RU2208468C1 - Playing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: table games or games on ground in air. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has inclined surface onto which playing members are thrown and rolled therefrom, horizontal surface for concentrating playing members rolled from inclined surface, one convex surface adapted for braking playing members rolling over inclined surface. Convex surface is positioned between inclined and horizontal surfaces and is joined with its sides to said surfaces. Such construction enhances random character of game by providing additional random braking of playing members. Apparatus may be used for carrying out various games for good luck, without predicted result. EFFECT: simplified construction, wider operational capabilities of games with balls and dice. 14 cl, 8 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to board games or games on playgrounds in the air and can be used for various games of luck (fortune) without a predictable game result.

 The most common games of luck are roulette games (patent of the Russian Federation 2160142, A 63 F 5/02, publ. 2000).

So in this famous roulette, to ensure the randomness of the ball falling into a particular playing field and to exclude subjective factors during the course of the game, its horizontal base is made with an annular bead, at least part of the inner surface of which forms a track for moving the ball. The disk-shaped element is mounted on the base with the possibility of rotation. The dividing elements are located on the disk-shaped element with the possibility of the formation between them of areas for placing the ball, and the protruding elements are located on the base along the annular flange. In addition, the base is equipped with a glass, the end surface of the side wall of which, as well as the surface of the base located along the annular rim, and the surface of the disk-shaped element located along its edge are made inclined to the bottom of the glass. A disk-shaped element having a surface in the central part inclined to its edge is mounted inside the glass with a gap of 0.2-1.8 mm between the edge of the disk-shaped element and the inner side of the side wall of the glass. The inclined surfaces of the disk-shaped element have an inclination angle of 5-25 ^o , and the end surface of the side wall of the glass and the base surface located along the annular flange have an inclination angle of 10-30 ^o . The inner diameter of the glass is 350-750 mm. The height of its side wall is 55-85 mm, and its thickness is 10-30 mm. The height of the base with an annular flange on the outside is 100-260 mm. The difference between the outer diameter of the base and the outer diameter of the glass is 160-600 mm. The length, width and height of the separation elements is 25-65 mm, 3-7 mm and 3-11 mm, respectively. The length, width and height of the protruding elements are 25-55 mm, 5-15 mm and 3.5-9.5 mm, respectively. The width of the track for moving the ball is 21-41 mm, and the distance between the spacer elements is 30-50 mm.

 The main limitation of this design is its complexity. In addition, the game is intended only for the use of game objects - balls. At the same time, throwing the ball to the croupier and his ability to combine the speed of the ball with the speed of rotation of the roulette wheel does not guarantee that the ball accidentally hits the ball. The mentioned dimensions of the horizontal base and other structural elements allow you to implement only a board game and it is impossible to realize games in open areas in the air.

 Various games are also known using a horizontal or inclined surface in which the game elements are balls (US Pat. No. 1,496,773, publ. 1922, US Pat. No. 3,315,965, publ. 1965). Their limitations are a small element of chance of a game element - a ball getting into a particular playing field, and the results of games can be determined by dexterity and the player’s ability to get into one or another playing field.

 The most typical game, combining the random nature of its conduct with the skill of the player, is a game that runs on a device having an inclined and horizontal surface, in which balls are used as game elements (German patent 694754, publ. 1940). Wells are made in the inclined surface of the device, into which the balls fall when they are rolled from a horizontal surface onto an inclined one. The advantage of the device over similar is its simplicity. The main limitation to similar ones is the player’s ability to predictably, depending on his skills and abilities, get into the hole with a ball. When playing a game, it is possible to use only game elements - balls.

 The most interesting game, according to the applicant, in which game elements such as balls and dice can be used, is the roulette game "Rolling stones" (patent of the Russian Federation 2090232, A 63 F 5/02, publ. 1997).

 Game roulette contains a movable element and a fixed part. The fixed part consists of a track in the form of a hollow truncated cone, located with its large open base up, and the bottom with cells. The bottom with cells is divided into several sectors of at least two colors, numbered by numbers, and made in one piece with the track. The middle of the bottom is located above the edges of the cells. The cells are made in the form of holes with the possibility of placing a moving element in them and are evenly spaced around the circumference near the lower edge of the track at its small base. The movable element is made in the form of a spherical container. Inside the spherical container with the possibility of free movement, one or more bodies are placed, made in the form of differently colored regular polyhedra, on the surface of the faces of which numbers are marked. The spherical container has a radius of at least two times the length of the edges of the bodies of the game elements, and is filled with a transparent liquid. The density of the transparent liquid is greater or less than the density of the material of the game elements, and the viscosity provides a non-rigid mechanical connection of the spherical container with the bodies. Game elements can be balls or have a cubic shape, and the numbers on the faces can be formed by dots from one to six, while the sectors are also numbered with numbers from one to six.

