JPH09308769A - Electronic game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel highly interesting electronic game machine which has advantages of an analogue game and interest of a digital game. SOLUTION: This electronic game machine is provided with a machine adapter 4a detachably attached to a game machine main body 1 and a traveling toy 5a having traveling wheels 6a. The machine adapter 4a is provided with an A/D converter which converts analogue data such as traveling speed or traveling distance of the traveling toy 5a into digital data based on the rotation of the traveling wheels 6a and outputs the traveling information composed of the converted digital data to the game machine main body 1. A game cassette 2 detachably installed in the game machine main body 1 has a program storage part for storing a game program which is so played that a traveling body on a game image is made to travel on a course based on the traveling information from the machine adapter 4a and the machine is so constituted that the game information based on the game program of the game cassette 2 is outputted on a television picture tube 7, a monitor device for game information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a highly entertaining electronic game machine that fuses analog games and digital games.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various video game machines have been proposed as digital games. A conventional video game machine has a game machine body and a single game cassette that is detachably attached to the game machine body. This game cassette has a memory for recording a game launching program and game software. When playing a game, the game machine body is connected to a television receiver, the game cassette is mounted on the game machine body, the game software is read from the memory, and the game is started. After that, the game image according to the progress of the game is displayed on the television receiver. Further, as a conventional analog game toy, a four-wheel drive type traveling toy called a so-called mini 4WD is known. This four-wheel drive traveling toy is provided with various types of parts in addition to the traveling toy body, and it is possible to replace or adjust appropriate parts for modification and tuning, and improve its running performance. And can be strengthened. In this way, each player improves the running performance and brings with him a reinforced four-wheel drive running toy to compete for speed.

[0003]

In the conventional digital game, the game can be easily played by simply turning on the switch, and various game images can be easily displayed on the monitor device. Since game images are extraordinary, it was difficult to enjoy the fun of the game in a realistic sense. Also, conventional analog games can enjoy the fun of competition that matches a realistic feeling by competing for speed and time like motor sports, but on the other hand, it requires a realistic course. For example, it was not possible to compete in a surreal manner such as racing by using the ring of Saturn as a course. There has been no game that considers both the advantages of digital games and the fun of analog games.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a highly entertaining novel electronic game machine that fuses the advantages of an analog game with the fun of a digital game. And

[0005]

To achieve the above object, the first means provided by the present invention is to attach a game cassette to a game machine main body in a detachable manner, and to execute a game based on the game program of the game cassette. An electronic game machine that outputs information to a monitor device to play a game is configured with the following requirements. That is, (a) it has an adapter that is detachably attached to the game machine body. (B) Having a traveling toy equipped with traveling wheels. (C) The adapter has conversion means for converting analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the running wheels, and the running information formed by the converted digital data is used for the game. Output to the machine body. (D) The game cassette has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the adapter.

In order to achieve the above object, the second means provided by the present invention is to attach a game cassette to the main body of the game machine in a detachable manner, and output the game information based on the game program of the game cassette to the monitor device. An electronic game machine for playing a game is configured with the following requirements. That is, (a) it has a plurality of adapters that are detachably attached to the game machine body. (B) It has a traveling toy provided corresponding to each of the adapters, and each traveling toy has traveling wheels. (C) Each of the adapters has a conversion unit that converts analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the corresponding running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding running wheel, and uses the converted digital data. Output the driving information to the game console. (D) The game cassette has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a corresponding traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the adapters. (E) The game cassette includes a course data storage unit that stores data about the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores data about the traveling body.

