Non-transitive gaming elements and gaming methods

Abstract

A dice shaker for randomly changing the positional state of dice including a sealable cylindrical body member constructed of a rigid and transparent material and defining an inner chamber for securely storing the dice therein, a sleeve defining a tube dimensioned for receiving the cylindrical body member therein and constructed of an non-transparent material, and a padding adhered to at least a portion of the inner surface of the cylindrical body member, wherein the pad is constructed of a resilient material having sound-reducing qualities.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dice shaker for randomly changing the positional state of dice, comprising:
 a) a sealable cylindrical body member constructed of a rigid and transparent material and defining an inner chamber for securely storing the dice therein;   b) a sleeve defining a tube dimensioned for receiving the cylindrical body member therein and constructed of an non-transparent material; and   c) a padding adhered to at least a portion of the inner surface of the cylindrical body member, wherein the pad is constructed of a resilient material having sound-reducing qualities, and wherein the combined weight of the dice shaker and sleeve ranges from 10 to 14 ounces and the length of the cylindrical body member ranges from about 4 inches to about 6 inches.   
     
     
         2 . The dice shaker of  claim 1  wherein the cylindrical body member is comprised of a clear transparent tube with two end caps. 
     
     
         3 . The dice shaker of  claim 2  wherein the transparent tube is comprised of a plastic type material. 
     
     
         4 . The dice shaker of  claim 3  wherein both end caps are permanently attached to the cylindrical body member. 
     
     
         5 . The dice shaker of  claim 3  wherein both end caps are removable. 
     
     
         6 . The dice shaker of  claim 3  wherein one end cap is permanently attached to the tube. 
     
     
         7 . The dice shaker of  claim 6  wherein the non-permanently attached end cap is threaded to screw into a threaded receiving end of the tube. 
     
     
         8 . The dice shaker of  claim 7  wherein the inside surface of one or both end caps is substantially covered with the padding. 
     
     
         9 . The dice shaker of  claim 8  wherein the padding comprises ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).