JP3098424U - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a game apparatus using a disk body that can be more enjoyed by having a relationship between the insertion of the disk body and game content.
A coin image 301 simulating a coin 8 is displayed on a screen 101 in synchronization with the insertion of a coin 8 from a coin insertion unit 9. The coin image 301 moves on the screen 101. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the coin 8 is paid out from the coin discharge port 13. An operation object image displayed on the screen 101 can be operated by a handle 7 that can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise.
[Selection] Figure 1

Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to a game device used by being connected to a television monitor, and more particularly to a game device using a disk.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are game devices that are used by connecting to a television monitor. Details are as follows. This conventional game device is provided with three decision buttons. When a coin is inserted, three drum images displayed on the television monitor are rotated. When the player presses the enter button, the rotation of the corresponding drum image stops. When all three drum images are stopped, coins are paid out when predetermined symbols are prepared.
[0003]
The difference between this conventional game device and the slot machine installed in the game hall is that the game device itself does not have a drum device and displays a drum image on a television monitor. Therefore, an inexpensive game device using coins can be provided, and a game using coins can be easily enjoyed even at home.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Since the above-described conventional game device imitates a slot machine as described above, it is enjoyed that coins are paid out when symbols are arranged. Accordingly, the insertion of coins is merely a starting condition for the game and has nothing to do with the content of the game.
[0005]
In addition, since the above-described conventional game device imitates a slot machine as described above, only a decision button can be operated by the player. Therefore, the content of the game program that can be implemented is limited. In general, a user desires to play as many kinds of games as possible with one game device.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus using a disk body that can be more enjoyed by having a relationship between the insertion of the disk body and the game content.
[0007]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a game device using a disk body that can reduce restrictions on game programs that can be implemented as much as possible.
[0008]
[Means for solving the problems and their functions and effects]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game device is a game device that is separate from the display device and uses a disc body, and a processor that executes a game program; Disk body input means for inputting a disk body, disk body input detection means for detecting that the disk body is input from the disk body input means, and a disk body for storing the disk body Storage means, and a payout mechanism for paying out the disk body stored in the disk body storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the processor inputs the disk body to the disk Synchronously with the detection by the plate body input detection means, the first object image imitating the disk body appears on the screen of the display device, and the first object is made to appear in accordance with the game program Controlling the movement of the image.
[0009]
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first object image imitating the disk body is displayed on the screen in synchronization with the input of the disk body from the player. The first object image moves on the screen. Further, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the disk body is paid out. In this way, the real world and the game world are in close contact, such as the insertion of a real disk body → the movement of the first object image simulating a real disk body → the payout of the real disk body. The game is executed in relation to For this reason, the player can be more immersed in the game and can enjoy the game more.
[0010]
Here, in general, when all the processes are executed in the real world, such as the introduction of the real disc body → the movement of the real disc body → the payout of the real disc body, the game device is large. Therefore, it becomes expensive and the device itself becomes large, so that an individual cannot easily purchase it and cannot easily enjoy a game at home.
[0011]
In this regard, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, although it is an image, it is possible to easily enjoy a game that incorporates the movement of a disk.
[0012]
In the above game apparatus, the game apparatus further includes operation information input means that can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by a player's operation, and the processor performs the screen operation according to the rotation of the operation information input means. The movement of the second object image displayed on the screen is controlled.
[0013]
According to this configuration, since the player can operate the second object image by the rotatable operation information input means, more types of game programs can be executed compared to the case where the player can operate only the determination button. Can be implemented.
[0014]
In the above game device, a guide member connected to an opening provided at a lower portion of the disk body accumulating means, and a disk for detecting that the disk body is released from the opening to the guide member Body emission detecting means, wherein the disc body emission detecting means includes a first light emitting element that emits light, a first light receiving element that detects light emitted by the first light emitting element, and The first light emitting element and the first light receiving element are provided on the guide member so that light of the first light emitting element is shielded by a side surface of the disc body, and the disk The body input detection means includes a second light emitting element that emits light, and a second light receiving element that detects light emitted by the second light emitting element, and the light of the second light emitting element is The second light emitting element and the second light emitting element are shielded from light by a side surface of the disc body. The optical device is provided on the disk body input means. According to this structure, the detection accuracy of a disk body can be improved.
[0015]
In the above game device, a disk body standing prevention member for preventing the disk body from standing is provided below the disk body storage means. According to this configuration, the disc body can be discharged smoothly.
[0016]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the game device is a game device that is separate from the display device and uses a disk body, a processor that executes a game program, and the disk body The disk body input means for inputting the disk body, the disk body storage means for storing the disk body, and the disk body stored in the disk body storage means when the predetermined condition is satisfied A payout mechanism, and an operation information input means that can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by a player's operation, and the processor is adapted to rotate the operation information input means according to the rotation of the operation information input means. Controls the movement of object images displayed on the screen.
[0017]
As described above, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the player can operate the object image by the rotatable operation information input means, compared with the case where the player can operate only the determination button, In a game device using a plate, more types of game programs can be implemented.
[0018]
[Embodiment of the Invention]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0019]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, this game system includes a game apparatus 1 and a television monitor 100.
[0020]
Game device 1 includes a housing 3. The housing 3 is provided with a determination button 5, a handle 7, a coin insertion portion 9, a power switch 6, and a cancel button 11, and further a coin discharge port 13 is formed.
[0021]
The game apparatus 1 and the television monitor 100 are connected by an AV cable 102. Further, a DC power supply voltage is supplied to the game apparatus 1 by the AC adapter 103. However, instead of the AC adapter 103, a DC power supply voltage can be applied by a battery (not shown). A screen 101 is provided on the front surface of the television monitor 100.
[0022]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the coin insertion portion 9 of the game apparatus 1 of FIG. In FIG. 2, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 2, the coin insertion portion 9 has a coin insertion slot 91. In the coin insertion part 9, a photodiode 92 and a phototransistor 93 are arranged so as to sandwich a path extending from the coin insertion slot 91.
[0023]
When the coin 8 is inserted into the coin insertion slot 91, the light emitted from the photodiode 92 is interrupted for a moment. By detecting this light shielding by the phototransistor 93, it can be detected that the coin 8 has been inserted. In this way, the number of inserted coins 8 is counted.
[0024]
In this case, since the light is blocked by the side surface 81 of the coin 8, there is the following advantage compared to the case where the light is blocked by the surface 82 of the coin 8. That is, when light is blocked by the surface 82 of the coin 8, when a coin 8 having a through hole is inserted, even when a single coin 8 is inserted, the phototransistor 93 blocks the light multiple times. May be detected, and the exact number of coins 8 inserted may not be detected. Such inconvenience can be avoided if light is blocked by the side surface 81 of the coin 8.
