KR20140107911A - Somesthesia board game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A motion-based board game device is disclosed. According to the present invention, the motion-based board game device is a device for a board game comprising multiple characteristic block arrangement parts with a natural coordinate value; a main controller for recognizing characteristic blocks positioned in the multiple characteristic block arrangement parts, and piece blocks moving on the characteristic blocks; and a local area communication module for transmitting the identifier and position information of the recognized characteristic blocks and the piece blocks to a common screen device positioned at a local distance. The common screen device recognizes the arrangement of the multiple characteristic blocks and the piece blocks moving on the multiple characteristic blocks and then outputs the image corresponding thereto.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a somesthesia board game apparatus,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a tactile sensation type board game device, and more particularly, to an apparatus capable of providing a realistic game by combining a virtual board game with a physical board game.

In general, a board game is a game in which a horse or a card is placed on a board and the game proceeds according to certain rules.

For example, a board game is a game in which a certain game board (board) such as blue marble is placed and a few words are placed thereon, and the board game is played face to face with the users It has a different degree of immersion than computer games, which are mostly enjoyed alone.

However, in the conventional board game, since the board for the game is implemented by paper or the like, there is a limitation in realizing the expression of the board game story.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the problems of the related art as described above, the present invention proposes a sensible board game device capable of doubling the user's interest by applying a virtual three-dimensional mirror world to a physical board game.

To achieve the above object, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for a board game, comprising: a plurality of characteristic block arranging units having unique coordinate values; A main controller for recognizing a characteristic block located in each of the plurality of characteristic block arrangement units and a horse block moving on the characteristic block; And a short range communication module for transmitting the identifier and the position information of the recognized characteristic block and the last block to a common screen device positioned in the vicinity, wherein the common screen device includes a layout of the plurality of characteristic blocks, And outputs the corresponding image to the board game device.

The characteristic block arranging unit may have a rectangular protruding part to which the characteristic block is inserted, and a rectangular fitting part to be inserted into the protruding part may be formed under the characteristic block.

A connector may be formed in the center region of each of the four sides of the protrusion so as to engage with a connection pin formed in a central region of each of the four sides of the fitting portion.

The property block may include a memory for storing an identifier.

At least one receiving portion for receiving the horse block is formed on an upper surface of the characteristic block, and the main controller and the horse block may be electrically connected when the horse block is inserted into one of the one or more receiving portions.

Wherein the main controller allocates identifiers and positional information of the recognized characteristic blocks and the malle blocks to the common screen when the characteristic blocks are disposed on the characteristic block arranging unit or a horse block is disposed on the characteristic blocks, Device.

And a shaping block disposing unit formed on the outer periphery of the outer tub.

Wherein the common screen apparatus receives map information from a server connected through a network, determines whether or not the arrangement of the plurality of characteristic blocks matches the map information, and arranges the plurality of characteristic blocks in accordance with the map information An image corresponding to the plurality of characteristic blocks can be displayed.

The plurality of characteristic blocks may include one of a start block, a game block, a trap block, a moving block, a selection block, a quiz block, an item block, and an end block.

Each of the characteristic block arranging unit and the characteristic block is provided with a magnet at the lower part thereof, and the pair of magnets can be electrically connected to each other.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game performance, immersion degree, interactivity, applicability, sociality, and the like of a user by allowing the game to be carried out realistically using a user terminal or an external display device or the like There is an advantage that can be made.

According to the present invention, since a physical board game and a virtual three-dimensional game service through a screen are linked to provide a service, it is possible to produce various effects related to a board game.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view showing a sensible board game system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
2 is a view showing a detailed configuration of a board game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a view showing a structure of a board according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a diagram showing the structure of a characteristic block according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a diagram illustrating a horse block structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same means regardless of the number of the drawings.

The board game apparatus according to the present invention provides a realistic game service in cooperation with a terminal capable of being connected to a network. The board game apparatus according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the overall game service, do.

1 is a view showing a sensible board game system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sensible board game system according to the present invention may include a service server 100, a common screen device 102, a mobile terminal 104, and a board game device 106.

