JP2007082998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can make the players concentrated on games at ease for higher interests by preventing the stealing of luggages. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, a hook (40) with a sensor (415) has a hook controller (412) and senses sitting on a seat (31) and a load on the hook or receives a game start signal from a control means (80 or 90) to lock a stopper (413) or receives a game ending signal or senses leaving the seat to release the locking of the stopper (413). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-player game machine in which a large number of players participate.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a multiplayer multi-purpose game machine, commonly called a mass game machine, in which a large number of players participate is known. As such a mass game machine, for example, there is a mass game machine based on a horse racing game. Such a mass game machine includes a gaming machine main body provided with a large main display unit, and a plurality of terminal devices provided with sub display units.

  Each of the plurality of terminal devices includes a seat on which a player can be seated, and is lined up toward the main display unit. In this terminal device, each player sits on the seat and performs various operations while looking at the sub display unit.

  In this mass game machine, the racehorse and its odds are presented on the main display section and the sub display section. Each player selects an arbitrary racehorse from the presented racehorses and bets medals. Thereafter, horse racing is performed by these race horses on the main display portion, and medals are paid out to each player based on the odds set in advance according to the result.

  In the mass game machine as described above, it is possible to enjoy a sense of presence like being on a racetrack by listening to the sound output from the speaker while watching the video displayed on the main display unit. .

As a mass game machine, there is an integrated game system including a cockpit in which a plurality of players are seated in a theater provided with a large screen (see Patent Document 1).
In this integrated game system, a personal computer device provided in each cockpit is connected to a general computer device for games, and these proceed in conjunction with the game. Then, by generating a large sound and body vibration in common with the players in the theater, a sense of reality and a sense of urgency that are not found in personally owned game machines are provided.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-314450

  However, in the terminal device of the mass game machine as described above, there are many cases where there is no space for placing the player's luggage when the player plays the game. And most of the time, I had to put my luggage near my feet and seats. In addition, there are cases where the terminal device is provided with a hook for hanging the luggage or a bag for storing the luggage, but the luggage cannot be fixed by locking the hook or the like. In addition, the player may not be able to concentrate on the play because of the anxiety that the baggage is stolen while playing the game, which may cause a decrease in interest.

  Also, if you expect the effect of playing a game in a private room around the seat of the terminal device like a shelter, there is usually enough space for luggage. Often not. And even if it tries to put a load at the foot, it will be in the way and the load will be placed in a place that is not visible to the player during play, so the player will play the game while feeling anxiety of theft. For this reason, the case where a player's interest is reduced occurs.

  Furthermore, if the luggage is to be stored in a locker or the like in advance, the locker key must be held. Locker keys are usually small, so they are often lost while concentrating on the game, or you can't concentrate on the game because of the key.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a terminal device for a gaming machine that can concentrate on a game with peace of mind by preventing theft of luggage and improve the interest of each player. For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following terminal devices.

  (1) A game controller (for example, an input operation unit 72 described later) that receives input from the player, and a display unit (for example, a game image generated based on the game program is received from the outside or generated and displayed internally) A main display device 22, which will be described later, a sub display unit 61), a seat portion on which a player is seated (for example, a seat 31 which will be described later), a control means for executing the game program (for example, a main control device 80 which will be described later), A locking device (for example, a hook 40 described later) having an anti-theft mechanism for hanging and storing the player's luggage, which is normally unlocked and is locked when the game starts. ).

  According to the invention described in (1), the lock means that is unlocked in the normal state can be locked when receiving the game start signal from the control means, and can be shifted to the unlocked state when receiving the game end signal. . This eliminates the need for a lock key and the like, so that the player can concentrate on the game without being aware of the presence of the key or the baggage, and the player's interest can be improved. Can be provided.

  (2) The locking means includes a U-shaped hook portion (for example, a hook 40 to be described later) having an upper opening fixed to the seat portion, and a hook object that closes the upper opening and is hooked on the hook portion. A stopper (for example, a stopper 413 which will be described later) for preventing removal of an object, and a lock control unit (for controlling the change of the upper opening to both closed and open states by engaging or disengaging the stopper with the upper opening) For example, a hook control device 412), which will be described later, and a load detection unit (for example, a sensor 415, which will be described later) that detects that the hook object has been hooked on the hook portion, In response to the load detection unit detecting that the predetermined weight has been applied by the hook object being hooked on the hook unit, the upper opening is moved to the stopper. More gaming machine according to (1) to be changed to the closed state from the open state.

