JP2009201975A - Racing game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute an effective performance by moving model bodies in a racing game apparatus where a plurality of running bodies mounted with the model bodies run. <P>SOLUTION: This racing game apparatus includes: a plurality of running bodies 50 capable of running on a predetermined running face 4s and mounted with the model bodies 58 at least having one movable member; a plurality of control panels 90 receiving the operations of players; and a bet receiving unit receiving bets on the rank of the running bodies according to the operations in the control panels 90; and plays the racing game where the plurality of running bodies 50 run on the running face 4s. This apparatus is further provided with a model performance unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, operating the movable members to move the model bodies in a predetermined mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a racing game apparatus simulating horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, car racing, and the like, and in particular, a racing game is executed by a plurality of running bodies equipped with a model body having a shape such as a horse, bicycle, ship, or car. The present invention relates to a racing game apparatus.

  A traveling surface on which a plurality of traveling bodies are arranged and a second traveling surface on which a plurality of self-propelled bodies laid below the traveling surface are disposed, and swings the front and rear legs of the racehorse and the jockey's limbs A plurality of traveling bodies equipped with a model body that can be run on the above-mentioned traveling surface, and a game medium such as a medal is inserted from an operation panel (satellite) arranged around the traveling surface. There is known a racing game apparatus that can perform voting on the like (Patent Document 1).

  In the above-mentioned racing game apparatus, the power source and the control device for running the running body and operating the model body are mounted on the self-propelled body on the second traveling surface, and the vertical mounted on both the self-running body and the traveling body. A method of supplying power from the self-propelled body to the traveling body by coupling a magnet that can rotate around the direction axis is adopted, and this allows equipment that requires space to install a power source, a control device, etc. It is possible to eliminate the necessity of mounting on the vehicle and to refine the model structure and operation mechanism while keeping the size of the traveling body compact.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned racing game apparatus, a monitor capable of displaying an image on the operation panel is installed, and on the monitor, a running body that has won a racing game or a running body that has received a large amount of game media by voting is supported. Displaying images that make racehorses and jockeys happy or respond to cheers, or display a message of praise or congratulations when a runner voted by a player wins. Alternatively, various effects are displayed to stimulate the player's willingness to vote.

  However, since the appearance and operation do not match between the racehorses and jockeys displayed as video on the monitor and the model mounted on the traveling body, the player cannot understand the correspondence between the two and The purpose may not be achieved, or the player may feel uncomfortable or unnatural due to a mismatch in the appearance or operation of both.

  Therefore, there has been a need for a new production technique for enhancing the interest of a racing game without stimulating the above-described disadvantages, or for stimulating and enhancing the player's willingness to vote.

  In addition, when a specific player casts a large amount of game media into a specific runner and votes, or when the specific runner wins a race game, the response to the vote of the specific player If it is possible to perform some action on the running body, it is thought that the player's willingness to vote can be strongly stimulated, but that the action on the running body is a response to the player's vote, The specific method that can be understood by the player was not clear.

  Further, in the above-described racing game device, the current condition of each traveling body, past battle record, and the like may be provided to the player as reference information for voting depending on the display on the monitor. It is desirable that the running body is a running body arranged on the running surface and can provide the player with reference information for voting directly from the running body on the running surface.

However, a specific method for providing a player with reference information for voting using a running body on a running surface has not been clarified.
JP-A-9-248383

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and achieves one or more of the following objects.

  In other words, the object of the present invention is to enhance the fun of a competitive game in a more powerful mode, in a mode that is easy for the player to understand, or in a mode that does not give the player a sense of incongruity, or the player's vote An object of the present invention is to provide a racing game apparatus capable of producing an effect aimed at stimulating motivation for the user.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a racing game apparatus capable of directly providing reference information for voting in a racing game to a player using a running body on a running surface.

  Still another object of the present invention is to self-travel on a second traveling surface laid in a plane parallel to the traveling surface on which the traveling body is arranged by coupling of a magnet that can rotate around a vertical axis. A racing game apparatus in which power for driving a model mounted on a traveling body is supplied from the body in a more diverse manner without increasing the number of power supply systems from the traveling body to the traveling body An object of the present invention is to provide a racing game apparatus capable of operating a model body.

The present invention solves the above problems,
A plurality of traveling bodies mounted with a model body capable of traveling on a predetermined traveling surface and having at least one movable member;
A plurality of operation panels that accept player's operations;
In accordance with an operation on the operation panel, a voting accepting unit that receives a vote about the ranking of the traveling body, and a racing game device in which a racing game in which a plurality of the traveling bodies travel on the traveling surface is performed,
A race game device (Claim 1), further comprising model rendering means for driving the movable member to operate the model body in a predetermined manner when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present invention, when a predetermined condition is established, the model body mounted on the traveling body can be operated because the model body can be operated in a predetermined mode by driving the movable member of the model body. This makes it possible to enhance the fun of the racing game and enhance the player's willingness to vote, or for the purpose of voting based on the movement of the model mounted on the running body. It becomes possible to provide information directly to the player.

  In addition, in the present invention, since there is no problem of disagreement in appearance and operation between the image and the model that has been produced in the presentation by the image on the monitor, various kinds of feelings are given without giving the player a sense of incongruity or unnaturalness. It becomes possible to perform.

  In the present invention, it further comprises voting counting means for counting the votes on the plurality of operation panels received by the voting receiving means, wherein the model rendering means is the result of the counting when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The model body mounted on the traveling body determined according to the above is configured to operate in the predetermined mode (Claim 2), and further, the voting accepting unit performs the voting with a predetermined game medium as a price. The model presentation means is configured to operate the model body mounted on the traveling body determined in accordance with the number of game media considered in the voting on the plurality of operation panels in the predetermined mode. (Claim 3) is preferable.

  In such an invention, by performing a motion effect of a model body on a traveling body that has received a lot of votes, or on a traveling body that has received a lot of play media in the voting, the player is motivated to vote in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible to produce an effect to elevate.

  In the present invention, a plurality of operation panel corresponding areas assigned to the plurality of operation panels are set on the traveling surface, and the model rendering means is operated when a predetermined operation is performed on the specific operation panel. It is preferable that the model body mounted on the traveling body is operated in the predetermined manner within the operation panel corresponding area associated with the specific operation panel.

  In such an invention, if each operation panel corresponding area is assigned to each operation panel so that the player can understand the correspondence between the operation panel and the operation panel corresponding area, the traveling moved to one of the operation panel corresponding areas. By operating the model body on the body, it is possible to perform the performance by the model body in a manner that allows the player to understand that the operation is for a specific operation panel or a player who is using the operation panel Become.

  In the present invention, the model production means performs an operation for voting on the specific traveling body on the specific operation panel, and when the specific traveling body wins in the racing game, It is preferable that the model body mounted on the specific traveling body is operated in the predetermined manner within the associated operation panel corresponding area.

  In such an invention, when a running body voted by a player wins in a racing game, the player indicates that the operation is performed on the operation panel on which the vote is performed or the player who is using the operation panel. In an understandable manner, it is possible to produce an effect by a model mounted on the winning traveling body.

In the present invention,
The traveling body further includes a drive shaft, and a movable member drive mechanism that operates the movable member by transmitting a rotational force of the drive shaft to the movable member, and the movable member drive mechanism It is preferable to operate the movable member in a different manner depending on whether the rotation direction is the forward direction or the reverse direction (Claim 6).

  In this invention, for example, in the case of a racing game device that runs a running body equipped with a model body in the shape of an animal, the model simulates the state in which the animal is running by rotating the drive shaft forward. In order to drive the model body, for example, to stimulate the player's willingness to vote by rotating the drive shaft and reversely rotating the drive shaft, and for the model body to perform staging operations for the purpose of providing reference information for voting, etc. It is possible to diversify the operation mode of the model body without increasing the number of drive shafts.

  In this specification, “forward direction” means a clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction, and “reverse direction” means a direction opposite to the “forward direction”.

  In the present invention, for each of the running bodies that run in the racing game, running parameter management means that manages one or a plurality of types of running parameters including ability parameters that change each time the racing game is executed, and each of the running Based on the travel parameters of the body, travel data creation means for determining travel data of each of the travel bodies in the racing game, and control of travel of the travel body according to the travel data determined by the travel data creation means And the model production means before the execution of the specific racing game when the ability parameter for the specific running body in the specific racing game is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. , Operating the model body mounted on the specific traveling body in the predetermined mode (claim) 7) is preferable.

  In this invention, since the running of the traveling body is controlled according to the running data created based on the running parameters including the ability parameter, the rank in the competitive game and the ability parameter are correlated.

  And, before the execution of the race game, in order to execute the effect of operating the model body in a predetermined manner in the running body whose ability parameter is a predetermined value or more, the player By looking at the motion, it is possible to know the level of the ability parameter set for the traveling body, and based on this, it is possible to predict the ranking of the traveling body in the racing game.

  In the present invention, the model body is an animal model simulating the shape of an animal, the movable member is a neck member constituting a neck portion of the animal model, and the model rendering means is for a specific traveling body. When the ability parameter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, an operation of lifting the neck member of the animal model mounted on the specific running body is executed before the execution of the racing game. 8) is preferred.

  In such an invention, the animal model mounted on the traveling body having the ability parameter equal to or greater than the predetermined value performs the operation of lifting the neck before the running of the racing game. Therefore, by simulating the behavior of the animal lifting the neck and whispering and screaming when the force is striking, the ability parameter of the traveling body is over a predetermined value and is in a favorable state. It is possible to appeal to players.

  In the present invention, it further comprises a self-propelled body capable of self-propelling on a second traveling surface extending in a plane parallel to the traveling surface, and the self-propelled body is approximately relative to the traveling surface. A rotating shaft having a driving magnet rotatable around a rotating shaft oriented in the vertical direction and magnet driving means for driving the driving magnet to rotate, wherein the traveling body is oriented in a substantially vertical direction with respect to the running surface. And a driven magnet that is magnetically coupled to the drive magnet and rotates with the drive magnet, wherein the traveling body is driven by the attraction force of the drive magnet and the driven magnet. The model production means moves the model body in the predetermined mode by transmitting the rotational force of the driven magnet to the movable member. Is preferred.

  In this invention, it is possible to mount all the equipment such as a motor and a control device for driving the traveling body and driving the movable member of the model body on the self-propelled body, so that the size of the traveling body is kept compact. It is easy to refine the operation of the model body, the power transmission mechanism, and the like.

  Note that “self-propelled” in the present invention means that an object equipped with a power source for traveling travels using the power source, and other mechanisms such as a control device for the object traveling are used. It does not matter whether it is installed. In addition, “travel” in this specification means that the object moves regardless of whether the object is equipped with a power source for traveling.

  Hereinafter, a racing game apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Note that the present invention is an arbitrary racing game apparatus in which a plurality of traveling bodies equipped with a model body having an arbitrary shape having at least one movable member can travel and a player can vote for the ranking of the traveling bodies. However, in the following, a horse racing game in which a running body equipped with a model body composed of a horse model and a jockey model running a racehorse and a jockey runs is performed, and a player plays a horse racing game. A case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a horse racing game apparatus capable of voting on the order of arrival of the traveling bodies in the game.

  FIG. 1A is an explanatory perspective view showing an external configuration of a horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in the figure, this horse racing game apparatus 1 is arranged around a device body 2 having a substantially cylindrical shape in the center of a housing in which a main control board 21 and the like to be described later are accommodated, and a communication cable. A plurality of satellites (operation panels) 80 that are electrically connected to the main control board 21 through the above are mainly configured.

  In FIG. 1 (a), only the three satellites 90a to 90c in the foreground are shown for the sake of brevity, but in the horse racing game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, twelve satellites 90a to 90l are the devices. It is arranged around the main body 2.

  FIG. 1B is a perspective explanatory view showing the configuration of the apparatus main body 2.

  As shown in the drawing, the apparatus main body 2 is composed of a cylindrical outer casing 3, and an upper plate 4 and a lower plate 7 that are housed inside the outer casing 3 and are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. It has a floor structure.

  The upper surface plate 4 is a plate-like member having a substantially circular shape, and the first running surface 4 s that is the upper surface of the upper surface plate 4 can be visually recognized by a player or the like located in the satellite 90. On the first running surface 4s, a track 5 is formed, which is a running path on which a plurality of running bodies 50 run in the order of arrival in a horse racing game (race), and the running body 50 on the track 5 is photographed. A plurality of field cameras 22a and goal cameras 22b, and a monitor device 23 for displaying information such as images taken by the cameras 22a and 22b and race guidance are arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, in order to realistically reproduce the appearance of the racetrack, the artificial turf material processed with green powder, fibers, or the like is laid around the track 5 and its periphery.

  Although not shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, in order to enable the number of traveling bodies 50 traveling on the track 5 to be changed in each race, the apparatus main body 2 is arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the top plate 4. It is possible to provide an accommodating portion that accommodates the traveling body 50 at an appropriate location such as.

  Further, the apparatus main body 2 is arranged at the start point at the start of each race in order to reproduce a start scene similar to that of an actual horse race, and retreats to an appropriate place such as the outer peripheral portion of the top plate 4 during the race. It is possible to further include a start gate to be accommodated. The starting gate in this case can have the same configuration as the starting gate disclosed in, for example, JP-A-10-216355.

  FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram showing the apparatus main body 2 in a bird's-eye view.

  As shown in the figure, the track 5 is formed in a figure 8 shape. Therefore, in the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, by changing a plurality of types of running courses indicated by reference numerals 5S, 5M, and 5L from the starting point 5a or 5b to the goal 5c according to the type of race, It is possible to race on multiple types of running courses such as distance, medium distance, and long distance.

  FIG. 2B is a plan view of the lower surface plate 7 laid parallel to the upper surface plate 4 at a position spaced apart from the upper surface plate 4 by a predetermined distance together with the satellites 90a to 90l disposed around the apparatus main body 2. It is explanatory drawing shown.

