DE102006020233A1 - Miniature ball game, especially table hockey, uses figures which are guided over table by rods with magnets on their ends, rods being used above or below figures, which have magnetisable sections at top and bottom - Google Patents

Abstract

The miniature ball game, especially table hockey, uses figures (27, 28) which are guided over the table by rods (37, 38, 45, 46) with magnets on their ends. These may be used above or below the figures, which have magnetisable sections (31, 36) at the top and bottom.

Description

The Invention is directed to a miniature competitive gaming machine, in particular like a miniature ball or hockey game, with a playing field and then miniaturized along it in two dimensions Player figures, manually guided by means of one beyond the playing field or parallel to it Plane-displaceable magnetic means, which magnetically and / or is magnetizable.

It gives a set of playground equipment, which is a big one Simulate (team) game in miniaturized form. The most popular of it is likely probably the so-called "kicker" be, with the one football game between two teams can be simulated. This is however very unrealistic, because the individual player figures on poles lined up, which run across the field. Therefore, you can all players attached to a pole move only together, and also only perform a pivoting movement about this rod and a translational movement longitudinal the rod concerned.

In US Pat. No. 5,016,878 therefore proposes the player figures to couple magnetically to rods that run under the field and to conduct the player characters. Such a game is however for The practice is less suitable because the individual, upright Game figures in the eagerness of a game can easily tip over, so that the game must be interrupted.

For this reason, the published patent application DE 102 49 047 A1 above, to arrange a parallel plate above the playing field and perform the player characters so that they can hardly fall over due to certain relative dimensions. Although this is the main problem of upright player figures solved. In practice, however, this embodiment has still not proved to be satisfactory, inter alia because no sharp shots on goal can be achieved. For this purpose, the entire figure must always be accelerated, for which it is hardly able due to their mass. For this reason, the magnetic circuit often tears off to the guide means, and instead of a "ball shooting" only a tentative "ball pushing" is possible.

from that results in the problem initiating the invention, such as a generic miniature competition game machine such can be further developed, that also sharp distant and / or goal shots with the player characters possible are.

The solution This problem succeeds in that at least one player character two magnetic and / or magnetizable areas are arranged.

By a least two-fold arrangement of magnets on the player character on the one hand and on the cooperating guide means on the other hand receives a playing person in control the angular position of the guided player character (s). Therefore she can do the same also sudden Perform turns let, and because the moment of inertia an upright player character versus a spin around a vertical axis is much lower than the inertia of a such figure opposite translational accelerations, is a much stronger acceleration possible as before. This can "off turn "sharp out be shot, and it can be extremely realistic game scenes To run.

It has been considered favorable proved that the playing field along with its markings on the Bottom of a glass plate is glued or painted. Such Glass plate has a comparatively low coefficient of friction, so that fast (rotary) movements are carried out unhindered can.

The The playing field should have rounded corners, like a hockey playing field Player od a game ball. Like. Not in a corner of the field can pinch.

In / on The top of the field can be depressions and / or surveys are provided to the run of a game ball or body to influence and thus complicate the game.

In order to a spherical one Ball finds an indifferent balance on the pitch The playing field should always be aligned exactly horizontally. This purpose is a level that on the field or the Chassis is arranged.

on the other hand it is also possible that a game body exclusively is bounded by a plurality of flat surfaces, in particular in the manner of a regular Mehrflächners (polyhedron). One such game body does not "roll" over that Playing field like a ball or a ball, but remains like a cube a limited way of jumping. Therefore, in this case a slight inclination of the playing field irrelevant, and a spirit level for exact horizontal alignment is not essential.

By arranging a plane parallel to the playing field above the player's figures, it is possible to completely assign the guiding means to each player / team disconnect - the first player / first team's guiding means are under the playing field, the second player / second team's are above the top level. Mutual disability is therefore only possible by the player characters on the field itself.

