JP4508316B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game machine in which an object is played in a game field.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As an amusement game, a game in which an object is thrown into a game field is known. In such a game, a player (player) inserts an object (for example, a medal) from an insertion slot, and a restricted object (for example, restricts the movement of an object protruding on the game board surface) (for example, Disability The content is to compete for the acquisition of medals etc. by passing the object through detection means (for example, a chucker) that moves on the surface of the game board while predicting a change in the traveling direction due to contact with a nail or a guide) It is a game.
[0003]
In particular, the conventional medal game machine has a configuration in which a game board surface and a transparent plate opposite to the game board surface are erected in the vertical direction, a restriction is provided between the two, and the medal winning chucker is reciprocated in the horizontal direction. Had.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional game machine, since the chucker and the like have a configuration that moves on the surface of the game board at a substantially constant speed, it is possible to predict the movement of the chucker and the like, and it becomes easy to win a medal or the like As a result, there was a problem that the game was not interesting.
[0005]
In addition, the music played during the game was like background music played regardless of the behavior of the chucker, etc., so the player did not feel that medals etc. were inserted according to the music. . That is, there is a problem that the linkage between the music and the game content is very low, and the progress of the game is monotonous and not exciting.
[0006]
In addition, in a conventional game machine, a game of another game device is executed while the game is being executed, and the game result is reflected in the game of the game machine (for example, basic data for calculating the number of medals acquired) The composition was not proposed.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that can solve the above-described problems and can provide an unprecedented fun by giving a change in accordance with music to the movement of a detecting means such as a chucker.
[0008]
It is also an object to provide a game machine that can enhance the player's mood and make the game easily enthusiastic by linking the music's “noir”, “momentum”, and “coolness” with the game content. And
[0009]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a game machine that includes a second game device and reflects the result of the second game device in the game content of the game machine.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The game machine of the present invention is a game machine that is played by throwing in an object, and an acoustic output means for outputting music according to the state of the game, and an object thrown in synchronization with the music output from the acoustic output means An instruction means for instructing timing is provided.
[0011]
In such a configuration, since the input timing is instructed in accordance with the music, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of synchronizing the object input operation itself with the music.
[0012]
The game machine according to the present invention includes a detecting means for detecting that the thrown object has passed a predetermined place, an acoustic output means for outputting music according to the state of the game, and music output from the acoustic output means. Drive means for controlling movement of the detection means in synchronism. Preferably, the predetermined location is configured to be a part of the detection means. The detection means may be configured such that the passed object passes completely through the detection means, or the passed object may be collected by the detection means.
[0013]
In such a configuration, the detection means that is the target of medal insertion is driven in synchronism with music, so that it is possible to provide a game machine with good “nodding” that inserts an object in accordance with music. As music, for example, by selecting disco music, a player can play a game with a disco sensation.
[0014]
Preferably, the drive unit controls the movement of the detection unit so that the plurality of detection units move in synchronization. By driving a plurality of detection means in synchronism, the possibility of so-called chaining (detection that one input object has passed by two or more detection means) can be increased. When a chain occurs, the game machine is configured to perform a predetermined process such as giving a player bonus points or the like, thereby providing the player with the fun of targeting the chain. it can. The driving means can also control a plurality of detection means independently of each other.
[0015]
The sound output means preferably stores a plurality of song data, and selects and outputs a song according to the state of the game, or outputs it by increasing / decreasing the type of sound according to the state of the game. The game state may be a state specified by including at least one of game points, the number of inserted objects, and the number of detected objects. The game points are values that are accumulated by satisfying a predetermined condition, and are used to determine whether or not the number of points to be transferred to the fever processing has been reached. The fever process corresponds to, for example, a medal payout process for a medal game machine. With such a configuration, it is possible to synchronize the excitement of the music and the excitement of the feeling, and to make the game more interesting.
[0016]
Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is further provided an instruction means for instructing an object input timing in synchronization with music output from the sound output means. In such a configuration, the input timing itself is instructed in accordance with the music, so there is no deviation in synchronization between the input timing and the music by predicting the movement of the detecting means, and the feeling of throwing an object in accordance with the music is further increased. Can be increased.
