WO1989005680A2

WO1989005680A2 - Game with rotatably or pivotally mounted playing bodies

Info

Publication number: WO1989005680A2
Application number: PCT/EP1988/001176
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael Lietz
Original assignee: Michael Lietz
Priority date: 1987-12-22
Filing date: 1988-12-19
Publication date: 1989-06-29
Also published as: AU2799589A; DE8807061U1; DE3891166C1; WO1989005680A3

Abstract

A game with rotatably or pivotally mounted playing bodies (3) has a housing-type frame with perforations (2). The perforations are disposed in such a way that in particular liquids can be easily removed from the housing-type frame and cannot collect inside it. The playing bodies can be fixed in position by means of springs which extend along the axes of rotation of the playing bodies.

Description

Play with rotatable or swiveling toy building blocks

The invention relates to a game with at least one surface, such as the surface of a preferably cuboid housing, with a game field having rotatable or pivotable game components at predetermined locations in recesses, on the outer surfaces of which various game symbols required for the game are provided.

A game board with stationary game elements is already known, which are attached in the middle of the game board at locations necessary for the game within circular, square or rectangular viewing and operating openings.

From above is only one section having a symbol on the playing ^{elements' is} visible, the rotatably mounted below the upper level of the playing field and spherical, roller or formed scheiben¬ shaped. Axes, ball cages or Welzlager are provided for the storage of the game elements (DE-GM _. 76 21

211).

The known game board contains a counterpart below the perforated or slotted part, which has cage-like bearing surfaces for the game elements. Will the game board set up outdoors, then rainwater collects in the storage areas, which cannot be removed without tilting the entire board. The rainwater favors corrosion. In addition, touching wet or damp game elements is uncomfortable.

The invention lies u. a. the task of further developing a game of the type described above in such a way that it is particularly well suited for installation outdoors while avoiding the disadvantages of known game boards. In particular, it should be ensured that the game can be kept clean and hygienically flawless. It should also be ensured that the game components can be fixed in the desired position and secured there against unintentional turning or pivoting.

The object is substantially attained in that the pitch is formed at least flüssigkeitsdurch- permeable in one longitudinal side of the housing at least in the field of toy building bricks and on the ^'pitch opposite side and / or. Due to the liquid permeability, the game can also be used outdoors, as z. B. rainwater cannot accumulate. This not only avoids undesirable corrosion, but also prevents fluid accumulations in the interior of the game housing leading to bacterial sources. This advantage is also to be emphasized when used in a house, since on the one hand easy cleaning is possible and on the other hand z. B. can be easily removed by knocking a glass into the game flowing liquid. Opposing surfaces of the housing are preferably each designed as a playing field, so that only turning the housing is necessary in order to be able to use a desired playing field or to replace a damaged one with a new one. The surface openings for the liquid preferably surround the toy building blocks. The housing is advantageously symmetrical to the plane spanned by the axes of rotation of the game components. Double playing surfaces and a symmetrical structure are not mandatory features.

The toy building blocks can be fixed in the desired positions according to an independent solution proposal, preferably the

Position fixation is achieved by spring elements, which act on the outside of the game building blocks and which surround the outer portions of the rotating shafts of the game building blocks.

An embodiment in which the

Game symbols are at least designed as plastic designs of the sections of the outside of the game building blocks. The game symbols can therefore also be determined by touch, i.e. H. the game symbols can be recognized by visually impaired or blind people.

It is expedient if game markings or edges of the field are designed as elevations on the field. Lines or tracks form protrusions on the playing field. On the basis of these protruding lines or tracks, the type of play can be determined by sight or blind people. The dimensions of the field can also be seen. Therefore, very visually impaired or blind people can play the game without special instructions and help if they know the rules of the game.

In another advantageous embodiment, each playing field consists of two symmetrical playing board halves which are connected to one another in the center. Both sides of the field can therefore be used for playing. By simply turning the playing field through 180 °, a worn playing area can be replaced by an unused playing area. The game building blocks are preferably spherical or barrel-shaped, preferably with three sections each, two of which are intended for the symbolization of game characters and one for the symbolization of an open playing field. The barrel-shaped game building blocks are preferably arranged in a bearing encompassing the middle part. It is also possible to provide the game building blocks with axes which are rotatably arranged in recesses in the game field.

