RU2519958C2 - Sports game "reping" and game system for its implementation - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: sports.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to sports games. In the sports game which consists in moving of the players on the playing field, with have guns for shooting with the game elements, and shooting with the latter to the players of the "enemy", the shooting is carried out to the helmet-target of the player, made with the ability to generate in the gaming system a signal of hitting of the game element. The helmet-target blocks the gun of the affected player and switches on the corresponding light and sound signals of hitting. Restart of the game is carried out through the playing and/or judicial bases having the opportunity to share the data with the game system. The game system for the sports game "Reping" also comprises a helmet-target with a vizard and the hit sensors secured to the inner surfaces of the latter, connected by the wire connection with measurement module, which is connected by the electrical connection to the control module having an input for connecting a communication channel with the playing and/or judicial base and the outputs for connecting the light indicators and the alarm sounder of hits and for operation of module-fuse connected to the marker. The measurement module is fixed to the inner surface of the helmet-target, and the control module is located in the valve pocket of the overall.

EFFECT: increased control level of the course of the game.

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Description

The invention relates to the entertainment industry, namely to sports games using electronic equipment, and can be used to organize entertainment, recreation and leisure for all age and gender groups, starting from 10 years of age.

Recently, non-traditional sports games are becoming more widespread, including the holding of various types of fights, duels, martial arts and other models of behavior that mimic fighting. In particular, among the civilian population, war games are gaining great popularity, which for a long time were used only for training and training military personnel in using weapons, military equipment and developing tactics of military operations.

In the prior art, for example, a sports game known as “paintball” (“paintball”, “paintball”) is known. The main feature of this game is that players of different teams, as a rule of two teams, moving around a limited playing field, shoot at their “opponents” from airguns (markers) with game elements - colored balls, which are spherical shells made of gelatin or material similar to it, filled with non-toxic water-soluble paint. When such a ball hits the target, it collapses, leaving an easily visible spot of paint on the target, which is clear evidence of the “defeat” of this target. As a rule, the players themselves, their weapons and equipment act as targets in the paintball. To exclude or minimize the injuries of players due to the ingestion of colored balls by the rules of the competition, marker requirements impose certain requirements that limit the initial speed of the balls (US Patent No. 5640945, NPK 124/56, published on June 24, 1997). There are also certain requirements for the clothes, helmets and masks of the players used.

The disadvantages of the well-known game include the lack of dynamism and spectacularity of the competition from the point of view of an outside observer, due to the low speeds and secretive nature of the movement of players, who often use tactical methods of disguise and cover behind obstacles. In addition, the defeat of players is determined only visually by the presence of paint on it (the player). In the absence of observers or referees, the player may falsify the results of the game (erase the paint). Referees are not always able to visually determine which of the players hit first and who shot, being already hit (which is prohibited by the rules of the game). The complexity of timely detection of the fact of defeat of a player determines the complexity and possible bias of refereeing competitions, which makes it difficult to determine the results of the game and prevents the organization of mass games, limiting the development of the game model.

Also known is the sports game "Auto Paintball", a target and a playing field for its implementation (RF patent No. 2144407, IPC A63B 71/02, publ. 01.20.2000), which consists in moving players who have weapons for firing with colored balls over a limited playing field and shooting with colored balls at the players of the “opponent”, the players moving during the game being carried out on motor vehicles moving along trajectories and in directions excluding the oncoming collision of vehicles, and shooting is carried out from moving motor vehicles nsportnyh means at a target, rigidly attached to motor vehicles in its upper part. At least two teams can participate in the game, each of which is marked with a distinctive sign.

The closest game of the same purpose to the claimed invention in terms of essential features is a sports game consisting in moving players with weapons for firing game striking elements along a limited playing field and shooting the “opponent” with the latter (Article “We are pleased to” have been shot "correspondents of Literature" ... ", the newspaper" Komsomolskaya Pravda "dated August 5, 1994, No. 139 (20912), p.12). Players with a mask to protect their eyes and faces, dressed in a special jumpsuit, protect it from rather painful blows of the balls and on which spots of paint from the hit balls should act as a target in this sports game. The kit for a famous game with one player includes:

- a marker (pneumatic gun) using a spray can of compressed air and firing gelatin balls with a coloring composition;

- overalls that protect the player from hitting the balls and on which spots of paint from the hit balls should be clearly visible;

- mask to protect eyes and face.

A sign of this device, the closest analogue that coincides with the essential features of the claimed group of inventions, can only be considered a fairly reliable simulation of shooting combat, since the known device is made on a different technical basis, unlike the claimed group of inventions.

The main disadvantages of the famous sports games include:

- inconvenience in the game due to the use of a protective mask and pain when balls enter the body;

- the need for continuous cleaning of overalls, masks and markers from paint;

- the complexity of timely detection of the fact of defeat of a player, which, in turn, determines the possible bias in refereeing the competition and makes it difficult to determine the outcome of the game.

