JP2006081885A - Game capsule - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game capsule to combine intellectual stimulation components such as puzzle, board game, etc. and a touchable engagement characteristics. <P>SOLUTION: A game includes the game capsule has dual purpose for providing a game status tracking element, and providing packaging and storage for a figure and other elements associated with the game. A figure structure including the figure associated with the game, which is attached to a substantially round base with a pointer, may be attached to an upper hemispherical component of the game capsule. A matching attachment structure between the base and the upper component may be employed such as an indexed plug and recess. Stickers placed in recessed areas on the outer surface of the upper component may provide instructions, statistics, and the like. A position of the figure structure may determine the sticker to be employed in selecting movements, and the like at each game level. The lower or upper hemispherical components may provide a measuring element for a player's movement in the game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates generally to toys, and more particularly to game capsules.

  Children enjoy the intelligent stimulating elements of board games and puzzles, but palpable games are equally preferred by many children. The most interesting games tend to be a combination of a board game or an intelligent stimulus component of a puzzle and a palpable game.

  Moreover, compact games that are relatively convenient to store and carry are generally preferred by children and parents. Game packaging may also play an important role in the popularity of the game. Games that combine intelligently stimulating puzzles or board games in the form of tactile battles have been successful in the market. Thus, the present invention has been made in view of these and other ideas.

  The game according to the present invention has a packaging that can be used with at least one game element, and the packaging is characterized by enabling at least a status display for at least one game element.

  Also, the packaging according to the present invention is adapted for use with a vending machine, and the packaging is arranged to allow at least one of status display and movement associated with the game. It is characterized by that.

  Also, the game capsule according to the present invention is arranged as a packaging having at least one figure to facilitate at least one of status display, record keeping, movement of game elements, and explanation for the game. It is characterized by being.

  In addition, the game according to the present invention is packaged in connection with packaging for facilitating at least one of status display, record keeping, movement of at least one element of the game, and explanation related to the game. The packaging content includes at least one display of a character, a vehicle, and a portion of the device.

  Also, the game playing method according to the present invention uses packaging to facilitate at least one of status display, record keeping, movement of at least one element of the game, and at least one explanation associated with the game. The game playing method is configured to include a step of determining a first figure structure to be subjected to the first movement, and a first figure structure included in the packaging attached to the packaging. If the first figure structure touches another figure structure based on the first number included in the predetermined sticker, the step of rolling the dice and the first figure structure If the structure is not touched, the other figure structure is moved based on the first number associated with the figure structure. And if the dice are rolled, compare the value of the rolled dice with a second number on a given sticker, and if the second number is greater than the value of the dice, record a hit And a step of recording a miss if the second number is less than the value of the dice.

  The apparatus according to the present invention also includes means for packaging a game, figure means for representing a figure including at least one of a character, a vehicle, and a part of the apparatus, movement, determination, state display, and score. Indicating means associated with at least one of the plurality of instructions, wherein the indicating means is attached to the packaging such that the figure means supports at least one of the plurality of display means. It has a means for attaching the figure means to the package means.

  Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless otherwise specified.

  For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will be made to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, which should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

  The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is capable of practicing the invention. An exemplary embodiment is shown by way of illustration. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are not exhaustive and complete. And is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In particular, the present invention can be implemented as a method and apparatus. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.

  Briefly, the present invention relates to a game capsule that combines intelligent stimulus components such as puzzles, board games, etc. in the form of a tactile battle. Packaging for game elements can be used to easily use record keeping, state instructions, movement of game elements, game descriptions, and the like. By using packaging for game elements to facilitate game play, reduce packaging dimensions, reduce manufacturing costs, and increase marketability such as vending machine sales Will bring.

  The game element has one or more figures included in the packaging. The figure includes a display of characters, vehicles, devices, weapons, tools, etc. According to one aspect of the present invention, each game capsule includes at least one game element selected randomly from a predetermined set of game elements, and the game player opens at least one game when opening the packaging. Identify elements.

  FIG. 1 is an isometric view of one embodiment of a game capsule 100. As shown, the game capsule 100 has a lower hemispherical component 102, an upper hemispherical component 104, and a figure structure 106.

  In play mode, the lower hemispherical component 102 can be removed from the upper hemispherical component 104. The figure structure 106 can be attached to the top of the upper hemispherical component 104. In the storage mode, the figure structure 106 can be removed from the upper hemispherical component 104 and housed inside the game capsule 100. Other elements of the game (not shown) can also be stored inside the game capsule 100. In one embodiment, various colorings for the game are performed on the lower hemispherical component 102, the upper hemispherical component 104, and the figure structure 106.