  According to the invention described in (2), the hook for hanging the luggage is provided, and when the player hooks the luggage on the hook, the load detection unit can detect and the stopper can be closed. This makes it possible to reduce the risk of luggage theft during the game. Further, since this operation is performed automatically and a lock key is not required, the player can concentrate on the game without being aware of the presence of the key or the like and the luggage being stolen. A gaming machine capable of improving the performance can be provided.

  (3) The locking means includes a U-shaped hook portion (for example, a hook 40 to be described later) having an upper opening fixed to the seat portion, and a hook object that closes the upper opening and is hooked on the hook portion. A stopper (for example, a stopper 413 described later), and a lock control unit (for example, for controlling the change of the upper opening to the closed or open state by engaging or disengaging the stopper with the upper opening). A hook control device 412) described later, and the gaming machine includes a game medium input unit (for example, a medal input unit 734 described later) for inputting a predetermined game medium, and the game medium input unit A game medium insertion detection unit that detects that a predetermined game medium has been inserted (for example, a sensor (not shown) incorporated in a medal insertion unit 734, which will be described later, or a card slot 721) The seat unit includes a seating detection unit (for example, a seating sensor (not shown) described later), and the lock control unit is configured to detect the game medium input detection unit. The upper opening is changed from the open state to the closed state by the stopper in response to detecting that the predetermined game medium is inserted or when the seating detection unit detects seating of the player. The gaming machine according to (1).

According to the invention described in (3), in addition to (1), the lock control unit changes the upper opening of the hook to the closed state by the stopper in response to detecting the insertion of the game medium or the seating of the player. To do.
Thus, not only a load such as a load is applied to the hook, but also the upper opening of the hook can be closed by the stopper by detecting the insertion of the game medium and the seating of the player. Further, since a key for locking is unnecessary, the player can concentrate on the game without being aware of the presence of the key or the like and the luggage is stolen, and the player's interest can be improved. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (4) The seating detection unit transmits a lock release signal when the seating of the player is not detected, and the lock control unit opens the upper opening with the stopper in response to receiving the lock release signal. The gaming machine according to (3), wherein the gaming machine is changed from a closed state to an opened state.

  According to the invention described in (4), in addition to (3), when the seating detection unit does not detect the seating of the player, the seating detection unit transmits a lock release signal and sets the stopper in response to receiving the lock release signal. Leave it open. As a result, if the player does not detect seating due to standing up, for example, the stopper is automatically opened, so that the player can easily remove the luggage from the hook portion simply by standing up. . And since the operation | movement of opening a key and taking a baggage conventionally becomes unnecessary, the player can concentrate on a game without being conscious of the existence of a key, and can improve the interest of a player Can be provided.

  (5) The gaming machine further includes a time measuring unit (for example, a timer 98 which will be described later) for measuring time, and the time measuring unit measures time according to the seating detection unit transmitting the unlock signal. The lock control unit receives the lock release signal, and the time measurement unit measures the predetermined time, and the upper opening is released from the closed state by the stopper. The gaming machine described in (4).

  According to the invention described in (5), in addition to the invention described in (4), the lock control unit unlocks the stopper after a predetermined time measured by the time measuring unit after transmitting the lock release signal. To do. As a result, the stopper is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed since the player stood. Since the stopper can be closed until the player reaches the hook portion after the player stands up from the seat portion, it is possible to prevent the luggage from being stolen before the player reaches the hook portion. In addition, the player can concentrate on the game without being aware of the luggage, and can provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player.

  (6) The seat portion includes a seat shell (for example, a seat shell 70 described later) that covers the periphery of the seat portion, and the hook portion is attached to the outside of the seat shell. The gaming machine according to any one of 5).

  According to the invention described in (6), since the hook is attached to the outside of the seat shell covering the seat portion, it is not necessary to place a load inside the seat shell. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the game from being disturbed by the luggage and can provide an environment where the user can concentrate on the game.

  (7) The gaming machine includes photographing means (for example, a luggage camera 42 described later) for photographing an image of a hook object when the hook portion is in the closed state, and the display portion includes the photographing means. The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein an image of the hook object photographed by is displayed.

According to the invention described in (7), in addition to the invention described in any one of (2) to (6), an image of the hook object is captured and displayed when the upper opening of the hook portion is closed. The image is displayed on the screen.
Thereby, since the player can check the state of his / her luggage at any time, the anxiety that the luggage is stolen can be reduced. Then, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide an environment where the player can concentrate on the game and can improve the interest of the player.

  (8) The seat unit includes a moving unit (for example, a traveling unit 32 to be described later) that is provided at a lower portion of the seat unit and moves the sheet unit, and the control unit controls movement to drive the moving unit. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), comprising means (for example, a CPU 91 described later).

