JP2007130238A - Figure for game machine, and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a figure for game machine which is excellent in the performance of a game while making the figure for game machine and the game progress have a relevance. <P>SOLUTION: This figure 50 for game machine is used for the game machine for which a plurality of characters are displayed on a display, and which performs the game based on the peculiar data of each character, and each character is solidified, respectively. The figure 50 for game machine is constituted in such a manner that a part or the whole of which shines by a light beam being cast from the game machine. The figure 50 for game machine is housed in a capsule 60, and on the bottom section 61 of the capsule 60, an identification marker 63 for identifying the character of the figure 50 for game machine which is housed in the capsule 60 is provided. An identification marker reading means 33 which is provided on the game machine reads the identification marker 63. Also, the game machine is equipped with a light emitting means 32. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine figure and a game machine using the game machine figure.

  Conventionally, a game machine in which a plurality of characters are displayed on a display and a game is played based on data unique to each character is known. Such a game machine can identify a character by reading a character identification means provided on a game machine card or a game machine figure.

  As a game machine figure as described above, a game machine figure 101 as shown in FIG. 8 is known (Patent Document 1). The game machine figure 101 is a three-dimensional character, and is provided on a pedestal 102. The pedestal 102 is provided with a character identifying means 103 of the game machine figure 101. The game machine figure 101 is arranged at a predetermined position of the game machine 104. A reading unit 105 is provided at a predetermined position of the game machine 104. The reading unit 105 can read the identification unit 103.

  Hereinafter, a method of reading data unique to the character by the game machine 104 will be described. First, the game machine figure 101 is arranged at a predetermined position on the game machine 104. Next, when the reading unit 105 reads the identification unit 103, the game machine 104 identifies the character of the game machine figure 101. Finally, based on the identification of the character, the game machine 104 reads data unique to the character from a memory (not shown) built in the game machine 104.

  In such a game machine 104, the player can collect a plurality of game machine figures 101, select a favorite game machine figure 101 from them, and execute the game.

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  The game machine figure 101 as described above is painted on the surface of a synthetic resin doll, and its form does not change with the progress of the game executed on the game machine 104. For this reason, there is a problem that the relationship between the game machine figure 101 and the game progress is sparse.

  Further, since the game machine figure 101 is provided on the pedestal 102 in a state where it is exposed, there is a problem that the figure part is soiled or scratched.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game machine figure that has a relationship between the game machine figure and the game progress and is more excellent in the production of the game. is there.

  In order to achieve the above object, a figure for a game machine according to the present invention is used in a game machine in which a plurality of characters are displayed on a display and a game is played based on data unique to each character, A three-dimensional game machine figure, wherein the game machine figure is configured such that a part or all of the game machine figure shines by a light beam emitted from the game machine. And

  Furthermore, the game machine figure according to the present invention is characterized in that the game machine figure is formed of a transparent resin, and an uncolored portion of the transparent resin is configured to shine.

  Furthermore, the game machine figure according to the present invention is characterized in that the game machine figure is housed in a capsule.

  Further, in the gaming machine figure according to the present invention, an identification mark for identifying the character of the gaming machine figure housed in the capsule is provided at the bottom of the capsule, and is provided in the gaming machine. The identification mark reading means reads the identification mark.

  Furthermore, a game machine according to the present invention is a game machine in which any of the above game machine figures is used, a plurality of characters are displayed on a display, and a game is played based on data unique to each character. The game machine is provided with a plurality of operation units for each player for the player to operate the character while looking at the display, and each of the plurality of operation units arranges a plurality of the game machine figures. There are a plurality of arrangement portions, and each of the plurality of arrangement portions has a light emitting means for irradiating light to the game machine figure arranged in the arrangement portion.

  Furthermore, the game machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the flashing interval of the light emitting means is controlled by the game program.

  Furthermore, the game machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the light emitting means controls the amount of light irradiation by the game program.

  Furthermore, the game machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the light emitting means has light emitting elements of a plurality of colors.

  Furthermore, the game machine according to the present invention is characterized in that the game machine further has a sales means for selling the game machine figure.

