provided and each of the outer spaces has one of the outer cards positioned therein. A plurality of inner cards is provided and each of the inner spaces has one of the inner cards positioned therein. The outer cards include first information indicia and the inner cards include second information indicia. The first and second spinners are spun. The inner and outer cards indicated by the first and second spinners are read to determine if the first and second information indicia thereon match each other.

Abstract: A score-keeping product for an anagram game that has a pouch for storing a plurality of anagram game cubes therein; a pair of slide members that each can be linearly moved between open and closed positions with each slide member, in an at least partially open position, enabling access to the interior of pouch so that the anagram game cubes can be stored or removed therefrom for the purpose of playing the game cubes with each of the slide members including a scoring pointer; and a pair of scoring indicia on the pouch and each disposed along a linear locus that extends respectively along side of a corresponding slide member with each scoring indicia provided with a series of score markers. The slide members are selectively movable so that the corresponding scoring pointer can be progressively moved to align with one of the series of score markers in scoring the game.

Abstract: Game board having a wavy relief structure formed of a series of rises and dips extending at regular distances from one another in at least two different directions and whereby one or several game pieces are further formed as sliding pieces with one block or with several blocks which are connected to one another and whereby the lower contact surface of every block has a sloping shape which is predominantly complementary to the shape of the dips of the game board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interactive board game comprising a playing surface having a series of tabs, wherein each opened tab reveals clues or directions to the next tab to be opened. In one embodiment, the board game comprises individual cells containing a prize, such as a chocolate, located under each tab, which are accessible upon opening the tabs.

Abstract: Tiles (7) having significant depth are placed on a gameboard (1) having projections (2) on its upper surface. The protrusions (2) engage recesses (8) formed on the corners of the tiles (7) in order to locate the tiles (7) in position on the game board (1). The recesses (8) may extend for only part of the depth of the tiles (7) so that they are not visible from the top of the tiles (7), thereby affording visual continuity between the (tiles7). The protrusions (2) may engage the recesses (8) as a friction fit, to hold the tiles (7) firmly in place. Alternatively, they may engage the recesses (8) as a loose fit, thereby to afford location of the tiles (7) whilst allowing their easy removal from the game board (1).

Abstract: Fashion accessories and entertainment instruments where accessory pieces can be rearranged instantly on a support. Exemplary embodiments include a game board that can be curled up and wrapped around a wrist.

Abstract: A game comprises: a game board; a tree trunk for each player playing the game, the tree truck attachable to the game board; a plurality of branches for the each player playing the game, the plurality of branches attachable to the tree trunk; a tree topper; and a pair of dice; wherein players in turn roll the pair of dice and build a tree from the tree trunk and the plurality of branches based on rolls of the pair of dice.

Abstract: A board game includes a board assembly and an operation unit mating with the board assembly. The board assembly includes at least one outer frame, at least one inner board mounted in the outer frame and a plurality of separating edges located in the outer frame and the inner board to separate the outer frame and the inner board respectively. The outer frame of the board assembly includes a plurality of sections which are juxtaposed and combined to form an endless loop. Thus, the outer frame and the inner board of the board assembly co-operate to function as a monopoly and a puzzle so as to enhance the amusement of playing the board game.

Abstract: An insert has a bottom with sides and a contoured top. The container has semi-spherical concave valleys. The valleys are positioned in rows and columns. The insert is fabricated of a resilient non-magnetically-responsive material. A plurality of magnets is provided. Each magnet has faces defining a thickness and a periphery. The periphery of the magnets have various geometric shapes.

Abstract: A board game includes a board assembly and an operation unit mating with the board assembly. The board assembly includes at least one outer frame, at least one inner board mounted in the outer frame and a plurality of separating edges located in the outer frame and the inner board to separate the outer frame and the inner board respectively. The outer frame of the board assembly includes a plurality of sections which are juxtaposed and combined to form an endless loop. Thus, the outer frame and the inner board of the board assembly co-operate to function as a monopoly and a puzzle so as to enhance the amusement of playing the board game.

