DE202007003786U1 - Illuminated chess game has a partially transmitting board over an array of light sources activated by magnetic inserts in the chess pieces - Google Patents

Abstract

An illuminated chess game has a partially transmitting board (3) over an array of light sources (8) each connected to a switching device (6) which is activated by magnetic inserts (10) in the pieces. The board is made of glass or plastic. Light sources include LEDs and bulbs. Switching elements include Reed contacts.

Description

The The invention relates to a board game, according to the preamble of the protection claim 1.

One Board game is generally a game whose more characteristic Part of a game board is on which the players with figures, stones or similar act.

The "board" does not necessarily have to be made out of wood or one piece, but the meaning of the game board and game pieces is different for each game.The game board can be made of different materials.If the game is to be light and transportable, board is made of cardboard , which are also collapsible, usual G 90 03107.5 For example, a symmetrically composable board game is described. Also known are boards made of hard plastic or plastic film. A board game whose elements, in particular its game pieces, partly made of foam, discloses the DE 202 07 085 U1 ,

The Game figures are, depending on the rule and type, in the course of Move and change the game play a determining role in their position. To be considered as classic board games Go, mill, Backgammon, lady, pachisi and chess. Most board games appear meanwhile also for various platforms as computer games as well as electronic Board games based on sensors and voice output.

task The present invention is a useful and aesthetic to provide attractive development and embodiment of board games. In addition, a deco ratives play set both in terms of the game board as well as with regard to the game characters. Also should make it possible for the player become more pleasant, for example with reduced ambient lighting the atmosphere to follow the game. This object is according to the features of the protection claim 1 solved.

One essential point of the invention is that the base plate as a playing surface at least partially translucent is and below the base plate a variety of lighting elements arranged. Here is a variety of the lighting elements assigned switching devices provided.

Farther At least a portion of the game characters is at least partially translucent (in sections and / or with reduced transmission) and the game characters have each at least one magnetizable element, which with the switching devices can interact. Under interaction is understood in particular that the magnetizable element a switch from one switching state to another switching state can cause.

This for example, states that in one embodiment of the invention magnets a certain shape in the foot of the Game figures are incorporated and located below the base plate located reed contact depending on the field position of the respective character switch so can, that an arranged on the reed contact LED is activated and the relevant Game figure and possibly the respective playing field to shine to be brought.

Further advantageous embodiments emerge from the dependent claims.

Preferably is the base plate of the board game according to the invention at least partly made of glass or a transparent plastic material. It may, for example, a wooden board with appropriate Holes for receiving the translucent material or to empty Drilling holes.

Also the game pieces are at least partially made of glass or a translucent and preferred also procure transparent plastic material. Again, areas can be the figure of wood, metal or the like Material be made so that the lighting effect only in selected areas the character comes to light.

there The underside of the base plate advantageously has a mirroring device on, which causes the base plate translucent, but in Supervision is at least partially opaque. This is intended that the lighting effect is amplified on the base plate, but at the same time arranged below the base plate circuit board strip and electronic elements to the eye of the player and observer stay hidden. Also, the Verspiegelungseinrichtung a certain arrangement of holes or translucent Areas, so the base plate in certain sections to keep transparent.

The Material of the mirroring device is preferably from a group selected from materials, which mirror foil, frosted glass, glass beaded glass, colored Glass, plastic material and the like, or combinations thereof, contains.

The below the base plate arranged lighting elements are preferably light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and the associated switching devices prefers reed contacts. Also conventional lamps and switches can be used.

The magnetizable element is preferably a magnet and particularly preferred a ring magnet, which is preferably provided at the foot of the respective character is.

Of the Advantage in the use of ring magnets lies in their light transmittance in the center and in their easy centerability both in the character as well as on the field to operate the reed contact.

In an embodiment have the magnetizable elements of at least two figures or groups of figures a different field strength on. In this way, as shown below, several different switching devices be addressed.

The Game figures in the region of the magnetizable element preferably have each a sliding and / or contact protection, which also serves as a spacer acts.

The Switching devices can preferably be selected in their sensitivity so that they have a Close the circuit with a specific lighting element only when a magnetizable element in the vicinity of a switching device is moved. This will avoid the magnetizable element a character activates two switching devices simultaneously. Not occupied playing fields therefore appear unlit.