To achieve the above object, the third means provided by the present invention is to attach a game cassette to the main body of the game machine in a detachable manner, and output game information based on the game program of the game cassette to a monitor device. An electronic game machine for playing a game is configured with the following requirements. That is, (a) it has a plurality of adapters that are detachably attached to the game machine body. (B) It has a traveling toy provided corresponding to each of the adapters, and each traveling toy has traveling wheels. (C) Each of the adapters has a conversion unit that converts analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the corresponding running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding running wheel, and uses the converted digital data. Output the driving information to the game console. (D) The game cassette has a base cassette detachably attached to the game machine main body and a sub-cassette detachably attached to the base cassette. (E) The base cassette has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body corresponding to the game screen based on traveling information from the adapters. (F) The sub-cassette has a course data storage unit that stores data about the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores data about the traveling body.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The first means provided by the present invention is as follows.
It has a machine adapter 4a detachably attached to the game machine main body 1 and a traveling toy 5a provided with traveling wheels 6a. The machine adapter 4a has an A / D converter that converts analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the running toy 5a into digital data based on the rotation of the running wheels 6a, and the running information formed by the converted digital data is used. Output to the game console body 1. The game cassette 2 detachably attached to the game machine body 1 is a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the machine adapter 4a. It is possible to play a game by outputting game information based on the game program of the game cassette 2 to the television receiver 7 which is a monitor device. In this way, the advantages of analog games such as motor sports using running toys are combined with the fun of digital games such as video games that allow various game images to be easily displayed on the monitor device. It is possible to realize a new electronic game machine with high interest.

The second means provided by the present invention is a plurality of machine adapters 4a and 4b which are detachably attached to the game machine body 1, and a plurality of running toys 5a having running wheels 6a and 6b. With 5b. Each machine adapter 4
a and 4b have A / D converters for converting analog data such as traveling speed or traveling distance of the corresponding traveling toys 5a and 5b into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding traveling wheels 6a and 6b. The running information composed of the digital data is output to the game machine body 1. The game cassette 2 detachably attached to the game machine main body 1 stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the machine adapters 4a and 4b. It has a program storage unit. Further, the game cassette 2 has a course data storage unit that stores the data on the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores the data on the traveling body. The game can be played by outputting various data information of the game cassette 2 and game information based on the game program to the television receiver 7 which is a monitor device. In this way, the advantages of analog games such as motor sports using running toys are combined with the fun of digital games such as video games that allow various game images to be easily displayed on the monitor device. It is possible to realize a new electronic game machine with high interest. Also,
It is possible to read out the desired data regarding the course from the course data storage unit and the data regarding the traveling body from the traveling body data storage unit to create a unique traveling body on the game screen. Since a unique running body can be run on an unrealistic course, it is possible to enjoy a racing game of competing in a surreal way.

The third means provided by the present invention is a plurality of machine adapters 4a, 4b detachably mounted on the game machine main body 1 and a plurality of running toys 5a having running wheels 6a, 6b. With 5b. Each machine adapter 4
a and 4b have A / D converters for converting analog data such as traveling speed or traveling distance of the corresponding traveling toys 5a and 5b into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding traveling wheels 6a and 6b. The running information composed of the digital data is output to the game machine body 1. The game cassette 2 detachably attached to the game machine main body 1 stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the machine adapters 4a and 4b. It has a program storage unit. Further, the game cassette 2 has a course data storage unit that stores the data on the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores the data on the traveling body. The game can be played by outputting various data information of the game cassette 2 and game information based on the game program to the television receiver 7 which is a monitor device. In this way, the advantages of analog games such as motor sports using running toys are combined with the fun of digital games such as video games that allow various game images to be easily displayed on the monitor device. It is possible to realize a new electronic game machine with high interest. Also,
It is possible to read desired data regarding the course from the course data storage unit and read data regarding the traveling body from the traveling body data storage unit to create a unique traveling body on the game screen. Since a unique running body can be run on an unrealistic course, you can enjoy a racing game that competes in a surreal way. The game cassette 2 is a base cassette 11 that is detachably attached to the game machine body 1.
And sub-cassettes 13a and 13b that are detachably attached to the base cassette 11.
Has a program storage unit that stores the game program, and the sub-cassettes 13a and 13b have a course data storage unit that stores data about the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores data about the traveling body. By adding only the cassettes 13a and 13b, it is possible to enjoy a more varied race game at low cost.

[0011]

An embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the game cassette 2 is provided on the upper surface of the game machine body 1.
Is detachably mounted. A controller 3 and a machine adapter 4a for one player are detachably connected to the front of the game machine body 1. Furthermore, the machine adapter 4a for the other player is detachably connected to the machine adapter 4a. In FIG. 1, a traveling toy 5a for one player and a traveling toy 5 for the other player are shown.
b is shown. As the traveling toys 5a and 5b, an appropriate traveling toy such as an actual four-wheel drive traveling toy is used. The game console body 1 is also connected to the television receiver 7. The game machine body 1 outputs game information based on the game program of the game cassette 2, that is, image signals and audio signals related to the game to the television receiver 7. Instead of the television receiver 7, an appropriate display device such as a liquid crystal display device or a monitor device is used. Also,
A commercially available video game machine can be used for the game machine body 1 and the controller 3.

