WO2001014031A1

WO2001014031A1 - Recombining puzzle game

Info

Publication number: WO2001014031A1
Application number: PCT/JP2000/005618
Authority: WO
Inventors: Osamu Fueda
Original assignee: Osamu Fueda
Priority date: 1999-08-24
Filing date: 2000-08-22
Publication date: 2001-03-01
Also published as: CN1365295A; JP3193700B2; EP1219329A1; KR20020021639A; CN1178723C; JP2001062138A

Abstract

A recombining puzzle game for fitting a plurality of puzzle pieces to a puzzle case (1) in a plurality of combinations, wherein the puzzle case (1) and the puzzle pieces are formed into shapes in which trapezoids each having an upper base and opposite sides of the same length and a lower base two times as long as the upper base or the sides are combined together, and the puzzle pieces are arranged by joining two trapezoidal small pieces with the apexes of the trapezoids or an apex and a midpoint of a lower base matching each other. This idea can keep an easy amusement feature of a not-too-difficult puzzle game and provide many combinations of puzzle pieces.

Description

Akira Itoda Recombination puzzle game Technical field

The present invention relates to a rearrangeable puzzle game configured so that a plurality of puzzle pieces can be fitted in a puzzle case in a plurality of arrangement patterns. Background art

Conventionally, this kind of reconfigurable puzzle game is a game in which a puzzle case formed in a square, rectangle, or other shape is fitted with a plurality of puzzle pieces formed in a triangle, square, or other shape. is there. In this puzzle game, the shape of the puzzle case and the puzzle beads are determined so that the arrangement pattern of each puzzle piece can be changed in a plurality of ways and fitted into the puzzle case.

This type of puzzle game is used as an easy and fun way to entertain. For example, in accommodations such as inns, some rooms have this type of puzzle game for those who are staying.

Conventional shuffle puzzle games allow multiple puzzle pieces to be fitted in a puzzle case in multiple layouts, but in general there are only a few patterns, and puzzles are played. There was a drawback that people could learn the arrangement of puzzle pieces relatively quickly and get tired quickly.

On the other hand, it is possible to increase the number of arrangement patterns by increasing the number and types of puzzle beads, but on the other hand, it becomes too difficult to complete the puzzle, and the easy entertainment that is the feature of this kind of puzzle game Will be lost. The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to set a plurality of puzzle pieces in a puzzle case in a plurality of arrangement patterns. The purpose of the present invention is to make it possible to increase the number of arrangement patterns of puzzle beads while preventing a puzzle from being too difficult to complete in a rearranged puzzle game. Disclosure of the invention

The present invention enables a variety of arrangement of puzzle pieces by forming a puzzle bead and a puzzle case by combining specific trapezoids.

Specifically, the solving means adopted by the present invention presupposes a reconfigurable puzzle game having a plurality of puzzle beads and a puzzle case configured to fit the puzzle pieces in a plurality of arrangements. The puzzle piece and the puzzle case are each composed of a trapezoid in which the upper base and the sides are equal in length and the lower base is twice as long as the upper base and the sides. The puzzle piece is formed by joining the two trapezoidal small pieces at the positions where the vertices of the trapezoid match each other or at the vertices and the center point of the lower base.

In the above configuration, the puzzle case can be configured by combining even numbers of the trapezoidal shapes without gaps, and arranging adjacent trapezoids so that the vertices match or the vertices and the center point of the lower base match.

In the above configuration, the puzzle case can be configured by joining an even number of the component pieces formed in the trapezoidal shape to each other.

Further, in the above configuration, the constituent pieces of the puzzle case can be composed of a first constituent piece provided with the first engaging means and a second constituent piece provided with the second engaging means. In this case, the first engaging means is provided with a projection provided at the center of the upper base of the trapezoidal first component piece, and a recess provided at the center of both sides and at one-fourth from both ends of the lower base. The second engaging means is provided at the center of the upper base of the trapezoidal second component piece at the center of the upper base, and at the center of both sides and at one-fourth positions from both ends of the lower base. The projections and recesses of each component piece can be configured to engage with each other.

