Amusement devices: games inventions 05/06

20060108733 - Ball pitching game method: The present invention discloses a bowling/pitching game that can be played virtually anywhere a substantially flat surface can be found and is enjoyable for adults as well as children. The playing field includes a distance marker and a scoring goal comprised of an outer scoring area and an inner scoring...

20060108734 - Three-dimentional puzzle: A three-dimensional puzzle including a lenticular lens layer having a lens surface and a flat surface. A four color ink is applied to the flat surface and a layer of opaque ink is applied to the four color ink. A white paper backing is adhered to the layer of opaque...

20060108735 - Five card high-low wagering games and methods thereof: A method of playing a five card high-low wagering game comprises distributing one first pair of playing cards and a single playing card of at least one three playing card hand of at least one deck of playing cards to an evens portion having a first bet and an odds...

20060108736 - Method and apparatus for facilitating game play with a mortgaging option: In some embodiments, methods and apparatus allow for a plurality of options to be displayed to a player for playing at least one round of a game in accordance with at least one advantage and/or disadvantage. The player may accept an option. For example, a player may accept an option...

20060108737 - Folding game board: A folding game board is provided for use with game pieces. The system includes a flat game board which comprises four panels. Each panel comprises a playing surface and a compartment opposite the playing surface. Certain panels are hinged together to permit each of two pairs of compartments to fold...

20060108738 - Composite gaming chip and method of manufacturing: A gaming chip is formed of a composite material comprising a polymer and from about 5 to 50% by weight of organic filler. The gaming chip may be formed by injection molding. In a specific embodiment, the gaming chip comprises at least one first portion in which the composite material...

20060108739 - Apparatus and method for scent identification: Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for teaching a person, particularly a child, to identify an object associated with a scent. The object can be any substance, material or thing, such as root beer, banana, vanilla or mint, having an identifiable scent. The apparatus includes at least one scented device, which...

20060108740 - Multiple round pokers: A method of playing a casino wagering card game, featuring multiple rounds of dealing poker hands, out of the same deck(s), and before a new shuffle, and or a new deck(s) of cards being used. Joker(s) are not used in the preferred way of playing the game, but may be...

20060108741 - Quoits gameboard: A quoits gameboard has a main base having a rectangular top view shaped playing area with a centerpoint and a substantially flat top. The main base is a block of recycled plastic having a density of about 0.5 to 1.3 kg/m, an impact strength at least 3 mm/kg, and a...

20060108742 - Collapsible sports goal: A collapsible sports goal comprising goal posts, supporting members, and a folding means for selective pivoting of the supporting members between an erect configuration and a collapsed configuration without disassembly. Each goal post has a base portion. An upper supporting member includes a crossbar engaging the goal posts. A lower...

20060108743 - Playing with pop cans: I have invented a method of using pop cans or any fluid containing container having selected characteristics that is fun and entertaining. This method comprises providing a container that is able to hold fluid and has a top, a bottom, and a vertical axis. The bottom comprises a first edge...

20060103069 - Spinning turntable hockey game: A spinning turntable hockey game preferably includes at least one play piece, a base, a turntable, at least one play piece ejector, at least one slidable goalie unit and electronic scoring. The base may be placed on a table top or retained in a cabinet. A clear cover is preferably...

20060103070 - Educational game and method of using same: An educational game includes a set of first playing elements and multiple sets of second playing elements, one set for each player. The second playing elements present possible answers to questions presented by the first playing elements. In play, one of said first playing elements is displayed and the player...

20060103071 - Poker-baccarat gaming method and apparatus: A casino gambling card table game in which a player may bet that a pair of cards dealt would provide a winning baccarat hand, or that a next card dealt would provide a winning baccarat or a selected poker hand....

20060103072 - Apparatus for playing a flying disc game: The apparatus has a target which consists of two or more cylinders which rest on a support. The object of the game is to strike the cylinders with the flying disc from a distance so that they fall off the support. The cylinders are of unequal length such that striking...

20060097446 - Game machine and program: In a gaming machine such as a bingo game, there is provided such a gaming machine that game players are effected with realistic sensations and spectators other than game players are involved. The gaming machine is equipped with lottery ball throwing means for throwing a plurality of balls onto a...

20060097447 - Dice game: A dice game comprises first and second octahedron dice producing first and second results, respectively, and a croupier-type gaming table having a plurality of bet lines, each of the bet lines corresponding to at least one of the first result and the second result, or a sum of the first...

