RU2690572C1 - Board game - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: games.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to board intellectual games based on classical game of checkers. Invention can be used for leisure activities of children and adults at home, in educational institutions, at corporate events, etc. Board game based on game of checkers includes game field divided into cells, set of figures of the first color and set of figures of the second color. Playing field consists of the main field, made with dimension 11x11, and two additional fields connected to opposite extreme lines of the main field and containing one cell, each of which is located opposite the center of the main field. One cell of the main field located on the game diagonal is inaccessible for movement. Each set of figures contains thirteen figures, of which ten figures – simple checkers, two figures – knots, one figure – for placement on the cell of an additional field.EFFECT: broader functional capabilities of the field for playing checkers with a one-time increase in the variety of game activity.6 cl, 4 dwg

Description

Technical field

The present invention relates to board intellectual games based on the classic game of checkers. The invention can be used to organize leisure activities for children and adults at home, in educational institutions, at corporate events, etc.

The level of technology

The game of checkers is an integral element of education and culture, having an international scale. Today, there are dozens and even hundreds of variants of the game of checkers, due to both national peculiarities and the inventive activities of players. It is believed that teaching children and adults to play checkers effectively activates mental activity, trains such qualities as observation, resourcefulness, ingenuity, develop memory and logical thinking, and increase mathematical abilities.

The prior art various modifications of the game. For example, in the invention of US Pat. No. 5,803,457 (published on September 8, 1998, Smith Denis Martin), it is proposed to use a traditional playing field of 64 equal sized cells in the game of checkers. A feature of the game is that the game contains 4 sets consisting of 12 figures of different colors and intended for the simultaneous play of two or four players. Another feature of the game is that the playing field is provided on each side with additional 8x3 fields designed for placing the checkers of each player.

In another example from the prior art, namely, in the application for US invention US2016 / 0236072 (publ. 08/18/2016, the applicant Latham Bret) proposed a game board designed to modify traditional board games (in particular, chess and checkers), on which playing field in the form of a grid of 196 cells. The game field is proposed to be square with the dimension of 14x14, and along its perimeter to draw borders, while the playing field is adapted for many board games.

The most common version of the game of checkers involves the participation of two players and contains a special board, consisting of 64 white and black cells, distributed on the board in equal numbers. Checkers are placed on black squares, they also play on. Each opponent has at the beginning of the game 12 checkers (simple), they occupy the first three rows on each side of the board, and the two middle rows remain free. The moves are carried out diagonally across the black squares. Simple checkers can be moved only one cell forward or back diagonally, queens can be moved more than one cell diagonally in one move [Virny A.Ya. A little bit about checkers, but essentially / A.Ya. Virny. - M .: FAIR-PRESS, 2005. - 328 pp .: il].

However, in each of these technical solutions, the playing field does not allow to play checkers by the rules resembling such team sports as hockey or football, namely: the presence of a goalkeeper on the side of the field of each of the participants, non-standard use of the center of the field, unusual starting arrangement of game figures.

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

The technical task is to expand the arsenal of technical means for the game of checkers.

The technical result consists in expanding the functionality of the field for the game of checkers with a one-time increase in the variety of gaming activities.

The technical result is achieved due to the fact that the board game based on the game of checkers includes a playing field divided into cells, a set of figures of the first color and a set of figures of the second color, according to the invention, the playing field consists of a main field made with the dimension 11x11, and two additional fields attached to the opposite extreme lines of the main field and containing one cell each, opposite the center of the main field, and one cell on the diagonal of the main square vnogo field is available for stroke, each set of figures comprises thirteen figures, of which ten figures - simple checkers, two figures - Kings one figure - for placement in the cage an additional field.

In particular, an inaccessible cell is made in the center of the main field.

In particular, an inaccessible cage is provided with an obstacle that is caused by the design of the playing field, or an image printed on it indicating that the turn is not available.

In particular, all cells located on the playing diagonals of the main field can be made in the same color.

In particular, on the opposite extreme lines of the main field, four cells located on the game diagonal, but not located on the common game diagonals with an additional field cell, can be made in the third color.

In particular, on the opposite extreme lines of the main field, two cells located on common game diagonals with a cell of an additional field, as well as three cells of the following opposite lines of the main field, touching these two cells in the corresponding lines and located on the game diagonals, can be performed in the fourth color.

