JP2000312775A - Field controller for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the movement of a medal with big variation and contingency, and to develop a game without letting a player weary by providing a field part rolling or sliding a small piece and a field deformation means for deforming the field part. SOLUTION: A medal game machine comprises a field controller 10, or a device for changing the state of a field 11 which rolls a medal 130 inputted into a medal input machine 110 and guides it to a destination position, and a panel body which discharges a lot of medals by the entering of the medal 130 into a fan-shaped gate 121 of a panel start part 121. The field controller 10 is an assembly of a plurality of small blocks and has a suspension bridge type field 11 deformed when an external force is applied thereto. A roller table is reciprocated in the longitudinal direction of the field 11 by the operation of the deformation means arranged in the bottom face of the field so that the field 11 can be deformed into an undulating state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a field control device for a game machine for changing the state of a field of the game machine for guiding a medal or the like to a target position by rolling the medal or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Some game machines that use medals themselves for games play, such as rolling or dropping medals, and guiding the medals to a predetermined position. There are types of game consoles. Conventionally, in a game machine of this type, a field in which medals move by rolling or the like has been fixed.

[0003]

However, the conventional field described above is simple because it is fixed and cannot change the medal movement greatly or have a chance. I was tired of it.
Also, a number of medals are placed on a plurality of stair-like horizontally moving bases, and medals are dropped and added on the medals to push the medals in the lower tier by the upper horizontally moving pedestal. ), But the table that moves horizontally does not change the movement of the medals or gives any chance, but is an extruding table for dropping the medals.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a field control device for a game machine that does not immediately bore a player by giving a great change to the movement of medals and having a chance.

[0005]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by the following means. In addition, in order to make it easy to understand, description is given with reference numerals corresponding to the embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a field part (11, 21, 41, 51) for rolling or sliding small pieces, and a field deforming means (12, 22, 4, 4) for deforming the field part.
2, 52) for a game machine having the field control device (10, 20, 40, 50).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the field control device for a game machine according to the first aspect, the field portion has a stretchable and / or flexible sheet (21, 4).
1, 51) is a field control device for a game machine.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the field control device for a game machine according to the first aspect, the field portion includes a plurality of small blocks (11) arranged one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally; And a joint (11a) for movably connecting the joints to each other.

[0008] The invention of claim 4 is the invention of claim 2 or claim 3.
4. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the field deforming unit includes: a field pressing unit (42) that presses the field unit; and a first moving unit (45) that moves the field pressing unit in a pressing direction. And a field control device for a game machine.

[0009] The invention of claim 5 is the invention of claim 2 or 3.
3. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein said field deforming means includes: a field pressing portion (12-6, 22-6, 42) for pressing said field portion; Moving means (12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 2)
2-2, 22-3, 22-4, 45).

[0010] The invention of claim 6 is claim 2 or claim 3.
In the field control device for a game machine, the field deforming means includes a field pressing part (42) for pressing the field part, and a first moving means (44, 45) for moving the field pressing part in a pressing direction. -1)
Second moving means (45-1, 45-3) for moving the field pressing portion in the surface direction of the field portion;
A field control device for a game machine, comprising: a driving unit (45-4) for driving the first moving unit and the second moving unit with a common driving source.

[0011] The invention of claim 7 is the invention of claim 2 or claim 3.
5. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein said field deforming means supports said field and is movable, and a supporting part moving means (52) for moving said field supporting part. And a field control device for a game machine.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a field control device for a game machine, comprising: a field portion for rolling or sliding small pieces; and field displacement means (13) for tilting, moving or rotating the field portion.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the first to eighth aspects.
The field control device for a game machine according to any one of the above, wherein the small piece is a rotating body including a disk and a ball.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the drawings. (1st Embodiment)

In the first embodiment, a medal game machine 100 including the field control device 10 according to the present invention was manufactured. FIG. 4 shows a medal game machine 10 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a zero. Medal game machine 100
Is mainly composed of the field control device 10 and the panel body 120
And the medal 130 is used for a game.

