Game device

Abstract

To provide a game device allowing for using pieces placed on a lower board even if an upper board is located thereon.MEANS: A game device comprises multiple kinds of pieces, a first board on which grid squares for placing pieces are formed, and a second board which can be placed on the first board and in which grid squares for placing the pieces are formed, the second board being capable of at least changing its placement position on the first board, and is used for a game performed by using pieces placed on the grid squares of the first board and pieces placed in the grid squares of the second board. In the game device, the grid squares of the first board and the grid squares of the second board are configured so as to overlap vertically when the second board is located in a predetermined placement position on the first board, which allows for seeing the types of pieces placed on the grid squares of the first board through the grid squares of the second board in a state in which the grid squares of the second board without pieces therein and the grid squares of the first board with pieces thereon overlap vertically.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a game device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a game device is known that includes a plurality of square boards of different sizes and a large number of pieces of different kinds that are visually distinguishable from one another (Patent Document 1). In this game device, a plurality of recesses are formed along the four sides of each board. Then, a plurality of players take turns placing pieces in the recesses or moving the board, so that the players compete to line up a predetermined number of their own pieces consecutively. According to this game device, the situation changes every time the board is moved, so that the player can enjoy a thrilling game. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] US Publication No. 2007 / 0187893.A1 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the game device of Patent Document 1, the places where pieces can be placed are limited to around the board, and even if a piece is placed on the board, if there is a board above it, the piece is hidden and cannot be used in the game. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and has an object to provide a game device in which pieces placed on a lower board can be used even if there is a board above. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first method is a first board having an upper surface on which are formed squares arranged vertically and horizontally for placing the pieces, and a second board that can be placed on the first board and has a first surface on which are formed squares for placing the pieces with the same shapes as the squares of the first board, the second board being configured so that at least the place where it is placed can be changed on the first board, and a game device used for a game using the pieces placed on the squares of the first board and the pieces placed on the squares of the second board, The squares of the first board and the squares of the second board are configured to overlap each other when the second board is placed in a predetermined placement location on the first board, This game device is characterized in that, when the squares of the second board on which the piece is not placed and the squares of the first board on which the piece is placed are overlapped vertically, the type of the piece placed on the squares of the first board can be identified through the squares of the second board.

[0006] The second means is the first means, characterized in that the mass is configured with a fitting recess into which the piece can be fitted and removed.

[0007] The third means is the second means, characterized in that the bottom plate of the fitting recess of the second board is formed as an observation window through which the downward direction can be seen.

[0008] The fourth means is the second means, characterized in that a through hole slightly smaller than the piece is formed in the center of the bottom plate of the fitting recess of the second board.

[0009] A fifth aspect is the fourth aspect, characterized in that the second board can be placed on the first board upside down.

[0010] The sixth means is the fifth means, characterized in that the second surface of the second board is formed with a mating recess into which the piece can be placed, the mating recess having the same shape as the square on the first surface, and the mating recess on the second surface has a bottom plate that is the reverse side of the bottom plate of the mating recess on the first surface.

[0011] The seventh means is the sixth means, characterized in that the masses are square and the pieces are disk-shaped, a hemispherical recess that opens upward is formed at the portion where the corners of the four first mating recesses of the first board meet, a spherical portion is formed on the second board that seats in the hemispherical recess when placed on the first board, and the second board is configured to be able to rotate horizontally and be flipped upside down around the spherical portion that seats in the hemispherical recess.

[0012] The eighth means is the seventh means, characterized in that a magnet is provided in the hemispherical recess, and a magnetic body that is attracted to the magnet is provided in the spherical portion. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the first means, when there is no piece placed on a square of a second board placed on top of the first board, but there is a piece on the square of the first board, the type of the piece can be identified, and therefore the piece can be used in the game. In addition, since the placement state of the second board on the first board can be changed, the placement location of the piece placed on the square of the second board can be changed relative to the first board.

[0014] According to the second aspect, since the mass is formed with a fitting recess, the piece can be securely held in the mass.

[0015] According to the third and fourth means, the state of the lower part (the presence or absence and type of pieces) can be visually read through the observation window or through-hole. Also, according to the fourth means, the state of the lower part (the presence or absence and type of pieces) can be read tactilely by touch.

[0016] According to the fifth means, the second board can be placed on the first board by being inverted upside down, and by inverting the second board, the position of the pieces fitted into the fitting recesses on the first surface of the second board can be changed relative to the first board.

