JPH0429650Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to an improvement of a horse racing game device.

[Conventional technology]

A track is formed on a game board imitating a racetrack, a plurality of racehorses are placed on the track,
A horse racing game device that randomly changes and controls the running speed of racehorses using a computer, allows each player to vote on the racehorse's finishing order, and pays out medals and other prizes according to the winners and losers. It is well known and familiar to many people.

However, in conventional horse racing game devices, the running speed of each racehorse is randomly changed and controlled by a computer, but since the specific method of controlling the racetrack speed is unknown, it is difficult for players to place bets. I had some questions about its fairness, and I also had the problem that it wasn't quite as interesting.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

This invention was developed from a narrative perspective, and its purpose is to increase the credibility of the game by allowing you to see part of the mechanism that changes the running speed of each racehorse during the game. To provide a horse racing game device that can improve the game's performance and further enhance the fun of the horse racing game.

[Means for solving problems]

The above purpose is to have a plurality of racehorses run on a track set up on a game board imitating a racetrack, their running speeds to be randomly changed and controlled by a computer, and to vote on their finishing order. In a horse racing game device that pays out medals and other prizes according to winnings and losses, a horse racing game device is provided on the game board that protrudes from the center of a concave floor surface and extends around an axis substantially perpendicular to the floor surface. A rotating rotating body, a large number of impact detectors provided surrounding the rotating body, and at least one small particle that is scattered on the floor surface and bounces off when it comes into contact with the rotating body and collides with the impact detector. A sphere, a numerical display provided for each shock detector and always displaying one numerical value, and a circuit that outputs the numerical value displayed on the numerical display when the shock detector detects an impact. A random number generator consisting of
In addition to the running speed control of each racehorse by the computer, the running speed of each racehorse is changed and controlled based on random numbers generated by the random number generator.
This is accomplished by a horse racing game device that runs the game.

Therefore, it is particularly recommended that the rotating body be formed into a truncated pyramid shape. Additionally, it is recommended that the numbers displayed on each numerical display be configured to change each time the corresponding impact detector detects an impact, or to be controlled by a predetermined program. .

[Effect]

With the above configuration, changes in the running speed of each racehorse can be understood or predicted, thereby making the horse racing game even more interesting.

〔Example〕

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

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the horse racing game device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged explanatory diagram of the random number generator portion thereof, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the random number generator. , FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the operation panel portion.

1 to 4, 1 is a horse racing game device, 2 is a game board, 3 is a track formed on the game board 2, 4 and 4 are race horses, 5 is a random number generator, and 6 is a a rotating body; 7, 7 are a number of shock detectors provided surrounding the rotating body 6; 8, a piezoelectric sensor; 9, a pressure receiving member; 10, 10, vibration-proof rubber;
1 and 11 are small spheres, 12 and 12 are number display boards composed of LEDs, 13 is the floor, 14 is an operation panel, 14a and 14a are bet buttons for consecutive wins, 14b,
14b is a bet button for a single win, 14c is a credit counter, 15, 15 is a medal tray from which medals are paid out according to wins and losses, 16, 16 are each racetrack 4,
17 is a motor, 17a is a shaft of the motor 17, 18 is a central control unit, and 19 is a waveform shaping circuit.

In the horse racing game device 1, a track 3 is formed on a game board 2 imitating a racetrack, a plurality of grooves are formed on the track 3, and racehorses 4 are placed in each groove. attached so that it can be moved along the

That is, a plurality of grooves are formed in the track 3, and a chain is fitted into each groove so as to be able to rotate along the groove. Horses 4, 4 are attached via shafts 4a, 4a. When each chain is rotated by a pulse motor (not shown), the plurality of racehorses 4 are moved as if they were running on the track 3.

The repetition frequency of the drive pulses of the pulse motor that rotates this chain is determined by the central control unit 18 (hereinafter referred to as CPU), as in the known system.
and each racehorse 4, 4 is randomly controlled by
is controlled to win a prize at a probability determined in relation to the prizes displayed on the prize display boards 16, 16.