[0025]
FIG. 3A is a view of the structure of the handle 7 of FIG. 1 as viewed from the inside of the housing 3, and shows a state in which the handle 7 is located at the reference position. FIG. 3B is a view of the structure of the handle 7 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the inside of the housing 3, and shows a state in which the handle 7 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. Here, the counterclockwise direction is a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the outside of the housing 3. 3A and 3B, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same parts as those in FIG.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 3A, at the center of the back surface of the handle 7, a columnar convex portion 71 protruding perpendicular to the paper surface, a plate-shaped convex portion 74 protruding perpendicular to the paper surface, and The prismatic projections 72 and 73 protruding perpendicular to the paper surface are formed. In addition, a stopper 31 is formed on the housing 3 so as to extend downward.
[0027]
A metal torsion spring 76 is attached to the convex portion 71. Then, the joining plate 75 is attached to the convex portion 71. Thereby, the torsion spring 76 is prevented from coming off from the convex portion 71.
[0028]
Assume that the player rotates the handle 7 at the reference position in FIG. 3A counterclockwise as shown in FIG. 3B, for example. In this case, the convex portion 72 can be rotated until it stops at the stopper 31. Similarly, clockwise rotation is possible until the convex portion 73 stops at the stopper 31. Therefore, the maximum rotation angle of the handle 7 is determined by the positions of the convex portions 72 and 73.
[0029]
Further, in a state where the handle 7 is rotated, one end of the torsion spring 76 is fixed by the stopper 31 and the other end is pushed by the convex portion 74, whereby the torsion spring 76 is opened. Therefore, when the player releases the handle 7, the handle 7 returns to the reference position by the elastic force of the torsion spring 76. In addition, the state of the torsion spring 76 in FIG.
[0030]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a rotary encoder that detects the amount of rotation of the handle 7 of FIG. In FIG. 4, the same parts as those in FIGS. 3A and 3B are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 4, the joining member 79 of the rotary encoder 77 is fitted into the joining plate 75. Since the joining member 79 is attached to the rotating shaft 78 of the rotary encoder 77 and the joining plate 75 is attached to the convex portion 71 of the handle 7 in FIG. 3A, the rotary encoder 77 is rotated with the rotation of the handle 7. The disk 85 rotates.
[0031]
Since the disc 85 is formed with a slit, when the disc 85 rotates, light emitted from the photodiode 86 is intermittently input to the phototransistor unit 87. Therefore, the rotation amount of the handle 7 can be detected by counting the pulse signals output from the phototransistor unit 87. In addition, since the phototransistor unit 87 is composed of two phototransistors arranged above and below, the rotation direction of the handle 7 can also be known.
[0032]
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a hopper installed inside the housing 3 of FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. In FIG. 6, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
[0033]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a rotating disk 32 is rotatably attached to the bottom of the hopper 35 by a motor unit 40. Two through holes 33 for receiving the coins 8 are formed in the rotating disc 32. Accordingly, by rotating the rotating plate 32 by the motor unit 40, the coin 8 taken into the through hole 33 can be pushed out to the coin drop opening 34 formed at the bottom of the hopper 35. Accordingly, the coin 8 is discharged from the coin drop opening 34 to the outside through the guide members 36 and 37 from the coin discharge opening 13 of FIG.
[0034]
Here, a coin erection prevention member 38 is attached to the inner side surface of the hopper 35. This is provided so that the coin 8 can be smoothly discharged to the outside by preventing the coin 8 from standing and making the coin 8 easy to be taken into the through hole 33. In particular, this is effective when the number of coins 8 accumulated in the hopper 35 decreases. Since the coin standing prevention member 38 has such a function, as shown in FIG. 6, the distance H from the rotating disk 32 to the apex of the coin standing member 38 should be set longer than the diameter of the coin 8. Is preferred.
[0035]
The hopper 35 is installed inside the housing 3 at a predetermined angle from the horizontal plane 110. This is because, even when the coins 8 accumulated in the hopper 35 are reduced, the coins 8 are concentrated on the lowermost part of the hopper 35 so that the coins 8 are easily taken into the through holes 33. Accordingly, the coin upright prevention member 38 is attached around the lowermost part of the hopper 35. On the other hand, the coin drop opening 34 is formed at the highest position at the bottom of the hopper 35.
[0036]
Further, a plate 39 is provided immediately above the coin drop opening 34 so as to sandwich the rotating disk 32. The plate 39 prevents the coin 8 once taken into the through-hole 33 from coming out of the through-hole 33 again, so that the coin 8 is surely dropped from the coin drop opening 34.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 6, the coins 8 inserted from the coin insertion unit 9 are accumulated in the hopper 35. Further, in FIG. 6, illustration of the through hole 33 of the rotating disk 32 is omitted. Although not shown, the housing 3 is formed with an insertion port with a lid for inserting the coin 8 into the hopper 35 separately from the coin insertion portion 9.
[0038]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the motor unit 40 of FIG. In FIG. 7, the same parts as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 7, the motor unit 40 includes a DC motor 401, gears 402 to 409, and a rotating shaft 410. By driving the DC motor 401, the rotating shaft 410 is rotated via the gears 402 to 409. The rotating shaft 410 is fixed to the center of the rotating disk 32 shown in FIG. Therefore, the rotating disk 32 can be rotated by rotating the rotating shaft 410 by the DC motor 401.
[0039]
Here, the motor unit 40, the rotating plate 32, and the plate 39 constitute a payout mechanism.
[0040]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the guide member 36 of FIG. In FIG. 8, the same parts as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 8, a photodiode 361 and a phototransistor 362 are arranged on the guide member 36 connected to the coin drop opening 34 of FIG. The detection method of the coin 8 by the photodiode 361 and the phototransistor 362 is the same as the detection method by the photodiode 92 and the phototransistor 93 of the coin insertion portion 9. Detect passage.
[0041]
In this way, the number of coins 8 dropped from the coin drop slot 34 is counted. In FIG. 6, only the photodiode 361 is shown, but a phototransistor 362 is arranged opposite to the opposite side. In addition, the photodiode 361 and the phototransistor 362 are disposed in the vicinity of the coin drop opening 34 in order to increase the detection accuracy of the coin 8.
[0042]
Here, the game content will be described with some examples. First, when the power switch 6 is turned on, the next game selection screen is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100.
[0043]
FIG. 9 is an exemplary diagram of a game selection screen according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, when the power switch 6 in FIG. 1 is turned on, a game selection screen is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100. In the example of FIG. 9, the player can select a desired game from six types of games A to F.
[0044]
Specifically, the display of the game A is initially lit, and when the player rotates the handle 7 clockwise, the display of the game B is lit, and the handle 7 is returned to the reference position and turned clockwise again. When it is rotated, the game content can be selected by operating the handle 7 so that the display of the game C is turned on. When the handle 7 is rotated counterclockwise, the lighting direction is reversed. When the determination key 5 is pressed by the player, execution of the game content selected at that time (lighted at that time) is confirmed. In accordance with the player's selection, the following game program is executed.