[0017]
Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a display means for displaying predetermined information is further provided. The predetermined information preferably includes at least one of game rule information, navigation information for advancing the game, information on music being output, and bonus information for a player. The predetermined information is preferably presented by a predetermined character displayed on the display means. Furthermore, it is preferable that the display means is rotatably provided in the game machine. With this configuration, various information corresponding to the player's level, game state, and the like can be presented to the player through the display means. In particular, it is possible to provide a player with a sense that a disco DJ or the like is on the side and playing a game together by presenting information by a predetermined character (for example, a disco DJ character). .
[0018]
Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a second game device is further provided, and the game of the game machine is advanced based on the game result of the second game device. In this case, it is preferable that the game content of the second game device is displayed by the display means. With this configuration, it is possible to enjoy other games separately from the game on the game machine, and to provide bonus points and the like to the player based on the game results of the other games. Can be doubled.
[0019]
The second game device may be configured to include either or both of a foot pedal and a voice input device as input means. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the operation of the foot pedal with the foot or the operation through the voice input device with the voice at the same time as the insertion of the object by hand, and the game of playing the object and playing the game device at the same time Progress and enjoy the game more exciting.
[0020]
Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a display board capable of displaying a multi-level level is further provided, and the display board is configured to display a level corresponding to a game point. With such a configuration, it is possible to produce not only a sense of excitement for hearing but also a sense of excitement for vision, and it is possible to produce an even more interesting game.
[0021]
It is preferable that at least two display boards are provided, and in this case, the level displayed on each display board preferably corresponds to game points having different accumulation conditions. With this configuration, even if the level of one display board reaches the number of points to shift to the fever process, if the level of the other display board does not reach the number of points, the player can use the remaining game points. As a result, the game can not be felt to end, and as a result, the enthusiasm for the game can always be kept high.
[0022]
Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the game machine casing is constituted by a polyhedron, and a game board surface is attached to each surface. At this time, by configuring the game board surface with a transparent member, each player can see how other players play through the game board surface. In such a configuration, the player is stimulated by watching the other players playing, and the tendency to throw in more objects becomes stronger. That is, the degree of enthusiasm for the game can be increased synergistically.
[0023]
It should be noted that the object inserted in the game machine of the present invention may have any shape as long as it can be inserted by the player and detected by the detection means, such as a coin shape, A spherical object (such as a pachinko ball or ball) can be considered. The shape of the detection means is determined according to the shape of the object to be thrown in. For example, a chucker shape in a medal game machine, a so-called tulip shape in a pachinko game machine, a box shape, or the like can be considered.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0025]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a medal game machine 1 to which the present invention is applied. The medal game machine 1 is arranged with a gap that allows the medal to pass between the game board surface standing in a substantially vertical direction and the transparent plate 31 facing the game board surface, and the obstacle nail 41 is projected between the two, Two chuckers 21 and 22 that reciprocate in the gap are provided. The obstacle nails 41 are arranged in a matrix on the play board surface.
[0026]
Also transparent Board Display boards 71 and 72 having a large number of color lamps 11 are provided on both sides of 31, and game points accumulated by progressing the game are displayed by the lighting state of the color lamps 11. The color lamp 11 is configured to be capable of coloring in red or yellow, for example, and the color of the color lamp 11 is different for each display board. The color of the color lamp is not limited to red or yellow, but may be other colors depending on the design.
[0027]
On the upper side of the medal game machine 1, a medal slot 6 is provided, and the player can operate according to the operation timing of the chuckers 21 and 22 and the contact with the obstacle nail 41. Progress A change in the row direction is predicted in advance, and a medal is inserted from the medal slot, and a prize is awarded to the chuckers 21 and 22.
[0028]
When medals are awarded to the chuckers 21 and 22, the number of medals won is counted and added to the lottery hold number. The lottery hold number is the number of times that lottery is performed by the roulette wheel 14 described later. The lottery hold number is displayed on the lottery hold number display unit 13 (not shown in FIG. 1) shown in FIG. The lottery hold number display unit 13 is realized by, for example, an LED provided on the transparent plate 31.