In a further embodiment of our own invention, several game building blocks are uniform along a circular path

Spaces in supports rotatably supported about parallel axes, the supports being rotatably supported in the playing field about an axis which is parallel to the axes of the game components, and wherein the game components are individually adjustable below a recess in the playing field, based on the size of the game components it is agreed that the building blocks cannot be pivoted from the recess. With this embodiment, numerous different game symbols can be optionally set at the same point on the playing field. Therefore, this embodiment is suitable for games with many game symbols such. B. Chess. Non-swiveling means that the game module underneath the recess cannot be rotated so that the symbol is changed.

The carriers are expediently designed as disks, between which the game components are arranged and the edges of which protrude beyond at least the top of the playing field. In this embodiment, the edges of the carriers can be gripped by hand to bring the carriers into the desired rotational position.

It is favorable if the building blocks are flat, such as lenticular or ellipsoidal egg-shaped. Such an embodiment is particularly suitable for chess. Further details, advantages and features of the invention result not only from the claims, the features to be extracted from them - individually and / or in combination - but also from the following description of exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing.

Show it :

Fig. 1 half of a symmetrical playing field from above,

Fig. 2 shows a section along the lines I-I of the in FIG. 1 playing field shown,

3 a part of another symmetrical playing field from above,

Fig. 4 shows a section along the lines I-II of the in FIG. 3 shown playing field,

Fig. 5 a part of a further symmetrical playing field from above,

Fig. 6 shows a section along the lines II I-I II of the in FIG. 5 shown playing field,

Fig. 7 a detail of the in FIG. 1 shown playing field with a certain game symbol,

8 is a detail of the in FIG. 3 shown playing field with a certain game symbol,

Fig. 9 shows a detail of the in FIG. 5 displayed playing field with a certain game symbol, 10 is a side view of a game module,

11 shows the game module according to FIG. 10 in cross section,

12 shows the game module according to FIG. 10 in longitudinal section,

13 shows a game module in a first position from above,

14 the game module according to FIG. 13 in a second position from above,

15 the game module according to FIG. 13 in a third position from above,

16 shows a section along the lines IV-IV of the toy module shown in FIG. 13,

17 shows a game module in longitudinal section,

18 shows a part of an additional embodiment of a symmetrical playing field in cross section,

19 shows the part shown in FIG. 18 in longitudinal section and

5 Fig. 20 shows an embodiment of a play block which can be positioned effectively.

A playing field (1), which has the shape of a mill board, contains recesses (2) in those places where free moving game components are placed in a normal game. Beneath the unspecified upper side of the playing field (1), play modules (3) are rotatably or pivotably mounted in the recesses (2). The game building blocks (3) are thus captive and can be rotated or pivoted at the positions of the playing field (1) which can be occupied by 5 game figures. The surfaces of the game building blocks (3) are different Sections are provided with markings that correspond on the one hand to an unoccupied space and on the other hand to the two different types of pawns with which the mill is played. In Fig. 1 are all building blocks with sections that correspond to the free playgrounds facing upwards, ie a free mill board is offered.

The playing field (1) contains two symmetrical halves of the playing board (4), each bearing the same markings. The game board halves (4) each have half the strength of the game field (1) and are connected to each other at the level of the center of the game modules (3). The game components (3) have axes described in more detail below, by means of which they are rotatably mounted in the recesses (2) of the game board halves (4). The storage consists of a pair of half shells, which are arranged as recesses in the game board halves (4) and which complement each other when the game board halves (4) are joined to form a cylindrical bearing.