Abstract: A multi-leveled information displaying device with labeled path comprises the base layer, the base layer comprises at least one area for putting the additional layer and several information showing area; and at least a Nth additional layer, which comprises several information showing areas, wherein N is an integer more than or equal to 1, and N is a natural number, when N equals to 1, the Nth additional layer is set at the top of the base layer; when N is larger than 1, the Nth additional layer is set at the top of the (N?1)th additional layer.

Abstract: A base has upper and lower surfaces. Cylindrical recesses are arranged in rows and columns. A plurality of rods is received by the cylindrical recesses and held in a vertical orientation. A plurality of balls is adapted to be stacked upon the rods. The balls have an exterior surface with various optical characteristics. The number of different optical characteristics of the balls corresponds to the number of players of the game. The optical characteristics are chosen from the class of optical characteristics including colors and designs. The game is won when a player aligns a predetermined number of balls of a common optical characteristic in a line in response to players alternately placing balls on the base.

Abstract: A role-playing board game in which players strategically build structures and destroy opponents' structures according to various game modes having a different objectives, by utilizing cards, a three-dimensional game board, three-dimensional models representing futuristic races and battlefield units, and various attachable accessories, along with a rule book, tokens, and a divided box for storing the tokens.

Abstract: A token game set that includes a game board with a stationary portion and a rotating portion. The stationary and rotating portions each having a plurality of token spaces. The game set also includes a plurality of tokens that are located on the token spaces. The game set can be played by initially placing a plurality of first tokens onto token spaces in a first area of the stationary portion, and a plurality of second tokens onto token spaces in a second area of the stationary portion. The first and second tokens may be moved into the rotating portion. The rotating portion is then rotated to move the positions of the first and second tokens. The game board can be arranged so that the tokens can be moved in accordance with the rules of “Chinese Checkers”.

Abstract: A game table assembly comprises a game table having a game-playing surface, two parallel and opposing ends extending parallel to a width axis, and two parallel and opposing longitudinal edges extending parallel to a longitudinal axis. The ends of the game table are shorter in length than the longitudinal edges. The game table assembly additionally includes two side support members positioned adjacent the longitudinal edges and a rotating mechanism defining a central width axis parallel to the shorter width ends. The rotating mechanism rotatably engages the game table with the side support members at opposing engagement positions along the longitudinal edges. The game table is configured to pivot about the rotating mechanism so that the game table is rotatable about the central width axis. Additionally, the game table is selectively lockable in at least one position.

Abstract: A game apparatus for an abstract strategy pattern building board game that has two walls, each with multiple apertures. A number of dividers are intermediate the two wall and form multiple channels disposed along the two walls. The dividers also form multiple gaps defined by spaces between the channels. Two sets of playing markers are used to build patterns during game play. One set of playing markers fills a single channel along one wall, and one set of playing markers fills two channels and a gap in between the two channels.

Abstract: A score-keeping product for an anagram game that has a pouch for storing a plurality of anagram game cubes therein; a pair of slide members that each can be linearly moved between open and closed positions with each slide member, in an at least partially open position, enabling access to the interior of pouch so that the anagram game cubes can be stored or removed therefrom for the purpose of playing the game cubes with each of the slide members including a scoring pointer; and a pair of scoring indicia on the pouch and each disposed along a linear locus that extends respectively along side of a corresponding slide member with each scoring indicia provided with a series of score markers. The slide members are selectively movable so that the corresponding scoring pointer can be progressively moved to align with one of the series of score markers in scoring the game.

Abstract: A game assembly for housing a foldable game board which is quickly and conveniently secured to an open configuration for game play through the use of a spring loaded flexible hinge. The game assembly includes a first base portion, a second base portion capable of cooperating with the first base portion between an open and a closed configuration, and at least one hinge assembly mounted at a first end to the first base portion and at a second end to the second base portion. The hinge assembly includes a flexible strap and biasing element capable of tensioning the flexible strap to maintain the first and second base portions with respect to each other in an open configuration.

