A three-dimensional chess set includes a three-dimensional chess gameboard having a multi-tiered playing surface, and a three-dimensional tray for storing chess playing pieces within the three-dimensional chess gameboard.

A three-dimensional chess set includes a three-dimensional chess gameboard having a multi-tiered playing surface, and a three-dimensional tray for storing chess playing pieces within the three-dimensional chess gameboard.

The invention relates to a compartment (13) for aboard game box, comprising a rectangular bottom (130); three walls (132, 133, 134) perpendicular to the bottom and rising up from three sides of the bottom, respectively; a wall (131) that is mounted movably relative to one side so as to be actuated between a high position such that the four walls close the sides of the bottom and a low position such that one side is accessible; and means (1360, 1361, 1361, 1370, 1371, 1371) for returning the movable wall (131) to the high position when it starts to be raised.

A disposal box for used playing cards has a cuboid shape provided with six surfaces, namely, front and back surfaces, left and right surfaces, and upper and lower surfaces in an assembled state. The disposal box includes a slit that is provided in at least one of the six surfaces and enables the used playing cards to be inserted into the disposal box. The disposal box further includes viewing windows that are provided with a plurality of holes having a size at which the playing card cannot be taken out, and can allow the used playing cards contained in the disposal box to be visually recognized. The disposal box is formed of a paper or plastic material, and can be discarded in a state in which the used playing cards are contained in the disposal box.

Disclosed herein is a package convertible into a frame, comprising: a flat rectangular support plate, a rectangular frame element, and a rectangular lid element. The support plate, the frame element and the lid element are formed and arrangeable with respect to each other in such a way that in the package state the support plate is circumferentially grippable by at least a lower edge of an outer wall of the frame element. On an upper wall of the frame element parallel to the support plate the lid element is arranged so that a package in parallelepiped shape is created. In the frame state the frame element is arranged on a front surface of the support plate along its circumference, and the lid element is arranged either on a rear surface of the support plate or between a front surface of the support plate and the frame element.

A multi-player word linking board game apparatus configured to provide a turn style word-linking game wherein a winner is declared by not reaching a pre-determined final grid. The apparatus includes a foldable game board have a plurality of successively numbered grids and superimposed over a background containing a variety of associating words. The apparatus further enables each participating player to challenge another's word-link and if successful forfeit a turn play.

Two games, Sugar Rush and Candy Grab are disclosed using 3D character dice and a deck of candy cards. The dice can take one of many forms and may have any even number of sides from 4 to 20 and may develop into a collectible set of characters. These boardless games can be learned easily and enjoyed by all. A product by process is also disclosed.

Present invention is a learning game and apparatus that focuses on improving the mastery of object permanence, language and vocabulary development, humor development, and complex imaginative play abilities in young children. This game and apparatus has many variations to accommodate play by infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children of varying ages in their language and humor development, and is ideal for young children as no reading is required. The game provide a means to teach infants and young children sign language. Still further, in a particularly certain embodiment the game invention is easily employable by children with developmental disabilities due to the limited need to manipulate playing pieces. The game play allows variations for embodiments of the game to be played with one game leader and one game player, however, there is no limit to the number of players that can play, and children of all ages can play together.

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.

The invention relates to a package (10) convertible into a frame, comprising: a flat rectangular support plate (11) having a front surface (70) and a rear surface (72), a rectangular frame element (19) having an outer wall (40) arranged at its outer circumference with a lower and an upper edge (43, 44) and an upper wall (42) of the frame element (19) adjoining with the upper edge (44) on the inside of the frame element (19), and a rectangular lid element (60). The support plate (11), the frame element (19) and the lid element (60) are formed and arrangeable with respect to each other in such a way that in the package state the support plate (11) can be circumferentially gripped by at least the lower edge (43) of the outer wall (40) of the frame element (19). On the upper wall (42) of the frame element (19) parallel to the support plate (11) the lid element (60) is arranged so that a package in parallelepiped shape is created, wherein the support plate (11) and at least the lid element (60) form the top and the bottom side of the package (10), and the outer wall (40) of the frame element (19) forms the side walls of the package. In the frame state the frame element (19) is arranged on the front surface (70) of the support plate (11) along its circumference, and the lid element (60) is arranged either on the rear surface (72) of the support plate (11) or between the front surface (70) of the support plate (11) and the frame element (19).