JP2978163B1 - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A prize can be raised and lowered using a roulette with respect to a game machine. A game machine includes lifters (30a, 30).
b, roulette 40, and game control device 50. The game control device 50 includes a lifter control unit 51. The lifter control means 51 controls the lifters 30a, 30b by the number of times corresponding to the numerical value determined by the roulette 40.
To drive the premium 60 up and down.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, in which a prize can be raised and lowered using a roulette wheel.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a crane game machine (Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-102253) has been known in which an article such as a toy or a confection placed on a mounting table is gripped by using a claw of a catcher. The above-mentioned conventional crane game machine is configured to be able to grab an article by using a number of claws equal to the numerical value output by roulette.

However, the conventional crane game machine described above has a problem that the change is poor. Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 is such that a game can be played by roulette and prizes can be raised and lowered. (Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1 described above. In other words, the invention described in claim 2 allows the user to enjoy the game a plurality of times. (Claim 3) The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 3 is such that the lifter can be moved up and down by a numerical value determined by roulette. (Claim 4) The invention described in claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3 described above. In other words, the invention according to claim 4 allows the game to be enjoyed continuously.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

(Features) Each invention described in each claim is made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are described by using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. This will be described below. In addition, the code | symbol in a parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention. Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 has the following features. First
In addition, as shown in FIGS.
Number of lifters (30a, 30b), drive source (not shown),
Product selection switch (80), roulette (40), and game control
Device (50). The above lifters (30a, 30b) are examples
For example, as shown in FIGS.
Things. The drive source (not shown) is connected to each lifter (3
0a, 30b) can be individually driven. The drive source
As an example, a stepping motor has been described as an example.
Instead, a motor or an electromagnet may be used. The prize selection
The switch (80) is used to select one of the lifters (30a, 30b).
To select one lifter (30a, 30b)
is there. The roulette (40) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Can display a plurality of numerical values. And Lou
The let (40) is operated by operating the stop switch (100).
To determine one of multiple numbers
It is. In addition, the numerical value is exemplified as a numerical value.
Not limited to, expressed with pictures and symbols like dice eyes
May be. In addition, the numerical value is displayed using a rotating drum.
Or display the numerical value by 7 segments or liquid crystal etc.
May be. The game control device (50) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown, each lifter (30a, 30b), drive source (shown
), Prize selection switch (80), roulette (40),
Switch (100). Second, the game system
The control device (50) is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Means (51). The lifter control means (51)
The prize selection style corresponds to the value determined by the let (40).
Drive of the lifter (30a, 30b) selected by the switch (80)
Source (not shown) to raise the lifters (30a, 30b).
It is for getting down. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1. That is, the game control device (50) includes roulette control means (52), for example, as shown in FIG. The roulette control means (52) is configured to execute roulette (40)
Is determined a plurality of times, for example, three times. (Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is characterized by the following two points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2. First
The numerical values include a positive value (for example, 1 to 5) and a negative value (for example, -1 to -4) as shown in FIG. Secondly, if the value determined by the roulette (40) is a positive value (for example, 1 to 5), the lifter control means (51)
The lifters (30a, 30b) are raised in accordance with the value. The lifter control means (51) determines that the value determined by the roulette (40) is a negative value (for example, -1 to-
If 4), the lifter (30
a, 30b) is lowered. (Claim 4) The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3 described above. That is, for example, FIG.
As shown in (1), a game continuation means (53) is provided. The game continuation means (53) uses a lifter
(30a, 30b) is for continuing the next game while maintaining the elevating position at the end of the previous game.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Description of Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 8 show an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a game machine.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game machine. FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the roulette wheel. FIG. 4 shows a side view of the lifter group. 5 to 8 each show a lower lifter. 5 and 6 are for explaining the forward and backward states of the lower lifter. FIG. 5 shows the backward state, and FIG. 6 shows the forward state.
