JPH01218485A - Piece feeding game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To execute the games of a color matching, a picture matching, a figure matching, etc., by making an overlapping part in a pattern graphic, which is prepared after plural circles are crossed in a prescribed condition to be regulated, into a moving piece, and properly moving the moving piece. CONSTITUTION:Moving pieces 1, 1... which are overlapping parts c, c... and block parts d, d... of the pattern graphic and piece feeding part pieces 2, 2... corresponding to the reference circle part of a part except the overlapping parts c, c... and the attached circle part of the part except the overlapping parts c, c... and block parts d, d..., respectively, are formed of plate bodies to have approximately the same thickness, on the other hand, the circumference is flexibly surrounded by a frame plate 3, simultaneously, the face and back both sides are masked by a pair of covering plates 4 and 4 at least either of which is made into a transparent plate, respective piece feed part pieces 2, 2... are made turnable from the external part of the covering plates 4 and 4, and a piece feeding game machine is manufactured. By making the face side and back side of the moving pieces 1, 1... and piece feeding part pieces 2, 2... into the figure matching and color matching, respectively, different games can be executed on both sides.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Object of the Invention) The present invention provides for a method in which an overlapping part in a pattern figure formed by intersecting a plurality of circles in a regulated predetermined state is used as a moving piece, and the moving piece is moved as appropriate. The object of the present invention is to provide a piece-advancing game machine with a novel structure that allows games such as color matching, picture matching, and number matching to be played by playing the game machine.

(Prior art) In games such as 15 games and escape games, several pieces are arranged next to each other in a frame, the pieces are moved one after another to a predetermined position, and the pieces are rearranged in a predetermined order. , a game machine that allows a set piece to escape from an exit.
Even now, it is displayed in a corner of the store without going out of style, and continues to sell strongly, albeit in small quantities. However, it is also true that in terms of interest as a game, it no longer meets modern needs.

This has a problem with its versatility, and if it does not require advanced technology like Rubik's Cube (product name), it does not require visual interest or instantaneous judgment ability like a video game. This is probably due to the fact that once the basic steps are mastered, the game becomes less interesting after that, but on the other hand, it has survived to this day. If we pay attention to the fact that this is the case, it can be considered that there are aspects that cannot be dismissed simply as a question of whether or not there is versatility.

Nowadays, the main role of game consoles has shifted to video games, and many children and young people spend their days in an extremely closed-off environment, sitting in front of a monitor TV whenever they have the time. However, as long as the color stimulation, the pleasant movement and sound, and the fun of the varied software that is being released one after another, this video game will continue to be popular for some time to come. It is reasonable to expect that these games will continue to capture the hearts of today's children and young people, and traditional games such as the Rubik's Cube (product name) and the aforementioned 15 Games, which became popular at the time, will continue to capture the hearts of today's children and young people. It must be said that it is too premature to predict that video games will be revived again and replaced by video games, or that other new games will be invented and video games will be pushed elsewhere.

It is true that the current popularity of video games has some undeniable negative factors, such as the so-called insular nature of video games, or the fact that people become so absorbed in them that they lose interest in other things. However, it must be said that it is highly unreasonable to point out just that and completely deny the characteristics of a game console, and it must be said that there is no direct connection between video games and As for those indirectly related to this, it can be said that efforts should be made to eliminate the negative effects from other constructive viewpoints.

From the above viewpoints, this invention is a new game that has excellent video game-like viewing angles, high intellectual elements, and also takes into account the long-lasting elements of traditional games. As a result of our continued aspiration to expand the types of games that people are interested in by developing new games, we have finally succeeded in creating an extremely interesting game machine that corresponds to it, and we have detailed its configuration below. will be explained in detail below.

(Structure of the Invention) This invention basically consists of the following structure.

That is, around the reference circle a, attached circles with the same -FIC diameter, b
A plurality of . A common movement piece 1 moves the overlapping part C and the partition part d of a pattern figure drawn by a circle and a part thereof, which is drawn so as to form partition parts d of the same shape as C in a regular arrangement.
Reference circle part of the part excluding the overlap part C and overlap vl
c and the attached circular part of the part excluding section d are all used as the piece moving piece 2, and these moving pieces 1.1... and piece feeding piece 2.2 (old...) This is a frame-advancing game machine in which the frame-advancing members 1.1, .