The panel body 120 includes a panel exterior 124,
In addition to a medal start unit 121, a display lamp 122, and an information display unit 123, a medal transport unit (not shown), a medal payout unit and the like are provided.

The medal start section 121 has a gate section 121a in a fan-shaped space partitioned by sheet metal.
The medal 130 that has entered 21a is a part that is sent to a counting device (not shown) in the panel main body 120 when the gate 121a rotates. In addition, a door (not shown) that opens and closes is provided in front of the gate portion 121a, and stops the medal 130 from entering the gate portion 121a.

Display lamp 122 and information display section 123
Is a display unit that displays information for transmitting the state of the medal game machine 100, the game result, and the like to the player.

The medal shooting machine 110 is a portion for a player to set a target and insert a medal 130, and is attached to a medal game machine main body (not shown) so as to swing freely. In the medal game machine 100 of the present embodiment, the same two medal shooting machines 110 are used.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the field control device 10, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an internal mechanism of the No. 0. FIG. 3 is a three-side perspective view of the field control device 10. The field control device 10 is a device that changes the state of the field 11 that rolls the medal 130 and guides the medal 130 to a target position.
1, a deformation means 12, a displacement means 13, and an outer frame 14.

The field 11 is an aggregate of a plurality of small blocks formed by resin molding. The small blocks have joints 11a (see FIG. 3) which are connected to each other in a movable state, and an external force is applied. And a suspension bridge-shaped field that deforms accordingly. The surface is medal 1
Even if 30 has fallen, it is necessary to slide down. Therefore, it is desirable to use a material that slides well with the medal 130 or to perform a treatment such as coating on the surface to improve the slip.

The deformation means 12 comprises a motor 12-1, a pulley 12-2, a drive belt 12-3, a roller stand 12-4, a guide rail 12-5, and a roller 12-6. The motor 12-1 is a drive source for driving the pulley 12-2 by a gear (not shown), and uses an AC motor. The pulley 12-2 is a belt wheel on which the drive belt 12-3 is hung and transmits rotational motion to the drive belt, and is rotatably attached to the pulley attachment portion 14b. The roller stand 12-4 includes a belt connection portion 12-4a, a guide portion 12-a.
4b, a moving table that includes sheet metal parts such as the roller mounting portions 12-4c, is assembled using screws or the like, and moves in the arrow A direction. The belt connection part 12-4a is attached to the drive belt 12-3, and transmits the operation of the drive belt 12-3 to the roller base 12-4. Guide part 12-4b
Is a guide rail 12-5 fixed to a wooden outer frame 14.
By fitting, the movable range of the roller base 12-4 is regulated, and the movement is smoothened. Roller mounting part 12-
A roller 12-6 made of Delrin is rotatably attached to 4c. The position of the roller base 12-4 is detected by a photo sensor (not shown) or the like, and the operation is controlled.

The displacement means 13 comprises a left and right movable shaft 13-1, a left and right inclined table 13-2, and a bearing 13-3. The two left and right movable shafts 13-1 are coaxial with each other, and
4 and is rotatably attached to a left-right inclined table 13-2 fixed to the table 4. The left and right movable shafts 13-1 are fixed to a game machine body (not shown) via a bearing 13-3. The field control device 10 is controlled by the displacement means 13.
Is tilted around the left and right movable shaft 13-1 using a tilt driving means (not shown) as a drive source. The inclination of the field control device 10 including the field 11 is detected by a tilt detection device such as a photo sensor (not shown), and the operation of a tilt driving device (not shown) is controlled.

Next, the outline of the game and the operation of the field control device 10 will be described. The player has a medal shooting machine 11
Using 0, the medal 130 is released, and the player rolls over the field 11 to enter the gate 121a. At this time, in the field 11, the roller 12-6 moves randomly or according to a program, so that the position of the raised hill changes, and the field 11 performs a waving operation. Field 11
The field control device 10 includes a tilt driving device such as a motor (not shown) and a tilt detection device such as a photo sensor, and performs a tilting operation around the left and right movable shaft 13-1 at random or according to a program.

