JP2000155543A - Game device and light emitting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a light emitting device which is capable of making expression of move moving bodies at a high speed, is diversified in the patterns of expression and has a powerful and sufficient size by constituting the device so as to have light emitting means having plural luminous bodies and light diffusing means covering these luminous bodies and have prescribed spacings between the plural luminous bodies and the light diffusing means. SOLUTION: Lanes 4 have the light emitting means consisting of the plural small-sized luminous bodies and a cover, i.e., the light diffusing means and have total five pieces of the lanes 4a to 4e in parallel within a table 3. The luminous bodies 2 consist of two kinds (red and green) of LEDs. Two kinds of the LEDs are alternately lined up so that two colors of light may be emitted respectively at the arbitrary points. Since the lanes 4 are constituted in the manner described above, the ball (object) of the red light is visible as if this ball moves when, for example, the red LED is put out and the two red LEDs adjacent thereto are lighted. The movement or expansion and contraction of the balls or rods of the light may be executed at a high speed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device and a light emitting device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Firstly, conventionally, in the field of amusement devices, particularly in a business-use amusement device having a mechanical device, two players hit a moving body on a play board against each other to compete for a score. Exists. However, in this type of amusement device, since a mechanical device is used, the speed of the moving body is limited, and the pattern that can be expressed is also limited. Further, it is conceivable to realize various expression patterns by expressing the movement of the moving body by sequentially lighting the light emitters arranged continuously. However, if the density at which the light-emitting bodies are arranged is low, each of the light-emitting bodies can be identified to the observer, and the movement of the moving body appears stepwise. On the other hand, if the density at which the light emitters are arranged is increased, the cost increases.

[0003] Second, there is a conventional game machine provided with two display units in one game machine. However, since these display portions are provided at different places, there is a possibility that the player may miss the other display while paying attention to one display.

[0004] Third, there is a game machine which conventionally has an audio output device and reproduces built-in audio data.
However, since it was not considered to output the external audio data by voice, the use range was limited.

[0005] Fourth, conventionally, there is a game machine which presses a button according to the rhythm of music and competes for a score according to the degree of accuracy. However, what the player can do with this type of game machine is only to match the music, and the range of enjoyment of the game is limited. In addition to music (sound output or musical score display), some characters are separately displayed on a monitor screen. However, it is sufficient for a player to play the game by listening to the audio or watching the musical score and adjusting to it. Yes, the display of characters did not necessarily expand the enjoyment of play.

Fifth, there is an amusement device in which a plurality of players compete against each other to hit an object moving on a game board back to the opponent's goal. However, in this amusement device, the speed of the object hitting back to the opponent depends on the power of the player's hand, and the speed of hitting the moving object differs depending on the position of the object at the time of hitting the moving object. Did not exist.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention provides
It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device (light-emitting device) that can express a moving object at high speed, has a variety of expression patterns, and is powerful enough.

[0008] Second, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game device in which, when one game device is provided with two display devices, a player can see both at the same time without moving his / her eyes.

[0009] Third, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game device which can be used as a device for outputting a sound based on a sound signal inputted through an external reproduction device and has a wide application range. I do.

Fourth, in an action game machine which performs a game based on a display on a display device, a new game device which combines an action game and a music game by incorporating an element for matching music irrelevant to the display is provided. The purpose is to provide.

Fifth, in a game machine in which a plurality of players hit each other on a movable object displayed on the display device, the speed at which the object is hit at the time of hitting is different depending on the position of the object. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement device having a new amusement.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention provides a light emitting means having a plurality of light emitters which are arranged at predetermined intervals and can be turned on and off, A plurality of light diffusion members formed so as to have a predetermined interval in a layered manner; and a light diffusion means for covering the plurality of light emitters, wherein a predetermined distance is provided between the plurality of light emitters and the light diffusion means. A light emitting device characterized by having a spacing of:

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the light-emitting device according to the first aspect, the light-emitting means has a plurality of light-emitting members arranged substantially linearly. is there.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the light emitting device according to the second aspect, the light emitting means has a plurality of rows of the plurality of light emitters arranged in a substantially straight line. It is a light emitting device.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the light emitting device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the light emitting means alternately arranges light emitters of different colors. Device.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an amusement apparatus having a first display section and a second display section, wherein the apparatus is overlapped with the second display section from a player's point of view. A first display unit disposed on the near side when viewed, wherein the first display unit is formed so that a player can visually recognize the second display unit from a portion other than a display area. It is.