[0045]
FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of the game screen of game A in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the player selects the game A, a seesaw game screen is displayed on the screen 101.
[0046]
When the player inserts the coin 8 from the coin insertion unit 9, a coin image 301 simulating the coin 8 appears on the screen 101 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8. The coin image 301 moves downward from the top (appearance position) and reaches the seesaw image 300.
[0047]
When the player rotates the handle 7 counterclockwise, the seesaw image 300 on the screen 101 rotates counterclockwise. On the other hand, when the player rotates the handle 7 clockwise, the seesaw on the screen 101 is rotated. The image 300 rotates clockwise. In this case, the amount of rotation of the seesaw image 300 varies depending on the amount of rotation of the handle 7.
[0048]
Therefore, the player can control the movement of the coin image 301 that has reached the seesaw image 300 by operating the handle 7 to control the movement of the seesaw image 300. Then, if the player can drop the coin image 301 onto the image 302 of the ship moving left and right while performing such control, a predetermined number of coins are paid out from the coin discharge port 13.
[0049]
FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of the game screen of game B in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, when the player selects the game B, a ship image 303 and a fish image 304 are displayed on the screen 101.
[0050]
When the player rotates the handle 7 counterclockwise, the ship image 303 on the screen 101 moves to the left. On the other hand, when the player rotates the handle 7 clockwise, the ship on the screen 101 moves. Image 303 moves to the right. In this case, the amount of movement of the ship image 303 varies depending on the amount of rotation of the handle 7.
[0051]
When the player inserts the coin 8 from the coin insertion unit 9, a coin image 301 appears below the ship image 303 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8. The coin image 301 moves downward from the top (appearance position).
[0052]
When the player operates the handle 7 to move the ship image 303 and inserts the coin 8 at an appropriate position, the appearing coin image 301 collides with the fish image 304. Then, a predetermined number of coins are paid out from the coin discharge port 13.
[0053]
FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of the game screen of the game C in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, when the player selects the game C, a hole image 306, a goal image 307, an extruded body image 305, and a route image 308 are displayed on the screen 101.
[0054]
When the player inserts the coin 8 from the coin insertion unit 9, a coin image 301 simulating the coin 8 appears on the screen 101 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8. The coin image 301 moves downward from the top (appearance position), reaches the route image 308, and rolls along the route image 308 to the extruded body image 305.
[0055]
When the player rotates the handle 7 in the clockwise direction, the extruded body image 305 displayed on the right side surface of the screen 101 performs a contraction operation (an operation in which the spring image contracts), and then the handle 7 is rotated counterclockwise. When rotated, the image 305 of the extruded body performs an expansion operation (operation of extending the spring image), and the coin image 301 is pushed out by the image 305 of the extruded body.
[0056]
On the other hand, when the player rotates the handle 7 counterclockwise, the extruded body image 305 displayed on the left side surface of the screen 101 performs a contraction operation (an operation in which the spring image contracts), and then the handle 7 is rotated clockwise. When rotated around, the image 305 of the extruded body performs an expansion operation (operation of extending the spring image), and the coin image 301 is pushed out by the image 305 of the extruded body.
[0057]
The player operates the handle 7 as described above to drive the extruded body image 305 to push out the coin image 301. Then, the coin image 301 moves along the path 308. In this case, since the coin image 301 is pushed out with a strength corresponding to the rotation amount of the handle 7, the movement amount of the coin image 301 can be controlled by the rotation amount of the handle 7.
[0058]
If the player can guide the coin image 301 to the goal image 307 so that the coin image 301 is not dropped onto the hole image 306 by skillfully controlling the expansion / contraction operation of the extruded body image 305 with the handle 7, A predetermined number of coins are paid out.
[0059]
FIG. 13 is a view showing an example of the game screen of the game D in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, when the player selects the game D, the target game screen is displayed on the screen 101.
[0060]
When the player rotates the handle 7 counterclockwise, the cannon image 309 on the screen 101 turns to the left, while when the player rotates the handle 7 clockwise, the cannon image on the screen 101. 309 turns to the right. In this case, the amount of movement of the cannon image 309 differs depending on the amount of rotation of the handle 7.
[0061]
When the player inserts the coin 8 from the coin insertion unit 9, a coin image 301 appears from the cannon image 309 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8. The coin image 301 moves from the cannon image 309 (appearance position) to the back wall image 311. In this case, the coin image 301 moves in a direction corresponding to the direction of the cannon image 309.
[0062]
If the player can control the direction of the image 309 of the cannon by operating the handle 7 so that the coin image 301 can be applied to the moving target image 310, a predetermined number of coins are Will be paid out.
[0063]
FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of the game screen of the game E in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, when the player selects the game E, the screen of the Corinth game is displayed on the screen 101.
[0064]
An image 312 of the coin insertion body is displayed on the upper part of the screen 101. This coin inserted image 312 has moved to the left and right. Further, a nail image 313 and a score box image 314 are displayed on the screen 101.
[0065]
When the player inserts the coin 8 from the coin insertion unit 9, a coin image 301 appears from the coin inserted object image 312 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8. The coin image 301 moves from the top (appearance position) to the bottom. In this case, the coin image 301 falls while colliding with the nail image 313.
[0066]
If the player inserts the coin 8 when the coin inserted image 312 comes to an appropriate position, the coin image 301 that appears at that time collides with the nail image 313, but the score box image 314 is displayed. To reach. Then, the same number of coins 8 as the number displayed in the image 314 in the score box are paid out from the coin outlet 13.
[0067]
FIG. 15 is a view showing an example of the game screen of the game F in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, when the player selects the game F, the screen of the slot machine game is displayed on the screen 101.
[0068]
This screen includes a number display portion 316 for displaying the number of inserted coins 8. Also, three drum images 315 are displayed.
[0069]
When the player inserts the coin 8 and presses the enter button 5, the drum image 315 rotates. When the player operates the handle 7 to select the drum image 315 and presses the enter button 5, the selected drum image 315 stops. In this way, when the three drum images 315 are stopped and three identical symbols are arranged, the number of coins 8 corresponding to the number of inserted coins 8 is paid out from the coin discharge port 13.
[0070]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game apparatus 1 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, the game apparatus 1 includes a high-speed processor 50, an image signal output terminal 51, a musical sound signal output terminal 52, a ROM (read only memory) 53, a bus 54, a inserted coin detection circuit 55, and a released coin detection circuit 56. , A handle rotation detection circuit 57, a motor circuit 58, and a key switch group 59.