In Fig. 3 shows a playing field (5) for a checkers game in part. The playing field (5) contains recesses (6) in the middle of the individual fields arranged in the manner of a chessboard, in which playing modules (7) are arranged. The playing field (5), like the playing field (1), has two identical playing board halves (8), each of which has the shape of a hollow cuboid with the cutouts (6). The board halves (8) are connected to one another at the edges of the side walls. The strengths of the game board halves (8) are matched to the diameter of the game components (7). The game components (7) are barrel-shaped and each contain three sections of the same size for game symbols on the cylindrical outside. The markings corresponding to the two different characters of the checkers game are placed on two sections. The third section contains the marking or color corresponding to the free field. The toy building blocks (7) protrude somewhat with their cylinder jackets from the top or the bottom of the field (5). The game modules (7) are rotatably held by the recesses (7), the width of which is smaller than the diameter of the game modules (7). It is advantageous if annular reinforcements are provided close to the end faces of the game components, on which the game components (7) can be gripped for rotation. 3 and 4, the markings of the game modules (7) corresponding to a free field are turned upwards.

5 shows a playing field (9) for a checkers game. The playing field (9) contains two identical playing board halves (10) which have spherical sector-shaped recesses (11). The two game board halves (10) are placed one on top of the other and fastened together. The recesses (11) are located at corresponding locations in the game board halves (10), so that the recesses (11) add up to spherical zone-shaped bearings when the game board halves (10) are connected to one another. The spherical building blocks (12) are rotatably mounted in the bearings. The game building blocks (12) have three spherical cap-shaped sections on their surfaces, which adjoin each other and each contain different game symbols for a free playing field or the two game figures for a queen game. In the playing field (9) shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the markings corresponding to a free playing field are directed upwards. The diameters of the game building blocks (12) are somewhat larger than the sum of the strengths of the game board halves (10), so that the game building blocks (12) protrude above the top and bottom of the playing field (9). This makes them easy to grip for the purpose of rotation. The playing fields (1), (5) and (9) are designed to be liquid-permeable. The liquid-tight design can consist in that gaps are provided between the game board halves and the play building blocks, through which the liquid can flow downward. The game board halves (4), (8) and (10) therefore do not retain any liquid that gets onto the playing fields ⁽ 1 ⁾ , (5) and (9). Therefore, the playing fields (1) are suitable (5) and (9) for outdoor installation. You can e.g. B. in playgrounds and parks or the like with a carrier, for. B. be connected to a table. Rainwater cannot accumulate in the playing fields (1), (5) or (9). The playing fields (1), (5) and (9) are therefore available to play again shortly after rain. The identical, symmetrical game board halves (4), (8) and (10) make it possible that each side of the game fields (1), (5) and (9) can be used for the game. Therefore, a playing field (1), (5), (9) can easily be turned through 180 ° if one side, e.g. B. due to wear, should no longer be suitable for playing.

The "water permeability" can also be done in other ways. In this way, openings can be provided in the side walls and / or in a bottom wall, which does not necessarily have to be designed as a playing field. It is also conceivable ^* that the actual playing field is held by a frame construction which also rotatably holds the building blocks. In this way, easy cleaning or liquid passage is also guaranteed.

The Fig. 7 shows a detail of the playing field (1) with a recess (2), in which a play module (3) is arranged, which in its upward-pointing section for marking a specific type of play figure has a domed cap (13) and an annular elevation (14 ) which concentrically surrounds the cap (14). The recess (2) is located in the center of two tracks (15) crossed at 90 °.

A field (16) of the in Fig. 3 checkers game is shown in Fig. 8 shown in more detail. A play module (7) in the opening (6) has a truncated pyramid-shaped elevation (17) on its upward section, which is of a first type of Figures are assigned. The play module (7) can be touched at the lateral edges (18) which protrude above the top of the field (16) when it is to be rotated.

FIG. 9 shows a field (19) of the checkers game shown in FIG. 5. The spherical toy building block (12), like the toy building block (3), has the cap (13) and the annular elevation (14) in a section which is directed upwards according to FIG.

A game module (20) which can be used for both a mill and a lady game and for other games in which two types of different symbols are required for playing is shown in FIG. 10. The game module (20) has an approximately spherical outer shape. An axis (21) runs through the center of the play module (20), the ends (22) of which protrude beyond the outside and are each rotatably mounted in bearings (23). The outside of the game module (20) has three sections (24), (25), (26). Section (24) symbolizes a free field not occupied by a character, e.g. B. the checkers game. The section (24) is therefore designed as a smooth ball cap. A smooth ball cap can also be felt by visually impaired or blind people. In addition, section (24) can also have a specific color.

