JP2006230713A - Shooting game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shooting game machine allowing a player to enjoy the game without damaging fun peculiar to a shooting game of acquiring a prize by shooting down the prize. <P>SOLUTION: The shooting game machine includes a prize imaging means for imaging prizes stored in a prize storage portion provided in a game machine body, and the image of the prize imaged by the prize imaging means is displayed as a target under conditions according to the difficulty level of shooting, and when the target image is hit, the prize corresponding to the hit image is delivered from the prize storage portion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a shooting game machine in which a player projects a projectile such as a bullet toward a prize installed at a predetermined distance, and a shooting game in which the player competes for the result can be simulated and executed. About.

Shooting is a game that has long been enjoyed at shrine fairs and festivals, using air guns and bows to aim at cork bullets and arrows, shoot down the targeted prizes, and give away the prizes. It is a play that can be acquired. Moreover, as a shooting game machine imitating such a shooting game, there is a shooting game machine aiming at a target displayed on the screen, and a score is added according to the target number etc. . Here, the direction and timing of the light beam projected on the target on the screen is detected by a sensor provided on the gun, or the light beam emitted from the gun is detected by a sensor provided on the screen side, It is determined whether it is in the middle or not.
For example, a shooting game machine that is intended for a shooting game that is the target of a pseudo-gun that fires bullets, has a surface that functions as a screen, and displays a game image on the surface is proposed. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-162035 A

However, the prior art described in the patent document has the following problems.
In the shooting game machine described in Patent Document 1, since the image displayed as the target is a symbol character or the like that is different from what can actually be acquired as a prize, the target is shot and hit. There was a problem that it lacked the point of tasting the original joy of being able to win prizes. Furthermore, in the conventional shooting game machine, the target image displayed on the screen is only displayed according to a preset program, so that a player or the like may be involved to set the shooting difficulty level. There has been a problem that even adults and children with different skills cannot enjoy the game easily.
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and can directly enjoy a game without losing the shooter's unique interest of acquiring the prize by directly shooting down the prize. The degree of difficulty in shooting games can be set as appropriate by changing the display size of the image displayed on the screen, the moving speed, etc., and the variety of shooting games can be expanded to increase the interest of the game An object of the present invention is to provide a shooting game machine capable of improving the game performance.

(1) The present invention described in claim 1 comprises display means for displaying an image of a target, and shooting means arranged in front of the display means, and the target displayed on the display means Shooting using means, and shooting a prize storage unit provided in the game machine body and a prize stored in the prize storage unit in a shooting game machine in which a prize is paid out based on a shooting result Premium imaging means, target display control means for displaying the premium image of the premium photographed by the premium imaging means as a target on the display means under conditions according to the shooting difficulty level, and shooting by the shooting means is the premium A shooting result determining means for determining whether or not the image has been hit, and when the shooting result determining means determines that the hit has been hit on the prize image, the prize corresponding to the prize image is paid out from the prize storage unit. Giveaway means , Characterized by comprising a.

(2) The present invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in (1), a shooting difficulty level setting unit is provided that allows the shooting difficulty level of the prize image to be set from the outside.

(3) In the present invention described in (3), in the above (1) or (2), the target display control means is capable of enlarging or reducing the prize image, and the condition according to the shooting difficulty level Also, the display size is selected according to the shooting difficulty level and displayed.

(4) In the present invention according to claim 4, in the above (1) to (3), the target display control means is capable of moving and displaying the prize image, and the shooting according to the shooting difficulty level as a condition Another feature is that the moving speed corresponding to the difficulty level is selected and moved and displayed.

(5) In the present invention described in (5), in the items (1) to (4), the prize payout means also pays out a set number of prizes according to the shooting difficulty level of the prize image. It has characteristics.

  According to the present invention, the prize image of the prize in the prize storage unit photographed by the prize imaging means is displayed as a target on the display means under the condition corresponding to the shooting difficulty level, and the shooting result is determined and this prize image is displayed. Since the corresponding prize is paid out from the prize storage unit, it is possible to enjoy the game without detracting from the shooter's unique interest of acquiring the prize by directly shooting the prize. Moreover, since the target prize image is displayed according to the degree of difficulty, the variety of shooting games can be expanded to increase its interest.