Further, in the above configuration, the puzzle piece can be configured by joining the two small pieces formed in the trapezoidal shape so as to be interchangeable. Further, in the above configuration, the puzzle piece includes a joining piece that joins the two small pieces, and each of the small pieces can have a fitting concave portion that fits with the joining piece.

Further, in the above configuration, the fitting recess may be formed by a groove formed on the entire periphery of the side surface of the small piece.

The puzzle game of the present invention can be configured to include a card describing a combination of puzzle pieces capable of completing a puzzle and an arrangement of puzzle beads in a puzzle case by the combination.

In that case, it is preferable to describe the combination of puzzle pieces on one side of the card and the arrangement of puzzle pieces on the other side. In the above solution, the trapezoid, which is the basic shape of the puzzle beads and the puzzle case, is a shape in which three regular triangles are arranged. Therefore, a puzzle piece in which two trapezoidal small pieces are joined together contains six of the equilateral triangles. On the other hand, the puzzle case is also configured based on the same trapezoid, so it has a shape that includes the same number (a multiple of 6) of equilateral triangles as the total number of equilateral triangles included in all puzzle pieces.

Therefore, if a puzzle case is divided into a trapezoidal area including three equilateral triangles, and a puzzle piece corresponding to a shape obtained by combining the two trapezoidal areas is selected, the puzzle beads can be arranged in the puzzle case. In this case, there are many ways to divide the inside of the puzzle case into trapezoids containing three regular triangles, and there are many ways to combine two trapezoids containing three equilateral triangles. It can fit into a puzzle case in a number of arrangements.

In the above configuration, if the puzzle case is configured by combining even numbers of the trapezoidal shapes without gaps and arranging adjacent trapezoids so that the vertices coincide with each other or the vertices and the center point of the lower base, the puzzle case is formed as Can be easily made. In particular, when the puzzle case is formed by joining an even number of component pieces formed in the trapezoidal shape to each other, the creation thereof becomes easier.

In addition, the component piece of the puzzle case is connected to the first component piece provided with the first engagement means, With the second component provided with the means, each component can be attached and detached by engaging and disengaging the engaging means, so that the puzzle case can be rearranged.

Further, if the puzzle piece is configured such that the two small pieces formed in the trapezoidal shape are recombinably joined, the puzzle piece can be deformed. In addition, if the puzzle piece is configured such that two small pieces having fitting recesses are joined by joining pieces, the puzzle pieces can be easily rearranged. Furthermore, if the fitting recess is formed by a groove formed on the entire periphery of the side surface of the small piece, each small piece can be easily joined, for example, by joining two trapezoidal pieces in a state of being sandwiched by a spacer or the like. Can be formed.

When the puzzle game of the present invention is configured to include a force that describes a combination of puzzle pieces that can complete a puzzle and an arrangement of the puzzle pieces in the puzzle case by the combination, the puzzle is completed. If it is difficult to refer to the card, using a combination of puzzle pieces on one side of the card and the arrangement of puzzle beads on the other side makes it easier to refer to the card . According to the above solution, a puzzle piece and a buzz case are formed based on a trapezoid having a relatively simple shape, and this puzzle piece can be fitted into a puzzle case in many arrangements. By making it easy to entertain without compromising the entertainment, it is possible to prevent getting tired of it.

In addition, if a puzzle case is constructed by joining a plurality of trapezoidal constituent pieces, a puzzle case can be easily created, and if each constituent piece is configured to be detachable, the puzzle case can be rearranged to make the game more versatile .

In addition, if the two pieces that make up the puzzle piece are joined so that they can be interchanged, the puzzle piece can be deformed, so that the game can be enjoyed in a wider variety of ways. By using the groove formed on the side surface of the joining piece 1 or the small piece, it is possible to join the small pieces with a simple configuration.

Also, using a card that describes the combination of puzzle pieces and the placement of the puzzle pieces in the puzzle case by using the combination may make it difficult to complete the puzzle. In this case, learning the correct placement by referring to the cards can enhance the ability of the puzzle game of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a puzzle case of the shuffle-type puzzle game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the puzzle case of FIG.

FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are perspective views showing a board constituent piece and a frame constituent piece constituting a puzzle case, respectively.

FIGS. 4A to 41 are perspective views each showing the shape of nine types of puzzle pieces used to fit in a puzzle case.