  As shown in the drawing, the lower surface plate 7 is a plate-like member having a circular shape like the upper surface plate 4, and the region corresponding to the track 5 of the second running surface 7 s that is the upper surface is a plurality of regions in the race. The traveling path 8 is a path on which the self-propelled body 30 travels.

  The runway 8 is divided into 12 satellite corresponding areas 8a to 8l associated with the 12 satellites 90a to 90l around the apparatus.

  The size and arrangement of the satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l, or whether or not the satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l are partitioned without leaving the entire area of the runway 8 are arbitrary. All the satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l have substantially the same area, and the satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l are arranged so as to be closest to the corresponding satellites 90a to 90l.

  The positions or boundaries of the satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l are defined as data recognized by the main control board 21 or the self-propelled body control board 101, and the boundary lines are visible in a manner that can be visually recognized as illustrated. It is not drawn. Further, as will be described later, the position of each self-propelled body 30 on the track 8 matches the position of the corresponding track 50 on the track 5, so that the track 8 is partitioned into satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l. This is synonymous with the fact that the track 5 is partitioned into equal areas.

  FIG. 2C is an explanatory view showing the arrangement of the two-dimensional code C on the second traveling surface 7 s together with the self-propelled bodies 30 arranged on the lower surface plate 7.

  The entire second traveling surface 7s or at least the surface of the traveling path 8 is an information arrangement surface on which a large number of two-dimensional codes C in which position coordinates on the global coordinates that are orthogonal coordinates fixed to the second traveling surface 7s are recorded are arranged. It is said that. In the present embodiment, a QR code (JIS-X-0510) is used as the two-dimensional code C.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), the QR codes are arranged in a matrix form with a constant interval in the Xg axis direction and the Yg axis direction of the global coordinates, and each QR code is an orthogonal coordinate on the QR code. The Xqr axis and Yqr axis directions on the QR coordinates are arranged at an angle that matches the Xg axis and Yg axis directions on the global coordinates.

  The QR code considers the shooting angle of the camera device 36 mounted on the self-propelled body 30 and the distance from the camera device 36 to the second traveling surface 7 s, and the self-propelled body 30 is located at any position on the running path 8. Even in such a case, the camera device 36 is always arranged at a size and interval that includes one or more QR codes within the angle of view (shooting field of view) V. Based on the position information recorded in the QR code in the photographed image and the position and angle of the QR code on the camera coordinates (Xc, Yc), which is a coordinate system fixed to the image photographed by the camera device 36. Thus, the position coordinates and angle (traveling direction) F of the reference point (for example, the center position of the axle of the center wheels 34a and 34b) R of the self-propelled body 30 on the global coordinates are derived. In addition, in order to enable acquisition of position information from another QR code when acquisition of position information from one QR code in a captured image fails, the QR code is included in the angle of view V of the camera device 36. It is preferable that they are arranged at a size and an interval that always include the whole of two or more QR codes.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the self-propelled body 30 disposed on the second traveling surface 7s and the traveling body 50 disposed on the first traveling surface 4s in a side view.

  As illustrated, the self-propelled body 30 includes a carriage 31 and a support base 40.

  The carriage 31 is equipped with front and rear wheels 32 and 33, left and right central wheels 34a and 34b, and traveling motors 35a and 35b for driving the central wheels 34a and 34b, respectively, and are controlled by the traveling control board 106. Since the traveling motors 35a and 35b independently drive the left and right central wheels, it is possible to cause the self-propelled body 30 to self-travel (self-propelled) on the second traveling surface 7s so that the traveling direction can be changed. .

  The carriage 31 further includes a camera device 36 such as a CCD camera that vertically captures the second traveling surface 7s from above, and a white LED 37 that is attached to both sides of the camera device 36 and illuminates the angle of view V of the camera device 36. And mechanical parts such as an antenna 38 for performing communication with the apparatus main body 2 by wireless LAN.

  The support base 40 is attached to the upper side of the carriage 31 in a state where the upward biasing force by the spring 41 is received.

  Front and rear wheels 42 and 43 and left and right central wheels 44 a and 44 b are attached to the upper surface of the support base 40, and these wheels 42 to 44 abut against the lower surface of the upper surface plate 4 by the biasing force of the spring 41. Therefore, the self-propelled body 30 is sandwiched between the lower wheels 42 to 44 and the upper wheels 42 to 44 and stably travels in the traveling space between the upper surface plate 4 and the lower surface plate 7 while maintaining an upright posture. be able to.

  Drive magnets 45 a to 45 c and model control motors 46 a to 46 c are further attached to the upper portion of the support base 40.

  The drive magnets 45a to 45c are attached so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance and to be separated from the upper surface plate 4 by a small distance, and driven by the model control motors 46a to 46c. Rotation is performed around the center. The drive magnets 45a to 45c are magnetically coupled to driven magnets 55a to 55c, which will be described later, and pull the traveling body 50 on the upper surface plate 4 by the traveling of the traveling body 30, and rotate the driven magnets 55a to 55c. The movable members attached to the model body 57 on the traveling body 50 (such as the front and rear legs of the horse model 58 and the limbs of the jockey model 59) are swung or the model body 57 is a horse rotation axis. Rotate around the cylindrical protrusion us3. Note that stepping motors are employed for the model control motors 46a and 46c of the present embodiment, and the swinging motion of the limbs of the jockey model 59 and the rotational motion of the model body 57 can be numerically controlled.

  The support base 40 further receives electric power from the power supply plate 6, and will be described later with a self-propelled body control board 101, an imaging control board 102, an LED control board 103, an image processing board 104, an image memory 105, and a running control board 106. A current collector 47 for supplying power to the model control board 107, the wireless LAN device 108, and the like is connected.

  A Hall element 48 is attached to the front position of the drive magnet 45a above the support base 40 at a predetermined distance from the drive magnet 45a. The Hall element 48 is electrically connected to the self-propelled body control board 101, and the self-propelled body control board 101 is driven by the Hall voltage that varies depending on the positional relationship between the magnet 55d attached to the carriage 51 and the Hall element 48. It is possible to detect whether the body 50 is set in the correct position and direction with respect to the self-propelled body 30.

  The traveling body 50 includes a carriage 51, and a model body 57 that is supported by a support column 56 and a horse body drive shaft 64 erected on the carriage 51.

  The carriage 51 can travel on the first traveling surface 4 s by front and rear wheels 52, 53 and central wheels 54 a, 54 b that are pivotally supported on both sides of the carriage 51. Three driven magnets 55a to 55c are attached so as to be spaced apart from one traveling surface 4s by a small distance and in an arrangement corresponding to the driving magnets 45a to 45c of the self-propelled body 30.

  The driven magnets 55a to 55c are magnetically coupled to the drive magnets 45a to 45c of the self-propelled body 30 and follow the self-propelled body 30 traveling on the second traveling surface 7s (the self-propelled body 30 and a predetermined position). It enables the traveling body 50 to travel on the first traveling surface 4s (with the relationship maintained).

  The driven magnets 55a to 55c are rotatable about a substantially vertical axis, and rotate in synchronization with the rotation of the drive magnets 45a to 45c of the self-propelled body 30.

  Note that the magnet 55d described above is attached to a position further forward of the driven magnet 55a on the lower surface of the carriage 51 with a slight gap from the first traveling surface 4s.

  The model body 57 is composed of a horse model 58 representing an actual racehorse and a jockey model 59 representing an actual jockey. The rotation of the driven magnets 55a and 55b is accommodated in a support column 56. It is transmitted to the model body 57 via the jockey drive shaft 62 and the horse leg drive shaft 63, and a plurality of movable members attached to the horse model 58 and the jockey model 59 are swung. Further, the rotation of the driven magnet 55c is converted into the vertical movement of the horse drive shaft 64, whereby the model body 57 rotates up and down around the horse rotation axis (cylindrical protrusion us3), and the horse model 58 is moved backward. It is possible to take a leg stand posture and a front leg stand posture.

  4 (a) is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the carriage 51 with the model body 57 removed, and FIG. 4 (b) shows a state in which the cover member 61 of the carriage 51 in FIG. It is perspective explanatory drawing which shows an internal structure.

  The cart 51 of the present embodiment includes a plate-like base member 60 and a cover member 61 that covers the top of the plate-like base member 60, and three driven magnets 55 a to 55 c rotate about the vertical direction as a rotation axis on the lower surface of the base member 60. It is attached freely.

  Above the cover member 61, a support column 56 and a horse body drive shaft 64 that house the jockey drive shaft 62 and the horse leg drive shaft 63 in their internal spaces are respectively erected in the vertical direction. A worm gear box 65 is attached to the upper end, and a pulling member 66 is attached to the upper end of the horse drive shaft 64.

  The internal space covered with the cover member 61 is composed of a plurality of gears that transmit the rotational force of the driven magnets 55a to 55c to the jockey drive shaft 62, the horse leg drive shaft 63, and the horse drive shaft 64, respectively. The power transmission mechanism is accommodated.

  That is, three spur gears dg1 to dg3 that are rotatable around a vertical axis are respectively attached to the front surface of the upper surface of the base member 60 so as to mesh with each other, and the spur gear dg1 is driven. The spur gear dg3 is connected to the magnet 55a via a torque clutch mechanism 68a described later, and the spur gear dg3 meshes with a spur gear dg4 that rotates integrally with the jockey drive shaft 62. Therefore, when the driven magnet 55a rotates, the rotation is transmitted by the spur gears dg1 to dg4, and the jockey drive shaft 62 rotates.

  Further, the driven magnet 55b attached to the approximate center of the lower surface of the base member 60 is directly connected to the horse leg drive shaft 63 via the torque clutch mechanism 68b, and when the driven magnet 55b rotates, the jockey drive shaft 63 is integrated therewith. And rotate.

  FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view showing a state of connection between the jockey drive shaft 62 and the horse leg drive shaft 63 housed in the support column 56 and the worm gear box 65 at the upper end thereof.

  As shown in the drawing, the support column 56 is a hollow cylindrical member, and a hollow cylindrical jockey drive shaft 62 is inserted into the cylinder of the support column 56 in a manner that the upper end and the lower end protrude from the support column 56. Further, a columnar horse leg drive shaft 63 is inserted into the cylinder of the jockey drive shaft 62 in such a manner that the upper and lower ends protrude from the jockey drive shaft 62. The jockey drive shaft 62 and the horseleg drive shaft 63 can freely rotate around each other about the central axis in the vertical direction.

  The upper end of the support column 56 is inserted and fixed in a hole 65a provided in the lower part of the worm gear box 65, and the upper ends of the jockey drive shaft 62 and the horse leg drive shaft 63 protruding upward from the support column 56 pass through the hole 65a. The worm gear box 65 extends to the inner space. A worm 62 a that rotates integrally with the jockey drive shaft 62 is attached to the tip of the jockey drive shaft 62, and a horse leg drive shaft 63 is attached to the tip of the horse leg drive shaft 63. A worm 63a that rotates integrally with the worm 63a is attached.

  Horizontal shafts us1 and us2 are inserted and fixed in two shaft holes 65b and 65c provided on the side wall of the worm gear box 65, respectively, and the lower shaft us1 is spirally cut by the worm 62a. A gear unit ug3 including a screw gear (worm wheel) ug1 and a spur gear ug2 formed integrally with the screw gear ug1, and a spur gear ug4 having the same diameter as the spur gear ug2 are inserted in the shaft. ing. The gear unit ug3 and the spur gear ug4 can rotate independently of each other around the shaft us1.

  A gear unit ug7 that is formed integrally with the screw gear ug5 and the screw gear ug5 and meshes with the spur gear ug4 is inserted into the shaft us2 on the upper side. .

  Thus, the driven magnet 55a is connected to the gear unit ug3 via the jockey drive shaft 62 and the worm 62a fixed thereto, and the spur gear ug2 can be rotated by rotating the driven magnet 55a. It is. Similarly, the driven magnet 55b is connected to the spur gear ug4 via the horse leg drive shaft 63, the worm 63a fixed thereto, and the gear unit ug7, and the spur gear ug4 is rotated by rotating the driven magnet 55b. It is possible to make it.

  In addition, columnar protrusions us3 and us4 project from the both side walls of the worm gear box 65 so as to be concentric with the shafts us1 and us2. The cylindrical protrusion us3 functions as a horse rotation axis that is the central axis of the rotational movement of the model body 57, and the cylindrical protrusion us4 functions as a guide for guiding the rotation.

  Returning to FIG. 4, three spur gears dg <b> 5 to dg <b> 7 that are rotatable around a vertical axis are attached to the rear surface of the upper surface of the base member 60 in such a manner that the spur gears dg <b> 5 are engaged with each other. Are coupled to the driven magnet 55c via a torque clutch mechanism 68c.

  FIG. 5B is an exploded perspective view showing a connection mode of the spur gears dg5 to dg7, the horse drive shaft 64, and the traction member 66.

  As shown in the figure, the horse drive shaft 64 is a rod-shaped member including a rod-shaped shaft 64a, a spring member 64b, a cylindrical member 64d in which a pin insertion hole 64c is formed, and a male screw member 64e. The lower part of the member 64d is inserted into a hole 67a formed in a base 67 fixed to the base member 60 by screwing or the like, and the lower end of the male screw member 64e penetrates the hole 67a, and the spur gear dg7 It accumulates in the female screw cut in the center hole.

  Further, a pair of elongated holes 67b for guiding the guide pins 67c inserted through the pin insertion holes 64c of the cylindrical member 64d in the vertical direction are formed on the side surface of the base 67. Therefore, the horse drive shaft 64 is prohibited from rotating around its longitudinal axis (vertical axis) by the guide pin 67c and the long hole 67b, and can only move in the vertical direction.

  The spring member 64b functions as an elastic means for absorbing the bending of the horse drive shaft 64 when the horse drive shaft 64 moves in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 5C is a perspective explanatory view showing an exemplary configuration of torque clutch mechanisms 68a to 68c for connecting the driven magnets 55a to 55c to the spur gear dg1, the horse leg drive shaft 63, and the spur gear dg5, respectively.