 The random nature of a single game is achieved by the fact that when placed in a ball filled with liquid, the game elements are thoroughly mixed, participating in independent simultaneous movements along the three axes of the Cartesian coordinate system, as well as in three independent rotations around these axes when this container moves along the ring track track with sufficient speed.

 At the same time, the use of this device dramatically reduces the gambling of the game. Indeed, such a device is essentially a random number generator (lottery drum) and the movement of game elements inside a sphere filled with liquid at a given speed of rotation is chaotic. Players cannot follow the trajectory of the movement of game elements, the trajectory of their falling into winning or non-winning playing fields - sectors. The device has low functionality for playing games according to various rules. Game elements experience inhibition only due to their collision with the walls of the sphere and with each other, while the bounces, although they are completely random, chaotic, but the speed of their movement in independent directions in Cartesian coordinates leads to a decrease in entertainment. The device essentially combines the structural elements of roulette and lottery, so the game itself does not have the characteristic features of a dice game, in which, for example, the cubes are mixed in a cup, which is turned over and, raising the cup, is then determined by the upper faces of the cubes located on a horizontal surface, a winning combination of numbers. The usual game of dice can be associated with the ability of the player to mix the cubes in a cup in a certain way, which reduces the chance of the loss of certain numbers. At the same time, the usual game of dice does not combine the additional opportunity to implement games according to various rules, as is the case with the Rolling Stones roulette, since when cubes hit a horizontal, unmarked surface, there is no possibility of a connection between the rules and the dependence of the cube hit (or ball) in a particular playing field.

 The problem solved by the invention is to increase the excitement and entertainment of the game, both for playing games indoors, for example for board games, and for playing games in the fresh air, for example, in playgrounds.

 The technical result that can be obtained when performing the device is to provide the possibility of increasing the random nature of the game by providing additional random braking of game elements, expanding the functionality of various games in balls and dice, as well as simplifying the design.

 From the prior art, no technical solutions have been identified that would allow to solve the problem with the achievement of the specified technical result and which would have the claimed combination of features of the invention for solving this problem.

To solve the problem with the achievement of the specified technical claimed device for the game includes:
- an inclined surface intended for throwing game elements onto it and rolling them over it,
- a horizontal surface designed to concentrate on it game elements that have rolled down from an inclined surface,
- at least one convex surface intended for braking game elements sliding down the inclined surface, located between the inclined and horizontal surfaces, connected by their sides with them.

Additional embodiments of the device are possible, in which it is advisable that:
- game elements were made in the form of balls;
- the horizontal surface was equipped with holes;
- game elements were made in the form of cubes with symbols printed on their faces;
- the characters were made in the form of numbers;
- the characters were made in the form of dots, the number of which corresponds to different numbers;
- the number of convex surfaces was chosen more than one;
- the inclined surface was made wavy;
- the horizontal surface was divided into playing fields, each of which is made with the possibility of concentrating on it only one game element;
- holes were introduced, and playing fields were made round by means of holes;
- partitions were introduced, and the playing fields were square and divided by partitions;
- playing fields were marked with color;
- playing fields were marked with numbers;
- a transparent cover was introduced, located above the horizontal surface, the edges of which are made enveloping the horizontal surface with the possibility of additional restrictions on it of game elements and with the possibility of penetration of rolling game elements from an inclined surface under a transparent cover.

 These advantages, as well as features of the present invention are illustrated by the best options for its implementation with reference to the accompanying drawings.

figure 1 schematically depicts a longitudinal section of the claimed device;
figure 2 is the same as figure 1, with two convex surfaces;
figure 3 is the same as figure 1, with an inclined undulating surface;
figure 4 is the same as figure 1, a top view;
figure 5 - game element is a cube with numbers;
6 is a view a in figure 2;
7 is a view In figure 3;
Fig.8 is an embodiment of a device for playing outdoors.