When the medal 130 released by the player enters the gate section 121a successfully, the panel body 120 performs processes such as counting, displaying, and lottery of the medal 130 according to a program, and when predetermined conditions are satisfied ( For example, when six medals 130 enter the gate section 121a), control such as paying out a large number of medals 130 to the player from a medal paying means (not shown) or fixing the field 11 to a state advantageous to the player is performed. I do.

On the other hand, when the medal 130 released by the player falls from the field 11 without entering the gate section 121a, the medal 130 is collected by a medal collecting device (not shown), and the medal paying means is provided by the medal conveying means. Transported to

As described above, in the first embodiment, the unevenness and the inclination of the surface of the field 11 change, so that the movement of the medals 130 also changes, and contingency arises. Further, since the degree of difficulty in putting the medals 130 into the gate portion 121a can be changed by a program, the game is not monotonous, the game characteristics are enhanced, and the player's willingness to play is increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a field control device of a game machine that makes it difficult for a player to get tired.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a field control device 20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an internal mechanism of the field control device 20. Note that in the following description of the second embodiment, duplicate description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment described above will be appropriately omitted.

The field control device 20 of the second embodiment
Is a device having the same function as the field control device 10 of the medal game machine 100 shown in the first embodiment,
Portions other than the field control device 20 are the same as in the first embodiment.

The field controller 20 controls the field 2
1, a deformation means 22, a displacement means 23, and an outer frame 24.

The field 21 is a flexible sheet such as resin or cloth having elasticity and flexibility, and deforms while expanding and contracting in response to an external force. Also,
Even if the medal has fallen, the surface must slide down. Therefore, it is desirable to use a material that slides well with the medal or to perform a treatment such as coating on the surface to improve the slip.

The deforming means 22 includes a pulley 22-2, a driving belt 22-3, a belt connecting portion 22-4, and a pressing portion 22-6.
Consists of The pulley 22-2 is a belt wheel on which a drive belt 22-3 is hung, and transmits the rotational motion of a rotary drive source (not shown) to the drive belt, and is rotatably attached to the outer frame 24. The pressing portion 22-6 is connected to the belt connecting portion 22-.
4 is a pressing member that is attached to the drive belt 22-3 via the base member 4 and deforms the field 21 while moving in the direction of arrow A according to the movement of the drive belt 22-3. Since the pressing portion 22-6 moves while pressing the back surface of the field 21, it is preferable to select a material or apply a lubricant so that the friction coefficient between the front surface and the back surface of the field 21 is reduced. .

The displacement means 23 comprises two left and right movable shafts 23-
Consists of one. The two left and right movable shafts 23-1 are coaxial with each other and are rotatably attached to the outer frame 24. The left and right movable shafts 23-1 are fixed to a game machine main body (not shown), and the entire field control device 20 is tilted around the left and right movable shafts 23-1 by tilt driving means (not shown).

Next, the operation of the field control device 20 will be described. When the medal rolls on the field 21, the field 21 performs a waving operation by changing the position of the raised hill by the pressing unit 22-6 moving randomly or according to a program. The field control device 20 including the field 21 includes a
Incline randomly or programmatically around -1.

As described above, in the second embodiment, since the field control device 20 is a single sheet, the structure is simpler than in the first embodiment. Further, the deformation means 2
2. Since the structure of the displacement means 23 is simpler than that of the first embodiment, a field control device having the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be provided at a lower price.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 7 is a view for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the third embodiment. The field control device 40 is a field control device 1 of the medal game machine 100 described in the first embodiment.
One or a plurality of zeros can be provided at a certain position. Since the field control device 40 has a cylindrical shape, it is used by embedding the field control device 40 in a part of a field in which medals move.

The field 41 is a flexible sheet such as a stretchable and flexible resin or cloth, and has an outer peripheral portion 41b.
And a circular field attached to a fixed frame (not shown) in the central portion 41a.

The slide piston 42 is a hemispherical field pressing means having an upper part, and is rotatable up and down.
In the cylinder portion 45-1. The vertical position of the lower part of the slide piston 42 is determined by abutting it on the circumferential guide rail 44.