As shown, each torque clutch mechanism 68a~68c, for example, two disk-like plate spring member ₆₈₁ made of metal, and the two ball members 68 ₂ spherical, disk-shaped fixing member _683, disk-shaped magnet mounting plate member 68 ₄ and the like.

Here, the fixing member ₆₈₃ is a spur gear dg1, a member which rotates integrally with the true colors drive shaft 63 or the spur gear DG5, the lower surface of the magnet mounting plate member 68 ₄ recess for receiving the ball member 68 ₂ There plurality is (e.g., eight, etc.) formed in the fixed member _683, together with two through holes for accommodating the ball member 68 ₂ rollably is formed, on its lower surface the leaf spring member 68 ₁ Two protrusions are formed to fit in the two holes formed in the.

Thus, in each of the torque clutch mechanism 68a to 68c, to the rotational force by the driven magnets 55a~55c fixed to the magnet mounting plate member 68 ₄ reaches a certain torque, the magnet mounting plate member 68 ₄ and the fixing member 68 ₃ When the rotational force of the driven magnets 55a to 55c exceeds a certain torque, the rotational force is transmitted to the spur gear dg1, the horse leg drive shaft 63 or the spur gear dg5. mounting plate member 68 ₄ idles with respect to the fixed member _683, spur gear dg1, the transmission of the rotating force of the true colors drive shaft 63 or the spur gear dg5 is blocked.

  Since the driven magnets 55a to 55c, the spur gear dg1, the horse leg drive shaft 63, and the spur gear dg5 are connected via the torque clutch mechanisms 68a to 68c as described above, a rotational force exceeding an allowable range is caused for some reason. When this occurs, it is possible to eliminate inconvenience such as damage to parts such as gears constituting the cart 51 or the model body 57.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory perspective view showing the horse model 58 from which the exterior materials such as the head, neck, and trunk are removed, and FIG. 7 is an exploded view showing the components of the front leg portion and the rear leg portion of the horse model 58. FIG. 8 is a perspective explanatory view, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a movable member driving mechanism housed in the horse frame 70.

  As shown in the figure, the horse model 58 of this embodiment is attached to a pair of horse frames 70, 70 and the horse frames 70, 70 via a sliding plate member 73, a connecting member 74, a rotating disk member 75, and the like. The front leg 76, the rear leg 77, the neck member 78, the tail member 79, etc. are provided, and the shape of the racehorse shown in FIG. .

  At the approximate center in the longitudinal direction of the horse frame 70, there is a shaft hole 70a into which the cylindrical protrusion us3 of the worm gear box 65 inserted in the space between the horse frames 70 (hereinafter referred to as horse body space) is inserted, and a circle. An arcuate guide hole 70b for guiding the columnar protrusion us4 is perforated, and the horse frame 70 is pivotally attached to the columnar protrusion us3 so that the columnar protrusion us4 is allowed to move by the guide hole 70b. (It is rotatably attached to the cylindrical protrusion us3).

  Further, in the horse space, the power constituted by a plurality of gears shown in FIG. 8 that engage with the spur gears ug2 and ug4 of the worm gear box 65 to swing the front leg portions of the jockey model 59 and the horse model 58, etc. A transmission mechanism is accommodated.

  That is, three spur gears mg1 to mg3 that mesh with each other are attached to a position near the right horse frame 70 in the horse space, and the spur gear mg3 is attached to the front of the horse frame 70. A shaft ms2 that is horizontally supported by the bearing 71a is fixed.

  Further, three spur gears mg4 to mg6 that mesh with each other are attached to a position near the left horse frame 70. A locking hole mg6a for locking the lower end of the wire rod w is drilled at an eccentric position of the spur gear mg6, and a protrusion (not shown) protruding from the inner wall of the left horse frame 70 is formed on the right side surface thereof. An approximately C-shaped guide groove mg6b for inserting the pin is engraved, and the spur gear mg6 has the locking hole mg6a moved from the lowermost position to the uppermost position because the guide groove mg6b is restricted by the protruding pin. It is possible to rotate only in the angle range of 180 degrees until it is done.

  Here, the spur gears mg1 and mg4 are gears of the same diameter supported by the shaft ms1 horizontally inserted in the shaft hole 70c drilled inside the both horse frames 70, 70, and the spur gear mg1 is The spur gear mg4 meshes with the spur gear ug2 of the worm gear box 65, and the spur gear mg4 meshes with the spur gear ug2 of the worm gear box 65.

  Accordingly, the rotation of the driven magnet 55b is transmitted through the horse leg drive shaft 63, the worm 63a, the gear units ug7 and ug4, and the spur gears mg1 to mg3, and the shaft ms2 is rotated to swing the front and rear legs 76 and 77. The rotation of the driven magnet 55a is transmitted through the jockey drive shaft 62, the worm 62a, the gear unit ug3, and mg4 to mg6 and converted into the vertical movement of the wire rod w, and the limbs 82 to 85 of the jockey model 59 are converted. Oscillate.

  Thus, the cylindrical projection us3 that is the driving force for transmitting the driving force to the front and rear legs 76 and 77 of the horse model 58 that is a movable member and the limbs 82 to 85 of the jockey model 59 is the horse body rotation axis. Since the transmission is transmitted via the gear unit ug3 or the spur gear ug4 having the shaft us1 concentric with the center shaft ug4, the model body 57 is mounted on the horse body rotation shaft without affecting the transmission of power to these movable members. It can be rotated around.

  The shaft ms2 is fitted with a ring member mr that is partially cut out and has a C-shaped cross-sectional view. The ring member mr is fitted in a circular opening formed in the engagement member mk. It is supposed to be inserted.

  At the front position in the longitudinal direction of the horse frame 70, as a structure for attaching the sliding plate member 73, an annular protrusion 71 b in which a bearing 71 a is inserted, and a smooth substantially fan-shaped slide recessed by the thickness of the sliding plate member 73. A moving surface 71c, a spring groove 71e for accommodating the spring 71d, an arcuate guide hole 71f, and the like are formed.

  A shaft 71g that rotatably supports a shaft hole 78a drilled in the rear of the neck member 78 is provided on the rear surface side upper position of the sliding surface 71c.

  The sliding plate member 73 is a member having an opening 73a formed in the upper part and a fan-shaped part in the lower part, and a seat 73b that contacts the spring 71d of the spring groove 71e and a front leg part in front of the fan-shaped part. A shaft hole 73c for pivotably mounting 76 is formed, and a guide pin 73d guided by the guide hole 71f is provided behind the shaft hole 73c.

  The sliding plate member 73 is accommodated in the sliding surface 71c with the opening 73a inserted through the annular projection 71b, and is received in the guide hole 71f in a state of receiving a rearward urging force by the spring 71d contacting the seat 73b. The guide pin 73d can be rotated around the annular projection 71b within a range in which the guide pin 73d is allowed to move.

  A front leg portion 76 is attached to the outside of the sliding plate member 73 via a rotating disk member 75 and a connecting member 74 pivotally attached to an annular protrusion 75 b of the rotating disk member 75.

  The turntable member 75 is a member that is fixed to the shaft ms2 by screwing or the like in a screw hole 75a formed at the center and rotates integrally with the shaft ms2. The eccentric positions of the inner surface and the outer surface are respectively circular. An annular protrusion 75b and a guide pin 75c are provided to protrude.

  The front leg portion 76 is a rod-like member having an outer shape imitating the appearance of the front leg of a racehorse, and a linear elongated hole 76a for guiding the guide pin 75c of the rotating disk member 75 is formed on the upper portion thereof, A rotating member 76c that is rotatable about the swinging shaft 76b is attached, and a swinging shaft 76d that is pivotally supported by the shaft hole 73c of the sliding plate member 73 projects on the inner surface near the center. Furthermore, a shaft pin 76e that rotatably supports the lower limb portion 76f is projected from the outer surface near the lower end thereof.

  The lower limb portion 76f is pivotally supported by the shaft pin 76e, and at the lower position thereof, a lower end of a connecting member 76h having an upper end attached to the tip of the rotating member 76c by receiving the biasing force of the spring 76g is attached. ing.

  Further, a substantially circular sliding surface 72 a that is recessed by the thickness of the rear leg portion 77 is formed at the rear position in the longitudinal direction of the horse frame 70. A cylindrical projection shaft 72b is provided at the center of the sliding surface 72a, and a shaft 72c is provided below the projection shaft 72b. A pulling member accommodated in the horse body space is provided behind the projection shaft 72b. A drive hole 72d that pivotally attaches the traction shaft 66a of 66 is drilled, and a shaft hole 72e that pivotally attaches the swing shaft 79a of the tail member 79 is drilled at the upper rear position of the sliding surface 72a. In addition, a linear guide hole 72f for guiding the shaft 79b of the tail member 79 is drilled in the sliding surface 72a of the left horse frame 70, and the right rear frame 72a is formed in the sliding surface 72a of the right horse frame 70. A circular arc-shaped insertion hole 72g through which the shaft 77i formed in the leg 77 is inserted is formed.

  The rear leg portion 77 is a member having an outer shape imitating the appearance of the rear leg of the racehorse, and has a disk portion 77a accommodated in the sliding surface 72a in front of the rear leg portion 77a. A pivot hole 77b for pivotably pivoting the projection shaft 72b is provided at the center position, and a cylindrical projection 77c is projected from the eccentric position. Further, an arcuate guide hole 77d for guiding the shaft 72c of the horse frame 70 and a linear guide hole 77e for guiding the shaft 79b of the tail member 79 are formed around the pivot hole 77b.

  The rear leg portion 77 is attached to the horse frame 70 in such a manner that the pivot hole 77b is pivotally attached to the projection shaft 72b and the disk portion 77a can be freely rotated in the sliding surface 72a. The connecting member 74 is attached to the.

  The connecting member 74 is a rod-shaped member for transmitting the rotation of the rotating disk member 75 to the rear leg portion 77, and an annular protrusion 75b of the rotating disk member 75 is pivotally attached to the opening 74a on the front side thereof. A cylindrical protrusion 77c of the disk portion 77a is pivotally attached to the opening 74b.

  In addition, a shaft pin 77f that rotatably supports the lower limb portion 77g is projected from the outer surface near the lower end of the rear leg portion 77.

  The lower limb portion 77g is pivotally supported by the shaft pin 77f, and a connecting member 77h whose upper end is pivotally supported by the shaft 72c is attached to a lower position thereof.

  FIG. 9A is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the jockey model 59, and FIG. 9B is an exploded perspective view showing the component configuration of the jockey model 59.

  As shown in the figure, the jockey model 59 of the present embodiment is a model of an actual jockey, and includes a left torso part 80, a right torso part 81, a left arm part 82, a right arm part 83, and a left foot part. 84, a right foot portion 85, a heel portion 86 with a foot, and a drive member 87.

  And the jockey model 59 of this embodiment is a mode in which the pivoting hole 82a of the left arm part 82 and the pivoting hole 84a of the left foot part 84 are pivotally attached to the shafts 80a and 80b of the left trunk part 80, respectively. The left arm portion 82 and the left foot portion 84 are attached to the portion 80, and similarly, the shaft 81a and 81b of the right body portion 81 are respectively pivoted with the pivot attachment hole 83a of the right arm portion 83 and the pivot attachment hole 85a of the right foot portion 85. The right arm portion 83 and the right foot portion 85 are attached to the right body portion 81 in a manner to be worn.

  A space that accommodates the drive member 87 so as to be movable in the vertical direction is formed inside the left torso portion 80, and the left torso portion 80 to which the left arm portion 82 and the left foot portion 84 are attached is attached to the left torso portion 80. The shaft 82b of the left arm portion 82 inserted through the arcuate guide groove 80c is inserted into a long hole 87a provided on the upper end side of the drive member 87, and the shaft 84b of the left foot portion 84 is inserted into the pivot attachment hole 87b on the other end side. The drive member 87 is accommodated in the space inside the left body part 80 in the manner of insertion. The upper end of the wire rod w is engaged with the connecting hole 87 c drilled in the center of the drive member 87.

  As described above, the left body portion 80 to which the left arm portion 82 and the left foot portion 84 are attached and the drive member 87 is accommodated, and the right body portion 81 to which the right arm portion 83 and the right foot portion 85 are attached are screwed together. Be joined.

  Further, shafts 84c and 85b formed on the knee portions of the left foot portion 84 and the right foot portion 85 are pivotally attached to the pivot attachment holes 86a and 86b of the heel portion 86 with the foot. A lash member 88 is fitted and fixed to the left arm portion 82.

  Next, when the driven magnets 55a and 55b are driven and rotated by the drive magnets 45a and 45b, the front leg portion 76 and the rear leg portion 77 which are movable members of the horse model 58, and the body portion 80 which is a movable member of the jockey model 59 , 81 and the limbs 82 to 84, and the rotational motion of the model body 57 around the cylindrical projection us3, which is the horse body rotation axis, when the driven magnet 55c is rotated by being driven by the drive magnet 45c. The embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory view showing an extracted horse drive mechanism that transmits the rotation of the driven magnet 55b to the rotating disk member 75. FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the rotation of the driven magnet 55b is transmitted via the horse leg drive shaft 63, the worm 63a, the gear unit ug7, the spur gear ug4, the spur gears mg1 to mg3, and the shaft ms2 to rotate the rotating disk member 75. .

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory view showing a swinging mode of the front leg portion 76 and the rear leg portion 77 during a rotation of the turntable member 75 in a side view.

  If the state of FIG. 10A is called an initial posture, in the initial posture (A), the rotating disk member 75 is in a rotational position where the guide pin 75c is directly above the shaft core 75a, and the front leg portion 76 is roughly. It is in a state of hanging vertically downward.