Reference circle a and attached circles, b, which constitute the pattern figure.
. . . Of course, there is no restriction on its size, and it may be drawn in an appropriate size depending on the overall shape of the game machine, but the reference circle a and the attachment that intersects it. Regarding the relationship with circles, first of all, the intersecting circles are
Both sides must intersect without crossing the center of the other's circle to form overlapping parts c, c, etc., and depending on the intersecting state, the following restrictions apply to the pattern. The figure must be drawn.

(Embodiment 1) First, as an example of a pattern figure in which the reference circle a and the attached circles b... can be combined with different diameters, the attached circles b... ... are drawn with their centers on the same circumference at equal intervals and without intersecting each other, and the reference circle a has the same overlap part c with the attached circles b... , c......, and the part of the attached circle b... that does not form the overlapping part C has the same shape as the overlapping part C. By drawing a part of the reference circle a, the division part d is
, d..., there is a pattern figure that is completed by forming.

As an example of this, FIG. 1 shows a case in which a total of four attached circles, b, . In this example, the attached circle, b
・・・・・・They are drawn completely separated from each other, but by moving the four circles further toward the center of reference circle a, or by increasing the number of them, the attached circle, b
... It is also possible to change the drawing so that they are in contact with each other (not shown). In the illustrated example, the pattern figure is drawn such that the reference circle a has a larger diameter than the attached circles b... b...If the reference circles a are crossed so that they are drawn closer to each other but in contact, and the overlapping parts c, c... are smaller, The reference circle a can also be drawn as a pattern figure having a smaller diameter than the attached circle.

(Embodiment 2) The example of the pattern figure drawn in FIG. 2 falls within the scope of Embodiment 1 above, in which the reference circle a and the attached circle have the same diameter, and the attached circle has the same diameter. , b...These are pattern figures that are regulated and drawn as being in contact with each other.

(Embodiment 3) The example of the pattern figure drawn in FIG. 3 is completely different from that of Embodiment 1 or 2 above. Yen, b...
・・・・Reciprocally, the overlap part C between the reference circle a and the attached circle
This is a pattern figure drawn as being crossed so as to form the same overlapping parts c', c', . . . .

(Embodiment 4) The example of the pattern figure drawn in FIG. 4 is a very special example of the above-mentioned Embodiment 4.
, b have the same diameter, while the attached circle,
b, b intersect with each other, and each attached circle, b, b,
The reference circle a is drawn so as to pass through the center of the reference circle a, and the attached circles intersect around the center of the reference circle a. The reference circle a and the attached circles, b are formed in such a way as to form partitions d', d', . . .

b It is a pattern figure formed by drawing a part of a circle on each day.

In this example, a reference circle a and an attached circle are used.

The overlapping parts C2c and c formed by b and b each day are, of course, shaped parts, and are obtained by removing the overlapping parts C'', C'' and the division parts d' and d' from the figure of the overlapping part C. The part is each city part c in the above-mentioned embodiments 1 to 3.
, c', partitions d, d, . . . are excluded.

Next, three specific examples of game machines formed based on the above pattern figures will be shown.

(Example 1) In this example, the pattern figure is first a circle made by intersecting the reference circle a and the attached circles, b, etc. in the same plane, and a part thereof. Figure 5 exploded perspective view, No. 6
What is shown in the factor plane diagram and the central vertical cross-sectional view in FIG. ...... and partition parts d, d...
The moving piece 1.1, which is ..., and the overlapping part c
, c..., the reference circle part of the part excluding the overlapped part C1C... and the division parts d, d...
The frame feeding parts 2, 2, . At the same time, both the front and back surfaces are hidden by a pair of cover plates 4, 4, at least one of which is a transparent plate, and each frame feeder piece 2.2 is inserted from the outside of the cover plate 4.4. It is a piece-advance game machine that can rotate freely.

The frame plate 3 may be formed by punching out a plate slightly thicker than the plate thickness of the moving piece 1 and the piece feeding part 2, or it may be made of a plate having the same thickness as in the illustrated example. In addition, by interposing a washer Th and a shear between the cover plate 4 and either one of the cover plates 4,
It is convenient because the movement of the moving pieces 1゜1... hidden by the cover plate 4.4 and the rotation of the piece feeding parts 2, 2... can be made smooth. Become a good one.