The game machine body 1 includes a CPU 1a and a RAM 1
b, and connectors 1c, 1d, 1e. CPU1a
Is for performing overall control processing relating to the progress of the game. The RAM 1b temporarily stores game data and the like.
The connector 1c connects the controller 3. Connector 1
d connects the machine adapter 4a. The connector 1e connects to a base cassette 11 described later. The game machine body 1 also has an on / off power switch 1f, an ejector switch 1g for taking out the mounted base cassette 11, and a reset switch 1h. The controller 3 has operation switches 3a and 3b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the machine adapter 4a
Is provided with a connector 9a on its back surface, and the other machine adapter 4b is connected to the connector 9a. In this way, when the machine adapter 4a is connected to the game machine body 1 and the other machine adapter 4b is connected to the machine adapter 4a, the machine adapter 4a and the machine adapter 4b are parallel to the game machine body 1. Connected. A connector 9a is also provided on the back surface of the machine adapter 4b, and another machine adapter can be connected to the connector 9a. Therefore, it is possible to connect three or more machine adapters to the game machine body 1 in parallel. Therefore, 3
You can enjoy racing games by more than one player.

The machine toy 4a has a running toy 5a.
Is to be installed. The machine adapter 4a is brought into contact with the front portion of the mounted traveling toy 5a so as to contact the traveling toy 5a.
The contact plate 9b is provided to prevent the protrusion of the contact plate. The traveling toy 5a includes a motor (not shown) and four traveling wheels 6a driven by the motor. Similarly, the traveling toy 5b is attached to the machine adapter 4b. The machine adapter 4b has an abutment plate 9b for abutting the front surface of the mounted traveling toy 5b to prevent the traveling toy 5b from popping out. The traveling toy 5b includes a motor (not shown) and traveling wheels 6b driven by the motor. The machine adapter 4b has a pair of rollers 8 which are rotatably provided, and these rollers 8 have a traveling toy 5b.
The traveling wheels 6b of the above are abutted. As a result, the roller 8 rotates according to the rotation of the traveling wheel 6b. Therefore, the roller 8 of the machine adapter 4b detects the analog rotational speed of the traveling wheel 6b. Further, the traveling distance and traveling speed can be obtained by performing arithmetic processing on the detected analog rotational speed as a function of time. The machine adapter 4b has an A / D converter that converts the analog data into digital data. That is, the machine adapter 4b has a conversion means for converting analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the running toy 5b into digital data based on the rotation of the running wheels 6b, and the running information formed by the converted digital data. Is output to the game machine body 1. Such a configuration also applies to the machine adapter 4a. That is, the machine adapter 4a has a pair of rotatably provided rollers, and the traveling wheels 6a of the traveling toy 5a are brought into contact with the rollers. And the machine adapter 4
a has a conversion means for converting analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the running toy 5a into digital data based on the rotation of the running wheels 6a, and the running information formed by the converted digital data is used as the game machine main body. It is output to 1.

Next, the game cassette 2 which is detachably attached to the game machine body 1 will be described. Game cassette 2 is
It is composed of a base cassette 11 which is detachably attached to the game machine body 1, and a plurality of types of sub-cassettes 13a and 13b which are detachably attached to the base cassette 11. As shown in FIG. 3, the base cassette 11 has a connector (not shown) connected to the game machine main body 1 side, a connector 11a for mounting one sub-cassette 13a, and a connector 11b for mounting the other sub-cassette 13b. And a circuit portion such as a decoder 11c, a ROM 11d, and an IC. The ROM 11d is a program storage unit, which stores common data such as a common program for launching a game, sound data, font data, menu data, title graphics, and a mounting error warning message, and each machine adapter. A game program is stored in which a car running simulation game is performed by causing a corresponding running body on the game screen to run on the course based on running information from 4a and 4b.