If the above the player characters running parallel to the field Level is designed as a transparent plate, so you can go through They visually follow the game through. This is also then possible if the above the player characters parallel to the field running Level consists of a grid or grid, which also partially is transparent.

The absolute height a player figure should (approximately) the distance between the playing field and the one above the player characters running parallel to the field Level, so they due to their horizontal extent can hardly fall over.

on the other hand should be the size of a miniaturized player character - measured from their crest to their sole - be less than the distance between the playing field and a parallel, top-level plane. This makes the events on the field clearer - even then when the guide means one Player figure is located directly above it and there from the hand of a player is embraced.

If therefore the size of a miniaturized player character - measured from their vertexes to their soles - smaller than the distance between the two management levels, so can from the top of a miniaturized player character one or more lead processes up to the top management level extend. These guide processes provide make contact with the top side guide plate and take care of it for one excellent stability.

The Legs of a miniaturized player character should be spread wide be, in particular at an opening angle from 45 ° to 75 °, in particular at an opening angle from 50 ° to 70 °. Thereby on the one hand increases the stability, on the other hand can be So just dueling scenes highly realistic carry out, and also a playful person has a good contact with a miniaturized one Player figure, if in the area of each foot of the same at least one Magnet or magnetic area is located.

The Invention recommends that the maximum diameter of a game ball or body smaller than the minimum distance between the legs of a miniaturized Player character. Then a player can not put the ball between them Leading legs of his player character or pinch, but he always has to play properly, dribble or shoot.

Of the maximum diameter of a game ball or body could possibly be even greater than the maximum distance between the toes of a miniaturized Player character. Then at least it is impossible to put the ball between them Legs of a figure to "hide", and always are Attacks on the ball-bearing Player character and interesting duels possible.

Of the The edge of the playing field should be formed by a transparent wall so that the view of the field is not obscured.

The Invention recommends that the height the side walls is larger as half the diameter of a game ball or body, preferably equal to or greater than the distance between the playing field and a parallel, upper side Level. This minimizes the risk of having a plaything ball or body a sharp shot over that Game field flies out.

in the Frame of a particular embodiment is the space between the playing field, the parallel, upper side Level and the interposed, circumferential edge tightly closed and with a liquid filled, eg with water. In that case, for example, a sport such as water ball can be simulated become. It is advantageous if a game ball or body the same Has density as the filled in the sealed space liquid. Because then the ball can also float in the liquid, causing a real three-dimensional game results.

on the other hand could the game ball or body also be heavier than a filled liquid, so that "dry" sports can be simulated - eg. Football - though because of the higher Resistance of a liquid in a kind of slow motion speed. However, in a serious game ball - bspw. made of metal - this one be given such a strong force that the ball then in slow motion unsustainable into the gate.

In order to If the figures can move smoothly over the playing field, in particular in the case of a "dry" game machine, then they can the underside of a miniaturized player figure one or more balls, Rollers or wheels be arranged. A similar Effect arises when the underside of a miniaturized Player figure made of a material with a lower coefficient of friction exists, for example, in the manner of a coating, in particular with a smooth material such as Teflon.

It is within the scope of the invention that the magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a game character have equal distances to the playing field, in particular adjacent to the relevant management level, so that the magnetic adhesion to the respective guide means is optimal.

The magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a character should be spaced apart so that the magnetic shunt or influence between these areas as low as possible is and the magnetic field lines as possible completely over the guide run. This aim also serves a further development in that between two magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a Game character no magnetically conductive connection exists. To this Purpose, it is advantageous to the body of a miniaturized player character Made of a magnetically non-conductive material.

Around to obtain an optimal spin, the invention recommends that the magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a miniaturized Player figure about the same distances have to the vertical axis of gravity. Of the several Magnetic couplings are therefore each about the same forces apply, so that at more reasonable By playing, none of the couplings is overwhelmed in terms of strength.