In the illustrated example, the rotating operation means for the frame feeding member 2 are as follows.
A small polygonal (quadrangular in the figure) fitting hole 21 is bored in the center of the piece sending piece 2, and a hole slightly smaller than the fitting hole 21 is formed in the cover plates 4, 4 at a location corresponding to the fitting hole 21. While a large insertion hole 41 is formed, a separate and common rotating rod 5 (three are shown in the illustrated example, but increasing the number will save you the trouble of moving it). )
A fitting part 51 having a shape that can fit into the fitting hole 21 of the piece sending piece 2 described above is formed at the lower end of the frame, and the fitting part 51 is inserted into the fitting hole 21 of the piece sending piece 2. In addition, the rotating rod 5 is shown as being able to be rotated by pinching and turning the grip 52; however, in some cases, the rotating rod 5 may be used as a frame feeder. Planted in the center of 2 (
The rotating knob may be integrated (on both the front and back surfaces or either one of the surfaces) and protrude from the insertion hole 41 of the cover plate 4, or a part of the rotating knob may be protruded from the side of the frame plate 3 so that the knob can be rotated. It is possible to adopt a structure in which several gear pieces are arranged which are interlocked with the frame feeding part 2 by movement, or other appropriate means can be adopted.

Compartment lines 22.2 extending radially from the center of the piece feeding piece 2
The numbers [1, 2...] written in the area divided by 2... are the numbers [1, 2......] attached to moving piece 1. This is a sign for playing a game that can be called a number matching game, in which all moving pieces 1, 1, etc. are moved appropriately to match the numbers, and the sign i [1, 2 ...] If you add different colorful colors to each piece, it becomes a color matching game, and you can also divide the piece feeder piece 2 by dividing lines 22, 22... First, if appropriate concrete and abstract patterns are added to the whole game, it can be used as a picture matching game.

In this example, the cover plates 4, 4 are both shown as transparent plates, and the front and back surfaces of each of the moving pieces 1.1... and the piece feeding pieces 2, 2... For example, you can make it possible to play separate games on both sides, such as by matching numbers on the front side as in the illustrated example and matching colors on the back side as in the other examples above, or by associating the two sides. However, if this is not necessary, the cover plate 4 on the back side may be made of a material other than a transparent plate, and instructions on how to play the game may be displayed on the outer surface of the cover plate 4. It can also be used as a surface for incorporating a rotating knob (2) or other appropriate rotating means.

(Example 2) In the following example, as shown in the center vertical cross-sectional view of FIG.
Of the pair of cover plates 4.4 in the piece-advancing game machine having the structure shown in Embodiment 1, the cover plate 4 on the - side (the front side in the illustrated example) is omitted, and instead, the moving pieces on the same side are The peripheral edges 11 of the moving pieces 1, 1, . This is an example of a piece-advancing game machine that can be realized with a structure that prevents the player from leaving the game.

As can be understood from the figure, in the case of this structure, the piece feeding parts 2, 2, etc. are separated from the cover plate 4 on the back side by the rotating rod 5 or the shaft member. It goes without saying that it must be formed into a structure that does not exist.

(Embodiment 3) This example is completely different from the previous ones, and includes a reference circle a and an attached circle that form a pattern figure.

A block-shaped piece-advance game machine is realized in which the pieces b... intersect three-dimensionally.

In other words, it is a pattern figure in which the reference circle a and the attached circles, b...... intersect in a state that cuts a part of the sphere, and the overlapping parts c, c, etc. of these pattern figures are
Moving piece 1.1 corresponding to ...... and a piece feeding section corresponding to the reference circle part and the attached circle part excluding the overlapped parts c and c... Piece 2, 2...
・While each of the pieces is formed as a part of a sphere or its surface is made unevenly deformed, the piece feeding pieces 2, 2...
. . . and moving pieces 1.1 .
Attach the internal center rotation shaft 24°24...
Moving pieces 1, 1 on one reference circle or attached circle
- This is a piece-feeding game machine in which both the piece-feeding member 2 and the piece-feeding member 2 are rotatable on the same circle.

Moving piece 1.1... and piece feeding piece 2.2...
In order to form the dots into irregularly deformed parts other than a part of the sphere, it is especially important to form a knob part for rotation operation in the center of the piece feeding parts 2, 2... Or,
This is necessary when it is intended to form something with a particularly unusual appearance.

However, even without this configuration, since the pieces 1, 1 and 2 have the shape of a part of a spherical surface, it is possible to cover them with the palm of your hand so as to wrap them. For example, it can be easily turned.

