JPH0438984A - Game box - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To extract an amusingness and surprise of a game by providing a cube whose walls partly include liquid crystal panels which can be selectively turned into transparent state or opaque state, objects sealed in the cube, and a liquid crystal control circuit which controls the state of the liquid crystal panels. CONSTITUTION:A game box main body 1 is of a cube whose walls are at least partly covered with liquid crystal panels 2. A liquid crystal driving circuit 5 is installed in a corner inside the box main body 1. A sensor 6 is mounted on the bottom to detects the fact that the main body 1 is put down. For example, in the case dices 3 (objects) are sealed inside the box 1, the liquid crystal panels 2 are in opaque state before the box 1 is put down, so that the dices are not visually perceived. Then, when the box 1 is put down after shaked, it is detected by the sensor 6 and the liquid crystal panels 2 become transparent, so that the dices 3 which have tumbled in the box 1 are visually perceived. And, the signal detected by a detector 10, e.g. the sensor 6, is inputted to a music circuit 14 from an one-shot multi-vibrator 11, and a music action is started.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] <Industrial application field> TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to accessories used for games.

<Prior Art> Conventionally, for example, games using dice are played by rolling the dice, observing their movement until they are stopped, and visually checking their state when they are stopped.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, when playing a game in which dice are released into space and stopped on a desk, for example, there is a risk of losing the dice.

The present invention aims to provide a game that brings out the fun and unexpectedness of the game while solving the above-mentioned problems.

Means for Solving the Problems> The game box of the present invention includes a box body in which at least a portion of the wall is formed of a liquid crystal panel that can select between two states, a transparent state and an opaque state, and a game box in the box body. An object enclosed in the space, and an object provided at the bottom of the box,
A sensor that detects that a pressing force is applied to the bottom of the
The liquid crystal drive circuit includes a liquid crystal drive circuit that controls the state of the liquid crystal panel according to the presence or absence of a detection signal from the sensor, and a power supply battery for the liquid crystal drive circuit.

<Function> For example, taking a game box in which dice are enclosed within the box body, 1. Before the operation of placing the box is performed, the liquid crystal panel is in an opaque state, and the dice inside the box cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, by shaking this box, the dice are also given motion, and when they are placed, the sensor that detects that the box has been placed makes the liquid crystal panel transparent, and the result of shaking inside the box becomes transparent. The state of the dice can be visually confirmed.

<Embodiment> Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view when the direction of the arrow in Fig. 1 is taken as a front view, Fig. 3 is a bottom view thereof, and Fig. 4 is a plan view of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a left side view. Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to these drawings.

The game box main body 1 is a box having a space partitioned off from the outside world, with at least a portion of its wall surface covered by a liquid crystal panel 2. A drive circuit 5 for the liquid crystal panel 2 and a drive power source 7 for the drive circuit 5 are provided at a corner facing the inside of the main body 1 . Further, a power switch 4 is provided on the front side of the main body 1. Further, a sensor 6 is provided at the bottom to detect that the main body 1 is placed.

Furthermore, an object 3 such as a polyhedron having a plurality of faces, such as a dice, is enclosed within the main body 1.

In the game box having the above structure, the liquid crystal panel 2 is controlled to be transparent or opaque by the drive circuit 5.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the basic circuit configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

A sensor 6 provided at the bottom of the main body 1 detects that the main body 1 is placed, and a detection means 1 outputs a detection signal thereof.
It is 0. When the detection signal is input to the one-shot multivibrator circuit 11, the output signal of the one-shot multivibrator circuit 11 is input to the music circuit 14 to start the music operation.

Music is played for a certain period of time. On the other hand, the output signal of the one-shot multivibrator circuit 11 is also input to the oscillation circuit 12. This oscillation circuit 12 converts the DC voltage taken out from the power supply battery into AC voltage. Further, the voltage is boosted to a predetermined voltage by a booster circuit 13, and the liquid crystal panel 2 is driven using the AC power source.

FIG. 6 is a specific circuit configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

This circuit diagram corresponds to the diagram showing the basic circuit configuration described above, and when the detection means 10, that is, the sensor 6 outputs a detection signal, the switch 6a becomes conductive, and the detection signal is transmitted to the one-shot multivibrator. It is input to the circuit 11. This one-shot multi-by-break circuit 11 can perform operations such as delaying a pulse for a certain period of time or opening and closing a switch for a certain period of time. In the case of the present invention, the output signal is input to the music circuit 14 to start the music operation, while the oscillation circuit 12 and the booster circuit 1 are caused by wrong pulses at certain times.
The liquid crystal panel 2 is driven by the predetermined operation of step 3. As a result, almost at the same time as the music ends, the liquid crystal panel 2 becomes transparent and the state of the object 3 can be visually recognized.

Note that this time difference can be changed to a longer time constant by changing the values of the capacitor C and resistor R of the one-shot multivibrator circuit 11, so the width of the music playing time can be appropriately selected depending on the application. Is possible.

Regarding the object 3, although dice were given as an example in the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this.
Anything that changes its state by lifting the main body 1 or lifting it and shaking it may be used.
For example, it may be a coin or the like. Furthermore, the shape of the main body 1 may be cylindrical or spherical in addition to the cubic shape as in the embodiment.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, according to the present invention, since a liquid crystal panel in which two states can be selected is used, it is possible to enjoy the fun of the change. In addition, since objects inside the game box can be seen through only when the game box is placed and the liquid crystal panel becomes transparent, the player can experience the thrill and sense of anticipation, which increases the gameplay.

Furthermore, by synchronizing the sound with the switches on the liquid crystal panel, the above effect can be produced even more dramatically.

Further, even when playing a game using dice, etc., since they are stored in space, they will not be lost, unlike in the past, and the game quality will not be impaired.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view when the direction indicated by the arrow in Fig. 1 is taken as a front view, Fig. 3 is a bottom view thereof, and Fig. 4 is a left side view. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the basic circuit configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing its specific circuit configuration. 6... Sensor 7... Power supply battery 1... Main body 2... Liquid crystal panel 3... Object 4... Power switch 5... Liquid crystal panel drive circuit

Claims (1)

[Claims] a box whose walls are at least partially formed of a liquid crystal panel that can be selected between two states, transparent or opaque; an object enclosed in a space within the box; and a bottom of the box. a sensor for detecting that a pressing force is applied to the bottom thereof, a liquid crystal drive circuit for controlling the state of the liquid crystal panel according to the presence or absence of a detection signal from the sensor, and a power supply for the liquid crystal drive circuit. A game box with batteries.