The service server 100, the common screen device 102, and the mobile terminal 104 according to the present invention are connected through a network, and the network may include an Internet network and a mobile communication network.

The common screen device 102 is an apparatus for displaying an image to be simultaneously confirmed by a plurality of users in cooperation with the service server 100 and the board game device 106 and is preferably a tablet PC The present invention is not limited thereto, and any device having a screen of a predetermined size that can be connected to a network can be used without limitation.

In addition, the common screen device 102 may have a touch screen and may respond to a user's touch operation.

Meanwhile, the common screen device 102 and the board game device 106 according to the present invention may be connected through a local area network (LAN), preferably through Bluetooth pairing. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The sensory board game service of the present invention is a service in which a game action of a plurality of users through a board game device 106 existing in an actual physical space is performed through the service server 100, the common screen device 102 and the mobile terminal 104 It is linked to virtual space.

1, a board game apparatus 106 according to the present invention may include a board 110, a plurality of characteristic blocks 112, and a horse block 114.

2 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a board game apparatus according to the present invention.

2, the board 110 according to the present invention may include a short range communication module 200, a main controller 202, an interface module 204, and a power module 206.

The short-range communication module 200 communicates with the common screen device 102 according to the short-range communication protocol and transmits information related to the location of the characteristic block and the last block to the common screen device 102.

The main controller 202 supplies power to the characteristic block 112 and reads the identifier stored in the memory 404 of the characteristic block 112 when the characteristic block is disposed on the board 110. [

As shown in FIG. 2, the main controller 202 and the characteristic block 112 of the board 110 may be connected by a 1-wire communication method using power supply and data using one common line.

When the arrangement of the characteristic blocks is detected through the main controller 202, the characteristic block information in which the short-range communication module 200 is disposed is transmitted to the common screen device 102. [

In accordance with the present invention, the horse block 114 may be electrically coupled to and exchange data with the main controller 202 via the feature block 112.

The main controller 202 powers the horse block 114 and reads the identifiers stored in the memory (not shown) of the horse block 114 when the horse block 114 is placed on the feature block.

In the above description, the characteristic blocks and the horse blocks are recognized using the information stored in the memory. However, the characteristic blocks and the horse blocks can be recognized through the Hall sensor, the resistance method, and the magnet method.

If a characteristic block is recognized by a magnet system, a magnet which can be electrically connected to the upper surface of the characteristic block arrangement unit, the lower surface of the characteristic block and the lower surface of the horse block, respectively, can be provided.

The interface module 204 is connected to the power button or the LED control switch so that when the user turns on the switch, power is supplied to the main controller 202 of the board 110 and block recognition is performed.

In addition, the LED control switch is connected to one or more LEDs to allow the user to identify whether the board 110 is powered on and whether the current block is being recognized (scanned).

3 is a view showing a structure of a board according to the present invention.

3, the board 110 according to the present invention may include a characteristic block arranging unit 300 and a forming block arranging unit 302.

The characteristic block arranging unit 300 is divided into a plurality of gratings in the area where the characteristic blocks are arranged and may have a unique coordinate value.

The characteristic block arranging unit 300 according to the present invention has a structure in which a characteristic block is interposed and can be connected to a characteristic block.

In more detail, the characteristic block arrangement unit 300 according to the present invention includes a protrusion 310 protruding upward from the bottom of the board 110 by a predetermined length.

The molding block arranging portion 302 is formed on the outer periphery of the board with a plurality of projections.

Preferably, the molding block arranging unit 302 enables decorating through a well-known block (for example, a lEGO block). By arranging a molding block together with a characteristic block, a user can form a predetermined structure or the like So that it can double the fun of the game.

4 is a diagram showing the structure of a characteristic block according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, a fitting portion 400 is formed at a lower portion of the characteristic block 112 according to the present invention.

The user may place the characteristic block 112 in such a manner that the fitting portion 400 of the characteristic block 112 is inserted into the protruding portion 310 of the board 110. [

According to the present invention, the board 110 and the characteristic block 112 can be connected in a contact manner via connection pins.

To this end, a connection pin 406 extending from the memory 404 of the characteristic block may be formed in the space inside the fitting portion 400 of the characteristic block 112 according to the present invention.

