JPH08824A - Shooting game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automate a game machine by providing a premium carrying part which receives a dropped premium and carries it to a premium take-out part, then is returned to an original position and a premium refilling part which detects a position where a premium is dropped on a premium placing part and places the premium at that position. CONSTITUTION:This shooting machine 10 is equipped with a shooting part 12 which shoots an object to be shot corresponding to an instruction from a player, the premium placing part which places plural premiums 11a movably in a prescribed direction on a target part 11, and the premium take-out part 14 provided in the vicinity of the playing position of the player and from which the player can take out the premium 11a. A freely advancing/retreating premium carrying part 20 receives the dropped premium 11a, and carries the premium 11a to the premium take-out part 14, and also, returns to the original position after supplying a received premium 11a to the premium take-out part 14. The premium refilling part 40 also detects the position of the premium 11a dropped on the premium placing part, and places the premium 11a at that position.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shooting game machine in which an object to be ejected by a player's operation is applied to a prize installed at a predetermined distance and the player receives the dropped prize. It is a thing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been known a shooting game machine in which a player aims at a prize with a gun using a cork or the like as a bullet, and a player acquires the prize which is hit or fallen or dropped.
Also, the prizes are, for example, those simply placed on the table,
Known are those suspended by a paper tape or the like, those suspended by a rotating gondola, etc. Further, there is known a prize transfer device which automatically transfers a prize dropped by a player to the player. In this, for example, a belt conveyor or the like is installed at a position where prizes are to be dropped, and the belt conveyor conveys the prize to the position of the player.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned conventional shooting game machine has the following problems. First, when the prize is easy to roll, the prize could not be reliably conveyed to the player. Moreover, when the player obtains a prize, it is necessary to replenish a new prize. From the above, the game machine must always have an operator or the like, which is an obstacle to the automation of the game machine.

Secondly, among the game machines, especially the shooting game machine, the prize acquisition rate greatly varies depending on the player's skill level in the game, the player class, and the like. Therefore, the amusement hall side was unable to keep the prize acquisition rate constant. For this reason, it is required to be able to adjust the acquisition rate of prizes.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and (1) automatically and surely supplies a prize to a player and automatically supplies the prize. The purpose is to automate (unmanned) the game machine so that it can be done. It is also an object of (2) to be able to easily adjust the difficulty level of the game machine.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a first solution means of a shooting game machine according to the present invention is to separate an object to be ejected by a player's operation at a predetermined distance. A shooting game machine (10) which hits a prize that is installed by a player and receives the dropped prize, and a launching unit (12) which launches the object to be shot according to a command from the player.
And a prize placing portion (11) for placing a plurality of prizes movably in a predetermined direction, and a prize placing portion (11) provided in the vicinity of a game position of the player,
A prize take-out section (14) that allows a player to take out a prize.
And a prize transporting unit (2) that can move back and forth after receiving the dropped premium, transporting the premium to the premium dispensing unit, and supplying the received premium to the premium dispensing unit.
0) and a prize supply unit (40) for detecting the position of the dropped prize on the prize mounting unit and mounting the prize at the position.

A second solving means is the first solving means according to the first solving means, wherein the firing speed of the object to be ejected from the firing part, the firing time interval of the object to be ejected, and the moving speed of the prize on the prize placing part. Adjustable game difficulty level (31, 3
2, 33, 34).

[0008]

In the first solving means, the prize dropped by the object to be ejected emitted from the emission part is automatically conveyed to the prize outlet by the prize conveying part and automatically returned to the original position. . In addition, the position of the lost prize that is acquired by the player is detected, and the prize supply unit automatically supplies the prize to the prize placement unit. As a result, the game can proceed smoothly without human intervention, and the game machine can be unmanned. In the second solving means, the game difficulty adjusting unit controls the firing speed of the object to be ejected,
The firing time interval is adjusted. Therefore, the difficulty level of the game can be easily adjusted.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a shooting game machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a shooting game machine according to the present invention. The shooting game machine 10 includes a target section 11 and a target section 1.
It is composed of a launching unit 12 and the like that fires a bullet toward 1. The target portion 11 is a portion having a plurality of placed prizes 11a which are targets. The firing unit 12 is provided at a position separated from the target unit 11 by a predetermined distance. The player shoots a bullet from the shooting section 12 and operates it so as to hit the prize 11a.