The circumferential guide rail 44 is an annular guide rail having a large number of smoothly connected irregularities in the circumferential direction on the upper surface, and is fixed to a fixed frame.

The rotary frame 45 comprises a cylinder part 45-1 in which the slide piston 42 is fitted, a guide groove part 45-2 in which the circumferential guide rail 44 is fitted, and a support arm part 45-3. It is rotated by a drive source (not shown) around 45-4. The position of the rotating frame 45 is detected by a photo sensor (not shown) or the like, and the operation is controlled. Here, an example in which there are four cylinder portions 45-1 is shown.

Next, the operation of the field control device 40 will be described. When the rotating frame 45 rotates, the cylinder 4
5-1 performs a circumferential motion along the circumferential guide rail 44. At the same time, the slide piston 42 fitted to the cylinder portion 45-1 also makes a circumferential motion. Since the upper surface of the circumferential guide rail 44 has irregularities, the slide piston 42 applied thereto also traces the irregularities, so that the slide piston 42 moves up and down simultaneously with the circumferential movement.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the field 41 moves while changing the height of the convex portion on the surface thereof, so that the field changes more greatly than in the first and second embodiments. Thus, a field controller for a complicated game machine can be provided.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIGS. 9 and 10 are views for explaining a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the field control device 10 of the medal game machine shown in the first embodiment, the field control device 50 is a device used for a game machine in which the ball 140 is rolled and played instead of the medal 130, and is used for putting golf. Used for games, etc.

The field 51 is a flexible sheet such as a stretchable and flexible resin or cloth, and has four corners attached to a fixed support 53 fixed to a main body (not shown) and a slide support 55 by adhesion. I have. Slide support 5
Reference numeral 5 denotes a field support unit which is slidably erected in the direction guided by the guide rail 52-6 and connects and supports the field 51.

The support moving means 52 includes a disk 52-1, a crank pin 52-2, a crank arm 52-3, and a shaft 52.
-4, an arm 52-5, and a guide rail 52-6. The disk 52-1 is a disk having a crank pin 52-2 fixed at a position deviated from the center of rotation, and is connected to a drive source (not shown) and rotates. Crank arm 52-
3 is a crank pin 52-2 at one end and a shaft 52-4 at the other end.
Are mounted so as to be rotatable. The two arms 52-5 are rotatably attached at one end to the shaft 52-4 and at the other end to the slide support 55. The guide rail 52-6 is a rail integrally or separately attached to the main body, and defines a moving range and a direction of the slide support 55.

Next, the operation of the field control device 50 will be described. When the disk 52-1 is rotated (180 degrees) from the state shown in FIG. 9 to the position shown in FIG. 10 by a drive source (not shown), a crank mechanism including the disk 52-1, a crank pin 52-2, and a crank arm 52-3 is used. , Axis 5
2-4 moves to the position shown in FIG. 10, and the slide column 55 is pulled by the arm 52-5 to move to the position shown in FIG.
Thus, the field 51 has a lower end 51a,
Since it has a concave shape, it has a shape combining tilt and deformation.
When the disk 52-1 is further turned 180 degrees, the field 51
Returns to the original state (FIG. 9). The position of the disk 58 or the slide column 55 is detected and controlled by a position detection device such as a photo sensor (not shown), so that the field control device 50 can arbitrarily deform the shape of the field 51.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the change of the field in which the deformation and the inclination of the field 51 are adjusted can be obtained by one driving source and the support moving means 52. Also, since the end 51a of the field is lowered into a U-shape, the ball 140 can be guided in this direction, which can be advantageous or disadvantageous to the player, so that the difficulty of the game can be freely controlled. Can also. Therefore, the difficulty of the game can be adjusted according to the situation, and the game does not become monotonous,
A field control device for a game machine that is hard for a player to get tired of can be easily provided at a low price.

(Modifications) Various modifications and changes are possible without being limited to the above-described embodiments, and they are also within the equivalent scope of the present invention.

(1) In the first to third embodiments, the example of the field in the medal game has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to a field such as a golf putting game.

(2) In the fourth embodiment, an example in which a ball is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to, for example, the medal game machine of the first embodiment.

