JPS6410234B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to video game machines.

Today, video game machines such as space war games and table tennis are widely available.

These video game machines typically operate after the player inserts a predetermined amount of coins or tokens into the machine's handle, joystick,
Games are played by operating triggers, levers, etc., and are configured so that players can compete for points calculated according to certain rules. When the game is played, the game is configured so that some kind of benefit is given as a bonus, for example, it is possible to play the game again for free.

However, each of these video game machines can only play one type of game, and when you want to play a desired game, you have to turn to each machine one by one to play the desired game. On the other hand, the person installing the machines had to prepare a variety of machines so that they could meet the wishes of a large number of customers. Furthermore, even if individuals purchased video game machines for home use, they could only play one type of game on each machine, so they quickly grew tired of it and often ended up having too many.

The present invention has been developed based on the above-mentioned viewpoints, and its purpose is to enable the enjoyment of many types of games on one video game machine, and to allow easy modification of the game contents by easily changing the game contents at any time. in,
The object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which the operating parts can be exchanged frequently during a game, and therefore it is possible to play complex games that were previously unimaginable.

Furthermore, users can now enjoy a wide variety of video games at home, which previously could only be played at a game center or coffee shop.

Therefore, the gist of the present invention is to provide different operation sections on the sides of a rotatably supported rotary body, so that the rotary body rotates as a desired game is selected. The purpose is to configure the game machine so that the operation section corresponding to the game appears on the front window of the cabinet of the game machine. Furthermore, the video game machine of the present invention has a configuration in which a large number of game programs are provided and can be selected by changing the operation section, or by replacing the programs, it is possible to enjoy more games. It is something to keep.

This rotating body can be rotated according to the content of the selected game, and the one that matches the game content can be used, and there are three methods for rotating the rotating body.

The first is by the game selection switch,
When you select a game with the game selection switch, a rotating body rotates, and the game content changes according to this rotation.

The second type uses a manual rotator, and when a game is selected by manual rotation, the game content changes accordingly.

The third type is based on a predetermined program, which automatically rotates the rotating body in accordance with changes in game features during one game.

Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the video game machine according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing different embodiments of the rotating body, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views showing different embodiments of the rotating body. The figure is a side view of the rotating body as seen from the axial direction.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of a ratchet mechanism for switching the rotating bodies.

In Figure 1, 1 is a table-type cabinet;
a is a window provided in the front of the table-type cabinet 1, 2 is a top plate, 3 is a leg, 4 is a video screen, 5 is a game selection switch, 6 is a position of each game on the game selection switch 5. A game display that not only displays whether the game is on but also lights up the display part of the desired game when the game is switched on;
8 is the game fee input slot, 8 is the rotating body, 8a is one side of the rotating body 8, 8b is the instruction manual for the game method, etc.
8c and 8c are game operation buttons, 8d is a game operation lever, and 9 is an exchange port for exchanging a unit incorporating a game content program, etc.

Therefore, when starting a game, this video game machine puts a predetermined game fee into the game fee input slot 7 to make the game machine ready for playing, and then the game machine is displayed on the game display 6. When a desired game is selected from a plurality of games with the game selection switch 5, the display part of the game on the game display 6 lights up, the rotating body 8 rotates, and an operating device corresponding to the game is provided. One side 8a of the rotating body 8 appears in a window 1a provided in the front of the table-type cabinet 1, while the selected game is displayed on the video screen 4.

After that, the person playing the game, while watching the video screen 4, operates the game operation buttons 8c, 8c and the game operation lever 8d of the operating device, which are revealed by the rotation of the rotating body 8, to follow the predetermined rules. The game is played according to the following.

Furthermore, this video game machine stores a wide variety of game programs, and is designed so that the game programs can be exchanged to enrich the game content as needed so that it can be used for a long period of time. That is, since such a program is usually created as a unit using ROM, cassette tape, CPU, etc., it is sufficient to replace the unit by opening the replacement port 9.

2 and 3 are perspective views showing different embodiments of the rotating body, and the one shown in FIG. 2 is of a type in which the rotating body is rotated by a motor, and the one shown in FIG. The one shown is of the type in which the rotating body is rotated manually. FIGS. 4 and 5 are side views of other rotating bodies viewed from the axial direction. In addition, numbers 8e, 8f, 8 in the figure
Numbers other than g, 10, 11, 12, and 13 indicate the same components as in FIG. 11 is an encoder that encodes the rotation angle of the rotating body 8, and 12 is connected to the game signal generation circuit with an operating device that switches as the rotating body 8 rotates and performs operations corresponding to the game content. The rotary switch 13 is a knurled switch used when rotating the rotating body 8 manually.

The rotating body 8 shown in FIG. 2 is constituted by a square prism, and the side surfaces thereof are provided with operating devices for performing operations corresponding to the content of each game. In this case, at least four different games can be played, and in the case of the one shown in FIG. is provided.

Operating devices such as a game operating lever 8d, a joy stick 8f, and a game operating handle 8g provided on the side surface of the rotating body 8 are connected to the cabinet when the rotating body 8 rotates as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. 1 or the front surface of the cabinet 1, such as a window 1a, etc., or the structure is such that it can be shortened when not in use.

When a desired game is selected by the game selection switch 5, the rotary body 8 is operated until the operating device corresponding to the game content provided on the side of the rotary body 8 appears in the window 1a on the front surface of the cabinet. A motor 10 provided at one end rotates the rotating body 8, and when it reaches a predetermined position, it receives a coded signal from an encoder 11 provided at the other end of the rotating body 8. Rotation of the rotating body 8 is stopped.