  According to the invention described in (8), in addition to the invention described in any one of (1) to (7), a lockable hook is attached to the movable seat portion. It becomes possible to play the game without the luggage being shaken off. As a result, the risk of theft due to the baggage being shaken down is reduced, so that the player can concentrate on the game more and can provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can concentrate on a game with peace of mind by preventing theft of luggage and improve the interest of each player.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 1 is a mass game machine, and includes a gaming machine main body 20 including a planar rectangular play area 21 and a plurality of terminal devices 30 arranged on the play area 21.

  In addition to the play area 21, the gaming machine body 20 includes a main display device 22 provided along one side of the play area 21, speaker devices 23 provided at the four corners of the play area 21, and the main display device 22. And a main control device 80 for controlling the speaker device 23.

  The play area 21 is divided into a plurality of subareas 212. These subareas 212 include a city area 212A, a sea area 212B, and a forest area 212C. In the play area 21, IC tags 211 are embedded in a grid. The IC tag 211 stores position information within the play area 21.

The main display device 22 is a large projector display device. The main display device 22 is not limited to this and may be a large monitor.
The main control device 80 is capable of bidirectional communication with each terminal device 30 via a wireless LAN, executes a predetermined game program, and performs bidirectional communication with each terminal device 30 to create a virtual space common to each player. provide.

  Each terminal device 30 is arranged in a state facing the main display device 22. The terminal device 30 is connected to the main control device 80 via a wireless LAN, and can move on the play area 21 in accordance with a command from the main control device 80 or by a player's operation.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of each terminal device 30.
The terminal device 30 includes a seat 31, a traveling unit 32 that supports the seat 31 from below and moves on the play area 21, a hook 40 for hanging the baggage, and a baggage camera that photographs the baggage hung on the hook 40. 42 is provided.

<Composition of sheet>
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the seat 31. The configuration will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The sheet 31 has three sides excluding the sheet body 50 (FIG. 3), a side unit 60 (FIG. 3) provided along one side surface of the sheet body 50, and the other side surface side of the sheet body 50. An enclosing seat shell 70 (FIG. 3).

  The seat body 50 includes a flat base portion 51 (FIG. 2), a seat portion 52 (FIG. 3) provided on the base portion 51, and a back attached to the seat portion 52 so that the angle can be changed. A rest (back) 53 (FIG. 3), a headrest 54 (FIG. 3) provided on the top of the backrest 53, and a pair provided on the seat surface of the seat 52 and on both sides of the backrest 53 Side arm 55 (FIG. 3).

The seating unit 52 is configured to advance and retreat on the base unit 51 when the player operates the input operation unit 72 (FIG. 2). The seat body 50 may form a bed by sliding the seating portion 52 forward and at the same time the backrest 53 falls backward.
The seating portion 52 includes a legrest 521 (FIG. 3) provided on the front surface side, and a footrest 523 (FIG. 3) housed at the tip of the legrest 521. When the seating portion 52 slides forward, the legrest 521 turns upward along with the slide and becomes a seat surface continuous with the seat surface of the seating portion 52. At the same time, the footrest 522 protrudes from the legrest 521 and becomes a seat surface continuous with the legrest 521.

  The seat surface of the seat portion 52, the lower portion of the backrest 53 (abutting against the waist of the player), and the headrest 54 each have a bag body into which air can be injected, and air is injected into these bag bodies by an air pump. Then, the surface is raised so that it can be supported while corresponding to the unevenness of the user's body surface.

  The seating section 52 or the backrest 53 incorporates a seating sensor (not shown) that detects that the player is seated. The seating sensor is a pressure sensor that detects a pressure when the player is seated, a weight sensor, or the like. When the seating sensor detects seating, a lock start signal for operating the hook 40 is transmitted. When seating is not detected, a lock release signal is transmitted.

  The side unit 60 accommodates a sub display unit 61 (FIGS. 2 and 3) configured to include a liquid crystal display panel.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sub display unit 61 includes a first support arm 611 supported by the side unit 60, a second support arm 612 attached to the tip of the first support arm 611, and the second support arm 611. A rectangular flat plate-shaped sub-monitor 613 that performs liquid crystal display attached to the tip of the arm 612.
The first support arm 611 is extendable in the vertical direction with respect to the side unit 60. The second support arm 612 is extendable and can be fixed at an arbitrary angle with respect to the axial direction of the first support arm 611. The sub monitor 613 can be fixed at an arbitrary angle with respect to the axial direction of the second support arm 612.