Correspondingly, a connector 312 is formed in a predetermined area of the protrusion 310 to engage with the connection pin 406.

According to the present invention, in the case of having the rectangular shape of the characteristic block 112, one or more connecting pins 406 are provided at the four side edges, and connectors 312 ) May be provided.

Therefore, the board 110 and the characteristic block 112 can be electrically connected to each other even if the user inserts the characteristic block in the direction of the characteristic block placement unit 300.

In addition, a sharp connection pin can be accommodated between the fitting portions 400, so that a safety accident of a child can be prevented in advance.

At least one horse block receiving portion 402 is formed on the characteristic block according to the present invention.

5, a fitting portion 500 is formed at a lower portion of the horse block 114 according to the present invention, and a fitting portion 500 of the horse block 114 is inserted into a receiving portion (not shown) of the characteristic block 112 404, the horse block 114 may be electrically connected to the board 110 via the characteristic block 112.

Preferably, the horse block receiving portion 404 may be provided in a plurality so that a plurality of horse blocks 114 can be located on one characteristic block 112. [

The board 110 can recognize the horse block identifier and the position through the electrical connection when the predetermined horse block 114 is inserted into the characteristic block 112 and transmits it to the common screen apparatus 102. [

If one horse block is placed in one characteristic block and another horse block is simultaneously loaded, the selective recognition process can be performed only for the horse block having the electrical change.

Prior to starting the board game according to the present invention, the service server 100 transmits map information and story information for the board game to the common screen device 102.

Here, the map information may include information on the arrangement of a plurality of characteristic blocks in the physical space, more specifically, an identifier and position information of each of the plurality of characteristic blocks 112 to be disposed on the board 110 .

Here, the property block may be classified into a start block, a game block, a trap block, a moving block, a selection block, a quiz block, an item block, and an end block according to preset functions or events.

The map information transmitted by the service server 100 to the common screen device 102 may include coordinate values of the plurality of characteristic blocks in the board 110. The common screen device 102 may calculate the coordinates To display an image of a plurality of characteristic blocks. At this time, the common screen device 102 can display a board image and an image of each characteristic block disposed in the board.

The user participating in the game can place each characteristic block on the board 110 by referring to the image of the plurality of characteristic blocks displayed through the common screen device 102. [

Preferably, the feature block according to the present invention can be distinguished by a unique color, and the common screen device 102 displays the color of the feature block to be disposed in each feature block arrangement unit 300 of the board image and the board It is possible to induce the user to accurately place the property block.

The service server 100 may transmit the story information together with the map information to the common screen device 102. [

Here, the story information includes information about an image (board game image) at the time of completion of arrangement of the characteristic blocks, a character description, an event description, event information in each characteristic block, event execution information, item information, can do.

According to the present invention, the board 110 is capable of recognizing characteristic blocks disposed in the respective characteristic block arranging units 300, and transmits the identifier and position information of the characteristic blocks (coordinate information ).

When the board game is being performed, the board 110 recognizes the moving block 114 moving on the characteristic block and transmits the same to the common screen device 102. Then, the common screen device 102 moves the moving block 114 Lt; / RTI > can be displayed.

As described above, the recognition of the characteristic block 112 and the horse block 114 of the board 110 can be performed through various methods such as a contact method through a connecting pin, a method using an inherent resistance value, a method using a sensor, or the like .

As the characteristic block information is transmitted, the common screen device 102 can determine whether or not the common screen device 102 is correctly positioned according to the map information of the characteristic block, and can start the board game when the plurality of characteristic blocks are accurately arranged.

The process of the board game according to the present invention is performed through the mobile terminal 104 of the individual user. For this purpose, after the arrangement of the characteristic blocks as described above, each user connects to the service server 100 through his mobile terminal 104 And then receives the user information.

The user information may include a user ID, a rating, a multiplier, an acquisition point, and the like.

The application for the sensible board game service according to the present invention is installed in advance in the common screen device 102 and the mobile terminal 104 according to the present invention. When the application is executed, the common screen device 102 and the mobile terminal 104 are connected to the service server 100 It is possible to transmit and receive predetermined information.