  FIG. 2A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of a game capsule 100 according to the present invention. The upper hemispherical component 104 has a locking mechanism 206, a sticker recess 208 and a plug 210. The locking mechanism 206 is a pair of mating screws, tongues and grooves, depressions, etc. along the edges of the upper hemispherical component 104 and the lower hemispherical component 102. Have Sticker recess 208 allows for the attachment of at least one sticker that includes elements associated with playing the game. Such elements may include game descriptions and statistics. In one embodiment, the sticker may be applied to an area outlined by a slight depression instead of a depression. In another embodiment, various colors are employed to indicate the placement of stickers associated with the game.

  Plug 210 may be molded on top of the upper hemispherical component or may be molded as a separate component that is attached to the upper hemispherical component. The plug 210 has a mark along the periphery so that a particular sticker placed in one of the sticker recesses 208 can be indicated or pointed to. In some embodiments, further descriptions associated with the game may be displayed on the plug 210.

  Upper hemispherical component 104 is manufactured using a curable material including, but not limited to, plastic, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide, and the like.

  The lower hemispherical component 102 has a matching half of the locking mechanism having a pair of screws, tongue and groove, indentation, etc. along the edge of the lower hemispherical component 102 as described above. . Lower hemispherical component 102 includes, but is not limited to, soft plastic, nylon, polyester, vulcanized elastomer, natural or synthetic rubber, and is manufactured using a soft material. In one embodiment, the surfaces of the lower hemispherical component 102 and the upper hemispherical component 104 may be patterned.

  The figure structure 106 includes a figure 212 and a base 104. The figure 212 shows characters and objects related to the game. The figure 212 may be manufactured using techniques such as injection molding, casting, handmade, stamping a material such as cardboard, and the like. The figure 212 is formed on the base 214. In one embodiment, the base 214 is substantially round and has a hollow bottom surface for fitting into the plug 210. The base 214 has protrusions around the base 214 to show stickers in one stage of the game. The base 214 further has an index point along the inner circumference of the base bottom to maintain the position of the base relative to a particular sticker placed in one of the plurality of sticker recesses 208.

  The game capsule 100 is used in connection with a card game, a board game, a video game, or the like. In one embodiment, the lower hemispherical component 102 is used to measure the movement of a player, such as a board game. The game has a moving part so as to compete with the length of the capsule, the attack position and the defense position, for example, statistics of damage and points, but has elements that are not limited thereto. The game further has special capabilities for each player at different stages of the game. Actions in the game include the player removing the figure structure 106, rotating the plug 210, and changing the position on the plug 210 to show a new sticker associated with the game. Tactile engagement by using the figure structure 106 in conjunction with the game increases the stimulus provided by the game.

  FIG. 2B shows a bottom view of one embodiment of the base 214 according to the present invention. As shown, the base 214 is substantially round and has a hollow bottom surface. The base 214 has pointers 216 around the base 214 to indicate stickers at one stage of the game. The inner circumference 218 of the base 214 may be measured so that it can fit snugly into the plug 210. The base 214 further has a protrusion 220 along the inner circumference 218 to maintain the position of the base relative to the indicator sticker. Base 214 is made of the same material as upper hemispherical component 104 and may or may not be molded into figure 212. This material includes resin, plastic, metal, glass, wood, paper, nylon and the like. In one embodiment, the top surface of the base 214 may have a symbolic display and further explanation associated with the game.

  FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of another implementation liquid of game capsule 100 using a round peg that engages the figure structure. The lower hemispherical component 102, locking mechanism 206, sticker recess 208, and figure 212 are substantially the same as described in FIG. 2A.

  The figure structure 306 includes a figure 212 and a base 322. In one embodiment, the base 322 has a concave bottom surface with at least two substantially circular protrusions. The protrusions include a plurality of substantially circular recesses in the top portion 324 of the upper hemispherical component 304 such that the position of the figure structure 306 is maintained with respect to at least one sticker applied to the sticker recess 308. Arranged to engage. In another embodiment, the recess in the top portion 324 is arranged to form a circle on the top portion 324 so that the figure structure 306 is rotated by the player and points to different stickers at each level of the game. The

  In another embodiment, the top portion 324 has a plurality of substantially circular protrusions, and the base 322 has at least two substantially circular recesses arranged to engage the protrusions.

