Abstract: A talent management portfolio game including a board representing an organization, whereby game pieces representing members of the organization having a potential value to the organization can be managed so as to maximize the value of the organization according to its members. Value pieces representing realized potential can be attached to the game pieces based on played talent action cards, thereby realizing some of the potential of the game piece. Game pieces can be promoted within the organization or exchanged in attempts to maximize the value of the organization.

Abstract: An action figure game piece is disclosed. The game piece comprises a game figure character adapted for movement a distance over a surface and a mechanism for indicating the distance of movement over the surface. A method of playing an action figure game on the surface is also disclosed. The method comprises providing for each player a plurality of the game pieces, each game piece having an indicium indicating a point value, a mechanism for indicating a distance the game piece has moved over the surface, and a mechanism for attacking an opponent player's game pieces. The method also comprises selecting for each player a group of the game pieces having point values summing to a predetermined value and selecting a number of actions each player can take per player's turn. An action comprises either a move, comprising moving a game piece a distance up to the particular game piece's point value, or an attack, comprising actuation of the particular game piece's attacking mechanism.

Abstract: A combination for use as a collectible item or a game piece includes a collectible miniature figurine and a first game assembly. The collectible miniature figurine includes a figure body and a figure base that retains and supports the figure body. The first game assembly includes a first game base that is selectively attachable to and detachable from the figure base without deforming either of the bases. Further, the figure base is selectively rotatable relative to the first game base when the figure base is attached to the first game base. Still further, the figure base can be selectively rotatable relative to the first game base in a step-like fashion.

Abstract: A poker or game chip has an outer ring and an inner disk. The inner disk is typically engaged with the outer ring, but may be disengaged by pushing on the inner disk. When the chips are in a stack, pushing on an inner disk causes it to disengage with the outer ring, and engage in the outer ring of an adjacent chip. In a stack of chips, all of the chips may have a moveable inner disk and, upon application of pressure, may be shifted to engage with the outer rim of an adjacent chip, thereby causing the stack of chips to lock. A stack of chips is thereby secured together, so that the chips will not easily disengage and spread along the top of the table.

Abstract: A gaming dice (1) and a game with a gaming dice (1), such as a board game or a card game, said gaming dice (1) comprising a body part comprising at least six sides (2) wherein at least one or more of those sides (2) is/are provided with means (3) for simultaneous mounting of at least two indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c). This makes it possible to mount at least two separate indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c), said indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c) being configured such that they can be mounted next to each other on the same side of the gaming dice (1), and wherein the indicia-carrying elements (4a, 4b, 4c) have a bottom side on which means for mounting of the indicia-carrying element of the side (2) of the gaming dice (1) is configured and a top side which is opposite relative to the bottom side and is provided with indicia.

Abstract: A flight stand apparatus for use in playing a airplane combat game including a deck having a first attachment device and a deck top surface, a base having a first opening, and an altitude pole having a first end and an opposing second end. The altitude pole and the base may be configured so that the first end of the altitude pole is adapted to be inserted into the first opening of the base, and the altitude pole is thereby temporarily fixed to the base so that the altitude pole is substantially at a right angle with respect to the base. The first attachment device of the deck is configured to temporarily fix the deck on the altitude pole between the first end and the second end of the altitude pole, so that the deck top surface is substantially at a right angle with respect to the altitude pole and substantially parallel to the base.

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: In one of the die structures provided herein, there includes first and second housing structures defined to secure to each other to form a plurality of sides. An internal wheel is provided with an aperture for receiving a peg extending from the first housing structure, such that the internal wheel is rotatably secured thereto. The internal wheel has a perimeter edge defined with spaced apart curved grooves positioned on the periphery thereof. A portion of the perimeter edge is accessible through the first housing structure. Lastly, there is a plurality of labels having indicia printed thereon and separately affixed to the plurality of sides. One of the plurality of labels is defined as an internal wheel label affixed to the internal wheel such that the indicia is visible through a window defined on the first housing structure.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for use by a player in a game or as a collectible figure, comprising a first portion comprising a representational figure and a second portion affixed to the first portion and comprising a coupling member arranged to be coupled with a preexisting support structure so that a user of the article of manufacture is enabled to couple it with the support structure and uncouple it therefrom.