  The present invention comprises a display means for displaying an image of a target and a shooting means arranged in front of the display means, and the target displayed on the display means is shot using the shooting means, In a shooting game machine in which a prize is paid out based on a shooting result, a prize storage section provided in the game machine main body, a prize imaging means for photographing a prize stored in the prize storage section, and the prize imaging A display control means for displaying the prize image of the prize photographed by the means on the display means as a target under conditions according to the shooting difficulty level, and whether or not the shooting by the shooting means hits the prize image A shooting result determining means for determining the prize image, and a prize paying means for paying out a prize corresponding to the prize image from the prize storage unit when it is determined that the prize is hit by the shooting result determining means. Things .

That is, a prize image in which a prize stored in the game machine is photographed is displayed on the display means as a target, and when the player hits the prize image using the shooting means and hits the prize, The prize corresponding to the image is paid out, and it is possible to virtually enjoy the game without losing the fun unique to shooting, that is, the prize is obtained by directly shooting the prize.
In addition, since the prize image is displayed under conditions according to the shooting difficulty level, the variety of shooting games can be expanded to increase its interest.

Moreover, in the said structure, it is preferable to set it as the structure provided with the shooting difficulty level setting part which made it possible to set the shooting difficulty level of the said prize image from the outside.
In other words, according to the skill and preference of the player, the shooting difficulty level can be set by the player or the manager managing the shooting game machine. However, it also adds new pleasure to improve shooting skills while enjoying shooting games. Therefore, the player can enjoy shooting games for a long time without getting bored.

The target display control means can enlarge or reduce the prize image, and can select and display a display size corresponding to the shooting difficulty level as a condition corresponding to the shooting difficulty level.
In conventional shooting games that aim directly at prizes, the difficulty level must be set by moving the prize position away from or closer to the shooting position, but according to this embodiment, it is very easy. Since a display size corresponding to the shooting difficulty level can be selected and displayed, it is possible to have a compact configuration as a shooting game machine without taking up a place as a shooting game. When the difficulty level is increased and a small prize image is targeted, it is possible to enjoy the real thrill of shooting through a distant target. In this case, for example, an expensive prize is displayed in a small size to increase the difficulty level, and an inexpensive prize is displayed in a large size to reduce the difficulty level, thereby increasing the player's willingness to challenge the expensive prize. Can also be set easily.

Further, the target display control means can move and display the prize image, and can select and move and display a moving speed according to the shooting difficulty level as a condition according to the shooting difficulty level. .
In other words, it is natural that it is difficult to aim at a moving target rather than a stationary target, and if the shooting skill is improved, it will become fun to aim at a moving target. Therefore, by making it possible to move and display the target prize image, it is possible to expand the variety of shooting games and increase its interest. Moreover, since it is a moving display on the display means, a mechanical device for moving the actual prize is unnecessary, and a compact configuration as a shooting game machine can be achieved. In addition, since the speed at which the target moves can be changed according to the shooting difficulty level, for example, when the target moving at high speed can be shot out, it can be enjoyed as if it were a professional shooter. Even in this case, for example, an expensive prize is displayed at a high speed to increase the difficulty level, and an inexpensive prize is displayed at a low speed (may be a stop display) to reduce the difficulty level. It is also possible to easily set the willingness to challenge expensive prizes. Of course, it is also possible to set the difficulty level by combining the change in display size and the change in movement speed.

Furthermore, the prize payout means can pay out a number of prizes set according to the shooting difficulty level of the prize image.
That is, when a prize image with a high difficulty level is hit, a plurality of prizes corresponding to the prize image are paid out instead of one. By setting in this way, the player's willingness to acquire prizes can be increased and the interest of the shooting game can be enhanced.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
1 is a front view of a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the shooting game machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the shooting game machine. A shooting game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
1 to 3, 10 is a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, 11 is a display means such as a liquid crystal panel or a screen for displaying a target image, and 12 is arranged in front of the display means 11. Shooting means imitating a pistol or the like, 13 is a prize storage section provided in the game machine main body 10a, 14 is a digital camera or a three-dimensional sensor for photographing a prize K stored in the prize storage section 13, etc. The prize imaging means 15 includes a target display control means for causing the display means 11 to display the photographed prize image G of the prize K as a target on the condition corresponding to the shooting difficulty level, and the display means 11 by the shooting means 12. The control unit 16 includes a shooting result determining means for determining whether or not the shooting of the hit has hit the prize image K, and 16 is a prize K corresponding to the prize image G hit to the prize image by the shooting result determining means. The Goods storage case prize dispensing means for dispensing the prize payout portion 16b is removed from 16a, 17 is a shooting difficulty setting unit, such as a push button or a touch panel which enables setting shooting difficulty of prize image G from the outside.

