JP2007089761A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel game machine with a display part to be connected to a seat on which a player is seated in such a way as can be stored in the seat. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a subordinate monitor 613 for displaying a game image generated according to a game program and the input by the player, an input receiving part for receiving the input by the player, a control part for executing the game program according to prescribed outside input including the input received by the input receiving part, a seat part on which the player can be seated, a subordinate monitor storage part 62 formed in the seat part for storing the subordinate monitor 613, and a connection rod, one end of which is fixed to the seat part and the other end of which is connected to the subordinate monitor 613 for connecting the subordinate monitor 613 to the subordinate monitor storage part 62 in such a way as can be stored. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as an arcade game installed in a game center or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a multiplayer multi-purpose game machine, commonly called a mass game machine, in which a large number of players participate is known. In recent years, there is a horse racing game machine as such a mass game machine. Such a mass game machine includes, for example, a gaming machine main body provided with a large main display unit, and a plurality of terminal devices attached to the gaming machine main body and provided with sub display units (Patent Document 1). ).

  Each of the plurality of terminal devices includes a seat on which a player can be seated, and is lined up toward the main display unit. In this terminal device, each player sits on a seat and performs various operations while looking at a sub-display unit provided on the seat.

  In this mass game machine, the racehorse and its odds are presented on the main display section and the sub display section. Each player selects an arbitrary racehorse from the presented racehorses and bets medals. Thereafter, horse racing is performed by these race horses on the main display portion, and medals are paid out to each player based on the odds set in advance according to the result.

  In the mass game machine as described above, each terminal device is connected to the gaming machine body via a communication cable. Information necessary for the game is exchanged by performing bidirectional communication via these communication cables (see Patent Document 1).

By the way, in a communication game machine which is a kind of such a mass game machine, a player uses a higher-grade seat than in the past so that the player does not get tired even when playing for a long time. In addition, in the case of a communication game in which the main game content is such that a medal is paid and a medal is paid out based on odds set by the game device side in the horse racing game displayed on the main screen, the seat is particularly expensive. There are proposals to create an atmosphere in a high-end gambling field by giving a feeling.
JP-A-8-206355

  However, the above mass game machines have the following problems.

  In a terminal device used in such a mass game, when further improvement in functionality or high-class feeling is pursued, for example, the position can be changed corresponding to the position of the player for each terminal device. A sub display can be provided. Here, the sub-display unit can be moved to a position where the player can visually recognize the game at the start of the game, and can be stored in the seat so that the player can sit down smoothly when the player sits or leaves the seat. Preferably there is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a novel gaming machine in which a display unit is storably connected to a seat on which a player is seated.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(1) A display unit (for example, a sub monitor 613 described later) that displays a game image generated according to the game program and the player's input, and an input receiving unit (for example, a touch panel unit 613B described later) that receives the player's input. An input operation unit 72), a control unit (for example, CPU 91 described later) that executes a game program in response to a predetermined external input including an input by the input receiving unit, and a seat unit (for example, described later) on which a player can be seated. A terminal device 30), a storage unit (for example, a sub-monitor storage unit 62 described later) that is formed in the sheet unit and stores the display unit, and one end is fixed to the sheet unit, and the display unit is connected to the other end In addition, a connecting rod (for example, a first support arm 612 and a second support arm 611 described later) that connects the display unit to the storage unit so as to be retractable. The control unit permits the display unit to display the game image based on a state of a game that is progressed by the game program based on the predetermined external input. Gaming machine.

According to the invention described in (1), one end is fixed to the seat portion, and the display portion is slidably connected to the storage portion by a connecting rod that connects the display portion to the other end. When not playing, the display unit can be stored, and when playing a game, the display unit can be moved to a position where the player can visually recognize it.
Further, since control is performed to allow display of the game image on the display unit based on the game state progressed by the game program, for example, the game image is not displayed on the display unit in a state where no game is played. In a state where a game is played, a game image can be displayed on the display unit.

  (2) A display unit (for example, a sub monitor 613 described later) that displays a game image generated according to the game program and the player's input, and an input receiving unit (for example, a touch panel unit 613B described later) that receives the player's input. An input operation unit 72), a control unit (for example, CPU 91 described later) that executes a game program in response to a predetermined external input including an input by the input receiving unit, and a seat unit (for example, described later) on which a player can be seated. A terminal device 30), a storage unit (for example, a sub-monitor storage unit 62 described later) that is formed in the sheet unit and stores the display unit, and one end is fixed to the sheet unit, and the display unit is connected to the other end In addition, a connecting rod (for example, a first support arm 612 and a second support arm 611, which will be described later) connects the display unit to the storage unit so as to be retractable. And a movement prohibition mechanism (for example, a storage unit upper lid 66 described later) that prohibits outward movement of the display unit stored in the storage unit and places the display unit in a movement prohibited state. The control unit permits the movement prohibition mechanism to release the movement prohibition state of the display unit based on a state of a game progressed by the game program based on the predetermined external input. Gaming machine.

According to the invention described in (2), one end is fixed to the seat portion, and the display portion is slidably connected to the storage portion by a connecting rod that connects the display portion to the other end. When not playing, the display unit can be stored, and when playing a game, the display unit can be moved to a position where the player can visually recognize it.
In addition, since the movement prohibition mechanism is controlled to allow the movement prohibition mechanism to cancel the movement prohibition state of the display unit based on the state of the game progressed by the game program, for example, in the state where the game is not being played, In a state where it is impossible to move from the storage unit and a game is played, the display unit can be moved outward from the storage unit. Thereby, the damage by mischief of a child, etc. can be prevented.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the display unit (for example, a sub-monitor 613 described later) has a touch panel unit (for example, a touch panel unit 613B described later) as the input receiving unit. And the connecting rod (for example, a first support arm 612 and a second support arm 611 described later) is applied to the touch panel when a pressing force stronger than a predetermined pressing force is applied. Is a gaming machine provided with pressing force relaxation means (for example, an urging unit 663 described later) for retracting the display unit in the pressing direction.

  According to the invention described in (3), when the pressing force applied to the touch panel unit exceeds a predetermined strength, the display unit or the display unit is provided with pressing force relaxation means for retracting the display unit in the pressing direction. Breakage of the connecting rod can be prevented.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (3), the pressing force reducing means is provided in the seat portion (for example, a terminal device 30 described later) and the connecting rod (for example, a first support arm 612 described later). And a second support arm 611) that slides away from the player (for example, a connecting rod sliding portion 665 described later), and a biasing portion that biases the connecting rod toward the player (for example, described later). And an urging unit 663).

  According to the invention described in (4), the seat portion is provided with the sliding portion that slides the connecting rod away from the player and the biasing portion that biases the connecting rod toward the player. When the player presses the touch panel with an excessively strong force, the display unit slides away from the player to release the pressing force, so that the display unit and the connecting rod can be prevented from being damaged.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (3), the pressing force relaxation means is provided on the connection rod (for example, a first support arm 612 and a second support arm 611 described later) and the display unit (for example, , A rotation axis (for example, a later-described sub-monitor rotation axis 660) that pivotally supports a sub-monitor 613, which will be described later, and a rotation direction opposite to the rotation direction in which the display unit is rotated by the pressing. A gaming machine comprising: a rotation urging unit (e.g., a rotation urging unit 661 described later) that urges to move.

  According to the invention described in (5), the connecting rod is pivoted in a direction opposite to a pivot shaft that pivotally supports the display unit and a pivot direction in which the display unit is pivoted by pressing. For example, when the player presses the touch panel with an excessively strong force, the display unit rotates to release the pressing force. It is possible to prevent damage to the bag.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a novel gaming machine in which the display unit is storably connected to the seat on which the player is seated.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

<Overall configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 1 is a mass game machine, and includes a gaming machine main body 20 including a planar rectangular play area 21 and a plurality of terminal devices 30 arranged on the play area 21.

  In addition to the play area 21, the gaming machine main body 20 includes a main display device 22 arranged along one side of the play area 21, speaker devices 23 arranged at the four corners of the play area 21, and these main display devices 22. And a main control device 80 for controlling the speaker device 23.

  The play area 21 is divided into a plurality of subareas 212. These subareas 212 include a city area 212A, a sea area 212B, and a forest area 212C. In the play area 21, IC tags 211 are embedded in a grid. The IC tag 211 stores position information within the play area 21.

The main display device 22 is a large projector display device that displays an image based on the image data output from the main control device 80. The main display device 22 is not limited to this and may be a large monitor.
The main control device 80 is capable of bidirectional communication with each terminal device 30 via a wireless LAN, executes a predetermined game program, and performs bidirectional communication with each terminal device 30 to create a virtual space common to each player. provide.

  Each terminal device 30 is arranged in a state facing the main display device 22. The terminal device 30 is connected to the main control device 80 via a wireless LAN, and can move on the play area 21 in accordance with a command from the main control device 80 or by a player's operation.

