EP2949369B1 - Labyrinth game having a changeable base plate in clear-view slip case - Google Patents

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EP2949369B1
EP2949369B1 EP15169591.3A EP15169591A EP2949369B1 EP 2949369 B1 EP2949369 B1 EP 2949369B1 EP 15169591 A EP15169591 A EP 15169591A EP 2949369 B1 EP2949369 B1 EP 2949369B1
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  • the invention relates to a game with a holder for receiving a base plate and with at least one base plate which is replaceably held in the holder, wherein the base plate is provided at its top with a groove in the form of a labyrinth a Kleinweg from a starting point to a Forming point and forms additional paths through branches that lead alternatively to the main path to the target point or dead ends and with a piece, for example in the form of a ball, which is to move along the groove from the starting point to the target point by the base plate from a horizontal plane in different directions is to tilt, the holder is designed as a slipcase
  • Such games are known from the prior art which can not be assigned by reference.
  • these are wooden boxes, which are provided with a movable frame, which receives the base plate with the labyrinth.
  • the movable frame is connected via a mechanism, which is operated via knobs, and can be tilted out of a horizontal plane.
  • the dead weight of the piece usually a ball, then leads to a movement in the direction of tilting.
  • the goal is to move the ball as quickly as possible from a starting point to a target point.
  • the labyrinth path that is, the groove introduced into the base plate
  • the first-mentioned prior art is advantageous in many respects, in particular it offers through the exchangeable base plate a long-lasting fun and the ability to realize different levels of difficulty Spielle.
  • the disadvantage is that the mechanism for moving the base plate is technically relatively complex and in the usual production of wood, the maze game has a high weight and thus a limited mobility.
  • DE 2 461 197 A1 discloses a maze game with a movable in a frame base plate.
  • the base plate has a limited lift off cover.
  • the geometry of the balls and raceways make it possible to brake the balls by means of the cover.
  • US 4,311,310 A shows a maze game, which is provided with electronic components and outputs acoustic and visual game instructions.
  • a similar labyrinth game shows FR 2 508 811 A1 , wherein here the base plate is designed to be changeable.
  • the changed game habits should be taken into account.
  • the invention solves the task initially with a maze game with the features of claim 1.
  • the slipcase covers the groove in the top and bottom, so that the token is secured within the labyrinth and can not fall out.
  • the base plate is made as a plastic body, which is primarily intended here to introduce the labyrinth track into a foam body by milling.
  • the holder in the form of a slipcase is made in the simplest case of a clear plastic, which has approximately a C-shaped cross-section and thus covers the labyrinth track with a first region and engages with two shorter arms under the base plate.
  • the holder may be formed as a rectangular cylinder.
  • the base plate is provided with at least one hole which is arranged in the groove and through which the token can fall through, it being possible for the holder or base plate to have a collecting space for the token, which communicates with the hole stands and in which passes through the hole falling game stone.
  • the collecting space is formed by a recess which is incorporated in the underside of the base plate and which is covered by the holder, wherein it is provided in particular that a channel is arranged between the receiving space and the starting point - optionally by one of the holder concealed groove formed - over which the game piece from the receiving space to the starting point is movable.
  • the known from the prior art form of obstacles is also realized in the subject invention in the form of openings of the base plate.
  • the return channel for a fallen through a hole ball / the token can be incorporated in the base plate, which is preferably recesses or recesses on the underside base plate here. Since these are open to the bottom in the rule, the holder would then be changed so that it is the bottom of the Base plate or provided there recesses, grooves and channels closes. This will ensure that the tile is kept in play.
  • the holder contains an electronic device which records the time that passes between the starting point and the destination point during the movement of the chip. This is displayed via a display unit.
  • the electronics are coupled to a memory unit which stores the times of several movements of the tile between the starting point and the target point. These can be displayed via the display unit.
  • the electronics identify different base plates via a coding on the respective base plate.
  • the storage unit is part of the base plates.
  • the detected performance data associated with the base plate which can simplify the electronic circuit of the holder in their structure.
  • the memory unit also contains the coding of the base plate.
  • the electronics of the holder is coupled to a data processing device such as a computer, tablet or smartphone.
  • This data processing device receives the data captured by the game electronics, displays them, assigns the data to each other, allows an individual marking of the data by game, player or other criteria.
  • the maze game of the invention is provided in the figures with the reference numeral 10 in total.
  • FIG. 1 the base plate 11 of the maze game 10 is shown.
  • the base plate is provided at least on one side with a series of grooves 12 which form a Labyrinthweg.
  • An unillustrated token is to be moved from a starting point 13 to a destination point 14.
  • the game piece is inserted at the starting point 13 into the groove 12.
  • the token is usually a ball.
  • tilting the base plate 11 from the horizontal out of the game piece is set in motion and rolls along the Nutbahnen.
  • the task of the player is to move the piece as quickly as possible to the target point 14 along the groove 12.
  • the holes 15 have the reference numeral 15. These holes are obstacles that the player has to avoid by skillfully guiding the piece.
  • the ball passes through the hole in a receiving space, not shown, from which it is guided to the starting point 13 or to a removal point, for example, by channels arranged on the underside of the base plate 11. Starting from the starting point 13, the game would then start again. If the ball is guided to a removal point, it is manually reset to the starting point 13. It should be noted that the holes 15 are not mandatory, but the challenge of the game and thus increase the gaming experience.