If the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions of a miniaturized Player figure about the same center angle with respect to their vertical axis of gravity offset from each other, so are also significant, translational accelerations possible. The construction benefits that by using multiple magnets the coupling force is multiplied. For a high translational Acceleration, it is important that the magnetic coupling force preferably symmetrically attacks on the relevant player character.

In Further pursuit of this inventive concept is further provided that in a player character with n magnetic and / or magnetizable Areas same around each center angle of 360 ° / n with respect to their vertical axis of gravity are offset from each other. With that the advantages a maximum spin and a maximum translational acceleration united together.

optimal Results show up when at least one magnetic region a miniaturized player figure designed as a permanent magnet is. Because with it can be a higher one Coupling force realize as in a ferromagnetic, but non-magnetized area.

A further consequences to maximize the magnetic coupling is that a pole (magnetic north or south pole) the permanent magnetic area of a miniaturized player character facing the game field level and the other is facing away from this. Ideally, there are two opposite magnetic poles on the player figure on the one hand and on the guide means on the other shortest Distance immediately opposite.

Preferably have the guide a cylindrical shape. So they have a minimal as well moment of inertia and impede the desired, not high spin.

Of the Radius of the guide means should be bigger as the maximum distance of the extremities of a miniaturized Player character from their vertical axis of gravity; if also below the Playfield and / or above a parallel, upper-side Level provided a circumferential edge, so possibly prevents the Nudge of the guide means on that edge, that the player's character himself at the edge wall of the playing field can trigger.

to activity can be a guide have a handle, preferably in the form of an axis of rotation parallel or even serving a centroid axis of a gambler concentric, cone-like extension, that of a player can be encompassed. One with which the magnets have actual guide body radially tapered Handle prevents a gambling person from holding a hand the range of motion of the guide means limiting edge abuts, so that a risk of injury is minimized.

On the other hand, it is also possible that actuating rods are fastened or attachable to one or more guide means, so that the actual actuating means can be displaced away from the guide means itself to the edge of the playing field. It has proven particularly useful that the attachment of an actuating rod to a guide means via a universal joint. Such is able to implement rotational movements of an actuating rod in a proportional rotational movement of the actual guide means. In this way, movements in 3 dimensions can be transmitted to the relevant player character with an actuating rod: a longitudinal displacement in the direction of a bearing is converted into a distance of the relevant player character to this bearing point; a horizontal pivotal movement of the actuating rod leads to a lateral displacement of the player character along a circular path about a storage point; after all a rotation of the actuating rod about its longitudinal axis is followed by the player character as a rotation about a vertical axis.

Also at the magnetic and / or magnetizable guide means should at least two magnetic and / or magnetizable areas be arranged so that each magnetic and / or magnetizable area of a Player figure a pendant on the guide finds.

From similar establish as with a player character, the magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a guide means spaced from each other be, namely for decoupling of the relevant magnetic fields.

Out For the same reason should be between two magnetic and / or magnetizable Areas of a management tool no magnetically conductive connection exist.

Also the guide should be for the sake of Strength the magnetic coupling over have at least one permanent magnet. This can be optimal Achieving results when a magnetic pole (magnetic north or South Pole) the permanent magnetic area of a guide means of the game field level facing and the other of this is turned away.

If at least two permanent magnetic areas on a guide means are polarized opposite, so can achieve that a player character only in a single, predetermined orientation on a guide means can be coupled magnetically. To this Purpose may also be provided that the magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a guide means the same mutual Have relative arrangement as the magnetic and / or magnetizable Areas of a miniaturized player character. To realize this, should the magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a guide means possibly about the same distances should also be in a player character with n magnetic and / or magnetizable areas the magnetic and / or magnetizable areas of a guide means each about around center angle of 360 ° / n in terms of their central point be offset against each other.

One guide means but also more magnetic and / or magnetizable areas has as a miniaturized player character, so that a magnetic Coupling in different relative orientations is possible and after a tearing off The connection can therefore be restored very quickly. a guide could For example, twice as many magnetic and / or magnetizable areas have like a miniaturized player character.