Abstract: Paired playing pieces move on steps along a path of a playing area through sections representing stages in a couple relationship in response to matching couple answers on writing surfaces in response to questions on cards from a beginning step through the stages to a winning step. Two individual pieces of each paired playing piece may be separated with one of the individual pieces placed in the dog house area for a mismatch to a question card bearing a dog house insignia. Timed tasks on get out of the dog house cards when performed successfully enable a player's piece to be removed from the dog house and reconnected with the other couple members playing piece to form the paired playing piece.

Abstract: A game, toy or article of manufacture includes a set of rules and at least one model. The model has multiple movable parts, where under the rules of play, the model begins in an assembled configuration. As the model loses points under the rules of play, at least some of the parts are removed from the model, or replaced with substitute parts. The model may be formed from a panel or other substantially planar member, with the individual pieces formed therein. Methods of game play, computer-implemented games, and other aspects of the invention are described herein. Many other options are possible, as described above.

Abstract: A compact, easy-to-use and space-saving case for a main unit of a palm-size game that provides the combined functions of a retractable handle, a storage tray, and a protection case, and is essentially comprised of a lower lid and an upper lid with the main unit fixed between; the upper lid is removed and the case can turn 180 degrees in reverse direction while the lower lid serves as the rail and the groove on the upper lid serves as the track to create a drawer type storage tray for accommodating a game cartridge while both lids and the main unit define a retractable trapezoid handle.

Abstract: A war game wherein multiple sets of moveable game figures are provided with each set having game player alignment identification indicia, such as different color glow, and each figure has removable and replaceable body parts which also glow in the dark so that the game may be played in the dark. Chance selection devices, such as dice and cards, are provided for chance selection of respective opponent players of body parts of the figures aligned with another opponent to be removed as an inflicted injury based upon designations indicated by this chance selection device or devices. The selection device is manipulated by the respective opponent players to sequentially chance select what opponent figure part is to be removed and then that particular body part, including armor and weapons, is removed from the opponent figure as directed by the selection device.

Abstract: A toy figure, such as a baseball player, which may or may not represent an actual identifiable person, is mounted upon a cylindrical base. Carried in the base is a rotatable disk having a grooved, serrated, knurled or otherwise textured outer peripheral wall. An arcuate access opening in the side wall of the base exposes a segment of at least the textured peripheral wall facilitating spinning or rotation of the disk by the user's thumb or finger. On the upper face of the disk, as disposed in the base, are a number of sectors, each of which contains indicia for determining an outcome in the play of a game. A viewing opening in the upper surface of the base permits viewing of a single sector on the disk.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus by which rules and record-keeping in games employing miniature figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the base of the miniature figures themselves. Printed information relating to the characteristics of a character are inserted into the base of the figure to customize the values for each character. The base is adapted to keep track of how the characteristics of a character change as a game progresses. Also, a method for playing a game using such game pieces and printed information.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus by which rules and record keeping in games employing miniature figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the base of the miniature figures themselves. Counters or wheels keep track of a character's characteristics and how they change as a game progresses. Values can be customized for each character by providing differently numbered wheels for the bases. Also, a method for providing collectable game pieces with varied features by providing them to the consumer concealed in packaging.

Abstract: A game for children has buildable structures, movement measurement devices for measuring game piece movement and projectile range values, structural unit guides to aid in construction of the buildable structures, and movable game pieces.

