JPH09215855A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve premium obtaining probability even for a less experienced player by placing a selected article on a measuring part of a weighing device, and determining if weight of the placed article is within a designated weight range or not. SOLUTION: As a game is started, a slot in a display part 7 is rotated. As a button switch 9 on an operation panel surface 2 is pushed, or when a specified time has passed, the slot is stopped, and a designated weight range is determined and displayed. Next, a game start signal is generated by synthetic sound or the like, and a timer is put on. Prior to starting of the game, a weighing unit part is inclined, and a previous premium left on a measuring plate 21 is removed. A player operates a premium carrying member 40, selects a premium P on a turn table 4, and places it on the measuring plate 21 of a weighing device 20. When it is within a specified time after starting of the game, weight of the premium P is detected to be displayed in a display part, and it is determined if it is within the designated weight range or not. In the case where it is within the range, a door is opened, the weighing unit part is inclined, and the premium P is discharged to the player.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device using a weighing device, and more particularly to a prize acquisition game device for acquiring a prize.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of game devices have been proposed as a game device for winning a prize. As a typical example, when a prize on a rotating turntable is picked up by a shovel provided at the tip of a crane and placed on a reciprocating table, the prize is already placed on the reciprocating table or the take-out table due to the movement of the reciprocating table. In the game where you can win the prizes that have fallen to the winning slot by pushing the presents in sequence, or move the gripper hanging from the crane above the prize in the X and Y directions, and the gripper descends to grab the prize. Games that perform actions are well known.

In the former game, a shovel scooped prize is once placed on the reciprocating table at a timing, and the prize already placed on the reciprocating table is pushed out by the movement of the reciprocating table to the take-out table. It is configured such that the prize that has fallen from the take-out table to the winning slot can be acquired by further pushing the prize that has fallen and is already on the take-out table. So if you want to get a good prize in this game,
It is necessary that there is a prize on the reciprocating table or the take-out table that is likely to fall into the prize acquisition port, and the timing of the shovel operation is set. Also, in the latter game, it is necessary to find a prize that is easy to grasp and move the grasper according to the prize in order to obtain the prize.

[0004]

However, in the former game device of the related art described above, there is a problem that the player is less likely to play unless there are few prizes that are likely to fall or the desired prize is not easily dropped. . Also,
The latter game device requires a certain amount of experience and intuition to judge whether or not the prize is in a state where it is easy to grab, and there is a problem that no one can easily obtain the prize.

In addition, there is no conventional game machine that uses a scale. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object thereof is to provide a novel game device in which a player has a high probability of at least winning a prize and uses a weighing device.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a game device using a scale, and a scale device for measuring the weight of an article placed on a measuring section, and Selective placing means for selecting from the above and placing it on the measuring section of the weighing device, and the weight of the articles placed on the measuring section of the weighing device by using the selective placing means within a predetermined weight range It is characterized by having a control device which judges whether it is inside.

Further, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is a game device using a scale, wherein a weighing device for measuring the weight of an article placed on a measuring unit, and a game machine selected from the articles. Selective placing means to be placed on the measuring section of the weighing device, and input means for predicting the weight of the article placed on the measuring section of the weighing device using the selective placing means and inputting the predicted weight And a control device that determines whether or not the input weight and the weight of the article placed on the measuring unit of the weighing device are substantially equal to each other.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a game device using a scale, wherein the scale device measures the weight of an article placed on a measuring section, and Automatic placing means for automatically placing on the measuring section, and input means for predicting the weight of the article placed on the measuring section of the weighing device using the automatic placing means and inputting the predicted weight A control device for determining whether or not the input weight and the weight of the article placed on the measuring unit of the weighing device are substantially equal to each other.

According to the present invention, the selective placing means has an article placing section on which a large number of articles of various weights are placed, and an article is selected from the article placing section to measure the weighing device. It is effective to have an article transfer means for placing the article on the section.

Further, according to the present invention, the article is a prize, and the prize placed on the measuring section of the weighing device is connected to the article placing section and a prize acquisition section communicating with the outside of the apparatus main body by a weight determination signal of the control device. It is effective to be assigned to.

Further, according to the present invention, it is effective that the article placing section is a turntable which is manually or automatically rotated, and the article transferring means is an arm member having an article gripping section at a tip thereof. Is.