20060097448 - Jigsaw puzzle with frame: An jigsaw puzzle kit is provided comprising a plurality of puzzle pieces each piece having a portion of a puzzle image imprinted thereon, a frame for the image imprinted on said puzzle pieces, said frame being incorporated with the puzzle itself, glue and a sponge applicator therefore for gluing the...

20060097449 - Musical game: A musical game for facilitating learning of musical concepts has a game board with, for each player, a player set of musical symbols inscribed thereupon. Players draw cards which define tasks which must be completed in order to progress in the game by marking musical symbols, with a marker, in...

20060097450 - Chess to the second power: An improved chess-like game. The game uses a traditional chessboard and basically the same rules. The additional second set of pieces and same 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 pieces...

20060097451 - Character trading card game method of play and property verification: A novel method of game play and registration of content that is in one embodiment in the form of trading cards. However, the method of game play may take other forms such as computer games, electronic games, networked games, and video games. The method of registration of content may be...

20060097452 - Midway bets: A method of playing a conventional game of Craps with an improvement including the step of placing a bet on the Craps game being played where the bet is independent of the game being played and of other bets being made during the game is disclosed. The step of placing...

20060097453 - Game controller with force sensing input devices and method of measuring applied forces to game controller input devices to interact with a gaming application: A game controller according tot the present invention employs scalable force-detecting sensors (e.g., strain gauges, etc.) to measure user manipulation of controller input devices (e.g., joysticks, etc.). The controller incorporates force sensing, rather than motion sensing, to provide the “analog” type inputs to a computer-interactive game. The force required to...

20060097454 - Yard ring-a-peg game: A ring toss game including a pair of first and second turf embedded pegs arranged at a predetermined spaced apart distance. A plurality of rings, each having a given inner diameter and outer diameter, are provided. Each of the rings exhibit a desired degree of flexibility and are tossed by...

20060091600 - Interchangeable foosball-table rod-handles and adapters: A table soccer game includes quick-change handles attached to one end of each of the player-figure rods. Each rod is drilled near one end to retain a roll-pin that secures a handle core or adaptor. A variety of standardized, interchangeable handle shells can be quickly docked onto any of the...

20060091601 - Table bowling: A table parlour game particularly a turbo-bowling comprising a turbo player unit (1), bowling pins (2) and a lane plate tilting to any direction (3). The turbo player unit (1) is a whirling top, namely a conical solid of rotation, the plate (1/a) of which is shaped to have a...

20060091602 - Reel unit: A reel unit according to this invention includes a reel equipped with a frame body 30, on the outer periphery of which a plurality of kinds of symbols are formed; a driving motor 30 for driving the reel; and a speed reduction gear 40 for reducing an output from the...

20060091603 - Electronic score pad: The electronic scoring device is configured to keep score in games, and to display and total game scores upon user input. The electronic scoring device has a handheld portable housing having a column selection, number selection, and alpha character buttons and a display. Electronic circuitry is connected to the buttons...

20060091604 - Rescue board game: A cooperative board game is provided including two or more primary movers and at least one secondary movers which may be joined together to form a composite mover. In some embodiments, the players may set a timer for one of a plurality of possible game times, and may work cooperatively...

20060091605 - Board game with challenges: A game may include a game board, game pieces, and rules for playing a game for a plurality of players. A goal of the game may be to collect character attributes during game play and use those attributes to successfully complete a final challenge. The game may also include multiple...

20060091606 - Magnetic building game: The present invention provides a magnetic building game having substantially planar game pieces. Each piece has a plurality of magnets disposed at separate locations on a perimeter of the piece. Pieces are not coupled directly to each other, but are coupled using magnetically receptive connectors....

20060091607 - Casino card game: A betting game is described, using a standard 52-deck of cards. Each player receives 3 cards, including an exposed flop hand which indicates a target value. The game is similar to blackjack, in that each player tries to reach a target value for the cards in his hand. An innovative...

20060091608 - Toss game: A toss game comprising in combination a multi-panel assembly including generally flat multiple substantially identically shaped panels each having first and second surfaces bearing printed design indicia thereon. Each of the side margins of the middle panel is hinge connected to one side margin of each of the two end...

20060091609 - Gate for a paddle and ball game: The invention relates to a gate apparatus for a paddle and ball game, to a game including the same and to methods for playing the game. The gate apparatus comprises a frame for delimiting a closed region above the ground for a ball to be transferred therethrough and a base...

20060091610 - Method and apparatus for modifying a sports goal: A method and apparatus for modifying a sports goal is provided that deflects objects directed toward the sports goal downward to reduce the number of lost objects and to reduce the effort required to retrieve objects projected outside of and within the sports goal. The inventive method and apparatus increases...