Further, a rotary switch 12 connected in series with the encoder 11 couples an operating device for performing an operation corresponding to the game content to a game signal generation circuit (not shown).

In a model that does not use a rotating device such as a motor to rotate the rotating body 8, the rotating body 8 is manually rotated using knurls 13, 13 provided at both ends of the rotating body 8. The user confirms the name and content of the game displayed on the side of the player 8, and when the desired game appears, inserts a predetermined game fee into the game fee slot 7 to start the game. Therefore, even in this type of thing,
An encoder 11 coupled to one end of the rotating body 8
encodes the rotation angle of the rotary body 8 and sends it to a control circuit (not shown), which causes the control circuit to display the selected game on a video screen, and also controls a rotary switch connected to the other end of the rotary body 8. Reference numeral 12 couples an operating device for performing operations corresponding to the game content to a game signal generation circuit (not shown).

Further, when the game feature changes during one game, the rotating body 8 is rotated according to the computer program, and an operating device optimal for the game feature is provided on the front of the cabinet 1. It is also possible to make it appear in the window 1a.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a ratchet mechanism for switching the rotary body, and in the figure, 14 is a ratchet wheel, 15 is a feed clamp, 16 is a presser, and 17 is a crank.

The ratchet wheel 14 is attached to the rotating body 8, and the rotating body 8 is rotated as the ratchet wheel 14 rotates. The pawl angular displacement for driving is configured to give a slight extra tooth to one tooth of the ratchet wheel 14 or a multiple thereof, and the crank 1 is connected to a rotating device such as a motor (not shown).
When 7 rotates, the feed pawl 15 pushes the ratchet wheel 14 in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
However, when the feed pawl 15 pushes the ratchet wheel 14 a certain distance, the presser pawl 16 rotates and locks the pawl portion of the ratchet wheel 14 to stop its rotation.
On the other hand, since the feed pawl 15 moves backward, the rotating body 8 rotates by a predetermined amount and then stops, so that a predetermined operating device is exposed in the window 1a provided on the front surface of the cabinet 1.

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it is possible to provide a video game machine in which a desired game can be selected at any time using a single machine, and which can produce a large number of games.

Note that the configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. That is, for example, the rotating device for rotating the rotating body is not limited to a motor or a solenoid, and other known rotating devices can also be used, and the shape of the rotating body and the operating device may also be used. The design of the arrangement etc. can be freely changed within the scope of the purpose, and the present invention encompasses all of them.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the video game machine according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing different embodiments of the rotating body, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views showing different embodiments of the rotating body. A side view of the rotating body as seen from the axial direction.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of a ratchet mechanism for switching the rotating bodies. 1... Cabinet, 1a... Window, 4... Video screen, 5... Game selection switch, 7... Game fee slot, 8... Rotating body, 8b... Manual for game methods, etc., 8c... Game operation buttons, 8
d...Lever for game operation, 8e...Dial for game operation, 8f...Joy stick, 8g...
...Game operation handle, 10...Motor, 11
... Encoder, 12 ... Rotary switch,
13... knurled eyes, 14... pawl wheel, 15...
...Fold, 16...Press, 17...Crank.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. An operating section operated by a player, a circuit that responds to the operation applied to the operating section and generates a desired game signal according to a predetermined program, and a circuit that generates a desired game signal according to a predetermined program. In a video game machine, the game control device includes a conversion circuit that converts an output into a desired video signal, and the video game machine plays the game by displaying a desired image on a video screen using the video signal. 1. A video game machine comprising the components described in the following items a) to f). a Rotatably supported rotating body. b. A plurality of different operation parts provided on the side surface of the rotating body. c A rotating device that rotates the rotating body. d. A game selection switch provided for selecting a desired game. e. A rotary switch that is provided at one end of the rotating body, is switched as the rotating body rotates, and connects a predetermined operation section to the game signal generation circuit. f. A control circuit that operates the rotating device in response to an input from a game selection switch provided to select a desired game, and rotates the rotating body to a specified position. 2. An operating section operated by the player, a circuit that generates a desired game signal according to a predetermined program in response to operations applied to the operating section, and an output of the above circuit that generates a desired video signal. In a video game machine which has a game control device constituted by a conversion circuit for converting into A video game machine characterized by comprising the components described up to item e). a Rotating body that is rotatably supported. b. A plurality of different operation parts provided on the side surface of the rotating body. c. A manual rotator provided at one end of the side surface of the rotating body. d A rotary switch provided at one end of the rotating body, switched as the rotating body rotates, and connecting a predetermined operation section to the game signal generation circuit. e. An encoder provided at the other end of the rotating body and generating a desired signal depending on the rotational position of the rotating body. 3. An operating section operated by the player, a circuit that generates a desired game signal according to a predetermined program in response to operations applied to the operating section, and an output of the above circuit that generates a desired video signal. In a video game machine which has a game control device constituted by a conversion circuit for converting into A video game machine characterized by comprising the components described up to item d). a Rotating body that is rotatably supported. b. A plurality of different operation parts provided on the side surface of the rotating body. c. According to a predetermined program,
In response to signals sent from the game control device,
A rotating device that rotates the rotating body to a specified position. d. A rotary switch provided at one end of the rotating body, switched as the rotating body rotates, and coupled to a game control device of a designated operation section.