EP1121963A2 - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The game arrangement (10) includes a field (12) with areas (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) for receiving elements (26, 28) which comprise associated motives or partial motives, as well as a signal arrangement (48) which is connected over at least one electric conductor with at least one of the areas. The areas and/or the elements comprise at least one sensor (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) connected with an electronic circuit (46), at which the acoustic and/or optic signal arrangement is connected, producing an acoustic and/or optic signal, at least at correct assignment of one of the elements to the corresponding area.

Description

The invention relates to a game arrangement comprising a playing field with areas to accommodate assigned motifs or elements having partial motifs, and a signal device, which is connected to at least one of the electrical lines via at least one Areas are connected, the areas and / or the elements having at least one sensor have and wherein the sensor is connected to an electronic circuit on which the acoustic and / or optical signal device is connected, at least at an acoustic and / or correct assignment of one of the elements to the corresponding area emits optical signal.

A game arrangement of the aforementioned type is known from US 5,087,043, which relates to an interactive audio-visual puzzle with a variety of pre-defined sections relates to which inserts can be assigned. There is a flexible membrane arranged below the cutouts and has a plurality of conductors predetermined relative position. The flexible membrane is from under the cutouts Images covered. Furthermore, an electronic sound generator is provided, each one predetermined assigned noise generated. However, the flexible membrane conductors are vulnerable and can cause malfunctions. In addition, this game arrangement shows a complex structure.

DE 86 08 413 U1 relates to a puzzle with a frame in which a completed puzzle picture fits and which has a light for each puzzle piece. On the underside of the individual puzzle pieces there are contact bridges for tearing off the Circuits assigned to lamps.

GB 2 337 942 A discloses a puzzle game with the inserts having a conductive underside have and connect each other when inserting electrical contacts so that an acoustic signal is generated when all parts are inserted.

A puzzle game is known from EP 0 527 269 A1, comprising a base plate with a Variety of conductors arranged in a row and a switch between two adjacent conductors is arranged, with an insert arranged on the switch can be pressed to operate the switch, thereby generating an acoustic signal when all switches are actuated, d. H. when all single parts are inserted.

A puzzle is known from JP 10 201 946 A in which an acoustic signal is only generated when all puzzle elements are inserted. This puzzle is based on a magnetic one Principle, wherein a magnet is arranged on the underside of the inserts, which with a Hall element interacts.

A game of the "puzzle" type is known from WO 9506503, which consists of a set of fixed individual parts, by juxtaposing and / or interleaving in one possible way on one flat base are put together and the top of which shows a predetermined image, in which an electrical circuit is closed when all puzzle pieces are on a surface properly merged. The items have on their back, which when Assembling the underside of this surface represent an electrically conductive layer. The composition of the individual parts is done on a base, their shape is identical to the edition and on which certain positions are provided, the ones mentioned Parts correspond, each of these locations through a power line with two others Places is connected, except for two marginal places, each with only one of the other places are connected and thus create the electrical circuit that all the individual points with joins the edges when the picture is fully composed.

An acoustic and / or optical effect is only created when the image is complete is composed. A correct assignment of an individual part to an associated one Area on the base is not provided with this arrangement.

From DE 195 32 698 A1 is a device for playing a board game or the like with a large number of pieces of the same shape, each tile has a code that is assigned by one to a central unit connected code reader is readable and identifiable, being in a memory of the central unit sound information that can be individually assigned to each coding is stored. This can with an acoustic output organ to output the sound information after reading and identifying the encoding of the token, the plurality of tokens is formed by a number of pairs, determine which pairs each include the same number of at least two pieces, the coding or the associated sound information is the same as a pair of pieces.

Inlay puzzles are also known, the playing field preferably being a wooden panel with shaped parts is formed, in the corresponding inserts with, for example, animal motifs, Vehicle motifs, number and / or letter motifs can be inserted.

The present invention is based on the problem of a game arrangement of the preceding further described type in such a way that the correct Assignment of insert and molding can be indicated acoustically and / or optically.

According to the invention, the problem is solved in that the playing field has a first (upper) position in the form of a plate in which the formations for the inserts as openings Milling is preferably formed and that the first layer at least on one Underside of a recess for receiving the electronic circuit and for receiving of an optical and / or acoustic signal transmitter that the playing field second (middle) layer formed as a plate, in the receptacles for the sensors are introduced, with the second layer on the underside of the one for the recordings Has channel-like milling connecting sensors to form a conduit and a front of the middle layer at least in some areas the base of the Forms and forms the game board a third (lower) layer in the form of a plate to cover the channel-like cutout.

The advantage of the game arrangement according to the invention is that when a Child assigns one of the elements to the correct area, for example a signal sounds that corresponds to the motif shown on the insert. This way the right thing will be Assignment of the inserts "rewarded".