  • the base plate 11 is preferably formed from plastic. It is particularly preferred to use a foam material, in which the groove 12, which forms the fairway, is milled.
  • FIG. 2 shows the game 10 consist of base plate 11, supplemented by a bracket 16.
  • the holder forms a slip, which forms an approximately C-shaped cross-sectional contour or alternatively is designed as a rectangular cylinder.
  • the slipcase 16 includes two opposite end faces 17, which may have end walls, a top wall 18, two opposing side walls 19 as well as at least one of the top wall 18 opposite bottom wall 20 from.
  • top wall 18 rests on the upper side of the base plate 11 provided with the groove 12, the bottom wall 20 is arranged on the underside of the base plate 11. Top wall 18 and bottom wall 20 are connected to each other via the side walls 19.
  • At least one of the end walls 17 is broken away, so that an insertion opening 21 is formed, through which the base plate 11 can be inserted into the slipcase 16.
  • the bottom wall 20 may be configured continuously and cover the entire underside of the base plate 11. In the case of a C-profile-like cross section of the holder 16, the bottom wall 20 is arranged by two arranged on the underside of the base plate 11, each other unconnected arms.
  • the holder or the slip 16 serve to protect the base plate 11, in particular if it is formed from a plastic foam and therefore soft and deformable. But it also serves in particular to keep the game piece in the groove 12 and to protect it from falling out of the fairway.
  • FIG. 3 finally shows an alternative embodiment of the game according to the invention 10. Shown here is again the base plate 11, which is completely inserted into the holder 16 in the form of a slipcase. On the basis of the representation of the FIG. 3 it can be seen how a slipcase with C-shaped cross-sectional contour is formed. In particular, the FIG. 3 to take the retaining arms 22, each forming a bottom wall portion.
  • the holder 16 in FIG. 3 an electronic component 23, which is arranged in the present case with respect to the insertion opening 21.
  • sensors 24 are arranged in this second embodiment, which detect the departure of the game piece at the starting point 13 and the running of the game piece at the destination point 14. In this way, it is possible to measure the time of a game run of the game piece from the starting point 13 to the destination point 14.
  • Storage units may be provided which store a number of times of different game runs, so as to increase the performance of one's own Playing games or the different performances of different players can visualize. Also an individualizing labeling of different times by adding symbols, letter combinations or the like is conceivable.
  • the electronic component 23 has display units 25 and / or 26 as well as operating elements 27.
  • the electronic component can be wired or wirelessly connected to a data processing device, such as tablet, computer or smartphone.
  • a data processing device can then be installed a program for receiving the data of the maze game 10, which measures, for example, the game time different game, displays and allows for customization.
  • the base plates 11, which are exchangeably inserted in the holder 16, can each have a unique identifier.
  • the electronic component 23 can unambiguously identify different base plates 11 and associate these base plates 11 with playing times and playing sequence. This identifier can be realized by memory unit which at the same time holds the scores of the players played on this base plate 11.
  • Such a memory unit can be used in addition to the memory unit of the electronic component or the data processing device or provide this data as the sole memory unit of the game. It is of course possible to realize the unique identifier of each base plate 11 by other means, such as bar codes, transponders or the like.
  • base plates 11 with labyrinth paths 12 via a data processing device with a corresponding software component.
  • a free configuration is just as conceivable, as a configuration of cleverly composed individual samples, the defined connection pieces have so that in the manner of a puzzle of individual elements total play 12 can be created. These can then be transmitted by the software to the manufacturer of such base plates for production.
  • the maze game 10 using an electronic component 23 with connection to a data processing unit combines the advantages of electronic games with the advantages of mechanical games.
  • the main advantages of electronic games is the storage of games and a game animation in the form of sounds, lighting, etc., which can be realized by the electronic component on the bracket 16.
  • the game 10 itself as a mechanical component has the great advantage of a haptic gaming experience compared to electronic games.
  • the physical processes, caused by the tilting of the base plate 11, the base plate material and the weight of the ball and their interaction are superior to the simulation capabilities of electronic games.
  • the invention has two major advantages. On the one hand, with the first embodiment, an economically producible, customizable robust, portable and easy-to-use maze game is created.
  • the second embodiment of the invention advantageously combines the traditional maze game with the gaming needs of people who use modern electronic devices in everyday life.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Spiel mit einer Halterung zur Aufnahme einer Grundplatte und mit wenigstens einer Grundplatte, die wechselbar in der Halterung gehalten ist, wobei die Grundplatte an ihrer Oberseite mit einer Nut versehen ist, die in Form eines Labyrinthes einen Hauptweg von einem Ausgangspunkt zu einem Zielpunkt bildet und zusätzliche Wege durch Abzweige bildet, die alternativ zum Hauptweg zum Zielpunkt führen oder Sackgassen bilden und mit einem Spielstein, beispielweise in Form einer Kugel, welcher entlang der Nut vom Ausgangspunkt zum Zielpunkt zu bewegen ist, indem die Grundplatte aus einer waagerechten Ebene in unterschiedliche Richtungen zu verkippen ist, wobei die Halterung als Schuber ausgebildet istThe invention relates to a game with a holder for receiving a base plate and with at least one base plate which is replaceably held in the holder, wherein the base plate is provided at its top with a groove in the form of a labyrinth a Hauptweg from a starting point to a Forming point and forms additional paths through branches that lead alternatively to the main path to the target point or dead ends and with a piece, for example in the form of a ball, which is to move along the groove from the starting point to the target point by the base plate from a horizontal plane in different directions is to tilt, the holder is designed as a slipcase