The prize transport section 20 receives the prize 11a which is hit by a bullet and drops, and the prize outlet 1 located at the player's position.
4 is to be transported. The display unit 15 displays, for example, a message that the bullet is ready to be fired, game over, and the like. The speaker unit 16 outputs a predetermined sound during a game, when a bullet is fired from the firing unit 12, when the prize 11a falls, or the like. Premium supply section 40
Is a new prize 1 depending on the number of prizes acquired by the player.
It is for supplying 1a onto the turntable 11b. In FIG. 1, the side surface portion of the shooting game machine 10 and the front surface portion of the launch portion 12 are closed by a transparent body such as plastic. As a result, bullets fired from the firing unit are prevented from flying outside, and safety is ensured.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the target portion 11. The target portion 11 includes a turntable 11b and a plurality of prizes 11 placed on the turntable 11b side by side.
It is composed of a and a defense unit 11c and the like. The turntable 11b is formed in a substantially elliptical shape, and is rotated in the A and B directions in the drawing by a drive unit (not shown). This rotation is controlled so that the rotation direction is switched depending on time. A plurality of defense parts 11c are attached to the front of the turntable 11b, are moved in the C and D directions in the figure, and protect the prize 11a from a bullet.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the external structure of an embodiment of the prize 11a. In FIG. 3, the prize 11a is divided into upper and lower halves and accommodates, for example, stuffed animals, small items, confectionery, and a pouch in a transparent capsule formed in a substantially cylindrical shape. In the figure, the outer diameter of A is about 105 mm, the outer diameter of B is about 120 mm, and the height C is about 180 mm. If the prize 11a is configured in this way, the external shape of the prize 11a becomes constant, and the prize 11a can be easily replenished, and the stored articles can be prevented from being contaminated when the prize 11a is transported or replenished.

FIG. 4 shows the turntable 11b and the prize 11.
It is a top view which shows a. In FIG. 4, a prize position correcting part 11d and a prize fall prevention part 11e are arranged behind the turntable 11b at predetermined intervals. The prize position correcting part 11d is for eliminating the advantage or disadvantage of acquisition among the prizes 11a. The prize 11a whose position has been shifted by a player by the prize position correcting part 11d is rotated by the turntable 11b.
By the way to the position of other players, the prize position correction parts 1
It comes into contact with 1d and is corrected to a predetermined position on the turntable 11b. The prize position correcting part 11d is detachably provided, and the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted depending on the presence / absence. The premium fall prevention part 11e is provided to prevent the premium 11a from falling.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the display unit 15 and the like. In FIG. 5A, the display unit 15 is the launch unit 1.
"SHOT OK" indicating that preparation for firing bullets from 2 is completed
!! Is displayed and "GAME OVER" indicating the end of the game is displayed.
“R” is displayed, and these displays are lit or blinking.
Further, FIG. 5B shows L provided in the shooting game machine 10.
It is a figure which shows one Example of an ED panel. This LED panel is provided, for example, in front of the launching unit 12. The LED panel displays the number of bullets remaining in the game, the remaining time, and the like.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing in detail one embodiment of the appearance of the firing section 12. The firing part 12 has an operation lever part 12a, a tubular part 12b, and a firing button 12c. The operation lever portion 12a is for the player to hold. The tubular portion 12b is a portion from which a bullet is fired, and extends in the direction of the target portion 11. Fire button 12
c is provided at the end of the operation lever portion 12a, and when this is turned on, a bullet is fired from the cylindrical portion 12b. The firing part 12 is provided so that the direction of the tubular part 12b can be moved up and down, forward and backward, and left and right with respect to the target part 11 by a predetermined amount.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the internal construction of the projecting section 12, the bullet supplying section 17 and the hopper section 18 connected to the projecting section 12. In this embodiment, a table tennis ball is used as the bullet. The hopper portion 18 is a portion in which bullets are stored. The fired bullets are collected and supplied to the hopper section 18 again. The passage 18a extends from the hopper 18 to the bullet feeder 1
It is for supplying bullets to 7. Sensor 17a
Are for detecting that the bullet has been supplied to the bullet supply unit 17 and for detecting the clogging of the bullet of the hopper unit 18.

The bullet supply unit 17 has an opening / closing unit 17b, a solenoid 17c, a spring 17d, and a blower 17e. The solenoid 17c is for driving the opening / closing part 17b. The opening / closing part 17b has its upper end first driven rightward in the drawing. This allows the bullets to pass through the passage 18
It drops from a to the bullet supply unit 17. Opened / closed part 1
The upper end of 7b is returned to the left again by the biasing force of the spring 17d. This makes the bullet blower 17e
Sent to The blower 17e includes a launcher 12 and a passage 19
The bullets are supplied to the firing unit 12 through the passage 19 by discharging the wind.