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a small piece constituting a puzzle bead, FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. 5C is a perspective view of a joining piece joining two small pieces.

6A to 6C are explanatory diagrams showing how to arrange puzzle pieces in a puzzle case.

7A to 7C are diagrams illustrating examples of arrangement patterns of puzzle pieces.

8A and 8B are diagrams showing small pieces of puzzle pieces classified into two types, in which FIG. 8A shows an N block and FIG. 8B shows a P block.

FIG. 9A to FIG. 9I are views showing the manner of joining puzzle pieces.

FIGS. 10A to 10E are diagrams each showing a modified example of the puzzle case. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing constituent pieces of a puzzle case according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an arrangement of puzzle pieces in a puzzle case according to the third embodiment. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a puzzle case 1 of the rearranged puzzle game of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the puzzle case 1. The puzzle case 1 is composed of a board la and a frame 1b provided on the outer periphery thereof. The substrate 1a and the frame 1b are each formed by joining a plurality of trapezoidal substrate components 11 and a plurality of frame components 12 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

The board component piece 1 1 and the frame component piece 1 2 are each formed in a trapezoidal shape in which the upper base and the sides are equal in length, and the lower base is twice as long as the frame component. It is formed in a shape thicker than the piece. The board 1a is formed by laying 16 board component pieces 11 without gaps, and the adjacent board component pieces 11 are trapezoidal vertices or between vertices and the center point of the lower base. They are arranged to match. Further, the frame lb is configured by disposing 18 frame forming pieces 12 such that the upper bottom or the lower bottom is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the substrate. Then, these puzzle pieces 1 1 and 1 2 are integrated by bonding each other to form the puzzle case 1.

In the present embodiment, the puzzle case 1 is formed in a shape imitating a lion. In the first embodiment, the frame component 1 2 is formed thicker than the substrate component 11, but the frame lb has two or three component pieces having the same thickness as the substrate component 11. It can also be configured to overlap.

4A to 4I are perspective views showing the shapes of nine types of puzzle beads 2 (2a to 2i) used to fit in the puzzle case 1. FIG. The puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i are configured by combining two small pieces 21, 21 formed in the same trapezoid as the trapezoid constituting the spill case 1.

Each small piece 21 has a configuration in which a spacer 23 is sandwiched between two trapezoidal pieces 22 as shown in FIG. 5A which is a perspective view and FIG. 5B which is a cross-sectional view. A groove (fitting recess) 24 is formed on the entire periphery of the side surface of the small piece 21. Each of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i is formed by joining two small pieces 21 and 21 to each other using a joining piece 25 shown in FIG. 5C. The joining piece 25 has a thickness that does not easily come out when it is fitted into the groove 24, so that the two pieces 21 and 21 are joined by fitting them into the groove 24 of the small piece 21. Is formed. Then, the state where the small pieces 21 and 21 are combined is firmly held. On the other hand, if a certain amount of force is applied, the small pieces 21 and 21 can be disassembled and rearranged.

Each puzzle piece has 9 different shapes shown in Figs. 4A to I by changing the combination of the two small pieces 21 and 21 (Fig. 4A is a sphinx type 2a, and Fig. 4B is a squirrel type). 2b, Fig. 4C is V-sign type 2c, Fig. 4D is roof type 2d, Fig. 4E is bar type 2e, Fig. 4F is hexagonal type 2f, Fig. 4G is kick type 2g, Fig. 4H is the waveform 2h, and Fig. 41 is the butterfly 2i). The puzzle pieces 2a to 2i of each shape are formed by joining two small pieces 21 and 21 at the vertices of the trapezoid or at the positions where the vertices and the center of the lower base coincide. .

In this puzzle game, eight puzzle pieces 2a to 2i are used among the nine patterns shown in FIGS. 4A to 4I. Eight puzzle beads 2a to 2i may be selected as one type, or an appropriate number of multiple types may be selected in total. Note that the combination of puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i that can be selected is a combination that selects eight out of nine types, so there are simply ₉ H ₈ = 1 270 While there are many combinations that cannot complete the puzzle, others can complete multiple placement patterns with one combination. In the case of puzzle case 1 in FIG. 1, there are about 325 or more combinations of puzzle pieces 2a to 2i that can complete a buzzle.