[0071]
The inserted coin detection circuit 55 includes the photodiode 92 and the phototransistor 93 of the coin insertion unit 9 of FIG. Then, the inserted coin detection circuit 55 gives the signal a from the phototransistor 93 to the high speed processor 50. The high speed processor 50 detects the transition of the signal a from the inserted coin detection circuit 55 from the H (High) level to the L (Low) level, and detects that the coin 8 has been inserted. The high speed processor 50 counts the number of transitions from the H level to the L level. This count value is the number of inserted coins 8.
[0072]
The discharged coin detection circuit 56 includes the photodiode 361 and the phototransistor 362 of the guide member 36 of FIG. Then, the released coin detection circuit 56 gives the signal b from the phototransistor 362 to the high speed processor 50. The high speed processor 50 detects the transition of the signal b from the released coin detection circuit 56 from the H level to the L level, and detects that the coin 8 has been released. The high speed processor 50 counts the number of transitions from the H level to the L level. This count value is the number of coins 8 released.
[0073]
The handle rotation detection circuit 57 includes a photodiode 86 and a phototransistor unit 87 of the rotary encoder 77 of FIG. Then, the handle rotation detection circuit 57 gives the two pulse signals A and B output from the two phototransistors of the phototransistor unit 87 to the high speed processor 50. The high speed processor 50 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 7 by counting the number of state transitions of the two pulse signals A and B. Further, since the phase difference between the two pulse signals A and B differs depending on the rotation direction of the handle 7, the high-speed processor 50 detects the rotation direction of the handle 7 by detecting this.
[0074]
The motor circuit 58 includes the DC motor 401 shown in FIG. The high speed processor 50 controls the driving of the DC motor 401 by giving a control signal c to the motor circuit 58. That is, the high speed processor 50 controls the rotation of the rotating disk 32 provided in the hopper 35 by giving the control signal c to the motor circuit 58.
[0075]
The key switch group 59 includes the determination key 5 and the cancel key 11 shown in FIG. The high speed processor 50 receives an on / off signal from each key 5, 11 of the key switch group 59 and executes processing instructed by each key 5, 11.
[0076]
The high speed processor 50 can access the ROM 53 via the bus 54 and executes a game program stored in the ROM 53. Then, the image data and tone data stored in the ROM 53 are read out, and necessary processing is performed to generate an image signal and tone signal. The image signal and the tone signal generated in this way are supplied to the image signal output terminal 51 and the tone signal output terminal 52, respectively, and output to the television monitor 100 through the AV cable 102.
[0077]
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing details of the high speed processor 50 of FIG. In FIG. 17, the same parts as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 17, the high-speed processor 50 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 201, a graphic processor 202, a sound processor 203, a DMA (direct memory access) controller 204, a first bus arbitration circuit 205, Second bus arbitration circuit 206, internal memory 207, A / D converter (ADC: analog to digital converter) 208, input / output control circuit 209, timer circuit 210, DRAM (dynamic random access memory) refresh control circuit 211, external memory interface Circuit 212, clock driver 213, PLL (phase-locked loop) circuit 214, low voltage detection circuit 21 Includes first bus 218, and, second bus 219, a.
[0078]
The CPU 201 performs various operations and controls the entire system according to a program stored in a memory (the internal memory 207 or the ROM 53). The CPU 201 is a bus master of the first bus 218 and the second bus 219, and can access resources connected to the respective buses.
[0079]
The graphic processor 202 is a bus master of the first bus 218 and the second bus 219, generates an image signal based on the data stored in the internal memory 207 or the ROM 53, and outputs the image signal to the image signal output terminal 51. . The graphic processor 202 is controlled by the CPU 201 through the first bus 218. The graphic processor 202 has a function of generating an interrupt request signal 220 to the CPU 201.
[0080]
The sound processor 203 is a bus master of the first bus 218 and the second bus 219, generates a tone signal based on data stored in the internal memory 207 or the ROM 53, and outputs the tone signal to the tone signal output terminal 52. . The sound processor 203 is controlled by the CPU 201 through the first bus 218. Further, the sound processor 203 has a function of generating an interrupt request signal 220 to the CPU 201.
[0081]
The DMA controller 204 manages data transfer from the ROM 53 to the internal memory 207. The DMA controller 204 has a function of generating an interrupt request signal 220 to the CPU 201 in order to notify the completion of data transfer. The DMA controller 204 is a bus master for the first bus 218 and the second bus 219. The DMA controller 204 is controlled by the CPU 201 through the first bus 218.
[0082]
The internal memory 207 includes necessary ones among a mask ROM, an SRAM (static random access memory), and a DRAM. When it is necessary to hold SRAM data by a battery, the battery 217 is required. When a DRAM is installed, an operation for holding stored contents called refresh is required periodically.
[0083]
The first bus arbitration circuit 205 receives a first bus use request signal from each bus master of the first bus 218, performs arbitration, and issues a first bus use permission signal to each bus master. Each bus master is permitted to access the first bus 218 by receiving the first bus use permission signal. Here, the first bus use request signal and the first bus use permission signal are shown as a first bus arbitration signal 222 in FIG.
[0084]
The second bus arbitration circuit 206 receives a second bus use request signal from each bus master of the second bus 219, performs arbitration, and issues a second bus use permission signal to each bus master. Each bus master is permitted to access the second bus 219 by receiving the second bus use permission signal. Here, the second bus use request signal and the second bus use permission signal are shown as a second bus arbitration signal 223 in FIG.
[0085]
The input / output control circuit 209 performs communication with an external input / output device or an external semiconductor element via an input / output signal. Input / output signals are read / written from the CPU 201 via the first bus 218. The input / output control circuit 209 has a function of generating an interrupt request signal 220 to the CPU 201.
[0086]
Here, the input / output control circuit 209 includes a signal a from the inserted coin detection circuit 55, a signal b from the released coin detection circuit 56, signals A and B from the handle rotation detection circuit 57, and a key switch group 59. Signal. Further, the input / output control circuit 209 outputs a control signal c for the DC motor 401 to the motor circuit 58.
[0087]
The timer circuit 210 has a function of generating an interrupt request signal 220 for the CPU 201 based on a set time interval. The time interval and the like are set by the CPU 201 via the first bus 218.
[0088]
The ADC 208 converts the analog input signal into a digital signal. This digital signal is read by the CPU 201 via the first bus 218. Further, the ADC 208 has a function of generating an interrupt request signal 220 to the CPU 201.
[0089]
The PLL circuit 214 generates a high frequency clock signal obtained by multiplying the sine wave signal obtained from the crystal resonator 216.
[0090]
The clock driver 213 amplifies the high frequency clock signal received from the PLL circuit 214 to a signal strength sufficient to supply the clock signal 225 to each block.
