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An apparatus for a game Vorrichtung für ein Spiel Dispositif pour un jeu |
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[0001] The invention relates to an apparatus for playing a game, and particularly to a game representing a field of warfare.
[0002] An apparatus for playing a game is disclosed in DE-OS-2645 412, which comprises a rectangular base enclosed by a frame, onto which blocks of square cross-section and varying height can be placed to form a structure of different levels.
[0003] According to the present invention there is provided an apparatus for playing a game comprising a base, a plurality of platforms adapted to be placed over said base, and a set of playing pieces for placement on said platforms, characterised by said platforms being divided into sub-sets of platforms, the platforms of each said sub-set having a top surface of the same colour, and each said platform being slidably connected to said base such that its height above the base can be varied so that a structure of varying levels can be built up using said platforms.
[0004] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention each platform is connected to the base by a vertical projection on the platform or base which slides coaxially on a hollow vertical projection on the lower base or platform respectively.
[0005] A preferred embodiment of the invention is described in detail below, by example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a perspective/sectional view of a platform slidably mounted on part of the base
Figure 2 shows a front elevation/sectional view of the base and a plurality of the platforms arranged to form a surface of varying levels.
Figures 3 to 8 show examples playing pieces.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the apparatus for playing the game comprises a base 1, a plurality of platforms 10 adapted to be placed over said base, and a set of playing pieces [not shown] adapted to be placed on the platforms. The platforms are divided into sub-sets and the platforms of each sub-set have a top surface 4 of the same colour, and these colours are different for different sub-sets.[0006] Each platform 10 is slidably connected to the base 1 and, in the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, this is achieved by each platform 10 having a vertical cylindrical projection 11 which slidably engages a corresponding hollow vertical projection 12 on the base 1. The fit between the projections 11 and 12 is such that relative movement is easy but will not occur unless pressure is exerted on the platforms. Thus the height of a platform above the base can be varied, so that a structure of different levels can be formed as shown in Figure 2. This could represent, for example, a piece of terrain comprising air, land and sea which could be, for example, white, green and blue respectively, and the playing pieces could represent war machines, as is shown in Figures 3 to 8. The rules for playing such a game are set out in the applicants' co-pending European patent application No. 86309076.7, which corresponds to publication no. 0 224 381.
[0007] In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the platforms are of square cross section, so that a structure can be formed without gaps between the platforms and which, provided the number of platforms is sufficient, may cover the whole base. This structure then represents the playing surface on which the playing pieces are placed.
1. Apparatus for playing a game comprising a base (1), a plurality of platforms (10)
adapted to be placed over said base (1), and a set of playing pieces for placement
on said platforms (10), characterized by said platforms (10) being divided into sub-sets
of platforms, the platforms (10) of each said sub-set having a top surface (4) of
the same colour, and each said platforms (10) being slidably connected to said base
(1) such that its height above the base (1) can be varied so that a structure of varying
levels can be built up using said platforms (10).
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each said platform (10) is connected to
said base (1) by a vertical projection (11) on said base (1) or platform (10) which
slides coaxially in a hollow vertical projection (12) on said platform (10) or base
(1) respectively.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein each said platform (10) is square in plan
view.
4. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein said platforms (10) each have
equal height.
5. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the platforms (10) are of sufficient
number to cover the base (1).
6. Apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the platforms (10) are adapted
to make a structure without gaps between the platforms.
7. Apparatus according to any preceding claim, wherein said base (1) is rectangular
and surrounded by a rim (2).
1. Vorrichtung zum Spielen eines Spiels mit einem Unterteil (1), einer Mehrzahl von
zur Anbringung über dem besagten Unterteil (1) geeigneten Plattformen (10) und einem
Satz von Spielstücken zum Aufsetzen auf besagte Plattformen (10), dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die besagten Plattformen (10) in Untersätze von Plattformen unterteilt sind,
wobei die Plattformen (10) jedes der besagten Untersätze eine obere Oberfläche (4)
der gleichen Farbe aufweisen und jede der besagten Plattformen (10) gleitbar mit dem
besagten Unterteil (1) in Verbindung steht, so daß die Höhe jeder der besagten Plattformen
(10) oberhalb des Unterteils (1) so geändert werden kann, daß sich mit Hilfe der
besagten Plattformen (10) eine Struktur unterschiedlicher Höhen aufbauen läßt.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, bei der jede der besagten Plattformen (10) mit dem
besagten Unterteil (1) in Verbindung steht, und zwar durch einen senkrechten Vorsprung
(11) an dem besagten Unterteil (1) oder Plattform (10), der koaxial in einem hohlen
senkrechten Vorsprung (12) an besagter Plattform (10) bzw. Unterteil (1) gleitet.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, bei der jede der besagten Plattformen (10) einen quadratischen
Grundriß hat.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, bei der jede der besagten Plattformen
(10) die gleiche Höhe hat.
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Anzahl der Plattformen
(10) genügend groß ist, um das Unterteil (1) zu bedecken.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Plattformen (10)
zur Herstellung einer Struktur ohne Lücke zwischen den Plattformen geeignet sind.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, bei der das besagte Unterteil
(1) rechteckig und mit einem Rand (2) umgeben ist.
1. Appareil permettant d'utiliser un jeu, constitué d'une base (1), d'une pluralité
de plates-formes (10) adaptées pour être placées par-dessus ladite base (1), et d'un
ensemble de pièces à jouer se plaçant sur lesdites plates-formes (10), caractérisé
par le fait que lesdites plates-formes sont divisées en sous-ensembles de plates-formes,
les plates-formes (10) de chaque sous-ensemble ayant une surface supérieure (4) de
la même couleur, et chacune desdites plates-formes (10) étant reliée par coulissement
à ladite base (1) de telle sorte que sa hauteur au-dessus de la base (1) puisse être
modifiée pour permettre la construction d'une structure de divers niveaux par utilisation
desdites plates-formes (10).
2. Appareil selon la revendication 1 dans lequel ladite plate-forme (10) est reliée
à ladite base (1) par une saillie verticale (11) sur ladite base (1) ou plate-forme
(10) qui coulisse coaxialement dans une saillie verticale creuse (12) sur ladite plate-forme
(10) ou base (1) respectivement.
3. Appareil selon la revendication 3 dans lequel chacune desdites plates-formes (10)
est carrée, vue en plan.
4. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel lesdites
plates-formes (10) sont de hauteur égale.
5. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les
plates-formes (10) sont en nombre suffisant pour couvrir la base (1).
6. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les
plates-formes (10) sont adaptées pour fabriquer une structure sans espaces entre les
plates-formes.
7. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite
base (1) est rectangulaire et entourée d'un rebord (2).