  The sub monitor 613 incorporates a small CCD camera 614. By operating an input operation unit 72 (described later), an image captured by the CCD camera 614 is always displayed on the sub display unit 61 of the terminal device 30. Thereby, since the player's own facial expression can be seen during the game, the fun is increased. In this case, the captured video may be displayed on the entire screen of the sub monitor 613 or may be displayed on a part of the screen.

  The side unit 60 is provided with a sub monitor storage space 62 extending in the vertical direction. The sub monitor storage space 62 stores the first support arm 611, the second support arm 612, and the sub monitor 613. .

Inside the side unit 60, a sub control device 90 connected to the main control device 80 via a wireless LAN and a plurality of substrate storage slots 97 constituting the sub control device 90 are provided.
The sub control device 90 controls the sub display unit 61 and the traveling unit 32 based on a command from the main control device 80, and transmits a signal input from the input operation unit 72 (described later) to the main control device 80. .
A lid 971 is provided on the upper part of the substrate storage slot 97 so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal control board 972 can be mounted in the board storage slot 97 by opening the cover 971 and inserting the terminal control board 972 from above.

The rear side of the seat shell 70 extends upward so that the backrest 53 and the headrest 54 can be supported. Speakers 75 are provided on both sides of the headrest 54 in the seat shell 70.
The rear side of the side surface of the seat shell 70 extends upward so that a player seated on the seat body 50 cannot be seen by other players.

  A table 71 (FIG. 2) is attached from one side surface of the seat body 50 to the front surface at the upper end of the seat shell 70. The space below the table 71 receives the legrest 521 and a footrest 523 provided by rotating a part of the legrest 521.

On the table 71, in the vicinity of the side arm 55, an input operation unit 72 (FIG. 2) including a keyboard and a jog dial is provided. The input operation unit 72 is provided with a card slot 721 (FIG. 2) for inserting a credit card or a membership card, and incorporates a sensor (not shown) that detects that a card has been inserted.
In this embodiment, the input operation unit 72 is provided on the table 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the input operation unit 72 may be provided on the sub monitor 613 as a touch panel.

  Below the table 71 and in front of the side arm 55, a medal payout opening 731 for paying out medals from a medal storage portion 73 provided inside the side unit 60, a medal receiving portion 732 for receiving the payout medals, and A medal insertion unit 734 for inserting medals is provided. The medal receiving portion 732 is provided with a holder 733 for mounting the medal receiving portion 732. The medal insertion unit 734 incorporates a sensor that detects that a medal has been inserted. This medal may be paid out according to a multiplication rate in an event in the game program, for example. For example, like a bookmaker, for a certain event (e.g. horse racing or battle win / loss), a predetermined odds (multiplication rate) is set for the participant, and the player votes for a favorite object. Then, according to the winning or losing, etc., medals are paid out according to the odds. In addition, what is given as a prize by the bookmaker is not limited to a medal, but may be an item in the game space.

  A hook 40 (described later) and a luggage camera 42 are provided outside the seat shell 70 to hang the luggage. In this embodiment, the hook 40A (FIG. 2) is provided outside the seat shell 70. However, the hook 40A (FIG. 2) is not limited to this, and may be provided below the table 71 (40C, FIG. 3). (40B, FIG. 3). Further, the hook 40B is not limited to the back surface of the backrest 53, but may be a lower portion of the side arm 55. The hook 40 may be provided not only at one place but also at a plurality of places. A luggage compartment 41 for placing luggage may be provided.

  A luggage camera 42 is provided above the hook 40. The baggage camera 42 is directed to the lower hook portion, and photographing is started when a stopper 413 (described later) extends to close the upper opening of the hook. That is, the CPU 91 transmits a lock start signal to the hook and simultaneously transmits a shooting start signal to the baggage camera 42, and the baggage camera 42 receives the shooting start signal and starts shooting. The captured video is displayed on the sub monitor 613. This video may be always displayed on the sub monitor 613 or may be displayed by an operation of the input operation unit 72 of the player. In this case, the captured video may be displayed on the entire screen of the sub monitor 613 or may be displayed on a part of the screen.

  4 and 5 are enlarged perspective views of the hook 40. FIG. The hook 40 stores a hook main body 411, a hook control device 412 that receives a lock start signal and a lock release signal, which will be described later, and expands and contracts the stopper, a stopper 413 including an electric actuator (not shown), and an electric actuator. A stopper storage 414 and a lamp 416 are included. A sensor 415 is provided on the fishing support 417 of the hook body 411.