[0017] According to a sixth aspect, the pieces fitted into the fitting recesses on the second surface of the second board can also be used in the game.

[0018] According to the seventh aspect, since the second board can be moved relative to the first board while the spherical portion is in contact with the semispherical recess, the second board can be moved efficiently relative to the first board.

[0019] According to the eighth aspect, the hemispherical recess and the spherical portion are attracted to each other by magnetic force, so that the second board can be easily moved relative to the first board while maintaining the abutting state between the hemispherical recess and the spherical portion. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the game device according to an embodiment is in use; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main components of the game device separated from each other. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first board of the game device. [Figure 4] (A) is a diagram showing the first side of the second board, and (B) is a diagram showing the second side of the second board. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a plan view for explaining the movement of the second board relative to the first board. [Figure 6] 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a piece in a mating recess on the lower side of the second board is dropped into a first mating recess of the first board. FIG. [Figure 7] 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating changes in the positional relationship of the second fitting recesses when the second board is horizontally rotated relative to the first board. [Figure 8]13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating changes in the positional relationship of the third fitting recess when the second board is turned upside down with respect to the first board. [Figure 9] FIG. [Figure 10] (A) is a perspective view showing three sides of a die, and (B) is a perspective view showing the other three sides of the die. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] "composition" FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a gaming device 100 according to an embodiment in use, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main components of the gaming device 100 separated from each other. The game device 100 includes a first board 10, a second board 20, pieces 30, and dice 40. This game device 100 is used for, for example, a "Gomoku" game.

[0023] (1st Board 10) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first board 10. As shown in FIG. The first board 10 is made of plastic and is formed into a square shape in a plan view, with an edge portion 10a in a plan view being an inclined surface that slopes downward. On the top surface of the first board 10, eight first fitting recesses 10b (only a portion of which is shown in the figure) of equal size and square are formed at equal intervals vertically and horizontally as squares for placing the pieces 30. The depth of the first fitting recesses 10b is smaller than the thickness of the pieces 30. This makes it easier to remove the fitted pieces 30. Furthermore, a seat portion 10c having a short cylindrical shape and a hemispherical recess formed on the upper surface is formed in the center of the upper surface of the first board 10. Specifically, the seat portion 10c is formed in the center of the first board 10 at a location where the corners of the four first fitting recesses 10b meet. A magnet (not shown) is provided in the seat portion 10c.

[0024] The formation area of ​​the first fitting recess 10b of the first board 10 is divided into four areas, and a mark such as +, ◯, △, or □ is attached to the first fitting recess 10b according to the area. These marks can be used as marks when rotating the second board 20 relative to the first board 10, and as marks when placing the pieces 30 in the second game described later.

[0025] (2nd Board 20) 4A is a diagram showing a first side (side A) of the second board 20, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a second side (side B) of the second board 20. As shown in FIG. The second board 20 is made of plastic and is formed in a square shape in a plan view. The size of the second board 20 is one-fourth the size of the area of ​​the first board 10 where the first fitting recess 10b is formed. On the first surface of the second board 20, four second fitting recesses 20a (only a part of which is shown in the drawing) of the same shape as the first fitting recesses 10b are formed at equal intervals in both the vertical and horizontal directions as squares for placing the pieces 30. The depth of the second fitting recesses 20a is smaller than the thickness of the pieces 30. This makes it easier to remove the fitted pieces 30. In addition, on the second surface of the second board 20, four third fitting recesses 20b (only a part of which is shown in the figure) of the same shape as the second fitting recesses 20a are formed at equal intervals vertically and horizontally as squares for placing the pieces 30. The third fitting recesses 20b are formed directly behind the second fitting recesses 20a. The depth of the third fitting recesses 20b is smaller than the thickness of the pieces 30. This makes it easier to remove the fitted pieces 30. The second fitting recess 20a and the third fitting recess 20b share a bottom plate 20c (only a part of which is shown in the figure). A circular through hole 20d (only a part of which is shown in the figure) that is slightly smaller in diameter than the piece 30 is formed in the center of the bottom plate 20c. The second fitting recess 20a and the third fitting recess 20b are connected by the through hole 20d. As a result, the lower side can be seen through the through hole 20d, and as shown in FIG. 6, the piece 30 in the lower fitting recess of the second board 20 can be dropped into the first fitting recess 10b of the first board 10 with a finger passing through the through hole 20d.