[0029]
The medal game machine 1 is provided with a roulette wheel 14 (not shown in FIG. 1) as shown in FIG. 2, and the roulette wheel 14 is rotated by the number corresponding to the lottery hold number displayed on the lottery hold number display unit 13. (In other words, a lottery is performed). The lighting pattern of the color lamp 11 is changed according to the result of the roulette 14.
[0030]
As the roulette 14 rotates, the colors displayed in the five windows 141 are different. Change It is done by becoming. For example, when all the colors displayed in the five windows 141 are red as a result of the rotation, the color lamps 11 of the display board 71 are lit in red for one row. Similarly, when all the colors displayed on the window are yellow, the color lamps 11 of the display board 72 are lit in yellow for one row. The color lamps 11 start to be lit from below the display plates 71 and 72, and are lit one row upward. Note that how the lighting state of the color lamps 11 is changed according to the rotation result may be determined according to the design. In addition to the above, for example, a plurality of columns are lit at a time for a specific rotation result. Alternatively, the color lamp 11 that was turned on may be turned off.
[0031]
The number of columns of the lit color lamps 11 on the display boards 71 and 72 represents the game points in the medal game. When all the color lamps 11 are lit on any of the display boards, the game performs the medal payout process. Migrate to
[0032]
In the medal payout process, for example, the numerical value of each digit constituting the payout number is rotated and displayed like a slot machine, and the player stops the rotation of each digit by stepping on the foot pedal 10, thereby the number of payouts. To decide.
[0033]
Further, for example, the movement of the chucker is moderated for a certain period so that the medal can be easily controlled, and the medal is paid out by a predetermined multiple with respect to the number of medals won by the player during the period. . In this case, the player may further determine the predetermined multiple.
[0034]
In the present embodiment, the rotation is stopped by the foot pedal 10, but a button or the like may be provided instead of the foot pedal 10, and the rotation may be stopped by the button or the like. Good.
[0035]
The inserted medals are collected from the collection port 5. The collection port 5 is divided into a plurality of units, each having a collection port display unit 51 (not shown in FIG. 1) as shown in FIG. The collection port display unit 51 displays a return magnification. For example, when a medal enters the collection port 5 where the return magnification is displayed, two medals are returned and the collection displayed as 0. If a medal enters the mouth 5, the medal is not returned. In the medal payout process, the return magnification of all the collection ports is set to 1, and the inserted medals are always returned. With this configuration, the player can insert medals in the medal payment process without feeling uneasy that medals will be lost one after another.
[0036]
A speaker 8 is attached to the top of the medal game machine 1 and is set to output disco music-like exciting music according to the number of medals that have passed through the chucker.
[0037]
In addition, a display 9 is installed inside the medal game machine 1 so as to be rotatable by a motor, and is configured to provide various information to the player. The display 9 displays a character 12 as a mascot of the game (for example, a DJ character who selects music with a disco or excites the venue with a talk), and the character 12 speaks to the player. Information is provided. Examples of the various information include game rule information, navigation information for proceeding with the game, information on the music being output, or bonus information for the player.
[0038]
The bonus information is displayed when a bonus is given to the player. As a condition for giving the bonus, for example, a case where the player cannot pass the chucker even if a player inserts a predetermined number of medals or the like. Such a bonus is a bonus for beginners who cannot easily pass medals to a chucker. As bonus contents, a predetermined number of medals can be directly returned or the movement of the chucker can be stopped for a certain period of time.
[0039]
Since the player can develop the game while communicating with the character 12 displayed on the display 9, the player can enjoy the game according to the music as if listening to a DJ talk on a disco or the like. .
[0040]
The display 9 is also used when another game (hereinafter referred to as a DJ game) is executed while the medal game is being executed. The DJ game can be executed, for example, when the colors displayed in the five windows are all green as a roulette output result. Further, the DJ game can be executed at the timing when the music is switched (becomes another song).
[0041]
As the contents of the DJ game, a game in which a player operates a hero displayed on the display 9 can be considered. For example, a game in which a player sets a situation of returning to the last train after playing at a disco, and controlling the main character so as not to miss the last train. In this DJ game, the player can operate the hero in time for the last train by stepping on the foot pedal 10 quickly and continuously.