Further, in the invention described in claim 6 of the present invention, the first display section is constituted by a plurality of display areas, and a gap or a transparent area is provided between the display areas. An amusement device according to claim 5.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the game apparatus according to the fifth or sixth aspect, wherein the display areas of the first display section are arranged at predetermined intervals to turn on and off. A light-emitting means having a plurality of possible light-emitting bodies, and a light-diffusing means having a plurality of light-diffusing members formed so as to have a predetermined interval in a layer form, An amusement device comprising a light emitting device having a predetermined interval between the light emitting body and the light diffusing means.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an amusement apparatus provided with a reproducing means for reproducing a sound in accordance with a playing state and a speaker for outputting the reproduced sound. A game device comprising: a voice external input terminal for inputting a voice signal from a speaker; and outputting a voice from the speaker based on a voice signal input from the voice external input terminal when not playing. .

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the game apparatus according to the eighth aspect, wherein the game start detecting means for detecting the start of the game and the detection result from the game start detecting means are provided. Selection means for selecting whether to output a sound based on a sound signal input from a sound external input terminal, or to cause the reproduction means to reproduce the sound in accordance with a game state. Device.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the game apparatus according to the eighth or ninth aspect, further comprising: display means for displaying a play state, wherein In the case of outputting music based on an input audio signal, the display means functions as an audio level meter.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the amusement device according to the tenth aspect, wherein the display means comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements which are arranged at predetermined intervals and which can be turned on and off. A plurality of light-diffusing members, each having a plurality of light-diffusing members formed so as to have a predetermined interval in a layer form, and a light-diffusing means for covering the plurality of light-emitting members. And a light emitting device having a predetermined interval between the two.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an object display means having a display area for displaying a change state of an object, and a player for operating the change state of the object. An input device for inputting, and a player performs an input when the object is in a predetermined state, thereby changing a fluctuation state of the object, and a speaker for outputting music. Determining means for determining whether or not the input from the player has been performed in accordance with the rhythm or scale of music, and changing the fluctuation state of the object according to the determination result of the determining means. It is a game device to play.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when an input is made by a player in accordance with the rhythm or scale of the music, the speed of change of the object is increased. An amusement device according to claim 12, wherein:

The invention according to claim 14 of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a sound-corresponding display means whose display state changes in accordance with the rhythm or scale of the music. It is a game device.

[0026] Also, in the invention according to claim 15 of the present invention, the sound-corresponding display means is provided from a player's viewpoint so that the player can visually recognize the object from a portion other than a display area of the object display means. 15. The amusement device according to claim 14, wherein the game device is disposed on the back side of the object display means.

[0027] The invention according to claim 16 of the present invention provides an object display means having a display area for displaying a change state of an object, and a player for operating the change state of the object. Input means for inputting, wherein the player performs an input when the moving object is within a predetermined display area, thereby changing a moving route of the object, A changing state of the object on the movement route according to the position of the object at the time of input from the game apparatus.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the game apparatus according to any one of the twelfth to sixteenth aspects, the object display means has a plurality of display areas. The game device, wherein the object is displayed in each display area, and the input means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display areas.

The invention according to claim 18 of the present invention is the game apparatus according to any of claims 12 to 17, wherein the input means is provided at one end of a display area of the display means. An amusement device provided near each other and near the other end.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game start detecting process for detecting a game start, and a sound signal inputted from a sound external input terminal based on a detection result of the game start detecting process. And a program for causing a computer to execute a selection process of selecting whether to output a sound based on the sound or to cause the sound reproducing means to reproduce the sound in accordance with a playing state.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an object display process for displaying a change state of an object on a display means, and an input to an input means for operating the change state of the object. An input recognition process for recognizing an input; a change process for changing a change state of the object on the display means when an input is made to the input means when the object is in a predetermined state; An output process for outputting, a judgment process for judging whether or not the input to the input means is performed in accordance with a rhythm or a scale of music; This is a medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the change process is recorded.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 21 of the present invention, the object display processing for displaying the change state of the object on the display means and the input means for operating the change state of the object are provided to the input means. An input recognition process for recognizing an input, and a movement route change process for changing a movement route of the target object on the display unit when an input to the input unit is performed when the target object is within a predetermined display area; A medium in which a program for causing a computer to execute a moving state changing process of changing a fluctuation state of the object according to a position of the object at the time of input to the input means is recorded.

