DE202004001414U1 - Game with variable-size playing surface of connected elements and sliding discs moved by sticks - Google Patents

Abstract

The game has a sliding body, which is moved by a stick on a playing surface. One stick end (12a) is spherical and formed to engage into an aperture (11b) in the top of the sliding body, which is e.g. formed as a disc (11). The disc is of hard plastic, and its underside is ribbed. The playing surface (7) consists of panel-shaped sections, e.g. triangular, square, or hexagonal, also of hard plastic. The sections are connected by coupling elements (6) to form the surface. The playing surface also has sides and obstacles.

Description

The invention relates to a Game device, in particular on a game device in which a slip body on a playing field slides.

This group of games includes e.g. the curling in winter on ice or shooting in summer on asphalt. However, the player has to bend down to take the slide with him accelerate by hand.

The DE 39 16 332 describes a game device in which the slide body is pushed with a push stick that engages the side of the slide body, so that good guidance of the slide body is ensured.

The object of the invention is in providing a game device in which the slip body is independent of the size of the player from an upright posture accelerated out well and can be guided safely. Farther supposed to be a play area are provided, the flexible use of the gaming device in different spatial Facilitates both indoors and outdoors.

This task is solved by a game device according to claim 1 or a game surface according to Claim 8 or 12. Further developments of the invention are in each the subclaims characterized.

By engaging the staff in the slip body is an acceleration of the slipping body with good at the same time guide causes. In the case of a spherical Formation of the rod end and a round recess in the form of a erosion of the sliding body will this good leadership and Acceleration independent the angle of attack of the staff, i.e. the height of the player.

The modular game area enables one Adaptation of the game to the most diverse, even confined spaces. Furthermore enables they implement a wide variety of game ideas, making the game device extremely versatile is.

Other features and practicalities of Invention result from the description of exemplary embodiments based on the attached drawings.

From the figures show:

1 a plan view of a basic element of a playing field;

2 a plan view of a connecting element for connecting in 1 basic elements shown together.

3 a plan view of a field composed of basic elements;

4 a board element attachable to the playing surface in a side view and a view from below;

5 a further board element that can be plugged onto the playing surface in a side view and a view from below;

6 Purchasing the plug-in obstacle element in a side view and a view from below;

7 a plan view of a slide body and a sectional view through its center;

8th a side view of a rod for pushing the slide body;

9 is a schematic representation of the interaction between the rod and the sliding body;

10 a plan view of a modification of the in 1 shown basic element, which serves as a starting field;

11 a plan view of a further modification of the in 1 shown basic element, which serves as the target field; and

12 - 15 Top views of various examples of a playing field composed of basic elements with a starting field and a target field.

First embodiment

The following is with reference to 1 to 9 described a game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The game device is used to carry out a Game, with the help of a stick on a slip body a playing field is set into a sliding movement so that it is as close as possible get to a given goal, with gang and obstacle elements are provided on which the slide can bounce off.

In 1 is a plate-shaped basic element ( 1 ), which is square and has a smooth surface ( 2 ) with circular holes ( 3 ), which are arranged in a regular 4 × 4 matrix arrangement in this embodiment. The basic element ( 1 ) also points to the side edges ( 4 ) centrally arranged recesses ( 5 ) that have a section perpendicular to the edge towards the edge of the plate ( 5a ) and a section that widens in a circle towards the inside of the plate ( 5b ) exhibit.

2 shows a connecting element ( 6 ) to connect the basic elements ( 1 ). The connecting element ( 6 ) consists of a plate with a central part ( 6a ) with parallel side edges to which end parts are attached on both sides ( 6b ), which start from the middle section ( 6a ) expand in a circle. The connecting element ( 6 ) is made from one piece in such a way that the basic elements ( 1 ) can connect with each other.

In 3 is a play area ( 7 ), which consists of plate-shaped basic elements ( 1 ) consisting of connecting elements ( 6 ) are connected. The connection is made by engaging the connecting elements ( 6 ) in the recesses ( 5 ) at the edge of the basic elements.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment form the in 4 and 5 illustrated band elements ( 8th . 9 ) each provided an elongated band body ( 8a . 9a ) and one or more cylindrical projections ( 8b . 9b ). The cylindrical protrusions ( 8b . 9b ) are designed so that the band elements ( 8th . 9 ) by inserting the cylindrical protrusions ( 8b . 9b ) in the circular holes ( 3 ) on the surface of the plate-shaped basic elements ( 1 ) can be attached.

As in 6 shown, this embodiment also has an obstacle element ( 10 ) from an obstacle body ( 10a ) and a cylindrical projection ( 10b ), the cylindrical projection ( 10b ) like the cylindrical projections ( 8b . 9b ) the gang elements ( 8th . 9 ) is carried out so that an attachment of the obstacle element ( 10 ) on the plate-shaped base element ( 1 ) can be done.

The gang or obstacle elements ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) can be varied at different points on the playing surface ( 7 ) are attached to allow a large variation of the playable area.

In the 3 shown playing area ( 7 ) shows a possible arrangement of the basic elements ( 1 ) and the gang and obstacle elements ( 8th . 9 . 10 ).

In 7 is a slip body ( 11 ), with which on the previously described playing surface ( 7 ) is played. The slide body ( 11 ) is a flat, circular disc on its top ( 11a ) a recess ( 11b ) in the form of a round cavity. The bottom ( 11c ) is smooth and designed in such a way that it slides as smoothly as possible on the smooth surface ( 2 ) of the plate-shaped basic elements ( 1 ) the playing area ( 7 ) is possible.