Moving pieces 1, 1... and piece feeding pieces 2, 2...
As an example of a structure to prevent the piece from separating, for example, as shown in the perspective view of the frame body in Figure 10 and the longitudinal sectional view in the center of Figure 11, 2,2
. . . The moving pieces 1° 1 . Although not included, a transparent shell corresponding to the cover plate 4 in Example 1 or 2 described above was transferred! T! ly piece 1
．． 1... and piece feeding piece 2.2...
This is achieved by combining them so as to cover the entire surface.

In addition, in the case of a structure that does not come off due to this shell, an insertion hole is formed in the shell corresponding to the center of the piece feeding part 2, and a fitting provided at the center of the piece feeding part 2 is inserted through this insertion hole. Fit the fitting part of the rotating rod into the hole to remove the piece sending piece 2.
2... must be recessed, as in the case of the cover plate 4 described above.

The frame advance game machine formed as described above is operated as follows.

(Function) First, operate the rotation operation means to move the piece feeding part 2°2...
When ... is turned randomly, pieces 1, 1, ... move appropriately from their previous positions, and the arrangement shown in the 6th factor diagram is now shown in Figure 7. As shown in the plan view, moving pieces 1.1..., piece feeding piece 2
．． 2. Old: All of them have moved or rotated and are arranged in a disjointed manner.

The piece in the state shown in Fig. 7 is
. . . selectively and systematically to move the moving pieces 1, 1 .
. . . The rotational position of itself is also determined, and finally the state is returned to the determined arrangement as shown in the original 6th factor plane.

In cases where both the front and back sides can be used, such as the embodiments shown in Figures 5 to 8, when the front and back sides are arranged in relation to each other, it is necessary to Since it is necessary to carry out the implementation while looking at both sides, not just one side, it is necessary to move
J1゜1... movement order and frame feed pieces 2, 2...
The rotation order of... becomes even more complicated and even more interesting.

In this way, several moving pieces 1, 1... are moved at the same time by the rotation of the piece feeding pieces 2, 2... The moving pieces 1.1... that were taken in around , when the other adjacent piece feeding section 2 is rotated, move to the overlapping part c in the pattern figure.
, c', c'', each moving piece 1.1...
Applying the principle that the moving piece 1 moves away from the original moving piece 2 due to the rotation of another piece moving piece 2, which piece moving piece 2 will eventually be moved? It is possible to make it take in even 2, but since it will also move other movement pieces along with it,
It is interesting that unless you learn how to move with these considerations in mind, you cannot easily return to the specified arrangement state.

(Function and Effect) The piece-advancing game machine of the present invention having the above-described configuration moves the moving piece 1 and the piece-advancing piece 2 based on a specific pattern figure that is a combination of the reference circle a and the attached circle. Form the moving pieces 1, 1... and the piece feeding pieces 2, 2...
...Which movement or rotation moves the moving piece 1, 1.
By changing the position of ... and the posture of the frame feeding parts 2, 2..., it can be applied to number matching as in the example, color matching, picture matching. Since there are an almost infinite number of combinations that can be considered for the procedure, it is extremely varied, and requires quite advanced intellectual elements to devise a rational rotation operation. Be what you need.

Moreover, each pattern figure that becomes the basis is also implemented! !
! Some of the basic pattern figures shown in ml to 4 or pattern figures completed by adding several additional circles, b... Patterns with a degree of difficulty (among the embodiments, the one shown in Aspect 4 is the most complex) are created, and they are selected appropriately (Example 3).
However, the game machine of this invention can provide the optimal game machine according to the level, so the game itself will be different from the previous one. There is no fear that the game machine will become monotonous like the 15-game machine, and the game machine can be used for many years and become familiar with it.

If the game machine is made into a flat plate like the embodiments shown in Figures 4 to 8 and placed on a kotatsu table or a table in a coffee shop, the geometric pattern ( In particular, the colorful pieces (color-coordinated for color matching) give off an accessory-like meaning, and people naturally reach for them, making it easy to kill time. In a place like a coffee shop, it can be a great way to relieve boredom when there are people, and if it is 2 Å or more, it can be very helpful in livening up the conversation.

On the other hand, if it were made into a three-dimensional object made of a sphere, it would be compact enough to be carried around at all times, making it easy to play anywhere, and it became popular as a game machine similar to the Rubik's Cube (product name). It is expected that it will be a great success.

