Three-dimensional game devices and methods of use and manufacture

A game device for use with a plurality of game pieces, the game device comprising:

• a three-dimensional pathway segmented into a plurality of distinct spaces in which the game pieces fit;
• the pathway rising and falling in elevation with at least one portion of the pathway passing over at least one other portion of the pathway such that the game pieces pass over the underlying portion and under the overlying portion when traveling along the pathway;
• the pathway being at least partially defined in a housing;
• an entrance portion of the pathway being sloped downwardly and being at least partially covered;
• an exit portion of the pathway being sloped downwardly, being at least partially covered, and including an opening through which the game pieces pass to exit the pathway;
• the pathway being segmented into the plurality of distinct spaces by at least one item selected from the group consisting of ridges and indicia;
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• a box having lower and upper portions;
• the housing being positioned in the box lower portion;
• the box lower portion having an opening aligning with the exit portion opening for allowing the game pieces to pass therethrough;
• the box upper portion being selectively positioned atop the box lower portion to store the housing;
• the box upper portion sealing the box lower portion opening when the box upper portion is positioned atop the box lower portion.

A game system, comprising:

• a pathway segmented into a plurality of distinct spaces;
• at least part of the pathway being recessed inside a housing;
• the pathway initiating at an entry portion and continuing to a primary portion;
• the entry portion being configured as a human head;
• the entry portion having an opening being configured as a human mouth;
• the primary portion pathway being configured as at least part of a digestive system;
• a slide extending downwardly from the entry portion opening to the pathway in the primary portion;
• a plurality of game pieces configured to pass through the entry portion opening, the slide, and the primary portion pathway;
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• at least one selection device for determining advancement of the game pieces.