<Configuration of terminal device>
2 to 5 are perspective views showing the appearance of each terminal device 30. FIG.
The terminal device 30 according to FIG. 2 includes a seat 31 and a traveling unit 32 that is provided below the seat 31 and moves the seat 31 on the play area 21. The sub-monitor 613 provided separately from the seat 31 has a connecting device 600 having a connecting rod having the first support arm 612 and the second support arm 611 as constituent members in a manner that is visible when the player is seated. Supported by The coupling device 600 is connected to a rotation drive unit 616A that rotates the first support arm 612 and an expansion / contraction drive unit 615A that expands and contracts the second support arm 611. These are controlled by the main control device 80 and the sub control device 90, and move the sub monitor 613 to a predetermined position or hold the sub monitor 613. In addition, since the sub monitor 613 is stored in the storage unit when no game is played, the sub monitor 613 can be prevented from being destroyed. Further, since the sub monitor 613 is configured separately from the seat 31, even if the sub monitor 613 is destroyed, game media such as medals and money cannot be stolen, and the sub monitor 613 can be prevented from being destroyed. .

  The terminal device 30 according to FIG. 3 includes a holding device 400 that engages with and holds the side surface of the sub monitor 613. Specifically, the sub-monitor 613 that is supported in a cantilevered manner in a state where the player is seated by the connecting device 600 is engaged with a surface of the sub-monitor 613 that faces the surface to which the connecting device 600 is connected. The holding device 400 is provided. The holding device 400 includes a holding device storage unit 40, a holding rod 411 that is arranged so as to be able to appear and retract from the holding device storage unit 40, and an engaging unit 413 provided at one end of the holding rod 411. The holding rod 411 is a bellows-like member that can be contracted and bent, and is extended and contracted so that the engaging portion 413 is engaged with the engaged portion 414 formed on the side surface of the sub monitor 613. Thereby, the sub monitor 613 is held by the holding device 400, and the holding device 400 can suppress vibration of the sub monitor 613 caused by a player hitting the sub monitor 613 or moving the terminal device 30.

  The terminal device 30 according to FIG. 4 includes a holding device 400 that engages with and holds the side surface of the sub-monitor 613 in the same manner as the terminal device 30 according to FIG. Specifically, the sub-monitor 613 that is supported in a cantilevered manner in a state where the player is seated by the connecting device 600 is engaged with a surface of the sub-monitor 613 that faces the surface to which the connecting device 600 is connected. The holding device 400 is provided. The holding device 400 includes a holding device storage unit 40, a holding rod 411 that is arranged so as to be able to protrude from the holding device storage unit 40, and an engaging portion formed in a substantially U shape at one end of the holding rod 411. 413 is provided. The holding rod 411 is a bellows-like member that can be contracted and bent, and is extended and contracted so that the engaging portion 413 is engaged with the engaged portion 414 formed on the side surface of the sub monitor 613. Thereby, the sub monitor 613 is held by the holding device 400, and the holding device 400 can suppress vibration of the sub monitor 613 caused by a player hitting the sub monitor 613 or moving the terminal device 30.

  The terminal device 30 according to FIG. 5 includes a holding device 400 that engages with and holds the back surface of the sub monitor 613. Specifically, the connecting device 600 engages the sub-monitor 613 that is supported in a cantilevered manner in a state where the player is seated with the surface of the sub-monitor 613 that faces the surface on which the image display unit 613A is disposed. In addition, a holding device 400 that holds the sub-monitor 613 is provided. The holding device 400 includes a holding device storage unit 40, a holding rod 411 that is arranged so as to be able to appear and retract from the holding device storage unit 40, and an engaging unit 413 provided at one end of the holding rod 411. The holding rod 411 is a bellows-like member that can be contracted and bent, and an engaging portion 413 is formed on an engaged portion 414 (not shown) formed on the back surface of the sub monitor 613 that is a surface facing the image display portion 613A. Engaged. Accordingly, since the sub monitor 613 is held by the holding device 400, the holding device 400 can suppress shaking of the sub monitor 613 caused by pressing the touch panel unit 613B in the image display unit 613A.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of the traveling unit 32.
The traveling unit 32 includes four traveling tires 321, a tire drive control device 322 that rotationally drives the traveling tires 321, a tire direction control device 323 that controls the direction of the traveling tire 321, the tire drive control devices 322, A rechargeable battery (not shown) that supplies power to the tire direction control device 323.
The traveling unit 32 can move the seat 31 to an arbitrary position on the play area 21 by the tire drive control device 322 and the tire direction control device 323.
The rechargeable battery described above may be charged by being connected to an external power source, and is not limited to this. A magnetic field generator is built in the play area 21 and a magnetic field is generated by the magnetic field generator. By doing so, it may be charged by self-induced electromotive force by a magnetic field.

  An IC tag detection unit 324 that detects an IC tag 211 embedded in the play area 21 is provided below the tire drive control device 322 of the traveling unit 32.

<Composition of sheet>
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the seat 31 in the seat mode. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the seat 31 in the bed mode.
The seat 31 includes a seat body 50, a side unit 60 provided along one side surface of the seat body 50, and a seat shell 70 that surrounds three sides excluding the other side surface side of the seat body 50. .
The seat 31 can be adjusted in multiple stages between the seat mode shown in FIG. 7 and the bed mode shown in FIG.

  The seat body 50 includes a flat base portion 51, a seating portion 52 provided on the base portion 51, and a backrest (backrest) 53 attached to the seating portion 52 so that the angle can be changed. A headrest 54 provided on the top of the backrest 53, a pair of side arms 55 provided on the seat surface of the seating portion 52 and on both sides of the backrest 53, and below the seat surface of the seating portion 52. And a seating detector 525 that detects that the player is seated.

The seating portion 52 is configured to advance and retreat on the base portion 51 when the player operates the input operation portion 72. The seat body 50 slides forward from the seating portion 52 to change from the seat mode shown in FIG. 7 to the bed mode shown in FIG. 8 and forms a bed.
The seating part 52 includes a legrest 521 provided on the front side and a footrest 522 stored at the tip of the legrest 521. When the seating portion 52 slides forward, the legrest 521 turns upward along with the slide and becomes a seat surface continuous with the seat surface of the seating portion 52. At the same time, the footrest 522 protrudes from the legrest 521 and becomes a seat surface continuous with the legrest 521.

The backrest 53 falls backward as the seat portion 52 moves forward and backward on the base portion 51.
The side arm 55 is configured such that when the seat body 50 is set to the bed mode, the front side is slightly rotated upward.

  The seat surface of the seat portion 52, the lower portion of the backrest 53 (abutting against the waist of the player), and the headrest 54 each have a bag body into which air can be injected, and air is injected into these bag bodies by an air pump. Then, the surface is raised so that it can be supported while corresponding to the unevenness of the user's body surface.

  The seating detector 525 is disposed under the seat surface of the seating portion 52 and detects that the player is seated. When the seating detector 525 detects the seating of the player, a predetermined control signal is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-control device 90, and the sub-control device 90 drives the connecting device and the holding device. Control the drive mechanism.

  In the side unit 60, a sub monitor storage unit 62 is formed, and the sub monitor storage unit 62 stores a sub display unit 61. In the opening above the sub monitor storage unit 62, the storage unit upper lid 66 is disposed so as to be openable and closable. It can be configured to be openable. In other words, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub monitor 613 is released from the state in which the movement outside the sub monitor storage unit 62 is prohibited. Here, in addition to setting the sub monitor 613 to the movement prohibited state by the storage unit upper lid 66 in this way, for example, by locking the coupling device 600, the sub monitor 613 can be set to the movement prohibited state. These movement prohibition mechanisms are controlled based on the game state advanced by the game program, as will be described later. For example, when the game state is a playable state, the prohibition state by the movement prohibition mechanism is controlled to be released.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the sub display unit 61 includes a second support arm 611 supported by the side unit 60, a first support arm 612 attached to the tip of the second support arm 611, A sub-monitor 613 having a rectangular flat plate attached to the tip of one support arm 612.
The second support arm 611 is telescopic with respect to the side unit 60 in the vertical direction. The first support arm 612 is extendable and can be fixed at an arbitrary angle with respect to the axial direction of the second support arm 611. The sub monitor 613 can be fixed at an arbitrary angle with respect to the axial direction of the first support arm 612.

  The sub display unit 61 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The sub display unit 61 includes a rectangular flat sub monitor 613, a first shaft 617 that rotatably supports the sub monitor 613, a first support arm 612 having one end coupled to the first shaft 617, A second shaft portion 616 disposed on the other end of the first support arm 612, which supports the first support arm 612 so as to be rotatable, and one end thereof is connected to the second shaft portion 616. And a second support arm 611 having the other end connected to the side unit 60 of the terminal device 30.

  Further, the sub display unit 61 is a rotation drive unit 617A that is connected to the sub monitor 613 and rotates the image display unit 613A toward the player side, and a rotation that is connected to the first support arm 612. A rotational drive unit 616A that rotates the first support arm 612 and a telescopic drive unit 615A that is disposed on the second support arm 611 and that expands and contracts the second support arm 611. 615A.

