JP3027172U - Sphere save game device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Problem] A ball game machine that doubles the excitement of the game with a sense of urgency to defend. SOLUTION: A game ball raising means for sending a game ball 10 to the upper part, a game ball distribution and throwing means for sequentially throwing game balls to each goal side, a flipper operating means, an automatic flipper operating means for defending a goal 6 without a player, A game ball goal detecting means for detecting and counting the entry of a game ball into the goal, a goal score displaying means for converting the scored game ball and displaying it, and a control means for controlling each means are provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention is a game machine using a game ball installed in a game center or the like, which puts the game ball on standby, and at the start signal of the game, distributes the game ball to the goal side in sequence to each goal side. Then, by operating the flipper with the switch on the operation panel to flip the game ball that is rolling to the goal defended by the gamer to the other goal side, you can protect your own goal, so-called ball save power It is related.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, in a game machine where a game ball is operated by a flipper, the game ball is pushed out by a spring force that compresses the spring manually, and the game ball comes into contact with a game point on the way down the slope. , There is a game where a gamer operates a flipper, which is provided further downstream to hit the game points and then to score points by touching the game points, etc., and there is a competition for many points. It is not possible for several people to play games simultaneously by operating multiple game balls in the area. These game machines lacked the sense of tension and the excitement of the game because they played the game independently.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In a conventional game machine that operates a game ball with a flipper, the game ball is pushed out by a manual spring force, and the game ball comes into contact with a game point in the middle of rolling down a slope, or the game player moves further downstream. A player flips a game ball with a flipper to touch the game point to score a point and compete for that point, but these game machines cannot play several games at the same time in one game area. . Since these game machines play the game independently, it is difficult to obtain the tense feeling of the game and the excitement of the game. The present invention is a game machine that automatically inserts a game ball into a dome-shaped game area and prevents the game ball from entering the goal by flipping the game ball that rolls to the goal protected by the gamer by operating the flipper. The game ball is automatically thrown in so that several players can play the game at the same time. A game machine with a sense of tension and a sense of excitement, in which the game balls that are thrown in and the game balls that are hit back from other goals are required to respond one after another. Even if there is only one gamer, all the goals without defenders are defended by the automatic flipper operation means of automatic control, and the game feeling is the same as if the gamer defends with all goals The goal is to provide a game console.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following technical means. That is, the ball save game device according to claim 1 of the present application automatically supplies the game balls of the game medium from the upper part of the game area into the game area provided in the dome shape of the game machine main body, and the game player The player controls the flipper to flip the game ball that rolls to the goal that is defended by the player to the other goal to defend it. When a player fails to save and a game ball enters the goal, a goal is calculated and the game machine competes for a small number of goals. Game ball raising means for sending game balls to the upper game ball distributing means, game ball distributing and throwing means for sequentially throwing game balls into the game area on each goal side, flipper operation means, automatic control of goals without a player Automatic flipper operating means, detecting the entry of the game ball into the goal with a sensor, game ball goal detecting means, displaying the converted game ball as a score, goal score displaying means, control means for controlling each of the above means A sphere save game device comprising:

[0005]

[Action]

 The ball save game machine of the present invention holds the game ball in the distribution pipe at the upper part of the game machine body, and when the game start signal is generated, the game ball distribution / injection means is provided in the game machine body in a dome-shaped game area, Automatically throw game balls to each goal side of the dome in order. The game ball rolls down the slope of the dome toward the goal, and the place where the game ball is in the left-right pair in front of the goal and reaches the operating range of the flipper is flipped and saved by flipping it to the goal defended by the player. Although it is protected from entering, the game ball enters the goal and is detected by the sensor of the game ball goal detection means, such as when the timing of the flipper operation is incorrect or when the left and right flippers pass through the middle that cannot reach. , The goal is counted and displayed by the goal score display means to compete for the small number of goals.

The illustrated game machine exemplifies a game for four players. In the case where there is one player, other goals are defended by automatic flipper operation means, and if all the goals are defended by the player, the same applies. The game feeling of is obtained. The game player throws in the game balls that have been thrown in and the game balls that have been hit back from the other goal side, and the players are forced to defend one after another, making it possible to play games with a sense of tension and excitement. When the number of game balls specified in the game has all reached the goal or the time has passed, the game ends, the game balls in the game area pass through the goal holes, and the game balls return through the respective game ball return pipes. Gather at the ball outlet. The collected game balls are sent to the upper distribution pipe by the game ball promotion means to hold the game balls and prepare for the game start.

