JPS6072584A - Reaction speed measuring game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Field of the Invention This invention relates to the speed of a player's reaction (commonly known as the opposite).
1. It is related to a game machine where you can enjoy competing with your mental acuity.

Background and Purpose of the Invention In recent years, a wide variety of game machines have been devised, and they have become one of the most convenient forms of entertainment.
It is gaining popularity as one. This invention adds a new kind to such game machines, and was made to entertain the masses and enrich their lives.

In this invention, for example, after a lamp is lit as a start signal,
To provide a reaction speed measuring game machine that can entertain a player by measuring the time it takes for the player to press a reaction button with his/her hand, and measuring and displaying how quickly the player reacts. purpose.

Composition of the invention Briefly speaking, the present invention includes the following constituent elements.

That is, (2) a start signal output means that outputs a start signal in a manner that the player can recognize. This can for example consist of a lamp or a loudspeaker. ■Reaction input means for players to input their reactions. That is,
In response to the output being signaled from the start signal output means,
This is a means for the player to input a reaction. This can for example consist of a pushbutton, a foot switch or the like. (2) Measuring means for measuring the time from when a signal is output from the start signal output means to when an input is received from the reaction input means. This is configured by, for example, a CPU and a digital counter. This measures the time required for the player to react.

-Digital display means that digitally displays the time measured by the measuring means. More preferably, for example, five display sections are provided so that the reaction speed can be measured five times for one game. The player will then be more satisfied with the game than if he just had one try.

Effects of the Invention Since the present invention is constructed as described above, the speed of the player's reaction is digitally displayed, and the player can see the display and judge the sharpness of his or her motor nerves or what is commonly called reflexes. Players can enjoy the recognition, comparison and competition between players. By easily enjoying games on this game machine at a game center on a street corner, it is possible to change the mood and relieve stress.

The above-described configuration and other features of the present invention will become clearer from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 is an external view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the reaction speed measurement game #M1 is placed and fixed on a table 2 of an appropriate height, and the game machine 1
At the top of the screen, a panel 3 is provided that displays information such as how to play the game. The stand 2 is provided so that the player can easily operate the measuring game machine 1 while standing.

It is preferable that the stand 2 and the display panel 3 be made in harmony with the reaction speed measuring game machine 1 in accordance with the external shape of the game machine 1 and the like. Note that, depending on the case, the stand 2, display panel 3, etc. may of course be omitted.

The front main surface 11 of the reaction speed measuring game machine 1 is formed to be inclined slightly upward, and a start signal output means, a reaction input means, a digital display means, etc. are provided on this main W111. .

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a preferred example of the configuration of the main surface 11. As shown in the figure, a flash window 12 is provided slightly below the center of the main surface 11. A light source (flash 121 (described later)) is provided inside the flash window 12, and is designed to emit light as a start signal output.

That is, the flash surrounded by the flash window 12 is
A start signal output means is configured to output the start signal so that the player can visually recognize it.

Note that instead of outputting the start signal using light as described above, the start signal of the audio signal may be output using a speaker or an FF element, for example.

On both the left and right sides of the flash window 12, bar indicators 13A and 13B are arranged to display the elapsed measurement time in an analog manner. The bar indicators 13A and 13B are sequentially lit from the inner side, that is, from the side of the flash window 12 to the outer side, as the measurement time elapses. Therefore, the player can recognize the passage of reaction time as an analog bar display. This has the advantage of enlivening the atmosphere of the game and doubling the fun of the game. In this embodiment, the bar indicators 13A and 13B are composed of bar LEDs.

A push button 14 is provided below the flash window 12. The push button 14 constitutes an input means for the player to input a reaction. Therefore, after the flash window 12 is illuminated, the player will press the push button 14 as quickly as possible.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pushbutton 14 also serves to indicate whether preparations are made for starting the game. , 1', that is, the pushbutton 14 is formed of, for example, a semi-transparent material, and a light source (pushbutton lamp 141
(I will describe)> are arranged. Therefore, depending on whether the light source is turned on or off, the pushbutton 14 can be classified into a glowing state and a non-shining state by 1 g when viewed from the outside. By switching this state, the player can know whether the game preparations are complete or not. Note that the details will be described later.