  The shooting game machine 10 is a game machine that simulates a game for the purpose of acquiring a prize by slashing a target prize, and is provided in a game hall or the like, and is a substantially cabinet-like game machine. Various prizes are held in the main body 10a.

The display means 11 has a substantially rectangular display screen made up of a liquid crystal panel, plasma panel, screen, etc., and is displayed on the front surface of the game machine body 10a via a control unit 15 having target display control means to be described later. The image to be played is controlled.
The shooting means 12 is an input device imitating a pistol or the like provided on the front side of the display means 11. The player determines the direction of the pistol and pulls a trigger to project a light beam onto the display means 11. A predetermined sound effect is generated. Input data relating to this shooting operation is taken into the control unit 15 via the interface and subjected to predetermined processing.

  The prize storage unit 13 is a box-shaped storage provided in the game machine main body 10a. For example, different types of prizes K (for example, four types of prizes K1 to K4) are stored in the divided portions. As the prize K stored in the prize storage unit 13, in addition to pendants, watches, stuffed animals, pets such as live goldfish and chicks, and foods such as oden, yakitori, hamburgers, etc. are used. It is also possible to display the prize image G on the display means 11 in real time.

  The prize image pickup means 14 is a CCD camera provided at each upper ceiling corner of the prize storage section 13 or a scanner provided at the bottom of the prize storage section 13. The prizes K1 to K4 stored in the prize storage section 13 are stationary. An image or a moving image is acquired at a predetermined timing, and this image data is captured by the control unit 15.

  The control unit 15 is a computer for managing the entire shooting game machine 10, and the display unit 11 is based on the prize K (K1 to K4) image data stored in the prize storage unit 13. The target display control means for displaying the prize image G (G1 to G4) on the top, the shooting data of the shooting means 12 and the data of the prize image G displayed on the display means 11 for judging the shooting result Shooting result determining means.

  The prize payout means 16 is a device for providing a player with a prize corresponding to the shooting result, and the prize K held in the prize storage 16a of the game machine body 10a is provided on the front surface of the game machine body 10a. A cylinder mechanism such as a motor or an actuator for pushing out toward the prize payout portion 16 b is provided, and this cylinder mechanism is driven via the control portion 15. Thus, whether or not effective shooting has been performed on the prize image G on the display means 11 is determined by the shooting result determination means, and when the shooting is valid, the prize K corresponding to the prize image G is a prize payout unit. 16b and provided to the player.

  The shooting difficulty level setting unit 17 is provided on the game machine body 10a in the vicinity of the shooting means 12, and the player sets the shooting difficulty level to a predetermined level, for example, level 1 to level 4 as shown in FIG. It is an input device such as a selection switch or a touch panel for setting the shooting difficulty level of each of four stages corresponding to the above. Input data relating to the shooting difficulty level is read by the control unit 15, and the display mode of the premium image G displayed on the display means 11 is determined according to each shooting difficulty level L. For example, at the level 1 where the difficulty level is minimum, the display magnifications of the premium images G1 to G4 are displayed to be large, so that the luminance of the premium image G and its effect are increased. On the other hand, at level 4 where the shooting difficulty level L is maximum, the display magnification of the prize image G is minimized, and the movement speed and movement pattern of the prize image G swimming on the display means 11 are complicated quickly. To make it difficult.

  At level 2 of the shooting difficulty level L, the prize images G1 and G4 are enlarged and displayed at the maximum magnification, but the prize images G2 and G3 are reduced and displayed at a reduced scale. An example is shown in which the shooting probability for each prize K in the shooting game is changed. Further, at level 3, the display magnifications of the prize images G1 to G4 are set uniformly low so that the overall shooting difficulty L is reduced.

  Next, an example of a prize providing routine in a shooting game executed by the control unit 15 that controls the shooting game machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a prize providing routine for setting a shooting difficulty level of a prize image that is the target of a shooting game and paying out a prize according to the shooting result.

