JPS6182776A - Television game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Object of the Invention) Industrial Field of Application This invention relates to a video game machine, specifically a single 7”L/
- and a video game machine that can be played by multiple players.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 8, a video game machine played by a plurality of people has a screen 3 provided on a pair of inclined surfaces formed on the left and right sides of a box body 1. In this game machine, image information is sent from one central processing unit in response to the game operations of two players, and each screen is displayed according to this image information. In the game, the images moved alternately while interfering with each other.

However, on this game machine, within both screens 3,
Although images from each player are output in sync,
Because the opponent player's image does not appear on your screen, there is no real sense of synchronization and interference, which tends to lack the impact and the real thrill of the game.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention As mentioned above, the present invention attempts to solve the problem that the game lacks the sense of synchronization and interference between images as the game progresses, and thus lacks impact and real thrill.

(The Bottom of the Invention) Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a method to monitor the progress of a game provided on each of a plurality of playing tables 2 and 2a, as shown in FIG. For the screens 3 and 3a for display,
The central processing units 14 and 148, which receive signals input from the operation units 0 and Oa of each competition table 2.2a and output image information in response to the signals, are connected to each other so that they can be shut off based on the operation of the start device S. This method was adopted.

Effect This invention employs the above-mentioned means to improve the image 9 displayed on the screens 3 and 3a when a plurality of players play.
16.16a synchronize and interfere with each other.

(Example) Hereinafter, a first example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

In FIG. 1.2, 1 is a box of a game machine, which is composed of a pair of playing tables 2.28. Since the configurations of the competition tables 2 and 2a are exactly the same, only the -10,000 competition table 2 will be explained, and the reference numeral corresponding to the 10,000 competition table 2 will be given to the other competition g2a in the drawing.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a CRT screen provided above the competition table 2, on which the progress status of the game is displayed.

4 is a handle attached below the screen 3, and 5 is a speedometer attached to the pressure plate of the same handle.

6 is a change lever provided below the speedometer 5;
Reference numerals 7 and 8 designate an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal 9'/L/ arranged side by side on the left and right at the lower right side of the change lever 60. The handle 4, the change lever 6, the accelerator pedal 7, and the brake pedal JV8 constitute an operating section 0, and the operating section 0 is provided at a height suitable for the player to operate while sitting on a chair 9. There is.

In addition, 1u is the coin insertion device installed at the IMJ between the 10,000 handle 4 and the other speedometer 5 + 1, 11゜12
7. Adjacent to the 7-sen insertion device 10 is a pair of upper and lower person selection buttons as the start device S. The lower button 11 is for one person, and the lower button 12 is for two people. It is used when 13 is a partition wall erected opposite the box body 1, and is used to isolate it from other game machines in a game center etc.
This allows players to concentrate on the game. Note that the money insertion device 10 and the bulkhead 13 are provided in a game machine for commercial use.

As shown in FIG. 2, each competition table 2, 2a has a central processing unit (CPU) 14.14a, and both central processing units 14.14a are connected through an interface 15. In FIG. 2, both the central processing units 14.14a and the interface 15 are shown outside the box body 1 for convenience of explanation, but in reality, each central processing unit 14.148 is installed on the corresponding competition table 2.2aP3. The M1 interface 15 is built into the box body 1 at an appropriate location.

When two people use the game machine configured as described above, as shown in FIG. Signals from the two-use hot button 12 are input to each central processing unit 14, 141 connected to the HAΔ1), and in response to these input signals, image information is displayed on the corresponding screen 3 according to the sharpening program. ,3a
An image 16.16a indicating the start of the game is displayed.

After images 1s and tsa are displayed on each screen 3 and 3a,
A handle 41 4a corresponds to each player.