Therefore, in the game device 1 of the present application, the above-mentioned
Along with the random number generation circuit in the CPU 18, the game board 2
A random number generation device 5 is provided approximately in the center of the . The random number generator 5 protrudes from the floor surface 13 of the game board 2 and is rotatably attached to the motor 1.
7, a large number of impact detectors 7, 7 are provided to surround the rotating body 6, and the rotating body 6 is constantly connected to the
The small spheres 11, 11 made of acrylic or the like receive an external force toward the rotating body 6, and when they contact the rotating body 6, are bounced off and collide with one of the multiple impact detectors 7, 7. The numerical display boards 12, 12 provided corresponding to the impact detectors 7, 7 and the numerical values of the numerical display boards 12, 12 are controlled, and when the impact detectors 7, 7 detect an impact, the corresponding numerical display boards When the small spheres 11, 11 contact the rotating body 6, are thrown off, and collide with one of the impact detectors 7, 7, the impact is detected. The numerical value displayed on the numerical display board 12 corresponding to the detector 7 is output as a random number.

In the embodiment, the impact detectors 7, 7 are attached to a pressure receiving member 9 fixed to the floor surface 13 with bolts or the like via vibration isolating rubber 10, 10, and to the upper end of the pressure receiving member 9. It is composed of a piezoelectric sensor 8.

Floor surface 13 between rotating body 6 and impact detectors 7, 7
is formed into a mortar shape with a certain slope so that it becomes higher as it goes from the rotating body 6 toward the impact detectors 7, 7, and a large number of small spheres 11, 1 are arranged on the upper surface of the mortar shape.
1 is dispersed and constantly rolls in the direction of the rotating body 6 due to gravity.

The rotating body 6 is rotated by the motor 17, and the small spheres 11, 11 scattered on the floor 13 are splashed by the rotating body 6 and hit one of the pressure receiving members 9, 9. When a collision occurs, the corresponding piezoelectric sensor 8 emits an electrical signal corresponding to the intensity of the impact, and the electrical signal is input to a waveform shaping circuit 19 provided for each impact detector 7, 7. .

Thus, the waveform shaping circuit 19 includes the shock detector 7,
Number display boards 12, 12 provided corresponding to every 7
In order to specify the numerical value displayed as a random number and thereby change the running speed of the racehorses 4, 4 corresponding to the above numerical value, a chain (not shown) for moving the racehorses 4, 4 is rotated. The rotation speed of the motor can be changed. The random numbers generated by this random number generator are used in preference to the random numbers generated within the CPU 18, thereby increasing the winning probability of the corresponding racehorse.

Next, the situation from the start to the end of the game will be sequentially explained.

Thus, in the horse racing game device 1 according to the present invention, when there are no players, a game demonstration is carried out, and each racehorse 4, 4 moves along the track 3 at various speeds, In addition, the odds display boards 16, 16 that display the odds for each racehorse 4, 4 are arranged around the central axis.
It rotates back and forth 90 degrees left and right to show this to each player and the audience.

When the player inserts a number of predetermined medals into the medal slot, each racehorse 4 gathers at the starting point and waits, and the number of times the player can play the game is displayed on the credit counter 14c of the operation panel 14. Ru. After that, the player presses the consecutive winning bet buttons 14a, 14 on the operation panel 14.
Select and press a button with a desired value from among the bet buttons 14b and 14b for a single win, and determine the racehorse on which you should bet from among the plurality of racehorses 4, 4.

Note that the consecutive win bet buttons 14a, 14a and the single win bet buttons 14b, 14b are used for a period during which bets can be made (usually 30 seconds is recommended).
Only the light will turn on. Also, during this time, the number display board 12,1
2, the numbers of respective predetermined racehorses are displayed according to a predetermined program. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the bet buttons 14a, 14a and 14b, 14b are pressed.
The light goes off and you can no longer place a bet, and the bet rates for each race horse 4 are displayed on the odds display boards 16, 16. After that, the motor 17 rotates, the rotating body 6 rotates, and the game begins. Begins.

The game is usually completed in about 30 seconds, and immediately after the start of the game, each racehorse 4,4 moves in randomly determined steps by the CPU 18, but the small spheres 11,11 When the racehorse is bounced off by the rotating body 6 and collides with the impact detectors 7, 7, the racehorse corresponding to the number displayed on the number display board 12 at that time moves in larger steps than other racehorses for a certain period of time. It becomes like this.