Next, a plurality of types of sub-cassettes 13a, 1
3b will be described. The sub-cassette 13a includes a connector (not shown) connected to the base cassette 11 and the ROM 1
7a, an SRAM 19a, and a battery power supply that supplies drive power to the SRAM 19a. ROM17a is
It is a course data storage unit, and it is a course for world races,
Various kinds of course information such as special courses, and map data of each course and various kinds of data related to the course such as slope, characteristics, and weather of the course are stored. Also, SR
The AM 19a is a non-volatile storage unit that stores game data such as a background and data of courses used in the past. The nonvolatile storage unit is not limited to the SRAM, and can be configured by using an appropriate nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM.

The sub-cassette 13b is the base cassette 1
1 and a connector (not shown) connected to the ROM 17b
, SRAM 19b, and a battery power supply for supplying power to the SRAM 19b. The ROM 17b is a traveling body data storage unit and includes not only data on the vehicle body such as various traveling body shapes, colors and weights, but also various tuning data such as tire diameters, motor choices, tire and stabilizer shapes. Stores various data. S
The RAM 19b is a non-volatile storage unit that stores game result data such as a player's best time and score, data of a running body used in the past, tuning data, and the like. The nonvolatile storage unit is not limited to the SRAM, and can be configured by using an appropriate nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM.

Next, the operation of the embodiment according to the present invention will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the connectors 11a and 11b of the base cassette 11 are respectively connected to the sub-cassette 13a,
13b is attached, and the base cassette 11 is attached to the game console body 1
The operation when the player is attached to and the game is played will be described. When the power switch 1f is turned on, the game program is read from the ROM 11d, and various logos are displayed on the television receiver 7 based on the read information.
A selection screen as shown in is displayed. When the operation switches 3a and 3b of the controller 3 are operated to select "SET" on the select screen, a setting screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the receiver 7. When such a setting screen is displayed, whether or not you want to select your own traveling body, set tuning data, and play against the computer,
That is, it is possible to select whether to play by one player or two or more players, whether to delete data such as past battle record, and whether to end the game. For example, when a player selects a traveling body and sets tuning data, the vehicle-related data such as the shape, color and weight of various traveling bodies from the ROM 17b of the sub-cassette 13b and the tire diameter, motor choice, tires and stabilizers. Various kinds of tuning data such as the shape are read out, and arbitrary data can be selected from these data. The state of the own running body created by setting in this way is displayed on the right side of the setting screen. Therefore, not only can you easily select a running body of your favorite shape and color, but you can easily and easily change tires, shape of the stabilizer, etc. according to the weather such as rain and wind and the situation of the course. Can be changed to create a unique vehicle on the game screen. Also, if you choose to play alone, you can enjoy playing against a computer.
If you select person play, you can enjoy playing against other players.

Next, the operation switch 3 of the controller 3
When a and 3b are operated to select "world race" on the select screen, a world race screen in New York as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the receiver 7, for example. Explaining the case where a race is performed on such a world race screen, each player drives the respective traveling toy 5a, 5b to drive the corresponding machine adapter 4a, 4b.
It is lifted on b and stands by in a state in which the respective traveling wheels 6a and 6b do not contact the corresponding rollers 8. At the time of start, a green signal lights up on the screen and at the same time, a sound effect such as "Pop, Pup, Pup, Pean" is output, and this is used as a signal for each running toy 5a, 5b.
Are attached to the corresponding machine adapters 4a and 4b, and the traveling wheels 6a and 6b are brought into contact with the corresponding rollers 8. As a result, the rollers 8 of the machine adapters 4a and 4b rotate and the analog rotational speeds of the corresponding running wheels 6a and 6b are detected. Further, the traveling distance and the traveling speed are calculated by performing arithmetic processing on the detected analog rotational speed as a function of time. Then, the machine adapters 4a, 4b convert the analog data of the respective traveling toys 5a, 5b into digital data, and output the traveling information composed of the converted digital data to the game machine body 1. Therefore, each machine adapter 4a, 4b
Based on the traveling information from, the corresponding traveling body on the game screen can be caused to travel on a course set in New York and enjoy a car racing simulation game. Since it is possible to race on a game screen using an actual four-wheel-drive toy in this way, no actual course is required, there is no restriction on location and time, and it is low cost and easy for anyone to use. You can enjoy car racing games. In addition, the data of the result of such a simulation game can be used as feedback for data when tuning the actual four-wheel drive traveling toy of its own.