Finally corresponds It is the teaching of the invention that one guiding means six and one miniaturized player figure three magnetic and / or magnetizable Has areas, because then lies between two adjacent coupling rotational positions in each case only an intermediate angle of 60 °.

Further Features, details, benefits and effects based on the Invention will be apparent from the following description of some preferred embodiments of the invention and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereby show:

1 a perspective view of the field and two miniaturized player figures of a first embodiment of the invention concerning a table football game;

2 a vertical section through the playing field of a second embodiment of the invention concerning a table hockey game;

3 the detail III off 2 in a larger view;

4 a cut through the 2 along the line IV-IV;

5 three different magnet arrangements, each in a schematic representation;

6 a vertical section through a detail of a modified embodiment of the invention;

7 a detail of a particular embodiment of a playing field according to the invention with a foot of a player figure of a team in a vertical section;

8th one of the 7 corresponding representation of the playing field with one foot of a player character of the other team; such as

9 one of the 2 corresponding representation of a again modified embodiment of the invention.

The table football game 1 out 1 includes a level playing field 2 with markings attached to it 3 , a surrounding edge 4 without corners and two gates, not shown; one to the playing field 2 parallel, at a distance of, for example. About 10 cm above arranged cover plate 5 ; a game ball 6 in the form of a polyhedron; as well as several miniaturized player figures 7 . 8th together with appropriate management resources, which are in 1 not how are given.

The game ball 6 is not round, but is limited by flat surfaces, so that results in a roll behavior similar to a cube, which always comes to a standstill after a limited distance. Therefore, the square game "ball""rolls" 6 not to the edge 4 even if the playing field 2 is not completely aligned horizontally, so that a time-consuming setting up of the field before a game can be omitted.

All miniaturized player characters 7 . 8th are comparatively realistic with one body each 9 , a head 10 , two arms 11 and two legs 12 and two football boots 13 , Preferably, the legs are 12 spread, as happens relatively frequently in the course of a football match, however, so far that the distance between both legs 12 greater than the maximum diameter of the game body 6 , Therefore, it is not possible the game body 6 between the legs 12 a player character 7 . 8th to pinch, but the game body 6 is always the attacks of opposing player characters 7 . 8th exposed, so that arise very exciting duels.

As with a real football game, so there is also the table football game 1 two teams of pawns 7 . 8th , which differ not only by different jerseys from each other, but also by their basic structure.

The player characters 7 the one team have at least one magnet each in a football boot 13 , each having a magnetic pole pointing downwards (north pole N or south pole S), to which a later-described, magnetic guide means can be coupled, which extends below the plate-shaped playing field 2 located. So these player characters 7 can not fall over, they have on the head 10 some thin extensions 14 extending up to the cover plate 5 and there in a little ball 15 end up. These extensions 14 diverge slightly from each other, for example. At intermediate angles of about 15 ° to 35 ° and ensure a tamper-proof state of the player characters 7 even during hectic game phases, as the balls 15 circumscribed circle about the base of one of the player character 7 rewritten, vertical cylinder corresponds.

The player characters 8th the other team have no magnets in the football boots 13 , From her head 10 each extends a rod 16 up to a plate-shaped body 17 with its top at the bottom of the cover plate 5 is applied. In this plate-shaped body 17 There are several magnets, each with an upwardly facing magnetic pole (north pole N or south pole S), to which a later-described, magnetic guide means can be coupled, which is above the cover plate 5 located. As one around the plate-shaped body 17 circumscribed circle about the base of one of the player character 8th umlaut, corresponds to the vertical cylinder, have the player characters 8th even during hectic game stages a firm footing.

Accordingly, all the leadership of the first team 7 below the playing surface 2 that of the other team 8th above the cover plate 5 , Therefore, they never hinder each other, and even during a close duel, there are only points of contact between the player characters 7 . 8th itself, but not between the management or the leading players.