Through the above operation, the projecting section 12 always holds three bullets. The sensor 12d detects whether or not there are these three holding bullets. Sensor 12
When it is detected by d that the number of reserved bullets is less than 3, the bullet supply unit 17 supplies the bullets to the firing unit 12.
By controlling in this way, the bullet can be smoothly and continuously fired.

The trigger portion 12A of the firing portion 12 has a solenoid 12e, and an arm portion 12f and a bullet support portion 12i driven by the solenoid 12e. When the solenoid 12e is off, the arm 12f and the bullet support 12i are positioned as shown in the figure, and the bullet support 12i
Holds the bullet at the right end of the figure. Solenod 12e
When is turned on, the bullet support 12i moves the fixed shaft 12i-
It is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. As a result, the bullet is sent to the right side in the drawing (the side of the tubular portion 12b of the firing portion 12). After that, when the solenoid 12e is turned off, the trigger portion 12A returns to its original state, and the bullet support portion 12i
Holds the bullet at the right end in the figure again. Also, the launcher 12
Has a drive motor 12g and an injection roller 12h directly connected to the drive motor 12g. The injection roller 12h is
Two bullets are installed at an interval that allows bullets to pass through. Each injection roller 12h is rotated by the drive motor 12g.
Is rotated in the opposite direction, pushing the bullet with its rotational force.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the shape of the hopper portion 18 and the housing provided on the upper portion thereof. The upper housing of the hopper portion 18 is formed in a substantially serpentine shape, an opening is formed in the vicinity of the lowermost portion, and a bullet is stored in the hopper portion 18 from this opening portion.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the game flow of the components shown in FIG. First, when a coin is inserted in step 101, in the next step 102, wind is ejected from the blower 17e and a bullet is supplied to the firing unit 12. In the next step 103, the sensor 12d detects the held bullet, and if there is a shortage, step 10
The reserved bullet is added at 4, and the process proceeds to the next step 105 to start the game. When the game ends in step 106, the sensor 12d detects again the reserved bullet in the next step 107, and if there is a shortage, the step 10
Hold bullets are added at 8. Then, in step 109, the blower 17e is turned off.

Next, an embodiment of the prize carrying section 20 will be described. First, based on FIG. 10, an outline of the prize transporting section 20 will be described. In FIG. 10, a prize guide portion 21 is provided on the back side of the turntable 11b. The prize guide portion 21 is provided at a planned fall position of the prize 11a corresponding to the launching portion 12. The prize guide 21 includes the prize 11a.
21a (shaded part in the figure) through which the opening 2 can pass, and the opening 2
1a and the inclined surface part 21b formed in the peripheral part.
Further, below the opening 21a of the prize guide portion 21, a carry case 22 for receiving the prize 11a that has passed through the opening 21a is arranged. Upon receiving the prize 11a, the carry case 22 is transported to the vicinity of the prize outlet 14.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the detailed structure of the prize carrying section 20 and its operation. First, in (a) in the figure, the carry case 22 is arranged below the above-mentioned opening 21a, and waits for the prize 11a to fall. At this time, the carry case 22 is positioned by contacting the stopper 25. Also, the lid portion 22c is
It is fixed to the case body 22a by a lock lever 22c-1. When the prize 11a enters the carry case 22, the prize sensor 26 detects it. By this detection, the drive motor 24b is driven, and the carry case 2
2 is a prize outlet 1 along the carry rail 24a
It is transported to the 4 side.

In FIG. 2B, a carry case 22 is provided.
Is transported to the vicinity of the prize outlet 14, the lid 22
The lock lever 22c-1 of c contacts with one end of the prize outlet 14. As a result, the engagement state between the lock lever 22c-1 and the case body 22a is released, and the lid 22c is released.
Is slid in the direction of opening the bottom surface of the case body 22a. Further, a limit switch (not shown) is operated to stop the drive motor 24b. Therefore, the prize 11a is dropped onto the prize outlet 14 from the bottom surface of the case body 22a.