  Further, a first load detection unit 617B that is disposed in the vicinity of the rotation drive unit 617A and detects a load applied to the rotation drive unit 617A, and a load that is disposed in the vicinity of the rotation drive unit 616A and detects the load applied to the rotation drive unit 616A. A second load detection unit 616B, and a third load detection unit 615B that is disposed in the vicinity of the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A and detects a load applied to the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A. When a load larger than a predetermined load is applied to each drive unit, each detector outputs a signal notifying a sub-control device 90 (not shown) that a load larger than the predetermined load has been applied. The sub-control device 90 that has received this signal can control each component according to the magnitude of the load and the manner in which the load is applied.

  For example, the pressing force applied to the touch panel unit 613B disposed on the sub monitor 613 is large, and a load larger than a predetermined load (for example, the first load) is detected by the first load detection unit 617B or the second load detection unit 616B. In the case of a failure, a predetermined sound such as a sound that allows air to escape is generated, and the player is controlled to warn that the sub-monitor 613 has been pushed too much. This is done in order not to promote excessive pressing of the sub monitor 613 by the player. The predetermined sound such as the air escape sound may be a sound that is physically generated by opening a first safety valve 617c or a second safety valve 616c, which will be described later, or a pseudo sound. Furthermore, a so-called warning sound may be sent from the speaker 75. The warning that the sub-monitor 613 is pushed too much due to the generation of the predetermined sound is performed at a stage before the sub-monitor 613 is retracted when an excessive pressing force is applied to the touch panel unit 613B, which will be described later. There is also an effect of notifying that the sub-monitor 613 is in the previous stage so that the sub-monitor 613 does not interfere with the progress of the game. If the sub-monitor 613 is pressed strongly even after receiving a warning due to the generation of the predetermined sound, the sub-monitor 613 and the connecting device 600 are retracted to be described later in order to avoid damage.

  Further, for example, the pressing force to the touch panel unit 613B arranged on the sub monitor 613 is large as described above, and the first load detection unit 617B and the second load detection unit 616B cause a predetermined load (for example, the second load). When a large load is detected, the sub-monitor 613 and the like are controlled to be retracted away from the player by a predetermined pressing force relaxation means. Specific examples are as described later.

  For example, when a load larger than a predetermined load (for example, the third load) is detected by the first load detection unit 617B or the like during the operation in which the sub monitor 613 is moved by the coupling device 600, Control is performed to open the first safety valve 617c and the like. Thereby, the sub monitor 613 and the coupling device 600 can be prevented from being damaged. Further, when the player's hand is sandwiched between the sub-monitor 613 and the sub-monitor storage unit 62 when the sub-monitor 613 is stored and moved in the sub-monitor storage unit 62, an air damper (not shown) disposed in the coupling device 600 is used. In cooperation with the damper, the player is prevented from being injured. Specific examples are as described later.

  The sub monitor 613 includes an image display unit 613 </ b> A, a small CCD camera 614, and a position sensor 604 that are arranged on one wide surface. The image display unit 613A includes a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL (ELECTROLUMINSENCE) display, or the like.

  The image display unit 613A includes a touch panel unit 613B. The player can operate the terminal device 30 or issue a predetermined instruction during the game by directly pressing the touch panel unit 613B. The touch panel unit 613B can be formed by disposing a transparent touch panel sheet on the surface side of the image display unit 613A. When the touch panel unit 613B is formed as described above, a game image or the like displayed on the image display unit 613A on the back side can be visually recognized through the touch panel unit 613B. That is, the player can perform a predetermined input operation with the touch panel unit 613B while viewing the game image displayed on the image display unit 613A.

  Here, the player presses the touch panel unit 613B to perform a predetermined input operation. However, since the sub monitor 613 is cantilevered by the connecting device 600, the sub monitor 613 and the connecting device 600 are excessively pressed. Will be damaged. In order to alleviate the influence of such a pressing force, a predetermined pressing force relaxation means is provided, and a specific example thereof is as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the sub monitor 613 is pivotally supported by a sub monitor rotation shaft 660 provided at an end of the coupling device 600 via a rotation urging portion 661. The rotation urging unit 661 is urged to rotate by a predetermined urging force F4 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the sub monitor 613 rotates by a player's pressing operation. In a normal state, rotation of the sub monitor 613 by the rotation urging unit 661 toward the player is restricted by a not-illustrated locking unit. When the rotation load F3 generated on the sub monitor rotation shaft 660 by the pressing force F applied from the player to the sub monitor 613 is larger than the rotation force F4 applied by the rotation biasing portion 661. The sub monitor 613 is rotated and retracted in a direction away from the player (direction of the load F3) to avoid damage of the sub monitor 613 and the coupling device 600 due to the pressing force F. Here, the rotation urging portion 661 may be a spring formed so as to be wound around the rotation shaft, or a locking mechanism that is unlocked when a predetermined load or more is applied. Further, according to the load detected by the first load detection unit 617B and the second load detection unit 616B, the rotation drive unit 616A, the rotation drive unit 617A and the like which are connecting device drivers are controlled to rotate the sub monitor 613. It can also be retreated.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the coupling device 600 to which the sub monitor 613 is connected is slidably coupled to the bottom of the sub monitor storage unit 62 by a sliding mechanism 665. The sliding member 667 provided at one end of the connecting rod in the connecting device 600 is slidably disposed in a sliding groove 666 formed on the bottom surface of the sub-monitor storage unit 62. The urging portion 663 disposed so as to expose one surface from the side surface of the sub-monitor storage portion 62 includes a contact portion 664 that contacts the connection rod, and the connection rod is attached to the player side via the contact portion 664. Energize with power F2. Movement of the connecting rod by the urging portion 663 toward the player side is restricted by a locking portion 668 provided on the player side. When the load F1 generated on the connecting rod by the pressing force F applied from the player to the sub monitor 613 is larger than the biasing force F2 applied by the biasing portion 663, the connecting rod is away from the player (the direction of the load F1). ) To avoid breakage of the sub-monitor 613 and the connecting device 600 due to the pressing force F. Here, the urging portion 663 may be a spring having a predetermined shape, or a locking mechanism that is unlocked when a predetermined load is exceeded.

  Here, when the pressing force relaxation means is configured to restore the sub monitor 613 retracted in the pressing direction to the original position, for example, when the pressing force relaxation means is the urging portion 663 or the rotation urging portion 661. Therefore, it is not necessary to interrupt the game by the retreating movement of the sub monitor 613, so that the player can play the game continuously. As a result, the sub monitor 613 and the like can be prevented from being damaged, and the player can be satisfied.

  The CCD camera 614 is disposed on the same surface as the surface on which the image display unit 613A is disposed in the sub monitor 613. The CCD camera 614 is mainly used when creating an avatar in the game field. In addition, the video captured by the CCD camera 614 can be displayed on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613 at all times. Thereby, since the player can see the player's own expression during the game, the fun is increased. In this case, the captured video may be displayed on the entire image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613 or may be displayed on a part thereof. These image displays can be switched by operating an input operation unit 72 (described later). Furthermore, the sub-control device 90 can appropriately check whether the sub-monitor 613 is arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize by analyzing the image captured by the CCD camera 614.

  The position sensor 604 is disposed on the same surface as the surface on which the image display unit 613A is disposed in the sub monitor 613. The position sensor 604 detects the position of the player and detects whether the player is in a suitable position. In other words, it is detected whether the sub monitor 613 is arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize it. When the sub monitor 613 is at a position where the player can visually recognize, a visible signal indicating that the sub monitor 613 is at a position where the player can visually recognize is output to the sub control device 90 (not shown). Receiving this visible signal, the sub-control device 90 transmits a signal notifying the main control device 80 that this visible signal has been received. The main control device 80 that has received this signal transmits an adjustment signal for instructing the sub-control signal to be placed at a position where the sub-monitor 613 is visible. Then, the sub control device 90 that has received the adjustment signal controls the coupling device drive mechanism that drives the coupling device to move the sub monitor 613 to a position where it can be visually recognized.

  When the player is not seated, the sub monitor 613 is stored in the sub monitor storage unit 62 formed in the side unit 60 and opened upward and extending in the vertical direction. In a state in which the sub monitor 613 is stored in the sub monitor storage unit 62, the storage unit upper cover 66 covers the upper opening, and the sub monitor 613 cannot move outward. For example, when the medal insertion detector 735 detects the insertion of a predetermined number of game media medals, when the input operation unit 72 receives a game start input, or the seating detector 525 detects the player's input. When a predetermined condition such as when seating is detected is satisfied, the storage unit upper lid 66 can be opened manually or automatically by the control of the CPU 91 described later, and the sub monitor 613 can be moved outward. Then, the sub monitor 613 is fed out from the sub monitor storage unit 62 manually or automatically. In the case where the sub monitor 613 is automatically extended from the sub monitor storage unit 62, for example, the movement is controlled to a position where the player can visually recognize the above-described predetermined condition. An example of the operation will be described below.