The playing field is designed as a multi-layer game board, comprising a first (upper) layer in Form of a plate, preferably made of wood such as plywood, with shapes for the inserts and at least one opening for a loudspeaker signal, a second (middle) layer, preferably made of MDF (medium density fiberboard) or plywood, preferably birch with holes for receiving the sensors and a groove-like Milling to form line channels for guiding the sensors with the electrical circuit connecting lines and a third layer, preferably from MDF to cover the cable ducts and sensors as well as to take up a power supply like battery.

The electronic circuit has a sound generator for reproducing the acoustic information connected to a speaker. In addition and / or alternatively can an optical signal device can be provided, with the correct assignment of the insert and formation, for example, a green light-emitting diode and in the event of incorrect assignment a red LED lights up.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the sensor acts as a light sensor trained and connected to the electronic circuit via an electrical line is. After inserting the insert into the corresponding shape, it becomes in the shape arranged light sensor darkened, so that the output signal state of the Sensor changes. The signal change is evaluated by the electronic circuit and with an acoustic signal corresponding to the motif of the associated insert, such as Animal voice, engine noise or acoustically by naming a symbol shown.

Another preferred embodiment is characterized in that the sensor as Magnetic sensor is formed, comprising a preferably arranged in the area Magnetic switch and a preferably arranged on the element and the magnetic switch assigned magnets.

When the game arrangement is designed as an insert puzzle, the areas are preferred sawn or milled formations formed, comprising a base as well a border essentially following a contour of a motif. Here are the Elements designed as inserts with handles.

A simple and inexpensive embodiment is characterized in that in one Base of the formation a receptacle such as a hole for receiving the light sensor is introduced. As soon as the corresponding insert is inserted into the molding, the light sensor is darkened.

In a further preferred embodiment it can be provided that the sensors via a bus line is connected to the electronic circuit such as a microcontroller, wherein the electronic circuit evaluates the sensors connected to the bus line. There is also the possibility that the inserts separate sensors and / or Have active or passive electrical circuits, which are arranged in the formations Sensors interact. The sound generator arranged in the electronic circuit contains the sound information assigned to the motifs. The duration of everyone acoustic signal is adjustable and preferably limited to approx. 1 sec.

Further details, advantages and features of the invention result not only from the Claims, the features to be extracted from these - individually and / or in combination -, but also from the following description of one of the drawings preferred embodiment.

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Overall view of a game arrangement comprising a three-layer playing field Forms for receiving inserts,

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a plan view and side views of a first layer of the field according to Fig. 1

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a top view and side views of a second layer of the playing field 1 and

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a plan view and side views of a third layer of the field according to Fig. 1.

FIG. 1 a shows a top view of a game arrangement 10, the insertion puzzle below is called. The insertion puzzle 10 comprises a playing field 12, the formations or cutouts 14 - 24 for receiving inserts 26, 28. To handle the Inserts 26, 28 are each provided with a handle 30, 32.

According to the invention, the formations 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and / or the Inserts 26, 28 have at least one sensor 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, the Sensor is connected to an electrical / electronic circuit 46 on which one acoustic and / or optical signal device 48 is connected. With correct assignment one of the inserts for the corresponding shape sounds as a "reward" acoustic signal. In the illustrated embodiment, the acoustic signal device 48 designed as an integrated speaker in the game board, the sound signals over in the game board 12 arranged openings 50 outputs.

In the illustrated embodiment, the game board 12 is formed in three layers and consists of a total of three layers 52, 54 and 56, which are described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 become. The first (upper) layer 52 according to FIGS. 2a and 2c preferably consists of plywood and has a thickness of 4 to 8 mm, preferably 6 mm. The formations 14-24 are preferably designed as millings. To accommodate the electronic circuit 46 and a loudspeaker (not shown) is on an underside 58 of the first layer 52 a recess 60 is provided.

3a shows a top view of the second (middle) layer 54, the bores 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72 for receiving the sensors 34 - 44 which correspond to the respective formations 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 are assigned. The bores 62-72 are along a channel shape Milling arranged to accommodate leads not shown for the Sensors 34-44 is formed. The channel-shaped cutout 74 is on an underside 78 the middle layer. An upper surface 80 becomes with the lower surface 58 of the upper layer 52 connected as glued, the surface 80 of the middle layer at least in some areas forms a base for the formations 14-24. The channel-shaped milling 74 opens into a substantially rectangular opening 76, which together with the recess 60 in the bottom 58 of the upper layer 52 a space for receiving the Speaker and the electrical circuit 46 forms. The middle layer 54 exists either made of plywood or MDF (medium density fireboard) and includes a thickness in Range from 3 to 5 mm.