  Furthermore, the game machine according to the present invention provides the identification mark for identifying each character of the plurality of game machine figures when a plurality of the game machine figures are arranged in the operation unit for each player. Based on the data unique to the character corresponding to the identification mark, the composite character obtained by combining the plurality of characters is generated, the composite character is displayed on the display, and based on the data specific to the composite character And playing a game.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a figure for a gaming machine in which each character is three-dimensional is used, a plurality of characters are displayed on a display, and a game is played based on data unique to each character. The game machine is provided with a plurality of operation units for each player for the player to operate the character while looking at the display, and each of the plurality of operation units includes a plurality of the game machine figures. It has a plurality of arrangement parts for performing, and has sales means for selling the game machine figure.

  The game machine figure according to claim 1 is configured such that a part or the whole of the game machine figure shines by the light rays emitted from the game machine. For this reason, when a part or all of the game machine figure shines, the effect of the game machine figure can be improved.

  The figure for a game machine according to claim 2 is formed from a transparent resin, and is configured such that a portion of the transparent resin that is not colored shines. That is, light rays are emitted from the uncolored portion of the transparent resin to the outside of the game machine figure. Therefore, the range where the game machine figure shines and the range where it does not shine can be defined by the presence or absence of coloring.

  According to a third aspect of the game machine figure, the game machine figure is housed in a capsule. For this reason, the game machine figure is protected by the capsule and is not exposed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game machine figure from being stained or scratched.

  The game machine figure according to claim 4 is provided with an identification mark for identifying the character of the game machine figure contained in the capsule at the bottom of the capsule. For this reason, the identification mark reading means of the game machine can read the identification mark of the game machine figure without removing the capsule protecting the game machine figure.

  The game machine according to claim 5 has a light emitting means for irradiating the figure for game machine with a light beam. For this reason, it is possible to irradiate the game machine figure with a light beam by the light emitting means to make the game machine figure glow.

  In the game machine according to the sixth aspect, the blinking intervals of the plurality of light emitting means are respectively set by a game program. For this reason, since the game machine figure can be blinked in accordance with the game development, the effect of the game machine figure can be improved.

  In the game machine according to the seventh aspect, the amount of light emitted from the light emitting means is controlled by a game program. For this reason, since the brightness | luminance of the game machine figure can be changed according to game development, respectively, the presentation effect of the game machine figure can be improved.

  In the game machine according to the eighth aspect, each of the plurality of light emitting means has light emitting elements of a plurality of colors. These light emitting means can illuminate the game machine figure with light of a plurality of colors, and can improve the effect of the game machine figure.

  The game machine according to claim 9 also has a sales means for selling the game machine figure. For this reason, this game machine can be used as an arcade game machine.

  The game machine according to claim 10 can generate a composite character from each character of the plurality of game machine figures. For this reason, it is possible to provide pleasure that a composite character unexpected by the player appears.

  The game machine according to claim 11 also has a sales means for selling a figure for a game machine. For this reason, this game machine can be used as an arcade game machine.

  Hereinafter, a game machine figure and a game machine according to embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, the game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 includes a housing upper portion 10 and a housing lower portion 20 provided below the housing upper portion 10.

The housing upper part 10 includes a display 11 and a control panel 12 provided below the display 11.
Two characters are displayed on the display 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control panel 12 is provided so as to project from the lower side of the display 11 to the front. On the upper surface 12 a of the control panel 12, operation units 13 a and 13 b are provided for two players to operate each player's character while looking at the display 11. The operation unit 13 a is located on the left side toward the display 11, and the operation unit 13 b is located on the right side toward the display 11. Each of these operation units 13 a and 13 b includes three operation buttons 14 and two arrangement units 30.

  The arrangement unit 30 is located on the back side of the upper surface 12a of the control panel 12, that is, on the display 11 side in each of the operation units 13a and 13b. A game machine figure 50 housed in a capsule 60 (to be described later) can be placed in each placement unit 30. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the gaming machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is arranged in one arrangement unit 30 of the operation unit 13a.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the placement unit 30 includes a placement unit main body 31, a light emitting unit 32, and an identification mark reading unit 33.