  FIG. 3B shows a top view of an embodiment of the game capsule 100 as shown in FIG. 3A with and without a base 322. Upper hemispherical component 304 and sticker recess 208 are substantially identical to the components described above with the same reference numerals.

  The top portion 324 is shown in the figure with a dashed line in the middle of the upper hemispherical component 304. In one embodiment, the top portion 324 may include a plurality of substantially circular recesses 326. The recesses 326 may be arranged to form a circle so that the player can rotate the figure structure 306 and show different stickers at each level of the game. As shown, the base 322 has at least two substantially circular projections 328 disposed to engage at least two substantially circular recesses 326. By engaging the substantially circular recess 326, the substantially circular protrusion 328 can cause the figure structure 306 to be securely attached to the upper hemisphere component 304 while pointing the sticker with the pointer 330. it can.

  FIG. 4A shows a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a game capsule 100 using a rectangular peg that engages the figure structure. Some components of the game capsule 100 are substantially identical to those described in FIG. 3A.

  A significant difference between the game capsule 100 described in FIGS. 3A and 4A is the engagement protrusions and the shape of the recess used to attach the base 432 to the top portion 434 of the upper hemispherical component artifact 404. In one embodiment, the concave bottom surface of the base 432 has at least two substantially rectangular protrusions. The protrusions are a plurality of substantially rectangular recesses in the top portion 434 of the upper hemispherical component 404 such that the position of the figure structure 406 is maintained with respect to at least one sticker applied to the sticker recess 208. Arranged to engage.

  Similar to FIG. 3A, the substantially rectangular protrusion and the top portion 434 have at least two substantially rectangular portions arranged to engage a substantially rectangular recess in the base 432. The position of the recess is inverted between the top portion 434 and the base 432.

  FIG. 4B is a top view of an embodiment of the game capsule 100 as shown in FIG. 4A with and without a base 432. The upper hemispherical component 404 and the sticker recess 208 are substantially the same as the components numbered above.

  The recesses 436 are arranged to form a circle so that the figure 406 can be turned by the player and point to different stickers at each level of the game. As shown, the base 432 has at least two substantially rectangular protrusions 438 that are positioned to engage at least two substantially rectangular recesses 436. Pointer 330 is used to point to the selected sticker as described above.

  FIG. 5A is yet another cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a game capsule. As in the previous figure, some components of the game capsule 100 are substantially identical to those described above. However, the top portion 542 of the upper hemispherical component 504 has a substantially flat surface in this embodiment. The substantially flat surface of the top portion 542 has at least two side projections 544 around its periphery, and the side projections are arranged to act as an edge structure that holds the base 540 in place.

  Corresponding to the substantially flat surface of the top portion 542, the base 540 also has a substantially flat shape configured to fit the top portion 542. In one embodiment, the top portion 542 positions the figure structure 506 relative to the sticker on the upper hemispherical component 504 with a corresponding small recess (not shown) in the bottom surface of the base 540 on its top surface. Has small jagged edges (not shown) arranged to maintain.

  FIG. 5B shows a top view of an embodiment of the game capsule 100 as shown in FIG. 5A with and without a base 540. In one embodiment, the sticker recess 208 may be implemented on the top surface of the base 540. In another embodiment, the top portion 542 may have an indicator 546 arranged as an overhang on the base 540 to indicate a selected sticker.

  In another embodiment, the indicator 546 may have a recess in its bottom surface so that the position of the figure structure 506 is maintained relative to the upper hemispherical component 504.

  FIG. 6 shows a sticker set 600 that can be affixed to the upper hemispherical component of the game capsule 100 (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 4, the sticker set 600 includes game descriptions, statistics, and the like. The sticker set 600 is manufactured from a durable material such as paper, polyester, or nylon. The sticker set 600 is included in the sales package as a set of stickers that can be peeled off. In one embodiment, the stickers of the sticker set 600 are pre-placed on the upper hemispherical component 104. In another embodiment, the sticker set 600 is manufactured by coloring associated with a game.

  In one embodiment, the sticker set 600 may include stickers 650-657 that are associated with a particular game. Each sticker includes a first symbol 670 and an associated first number 671, a second symbol 672 and an associated second number 673, a third symbol 674 and an associated third number 675, and a status bar 660. It is good to have.