The arrangement of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i in the puzzle case 1 can be considered as follows, for example. That is, since the trapezoid in the shape of the small piece 21 of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i and the constituent piece 11 of the puzzle case 1 is made by arranging three equilateral triangles, the inside of the puzzle case 1 is First, as shown by the thin line in FIG. 6A, the area is divided into equilateral triangle areas. Next, the inside of puzzle case 1 is divided into trapezoidal areas (areas corresponding to small pieces 21) each including three regular triangles, as shown by the broken lines in FIG. 6B. If the area including the two trapezoids is reduced to one as shown by the solid line in FIG. 6C, the arrangement of puzzle beads 2a to 2i can be completed. FIG. 6C shows an example in which eight 2 g of a kick-type puzzle bead are used.

In this case, there are many ways to divide three equilateral triangles into trapezoidal areas. Since there are many ways to combine the cut trapezoidal areas two by two, in the first embodiment, as described above, using about three hundred or more combinations of puzzle pieces, about 100 Can be arranged.

7A to 7C show only three examples of the combination of puzzle pieces to be used and the arrangement of puzzle pieces in the combination. Fig. 7A shows an example using five kick-type 2g and three V-sign 2c, and Fig. 7B shows five kick-type 2g, two wavy 2h, and V-sign 2c. Fig. 7C shows an example using five kick-type 2 g, one V-sine type 2 c, one wave-shaped 2 h, and one butterfly-shaped 2 i. The above is an example in which each of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i to be used is 2, 3, and 4 types, but a large number of arrangement patterns by other combinations are also possible. (Not shown).

In the first embodiment, as one of the conditions for completing the puzzle, among the eight puzzle beads 2a to 2i used, at least the puzzle beads 2a and 2a shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B are used. It is necessary that the sum of b be zero or even. This means that the small pieces 21 constituting the Paz Rubys 2 a to 2 i can be compared to the neutron and proton structures described in quark theory as two types, and the puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i are two types This can be explained by classifying into two types, homogenous bonds and heterogeneous bonds, based on the bonding mode of the small pieces.

In other words, quark theory describes that neutrons consist of one up quark and two down quarks, and protons consist of two up quarks and one down quark. Assuming that the upward direction is up quark U and the downward direction is down quark D, the neutron equivalent is the trapezoid in Fig. 8A, and the proton equivalent is the trapezoid in Fig. 8B. Both trapezoids are only inverted upside down in appearance, but the up quark U has a positive charge and the down quark D has a negative charge. When a projection 26 is provided on an equilateral triangle and a recess 27 is provided on an equilateral triangle corresponding to down quark D, the difference between the two becomes clear. In the following description, taking advantage of this difference, the trapezoidal small piece 21 in Fig. 8A is taken as an acronym for neutron (NEUTRON), N blocks, and the trapezoidal small piece 2 1 in Fig. 8B is taken as the proton (PROTON). The acronym is called P-block.

Thus, when the small piece 21 is divided into N blocks and P blocks, one of the joints between the small pieces 21 and 21 of each puzzle piece 2a to 2i is a projection 26 and the other is a concave 2 7 must be the same, the puzzle beads 2a and 2b in Figs. 4A and 4B are the connection mode (same connection) between the same type of blocks, and the puzzle piece 2c in Figs. 4C to 4I. It can be seen that 2i are the bonding modes (heterogeneous bonds) between different types of blocks. In order to clearly show this, in FIGS. 9A to 91, (+) corresponding to the protrusion 26 and (1) corresponding to the concave portion 27, the small pieces 2 1, 2 1 The puzzle pieces 2a to 2i are shown in combination. In each connection mode, it is possible to exchange N blocks and P blocks.

On the other hand, various shapes can be formed by combining the projections 26 and the recesses 27 of the plurality of small pieces 2 1, but in that case, it is necessary to assemble them according to the number of N blocks and P blocks used. Is determined. For example, in the case of the lion-shaped puzzle case 1 shown in Fig. 1, N blocks and P blocks are composed of eight blocks each. In order to make the number of N blocks and the number of P blocks equal in this way, all puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i must be heterogeneous, or even if puzzle pieces of the same type are included, the number must be even. That is, it is necessary to eliminate the difference between N and P by including the same number of NN and PP.