In particular, the figure intended for placement on the cell of an additional field, has the role of “goalkeeper”, the figures of simple checkers have the role of “player on the field”, the figures of women have the role of “superforward”.

In particular, the initial arrangement of simple checkers on the game diagonals of the main field can be arbitrary.

Brief Description of the Drawings

The present invention is illustrated by the following drawings:

FIG. 1 - a schematic image of the playing field;

FIG. 2a is a schematic depiction of a set of game pieces;

FIG. 2b is another schematic depiction of a set of game pieces;

FIG. 3a is a diagram of an example of the initial arrangement of game pieces;

FIG. 3b is a diagram of another example of the initial arrangement of game pieces;

FIG. 3c is a diagram of another example of the initial placement of game pieces;

FIG. 4a - a schematic depiction of a set of game pieces on the theme “Hunters and Mammoths”;

FIG. 4b - a schematic depiction of a set of game pieces on the theme "Hockey".

The implementation of the invention

The present invention relates to desktop intellectual games. However, it should be emphasized that the embodiments described below can also be applied to computer games that essentially reproduce a board game, a playing field, figures, and rules of the game.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that there are two participants and a set for a board game containing a playing field 1 printed on a game board (which is the surface of a wooden suitcase or box) or a sheet of thick paper, and two sets of game pieces of thirteen pieces each, intended for each participant. The playing field 1, as shown in FIG. 1, is divided into cells, while the cells that are on the game diagonals 2, by analogy with the playing field for the classic game of checkers, can be performed, for example, in black (dark) color. Accordingly, cells that are not located on the playing diagonals can be made in white (light) color. The board game set can be designed in the aesthetics of a mobile team game, for example, football or hockey. The board game set can also be designed in a different thematic style: for example, “Hunters and Mammoths” or “Bulls and Bears”. The drawings attached to this description depict elements from the set for the board game, stylized as a game of football.

The game field 1 consists of a main field 3, 11x11 in dimension, and two additional fields 4. Additional fields 4 are attached to the opposite extreme lines of the main field and contain one cell 5. Cell 5 is located on the playing field opposite the center of the main field 6. Also One of the cells of the main field, located on the game diagonal, is made inaccessible for a turn. In the preferred case, the implementation of such a cell is a cell in the center of the main field 6. Such a cell can be equipped with an obstacle that is caused by the design of the playing field (for example, elevation or recess) and does not allow to place a game figure on the cell. Such a cell can also be equipped with an image printed on it, signaling the inaccessibility of the course (for example, an image of a soccer ball or a hockey puck). In the latter case, players do not move through a cell in the center of the main field 6 by prior arrangement, for example, based on the text of the rules liner, which can also be attached to the board game kit. Additional field 4 may also be provided with a football goal 7 in miniature or an image of such a goal.

In the particular case of the implementation of all the cells of the main field, located on the game diagonals 2, made in the same color, as noted above, for example, in black.

In another particular case, on the opposite extreme lines of the main field, four cells 8 located on the game diagonal of the main field 3, but not located on the common game diagonals with cell 5 of the additional field 4, can be made in the third color, for example, in yellow. On opposite extreme lines of the main field, two cells 9, located on common game diagonals with an additional field cell, as well as three cells 9 of the following opposite lines of the main field, touching these two cells and located on game diagonals, can be made in the fourth color, for example, in red.

The board game kit is equipped with two sets of game pieces in different colors. For example, the figures intended for one of the participants may be made in red, and the figures intended for the other participant in blue. Each set of shapes, as shown in FIG. 2a and 2b, contains thirteen figures, of which ten figures are simple checkers, two figures are queens, one figure is for placing 5 additional fields on the cell. The figure intended for placement on this cell has the role of “goalkeeper” 10, the figures of simple checkers have the role of “player on the field” 11, the figures of ladies have the role of “superforward” 12.