  When the turntable member 75 rotates from this initial posture (A), the guide pin 75c at the eccentric position moves downward in the elongated hole 76a of the front leg portion 76, whereby the front leg portion 76 is moved to the swing shaft 76d. It is driven to rotate around the front. At this time, the swinging shaft 76d receives a biasing force directed forward from the guide pin 75c, and the sliding plate member 73 pivotally attached to the swinging shaft 76d resists the biasing force of the spring 71d. Then, it rotates in the forward direction around the annular projection 71b, whereby the position of the swing shaft 76d on the horse model 58 moves forward.

  During this time, the rotation of the turntable member 75 is also transmitted to the cylindrical protrusion 77c of the rear leg 77 by the connecting member 74 pivotally attached to the annular protrusion 75b, and the rear leg 77 is directed rearward around the protrusion shaft 72b. Is rotated.

  When the guide pin 75c reaches a specific position in the middle of the long hole 76a, the front leg portion 76 of the horse model 58 rotates most forward, the swing shaft 76d moves most forward, and the rear leg portion 77 moves. It becomes an open leg posture (B) which is the state rotated most backward.

  In the process of the horse model 58 from the initial posture (A) to the open leg posture (B), the lower leg portion 76f of the front leg portion 76 and the lower leg portion 77g of the rear leg portion are most forward and rearward by the biasing force of the spring, respectively. Maintained in a rotated state.

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates, the guide pin 75c passes through the lowest point of the elongated hole 76a and rises, whereby the front leg portion 76 is directed rearward around the swing shaft 76d. Driven by rotation. At this time, since the urging force from the guide pin 75c to the oscillating shaft 76d is gradually reduced, the sliding plate member 73 pivotally attached to the oscillating shaft 76d is rotated rearward by the urging force of the spring 71d. The position of the swing shaft 76d on the horse model 58 moves rearward in synchronism with the rearward rotation of the front leg portion 76. At the same time, the rear leg portion 77 is driven by the connecting member 74 pivotally attached to the guide pin 75c to rotate forward. When the guide pin 75c reaches a specific position in the middle of the long hole 76a, the horse model 58 takes the same initial posture (C) as the initial posture (A) in which the front leg portion 76 is suspended vertically downward. become.

  Note that, in the process from the open leg posture (B) to the initial posture (C), the lower leg portion 76f of the front leg portion 76 and the lower leg portion 77g of the rear leg portion 77 are maintained in a state of rotating most forward and backward, respectively.

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates from the initial posture (C), the guide pin 75c further moves up in the elongated hole 76a, and the front leg portion 76 is driven to rotate further rearward around the swing shaft 76d. The rear leg portion 77 is driven by a connecting member 74 pivotally attached to the guide pin 75c and is further driven to rotate forward.

  At this time, the rotating member 76c attached to the upper end of the front leg portion 76 is pushed up by the guide pin 75c rising through the elongated hole 76a and rotated upward, whereby the connecting member 76h attached to the rotating member 76c is moved upward. The lower limb portion 76f is moved to pull the lower limb portion 76f, and the lower limb portion 76f rotates rearward around the shaft pin 76e. Similarly, when the forward rotation of the rear leg portion 77 reaches a certain level or more, the lower limb portion 77g rotates forward by pulling by the connecting member 77h attached to the cylindrical protrusion 77c.

  When the guide pin 75c reaches the uppermost position of the long hole 76a, the horse model 58 is in a closed leg posture (D) in which the front leg portion 76 rotates most backward and the rear leg portion 77 rotates most forward. It becomes.

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates, the horse model 58 eventually returns to the initial posture (A), and thereafter the cycles (A) to (D) are repeated.

  As described above, in the horse model 58 in the present embodiment, the position of the swing shaft 76d on the horse model 58 moves back and forth, and the movable member 76 swings around the swing shaft 76d in synchronization with this. Therefore, the movable member 76 is swung in a more dynamic manner as compared with the case where the movable member 76 is swung in a state where the position of the rocking shaft 76d on the horse model 58 is fixed. It is possible to simulate a running mode with a dynamic feeling like when a real animal is running at high speed.

  In the horse model 58 of this embodiment, the neck member 78 further moves back and forth in synchronization with the swing of the front leg portion 76 and the rear leg portion 77 due to the rotation of the driven magnet 55b, and the tail member 79 moves up and down. Oscillates (vibrates).

  That is, when the shaft ms2 is rotated by the rotation of the driven magnet 55b, the ring member mr fitted thereto rotates in the opening of the engagement member mk, and the notch portion of the ring member mr comes down to the engagement member mk. When it comes up, it swings up and down in a manner that it descends due to the weight of the neck member 78 or its exterior material. The swing motion is transmitted to the pin hole 78b that engages with the front end pin of the engagement member mk, so that the neck member 78 swings around the shaft hole 78a pivotally attached to the shaft 71g. Will do.

  Further, the shaft 79b of the tail member 79 is supported in an intersecting space where the linear guide hole 72f drilled in the sliding surface 72a and the linear guide hole 77e drilled in the disk portion 77a of the rear leg 77 intersect. However, since this intersection space moves back and forth on the guide hole 72f by the swinging of the tail member 79, the shaft 79b is driven back and forth according to the movement of the intersection space, thereby the tail member. 79 swings around a swing shaft 79a pivotally attached to the shaft hole 72e.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing an extracted jockey drive mechanism that transmits the rotation of the driven magnet 55 a to the drive member 87.

  As shown in the figure, the rotation of the driven magnet 55a is transmitted to the spur gears dg1 to dg4, the jockey drive shaft 62, the worm 62a, the spur gear ug2 of the gear unit ug3, and the spur gears mg4 to mg6 to rotate the spur gear mg6. . At this time, the rotation of the spur gear mg6 is reciprocated only in a half rotation range until the locking hole mg6a moves from the lowest position to the highest position under the restriction of the projecting pin inserted into the guide groove mg6b. Is possible. Accordingly, the rotation of the spur gear mg6 drives the wire rod w locked in the locking hole mg6a of the spur gear mg6 and the drive member 87 connected thereto from the lowest position to the highest position.

  FIG. 11B is an explanatory view showing the operation mode of the jockey model 59 in a side view while the locking hole mg6a (drive member 87) moves from the lowest position to the highest position by the rotation of the driven magnet 55a. . FIG. 11B shows the internal structure of the left half of the jockey model 59 from which the right body 81, the right arm 83, and the right foot 85 are removed.

  When the driving member 87 is in the lowest position, the jockey model 59 takes the first posture (A) shown in the upper part of FIG. That is, in this state, the left and right body parts 80 and 81 are centered on the shafts 80b and 81b, and the left and right foot parts 84 and 85 are centered on the shafts 84c and 85b, respectively, by pulling downward by the drive member 87. Further, the left arm portion 82 is in a state of rotating downward, and further, the left arm portion 82 is in the state in which the shaft 82b is in contact with the upper end portion of the guide groove 80c of the left body portion 80, that is, the left arm portion 82 rotates downward most around the shaft 80a. Is in a state. In the state of the first posture (A), the shaft 82b is positioned at the upper end of the elongated hole 87a of the drive member 87.

  Then, when the spur gear mg6 rotates from the first posture (A) and the drive member 87 is pushed upward, the drive member 87 is pushed and the shaft 82b moves rearward in the guide groove 80c. As a result, the left arm portion 82 rotates forward around the shaft 80a, and the position of the jockey model 59 is changed to the left arm portion 82 when the shaft 82b comes into contact with the rear edge (X) of the guide groove 80c. Will shift to the second posture (B) swung up toward the front side.

  Since the distance from the pivot hole 87b to the shaft 82b is shortened by the movement of the shaft 82b in the guide groove 80c from the first posture (A) to the second posture (B), the shaft 82b is a long hole. It moves to the lower end side in 87a.

  In the change from the first posture (A) to the second posture (B), only the left arm portion 82 which is the lightest member rotates in the above-described manner, and the left and right body portions 80 and 81 and the left and right foot portions 84 and 85 are rotated. The rotational position of does not change.

  Therefore, by controlling the drive magnet 45a so as to repeatedly change the posture of the jockey model 59 between the first posture (A) and the second posture (B), the left arm portion 82 in the forward turning posture of the jockey model 59. It is possible to perform an operation of swinging the whip member 88 fixed to the base, and it is possible to simulate a state where a jockey straddling a running racehorse is whip.

  When the spur gear mg6 further rotates to further raise the drive member 87, the left body 80 is pushed up by contact with the edge (X) of the guide groove 80c of the shaft 82b. The parts 80 and 81 rotate about the shafts 80b and 81b, and the left and right foot parts 84 and 85 rotate about the shafts 84c and 85b, respectively. The posture of the jockey model 59 is on the horse model 58. It will transfer to the 3rd posture (C) which stood up.

  Accordingly, by controlling the drive magnet 45a so that the posture of the jockey model 59 is changed from the second posture (B) to the third posture (C), it is possible to simulate the rising motion of the jockey on the horse. .

  In the change from the second posture (B) to the third posture (C), the distance from the pivot hole 87b to the shaft 82b is increased by the above rotation of the left and right body portions 80 and 81 and the left and right foot portions 84 and 85. Therefore, the shaft 82b moves to a position where it abuts on the upper end of the long hole 87a.

  Thereafter, when the spur gear mg6 is further rotated from the third posture (C) to raise the drive member 87, the shaft 82b contacting the upper end of the elongated hole 87a is driven to the upper end of the elongated hole 87a, and the guide groove 80c. The left arm portion 82 is rotated further upward and the left arm portion 82 is further rotated upward. When the locking hole mg6a reaches the uppermost position, the left arm portion 82 rotates most upward, and the shaft 82b extends to the lower end of the guide groove 80c. At the point of contact, the jockey model 59 assumes the fourth posture (D) shown in FIG.

  Therefore, by controlling the drive magnet 45a so that the posture of the jockey model 59 is repeatedly changed between the third posture (C) and the fourth posture (D), the left arm portion 82 is added to the jockey model 59 in the standing posture. The jockey who stands up on the horse raises his hand to respond to cheers, or can perform a guts pose.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a horse rotation mechanism that rotates the horse model 58 around a cylindrical protrusion us3 that is a horse rotation axis.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the driven magnet 55c is connected to the spur gear dg7 via the spur gears dg5 and dg6. The female screw in the center hole of the spur gear dg7 has the tip of the horse drive shaft 64 at its tip. The accumulated rotation of the horse drive shaft 64 around the vertical axis is prohibited by a long hole drilled in the pedestal 67 that guides the guide pin 67c only in the vertical direction.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the driven magnet 55c rotates in the forward direction, the spur gear dg7 rotates forward due to the rotation, and the male screw member 64e accumulates in the female screw in the center hole. As a result, the horse drive shaft 64 is lowered, whereby the position of the traction member 66 attached to the upper end of the horse drive shaft 64 is lowered. On the contrary, when the driven magnet 55c rotates in the reverse direction, the spur gear dg7 rotates in the reverse direction, and the accumulation of the male screw member 64e to the female screw in the center hole is returned, so that the horse drive shaft 64 rises, and thereby the position of the traction member 66 attached to the upper end of the horse drive shaft 64 rises.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the horse frame 70 is rotatably supported in the shaft hole 70a by a columnar protrusion us3 protruding from the worm gear box 65, and further in the arc-shaped guide hole 70b. By guiding the cylindrical protrusion us4, the rotation around the cylindrical protrusion us3 is stabilized. The traction member 66 driven up and down by the driven magnet 55c is pivotally attached to a drive hole 72d having a traction shaft 66a drilled behind the horse frame 70.

  Accordingly, by rotating the driven magnet 55c in the forward direction, the pulling member 66 is lowered to pull the drive hole 72d downward, and the horse frame 70 is rotated around the columnar protrusion us3 that is the horse body rotation axis. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), it is possible to make the horse model 58 take a rear leg standing posture by lifting the upper body.

  Similarly, by rotating the driven magnet 55c in the reverse direction, the pulling member 66 is raised to pull the drive hole 72d upward, and the horse frame 70 is rotated around the columnar protrusion us3. It is possible to make the horse model 58 take a front leg standing posture with the rear leg 77 lifted, as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 1, four support members 10 are erected on the side of the apparatus main body 2, and a ring-shaped ceiling member 11 is attached to the upper end thereof. The column member 10 and the ceiling member 11 are provided with a ceiling camera 24 that captures a bird's-eye view of the track 5 from above, a speaker 25 that outputs sound for various effects such as live broadcasting, fanfare, and BGM, and light emission for various effects. An illumination device 26 and the like are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the track 5 formed on the upper surface plate 4 is disposed below the table portion 94 so that it can be looked down from the player seated on the satellite 90, and is attached to each satellite 90. The seated player can watch the race with the same feeling as looking down on the track from the gondola seat of an actual racetrack.

  The satellites 90 arranged around the device main body 2 have the same configuration, and are installed on the floor of an amusement center such as an amusement center as shown in the figure, and are attached to a chair or the like (not shown). The main part is composed of a leg portion 92 standing upward from a base member on which a player's foot or a load is placed, and a table portion 94 supported on the upper end side of the leg portion.

  The leg portion 92 is provided with a medal payout opening 93, and the table portion 94 displays various information regarding the progress of the race and detects a touch operation by the player. A speaker 96 that outputs sound for various effects such as fanfare, BGM, etc., a medal slot 97 for inserting medals, a payout button 98 for paying out acquired medals, and the like are provided. Further, inside each satellite 90, a medal payout device 93a for paying out medals to the medal payout opening 93, a medal sensor 97a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 97 and counting the number of medals, etc. The mechanical parts are housed.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an exemplary aspect of the satellite screen SP displayed on the touch panel monitor 95 in each satellite 90.

  As shown in the figure, the satellite screen SP of the present embodiment has a mode in which a bet screen BP for voting on the arrival order of the traveling body 50 in each race is always displayed on the right side of the display screen. On the left side of the display screen, an explanation screen GP, a pre-race newspaper screen FNP, a live situation screen BCP, a post-race newspaper screen ANP, etc. are displayed at predetermined timings.