  In step S1, the shooting difficulty level L is set based on data from the shooting difficulty level setting unit 17 such as a setting button provided on the game machine body 10a. Thus, the prize images G1 to G4 corresponding to the prizes K1 to K4 stored in the prize storage units 13 are respectively displayed on the display surface on the display means 11 in the display mode in which the predetermined shooting difficulty level is obtained. The game starts.

In step S2, the shooting data such as the shooting time and the shooting direction of the shooting means 12 operated by the player is acquired, and the image data such as the position coordinates of the prize image G and the effective shooting range on the display means 11 is controlled by the control unit. 15 is input.
In step S3, the shooting data is compared with the image data to determine whether or not the shooting by the shooting means 12 has hit the target prize image G. If this determination is correct, the process proceeds to step S4. If it is off, the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S4, a prize payout process is performed in which the prize K corresponding to the prize image G is pushed out and supplied to the prize payout section 16b via the prize payout means 16, and the process returns to step S2.

  In step S5, after an outlier process such as setting the number of shots (N-1) by decrementing this offshoot from the effective number of shots (N) where the initial value is N = 10, for example, The process proceeds to the next step S6. In step S6, an end process is performed to determine that the effective number of times N has become zero and to end the process. That is, when the effective number of times of shooting is 1 or more, the routine proceeds to step S2, and when the number of times of shooting is zero, this routine ends.

As described above, the execution program held in the control unit 15 of the shooting game machine 10 includes the premium providing routine as its main part. In this way, the prize images G1 to G4 corresponding to the prizes K1 to K4 in the prize storage unit 13 photographed by the prize imaging unit 14 are displayed in a display size or display according to the shooting difficulty level selected by the shooting difficulty level setting unit 17. The target premium image G can be displayed on the display means 11 under display conditions such as speed.
The shooting result for the prize image G is determined by a shooting program including the prize providing routine, and the prize K corresponding to the prize image G is paid out from the prize storage unit 13, so that the prize is directly shot down to You can enjoy the game without sacrificing the unique fun of winning the prize.
Furthermore, the player of this shooting game selects the display mode of the premium image G displayed on the display means 11 by using the shooting difficulty level setting unit 17 provided in the game machine body 10a, and the display means 11 By changing the display mode such as the size of the image displayed on the screen and the moving speed, it can be changed according to the skill and preference of the player, and the shooting game can be enjoyed effectively.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
In FIG. 6, 20 is a shooting game machine according to the second embodiment, 21 is a prize storage unit provided in the game machine body 10a, 22 and 23 are prizes k stored in the prize storage part 21, and a ceiling or side wall. These are two prize image pickup means for taking pictures from two different directions such as a section. In addition, in the following description, what has the same function as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same code | symbol, and abbreviate | omits the description.

  In the shooting game machine 20, two prize image pickup means 22 and 23 that can take a prize image G from different directions are arranged in a prize storage section 21 that stores a prize K provided to a player. . As a result, image processing is performed based on the data of two acquired premium images, and a three-dimensional image or a composite image is generated and displayed as a target premium image G on the display means 11. To be able to. Therefore, the player can aim for a realistic image and atmosphere suitable for a shooting game by shooting a prize image G having a three-dimensional feeling and texture peculiar to the prize K in a realistic manner. Can be increased. In this way, a goldfish swimming in a fishbowl or an insect such as a beetle placed in an insect cage is used as a prize K, and the prize image G is displayed on the display means 11 so as to be a shooting game machine preferred by children and the like. Is possible. Further, when acquiring the target image data, it is possible to appropriately acquire the image data through the prize imaging means 22 and 23 arranged in the prize storage unit 21 by simply arranging the prize storage part 21 as a prize. Therefore, the shooting game machine can be easily prepared for setting, and the maintenance is excellent.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
In FIG. 7, 30 is a shooting game machine of the third embodiment, 31 is a push button provided in the game machine body 10a for setting the shooting difficulty level of the prize image G displayed on the display means 11. It is a shooting difficulty level setting unit. Note that the shooting difficulty level setting unit 31 is operated by an administrator of a game arcade where the shooting game machine 30 is arranged.