[0091]
The low voltage detection circuit 215 monitors the power supply voltage VCC, and issues a reset signal 226 of the PLL circuit 214 and other system-wide reset signals 227 when the power supply voltage VCC is equal to or lower than a certain voltage. In addition, when the internal memory 207 is composed of an SRAM and data retention by the SRAM battery 217 is required, the battery backup control signal 224 is issued when the power supply voltage VCC is equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage. .
[0092]
The external memory interface circuit 212 has a function for connecting the second bus 219 to the external bus 62 and a function for controlling the bus cycle length of the second bus by issuing a cycle end signal 228 of the second bus 219. Have.
[0093]
The DRAM refresh control circuit 211 unconditionally acquires the right to use the first bus 218 at regular intervals and performs a DRAM refresh operation. The DRAM refresh control circuit 211 is provided when the internal memory 207 includes a DRAM.
[0094]
FIG. 18 is a circuit diagram of the inserted coin detection circuit 55 of FIG. In FIG. 18, the same parts as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 18, the coin insertion detection circuit 55 includes a photodiode 92, a phototransistor 93, and resistance elements 550 and 560.
[0095]
The cathode of the photodiode 92 is connected to the ground GND, and the anode is connected to one end of the resistance element 550. The other end of resistance element 550 is connected to power supply VCC. On the other hand, the collector of the phototransistor 93 is connected to the power supply VCC. One end of resistance element 560 is connected to ground GND. The node N1 is connected to the emitter of the phototransistor 93 and the other end of the resistance element 560. The node N1 is connected to the input / output control circuit 209.
[0096]
The light emitted from the photodiode 92 is detected by the phototransistor 93, and an H level signal a is output from the node N1. When the light is blocked by the coin 8, the signal a changes from the H level to the L level. Therefore, the CPU 201 detects such a transition and detects that the coin 8 has been inserted.
[0097]
The circuit diagram of the released coin detection circuit 56 in FIG. 16 is similar to the circuit diagram of the inserted coin detection circuit 55 shown in FIG.
[0098]
FIG. 19 is a circuit diagram of the motor circuit 58 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the motor circuit 58 includes a DC motor 401, resistance elements 570 and 571, capacitors 572 to 574, a diode 575, and a transistor 576.
[0099]
The collector of the transistor 576 is connected to the node N 3, the base is connected to the node N 2, and the emitter is connected to the ground GND via the resistance element 571. The node N3 is connected to the anode of the diode 575, one end of the capacitor 574, and the negative terminal of the DC motor 401. The node N4 is connected to the plus terminal of the battery 577, the cathode of the diode 575, the other end of the capacitor 574, and the plus terminal of the DC motor 401. Resistance element 570 and capacitor 572 are connected in series between nodes N4 and N3. Capacitor 573 is connected between node N4 and ground GND. The case of the DC motor 401 is connected to the ground GND.
[0100]
A node N2 connected to the base of the transistor 576 is connected to the input / output control circuit 209. Therefore, when the CPU 201 supplies the control signal c of H level to the node N2 via the input / output control circuit 209, the transistor 576 is turned on and the ground voltage is supplied to the node N3. As a result, the DC motor 401 is driven.
[0101]
FIG. 20 is a circuit diagram of the handle rotation detection circuit 57 of FIG. In FIG. 20, the same parts as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals. As shown in FIG. 20, the handle rotation detection circuit 57 includes a photodiode 86, a phototransistor unit 87, and resistance elements 580 to 582. The phototransistor unit 87 includes phototransistors 583 and 584.
[0102]
The cathode of the photodiode 86 is connected to the ground GND, and the anode is connected to one end of the resistance element 582. The other end of resistance element 582 is connected to power supply VCC. On the other hand, the collectors of the phototransistors 583 and 584 are connected to the power supply VCC. The emitter of the phototransistor 583 is connected to the node N5, and the emitter of the phototransistor 584 is connected to the node N6. Resistance element 580 is connected between node N5 and ground GND. Resistance element 581 is connected between node N6 and ground GND. Nodes N5 and N6 are connected to an input / output control circuit 209.
[0103]
When the phototransistor 583 receives intermittent light as the disk 85 of the rotary encoder 77 rotates, a pulse signal A is output from the node N5. Similarly, when the phototransistor 584 receives intermittent light as the disk 85 of the rotary encoder 77 rotates, a pulse signal B is output from the node N6. In this case, since the phototransistor 583 and the phototransistor 584 are provided apart from each other by a certain distance, the pulse signal A and the pulse signal B are out of phase.
[0104]
Here, the detection of the rotation amount of the handle 7, that is, the rotation amount of the disk 85 of the rotary encoder 77 will be described in detail.
[0105]
FIG. 21A is a diagram showing pulse signals output from the phototransistors 583 and 584 when the handle 7 of FIG. 1 is rotated clockwise. FIG. 21B is a diagram showing pulse signals output from the phototransistors 583 and 584 when the handle 7 of FIG. 1 is rotated counterclockwise. 21A and 21B show pulse signals when the handle 7 rotates at a constant angular velocity for convenience of explanation.
[0106]
As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the level of the pulse signal A output from the phototransistor 583 and the pulse signal B output from the phototransistor 584 is changed according to the interval between the phototransistor 583 and the phototransistor 584. The phase differences are (90 degrees) and (-90 degrees), respectively. Therefore, the direction of the state transition of the pulse signals A and B differs between when the handle 7 is rotated clockwise and when it is rotated counterclockwise. This point will be described in detail.
[0107]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing state transitions of the pulse signals A and B output from the phototransistors 583 and 584. When the handle 7 is rotated clockwise (corresponding to FIG. 21A), the states of the pulse signals A and B transition clockwise as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the handle 7 is rotated counterclockwise (corresponding to FIG. 21B), as shown in FIG. 22, the states of the pulse signals A and B transition counterclockwise.
[0108]
By detecting such a state transition, the rotation direction of the handle 7 can be obtained. That is, when the state of the pulse signals A and B changes clockwise, it means that the handle 7 is rotating clockwise, and the state of the pulse signals A and B changes counterclockwise. Means that the handle 7 is rotating counterclockwise. For detection of this state transition, a counter included in the input / output control circuit 209 in FIG. 17 is used.
[0109]
FIG. 23 is a block diagram of the input / output control circuit 209 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the input / output control circuit 209 includes a counter 290 and edge detection circuits 293 and 294. The counter 290 includes a transition detection circuit 291 and a register 292.
[0110]
The transition detection circuit 291 detects the state transition of the pulse signals A and B input from the phototransistors 583 and 584 of the rotary encoder 77, and counts the number of transitions. Then, the transition detection circuit 291 stores the count value in the register 292.