Abstract: A board game includes a board having an upper surface with a peripheral region and a central region. The peripheral region has positions for placement of player pieces thereupon, each peripheral region having located thereon an image of one of a plurality of polygonal shapes. The central region has central sub-regions, each of which has a plurality of polygonal cut-outs for receiving a corresponding one of a plurality of polygonal objects of a particular color that are shaped in a same manner as the polygonal cut-out. When a player answers a question related to polygon shapes correctly, that player places a respective polygon-shaped piece into a corresponding polygon-shaped cut-out region in his/her assigned central region. Players move player pieces a number of positions on the peripheral region of the board corresponding to dice roll numbers. When a player answers a question incorrectly, for the player's next turn, the player piece is moved in the opposite direction on the peripheral region of the board.

Abstract: A recreational amusement (20) takes the form a cooler (21) having a toss-type game board (28) integrated with the cooler's lid (26). The toss-type game board (28) includes one or more cavities (29) in the top (27) of the lid (26). Provision is made for orienting the top (27) of the lid (26) in a sloping position for play of the game enabled by the game board (28). The cooler (21) retains all conventional features of a beverage type cooler.

Abstract: An Indiana Jones theme board game having a tower supporting a plurality of collapsible stairs mounted in a spiral fashion, a deck of chance cards, dice, and pawns for the players. A tower top is mounted to the upper portion of the tower for rotation and downward vertical movement. A tube is mounted within the tower, and a number of pegs are mounted in the tower wall, one peg supporting a corresponding stair. The tube and pegs cooperate to transmit the rotational and vertical movement of the tower top to the collapsible stairs. The player picks a card and follows instructions printed on the card. During the game, certain cards instruct the players to rotate the tower top, causing openings in the outer wall of the tube to be located adjacent different combination of pegs, the combination being hidden and unknown to the players, such that the next vertical movement of the tower top and the tube results in an unknown combination of stairs to collapse.

Abstract: A paper napkin having an image extending across more than one quadrant thereof motivates a user to interact with the napkin. A portion of the image is visible when the napkin is in a first folded condition, which portion of the image appears to be a complete image. When the napkin is unfolded from the first condition to a second condition, one or more further portions of the image is revealed. The image may include indicia to prompt the user to write or draw on the napkin.

Abstract: An open rectangular prism with rotating cubes on dowel rods, two 12-sided dice, and three 20-sided dice invented with an accompanying method of use to function as a game to assist students in remembering the basic math facts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Abstract: A game apparatus for a strategic pattern building board game with a feature for ejecting playing markers is defined. The game board has a multiplicity of channels having a first end and an opposite second end for receiving and ejecting playing markers respectively. The multiplicity of channels may be disposed between a first wall having a multiplicity of first apertures that define a matrix within the first wall and a second wall having a multiplicity of second apertures juxtaposed relative to the first wall. One or more openings disposed at the second end allow a player to eject playing markers. A retainer may be used to maintain playing markers in the matrix, and the retainer may comprise a pivoting and shifting set of bars that allows or prevents ejecting and emptying the matrix of playing markers. Some playing markers have indicia that define game play.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus including a plastic top surface and four side walls connected to the top, the top having a 64 block checkerboard pattern of a first and second color, the checkerboard having cutouts in the blocks of the first color of the checkerboard pattern; eight rods running crossways under the top surface and attached to two side walls; eight six sided rollers fitting on each of the eight rods, the rollers accessible to a player through the cutouts in the top surface, the rollers include on each side of the roller, color the same as the first color or the second color or the first or second color with the image of at least one game piece thereupon. Preferably a six sided roller is provided to represent either no game piece present, a first player's game piece present, a first player's kinged game piece present (two game pieces of the same color on the same block), a second player's game piece present, or a second player's kinged game piece present on that particular block of the checkerboard.