When the prize 11a is dropped onto the prize outlet 14, it is detected by a sensor (not shown), and the drive motor 24b is driven in the opposite direction to carry the case 22.
Is returned to the position (a) in the figure again. Rock lever 2
When the contact state between 2c-1 and the prize outlet 14 is released, the lid portion 22c is returned to the original closed position by the urging force of a spring or the like (not shown), and the lock lever 22c-1 includes the case body. It engages with the portion 22a. The returned carry case 22 contacts the stopper 25, and the positioning is stopped.
In this state, a limit switch (not shown) is operated to stop the drive motor 24b.

By adopting such a prize conveying means, if the prize 11a is shaped to fit in the carry case 22, even if it easily rolls, it can be surely automatically conveyed to the player. Together with the prize 11
It is possible to automatically return to the predetermined position of the drop a.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the control device of the shooting game machine 10. This control device includes a CPU 31 that controls the entire operation of the shooting game machine 10, and a C
The storage unit 32 electrically connected to the PU 31 and the control unit 3
3 and 3. Various controls are executed by programs stored in the ROM in the storage unit 32. Switches 34 (34 a to 34 d) are electrically connected to the control unit 33. These switches 34 are switches that set the difficulty level of the game.

The switch 34a is a switch for adjusting the firing speed of a bullet, and has, for example, four stages of switching from fast to slow. The switch 34b is a switch that adjusts the time interval at which bullets are continuously fired, and has, for example, four-step switching from short to long. The switch 34c is a switch for adjusting the rotation speed of the turntable 11b, and has, for example, four stages of switching from fast to slow. Switch 34
A switch d controls the movement of the turntable 11b, and has an on / off switch. As shown in FIG. 2, the turntable 11b has its rotation direction switched between the A and B directions. When the switch 34d is turned on, the rotation of the turntable 11b is stopped for a certain time as a service time at the time of this switching, and the prize 1
Make it easier to target 1a.

The CPU 31 controls the switch 33 from the controller 33.
4a read the set value, and the corresponding drive motor 1
The speed constant of 2 g is written in the motor control IC provided in the control unit 33. The motor control IC is
A motor drive pulse corresponding to the speed constant is output to the drive motor 12g. The drive motor 12g is rotationally driven at a set speed based on this motor drive pulse. Also, C
Upon reading the set value of the switch 34b from the control unit 33, the PU 31 operates the timer with the counter number corresponding to this set value. Then, the CPU 31 outputs a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 12e via the solenoid drive circuit of the control unit 33 at the count match timing. The solenoid 12e, based on this signal, the arm 12
Drive f to fire a bullet. Similarly, the CPU 31
Reads the set values of the switches 34c and 34d from the control unit 33 so that the speeds corresponding to these values become
The drive unit of the turntable 11b is controlled.

According to the above control, the higher the bullet firing speed, the greater the impact force of the bullet on the prize 11a,
The drop probability of the prize 11a increases. Further, if the time interval between successive shots of the bullets is short, even if the firing button 12c is continuously turned on in a short time, the bullets are continuously shot in response to this, so the bullets are continuously hit on the prize 11a. As a result, the probability of dropping the prize 11a is increased. On the other hand, if the time interval between successive shots of the bullet is long, the bullet is not shot until a predetermined time has elapsed, regardless of whether the firing button 12c is turned on. Therefore, it becomes difficult to continuously hit the prize 11a with the bullet.
The drop probability of 1a becomes low. In addition, turntable 1
The faster the rotation speed of 1b, the less likely it is to aim at the prize 11a, and the lower the probability of falling of the prize 11a. Furthermore, if a service time for temporarily stopping the turntable 11b is provided, it becomes easier to aim at the prize 11a, and the prize 11
The probability of a falling is high.

As described above, the prize acquisition rate can be easily adjusted by adjusting the bullet firing speed and the like. Therefore, the difficulty level of the game can be easily set to a desired value.

Next, an embodiment of the prize supply section 40 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, (a)
Shows a plan view and (b) shows a front view. The premium supply unit 40
It is provided in the upper rear part inside the housing of the shooting game machine 10. The prize supply section 40 includes a prize storage section 41, a prize transport section 42, and a prize placement section 43.

The prize storage section 41 is composed of three storage sections 41a to 41c arranged in parallel. Each storage section 41a
As shown in (b) in the figure, each of ~ 41c has a two-stage configuration, and eight prizes 11a are formed in one stage so as to be stored. Thereby, 48 prizes 11a can be stored in one storage section 41. Furthermore, the prize storage section 4
Two game machines 1 are provided in one game machine 10. That is, one game machine 10 can store 96 prizes 11a. Belt conveyors 41d to 41f are provided in each of the prize storage sections 41a to 41c.
A drive motor 41g is connected to each of the belt conveyors 41d to 41f. This drive motor 41g causes each of the belt conveyors 41d to 41f to move in the direction A in FIG.
The prize 11a is rotated in the direction, and is sent to the prize transport unit 42 side.