[0042]
When a specific result can be obtained in the DJ game (for example, when the user successfully gets on the last train), the game points are increased by a predetermined number as bonus points. Instead of increasing the game points, the medal may be directly paid back according to the result of the DJ game.
[0043]
Further, when a lottery by the roulette 14 has a specific result, or when a predetermined number of medals have passed the chucker, the instruction information on the timing of inserting medals is displayed on the display 9 for a certain period of time. May be. As the instruction information of the medal insertion timing, for example, as shown in FIG. Una Things can be considered. In such instruction information, for each row 63 corresponding to the position of the insertion slot, the insertion slot display 61 moves from the bottom toward the upper timing bar 62 (in the direction of the arrow 65) while synchronizing with the music. In the example of FIG. 1, since there are three inlets, the inlet display 61 for three rows is also displayed in FIG. It is assumed that the timing when the medal is inserted from the insertion slot corresponding to each row when the insertion slot display 61 of each row passes the timing bar 62. For example, when medals can be inserted continuously according to the instruction information, the game points are increased or the medal payout number is increased as the number of consecutive medals increases.
[0044]
According to the design, the medal game machine 1 is provided with a cold cathode tube in the vicinity of the chuckers 21 and 22, for example, and is configured to emit light according to the state of the game. For example, it is possible to give a visual stimulus to a player by emitting light when a medal passes a chucker.
[0045]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the medal game machine. The CPU 100 takes in the input signals from the chucker medal sensors 103 and 104, the recovery mouth medal sensor 112, and the foot pedal 10 via the I / O interface 102, and performs predetermined signal processing based on the game program stored in the ROM 101.
[0046]
The chucker medals sensors 103 and 104 are sensors that detect that medals have been won in the chuckers 21 and 22, respectively, and the display of the lottery hold number in the lottery hold number display unit 13 is changed based on the detection signal. The detection signal is also used to determine the number of payouts in the medal payout process.
[0047]
The recovery mouth medal sensor 112 is a sensor that detects that a medal has entered the recovery mouth 5. This detection signal is used when returning a medal that has entered the collection port.
[0048]
The foot pedal 10 is a device that functions as a peripheral device operated by the player when the player executes the above-described DJ game or determines the number of medals to be refunded, based on an input signal from the foot pedal 10. In the CPU 100, processing according to a predetermined procedure is performed for each DJ game, refund processing, and the like.
[0049]
As a result of signal processing by the CPU 100, the chucker driving unit 105, the HOPPER unit 106, the roulette display unit 107, the cold cathode tube control unit 108, the display panel control units 109 and 110, and the recovery port display unit are obtained via the I / O interface 102. 111, the lottery hold number display unit 113, the image control CPU 114, the rotation control motor 115, and the music control CPU 116.
[0050]
The description of the chucker drive unit 105 will be described later. The HOPPER unit 106 is a unit that performs medal payout processing. The HOPPER unit 106 measures the medal based on a signal input from the CPU 100 and pays it back to the player. The roulette display unit 107 is a unit that controls the color display in each window 151 of the roulette 15. The cold-cathode tube control unit 108 controls the cold-cathode tube so that it is turned on (emits light) when a medal wins a chucker. The display board control units 109 and 110 are units for controlling the lighting states of the display boards 71 and 72, respectively. The collection port display unit 111 is a unit for controlling the display of the collection port display unit 51, and the lottery pending number display unit 113. Is a unit that controls the display of the lottery hold number display unit 13. The image control CPU 114 controls display contents on the display 9 based on a program such as a DJ game. The rotation control motor 115 controls the rotation / stop of the display 9.
[0051]
Various music data, for example, disco music music data, is stored in the ROM 101 in a multi-channel manner, and the music control CPU 116 determines the game progress status (for example, game points, number of medals and winnings, rotation of roulette, etc.) The song data is read from the ROM 101 so that high tension music is output according to the state, the contents of the DJ game, the transition to the medal refund process, etc., and output to the left and right speakers 8 through 2chAMP. In addition, according to the number of medals that have passed through the chucker, the number of channels of the music or the type of sound is gradually added to control the music to be excited.