On the upper part of the main surface 11, there are five digital display sections 15, 15B, 15C, and 15D arranged in a horizontal row.

15E is provided. Each digital display section displays the time measured at j: when the push button 14 is pressed by the player after the inside of the flash window 12 is lit, in units of 1 second, in other words, the minion. Furthermore, in this embodiment, after all the displays on the digital display sections 15A to 15E have been displayed, that is, after the reaction speed has been measured five times, the total value of the measured values displayed on each of the digital display sections 15A to 15E is calculated. It is displayed on the central digital display section 15C.

A top score display section 16 is arranged above the digital display section 15G. The top score display 116 displays the lowest value among the total values displayed on the digital display section 15G. For example, after the power of the reaction speed measuring game machine 1 is turned on, when a number of players enjoy the game, the total value of the time required for the reaction is displayed on the digital display section 15C for each player, for example, 0. .813, 1.012.0.976, . . . are displayed respectively. The smallest value, for example 0.813, is displayed on the top score display section 16, and continues to be displayed until an even smaller total value is obtained.

Further, in this embodiment, a hand lamp 17 and a disqualification lamp 18 are provided. 6. The handy lamp 17 is configured to light up in yellow, for example. Disqualification lamp 18
is configured to light up in red. Before the light inside the flash window 12 lights up, the handy lamp 17 is turned on by pressing the button 14.
This is a lamp that lights up when you press the button. Also, if you repeat that carelessly twice, the disqualification lamp 18 will light up,
The game is designed to last for 41 minutes.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the preferred embodiment M (5!) of the present invention. In the figure, reference number @ 20 is shown.
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r]Tsuku Diagram (7) It is the M control center and functions as a means of measuring the time taken by the player to react.

A crystal oscillator 22 is connected to the CPU 20 via a frequency divider 21 . The oscillation output of the crystal oscillator 22 is minute WI
It is divided into predetermined division ratios by the J unit 21, and sent to the CPU 20 with a clock for calculation control and an I! It is necessary to supply clocks for measuring between '\'. The CP Li 20 performs control operations and measurement operations according to the timing of each clock. Also, CP Ll 20 nits, I ROM23 and R
AN124 is connected. ROM 23 is CPU
20 operation blocks [1 gram storage means, R
CPLI20 is 8 on AM24! [This is a storage means for temporarily storing calculated data, etc.

Coin switch 25 Get: This is a switch that is turned on when the player inserts, for example, a 100 yen coin into the measuring game machine in order to play the game.

The push button '14 is used by the player to input a reaction as explained in FIG. Signals from these coin switch 25 and pushbutton 14 are given to CPU 20. Based on these signals, the CPU 20 controls the flash 121 . A push button lamp 141 provided inside the push button 14. Handmade lamp 17. Disqualification lamp 18. Bar indicators 13A and 13B, digital display parts 15A-1
5E and the top score display section 16.

The CPU 20 also generates a sound generator 27. to liven up the atmosphere of the game. It also controls a sound effect generation mechanism consisting of an amplifier 28 and a speaker 29. moreover,
The CPU 20 also controls a coin counter 30 for counting the number of coins inserted and a coin blocker 31 for prohibiting coin insertion in predetermined cases. In addition,
The CPU 20 and various devices and elements controlled by the CPU 20 are connected by a data bus for data transmission and a 7-address bus stop for specifying addresses, and signal synchronization is performed as necessary. Latches, buffers, decoders, etc. are connected to the controller, and drivers for driving controlled devices and controlled devices are also connected.