The above is the reason why in the first embodiment, the sum of the puzzle pieces 2a and 2b shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B must be zero or even.

The puzzle game according to the present embodiment includes eight puzzle pieces 2 a to

It includes a guidebook that describes a combination of 2 i and a pattern for arranging the eight puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i in the puzzle case 1. Although not shown, in the guidebook, for example, a combination of puzzle pieces 2a to 2i indicating which puzzle pieces are used in odd pages is described, and the combination is shown in even pages. Of the puzzle beads 2a to 2i are described.

In the guidebook, only representative ones may be described without describing all combinations and arrangement patterns of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i. When using the puzzle game of the present embodiment, for example, referring to the above guidebook, the puzzle can be started by combining the puzzle beads 2 a to 2 i into a combination that can be fitted into the puzzle case 1. When the puzzle is completed, if there is no other correct answer in the combination of puzzle pieces 2a to 2i, change the combination of puzzle pieces 2a to 2i and start the puzzle again, and there are other correct answers In that case, the puzzle may be restarted with that combination, or the combination may be changed and restarted.

It is not always necessary to refer to the guidebook. In other words, the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i may be deformed to a desired shape, and the user may aim at completing the puzzle without knowing whether it can be completed.

According to the first embodiment, a puzzle piece 2a is formed by combining two small pieces 21 and 21.

Since ~ 2i is configured so that the shape of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i can be changed, various arrangements on the puzzle case 1 are possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player of this game from learning the combination quickly and getting bored immediately. In addition, puzzle beads 2a-2i themselves have a relatively simple shape that combines two trapezoidal pieces, making it too difficult to answer correctly, and providing easy entertainment that is characteristic of this kind of puzzle game. There is no loss of comfort.

In the first embodiment, the puzzle beads 2a to 2i are configured by joining two small pieces 21 and 21 with the connecting piece 25, so that the puzzle beads 2a to 2i are easily rearranged. There are also advantages that can be. FIGS. 10A to 10E show examples in which the shape of the puzzle case 1 is changed using 16 component pieces 11 as in FIG. Fig. 1 OA is a puzzle case la imitating a snail, Fig. 10 B is a puzzle case 1 b imitating a star, Fig. 10 C is a puzzle case lc imitating a candy, and Fig. 10 D is a crouching cat. The puzzle case 1d, and Figure 10E shows a pastelcase 1e that imitates a polar bear. Of these puzzle cases 1a to 1e, puzzle cases 1a to 1c from Fig. 1 OA to Fig. 10C are used with the same number of N blocks and P blocks as in the case of Fig. 1. Puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i Among them, the sum of those of the same type is zero or even. On the other hand, in puzzle cases 1d and 1e in Figs. 10D and 10E, there are two differences between the N block and the P block. Or it becomes 4 and cannot be assembled, so it is necessary to make an odd number of homogeneous bonds. As another example of use, a number of puzzle beads 2 a to 2 i each of which is appropriately set in advance in the shapes shown in FIGS. 4A to 4 I are prepared, and arbitrary puzzle beads 2 a to 2 i are prepared from among them. Can be selected and used.

In this case, the number of puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i to be set in each shape can be determined arbitrarily, but depending on the frequency of use in combination, for example, sphinx type 2 a, roof type 2 d, and kick type 2 g It is recommended to use 8 squirrels, 4 squirrels 2 b, V sine 2 c, 4 sq. You. Hereinafter, five usage examples will be described.

(1) The first example is how to play alone. First, select your favorite number from the pattern numbers listed in the guidebook. Then, take out the puzzle beads 2 a to 2 i used in that number and start the puzzle. If you answer correctly, go to another number. If you cannot answer correctly, look at the answer and learn the correct arrangement.

(2) The second example is another example of how to play alone. First, put all puzzle pieces 2a to 2i in a container or the like, and take out 12 pieces of puzzle pieces 2a to 2i by blindfold. Then use eight of them to start the puzzle and see if you can get the answer right. If you cannot answer correctly, replace some of the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i with the remaining puzzle pieces 2a to 2i up to four pieces and restart the puzzle.