Solche Spiele, in der Regel als Labyrinth bezeichnet, sind aus dem druckschriftlich nicht belegbaren Stand der Technik bekannt. Üblicherweise handelt es sich um hölzerne Kästen, die mit einem beweglichen Rahmen versehen sind, der die Grundplatte mit dem Labyrinth aufnimmt. Der bewegliche Rahmen ist über eine Mechanik, die über Drehknöpfe bedient wird, verbunden und kann aus einer Horizontalebene heraus verkippt werden. Das Eigengewicht des Spielsteins, in der Regel eine Kugel, führt dann zu einer Bewegung in Kipprichtung. Ziel ist es, die Kugel möglichst schnell von einem Ausgangspunkt zu einem Zielpunkt zu bewegen.Such games, usually referred to as a labyrinth, are known from the prior art which can not be assigned by reference. Usually these are wooden boxes, which are provided with a movable frame, which receives the base plate with the labyrinth. The movable frame is connected via a mechanism, which is operated via knobs, and can be tilted out of a horizontal plane. The dead weight of the piece, usually a ball, then leads to a movement in the direction of tilting. The goal is to move the ball as quickly as possible from a starting point to a target point.

Die Labyrinthbahn, also die in die Grundplatte eingebrachte Nut, kann zur Steigerung der Schwierigkeit und somit der Herausforderung des Spiels mit Hindernissen versehen sein. In der Regel handelt es sich hierbei um Löcher, durch die die Kugel hindurchfällt und in einen Aufnahmeraum gelangt. Aus diesem tritt sie dann an einer definierten Stelle heraus. Nachdem die Kugel durch ein solches Loch gefallen ist, muss das Spiel von vorne begonnen werden. Häufig wird statt des Einbringens einer Nut in Vollmaterial auch eine Platte mit Stegen versehen, so dass hierdurch die Laufbahn der Kugel definiert wird.The labyrinth path, that is, the groove introduced into the base plate, can be provided with obstacles to increase the difficulty and thus the challenge of the game. As a rule, these are holes through which the ball falls and passes into a receiving space. From this she then emerges at a defined position. After the ball has fallen through such a hole, the game must be started from the beginning. Often, instead of introducing a groove in solid material and a plate with webs provided so that thereby the career of the ball is defined.

Es ist bekannt, die Grundplatten in einem solchen Halter auswechselbar zu gestalten und auf diese Weise Labyrinthspiele mit unterschiedlichem Schwierigkeitsgrad durch austauschende Grundplatten zu erhalten.It is known to make the base plates in such a holder replaceable and to obtain in this way maze games with varying degrees of difficulty by exchanging base plates.

Es existieren auch einfachere Varianten des Labyrinthspiels. Hierbei wird lediglich eine Grundplatte ohne weitere Mechanik in der Hand verkippt um einen Spielstein, auch hier bevorzugt eine Kugel von einem Startpunkt zu einem Zielpunkt zu bewegen. Schließlich ist es bekannt, kleinere Labyrinthspiele aus Kunststoff herzustellen und die eigentliche Grundplatte mit der Labyrinthbahn mit einer Kunststoffabdeckung aus klarsichtigem Material zu belegen. Grundplatte und Kunststoffabdeckung sind untrennbar miteinander verbunden.There are also simpler variants of the maze game. In this case, only a base plate without further mechanics in the hand is tilted to a game piece, again preferred to move a ball from a starting point to a target point. Finally, it is known to make smaller labyrinth games made of plastic and to occupy the actual base plate with the labyrinth train with a plastic cover made of clear material. Base plate and plastic cover are inextricably linked.

Der zuerst genannte Stand der Technik ist in vielerlei Hinsicht vorteilhaft, insbesondere bietet er durch die wechselbare Grundplatte einen langanhaltenden Spielspaß und die Möglichkeit, verschiedene Spielschwierigkeitsgrade zu realisieren. Von Nachteil ist jedoch, dass die Mechanik zur Bewegung der Grundplatte technisch vergleichsweise aufwendig ist und bei der üblichen Fertigung aus Holz das Labyrinthspiel ein hohes Gewicht und damit eine eingeschränkte Mobilität aufweist.The first-mentioned prior art is advantageous in many respects, in particular it offers through the exchangeable base plate a long-lasting fun and the ability to realize different levels of difficulty Spielle. The disadvantage, however, is that the mechanism for moving the base plate is technically relatively complex and in the usual production of wood, the maze game has a high weight and thus a limited mobility.

Der weiter genannte Stand der Technik hat den erheblichen Nachteil, dass nach einigen Spieldurchgängen die Herausforderung und damit der Spielspaß nachlässt.The further-mentioned prior art has the considerable disadvantage that, after a few game passes, the challenge and thus the fun of playing declines.

Es ist aus US 4 066 265 A bekannt, eine Grundplatte wechselbar in einem sie umgebenden Schuber anzuordnen.It is off US 4 066 265 A known to arrange a base plate changeable in a surrounding slipcase.

DE 2 461 197 A1 offenbart ein Labyrinthspiel mit einer in einem Gestell beweglich gehaltenen Grundplatte. Die Grundplatte weist eine begrenzt abhebbare Abdeckung auf. Die Geometrie der Kugeln und Laufbahnen ermöglichen es, die Kugeln mittels der Abdeckung zu bremsen. DE 2 461 197 A1 discloses a maze game with a movable in a frame base plate. The base plate has a limited lift off cover. The geometry of the balls and raceways make it possible to brake the balls by means of the cover.

US 4 311 310 A zeigt ein Labyrinthspiel, welches mit Elektronikkomponenten versehen ist und akustische wie optische Spielhinweise ausgibt. Ein ähnliches Labyrintspiel zeigt FR 2 508 811 A1 , wobei hier die Grundplatte wechselbar ausgestaltet ist. US 4,311,310 A. shows a maze game, which is provided with electronic components and outputs acoustic and visual game instructions. A similar labyrinth game shows FR 2 508 811 A1 , wherein here the base plate is designed to be changeable.

Allen vorgenannten Spielen ist gemein, dass sie ein rein mechanisches Spielerlebnis bieten und dieses den geänderten Spielgewohnheiten teilweise nicht mehr gerecht wird.All of the aforementioned games have in common that they offer a purely mechanical gaming experience and this is no longer able to cope with the changed gaming habits.

