JPH07163750A - Puzzle game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a puzzle game device like a jigsaw puzzle, by which one can enjoy puzzle games having many patterns with only one puzzle. CONSTITUTION:In a puzzle game device to complete one pattern by combination of a plurality of element pieces 10-1n. First faces 100 and second faces 101, which have different sectional inclined directions from each other, are arranged alternately to form the surface of respective element pieces 10-1n. Different patterns are printed on these faces 100, 101 respectively.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

(Table of Contents) Industrial Application Conventional Technology Problems to be Solved by the Invention Means for Solving the Problems Action Embodiment (a) Description of one embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 4) (b) Others Description of Example (FIG. 5) (c) Description of Another Example

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a puzzle game device such as a jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle game device is a game device in which a plurality of differently shaped pieces (element pieces) are combined to complete one picture. In such a game device,
What is even more intriguing is desired.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a jigsaw puzzle, a cardboard with a pattern such as a photograph printed on the surface is punched into a number of irregularly shaped pieces that can be engaged with each other, and the pieces are matched to the pattern on the surface and mounted on a mount. It is a playground equipment that is completed by combining the above. The player enjoys the process of deciding the shapes, patterns, colors, etc. of the pieces, arranging them one by one on the mount and engaging them, and gradually completing the patterns printed on the surface of the pieces. You can also enjoy the finished jigsaw puzzle by putting it on a panel and displaying it in the room. In the conventional jigsaw puzzle, the pattern surface of each piece is a flat surface.

[0004]

Therefore, in the prior art, since one puzzle can express only one design, it is not possible to enjoy a puzzle of many designs.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a puzzle game device which allows a user to enjoy a puzzle game with many symbols in one puzzle.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in the puzzle game device for combining a plurality of element pieces 10 to 1n to complete one symbol, each element piece 10 is used.
The surface of No. 1n is formed by alternately arranging the first surface 100 and the second surface 101 whose cross-section inclination directions are different from each other,
It is characterized in that different designs are printed on the respective surfaces 100 and 101.

According to claim 2 of the present invention, in claim 1,
The element pieces 10 to 1n are characterized in that a plurality of the first surfaces 100 and the second surfaces 101 are alternately continuous.

A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second aspect, the element pieces 10 to 1n are flat.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second aspect, the element pieces 10 to 1n are prisms.

[0010]

According to the present invention, the surfaces of the element pieces 10 to 1n are formed on the first surface 100 and the second surface 1 whose cross-section inclination directions are different from each other.
01 and 100 are alternately arranged to form the respective surfaces 100, 10
Since different patterns are printed on No. 1, when viewed from one direction, the pattern on the first surface 100 can be seen, and when viewed from the other direction, the pattern on the second surface 101 can be seen. Therefore, two types of symbols appear depending on the viewing angle, and two types of puzzle games can be enjoyed. In addition, the development of the puzzle design makes it possible to create a story and more concrete expressions.

[0011]

【Example】

(A) Description of one embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a jigsaw puzzle of one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the jigsaw puzzle of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a pattern of the jigsaw puzzle of FIG. 1 seen from the left. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a pattern of the jigsaw puzzle of FIG. 1 seen from the right.

As shown in FIG. 1, the jigsaw puzzle 1 is
It has a large number of deformed pieces (element pieces) 10 to 1n.
The pieces 10 to 1n have a planar shape having a shape as shown in FIG. And the surface is
The first surface 100 and the second surface are alternately provided in parallel. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, the first surface 100 and the second surface are different from each other in the inclination direction of the cross section. In the figure, the first surface 100 and the second surface form a plurality of “C” shapes (6 sets in the figure) and are continuous.

The first pattern (triangle in the figure) shown in FIG. 3 is printed on the first surface 100. On the other hand, the second pattern (circle in the figure) shown in FIG. 4 is printed on the second surface 101. The completed jigsaw puzzle 1 thus formed looks as shown in FIG.

This operation will be described. In the jigsaw puzzle 1 of FIG. 1, when viewed from the left side, as shown in FIG.
A triangle 00 is visible, and when viewed from the right side, the circle of the second surface is visible as shown in FIG.

For this reason, the jigsaw puzzle 1 is divided into pieces 1
You can enjoy two kinds of pattern matching when you combine them by separating them into 0 to 1n. At the same time, each piece is 2
Since the fragments of the different types of symbols are displayed, the combination becomes more complex, and the fun of the jigsaw puzzle game is doubled.