After the connection between the common screen device 102 and the board 110 is set and the property blocks are placed and the connection setting of the service server 100, the common screen device 102 and the mobile terminal 104 is completed The board game starts.

In order to start the board game, it is necessary to additionally generate a game room, select a character, order and final mission confirmation for the board game after the above connection setting.

The board game basically requires movement of each character (horse block) through the dice. If movement of the horse block is required through dice operation, the user moves the horse block 114 on the characteristic block.

As described above, the board 110 can recognize the horse block 114 in the same manner as the characteristic block, and when the horse block 114 is moved by the die operation, the identifier and the position information of the horse block 114 To the common screen apparatus 102.

Preferably, the dice manipulation in accordance with the present invention may be accomplished via the mobile terminal 104.

An application installed in the mobile terminal 104 can output an interface for digital dice operation and when the user shakes the mobile terminal 104 or performs a touch operation, the operation results for one or more digital dice are output.

The game progress information such as the result of the operation of the digital dice is transmitted to the service server 100, and the service server 100 transmits the corresponding response information to the common screen device 102.

Here, the response information may include at least one of digital dice operation result information (final number) and event and event execution result information in a characteristic block to be moved according to a digital die operation result.

The common screen device 102 displays an image corresponding to the response information.

For example, the common screen device 102 displays a character, an overall map of each user in an initial state, displays a number when the above-described response information is received, and displays an event and an object And displays the execution result (success / failure).

In the course of the board game, the event can be performed according to the operation of each user at the mobile terminal 104. [

That is, after the operation of the digital dice, the application installed in the mobile terminal 104 can output event information to be performed by the user, and the user's operation result (event execution result) is transmitted to the service server 100.

Event information to be performed by the user can be transmitted from the service server 100 to the mobile terminal 104.

The event according to the present invention may be related to a game, a quiz, an item, a hint, and the like.

Through this game progress, the user who completes the final mission can be determined as the winner.

According to the present invention, it is possible to implement a game in a physical space through a board game device 106 in a virtual space in cooperation with a network device such as the service server 100, the common screen device 102, and the mobile terminal 104 So that the user's interest can be doubled.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The appended claims are to be considered as falling within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (10)

A device for a board game,
A plurality of characteristic block arranging units having unique coordinate values;
A main controller for recognizing a characteristic block located in each of the plurality of characteristic block arrangement units and a horse block moving on the characteristic block; And
And a short range communication module for transmitting the identifier and the position information of the recognized characteristic block and the last block to a common screen device located at a short distance,
Wherein the common screen apparatus recognizes the arrangement of the plurality of characteristic blocks and the moving blocks moving on the plurality of characteristic blocks and outputs an image corresponding thereto. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a rectangular protrusion is formed at an outer periphery of the characteristic block arranging portion to sandwich the characteristic block,
And a rectangular fitting portion to be fitted to the protruding portion is formed in a lower portion of the characteristic block. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein a connector is formed in a central region of each of the four sides of the projection so as to engage with a connection pin formed in a central region of each of the four sides of the fitting portion. The method according to claim 1,
And the characteristic block includes a memory for storing an identifier. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein at least one receiving portion for receiving the horse block is formed on an upper surface of the characteristic block and the main controller and the horse block are electrically connected when the horse block is inserted into one of the one or more receiving portions. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the main controller allocates identifiers and positional information of the recognized characteristic blocks and the malle blocks to the common screen when the characteristic blocks are disposed on the characteristic block arranging unit or a horse block is disposed on the characteristic blocks, A board game device that transmits to a device. The method according to claim 1,
And a shaping block arrangement unit formed on the periphery of the game board. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the common screen apparatus receives map information from a server connected through a network, determines whether or not the arrangement of the plurality of characteristic blocks matches the map information, and arranges the plurality of characteristic blocks in accordance with the map information And displays an image corresponding to the plurality of characteristic blocks. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of characteristic blocks include one of a start block, a game block, a trap block, a moving block, a selection block, a quiz block, an item block and an end block. The method according to claim 1,
And a magnet is provided below the characteristic block arrangement unit and the characteristic block, respectively, and the pair of magnets are electrically connected to each other.

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