According to the rules of the board game, before the start, only figures “players on the field” 11 and “goalkeepers” 12 are placed on the playing field. The initial position of the playing figures on the field 1 can be arbitrary, as shown in FIG. 3a, 3b, 3c, and not necessarily symmetrical - so the gameplay can become more intriguing. For example, the initial arrangement of the game pieces of the first participant can be carried out according to the “6 + 4” scheme (FIG. 3a), and the initial arrangement of the figures of the second participant - according to the “4 + 2 + 4” scheme (FIG. 3b) or “2+” 4 + 2 "(Fig. 3c). However, the list of possible options for the location of the figures is not limited to the examples given above. Each participant performs his turn in turn, moving the figures of the “players on the field” 11 along the game diagonal. As regards the implementation of moves by the participants in the main field 3, the rules of the board game repeat the rules of the game of checkers with some exceptions. Thus, the “player on the field” of one of the participants becomes “super forward” 12, reaching cells 8 on the side of the field of the other participant. If the figure of the second participant reaches one of the cells 9 of the first participant, then the “goalkeeper” of the first participant can “cut down” it, but moving only in cells 8. The “superforward” and “players on the field” cannot cross the cell 6. The game ends in the case when one of the participants does not have any pieces on the main field. Also, according to the rules, a game can consist of two halves, and if several participants are expected, then a championship with semi-finals and finals can be organized, which will provide even more entertainment and fun for the board game.

The present invention can also be used in games with a different theme than football. So, in other cases, the implementation options are possible set of game pieces for use in a board game with the theme "Hunters and Mammoths" (Fig. 4a), "Hockey" (Fig. 4b), but the list of possible options for a specific implementation of sets of game figures is not limited to the above examples.

The board game in which the present invention is used can be performed in the following embodiments.

Option 1. The board game contains a wooden suitcase with two sets of cast figures. The suitcase is formed in two parts, movably connected by brackets - cuffs. Each part consists of two side walls, two end walls and the bottom of the base. The bottom of the base of one of the parts is provided with a panel with slots made in it, intended for placing game figures in them. In the particular case of the second part is made in the form of a wooden cover. On the outside of the suitcase there is a full-color image of the playing field. If the game figures are made in the form of miniatures of football players, the central cell of the playing field contains an image of a soccer ball or is an obstacle, for example, an elevation or a recess in the case of the suitcase. If the game figures are made in the form of miniatures of hockey players, then by analogy the central square of the playing field contains an image of a hockey puck or is an obstacle.

Option 2. The board game contains a box made of plywood, the design of the parts of the box is identical to the previous version. The full-color image of the playing field is applied to the outside of the box, the game figures are made of plywood.

Option 3. The board game contains a playing field of thick paper, preferably cardboard, made with the possibility of bending along fold lines or perforated lines. Game pieces are made in the form of cash cards. Additionally, the set is equipped with a paper envelope for placing the playing field and cards in it.

Thus, the present invention extends the functionality of the field for the game of checkers and enhances the diversity of gaming activities. Due to the fact that the board game set can be designed in aesthetics typical of games such as football or hockey, it also increases entertainment and entertainment compared to the classic game of checkers.

Claims (6)

1. Board game based on the game of checkers, including the playing field, divided into cells, a set of figures of the first color and a set of figures of the second color, characterized in that the playing field consists of the main field, made with the dimension of 11x11, and two additional fields, attached to opposite extreme lines of the main field and containing one cell, each of which is located opposite the center of the main field, while one cell of the main field on the game diagonal is inaccessible for a turn, each set of phi The gur contains thirteen figures, of which ten figures are simple checkers, two figures are knives, one figure is for placing an additional field on the cell, while the cell inaccessible for the move is made in the center of the main field and is provided with an obstacle due to the design of the playing field. 2. The game according to claim 1, characterized in that all cells located on the playing diagonals of the main field are made in the same color. 3. The game according to claim 1, characterized in that on the opposite extreme lines of the main field, four cells located on the game diagonal, but not located on common game diagonals with an additional field cell, are made in the third color. 4. The game according to claim 1, characterized in that on the opposite extreme lines of the main field there are two cells located on common game diagonals with an additional field cell, as well as three cells of the following opposite lines of the main field relating to the two cells in the corresponding lines and located on the game diagonals, made in the fourth color. 5. The game according to claim 1, characterized in that the figure intended to be placed on the cell of an additional field has the role of “goalkeeper”, the figures of simple checkers have the role of “Player on the field”, the figures of ladies have the role of “Superforward”. 6. The game according to claim 1, characterized in that the initial arrangement of simple checkers on the game diagonals of the main field can be arbitrary.

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