The table hockey game 21 according to 2 also includes a playing field 22 , on top of which are usual game markings 23 are arranged, and that of an edge 24 is surrounded. At a distance of about 10 cm passes over the playing field 22 a top cover plate 25 , The game ball 26 may be made similar to the embodiment 1.

In contrast to the embodiment 1, however, here are the miniaturized player characters 27 . 28 deviating designed: First, the height of the vertex corresponds 29 to the soles 30 about the distance between the playing field 22 and the top cover plate 25 , On the other hand, the horizontal extension of the hairstyle is used 31 the player characters 27 . 28 as a guide opposite the top cover, so that the player figures 27 . 28 can not fall over. In a player character 27 are in or at the top of the hairstyle 31 several magnets 32 arranged, for example in a line, of which at least two magnets 32 approximately symmetrical to the vertical axis of gravity of the relevant player character 27 lie, in each case at equal distances to each other diametrically opposite.

The purpose of an optimal, tip-proof leadership of the player characters 27 . 28 also serves next to the spread legs 33 also the hockey stick 34 who like the sports shoes 35 about to the pitch 22 zoom ranges. The lower end of the hockey stick 34 forms together with the sports shoes 35 the corners of a horizontal triangle. This triangle is approximately approximately equilateral; Approximately in its center meets the vertical axis of gravity of the relevant player character 27 . 28 on the field 22 so that the bottom of the hockey stick 34 about the same distance from the vertical axis of gravity of the relevant player character 27 . 28 like their sports shoes 34 , In or on the bottoms of sports shoes 35 and before also in or at the bottom of the hockey stick 34 There is also a magnet each 36 ,

The guiding means 37 for the player characters 27 a team are at the top of the upper cover plate 25 on, the guiding means 38 for the player characters 28 the other team at the bottom of the field plate 22 , The structure of all management tools 37 . 38 is largely identical:
In a circular disk-shaped body 39 . 40 every management tool 37 . 38 there are magnets 41 . 42 , These correspond in terms of their number and their relative geometric arrangement with the magnets 32 the player characters 27 or with the magnets 36 the player characters 28 , are thus - with respect to the game field level 22 or with respect to the top cover plate 25 - symmetrical to the player magnets 32 . 36 , Only the polarity of facing magnetic surfaces is opposite, so that the north pole of a player magnet 32 . 36 a south pole of the associated guide means magnet 41 . 42 is facing. Therefore, draw a player character 27 . 28 and the associated guide means 37 . 38 magnetic. At the same time, this makes the guiding means 38 at the bottom of the field plate 22 magnetically held in their hanging position and do not fall down despite their weight.

So that the circular disk-shaped body 39 . 40 not about the vertical projection of the sidelines 24 can be moved out, runs on the circumference of the bottom of the playing field 22 or the top of the cover plate 25 one raised rim each 43 . 44 along, for example, in the manner of an apron 43 or a collar 44 to which the disc-shaped body 39 . 40 nudge. The base of the circular disc-shaped body 39 . 40 corresponds approximately to the base of one of the relevant player character 27 . 28 circumscribed vertical cylinder.

The circular disk-shaped body 39 . 40 each lie with one of their flat sides on the relevant plate 22 . 25 at. At their other flat side is a coaxial, pin-like extension with a tapered diameter, which could serve as a handle, as in the embodiment according to 9 to see. But this can also be one of the plate concerned 22 . 25 parallel rod 45 . 46 be attached or coupled, for example, via a - not shown - universal joint. These rods 45 . 46 If necessary, reach beyond the edge of the field 24 . 43 . 44 and can be there in guided tours 47 . 48 be stored or guided. These guides 47 . 48 can be designed so that a translational movement of a rod 45 . 46 in its longitudinal direction is possible, pivoting about a horizontal angle and possibly a rotational movement about the longitudinal axis of the respective rod 45 . 46 , While the translational and the pivotal movement, the position of the connected player character 27 . 28 affect, the rotation is in a turn of the player character 27 . 28 implemented around its vertical axis. The bars 45 . 46 are about the guides 47 . 48 extended and can there if necessary, a bent area 49 . 50 have, for example, by 90 °, so that the rotational movement can be specified very precisely.