7 and 8 are diagrams for explaining the ascending and descending state of the lower lifter. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the premium is paid out in an ascending state, and FIG. (Game Machine 10) In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a game machine. Although not shown, the game machine 10 is, for example, a game center,
It is installed in a shopping center, a game corner of a department store, etc., and plays a game by inserting coins such as 100 yen coins. The coins are not limited to 100 yen coins,
Other coins, bills, or special game coins may be used. As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine 10 has a housing 20, and the housing 20 includes the following devices. (1) Lifter group 30 (see FIGS. 4 to 8) (2) Roulette 40 (see FIG. 3) (3) Game controller 50 (see FIG. 1) (Lifter group 30) The lifter group 30 is as shown in FIG. And multiple lifters 30
a, 30b. As shown in FIG. 4, the lifters 30a and 30b form a pair at the top and bottom. Then, a pair of upper and lower lifters 30a, 30b is connected to the housing 20 as shown in FIG.
Are arranged in a plurality of rows in the left-right direction. Each of the above lifters 30
A prize 60 is placed on a and 30b, and the prize 60 can be seen through the front glass 21 of the housing 20, as shown in FIG. The pair of upper and lower lifters 30a, 30b are connected by a link mechanism 31, as shown in FIG. 4, and can be selectively advanced as shown in FIGS. Each lifter
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a drive pulley 32 that is rotated by, for example, a stepping motor (not shown), and an endless end that rotates in the vertical direction by a driving force, as shown in FIGS. Belt 33 and belt 33
And a table 34 on which the premium 60 is placed. Although not shown, the upper lifter 30a has substantially the same structure as the lower lifter 30b. Also,
The drive source of the drive pulley 32 is not limited to a stepping motor, and another motor or an electromagnet may be used. further,
Instead of the belt 33, a chain or the like may be used. As shown in FIG. 6, the table 34 is moved from the lowest position to the position shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, at the highest position, the prize 60 falls from the table 34 and is paid out from the payout port 22 of the housing 20 shown in FIG. (Roulette 40) As shown in FIG. 3, the roulette 40 has a plurality of types of numerical values displayed around the roulette 40, and a needle 41 indicating one of the numerical values is provided at the center thereof.
Is stopped. The numerical values include a positive value and a negative value, as shown in FIG. As the positive value, for example, numbers from “1 to 5” are used as shown in FIG. As the negative value, for example, as shown in FIG.
The numbers up to "4" are used. Although the numerical values are represented by numbers, they may be represented by pictures, symbols, etc., like a die. Although not shown, the needle 41 is rotated by, for example, a stepping motor. The needle 41 is not limited to a stepping motor, and may be rotated using another motor. Further, instead of the hands 41, numerical values may be illuminated in order. Further, the numerical values may be displayed by using a rotating drum, or the numerical values may be displayed by 7-segment or liquid crystal. (Game Control Device 50) The game control device 50 includes, as shown in FIG.
And a roulette 40 for controlling the game. Specifically, although not shown, the game control device 50 is configured around a CPU, and has a ROM, a RAM,
/ O, etc., and functions as various units 51 to 54 described later by reading a program stored in the ROM. (Input Stage) The following switches 70 to 110 are connected to the input stage of the game control device 50, as shown in FIG. (1) Coin detecting means 70 (2) Premium selection switch 80 (3) Start switch 90 (4) Stop switch 100 (5) Continue switch 110 (Coin detecting means 70) The coin detecting means 70 is inserted into the game machine 10. And detects a legitimate coin, and outputs a coin detection signal when a legitimate coin is detected. (Gift selection switch 80) The prize selection switch 80 is provided by a plurality of lifters 30a and 30b.