  The arrangement body 31 is provided so as to protrude from the upper surface 12 a of the control panel 12. The arrangement portion main body 31 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and a flat surface 31b is formed on a part of the side surface thereof. And this arrangement | positioning part main body 31 fits with the bottom part 61 of the capsule 60 mentioned later. A substantially circular opening 31 a is formed in the approximate center of the upper surface of the arrangement portion main body 31.

  The light emitting means 32 is provided inside the arrangement portion main body 31, and is located below the opening 31a. The light emitting means 32 can irradiate light from the opening 31a upward. As will be described later, the light emitting means 32 irradiates light toward the game machine figure 50 arranged in the arrangement unit 30 based on a program.

  The flashing interval of the light emitting means 32 is controlled by a game program. For example, when the character operated by the player falls into a pinch, the light emitting unit 32 is controlled so that the blinking interval is shortened. In addition, such blinking is controlled by fading in (the amount of light irradiation gradually increases and the luminance increases) and fade-out (the amount of light irradiation gradually decreases and the luminance decreases). .

  In the light emitting means 32, the amount of light irradiation is controlled by a game program. The light emitting means 32 is controlled so that, for example, when the character operated by the player attacks, the amount of light irradiation increases.

  The light emitting means 32 is composed of a total of six light emitting elements, one green LED, one blue LED, one yellow LED, and three red LEDs. The color and number of these LEDs can be selected as appropriate.

  The identification mark reading unit 33 is provided inside the arrangement unit main body 31 and is provided side by side with the light emitting unit 32 at a predetermined interval. The tip of the identification mark reading means 33 is provided at a position facing the identification mark 63 of the bottom 61 when a bottom 61 of a capsule 60 (described later) is fitted to the arrangement section main body 31. The identification mark reading means 33 reads the identification mark 63.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the housing lower part 20 is a substantially rectangular box, and has sales means for selling the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60. The selling means includes an outlet 22 provided at the lower center of the front side wall 21 and a coin insertion part 23 provided on the upper left side of the front side wall 21. The selling means pays out the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 to the take-out port 22 when a predetermined amount of coins is inserted into the coin insertion unit 23.

  Hereinafter, the game machine figure 50 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game machine figure 50 is a three-dimensional character as shown in FIG. The game machine figure 50 is accommodated in a capsule 60 and fixed to the bottom 61 of the capsule 60.

  The game machine figure 50 is formed of a transparent resin, which is a transparent member, and has a portion colored by a paint and a portion not colored on the surface thereof. The colored portion is shielded from light by the paint film, and the uncolored portion becomes the light emitting portion 51. And only this light emission part 51 is comprised by the light ray irradiated from the light emission means 32 of the game machine 1 and it is comprised.

  The capsule 60 includes a bottom portion 61 and a surrounding body 62 provided above the bottom portion 61. The aforementioned game machine figure 50 is accommodated in a space formed by the bottom 61 and the enclosure 62.

  The bottom 61 is a substantially cylindrical transparent plastic molded product. Therefore, the bottom 61 has translucency, and can transmit the light beam emitted from the light emitting means 32 of the above-described game machine 1 and introduce the light beam into the game machine figure 50. As shown in FIG. 4, the bottom portion 61 includes an upper plate 61a, a side wall 61b that hangs downward from an outer edge of the upper plate 61a, and a rib 61c that is provided inside the side wall 61b.

  The upper plate 61a is substantially circular, and a game machine figure 50 is fixed to the upper surface of the upper plate 61a. As shown in FIG. 6, an identification mark 63, which is a substantially square seal, is affixed to the bottom surface of the upper plate 61a. A number assigned to each character of the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is printed on the identification mark 63 as a dot readable by an optical device such as a barcode. When the gaming machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is placed in the placement unit 30, the identification mark reading means 33 reads the identification mark 63 (see FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the rib 61 c is a flat plate-like member, and is suspended downward from the bottom surface of the upper plate 61 a. The rib 61c comes into contact with the flat surface 31b on the side surface of the arrangement portion main body 31 when the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is arranged in the arrangement portion 30. The capsule 60 can be disposed on the placement portion 30 in an appropriate direction by the contact between the rib 61c and the flat surface 31b.

  The enclosure 62 is a transparent capsule formed of a substantially hemispherical transparent plastic. The lower end of the enclosure 62 is fitted to the bottom 61 to protect the game machine figure 50.