The above analysis of the prior art, presented by the above-mentioned technical solutions, shows that in the field of entertainment there is a growing but not yet satisfied need for entertainment that simulates fighting with great closeness to reality using modern technical means.

The basis of the present invention is the task to create a sports game that is free from these disadvantages inherent in technical solutions representing the prior art, and characterized by extremely high controllability in the game.

The technical result of the declared sports game “Reping” and a gaming system for its implementation is to expand the arsenal of sports games and gaming systems designed to conduct various types of gaming confrontations, behaviors by creating a new sports game and a gaming system for its implementation, characterized by high controllability of the course games.

The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that in a sports game consisting in moving players having weapons for firing game elements — markers on the playing field and firing at the “opponent” players last, firing is conducted on the target helmet of the player configured to form the game system of the signal of the game element entering the target helmet blocking the weapon of the affected player and including the corresponding light and sound signals of entry, while the game is resumed through games -hand and / or judicial base, having the opportunity to communicate with the game system.

In addition, solid balls made of gelatin, plastic, rubber, cellulose and other materials are used as game elements.

The indicated technical result is also achieved by the fact that the game system for the sports game “Reping” includes a target helmet with a visor and shock sensors fixed to the internal surfaces of the latter, connected by a wire connection to a measuring module, which is connected by electrical communication to a control module having an input for connecting a communication channel with a game and / or referee base, as well as outputs for connecting light indicators and a sound hit detector and for controlling a fuse module connected with a marker, and the measuring module is mounted on the inner surface of the target helmet, and the control module is located in the valve pocket of the overalls.

In addition, the flap pocket is attached to the player’s right or left shoulder or chest.

In addition, the communication channel with the game and / or referee base can be performed electrically using the iButton electronic key to generate only the unlocking signal or using the radio channel to generate the unlocking signal and / or to collect and process other game data.

The features indicated in the independent claims are significant and interconnected with the formation of a stable set of necessary features, sufficient to obtain the desired technical result, while the signal generated in the player’s helmet when the game element hits is transmitted to the control module and used to control equipment of the player and other objects, as well as to control the results of the game, minimizing the "human factor" in determining the defeat of players.

The analysis of the prior art made it possible to establish that analogues that are characterized by a combination of features identical to all the features of the claimed technical solution are absent, which indicates the compliance of the claimed invention with the “novelty” protection criteria. The prior art also does not confirm the popularity of the influence of the distinctive features of the claimed invention on the technical result indicated by the applicant, therefore, the claimed group of inventions meets the condition of "inventive step".

The claimed technical solution is industrially applicable, since its implementation uses well-known technologies and devices used to organize martial arts that simulate military operations, and does not require the use of special technologies or special equipment. Markers, game elements, player protection equipment and other accessories are produced by the industry for the famous paintball game.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described further on the basis of the presented drawing, which shows a functional diagram of a gaming system for the sports game "Reping"

In the diagram, the corresponding structural elements of the gaming system for the sports game "Reping" are indicated by the following positions:

1 - shock sensor;

2 - measurement module;

3 - control module;

4 - fuse module;

5 - marker;

6 - light indicator;

7 - sound indicator;

8 - game and / or referee base;

9 - a radio channel.

The set of a game system for holding a sports game "Reping" with one player includes:

- a target helmet of a player with a visor, configured to generate and transmit a signal to the gaming system when a game element hits;

- a marker (pneumatic gun) using a can of compressed air, carbon dioxide, nitrogen or other gas and firing game elements (gelatin, rubber, etc. balls);

- jumpsuit that protects the player from hitting balls.

According to one embodiment, the target helmet with a visor is equipped with impact sensors 1 mounted on their inner surfaces and connected by wire connection to the measurement module 2. Measurement module 2 is mounted on the inner surface of the target helmet and electrically connected to the control module 3, while game base 8 (if necessary) is connected to the input of the game base 8, and to the output - light 6 and sound 7 hit indicators and a fuse module 4 connected with marker 5. Control module 3 is located in the overalls of the valve pocket a attached to the player’s right or left shoulder or chest. Unlocking marker 5 and continuing the game are possible on game base 8 using the iButton electronic key (not shown in the drawing), such a key is usually used in intercoms.

In another embodiment, the unlocking of marker 5 and the continuation of the game are possible using radio channel 9 to generate an unlocking signal and / or to collect and process other game data from the game and / or referee base 8.