When the change lever 6.6a, the accelerator pedal 7.7a1, the brake pedal/L/ll, and 17B are operated, these operation parts 0. A signal based on the operation of Oa is transmitted to each central processing unit 1.
4.14H, and this input signal is sent to the other party's central processing unit 148.14 via the interface 15. Each central processing unit 14.14f1 has a corresponding operation unit 0. The signal input directly from Oa and the signal input from the other party's central processing unit 14.148 are combined with each other, and image information responsive to this combined signal is output to each screen 3.3a. At the same time, an audio signal is also output to an audio generator (not shown).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the images 16.16a displayed on the screens 3 and 3a also synchronize and interfere with each other, so that the racing cars operated by each player are displayed in the center of the screens 3 and 3a. At the same time, when the position of the opponent's racing car is within the picture 916, 16a, the progress of the opponent player's game is also accurately displayed. Therefore, when you are in a position close to either the full-year racing car or your own racing car, check the position of the other party's racing car in screen 3.3a, overtake,
When the player runs away, the sound of a racing car is emitted from the sound generator in combination with the image 16.16a, and the player can enjoy an exciting game.

When a person is braking alone, a signal based on the operation of the one-person button 11 is input to the central processing unit M14 of the ten thousand competition tables 2, and image information in response to this input signal is sent to the central processing unit @14. is output to the screen 3, and an image 16 indicating the start of the game can be completely displayed on the screen 3. After this, a signal based on the operation of the operation unit O is input to the central processing unit 14, and the image information in response to this human input signal is output to the screen 3, and the audio information is output to the sound generator, and the game progresses. do.

When the single-person button/11 is operated, the central processing unit 1
4 is blocked to interface 15 1fi
i'l: Yes, after which the signal based on the operation of the operation unit O is not output to the central processing unit 14a of the other party. Also, regardless of whether you are playing with one player or two players,
As shown in Fig. 5, when a racing car collides, an explosion sound is emitted from the sound generator based on the audio/image information output from the central processing unit 14/141, and a message appears on the screen 3.34. A collision will be displayed.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, a start button 20.208 is provided on each competition table 2.2a in place of the 1-person and 2-person use buttons 11.12 as the Sufu-1 device i'fS. The player waits for a certain period of time (3 to 5 seconds in this example)
If the start buttons 20, 20a are operated with the above deviation, the central processing unit 14.1 of each competition table 2.2a
1 is in a cutoff state for the interface 15. Therefore, the images 16.16a displayed on each screen 3.3aK do not synchronize or interfere with each other, and each competition table 2.21 functions as a single-play game machine.

Furthermore, if both players operate the start button 20.20a within a certain period of time (3 seconds), the central processing unit 14, 14afl interface 15 of each competition table 2, 2a will be in communication state, and each screen 3.3ai /I: Displayed images 16.16au synchronize and interfere with each other, so 2
It becomes possible for other players to compete in a game.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and may be applied, for example, to (1) game machines for racing other than racing car games, such as bicycle races and boat races;
As shown in the figure, any changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention, such as connecting three or more playing tables 2゜2a, 2b for play, etc., as long as they do not depart from the spirit of the invention.

Effects of the Invention As detailed above, this invention provides a plurality of playing tables 2.2a.
The operation section 0.2 of each competition table 2.2a is connected to the predetermined screens 3, 3a provided on each side for displaying the progress of the game.
By connecting the central processing units 14 and 148 that receive signals input from Oa and output image information in response to the signals so that they can be shut off based on the operation of the start device S,
When playing with multiple people, it has an excellent effect of allowing the game to progress while checking each other's play status.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view thereof, Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the connected state of both central processing mechanisms, and Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the state of connection of both central processing mechanisms. Figure 5 is a front view showing an image of the collision. +It is an inkstone drawing. Competition table 2.2a, screen 3.3a, operation unit 0.0a, start button it, 12, central processing unit 14.44&. Patent amount, applicant Ohira Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. Figure 1 Figure 6

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. With respect to the screen (3, 3a) provided on each of the plurality of competition tables (2, 2a) for displaying the progress of the game, A starting device (S) is a central processing unit (14, 14a) that receives a signal input from an operation unit (O, Oa) and outputs image information in response to the signal.
A video game machine characterized in that the video game machine is connected so that it can be shut off based on the operation of the video game machine. 2. The television game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that both central processing units (14, 14a) are connected via an interface (15). 3. The handle (4, 4a) and change lever (6,
6a), an Arcel pedal (7, 7a), and a brake pedal (8, 8a). 4. A patent characterized in that the start device (S) is a single-person and two-person number selection button (11) disposed above and below, common to both competition tables (2, 2a). A video game machine according to claim 1. 5. The television game machine according to claim 1, wherein the start device (S) is a start button (20, 20a) provided on each competition table (2, 2a). .