Amusement devices: games inventions 01/06

20060017223 - Stick for a hockey game table: A stick for a hockey game table includes an outer body and an inner body fitted in the outer body. The outer body has an open bottom, an annular stop wall facing downward on an inner surface near the bottom, an annular recessed surface on the inner surface, and two...

20060017224 - Lottery games having non-numeric characters: A system and method for a lottery game in which characters are drawn is disclosed. The characters are drawn from character sets in accordance with a template. The template has multiple character positions associated with the character sets with at least one of the sets including non-numeric characters. Winners of...

20060017225 - Method of conducting wagering dice games: A method of conducting a wagering game using dice is disclosed. The method is ideally suited for video-based machines or Internet-based applications. However, it may be conducted in a live environment. Dice comprising multiple characteristics (e.g., values and colors) are used to generate random outcomes. Players may place wagers on...

20060017226 - Strategic board game: A strategy board game is disclosed. The board for the game or playmat is comprised of several distinct regions each with a specific purpose and/or rules associated with the region. The Battlefield region is where opposing players challenge one another with various game pieces. There is also a region for...

20060017227 - Bingo-like and trivia televison game show: A bingo-style/trivia game in a game show or computer game format is provided. In accordance with the method, at least two players compete to match numbers on a game board and to correctly answer questions. The player who has the most points at the end of one-to-one contestant rounds then...

20060017228 - Blackjack'n baccarat with jokers (b&bj): A variation of baccarat is played with six or eight decks standard 53 playing cards (with one joker). The blackjack side bets provide variety optional betting. The jokers serve as winning cards. Either Banker or Player has the joker would win. There are 9 betting areas, such as tie, banker,...

20060017229 - Card game and methods of play: This invention relates to a card game comprised of at least one warrior card, at least one technique card, at least one power card, and at least one field card. This invention also includes a method of playing said card game, which involves the use of a battle binder....

20060017230 - Starting gate and timing device: A starting gate and timing device for foot races includes a frame and a plurality of levered restraints disposed across a track. Each of the levered restraints includes a barrier portion which is adapted to prevent a runner from crossing the start line before the barrier is moved out of...

20060012116 - Method of playing multiple games with a lottery ticket: A multiple game lottery-type game card that encourages increased consumer traffic at the retail point of distribution. The multiple game lottery-type game card member includes at least first and second indicia areas. A standard lottery-type game is played in the first indicia area. The second indicia area includes a unique...

20060012117 - Random number selector, and bingo game machine incorporating the same: In a random number selector using a selection ball, a first selector is provided with a passage and a plurality first pockets each associated with a symbol and operable to receive the selection ball. A second selector is provided with a plurality of second pockets each associated with a jackpot...

20060012118 - Game-machine impact bodily-feeling apparatus, and game machine with this apparatus: An impact bodily-feeling apparatus is provided which allows a player to feel an impact bodily according to an impact image on a monitor screen. This apparatus includes: a seat belt as a body fixing member which fastens the player; an impact bodily-feeling giving portion which gives an impact to the...

20060012119 - Three dimensional maze game: A three-dimensional maze game in the form of a hand-held toy. The hand held toy is in the form of a cube. The toy comprises a substantially cubic non-transparent body containing a plurality of intersecting pathways for an object and an entrance aperture and single/multiple exit apertures connecting the pathways...

20060012121 - Fishing game: The game is a fishing tournament board game that is played in two parts, each part having seperate paths where players move game pieces along according to the roll of dice. The first path is a series of spaces leading through a tackle shop where players compete for lures. The...

20060012120 - Positive reinforcement game: A positive reinforcement game is disclosed for assisting persons with ADHD or learning disabilities to modify and control their behaviors. The game includes a reward dispenser containing at least one reward tag. The person is allowed to retrieve one reward tag from the reward dispenser after completing a task. A...

20060012122 - Simultaneous play word-forming game: A word-forming game allows multiple players to form words simultaneously, thereby increasing the speed of the game and enhancing excitement. In the preferred embodiment, the game is based upon the game Scrabble®, and includes substantially complete board sections enabling up to four players to form words at the same time....

20060012123 - Social game and method of playing the same: The present invention is a social game and method of playing the same comprising a plurality of cards. Each card has at least one task for the cardholder to attempt to successfully complete, such as at least one question to answer, at least one act to perform, at least one...

20060006595 - Chess to the second power: An improved chess-like game. The game uses a traditional chess board and basically the same rules. The additional second set of pieces and some rule changes enhances the game. There's a time limit to strategically place the secondary pieces inside of the primary pieces and placed on the board. Primary...

20060006596 - Playing table having a light emitting effect: A playing table includes a transparent base plate, four foot stands mounted on the corners of the base plate and each having an upper end having a side formed with a through hole, and four light emitting members each mounted in a respective one of the foot stands and each...

20060006597 - Bull's eye target device: An advantage of the invention is in providing a device a device capable of accurately determining a position to which a pellet has been fired and instantaneously sending points to a display unit. Namely, because the target surface is such that inside and outside of boundary lines are at different...

20060001211 - Automated playing card identification system for casino-type card games: Systems and methods for the automatic recognition of playing cards for casino-type card games. The systems include an automatic card-recognition system, an electronic card data processor or processors which allow automatic collection, storage and hand ranking of historic and current card and player information, and statistical entry, analysis and retrieval...

20060001212 - Jimmy block puzzle: This present invention entitled “Jimmy Block” provides a three dimensional cube puzzle and more particularly, a three dimensional cube puzzle comprising a number of unique three dimensional pieces which are capable of being assembled into an overall unique three dimensional shape, whereby each unique piece can only go together in...

20060001213 - Tora: “Tora” is a classical strategy board game, constructed as a two-tiered, three-pronged, battlefield simulation. Using 7, 27 or 28 classical pieces at their disposal, players have the option to contend on a limited (9×9) or expanded (17×17) field of contest to determine the future course of history!...

20060001214 - Combination 3 card poker-baccarat gaming method and apparatus: A casino gambling card table game in which a player may bet that a next card dealt would provide a selected poker hand and/or a winning baccarat hand....

20060001216 - Method of and apparatus for playing a card game: The present invention provides a game that uses a standard deck of cards and enables play in several poker activities at once. The invention provides a method of playing Poker games that allows a player to have an interest in a current game even after folding his hand. This is...

20060001215 - Method of playing a card game: A method of playing a card game having a deck of cards and rules of play, including the steps of receiving at least two bets from a player, the bets including a low hand bet and a high hand bet, the high hand bet being at least equal to and...

20060001217 - Playing cards with separable components: The present discussion generally describes separable playing cards that can be reassembled, methods of separating and reassembling the playing cards, and methods of using the playing cards in a gaming environment. The playing cards are combined from constituent components, which are a face and a back. The face can have...