[0111]
Here, when the transition detection circuit 291 detects the clockwise state transition shown in FIG. 22 (corresponding to FIG. 21A), the sign of the count value is positive. On the other hand, when the transition detection circuit 291 detects the counterclockwise state transition shown in FIG. 22 (corresponding to FIG. 21B), the sign of the count value is negative.
[0112]
In the example of FIG. 21A, since the direction of the state transition of the pulse signals A and B is clockwise, the transition detection circuit 291 counts 1, 2,... Each time the state transition is detected. The count value is stored in the register 292. In the example of FIG. 21B, since the direction of the state transition of the pulse signals A and B is counterclockwise, the transition detection circuit 291 detects −1, −2,. Counting is performed, and the count value is stored in the register 292.
[0113]
Therefore, the CPU 201 can know the direction of state transition by looking at the sign of the count value stored in the register 292, and thereby know the rotation direction of the handle 7. Further, the count value of the register 292 represents the rotation amount of the handle 7. If the absolute value of the count value is large, the rotation amount is large, and if it is small, the rotation amount is small.
[0114]
The CPU 201 acquires the rotation direction information and the rotation amount information of the handle 7 by referring to the register 292.
[0115]
If the count value C stored in the register 292 is “0”, it is determined that the handle 7 is stationary. Further, when the count value C is -C1 <C <C1, it can be determined that the handle 7 is stationary. “C1” is a natural number.
[0116]
Now, the edge detection circuit 293 detects the down edge of the signal a from the coin insertion detection circuit 55. The edge detection circuit 293 outputs a inserted coin detection signal to the CPU 201 when detecting a down edge. The CPU 201 counts the inserted coin detection signal and obtains information on the number of inserted coins 8. Note that the occurrence of a down edge in the signal a from the coin insertion detection circuit 55 means that light shielding by the coin 8 has occurred (the coin 8 has passed).
[0117]
Similarly, the edge detection circuit 294 detects the down edge of the signal b from the coin release detection circuit 56. The edge detection circuit 294 outputs an emitted coin detection signal to the CPU 201 when detecting a down edge. The CPU 201 obtains information on the number of coins 8 to be ejected by counting the number of coins to be ejected. Note that the occurrence of a down edge in the signal b from the coin ejection detection circuit 56 means that light shielding by the coin 8 has occurred (the coin 8 has passed).
[0118]
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the CPU 201 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 201 executes a game program stored in the ROM 53, thereby causing a coin appearance processing means 260, an operation object driving processing means 261, an automatic object driving processing means 262, a coin movement processing means 263, an image. It functions as a display control means 264, a graphic driver 265, a sound driver 266, and a coin payout means 267.
[0119]
When the coin appearance processing means 260 receives a coin insertion detection signal from the input / output control circuit 209, that is, when a coin is inserted into the coin insertion portion 9, the coin appearance processing means 260 indicates the coin image identification data and the appearance position of the coin image. The coordinate data and the storage position data of the coin image data are stored in the internal memory 207. The graphic driver 265 provides the data to the graphic processor 202 during the vertical blanking period.
[0120]
The graphic processor 202 reads the coin image data from the ROM 53 based on the given storage position data, generates an image signal based on the coin image data and the given coordinate data, and sends it to the image signal output terminal 51. Output. Thereby, the coin image is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100. That is, a coin image appears on the screen 101 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8.
[0121]
The operation object drive processing unit 261 acquires the rotation direction information and the rotation amount information of the handle 7 from the input / output control circuit 209. Then, the operation object drive processing unit 261 obtains the operation object identification data after the displacement according to the information, the coordinate data of the operation object after the displacement, and the storage position data of the image data of the operation object after the displacement. Store in the internal memory 207. The graphic driver 265 provides the data to the graphic processor 202 during the vertical blanking period.
[0122]
The graphic processor 202 reads the image data of the operation object after the displacement from the ROM 53 based on the given storage position data, generates an image signal based on the image data and the given coordinate data, and generates the image signal. Output to the output terminal 51. Thereby, the operation object after the displacement is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100. That is, the operation object displayed on the screen 101 is displaced in synchronization with the movement of the handle 7.
[0123]
Here, the operation object is an object that is displaced in synchronization with the rotation of the handle 7. For example, the seesaw image 300 in FIG. 10, the ship image 303 in FIG. 11, the extruded body image 305 in FIG. 12, the cannon image 309 in FIG. 13, and the like. That is, the operation object is an object that allows the player to control the movement.
[0124]
The automatic object drive processing unit 262 calculates the coordinates of the automatic object based on a predetermined initial speed, for example. Then, the graphic driver 265 gives the identification data of the automatic object and the coordinate data calculated by the automatic object drive processing means 262 to the graphic processor 202 during the vertical blanking period.
[0125]
The graphic processor 202 reads the image data of the automatic object indicated by the given identification data from the ROM 53, generates an image signal based on the image data and the given coordinate data, and outputs it to the image signal output terminal 51. . As a result, the moved automatic object is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100. In this way, the automatic object moves on the screen 101.
[0126]
Here, the automatic object is an object that moves regardless of the operation of the handle 7. For example, the ship image 302 in FIG. 10, the fish image 304 in FIG. 11, the target image 310 in FIG. 13, the coin insert image 312 in FIG. 14, and the like. That is, the automatic object is an object that the player cannot control the movement.
[0127]
The coin movement processing unit 263 controls the movement of the coin image 301. For example, the coin movement processing unit 263 performs a drop process from when the coin image 301 appears until it comes into contact with another object such as an operation object or an automatic object.
[0128]
In this case, the coin motion processing means 263 calculates coordinates based on a predetermined initial speed, for example. Then, the graphic driver 265 gives the identification data of the coin image 301 and the coordinate data calculated by the coin movement processing means 263 to the graphic processor 202 during the vertical blanking period.
[0129]
The graphic processor 202 reads out the image data of the coin image from the ROM 53 based on the given identification data, generates an image signal based on the image data and the given coordinate data, and sends it to the image signal output terminal 51. Output. As a result, the coin image 301 moved downward is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100.
[0130]
For example, the coin movement processing unit 263 performs a movement process after the coin image 301 comes into contact with another object such as an operation object or an automatic object.
[0131]
In this case as well, the coin movement processing means 263 obtains the coordinates after the movement as in the drop processing. Then, the graphic driver 265 gives the identification data of the coin image 301 and the coordinate data calculated by the coin movement processing means 263 to the graphic processor 202 during the vertical blanking period.
[0132]
The graphic processor 202 reads out the image data of the coin image from the ROM 53 based on the given identification data, generates an image signal based on the image data and the given coordinate data, and sends it to the image signal output terminal 51. Output. Thereby, the moved coin image 301 is displayed on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100.
[0133]
The image display control unit 264 performs display control of images other than the operation object, the automatic object, and the coin image. For example, the display of the background image is controlled. Further, for example, the rotation processing of the drum image 315 in FIG. 15 is performed.