In such a jigsaw puzzle 1, first, the first pattern is printed on the first surface 100, and then the second surface 10 is printed.
After the second design is printed on 1, the embossing machine is used to form the inclined surfaces of the first surface 100 and the second surface 101, so that it can be easily manufactured.

As described above, the surface of each piece 10 to 1n is composed of the first surface 100 and the second surface 101, and the inclination directions of these surfaces are made different, so that it is possible to form a plurality of symbols. Become. Therefore, two types of symbols appear depending on the viewing angle, and two types of puzzle games can be enjoyed. In addition, the development of the puzzle design makes it possible to create a story and more concrete expressions.

(B) Description of Another Embodiment FIG. 5 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the present invention. This example
The jigsaw puzzle principle is applied to a three-dimensional puzzle.

As shown in FIG. 5, each piece 10 to 1n
Has a triangular prism shape and is rotatable about the axis 20. The shaft 20 is fixed to a case 21 of the three-dimensional puzzle game device 2.

A three-dimensional puzzle game is to rotate the respective pieces 10 to 1n of the triangular prism so as to match the patterns on the surfaces of the respective pieces 10 to 1n.

The three surfaces of the pieces 10 to 1n are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1B, similarly to the embodiment of FIG. 1, the first surface 100 and the second surface are alternately provided in parallel. The surface of the cross section is different from that of the cross section in the direction of inclination. In the figure, the first side 100 and the second side 100
And the surface of (3) are in the shape of a letter “C” and are continuous (5 sets in the figure).

The first design (triangle in the figure) shown in FIG. 3 is printed on such a first surface 100. On the other hand, the second pattern (circle in the figure) shown in FIG. 4 is printed on the second surface 101. A finished product obtained by combining the pieces of the three-dimensional puzzle 2 formed in this way looks as shown in FIG.

Therefore, when viewed from the left side, the triangle formed by the first surface 100 can be seen as shown in FIG. 3, and when viewed from the right side, the circle of the second surface can be seen as shown in FIG. For this reason,
By separating the combinations of the pieces 10 to 1n, when combining, it is possible to enjoy two kinds of pattern matching on one surface of the triangular prism. At the same time, since each piece is displayed as a fragment of two kinds of symbols, the combination becomes more complicated and the enjoyment of the three-dimensional puzzle game is doubled.

(C) Description of Other Embodiments In addition to the above embodiments, the present invention can be modified as follows. In the above-described embodiment, the first surface and the second surface are used, but the third surface may be provided to enjoy three kinds of puzzle games on one surface.

In the above embodiment of the three-dimensional puzzle, the triangular prism is explained, but other prisms or the like can be used.

The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments.
Various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, and these modifications are not excluded from the scope of the invention.

[0027]

As described above, according to the present invention,
It has the following effects. Since the surfaces of the element pieces 10 to 1n are configured by alternately arranging the first surface 100 and the second surface 101 whose cross-section inclination directions are different from each other, and different patterns are printed on the respective surfaces 100, 101 When viewed from the direction, the pattern of the first surface 100 can be seen, and when viewed from the other direction, the pattern of the second surface 101 can be seen. Therefore, two types of symbols appear depending on the viewing angle, and two types of puzzle games can be enjoyed.

Further, the development of the symbols in the puzzle makes it possible to express a story and a more concrete expression.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram of the game device in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a design of the game device of FIG. 1 viewed from the left.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a pattern of the game device of FIG. 1 viewed from the right.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 jigsaw puzzle game device 2 three-dimensional puzzle device 10 to 1n piece (element piece) 100 first surface 101 second surface 20 axis 21 case

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A puzzle game apparatus for combining a plurality of element pieces (10 to 1n) to complete one picture, the surfaces of each element piece (10 to 1n) having mutually different cross-section inclination directions. The first surface (100) and the second surface (101) are alternately arranged, and each surface (100, 101) is formed.
A puzzle game device characterized in that different patterns are printed on. 2. The element piece (10 to 1n) is the first piece.
2. The puzzle game device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the surfaces (100) and the second surface (101) are alternately continuous. 3. The puzzle game device according to claim 1, wherein the element pieces (10 to 1n) are planar. 4. The puzzle game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the element pieces (10 to 1n) are prisms.