Apparatus and method of playing a building game against an opponent. The apparatus may include a podium for building a structure with stackable materials such as building blocks. The apparatus may also include an actuator that allows a first player to “blow up” a second players structure if the first player builds his or hers first. The Build or Boom™ game may simply utilize air chambers and a tube but is also capable of utilizing electrical and mechanical means to perform the same functions.

The present invention provides a gaming system for playing a boxing inspired game. The gaming device includes two vests that communicate with each other and keep score via wireless technology. The game is played by two players at a time with the general objective being for a player to hit their opponent's vest as many times as possible within the designated time period. The device allows players to engage in three different modes. Score tracking is announced by audio and does not require any additional devices for viewing the score.

The methods and systems described herein provide for the effective and efficient management of e-mail messages. Specifically, the present invention provides users with a proprietary workflow for managing e-mail messages and determining a score of performance for a user. Incentives are provided to users to encourage users to apply actions to messages through positive or negative feedback. In one particular embodiment, an action to be taken by a user may include adding an e-mail message to a task list.

A game system includes a base having a top base surface and a controller, and a game piece manipulator including a surface having an electrically conductive portion. The game piece manipulator is configured to hold a game piece. The top base surface is configured to receive a plurality of game pieces. The controller is configured to control an electric stimulus emitted by the game piece manipulator, and the game piece manipulator is configured to emit the electric stimulus by the electrically conductive portion. A game piece manipulator includes at least one electrically conductive portion positioned on a surface of the game piece manipulator and is configured to connect to a base and receive control signals by a controller of the base and emit an electric stimulus. A game kit includes a base, a game piece manipulator, and a plurality of game pieces.

Data processing systems according to various embodiments are adapted to process data regarding the self-awareness of a user for use in the development of the user's executive function. In various embodiments, the data processing system: (1) executes computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one computer processor, facilitate the playing of a game by the user; (2) gathers performance data indicating the user's performance while the user plays the game; and (3) automatically evaluates the performance data to assess, for the user, the ability to remember to perform various tasks, to stay on task, and to coach others by taking perspective, giving feedback, and mentoring them to do well. The data processing system may gather and process related data on various levels and then use this information to assist the user in improving the user's executive function skills.

Four striking panels having wireless sensors are arranged such that at least one striking panel is: in front of an athlete, behind the athlete, to the right of the athlete, and to the left of the athlete. A display is situated in front of the athlete. Randomly, a particular striking panel is presented on the display during an exercise routine. When the athlete strikes the appropriate corresponding panel based on detection of a wireless signal provided by the corresponding wireless sensor, a next randomly selected panel is presented on the display. This continues for a particular number of times or for a particular elapsed period of time. Response time metrics are retained for the routine and provided at the conclusion of routine.

In an aspect a modular field manipulation apparatus is presented. A modular field manipulation apparatus includes a central field manipulation device. A central field manipulation device includes a first surface having a first field polarity. A central field manipulation device includes a second surface positioned opposite a first surface. A second surface includes a second field polarity. A modular field manipulation apparatus includes a plurality of interconnecting components. Each interconnecting component of a plurality of interconnecting components includes at least a contacting member. At least a contacting member engages with at least a first surface of a central field manipulation device.

A game system includes a base having a top base surface and a controller, and a game piece manipulator including a surface having an electrically conductive portion. The game piece manipulator is configured to hold a game piece. The top base surface is configured to receive a plurality of game pieces. The controller is configured to control an electric stimulus emitted by the game piece manipulator, and the game piece manipulator is configured to emit the electric stimulus by the electrically conductive portion. A game piece manipulator includes at least one electrically conductive portion positioned on a surface of the game piece manipulator and is configured to connect to a base and receive control signals by a controller of the base and emit an electric stimulus. A game kit includes a base, a game piece manipulator, and a plurality of game pieces.

The disclosure provides an educational toy. The educational toy incudes a base, a rotatable frame, at least one clamping claw, and at least one impact device. The base is configured for placing on an external placement surface. The rotatable frame is provided on the base and is capable of being rotated on the base when driven by external force. The at least one clamping claw is located on the rotatable frame and configured for clamping a gift. The at least one impact device is arranged on a peripheral side of the base and configured for impacting the gift on the clamp claw when driven by external force.

In an aspect a modular field manipulation apparatus is presented. A modular field manipulation apparatus includes a central field manipulation device. A central field manipulation device includes a first surface having a first field polarity. A central field manipulation device includes a second surface positioned opposite a first surface. A second surface includes a second field polarity. A modular field manipulation apparatus includes a plurality of interconnecting components. Each interconnecting component of a plurality of interconnecting components includes at least a contacting member. At least a contacting member engages with at least a first surface of a central field manipulation device.