The prize transfer section 42 transfers the prize 11a at the lower end of each prize storage section 41 to the prize placement section 43. A belt conveyer 42a for conveying the prize 11a is provided below the prize conveyer 42. The belt conveyor 42a has a drive motor 42b.
Are connected. By driving the drive motor 42b, the belt conveyor 42a is rotated, and the prize 11a is sent to the prize placing section 43 side. In addition, the belt conveyor 4
Detection sensors 42c to 42g are provided near 2a. The detection sensors 42c to 42g detect the presence or absence of the prize 11a in the prize storage units 41a to 41c, respectively.

The prize placing section 43 is the turntable 11b.
The prize 11a is placed at a predetermined position above. As shown in (b) in the figure, the premium supply section 40 has a detection sensor 44a for detecting whether or not the premium 11a is present at a predetermined position on the turntable 11b, and a timing on the moving turntable 11b. In order to place the prize 11a well, a detection sensor 44b for detecting a plate (not shown) provided at the planned placement position of the prize 11a on the turntable 11b is provided. These detection sensors 44
The prize placing section 43 is driven based on the detection results of a and 44b. The detection sensor 43a detects the presence or absence of the prize 11a in the prize placing section 43. The prize placing section 43 allows the prize 11a to be automatically placed on the turntable 11b without human intervention. In addition,
The placement of the prize 11a may be performed at all positions where the prize 11a is not present, or may be thinned out. Furthermore, these may be set by a switch or the like or by a program process.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment,
Various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the embodiment, both the defense unit 11c for increasing the difficulty level of the game and the storage unit 32, the control unit 33, and the switch 34 for adjusting the difficulty level of the game are provided, but one of them is used. If provided, the difficulty level of the game can be changed. The defense unit 11c can adjust the difficulty level of the game by adjusting the number, the moving speed, and the like. In addition, the operation of the drive unit such as a motor may be controlled based on semi-automatic or automatic switching of the switch.

[0037]

According to the shooting game machine of the present invention, the prize dropped by the player is automatically conveyed to the player and is automatically returned to its original position. Since the game is automatically replenished, the game can proceed without human intervention, and the game machine can be unmanned (automated) and the operating rate can be improved. In addition, the game can be played smoothly. In the shooting game machine according to the second aspect, the difficulty level of the game can be easily adjusted by the game difficulty level adjusting means.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of an embodiment of a shooting game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a target section 11. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of an example of a prize 11a.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a turntable 11b and a prize 11a.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display unit 15 and the like.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing in detail one embodiment of the appearance of the firing unit 12.

FIG. 7 is a projecting section 12 and a bullet supplying section 1 connected to the projecting section 12.
It is a figure which shows one Example of the internal structure of 7 and the hopper part 18.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of the shapes of a hopper section 18 and a housing provided on the hopper section.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game flow of the components shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an outline of an embodiment of the prize transporting section 20.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration and operation of the premium carrying section 20.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a control device of the shooting game machine 10.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a premium supply section 40.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Shooting Game Machine 11 Target Part 12 Launching Part 14 Free Gift Exit 15 Display Part 16 Speaker Part 20 Free Gift Conveying Part 40 Free Gift Replenishing Part

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A shooting game machine, in which an object to be ejected by a player's operation is applied to a prize installed at a predetermined distance, and the dropped prize is received by the player. In response to a command from the launching unit, a launching unit that launches the projectile, a prize placing unit that places a plurality of prizes movably in a predetermined direction, and a prize placing unit that is provided in the vicinity of the game position of the player, A prize take-out unit that can take out the gift, and a prize conveyer that can receive the dropped prize, convey the prize to the prize take-out unit, and return after the received prize is supplied to the prize take-out unit, A shooting game machine comprising: a prize supply unit that detects the position of a prize that has dropped on the prize placement unit and places the prize at that position. 2. The shooting game machine according to claim 1, wherein the firing speed of the ejected body from the firing section, the firing time interval of the ejected body, and the movement speed of the prize on the prize placement section. A shooting game machine characterized by comprising a game difficulty adjustment unit that is adjustable.