In 8th is a rod ( 12 ) (Stick). The rod has a shaft ( 12b ), a grip area ( 12c ) and a lower end ( 12a ) on. The bottom end of the rod ( 12a ) is spherical and serves to engage in the recess ( 11b ) of the slide body ( 11 ). The radius of the spherical end ( 12a ) is designed in such a way that it interacts well with the recess ( 11b ) in the top ( 11a ) of the slide body ( 11 ) is possible, as in 9 shown. The rod ( 12 ) is used to set the slide body in motion ( 11 ) over the smooth surface ( 2 ) the playing surface.

The basic elements ( 1 ), the slip body ( 11 ) and the gang or obstacle elements ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) are preferably made of plastic. The use of polyethylene (PE) is particularly advantageous because, when processed appropriately, it has a smooth surface that is slippery, resistant, washable, food-safe and easy to work with, and in particular has a minimized risk of injury, especially when used by children.

The recesses ( 3 ) for fastening the board and obstacle elements ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) are designed in the present embodiment in such a way that they slide over the sliding body ( 11 ) do not hinder if there are no obstacle or gang elements in them ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) are used; special is the diameter of the holes ( 3 ) significantly smaller than the diameter of the slide body ( 11 ) and the edges of the holes ( 3 ) are chamfered. Even a gap that may arise when connecting the plates is so small that the slipping body ( 11 ) is not disabled.

In this special embodiment, the basic elements ( 1 ) an edge length of about one meter and the diameter of the slide body ( 11 ) is about ten centimeters. The rod ( 12 ) preferably has a length of about 1.40 meters to be suitable for every body size.

In the game, the slide body ( 11 ) placed in a start area and then with the stick ( 12 ) (Stick) accelerates towards a specified destination. The sliding body can be attached to obstacle or gang elements ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) bounce off. The target can be formed, for example, by a body that is placed on the field.

The spherical formation of the lower end ( 12a ) of the staff ( 12 ) in cooperation with the hollow spherical recess ( 11b ) of the slide body ( 11 ) has the particular advantage that moving the slide body ( 11 ) both when the rod is placed very flat ( 12 ) as well as when the rod is very steep ( 12 ) is easy. This means that playing the game is possible for players of very different heights, such as adults and children. In particular, this also enables, for example, wheelchair users and other physically restricted people to play along with their body.

During the course of the game, for example, the players are divided into two or more teams, which are then alternated with differently marked slides ( 11 ) play. As a criterion for the awarding of points in the course of the game, the proximity of the sliding bodies ( 11 ) can be used for the goal.

Other embodiments

In a further embodiment, as in 10 can be seen, a plate-shaped basic element as a starting field ( 13 ) educated. This start field differs from the other plate-shaped basic elements by a marked area ( 13a ), which serves as the starting area in the game.

In yet another embodiment, as in 11 you can see a plate-shaped element as the target field ( 14 ) in which the target area is marked by ring-shaped markings ( 14a ) is marked. Boundary markings ( 14b ) to limit the target area.

A composite playing area with starting and finishing fields is in 12 shown.

Further alternative forms of arrangement of the plate-shaped basic elements are in the 13 to 15 shown.

The connection of the basic elements of the playing surface can Of course also by other suitable connecting elements or in the basic elements Integrated connection system, if this is a connection leads, which the sliding of the sliding body over the Junction not obstructed.

The individual components can also Of course also be made of other materials or a different shape have the functionality not limited, but possibly further expanded the variety.

Obstacle and gang elements can both be designed as elements that are attached in only one hole and rotatable are, as well as elements that are attached in several holes.

With the slide body ( 11 ), for example, an air opening is advantageous, which prevents the formation of an air cushion under the slide body ( 11 ) when sliding over the smooth surface ( 2 ) allows, but also any other change, such as a groove or a coating that leads to an improved slip.

The size ratio between each Components and the absolute size can of course also be used can be varied.

Any combination is, of course of the individual components conceivable, since the game device is characterized by its high variability.

Claims (17)

Game device with a slide body and a rod for setting the slide body in motion on a playing surface, characterized in that a recess is provided in the slide body and one end of the rod is designed to engage in the recess. Game device according to claim 1, wherein the recess formed on the top of the slide body is. Game device according to one of claims 1 or 2, where the slip body is designed as a disc. Game device according to one of claims 1 to 3, the end of the rod for engaging the recess of the slip body spherical is. Game device according to one of claims 1 to 4, the recess being designed in the form of a spherical segment. Game device according to one of claims 1 to 5, the underside of the sliding body being corrugated is. Game device according to one of claims 1 to 6, the slip body consists of a hard plastic. playing area for a Playing with a slip body, consisting of  at least two plate-shaped basic elements and  one Coupling elements for connecting the basic elements to each other. playing area according to claim 8, wherein the plate-shaped base elements triangular or are square or hexagonal. playing area according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the plate-shaped base elements recesses for Have ties attached. playing area according to one of the claims 8 to 10, the plate-shaped Basic elements have recesses for attaching obstacles. playing area for a Playing with a slip body, consisting of a plate-shaped Basic element with recesses for attaching boards or obstacles. playing area according to one of the claims 8 to 12, the plate-shaped Basic element is a kind of recesses for attaching both boards as well as obstacles. playing area according to one of the claims 10 to 13, the recesses for attaching bands / obstacles are dimensioned such that the slipping body slips through she is not hindered. playing area according to one of the claims 10 to 14 with the edges of the recesses are chamfered. playing area according to one of the claims 8 to 15, the plate-shaped Basic element is formed from a hard plastic. Game device according to one of claims 1 to 7, with a playing area according to one of the claims 8 to 16.