Note that the recording medium is a medium on which information (mainly digital data and programs) is recorded by some physical means, and which performs a predetermined function on a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor. That can be done. Any means may be used as long as the program is downloaded to the computer by some means and a predetermined function is executed. For example, flexible disk, fixed disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk, CD, CD-RO
M, CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DV
DR, PD, MD, DCC, ROM cartridge, RAM memory cartridge with battery backup,
Includes flash memory cartridges, nonvolatile RAM cartridges, and the like.

This includes a case where data is transferred from a host computer via a wired or wireless communication line (public line, data line, satellite line, etc.). The so-called Internet is also included in the recording medium mentioned here.

[0035]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Configuration of Entire Game Apparatus) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external shape of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game device viewed from a player's viewpoint. This game device includes a base portion 2, a table 3 as a first display portion for displaying a game state, a lane (light emitting device) 4 constituting each display area of the first display portion, and a second display portion for displaying sound correspondence. A neon tube 5, a speaker (or woofer) 6, buttons (switches) 7 and 9, a score display board 8,
And an external input terminal (not shown).

The base portion 2 supports the entire game apparatus on the floor. The cover 21 covering the side end of the base portion 2 is made of a transparent (colored transparent) or translucent material, and the neon tube 5 provided inside the cover 21 can be seen from the outside.

The table 3 is fixed on the base portion 2 and is made of a transparent or translucent material except for both ends of the table where the buttons 7 and 9 are installed. Since the player plays the game by looking down at the play device from above the table, the height of the table is from the assumed average player's chest height to the crotch height, preferably about the waist height. Designed to.

(Configuration of Lane 4) Lane 4 has a long (about 1200 mm) rod shape, and a total of five lanes 4 are provided inside table 3 (lanes 4a and 4a, respectively).
b, 4c, 4d, 4e). As described later, since the display content of the lane 4 is important information for the player, nothing is provided to block all or part of the lane 4 from view.

Each lane has substantially the same configuration. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of one lane 4 taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and FIG. 4 is a horizontal cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the light-emitting bodies in one lane 4. Each lane 4 is a light emitting means composed of a plurality of small light emitters 45,
Further, a cover 46 as a light diffusing means is provided.

The luminous body 45 has two types (two colors of red and green) of L
Consists of ED. More specifically, the above two types of LEDs
The lanes 4 are evenly arranged in two substantially straight rows over the entire lengthwise direction. At this time, it is necessary to disperse the LEDs of the same color so as not to be shifted to one place. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A or 4B, two kinds of LEDs are alternately arranged. Thus, two colors of light can be emitted at arbitrary locations. In this embodiment, the LEDs are arranged in two rows in order to output a necessary and sufficient light amount. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or three or more rows may be used.

The arrangement of the LEDs is required to be so dense that they can be seen as one light block when the adjacent LEDs are turned on and viewed from the outside of the lane. As wide as possible, and required LE
Try to reduce the number of D.

The luminous body 45 is a two-color luminescent LE.
D may be used. In this embodiment, an LED is used to suppress power consumption. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various light bulbs and the like may be used.

The cover 46 includes light diffusing members 46b and 46c.
The light diffusing members 46b and 46cc are formed in two layers at predetermined intervals, and cover the entire light emitting body 45 of each lane in two layers. More specifically, a transparent tube 46a having a cross-sectional shape in which two large and small semicircles are combined is placed above the light emitting body 45, and two light diffusing members 46b and 46c having a semicircular cross-section are provided on the transparent tube 46a. Inlaid. The cross-sectional shape of the light diffusing members 46b and 46c is
6a corresponding to two large and small semicircles having a cross section,
The cross section b is a small semicircle, and the cross section of the light diffusing member 46c is a large semicircle.

The light diffusing members 46b and 46c are made of a translucent white plastic material called "milky white". When the LEDs in the lane 4 are turned on, the light first impinges on the light diffusing member 46b separated by a predetermined distance and diffusely reflects, and the light transmitted therethrough impinges on the light diffusing member 46c located further away by a predetermined distance, and diffusely reflects. Some of that light reaches the observer's eyes. As a result, a region of the light diffusion member 46c close to the LED looks like the color of the light of the LED.