[0052]
For example, it is assumed that one piece of music is composed of four types of sounds (bass sound, first melody sound, second melody sound, drum sound). In this case, for example, at the start of the game, only the base sound is output, and when the number of medals passing through the chucker is 1 to 5, the first melody sound is added and output, and the number of medals passing through the chucker is 6 to 6 In the state of 10 sheets, the drum sound is further added and output, and when the number of medals passing the chucker is 11 or more, the second melody sound is further added and output. As a control method, there is a method in which music is originally generated with four types of sounds, and a predetermined filter corresponding to each sound is applied to limit sounds actually output from the speaker 8. In order to add an output sound, control may be performed so as to cancel the filter corresponding to the sound.
[0053]
Note that information other than the number of medals that have passed through the chucker may be used as a condition for adding the number of channels of the music and the type of sound. For example, the condition may be determined using game points or the like, or the condition may be determined by combining a plurality of information. Further, the number of music channels or the type of sound is not necessarily added, but may be configured to decrease according to the state of the game.
[0054]
Next, the operation mechanism of the chucker 21 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is a front view of the chucker 21 and FIG. 2B is a plan view. The chucker 21 includes a main body 27, a shaft 23, and a bearing portion 26. The shaft 23 is mounted in the horizontal direction and is rotationally controlled by the chucker drive unit 105. The chucker drive unit 105 includes a stepping motor, a switch circuit, and the like, and controls the rotation direction (forward rotation, reverse rotation) and rotation speed of the shaft 23. A bearing portion 26 is attached to the back surface of the main body 27, and the bearing portion 26 is mounted on the shaft 23. A groove is formed in the shaft 23, and the main body 27 is configured to slide on the play board surface in the axial direction of the game board 23 via the bearing portion 26 when the shaft 23 rotates. The main body 27 has a winning opening 24 at the top and a passage opening 25 at the bottom, and has a passage through which the medal 50 can pass. The passage portion is provided with a chucker medal sensor 103, which detects passage of medals.
[0055]
A control signal for driving the chucker 21 is supplied from the CPU 100 to the chucker driving unit 105 via the I / O interface 102. In the ROM 101, the operation pattern of the chucker 21, that is, the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the shaft 23 are registered in advance in a data format. The operation pattern of the chucker 21 is registered in advance in the ROM 101 corresponding to the music output from the speaker 8. For example, the movement speed of the chucker 21 increases or decreases depending on the tune, volume, sound beat, and the like. It is set to be. In the ROM 101, operation pattern data is registered in association with each other in a table format together with sound data (acoustic signal of each song). The CPU 100 reads the sound data from the ROM 101 to the music control CPU 116 and sends a signal to the speaker 8 through the 2ch AMP 117, and also reads the operation pattern data of the chucker 21 and drives it via the I / O interface 102. Supply to unit 105.
[0056]
Therefore, if the music output from the speaker 8 changes, the operation pattern of the chucker 21 also changes. The music output from the speaker 8 is selected as a song that gradually rises according to the number of medals passing through the chucker, the occurrence of so-called chaining, and the like, and the movement of the chucker 21 changes accordingly. Vibrates violently or moves slowly.
[0057]
The movement of the chucker 21 may be configured such that the operation pattern changes according to the level of the player. In this case, both music and motion patterns change according to the level of the player. As movement patterns, for example, it is a pattern that can be skillfully explored for players who want skill, a pattern that can be enjoyed little by little by a player who enjoys little by little, a maniac pattern for a geeky player, and a beginner There are patterns that allow you to easily enjoy the game. The level of the player is determined by the medal game machine 1 based on the number of medals passing through the chucker, the number of medals paid out, and the like. Note that the level may be selected at the start of the game.
[0058]
In the above description, the chucker 21 has been described, but the chucker 22 has the same configuration as that described above. Further, the chucker 21 functions as a start chucker, and only the chucker 21 reciprocates on the game board surface at the start of the game. Then, when a medal wins the chucker 21, the chucker 22 follows the chucker 21 and moves on the game board surface. When the horizontal positions of the two match, the two start reciprocating synchronously. Thus, by controlling so that both movements synchronize, the possibility of what is called a chain (one medal passes a plurality of chuckers) can be raised.