[0026] A spherical portion 20e having the same diameter as the semispherical recess of the seat portion 10c is formed at one corner of the second board 20. An iron ball (not shown), which is a magnetic body, is provided inside the spherical portion 20e. As a result, the semispherical recess of the seat portion 10c and the spherical portion 20e are attracted to each other by the magnetic force acting between the magnet and the iron ball. A gripping piece 20f is formed on the second board 20. The gripping piece 20f is formed across two sides that meet at a diagonal corner of the seat portion 10c. By gripping the gripping piece 20f with fingers and bringing the semispherical recess into contact with the spherical portion 20e, the second board 20 can be rotated horizontally or turned upside down relative to the first board 10, as shown in FIG.

[0027] 7 is a diagram showing a change in position of the second fitting recesses 20a on the first surface (surface A) of the second board 20 when the second board 20 is horizontally rotated relative to the first board 10. In the figure, the second fitting recesses 20a on the first surface are labeled with symbols A1 to A16 to distinguish them from one another. Now, assume that the second board 20 is in the + area of ​​the first board 10. In this case, the fitting recesses A1 to A16 on the second board 20 are in the positional relationship as shown in the upper left diagram of the figure. If the second board 20 is rotated to the circle area (90 degrees), the triangle area (180 degrees), or the square area (270 degrees), the fitting recesses A1 to A16 will have the positional relationships as shown in the upper right, lower right, and lower left diagrams of the figure, respectively.

[0028] 8(A) to 7(D) are diagrams showing the change in position of the third fitting recess 20b on the second surface (surface B) of the second board 20 when the second board 20 is turned upside down with respect to the first board 10, that is, rotated or folded in place. In these figures, the third fitting recesses 20b on the second surface are labeled with symbols B1 to B16 to distinguish them from one another. The fitting recesses B1 to B16 are located behind the fitting recesses A1 to A16. Now, assume that the second board 20 is in the + region of the first board 10. In this case, the fitting recesses A1 to A16 on the second board 20 are in the positional relationship as shown in the left diagram of the same figure. If this second board 20 is turned upside down around the spherical portion 20e that sits on the seat portion 10c so that it overlaps with the + region, the O region, the △ region, and the □ region, the fitting recesses B1 to B16 will be in the positional relationship as shown in (A) to (D) of the same figure.

[0029] As can be seen from the above, it is possible to change the combination of the mating recesses arranged in the height direction or the arrangement of the mating recesses in a plan view by rotating or inverting the second board 20 horizontally relative to the first board 10. This means that it is possible to change the arrangement of the pieces 30 in a plan view by rotating or inverting the second board 20 relative to the first board 10.

[0030] (Piece 30) FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the piece 30. As shown in FIG. The piece 30 is made of plastic and formed into a disk shape. The piece 30 can be fitted into and removed from the first fitting recess 10b, the second fitting recess 20a, and the third fitting recess 20b. Here, four types of pieces 30 are used. The four types of pieces 30 are at least different in color or pattern on the main surface of the pieces 30, and are easily distinguishable visually. For example, four types of pieces 30 are used: red, blue, green, and yellow. In the figure, +, △, □, and ○ marks are attached to the pieces 30 according to the red, blue, green, and yellow colors. In reality, the +, △, □, and ○ marks are not necessary as long as the pieces 30 are colored red, blue, green, and yellow. Also, the colors may be the same as long as the +, △, □, and ○ marks are attached. Further, the piece 30 is formed with claw holes 30a for receiving claws when removing the piece 30 from the first fitting recess 10b, the second fitting recess 20a, and the third fitting recess 20b. The number of each type of piece 30 is such that two to four players can play 5 in a row, for example, 40 pieces of each color are prepared. The front and back of each piece 30 have the same color and pattern.

[0031] (Dice 40) FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing three faces of a die 40, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing the other three faces of the die 40. As shown in FIG. The dice 40 are used in the second game described below. Each face of the dice 40 indicates an action (game action) that the player should take in the game. Specifically, four faces of the dice 40 are marked with one of the colors red, blue, green, and yellow and a corresponding mark of +, △, □, or ○. The remaining two faces are marked with arrows indicating the rotation direction of the second board 20. For example, when the dice 40 shows any of the numbers +, △, □, or ○, the piece 30 is fitted into the first fitting recess 10b in the area of ​​the first board 10 that corresponds to the number rolled. At that time, when the second board 20 is in that area, the piece 30 is fitted into the second fitting recess 20a or the third fitting recess 20b on the upper surface side of the second board 20.