Es ist deshalb zunächst Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein in seiner Fertigung und seinem Aufbau einfach und somit letztenendes auch kostengünstig herzustellendes Labyrinthspiel vorzuschlagen, das die Möglichkeit eines hohen Spielwertes durch den Austausch der das Labyrinth bereitstellenden Grundplatte bietet.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a labyrinth game that is simple and thus easy to produce in its manufacture and construction, and that offers the possibility of a high playing value by replacing the base plate that provides the labyrinth.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung soll darüber hinaus den veränderten Spielgewohnheiten Rechnung getragen werden.In a further embodiment of the invention, in addition, the changed game habits should be taken into account.

Die Erfindung löst die Aufgabe zunächst mit einem Labyrinthspiel mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.The invention solves the task initially with a maze game with the features of claim 1.

Für eine Halterung in Form eines Schubers, in welchen verschiedene Grundplatten eingesetzt werden, lässt sich ein wechselndes Spielerlebnis schaffen, ohne dass die komplexe Steuermechanik aus dem vorgenannten Stand der Technik notwendig ist. Dabei deckt der Schuber die Nut in der Ober- und Unterseite ab, so dass der Spielstein innerhalb der Labyrinthbahn gesichert ist und nicht herausfallen kann. Des Weiteren wird die Grundplatte als Kunststoffkörper hergestellt, wobei hier in erster Linie daran gedacht ist, die Labyrinthbahn in einen Schaumstoffkörper durch Fräsen einzubringen. Die Halterung in Form eines Schubers ist im einfachsten Fall aus einem klarsichtigen Kunststoff hergestellt, der in etwa einen C-förmigen Querschnitt aufweist und so mit einem ersten Bereich die Labyrinthbahn abdeckt und mit zwei kürzeren Armen die Grundplatte untergreift. Alternativ kann die Halterung als Rechteckzylinder ausgebildet sein.For a holder in the form of a slipcase, in which various base plates are used, a changing game experience can be created without the complex control mechanism of the aforementioned prior art is necessary. The slipcase covers the groove in the top and bottom, so that the token is secured within the labyrinth and can not fall out. Furthermore the base plate is made as a plastic body, which is primarily intended here to introduce the labyrinth track into a foam body by milling. The holder in the form of a slipcase is made in the simplest case of a clear plastic, which has approximately a C-shaped cross-section and thus covers the labyrinth track with a first region and engages with two shorter arms under the base plate. Alternatively, the holder may be formed as a rectangular cylinder.

Dann ist vorgesehen, dass die Grundplatte mit wenigstens einem Loch versehen ist, das in der Nut angeordnet ist und durch welches der Spielstein hindurchfallen kann, wobei vorgesehen sein kann, dass Halterung oder Grundplatte einen Auffangraum für den Spielstein aufweist, welcher mit dem Loch in Verbindung steht und in den der durch das Loch hindurchfallende Spielstein gelangt.Then it is envisaged that the base plate is provided with at least one hole which is arranged in the groove and through which the token can fall through, it being possible for the holder or base plate to have a collecting space for the token, which communicates with the hole stands and in which passes through the hole falling game stone.

Ferner ist vorgesehen, dass der Auffangraum von einer Ausnehmung gebildet ist, die in die Unterseite der Grundplatte eingearbeitet ist und welche von der Halterung abgedeckt ist, wobei insbesondere vorgesehen ist, dass zwischen Aufnahmeraum und Ausgangspunkt ein Kanal angeordnet ist - gegebenenfalls durch eine von der Halterung verdeckte Nut gebildet - über den der Spielstein vom Aufnahmeraum zum Ausganspunkt bewegbar ist.It is further provided that the collecting space is formed by a recess which is incorporated in the underside of the base plate and which is covered by the holder, wherein it is provided in particular that a channel is arranged between the receiving space and the starting point - optionally by one of the holder concealed groove formed - over which the game piece from the receiving space to the starting point is movable.

Auf diese Weise wird die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Form von Hindernissen auch beim Erfindungsgegenstand in Form von Durchbrechungen der Grundplatte verwirklicht. Der Rückführkanal für eine durch ein Loch hindurchgefallene Kugel / den Spielstein kann in die Grundplatte eingearbeitet sein, wobei in bevorzugter Weise es sich hier um Ausnehmungen bzw. Ausfräsungen auf der Unterseite Grundplatte handelt. Da diese zur Unterseite hin in der Regel offen sind, wäre die Halterung dann derart zu verändern, dass diese die Unterseite der Grundplatte bzw. die dort vorgesehenen Ausnehmungen, Nuten und Kanäle verschließt. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, dass der Spielstein im Spiel gehalten ist.In this way, the known from the prior art form of obstacles is also realized in the subject invention in the form of openings of the base plate. The return channel for a fallen through a hole ball / the token can be incorporated in the base plate, which is preferably recesses or recesses on the underside base plate here. Since these are open to the bottom in the rule, the holder would then be changed so that it is the bottom of the Base plate or provided there recesses, grooves and channels closes. This will ensure that the tile is kept in play.

Um das erfindungsgemäße Labyrinthspiel an die Spielgewohnheiten anzupassen, ist vorgesehen, dass die Halterung eine Elektronik enthält, die die Zeit erfasst, die während der Bewegung des Spielsteins zwischen dem Ausgangspunkt und dem Zielpunkt vergeht. Diese wird über eine Anzeigeeinheit dargestellt.In order to adapt the maze game according to the invention to the playing habits, it is provided that the holder contains an electronic device which records the time that passes between the starting point and the destination point during the movement of the chip. This is displayed via a display unit.

In dieser sehr einfach gestalteten Ausführungsform ist zunächst vorgesehen, dass lediglich die Zeit gemessen wird die ein Spieler benötigt, um den Spielstein vom Ausgangspunkt zum Zielpunkt zu verbringen.In this very simply designed embodiment, it is initially provided that only the time is measured that a player needs to spend the token from the starting point to the destination point.