Furthermore, the present invention is effective when a restriction means is provided for restricting the movement of the arm member except during the game.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of an embodiment of a game device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the game device is an upright type, and a cover 3 made of transparent plastic or the like is provided on the front surface of the device main body 1 following the operation panel surface 2, and inside the cover 3. Is provided with a turntable 4 as an article placement section. The turntable 4 is connected to a rotary operation handle 5 provided on the operation panel surface 2 via a rotation transmission means described later, and can be rotated in any left and right direction by an operation of the rotary operation handle 5 by a player. A large number of prizes P as articles are placed on the turntable 4, and a large number of prizes P of different types are placed. Further, in the cover 3 of the game device, there is provided a weighing device 20 for measuring the weight of the prize P placed on the measuring dish 21 as a measuring unit, and the weighing device 20 is slightly above the turntable 4 as seen from the player. It is located on the right side. Then, the game device is provided with a prize transfer member 40 as an article transfer means for selecting a prize P on the turntable 4 and placing it on the measurement dish 21. The turntable 4 and the prize transfer member 40
And constitute the selective placement means of this embodiment. Further, in FIG. 1, reference numeral 5 is a rotary operation handle, 6 is a coin slot, 7 is a display unit, 8 is a prize outlet, and 9 is a button switch.

As shown in FIG. 3, the weighing device 20 includes a weighing unit portion 22 having a measuring dish 21, and the weighing unit portion 22.
The rotary unit 30 is configured to rotate, and the scale unit 22 is rotatably mounted on the machine frame 1a of the apparatus main body 1 on the left end side in FIG. It is seated on the seating portion 24 of the machine casing 1a. This scale unit 22
Is a fixing plate 25 fixed to the back surface of the measuring dish 21 by welding or the like.
The fixing plate 25 is attached to the other end of the sensor lever 26 whose one end is fixed to the unit casing 22a of the weighing unit section 22 with a screw or the like. A weight sensor (not shown) such as a load cell is provided on the other end side of the sensor lever 26, detects the weight of the prize P placed on the measuring dish 21, and converts it into a digital electric signal. The weight can be displayed numerically. Although not shown in the present embodiment, the fixing plate 25 and the sensor lever 26 are provided at two positions on the measuring dish 21. However, the fixed plate 25 and the sensor lever 26 may be provided only at one place depending on the size of the measuring dish 21. The measuring dish 21 is supported by the unit casing 22a via a fixing plate 25 and a sensor lever 26 so that a gap is formed between the measuring dish 21 and the unit casing 22a.

The rotary drive unit 30 is provided with a rotary arm 32 rotated by a motor 31, and the rotary arm 3 is provided.
A roller 33 is attached to the tip of 2. A sensor 3 such as a photo interrupter is provided on the rear end side of the rotary arm 32.
A shield plate 34 that shields 5, 5 and 36 is fixed, and the shield plate 34 is bent to a position where the sensors 35 and 36 do not contact the rotating roller 33. When the motor 31 is driven and the rotary arm 32 rotates counterclockwise, the roller 33 pushes up the unit casing 22a, and the scale unit 22 is rotated counterclockwise about the support shaft 23. As a result, the prize placed on the measuring dish 21 is returned to the turntable 4 or sent to the prize acquisition port. The sensors 35 and 36 are arranged so that the arm 32 detects the shield plate 34 at the home position shown by the solid line and at the position where the scale unit 22 is shown at the most slanted line, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 4, an opening / closing door 37 is provided at a position on the lower side of the scale unit 22 in the tilting direction, and when the opening / closing door 37 is opened by a driving device (not shown),
The prize passage leading to the prize outlet 8 shown in FIG. 1 is opened. Therefore, when the scale unit 22 is tilted with the opening / closing door 37 opened, the prize on the measuring dish 21 slides down and is sent to the prize outlet 8 through the prize passage. Further, with the opening / closing door 37 closed, the balance unit 22
When is tilted, the prize on the measurement dish 21 is guided to the open / close door 37 and returned to the turntable 4.