FIG. 4 is a flow diagram for explaining the operation of the preferred embodiment. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the operation of this actual h1-example, ie, the game progress operation, will be explained in detail. The reaction speed measuring game machine 1 is
When λ(゛f) is connected to a commercial power source, the device becomes operational. Then, in step 81 (FIG. 4), the device waits until a 100 yen coin, for example, is inserted into a coin slot (not shown). When a coin is inserted from the coin slot, the coin switch 25 (Fig. 3) is turned on, notifying the CPU and 20 that the coin has not been inserted.
Is U20 Sound GIA? 1 note 27. A signal is output to the speaker 29 via the amplifier 28, and the signal is output to the speaker 29.
A coin insertion sound is output (step 82).

Next, the push button lamp 141 arranged inside the push button 14 is blinked. As described above, by the coin insertion sound outputted from the speaker 29 and the flashing of the push button lamp 141, that is, the flashing of the push button 14, it can be confirmed that preparations for starting the gaming machine game are complete. The push button lamp 141 turns off after being dimmed for a certain period of time (step 84.S5). After the push button lamp 141 goes out, when a predetermined time that is set differently for each measurement has elapsed, the G flash 121 lights up and outputs a start signal for operating the push button 14. Step 86.88). More preferably, the atmosphere can be further enlivened by emitting a starting sound (shot sound) from the speaker 29 at the same time as the flash 121 is turned on.

In this way, after the push button lamp 141 is turned on, the flash 1
The time it takes for the flash 12 to turn on is set differently for each measurement. For example, the time it takes for the flash 12 to turn on is set differently for each measurement.
1 may turn on, or the flashlight 1121 may turn on after a considerable time (for example, 5 seconds) after the push button lamp 141 goes out. In this way, since the time from when the push button lamp 141 goes out until the flash 121 turns on is randomly set for each measurement, player C receives 7 lashes 1121 after a certain period of time when the push button lamp 141 goes out. It is not possible to perform so-called anticipatory operations, such as operating the push button 14 in anticipation of the lighting of the button, and the novelty of the game can be maintained indefinitely.

At the same time as the flash 121 turns on, the CPU 20 performs 1. /
' Count in units of 1000 seconds (2, the count value is displayed on the digital display section 15A1, 2, 3).

This display may be configured to display the number of clicks 1 to 1 after the pushbutton 14 is pressed and the display stops, or the count value that changes from click 1 to the start of the song to 1 and 1 is also displayed. It is also possible to display the information including the information, but the latter display is more preferable. This is because the quality of the game is exciting.
and 13B to sequentially light the bar indicators 13A and 13[3 from the inside to the outside at the same time as the flanche 121 is turned on (], step S9). Note that this lighting may be performed so that the number of lit portions of the bar increases sequentially, or the number of lit portions of the bar may be moved outward.

When the player (j) confirms that the flash 121 is lit, he immediately presses the push button 14 (step 513).

When the push button 14 is pressed, the CPIJ 20 causes the speaker 29 to output a sound indicating this, stops the time count, and turns on the bar LEDs 13A and 13B.
The lighting movement of is also stopped (step $13). If the player does not press the push button 14 even after 10 seconds have elapsed after the flash 121 is turned on, the digital display section 15A displays "9°999", step 812>, and the time count and bar are displayed in the same way as described above. LED13A and 13
The display of B will stop. That is, in this case, the time count is stopped at the so-called time Δ-bar.

Since the first reaction speed measurement has been completed by one screen up, the push button lamp 141 is lit again for a certain period of time (steps 814, 815>, and the CPU 20 determines whether the reaction speed measurement has been completed five times or not. (Step S-16)
),.

For the above 521J, J: L (+ Hl et al., which has only completed the first reaction speed measurement, the next T bar indicator'
13A and 13B are turned on, and the operations of steps S5 to 816 are repeated again until the reaction speed is measured five times in step S'16.

In the second reaction speed measurement, the reaction; treasure is displayed. , 1" digital table; Part IJ115
B h < Ji-1. ++-i1 Note: When measuring the reaction speed for the third time, the digital display section '15
C is the f-th character (Id).