Um Zeiten verschiedener Spieler vergleichen zu können oder die Verbesserung der eigenen Spielleistung messen zu können, ist vorgesehen, dass die Elektronik mit einer Speichereinheit gekoppelt ist, die die Zeiten mehrerer Bewegungen des Spielsteines zwischen dem Ausgangspunkt und dem Zielpunkt speichert. Über die Anzeigeeinheit sind diese darstellbar.In order to be able to compare times of different players or to be able to measure the improvement of their own game performance, it is provided that the electronics are coupled to a memory unit which stores the times of several movements of the tile between the starting point and the target point. These can be displayed via the display unit.

Dabei ist es selbstverständlich denkbar, dass verschiedene Zeiten durch Ergänzung um Individualisierungsmerkmale wie Symbole, Namen oder ähnliches voneinander unterscheidbar und wiedererkennbar abspeicherbar sind.It is of course conceivable that different times by supplementing individualization features such as symbols, names or the like are distinguishable from each other and recognizable stored.

Es ist ferner vorgesehen, dass die Elektronik unterschiedliche Grundplatten über eine Kodierung an der jeweiligen Grundplatte identifiziert.It is further provided that the electronics identify different base plates via a coding on the respective base plate.

Auf diese Weise sind verschiedene Erweiterungen der Spielelektronik denkbar. Unter anderem ist es denkbar, dass die gemessenen Zeiten nicht nur nach Spieler oder Spieleinheit unterscheidbar sind so, sondern auch verschiedenen Grundplatten zugeordnet werden können.In this way, various extensions of the game electronics are conceivable. Among other things, it is conceivable that the measured times are not only distinguishable by player or game unit so, but also different base plates can be assigned.

Es kann von Vorteil sein, wenn die Speichereinheit Teil der Grundplatten ist.It may be advantageous if the storage unit is part of the base plates.

Auf diese Weise sind die erfassten Spieldaten der Grundplatte zugeordnet, was die elektronische Schaltung der Halterung in ihrem Aufbau vereinfache kann. Darüber hinaus ist es möglich, dass die Speichereinheit auch die Kodierung der Grundplatte enthält.In this way, the detected performance data associated with the base plate, which can simplify the electronic circuit of the holder in their structure. Moreover, it is possible that the memory unit also contains the coding of the base plate.

Schließlich ist daran gedacht, dass die Elektronik der Halterung mit einem Datenverarbeitungsgerät wie Computer, Tablet oder Smartphone gekoppelt ist. Dieses Datenverarbeitungsgerät empfängt dann die von der Spielelektronik erfassten Daten, zeigt diese an, ordnet die Daten einander zu, lässt eine individuelle Markierung der Daten nach Spiel, Spieler oder andere Kriterien zu.Finally, it is thought that the electronics of the holder is coupled to a data processing device such as a computer, tablet or smartphone. This data processing device then receives the data captured by the game electronics, displays them, assigns the data to each other, allows an individual marking of the data by game, player or other criteria.

Auch ist es möglich, über ein solches Datenverarbeitungsgerät und eine Kopplung mit Netzwerken und zentralen Datenverarbeitungsanlagen, wie Internet und Servern oder sogenannten Clouddienstleistungen, Spielstände und Spielerfolge anderen Personen zugänglich zu machen, Spielwettkämpfe zu organisieren, Spielpartner zu finden, auf interessante neue Grundplatten hingewiesen zu werden und ähnliches. Auch ist es denkbar, dass sich über das Datenverarbeitungsgerät und ein darauf laufendes Konfigurationsprogramm eigene Layouts für Labyrinthspiele erstellen lassen, die dann zu einem Hersteller von Grundplatten übertragen und dort produziert werden können.It is also possible, via such a data processing device and a coupling with networks and central data processing systems, such as the Internet and servers or so-called cloud services, game scores and game sequence to make other people accessible to organize game matches, to find game partners to be pointed to interesting new base plates and similar. It is also conceivable that own layouts for labyrinth games can be created via the data processing device and an ongoing configuration program, which can then be transferred to a manufacturer of base plates and produced there.

Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung, zusätzliche Ausführungsformen und ein besseres Verständnis vermittelt die nachfolgende Beschreibung der Erfindung. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Grundplatte des erfindungsgemäßen Labyrinth-Spiels,
  • Fig. 2 die Grundplatte gemäß Figur 1 nebst Halterung in Form eines Klarsichtschubers,
  • Fig.3 eine alternative Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Spiels.
Further advantages of the invention, additional embodiments and a better understanding gives the following description of the invention. Show it:
  • Fig. 1 a base plate of the labyrinth game according to the invention,
  • Fig. 2 the base plate according to FIG. 1 together with a holder in the form of a transparent slipcase,
  • Figure 3 an alternative embodiment of the game according to the invention.

Das Labyrinth-Spiel der Erfindung ist in den Figuren insgesamt mit der Bezugsziffer 10 versehen.The maze game of the invention is provided in the figures with the reference numeral 10 in total.

