JPH0445757Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention is intended for use in commercial video game devices, especially those equipped with a unique game program and an external appearance and input device suitable for each game content. The present invention relates to a video game device comprising a plurality of game machines and a box which is equipped with a fee collection function and can be attached to any game machine selected from among the plurality of game machines.

[Conventional technology]

As paid video game machines, table type and upright type are known, and both are widely used.

However, these conventionally known video game machines have a game operation section such as a joystick operated by the player, a game calculation device,
In addition to the CRT display device, the fare input section, coin identification device, fare storage box, etc. were housed or attached to one large box.

In these video game machines, the game content can be easily changed by replacing the installed game software.

It has also been proposed to configure the game operation section so that it can be replaced depending on the content of the game.

However, it is impossible to change the overall design of the game console depending on the content of the game, and even if the game content is changed, the appearance of the game console, such as the shape and decoration, will not change, causing players to get bored. The problem was that it was easily manipulated and lacked charm.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

This invention was developed from a narrative perspective, and its purpose is to make it possible to easily replace the main body of the game console with one with a novel design depending on the game content, so that the user will not get tired of it. The object of the present invention is to provide a new video game device that can be used for a long period of time.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, the charge input section, coin identification device, charge storage box, etc. are provided separately in a separate box from the main body of the video game machine, and Any of these can be attached to the box, but a plurality of video game machine bodies each having a different form or function are prepared.

That is, in the present invention, the conventionally known large-sized cabinet is abolished, and the fee collection device and the like are housed in a box installed on the floor separate from the main body of the video game machine.

Therefore, a plurality of cabinets that can be attached and detached from the mounting seats provided in this box are prepared, and each of them is equipped with input devices such as joysticks, push buttons or keyboards for game operation, and a calculation including a CPU for game control. In this system, a plurality of compatible video game consoles are prepared, including a video display device and a video display device.

[Effect]

Since the paid game device according to the present invention is constructed as described above, the box equipped with the fee collection device and the fee storage section can be left as is, and the video game device body attached to the top can be removed. Since the game can be exchanged for one with different game content or design at any time, it is possible to provide a new paid game device that can quickly respond to changes in the player's preferences.

〔Example〕

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a paid game device equipped with a computer display device according to the present invention; FIGS. 2 and 3; FIGS. 4 and 5; and FIGS. 6 and 7. 1 is a front view and a side view showing examples of various designs of the video game machine main body of the paid game device according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, numeral 1 indicates the entire game device according to the present invention, which includes a video game device main body 2,
It is composed of a box 3, a pedestal 4, a substrate 5, a bar 6, etc.

The box 3 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and is installed on the floor via a board 5. A coin slot 7 having a coin slot 7a serving as a charge slot is provided at an appropriate position on the front surface of the box 3, and an output signal is generated in the box 3 by the coin inserted into the coin slot 7. A toll collection device for generating tolls and a toll storage section 8 for storing the coins are provided.

Of course, in addition to coins, bills, medals, cards, token money, etc. can also be used as fees here.

The video game machine body 2 is located at the top 3 of the box 3.
The cabinet 2a is removably installed on the pedestal 4 via a pedestal 4, and the cabinet 2a has a roughly spherical outer shape with a gently curved surface. With,
A computer display device for visualizing and displaying the output signal is integrally housed. A screen 2b of a computer display device is exposed on the front surface of the cabinet 2a, and a joystick 2c and selection buttons 2d as input devices for game operations are attached. Then, the wiring is such that an output signal from the fee collection device in the box 3 is brought to the main body of the video game machine through the central opening in the base 4, thereby enabling the game to be played.

In this way, the paid game device 1 according to the present invention has the following features:
Since the video game machine main body 2 is detachably attached to the top part 3a of the box 3 housing the fee collection device via the pedestal 4, the designs shown in FIGS. 2 to 7 differ depending on the content of the game. Various video game console bodies 9, 10 and 11 as shown
It is compatible with

Next, the operation and function of the paid game device 1 will be explained.

In the game device 1, when the player inserts a desired amount of coins into the coin slot 7a, the fee collection device in the box 3 is activated, and an input for starting the game is supplied to the video game device main body 2. After that, the player presses a predetermined game selection button 2d and plays while operating the joystick 2c.

Figures 2 and 3, Figures 4 and 5, and Figures 6 and 7 show game contents and designs that are compatible with the video game machine main body 2 of the paid game device 1 according to the present invention. Different video game console body 9,
10 shows a front view and a side view of each of Examples 10 and 11. FIG. Similar to the video game machine main body 2, these video game machine bodies integrally house an input device for game operation, a game calculation device, and a computer display device, and as described above, the television Since it is compatible with the game machine main body 2, it can be easily replaced with another new one at any time so that players do not get bored with it.

The configuration of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and the shape, dimensions, etc. of each component can be freely changed within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. It encompasses all of the above.

[Effect of idea]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, when using the present invention, the compactly constructed video game machine body can be replaced at any time with one of various game contents and an innovative design corresponding to the game content. , it is possible to provide a paid gaming device with a novel computer display device that can easily accommodate the interests of players and that can be used without getting bored.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a paid game device equipped with a computer display device according to the present invention, and FIGS. A front view and a side view showing an example of the design, FIGS. 4 and 5 are a front view and a side view showing another example of the design of the video game machine body, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are FIG. 7 is a front view and a side view showing an embodiment of a still different design of the video game machine main body. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Paid game device, 2... Video game machine body, 2a... Cabinet, 2b... Screen of computer display device, 2c... Joy stick, 2d... Selection button, 3... Box, 4... Pedestal, 5... Board, 6... Bar, 7...
...Coin slot, 8...Coin storage section, 9,1
0,11...TV game console itself.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] An input device for game operation that can be used in response to an external command signal, for each of a plurality of cabinets that can be replaceably attached to a common base;
A gaming computing device that advances the game according to a predetermined unique game program and in response to input from the input device and generates a predetermined game display signal, and a video display that displays game content based on the game display signal. A plurality of game machine bodies provided with devices, a pedestal to which any one of the plurality of game machine bodies is attached at any time, a fee input section, and a command signal according to the amount of the fee input into the fee input section. a toll collection device that transmits a message and enables the use of an input device for game operation provided on the game machine body attached to the pedestal, and a box that includes a box for storing the charged fee. gaming equipment.