  In the betting screen BP according to the present embodiment, a number button BA for designating the number of medals that can be betted for each operation, “single win”, “double win”, “horror”, “horse single”, “wide”, “three” A designation mode button BK for selecting a preferred designation mode from nine types of designation modes of “continuous”, “triple single”, “triple single light” and “heavy win”, and an instruction field BI for explaining a method of specifying the arrival order The bet button BB displaying the horse number, horse name, odds, etc. of the racehorse assigned to each traveling body 50 by the traveling data generation unit 113, and the image image BS (the traveling body 50) of the traveling body 50 corresponding to each bet button BB. The image of the racehorse and jockey assigned to each other is displayed, and the bet button BB is selected by operating the bet button BB while any one of the number buttons BA and the designation mode button BK is selected. Medals number in the selected designation manner as consideration can be performed voting specifying the finishing order was.

  Here, the above “winning” designates the horse number of the racehorse assigned to the first traveling body 50 (hereinafter simply referred to as “the first racehorse” or the like). Designates the horse number of the racehorse that will be the first or second place. “Horseren” designates the horse number of the racehorse that falls within the second place as a set. The first and second racehorse horse numbers are designated according to the order of arrival. “Wide” designates any two horse numbers among the first to third racehorses. “Triple Duplex” specifies the horse number combination of the racehorse that will be the first to third place, and “Triple Single” and “Triple Single Light” are the horse number of the racehorse that will be first to third place. The designation is made according to the order of arrival, and “heavy win” designates the arrival order of the racehorses over a plurality of races.

  The bet screen BP shown in FIG. 13 shows a state in which the designation mode of “single” is selected from the designation mode button BK. The voting method will be described as an example in this case as follows.

  In the initial state in which the “special horse” designation mode is selected from the designation mode button BK, “Specify one horse” is displayed in the instruction column BI, and the player selects the appropriate number button BA. When you operate the bet button BB of the horse number that you think will be the first place, the instruction field BI will change to "Please specify the second horse", so the bet button of the horse number that you think will be the second place according to this Operate BB. As a result, the voting in the arrival order designated by the operation of the bet button BB is accepted according to the designation manner selected by the designation manner button BK, with the number of medals designated by the number button BA being paid.

  In other designated modes, it is possible to vote in the same manner according to the display in the instruction column BI.

  Voting can be repeated any number of times as long as the remaining time display BT becomes zero, and an arbitrary number of medals that specify a plurality of arrival orders in a plurality of designation modes for one race. It is possible to vote for consideration.

  The explanation screen GP displays an explanation about each designation mode in response to selection of the designation mode button BK. The player can understand the method of specifying the arrival order in each specification mode, the payout characteristics, and the like from the explanation screen GP.

  The pre-race newspaper screen FNP is a screen displayed at a timing before the start of each race. In other words, this pre-race newspaper screen FNP provides the player with information useful for predicting the arrival order, such as which of the multiple racehorses that run before the start of each race, and helps the player to predict the arrival order. It can be performed.

  The post-race newspaper screen ANP is a screen displayed at the timing after the end of each race. That is, the post-race newspaper screen ANP provides the player with result information such as how the racehorse that won after the end of each race has won.

  From the information displayed on the pre-race newspaper screen FNP and the post-race newspaper screen ANP as described above, the player can learn the name of each racehorse, its results and characteristics, and even beginners can race. It is possible to make a more accurate prediction of the arrival order while digesting.

  Note that on the pre-race newspaper screen FNP and the post-race newspaper screen ANP, it is possible to automatically generate sentences suitable for each race, or automatically select images suitable for each race and display different article contents each time. Is possible.

  The live screen BCP is a screen that is displayed during the execution of each race, and displays a composite image obtained by combining an image captured by the field camera 22a or the goal camera 22b with a previously prepared image as a live image. . In this live state screen BCP, for example, a composite image such as a coin mark can be displayed so that the player can visually recognize which racehorse the player has voted for or which racehorse is popular. . It is also possible to increase the play atmosphere by displaying information such as the distance to the goal and support comments for the racehorses voted by the player.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of hardware of the horse racing game apparatus 1.

  As shown in the figure, in the horse racing game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the apparatus main body 2 includes a main control board 21, each satellite 90 includes a satellite control board 91, and each self-propelled body 30 includes a self-propelled body control board 101. It is possible to transmit and receive data among the main control board 21, each satellite control board 91, and each self-propelled body control board 101 by a communication cable, a wireless LAN line, or the like. The main control board 21, the satellite control board 91, and the self-propelled body control board 101 are information processing apparatuses each provided with a recording device such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, or hard disk.

  The main control board 21 is connected to a field camera 22a, a goal camera 22b, a monitor device 23, a ceiling camera 24, a speaker 25, a lighting device 26, a communication device 27, a wireless LAN device 28, and the like. In addition to driving and controlling these devices in accordance with the progress of the race, various data and signals are transmitted and received between each satellite control board 91 and each self-propelled body control board 101 to comprehensively control the progress of the horse racing game. It is something to control.

  In the present embodiment, under the control of the main control board 21, 36 times constituted by a plurality of types of grades such as a GI race (Grade One Race), a GII race (Grade Two Race), and a GIII race (Grade Three Race). A set of horse racing games is configured to be executed repeatedly.

  Connected to the satellite control board 91 are a medal payout device 93a, a touch panel monitor 95, a speaker 96, a medal sensor 97a, a payout button 98, a communication device 99, and the like. Within a predetermined period of time, based on an operation on the bet screen BP of the touch panel type monitor 95 by the player, a process for receiving one or more votings is executed, and the data regarding the voting received when the predetermined time has elapsed Is transmitted to the main control board 21.

  In addition, the satellite control board 91 determines the presence or absence of winning by comparing the vote received in the above with the data regarding the arrival order of each traveling body 50 received from the main control board 21 after the end of each horse racing game, In the case of winning, processing such as paying out from the medal payout device 93a the number of medals derived from the odds determined on the main control board 21 or the number of medals inserted in the voting is performed.

  An imaging control board 102, an LED control board 103, an image processing board (FPGA) 104, an image memory 105, a travel control board 106, a model control board 107, a wireless LAN device 108, and the like are connected to each self-propelled body control board 101. Yes.

  The imaging control board 102 controls the imaging operation by the camera device 36. In this embodiment, the camera device 36 controls the information at a frequency of about 2 to 200 times per second under the control of the imaging control board 102. The QR code on the second traveling surface 7s as the arrangement surface is photographed at high speed.

  The LED control board 103 controls the lighting of the white LED 37 and executes a process of irradiating the information arrangement surface with illumination light necessary for photographing by the camera device 36.

  The image processing board 104 performs a process of extracting markers arranged at the three vertices of each QR code included in each image by scanning each image photographed by the camera device 36. Processing for decoding the QR code in the captured image extracted by the control board 101 is executed.

  The image memory 105 temporarily records an image photographed by the camera device 36.

The traveling control board 106 controls the traveling of the traveling body 30 on the traveling path 8 by controlling the driving of the traveling motors 35a and 35b in accordance with the control signal from the traveling body control board 101. 107 swing-drives the movable members 76, 77, 80 to 85 attached to the model body 57 by performing drive control of the drive motors 45a to 45c in accordance with a control signal from the self-propelled body control board 101, or The operation of the model body 57 is controlled such that the model body 57 is driven to rotate around the horse rotation axis us3.

  The model body control board 107 receives a normal set signal from the self-propelled body control board 101 in addition to executing drive control of the drive motors 45a to 45c for the stage operation by the model body 57 in accordance with the stage signal described later. In this case, drive control of the drive magnet 45b for the “normal setting operation” for swinging the front and rear legs 76 and 77 of the horse model is also executed.

  The self-propelled body control board 101 performs a process of extracting the QR code from the marker extracted by the image processing board 104, the position coordinates on the global coordinates obtained from the QR code, and the camera coordinates of the QR code The position coordinate and the angle F of the reference point R of the self-propelled body 30 on the global coordinates are specified based on the position and the angle at the position, and the travel received from the main control board 21 using the position coordinate and the angle F. A predetermined control signal is transmitted to the travel control board 106 so that the self-propelled body 30 travels on an accurate travel course according to the data.

  In addition, the self-propelled body control board 101 constantly monitors the positional relationship between the self-propelled body 30 and the traveling body 50 by the Hall voltage of the Hall element 48, and when the traveling body 50 is detached from the self-propelled body 30 for some reason. In this case, the abnormality is notified by transmitting a predetermined accident signal to the main control board 21.

  Furthermore, in the self-propelled body control board 101 of the present embodiment, when the traveling body 50 is set in the correct positional relationship from the state where it is out of the self-propelled body 30, a predetermined normal set signal is sent to the model body driving board 107. By transmitting, the “normal setting operation” for causing the model body 57 to swing the front and rear legs 76 and 77 is executed.

  Therefore, it is possible to immediately confirm whether or not the traveling body 50 is set in the correct position and direction with respect to the self-running body 30 by the “normal setting operation” of the model body 57, The set operation of the traveling body 50 at the time of recovery from an accident is facilitated.

  The wireless LAN device 108 receives the travel data and the production signal generated in the main control board 21 at every predetermined timing, and the global reference point R of the self-propelled body 30 derived from the self-propelled body control board 101 is displayed. Processing such as transmitting the position coordinates on the coordinates or the position coordinates and the angle F to the main control board 21 is executed.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing functional blocks realized by executing a program recorded on a ROM or a hard disk in the main control board 21.

  As shown in the drawing, the horse racing game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a horse data recording unit 111, a running parameter management unit 112, a running data generation unit 113, an odds calculation unit 114, an arrival order determination unit 115, a vote counting unit 116, Each functional configuration of the effect processing unit 117 is provided.

  The horse data recording unit 111 records names (horse names) and attributes (age, sex, etc.) of a plurality of racehorses.

  The name of the horse may be the same as that of a real racehorse, but in this embodiment, each racehorse is original ( A fictional horse name is used.

  The horse data recording unit 111 may record horse data on the same number of racehorses as the number of traveling bodies 50 (for example, 6 to 12) arranged on the track 5, but a larger number (for example, If horse data on 100 racehorses is recorded, the race diversity can be increased by running different racehorses for each race (assigned to the running body 50).

  The running parameter management unit 112 records capability parameters used for determining the arrival order and race development (running data) in the running data generation unit 113.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating exemplary capability parameters recorded in the travel parameter management unit 112 of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the races with race numbers “1” to “8” are repeatedly executed. As shown in the figure, the running parameter management unit 112 has the ability parameters of each racehorse for each race. Is recorded. The minimum value of the ability parameter is “10” and the maximum value is “80”, and a portion where the ability parameter is blank indicates that the racehorse does not start the race. Moreover, ID in a figure is the identification code allocated to each racehorse recorded on a horse data recording part.

  For the racehorse “Arrowfield”, the ability parameter is set so that the ability parameter becomes larger in the latter half of the race, and for the racehorse “Laplace Dice”, the ability parameter becomes smaller in the latter half of the race. This simulates how real racehorses grow and become weaker as they race.

  For the racehorse “Mach One”, “80”, which is the maximum value of the ability parameter, is set for all races.

  The travel data generation unit 113 assigns each racehorse recorded in the horse data recording unit 111 to each travel body 50 arranged on the track 5 and also records each racehorse recorded in the travel parameter management unit 112. Based on the capability parameter, a process of determining the arrival order of the traveling bodies 50 is executed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of an arrival order determination process executed by the running data generation unit 113 at a predetermined timing before the start of each race.

  In the arrival order determination process, after the initialization process (step S101) such as setting the arrival order value R to “1” is performed, the ability parameters of all the racehorses assigned to each traveling body 50 are parameterized. Processing acquired from the management unit 112 is executed (step S102).

  In the subsequent step S103, the total value T of the ability values of the racehorses whose arrival order has not been determined at the time of execution of the step S103 (hereinafter referred to as “arrival order undecided horse”) is calculated. A process of assigning numerical ranges not overlapping each other to the undecided horses according to the value of each ability parameter is executed.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing how the total value T is calculated and the numerical value range is assigned in the present embodiment.

  Now, the target race is the race indicated by the symbol X in FIG. 16, and the arrival order undecided horses at the time of execution of Steps S103 and S104 are “Arrow Field (ID: A)”, “Mach One (ID: B)” and Assuming that there are three “Laplace dice (ID: C)”, the total value T (180 = 70 + 80 + 30) is calculated in step S103 by summing up the ability parameters assigned to these three.

  In step S104, a numerical range of “1 to 70” including the same number (70) of numerical values as the capability parameter “70” is assigned to the “arrow field” having the head ID, and the next “Mach one” is assigned. Is assigned a numerical range of “71 to 150” including the same number as the ability parameter “80”, and “Laplace Dice” has a numerical range of “151 to 180” including the same number as the ability parameter “30”. Assigned.

  In the subsequent step S105, a process of generating random numbers in the range of 1 to the total value T (“180” in the above example) is executed, and racehorses assigned with a numerical range including the generated random numbers are drawn, The arrival order value R at the time is determined as the arrival order of the lottery racehorses.

  In the subsequent step S106, the racehorse selected in step S105 is excluded from the horses that have not yet arrived in order of arrival, thereby updating the horses that have not yet arrived.

  In step S107, it is determined whether or not the number of updated arrival order undecided horses is one. If there are two or more, the process of adding “1” to the arrival order value R ( After step S108) is executed, the process returns to step S103. If there is one, the process for determining the racehorse arrival order as the final arrival (step S109) is performed, and the arrival order determination process is as follows. Completed.

  In this embodiment, since the arrival order of each racehorse is determined by the arrival order determination process of the above aspect, the higher arrival order (1, 2, 3, etc.) is determined for a racehorse having a higher ability parameter. The higher the probability of a racehorse having a lower ability parameter, the higher the probability that the lower order of arrival (8, 9, 10, etc.) will be determined.

  The travel data generation unit 113 further generates travel data that defines the position coordinates of each self-propelled body 30 on the track 8 with respect to the elapsed time from the start of the race to the goal based on the arrival order determined as described above.