In Figur 1 ist die Grundplatte 11 des Labyrinth-Spiels 10 dargestellt. Wie der dortigen Darstellung zu entnehmen ist, ist die Grundplatte zumindest einseitig mit einer Reihe von Nuten 12 versehen, die einen Labyrinthweg bilden. Ein nicht dargestellter Spielstein ist von einem Ausgangspunkt 13 zu einem Zielpunkt 14 zu bewegen. Hierzu wird der Spielstein am Ausgangspunkt 13 in die Nut 12 eingelegt. Beim Spielstein handelt es sich in der Regel um eine Kugel. Durch Verkippen der Grundplatte 11 aus der Horizontalen heraus wird der Spielstein in Bewegung gesetzt und rollt entlang der Nutbahnen. Aufgabe des Spielers ist es, den Spielstein möglichst schnell zum Zielpunkt 14 entlang der Nut 12 zu bewegen. Entlang dieser Spielbahn gibt es eine Reihe von Abzweigen, die teilweise auf längerem Weg zum Zielpunkt 14 führen, teilweise in Sackgassen enden, so dass der Spielstein zur Abzweigung zurück bewegt werden muss. Zur Erschwernis des Spieles und somit zur Steigerung der Herausforderung sind Hindernisse in Form von Löchern in die Nuten eingearbeitet. Die Löcher 15 tragen die Bezugsziffer 15. Diese Löcher stellen Hindernisse dar, denen der Spieler durch geschickte Führung des Spielsteins ausweichen muss.In FIG. 1 the base plate 11 of the maze game 10 is shown. As the local representation can be seen, the base plate is provided at least on one side with a series of grooves 12 which form a Labyrinthweg. An unillustrated token is to be moved from a starting point 13 to a destination point 14. For this purpose, the game piece is inserted at the starting point 13 into the groove 12. The token is usually a ball. By tilting the base plate 11 from the horizontal out of the game piece is set in motion and rolls along the Nutbahnen. The task of the player is to move the piece as quickly as possible to the target point 14 along the groove 12. Along this fairway there are a number of branches, some of which lead on longer way to the destination point 14, partly in dead ends, so that the token must be moved back to the junction. To complicate the game and thus to increase the challenge obstacles are incorporated in the form of holes in the grooves. The holes 15 have the reference numeral 15. These holes are obstacles that the player has to avoid by skillfully guiding the piece.

Gelingt dem Spieler das Ausweichen nicht, fällt die Kugel in das jeweilige Loch. In einer bevorzugten Variante des Spiels gelangt die Kugel durch das Loch in einen nicht näher dargestellten Aufnahmeraum, von dem aus sie zum Ausgangspunkt 13 oder zu einem Entnahmepunkt geführt wird, beispielsweise durch unterseitig auf der Grundplatte 11 angeordnete Kanäle. Ausgehend vom Ausgangspunkt 13 wäre das Spiel dann erneut zu beginnen. Wird die Kugel zu einem Entnahmepunkt geführt, ist sie händisch zum Ausgangspunkt 13 zurückzusetzen. Festzuhalten ist, dass die Löcher 15 nicht zwingend erforderlich sind, die Herausforderung des Spiels und somit das Spielerlebnis jedoch erhöhen.If the player fails to dodge, the ball falls into the respective hole. In a preferred variant of the game, the ball passes through the hole in a receiving space, not shown, from which it is guided to the starting point 13 or to a removal point, for example, by channels arranged on the underside of the base plate 11. Starting from the starting point 13, the game would then start again. If the ball is guided to a removal point, it is manually reset to the starting point 13. It should be noted that the holes 15 are not mandatory, but the challenge of the game and thus increase the gaming experience.

Die Grundplatte 11 ist bevorzugt aus Kunststoff gebildet. Besonders bevorzugt ist es dabei ein Schaumstoffmaterial zu nutzen, in welches die Nut 12, welche die Spielbahn bildet, eingefräst wird.The base plate 11 is preferably formed from plastic. It is particularly preferred to use a foam material, in which the groove 12, which forms the fairway, is milled.

Figur 2 zeigt das Spiel 10 bestehen aus Grundplatte 11, ergänzt um eine Halterung 16. Die Halterung bildet einen Schuber, der eine in etwa C-förmige Querschnittskontur bildet oder alternativ als Rechteckzylinder ausgebildet ist. Der Schuber 16 umfasst zwei gegenüberliegende Stirnseiten 17, die Stirnwände aufweisen können, eine Deckwand 18, zwei einander gegenüberliegende Seitenwände 19 so wie wenigstens eine der Deckwand 18 gegenüberliegende Bodenwand 20 aus. FIG. 2 shows the game 10 consist of base plate 11, supplemented by a bracket 16. The holder forms a slip, which forms an approximately C-shaped cross-sectional contour or alternatively is designed as a rectangular cylinder. The slipcase 16 includes two opposite end faces 17, which may have end walls, a top wall 18, two opposing side walls 19 as well as at least one of the top wall 18 opposite bottom wall 20 from.

Die Deckwand 18 liegt auf der mit der Spielbahn bzw. Nut 12 versehenen Oberseite der Grundplatte 11 auf, die Bodenwand 20 ist auf der Unterseite der Grundplatte 11 angeordnet. Deckwand 18 und Bodenwand 20 sind über die Seitenwände 19 miteinander verbunden.The top wall 18 rests on the upper side of the base plate 11 provided with the groove 12, the bottom wall 20 is arranged on the underside of the base plate 11. Top wall 18 and bottom wall 20 are connected to each other via the side walls 19.

Wenigstens eine der Stirnwände 17 ist weggebrochen, so dass eine Einschuböffnung 21 gebildet ist, durch die die Grundplatte 11 in den Schuber 16 einsetzbar ist. Die Bodenwand 20 kann durchgehend ausgestaltet sein und die gesamte Unterseite der Grundplatte 11 abdecken. Im Falle eine C-profilartigen Querschnitts der Halterung 16 ist die Bodenwand 20 von zwei auf der Unterseite der Grundplatte 11 angeordneten, untereinander unverbundenen Armen gebildet.At least one of the end walls 17 is broken away, so that an insertion opening 21 is formed, through which the base plate 11 can be inserted into the slipcase 16. The bottom wall 20 may be configured continuously and cover the entire underside of the base plate 11. In the case of a C-profile-like cross section of the holder 16, the bottom wall 20 is arranged by two arranged on the underside of the base plate 11, each other unconnected arms.

Die Halterung bzw. der Schuber 16 dienen dazu, die Grundplatte 11 zu schützen, insbesondere wenn diese aus einem Kunststoffschaum gebildet und deshalb weich und verformbar ist. Sie dient insbesondere aber auch dazu, den Spielstein in der Nut 12 zu halten und vor einem Herausfallen aus der Spielbahn zu schützen.The holder or the slip 16 serve to protect the base plate 11, in particular if it is formed from a plastic foam and therefore soft and deformable. But it also serves in particular to keep the game piece in the groove 12 and to protect it from falling out of the fairway.

