Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method for activities that can comprise and/or relate to, a board game system that can include a first game board that defines a plurality of playing surfaces for use with game pieces.

A game that promotes abstract reasoning, problem solving, spatial reasoning, and time management may include use of particular game components, wherein the game components include a deck of cards; a random number generator; a random theme generator; a timer; and a card holder. The deck of cards may include a plurality of alphabet cards; a plurality of numerical cards; a plurality of bonus point cards; at least one universal symbol card; and at least one wild card. A separate deck may include at least one symbol card. The random theme generator may be a six sided dice, wherein each side of the dice has a theme marked thereon, the themes being: alpha, alpha number, alpha symbol, alpha number symbol, player choice, and dealer's choice. Playing the game may include manipulating a set of dealt cards to create words and phrases that correspond with a generated theme.

A system for tracking the time allotted to and the time spent by a first player and a second player playing a two-person game is provided. The system includes a first and second display for use by the first player and a third and fourth display for use by the second player. The first and fourth displays each display the amount of time remaining for the first player to make his/her moves during the duration of the game, and the second and third displays each display the amount of time remaining for the second player to make his/her moves during the duration of the game. In this way, each player has use of one display that displays his/her remaining time, and one display that displays his/her opponent's remaining time. The system also includes control mechanisms for each player to pause his/her time countdown after his/her turn and to subsequently begin his/her opponent's time countdown at the beginning of his/her opponent's next turn.

A computer device comprises a user interface configured to display time information associated with a feature. The time information indicates when the feature will change from one of being available and unavailable to the other of being available and unavailable. The time information changes at a first rate. At least one processor is configured, in response to a user interaction via the user interface, to cause the user interface to display content, the time information being configured to change at a second different rate while the content is displayed.

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method for activities that can comprise and/or relate to, a board game system that can include a first game board that defines a plurality of playing surfaces for use with game pieces.

A computer device comprises a user interface configured to display time information associated with a feature. The time information indicates when the feature will change from one of being available and unavailable to the other of being available and unavailable. The time information changes at a first rate. At least one processor is configured, in response to a user interaction via the user interface, to cause the user interface to display content, the time information being configured to change at a second different rate while the content is displayed.

A game necessitates the active participation of all players demanding that each of the team members effectively communicate with each of their teammates in such a way that winning can only be realized by working together. By providing particular game cards to game players, and a timer to encourage fast thinking and interaction, the players may solve a puzzle using team work and efficient communication skills.

A computer device comprises a user interface configured to display time information associated with a feature. The time information indicates when the feature will change from one of being available and unavailable to the other of being available and unavailable. The time information changes at a first rate. At least one processor is configured, in response to a user interaction via the user interface, to cause the user interface to display content, the time information being configured to change at a second different rate while the content is displayed.

A game system includes: a balloon; an air supply source; an air supply pipe that connects the balloon with the air supply source; and a control device that executes a game, and when the game is not cleared within a predetermined time limit, performs control for producing a game effect of bursting the balloon having been inflated.

An amusement game is provided comprising a plurality of hand-held dry-erase game writing pads. Additionally, the invention comprises a timer including a housing with an audible alert mechanism and a manual start button. The invention also comprises at least one set of game cards, each card displaying multiple words categorized into word length groups, specifically eight, nine, or ten letters. Gameplay comprises a moderator selecting a word from the chosen category, transcribing it onto a game chart, initiating the timer, and prompting players to generate as many derivative words as possible within a thirty-second interval, writing on their respective writing pads. Upon expiration of the timed period, players verbally present their word lists for group validation, record their verified scores, and proceed through successive rounds with increasing point values per word, culminating in a final cumulative score to determine the winner.