As shown in FIG. 5, the prize transfer member 40 is provided with an arm 41 so as to straddle the inside and outside of the cover 3, and the operation grip 4 is provided at an end of the arm 41 on the player side.
2, a gripping member 43 is provided at the inner end of the cover 3. The arm 41 is a vertically long box-shaped casing 4
0a, the support member 45 is rotatably mounted on a shaft 44 rotatably provided on the support member 45, and the support member 45 is rotatably mounted on a support shaft 46 vertically provided on the machine frame. Therefore, the arm 41 can rotate in the directions of arrows A and B. The gripping member 43 is composed of a fixed hand 47 and a movable hand 48 which can be brought into contact with and separated from the fixed hand 47,
The movable hand 48 is operated by operating an operation lever 49 provided near the grip 42. In this case, the operating lever 49 is fixed to a rotatable shaft 50, and a gear 51 is fixed to the shaft 50. Gear 51
Meshes with the gear 52 fixed to the shaft 44, and the shaft 44
A pulley 53 is rotatably provided on the arm 41, and a pulley 54 is also provided on the grip member 43 side of the arm 41. A lever 55 is fixed to the shaft 44, and a movable hand 48 is attached to one end of a lever 57 fixed to a shaft 56 rotatable on the arm 41. A wire 58, one end of which is fixed to the tip of the lever 55, is fixed to the other end of the lever 57 via pulleys 53 and 54. The wire 58 is wound around the pulleys 53 and 54 one or more times as needed, and the wire 58 is provided with a spring 59 for creating play. At the other end of the lever 57 to which the movable hand 48 is attached, one end of a spring 60 for constantly energizing the lever 57 in the clockwise direction is locked, and the other end of the spring 60 is located at the tip side of the arm 41. It is locked.

The prize transfer member 40 includes an operating lever 49.
Is pulled in the direction of arrow C, the gear 51 is rotated clockwise through the shaft 50, and this rotation rotates the lever 55 counterclockwise through the gear 52 and the shaft 44, whereby the wire 58 is pulled. . When the wire 58 is pulled, the lever 57 causes the spring 6 to rotate about the shaft 56.
Rotate counterclockwise against the action of 0 to move the movable hand 48
Is moved in a direction in which the fixed hand 47 is brought into contact with the fixed hand 47, so that the prize P can be held by the holding member 43.

By the way, since the weighing device 20 uses a load cell as its weight sensor, if the gripping member 43 of the arm 41 is applied to the measuring pan 21 to apply an impact or a large force, the load cell may be damaged. In addition, if the weight or external force of an arm other than the prize is applied during the weight measurement during the game, the measurement will be hindered. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the prize transfer member 40 is provided with a guide 61 for restricting the movement range of the arm 41. Also, if the prize P is hit or pushed with the holding member 43 of the arm 41 during a game, the prize P and a part thereof will be damaged. Therefore, a stopper 62 is provided to prevent the holding member 43 of the arm 41 from reaching the prize except during play, and the stopper 62 is a position for restricting the arm 41 by a driving means (not shown) and a position for releasing the arm 41. It can be moved vertically between and.

As shown in FIG. 2, the turntable 4 is rotatably mounted on the machine frame via a rotating shaft portion 70 provided at the center of the back surface, and a belt wheel 71 is attached to the rotating shaft portion 70.
Is fixed. A rotary operation handle 5 operated by a player is provided on the operation panel surface 2 of the game device, and a belt wheel 73 is fixed to a support shaft 72 of the rotary operation handle 5. And the belt wheels 71, 73
A belt 74 is wrapped around.

With this configuration, the player can rotate the turntable 4 in either the left or right direction through the belt wheel 73, the belt 74, and the belt wheel 71 by turning the rotary operation handle 5, and the player can freely select a prize. Thus, the prize transfer member 40 allows the prize transfer member 40 to be placed on the measurement dish 21 of the weighing device 20.

In the above-configured game machine, the progress of the game is controlled by the controller, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart thereof. Next, a game mode of the game device will be described with reference to FIG.

In this game device, the game starts when a predetermined coin is inserted into the coin slot 6 shown in FIG.
First, a slot (not shown) displayed on the display unit 7 turns, and when the player presses the button switch 9 on the operation panel surface 2 or when a predetermined time elapses, the slot stops, and the slot of, for example, 100 g to 120 g is stopped. Thus, the designated weight range is determined (step 1). Next, a game start signal is issued by a synthetic voice or the like, the timer in the control device is turned on, and the game is started (step 2). The scale unit 22 is tilted prior to the start of the game so that the prize placed in the previous play does not remain on the measuring dish 21. At this time, by stopping the rotation of the rotary arm 32 at a position where the shield plate 34 of the rotary arm 32 blocks the sensor 36, it is possible to reliably prevent the prize from remaining on the measurement dish 21.