Section (25) symbolizes a first type of character, e.g. B. the checkers game. Section (25) is designed to be palpable by visually impaired or blind people. It contains a spherical cap (27) which sits on a concave circular sector (28). Below the circle sector

(28) an annular spherical surface section (29) is provided, which is in the direction of the center of the game module

^• (20) is followed by a concave shoulder (30). In section (26), which symbolizes the second type of game figure, a larger spherical cap, not specified, is shown as a plastic design is provided, to which a larger concave shoulder (31) adjoins in the direction of the center of the play module (20), which merges into a wide spherical zone section (32).

The game module (20) contains a cavity (33) z. B. is shaped like a spherical zone. Diametrically, the respective

Sections (24), (25) and (26) opposite one another are provided in the cavity (33) with radially outwardly protruding bulges (34), (35), (36). In the cavity (33) there is a ball (37) made of steel or lead, the dimensions of which are adapted to the bulges (34), (35), (36). The ball (37) rolls freely movable in the cavity (33) within the rotatably mounted toy component in a bulge (34), (35), (36), so that always one of the sections (24), (25), (26) is visible from above in the respective recess of a playing field (1), (5) or (9). The game module (20) assumes a stable position. If another section is to be brought into the position visible from above, then the play module (20) is swiveled by hand to such an extent that the bulge diametrically opposite the respective section occupies the lowest position of the bulges. The ball (37) then automatically rolls into the deepest bulge, which in turn results in a stable position of the play module (20). The play building blocks (20) preferably consist of a weather-resistant, water-impermeable plastic, while the axis (21) is made of V2A steel. The game boards are preferably cast boards with a thickness of 10 mm.

The Fig. 13 shows a game module (38) in a first, stable position with a section (39) from above. The section (39) is designed plastically and has a spherical cap for marking a first type of toy figure, from which a ring (40) projects. In a second, in Fig. 14 stable position shown is a second section (41), in the position visible from above. Section (41) symbolizes one free or not occupied by a figure and therefore i only designed as a spherical cap. In a third in Fig. 15, stable position of the toy component (38) shown, a section (42) is visible from above, which is a spherical cap and has two rings (43), (44) which protrude and are arranged concentrically to one another . B. a metallic, inn hollow support body (45) which is designed in the manner of a Dreikan and has an axis (46) which runs in the longitudinal direction through the center. The axis (46) is rotatably arranged in bearings of a gaming table, not shown. D sections (39), (41), (42) are connected as a plastic body to the support body (45), which does not contain any openings, into which protrusions of sections (39), (41 (42) are inserted. In the cavity of the support body (45) is egg

Metal ball (46) arranged to move freely, which always moves to the deepest corner of the support body (45)

• This allows the game module (.38) to be one of the three, in d

Fig. 13 to 15 take stable positions shown.

Fig. 17 shows a game module (47) in longitudinal section, d consists of a plastic. The play module contains a cavity (48) in which a ball (49) is movably arranged and lies in a bulge (50) which projects radially outwards. The game module (47) has a section (51) for symbolizing a first type of game character. The section (51) is glued into a base body (52) in which the cavity (48) is located. Two axle shafts (53) protrude outward from the base body (52) and are rotatably supported in bearings on a game board (54).

In the case of the 18 and 19 shown playing field (55) si play modules (56) rotatably supported at equal intervals from one another along a circular path (57) by means of axes (58) in two disc-shaped carriers (58), (60). D game components (56) have two stable positions. The can be achieved with weights such as balls, which are i not shown cavities of the game blocks (56). Positioning is also possible by spring elements or detents. In the one stable position, a first symbol or blank field is marked on a first section (61). The second section is for marking a second symbol z. B. determined a figure of a chess game. Tue

Carriers (59), (60) have an axis (63) which is rotatably mounted in halves in the game board (64), (65) of the playing field (55). The disc-shaped carrier (59), (60) protrude a bit beyond the top and bottom (66), (67) of the playing field (55). In order to arrange the game components (56) with the desired symbol in the recess (68), a turning device is provided within the space delimited by the top and bottom (66), (67), such as a projection (80) protruding into the path of the game components (61) ) arranged, which has a wheel element (81) at its free end to reduce friction. When the carriers (59), (60) are rotated, a play module (61) slides along each one so that it is turned. The carriers (59), (60) are then rotated until the desired symbol of a game component (56) appears in the recess (68). The playing fields (54) and (55) are also permeable to water.