  The odds calculation unit 114 calculates the odds for all the arrival orders in all the specified modes, based on the racehorse ability parameter assigned to each traveling body 50.

  Here, the odds in the present embodiment are that the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out as a payout when voting with one medal as the payout is the payout rate (refund rate. The total number of medals to be paid out as the payout Is a payout ratio (payout rate) set to be equal to (the value divided by the total number of medals taken as a consideration).

  The arrival order determination unit 115 receives the position coordinates of each self-propelled body 30 on the second traveling surface 7s from each self-propelled body 30 via the wireless LAN device 28, and each self-propelled body 30 receives the goal 5c in each race. The arrival order will be decided according to the time of arrival. Here, instead of determining the arrival order based on the traveling data generated in the traveling data generation unit 113, the arrival order is determined based on the actual traveling of the self-propelled vehicle 30 for some reason. This is for avoiding troubles and the like when each self-propelled body 30 finishes in the order of arrival different from the travel data.

  The vote totaling unit 116 performs processing for receiving data about the votes accepted by each satellite 90 from each satellite 90 and totaling the data.

  The effect processing unit 117 is configured to output a predetermined effect signal based on the ability parameters recorded in the travel parameter management unit 112, the order of arrival in the horse racing game determined by the arrival order determining unit 115, and the result of counting votes in the vote counting unit 116. Is generated, and processing for transmitting this to the target self-propelled body 30 is executed.

  Specifically, the production processing unit 117 inspects the ability parameter of each racehorse running in the horse racing game at a predetermined timing before the start of voting for each horse racing game in each satellite 90. When the ability parameter of the racehorse is a predetermined value (for example, 70) or more, execution of “good performance” that appeals the goodness of the racehorse to the self-propelled body 30 to which the racehorse is assigned. An effect signal to be instructed is transmitted.

  In the self-propelled body 30 that has received the “good performance” effect signal, the model control motor 46 c rotates the drive magnet 45 c in a predetermined manner under the control of the model control board 107, and this rotational force is the horse rotation mechanism. By being transmitted to the horse model 58 via (FIG. 12A), the horse model 58 moves the horse body around the cylindrical projection us3 in a manner shown in FIG. 19A over a predetermined time. Rotate and execute “good performance” to take “back leg standing posture”.

  At the time when this effect signal is transmitted, each traveling body 50 is in a gate-in waiting state at the start point 5a or 5b, and the player of each satellite 90 determines which horse model 58 waiting for gate-in is It is possible to vote with reference to whether or not to take a “leg stand posture”.

  In addition, when the counting in the vote counting unit 116 is finished, the effect processing unit 117 receives a lot of votes for the self-propelled bodies 30 to which the racehorses that are popular in the voting in each satellite 90 are assigned. An effect signal for instructing execution of the “inspiring effect” that appeals that the user is inspiring is transmitted. Although various methods for evaluating the popularity of voting are conceivable, in this embodiment, the racehorse designated in the voting with the largest number of medals as a consideration among three or more satellites 90 is “inspiring”. It is selected as the target of “production”.

  In the self-propelled vehicle 30 that has received the “inspiring effect” effect signal, the model control motor 46a rotates the drive magnet 45a in a predetermined manner under the control of the model control board 107, and this rotational force is applied to the jockey drive mechanism ( By being transmitted to the jockey model 59 via FIG. 11 (a)), the jockey model 59 has its posture between the third posture (C) and the fourth posture (D) described with reference to FIG. 11 (b). As a result, as shown in FIG. 19B, the jockey stands up on the horse and responds to cheers.

  At the time when this effect signal is transmitted, each traveling body 50 is in a gate-in state at the start point 5a or 5b, and the traveling body 50 corresponding to the racehorse that has won many votes immediately before the horse racing game. In addition, since the “inspiring effect” of the above aspect is executed, it is possible to obtain an effect such as enhancing the expectation and satisfaction of the player who voted for the racehorse.

  In addition, when the arrival order determination unit 115 determines the arrival order in each horse racing game, the effect processing unit 117 determines that the racehorse corresponding to the running body 50 that won the horse racing game is the satellite 90. Within the satellite corresponding areas 8a to 8l assigned to the satellite 90 that has accepted the vote, the self-propelled body 30 corresponding to the winning traveling body 50 is subject to a large number of conditions within the satellite corresponding areas 8a to 8l. An effect signal instructing the execution of “thank you effect” is sent to appeal that the player has won the vote.

  The self-propelled body 30 that has received the “thank you effect” effect signal drives the travel motors 35a and 35b under the control of the travel control board 106, and enters the satellite corresponding areas 8a to 8l instructed by the effect signal. Thereafter, the model control motors 46a and 46c rotate and drive the drive magnets 45a and 45c in a predetermined manner under the control of the model control board 107, which is a jockey drive mechanism (FIG. 11A) and a horse rotation mechanism. By transmitting to the horse model 58 and the jockey model 59 via (FIG. 12 (a)), the jockey model 59 changes its posture to the third posture (on the rear model standing posture). It is driven to change repeatedly between C) and the fourth posture (D), and as a result, as shown in FIG. The

  Thus, when the racehorse designated by the player in the voting wins, the corresponding traveling body 50 approaches the position closest to the satellite 90 where the player is located on the track 5, and the “thank you” It is possible to understand and understand that “thank you direct” is a directing for the player in order to execute the “direct”, and increase the player's satisfaction with the vote being won, or In addition, it is possible to expect an effect such as raising motivation for voting in the next and subsequent horse racing games.

  20A and 20B are explanatory views showing a modified form of the horse drive mechanism that drives the front leg portion 76 that is a movable member of the horse model 58 in the first embodiment, and FIG. ) Shows a side view showing the periphery of the horse frame 70 from the left side, and FIG. 20B shows a plan view showing the periphery of the horse frame 70 from above.

  In FIGS. 20A and 20B, the same reference numerals are given to elements common to FIGS.

  As shown in the figure, also in this modification, the worm gear box in which the gear unit ug3 and the like meshing with the worm 63a at the tip of the horse leg drive shaft 63 and the traction member 66 to which the traction shaft 66a is attached are the horse frame 70, 70 is inserted in the horse body space, and a shaft hole 70a for pivotally mounting the columnar protrusion us3 of the worm gear box 65 and a circle for guiding the columnar protrusion us4 are provided at the approximate center of the horse frames 70 and 70. An arc-shaped guide hole 70b is drilled, and a drive hole 72d for pivotally attaching the pulling shaft 66a of the drive member 66 is drilled at the rear position thereof.

  Therefore, also in this modification, the horse model 58 can be driven to rotate around the columnar protrusion us3 by controlling the rotation of the drive magnet 45c.

  In addition, four shafts s1 to s4 are passed between the horse frames 70 and 70 so as to be rotatable around their respective axis, and a spur gear g1 and a helical gear g3 are integrally attached to the shaft s1. At the same time, a spur gear g2 connected to the spur gear g1 is inserted through a clutch mechanism that transmits only the rotation in the clockwise direction (the direction indicated by the arrow A in FIG. 20A).

  The shaft s2 is attached through the horse frames 70, 70 in the upper front side of the shaft s1, and a spur gear g4 that meshes with the spur gear g2 is provided inside the horse frames 70, 70. The spur gear g5 and the rotating disk member 75 are integrally attached to the shaft s2 with the crank plate 121 interposed therebetween.

  The shaft s3 is pivotally attached to a bearing b1 protruding from the horse frame 70 at a position in front of the shaft s2 so as to be able to translate in the horizontal direction (directions indicated by arrows C and D in FIG. 20B). A helical gear g6 that meshes with the helical gear g3 is integrally attached to the shaft s3. When the helical gear g3 rotates counterclockwise, the helical gear g3 is moved in the right direction (arrow C direction). Is rotated clockwise (B direction), a thrust force is generated in the left direction (arrow D direction). Further, a spur gear g7 that is connected to the helical gear g6 via a clutch mechanism that transmits only the counterclockwise rotation is pivotally attached to the shaft s3.

  The shaft s4 is pivotally attached to a bearing b2 protruding from the horse frame 70 at a position further forward of the shaft s3 so as to be able to translate in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. A cam piece s4a extending outward from the shaft core is attached.

  A housing 122 that translates in the horizontal direction together with the shaft s4 is attached to the outer periphery of the shaft s4. The housing 122 includes a cylindrical portion 122a that rotatably accommodates the shaft s4, and two side walls 122b and 122c that are suspended from the cylindrical portion 122a, and a helical gear g6 and a gap between the two side walls 122b and 122c. A spur gear g7 is accommodated.

  Further, a spur gear g8 that meshes with the spur gear g5 is integrally attached to the shaft s4 outside the horse frames 70 and 70, and the spur gear g8 has an opening that is complementary to the cam piece s4a. g8a is formed, and the cam piece s4a can be moved in and out by translational movement of the shaft s4.

  20D and 20E show the front and back surfaces of the crank plate 121, respectively.

  As shown in the figure, the crank plate 121 is a flat plate member composed of an upper disk-shaped portion and a lower trapezoidal portion, and a shaft hole 121a is perforated at the center of the circular portion, and the front A contact piece 121b is provided on the front side of the trapezoidal portion. A shaft hole 121c is provided on the front side of the trapezoidal portion, and a locking portion 121d for receiving a rearward biasing force by a spring 123 attached to the horse frame 70 on the rear side. And a guide pin 121e that is guided in a guide groove (not shown) drilled in the horse frame 70 is provided on the back side thereof.

  The front leg portion 76 has substantially the same configuration as the front leg portion 76 in the above-described embodiment, but the swinging shaft 76d that protrudes inwardly in the vicinity of the center of the front leg portion 76 is the axis of the crank plate 121. A guide pin 75c that is pivotally attached to the hole 121c and protrudes at an eccentric position of the rotary disk member 75 is inserted into the elongated hole 76a at the upper end thereof.

  Also in this modified embodiment, the worm gear box 65 is mounted with the worm 62a at the tip of the jockey drive shaft 62, the gear unit ug7, the spur gear ug4, etc. for transmitting the rotational force, and the horse frames 70, 70. The spur gears mg4 to mg6 that transmit the rotational force of the spur gear ug4 to the jockey model 59 are attached to the inner side of FIG. 20B, but these members are omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing a manner of swinging of the front leg portion 76 when the horse leg drive shaft 63 is rotated in the reverse direction in the horse body drive mechanism according to the modified embodiment.

  If the state of FIG. 21A is called an initial posture, in the initial posture (A), the rotating disk member 75 is in a rotational position where the guide pin 75c is directly above the shaft core 75a, and the front leg portion 76 is roughly. It is in a state of hanging vertically downward.

  From this initial posture (A), when the horseshoe leg drive shaft 63 rotates in the reverse direction, the spur gear g1 rotates in the counterclockwise direction, and the rotation is transmitted to the spur gear g2 via the clutch mechanism, and the teeth The mating spur gear g4 rotates clockwise, and the turntable member 75 attached to the shaft s2 integrally with the spur gear g4 rotates clockwise.

  As a result, the guide pin 75c at the eccentric position of the rotating disk member 75 moves downward in the elongated hole 76a of the front leg portion 76, and the front leg portion 76 is rotationally driven forward around the swinging shaft 76d. When the guide pin 75c reaches a specific position in the middle of the long hole 76a, the horse drive mechanism is in an open leg state (B) in which the front leg portion 76 rotates most forward.

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates from the open leg state (B), as the guide pin 75c further descends in the elongated hole 76a, the front leg 76 rotates rearward, and eventually the front leg 76 is in the initial posture (A ) Returns to the initial posture (C) at the same angle.

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates from the initial posture (C), the guide pin 75c passes through the lowest point of the elongated hole 76a, and as a result, the front leg portion 76 is pivoted. When the guide pin 75c reaches a specific position in the middle of the elongated hole 76a, the horse drive mechanism is rotated to the rear around 76d. D).

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates, the horse drive mechanism eventually returns to the initial posture (A), and thereafter the cycles (A) to (D) are repeated.

  In the above cycle, the helical gear g3 rotates counterclockwise together with the spur gear 1, the helical gear g6 meshing with the helical gear 1 translates in the right direction (C direction) by the thrust force, and the spur gear g7 moves to the side wall. The housing 122 and the shaft s4 are translated in the right direction by coming into contact with 122b. For this reason, the cam piece s4a is housed in the opening g8a of the spur gear g8, and the crank plate 122 is not driven by the rotation of the spur gear g8.

  Further, since the spur gear g7 is disconnected from the helical gear g6 by the clutch mechanism, the spur gear g7 can be freely rotated around the shaft s3 and does not affect the movement of the front leg portion 76 at all.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory view showing a manner of swinging of the front leg portion 76 when the horse leg drive shaft 63 is rotated in the forward direction in the horse body drive mechanism according to the modified embodiment.

  When the horse leg drive shaft 63 rotates in the forward direction, the helical gear g3 rotates in the clockwise direction together with the spur gear 1, and the helical gear g6 that meshes with the helical gear g3 rotates in the counterclockwise direction. Rotate counterclockwise together with the helical gear g6 via the clutch mechanism.

  For this reason, the spur gear g4 meshed with the spur gear g7 and the rotating disk member 75 attached to the shaft s2 integrally therewith rotate in the clockwise direction as in the case where the horseshoe drive shaft 63 rotates in the reverse direction. It will be.

  On the other hand, the thrust force generated by the clockwise rotation of the helical gear g3 causes the helical gear g6 to translate in the left direction and contact the side wall 122c to translate the shaft s4 in the left direction. For this reason, the cam piece s4a is maintained in a state of protruding leftward from the opening g8a of the spur gear g8 while the horseleg drive shaft 63 rotates in the forward direction. Further, since the spur gear s5 fixed to the shaft s2 rotates in the clockwise direction together with the spur gear g4, the spur gear s8 meshing with the spur gear s5 and the shaft s4 fixed thereto are counterclockwise. Thus, the cam piece s4a rotates counterclockwise around the shaft s4 in a state of protruding from the opening g8a.