Abstract: A portable game set comprising a game board constructed out of corrugated paper board having indicia thereon representing a game board and having slits on each position for receiving a game piece. The game pieces are rectangular and made of a transparent material so that the indicia indicating the game pieces is visible on both sides of the board. The corrugated paper board applies a large amount of pressure on the portion of the game pieces and has a highly frictional surface to securely retain the game pieces within the slits. The corrugated paper board rigidly holds the game pieces in the slits allowing the game to be played during a windy day or in turbulence. When the game pieces are inserted into the slits the game pieces vertically extend approximately 90 degrees with respect to the board thereby providing an improved appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interactive board game comprising a playing surface having a series of tabs, wherein each opened tab reveals clues or directions to the next tab to be opened. In one embodiment, the board game comprises individual cells containing a prize, such as a chocolate, located under each tab, which are accessible upon opening the tabs.

Abstract: A game board has a first side and a second side. The first side of the game board includes a plurality of markings associated with a game. The markings can be associated with a particular tourist destination, such as, for example, a national park. The game board is configured to fold such that the game board is moveable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. When the game board is in its expanded configuration, the game board is substantially planar. When the game board is in its collapsed configuration, at least a portion of the game board is folded to form at least one pocket adjacent the second side of the game board. The pocket is configured to receive at least a portion of an object, such as, for example, a picture and/or other memorabilia.

Abstract: The gaming system, table method and device includes a base game and a side game. The base game involves a gamer's selection of one role or another role. The gaming system includes a side game and a side game bet tracker which enables the gamer to bet on a predicted outcomes of the base game.

Abstract: A toy play set for containing at least one predetermined board game includes a generally elongated body having a hollow interior, first and second opposing longitudinal ends, and a generally curved side wall extending around the hollow interior between the first and second ends. The first and second ends and side wall generally surround the hollow interior in a closed configuration of the body. The body has an open configuration in which the hollow interior is at least partially accessible. A playing surface is operably engaged with the body and is configured to play the predetermined board game. The playing surface is shaped and sized to enable the playing surface to be completely stored within the hollow interior of the body with the body in the closed configuration. The playing surface is accessible at least with the body in the open configuration for playing of the predetermined board game.

Abstract: A portable activity device for playing entertaining and educational games and activities. The activities may also be adapted for provision of physical therapy and occupational therapy. The device features a case having an accessible cavity for storage of activity components. A side surface of the case is magnetically receptive to the activity components which have magnets upon them. The device maintains the activity pieces in place in moving vehicles allowing children to play games during travel without the risk of sharp movements causing the game parts to fall. A white board on the exterior surface is provided which may be employed with markers stored in the cavity.

Abstract: A toy play set for containing at least one predetermined board game includes a generally elongated body having a hollow interior, first and second opposing longitudinal ends, and a generally curved side wall extending around the hollow interior between the first and second ends. The first and second ends and side wall generally surround the hollow interior in a closed configuration of the body. The body has an open configuration in which the hollow interior is at least partially accessible. A playing surface is operably engaged with the body and is configured to play the predetermined board game. The playing surface is shaped and sized to enable the playing surface to be completely stored within the hollow interior of the body with the body in the closed configuration. The playing surface is accessible at least with the body in the open configuration for playing of the predetermined board game.

Abstract: A multi-level board game comprises a base assembly, a plurality of vertical support assemblies disposed substantially on a top surface of the base assembly, at least one elevated planar surface disposed substantially within a boundary formed by a configuration of the plurality of vertical support assemblies and positioned above the base assembly, a plurality of first tab assemblies, a plurality of second tab assemblies and plurality of elongated members coupled to a top surface of the base assembly and projecting substantially upward from the base assembly. The at least one elevated planar surface further comprises at least one slot formed within a lateral edge the elevated planar surface and each of the first tab assemblies and the second tab assemblies are suitable for insertion into the at least one slot formed within the at least one elevated planar surface.