[0032] How to play (Game 1) Players take turns playing the game at their own free will, competing to line up five of their pieces 30 in a row vertically, horizontally or diagonally in a two-dimensional view. (1) Game play is selected from the following four options: a) to d). a. Fit one of your pieces 30 into an empty recess on the first board 10 or the second board 20. When the first board 10 and the second board 20 are overlapping, a piece can be fitted into a recess on the top side of the second board 20, but cannot be fitted into a recess below it, even if there is an empty space. b. When the piece 30 is only fitted in the fitting recess on the lower surface side of the second board 20, the piece 30 is pushed through the through hole 20d to fit into the empty first fitting recess 10b below. In this case, the player can drop the piece 30 using his / her fingers or the piece 30 he / she is holding (see FIG. 6). c. Rotate the second board 20 horizontally clockwise or counterclockwise by 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees from the current position. d. The second board 20 is turned upside down on the spot (FIG. 8(A)). In this case, the second board 20 may be folded back as shown in FIGS. 8(B) to 8(D) so that it can be turned upside down. (2) When five consecutive pieces 30 of the same color are lined up vertically, horizontally or diagonally at the time when the player finishes playing the game, the player corresponding to the pieces 30 of that color wins. In this case, whether five pieces 30 of the same color are lined up vertically, horizontally or diagonally is determined based on whether the pieces 30 are visible from above. In the area where the second board 20 is placed on the first board 10, pieces 30 that are fitted into the fitting recess (the second fitting recess 20a or the third fitting recess 20b) on the top surface of the second board 20 and pieces that are visible through the through hole 20d of the fitting recess are also counted.

[0033] (Game 2) It is the same as the first game in that players compete to line up five of their pieces 30 in a row in a flat view, but it differs from the first game in that players roll dice 40 and progress through the game according to the number that appears. (1) Participating players take turns rolling the 40 dice and proceed with the game according to the number that comes up. If the dice 40 shows a +, △, □, or ◯, the piece 30 is placed in that area. If the dice 40 shows an arrow, the second board 20 is rotated 90 degrees in the direction of the arrow. (2) When a player performs a game action, if five consecutive pieces 30 of the same color are lined up vertically, horizontally or diagonally first, the player corresponding to the pieces 30 of that color wins. In this case, the determination of whether five pieces 30 of the same color are lined up vertically, horizontally or diagonally is made in the same manner as in the first game.

[0034] Effects of the embodiment The game device 100 configured in this way can provide the following effects. According to this game device 100, even when a piece is not fitted in the fitting recess on the upper surface of the second board 20 placed on the first board 10, if there is a piece in the fitting recess below the through-hole 20d, the piece can be seen through the through-hole 20d, and therefore the piece 30 can be used in the game. Furthermore, since the state in which the second board 20 is placed on the first board 10 can be changed, the location of the piece 30 fitted in the fitting recess of the second board 20 relative to the first board 10 can be changed.

[0035] Furthermore, since the bottom plate 20c of the second board 20 has the through-hole 20d, the piece 30 on the lower surface side of the second board 20 can be dropped into the lower first fitting recess 10b by using the through-hole 20d.

[0036] Furthermore, since the second board 20 can be placed on the first board 10 by inverting it upside down, the position of the piece 30 fitted into the second fitting recess 20a relative to the first board 10 can be changed by inverting it. Furthermore, since the second board 20 can be moved relative to the first board while the spherical portion 20e is in contact with the semispherical recess, the second board 20 can be moved relative to the first board 10 without any waste.

[0037] Furthermore, since the semi-spherical recess and the spherical portion 20e are attracted to each other by magnetic force, the second board 20 can be easily moved relative to the first board 10 while maintaining the abutting state between the semi-spherical recess and the spherical portion 20e.

[0038] <<Variation>> Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment and various modifications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the second board 20 is rotated or turned upside down, but it may also be slid vertically and horizontally, or the placement location of the second board 20 may simply be freely moved on the first board 10.