  As an opportunity for the sub monitor 613 to automatically move to a visually recognizable position, for example, an input for instructing the sub monitor 613 to move by the input operation unit 72 is accepted in the same manner as the trigger for releasing the movement prohibition state of the sub monitor 613. Or when the seating detector 525 detects the seating of the player. After the movement prohibition state of the sub-monitor 613 is released and becomes movable, the sub-monitor 613 is moved from the main control device 80 to the sub-control device 90 with a predetermined operation or the like as a playable state. The sub-control device 90, which receives the movement signal instructing the control, controls the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A, the rotation drive unit 616A, and the rotation drive unit 617A that are coupling device drivers, The sub monitor 613 is moved from a state stored in the sub monitor storage unit 62 to a predetermined position and placed in a playable state. A specific operation will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The sub display unit 61 in FIG. 9 is stored in the sub monitor storage unit 62. In this state, the storage unit upper cover 66 is closed, and the sub-monitor 613 cannot be moved outward. The connecting device 600 connected to the sub-monitor 613 contracts, the sub-monitor 613 has the surface to which the connecting device 600 is connected as the lower surface, and the image display unit 613A (see FIG. 10) faces the player (not shown) seated on the seat. Stored in state. As shown in FIG. 10, in the storage state sub display unit 61 in FIG. 9, after the storage unit upper cover 66 is opened by a predetermined trigger, the second support arm 611 is extended by the telescopic drive unit 615A. As a result, the sub monitor 613 is fed out of the sub monitor storage unit 62. Next, in the sub display unit 61 in a state in which the sub monitor 613 is extended to the outside of the sub monitor storage unit, the first support arm 612 is rotated by the rotation driving unit 616A, and the sub monitor 613 is moved to the vicinity of the player (not shown). In addition, the image display unit 613A is arranged in a state of being directed downward, and the state shown in FIG. 11 is obtained. Then, in the sub display unit 61 which is moved in the vicinity of a player (not shown) and the image display unit 613A is directed downward, the sub monitor 613 is rotated by the rotation driving unit 617A, and the image display unit 613A is not used. It arrange | positions so that it may face the illustration player side, and it will be in the state shown in FIG.

  The position sensor 604 in FIG. 12 detects the position of the player, and detects whether the sub monitor 613 is arranged in a state that is visible to the player. When the sub monitor 613 is not arranged so as to be visible to the player, the main control device 80 instructs the sub control device 90 to move and control the sub monitor 613 so as to be visible to the player. Will be sent. Upon receiving this adjustment signal, the sub-control device 90 controls the rotation drive unit 616A and the rotation drive unit 617A, which are coupling device drive mechanisms, to place the sub-monitor 613 in a state that the player can visually recognize.

  Here, as a precondition for starting the driving of the sub display unit 61, it may be a condition that the medal insertion detector 735 detects that a medal as a game medium has been inserted. That is, simply by inputting an instruction to move the sub monitor 613 or when the player is seated, the sub monitor 613 does not feed out from the sub monitor storage unit 62, and a medal as a game medium is inserted into the medal insertion unit 734. Only when the detector 735 detects, the sub-control device 90 can be configured to be in a receivable state in which the movement signal from the main control device 80 can be received. In such a case, for example, when the insertion of a medal as a game medium is detected by the medal insertion detector 735, the storage unit upper lid 66 can be opened and the sub monitor 613 can be moved, and the seating detector 525 can be moved. Thus, when the sitting of the player is detected, the sub-monitor 613 can be automatically extended to a position where the player can visually recognize.

  As described above, the sub-monitor 613 is automatically moved from the state stored in the sub-monitor storage unit 62 to a playable state where the player can visually recognize the sub-monitor 613. It can be configured to be automatically stored in the sub-monitor storage unit 62. For example, when an input for instructing the end of the game is received by the input operation unit 72, or when the seating detector 525 detects that the player has left the seating unit 52, the main control device 80 sends a sub-control device. A storage signal is transmitted to 90 to instruct the sub monitor 613 to be stored in the sub monitor storage unit 62. Upon receiving this storage signal, the sub-control device 90 automatically controls the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A, the rotation drive unit 616A, and the rotation drive unit 617A, which are coupling device drive mechanisms, and automatically sends the sub-monitor 613 to the sub-monitor storage unit 62. Can be configured to be stored automatically. Here, it is also possible to directly control the main control device 80 by transmitting a predetermined control signal to the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A, the rotation drive unit 616A, and the rotation drive unit 617A, which are coupling device drive mechanisms. Similarly, a predetermined control signal can be transmitted from the sub-control device 90 to the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A, the rotation drive unit 616A, and the rotation drive unit 617A, which are coupling device drive mechanisms, and directly controlled.

  Although the case where the sub monitor 613 is automatically arranged from the sub monitor storage unit 62 so as to be visually recognized by the player has been described above, the same operation can be performed manually. For example, in a state where the player is seated on the seat body 50, the sub display unit 61 in the storage state of FIG. 9 is slid upward from the sub monitor storage unit 62 as shown in FIG. The arm 611 is extended. After that, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub monitor 613 is disposed near the player by tilting the sub monitor 613 toward the player. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub monitor 613 is rotated to adjust the relative angle between the first support arm 612 and the sub monitor 613, and the image display unit 613 </ b> A is arranged at a visible position on the player's line of sight. Can be. In this way, even when the sub monitor 613 is manually moved to a position where the player can visually recognize the player, for example, when a medal insertion detector 735 detects the insertion of a predetermined number of game media, the predetermined monitor is used. When the game state is changed and the storage unit upper cover 66 is opened based on the game state, the sub-monitor 613 becomes movable.

  16 and 17 show the sub display unit 61 in which the sub monitor 613 arranged in a state that the player shown in FIG. A holding device 400 in FIG. 16 includes a holding rod 411, a holding device storage portion 40 that stores the holding rod 411, and an engaging portion 413 that is disposed at one end of the holding rod 411. The holding rod 411 is a bellows-like member that can be extended and contracted, and one end of the holding rod 411 is rotatably connected to the opposite side of the terminal device 30 to the side where the connecting device 600 is fixed. The engaging portion 413 engages with an engaged portion 414 formed on a side surface of the sub monitor 613 that faces the surface to which the coupling device 600 is connected. As a result, the holding device 400 holds the sub monitor 613 supported in a cantilever manner by the connecting device 600 at a position where the player can visually recognize the sub monitor 613.

  The holding device 400 further includes a holding device telescopic drive device 415 that is disposed on the holding rod 411 and expands and contracts the holding rod 411, and a holding device rotation driving device 416 that is connected to the holding rod 411 and rotates the holding rod 411. . The holding device telescopic drive device 415 extends the holding rod 411 stored in the holding device storage unit 40, and the holding device rotation driving device holds the holding rod so that the engaging portion 413 engages with the engaged portion 414. 411 is rotated.

  With the above configuration, the holding device 400 is separated from the sub monitor 613 in the normal state by the holding device telescopic driving device 415 and the holding device rotation driving device 416 which are holding device driving mechanisms for driving the holding device 400, and the player From the state stored in the holding device storage unit 40 so as to be seated, it is automatically moved to engage with the sub-monitor 613 supported in a cantilever manner by the connecting device 600 in a playable state. be able to. Further, it can be automatically separated from the state of being engaged with the sub monitor 613 and stored in the holding device storage unit 40. Here, it is also possible to directly control the main control device 80 by transmitting a predetermined control signal to the holding device expansion / contraction driving device 415 and the holding device rotation driving device 416 which are holding device driving mechanisms.

  Here, when the holding device 400 is driven, for example, when the position sensor 604 detects that the sub monitor 613 is placed in a state that the player can visually recognize, the holding device telescopic drive device 415 and the holding device 400 are held. The driving of the device rotation driving device 416 may be started. For example, when the position sensor 604 detects that the sub monitor 613 is in a playable state, the main control device 80 controls the sub control device 90 to engage the holding device 400 with the sub monitor 613 and hold it. An engagement signal instructing to be transmitted is transmitted. When the sub control device 90 receives this engagement signal, the sub control device 90 controls the holding device expansion / contraction driving device 415 and the holding device rotation driving device 416 which are holding device driving mechanisms, and the engaging portion 413 is provided in the sub monitor 613. It can be engaged with the engaged portion 414.

  When the input operation unit 72 receives an input for instructing the end of the game, the main control device 80 instructs the sub control device 90 to control the engagement unit 413 to be separated from the engaged unit 414. A separation signal is transmitted. When the sub-control device 90 receives this separation signal, the sub-control device 90 controls the holding device expansion / contraction driving device 415 and the holding device rotation driving device 416, which are holding device driving mechanisms, so that the engaging portion 413 is automatically engaged. It can be separated from 414. Here, it is also possible to directly control the main control device 80 by transmitting a predetermined control signal to the holding device expansion / contraction driving device 415 and the holding device rotation driving device 416 which are holding device driving mechanisms.