Abstract: A game device that uses an inclined playing surface to achieve the goal of making the game more convenient by allowing the player easier accessibility to game pieces. The game assembly includes a base, an upright module and a pair of support assemblies. The inclined playing surface is achieved through combination of a locking hinge and an interlocking set of bars. The locking hinge is achieved through the connection of a set of plastic fasteners on the pair of support assemblies to a set of notches on the base. The locking hinge allows the support assemblies to be able to pivot upwards towards the upright assembly. The interlocking set of bars is achieved through the even spacing of bars along the bottom edge of the base and the edge of the pair of support assemblies.

Abstract: A method of playing a card match game including providing a set of boards including a plurality of boards that each include a front face that includes a plurality of objects from a predetermined object group, each object corresponding to a single one of a plurality of predetermined object classes of the object group, each object class including a plurality of categorized objects, each object class defining a common feature between all categorized objects corresponding to the respective object class, and each board excluding at least one of the categorized objects from at least one object class, the excluded categorized object being an excluded object on the front face; providing a set of cards including a front face that includes at least one of the categorized objects; and determining that at least one object of the distributed cards match the at least one excluded categorized objects of the in-play board.

Abstract: A game playset includes at least one movable game piece object for a player to advance during game play. It also includes a game board which has a path provided thereon across which the at least one movable game piece object advances. The game board also including a plurality of components attached to a surface of the game board, and each of the plurality of components is pivotably mounted and has a manual trigger associated therewith. So when a first of the plurality of components pivots downwardly in a falling motion, it comes into contact with a corresponding trigger associated with a second of the plurality of components, thereby causing the second of the plurality of components to pivot downwardly by falling.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inflatable game board including a game board, a storage drawer, an inflatable device, and game pieces to allow a person to play board games while immersed in water. The inflatable game board can be used in rough water due to the magnet attached to the game pieces and the magnetic surface of the game board.

Abstract: Chess set comprising a housing that closes and creates a space to store game pieces. Shelves are rotatably attached to the side of the board to move from a close position inside the housing to an open position adjacent to the playing board. Game pieces are adhered to the shelves and to the board via a mechanical connection that is releasable such as a magnet, button, adhesive, or other suitable mechanism.

Abstract: A casino gaming station includes a free standing gaming table and a free standing canopy which can be positioned above the gaming table where the canopy is supported by a pedestal positioned adjacent to the table. The gaming table has an upper surface with markings thereon for use in the playing of one of the games of chance of a casino. The pedestal supports an upwardly extending vertical post with the upper end of the post extending horizontally outward of the pedestal and over the table. At the outer end of the vertical extension is the canopy having a motion video camera therein directed downward towards the surface of the table.

Abstract: The present invention is a strategy game involving the insertion of square pegs into the three round holes on each game box playing surface. The three holes are circular and are placed on the left side, right side and toward the topmost edge away from the player and centered between the left and right peg holes. The play proceeds by choosing a square peg from the central pool of play pegs and attempting to fit the square peg into one of the unoccupied circular game box holes, by proceeding from left to right to top. The first player to fill all three holes wins the round and is awarded the available points for their game box holes and peg points from the other players. The player accumulating 6,000 points, wins the game.

Abstract: A portable game set comprising a game board constructed out of corrugated paper board having indicia thereon representing a game board and having slits on each position for receiving a game piece. The game pieces are rectangular and made of a transparent material so that the indicia indicating the game pieces is visible on both sides of the board. The corrugated paper board applies a large amount of pressure on the portion of the game pieces and has a highly frictional surface to securely retain the game pieces within the slits. The corrugated paper board rigidly holds the game pieces in the slits allowing the game to be played during a windy day or in turbulence. When the game pieces are inserted into the slits the game pieces vertically extend approximately 90 degrees with respect to the board thereby providing an improved appearance.