Figur 3 zeigt schließlich eine alternative Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Spieles 10. Dargestellt ist hier wiederum die Grundplatte 11, welche gänzlich in die Halterung 16 in Form eines Schubers eingesetzt ist. An Hand der Darstellung der Figur 3 ist ersichtlich, wie ein Schuber mit C-förmiger Querschnittskontur ausgebildet ist. Insbesondere sind der Figur 3 die Haltearme 22 zu entnehmen, die jeweils einen Bodenwandabschnitt bilden. FIG. 3 finally shows an alternative embodiment of the game according to the invention 10. Shown here is again the base plate 11, which is completely inserted into the holder 16 in the form of a slipcase. On the basis of the representation of the FIG. 3 it can be seen how a slipcase with C-shaped cross-sectional contour is formed. In particular, the FIG. 3 to take the retaining arms 22, each forming a bottom wall portion.

Im Unterschied zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst die Halterung 16 in Figur 3 eine Elektronikkomponente 23, die im vorliegenden Fall gegenüber der Einschuböffnung 21 angeordnet ist. Am Ausgangspunkt 13 wie am Zielpunkt 14 sind bei dieser zweiten Ausführungsform Sensoren 24 angeordnet, die das Verlassen des Spielsteins am Ausgangspunkt 13 sowie das Einlaufen des Spielsteins am Zielpunkt 14 erfassen. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die Zeit eines Spieldurchlaufes des Spielsteins vom Ausgangspunkt 13 bis zum Zielpunkt 14 zu messen. Speichereinheiten können vorgesehen sein, die eine Anzahl von Zeiten unterschiedlicher Spieldurchläufe speichern, so dass man die Leistungssteigerung eigener Spieldurchläufe oder aber die unterschiedlichen Leistungen verschiedener Spieler visualisieren kann. Auch eine individualisierende Kennzeichnung verschiedener Zeiten durch Hinzufügen von Symbolen, Buchstabenkombinationen oder ähnlichem ist denkbar. Hierfür weist die Elektronikkomponente 23 Anzeigeeinheiten 25 und/oder 26 sowie Bedienelemente 27 auf.In contrast to the first embodiment, the holder 16 in FIG. 3 an electronic component 23, which is arranged in the present case with respect to the insertion opening 21. At the starting point 13 as at the destination point 14 sensors 24 are arranged in this second embodiment, which detect the departure of the game piece at the starting point 13 and the running of the game piece at the destination point 14. In this way, it is possible to measure the time of a game run of the game piece from the starting point 13 to the destination point 14. Storage units may be provided which store a number of times of different game runs, so as to increase the performance of one's own Playing games or the different performances of different players can visualize. Also an individualizing labeling of different times by adding symbols, letter combinations or the like is conceivable. For this purpose, the electronic component 23 has display units 25 and / or 26 as well as operating elements 27.

Es ist möglich, dass die Elektronikkomponente kabel- oder kabellos mit einem Datenverarbeitungsgerät, wie Tablet, Computer oder Smartphone verbindbar ist. Auf einem solchen Datenverarbeitungsgerät kann dann ein Programm zum Empfangen der Daten des Labyrinthspiels 10 installiert sein, welches beispielsweise die Spielzeit verschiedener Spiel misst, anzeigt und eine Individualisierung zulässt. Die Grundplatten 11, welche wechselbar in der Halterung 16 eingesetzt sind, können jeweils eine eindeutige Kennung aufweisen. Über diese Kennung kann die Elektronikkomponente 23 verschiedene Grundplatten 11 eindeutig identifizieren und diesen Grundplatten 11 Spielzeiten und Spielerfolge zuordnen. Diese Kennung kann von Speichereinheit realisiert werden, die gleichzeitig die Spielstände von den Spielern, die auf dieser Grundplatte 11 gespielt wurden, vorhält. Eine solche Speichereinheit kann zusätzlich zur Speichereinheit der Elektronikkomponente oder des Datenverarbeitungsgerätes genutzt werden oder als einzige Speichereinheit des Spiels diese Daten bereitstellen. Es ist selbstverständlich möglich, die eindeutige Kennung einer jeden Grundplatte 11 durch andere Mittel, beispielsweise Strichcodes, Transponder oder ähnliches zu realisieren.It is possible that the electronic component can be wired or wirelessly connected to a data processing device, such as tablet, computer or smartphone. On such a data processing device can then be installed a program for receiving the data of the maze game 10, which measures, for example, the game time different game, displays and allows for customization. The base plates 11, which are exchangeably inserted in the holder 16, can each have a unique identifier. By means of this identifier, the electronic component 23 can unambiguously identify different base plates 11 and associate these base plates 11 with playing times and playing sequence. This identifier can be realized by memory unit which at the same time holds the scores of the players played on this base plate 11. Such a memory unit can be used in addition to the memory unit of the electronic component or the data processing device or provide this data as the sole memory unit of the game. It is of course possible to realize the unique identifier of each base plate 11 by other means, such as bar codes, transponders or the like.

Schließlich ist es denkbar, über ein Datenverarbeitungsgerät mit entsprechender Softwarekomponente selbst Grundplatten 11 mit Labyrinthbahnen 12 zu konfigurieren. Dabei ist eine freie Konfiguration ebenso denkbar, wie eine Konfiguration aus geschickt zusammengestellten Einzelmustern, die über definierte Anschlussstücke verfügen, so dass nach Art eines Puzzlespiels aus einzelnen Elementen Gesamtspielbahnen 12 erstellt werden können. Diese lassen sich von der Software dann an den Hersteller solcher Grundplatten zur Fertigung übermitteln.Finally, it is conceivable to configure base plates 11 with labyrinth paths 12 via a data processing device with a corresponding software component. In this case, a free configuration is just as conceivable, as a configuration of cleverly composed individual samples, the defined connection pieces have so that in the manner of a puzzle of individual elements total play 12 can be created. These can then be transmitted by the software to the manufacturer of such base plates for production.