Structurally, the electronic part of the game system of the sports game "Reping" consists of a measurement module 2 and a control module 3 connected by a communication line (see figure 1). Both modules are single-board electronic modules containing controllers. Measurement module 2 is made unpackaged and mounted on the inner surface of the helmet with a visor. The control module 3 is placed in a protective metal case and is located in the valve pocket of the jumpsuit on the player’s right or left shoulder or his chest. The composition of measurement module 2 includes shock sensors 1 with schemes for normalization, digitization and subsequent digital signal processing. Impact sensors 1 are made on the basis of piezoelectric elements or accelerometers and are evenly placed on the inner surface of the helmet and visor. The number and places of attachment of shock sensors 1 are determined experimentally, based on the criterion of independence of the total signal of the sensors from the direction of impact (hit by damaging elements). The signals of the sensors 1 are differentiated and digitized. In digital form, signals are discriminated by level (slew rate), in order to exclude interference from accidental touches by the helmet of branches and other foreign objects. Signals with slew rates below a given level are ignored. If the signal level exceeds a predetermined value, the marker 5 is blocked through the fuse module 4 (shooting is prohibited) and an audible and light hit signal is generated. Unlocking marker 5 and continuing the game are possible on game base 8 using an electronic key. Game base 8 is a device that receives and transmits control signals from / to control modules, referee bases and peripheral devices (computers, monitors, projectors, communication equipment ...). It provides the task of the game algorithm, monitoring and analysis of the state of the control modules of one of the playing teams. Generates control signals according to a given game algorithm. Referee base 8 is a device that receives and transmits control signals from / to game bases, control modules and peripheral devices (computers, monitors, projectors, communication equipment ...). It provides the task of the game algorithm, monitoring and analysis of the states of all control modules in the game. Generates control signals according to a given game algorithm.

The invention is illustrated by examples of implementation of technical solutions.

Single player, at least two players who are armed with semi-automatic or automatic type 5 markers (see, for example, "Rothmans Adrenaline", 1998, No. 01 (July-August), can play (compete) the sports game "Reping", p. 50) and have ammunition of n game elements (for example, whole balls of gelatin, plastic, rubber, cellulose and other materials, the amount of which is set by the organizers of the game or judges).

Each player on the control module 3 has a 6 hit indicator (green light) connected to the output of the last one, which means they are ready for battle. Behind each (at least 50 m) is its game base 8 - resuscitator. Player # 1 aims at the target helmet of player # 2 and pulls the trigger. Marker 5 fires, the game element (ball) flies out of its barrel and enters the target helmet of player No. 2.

The ball deforms and accelerates the target helmet of player No. 2 with a blow. Impact sensors 1 on the target helmet under the influence of this deformation or acceleration form a signal about the hit. This signal passes through the wires to the measurement module 2 (it is right under the helmet, above the crown). Measurement module 2, having analyzed the received signal in terms of speed and strength, concludes that this is a ball hit, not a twig or a hand touch. The recognized signal is measured by module 2 through a wire that connects the helmet to the control module, and sent to control module 3.

The control module 3, having received a signal about a hit, turns on a sound signal - short-term beeping. At the same time, the green light on the control module case goes out and the red light turns on. In addition, the control module 3 generates and sends a signal through the wires to the fuse module 4. The fuse module 4, having received a signal from the control module 3, transmits it to the marker 5 of player No. 2. This signal interrupts the power of the trigger trigger device (normal microswitch). Marker 5 of player # 2 stops shooting. Player # 2, having heard a beep about his defeat and seeing a red light on his control module 3, realizes that he is amazed and runs to his game base 8 to be reanimated.

The "killed" player in the game "Reping" can be reanimated at the end of the game or during its course. It depends on the scenario of the game and the given number of "lives". For resuscitation, the player must approach the game base 8 and connect his control module 3 to it through a connector or an electronic key.

In a team game, players are allocated independently, by lot, or by decision of the organizers. Both teams of opponents undergo a general briefing on the rules of the game, safety measures and the rules for handling equipment. Players wear protective clothing. This is usually a camouflage suit (trousers, jacket) or overalls, its functions: protection from dust and dirt of clothes and body, fastening of special equipment (control module, fuse module, wires, connectors). Those who wish to wear protective gloves (from hitting the ball on the hands). Players put on target helmets, receive markers (paintball weapons) and connect to the game system: the helmet is connected via a connector (in the back of the head, behind the collar) to the control module; the control module through the connector is connected by a wire to the marker (from the place where the control module lies in the pocket, by hand to the right hand, in which the marker is). The wires pass through the fabric cable channels on the suit or under the suit. Now connected players are ready to play. A ready-to-play player has a green light on his sleeve or chest (on the control module), indicating that he is ready. If instead of green, red lights up, this will mean that the player is “killed”. Players disagree on their starting positions, each team has its own position. The starting position (base) can be a trench, a tree, a flag, an artificial shelter (a fence, a shed, etc.). The game starts on a signal from the referee base (gong, buzzer, etc.).