  A holding device 400 in FIG. 17 includes a holding rod 411, a holding device storage portion 40 that stores the holding rod 411, and an engaging portion 413 that is disposed at one end of the holding rod 411. The holding rod 411 is a bellows-like member that can be expanded and contracted, and one end of the holding rod 411 is rotatably connected to a table 71 described later. The engaging portion 413 engages with an engaged portion 414 formed on a surface opposite to the surface on which the image display portion 613A of the sub monitor 613 is disposed. As a result, the holding rod 411 holds the sub monitor 613 at a position where the player can visually recognize it, and holds the sub monitor 613 so as to counter the force of pressing the touch panel unit 613B disposed on the image display unit 613A.

  A drive device that drives the coupling device 600 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The rotation drive device 617C constituting the rotation drive unit 617A is a drive device using air pressure. The rotation drive device 617C includes an air pressure generation unit 617a, a first control unit 617b, a first safety valve 617c, a first operation unit 617d, and a first vent pipe 617e. The air pressure generated by the air pressure generation unit 617a (616a, 615a) that also serves as the air pressure generation unit of another drive device is controlled to a predetermined pressure by the first control unit 617b. The controlled air pressure is transmitted to the first operating part 617d through the first vent pipe 617e. The first operating unit 617d converts the air pressure transmitted by the first vent pipe 617e into a motion in the rotational direction, and drives the sub monitor 613 to rotate. The first load detection unit 617B detects a load applied to the rotation drive unit 617A. When the load is larger than a predetermined load, the first load detection unit 617B applies a predetermined load to the rotation drive unit 617A to the sub-control device 90. Outputs a signal notifying that an excess load has been applied. Receiving this signal, the sub control device 90 outputs a signal for opening the first safety valve 617c disposed in the first vent pipe 617e. The first safety valve 617c that has received this signal is opened to reduce the air pressure transmitted to the operating part.

  The rotation drive device 616C constituting the rotation drive unit 616A includes an air pressure generation unit 616a, a second control unit 616b, a second safety valve 616c, a second operation unit 616d, and a second vent pipe 616e. . The second operating unit 616d converts the air pressure into a movement in the rotation direction, and drives the first support arm 612 to rotate. The telescopic drive device 615C constituting the telescopic drive unit 615A includes an air pressure generating unit 615a, a third air pressure control unit 615b, a third safety valve 615c, a third operating unit 615d, and a third vent pipe 615e. The third operating unit 615d converts the air pressure into a movement in the expansion / contraction direction, and drives the second support arm 611 to expand and contract. The rotation drive device 616C and the telescopic drive device 615C are controlled in the same manner as the rotation drive device 617C.

  By being controlled as described above, for example, even when a part of the player's body is sandwiched between the sub-monitor 613 and the terminal device 30, it is automatically transmitted to the drive devices 615C, 616C, 617C. Since the air pressure is reduced, injury to the player can be prevented. In order to prevent this injury, for example, a damper (not shown) such as an air damper may be disposed in the vicinity of the expansion / contraction drive unit 615A. For example, when an air damper is arranged in the vicinity of the telescopic drive unit 615A, the storage speed of the sub monitor 613 in the sub monitor storage unit 62 can be prevented from becoming excessively high, and the player's hand is sandwiched between the sub monitors 613 being stored. Injuries caused by the In addition, when the sub-monitor 613 is stored, if the sound that allows the air to escape from the air damper is generated, the player recognizes that the sub-monitor 613 is being stored, and thus preferably prevents the player from being injured. Can do.

  In addition, since the control is performed as described above, it is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the expansion / contraction driving unit 615A, the rotation driving unit 616A, and the rotation driving unit 617A, and the expansion / contraction driving unit 615A, the rotation driving unit 616A, and the rotation driving unit. It is possible to prevent the failure of the portion 617A. Here, as described above, by controlling each drive unit according to the magnitude of the load and the manner in which the load is applied, the above-described warning of excessive pressing of the sub-monitor 613 by the predetermined sound and the reduction of the pressing force are achieved. it can. For example, when the touch panel unit 613B is pressed and the load applied to one of the drive units is equal to or greater than a predetermined load, the sub-monitor 613 can be moved around by opening any of the safety valves. Here, if a sound is generated so that air is released from any of the opened safety valves, the warning by the above sound and the retreat movement for relaxing the pressing force can be performed simultaneously.

Inside the side unit 60, a sub control device 90 connected to the main control device 80 via a wireless LAN and a plurality of board storage slots 97 constituting the sub control device 90 are provided.
The sub control device 90 controls the transmission unit 64 and the traveling unit 32 that transmit a game image to the sub display unit 61 based on a command from the main control device 80 to be described later, and is input by an input operation unit 72 (described later). The transmitted signal is transmitted to the main controller 80. Note that the transmission of the game image from the transmission unit 64 to the sub-monitor 613 may be wired or wireless.
A lid 971 is provided on the upper part of the substrate storage slot 97 so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal control board 972 can be mounted in the board storage slot 97 by opening the cover 971 and inserting the terminal control board 972 from above.

The rear side of the seat shell 70 extends upward so that the backrest 53 and the headrest 54 can be supported. Speakers 75 are provided on both sides of the headrest 54 in the seat shell 70.
The rear side of the side surface of the seat shell 70 extends upward so that a player seated on the seat body 50 cannot be seen by other players.

  A table 71 is attached from one side surface of the seat body 50 to the front surface at the upper end of the seat shell 70. The leg rest 521 and the footrest 522 are received in the space below the table 71 when the seat body 50 is set to the bed mode.

The input operation unit 72 is provided on the table 71 in the vicinity of the side arm 55, that is, at a position where the player can operate with the player seated on the seat body 50, and includes a keyboard and a jog dial. The input operation unit 72 is provided with a card slot 721 for inserting a credit card or a membership card, and incorporates a sensor (not shown) that detects that a card has been inserted.
In this embodiment, the input operation unit 72 is provided on the table 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the input operation unit 72 may be provided on the image display unit 613A arranged on the sub monitor 613 as the touch panel unit 613B.

  Below the table 71 and in front of the side arm 55, a medal insertion unit 734, a medal insertion detector 735 that is disposed in the vicinity of the medal insertion unit 734 and detects that a medal has been inserted, and the inside of the side unit 60. A medal payout opening 731 for paying out medals from a medal storage part 73 provided in the medals and a medal receiving part 732 for receiving the payout medals are provided. The medal receiving portion 732 is provided with a holder (not shown) for mounting the medal container 733. For example, like a bookmaker, for a certain event (e.g. horse racing or battle win / loss), a predetermined odds (multiplication rate) is set for the participant, and the player votes for a favorite object. Then, according to the winning or losing, etc., medals are paid out according to the odds. In addition, what is given as a prize by the bookmaker is not limited to a medal, but may be an item in the game space.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1.
In this gaming machine 1, the main control device 80 of the gaming machine body 20 has a wireless communication unit 83, and the sub-control device 90 of the terminal device 30 has a wireless communication unit 93. These wireless communication units 83 and 93 can be connected to each other via a wireless LAN, whereby voice data and character data can be exchanged between the main control device 80 and the sub control device 90.

<Configuration of main control device>
FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main control device 80.
The main control device 80 includes a CPU 81 that is a main control unit, a memory 82, a wireless communication unit 83, and a database 84 that is a storage unit, which are connected to a data bus BUS.

  The wireless communication unit 83 transmits / receives a signal to / from the sub-control device 90, and converts a radio frequency (RF) signal received by the transmission / reception circuit unit 85 into a baseband signal and transmits the baseband signal. A baseband processing unit 86 for converting a baseband signal to be converted into an RF signal.

The database 84 is a circuit board including a storage unit that stores a game program, or a storage medium (for example, a hard disk or a ROM cassette) that stores the game program.
Specifically, the main control device 80 is provided with a slot in which these circuit boards and storage media can be attached and detached. By attaching / detaching these circuit boards and storage media to / from the slot, the game programs stored in the database 84 can be appropriately replaced and other game programs can be executed. In addition, it is not limited to the case where the game program is exchanged via the hardware as described above, and the software may be directly exchanged by downloading via the communication line.

The CPU 81 transmits and receives data to and from the sub-control device 90 of each terminal device 30 through the wireless communication unit 83 according to the following procedure.
Specifically, the CPU 81 converts this data into packet data when transmitting data to the sub-control device 90 of the terminal device 30. At this time, the IP address of the specific terminal device 30 that is the transmission destination is added to the packet data.
In addition, when receiving data from the sub-control device 90 of the terminal device 30, the CPU 81 identifies the terminal device 30 that is the data transmission source based on the IP address added to the packet data.

  The above CPU 81 executes the game program and thereby performs various processes. That is, the CPU 81 reads out the game program stored in the database 84 to the memory 82 and advances the game according to this game program.