[0059]
When linked, for example, the game can be configured such that the number of lottery holds is increased more than in a normal winning, or the occurrence rate of a specific one of roulette rotation results is increased for a certain time. The chucker driving unit 105 allows a plurality of chuckers to be independent of each other. System It is also possible to control. Of course, the reciprocating motion may be started with the chuckers 21 and 22 from the start of the game, and the movement of the chuckers 21 and 22 may be controlled independently of each other (without synchronization).
[0060]
Further, the number of chuckers is not limited to two, and may be three or more as necessary. Further, like a pachinko chucker, a medal winning opening may be provided with an opening / closing door or a revolving door, or the chucker itself may be rotated to change the ease of passage of medals. When the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing door, the rotation door, and the rotation timing of the chucker itself are also controlled in synchronization with the music, the fun of the game can be increased.
[0061]
The appearance features of another embodiment of the medal game machine 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1A is a plan view of the medal game machine 1, and FIG. 1B is an external perspective view. The medal game machine 1 has a triangular prism configuration, and a game board surface 32 is attached to each surface. In other words, in this embodiment, a plurality of players can participate in the game at the same time. Since the game board surface 32 is formed of a transparent member, the player 1P can see the other players 2P and 3P playing through the transparent plate 31 and the game board surface 32. A display 9 is rotatably attached to the top of the medal game machine 1 and is controlled to rotate based on the game state. For example, the display 9 rotates to face a player who executes a DJ game. The medal game machine 1 is configured to be able to perform game progress, sound control, chucker drive control, and the like independently for each player.
[0062]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, since a chucker is driven in accordance with music, a medal game machine capable of producing an unprecedented fun can be provided. In addition, exciting music is output according to the number of medals that have passed through the chucker, and a more exciting game environment can be constructed by driving the chucker violently in synchronization with the music. Furthermore, the movement of the chucker can be predicted by learning the music, and a medal game machine having a higher degree of linkage between the music and the game content can be provided. Furthermore, by selecting disco music as the type of music, it is possible to provide a medal game machine that makes use of “nori”, “momentum”, and “coolness”.
[0063]
In addition, since the game board surface is made of a transparent material, other players can see the state of play (facial expressions of players, lighting status of color lamps, etc.) through the game board surface. Can stimulate the competitive spirit. Also, a game environment that reflects the game results of each other's players may be constructed so that when other players are fever, their game points can be improved synchronously. .
[0064]
It is also possible to build a more interesting game environment by linking medal games and DJ game results together, such as advancing a DJ game simultaneously with a medal game and improving game points according to the game results of the DJ game. become.
[0065]
In addition, since the casing is made of a polyhedron and a play board surface made of a transparent member is attached to each side, the casing becomes a clear case as a whole and is refreshing when placed in a store. Can give an impression.
[0066]
In addition, since the player can grasp the movement of the chucker by memorizing the music, the player makes an effort to memorize the music played on the medal game machine in order to promote the game. As a result, the upper and lower skills of the game differ depending on how the music is memorized, which can further stimulate the player's competitive spirit. Furthermore, the medal game machine has an effect as a medium for hitting music because it has an action to encourage the player to learn music.
(Other variations)
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be variously modified and applied. For example, the present invention is not limited to an embodiment provided with both 1) a function of moving a chucker in accordance with music and 2) a function of instructing input timing in accordance with music, and may be configured to include only one of the functions.
[0067]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an embodiment having a function of instructing the input timing according to music. In this embodiment, a plurality of shapes of the inlet 6 are prepared as shown in the figure. The instruction information displayed on the display 9 is an insertion port display 65 that matches the shape of the insertion port 6 as shown in FIG. ) And move in sync with the music. In this case, the position of the insertion slot 6 and the column in the instruction information do not necessarily have to correspond to each other. In such a configuration, since the input timing is instructed in accordance with the music, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of synchronizing the object input operation itself with the music.