As 4 shows, the number of magnets can be 41 . 42 in a guide 37 . 38 also on the number of magnets 32 . 36 in the relevant player character 27 . 28 differ. For example. Can with three player character magnets 32 . 36 also six associated magnets 41 . 42 in the relevant guide 37 . 38 be provided. Unless the player magnets 32 . 36 For example, each offset by 120 ° to each other, as indicated by the dashed lines in 4 hinted, so can the magnets 41 . 42 of the respective guide means may be arranged in a star, the beams of which in each case enclose intermediate angles of 60 ° with one another. If, moreover, the polarities of the magnets 41 . 42 a guide 37 . 38 are each identical to each other - so in each case the north or south poles of the relevant player character 27 . 28 facing - so it is possible, the guide in six different positions on a player character 27 . 28 couple magnetically, which differ by inter-angle of n · 60 ° from each other (n = 1, 2 ... 5).

In 5 you can see how different poles of magnets 32 . 36 41 . 42 in a player character 27 . 28 and / or in a guide 37 . 38 Preferably, there are always two adjacent magnetic or pole shoes 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 through a back yoke 51 connected with each other. For such a compound are each such magnets 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 , Which are arranged in a common part, for example. On or encapsulated, so for example. The magnets 32 a football or sports shoe 13 , the magnets 36 in the plate-shaped body 17 , or the magnets 41 . 42 in a guide 37 . 38 , Due to the small, mutual distance between interconnected magnets 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 This usually applies to their counterparts above or below the relevant guide plate 2 . 5 ; 22 . 25 to, how 5 can be seen. Then there is the position of the magnetic poles in such a connected magnet system 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 . 51 and its counterpart to several options:
Either the two pole shoes carry 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 a connected magnet system same polarities, ie in each case a north pole N or a south pole S, and the yoke in between contains an opposite magnetic pole (south pole or north pole). This variant is in 5 left and has the consequence that when "coupling" a guide means 37 . 38 to a player character 27 . 28 an exact relative orientation is not required.

On the other hand, the pole pieces 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 of a connected magnet system have unlike polarities, that is, a magnetic north pole N at one pole piece and a magnetic south pole S at the other, associated pole piece, and the yoke in between contains no magnetic pole. This variant is in 5 shown in the middle; it must when "coupling" a guide means 37 . 38 to a player character 27 . 28 a predetermined relative orientation can be maintained.

Finally there is one opposite to the first two variants of the 5 slightly modified magnet arrangement. In this case, a connected magnet system by a ferromagnetic body 52 replaced by a soft magnetic material that is not magnetized and thus not permanently magnetic. In this case, then the polarity of the magnetic shoes of the permanent magnet 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 irrelevant. This variant is found in 5 right. Also, an exact alignment during magnetic coupling is not required, thus conducive to the tearing of the magnetic coupling in the eagerness of the game for a quick Wiederankoppeln.

In 6 It is shown that the friction at the interfaces between a player character 7 . 8th . 27 . 28 or a guide 37 . 38 on the one hand and the field of play 2 . 22 and / or the top cover plate 5 . 25 On the other hand, can be reduced by various means to avoid jamming and therefore also fast movements, especially sudden spins allow. This can be done on the one hand by the fact that on the lower and / or upper side of a player figure 7 . 8th . 27 . 28 and / or on a guide means 37 . 38 small wheels, balls or (steerable) wheels 53 are arranged, which protrude slightly opposite the respective boundary surface, so that there is no sliding friction, but only rolling friction. Another possibility is to use those materials that have a very low coefficient of friction. This is, for example, particularly Teflon, which the lower sides of the shoes 13 . 35 , the top-side balls 15 and / or the top of the guide plate 17 can be coated as well as the contact surfaces of the guide means 37 . 38 , In addition, the Spielfeld- and / or cover plates 2 . 5 . 22 . 25 Made of glass with a smooth, hard surface. The field markings 3 . 23 can be at the bottom of the playing field 2 . 22 be arranged so that they do not affect the roughness of the playing field top.