In a particularly preferred embodiment the base plate is arranged on a frame, which also with Lighting elements is provided.

advantages and expediencies are the following description in conjunction with the drawings refer to. Hereby show:

1 a schematic representation of an illuminated board game in cross section;

2 a schematic representation of an oblique view of a sinker strip (a) from above and (b) from below;

3 a schematic representation of another embodiment with duo LED;

4 a schematic representation of a character in side view;

5 a schematic representation of an illuminated board game in a larger view;

6 a schematic representation of an illuminated board game with associated table;

7 a schematic embodiment of another embodiment of a lit board game as "human annoying you".

The following description refers by way of example to a game of chess, on the basis of which the features of the invention are explained in more detail, but are not intended to be limited. The principle of the invention can be easily transferred to other board games, such as mill, lady, Go. In the case of an execution as "human annoyance not" the game figures are colored worked (red, green, yellow, blue) and the playing fields translucent colored printed (see below and 7 ).

1 shows a schematic partial view of an illuminated chess game in cross section. The game pieces 1 are made of glass or a translucent plastic material, the game characters 1 one (eg white) party is clear and transparent and game pieces 1 the other (eg black) party frosted, for example, are glass-beaded.

In the foot of the game pieces 1 are ring magnets 10 a certain field strength incorporated. Through the ring shape of the magnets 10 can light from the base 3 through the respective character 1 to step.

The base plate 3 as a game board is made of glass or a translucent plastic material, the white playing fields are clear and transparent and frosted the black playing fields, such as glass beaded. The underside of the base plate ( 3 ) is also frosted, for example, are glass-beaded. Additionally, on the bottom of the base plate 3 a mirror foil 4 be raised, which causes the base plate 3 in supervision acts as a mirror, but from the bottom is still translucent. Therefore, the electrical elements 6 . 7 or 8th not visible from above or only poorly visible.

The base plate 1 is over a grid-shaped overall board 5 positioned and has 64 holes, which are arranged according to the playing field arrangement centrally to the 64 playing fields. The whole board 5 has eight board strips 5 with the same grid on, with each board strip 5 eight LEDs each 8th and eight reed contacts 6 located in the middle of the playing fields above.

In 2 the right part of the diagram shows a schematic representation of an oblique view of a board strip 5 on which the lighting elements 8th and associated switching devices 6 are arranged. Furthermore, there are resistors 7 and tracks 11 on the circuit board fen 5 , The individual board strips 5 are electrically connected to one another via the conductor tracks (or connected in parallel with one another) and emerge after the switch connection as a cable from the frame 2 the base plate 1 out.

The left part of the picture) in 2 shows an oblique view from above, here clearly the individual LEDs ( 8th ) are recognizable.

The reed contacts 6 are selected and positioned in their sensitivity so that one circuit only for the adjacent LED 8th is closed when a located in the foot of a character ring magnet 10 in the middle above the reed contact 6 is placed on the playing field. When lifting the game character 1 about 5 mm away the ring magnet 10 from the reed contact 6 so that the circuit is opened and the LED 8th goes out. Will this character 1 now moved to another field, the assigned this field reed contact 6 and leaves the field and the 1 enlighten. Thus, in this embodiment, only those playing fields shine on which, preferably in the center of the field, a game piece 1 located.

3 shows the schematic representation of a particular embodiment of the present invention as a so-called duo-LED, wherein the magnetizable elements 10 at least two 1 have a different field strength (stronger or weaker magnet) and the reed contacts 6 . 6b a different distance to the base plate 3 or the magnetizable element 10 the character 1 exhibit. The LED 8th can so depending on the character 1 change the color.

For example, the game pieces carry 1 the black party a weak magnet 10 , those of the white party have a relatively strong magnet 10 , Two reed contacts 6 . 6b are at virtually the same position on the board strip, with the reed contact 6 a distance of 12 mm to the base plate and the reed contact 6b a distance of 5 mm. The associated resistors are connected in parallel. Will now be a pawn 1 the black party (weak magnet 10 ) moved in the immediate vicinity of this arrangement, so only reed switch 6 and the LED is lit in a first specific color, because the high resistance (due to the only one circuit through) reduces the voltage.

In contrast, a white character (strong magnet 10 ), which is moved to the corresponding playing field, to switch both reed contacts 6 . 6b because the reduced resistance due to the parallel connection leads to an increased voltage of the LED. Depending on the Duo-LED used, the appearance of the playing field and the playing piece change color with a white or black playing piece. The reference numerals 7a . 7b denote resistors.

As in 4 shown, different shapes and materials are provided for the characters. For example, game characters (cf. 4 ) are used, which are partially made of wood, metal or an opaque plastic material and a, preferably inner, translucent body 12 (For example, a light guide), for example made of Plexiglas, are made. Thus, the game figures illuminate only at predetermined locations.

