JPH09182873A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device capable of making the person of any height able to play in comfort. SOLUTION: A stool storage part 3 is provided on the lower part of a play field 2 equivalent to the operation input part of a game machine 1 and a stool 4 is stored inside. At the time of playing the game device 1, in the case of not being sufficiently tall, by pulling out the stool 4 from the stool storage part 3 and standing on the stool 4, a player can play in comfort.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an operation input unit in a position that is difficult to reach, especially for short infants and children.
Also, the present invention relates to a game apparatus in which a display section and a prize display section are too high to be seen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the spread of game machines in game centers and the like, game machines of various contents have been developed and put into practical use. However, some conventional game devices have an operation input unit at a position that is difficult for short infants and children to reach, and some display devices and prize display units are too high to be seen. In this case, the infant had to give up playing or the guardian had to hold the infant.

[0003] Therefore, many family play facilities are provided with a small portable table 100 (see Fig. 6). However, those stands 100 are often placed at random on the floor in the amusement facility, and the appearance is bad. Especially, when the inside of the amusement facility is crowded with visitors, it becomes very disturbing. Further, for a player who needs a step platform, the trouble of searching for the platform 100 from a crowded play facility has also been a problem.

It is also conceivable to fix the stepping board to the game machine, but this is a hindrance for a person who is tall enough to reach the operation input unit and the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus in which a person of any height can play without difficulty.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a game apparatus for standing up and playing a game, and an operation input section for a player to make an operation input and a player standing up and riding. It is characterized in that it has a step platform that can be stored and a step platform storage section that can store the step platform below the operation input section.

According to the amusement device according to the present invention, when it is difficult to reach the back of the amusement device, it is possible to take out the platform from the amusement device and ride on the platform to enable play. If the player is sufficiently tall to play the game, the platform can be stored within the game so that the platform does not interfere with the game. Therefore, anyone of any height can play freely.

[0008] In the above description, the term "playing device" refers to a device in which one or more players can play, for example, a video game machine having a display, and a player targeting a player. This includes devices such as a game device that hits and shoots a prize, a prize acquisition game machine that operates a crane to grab a prize, and the like.
The "operation input unit" is a part for operating a part of the game apparatus and inputting a signal to a central processing unit or the like. For example, in a video game machine, a character displayed on a display is operated. And a button for operating a crane in a prize acquisition game machine.

Further, according to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the step storage part has an opening front part, and the step step is slidable between a storage position and a pulling position in the step storage part. It is characterized by being stored.

According to the present invention, the stepping can be smoothly taken in and out, and it is possible to prevent the stepping from being separated from the amusement device and immediately becoming unusable.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is characterized in that the stepping step storing means is provided in the stepping step storage part for locking the sliding of the stepping step.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the stepping on and off of the steplessly without playing. In addition, for example, while not playing, the stepping lock means works,
It is preferable to prevent the stepping in and out of the platform.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is characterized by further comprising drive means for moving the platform into and out of the platform storage.

According to the present invention, the platform can be moved in and out without using the labor of the player. In addition, for example, it is preferable to provide input means for operating the driving means, and to put the platform into and out according to the selection of the player.

[0015]

Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a game machine provided with a stepboard according to the present invention and a stepboard storage section. The play device 1 includes a play field 2 corresponding to an operation input unit.
Hammer (not shown) with target 27 projecting randomly
It is a mole hitting game device that increases the score by hitting. At the lower part of the play field 2, there is provided a platform storage unit 3, and a platform 4 is stored therein.

FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the platform storage section 3 and the platform 4 of the game apparatus 1, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the platform storage section 3 and the platform 4 of the game apparatus 1. The platform storage unit 3 includes side walls 19a and 19b, an open front portion 16, and a rear wall 17.
And a groove 14 is formed in each of the side walls 19a and 19b. The groove 14 is provided with a roller 8 on the open front 16 side. Further, a regulating member 18 is formed above the opening front portion 16 so that the stepping board 4 is not pulled out more than a certain amount. The step platform 4 is provided with rail portions 5 on the left and right side surfaces, respectively, so as to slide in the groove 14 and act as a support surface for the roller 8. The rail portion 5 is provided with a convex portion 9 on the rear wall 17 side and a convex portion 10 on the open front portion 16 side.
A support member 15 for supporting the rear portion of the step platform 4 is provided at the end on the 7 side. The support member 15 is formed of a slippery resin and slides in the groove 14. Also, the step 4
A front plate 12, a handle 13 cut out of the front plate 12, and a foot 6 formed of resin are provided below the front plate 12 on the open front portion 16 side. Further, a stopper 11 is provided at the upper portion of the stepping plate 4 to restrict the drawer 4 from being pulled out more than a certain amount. , FIG. 1).