[0007]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. In FIG. 1, “FIG. 2”, “FIG. 3”, “FIG. 4”, “FIG. 5” and “FIG. 6”, the embodiment of the present invention is shown for four persons. In the ball save game machine of the present invention, a game dome (4a) of a dome-shaped game area is provided in the main body of the game machine (1). When the balls (6) are provided at the four lower parts of the game dome (4a) and the game ball (10) is dropped from the upper part of the game dome (4a) and thrown in, each of the goals (6) ) It is designed to roll into the hole. A dome cover (5) made of a transparent material is attached so as to cover the game dome (4a) so that the game ball (10) in the game area can be seen.

On the upper part of the dome cover (5), the game balls (10) are held in the distribution pipe (11a) of the game ball distribution and charging means (21) communicating with the transfer pipe (11) in a predetermined number. In response to the game start signal, the game ball (10) of the distribution pipe (11a) is received by the hold hole (14a) provided in the game ball carry panel (14), and the upper surface of the throw-in positioning panel is rolled so that the throw-in hole ( 15) The hold hole (14a) of the game ball carry panel (14) and the game ball receiving hole of the guide (14c) attached to the guide disc (14b), which are rolled up and carried, are vertically separated by the throw-in positioning panel, and the holes are separated. The shafts are fixed in line with each other so that they can rotate together.

The game ball receiving hole of the guide (14c) attached to the guide disk (14b) is divided into 90 degrees and provided with four holes. The circumference is the insertion position when the guide disk (14b) rotates. The hole (15) and the guide (14c) are attached with the same diameter as the game ball receiving hole. Install the four guides (14c) in parallel and in the same direction. When the game ball (10) is carried to the game ball carry panel (14) and coincides with the throw-in position hole (15), the game ball (10) falls into the guide (14c) and is guided by the guide (14c). ) Rolling down the slope of the bottom of the dome in the direction of the guide (14c), it is discharged forward, passes through the insertion opening (5a) of the dome cover (5), and is inserted into the game dome (4a). Since the guides (14c) are mounted in parallel and in the same direction, the directions of the game balls of the guides (14c) and the insertion position holes (15) are the same. The directions are shifted by 90 degrees. The insertion opening (5a) is opened at the dome cover (5) at each point where the discharged game ball (10) falls.

The game ball (10) thrown from the throw-in port (5e) rolls down the dome slope of the game dome (4a) and enters the goal (6) hole. 6) A pair of flippers (3) for flipping the game ball (10) is provided on the left and right of the hand to make it possible to flip back with a solenoid (not shown), and the solenoid can be operated with the button switch of the operation panel (2). It's done like this. The player operates the flipper (3) with the button switch of the operation panel (2) to flip and save the game ball (10) to prevent the game ball (10) from entering the goal (6) hole. . If you are unable to stop, enter the goal (6) hole. A sensor (not shown) detects the color of the game ball (10) that has reached the goal and the color of the game ball (10), and the game ball goal detection means (22) calculates the number and the color of the game balls (10) to score a goal. A goal score display means (23) for displaying on the display unit is provided.

When playing a game with a smaller number of people than the fixed number, the goal (6) with no players is defended by the automatic flipper operation means (19), and all the goals (6) are protected by the gamer. It is designed so that you can get the same game feeling when you are there. The automatic flipper operation means (19) is provided with a sensor (not shown) for transmissive sensing, which crosses the bite of the flipper (3), and detects the passage of the game ball (10) to detect the passage of the flipper (3). ) The solenoid is controlled so that the game ball (10) is flipped off by the flipper (3) to save the game ball.

The game ends when the ball reaches the whole ball or the time is over, and the game ball (10) remaining in the game area passes through the hole in the goal (6) and is connected to the goal hole (6). Collect through the game ball return pipe (8) to the game ball feed port (8a). A transfer coil (12) having a coil spring shape is inserted into a transfer pipe (11) having an elliptical cross section, which communicates with the game ball supply port (8a), and the game ball is provided between the outer pitches of the transfer coil (12). (10) is sandwiched so that one apex of the game ball (10) is in contact with the inner wall surface of the transfer pipe (11) and holds the game ball (10). Game ball advance means for twisting and rotating the transfer coil (12) to roll the game ball (10) along the lead of the transfer coil (12) and transferring the game ball (10) to the distribution pipe (11a). (18) is provided.

