GAME MONITOR

An electronic game monitor for use with a game card, the game card generally includes a matrix thereon. The game monitor comprises automatic matrix entry means (16) for receiving numerals which are positioned on a game card. The numerals, representing locations of the matrix, are depicted in a generally bar code-like fashion. The game monitor also comprises central controlling means (14) for controlling the operation of the game monitor, the game monitor being operable with the numerals of at least two of the game cards. The game monitor further comprises keyboard means (18) for entering alphanumerics, the keyboard means (18) includes a plurality of keys. Display means (20) are provided for displaying alphanumerics and game configurations. Moreover, the automatic matrix entry means (16) further comprises a barcode reader (50) for receiving the numerals of the game cards, and barcode processing means (54) for transforming the numerals into a form usable by the game monitor.