The stored step platform 4 is prevented from sliding and projecting naturally by the action of the projection 10. When playing the game device 1, the player pulls out the platform 4 stored in the platform storage unit 3 if the player cannot reach the target 27 sufficiently to hit the target 27 with a hammer. The player grasps the handle 13 and pulls out the platform 4. Convex part 10 with slight force
After the roller has passed over the roller 8, the step 4 can be pulled out smoothly by the action of the roller 8 and the support member 15.
When it is further pulled out, the convex portion 9 exceeds the roller 8 and
When the stopper 7 contacts the regulating member 18,
Regulate further withdrawals. When the player stands, the step 4 is weighted by the weight of the player, and is stabilized by the action of the foot 6 and the projection 9. After the end of the game, the platform 4 can be similarly stored in the platform storage unit 3. When the step 4 is pushed back to the step storage unit 3, the protrusion 9 can be smoothly pushed back to the action of the roller 8 and the support member 15 after the protrusion 9 has passed over the roller 8 with a small force. Exceeds the roller 8, and the platform 4 abuts against the rear wall 17 of the platform storage unit 3, thereby restricting further pushing back.

Further, the game apparatus 1 of the present invention may be provided with a step lock means. FIG. 4 shows a game machine 1 according to the present invention.
Another embodiment of is shown, and is a side sectional view of the step storage part 3 and the step 4 of the game apparatus 1. An extension plate 24 is provided on the rear upper surface of the step platform 4, and a lock hole 25 is formed. A micro switch 23 is provided on the rear wall 17 of the stepping board storage unit 3, and a slit 22 into which the extension plate 24 is inserted is notched. Further, a solenoid 21 is provided on the rear wall side of the upper surface of the stepping unit storage unit 3. A lamp 20 is provided on the outer surface of the play apparatus above the stepping platform 4.

The state where the platform 4 is stored in the platform storage 3, that is, the platform 4 is the rear wall 17 of the platform storage 3.
When the microswitch 23 is switched on, the pin 21a of the solenoid 21 projects by its own weight, and locks the slide of the step platform 4 by being locked in the lock hole 25. When a game is started by inserting a coin into a coin slot (not shown) of the game apparatus 1, the solenoid 21 is operated, the pin 21a is pulled up, and the lock is released. At the same time, the lamp 20 is turned on to inform the player that the lock has been released. When the player pulls out the platform 4, the micro switch 23 is turned off, and after a certain period of time, the solenoid 2 is turned off.
1 is also released, and the pin 21a projects by its own weight. However, even if the tread 4 is pulled out at the maximum, the pin 21a does not prevent the tread 4 from being pushed back by the action of the extension plate 24. Again, the platform 4 is the rear wall 1 of the platform storage 3.
When the pin 21a is pushed back to the position corresponding to 7, the pin 21a protrudes into the lock hole 25 by its own weight and is locked, whereby the lock state is automatically established.

Further, the amusement apparatus 1 according to the present invention may be provided with a driving means for putting the step 4 in and out. FIG.
It shows another embodiment of the game device 1 according to the present invention,
FIG. 3 is a front view of the step storage part 3 and the step 4 of the game machine 1. Stepping motor 2 is attached to roller 8a on the left side
6 are connected. When the player presses an operation button (not shown), the stepping motor 26 rotates and pushes out the platform 4. When the platform 4 is pushed out to a certain position, the stepping motor 26 stops by the action of a microswitch (not shown). After the end of the game, it is confirmed by a sensor (not shown) that the player is not standing on the platform 4, and the stepping motor 26 rotates in the reverse direction to pull the platform 4 back. When the platform 4 is pulled back until it comes into contact with the rear wall 17 of the platform storage 3, the micro switch 23 is turned on and the stepping motor 26 stops.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and can be variously modified within the technical scope described in the claims.

For example, a door may be provided at a front portion of the stepping board storage section before opening. By opening the door, the stored step can be freely taken out. Further, a roller and a regulating member may be provided on the bottom surface of the step pedestal or the step pedestal storage unit.

[0024]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the stepping board storage portion and the stepping board of the game machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a stepping board storage part and a stepping board of the game device.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the present invention, and is a side cross-sectional view of a step storage portion and a step of the play apparatus.

FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention, and is a front view of a stepping board storage section and a stepping board of the game machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 2 Play field 3 Step storage part 4 Step step 5 Rail part 7 Stopper 8 Roller 18 Restricting member 21 Solenoid 23 Micro switch 24 Extension plate 26 Stepping motor

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game apparatus for standing up and playing a game, an operation input section through which a player inputs an operation, a stepping board on which the player stands up and can ride, and a stepping board stored under the operation inputting section. An amusement device having a step storage part capable of performing. 2. The step storage portion according to claim 1, wherein the step storage portion has an open front portion, and the step storage is slidably stored in a storage position and a withdrawal position in the step storage portion. Characteristic amusement device. 3. The game device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a step-locking unit that locks sliding of the step in the step-holding unit. 4. The game device according to claim 1, further comprising a driving unit that moves the platform into and out of the platform storage unit.