When accelerating the speed of each traveling toy 5a, 5b, the contact state between each traveling wheel 6a, 6b and the corresponding roller 8 should be made close, and conversely, each traveling toy 5
When decelerating the speeds of a and 5b, it is preferable to loosen the contact state between the traveling wheels 6a and 6b and the corresponding rollers 8. Also, the above "World Race"
When is selected, in addition to the world race screen set in New York as shown in FIG. 6, various world race screens set in the desert areas of Egypt, ice fields or city areas such as Paris at night are prepared. ing.

Next, the operation switch 3 of the controller 3
When the "special race" on the selection screen is selected by operating a and 3b, for example, a special race screen having a Saturn ring as the course as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the receiver 7. When a race is conducted on such a special race screen, as in the case described above, a special race such that Saturn's ring is set as the course on the corresponding traveling body on the game screen based on the traveling information from each machine adapter 4a, 4b. You can enjoy a racing simulation game. In addition, when the "special race" is selected, in addition to the special race screen shown in Fig. 7 in which the ring of Saturn is used as a course, for example, a course formed in an unreal world such as SF Various special race screens with are prepared.

Next, the operation switch 3 of the controller 3
When "race result" on the select screen is selected by operating a and 3b, for example, a race result screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the receiver 7. The results of the various simulation games described above, such as the player's maximum speed, highest rank, best time, etc., data of the running body used in the game, tuning data, etc.
Alternatively, it can be stored in 19b. By thus storing and holding the data of the running body used in the game, the tuning data, etc. in the SRAM 19a or 19b, the running performance can be further improved and strengthened to create a unique running body for oneself. it can.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, analog data such as the traveling speed or traveling distance of each traveling toy 5a, 5b is A / based on the rotation of the traveling wheels 6a, 6b corresponding to each machine adapter 4a, 4b. The D converter is used to convert the digital data, and the travel information composed of the converted digital data is output to the game machine body 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an appropriate method may be adopted. it can. For example, an A / D converter is provided on the game machine body 1 side, and each running toy 5 is based on the rotation of the running wheels 6a, 6b corresponding to each machine adapter 4a, 4b.
The analog data such as the traveling speed or the traveling distance of a or 5b is directly output to the game machine body 1, and the analog data such as the traveling speed or the traveling distance of each traveling toy 5a or 5b is A / D on the game machine body 1 side. The converter may be configured to convert into digital data. With this configuration, the cost of the machine adapters 4a and 4b can be further reduced. In addition, each machine adapter 4a, 4b or running toys 5a, 5b side is provided with an operation switch or a braking switch for decelerating or accelerating, so that the traveling body on the game screen can be decelerated freely.
Alternatively, if it is configured to accelerate, it is possible to perform appropriate maneuvering depending on the situation in bad weather such as rainy weather or cornering, which makes it possible to appropriately prevent slips and spins, so that it is realistic. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining electronic game machine.

[0024]

As described above, according to the first means of the present invention, the machine toy is detachably attached to the main body of the game machine, and the traveling toy having the traveling wheels is provided. The machine adapter has an A / D converter that converts analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of a running toy into digital data based on the rotation of running wheels, and the running information formed by the converted digital data is used as the main body of the game machine. Output to. The game cassette detachably attached to the main body of the game machine has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the machine adapter to execute a game. A game can be played by outputting game information based on the game program of the game cassette to a television receiver that is a monitor device. In this way, the advantages of analog games such as motor sports using running toys are combined with the fun of digital games such as video games that allow various game images to be easily displayed on the monitor device. The effect that a new electronic game machine with high interest can be realized is obtained.

The second means provided by the present invention has a plurality of machine adapters detachably attached to the main body of the game machine and a plurality of running toys provided with running wheels. Each machine adapter has an A / D converter that converts analog data such as the running speed or running distance of the corresponding running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding running wheel, and the running using the converted digital data Output information to the game console. The game cassette detachably attached to the main body of the game machine has a program storage section that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from each of the machine adapters. . Further, the game cassette has a course data storage unit that stores the data on the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores the data on the traveling body. The game can be played by outputting various data information of the game cassette and game information based on the game program to the monitor device. In this way, the advantages of analog games such as motor sports using running toys are combined with the fun of digital games such as video games that allow various game images to be easily displayed on the monitor device. The effect is that a new electronic game machine with high interest can be realized. In addition, it is possible to read out the desired data regarding the course from the course data storage unit and the data regarding the traveling body from the traveling body data storage unit, and to create a unique traveling body on the game screen. Since such a unique running body can be run on an unrealistic course, it is possible to enjoy the racing game of competing in a surreal way.