  The game begins with the player's decision to move by rolling the dice. The selected player moves the figure structure by a distance determined by multiplying the width of the game capsule by the first number 671. The map provides at least one path for the following figure structure. If the moving player's figure structure contacts another player's figure structure, the moving player can determine whether he / she can attack based on the second dice swing. If the result of the dice roll is less than the second number 674 of the currently indicated sticker, the moving player can attack. If the result of the dice roll is larger, the moving player cannot attack.

  If the moving player is at the attack location, the player can compare his / her figure structure third number 675 with the other player figure structure third number. If the moving player's third number 675 is larger, the moving player can play again with a “hit”. If the third number of other players is larger, the moving player can make a “miss” and other players can move. Status bar 660 indicates whether the player can roll the dice twice before attacking. In addition, one sticker of the sticker set 600, such as sticker 657, may have an end symbol 666, which is a game defeat for players whose figure structure shows a sticker with the end symbol 666. Show.

  In one embodiment, the figure structure may rotate left or right to show different stickers on the upper hemisphere, depending on the outcome of the attack. Sticker set 600 represents an example game in which embodiments of the present invention may be employed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Game capsules and other components described herein can be utilized in connection with virtually any card game, board game, video game, and the like.

  The above specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the manufacturing household use of the composition of the invention. Many embodiments of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and the invention resides in the claims hereinafter appended.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of one embodiment of a game capsule. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of one embodiment of a game capsule. FIG. 6 is a bottom view of one embodiment of a figure-structured base. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a game capsule employing a round peg that engages with a figure structure. 3B is a top view of an embodiment of the game capsule as shown in FIG. 3A with and without a figure structured base. FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a game capsule employing a rectangular peg that engages with a figure structure. FIG. 4B is a top view of an embodiment of the game capsule as shown in FIG. 4A with and without a figure structured base. It is sectional drawing of another embodiment of a game capsule. FIG. 5B is a top view of an embodiment of the game capsule as shown in FIG. 5A with and without a figure structured base. Fig. 4 shows an exemplary sticker affixed to the upper hemisphere of a game capsule according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game capsule 102 Lower hemispherical component 104 Upper hemispherical component 106 Figure structure 206 Locking mechanism 208 Sticker recessed part 210 Plug 214 Base 218 Inner circumference 220 Protrusion 306 Figure structure 322 Base 324 Top part 326 Recess 330 Pointer 406 Figure structure 432 Base 434 Top portion 436 Recess 438 Protrusion 504 Upper hemispherical component 506 Figure structure 540 Base 542 Top portion 546 Indicator 600 Sticker set 650-657 Sticker 660 Status bar 670 First symbol 671 First number 672 Second symbol 673 Second Number of 2 674 Third symbol 675 Third number

Claims (28)