 A device for a game (Figs. 1-4, 8) comprises an inclined surface 1 intended for throwing game elements 2 onto it and rolling them along it, a horizontal surface 3 designed to concentrate game elements 2 rolling on it from an inclined surface 1, and at least one convex surface 4 for braking game elements 2 sliding down the inclined surface 1. The convex surface 4 is located between the inclined surface 1 and the horizontal surface 3 and is connected by its sides to them.

 Game elements 2 can be made in the form of balls (figure 2, 8). In this case, the horizontal surface 3 is provided with holes (FIGS. 2, 6, 8).

 Game elements 2 can be made in the form of cubes (Figs. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7) with symbols 5 printed on their faces.

 Symbols 5 can be made in the form of numbers (figure 5).

 Symbols 5 can be made in the form of points, the number of which corresponds to different numbers (Fig.4, 7).

 The number of convex surfaces 4 can be selected more than one (Fig. 2).

 The inclined surface 1 can be made wavy (figure 3).

 The horizontal surface 3 can be divided into game fields 6, each of which is configured to concentrate on it only one game element 2.

 Wells can be introduced, and playing fields 6 are made round by means of holes (FIGS. 2, 6, 8).

 Partitions 7 can be introduced, and playing fields 6 are square and divided by partitions 7 (Figs. 3, 7).

 Game fields 6 can be marked with color (in Fig. 7, the color is displayed in the form of various patterns).

 Game fields 6 can be marked with numbers (Fig.6).

 In the desktop embodiment, a transparent cover 8 (FIGS. 1-3) located above a horizontal surface 3 can be inserted into the device. The edges of the transparent cover 8 are enveloped by a horizontal surface 3 with the possibility of additional restriction of game elements 2 on it, as well as with the possibility of penetration rolled game elements 2 from an inclined surface 1 under a transparent cover 8.

 In FIG. 1-3, 8, lateral stops 9 are also shown to ensure that the game elements 2 are within the inclined surface 1, the horizontal surface 3 and the convex surface 4 during their movement.

 The device for the game (figure 1) works as follows.

 Each of the players mixes the game elements 2 - cubes in a glass (not shown in Fig. 1) and drop it onto the inclined surface 1 towards the horizontal surface 3. The game elements 2, rotating around its axis, roll along the inclined surface 1 and, colliding with convex surface 4, experience inhibition. Game elements 2 - cubes or balls cannot be directed strictly along the longitudinal axis of the device, so they experience different degrees of inhibition. Moreover, the throwing speed of each of the players will be different. In addition, the convex surface can be made with a variety of curvatures along the transverse axis. Therefore, on the convex surface 4, the game elements 2 will jump or roll in a variety of ways, which leads to an increase in the element of randomness during the game.

 Thus, already in the simplest embodiment of the claimed device, it is possible to increase the random nature of the game in the absence of rotational elements in the device, expand the functionality of various games of balls and dice in accordance with various rules established by the organizers of the game, and also simplifies the design in whole.

 When playing the game elements 2 in the form of balls (Fig. 2, 8), it is possible to carry out games in which the game fields 6 located on the horizontal surface 3 are made in the form of holes (Fig. 2, 6, 8). Game fields 6 are marked with color or symbols 5 - numbers (Fig.6), on which players place bets.

 The most interesting is the holding of games in which the game elements 2 are made in the form of cubes (FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7) with the symbols 5 printed on their faces. In this case, the symbols 5 can be made in the form of numbers (FIG. 5) or symbols 5 can be made in the form of dots, the number of which corresponds to different numbers (Figs. 4, 7).

 To further increase the random factor in the providence of the game, the number of convex surfaces 4 can be selected more than one (figure 2) or the inclined surface 1 can be made wavy (figure 3). In this case, the rolling cubes experience additional random braking on the elements of the convex surface 4 and the wave-like inclined surface 1.

 When playing cubes, the horizontal surface 3 can be divided into game fields 6, each of which is configured to concentrate on it only one game element 2, for which use partitions 7 (Figs. 3, 7).

 Game fields 6 can be marked with color (in Fig. 7 the color is displayed in the form of various patterns) or numbers, and players make, for example, bets not only on dropped symbols 5 on the upper faces of the cubes (Fig. 7), but also on a certain color or the number (digit) of the playing fields 6. Can be used completely different markup of the playing fields, like games in roulette. Thus, additional opportunities for holding games according to various rules are expanded. In this case, as it were combined the functionality of the games according to the rules of roulette and dice.