The third means provided by the present invention has a plurality of machine adapters detachably attached to the main body of the game machine and a plurality of running toys provided with running wheels. Each machine adapter has an A / D converter that converts analog data such as the running speed or running distance of the corresponding running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding running wheel, and the running using the converted digital data Output information to the game console. The game cassette detachably attached to the main body of the game machine has a program storage section that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from each of the machine adapters. . Further, the game cassette has a course data storage unit that stores the data on the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores the data on the traveling body. The game can be played by outputting various data information of the game cassette and game information based on the game program to the monitor device. In this way, the advantages of analog games such as motor sports using running toys are combined with the fun of digital games such as video games that allow various game images to be easily displayed on the monitor device. The effect is that a new electronic game machine with high interest can be realized. In addition, it is possible to read out the desired data regarding the course from the course data storage unit and the data regarding the traveling body from the traveling body data storage unit, and to create a unique traveling body on the game screen. Since such a unique running body can be run on an unrealistic course, there is an effect that it is possible to enjoy a racing game that competes in a surreal way. The game cassette has a base cassette detachably attached to the main body of the game machine and a sub-cassette detachably attached to the base cassette, and the base cassette has a program storage unit storing the game program. Since the sub-cassette has a course data storage unit that stores the data about the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores the data about the traveling body, it is possible to reduce the cost by adding only the sub-cassette. Further, it is possible to enjoy a variety of race games.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an entire game machine.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of a machine adapter.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the entire game machine.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a selection screen.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a setting screen.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a world race screen.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special race screen.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a race result screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Game Machine Main Body 2 Game Cassette 3 Controller 4a Machine Adapter 4b Machine Adapter 5a Running Toy 5b Running Toy 6a Running Wheel 6b Running Wheel 8 Roller 11 Base Cassette 11d ROM 13a Sub Cassette 13b Sub Cassette 17a ROM 17b ROM

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An electronic game machine in which a game cassette is detachably attached to a game machine body, and game information based on a game program of the game cassette is output to a monitor device to play a game, which has the following requirements. An electronic game machine characterized by. (A) It has an adapter that is detachably attached to the game console body. (B) Having a traveling toy equipped with traveling wheels. (C) The adapter has conversion means for converting analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the running wheels, and the running information formed by the converted digital data is used for the game. Output to the machine body. (D) The game cassette has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the adapter. 2. An electronic game machine in which a game cassette is detachably attached to a game machine body, and game information based on a game program of the game cassette is output to a monitor device to play a game, which has the following requirements. An electronic game machine characterized by. (A) Having a plurality of adapters that are detachably attached to the game machine body. (B) It has a traveling toy provided corresponding to each of the adapters, and each traveling toy has traveling wheels. (C) Each of the adapters has a conversion unit that converts analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the corresponding running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding running wheel, and uses the converted digital data. Output the driving information to the game console. (D) The game cassette has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a corresponding traveling body on a game screen based on traveling information from the adapters. (E) The game cassette includes a course data storage unit that stores data about the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores data about the traveling body. 3. An electronic game machine in which a game cassette is detachably attached to a game machine body, and game information based on a game program of the game cassette is output to a monitor device to play a game, which has the following requirements. An electronic game machine characterized by. (A) Having a plurality of adapters that are detachably attached to the game machine body. (B) It has a traveling toy provided corresponding to each of the adapters, and each traveling toy has traveling wheels. (C) Each of the adapters has a conversion unit that converts analog data such as a running speed or a running distance of the corresponding running toy into digital data based on the rotation of the corresponding running wheel, and uses the converted digital data. Output the driving information to the game console. (D) The game cassette has a base cassette detachably attached to the game machine main body and a sub-cassette detachably attached to the base cassette. (E) The base cassette has a program storage unit that stores a game program for running a course on a traveling body corresponding to the game screen based on traveling information from the adapters. (F) The sub-cassette has a course data storage unit that stores data about the course and a traveling body data storage unit that stores data about the traveling body.