As the 7 and 8th can be seen in the top of the playing field 2 . 22 holes 54 and / or depressions 55 Be provided for the game ball 6 . 26 to influence in its course. The diameter D of such holes 54 and / or depressions 55 On the one hand, it should be smaller than the match ball in question 6 . 26 so that it can not fall through (unless it would be a kind of billiard effect desired). On the other hand, should the horizontal dimensions K of football or sports shoes 13 . 35 , the bottom of hockey stick 34 and / or magnets embedded therein 36 bigger gameplay would be disturbed. For the same reason are wells 55 with a hollow spherical bottom better than through holes 54 with sharp edges.

Finally, in 9 a different embodiment of a game according to the invention 61 reproduced, where the the field 62 with its markings 63 surrounding edge as a wall 64 is formed, which is up to de top cover plate 65 extends and thereby encloses a cavity in which the game ball 66 and the player characters 67 . 68 can move.

The only serious difference compared to the table hockey game 21 is that of the field and the cover plate 62 . 65 and the wall 64 completely enclosed cavity 69 is filled with a transparent liquid, for example. With water. This will indeed the player characters 67 . 68 slowed down their movements a little, but rather promotes the overview of the game, because there are more even movements.

On the other hand, there is the possibility of the game ball 66 regarding its density:
If its density is greater than that of the filled liquid, it usually moves only on the field board 62 along. This can, for example, football and hockey games realize.

Is the density of the game ball 66 less than the density of the filled liquid, it is lighter than the liquid displaced by it and floats up to the top cover plate - thus can be, for example, a water polo realize, the cavity possibly only up to the shoulders of the players 67 . 68 must be filled with water in order to achieve a highly realistic play behavior.

Finally, the density of the ball could be 66 exactly match those of the filled liquid, so that the ball 66 hovering in every height. Thus, for example, other ball sports such as handball could be simulated.

Under the feet 69 the player characters 67 . 68 and / or between their hairstyle 70 and the above ren cover plate 65 can cause air bubbles 71 be maintained due to capillary effects in the respective narrow spaces and an optimal gliding of the player characters 67 . 68 to ensure.

Claims (48)

