This invention relates generally to a game-piece article. In one embodiment, a game-piece article includes, but is not limited to, a base structure comprised of a base and at least one pylon structure coupled to the base structure and projecting therefrom.

A game comprises a matrix that includes a central core and a plurality of stems emanating from the central core, with the lengths of the stems and the orientations of the stems such that the outer ends (or terminals) of the stems are on the surface of a cube, and playing pieces for attachment to the outer ends (or terminals) of the stems.

DIA-STAR is a star shaped game board that operates by playing in a clockwise position. All 6 players choose a star game piece, roll the dice and begin moving from the 12:00 position, proceeding towards the right direction. There are various board locations. Each location will direct you what to do. In Stoney Row section, you will collect the stones from the area you land in. To win you collect all 12 stones or collect $700. The loser reaches $300. In Tribal Parkway section, you will have to pull a DIA-STAR card and answer or follow instructions. Some of the cards require you to obtain information by Googling on the World Wide Web.

DIA-STAR provides educational information as you make stops along the way. It promotes social interaction, cognitive skills, expands knowledge in science & humanity and encourages further research and studies. Includes easy-to-read instructions.

A creative figure board game play and learning kit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a board game plate on which a plurality of unit figures having predetermined shapes is disposed at predetermined intervals to define a main set of figures; and shape piece blocks which are disposed on the board game plate by being rotated, moved, symmetric, and reversed along an outer circumferential portion of at least one of the unit figures, and connected to one another to define a sub-set of figures that divides a part of the main set of figures, in which the shape piece blocks have a single transformable shape piece block which is transformable to correspond to shapes of the remaining shape piece blocks.

The present invention relates to a board game apparatus for project management methodology decision-making. The players must decide on the project methodology, project scope, team composition, and issues and opportunities within the game's time and budget constraints. The players achieve the highest possible value while accounting for real-world issues and opportunities during the project lifecycle.

A board game is described that is playable with a game board, game pieces, and one or more indicator cubes configured with three hierarchical symbols. An example method for playing the game may include players taking turns as attackers and defenders where an attacker rolls an indicator cube to indicate a hierarchical symbol used to determine a direction of movement of an attacker game piece. A defender rolls an indicator cube to indicate a hierarchical symbol that determines a hierarchical strength of a defender game piece when the attacker game piece is within a specified proximity of the defender game piece. And the attacker rolls an indicator cube to indicate a hierarchical symbol that determines a hierarchical strength of the attacker game piece. The defender game piece is captured when the hierarchical strength of the attacker game piece is stronger than the hierarchical strength of the defender game piece.

A random outcome generator for games is provided herein. The random outcome generator for games comprises a base having a bottom wall defining a finger therein including a stopper extending from a top surface thereof, the finger being pivotally movable and horizontally biased, a top engaged with the base, and a dial secured between the top and the base and freely rotatable therebetween, the dial including one or more recesses in a bottom surface thereof, the finger of the base engaging a recess of the dial when horizontal and disengaging the recess of the dial by pivoting when the dial rotates.

A chess-like board game with a commercial name of Starship Chess provides a one-on-one tactical space combat game, like the game of chess between two versatile playing pieces. The game is played by two players and each player has a fully maneuverable starship, complete with manageable resources, engines, weapons, and shields. Each player must navigate his starship in order to gain an advantage over the player's opponent with respect to direction and position. A starship can engage, withdraw, replenish, and reposition to plan out attacks. Players must learn to think ahead, predict opposing player's tactics, and outwit the opponent to win.

A football board game for playing a game board version of football between opposing players is provided. The game comprises a game table having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a side wall around the complete perimeter of the game table. First and second legs are secured to the bottom surface of the game table with the legs extendable to support the game table above a surface and retractable to a position against the bottom surface of the game table. A carpeted football field is mounted to the top surface of the game table and configured to represent a standard football field and marked appropriately with yard lines, goal lines, and yardage. Two field goalposts are positionable on opposite ends of the football field. Also included are a set of thirty-two NFL cards, a pair of dice, two team figure helmets, and two yellow time out cards.

A game designed to promote communication and encourage partners to build stronger relationships. The game includes a game board, dice, game pieces, skill connector pieces, love chips, friendship gems, and instructional game cards. The game board includes a track having spaces identifying relationship skills of compromise, independence, intimacy, and support. The track also includes spaces identifying reflective life skills of love, reignite, encourage, night-out and doghouse. Each game piece comprises two complementary player pieces having a handle and a contoured base. The skill connector pieces are configured as sections of a jigsaw puzzle that interlock with complementary jigsaw puzzle sections to form a ring-shaped puzzle. Each puzzle section corresponds to one of the relationship skills identified on the track. The instructional game cards include gamble, love, intimacy, and encouragement cards. When the ring-shaped puzzle is completely assembled, the game is won.