Abstract: A war game wherein multiple sets of moveable game figures are provided with each set having game player alignment identification indicia, such as different color glow, and each figure has removable and replaceable body parts which also glow in the dark so that the game may be played in the dark. Chance selection devices, such as dice and cards, are provided for chance selection of respective opponent players of body parts of the figures aligned with another opponent to be removed as an inflicted injury based upon designations indicated by this chance selection device or devices. The selection device is manipulated by the respective opponent players to sequentially chance select what opponent figure part is to be removed and then that particular body part, including armor and weapons, is removed from the opponent figure as directed by the selection device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a temperature control method for a refrigerator which can minimize a deviation in refrigerant compartment temperature while minimizing the power consumption of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A gaming system comprises a base for receiving a miniature figurine having distinct characteristics. The base may include at least one attachment member for interconnecting the base with an adjacent base. The gaming system may include a tracking member on each base for recording changing characteristics of the associated figurine. The gaming system includes a movable counter that may be integral with the game pieces and allows for easy measurement of various ranges. Structural units and structural unit guides allow for building a variety of structures used in the game.

Abstract: A game, toy or article of manufacture includes a set of rules and at least one model. The model has multiple movable parts, where under the rules of play, the model begins in an assembled configuration. As the model loses points under the rules of play, at least some of the parts are removed from the model, or replaced with substitute parts. The model may be formed from a panel or other substantially planar member, with the individual pieces formed therein. Methods of game play, computer-implemented games, and other aspects of the invention are described herein. Many other options are possible, as described above.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus by which rules and record keeping in games employing figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the figures themselves. Counters or wheels keep track of a character's characteristics and how they change as a game progresses. Accessories can be added to the figures that change the characteristics of a character. The accessories also identify how the characteristics of a character are modified by adding the accessory.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for interconnecting game pieces for play in a game providing all of the information needed to effectively strategize on the game piece. The method includes connecting the game pieces in formation by matching connection codes on the bases of adjacent game pieces. That connection can also strengthen the abilities of the game pieces by matching variable symbols on the game pieces.

Abstract: A combination role playing and board game comprising a plurality of action figures configured with detachable arm and head members, and which are moved within a grid-like board surface that represents an arena, wherein confrontations and other events are simulated. Multiple types of dice are used to direct the locations of the action figures and the type of event that may occur upon confrontation with an opposing figure. Each action figure is capable of being disassembled as a result of such confrontation and has certain confrontational qualities which lend themselves to enhanced types of attacks and resistances thereof. Playing cards are used to represent the “health” of each game character, and a plurality of other game cards and chips may be placed on the grid board to represent traps and other devices.

Abstract: Gaming equipment for a variety of games has buildable structures formed of building blocks, movement measurement devices for measuring game piece movement and projectile range values, structural unit guides to aid in construction of the buildable structures, movable game pieces and universal sub-bases for toy miniatures.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus by which rules and record-keeping in games employing miniature figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the base of the miniature figures themselves. Printed information relating to the characteristics of a character are inserted into the base of the figure to customize the values for each character. The base is adapted to keep track of how the characteristics of a character change as a game progresses. Also, a method for playing a game using such game pieces and printed information.

Abstract: A domino including pieces (1) which have on their back or sides an indication device with several identifying positions, and a device for storing and transporting the same. The indication device provided on the back of the pieces allows the pieces corresponding to each player to be marked so as to carry out the same distribution in other matches. The device for storing and transporting the pieces (1) is made up of four cases (9) which have means to allow them to be identified or for the indication device of the pieces (1) housed in each of them to be viewed.

Abstract: A container is disclosed as including a top part releasably engageable with a bottom part having an upper surface, wherein the top part is engageable with the bottom part in a first position to form a substantially enclosed container, and the top part is engageable with the bottom part in a second position whereby at least one exposed storage area is formed between both the top part and bottom part. A container for a game is also disclosed as including a cover, and a base having a playing surface on which a plurality of playing pieces are movable, and the cover is releasably engageable with the base in a first position to form a substantially enclosed container, and the cover is engageable with the base in a second position whereby at least one exposed storage area is formed between both the cover and the base.