Specifically, when a load such as a load is applied to the fishing support 417 of the hook body, the sensor 415 detects that the load is applied and transmits a lock start signal to the hook control device 412. The hook control device 412 that has received the signal drives the motor of the electric actuator to extend the stopper 413, and extends the stopper 413 from the stopper port 418 as shown in FIG. The lock start signal is transmitted not only by detection by the sensor 415 but also by detection of a seating sensor built in the seating portion 52 or the backrest 53, or by detection that the CPU 91 has transmitted a game start signal to the main control device 80. Also good.
The sensor 415 may be a weight sensor that detects the weight, is not limited to the weight, and may be a contact sensor that detects that the load has contacted the sensor, or a so-called infrared sensor or optical sensor. It may be a presence detection sensor.

Further, the abutting portion 419 of the fishing support portion 417 with which the stopper 413 abuts has a concave shape so that the tip end portion of the stopper 413 can be accommodated. The tip of the stopper 413 is accommodated in this recess. When the stopper 413 is extended, the lamp 416 provided outside the fishing support 417 is turned on.
Furthermore, by receiving a lock start signal from the CPU 91 or the like, the electric actuator for extending the stopper 413 is locked, and the stopper 413 is fixed.
The stopper 413 may be fixed when the sensor 415 detects a load, transmits a lock start signal, and receives it by the hook control device 412. The stopper 413 extends and contacts the contact portion 419. It may be fixed simultaneously with contact.

  In order to release the lock, the hook control device 412 receives a lock release signal from the CPU 91 or the like. As a result, the stopper 413 is released and the hook control device 412 receives the lock release signal again, so that the electric actuator operates to store the stopper 413 in the stopper storage portion 414 and the hook 40 is opened. Alternatively, the fixing of the stopper 413 and the storing of the stopper 413 may be performed by receiving one lock release signal.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the risk of the stolen luggage being stolen can be avoided by the stopper 413 extending and being fixed.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1.
In this gaming machine 1, the main control device 80 of the gaming machine body 20 has a wireless communication unit 83, and the sub-control device 90 of the terminal device 30 has a wireless communication unit 93. These wireless communication units 83 and 93 can be connected to each other via a wireless LAN, whereby voice data and character data can be exchanged between the main control device 80 and the sub control device 90.

<Configuration of main control device>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main control device 80.
The main control device 80 includes a CPU 81, a memory 82, a wireless communication unit 83, and a database 84 connected to a data bus 89.
The wireless communication unit 83 transmits / receives a signal to / from the sub-control device 90, and converts a radio frequency (RF) signal received by the transmission / reception circuit unit 85 into a baseband signal and transmits the baseband signal. A baseband processing unit 86 for converting a baseband signal to be converted into an RF signal.

The database 84 is a circuit board including a storage unit that stores a game program, or a storage medium (for example, a hard disk or a ROM cassette) that stores the game program.
Specifically, the main control device 80 is provided with a slot in which these circuit boards and storage media can be attached and detached. By attaching / detaching these circuit boards and storage media to / from the slot, the game programs stored in the database 84 can be appropriately replaced and other game programs can be executed. Note that the game program may be replaced directly by downloading via a communication line as well as the case where the game program is replaced through hardware.

The CPU 81 executes various processes according to the game program.
That is, the CPU 81 reads out the game program stored in the database 84 to the memory 82 and advances the game according to this game program.

During the game, in response to a request from the terminal device 30, the CPU 81 stores information representing a situation corresponding to the time axis in the game program and the game world at that time from the database 84 (that is, an incident occurring in the game world). Information) and the like are taken out and transmitted to the requesting terminal device 30 via the wireless LAN. Further, the CPU 81 receives information representing the operation result of the player from each terminal device 30 via the wireless LAN and stores it in the memory 82.
The CPU 81 advances the game based on the information representing the operation result of the player stored in the memory 82 and stores the progress result of the game program in the database 84.

  Here, the information indicating the operation result of the player is, for example, the result of selection by the player from the options shown to the player via the terminal device 30 according to the progress of the game program, or the result of the player operating the character appearing in the game. This is information transmitted from the terminal device 30 as a result of the player operating his / her own terminal device 30. Other players can check the current game progress (for example, high score information) stored in the database 84.

<Configuration of sub-control device>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sub-control device 90.
The sub-control device 90 includes a CPU 91, a memory 92, a wireless communication unit 93, and an input / output unit 94 that is an interface with the speaker 75, connected to the data bus 99.
The wireless communication unit 93 transmits / receives a signal to / from the main control device 80, and converts a radio frequency (RF) signal received by the transmission / reception circuit unit 95 into a baseband signal and transmits the baseband signal. A baseband processing unit 96 that converts a baseband signal to be converted into an RF signal.
Further, the sub-control device 90 is based on input signals from the input operation unit 72, medal insertion unit 734, hook 40, CCD camera 73, baggage camera 42, timer 98, card slot 721, and IC tag detection unit 324. The sub display unit 61, the drive control device 322, and the direction control device 323 are controlled.