Specifically, the CPU 81 receives data including game input data described later from each of the plurality of terminal devices 30, and generates single game data according to the game program based on these data. Then, the CPU 81 generates image data common to all the terminal devices 30 based on the generated single game data, and outputs the image data to the main display device 22.
Here, the single game data includes data of a plurality of operation characters that can be operated in accordance with game input data of each of the plurality of terminal devices 30 in a single game field generated according to the game program, and the plurality of these data. The position data of the operation character is included.

When the CPU 81 receives a plurality of pieces of game input data from a plurality of terminal devices 30, the CPU 81 specifies the terminal device 30 that has transmitted the game input data based on the IP address, and determines the operation character of the specified terminal device 30 as the game. Operate based on input data.
Further, the CPU 81 designates the position of the terminal device 30 with respect to the specific terminal device 30 when the position data of the operation character of the specific one of the plurality of terminal devices 30 satisfies a predetermined condition. The mobile signal data to be transmitted is transmitted.

In addition, during the game, the CPU 81 responds to a request from the terminal device 30 from the database 84 and information indicating the situation corresponding to the game program and the time axis in the game field at that time (that is, the incident occurring in the game field). Etc.) is extracted and transmitted to the requesting terminal device 30 via the wireless LAN. Further, the CPU 81 receives information representing the operation result of the player from each terminal device 30 and stores it in the memory 82.
The CPU 81 causes the game to proceed based on the information representing the operation result of the player stored in the memory 82, and stores the progress result of the game program in the database 84.

  Here, the information indicating the operation result of the player is, for example, the result of selection by the player from the options shown to the player via the terminal device 30 according to the progress of the game program, or the result of the player operating the character appearing in the game. This is information transmitted from the terminal device 30 as a result of the player operating his / her own terminal device 30. Other players can check the current game progress (for example, high score information) stored in the database 84.

<Configuration of sub-control device>
FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the sub-control device 90.
The sub control device 90 includes a CPU 91, a memory 92, a wireless communication unit 93, an input / output unit 94 that is an interface with the speaker 75, and a transmission unit 64 that is an interface with the sub monitor 613, which are connected to the data bus BUS.

  The wireless communication unit 93 transmits / receives a signal to / from the main control device 80, and converts a radio frequency (RF) signal received by the transmission / reception circuit unit 95 into a baseband signal and transmits the baseband signal. A baseband processing unit 96 that converts a baseband signal to be converted into an RF signal.

The CPU 91 transmits and receives data to and from the main control device 80 via the wireless communication unit 93 according to the following procedure.
Specifically, when transmitting data to the main controller 80, the CPU 91 divides this data into packet data. At this time, the IP address of the terminal device 30 that is the transmission source is added to the packet data as an identifier for identifying each terminal device 30.
Further, when receiving data from the main control device 80, the CPU 91 captures the packet data if the IP address added to the packet data matches the IP address of the terminal device 30, and if not, Discard the packet data.

  The CPU 91 transmits and receives signals to and from the main control device 80 via the wireless communication unit 93, and based on input signals from the input operation unit 72, the CCD camera 614, and the IC tag detection unit 324, The display unit 61, the tire drive control device 322, and the tire direction control device 323 are controlled.

  Specifically, the IC tag detection unit 324 reads position information from the IC tag 211 and outputs it as current position data, and the CPU 91 stores game input data (character information or character information corresponding to an input from the input operation unit 72. Data such as specific selection information), face image data captured by the CCD camera 614, and current position data from the IC tag detection unit 324 are transmitted to the main control device 80.

  Furthermore, when the CPU 91 receives movement signal data specifying the position of the terminal device 30 from the main control device 80, the CPU 91 determines the position of the terminal device 30 on the play area 21 based on the current position data from the IC tag detection unit 324. The terminal device 30 is moved to the position specified by the movement signal data by grasping and controlling the tire drive control device 322 and the tire direction control device 323 of the traveling unit 32.

  The CPU 91 can also drive the tire drive control device 322 and the tire direction control device 323 of the traveling unit 32 in accordance with game input data input by operating the input operation unit 72.

  The CPU 91 executes an operation program stored in the memory 92 according to an input from the input receiving unit according to a program executed by the CPU 81, and performs various processes. Here, examples of the input receiving unit include the input operation unit 72, the touch panel unit 613B, and various switches (not shown). Further, the CPU 91 controls the sub-monitor 613 and the like based on the game state advanced by the game program.

  That is, when the CPU 91 receives a game program or information indicating a situation corresponding to the time axis in the game field at that time from the main control device 80, the CPU 91 stores the information such as the game program transmitted from the main control device 80 in the memory 82. After storing, according to the game program, events such as various incidents occurring in the game field at this time are displayed on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613, and sound effects are output from the speaker 75.

  In addition, the player who uses each terminal device 30 operates the input operation unit 72 while viewing the game contents (images, character information, etc.) displayed on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613, whereby the main display device 22 is operated. It is possible to participate in the progress of the game by manipulating the character displayed on the screen, selecting an option based on the character, or to move the terminal device 30 to a specific position on the play area 21.

  The image data generated by the main controller 80 is output to the sub monitor 613 by the following procedure. When receiving the RF signal from the main controller 80, the transmission / reception circuit unit 95 supplies this RF signal to the baseband processing unit 96, where it converts the RF signal into a baseband signal. The baseband processing unit 96 outputs this baseband signal to the sub monitor 613 via the transmission unit 64. Then, the baseband signal is output and displayed as an image on the image display unit 613A.

  Also, the audio signal from the main control device 80 is output as audio from the speaker 75 by the same operation as described above. That is, when the transmission / reception circuit unit 95 receives an RF signal from the main control device 80, the baseband processing unit 96 converts the RF signal into a baseband signal. The baseband processing unit 96 outputs the baseband signal to the speaker 75 via the input / output unit 94, so that the baseband processing unit 96 outputs the sound from the speaker 75.

  Further, the CPU 91 executes an operation program or the like based on an input from the input operation unit 72 or an external input such as detection of insertion of a medal that is a predetermined number of game media by the medal insertion detector 735. Then, the CPU 91 controls the sub monitor 613 and the like based on the state of the game executed by the program. For example, when no medal is inserted yet, the game state is set to a non-play state, and the movement prohibition mechanism sets the sub monitor 613 to a movement prohibition state in which movement from the sub monitor storage unit 62 to the outside is prohibited. Control to do. Specifically, control is performed such that the storage unit upper lid 66 is kept closed, or control is performed so that the coupling device 600 is physically or electronically locked and cannot be driven. When the medal insertion detector 735 detects the insertion of a predetermined number of game media medals, the game state becomes a play state, and the movement prohibition mechanism cancels the movement prohibition state of the sub monitor 613, and the sub monitor Control is performed so that 613 is movable. Specifically, the sub-monitor 613 can be moved by releasing the lock of the coupling device 600 by controlling the sub-monitor 613 to be movable outside the sub-monitor storage unit 62 by opening the storage unit upper cover 66. Control to be.

  Similarly to the above, in the non-playing state, the sub monitor 613 can be controlled so that a game image cannot be displayed, and in the playing state, the sub monitor 613 can be controlled so that a game image can be displayed. Here, the external input is specifically a predetermined signal including an input signal by the input operation unit 72. For example, a detection signal for inserting a predetermined number of medals as game media by the medal insertion detector 735, Examples thereof include a switch input signal and a detection signal detected by the seat detector 525 when the player is seated.

  Further, as described above, by receiving a predetermined signal from the main control device 80, the sub-control device 90 controls the coupling device driving mechanism and the holding device driving mechanism to drive the coupling device 600 and the holding device 400.

<Composition of game program>
Next, a game program provided by the gaming machine 1 will be described. This game program is a role-playing game set in an imaginary game field that always proceeds on its own time axis. In this imaginary game field, there are a plurality of cities, and each city has a guild.
Each player becomes an adventurer, visits each city, and aims to clear a number of incidents (quests) held by each guild by operating an avatar.

  On the other hand, this game program generates a plurality of major incidents (macro quests) in the game field and forms a large flow of stories. Each player solves the above-mentioned case (quest), but gets involved in a major case (macro-quest) and solves this macro-quest while sometimes cooperating with other players, sometimes hostile, sometimes competing. Go.

This game program changes the flow of the game field by the player's operation (game play) of the terminal device 30. In other words, the accumulation of game play (adventure) by each player makes the history of this game field.
Thus, this game program is a role-playing game in which a plurality of players can experience the flow of the history of the imaginary world. In addition, history will be built on the game field with its own unstoppable timeline, so the characters appearing in this game field are not immortal and are aging like the real world. Will go.

  The game program is configured to write the names of players who have played an active role in solving a case with a macro quest or winning a competition with other players in a chronological table stored in the database 84. Thereby, the player who played an active part in the macro quest can leave the name in the history of the game field.