Hereinafter, the effect of this embodiment is demonstrated.
First, coins are inserted into the coin insertion portion 23 of the sales means provided in the lower housing portion 20 of the game machine 1, and the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is taken out from the outlet 22.

  Next, when the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is placed on the placement portion 30 of the control panel 12, the identification mark 63 attached to the bottom 61 of the capsule 60 by the game machine 1 is read by the identification mark reading means 33. The number assigned to the character of the game machine figure 50 read and arranged is identified. Based on this number, the game machine 1 reads out data unique to the character stored in advance in a memory (not shown) built in the game machine 1 from the memory. The data unique to the character includes, for example, a character image and data related to the character characteristics. The character image is displayed on the display 11. The data relating to the character characteristics is set in accordance with the game purpose of the game machine 1 such as the character's attack power, defense power, life point, and other attributes.

  The player operates the character with the operation buttons 14 while viewing the character image displayed on the display 11.

  At the start of the game, when the game machine figure 50 is placed on the placement unit 30 as described above, light is emitted from the light emitting means 32 of the game machine 1 and the light emitting portion 51 of the game machine figure 50 shines. Further, when the character operated by the player falls into a pinch, the light emitting means 32 starts blinking, and when the life point is extremely lowered, the blinking interval is controlled to be shortened. Further, when the character operated by the player turns into an attack, the light irradiation amount of the light emitting means 32 increases, and the luminance of the light emitting portion 51 of the game machine figure 50 increases. In this way, as the game progresses, the flashing of the light emitting means 32, the irradiation amount, and the like are controlled according to the program stored in advance in the game machine 1.

  Note that the game machine 1 can also generate a new composite character from two characters. Hereinafter, generation of the composite character will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, in the operation unit 13a, the game machine figures 50a and 50b accommodated in the capsule 60 are arranged in the two arrangement units 30 and 30, respectively. Next, the identification mark reading means 33 reads the identification marks 63 of the game machine figures 50a and 50b accommodated in the respective capsules 60. And the game machine 1 reads the data of the character of each figure 50a, 50b for game machines from the said memory.

  Next, a composite character is generated based on the data of each character. This character synthesis is performed by combining data relating to the characteristics of each character, in the above example, attack power, defense power, life point, and other attributes. On the other hand, the composite character image is stored in advance in the memory, and the composite character image is displayed on the display 11. Therefore, the player perceives the characters of the two game machine figures 50a and 50b as if they were newly synthesized in the game machine 1. The player can play a game based on the generated data regarding the characteristics of the composite character.

  In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment as described above, the light emitting means 32 can irradiate the game machine figure 50 with light rays. Therefore, the effect of the game machine figure 50 can be improved by making the light emitting portion 51 of the game machine figure 50 shine.

  Moreover, in the game machine 1 of this embodiment, the blinking interval of the light emitting means 32 is controlled by a game program. For this reason, since the game machine figure 50 can blink according to game development, the effect of the game machine figure 50 can be improved.

  Moreover, in the game machine 1 of this embodiment, the irradiation amount of the light of the light emission means 32 is controlled by the game program. For this reason, since the brightness of the light emitting portion 51 of the game machine figure 50 can be changed according to the game development, the effect of the game machine figure 50 can be improved.

  Moreover, in the game machine 1 of this embodiment, the light emission means 32 has a light emitting element of 4 colors. For this reason, since the game machine figure 50 can be made to shine with the light emitting element 4 colors and the synthesized color of these light rays, the effect of the game machine figure 50 can be improved.

  Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game machine 1 has a selling means for selling the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60. By having such a sales means, this game machine 1 can be used as an arcade game machine.

  In the game machine figure 50 used in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game machine figure 50 is accommodated in the capsule 60. For this reason, since the game machine figure 50 is protected by the capsule 60 and is not exposed, it is possible to prevent the game machine figure 50 from being stained or scratched. Also, an identification mark 63 corresponding to the character of the game machine figure 50 accommodated in the capsule 60 is provided on the bottom 61 of the capsule 60, and the identification mark reading means 33 provided on the game machine 1 puts the identification mark 63. It is configured to read. Therefore, the character can be identified while the game machine figure 50 is still housed in the capsule 60.