  The CPU 91 is configured to execute various operations according to an operation program stored in the memory 92, and controls each circuit unit and device according to the operations.

The audio signal from the main controller 80 is output from the speaker 75 in the following procedure.
When receiving the RF signal from the main controller 80, the transmission / reception circuit unit 95 supplies this RF signal to the baseband processing unit 96, where it converts the RF signal into a baseband signal. The baseband processing unit 96 outputs this baseband signal to the speaker 75 via the input / output unit 94. Then, this baseband signal is output as sound from the speaker 75.

When the player operates the input operation unit 72, the CPU 91 converts various information (character information, specific selection information, etc.) input by operating the input operation unit 72 into packet data, The data is transmitted to the main control device 80 via the baseband processing unit 96 and the transmission / reception circuit unit 95. At this time, by including the IP address in the packet data, it is possible to identify each terminal device 30 wherever each terminal device 30 is located on the play area 21.
Similarly, the CPU 91 converts position information read from the IC tag 211 by the IC tag detection unit 324 and image information recognized by the CCD camera 73 into packet data and transmits the packet data to the main control device 80.

On the other hand, when an RF signal on which information converted into packet data is superimposed is transmitted from the main control device 80, the CPU 91 captures the RF signal via the transmission / reception circuit unit 95 and the baseband processing unit 96, and sub-display unit In addition to the display on 61, the drive control device 322 and the direction control device 323 of the traveling unit 32 are controlled.
As described above, the player sitting on the terminal device 30 can exchange various information with the main control device 80.

Specifically, the CPU 91 performs the following operation.
That is, when the CPU 91 receives a game program or information indicating a situation corresponding to the time axis in the game world at that time from the main control device 80, the CPU 91 stores the information such as the game program transmitted from the main control device 80 in the memory 82. After storing, according to the game program, events such as various incidents occurring in the game world at this time are displayed on the main display device 22.

  Further, the CPU 91 always recognizes the current position in the play area 21 of the terminal device 30 by reading position information from the IC tag 211 by the IC tag detection unit 324. Then, the CPU 91 is assigned a position on the play area 21 by the main control device 80, and controls the drive control device 322 and the direction control device 323 of the traveling unit 32 based on the signal from the IC tag detection unit 324, The terminal device 30 is moved to a predetermined position in the play area 21.

  Further, a player who uses each terminal device 30 is displayed on the main display device 22 by operating the input operation unit 72 while viewing the game contents (images, character information, etc.) displayed on the sub display unit 61. It is possible to participate in the progress of the game by manipulating the selected character, selecting an option based on the character, or to move the terminal device 30 to a specific position on the play area 21.

[Lock start processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for performing processing for starting locking of the hook 40 in an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the CPU 91 determines whether or not there is detection of a load, detection of insertion of a game medium, detection of seating, or detection of start of a game (step S100). The sensor 415 detects the package. This sensor 415 may be a weight sensor or a so-called presence detection sensor such as a contact sensor. In addition, the insertion of the game medium is detected by a sensor built in the card slot 721 or a sensor built in the medal insertion unit 734. The seating is detected by a seating sensor, and the game start is detected when the CPU 91 transmits a game start signal to the main control device 80. When these are not detected, it waits until these are detected.

  When detecting the load, the game medium, the seating, or the start of the game, the CPU 91 transmits a lock start signal to the hook control device 412 (step S105). The hook control device 412 that has received the lock start signal drives the electric actuator in the stopper storage 414 to extend the stopper 413 (step S110). Note that when the stopper 413 comes into contact with the contact portion 418, the electric actuator may be locked to fix the stopper 413.

  In step S115, confirmation display is performed on the sub monitor 613. For example, a display such as “Can I lock the hook?” Is displayed. This confirmation may be made by voice instead of the display on the sub monitor 613 or together with the display.

  In step S120, the CPU 91 determines whether or not to lock. This determination is performed by displaying the option when the confirmation display is made in step S115, and the player selecting the option via the input operation unit 72. When the CPU 91 accepts an input of an option “do not lock”, the process proceeds to step S122. If the input of the option “lock” is received, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the sensor 415 detects a package. If the sensor 415 detects a package, the process returns to step S115. If the sensor 415 does not detect the load, the sensor 415 transmits a lock release signal (step S124), and the hook control device 412 returns the stopper (step S126). In this case, for example, the luggage is once hung on the hook 40, but the luggage is lifted to remove the luggage from the hook again in order to move the seat.