In addition, number display board 1 that displays racehorse numbers
Shock detectors 7, 7 corresponding to 2, 12 have small spheres 1
If 1 or 11 wins again, the number of hits is stored in memory, and the steps of racehorses 4 or 4 with that number become even larger steps and they move faster.

Note that the CPU 18 controls the time during which the designated racehorses 4, 4 move in large steps.
In addition, in order to eliminate ties for first place, it is recommended that when it becomes clear that there will be a tie for first place, the structure should be configured so that the horse with a lower betting rate in the last horse length will finish faster. Ru.

When a game ends, Otsuzu display board 1
Medals are paid out to the medal trays 15, 15 of the player who bet on the winning horse at the betting rates displayed at 6 and 16, and the number of games that can be played on the credit counter 14c is decremented by one. will be displayed and the next game will start again.

[Effect of idea]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, when using the present invention, changes in the running speed of each racehorse can be understood or predicted, thereby making the horse racing game even more interesting. be.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. That is, for example, in this embodiment, the random number generator 5 is provided approximately at the center of the game board 2, but the installation position of the random number generator 5 may be changed as appropriate depending on the shape of the game device, etc. It is possible.
Further, in the above embodiment, a number is determined for each impact detector 7, 7, and each time a small sphere 11, 11 collides with each impact detector 7, 7, a number is displayed on the corresponding number display board 12, 12. The configuration was configured to determine the numerical value given as a random number.
The numerical value displayed in 2 may be configured to change synchronously or in a rotational or random manner each time a single impact is detected, or a more complex method may be adopted. At times, sound effects such as Juan Huare are played, and during the game, the sound of racehorses running and cheers from the audience are played.Furthermore, at the end of the game, a narration shows the game results (1st place, 2nd place, etc.) and each payout. It is also recommended that the configuration be configured to stream . In addition, the number of racehorses 4, 4, how to move and control them, medal tray 1
The mounting positions of 5 and 15, the shape of the operation panel 14, etc. can be freely changed within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, and the present invention includes all modifications that can be made by a person skilled in the art. It is something to do.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the horse racing game device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged explanatory diagram of the random number generator portion thereof, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the random number generator. , FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the operation panel portion. 1... Horse racing game device, 2... Game board, 3...
... Truck, 4 ... Race horse, 5 ... Random number generator, 6 ... Rotating body, 7 ... Impact detector, 8 ... Piezoelectric sensor, 9 ... Pressure receiving member, 10 ... Vibration isolating rubber,
11...Small sphere, 12...Number display board, 13...
Floor surface, 14... Operation panel, 14a... Consecutive win bet button, 14b... Single win bet button, 14c...
Credit counter, 15...Medal tray, 16
...Otsuzu display board, 17...Motor.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] 1 Multiple racehorses are run on a track set up on a game board imitating a racetrack, their running speeds are randomly changed and controlled by a computer, and their finishing order is voted on. In a horse racing game device that pays out medals and other prizes according to winnings and losses, the game board is equipped with a random number generator consisting of the components described in the following paragraphs (a) to (e), and the computer is operated by the computer. In addition to controlling the running speed of each racehorse, the running speed of each racehorse can be changed and controlled based on random numbers generated by the random number generator mentioned above.
The horse racing game device described above is characterized in that: (a) A rotating body that protrudes from the center of a floor surface with a concave center and rotates around an axis approximately perpendicular to the floor surface. (b) A large number of impact detectors surrounding the rotating body. (c) at least one small sphere that is scattered on the floor surface and, upon contact with the rotating body, is bounced off and collides with the impact detector; (d) A numeric display provided for each impact detector that always displays one numerical value. (e) A circuit that outputs the numerical value displayed on the numerical display when the impact detector detects an impact. 2. The horse racing game device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating body has a truncated pyramid shape. 3. The horse racing game device according to claim 1, wherein the numerical values displayed on each numerical display are changed each time the corresponding impact detector detects an impact. 4. The horse racing game device according to claim 1, wherein the numerical values displayed on each numerical display are controlled by a predetermined program.