[0039] In the above embodiment, the second board 20 is provided with the through hole 20d as an example of an observation window, but the bottom plate 20c may be transparent.

[0040] In the above embodiment, the second board 20 is square, but it may be strip-shaped or curved. In short, when the second board 20 is placed on the first board 10, it is sufficient that the mating recesses of the second board 20 overlap with some of the first mating recesses 10b of the first board 10 in a predetermined placement position, and the remaining first mating recesses 10b extend outside the second board 20 so that the pieces 30 can be mated therewith.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the "Gomoku" game was given as an example of a game executed by the game device 100, but the present invention can also be applied to games such as territory capture games in which the outcome is determined by the arrangement of the pieces 30.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the pieces 30 are configured to be visually identifiable, but the pieces 30 may have tactile marks engraved on the front and back surfaces so that visually impaired people can enjoy the game. For example, the +, △, □, and ○ marks on the pieces 30 may be three-dimensional marks that can be recognized by touch. They may also be in Braille.

[0043] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the first fitting recess 10b, the second fitting recess 20a, and the third fitting recess 20b are square, and the piece 30 is disk-shaped, but the shapes are not limited to this as long as they can be fitted together.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the pieces 30 are fitted into the fitting recesses, but the pieces may be placed on the squares. In this case, however, the pieces can only be placed on one side of the second board 20, and the second board 20 cannot be turned upside down.

[0045] In the above embodiment, the first fitting recess 10b is marked with a +, ◯, △, or □ mark, the four faces of the dice 40 are marked with +, △, □, and ◯ marks, and the remaining two faces of the dice 40 are marked with arrows indicating the rotation direction of the second board 20. However, in order to play the game using normal dice with numbers 1 to 6 on six faces, the first fitting recess 10b may be marked with numbers 1 to 4 instead of the +, ◯, △, or □ marks, and the game may proceed in the same way as with +, ◯, △, or □ when the dice is rolled and 1 to 4 is rolled, and the second board 20 may be rotated by a predetermined angle or flipped on the spot when 5 or 6 is rolled. Alternatively, the second board 20 may be operated by combining rotation and flipping. Also, the second board 20 may be moved in a different way depending on whether the dice is a 5 or a 6. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 10 First Board 10b First fitting recess 10c seat 20a Second fitting recess 20b Third fitting recess 20c bottom plate 20d Through hole (sight window) 20e Spherical part 30 pieces 40 Dice

Claims

1. a first board having an upper surface on which are formed squares arranged vertically and horizontally for placing the pieces, and a second board that can be placed on the first board and has a first surface on which are formed squares for placing the pieces with the same shapes as the squares of the first board, the second board being configured so that at least the place where it is placed can be changed on the first board, and a game device used for a game using the pieces placed on the squares of the first board and the pieces placed on the squares of the second board, The squares of the first board and the squares of the second board are configured to overlap each other when the second board is placed in a predetermined placement location on the first board, a game device configured to enable identification of the type of piece placed on a square of the first board through the square of the second board when the square of the second board on which the piece is not placed and the square of the first board on which the piece is placed are overlapped vertically.

2. 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein said mass is formed of a fitting recess into which said piece can be fitted and removed.

3. 3. The game device according to claim 2, wherein a bottom plate of the fitting recess of the second board is formed as a viewing window through which an area below can be seen.

4. 3. The game device according to claim 2, wherein a through hole slightly smaller than the piece is formed in the center of a bottom plate of the fitting recess of the second board.

5. 5. The game device according to claim 4, wherein the second board can be placed upside down on the first board.

6. The game device according to claim 5, characterized in that the second surface of the second board is formed with a mating recess into which the piece can be placed, the mating recess having the same shape as the square on the first surface, and the mating recess on the second surface has a bottom plate that is the reverse side of the bottom plate of the mating recess on the first surface.

7. 7. The game device according to claim 6, wherein the squares are square, the pieces are disk-shaped, a hemispherical recess that opens upward is formed at a portion where the corners of the four first fitting recesses of the first board meet, the second board is formed with a spherical portion that seats in the hemispherical recess when placed on the first board, and the second board is configured to be capable of horizontal rotation and upside-down flipping around the spherical portion that seats in the hemispherical recess.

8. 7. The game device according to claim 6, wherein a magnet is provided in the semi-spherical recess, and a magnetic body that is attracted to the magnet is provided in the spherical portion.

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