  The prize image G displayed on the display means 11 can be enlarged or reduced, and can be selected and displayed with a display size corresponding to the shooting difficulty set by the shooting difficulty setting unit 31. Further, a shooting difficulty level for moving and displaying the prize image G in a pattern having a predetermined moving speed on the display means 11 is set, and a moving speed or the like corresponding to the shooting difficulty level is selected by the shooting difficulty level setting means 31. Can also be displayed. As a result, the manager can set an appropriate shooting difficulty level according to the situation, and can diversify the shooting game and arouse interest in the game.

  Further, in the shooting game machine 30, a set number of prizes are paid out according to the shooting difficulty level of the prize image G using the prize paying means 16. Thereby, for example, the amount of prizes provided when a prize image G having a relatively small display size and a fast movement on the screen is shot out is increased to increase its interest. In FIG. 7, when the difficulty level is set to level 3 by the shooting difficulty level setting means 31 and it is determined that the prize image G on the display means 11 has been shot by the shooting means 12, it is stored in the prize storage 16a. In the example, the stored three prizes K are collectively paid out to the prize payout unit 16b. That is, the number of prizes K provided at level 1 is 1, and the number of prizes K is set at levels 2, 3, and 4, respectively. Therefore, the player aims to acquire more prizes and aims at shooting difficulty corresponding to the skill. The shooting difficulty level is set based on the game environment condition data such as the player type and the game time zone by the administrator of the shooting game machine 30 or a setting program incorporated in the control unit 15. It can also be done.

  Although the first to third embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these examples. For example, in this embodiment, an example in which a pistol type shooting means is used is shown. However, a launcher type that projects a missile, a bow, or the like is applied as the shooting means, or a player uses a ball-shaped one. It is also possible to use a type that is actually thrown toward the display means. In this case, the display means is provided with a sensor function such as a touch panel, and thereby, determination of whether or not the projected object is hit by the prize image G is made. Furthermore, a premium imaging means such as a digital camera or a video camera arranged in the premium storage unit can be provided with a swing mechanism for changing the imaging direction. As a result, the prize image G of the prize K placed in the prize storage unit can be acquired from multiple directions, and these images are processed and effectively displayed on the display means. It can be made to appeal to the person.

1 is a front view of a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is side surface sectional drawing of a shooting game machine. It is a block block diagram of a shooting game machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display form of the premium image G displayed on a display means. It is a flowchart of a prize providing routine for paying out prizes. 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a shooting game machine according to Embodiment 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Shooting game machine of Embodiment 1 10a Game machine main body 11 Display means 12 Shooting means 13 Prize storage part 14 Prize imaging means 15 Control part 16 Prize payout means 16a Prize storage part 16b Prize discharge part 17 Shooting difficulty setting means 20 Shooting game machine 21 according to the second embodiment 21 prize storage unit 22, 23 prize imaging means 30 shooting game machine 31 according to the third embodiment 31 shooting difficulty setting section
K1-K4 premium
G1-G4 premium images

Claims (5)

Display means for displaying the target image;
Shooting means arranged in front of the display means,
In a shooting game machine in which the target displayed on the display means is shot using the shooting means and a prize is paid out based on the shooting result.
A prize storage section provided in the game machine body,
A prize image pickup means for photographing a prize stored in the prize storage section;
A target display control means for displaying the prize image of the prize photographed by the prize imaging means as a target on the display means under conditions according to the shooting difficulty level;
Shooting result determination means for determining whether or not the shooting by the shooting means hits the prize image;
A prize paying means for paying out a prize corresponding to the prize image from the prize storage unit when it is determined by the shooting result judgment means that the prize image has been hit;
A shooting game machine characterized by comprising:   The shooting game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a shooting difficulty level setting unit that allows a shooting difficulty level of the prize image to be set from outside.   The target display control means can enlarge or reduce the prize image, and selects and displays a display size according to the shooting difficulty level as a condition according to the shooting difficulty level. 3. A shooting game machine according to 1 or 2.   2. The target display control means is capable of moving and displaying the prize image, and selecting and moving and displaying a moving speed according to the shooting difficulty level as a condition according to the shooting difficulty level. The shooting game machine according to any one of? 5. The shooting game machine according to claim 1, wherein the prize payout means pays out a number of prizes set in accordance with a shooting difficulty level of the prize image.

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