(3) In each embodiment, the example in which the deformation and inclination of the field is performed during a game is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the field may be deformed for each play.

(4) In each of the embodiments, the example has been described in which the deformation and inclination of the field are performed by control of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. Or may be operated by another player.

(5) In each embodiment, an example of a game machine using medals or balls has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game machine may be shaped like an egg, or may be a dice other than a rotating body. Good.

[0054]

As described in detail above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the field deformation means for deforming the field portion is provided, there is a change in the movement of the medals, and contingency arises. Therefore, it is possible to manufacture a field control device of a game machine that is difficult for a player to get tired of.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the field portion is made of a sheet having elasticity and / or flexibility, a field controller for a game machine in which the field portion is deformed can be easily manufactured at low cost. .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the field section is composed of a plurality of small blocks arranged one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally and joints for connecting the small blocks in a movable state. Can be freely set, and a field control device for a game machine having a deformation shape optimal for the game machine can be manufactured.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the field deforming means includes: a field pressing portion for pressing the field portion;
With the first moving means for moving the field pressing portion in the pressing direction, the driving mechanism is simple, and the field control device of the game machine in which the field portion is deformed can be easily manufactured at low cost.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the field deforming means includes: a field pressing portion for pressing the field portion;
Since the apparatus includes the second moving means for moving the field pressing portion in the surface direction of the field portion, the driving mechanism is simple, and the field control device of the game machine in which the field portion is deformed can be easily manufactured at low cost.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the field deforming means drives the first moving means and the second moving means with a common driving source, even if the deforming means performs complicated deformation, it is driven. The mechanism is simple, and a field control device for a game machine in which the field portion is complicatedly deformed can be easily manufactured at low cost.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the field deforming means includes the field supporting portion which supports the field and is movable, and the supporting portion moving means which moves the field supporting portion, the driving mechanism is provided. A simple and low-cost field control device for a game machine in which the field section is deformed can be easily manufactured.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the field portion is provided with the field displacement means for inclining, moving or rotating the field portion, the medal movement is changed even if the field is not deformed. Is not monotonous, and a field control device for a game machine that is difficult for a player to get tired of can be easily manufactured at a low price.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the small piece is a disc,
Because it is a rotating body including a ball, the movement of medals and balls in a medal game or golf game changes, causing accidents, so the game is not monotonous and the field control of a game machine that is difficult for the player to get tired of Equipment can be manufactured.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal mechanism of the field control device 10 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a three-side perspective view of the field control device 10;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the medal game machine 100 according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a deformed state of a field 51 according to a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11, 21, 41, 51 Field 12, 22, 45 Deformation means 13, 23 Displacement means 52 Support moving means 55 Slide support

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A field control device for a game machine, comprising: a field section for rolling or sliding small pieces; and field deforming means for deforming the field section. 2. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the field portion is a sheet having elasticity and / or flexibility. 3. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the field unit connects the plurality of small blocks arranged one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally with the small blocks in a movable state. A field control device for a game machine, comprising: a joint. 4. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 2, wherein the field deforming unit moves the field pressing unit in a pressing direction, the field pressing unit pressing the field unit. A field control device for a game machine, comprising: a first moving means. 5. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 2, wherein said field deforming means includes: a field pressing portion for pressing said field portion; and said field pressing portion being a surface of said field portion. And a second moving means for moving in a direction. 6. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 2, wherein the field deforming unit moves the field pressing unit in a pressing direction, the field pressing unit pressing the field unit. A first moving unit, a second moving unit that moves the field pressing unit in a surface direction of the field unit, and a driving unit that drives the first moving unit and the second moving unit with a common driving source. And a field control device for a game machine. 7. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 2, wherein the field deforming means supports the field,
A field control device for a game machine, comprising: a movable field support portion; and a support portion moving means for moving the field support portion. 8. A field control device for a game machine, comprising: a field section for rolling or sliding small pieces; and field displacement means for tilting, moving or rotating the field section. 9. Any one of claims 1 to 8
3. The field control device for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the small piece is a rotating body including a disk and a ball.