[0013]

[Effect of device]

 The sphere save game device of the present invention is automatically defended by the game player by automatically throwing the game sphere of the game medium into the game area provided in the dome shape on the game machine main body from the game sphere distribution and throwing means at the top. Use the switch to operate the flipper to flip the game ball coming to the goal to the other goal side, and save the game ball so that it does not enter the defending goal. A game machine in which the game player fails to save and adds to the goal the game ball that entered the goal, and displays it to compete for a small number of goals. Even if there is only one gamer, if the other goals are defended by the automatic flipper operation means, and the gamer defends for all goals, the gamer feels the same. is there. In the game area, game balls that are automatically inserted one after another and game balls that are hit back from other golfers roll in one after another and hit the goal. You can double the excitement of.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a game machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a promotion unit of a game ball promotion unit that constitutes the game machine of the embodiment.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the transfer tube of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a distribution / introduction unit of the game ball distribution / introduction means of the embodiment;
It is sectional drawing.

FIG. 5 is a distribution / introduction unit of the game ball distribution / introduction means of the embodiment;
FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of a control system of the above embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 game machine 2 operation panel 3 flipper 4 dome body 4a game dome 5 dome cover 5a slot 6 goal 7 distribution part cover 8 game ball return pipe 8a game ball feed port 9 game ball feed port cover 10 game ball 11 transfer pipe 11a Distribution pipe 12 Transfer coil 13 Coil drive motor 14 Game ball carry panel 14a Hold hole 14b Guide disc 14c Guide 14d Guide disc drive tooth 14e Guide disc drive motor 15 Insertion position hole 16 Strut pipe 17 Flipper operating means 18 Game ball ascending means 19 Automatic flipper operating means 20 Control means 21 Game ball distribution / injection means 22 Game ball goal detecting means 23 Goal score display means

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A dome body (4) provided in a dome shape on a main body of a game machine (1), and a game dome (4a) in a game area.
With a goal (6) hole in several places under the dome, a pair of flippers (3), a control panel (2), etc. for saving game balls (10) of game media, several people can play the game at the same time. The game ball (10) is thrown in and supplied from the upper part of the dome, and the game ball (10) rolling to the goal (6) on the side protected by the gamer is flipped to another by the operation of the flipper (3) and saved. , A game dome in which a game ball promotion means (18) for sending the game ball (10) to the upper part and a game ball (10) are used in a game in which the game ball (10) entering the hole of the defending goal (6) competes for a small amount. There is no flipper operation means (17) for operating the game ball distribution input means (21) for sequentially throwing in the game area (4a) and a flipper (3) for the game player to flip the game ball (10). Automatically defend the goal (6) , Automatic flipper operating means (19), detecting and counting the entering of the game ball (10) into the goal, game ball goal detecting means (22), displaying the converted game ball (10) in score, goal score display means (23), control means (2) for controlling each means
0) has a ball save game device. 2. A game ball (10) is inserted into a transfer coil (12) having an elliptical cross section, the transfer coil (12) having a coil spring shape, and the game ball (10) is sandwiched between the outer pitches of the transfer coil (12). The transfer tube (1
The game ball (10) is held in contact with the inner wall surface of 1), the carrier coil (12) is twisted and rotated, and the game ball (10) is rolled up along the lead of the carrier coil (12) and fed.
The ball save game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a game ball promotion means (18). 3. The game ball (10) is attached to the game dome (4).
As a means of throwing into the goal side of the game area of a),
A hold hole (14) provided on the game ball carry panel (14) with the game ball (10) waiting in the distribution pipe (11a).
In step a), the upper surface of the throw-in positioning panel is rolled and guided to the throw-in position hole (15), and when it coincides with the throw-in position hole (15), the game ball (10) falls and 2. The ball save game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a game ball distribution / injection means (21) which rolls in the direction of the guide (14c) and distributes and injects from the insertion port (5a) under the rolling extension.