[0068]
For example, Disability Instead of the nail 41, a guide 42 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be provided. FIG. 9 shows an example in which a guide 42 is provided between the medal slot 6 and the chucker 22. In this case, since the path from the insertion of the medal to the position of the chucker is substantially fixed, the feeling of inserting the medal in accordance with the movement of the chucker is further increased. As a result, it is possible to realize an unprecedented fun of “introducing medals in accordance with music” with respect to medal insertion, which has been monotonous in the past. FIG. 10 shows an example in which a guide 42 is provided between the chucker 21 and the chucker 22. In this case, since the possibility that a so-called chain is generated can be further increased, the pleasure of aiming at the chain can be doubled.
[0069]
Further, for example, it may be configured such that exciting music is output as the lighting of the color lamp 11 increases. By synchronizing the rise of the color lamp 11 and the music, a synergistic effect of visual excitement and auditory excitement can be generated, and the excitement of the emotion can be synchronized with the excitement of the music.
[0070]
Further, for example, the chucker moves not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction (see (A) in the figure), the licking direction (see (B) in the figure), and the like as shown in FIG. You may comprise so that it may move (refer the figure (C)). By configuring in this way, it is possible to give variety to the movement of the chucker and enjoy various movement variations synchronized with the music.
[0071]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can produce the interestingness which is not in the past can be provided by giving the change according to music to the motion of detection means, such as a chucker.
[0072]
In addition, since the detection means such as chucker is driven in synchronization with the music, the music's “paste”, “momentum”, and “coolness” can be linked to the game content, enhancing the player's mood. It is possible to provide a game machine that can be easily absorbed in the game.
[0073]
In addition, since the second game device is provided and the game result of the game device is reflected in the game content of the game machine, the game can be made more interesting.
[0074]
Further, since the game board surface is made of a transparent member, each player can see how other players play, and can develop a game full of a sense of competition.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a lottery number display section and a roulette.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of input timing instruction information;
FIG. 4 is a plan view and a front view of a chucker according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan view and an external perspective view of the game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of input timing instruction information;
FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of the game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of the game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining variations of the movement of the chucker.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Medal game machine 21, 22 ... Chucker, 11 ... Color lamp, 31 ... Game board surface, 32 ... Transparent board, 71, 72 ... Display board, 8 ... Speaker, 9 ... Display, 10 ... Foot pedal, 12 ... Character , 13 ... Lottery hold number display part, 14 ... Roulette, 23 ... Shaft, 24 ... Winning port, 25 ... Passing port, 26 ... Bearing part, 27 ... Body, 41 ... Obstacle nail, 42 ... Guide, 50 ... Medal, 100 ... CPU, 103, 104 ... Chucker medal sensor, 105 ... Chucker drive unit, 114 ... Image control CPU, 116 ... Music control CPU

Claims (5)

A game board surface erected vertically,
A medal slot for players to insert medals,
A transparent plate disposed to face the game board surface so as to form a space where the medal inserted from the medal slot can fall;
A chucker having a winning opening in the space;
Detecting means for detecting that the medal has entered the winning opening;
A drive mechanism for reciprocating the chucker in the horizontal direction;
Storage means for storing sound data and operation pattern data of the chucker associated with the sound data;
Sound output means for outputting music based on the sound data;
Drive control means for controlling the drive mechanism based on the operation pattern data so that the chucker moves in synchronization with the music output from the sound output means;
Instruction means for instructing the insertion timing of the medal in synchronization with music output from the sound output means;
A game machine comprising: A plurality of the medal slot;
The instruction means instructs the insertion timing corresponding to each of the plurality of medal insertion slots;
The game machine according to claim 1. The plurality of medal slot are provided so that each direction is different ,
The instructing means is a display means for instructing the insertion timing by display according to the orientation of each of the plurality of medal insertion slots.
The game machine according to claim 2. A guide provided between the medal slot and the chucker;
The game machine according to claim 2 or 3 The sound output means increases or decreases the type of sound based on the sound data according to the number of medals that have entered the winning slot of the chucker.
The game machine according to claim 1.

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