If only one of the light diffusing members 46b or 46c is used, appropriate diffusion cannot be obtained, and LE
Each of D can be identified from the outside, and a plurality of L
One light block cannot be represented by ED. By doubling the light diffusing members as in this embodiment and by separating them from each other, the light is diffused more widely, and when the adjacent LEDs are turned on, they can be seen as one light block from the outside. Become. The invention is not limited to this, and the light diffusing member may have three or more layers.

Since the lane 4 is configured as described above, when, for example, only two adjacent red LEDs are turned on, it looks like a single red light ball from the outside, and a continuous green L
When a large number of EDs are turned on along the length of the lane, they look like a single green light stick from the outside. In addition, the red LED is turned off, and the red LED next to the red LED is turned off.
When one is lit, it looks like a red light ball (object) has moved. When the adjacent green LED is turned on without turning off the green LED, the green light stick appears to be elongated. In particular, since these are realized by the blinking of the LED, the movement or expansion and contraction of the ball or rod of light can be performed at high speed.

In the above, an example has been described in which light emitting diodes are arranged for each lane, and a ball or rod of light moves or expands and contracts along the longitudinal direction of each lane.
The light-emitting diodes may be arranged in a matrix so that the ball or rod of light can move or deform vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or the like.

(Configuration of Neon Tube 5) A total of four neon tubes 5 are provided for the base portion 2 (neon tubes 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d, respectively). As it is important for a player to determine whether the entire neon tube is on or off, as described later, a part of the neon tube is located above it (on the near side from the player's point of view). Although it is blocked by the lane 4, the other part is not blocked and is visible to the player. Neon tube 5a
And 5d are in the shape of a "ku" or inverted "ku", and the neon tubes 5b and 5c are straight,
Each can emit light in blue or light purple.

When these neon tubes are viewed from above, the inverted "-" shaped neon tubes 5a are arranged in the outermost lane 4a.
It is provided so as to extend between the lane 4a and the adjacent lane 4b from the outer side. Straight neon tube 5b
And 5c are provided between lane 4b and lane 4c and between lane 4c and lane 4d, respectively. In addition, the neon tube 5d in the shape of a "ku" is connected to the lane 4d.
And from the lane 4e to the outside of the lane 4e.

As described above, by making the table 3 transparent and providing a gap between the lanes 4 so that the neon tube 5 can be seen therefrom, the player can use the lane 4 and the neon tube 5. Can play while watching both at the same time without looking away from either. In particular,
Outside neon tube (5a) at a shallow angle viewed from the player's point of view
By making the neon tubes bent (or curved) for (5) and (5d), the neon tubes 5a and 5d extend in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the gap of the lane 4. Therefore, even if a part of the neon tube arranged in the lower part is hidden, another part can be seen. In addition, even if the viewpoint is at various positions due to a difference in the physique or posture of the player, a part of the neon tube 5 can be seen from the gap in the lane 4.

In the above description, the first display section is constituted by the table 3 having the lane 4 and the second display section is constituted by the neon tube 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display unit may be configured by a display device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal.

(Configuration of Other Parts) Six speakers (or woofers) 6
, Two woofers) and four inside the table 3. The upper surface of the table 3 is provided with a plurality of holes formed in a honeycomb shape corresponding to the positions of the speakers in order to guide the sound output from the speakers to the outside.

Buttons 7a and 9a, 7b and 9b, 7c
And 9c, 7d and 9d, 7e and 9e correspond to Table 3
Of the lanes 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e
Are provided near both ends. This button 7
And 9 are input devices in the game device, and include a trigger switch that emits a pulse signal when pressed. Also, it lights up in yellow in a predetermined case.

The score display board 8 is provided in the table 3 and has a rectangular dot matrix so that characters and simple figures can be displayed.

The external input terminal has a structure conforming to a predetermined standard and is provided on the base portion 2 and can receive an audio signal (analog signal) from another audio reproducing device.

(Outline of the game)
Used by name players. The two players compete for points by pressing the buttons 7 or 9 at appropriate times, as described below. FIG. 5 schematically shows the display in one lane 4 in accordance with the progress of the game in sequence.

When the player inserts a coin and presses the game start button, a red ball (object) is displayed at the center of each lane 4 and fluctuates (here, along the lane 4 toward one end). To move). Further, among the buttons 7 and 9 provided near both ends of each lane 4, the yellow button 7 or 9 provided near the end in the moving direction side of the red ball in each lane is turned on (FIG. 5).
(A) (b)). The lighting of the button 7 or 9 has a function of notifying the player on the side where the button is lit that the red ball can be hit back, and the red ball is an area on the moving direction side of the red ball from the center of the lane. , The button 7 or 9 lights up.