  In the game machine figure 50 used in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game machine figure 50 is formed of a transparent resin, and is configured such that a light emitting portion 51 that is a non-colored portion of the transparent resin is lit. Yes. Light rays are emitted from the light emitting portion 51, which is an uncolored portion of the transparent resin, to the outside of the game machine figure 50. Therefore, the range where the game machine figure shines and the range where it does not shine can be defined by the presence or absence of coloring.

  In this embodiment, a light-shielding paint is used for the colored portion, but it may be a paint that can transmit light. The game machine figure 50 can easily improve the effect of the game machine figure 50 by appropriately selecting the light-shielding or light-transmitting paint as described above.

  Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, data relating to the characteristics of the composite character can be determined based on the two characters, and an image of the composite character can be displayed on the display 11. Therefore, the player can make the composite character appear in the game and enjoy the game based on the data related to the characteristics of the composite character.

It is a front view showing game machine 1 of an embodiment concerning the present invention. It is a front view which shows the housing | casing upper part 10 of the game machine 1 shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the arrangement | positioning part 30 of the game machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing a placement unit 30 of the game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and a game machine figure 50 housed in a capsule 60. 2 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine figure 50 housed in a capsule 60. FIG. It is a bottom view of the bottom part 61 of the capsule 60 shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows the housing | casing upper part 10 of the game machine 1 shown in FIG. This figure shows a case where a synthesized character is synthesized. It is a perspective view which shows the conventional game machine figure 101 and the game machine 104. FIG. Note that only a part of the game machine 104 is illustrated.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Upper part 11 Display 12 Control panel 12a Upper surface 13a, 13b Operation part 14 Operation button 20 Lower part 21 Front side wall 22 Outlet 23 Coin insertion part 30 Arrangement part 31 Arrangement part main body 31b Plane 31a Opening 32 Light emission means 33 Identification sign reading means 50, 50a, 50b Game machine figure 51 Light emitting part 60 Capsule 61 Bottom 61a Upper plate 61b Side wall 61c Rib 62 Enclosure 63 Identification sign 101 Game machine figure 102 Base 103 Identification means 104 Game machine 105 Reading means

Claims (11)

A plurality of characters are displayed on a display, used for a game machine that plays a game based on data unique to each character, and each character is a three-dimensional figure for a game machine,
The game machine figure is configured such that a part or all of the game machine figure shines by light emitted from the game machine.   The game machine figure according to claim 1, wherein the game machine figure is formed of a transparent resin, and is configured so that an uncolored portion of the transparent resin shines.   The game machine figure according to claim 1, wherein the game machine figure is housed in a capsule.   An identification mark for identifying the character of the game machine figure housed in the capsule is provided at the bottom of the capsule, and an identification mark reading means provided in the game machine reads the identification mark. The game machine figure according to claim 3. A gaming machine figure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of characters are displayed on a display, and a game is performed based on data unique to each character,
The game machine is provided with a plurality of operation units for each player for the player to operate the character while looking at the display.
Each of the plurality of operation units includes a plurality of arrangement units for arranging a plurality of the game machine figures,
Each of the plurality of placement units has a light emitting means for irradiating a light to the game machine figure placed in the placement unit.   The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the flashing interval of the light emitting means is controlled by the game program.   The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the light emission means controls the amount of light irradiation by the game program.   The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the light emitting means includes light emitting elements of a plurality of colors.   The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the game machine further comprises a sales means for selling the game machine figure.   When a plurality of game machine figures are arranged in the operation unit for each player, the identification mark for identifying each character of the plurality of game machine figures is read, and the character corresponding to the identification mark 6. The game according to claim 5, wherein a composite character obtained by combining the plurality of characters is generated based on data unique to the game, the composite character is displayed on the display, and the game is played based on data specific to the composite character. Machine. A game machine in which each character is made into a three-dimensional game machine figure, a plurality of characters are displayed on a display, and a game is performed based on data unique to each character,
The game machine is provided with a plurality of operation units for each player for the player to operate the character while looking at the display.
Each of the plurality of operation units includes a plurality of arrangement units for arranging a plurality of the game machine figures,
A game machine having a sales means for selling the game machine figure.

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