With reference to the main flowchart shown in FIG. 22, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described.
In ST1, each player selects a favorite one from the terminal devices 30 arranged on the play area 21, and sits on the seat 31 of the selected terminal device 30. Subsequently, in ST2, each player inserts a medal, which is one of the game media, into the medal insertion unit 734, and presses a start switch. Then, in ST3, the storage unit upper lid 66 is opened, and the sub-monitor 613 is movable outward. In ST4, the sub monitor 613 and the seat 31 of the gaming machine 1 are unlocked, and in ST5, the player can adjust the mode of the seat 31. Then, the sub monitor 613 is automatically fed out from the sub monitor storage unit 62 of the side unit 60 to the front of the player, which is a position where the player can visually recognize it. Here, examples of game media include medals, various cards such as credit cards and prepaid cards, electronic money, various points, and the like. In addition to the physical input, the input includes a predetermined action corresponding to payment of electronic money or points by a method that can be recognized electronically.

  In ST6, the gaming machine 1 executes a game process described later. When the game is over, in ST7, the gaming machine 1 stores the sub-monitor 613 fed forward of the player in the sub-monitor storage unit 62, and returns the mode of the seat 31 to the seat mode.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the feeding operation of the sub display unit 61.
In ST110, similarly to the above description, each player selects a favorite one from the terminal devices 30 arranged on the play area 21, and sits on the seat 31 of the selected terminal device 30. The seating detector 525 detects that the player is seated. Subsequently, in ST120, each player inserts a medal, which is one of the game media, into the medal insertion unit 734, and presses a start switch that also serves as an input for instructing movement of the sub monitor 613. Then, in ST125, the storage unit upper lid 66 is opened, and the sub-monitor 613 is movable outward. In ST130, the sub-monitor 613 of the gaming machine 1 is extended outward from the sub-monitor storage unit 62 and is disposed at a visible position in front of the player, and is rotated so that the image display unit 613A faces the player side. Is equal. In ST140, the position sensor 604 arranged on the sub monitor 613 detects the position of the player, and detects whether the sub monitor 613 is arranged in a state visible to the player. When the sub monitor 613 is not arranged so as to be visible to the player, the sub monitor 613 is again driven so as to be arranged so as to be visible. If it is determined in ST150 that the sub monitor 613 is visible to the player, the holding device 400 is driven to engage with the sub monitor 613. If holding device 400 is engaged with sub-monitor 613, a game process is executed in ST170. If the holding device 400 is not driven to engage with the sub monitor 613 even though the sub monitor 613 is arranged in a visible state, the holding device 400 is arranged on the sub monitor 613 in ST160. And the operation method for driving the holding device 400 are displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the holding device 400 is not engaged with the sub monitor 613 and to prompt a predetermined operation for engaging the holding device 400 with the sub monitor 613.

  In principle, the holding device 400 automatically engages and holds the sub-monitor 613. However, when some failure occurs and the holding device 400 is not automatically engaged with the sub-monitor 613, the sub-monitor 613 is automatically engaged. The position of the holding device 400 and an operation necessary for engaging the holding rod 411 with the sub monitor 613 can be displayed on the image display unit 613A to prompt the user to engage the holding device 400 with the sub monitor 613. As a means for prompting the engagement of the holding device 400, a light emitting unit (not shown) arranged in the vicinity of the holding device 400 can be blinked.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the game process.
When the game is started in ST11, the game program creates an avatar for the player in ST12.
That is, the game program displays the avatar creation screen on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. In this avatar creation screen, when a player participates in the game program, an avatar that is a substitute for the player is created. When the player's face is photographed by the CCD camera 614 and the player inputs personal information and a name used in the game field to the input operation unit 72, the game program generates an avatar based on the information, and the main control device 80 Are registered in the database 84.

In ST13, the game program initially places the terminal device 30 on which the player is seated on the play area 21.
That is, the town in the game field is surrounded by the sea and forests, or a large city. As described above, the play area 21 is composed of a plurality of sub-areas 212 including a city area 212A, a sea area 212B, and a forest area 212C. These sub-areas 212 are pseudo-corresponding to the city environment in the game field. Space.
Therefore, the game program sets a town where each player is located in the game field at the start of the game, and moves the terminal device 30 of the player to the sub-area 212 corresponding to the town where each player is located. Alternatively, the terminal device of the player is moved in accordance with the operation of the input operation unit 72 of each player, and the town where the player is in the game field is set in accordance with the movement.

  In ST14, as will be described later, the game program advances the game while generating a macro quest in which a plurality of players participate or a quest in which only one player participates in accordance with a unique time axis. End.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart of each player in the game program.
Each player can execute a case chronological process, a guild process, a belonging process, a shop process, a status process, and a party process.

  When the player selects “case chronology”, the game program reads the case chronology from the database 84 of the main control device 80 and executes the case chronology processing, whereby the case chronology is displayed on the image display unit of the sub-monitor 613. It is displayed on 613A.

  In this case chronology, the date and name of the quest in the game field where each quest has been resolved are displayed. Further, when the player selects a quest name (case name), the game program displays details of the selected case. Here, for example, when the player who solved the case (quest) the earliest is the winner, the details of the case are displayed as the player who solved the case (quest) the earliest. If a party with a large number of cooperators is the winner, that party is displayed.

  When the player selects “Guild”, the game program executes guild processing and displays a guild screen on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. On this guild screen, it is possible to see a quest that the player can challenge in the guild and to choose to go to another town in the game field.

  When the player selects “Quest” on the guild screen, the game program displays a list of selectable quests on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. When the player selects a desired “quest” from the list, the game program executes the selected quest.

When the player selects “Go to another city” on the guild screen, the game program displays a list of cities that can be selected as destinations on the image display unit 613A of the sub-monitor 613. When the player selects a desired city from the list, the game program moves the player to the selected city. When the player moves to another city in the game field, the game program moves the terminal device 30 of each player to the sub-area 212 corresponding to the destination city.
Note that the player can select a menu such as “guild”, “possession”, “shop”, etc. even in this destination city.

  When the player selects “possession”, the game program executes possession processing, and displays an possession (table of contents) screen such as weapons, tools, and shoes on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. When the player selects a specific belonging on the belongings (table of contents) screen, the game program displays a plurality of items included in the selected belonging on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. The player can select a desired item from these items and can “equip” or “discard” the selected item.

  When the player selects “Shop”, the game program executes shop processing and displays a shop screen on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. This shop screen is a screen for exchanging items for possession or obtaining information from the shop owner, and the player can select either “listen to talk” or “exchange”.

  When the player selects “Replace” on the shop screen, the game program displays a product list on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. The player can select a desired item from the product list.

When the player selects the desired item, the game program displays the player's hand-held item to be exchanged for the selected desired item. When the player selects a hand-held item to be exchanged, the game program displays the item owned by the player and its value on the image display unit 613A of the sub-monitor 613.
When the player selects items to be exchanged from the displayed hand-held items, and the player selects “execute” with the hand-held items to be exchanged, the game program wishes to exchange with the desired items. Execute exchange for hand-held item.

  On the other hand, when the player selects “listen to story” on the shop screen, the game program displays “rumor story” on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. The player can obtain information on the game field from the “rumors” displayed on the screen.

When the player selects “STATUS”, the game program executes status processing and displays a status screen on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. This status screen represents the result of the player's success in the game field, his belongings, and the like. Specifically, the name, title, fame, physical strength, intelligence, the number of defeated monsters, the number of quests cleared, the number of helpers, etc.
When the player selects any of the above items, the game program displays a ranking related to this item on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613.

When the player selects “Party”, the game program executes party processing. If there is a friend, the game program displays the name of the friend on the image display unit 613A of the sub-monitor 613, and “read mail”, “ Display "email", "exchange items", "view status", etc.
By selecting any of the above items, the player can send and receive emails with the fellow player, exchange items with the fellow, and view the fellow status.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart of encounter processing when a player encounters another player in the game field.
When the player encounters another player in the game field during the progress of the game of ST14, the game program executes encounter processing.
That is, in ST21, the encounter screen is displayed on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613 to prompt the user to select whether or not to speak.
If the player selects “No”, the process moves to ST24, and the encounter process is terminated without forming a party. On the other hand, if the player selects “Yes”, the process proceeds to ST22, in which the game program sends an email to the opponent player and displays a message indicating that the player has been invited to the sub-monitor 613 of the terminal device 30 of the player. The image is displayed on the image display unit 613A. Then, the game program prompts the opponent player to select whether or not to receive the solicitation.