Abstract: A board game for simulating the game of baseball in which baseball trading cards are utilized as playing pieces. The game includes a board having a baseball diamond pictured thereon and a plurality of card holders into which baseball trading cards may be positioned. A deck of pitcher cards provides a random pitch to a player at bat, such as a strike, ball, or hit, and a deck of action cards provides a random result of the batter's action, such as a hit, out, or homerun. The game pieces are then moved in accordance with the rules of conventional baseball. The game board and the card holders may be provided with illumination for enhancing appearance and facilitating nighttime play.

Abstract: The game includes a gameboard, game pieces, image or face cards and a revealing device. The device includes a plurality of shutters, each slidable between open and closed positions. With a face card inserted in the device and the shutters closed, the face is covered, since each shutter covers a different portion of the face, and all portions are thereby covered. As the shutters are separately opened, the face is incrementally revealed. The opening of the shutters is determined by the movement of the game pieces on the gameboard, which can be determined by the roll of a pair of dice or by other random apparatus. Points are awarded to the player who first correctly identifies the face on the card as the shutters are slid to their open positions, and the face thereby incrementally revealed.

Abstract: A board game arranged to educate and entertain children as to the merits, consequences, and opportunities in dialing assistance is provided. The board game includes a game path having game spaces to indicate selection of cards from various categories, whereupon the answering of such questions permits a player and associated token to proceed along a game path. A player to culminate the travel of the path is declared the winner.

Abstract: A housing assembly includes a first housing hingedly mounted to a second housing, wherein each housing includes a first inner wall playing field, with a second playing field relative to each first playing field pivotally mounted thereto, with each first playing field including a plurality of wings hingedly mounted thereto, wherein each wing is pivotal from a first horizontal position to a second vertical position relative to the first playing field, wherein adjacent pairs of first wing upper edges are cooperative with respective upper edges of the second playing fields to receive "T" shaped locking members to secure the playing fields together. Each first playing field includes a first grid, and the second playing field includes a second grid, wherein the second grid includes apertures corresponding to first grid spaces for receiving indicator pegs therewithin.

Abstract: A board game of strategy in which a plurality of unique game pieces are moved about a uniform array of descrete positions on a board. Each game piece has two game piece members linked by a specified length of chain. A linking member is attached to a swivel assembly located at or near the upper portion of each game piece to allow free rotation or one member about the other linking game piece member when the other linking game piece member is secured to a discrete position on the board. The relative distance of separation between the two linking members of a game piece can vary. However, the length of the chain automatically restricts the movements of the game piece on the game board.

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

Abstract: A board game apparatus for use in playing a game between two players includes a game board having an alternating pattern of light and dark squares, a first set of game pieces which is light in color, and a second set of game pieces which is dark in color. First keying devices are attached to the light squares of the game board and second keying devices are attached to the dark squares. The first keying devices affect the appearance of the first set of game pieces but not the second set of game pieces, and said second keying devices affect the appearance of the second set of game pieces but not the first set of game pieces. A game piece of one of the sets becomes a game piece of the other set when the piece is turned over.

Abstract: A game set includes a plurality of individual game articles, with each article including two companion playing pieces. The pieces mate with each other, but not with the pieces of other articles in the set, to form the article. The pieces of each article are separable from each other, for playing a game of seeking to mate the companion pieces of the article. In a preferred embodiment, a signal device is included in each article and is actuated by assembling the playing pieces into the article.

Abstract: A coon hunters night hunt game that simulates an outdoor racoon hunt is provided and consists of a game board in which at the end of the game the first player to accumulate 1,000 points and have ownership of three dogs win. In a modified form each hound dog playing piece has a built in stop mechanism and rides in a track on the game board so that it will stop on each space playing position.

Abstract: A bingo chip and method of manufacturing the same comprising a disk of see-through material having a slot formed therein, the slot being shaped to accept a structure of magnetic material. The structure of magnetic material being positioned within the slot and secured thereto. The transparent disk can have a concentric slot located on its outer periphery for the purpose of receiving a split ring of magnetic material. Alternatively, the disk can be provided with a ledge on which a ring of magnetic material is situated. After placing the ring on the ledge, a lip of overlying material on the disk is deformed over the top of the ring so as to permanently position it in place.