  In step S120, when the CPU 91 receives an input indicating that the player performs locking using the input operation unit 72 or the like, the CPU 91 transmits a lock start signal to the hook control device 412 (step S130). Then, the hook control device 412 locks the electric actuator and locks the stopper 413 (step S140). When this process ends, this flowchart ends.

[Unlock processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for performing processing for releasing the lock of the hook 40 in an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  First, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the game is ended or left. Specifically, when the CPU 91 transmits a game end signal to the main control device 80, the game ends, or the seating sensor incorporated in the seating portion 52 or the backrest 53 of the seat body 50 does not detect the seating. Suppose you are away. Then, when the sensor 415 does not detect the end of the game or the absence from the seat, it waits until it is detected as it is. If the end of the game or absence is detected, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, an unlock signal is transmitted. This is because when the CPU 91 transmits a game end signal to the main control device 80 in step S200, the CPU 91 transmits a lock release signal. Further, when the seating sensor does not detect the seating, the seating sensor transmits a lock release signal.

  In step S202, the timer 98 starts measuring time. In step S210, the lock release is notified. Specifically, the CPU 91 that has received the unlock signal transmitted in step S205 displays a message or symbol indicating that the lock has been released on the sub monitor 613. Further, the hook control device 412 that has received the lock release signal causes the lamp 416 of the hook 40 to blink. This notification may be a notification by sound sent from the CPU 91 to the input / output unit 94 via the speaker 75.

  In step S212, the CPU 91 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the timer 98 exceeds a predetermined time in step S202. The predetermined time is set in advance, for example, assuming a time from when the absence of the seat or the end of the game is detected until the player reaches the hook 40. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S210. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S215.

  Then, the CPU 91 transmits a lock release signal to the hook control device 41, and the hook control device 412 releases the lock of the stopper 413 (step S215). Further, when the sensor 415 does not detect the load, such as when the player lifts the load, the sensor 415 transmits a lock release signal (step S225), and the hook control device 412 opens the stopper (step S230). The lock of the stopper 413 is released in step S215 and the stopper 413 is opened in step S230. However, the stopper 413 may be opened when the lock is released.

  Further, when the luggage is stored, the hook 40 is provided on the outside of the seat shell 70, the back surface of the backrest 53 of the seat body 50, or the lower side of the table 71 as in the above embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto. .

  As another embodiment, the gaming machine main body 20 and the terminal device 30 may not be included in the gaming machine 1 but may be configured so that the terminal device 30 can play a game alone. In this case, the configuration of the sub-control device 90 (FIG. 10) includes a database and a memory for storing the game program, similarly to the main control device 80. Then, the CPU 91 reads out the game program stored in the database to the memory, displays an image on the sub display unit 61 according to the game program, and advances the game. Then, the hook control device 412 may expand and contract the stopper 413 of the hook 40 to perform locking and unlocking according to a game start signal and a game end signal transmitted by the CPU 91.

According to the present embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) The hook 40 that is unlocked in a normal state can be locked when a game start signal is received from the control means 90, and can be shifted to an unlocked state when a game end signal is received. This eliminates the need for a key or the like for locking the hook 40, so that the player can concentrate on the game without being aware of the presence of the key or the like, and the gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player Can be provided.

  (2) Since the hook 40B for hanging the luggage is provided on the back surface of the seat body 50 of the terminal device 30 and the player locks the hook 40 when the luggage is hung on the hook 40B, there is a risk of theft of the luggage during the game. It becomes possible to reduce the property. Thus, since the hook 40 can be automatically locked, there is no need for the player to manually lock the hook, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine 1 that can reduce the possibility of being stolen. Can do.

  (3) The stopper 413 of the hook 40 is extended in response to the player sitting on the seat 31, and the hook 40 can be locked. Since the hook 40 can be automatically locked when the player is seated, the player does not need to manually lock the hook 40, and the gaming machine 1 that can reduce the possibility of theft of the luggage can be reduced. Can be provided.

  (4) When the player stands up, the player can send an unlock signal to unlock the stopper 413 of the hook 40. And since the player does not need to release the lock manually, a key or the like for releasing the lock is not necessary, and the player is freed from the key management, so that the player can play the game more concentratedly. The gaming machine 1 can be provided.