The tracks (15) or field edges (69), (70) are preferably also designed as projections so that they can be felt by visually impaired or blind people.

The playing fields (1), (5), (9), (54) and (55) can be permanently installed on tables outdoors.

So that the column (71) between the game components and the game board halves cannot be eliminated by axially displacing the game components, the game components, e.g. B. the game module (47) on their axle shafts paragraphs (72), the diameter of which is larger than the bearing diameter. The length protruding beyond the outside of the play module (47) the sections (72) determine the minimum thickness of the Sp between the outside of the game component (47) and the opposite wall of the game board half.

20 shows an inventive design example of a play module (38) which can be fixed in position by spring elements (1 and (i54). These surround portions of the axle shaft (33) which extend outside the play module (38) and thus act on the play module (38) Such a configuration is structurally simple and ensures that, even with bent axle shafts, a desired and controlled position fixing is possible. This is often not possible with weight-dependent positioning. The game according to the invention can made of wood, cast iron, plastic or also made of recycled material.The choice of material is intended for the intended use and installation.Independent of this is the at least on z different sides, one of which is liquid permeability and / or the fixing of the playing surface Game pieces by spring action as a formative invention z denote u.

Claims

1- Play with at least on a surface, such as surface of a preferably cuboid housing, with a playing field with play blocks rotatably or pivotably mounted at predetermined locations, on the outer surfaces of which different sections are required for the game

Game symbols are provided, characterized in that the game field (1, 5, 9, 54, 55) at least in the area of the game components (3; 7; 12; 20; 38; 47; 56) and on the side opposite the field and / or is designed to be liquid-permeable in at least one longitudinal side of the housing.

2. Game according to claim 1, so that the game symbols are formed at least as plastic designs of the sections (24, 25, 26; 39, 41, 42) of the outside of the game components (3, 7, 12, 20, 38).

3. Game according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clearance of two optionally symmetric, centrally interconnected board halves (4, 8, 10, 64, 65), wherein the plane of symmetry of approximately from the _5th The axes of rotation of the game building blocks correspond to the spanned level.

4. Game according to one or more of the preceding claims, 0 characterized in that the building blocks (3, 7, 12) are spherical or barrel-shaped, each with three different sections (24, 25, 26, 39, 41, 42) are formed by two of which are intended for the symbolization of characters and one for the symbolization of a 5 free playing field.

5. Game with at least on a surface, such as surface of a preferably cuboid housing, existing playing field with rotatable or pivotable 0 game blocks at predetermined locations in game elements, on the outer surfaces of which various game symbols required for the game are provided, characterized in that several game building blocks (56) along a circular path at 5 uniform intervals in carriers (59, 60) around parallel

Axes (58) are rotatably mounted so that the supports (59, 60) in the playing field (55) are rotatably mounted about an axis (63) which is parallel to the axes (58) of the game components (56), that the game components ( 56) are individually adjustable by turning the support 0 (59) and that the game components (56) one

Carrier (59) are associated with a recess (68).

6. Game according to claim 5, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the recess (68) of the playing field (55) is matched to the size of the game components (56) in such a way that the game components (56) from the recess (68) cannot be pivoted.

7. Game according to claim 5, so that the game components (56) interact within the housing with a turning device (80) preferably designed as a projection.

8. Game according to claim 5, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the carrier (59, 60) are designed as disks between which the game components (56) are arranged and whose edges protrude beyond at least the top (66) of the playing field (55).

9. Game according to one or more of the preceding claims, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that between the game board halves (4, 8, 64, 65) and the game components (3, 7, 12, 56) continuous columns are provided from top to bottom.

10. Game preferably according to claim 1 or 5, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the game module (38) by at least one on its

External surface acting spring element (153, 154) is fixed in position.

11. Game according to claim 10, characterized in that the game module (38) by two the axis of rotation (53) of the game module (38) surrounding areas _¬ elements (153, 154) is fixed in position.