Abstract: Game apparatus including a game board, board pieces, a pair of dice, and a separate board on which is located a winners circle. The game board contains a generally oval shaped race track with separate lanes for several players, with starting and finishing lines for several running events. Within the space bounded by the track are areas designated for a variety of other events including pole vault, board jump, high jump, and shot put. The winner of each event is moved into the winners circle and the team (player) with the most pieces in the circle when the events are completed is the winner of the game.

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

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

Abstract: A board game in which a horizontal playing surface is defined by an array of hexagonal spaces, each space abutting the adjacent space, and a number of vertical walls disposed along lines formed by adjacent hexagonal spaces. Player start spaces are provided and a target is located on a site remote from the start spaces. Available paths of movement from space to space are limited by the walls but the player token has a marker movable parallel to the planar surface and transverse to the playing surface to pass over a wall. Both the player and the target may attack each other when they are on an aligned file of spaces, however, the target is further required to be facing the player token in order to attack. The playing spaces include defense zones armed by the presence of a defense playing piece in the form of a missile silo or cannon and activated by a chance drum borne by the target along with a number chance drum.

Abstract: An instructional chess game comprises a square playing board of laminated construction having sixty-four individual playing squares each of which is formed centrally with a substantially square recess, all squares "black" and "white" in accordance with traditional contrasting squares configuration, such square recesses being formed to accomodate a variety of play pieces whose projecting basal configuration can be accomodated in the aforesaid play squares square recesses.

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

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

Abstract: A board game device includes a playing board which defines a playing surface upon which a plurality of markers are arranged in a pattern. First and second distinguishable playing pieces are also locatable upon the playing surface at any of the locations at which a marker is locatable as well as upon unique additional playing positions. A chance selection device determines whether a player must utilize either the first or second playing piece in that turn and an additional chance selection devices determines the amount of movement undertaken by the selected playing piece. Movement of the first playing piece along the playing surface enables the player to collect the various markers along its path within the playing piece. This is accomplished by engaging the markers such that the markers are forced through a valved slot in one surface of the playing piece.

Abstract: A playing piece for a board game, such as checkers, or the like, has a base, a stem which is mounted centrally in the base and which has a portion protruding above the base and a sliding jacket that is movable between an upper position surrounding the protruding portion of the stem and a lower position exposing the protruding portion of the stem.

Abstract: This game board, which is called "double-play," consists primarily of a playing surface inscribed with a "baseball diamond," score pads, scoring boxes, "dug-outs," etc. The game further includes a deck of cards that are to be shuffled and played, and a multiple number of animated playing pieces, which are color coded, are provided for playing the game. The playing pieces include a first team of "right hand batters" and an opposing second team of "left hand batters". The baseball diamond includes a pair of boxes, one on each side of home plate, each being a different color, and a pair of adjacent boxes, each of a different color, located at the first, second, and third base positions.

Abstract: A game in which players can engage in a simulated contest such as a sail boat race, a glider race or a snow buggy race, and having a set of cards layable side by side to define a course and simulated vehicles consistent with the type of race. The vehicles are moveable over the course in accordance with the particular rules of the race and the cards have markings thereon which indicate "conditions" that are likely to exist in the particular type of race.

Abstract: A game board apparatus based on possible experiences of a player consuming liquor in relation to a time span in liquor establishments which includes a game board having a series of playing locations thereon and forming a playing path about the board. The liquor establishments are adjacent some of the playing locations. Player tokens are provided for moving on the playing locations and the stop locations. A pair of dice is used to move the player tokens about said playing and stop locations. A series of cards each bearing indicia indicating a type of drink, its liquor content, a message to the player, the amount of liquor consumed and the time spent during the consumption is provided. A blood alcohol concentration level chart is provided which has time increments versus ounces of liquor for ascertaining a state of drunkenness. A display board is provided which includes a dial for recording elapsed time and a dial to record the amount of liquor consumed.