  Now, assuming that the turntable member 75 is in a rotational position with the guide pin 75c directly above the shaft core 75a and the front leg portion 76 is suspended substantially vertically downward (A) is called the initial posture (this initial posture ( When the horseleg drive shaft 63 rotates in the forward direction from A), the front leg portion 76 is moved forward around the swing shaft 76d under the drive of the guide pin 75c of the rotating disk member 75 as described above with reference to FIG. In this process, the cam piece s4a rotating in the counterclockwise direction is engaged with the contact piece 121b (A '), and the crank plate 121 is rotated by the rotation of the cam piece s4a. It will rotate clockwise around the shaft hole 121a against the urging force of the spring 123.

  For this reason, the shaft hole 121c of the crank plate 121 moves forward, and the position on the horse frame 70 of the swing shaft 76d supported by the crank hole 121 also moves forward.

  Then, when the position of the swing shaft 76d on the horse frame 70 has moved to the foremost position, the horse drive mechanism is in an open leg state (B) in which the front leg portion 76 has rotated most forward.

  When the turntable member 75 further rotates from the open leg state (B), the cam piece s4a and the contact piece 121b are disengaged, and the biasing force of the spring 123 causes the shaft hole 121c and the swinging shaft 76d to move on the horse frame 70. The position at is returned to the same position as in the initial state (A).

  Thereafter, in the same manner as described above with reference to FIG. 21, the movable member drive mechanism returns to the initial posture (A) through the initial posture (C) and the closed leg posture (D), and (A) to (D). The cycle repeats.

  Thus, in the horse drive mechanism according to this modification, the front leg 76 is swung back and forth without moving the position of the rocking shaft 76d on the horse model 58 by rotating the horse leg rotating shaft 63 in the reverse direction. When the horse leg rotation shaft 63 is rotated forward, the front leg portion 76 is swung back and forth, and the rocking shaft 76d is synchronized with the forward swing of the front leg portion 76. It is possible to move the position on the horse model 58 forward.

  Therefore, by rotating the horse leg rotation shaft 63 in the reverse direction, it is possible to swing the front leg portion 76 in a relatively quiet manner, and to simulate the racehorse running at a low speed. By rotating in the forward direction, it is possible to swing the front leg portion 76 with a high feeling of dynamism and to simulate the racehorse running at high speed.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of a horse model 158 used in the game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 23 (a) mainly shows the outside of a pair of horse frames 170. FIG. 23 (b) shows details of the shape of the shoulder member 173, and FIG. 23 (c) shows a member that is mainly accommodated inside the pair of horse frames 170.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the horse model 58 includes a face member 179, a neck member 178, a shoulder member 173, a front leg 176, a turntable member 175, and the like on the outside of the horse frame 170. Two shafts 178a and 178b project from the inside of the neck member 178. One of the shafts 178a is pivotally attached to a shaft hole 170a drilled in the horse frame 170, and the neck member 178 has a shaft hole 170a. It is free to rotate around. In addition, two shafts 179 a and 179 b are projected from the inside of the face member 179, and one of the shafts 179 a is pivotally attached to a shaft hole 179 c drilled at the tip of the neck member 179. Is rotatable around the shaft hole 178c.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, the shoulder member 173 is a three-dimensional member in which a cover 173a and an arm 173b are suspended downward from the main body, and between the cover 173a and the arm 173b, a front leg portion 176 is provided. A space for accommodating the upper end through the front is formed. Shaft holes 173c and 173d are respectively formed in the center of the main body of the shoulder member 173 and the arm 173b, and a pressing pin 173e for pressing the rear wall 178d of the neck member protrudes from the upper part of the main body. The shoulder member 173 is pivotally attached to a shaft 170b projecting from the front end of the horse frame 170 through a shaft hole 173c in the center of the main body so as to be swingable with respect to the horse frame 170.

  The front leg 176 has its upper end loosely inserted into the space between the cover 173a and the arm 173b, and swings into the shaft hole 173d of the shoulder member 173 at the swing shaft 176d projecting inward at the approximate center. It is pivotally supported.

  A long hole 176a is formed in the upper part of the front leg portion 176, and a rotary disk member 175 that is rotationally driven via a gear train (not shown) that meshes with a screw gear ug8 described later is formed in the long hole 176a. A guide pin 175c projecting outward from the eccentric position is loosely inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c), on the inner side of the horse frame 170, there is a horse leg drive shaft 163, a worm 163a integrally attached to the upper end thereof, and two gear units ug8, ug9 that mesh with the worm 163a. A rack 180 that meshes with the gear unit ug8 is attached, and a shaft 178b of the neck member 178 is pivotally attached to an opening formed at the upper end of the rack 180.

  An opening formed at the lower end of the neck member 181 is inserted through the shaft 178b, and a shaft 179a of the face member 179 is pivotally attached to the opening formed at the upper end of the neck member 181.

  Here, the horse leg drive shaft 163 and the worm 163a are substantially the same members as the horse leg drive shaft 63 and the worm 63a in the first embodiment, and are driven integrally by the driven magnet 55b to rotate. Similarly to the gear unit ug3 in the first embodiment, the gear units ug8 and ug9 are composed of integrally formed screw gears and spur gears, and the rotational force of the worm 163a is applied to the rack 180 and a gear (not shown), respectively. Communicate to the column.

  FIGS. 24A and 24B are explanatory views showing an operation mode of the horse model 58 when the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the forward direction by driving the driven magnet 55b in the second embodiment. .

  When the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the forward direction, the gear unit ug9 rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the direction of FIG. 24 (c), and rotates the turntable member 175 clockwise through a gear train (not shown). Rotate in the direction.

  Now, it is assumed that the horse model 58 is in the state shown in FIG. In this state, the neck member 178 is rotated forward or upward from the free state around the shaft 178a by the rear wall 178d being lifted by the urging force caused by the contact of the pressing pin 173e of the shoulder member 173. Is in a state.

  When the turntable member 175 rotates in the clockwise direction from this state, the guide pin 175c at the eccentric position moves downward in the elongated hole 176a of the front leg portion 176, whereby the front leg portion 176 is moved to the swing shaft 176d. It is driven to rotate around the front.

  At this time, since the swing shaft 176d receives a biasing force directed forward from the guide pin 175c, the shoulder member 173 rotates forward around the shaft hole 173c, and the swing shaft 176d faces the front, 173e moves backward.

  FIG. 24B shows a state in which the front leg portion 176 has been rotated most forward by the rotating disk member 175. In this state, the swing shaft 176d is positioned at the foremost position, and the pressing pin 173e is completely separated from the neck member 178. However, the neck member 178 is in a free state in which the neck member 178 is rotated most rearward or downward due to its own weight.

  When the turntable member 175 further rotates, the guide pin 175c moves upward in the elongated hole 176a, conversely to the above, so that the front leg portion 176 and the shoulder member 173 have the swing shaft 176d and the shaft hole, respectively. After rotating around 173c toward the rear and the pressing pin 173e abuts against the rear wall 178d of the neck member 178, the neck member 178 is rotated forward or upward by the urging force of the pressing pin 173e. Returns to the state of FIG.

  When the horseleg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the forward direction, the gear unit ug8 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the direction of FIG. 24C, and the rack 180 meshes with the gear unit ug8 by the rotation. Lower to the lower end position. Therefore, the gear unit ug8 and the rack 180 do not affect the operation of the horse model 58 in this case.

  FIGS. 24C and 24D are explanatory views showing an operation mode of the horse model 58 when the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the reverse direction by driving the driven magnet 55b in the second embodiment.

  When the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the reverse direction, the gear unit ug8 rotates clockwise as viewed from the direction of FIG. 24C, and the rack 180 meshed with the gear unit ug8 rotates the gear unit ug8. Therefore, the shafts 178b and 179b are driven upward, respectively, and the neck member 178 and the face member 179 are rotated upward around the shafts 178a and 179a, respectively. .

  Accordingly, by rotating the horse leg drive shaft 163 in the forward direction, the posture of the horse model 58 is changed from the state of FIG. 24C to the neck member 178 and the face member 179 of FIG. It can be shifted to the posture.

  When the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the reverse direction, the turntable member 175 rotates in the counterclockwise direction, and the manner of swinging of the shoulder member 173 and the front leg portion 176 by this is as follows. It is substantially the same as described above with reference to FIGS. 24A and 24B except that the order is reversed from that in the case where the turntable member 175 is rotated in the clockwise direction. However, since the neck member 178 is greatly rotated upward as shown in FIG. 24D, the pressing pin 173e is largely separated from the neck member 178, and the neck member 178 is not swung by the pressing pin 173e. .

  As described above, in the horse model 58 according to the present embodiment, by rotating the horse leg drive shaft 163 by the rotation of the driven magnet 55b, the position of the swing shaft 176d on the horse model 58 is changed back and forth regardless of the rotation direction. Since the front leg 176 swings back and forth around the swinging shaft 176d in synchronization with the swinging shaft 176d, it is as if a real racehorse is running at high speed. It is possible to simulate a running mode with a feeling.

  Further, when the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the forward direction, the neck member 178 can be swung back and forth or up and down in synchronism with the operation of the front leg portion 176, thereby further increasing the height. It is possible to simulate the running body of a racehorse with a sense of reality.

  Further, when the horse leg drive shaft 163 is rotated in the reverse direction, the neck member 178 and the face member 179 are greatly rotated upward to simulate the actual racing horse's whirling operation. is there.

  Hereinafter, specific modes of various effects executed in the game device according to the second embodiment will be described.

  Note that the game device in the second embodiment has the horse drive mechanism shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 instead of the horse drive mechanism (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment, and the first embodiment. The jockey drive mechanism (FIG. 11) is the same as in FIG. 11, and the horse rotation mechanism (FIG. 12) in the first embodiment is not provided.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first effect process executed before the start of each race in the horse racing game apparatus according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in this process, in step S201, the ability parameter of each racehorse running in the race is acquired from the running parameter management unit 112, and in the subsequent step S202, the first set value Th1 (for example, “70”). ) Racehorses having the above ability parameters are searched. When such a racehorse is searched (step 202: present), the vote received in each satellite 90 is checked in step S203, and in step S204, the racehorse searched in step S202 is checked. The satellites 90 that have been voted for a predetermined number (for example, “100” in a win) or more are searched.

  When a satellite satisfying the above conditions is searched in step S204 (step S204: present), the racehorse searched in step S202 moves in front of the satellite 90 searched in step S204 (step S205). ), A “gut pose production” is performed that simulates the jockey of the racehorse performing a gut pose (step S206).

  Specifically, in the process of step S205, the self-propelled body 30 corresponding to the racehorse is moved to the satellite corresponding areas 8a to 8l assigned to the satellite 90. An effect signal instructing execution of the “gut pose effect” is transmitted.

  In the self-propelled body 30 that has received this effect signal, the model control motor 46a rotates and drives the drive magnet 45a in a predetermined manner under the control of the model control board 107, and this rotational force is applied to the jockey model via the jockey drive mechanism. 59, the jockey model 59 is driven to repeatedly change its posture between the third posture (C) and the fourth posture (D) in FIG. 11 (b). As shown in FIG. 26 (a), a “gut pose production” is performed that simulates a jockey standing on a horse raising his hand and performing gut pose.

  On the other hand, in the above step S202, when a racehorse having a capability parameter equal to or greater than the first set value Th1 is not searched (step S202: none), the process proceeds to step S207, and the process proceeds to a step greater than the first set value Th1. A search for racehorses having a capability parameter equal to or greater than a small second set value Th2 (for example, “60”) is performed.

  In step S207, when a racehorse having an ability parameter equal to or greater than the second set value Th2 is searched (step S207: present), or in case where a satellite 90 satisfying the above condition is not searched in step S204 (step S204: none). In step S208, a lottery process with a predetermined winning probability (for example, 1/2) is executed.

  If the result of the lottery in step S208 is a win (step S208: win), it is determined in step S209 whether there is another racehorse on which the process of step S205 or step S210 is executed. If it is not present (step S209: NO), the “swing + guts pose effect” for the racehorse searched in step S202 or S207 is executed (step S210).

  Specifically, an effect signal instructing execution of the “swing + guts pose effect” is transmitted from the effect processing unit 117 to the self-propelled body 30 assigned to the racehorse searched in step S202 or S207. .

  In the self-propelled body 30 that has received the effect signal, the model control motor 46b rotates the horse magnet drive shaft 163 in the reverse direction by reversing the rotation direction of the drive magnet 45b under the control of the model control board 107. The horse model 158 takes a posture in which the neck member 178 and the face member 179 are largely rotated upward in the mode shown in FIG. At the same time, the model control motor 46a controls the rotation of the drive magnet 45a in the same manner as in step S206, and the jockey model 59 has its posture in the third posture (C) and the fourth posture (D) in FIG. It is driven to change repeatedly between.

  Accordingly, the horse model 158 greatly raises the neck member 178 and the face member 179 upward, and the jockey model 59 moves the left arm 82 up and down on the horse model 158 in the manner shown in FIG. In the state, the “swing + guts pose effect” is performed in which the traveling body 50 circulates on the track 5.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S209 that there is another racehorse on which the process of step S205 or step S210 is executed (step S209: YES), the effect processing unit 117 is searched in step S202 or S207. An effect signal instructing execution of the “gut pose effect” is transmitted to the self-propelled body 30 assigned to the racehorse (step S211).

  In the self-propelled body 30 that has received this effect signal, the model control motor 46a drives the drive magnet 45a in the same manner as in step S206, so that the model body 57 performs the operation shown in FIG. “Guts pose production” is performed around the track 5.

  If no racehorse having a capability parameter equal to or greater than the second set value Th1 is found in step S207 (step S207: None), a third setting smaller than the second set value Th2 is set in step S212. A search for racehorses having ability parameters equal to or greater than the value Th3 (for example, “50”) is performed.

  When a racehorse having a capability parameter equal to or greater than the third set value Th3 is found in step S212 (step S212: present), a lottery process with a predetermined winning probability (for example, 1/2) is performed in step S213. Is executed.