When the player whose button 7 or 9 is lit depresses the button, the green on the lane moves from the end of the player who pressed the button toward the display position of the red ball on the lane. Is extended, and at the same time, the button 7 or 9 is turned off (FIG. 5C).

When the green bar extends to the display position of the red ball,
The change state of the red ball is changed (the red ball is hit back). The red ball starts moving toward the end opposite to the player who pressed the button, and at the same time, the green bar shrinks toward the player who pressed the button (FIG. 5 (d)), The stick disappears.

When the red ball reaches the center of each lane, the player on the opposite side to the player who pressed the button 7 or 9 can hit the red ball back, so that the button 9 or 7 on the opposite side can be hit. Lights up (FIGS. 5E and 5F). If the player on the other side presses the button, a red ball is returned, and FIG. 5 (g)
The process returns to FIG.

As described above, the game proceeds by each player hitting the red ball, which has moved to the player's own side, to the opposite side. If the red ball cannot be hit back before reaching the end (FIG. 5 (k)), the opponent player gets a score (FIG. 5 (m)). The game is continued, and when the set time has passed, the game ends, and the player with the higher score wins.

(Internal Configuration) FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a basic configuration of a processing device in the game machine according to the present embodiment. The processing device 10 includes an input device 11, an output device 1,
2. Connected to a speaker (or woofer) 6 to constitute a game device. In this embodiment, the input device 11 corresponds to the buttons 7 and 9 provided near the player.
In this embodiment, the output device 12 corresponds to the lane 4, the neon tube 5, and the score display plate 8.

The processing device 10 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 1
03, sound device 104, input / output interface 1
06, a CD-ROM drive 107.

The CPU 101 includes a ROM 102 for storing predetermined programs and the like via a bus line, a RAM 103 for storing data such as the progress of a game, a sound device 104, an input / output interface 106, and a CD-RO.
It is connected to a CD-ROM drive 107 for reading information recorded in M. I / O interface 1
Reference numeral 06 is connected to the input device 11 and the output device 12, whereby an operation signal of the input device 11 is
1 and can output a signal generated by the CPU 101 or the like to the output device 12.

The sound device 104 is connected to the speaker 14 via the power amplifier 105,
The audio signal generated in 04 is supplied to a speaker 6 as an audio output device after power amplification. Further, an external input terminal (not shown) is connected to the sound device 104, and an audio signal input from the external input terminal
4 can be output as audio.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 101
2, an operation signal from the input device 11 is read based on a program incorporated in the device 2, and a predetermined instruction is issued to the output device.

In this embodiment, the CD-ROM drive 107 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, and other recording medium reading means may be provided.

(Contents of Processing) Next, the details of the processing in the processing device 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure in which the processing device 10 provided in the game device according to the present embodiment executes a game process and a music output process.
When the processing device 10 recognizes the start of the game (insertion of the game coin and pressing of the game start button) (step S70)
1), the processing device starts execution of the game processing (step S702). When the processing device determines that a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the game (step S703), the processing device ends the game process (step S704). That is, the display in each lane is stopped, and buttons 7 and 9
Invalidate the operation for. Further, the game result is displayed on the score display board 8.

When the game start button is not pressed or when the game is over (may be a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed after the game is over), the processing device 10 determines whether or not there is an audio signal from the external input terminal. (Step S70)
5) If there is an audio signal, audio output from the speaker 6 is started (step S706). When outputting music, the lane 4 having the light emitting function is caused to function as an audio level meter. That is, the length of the light-emitting portion is changed according to the sound intensity of each frequency component assigned to each lane. As described above, this amusement device has a function of outputting a sound signal of music input from an external input terminal as a sound, so that it can be installed in, for example, a bar, a club, a pub, etc., in addition to an amusement facility such as a game center. It can be used as a game device and a speaker.

After the sound output is started, when a game coin is inserted into the game apparatus and the game start button is pressed, the sound output is stopped even if the sound output is in progress, and the game process is started.