As mentioned above, the principle of the piece-advancing game machine of this invention is extremely simple, it is easy to manufacture, it can be provided at a relatively low cost, and it is easy to operate like a traditional game machine with 15 games. It is currently the mainstream because it allows the realization of a game machine that has various elements, as well as colorful and varied elements like a video game, and that can be operated freely anywhere. It can be said that it will be adopted as a game machine that will be used and loved by many people, as it will coexist with game consoles.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings are based on representative embodiments of the present invention, and Figures 1 to 4 are pattern figures showing different embodiments, and Figure 5 is an exploded view of the most typical embodiment. A perspective view, FIG. 6 is a plan view of the same, FIG. 7 is a plan view corresponding to FIG. FIG. 10 is an overall perspective view of yet another embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a central longitudinal sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8 of the embodiment. Throat: moving piece, 11: periphery, 2: piece feeding piece,
21... Same fitting hole, 22... Same partition line, 23...
The same protruding step part, 24... The same rotation axis, 3... The frame plate,
31...Protruding stepped portion, 4...Covering plate, 41...
・Insertion hole, 5... Rotating rod, 51... Rotating part, 5
2... Gripping part, a... Reference circle, b... Attached circle, c
, c'', c''...Overlapping part, d, d'...Dividing part. Patent applicant Ken Saito et al.1. Name, -1 Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 7 7 1:'J front g i3

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A plurality of attached circles having the same diameter are arranged around the reference circle so that their overlapping parts have the same shape and are regularly arranged on the reference circle, and the circumference of the attached circle is On the top, overlapped parts and divided parts of pattern figures drawn by circles and parts thereof are drawn so as to form divided parts of the same shape as the previous overlapped part in a regular arrangement. The common moving piece, the standard inner part of the part excluding the overlapping part, and the attached inner part of the part excluding the overlapping part and the division part are all considered to be piece feeding parts, and these moving pieces and piece feeding parts are A piece-advance game machine formed in a structure that does not come off, and in which a rotation operation means is appropriately incorporated in the piece-advance member. 2. A piece-advancing game machine according to claim 1, which is formed based on a pattern figure in which attached circles are separated from each other by a predetermined distance and intersect with a reference circle. 3. A piece-advancing game machine according to claim 1, which is formed based on a pattern figure in which the attached circles intersect with a reference circle while being in contact with each other. 4. A piece-advancing game machine according to claim 1, wherein the attached circles are formed based on pattern figures which intersect with each other and intersect with the reference circle. 5. Claim 1, which is formed based on a pattern figure in which the attached circles also intersect with each other, and all of them pass through the center of the reference circle so as to intersect with the reference circle.
The piece-feeding game machine described in Section 1. 6. The pattern figure is made up of a circle and a part thereof that are made by intersecting the reference circle and the attached circle in the same plane, and the moving pieces corresponding to the overlapping parts and division parts of these pattern figures and the overlapping part are excluded. The reference circle part of the part and the piece feeding part corresponding to the attached circle part of the part excluding the overlapping part and the partition part are formed of plates of approximately the same thickness, and they are surrounded by a frame board. At the same time, both the front and back surfaces thereof are concealed by a pair of cover plates, at least one of which is a transparent plate, and each frame feeding member is rotatable from the outside of the cover plates. The piece-feeding game machine described in Section 1. 7 One of the pair of cover plates in claim 6 is omitted, and the peripheral edge of the movable piece on the same side meshes with the protruding stepped portion formed on each outline of the piece feeder piece and the frame plate. Claims 1 to 5 formed as follows:
The piece-feeding game machine described in Section 1. 8 A pattern figure in which the reference circle and attached circle intersect in a state that cuts a part of the sphere, and the movement piece corresponding to the overlapping part and division part of these pattern figures and the part excluding the overlapping part The reference circle part and the piece feeding part corresponding to the attached circle part excluding the overlapping part and the partition part are all formed as a part of a sphere or its surface is deformed into irregularities, The piece feeding piece and the moving piece are combined in a structure that will not separate them, and a rotating shaft is attached to the center of the inside of the piece feeding piece, so that the moving piece and the piece feeding piece on one reference circle or attached circle are together. A piece-advancing game machine according to claim 1, which is rotatable on the same circle.