  And when the result of the said lottery is winning (step S213: winning), the production | presentation process part 117 is "a whisper production" with respect to the self-propelled body 30 allocated to the racehorse searched by step S212. An effect signal instructing the execution of is transmitted (step S214).

  In the self-propelled body 30 that has received this effect signal, the model control motor 46a drives the drive magnet 45b in the same manner as in step S207, whereby the model body 57 is on the track 5 in the posture shown in FIG. A “whispering effect” that goes around is performed.

  When a racehorse having an ability parameter equal to or greater than the third set value Th3 is not searched in step S212 (step S212: none), and when the lottery result of step S208 or S213 is lost (steps S208 / S213) :), the process proceeds to step S215, and in this case, all the model bodies 57 do not perform the above "gut pose effect", "sparkling effect", and "sparkling + guts pose effect" It circulates on the track 5 in the normal posture shown in FIG.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since each traveling body 50 performs “Guts pose production”, “Glow production” or “Glow + guts pose production” according to the respective ability parameters before the start of the race, Can obtain a hint about the level of the performance parameter of each racehorse from the state of the lap of the traveling body 50 on the track 5, and can vote by referring to this.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the second effect process executed while each traveling body 50 goes around the track 5 after the end of each race in the horse racing game apparatus according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the drawing, each race is finished and the race result such as the arrival order is determined (step S301), and the second effect process is started. In step S302, the finished race is a specific race such as “GI”. If it is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S303, where “whisper + guts pose effect” is executed for the first racehorse in the race. The content of the process in step S303 is the same as step S210 in the first effect process.

  When the determination in step S302 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S304, and the traveling body 50 orbits the track 5 with the normal posture (FIG. 26 (d)).

  Therefore, when the specific race is completed, only the traveling body 50 that has finished first in the race circulates the track 5 while performing the “swing + guts pose effect” in the mode shown in FIG. The other traveling bodies 50 when the specific race is finished and all the traveling bodies 50 when the race other than the specific race are finished orbit the track 5 in the normal posture (FIG. 26D).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of the third effect process executed during the advertising time after the end of each race in the horse racing game apparatus according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in this process, first, the number of medals paid out for the vote at each satellite 90 is inspected (step S401), and in the subsequent step S402, the number of paid-out medals is a predetermined number (for example, “1000” Or the like) is determined.

  As a result of the determination, if there is a satellite 90 whose number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number (step S402: YES), the satellite 90 with the largest number of payout medals is identified in step S403.

  In a succeeding step S404, it is determined whether or not a vote specifying one racehorse has been made in the satellite 90 specified in the step S403.

  If the determination result in step S404 is “YES”, the first racehorse moves in front of the satellite 90 identified in step S403 (step S405), and the jockey of the racehorse “Guts pose production” that simulates a guts pose is executed (step S406).

  The contents of the processes in steps S405 and S406 are the same as those in steps S205 and S206 in the first effect process, and correspond to the first racehorse in the satellite corresponding areas 8a to 8l closest to the satellite 90 specified in step S403. The traveling body 50 to be moved moves, and the traveling body 50 is driven in the satellite corresponding regions 8a to 8l in the manner shown in FIG.

  If the result of determination in step S402 or S404 is “NO”, the above effect is not performed, and all the traveling bodies 50 circulate around the track 5 in the normal posture of FIG. 26D (step S407). ).

  In this way, a vote specifying the first racehorse in the race is performed, and the “gut pose effect” in the above mode is performed on the condition that the number of payout medals is equal to or more than a predetermined number. It can be expected to increase the satisfaction of the player who voted.

  The present invention has been described based on the exemplary embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. is there.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a horse racing game apparatus in which a traveling body mounted with a horse-shaped horse model travels has been described. However, the present invention is a traveling on which a model body having an arbitrary shape is mounted. It can be applied to any race game in which the body runs.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the specific conditions are each satisfied at the predetermined timing before the execution of the horse racing game and after the execution, the effect in the aspect described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 25 to 28 is executed. Although the case has been described as an example, the timing and conditions for executing each performance, and the operation mode of the model body in each performance are arbitrary, and the model body in a different mode under different conditions at a timing different from the above embodiment It is possible to perform an effect of operating the.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the parameter used for determining the race arrival order is only the capability parameter has been described. However, in the running parameter management unit 112, instead of the capability parameter or in addition to the capability parameter, It is also possible to record other types of parameters and determine the order of arrival based on the total values (for example, added values) of these parameters.

  Such other types of parameters include basic parameters that do not change throughout all horse racing games to define the unique strength of each racehorse, grades of horse racing games such as GI, GII, GIII, season, weather, Regardless of the suitability parameters determined according to the suitability of each racehorse for the situation set for each racehorse game such as temperature, racetrack conditions, and the length of the running course, it is increased / decreased every time the racehorse game is executed regardless of the situation of the racehorse game. The tone parameter can be exemplified.

  If the above basic parameters are used, the racehorses with high basic parameters will have a higher win rate, and racehorses with lower basic parameters will have a lower win rate. It is possible to clarify the relationship, and by setting the above aptitude parameters appropriately, individuality for each racehorse, such as racehorses that are strong on races on rainy days and racehorses that are strong on long-distance races, etc. It is possible to increase the interest of the horse racing game or improve the predictability of the player's vote by determining the order of arrival using appropriate parameters, etc. be able to.

  In addition, among the hardware configuration and software configuration in the above-described embodiment, matters outside the scope of the claims are merely described as preferred examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Explanatory drawing which shows the external appearance structure of the horse racing game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the structure of an apparatus main body part. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an apparatus main body part by a bird's-eye view. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the lower surface board accommodated in an apparatus main body part with the satellite of an apparatus main body periphery. (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the arrangement | sequence of the two-dimensional code in the surface of a lower surface board. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the model body and traveling body which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the trolley | bogie which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The exploded explanatory view showing the composition of the trolley concerning one embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the horse model which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The exploded explanatory view showing the parts structure of the horse model concerning one embodiment of the present invention. The exploded explanatory view showing the parts structure of the horse model concerning one embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the jockey model which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the model body which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the model body which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the model body which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the exemplary aspect of the satellite screen in one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the horse racing game device concerning one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the functional block implement | achieved in the horse racing game apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the capability parameter recorded on a driving parameter management part. The flowchart which shows the flow of the arrival order determination process performed in the horse racing game apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the allocation method of the numerical range to each racehorse in the arrival order determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the effect performed in the horse racing game apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the movable member drive mechanism which concerns on the deformation | transformation form of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the movable member drive mechanism which concerns on the deformation | transformation form of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the movable member drive mechanism which concerns on the deformation | transformation form of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the model body which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the model body which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st effect process. Explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the effect performed in the horse racing game apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd effect process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a 3rd effect process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Horse racing game device, 2 ... Apparatus main-body part, 3 ... Outer housing | casing, 4 ... Top plate, 4s ... Running surface, 5 ... Truck, 5a, 5b ... Start point, 5c ... Goal, 6 ... Power feeding plate, 7 ... Lower surface plate, 7s ... Running surface, 8 ... Runway, 8a-8l ... Satellite compatible area, 10 ... Supporting member, 11 ... ceiling member, 21 ... main control board, 22a ... field camera, 22b ... goal camera, 23 ... monitor device, 24 ... ceiling camera, 25 ... Speaker, 26 ... Illumination device, 27 ... Communication device, 28 ... Wireless LAN device, 30 ... Self-propelled body, 31 ... Dolly, 32 ... Front wheel, 33 ... Rear wheel , 34a, 34b ... center wheel, 35a, 35b ... travel motor, 36 ... camera device, 38 ... Antenna, 40 ... support base, 41 ... spring, 42 ... front wheel, 43 ... rear wheel, 44a, 44b ... center wheel, 45a-45c ... drive magnet, 46a-46c ..Model control motor, 47 ... current collector, 50 ... running body, 51 ... cart, 52 ... front wheel, 53 ... rear wheel, 54a, 54b ... center wheel, 55a 55c ... driven magnet, 56 ... support pillar, 57 ... model body, 58 ... horse model, 59 ... jockey model, 60 ... base member, 61 ... cover member, 62 ... jockey drive shaft, 62a ... worm, 63 ... horse leg drive shaft, 63a ... worm, 64 ... horse drive shaft, 65 ... worm gear box, 66 ... traction member , 66a ... traction shaft, 67 ... pedestal, 68a-68c ... Clutch mechanism, 70 ... Horse frame, 70a ... Shaft hole, 70b ... Guide hole, 72d ... Drive hole, 73 ... Sliding plate member, 73c ... Shaft hole, 74 ... Connection member, 75 ... rotating disk member, 76 ... front leg, 76d ... swinging shaft, 77 ... rear leg, 78 ... neck member, 79 ... tail member, 80, 81 ... trunk part, 82, 83 ... arm part, 84, 85 ... foot part, 86 ... buttocks part, 87 ... driving member, us3 ... cylindrical projection (horse body Rotating shaft), 90, 90a to 90l ... satellite, 91 ... satellite control board, 92 ... leg, 93 ... medal payout port, 93a ... medal payout device, 94 ... table 95: Touch panel monitor, 96 ... Speaker, 97 ... Medal slot, 97a ... Dull sensor, 98 ... Payout button, 99 ... Communication device, 101 ... Self-propelled body control board, 102 ... Imaging control board, 103 ... LED control board, 104 ... Image processing board, 105 ... Image memory 106 ... Running control board 107 ... Model control board 108 ... Wireless LAN device 111 ... Horse data recording unit 112 ... Running parameter management unit 113・ ・ ・ Running data generation unit, 114 ・ ・ ・ Odds calculation unit, 115 ・ ・ ・ Arrival order determination unit, 116 ・ ・ ・ Voting count unit, 117 ・ ・ ・ Production processing unit, 121 ・ ・ ・ Crank plate, 122 ..Housing, 123 ... Spring, 163 ... Horse leg drive shaft, 163a ... Worm, 170 ... Horse frame, 170a ... Shaft hole, 170b ... Shaft, 173 ... Shoulder , 173a ... cover, 173b ... arm, 173c ... shaft hole, 173d ... shaft hole, 173e ... pressing pin, 175 ... rotary disc member, 175c ... guide pin, 176・ ・ ・ Front leg, 176a ・ ・ ・ Elongate hole, 176d ・ ・ ・ Oscillating shaft, 178 ・ ・ ・ Neck member, 178a, 178b ・ ・ ・ Shaft, 178c ・ ・ ・ Shaft hole, 178d ・ ・ ・ Rear wall, 179 ... Face member, 179a, 179b ... Shaft, 180 ... Rack, 181 ... Neck member

Claims (9)

A plurality of traveling bodies mounted with a model body capable of traveling on a predetermined traveling surface and having at least one movable member;
A plurality of operation panels that accept player's operations;
In accordance with an operation on the operation panel, a voting accepting unit that receives a vote about the ranking of the traveling body, and a racing game device in which a racing game in which a plurality of the traveling bodies travel on the traveling surface is performed,
A race game apparatus, further comprising model rendering means for driving the movable member to operate the model body in a predetermined manner when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further comprising vote counting means for counting the votes on the plurality of operation panels received by the vote receiving means;
2. The model presentation means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, operates the model body mounted on the traveling body determined according to the result of the aggregation in the predetermined mode. A racing game apparatus according to claim 1. The voting accepting means accepts the voting as a consideration for a predetermined game medium,
The model production means operates the model body mounted on the traveling body determined in accordance with the number of play media considered in the voting on the plurality of operation panels in the predetermined mode. The racing game apparatus according to claim 2. A plurality of operation panel corresponding areas assigned to the plurality of operation panels are set on the traveling surface,
The model rendering means is configured to mount the model body mounted on the traveling body in the operation panel corresponding area associated with the specific operation panel when a predetermined operation is performed on the specific operation panel. The race game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the race game apparatus is operated in the predetermined mode.   The model production means is associated with the specific operation panel when an operation for voting to the specific traveling body is performed on the specific operating panel and the specific traveling body wins in the racing game. 5. The racing game apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the model body mounted on the specific traveling body is operated in the predetermined manner within the operation panel corresponding area. The traveling body is
A drive shaft;
A movable member drive mechanism for operating the movable member by transmitting a rotational force of the drive shaft to the movable member;
6. The movable member drive mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the movable member is operated in different modes depending on whether the rotation direction of the drive shaft is a forward direction or a reverse direction. The racing game device according to one item. For each of the running bodies running in the racing game, running parameter management means for managing one or a plurality of types of running parameters including a capability parameter that varies with the execution of the racing game
Based on the running parameters of the respective running bodies, running data creating means for determining running data of the respective running bodies in the racing game;
A travel control means for controlling the travel of the traveling body according to the travel data determined by the travel data creating means;
The model rendering means is mounted on the specific running body before the execution of the specific racing game when the ability parameter for the specific running body in the specific racing game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The racing game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the model body is operated in the predetermined manner. The model body is an animal model imitating the shape of an animal, and the movable member is a neck member constituting a neck portion of the animal model,
When the ability parameter for the specific traveling body is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the model rendering means is configured to have the neck member of the animal model mounted on the specific traveling body before the execution of the racing game. The racing game apparatus according to claim 7, wherein an operation of lifting the upper side is executed. A self-propelled body capable of self-propelling on a second traveling surface extending in a plane parallel to the traveling surface;
The self-propelled body is
A drive magnet rotatable about a rotation axis oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to the running surface;
Magnet driving means for rotationally driving the driving magnet,
The traveling body further includes a driven magnet that is rotatable about a rotation axis that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the traveling surface, and that is magnetically coupled to the driving magnet and rotates with the driving magnet;
The traveling body travels on the traveling surface by being pulled by the self-propelled body by the attractive force of the driving magnet and the driven magnet,
The said model presentation means operates the said model body in the said predetermined | prescribed aspect by transmitting the rotational force of the said driven magnet to the said movable member, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Race game device.

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