Miniature competition game device, in particular in the manner of a miniature ball or hockey game ( 1 ; 21 ; 61 ), with a playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) and miniaturized player figures (2) 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ), manually guided by means of a sliding beyond the playing field or a plane parallel thereto ( 37 . 38 ), which is at least partially magnetic and / or magnetizable, characterized in that on a player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) at least two magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) are arranged. Miniature competition game apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the playing field together with its game markings ( 3 ; 23 ; 63 ) on the underside of a glass plate ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) is glued, printed or painted on. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) has rounded corners like a hockey field. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in / at the top of the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) Wells ( 54 . 55 ) and / or elevations are provided in order to control the running of a game ball or body ( 6 ; 26 ; 66 ) to influence. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) or whose chassis a spirit level is arranged. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a game body ( 6 ; 26 ; 66 ) is bounded exclusively by a plurality of flat surfaces, in particular in the manner of a regular Mehrflächners (polyhedron) or derived therefrom geometric body. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one to the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) parallel plane ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) above the player characters ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) is arranged. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the above the player figures ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) parallel to the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) is formed as a transparent plate. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the above the player figures ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) parallel to the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) consists of a net or grid. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the absolute height of a player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) the distance between the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) and above the player characters ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) parallel to the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) corresponds. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the size of a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) - measured from their vertices ( 29 . 31 ) to her sole ( 30 ) - is smaller than the distance between the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) and a parallel, top-level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ). Miniature competition game apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that from the head ( 10 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) one or more guide extensions ( 14 ) up to the top management level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) extends (-en). Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the legs ( 12 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) are spread, in particular at an opening angle of 45 ° to 75 °, in particular at an opening angle of 50 ° to 70 °. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the maximum diameter of a game ball or body ( 6 ; 26 ; 66 ) is smaller than the minimum distance between the legs ( 12 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ). Miniature competition game device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the maximum diameter of a game ball or body ( 6 ; 26 ; 66 ) is greater than the maximum distance between the toes ( 13 ; 35 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ). Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge of the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) through a transparent wall ( 4 ; 24 ; 64 ) is formed. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height of the side walls ( 4 ; 24 ; 64 ) is greater than half the diameter of a game ball or body ( 6 ; 26 ; 66 ), preferably equal to or greater than the distance between the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) and a parallel, top-level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ). Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the space between the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ), the parallel, top-level ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) and the interposed, peripheral edge ( 4 ; 24 ; 64 ) is tightly closed and filled with a liquid, for example. With water. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a game ball or body ( 6 ; 26 ; 66 ) has the same density as the liquid filled in the sealed space. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the underside of a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) one or more balls, rollers ( 53 ) or wheels are provided. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the underside of a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) consists of a material with a lower coefficient of friction, for example. In the manner of a Teflon coating. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) a character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) equal distances to the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) exhibit. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) a character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) are spaced from each other. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between two magnetic and / or magnetizable areas ( 32 . 36 ) a character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) there is no magnetically conductive connection or only a rear connection in the form of a recessed yoke ( 51 ). Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) is made of a magnetically non-conductive material. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) have approximately equal distances to their vertical axis of gravity. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) are offset by approximately the same center angle with respect to their vertical axis of gravity against each other. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, with n magnetic and / or magnetizable areas per miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ), characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) are each offset from each other by about center angle of 360 ° / n with respect to their vertical axis of gravity. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one magnetic area ( 32 . 36 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) is designed as a permanent magnet. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pole (magnetic north or south pole) of the permanent magnetic region of a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) of the game field level ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) facing away and the other of these is facing away. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide means ( 37 . 38 ) have a cylindrical shape. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the radius of the guide means ( 37 . 38 ) is greater than the maximum distance of the extremities ( 11 . 12 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) from their vertical center of gravity se. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that below the playing field ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) and / or above a parallel upper side plane ( 5 ; 25 ; 65 ) a surrounding edge ( 43 . 44 ) is provided, in particular molded. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) has a handle. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on one or more guide means ( 37 . 38 ) Actuating rods ( 45 . 46 . 49 . 50 ) are fastened or fastened. Miniature competition game machine according to claim 35, characterized in that the attachment of an actuating rod ( 45 . 46 ) on a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) via a universal joint. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the magnetic and / or magnetizable guide means ( 37 . 38 ) at least two magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) are arranged. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) are spaced from each other. Miniature competition game apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between two magnetic and / or magnetizable areas ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) no magnetically conductive connection exists. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two permanent magnetic areas ( 41 . 42 ) on a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) are oppositely polarized. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) have the same mutual relative arrangement as the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ). Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) have approximately equal distances to a central point. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, with n magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 ) per miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ), characterized in that the magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) are offset from each other approximately at center angles of 360 ° / n with respect to their central point. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one magnetic area ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) is designed as a permanent magnet. Miniature competition game device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pole (magnetic north or south pole) of the permanent magnetic region ( 41 . 42 ) a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) of the game field level ( 2 ; 22 ; 62 ) facing away and the other of these is facing away. Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) more magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) as a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ). Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) twice as many magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 41 . 42 ) has like a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ). Miniature competition game machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide means ( 37 . 38 ) six and a miniaturized player character ( 7 . 8th ; 27 . 28 ; 67 . 68 ) three magnetic and / or magnetizable regions ( 32 . 36 . 41 . 42 ) having.