GB2236955A

GB2236955A - Tower of Hanoi

Info

Publication number: GB2236955A
Application number: GB8923419A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Anthony Mooney
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1989-10-18
Filing date: 1989-10-18
Publication date: 1991-04-24
Also published as: GB8923419D0

Abstract

The aim of the puzzle is to start with all the discs 1 on the centre peg 2, with the largest disc 1 first, and the other discs 1 placed on top in the shape of a pyramid. (See Fig 1) The aim is now to move all the discs from the centre peg 2 to one of the outer pegs 3, by moving only one disc 1 at a time, and at no stage should a large disc 1 be placed on top of a smaller disc 1. All three pegs 2/3 can be used in this process. The degree of difficulty can be reduced by removing some of the discs or increased, by adding more discs. The number of discs can be unlimited. <IMAGE>

Description

PYmli) PUZZLE.

THE INVENTION: THE PYRAMID PUZZLE GAP.

THE PYRAMID PUZZLE HAS MANY APPLICATIONS. Two Examples Below.

1) Pleasure, which all the family will gain a great deal of fun and enjoyment from trying to solve the puzzle.

2) Educational, Using bright colours and numbering, children in schools, playing with the puzzle, set on a low degree of difficulty, i.e. using 3/4 discs, children would learn about colour, numbers and manipulation of objects.

THE PUZZLE COMPRISES OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS.

1) A rectangular base-board, approx 470mm x 180mm x 10mm, with three 10.5mm holes, every 155mm along the boards centre line. (See Fig 1/1) 2) Three pegs or dowels, 150mm x 10mm, these pegs are then placed into the holes on the base-boards centre line. (See Fig 1/2) 3) Nine circular discs decreasing in diameter by lOirm, i.e. 150,140,130, 120,110,100,90,80 and 70mm, each disc having a thickness of approx 10mm and having a 10.5mm dia hole in its centre. (See Fig 1/3) The dimensions given above are an example only, as the puzzle may be manufactured to the size of a large floor puzzle or the size of a small pocket puzzle.

Con't HOW TO PLAY THE PUZZLE.

The aim of the puzzle is to start with all the discs on the centre peg, with the largest disc first, and the other discs placed on top in the shape of a pyramid. (See Fig 1) The aim is now to move all the discs from the centre peg to one of the outer pegs, by moving only one disc at a time, and at no stage should a large disc be placed on top of a smaller disc. All three pegs can be used in this process.

The degree of difficulty can be reduced by removing some of the discs or increased by adding more discs. The number of discs can be unlimited.

MATERIAL.

The preferred material to make the puzzle from, would be a PLASTIC or WOOD. However ceramics, metals, rubbers, cardboard etc, could be used.

ADDITIONAL IlFORIA TIOL The discs should be all coloured differently and numbered. Figures 2/3 show examples of the different shapes which may be employed in the puzzle.

As you will see there are variations, for people who may have difficulty in picking up objects, i.e. Fig 3/5 the discs can have a lifting tabs set at every 90 degrees of their diametre.

Figures 2/S, also show alternative shapes other than the disc shape, as the object to be moved, i.e. Square, Triangular, Rectangular etc.

Claims

CLAIRS.

1) A rectangular base-board, approx 470mm x 180mm x 10nnn, with three 10.5mm holes, every 155mm along the boards centre line. (See Fig 1/4) 2) Three pegs or dowels, 150mm x IOnun, these pegs are then placed into the holes on the base-boards centre line. (See Fig 1/2+3) 3) Xine circular discs decreasing in diameter by lOmm, i.e. 150,140,130, 120,110,100,90,80 and 70mm, each disc having a thickness of approx lOmm and having a 10.5mm dia hole in its centre. (See Fig 1/1) The dimensions given above are an example only, as the puzzle may be manufactured to the size of a large floor puzzle or the size of a small pocket puzzle.

As a family game.

The puzzle will give pleasure, which all the family will gain a great deal of fun and enjoyment from trying to solve.

As an educational game.

Using bright colours and numbering, children in schools, playing with the puzzle, set on a low degree of difficulty, i.e. using 3/4 discs, children could learn to develop the following skills, Counting, Size and Shapes, Recognition of colours, Concentration spat, Hand and Eye coordination, Problem solving, etc.