If the solicited player selects “Yes”, the process proceeds to ST23, and the game program transmits the selection result to the solicitation source player, indicating that he / she has become a friend on the sub monitor 613 of the solicitation source player. The image is displayed on the image display unit 613A, a party is formed, and the process ends.
On the other hand, if the player who received the solicitation selects “No”, the game program displays on the image display unit 613A of the sub-monitor 613 of the soliciting player's sub-monitor 613, and moves to ST24. End encounter processing without forming a party.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of macro quest processing when a macro quest occurs in the game field.
In ST3, when a macro quest involving a plurality of players occurs, the game program executes a macro quest process.
That is, when a macro quest occurs in ST31, the process proceeds to ST32, where the players involved in the macro quest are displayed on the main display device 22, and the terminal device 30 of the player involved in the macro quest is displayed on the main display device 22. Is moved to the city area 212A in front of the player, and the terminal devices 30 of the opposing players are arranged close to each other and face each other.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, six terminal devices 30 </ b> A to 30 </ b> F are arranged on the play area 21. Among these, the players of the terminal devices 30A, 30B, and 30E are one party, and the players of the terminal devices 30C, 30D, and 30F are another party. And each player of terminal device 30A-30D is arrange | positioned so that it may be involved in a macro quest in the urban area 212A, and a party opposes. On the other hand, since the players of the terminal devices 30E and 30F are in the sea area 212B and the forest area 212C, respectively, they are not involved in the macro quest and watch the battles of the players of the terminal devices 30A to 30D.

In ST33, the player involved in the macro quest selects whether or not to call for help from a fellow player in order to clear the macro quest.
If the player selects “No”, the process proceeds to ST36.
On the other hand, if the player selects “Yes”, the process proceeds to ST34, in which the game program sends an email requesting help to the fellow player, and displays an indication that the player is asked for help. Is displayed on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. Then, the game program prompts a fellow player to select whether or not to help the player.

If the fellow player who is asked for help selects “Yes”, the process proceeds to ST35, and the game program transmits the selection result to the player who asks for help, and that the friend joins the player. The image is displayed on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613. In addition, the game program displays on the main display device 22 a situation in which newly joining fellow players gather, and also places the terminal device 30 of the newly joining fellow player in the city area 212A in front of the main display device 22. The terminal device 30 of the hostile player is arranged so as to approach and face each other.
On the other hand, if the player who has asked for help selects “No”, the game program displays on the image display unit 613A of the sub monitor 613 of the player who has requested help, in ST36. Move.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, since the player of the terminal device 30E is a friend of the player of the terminal devices 30A and 30B, the terminal devices 30A and 30B are asked for help and have responded that they are helping. Therefore, it moves to the city area 212A and is arranged alongside the terminal devices 30A and 30B.
On the other hand, the player of the terminal device 30F is a friend of the player of the terminal devices 30C and 30D and asked for help from the terminal devices 30A and 30B, but has refused and remains in the forest area 212C.

  In ST36, each player plays against an enemy player or an enemy party. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the players of the terminal devices 30A, 30B, and 30E and the players of the terminal devices 30C and 30D compete in the city area 212A.

  In this way, each player is involved in the macro quest, or a friend who is involved in the macro quest seeks help, and the player can watch the battle between other players regarding the macro quest, You can choose what to do.

  According to this embodiment, there are the following effects.

According to the invention described in (1), one end is fixed to the seat portion, and the display portion is slidably connected to the storage portion by a connecting rod that connects the display portion to the other end. When not playing, the display unit can be stored, and when playing a game, the display unit can be moved to a position where the player can visually recognize it.
Further, since control is performed to allow display of the game image on the display unit based on the game state progressed by the game program, for example, the game image is not displayed on the display unit in a state where no game is played. In a state where a game is played, a game image can be displayed on the display unit.

According to the invention described in (2), one end is fixed to the seat portion, and the display portion is slidably connected to the storage portion by a connecting rod that connects the display portion to the other end. When not playing, the display unit can be stored, and when playing a game, the display unit can be moved to a position where the player can visually recognize it.
In addition, since the movement prohibition mechanism is controlled to allow the movement prohibition mechanism to cancel the movement prohibition state of the display unit based on the state of the game progressed by the game program, for example, in the state where the game is not being played, In a state where it is impossible to move from the storage unit and a game is played, the display unit can be moved outward from the storage unit. Thereby, the damage by mischief of a child, etc. can be prevented.

  According to the invention described in (3), when the pressing force applied to the touch panel unit exceeds a predetermined strength, the display unit or the display unit is provided with pressing force relaxation means for retracting the display unit in the pressing direction. Breakage of the connecting rod can be prevented.

  According to the invention described in (4), the seat portion is provided with the sliding portion that slides the connecting rod away from the player and the biasing portion that biases the connecting rod toward the player. When the player presses the touch panel with an excessively strong force, the display unit slides away from the player to release the pressing force, so that the display unit and the connecting rod can be prevented from being damaged.

  (5) A rotating shaft that pivotally supports the display unit so that the display unit can rotate, and a rotation bias that urges the connecting rod to rotate in a direction opposite to the rotation direction in which the display unit rotates by pressing. For example, when the player presses the touch panel with an excessively strong force, the display unit rotates to release the pressing force, thereby preventing damage to the display unit and the ligature. Can do.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, The deformation | transformation in the range which can achieve the objective of this invention, improvement, etc. are included in this invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the terminal device which comprises the said gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the terminal device which comprises the said gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the terminal device which comprises the said gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the terminal device which comprises the said gaming machine. It is an expansion perspective view of a part of traveling part of the terminal unit. It is a perspective view in the sheet mode of the sheet of the terminal device. It is a perspective view in the bed mode of the sheet | seat of the said terminal device. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the sub monitor of the said terminal device is stored in the sub monitor storage part. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the sub monitor of the said terminal device was drawn out from the sub monitor storage part. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the sub monitor of the said terminal device was rotated to the player side. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the sub monitor of the said terminal device rotated so that the image display part might face the player side. It is a perspective view of a sub display part in the state where a sub monitor was extended. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the sub monitor was rotatably connected with the connecting rod through the rotation urging | biasing part. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the connecting rod was slidably connected with the terminal device. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the sub monitor arrange | positioned in the position which can be visually recognized is hold | maintained with the holding | maintenance apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the sub monitor arrange | positioned in the position which can be visually recognized is hold | maintained with the holding | maintenance apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the drive part which drives a supporting member. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the said gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control apparatus of the said game machine main body. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control apparatus of the said terminal device. It is a main flowchart of the game performed with the said gaming machine. It is an operation | movement flowchart of the sub monitor in the said terminal device. It is a flowchart of the game process of the game program performed with the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart of each player in the game program performed with the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart when a player encounters another player in the game field in the game program. It is a flowchart when a macro quest occurs in the game field in the game program. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the macro quest generate | occur | produced in the game field in the game program of the said game machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state where the friend participated in the macro quest which generate | occur | produced in the game field in the game program of the said game machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 20 gaming machine main body 22 main display device 30 terminal device 31 sheet 62 sub monitor storage unit 66 storage unit upper lid 72 input operation unit 80 main control unit 81 CPU
90 Sub-control device 91 CPU
400 holding device 411 holding rod 600 coupling device 611 second support arm 612 first support arm 613 sub monitor 613A image display unit 613B touch panel unit 660 sub monitor rotation shaft 661 rotation biasing unit 663 biasing unit 665 coupling rod sliding unit

Claims (5)

A display unit for displaying a game image generated in response to the game program and the player's input;
An input receiving unit for receiving input from the player;
A control unit that executes a game program in response to a predetermined external input including an input by the input receiving unit;
A seat part on which a player can be seated;
A storage unit that is formed in the sheet unit and stores the display unit;
A gaming machine comprising: a fixing rod that fixes one end to the seat portion, connects the display portion to the other end, and connects the display portion to the storage portion so that the display portion can be stored.
The game machine that allows the control unit to display the game image on the display unit based on a state of a game progressed by the game program based on the predetermined external input. A display unit for displaying a game image generated in response to the game program and the player's input;
An input receiving unit for receiving input from the player;
A control unit that executes a game program in response to a predetermined external input including an input by the input receiving unit;
A seat part on which a player can be seated;
A storage unit that is formed in the sheet unit and stores the display unit;
One end is fixed to the seat portion, and the display portion is connected to the other end, and a connecting rod for connecting the display portion to the storage portion so as to be housed therein.
A movement prohibiting mechanism that prohibits outward movement of the display unit stored in the storage unit and places the display unit in a movement prohibited state;
The control unit allows the movement prohibition mechanism to release the movement prohibition state of the display unit based on a state of a game progressed by the game program based on the predetermined external input. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The display unit includes a touch panel unit serving as the input receiving unit,
The gaming machine is provided with a pressing force relaxation means for retracting the display unit in the pressing direction when a pressing force stronger than a predetermined pressing force is applied to the touch panel unit. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The said pressing force relaxation means is a gaming machine provided with the sliding part which is provided in the said sheet | seat part, and slides the said connection rod to the side away from a player, and the urging | biasing part which urges | biases the said connection rod toward the player side. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The pressing force relaxation means rotates in a direction opposite to a rotation shaft provided on the connecting rod and pivotally supporting the display unit so that the display unit can rotate. A turning urging unit that urges the game machine to urge.

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