The goals (tasks) of the game can be:

1) the destruction of the entire enemy team (who used to be);

2) capture of any object (flag, building, box ...), who is the first.

Counter-opposing tasks: one team - to hold the object, the other - to capture it; one - to lead the player from point A to point B, the other - to shoot this player.

90% of games are played by task 1. Tasks 2 and 3 are used by advanced players or those who consider themselves to be such. Often the fulfillment of tasks 2, 3 still comes down to task 1: first we “kill” everyone, then everything else.

One way or another, the main idea of the game is to shoot the enemy before he shoots you, i.e. to do it first, and fixing this championship is the main technical task of the sports game "Reping".

In each team, as a rule, a commander is determined. This is the most experienced and / or leading player. He builds a game plan and controls his players, develops a strategy and tactics for destroying the enemy. Typically, these plans are implemented at 10-50%.

So, everyone runs, crawls, hides and shoots at the enemy. Shooting is done with solid gelatin balls. Their size and weight are identical to paintball (paint) balls. Balls can be training - reballs (reusable) - or tactical - they are destroyed upon impact and dissolve over time. The applicant intends to produce both, and others, as well as from other materials, such as plastics, rubber, cellulose, etc.

“Killed” is a player with a ball in his target helmet (possibly later a vest will be added to the target helmet, which will also be equipped with shock sensors). In this case, shock sensors are triggered in the target helmet, the measuring module is triggered (it distinguishes the ball’s impact from the impact of a branch, cone, piece of land, etc.) and the control module, the fuse module is turned on. At the same time, the marker of the “killed” player is blocked and a red light on his control module lights up, a short sound signal is emitted from it. The “killed” player understands that he is “killed” by the sound and color of the light bulb. In addition, with the disabling of his marker, he immediately loses the ability to “kill” other players, which is impossible, for example, in paintball. Since the “killed” player marker is disabled instantly, all sorts of tactical techniques make sense. For example, one “cool” player imperceptibly crept up to an enemy trench and jumped out near 5 opponents. If he is really cool, he will calmly fire and hit all five before they figure out what's what. And he does not need a judge or a voluntary admission of the enemy in defeat. A shot is a sound signal, a shot is a sound signal, if not, a second shot. In paintball, this situation leads to controversy, because those affected, not noticing their defeat or intentionally, will also shoot (but it is forbidden to shoot “killed” in paintball); and no one can figure out who got earlier, who - later. Or else: in paintball, almost any player is ready to go into deep intelligence and, if they get into it, he will hide and wipe off the paint, continuing his maneuver. In the sports game “Reping” one cannot wipe oneself away: “killed” - go to the base. Therefore, really experienced and risky players will go into intelligence, as it should be. Or else: a massive counter attack of 50 to 50 people. At the same time, everyone shoots, a distance of 20-30 m. In paintball, again, it’s not clear who shot whom they shot before. In the rep, everything is clear: whoever is alive can shoot. "Killed" players leave the playing field, as they have nothing more to do there. In paintball, this happens at the command of the referee or with the good faith of the player in assessing his defeat. In paintball, about 100% of players at least once wiped off the paint, 80% do it regularly. The exception is sports paintball, in which there are very small playing fields with numerous referees who watch the “wipers”.

The "killed" player in the reping can be reanimated at the end of the game or during its course. It depends on the scenario of the game and the given number of "lives". For resuscitation, the player must approach the game base and connect his control module to it through a connector or an electronic key. Game bases can be in the rear of each team or one by the referee (if players with one "life").

The game can take place in large areas with the use of cars, boats, etc. This is possible due to the lack of need for judges: the definition of "killed" and their neutralization occurs automatically.

The implementation of the proposed technical solution will allow attracting wide sections of the population as direct participants in the game and will satisfy the ever-growing interest of the civilian population in paramilitary games, which involve, including the younger generation, in the study of various modern technical means.

Claims (4)

1. A sports game consisting in the conduct of a battle between opposing players, each of which has its own (personal) weapon (marker) for firing game elements and a target helmet with impact sensors mounted on it, forming together with the measurement and control modules when hit a hit signal in the target of the game element blocking the weapon of the affected player and including the corresponding light and sound alarms, with the possibility of unlocking the weapon through a communication channel with the game and / or referee bases, characterized in that a signal contact is formed in excess of the signal level of the sensor pin setpoint. 2. The sports game according to claim 1, characterized in that the shock sensors (for example, integrated accelerometers) are mounted on the inner surface of the helmet and visor. 3. The sports game according to claim 1, characterized in that the communication channel with the gaming and / or referee base can be performed electrically using an iButton electronic key to generate an unlocking signal or using a radio channel to generate an unlocking signal and / or to collect and process other game data. 4. The sports game according to claim 1, characterized in that as the game elements use whole balls of gelatin, plastic, rubber, cellulose and other materials.