When the game is started, the player operates the arm 41 of the prize transfer member 40 to place the prize P on the turntable 4 on the measuring plate 21 of the weighing device 20 (step 3), and this operation is required. Repeat according to. Then, it is judged whether or not a predetermined time has been reached from the start of the game (step 4), and if the predetermined time is reached, the measuring dish 21
The weight of the prize P placed on is detected (step 6).
Also, when the predetermined time has not been reached since the game started,
It is determined whether or not the button switch 9 is turned on (step 5), and if the button switch 9 is turned on, the weight of the prize P placed on the measurement dish 21 in step 6 is detected. Therefore, if the player estimates that the prize P placed on the measuring dish 21 has reached the designated weight and presses the button switch 9,
Detection of the prize weight starts without waiting.

Next, it is judged whether or not the detected prize weight is within the designated weight range (step 7). Further, the detected weight of the prize is displayed to the player along with, for example, the designated weight display in the display unit 7, and the number of the detected weight is counted up to stop at the detected weight numerical value. If the detected weight is within the specified weight range, the opening / closing door 37
Is opened, and the prize unit 22 is tilted so that the prize on the measuring dish 21 slides down and is sent to the prize outlet 8 through the prize passage (step 8).

In this way, in the present embodiment, the prize selected by the player can be obtained, so that the player's motivation to participate in the game can be stimulated. If the detected weight is out of the specified weight range, the scale unit 22 is tilted with the open / close door 37 kept closed,
The prize on the measuring dish 21 is returned to the turntable 4, so that the player can repeatedly challenge the desired prize.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of a control device of another embodiment using the above game device, which will be described. First,
When a predetermined coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 6 shown in FIG. 1 and the game start signal is issued, the timer is turned on (step 1), and the player operates the arm 41 of the prize transfer member 40 to turn the turntable 4 An operation of placing the above prize P on the measuring dish 21 of the weighing device 20 is performed (step 2). Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the game (step 3), the stopper 62 regulates the arm 41, and the weight of the prize P placed on the measuring dish 21 is detected (step 4). Next, the player estimates the total weight of the prize P placed on the measurement dish 21 and inputs the estimated weight by input means (not shown) such as key operation (step 5). Then, the prize weight is compared with the input predicted weight (step 6), and if the prize weight is substantially equal to the input predicted weight, for example, within a range of ± 5 g, the opening / closing door 37 is opened and the prize payout operation is performed. (Step 7). If the detected weight is out of the range of ± 5 g of the input weight, the scale unit 22 is tilted with the opening / closing door 37 kept closed, and the prize on the measurement dish 21 is returned to the turntable 4.

It should be noted that the control device of this embodiment can judge whether the prize weight substantially matches the inputted expected weight, not limited to the range of ± 5 g, but an arbitrary width can be used. In this case, the width substantially agrees as the expected weight increases. It is also possible to make a gradual difference such as narrowing the width of the operation.

FIG. 9 is a perspective explanatory view showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the prize P on the rotating turntable 81 accommodated therein is automatically picked up by the shovel 82 and placed on the weighing device 83. Equipped with automatic placement means. In this case, when the player operates the button switch 84, the shovel 82 operates and the prize P is scooped up and placed on the balance device 83. The reference numeral 85 is an opening leading to a prize outlet (not shown).

FIG. 10 is a perspective explanatory view showing still another embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment also includes an extruding device 92 as an automatic placing means, and the extruding device 92 is placed on the rotary placing member 91. By pressing the placed prize P, the prize is transferred to the weighing device 9
Can be placed on 3. Also in this case, when the player operates the button switch 94, the pushing device 92 starts to operate and the prize P is placed on the weighing device 93. Note that reference numeral 9
5 is an opening leading to a prize outlet (not shown),
An opening / closing lid may be attached to the opening 95.