Insbesondere das Labyrinthspiel 10 unter Nutzung einer Elektronikkomponente 23 mit Anbindung an ein Datenverarbeitungsgerät vereint die Vorteile elektronischer Spiele mit den Vorteilen mechanischer Spiele. Die wesentlichen Vorteile der elektronischen Spiele ist die Speicherung von Spielständen und eine Spielanimation in Form von Tönen, Beleuchtung, etc., die durch die Elektronikkomponente an der Halterung 16 realisiert werden können. Hinzu kommt die Vernetzung über soziale Netzwerke, Clouddienstleistungen und das Internet mit anderen Spielern.In particular, the maze game 10 using an electronic component 23 with connection to a data processing unit combines the advantages of electronic games with the advantages of mechanical games. The main advantages of electronic games is the storage of games and a game animation in the form of sounds, lighting, etc., which can be realized by the electronic component on the bracket 16. Added to this is networking via social networks, cloud services and the Internet with other players.

Das Spiel 10 selbst als mechanische Komponente hat gegenüber elektronischen Spielen den großen Vorteil eines haptischen Spielerlebnisses. So sind die physikalischen Vorgänge, hier hervorgerufen durch das Verkippen der Grundplatte 11, das Grundplattenmaterial und das Gewicht der Kugel und ihr Zusammenwirken den Simulationsmöglichkeiten elektronischer Spiele überlegen.The game 10 itself as a mechanical component has the great advantage of a haptic gaming experience compared to electronic games. Thus, the physical processes, caused by the tilting of the base plate 11, the base plate material and the weight of the ball and their interaction are superior to the simulation capabilities of electronic games.

Zusammenfassend weist die Erfindung zwei wesentliche Vorteile auf. Zum einen wird mit dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ein kostengünstig herzustellendes, individualisierbares robustes, transportables und einfach zu nutzendes Labyrinthspiel geschaffen.In summary, the invention has two major advantages. On the one hand, with the first embodiment, an economically producible, customizable robust, portable and easy-to-use maze game is created.

Die zweite Ausführungsform der Erfindung verbindet darüber hinaus auf vorteilhafterweise das traditionelle Labyrinthspiel mit den Spielbedürfnissen der Menschen, die im täglichen Umgang moderne elektronische Gerät nutzen.In addition, the second embodiment of the invention advantageously combines the traditional maze game with the gaming needs of people who use modern electronic devices in everyday life.

Bezugszeichenliste: List of reference numbers :

1010
Spielgame
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Grundplattebaseplate
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Nutgroove
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Ausgangspunktstarting point
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ZielpunktEndpoint
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Lochhole
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Halterungbracket
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Stirnwandbulkhead
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Deckwandtop wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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Bodenwandbottom wall
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Einschuböffnunginsertion opening
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Haltearmholding arm
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Elektronikkomponenteelectronic component
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Sensorsensor
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Anzeigeneinheitdisplay unit
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Anzeigeneinheitdisplay unit
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Bedienelementoperating element

Claims (11)

  1. Game (10) with a holder to take a base plate (11) and with at least one base plate (11) which is held in a changeable manner in the holder (16), wherein the base plate (11) is provided on its top with a groove (22) which, in the form of a maze, forms a main route from a starting point (13) to a target point (14) and forms additional routes through junctions which, as an alternative to the main route, lead to the target point (14) or form dead-ends, and with a gaming piece, for example in the form of a ball, which is to be moved along the groove (22) from the starting point (13) to the target point (14) by tilting the base plate (11) from a horizontal plane in different directions, wherein the holder (16) is developed as a slipcase, wherein the holder (16) forms a slipcase formed as a rectangular cylinder or is developed as a slipcase with a C-shaped cross-section contour,
    characterised in that
    - the slipcase is formed from a transparent material which covers the top of the changeable base plate (11) and the groove (22) introduced there as well as the bottom of the base plate (11), wherein the gaming piece is secured in the groove (22) against falling out,
    - the base plate (11), the maze track and the maze walls consist of a foam material.
  2. Game according to claim 1, characterised in that the base plate (11) is provided with at least one hole (15) which is arranged in the groove (22) and through which the gaming piece can fall.
  3. Game according to claim 2, characterised in that the holder (16) or base plate (11) has a collecting area for the gaming piece which is connected to the hole (15) and into which the gaming piece falling through the hole (15) passes.
  4. Game according to claim 3, characterised in that the collecting area is formed by a recess which is incorporated into the bottom of the base plate (11) and which is covered by the holder (16).
  5. Game according to claim 3, characterised in that a channel is arranged between the receiving area and the starting point (13) - optionally formed by a groove covered by the holder (16) - via which the gaming piece can be moved from the receiving area to the starting point (13).
  6. Game according to claim 1, characterised in that the holder (16) contains electronics (23) which record the time that elapses during the movement of the gaming piece between the starting point (13) and the target point (14).
  7. Game according to claim 6, characterised in that the electronics (23) are coupled to a storage unit which stores the times of a plurality of movements of the gaming piece between the starting point (23) and the target point (14).
  8. Game according to claim 6, characterised in that the electronics (23) identify different base plates (11) via a code on the respective base plate (11).
  9. Game according to claim 7 and 8, characterised in that the storage unit is part of the base plate (11).
  10. Game according to claim 6, characterised in that the electronics (23) are coupled to a data processing device such as a computer, tablet or smartphone which displays, stores and assigns to one another the recorded data.
  11. Game according to claim 1, characterised in that maze tracks are introduced into the base plate (11) formed from a foam material by milling.
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