 In the desktop embodiment, a transparent cover 8 (FIGS. 1-3) located above a horizontal surface 3 can be inserted into the device. A transparent cover 8 serves to ensure that players cannot be affected by the game results from the side (additional enclosure of playing fields 6 of horizontal surface 1) , and also, so that with a strong throw, the game elements 2 - balls or cubes could not jump and leave the horizontal surface 1. To roll the game elements 2 on an inclined surface 1 to the horizontal same side guides 9 (FIGS. 1-3, 8) can be entered. In order to ensure that the sliding game elements 2 penetrate from the inclined surface 1 onto the horizontal surface 3, the face of the transparent cover 8 facing the inclined surface 1 is absent.

 The advantage of the device is that it can be used for various games in the open air (Fig. 8). In Fig. 8, the arrows show the movement of the game element 2 - the ball into the game hole. In this case, the inclined surface 1, the horizontal surface 3 and the convex surface 4 can be formed directly by soil, asphalt, corresponding flooring, etc.

 Since for any variant of the game and according to completely different rules, the game elements 2 are started by individual players or the dealer manually, the rest of the players can well follow (like roulette games) the trajectory of the game elements 2 along inclined surface 1, their braking and changing the trajectory game elements 2 with a convex surface 4, when hit on the corresponding game fields 6 (if any) of the horizontal surface 3 of the game elements 2. Players take the most direct part e in the game - place bets on the playing fields 6 of the horizontal surface 3, make up the fallout of certain symbols 5 on the playing elements 2 themselves when they hit the horizontal surface 3, throw the playing elements 2 at different speeds along the inclined surface 1, so that the excitement increases and entertainment games both when playing games indoors, for example for board games, and when playing games in the fresh air, for example in playgrounds.

 The concept of a convex surface 4 in the present invention is understood to mean any kind of surface leading to inhibition of the game elements 2, for example, a surface having a curved surface in the longitudinal section of the device (parabolic, hyperbolic, with different radii of curvature, etc.), the surface in cross section in in the form of an angle, in the form of a trapezoid, etc., while the convexity of the convex surface 4 can be turned outward relative to the inclined surface 1 and the horizontal surface 2, and inward relative to them. However, making the bulge inward rather than outward relative to these surfaces is less preferred. When the bulge is facing inward, the game elements 2 thrown very quickly can jump over the convex surface 4 without braking, and the game elements 2 thrown slowly and rolling along the inclined surface 1 can get stuck inside the bulge. Therefore, it is preferable to make the convex surface outward, as shown in figures 1-3, 8.

 The most successfully claimed device for a game is industrially applicable for gambling with a random outcome in a casino, on sports fields and at home.

Claims (14)

 1. A device for a game, comprising: a) an inclined surface intended for throwing game elements onto it and rolling them over it, b) a horizontal surface designed to concentrate on it game elements rolling down from an inclined surface, c) at least one convex surface intended for braking game elements sliding down the inclined surface, located between the inclined and horizontal surfaces, connected by its sides to the inclined and horizontal surfaces.  2. The device according to claim 1, in which the game elements are made in the form of balls.  3. The device according to claim 2, in which the horizontal surface is provided with holes.  4. The device according to claim 1, in which the game elements are made in the form of cubes with symbols printed on their faces.  5. The device according to claim 4, in which the characters are made in the form of numbers.  6. The device according to claim 4, in which the characters are made in the form of dots, the number of which corresponds to different numbers.  7. The device according to claim 1, in which the number of convex surfaces selected more than one.  8. The device according to claim 1, in which the inclined surface is made wavy.  9. The device according to claim 1, in which the horizontal surface is divided into playing fields, each of which is configured to concentrate on it only one game element.  10. The device according to claim 9, in which the holes are introduced, and the playing fields are made round by means of holes.  11. The device according to claim 9, in which the partitions are introduced, and the playing fields are square and divided by partitions.  12. The device according to claim 9, in which the playing fields are color-coded.  13. The device according to claim 9, in which the playing fields are marked with numbers.  14. The device according to claim 1, in which a transparent cover is introduced, located above a horizontal surface, the edges of which are enveloped by a horizontal surface with the possibility of additional restrictions on it of game elements and with the possibility of penetration of rolling game elements from an inclined surface under a transparent cover.

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