If there is no audio signal from the external input terminal, play music recorded inside the play apparatus is reproduced (step S707). Also, according to the playing state,
Plays a previously recorded sound effect. When there are a plurality of play music, an arbitrary music can be selected by an operation from the input device. Play music can be played outside of play time, so those who want to play can learn the rhythm of the music and play more effectively. Increase.

In step S707, instead of the mode for reproducing the recorded music, a mode in which the processing device causes the speaker 6 to output a different sound for each button when the button 7 or 9 is pressed. The game device may be selectable so that the game device can be used as a musical instrument.

(Game Processing) The details of the above-described game processing (step S702) will be described below. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure in which the processing device 10 executes a game process. When the game is started, the processing device 10 causes the luminous body of the lane 4 to emit light, thereby displaying a red ball in the center of the lane 4 (FIG. 5A), and displaying the red ball on one end of the lane 4. (Fig. 5 (b))
(Step S801). The moving direction of the red ball at the start of the game is equally divided so as to be fair for the two players. In this embodiment, three of the five lanes have the same direction, and the remaining two lanes have the same direction. Is the opposite direction.

The processing device 10 causes the speaker 6 to start outputting the music for play selected by the player at the same time as the start of play. Then, the neon tube 5 as the sound corresponding display means is turned on and off according to the rhythm of the play music. In addition, the music for amusement here is the built-in RO
Although the data recorded in M102 is reproduced, the present invention is not limited to this. A mode is provided in which the audio signal of the music input from the external input terminal is output as sound and this is used as play music. It may be selectable.

Next, the processing device 10 determines whether or not the player has pressed the button 7 or 9 at predetermined time intervals for each button (step S802). If a button is pressed, it is determined whether the button press is a valid button press (step S803). The effective button press here means a button press performed when the red ball is moving toward the player who pressed the button. In FIG. 5, if the player on the lower side of the figure presses the button in the state of FIGS. 5 (c) to 5 (h), the pressing is invalid.

If the button has not been pressed within the predetermined time (step S802) or if the button has not been pressed (step S803), it is determined whether or not a point addition event has occurred (step S804). . Here, the point of addition refers to a case where the red ball reaches one end of the lane 4 without being hit back (FIG. 5 (j) or (k)). Points are added.
If no additional reason has occurred, the process returns to step S802.

When an additional reason occurs, the new score of the player who has been added is recorded in the RAM 103 and displayed on the score display board 8. In addition, an effect that enlarges the area that glows red in the lane to indicate that the opponent has been scored (FIG. 5)
(M)) is performed (step S805).

When the point addition processing is completed, this routine is terminated for the lane, and the flow returns to step S801 to display a new red ball at the center of the lane and start moving the ball (FIG. 5 (a)). .

If the pressing of the button is valid in step S803, the processing device 10 determines whether or not the pressing of the button is a button capable of returning a red ball (step S808). The button press that can hit the red ball is the valid button press here, and the button is pressed when the red ball is closer to the player who pressed the button than the center of each lane. Refers to pressing.

If the button is pressed so that the red ball cannot be hit back (when the player on the lower side of the figure presses the button in the state of FIG. 5 (g)), the processing device 10 determines From the end of, a green bar is extended along the lane, and the extension is stopped at the center of the lane (FIG. 5 (h)). Then, without switching the moving direction of the red ball, the ball is moved toward the player who pressed the button as it is, and the green bar is shrunk along the direction (FIG. 5 (i)). Then, until the green bar is completely retracted (until the red ball reaches the end on the side where the button is pressed), the button 7 or 9 is pressed for the relevant lane.
Is invalidated (step S809).

In this case, a player who has pressed a button that cannot be hit back cannot perform a valid button press even if the red ball comes over the center of the lane, and therefore cannot play back the red ball for that lane. . Therefore, even if the button is pressed in step S802 after step S809, the button is determined to be invalid in step S803, and the red ball eventually reaches the player-side end (FIG. 5 (j)). , Step S804 and Step S8
At 05, points are added to the other player.

However, even if the button is invalidated, when the red ball reaches the end on the player side (when the state shown in FIG. 5 (j) is reached), the button is activated for a moment, and the button is returned. Becomes possible. The time during which the button is valid is set to a short time that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for an average player to hit back.

If it is determined in step S808 that the button can be pressed back, the processing device 10 determines whether or not the button is pressed in accordance with the rhythm of the music (step S810). What if the music was in rhythm?
Beat timing (timing of the neon tube lighting) in the play music being played during the above play
And when the button is pressed at the same time or within a certain minute time lag. In this embodiment, the music is matched to the rhythm. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to assign a specific scale to each of the buttons 7 and 9 and to match the play music with the scale so that a quick ball can be hit back. It may be configured as follows.