This way of playing can be used as a simple divination. In other words, if the first 8 answers are correct, the day (or the next day if you are doing a puzzle at night) is considered a lucky day, and if you answer correctly after exchanging buzzle pieces 2a-2i For example, if the day is not answered correctly, it is considered a day requiring caution.

(3) The third example is how to play with two players. First, puzzle piece 2a ~ 2 Spread all i on a table, etc., and each player starts the puzzle. If both players answer correctly, they put the remaining puzzle beads 2a to 2i in a box or the like, show each other a little to their opponents, break them apart, and then exchange the puzzle beads 2a to 2i. Then, each player starts a puzzle with the puzzle pieces 2a-2 soil received from the opponent, and the person who completes the pattern first wins. In this case, the completed pattern may be the same as the pattern completed by the opponent first, or may be a different pattern.

(4) The fourth example is another way of playing when two people play against each other. First, each player blindfolds six puzzle pieces 2a to 2i, and each player includes two or more puzzle pieces 2a to 2i with two or more hexagonal 2f or butterfly 2i. Check if it has been done. If two or more puzzle pieces are included, replace them with other puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i so that they do not contain two or more pieces, and then make another set of puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i of the same combination . Then, both players start a puzzle using eight of the 12 puzzle beads 2a to 2i.

When completed first, that player declares “completed” and the other player

Stop the puzzle within 5 seconds. The player who has completed the puzzle is awarded a score according to the degree of completion of the unfinished player. If it is determined that it is impossible to complete the game, it will declare “exchange” at that point, and the other player will stop the puzzle within 5 seconds. In this case, the player who declared the exchange will still be awarded points according to the degree of completion of the other player.

(5) The fifth example is an example in which the way of playing in Example 4 is changed. First, each player selects one of the two puzzle pieces 2a to 2i by blindfold and exchanges them with each other. In other words, each player is given a different combination of puzzle beads. Then, each player starts the puzzle, after which the match is played according to the same rules as in Example 4.

As described above, by using the puzzle game of the first embodiment, it is possible to enjoy various ways of playing. In contrast to the first embodiment in which a plurality of constituent pieces are bonded together to form a puzzle case 1, the second embodiment of the present invention is an example in which the puzzle case 1 is configured to be recombinable. . That is, the puzzle case of the second embodiment has a configuration in which a plurality of component pieces are detachably connected to each other. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B, the board component 11 is connected to the first component 11 a provided with the first engagement means 13 and the second engagement means 1. And the second component piece 1 1b provided with the fourth component 4.

Then, the first engagement means 13 is provided at the projection 13a provided at the center of the upper bottom of the first component piece 11a, at the center of both sides and at one-fourth from both ends of the lower base. The second engaging means 14 is provided with a concave portion 14a provided at the center of the upper bottom of the second component piece 1 lb, and the second engaging means 14 is provided at the center of both sides and at both ends of the lower bottom. And the projections 13 &, 1413 of each of the component pieces 1 1a, 1 1) 3 and the recesses 1313, 14a. They are configured to engage with each other.

As is clear from the shape shown in FIG. 11, the first engagement piece 1 la and the second engagement piece 1 1 b each embody the above-described shapes of the N block and the P block (see FIG. 8). The first component 11a corresponds to the N block, and the second component 11b corresponds to the P block.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the frame constituting piece 12 is also configured to be detachable by the same engaging means, corresponding to the configuration in which the board constituting piece 11 is configured to be detachable.

According to the second embodiment, in addition to obtaining the same effects as in the first embodiment, the puzzle case 1 can also be rearranged and used, so that a wider variety of fitting methods can be achieved. The third embodiment of the present invention is an example in which the board of the puzzle case 1 is assembled into a regular hexagon from eight component pieces 11 as shown in FIG. In this way, a regular hexagon composed of eight blocks can be assembled using four N blocks and four P blocks. Therefore, the puzzle pieces 2a to 2i to be used are selected so as to include zero or even pairs of homogenous combinations. In this case, squirrel type 2b, bar type 2e, and No wavy 2h puzzle pieces are used.

FIGS. 12A to 12I show arrangement patterns in the puzzle case 1. FIG. In the third embodiment, the number of puzzle pieces 2 a to 2 i to be used is small, so the number of arrangement parts is also small.However, by rearranging puzzle beads 2 a to 2 i, it can be fitted into a buzzle case in nine different ways. Can be.