  (5) Since the hook 40 is unlocked after a predetermined time has elapsed since the player stood, the hook 40 remains locked even after the player leaves the seat and moves to the location of the hook 40. can do. Then, by releasing the lock immediately after leaving the seat, it is possible to prevent the luggage from being stolen before the player reaches the location of the lock 40.

  (6) Since the hook 40A is attached not only to the terminal device 30 main body but also to the outside of the seat shell 70 covering the terminal device 30, it is not necessary to place a load inside the seat shell 70. Thereby, the game is prevented from being disturbed by the luggage, and the gaming machine 1 that can provide an environment where the user can concentrate on the game can be provided.

  (7) Since the luggage camera 42 takes an image of the hook object when the upper opening of the hook 40 is closed and displays the image on the display unit, the player can always check the state of his / her luggage. Can be confirmed. And it becomes possible to reduce the anxiety that the luggage is stolen. Then, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide an environment where the player can concentrate on the game and can improve the interest of the player.

  (8) Since the lockable hook 40 is attached to the movable terminal device 30, even if the terminal device 30 moves, it is possible to play a game without the package being shaken off. Thereby, since the risk of theft due to the baggage being shaken off is reduced, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 1 that allows the player to concentrate more on the game and improve the interest. it can.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it only showed the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. Further, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the terminal device 30 which comprises the said gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a seat of the terminal device 30. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a hook 40 of the terminal device 30. FIG. It is a perspective view in the state where stopper 413 of hook 40 of the terminal unit 30 extended. 3 is a side view of a hook 40 of the terminal device 30. FIG. It is the figure which showed the Example of the state which hung the load on the hook of the said terminal device. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control device 80 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub-control device 90 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when the hook 40 of the said terminal device 30 locks. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when the hook 40 of the said terminal device 30 cancels | releases a lock | rock.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 20 Game machine main body 30 Terminal device 40 Hook 42 Camera for luggage 50 Seat main body 51 Base part 52 Seating part 53 Backrest 60 Side unit 70 Seat shell 72 Input operation part 90 Sub control device 411 Hook main body 412 Hook control device 413 Stopper 414 Stopper storage portion 415 Sensor 721 Card slot 734 Medal insertion portion

Claims (8)

A game controller that accepts input from the player;
A display unit for receiving a game image generated based on a game program from outside or generating inside and displaying the game image;
A seat portion on which the player sits;
A game machine comprising a control means for executing the game program,
A gaming machine comprising a locking means having an anti-theft mechanism for hanging and storing a player's luggage that is unlocked in a normal state and is locked in accordance with the start of the game. The locking means includes a U-shaped hook portion having an upper opening fixed to the seat portion;
A stopper that closes the upper opening and prevents removal of a hook object that is hooked on the hook portion;
A lock control unit that engages or disengages the stopper with the upper opening and controls to change the upper opening to both closed and open states;
A load detection unit that detects that the hook object is hooked on the hook unit,
The lock control unit is configured to cause the upper opening to be moved from the open state by the stopper in response to the load detection unit detecting that the hook object is hooked on the hook unit and a predetermined weight is applied. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is changed to a closed state. The locking means includes a U-shaped hook portion having an upper opening fixed to the seat portion;
A stopper that closes the upper opening and prevents removal of a hook object that is hooked on the hook portion;
A lock control unit that engages or disengages the stopper with the upper opening and controls to change the upper opening to both closed and open states,
The gaming machine includes a game medium input unit for inputting a predetermined game medium,
The game medium input unit includes a game medium input detection unit that detects that the predetermined game medium is input,
The seat unit includes a seating detection unit that detects that the player is seated,
The lock control unit opens the upper opening in response to the game medium input detection unit detecting that the predetermined game medium has been input or the seating detection unit detecting the player's seating. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is changed from an open state to a closed state. The seating detection unit transmits a lock release signal when the seating of the player is not detected,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the lock control unit changes the upper opening from a closed state to an open state by the stopper in response to receiving the unlock signal. The gaming machine further includes a time measuring unit that measures time,
The time measurement unit measures time according to the seating detection unit transmitting the lock release signal,
The lock control unit receives the lock release signal and changes the upper opening from the closed state to the open state by the stopper according to a predetermined time measured by the time measuring unit. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein: The seat portion includes a seat shell that covers the periphery of the seat portion,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the hook portion is attached to the outside of the seat shell. The gaming machine includes photographing means for photographing an image of a hook object when the hook portion is in the closed state,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display unit displays an image of the hook object photographed by the photographing unit. The seat portion includes a moving means provided at a lower portion of the seat portion to move the seat portion.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means includes movement control means for driving the movement means.

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