If the button press matches the rhythm of the music, the processing device 10 performs a process in which the red ball is quickly hit back toward the opposite end (FIGS. 5C and 5D) (step S811). . The speed of the red ball returned here is set to a speed that is difficult, if not impossible, for the player on the opposite side to receive the ball.

Before hitting the fast ball in step S811, for example, a red ball is reciprocated quickly within a certain short distance to produce an effect of accumulating power. As a result, both the player and the player can be notified that the button press is in accordance with the rhythm, and the opponent can be informed that a fast ball that is difficult to hit back will appear.

If the button press does not match the rhythm of the music, the processing device 10 performs a process of returning the red ball to the opposite end at a normal speed (step S812). In this case, the speed of the ball is set to a speed relatively easy for the opponent player on the opposite side to hit back.

In particular, in this embodiment, the design such as the speed of the ball to be hit back is changed depending on the position of the red ball when the button is pressed. For example, if a red ball is near the center of lane 4 when the button is pressed, a relatively slow ball is hit back, and if a red ball is near the player's side edge, a relatively fast ball is hit back. I do. This creates the pleasure of waiting for the red ball to approach the player side as much as possible (the risk of reaching the end is increased) and returning the ball quickly, making it difficult for the opponent to hit back. Get higher.

The shape of the ball may be changed depending on the position of the ball when the button is pressed. As described above, the degree of difficulty of the game and the like change due to the change in the shape of the ball as the target object and other aspects, and the playability is enhanced.

When the red ball is hit back, the processing device 10 turns off the yellow light emission of the pressed button 7 or 9 (FIG. 5).
(C)). Then, returning to step S802, it is determined whether or not the opponent player has pressed the button.

Although the above description has been given of the processing in the case where the game device is used as a two-player game device, the game device of the present embodiment can be used as a single-player game device. In this case, the hitting of the ball from the other end of the player is executed by the computer based on a built-in program.

When the player is used as a single-player game, if the score of the player does not increase by a certain value per hour or more, the game is over even before the set play time has passed, and the game ends. I do.

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According to the present invention, firstly, it is possible to provide a display device (light emitting device) which can express a moving object at high speed, has various expression patterns, and is powerful and large enough. Can be.

Secondly, in the case where one display device is provided with two display devices, it is possible to provide a display device in which a player can simultaneously watch both without moving his / her eyes.

Third, the game device can be used as a device that outputs sound based on a sound signal input through an external reproduction device, and a game device with a wide range of application can be provided.

Fourthly, in an action game machine which performs a game based on a display on a display device, a new game device which combines an action game and a music game by incorporating an element for adjusting to music unrelated to the display is provided. Can be provided.

Fifth, in a game machine in which a plurality of players hit each other on a movable object displayed on a display device, the speed at which the object is hit at the time of hitting is different depending on the position of the object. An amusement device having a new amusement can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external shape of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game apparatus viewed from a player's viewpoint.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of one lane 4 taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

FIG. 4 is a horizontal sectional view showing the arrangement of light emitters in one lane 4;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of display in one lane 4 according to the progress of a game.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a basic configuration of a processing device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for executing a game process and a music output process.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure for executing a game process.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the game device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the game device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a left side view of the game machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a right side view of the game device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 shows the shape of a neon tube portion of the game device of the embodiment in comparison with the overall shape of the game device.

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 2 Base part, 3 tables, 4 lanes, 5 neon tubes, 6 speakers, 7, 9 buttons, 10 processing unit

Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of light emitters, comprising: light emitting means having a plurality of light emitters arranged at predetermined intervals and capable of turning on and off, and a plurality of light diffusing members formed in layers at predetermined intervals. And a light diffusing unit that covers the light emitting unit, wherein a predetermined interval is provided between the plurality of luminous bodies and the light diffusing unit. 2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein said light-emitting means has a plurality of light-emitting members arranged substantially linearly. 3. The light-emitting device according to claim 2, wherein said light-emitting means has a plurality of rows of said plurality of light-emitting bodies arranged substantially linearly. 4. A light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein said light-emitting means arranges light-emitting bodies of different colors alternately. 5. A game device comprising a first display section and a second display section, wherein the first display section is arranged on the near side as viewed from the player's viewpoint so as to overlap with the second display section, The game device, wherein the first display section is formed so that a player can visually recognize the second display section from a portion other than a display area. 6. The amusement device according to claim 5, wherein the first display section includes a plurality of display areas, and a gap or a transparent area is provided between the display areas. 7. The amusement device according to claim 5, wherein the display area of the first display section includes a plurality of light-emitting units arranged at predetermined intervals and having a plurality of light-emitting members that can be turned on and off; A plurality of light diffusing members formed so as to have a predetermined interval, and a light diffusing means for covering the plurality of luminous bodies, wherein a predetermined distance is provided between the plurality of luminous bodies and the light diffusing means. A game device comprising a light emitting device having an interval. 8. An amusement apparatus provided with a reproducing means for reproducing a sound in accordance with a playing state and a speaker for outputting the reproduced sound, wherein a sound external input terminal for inputting a sound signal from outside is provided. A game device for outputting a sound from the speaker based on a sound signal input from the sound external input terminal when the game is not being played. 9. A game device according to claim 8, wherein a game start detection means for detecting a game start, and an audio signal inputted from an external sound input terminal based on a detection result from the game start detection means. A selection means for selecting whether to output a sound based on the above or to cause the reproduction means to reproduce the sound in accordance with a playing state. 10. The game apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising a display unit for displaying a game state, wherein music is output based on a voice signal input from the voice external input terminal. A game device wherein the display means functions as an audio level meter. 11. A game device according to claim 10, wherein said display means has a plurality of light emitting means arranged and arranged at a predetermined interval and capable of turning on and off, and a predetermined interval in a layered manner. A plurality of light diffusing members to be formed; a light diffusing unit covering the plurality of light emitting units; and a light emitting device having a predetermined interval between the plurality of light emitting units and the light diffusing unit. An amusement device characterized by the above-mentioned. 12. An object display means having a display area for displaying a change state of an object, and input means for inputting by a player to operate the change state of the object, wherein the object is An amusement device for changing a change state of the object by a player performing an input in a predetermined state, wherein a speaker for outputting music, and an input from the player for a music rhythm or scale. A determining means for determining whether or not the processing has been performed in combination, wherein the changing state of the object is changed according to the determination result of the determining means. 13. The game apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the speed of change of the object is increased when an input is made by a player in accordance with the rhythm or scale of the music. 14. The game apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising a sound-corresponding display means whose display state changes in accordance with the rhythm or scale of the music. 15. The sound-corresponding display means is disposed on the back side of the object display means from the viewpoint of the player so that the player can visually recognize the sound from a portion other than the display area of the object display means. The game device according to claim 14, wherein the game is performed. 16. A moving object comprising: an object displaying means having a display area for displaying a changing state of an object; and an input means input by a player for operating the changing state of the object. An amusement device for changing a movement route of the object by a player performing an input when the object is within a predetermined display area, and according to a position of the object at the time of input from the player. A game device for changing a fluctuation state of the object. 17. The game apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said object display means has a plurality of display areas, and displays said objects in each display area. An amusement device, wherein the input means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display areas. 18. The amusement device according to claim 12, wherein said input means is provided near one end of a display area of said display means and near the other end thereof. A game device characterized by the above-mentioned. 19. A game start detection process for detecting a game start and a sound output based on a sound signal input from a sound external input terminal or a match with a game state based on a detection result of the game start detection process. A program for causing a computer to execute a selection process of selecting whether or not to reproduce the sound by the sound reproducing means. 20. An object display process for displaying a change state of an object on a display means, an input recognition process for recognizing an input to an input means for operating the change state of the object, and When an input to the input means is performed in the predetermined state, a change processing for changing a change state of the object on the display means, an output processing for outputting music from a speaker, and an input to the input means are performed. A program for causing a computer to execute a judgment process of judging whether or not the change is performed in accordance with the rhythm or scale of music, and a change state changing process of changing a change state of an object according to the judgment result of the judgment process is recorded. Medium. 21. An object display process for displaying a change state of an object on a display means, an input recognition process for recognizing an input to an input means for operating the change state of the object, and A movement path change process for changing a movement path of the object on the display means when an input is made to the input means when the object is within a predetermined display area; and the object at the time of input to the input means. And a moving state changing process for changing a moving state of the object according to the position of the object.