A method and an apparatus by which rules and record-keeping in games employing
miniature figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the base of the miniature
figures themselves. Printed information relating to the characteristics of a character
are inserted into the base of the figure to customize the values for each character.
The base is adapted to keep track of how the characteristics of a character change
as a game progresses. Also, a method for playing a game using such game pieces
and printed information.