According to the third embodiment, since the puzzle beads 2a to 2i used are small and the number of arrangement patterns is small, the puzzle can be answered relatively easily. For this reason, the puzzle game of the present embodiment is suitable for use as, for example, an educational toy for infants.

The puzzle case 1 of the third embodiment may be constituted by using a part of the constituent pieces constituting the puzzle case 1 of the second embodiment, so that the puzzle game can be played from adults to children. It becomes possible to correspond to a wide age group. In the present invention, a puzzle case 1 is formed by joining an even number of trapezoidal constituent pieces 1 1, and a puzzle piece 2 a to 2 i in which two same trapezoidal small pieces 2 1 are combined is fitted therein. However, the number of the constituent pieces 11 used and the shape of the puzzle case 1 are not limited to those shown in the figures, and can be arbitrarily changed. As the number of component pieces 11 increases, more complex combinations can be enjoyed. Even if the number of component pieces 1 and the shape of puzzle case 1 are changed, even numbers of puzzle pieces required to complete the puzzle (even if zero) are used based on the number of N blocks and P blocks used. It is possible to specify whether to use or an odd number.

Further, as described above, the present invention relates to a puzzle game, but can be applied to other products such as foods such as confectionery.

Claims

Scope of demand

1. A rearrangement type having a plurality of puzzle beads (2a to 2i) and a puzzle case (1) configured to fit the puzzle beads (2a to 2i) in a plurality of arrangements. A puzzle game,

The puzzle piece (2a ~ 2i) and the puzzle case (1) have the same length on the top and both sides, and the bottom is twice as long as the top and sides It is composed of a combination of trapezoids,

Puzzle pieces (2a to 2i) are formed by joining the two trapezoidal small pieces (21) at positions where the vertices of the trapezoid match each other or at the vertices and the center point of the lower base. A shuffle puzzle game.

2. The puzzle case (1) is formed by combining even numbers of the trapezoidal shapes without gaps, and is arranged so that adjacent trapezoids match at the vertices or at the vertices and the center point of the lower base. Item 2. The rearrangeable puzzle game according to item 1.

3. The reconfigurable puzzle game according to claim 2, wherein the puzzle case (1) is formed by joining an even number of component pieces (11) formed in the trapezoidal shape to each other.

4. The component piece (1 1) of the puzzle case (1) is composed of a first component piece (11a) provided with the first engaging means (13) and a second component piece (11a) provided with the second engaging means (14). Consists of two components (lib),

The first engagement means (13) includes a projection (13a) provided at the center of the upper base of the first component piece (11a) having the trapezoidal shape, and four projections from the center of both sides and both ends of the lower base. And a recess (13b) provided at one-half the position.

The second engagement means (14) is provided with a concave portion (14a) provided at the center of the upper base of the second component piece (lib) having the trapezoidal shape and a quarter of the center of both sides and both ends of the lower base. It consists of a projection (14b) provided at the position 1

4. The reconfigurable puzzle game according to claim 3, wherein the projections (13a, 14b) and the recesses (13b, 14a) of each of the constituent pieces (11) are configured to engage with each other.

5. The rearrangeable parcel according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the puzzle piece (2a to 2i) is configured such that the two small pieces (21) formed in the trapezoidal shape are removably joined. Sul game.

6. The puzzle piece (2a to 2i) includes a joining piece (25) for joining two small pieces (2 1), and each small piece (2 1) is fitted with the joining piece (25). The reconfigurable puzzle game according to claim 5, wherein a mating concave portion (24) is formed.

7. The reconfigurable puzzle game according to claim 6, wherein the fitting recess (24) is formed by a groove formed on the entire periphery of the side surface of the small piece (2 1).

8. Includes a card that describes the combination of puzzle beads (2a to 2i) that can complete the puzzle and the arrangement of puzzle pieces (2a to 2i) in the puzzle case (1). The reconfigurable puzzle game according to claim 1.

9. The rearrangement according to claim 8, wherein a combination of puzzle pieces (2a to 2i) is described on one side of the card, and an arrangement of puzzle pieces (2a to 2i) is described on the other side. Expression puzzle game.