The third (lower) layer 56 can be seen in different views in FIGS. 4a) - c). The lower layer 56 has in the area of the opening 76 of the second layer 54 and the Recess 60 of the first layer 52 has an opening 82 for receiving a battery (not shown). The lower layer 56 becomes with the underside 78 of the middle layer 54 connected so that the conduit 74 and the sensors 62-72 are covered on one side.

The lower layer is preferably made of MDF (medium density fireboard) and has one Thickness from 2 to 5, preferably 3 mm. The surface of the playing field 12 is painted, the motifs of the inserts 26, 28 applied, for example, by screen printing can be. The inserts 26, 28 are made of wood or plastic.

At the start of the game, the inserts 26, 28 are removed from the moldings without a The signal sounds. If now a child one of the inserts 26, 28 in the associated shape 16, 18 inserted, a signal sounds corresponding to the motif shown on the insert. In this way, the correct assignment is "rewarded".

When inserting an insert, one in the base of the recess 14-24 arranged, preferably light-sensitive sensor 34 - 44 covered, so that a Output signal of the sensor changes. The signal change is via channel 74 Leads to the electronic circuit 46, which contains a sound generator, fed. Sound signals corresponding to the motifs are stored in the sound generator, which can be controlled by the respective sensors 34-44. About a not shown and the speaker connected to the electronic circuit 46 turns the acoustic Signal made audible.

The inserts 26, 28 can take any shape. In addition to animal shapes, vehicle shapes and natural objects can also use numbers and letters, terms corresponding to the numbers and letters are given acoustically become.

Claims (10)

Game arrangement (10), comprising a playing field (12) with areas (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) for accommodating elements (26, 28) having associated motifs or partial motifs, as well as a signaling device (48) which has at least an electrical line is connected to at least one of the areas, the areas (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) and / or the elements (26, 28) at least one sensor (34, 36, 38, 40, 42 , 44) and wherein the sensor (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) is connected to an electronic circuit (46) to which the acoustic and / or optical signal device (48) is connected, which is at least correct Assigning one of the elements (26, 28) to the corresponding area (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) emits an acoustic and / or optical signal,
characterized by
that the playing field (12) comprises a first (upper) layer (52) in the form of a plate in which the formations (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) for the insert parts (26, 28) are designed as openings and that the first layer has a recess (60) at least on an underside (58) for receiving the electronic circuit (46) and for receiving an optical and / or acoustic signal generator, that the playing field (12) has a second (middle) as a plate formed layer (54), in which receptacles for the sensors are introduced, the second layer (54) on a bottom (78) having a channel-like cutout (74) connecting the receptacles for the sensors to form a conduit and a front side (80) of the middle layer (54) forms the base of the formations (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) at least in some areas, and the game board (12) has a third (lower) layer (56) in the form of a plate Covering the channel-like cutout au points. Game arrangement according to claim 1,
characterized by
that the electronic circuit (46) has a sound generator which, when the element (26, 28) is assigned the same shape to the corresponding area (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24), corresponds to the motif of the element (26, 28) Acoustically reproduces signal such as animal voice, engine noise, number or letter names, the duration of the acoustic signal in particular being adjustable and preferably being limited to approximately 1 second. Game arrangement according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized by
that the sensor (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) is designed as a light sensor and connected to the electronic circuit (46) via an electrical line, or that the sensor (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 ) is designed as a magnetic sensor, comprising a magnetic switch preferably arranged in the area (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) and a magnet preferably arranged on the element (26, 28) and assigned to the magnetic switch. Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that the areas (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) are designed as preferably sawn or milled formations, comprising a base area and a border essentially following a contour of a motif. Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that in a base of the formation (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) there is a receptacle such as a bore (62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72) for receiving the sensor (34, 36, 38, 40, 42 , 44) is introduced. Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that the playing field (12) is designed as a multi-layer, preferably three-layer playing board and / or that the elements (26, 28) are designed as insert parts. Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that the channel-like cutout (74) opens into an opening (76) which, together with the recess (60) in the first layer (52), forms a receptacle for the electronic circuit and the loudspeaker. Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that in the third layer (56) there is a further opening (82) for receiving an energy supply such as a battery, which can be closed by means of a closure, and / or that the sensors (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) are connected a bus line is connected to the electronic circuit, the electronic circuit evaluating the sensors (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) connected to the bus line. Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that the inserts (26, 28) have independent sensors and / or active or passive electronic circuits which interact with sensors (34 - 44) arranged in the formations (14 - 24). Game arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims,
characterized by
that the first, second or third layer (52, 54, 56) formed as a plate consists of wood such as plywood and / or MDF (medium density fiberboard).

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