Next, the game mode of the game apparatus having the automatic placement means shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the game start signal is issued, the timer is turned on (step 1), and the player operates the button switches 84 and 94 in anticipation of the timing when the desired prize is placed on the weighing devices 83 and 93, and then the shovel 82 or the pushing device. The prize P is automatically placed on the weighing devices 83 and 93 by 92 (step 2). Then, when a predetermined time is reached from the start of the game (step 3), the shovel 82 or the pushing device 92 becomes inoperable, and the weight of the prize P placed on the weighing devices 83 and 93 is detected (step 4). . Next, the player estimates the total weight of the prize P placed on the weighing devices 83 and 93, and inputs the estimated weight by input means (not shown) such as key operation (step 5). Then, the prize weight is compared with the input predicted weight (step 6), and if the prize weight is within a range substantially matching the input predicted weight, the prize payout operation is performed (step 7).

In the above game device, since the operation of the shovel 82 or the pushing device 92 is started by the operation of the button switches 84 and 94 by the player, there is a high probability that the desired prize can be placed on the weighing devices 83 and 93, but it is desired. It is possible that other prizes may appear without the prizes appearing. Therefore, the above-mentioned game device does not have the desired prize or may have other prizes at the same time, as compared with the game device of the embodiment shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to obtain another fun of predicting the weight of the prize including such uncertainties. In the above game device, the machine randomly performs the operation start timing of the shovel 82 or the push-out device 92, and thereby predicts the total weight of the prize P placed on the weighing devices 83 and 93 by an input means such as a key operation. The game can be input.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above embodiment, the article itself placed on the scale is a prize, but the article need not be a prize, and if the weight of the article placed on the scale is correct, a separately prepared prize may be paid out. .

[0035]

According to the constitutions of claims 1 to 3, it is possible to provide a novel game device which uses a scale.

According to the configuration of claim 4, the player can select an article to be placed on the weighing device while considering the weight of the article. According to the configuration of claim 5, the prize selected by the player can be obtained, and the motivation to participate in the game is stimulated.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, it is possible to prepare a large number and kinds of articles that the player can select, and it is possible to surely place the selected articles on the weighing device.
According to the configuration of claim 7, it is possible to prevent the prize from being damaged by mischief or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

2 is a plan view showing the embodiment of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a weighing device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a prize distribution unit.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a prize transfer member.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of a premium transfer member.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control method by the control device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control method by a control device of another example.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the outline of another embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the outline of still another embodiment of the game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control method by the control device in the game device provided with the automatic placement means.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Device Main Body 4,81 Turntable 20,83,93 Scale Device 21 Measuring Dish 40 Gift Transfer Member 41 Arm 91 Rotating Mounting Member

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Konobu Yamamoto 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Namco Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kenichi Takizawa 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Namco (72) ) Inventor Kazuo Utsugi 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Namco Co., Ltd.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game device using a scale, wherein the weighing device measures the weight of an article placed on a measuring section, and a selection from among the articles to be placed on the measuring section of the weighing apparatus. And a control device for determining whether or not the weight of the article placed on the measuring unit of the weighing device by using the selection placing means is within a predetermined weight range. Game device to play. 2. A game device using a scale, wherein the weighing device measures the weight of an article placed on the measuring section, and a selection from among the articles to be placed on the measuring section of the weighing apparatus. Placement means, input means for predicting the weight of the article placed on the measuring section of the weighing device by using the selective placement means, and inputting the estimated weight, input weight and measurement of the weighing device A game device, comprising: a control device that determines whether or not the weight of the articles placed on the unit is substantially the same. 3. A game device using a scale, wherein the weighing device measures the weight of an article placed on a measuring section, and an automatic placement device for automatically placing the article on the measuring section of the weighing apparatus. Means, input means for predicting the weight of the article placed on the measuring section of the weighing device using the automatic placing means, and inputting the estimated weight, and the input weight and the measuring section of the weighing device. A game device, comprising: a control device that determines whether or not the weight of the placed article is substantially the same. 4. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the selective placing means has an article placing section on which a large number of articles of various weights are placed, and the article placing section provides articles. And an article transfer means for selecting and placing the item on the measuring section of the weighing device. 5. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the article is a prize, and the prize placed on the measuring unit of the weighing device is loaded on the article by a weight determination signal of the control device. A game machine characterized by being divided into a placing section and a prize obtaining section communicating with the outside of the apparatus main body. 6. The game apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the article placement section is a turntable that is manually or automatically rotated, and the article transfer means is provided with an article gripping section at a tip thereof. A game device comprising an arm member. 7. The game device according to claim 6,
A game device provided with a restricting means for restricting the movement of the arm member except during a game.