Of others can the game pieces and / or the game board are colored (red, green, yellow, blue, etc.), provided they do not lose the property the translucency and / or transparency.

5 shows a lit board game in a larger view in cross section.

The whole board is on a frame 2 assembled. The board game is with base plate 3 and frame 2 on a glass table 13 arranged. As edge lighting 14 are 4 LEDs are arranged on the board so that the edge of the table and the base plate 3 be illuminated from four directions. At the bottom plate 15 are switches for separate operation of the field, glass table and ball lighting 18 provided at the foot of the table (see. 6 ). The reference number 20 identifies a matrix of individual board strips.

The colors of the LEDs 8th are freely selectable. The power supply 16 can be done via a power adapter or a battery of sufficient capacity.

In 6 the table structure of an illuminated board game is shown schematically. For example, the base frame is made of chromed steel and the power cable is routed through the steel tube of the table frame 17 guided. One preferably centered above the chromed table base 19 arranged glass ball 18 can also serve as a light source with internal LEDs. In the table foot 19 a power supply, preferably at a voltage of 5 V with 640 mA may be attached. Alternatively, under the arched table base 19 Also be provided a battery of sufficient capacity.

7 shows an illuminated board game using the example of "Mensch ärgere Dich nicht" 3 of the playing field comprises at least 72 illuminated, colored fields. The figures are at least partially made of glass or a translucent plastic material and colored in four colors (red, green, yellow and blue).

Shape and design of the glass table 13 , the frame 2 , the table frame 17 , the glass ball 18 and the table foot 19 are freely selectable. Likewise, the base plate 3 with frame 2 and the electronic devices are installed in a wooden table or the like.

Farther would it be also possible, to connect the switching device with a memory device. In this way it is possible, for example, in the context of a game of chess the individual features of the to reconstruct respective figures or to save the course of the game.

All Features disclosed in the application documents are considered to be essential to the invention as long as they are individually or in combination with respect to State of the art are new.

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game piece

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frame

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baseplate

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Verspiegelungseinrichtung

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circuit board

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Switching devices, reed contact (in FIG. 3: 6 . 6b )

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Resistance (in FIG. 3: 7a . 7b )

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Lighting element, e.g. LED or duo LED

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lubricant and / or contact protection, e.g. felt ring

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magnetizable element

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conductor path

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Translucent body

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glass table

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Glass table lighting, e.g. LEDs

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baseplate

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power supply

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table support

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glass sphere

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Table base, with power supply and / or battery

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matrix

Claims (12)

Illuminated board game with a base plate ( 3 ) as a playing surface and playing figures ( 1 ), characterized in that the base plate ( 3 ) at least partially translucent and below the base plate ( 3 ) a plurality of lighting elements ( 8th ), wherein a plurality of the lighting elements ( 8th ) associated switching devices ( 6 ), and that at least a portion of the game pieces ( 1 ) is at least partially translucent and the game characters ( 1 ) at least one magnetizable element ( 10 ), which is connected to the switching devices ( 6 ) can interact. Board game according to claim 1, characterized in that the base plate ( 3 ) is at least partially made of glass or a transparent plastic material. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the game pieces ( 1 ) are at least partially made of glass or a translucent and preferably also transparent plastic material. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the underside of the base plate ( 3 ) a mirroring device ( 4 ) which causes the base plate to be translucent but at least partially opaque in plan view. Board game according to claim 4, characterized in that the material of the mirroring device ( 4 ) is selected from a group of materials including mirror films, frosted glass, glass beaded glass, colored glass, plastic material and the like, or combinations thereof. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the underneath the base plate ( 3 ) arranged lighting elements ( 8th ) Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switching devices ( 6 ) Reed contacts ( 6 ) are. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetizable element ( 10 ) is preferably a ring magnet, which particularly preferably at the foot of the respective game character ( 1 ) is provided. Board game according to claim 9, characterized in that the magnetizable elements ( 10 ) at least two figures ( 1 ) have a different field strength. Board game according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the game pieces ( 1 ) in the region of the magnetizable element ( 10 ) each have a sliding and / or contact protection ( 9 ), which also acts as a spacer. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switching devices ( 6 ) can be selected in their sensitivity so that they form a circuit with a specific lighting element ( 8th ) only if a magnetizable element ( 10 ) in the vicinity of a switching device ( 6 ) be is moved. Board game according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate ( 2 ) on a frame ( 1 ) is arranged, which is provided with lighting elements.