[0134]
The sound driver 266 provides the sound processor 203 with storage position data of waveform data such as musical sounds, voices, or sound effects. The sound processor 203 reads the waveform data from the ROM 53 based on the given storage position data, performs necessary processing, generates a musical sound signal, and provides it to the musical sound signal output terminal 52. Thereby, a sound corresponding to the musical tone signal is generated from a speaker (not shown) of the television monitor 100.
[0135]
The coin payout means 267 drives the DC motor 401 by the control signal c to rotate the rotating disc 32 of the hopper 35 when the payout conditions according to the contents of each game are satisfied. Thereby, the coin 8 is discharged from the coin discharge port 13 via the coin drop opening 34 and the guide members 36 and 37.
[0136]
In this case, the coin payout means 267 counts the coin release detection signal from the input / output control circuit 209 and counts the number of coins 8 released. Then, the coin payout means 267 stops the DC motor 401 when the number of coins 8 instructed by the game program has been released.
[0137]
Next, an example of the flow of processing by the game apparatus 1 will be described using a flowchart.
[0138]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the overall processing flow of the game apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. 25, in step S1, the CPU 201 executes initial setting of the system.
[0139]
In step S <b> 2, the CPU 201 displays a game selection screen (see FIG. 9) on the screen 101 of the television monitor 100. When the player presses the enter button 5 to confirm the selection of the game, the process proceeds to step S3.
[0140]
In step S3, the CPU 201 executes a game program of the game selected by the player (game process).
[0141]
In step S4, the CPU 201 determines whether to wait for a video synchronization interrupt. In the present embodiment, the CPU 201 supplies image data to the graphic processor 202 after the start of the vertical blanking period in order to update the display screen of the television monitor 100. Therefore, when the calculation process for updating the display screen is completed, the process is not allowed to proceed until there is a video synchronization interrupt.
[0142]
If “YES” in the step S4, that is, if the video synchronization interruption is waited (no interruption by the video synchronization signal), the process returns to the same step S4. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S4, that is, if it is not waiting for a video synchronization interrupt (if there is an interrupt due to a video synchronization signal), the process proceeds to a step S3.
[0143]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game process in step S3 of FIG. This flowchart is applied to a game process in which the game progresses while the player operates the handle 7 and controls the operation object as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, for example. However, step S32 is skipped in the game of FIG. For the game in FIG. 14, processes other than step S33 are executed.
[0144]
Now, as shown in FIG. 26, in step S31, the coin appearance processing means 260 causes the coin image 301 to appear on the screen 101 in synchronization with the insertion of the coin 8.
[0145]
In step S32, the automatic object drive processing unit 262 performs automatic object movement processing.
[0146]
In step S <b> 33, the operation object drive processing unit 261 displaces the operation object in accordance with the rotation of the handle 7.
[0147]
In step S34, the coin movement processing unit 263 performs a movement process of the coin image 301.
[0148]
In step S35, the coin payout means 267 drives the DC motor 401 to pay out the coin 8 from the coin discharge port 13 when the coin payout condition is satisfied.
[0149]
If the game is not finished, the CPU 201 returns to the main routine of FIG. 25, and if the game is finished, the game is finished (step S36).
[0150]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the coin appearance process in step S31 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, when a coin 8 is inserted, that is, when an inserted coin detection signal is input from the input / output control circuit 209, the coin appearance processing means 260 proceeds to step S312 and is not inserted. In that case, the process proceeds to step S32 in FIG. 26 (step S311).
[0151]
In step S312, the coin appearance processing unit 260 performs processing for causing the coin image 301 to appear on the screen 101.
[0152]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation object driving process in step S33 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 28, in step S331, the operation object drive processing unit 261 refers to the register 292 in FIG. 23 to check whether the handle 7 has rotated.
[0153]
The operation object drive processing means 261 proceeds to step S333 when the handle 7 rotates, and proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 26 when the handle 7 does not rotate (step S332). Here, for example, when the count value C of the register 292 is −2 <C <2, the operation object drive processing unit 261 determines that the handle 7 is stationary.
[0154]
In step S333, the operation object drive processing unit 261 performs operation object drive processing based on the rotation direction information and rotation amount information of the handle 7. Then, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG.
[0155]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the coin movement process in step S34 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, in step S341, the coin movement processing unit 263 checks whether or not the coin image 301 has touched another object such as an operation object or an automatic object.
[0156]
The coin movement processing unit 263 proceeds to step S343 when the coin image 301 is not in contact with another object such as an operation object or an automatic object, and proceeds to step S344 when it is in contact (step S342).
[0157]
In step S343, the coin movement processing unit 263 performs the dropping process of the coin image 301 and advances the process to step S35 in FIG.
[0158]
On the other hand, in step S344, the coin movement processing means 263 performs a movement process of the coin image 301 and advances the process to step S35 in FIG.
[0159]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the coin payout process in step S35 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in step S351, the coin payout means 267 checks whether or not a coin payout condition is satisfied.
[0160]
If the payout condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG. 26. If the payout condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S353 (step S352).
[0161]
In step S353, the coin payout means 267 drives the DC motor 401 to release the coin 8.
[0162]
In step S354, the coin payout means 267 counts the released coin detection signal.
[0163]
If the count value (the number of coins released) is equal to the prescribed payout number M, the process proceeds to step S356, and if not, the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG. 26 (step S355).
[0164]
In step S356, the coin payout means 267 stops the DC motor 401 and proceeds to step S36 in FIG.
[0165]
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the coin image 301 simulating the coin 8 is displayed on the screen 101 in synchronization with the input of the coin 8 from the player. The coin image 301 moves on the screen 101. Further, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the coin 8 is paid out. In this way, the real world and the game world are closely related, such as the insertion of the real coin 8 → the movement of the coin image 301 simulating the real coin 8 → the payout of the real coin 8. The game is executed. For this reason, the player can be more immersed in the game and can enjoy the game more.
[0166]
Here, in general, if all the processes are executed in the real world, such as real coin insertion → real coin movement → real coin payout, the game device becomes large and therefore It becomes expensive and the device itself becomes large, so that an individual cannot easily purchase it and cannot easily enjoy a game at home.
[0167]
In this regard, according to the embodiment of the present invention, although it is an image, it is possible to easily enjoy a game incorporating the exercise of the coins 8.
[0168]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the player can operate the operation object image with the handle 7 that can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise, and therefore, compared with the case where the player can operate only the determination button. Many kinds of game programs can be implemented.
[0169]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are possible.
[0170]
(1) In the above description, a coin is taken as an example of a disk body, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a medal may be used. Moreover, the material of a disc body is not ask | required, either. For example, metal, plastic, etc. may be used.