In each of the above cases, in step S5, after the push button lamp 141 goes out, the button 14 is pressed once until the flash 121 is lit, that is, when the
Press the push button 14 by pinching or so-called manual operation.
U 20 iJ: 3 times It is determined whether the technician's touch is the first touch or not, and if it is the first touch, the touch lamp is turned on and the touch sound is emitted from the speaker 29.
All the bar indicators 13A and 13B are turned on to output a message indicating that the work has been completed (step S24).
). Then, the push button lamp 141 is turned on for a certain period of time, the bar indicators 13A and 13t3 are turned off, and the process returns to the game start preparation state (step 84).

If it is not the first time to touch the hand, or if it is the second time in succession, the disqualification lamp 10 will be lit and the digital display section 150 will display r9.999.
'' and a game over sound is output from the speaker 29 to notify the end of the game.In this way, if you make two consecutive moves in one reaction speed measurement, the game will end before the end of the game. Even if it is, the disqualification lamp 18 will light up and the game will end.

Returning to step 816, if the reaction speed measurement has been completed five times, each digital display section 15A.

The respective display times displayed on 15B, 15C, 15D, and 15E are erased, and the value obtained by adding each display time, that is, 1.-tal of the reaction time, is displayed on the central digital display section 15C. Then, it is determined whether the 1 to 1 tal display is, for example, the predetermined highest class or not, and if it is the highest class, the highest rasp sound is output from 1 power 29 at step 818 to step 519. As a result, the player who played the game knows that his or her reaction speed is the best in the class, and can feel a sense of self-satisfaction. Next, it is determined whether the total score displayed on the digital display section 15C is the top score. This top score refers to whether it is the highest value among those played in the game up to that point, as described above. If the score is 1 to Tsubu, the top score displayed on the top score display section 16 and the current score are replaced, and the top score sound is output (step 5).
21).

and output a game over sound (step 828),
One game ends.

The above is the detailed operation of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the digital display section has 15A to 1
Although five 5Es are provided, the number is not limited to five and may be provided as many as the reaction speed that can be measured in one game. Also,
Although the total display is displayed on the central digital display section 15C, a separate digital display section for lighting the 1-1 total display may be provided.

In addition, the push button lamp 141. Handy lamp 17,
The disqualification lamp 18 etc. may be replaced with a lamp and may be provided with an LED or the like.

Furthermore, although the pushbutton 14 is used as a means for inputting a reaction manually by the player, other switches, such as a foot-operated switch, may also be used as a means for inputting a reaction. do not have.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a preferred example of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the construction surface 11 shown in the bamboo map. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a flow diagram for explaining the operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, I is a reaction speed measuring game, 121 is a flash as a start signal output means, '13A and 13
B is a bar LED, 14 (
Push button as an example of manual reaction means, 15Δ~15Elj
A digital display part is an example of a digital display means, 16 is a top score display part, and 20 is not shown. Patent applicant IREM Co., Ltd.

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) A reaction speed measuring game machine that measures and displays the reaction speed from when a start signal is given until the player reacts, the start signal outputting the start signal so that the player can recognize it. an output means, a reaction input means for the player to input a reaction, outputting the start signal, and a total time until input from the reaction input means is received i7+! measuring means for measuring the Etil! A reaction speed measuring game machine including a digital display means for digitally displaying the time measured by the lJ means, that is, the time required for the reaction. (2) The reaction speed is measured at least five times per game, and the digital display means includes at least five digital display units for displaying the time required for each of the five reactions. A reaction speed measuring game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it has the following. (3) The reaction speed measurement according to claim 2, wherein one of the at least five digital display sections has a function of displaying the total value of the time displayed on each display section. game machine. (4) The digital display means further displays the total value through the Uchiro game as ``Gifi + where CR was short'' (
4. The reaction speed measuring game machine according to claim 3, further comprising a display section for displaying a top score of I. (5) The measuring means, in relation to measuring the time,
The reaction speed measuring game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the game machine includes an analog display section that displays the passage of the measurement time in an analog manner. (6) The reaction speed measurement according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the start signal output means outputs an optical signal that can be visually recognized by the player. game machine. (7) The start signal output means allows the player to hear the
A reaction speed measuring game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the game machine outputs a recognizable audio signal.