This is for selecting one of the lifters 30a, 30b on which a favorite prize 60 is placed. The prize 60 is selected by first selecting the vertical lifters 30a and 30b, and then selecting the horizontal lifters 30a and 30b. When the premium 60 is selected, the corresponding lifters 30a and 30b move forward as shown in FIG. (Start switch 90) The start switch 90 is for starting rotation of the needle 41 of the roulette wheel 40. When the start switch 90 is operated, a start signal is output. (Stop switch 100) The stop switch 100 is for stopping the rotation of the needle 41 of the roulette wheel 40. When the stop switch 100 is operated, a stop signal is output. (Continue Switch 110) The continuation switch 110 is for continuing the game. Specifically, continue switch 11
0 is composed of a continue YES switch 111 and a continue NO switch 112. After the game is over, when coins are inserted again, continuation Y
The ES switch 111 and the continuation NO switch 112 both flash. Then, when the continuation YES switch 111 is operated, the next game is continued with the lifters 30a and 30b maintaining the lifting position at the end of the previous game. In contrast, the continuation NO switch
When the 112 is operated, the lifters 30a and 30b are lowered to the lowest level, and a new game is started. (Output Stage) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts 30, 40, and 120 are connected to the output stage of the game control device 50. (1) Lifter group 30 (2) Roulette 40 (3) Speaker 120 (Speaker 120) Although not shown, the speaker 120 is built in the game machine 10 and generates various sound effects as the game progresses. belongs to. (Game Control Device 50) The game control device 50 is roughly divided as shown in FIG.
The following means 51 to 54 are included. (1) lifter control means 51 (2) roulette control means 52 (3) game continuation means 53 (4) sound effect generating means 54 (lifter control means 51) The lifter control means 51 corresponds to the numerical value determined by the roulette 40 This is for driving the selected lifters 30a and 30b as many times as necessary to move the premium 60 up and down. (Roulette control means 52) The roulette control means 52
This is for making the roulette 40 determine the numerical value a plurality of times, for example, three times. (Game Continuation Means 53) The game continuation means 53 is for continuing the next game with the lifters 30a and 30b maintaining the elevation position at the end of the previous game, on condition that coins are reinserted. . Specifically, continue YES switch 111
, The game continuation means 53 continues the next game while maintaining the lifters 30a and 30b at the lifting position at the end of the previous game. On the other hand, when the continuation NO signal is input from the continuation NO switch 112, the game continuation unit 53 sends the lifter 30a,
Lower 30b to the bottom and start a new game. (Sound Effect Generating Means 54) The sound effect generating means 54 is for generating various sounds and BGM through the speaker 120. (Game Method) First, when the game control device 50 receives the coin detection signal output from the coin detection means 70, the game is started. Then, sound and BGM are generated from the sound effect generating means 54 through the speaker 120, and the prize
Prompt for 60 choices. On the other hand, the player determines the selection of the prize 60 in the column by operating the prize selection switch 80. At this time, BGM is generated from the sound effect generating means 54 through the speaker 120 to inform the player that the selection of the prize 60 in the cascade is determined. After that, the sound effect generator 54 generates sound and BGM through the speaker 120 to urge the player to select the premium 60 in the row. On the other hand, the player operates the premium selection switch 80 to determine the selection of the premium 60 in the row. At this time, BGM is generated from the sound effect generating means 54 through the speaker 120 to notify the player that the selection of the premium 60 has been completed. Next, the lifter control means 51 outputs the selected premium 60.
Is lifted via the link mechanism 31 as shown in FIG. After that, the sound and BGM are output from the sound effect generator 54 through the speaker 120.
Is generated, and the player is prompted to start roulette 40. In response, the player operates the start switch 90. The roulette control means 52 includes a start switch 90
When the start signal is input, the roulette wheel 40 is driven, and the rotation of the needle 41 is started. Thereafter, the player operates the stop switch 100. When a start signal is input from the stop switch 100, the roulette control means 52 stops driving the roulette 40,
Stop the rotation of. At this time, BGM is generated from the sound effect generating means 54 through the speaker 120 to notify the player that the stop switch 100 has been operated.
As a result, if the hand 41 stops at a positive value,
The lifter control means 51 controls the lifters 30a, 30b
The table 34 is raised. For example, when the needle 41 stops at the position "3", the platform 34 is raised by three stages. On the other hand, when the hand 41 stops at a negative value, the lifter control means 51 sets the number of lifts 30a, 30b
Is lowered. For example, when the needle 41 stops at the position of “−1”, the table 34 is lowered by one stage. Then, when the hand 41 stops, the sound effect generating means 54 causes the speaker 12 to stop.