Abstract: A mat includes a first surface having a first polymer, a second surface having a second polymer, and indicia associated with a game. The first polymer can include, for example, an elastomer, such as a silicone elastomer. The second polymer can include, for example, a fluorinated polymer.

Abstract: A race type board game in which two or more players compete by rolling dice to win turns and advance along a game track comprising a linked set of player squares or spaces. Players advance according to a number displayed on a drawn advancement card where the card can be drawn when a player wins a turn. Players may impede the progress of opposing players by purchasing and placing defensive traps on various squares along the game track. Trapped players extricate themselves from the traps using a combination of chance, quick thinking and math skills.

Abstract: A card game tabletop used for playing various types of card games. The tabletop includes a circular felt covered panel. The felt covered panel is adapted for receiving playing cards and betting chips thereon. A circular, transparent advertising cover is mounted on a lower panel. The advertising cover is disposed next to and around a perimeter of the felt covered panel. The felt covered panel is also received on top of the lower panel. An advertising space is provided between a bottom of the advertising cover and a portion of the lower panel. The advertising space is used for receiving advertising therein. The advertising can be permanently installed or mounted on removable cards or blocks for inserting into the advertising space. A raised padded rail can be disposed around the perimeter of the advertising cover and mounted to a side of the lower panel. The padded rail is used for players to rest their lower arms and hands thereon.

Abstract: An example presentation apparatus having a cabinet-like base and a surface coupled to the cabinet-like base and configured to hold an object. The cabinet-like base and the surface are configured to cooperate functionally with a function of the object. A portion of an air processing apparatus is disposed within the cabinet-like base and configured to move ambient air through the cabinet-like base to generate processed air. An exhaust structure is operatively coupled to the cabinet-like base and configured to enable the processed air to exit the presentation apparatus via a flow path that is spatially associated with a substantially predetermined position of the object.

Abstract: A wall decoration and game apparatus that is convertible between a display mode for hanging on a wall and a game playing mode for playing a board game such as cribbage. The apparatus includes a mounting panel and a game board. The game board is releasably attachable to the mounting panel. The game board has a display side and a game playing side. The display side of the game board has a likeness of an animal such as a fish. In a display mode the game board is releasably attached to the mounting panel with the display side facing out and the mounting panel is hung on a wall. In game playing mode the game board is detached from the mounting panel. Legs are attached to the mounting panel and it becomes a stand for the game board with the game playing surface facing up. In the embodiment shown the game board is a cribbage game board and has a peg hole array for a cribbage game. The mounting panel has an open storage compartment that is covered by the game board in the display mode.

Abstract: Games' board wherein the games' board comprises two identical games' board segments that are detachably attachable to each other. Assembly of a games' board and a first number of game pieces, wherein the games' board has a games' board side on which game pieces can be placed, which games' board side is provided with a second number of at least almost identical games' board recesses divided uniformly into rows and columns, wherein each game piece has a rectangular front surface bearing game marks and a support surface situated opposite the front surface for supporting the game piece on the games' board side, wherein the support surface is provided with at least one game piece protrusion which projects above the support surface and can be placed in a games' board recess.

Abstract: A set of candle dominoes includes a domino playground and a plurality of domino members. The domino playground has a playing area and includes a plurality of holding seats. The domino members are erected on the playing area in predetermined domino sequence to define a starter domino member and a final domino member, wherein each of the domino members includes a wax-made domino body sitting at the corresponding holding seat and an ignition rope upwardly extended from a top surface of the domino body for being ignited to produce an illumination effect, wherein the holding seats initially hold the domino member at an upright position and allow the domino member to be toppled, wherein when the starter domino member is toppled to hit an adjacent domino member until the final domino member is toppled, the domino members are sequentially brought down by the previous domino members.