Having packaging that can be used with at least one game element;
The packaging is a game that enables at least a status display for at least one game element.   At least one game element included in the packaging is randomly selected from a predetermined set of game elements such that when opening the packaging, the player identifies at least one game element; The game according to claim 1.   The packaging is adapted for use with a vending machine, the packaging being arranged to allow at least one of status indication and movement associated with a game.   A game capsule arranged as a packaging having at least one figure to facilitate at least one of status display, record keeping, movement of game elements, and explanation for the game. The packaging has a game capsule;
The game capsule has a figure associated with a game and at least one figure structure having a substantially round base, the figure attached to the base;
The game capsule includes a lower hemispherical housing having an engagement mechanism along an edge;
An upper hemispherical housing,
The upper hemispherical housing is
A locking mechanism along the edge of the upper hemispherical housing, engageable with the locking mechanism of the lower hemispherical housing;
The game capsule according to claim 4, further comprising a top portion arranged to engage the base of the figure structure.   The game capsule of claim 4, wherein the at least one figure has at least one indication of a character, a vehicle, and a device.   The top portion of the upper hemispherical housing has a substantially flat plug, the plug having a plurality of indexes along the periphery of the plug, and a base in a tongue-and-groove manner. The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the game capsule is capable of engaging minutes. The base is
A substantially rounded bottom,
An inward projection from the inner periphery of the recessed bottom,
A protrusion is disposed to engage one of the plurality of indexes of the substantially flat plug of the upper hemispherical housing, in this case against a plurality of stickers attached to the upper hemispherical housing The position of the figure is maintained,
The game capsule according to claim 7, further comprising an outward protrusion from an outer periphery of the recessed bottom, which is arranged to indicate one of a plurality of stickers.   The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the top portion of the upper hemispherical housing has at least two substantially circular recesses so that the base can engage the top portion. The base is
A substantially concave bottom surface;
A plurality of substantially circular protrusions on the bottom surface of the concave surface;
The protrusions are arranged to engage at least two recesses in the top portion of the upper hemispherical housing, and maintain the position of the figure structure relative to a plurality of stickers attached to the upper hemispherical housing. And
The game capsule according to claim 9, further comprising a pointer that is arranged to point to one of a plurality of stickers and extends outward from an outer periphery of the base. The top portion of the upper hemispherical housing has at least two substantially rectangular recesses;
The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the base is engageable with the top portion. The base is
A substantially concave bottom surface;
A plurality of substantially rectangular protrusions on the bottom surface of the concave surface,
The protrusion is disposed to engage at least two recesses on the top portion of the upper hemispherical housing, and the position of the figure structure relative to a plurality of stickers attached to the upper hemispherical housing is maintained;
The game capsule according to claim 11, further comprising a pointer that is arranged to indicate one of a plurality of stickers and extends outward from an outer periphery of the base. The top portion of the upper hemispherical housing is
A recessed substantially flat surface,
Having at least a transverse protrusion along the periphery of the substantially flat surface;
The lateral protrusions are arranged in place to act as lip structures holding the base;
Having at least one protrusion perpendicular to the substantially flat surface disposed to engage a plurality of recesses in the bottom surface of the base;
6. The game capsule of claim 5, comprising at least one indicator along the circumference of the substantially flat surface arranged to indicate one of a plurality of stickers attached to the top surface of the base. The base is
A substantially flat bottom surface;
A plurality of recesses on the substantially flat bottom surface,
The recess is disposed to engage at least one vertical protrusion on the top portion of the upper hemispherical housing to maintain the position of the figure structure relative to the at least one indicator;
The game capsule of claim 13, comprising a plurality of recessed areas on the top surface of the base of the figure structure arranged to receive a plurality of stickers associated with a game.   6. The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the upper hemispherical housing further comprises at least one recessed area along an outer surface of the upper hemispherical housing for attaching a sticker associated with a game.   The game capsule according to claim 5, wherein the locking mechanism includes at least one of a pair of screw lines, a tongue and groove structure, and a plurality of jagged edges.   The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the upper hemispherical housing is manufactured using at least one of plastic, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and polyamide.   The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the lower hemispherical housing is manufactured using at least one of half-chamber plastic, nylon, polyester, vulcanized elastomer, and rubber.   The game capsule of claim 5, wherein the figure structure is stored inside the packaging including the upper hemispherical housing and the lower hemispherical housing. Configured to use packaging in conjunction with packaging to facilitate status display, record keeping, movement of at least one element of the game, and at least one of the descriptions associated with the game;
The content of the packaging includes a display of at least one of a character, a vehicle, and a portion of the device.   The game of claim 20, wherein the packaging includes an upper hemispherical housing and a lower hemispherical housing.   21. The game of claim 20, wherein at least one indication of the character, the vehicle, and a portion of the device has a figure structure including a figure and a base attached to the figure. A game play method configured to use packaging to facilitate at least one of status display, record keeping, movement of at least one element of the game, at least one explanation associated with the game, The game playing method is:
Determining a first figure structure to perform a first movement;
Moving the first figure structure included in the packaging based on a first number included in a predetermined sticker affixed to the packaging;
If the first figure structure contacts another figure structure, rolling the dice;
Moving the other figure structure based on the first number associated with the figure structure if the first figure structure does not contact another figure structure;
If the dice are rolled, the value of the rolled dice is compared to the second number on the given sticker;
Recording the hit if the second number is greater than the value of the dice;
And a step of recording a mistake if the second number is smaller than a dice value. Moving the first figure structure comprises:
24. A game play method according to claim 23, comprising the step of representing the first figure structure on a predetermined path based on the determined distance by increasing the width of the packaging having the first number.   The game play method according to claim 23, wherein the sticker is determined based on a pointer on a base attached to the first figure structure.   26. The game playing method of claim 25, further comprising rotating the first figure structure on the packaging so that a pointer points to the next sticker before another move.   27. The game playing method according to claim 26, wherein the game is ended when the pointer indicates a sticker with a game end symbol. Means for packaging the game;
Figure means for representing a figure including at least one of a character, a vehicle and a portion of the device;
Indicating means for indicating a plurality of instructions related to at least one of movement, determination, state display, and score;
The indicating means is attached to the packaging;
An apparatus comprising: means for attaching said figure means to said packaging means such that said figure means supports at least one of a plurality of display means.

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