BGM and voice are generated through 0, and the player is notified of whether the numerical value is positive or negative. The lifter 30a, 30b table 34
Also at the time of raising and lowering, BGM is generated through the speaker 120 to notify the player that the table 34 is moving up and down. The challenge using the roulette 40 described above can be performed up to three times. When the platform 34 rises to the top level in the three challenges, the goal has arrived. As shown in FIG. 8, the prize 60 falls from the platform 34 and is paid out from the payout port 22 of the housing 20 shown in FIG. . When the platform 34 rises to the uppermost level, the sound effect generator 54 generates BGM and voice through the speaker 120 to notify the player that the goal has been reached. On the other hand, if the platform 34 does not reach the uppermost stage after three challenges, the game is over. At this time, the sound effect generator 54 outputs the BG
M and sound are generated to notify the player that the game is over. Thereafter, when coins are inserted again and the coin continuation means 53 receives the coin detection signal output from the coin detection means 70, both the continuation YES switch 111 and the continuation NO switch 112 blink. On the other hand, if the player
When the ES switch 111 is operated, the game is continued. That is, when the game continuation unit 53 inputs the continuation YES signal from the continuation YES switch 111, the game continuation unit 53 keeps the lifters 30a and 30b at the lifting position at the end of the previous game, and To continue. On the other hand, when the player operates the continue NO switch 112, the game starts from the beginning. That is, the game continuation means 53
However, when the continuation NO signal is input from the continuation NO switch 112, the game continuation means 53 lowers the lifters 30a and 30b to the lowest stage via the lifter control means 51, and starts a new game.

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to play a game by roulette and to raise and lower a prize. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained. That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, a plurality of games can be enjoyed. (Claim 3) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 2, the following effect is exerted. That is, according to the third aspect of the invention, the lifter can be moved up and down by the numerical value determined by roulette. (Claim 4) According to the invention set forth in claim 4, the above-mentioned claims 1 to 3 are provided.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of the above, the following effects are provided. That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, the game can be enjoyed continuously.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a game machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game machine.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a roulette.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a lifter group.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the lower lifter.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the lower lifter corresponding to FIG. 5 and showing a forward state.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the lower lifter corresponding to FIG. 5 and showing a state in which the premium is raised.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the lower lifter corresponding to FIG. 5 and showing a state in which premiums are paid out in a highest state.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Game machine 20 Housing 21 Front glass 22 Payout port 30 Lifter group 30a Upper lifter 30b Lower lifter 31 Link mechanism 32 Drive pulley 33 Belt 34 40 Roulette 41 Needle 50 Game control device 51 Lifter control means 52 Roulette control means 53 Game continuation Means 54 Sound effect generating means 60 Premium 70 Coin detecting means 80 Premium selection switch 90 Start switch 100 Stop switch 110 Continue switch 111 Continue YES switch 112 Continue NO switch 120 Speaker

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-6-254257 (JP, A) JP-A-9-84555 (JP, A) JP-A-10-80574 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int) .Cl. ⁶ , DB name) A63F 9/00 A63F 5/00

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of lifters for raising and lowering a prize.
When the a separately drivable drive source each lifter, from among the plurality of lifters, one of the lifter
A prize selection switch for selecting and multiple numerical values can be displayed.
Determining one of the plurality of numerical values.
Roulette, each of the lifters, the drive source, the prize selection switch,
The roulette is connected to the stop switch.
A game control device , wherein the game control device
The prize selection switch is selected according to the numerical value.
Driving the drive source of the lifter
That lifter control means for raising and lowering
Game machine characterized. 2. The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: roulette control means for causing the roulette to determine a numerical value a plurality of times by one coin insertion. The game machine described. 3. The numerical value includes a positive value and a negative value. If the numerical value determined by the roulette is the positive value, the lifter control means associates the numerical value with the value. The lifter is raised, and when the numerical value determined by the roulette is the negative value, the lifter is lowered in accordance with the negative value. The game machine described in the above. 4. The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: a game continuation means for continuing the next game while maintaining the lift position at the end of the previous game, on condition that coins are inserted again. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is provided.