[0171]
(2) In the above, six types of games are given as examples, but the present invention is not limited to these. Further, the game producer can arbitrarily set the coin payout conditions.
[0172]
(3) Although any type of processor can be used as the high-speed processor 50 of FIG. 16, it is preferable to use a high-speed processor (trade name: XaviX) for which the applicant has already applied for a patent. This high speed processor is disclosed in detail, for example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-307790 and US Pat. No. 6,070,205 corresponding thereto.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a coin insertion portion of the game apparatus of FIG. 1. FIG.
3A is a view of the structure of the handle of FIG. 1 as viewed from the inside of the housing, and shows a state in which the handle is located at a reference position. FIG.
(B) The handle | steering_wheel structure of FIG. 1 is the figure seen from the inside of a housing, Comprising: The figure which shows the state which the handle | steering_wheel rotated 90 degree | times counterclockwise.
4 is a perspective view of a rotary encoder that detects the amount of rotation of the handle in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a hopper installed inside the housing of FIG. 1;
6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
7 is a perspective view of the motor unit in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the guide member of FIG.
FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of a game selection screen according to the present embodiment.
10 is a view showing an example of a game screen of game A in FIG.
FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of a game screen of game B in FIG. 9;
12 is a view showing an example of a game screen of game C in FIG.
13 is a view showing an example of a game screen of game D in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a view showing an example of a game screen of game E in FIG. 9;
FIG. 15 is a view showing an example of a game screen of the game F in FIG. 9;
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game apparatus of FIG. 1;
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing details of the high speed processor of FIG. 16;
18 is a circuit diagram of the inserted coin detection circuit of FIG.
FIG. 19 is a circuit diagram of the motor circuit of FIG. 16;
20 is a circuit diagram of the handle rotation detection circuit of FIG. 16;
FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a pulse signal output by two phototransistors when the handle 7 of FIG. 1 is rotated clockwise.
(B) The figure which shows the pulse signal which two phototransistors output when the handle | steering-wheel of FIG. 1 is rotated counterclockwise.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing state transitions of pulse signals A and B output from two phototransistors.
23 is a block diagram of the input / output control circuit of FIG.
24 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the CPU in FIG. 17;
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the overall processing flow of the game apparatus.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the game process flow of step S3 of FIG. 25;
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the coin appearance process in step S31 of FIG.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation object driving process in step S33 of FIG.
29 is a flowchart showing the coin movement process in step S34 of FIG.
30 is a flowchart showing the coin payout process in step S35 of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game device, 3 ... Housing, 5 ... Decision button, 6 ... Power switch, 7 ... Handle, 8 ... Coin, 9 ... Coin insertion part, 11 ... Cancel button, 13 ... Coin discharge port, 31 ... Stopper, 32 ... Rotating disc, 33 ... through hole, 34 ... coin drop port, 35 ... hopper, 36, 37 ... guide member, 38 ... coin standing prevention member, 39 ... plate, 40 ... motor unit, 50 ... high speed processor, 51 ... image Signal output terminal 52 ... Musical signal output terminal 53 ... ROM 54 54 Bus 55 Inserted coin detection circuit 56 Discharged coin detection circuit 57 Handle rotation detection circuit 58 ... Motor circuit 59 ... Key switch group , 71-74 ... convex part, 75 ... joining plate, 77 ... rotary encoder, 78, 410 ... rotating shaft, 79 ... joining member, 76 ... torsion spring 81 ... Coin side surface, 82 ... Coin surface, 85 ... Disc, 86, 92, 361 ... Photo diode, 87 ... Photo transistor unit, 91 ... Coin slot, 93, 362, 583, 584 ... Photo transistor, 100 ... TV John monitor, 101 ... screen, 102 ... AV cable, 103 ... AC adapter, 110 ... horizontal plane, 201 ... CPU, 202 ... graphic processor, 203 ... sound processor, 204 ... DMA controller, 205 ... first bus arbitration circuit, 206 ... Second bus arbitration circuit, 207 ... internal memory, 208 ... ADC (A / D converter), 209 ... input / output control circuit, 210 ... timer circuit, 211 ... DRAM refresh control circuit, 212 ... external memory interface circuit, 213 ... clock Driver, 214 ... LL circuit, 215, low voltage detection circuit, 216, crystal resonator, 217, 577, battery, 218, first bus, 219, second bus, 260, coin appearance processing means, 261, operation object drive processing means, 262 ... automatic object drive processing means, 263 ... coin movement processing means, 264 ... image display control means, 265 ... graphic driver, 266 ... sound driver, 267 ... coin payout means, 291 ... transition detection circuit, 292 ... register, 290 ... counter , 293, 294 ... edge detection circuit, 401 ... DC motor, 402-409 ... gear, 411 ... screw, 550, 560, 570, 571, 580, 581, 582 ... resistance element, 572, 573, 574, 577 ... capacitor 575 ... Diode, 576 ... Transistor

Claims (5)

A game device that is separate from the display device and uses a disc body,
A processor for executing a game program;
Disk body input means for inputting the disk body from the player;
Disc body input detection means for detecting that the disc body is input from the disc body input means;
Disc body accumulating means for accumulating the disc body;
A payout mechanism for paying out the disc body accumulated in the disc body accumulating means when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The processor causes a first object image imitating the disk body to appear on the screen of the display device in synchronization with the input of the disk body being detected by the disk body input detection unit, A game apparatus that controls movement of the first object image that has appeared in accordance with the game program. An operation information input means that can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by a player's operation;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the processor controls the movement of the second object image displayed on the screen according to the rotation of the operation information input unit. A guide member connected to an opening provided at a lower portion of the disk body storage means;
A disc body discharge detecting means for detecting that the disc body has been released from the opening to the guide member;
The disc body discharge detecting means is
A first light emitting element that emits light;
A first light receiving element that detects light emitted by the first light emitting element,
The first light emitting element and the first light receiving element are provided on the guide member so that the light of the first light emitting element is shielded by the side surface of the disc body,
The disc body input detecting means is
A second light emitting element that emits light;
A second light receiving element that detects light emitted by the second light emitting element,
3. The disk body input means is provided with the second light emitting element and the second light receiving element so that light of the second light emitting element is shielded by a side surface of the disk body. The game device described. The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a disk body standing prevention member for preventing the disk body from standing is provided at a lower portion of the disk body storage means. A game device that is separate from the display device and uses a disc body,
A processor for executing a game program;
Disk body input means for inputting the disk body;
Disc body accumulating means for accumulating the disc body;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a payout mechanism for paying out the disk body stored in the disk body storage means;
Operation information input means that can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by a player's operation,
The game device, wherein the processor controls movement of an object image displayed on a screen of the display device according to rotation of the operation information input means.

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