FR3077503A1 - DEVICE FOR PROGRAMMING PAGES NUMBERS OF A DICTIONARY BY APPLYING A CASE TO A GAME OF SOCIETY - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a digit calculation indicator device (5) for drawing a number of pages (1) from a dictionary (2) to play a board game with socio-educational and educational motivation. The invention of this game is characterized by the use of this device (5) indicator programming page numbers drawn in a dictionary, pages with words or names alphabetically arranged, so that players find them by doing appeal to their memory and memories according to a process defined for marking points. This device (5) according to the invention is particularly intended for a board game.

Description

The present invention relates more particularly to a device associated with a board game consisting in calling on the memory or memories of the players to find words or names classified alphabetically in the pages of a dictionary (1) of Larousse type for example , using this device (5) of indicator type for calculations of random programming y to present the numbers of these pages. These different witness pages are drawn at random throughout the game according to a defined process.

MODE: The number of players can be set from 2 to 4. It requires a minimum of knowledge depending on the language and vocabulary. Players can decide at the start of the game, the level of complexity, the number of stages and the execution times for research and 40 for the duration of the game.

METHOD: The aim of the game is to remember as many words as possible printed on the dictionary page and drawn by lot by the player designated as the animator. This discreetly takes note of its content by indicating to the players the first word in one of the columns chosen beforehand (case of 1-2-3 columns) and the last word in this column 45 so that the players find in their memories the missing ones classified alphabetically in this interval. This operation must be repeated in turn until the stage or finish box each word found validated marking a point allowing progress towards the goal. The players write their results on a control sheet. According to their strategy they move their two pawns (8) on the spaces of the game board 6)

2.Û according to the points acquired and their calculation to benefit from bonuses or avoid penalties on the course. The control of the results sheet allows you to validate the alphabetical order of the words, the spelling and the number of words found, (two spelling mistakes = word not validated) or optionally and level decided (three spelling mistakes = word not validated)

DEPARTURE WITH 2 PLAYERS A + B: To begin with player A exercises the 2.5 * role of the animator. It performs the search for the dictionary witness page (1) by drawing lots with the device (5) indicating programming calculations. He then indicates to player B the elements of this page for his research (three 3 minutes) a maximum of nine words being sufficient. After playing, he will give up his place to player A and he will in turn take the role of the animator, this so on alternately.

START WITH 3 PLAYERS A + B and C: In this case the game is played as for the previous game but with successive changes of the animator for the 3 players. A variant can be designed by designating a single facilitator for the duration of the game. On options, the winner is the one who arrives first on the stage space or on the arrival space.

-2 If the number of words found by the player is equal to or greater than six and in the alphabetical order of the witness page (1) he will be declared exceptionally winner of the game. Depending on the time available, motivation and experience, the duration of a game can be around sixty to eighty minutes. The facilitator can also provide details on ψ words to enhance the interest of the game and create exciting and rewarding debate opportunities.

USE OF THE PAGES INDICATOR DEVICE: At the start of the game, the animator indicates the number of dictionary pages used as well as the choice of common names or proper names group. According to this figure, the first round is done on the first 999 ΊΟ pages then, for the other rounds of the following 1000 pages by adding the number 1 to the hundreds indicated by the device (5) indicating calculations of programming of page numbers (ex: 1689) then so on for the pages 2000 by adding the number 2 ( ex: 2473) idem for the following 3000, etc ... He then asks the player to choose the column of the witness page (1) either right, centered or left, depending on model. If the i5 ~ control page does not have a name or is not suitable, the following pages are used.

MATERIAL: The box contains: A game board (6) of sixty four boxes allowing to move the pawns (8) of the players according to the number of words found and points acquired. The device (5) indicator of calculations for programming and display of the W witness pages of the dictionary. A pocket of six pawns (8) to visualize the progress of the players on the game board (6), - two pawns (8) per player -, A notepad to control the results. A manual for the game. A deck of twelve cards (7): three for chances three for advantages - three for bonuses - three for penalties. An hourglass. Six tokens (9) for reminders for bonuses earned.

25 ^- The cards (7) chances or penalties are allocated according to the position of the pawn (8) of the player he occupies on the space on the board (6) during the game. The players must at this time draw one of the cards at random (7) and respect the instructions indicated by following the colors of the corresponding boxes; Yellow for penalties - Green for chances - Blue for benefits Red for bonuses.

Note: if no name is found by the player, he must draw a penalty card (7).

-3 THE DEVICE - PROGRAMMING CALCULATION INDICATOR: The invention is characterized by the use of a device (5) composed of a transparent rectangular or glass or plastic case or container (5) intended to contain three balls (3) of different colors to determine, in red the units, in black the tens, in blue the hundreds.

5- Ten cells (4) compartmentalized and numbered from 1 to 9 + 0 arranged in the bottom of the case randomly receive the balls (3) in movement by manual action from top to bottom by abruptly turning over the device (5). These balls (3) when housed in the cells (4) indicate by correlations with the figures printed on the case the numbers of the pages sought, taking into account the units, tens and hundreds. The mobile balls (3) fo agitated manually by this action naturally descend to chance towards the bottom of the device (5) to immobilize in the cells (4), the device placed on its base. The lectin of the results is carried out on the front face of the device (5). In the case of a rounded casing, the results of the device (5) are read from above, the device laid flat. The casings of the devices (5) are always hermetically closed to prevent the loss of the balls. The technique and the design of these boxes allow to envisage possibly small formats and simple and inexpensive realizations.

The descriptions above are not restrictive, but are basically usable regardless of the media; dictionaries in all languages, all formats or volumes, for all texts published according to rational classifications for the improvement of knowledge. The descriptions can be adapted in different fields of culture, such as schools, television or radio games, the press or advertising, provided that you respect the fundamentals of the principles of this board game and the specifications.

To make the description of the invention more comprehensible without restricting it by the attached drawings below:

- Figure 1 shows the device of the invention (5), a dictionary (2), a page of the dictionary drawn by lot (1);

- Figure 2 shows a section of the device of the invention (5) front view and the bottom of the housing as well as a perspective view; the balls (3) positioned in the cells (4) indicate the number 355 - by way of example.

- Figure 3 shows a variant of the device (5) but in the form of a rounded housing. In sections: a top view and a side view with the balls (3) the walls

4 (2 partitioning (11), the cells (4) and the central boss (10) helping to lower the balls into the cells (4) as well as an overall perspective view of the case. can be read on the top of the case.

- Figure 4 shows another variant of the device (5) like that of Figure 3 but with ten cells (4) in the form of cylindrical cups forming a ring of holes around the periphery of the housing intended to contain the balls indicating the numbers of the dictionary pages printed in correlation on the housing cover.

- Figure 5 shows another variant of the round housing but comprising thirty cells.

- Figure 6 shows the game board (6), the twelve cards (7) of the game, the pawns (8) of the players, the chips (9) bonus reminders.

tû - Figure 7 shows the detail of the instructions of the cards of the game.

- Figures 8-9 -10-11 represent the four parts of the game board (6).

Claims (1)

1 - Device for a socio-educational motivational board game according to claim 1 characterized in that it takes the form of a transparent glass or plastic case comprising movable balls and cells or compartments provided with walls adapted to accommodate balls. _Λ <Γ_ 2 - Device for a board game with socio-educational motivation according to claims 1 characterized in that the casing is hennetically closed to avoid the loss of the balls.