Game apparatus

Abstract

To provide a game device capable of suitably directing the progress of a game.MEANS: The game machine includes a plurality of pedestals swingably provided on a body, a swing device for swinging at least one of the plurality of pedestals, and a control device for controlling the swing device, wherein the plurality of pedestals can be swung independently of each other, and the control device controls the swing device according to the progress of a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a gaming device. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a board game toy in which two players compete against each other by clashing pieces is known (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-012142 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, the movement of the pieces involved in the battle is small, and there is room for improvement in terms of directing the progression of the game. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a game device that can suitably present the progress of a game. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first method is a plurality of pedestals provided on the main body so as to be able to swing; a rocking device that rocks at least one of the plurality of pedestals; a control device for controlling the rocking device, the plurality of pedestals are capable of swinging independently of one another; the control device controls the swinging device in accordance with the progress of the game. It is characterized by:

[0006] The second means is the first means, the base includes a placement portion on which an article can be placed, the control device controls the rocking device in accordance with the progress of the game so that the base assumes at least one of a first position in which the placement portion extends horizontally, a second position in which the placement portion is tilted to form a first rocking angle with respect to the horizontal, and a third position in which the placement portion is tilted to form a second rocking angle larger than the first rocking angle with respect to the horizontal. It is characterized by:

[0007] The third means is the second means, the control device transitions the posture of the base from the first posture to the second posture, and then transitions the posture of the base from the second posture to the first posture, in accordance with the progress of the game; It is characterized by:

[0008] The fourth means is the second means, the control device transitions the posture of the base from the first posture to the third posture in accordance with the progress of the game. It is characterized by:

[0009] The fifth means is the first means, The rocking device is a rotating member that abuts against the base and rotates about a rotation axis; a link member that maintains the rotating member in a plurality of positions, The link member is a restricting portion that restricts the movement direction of the link member; a protrusion that protrudes in a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction and toward the rotating member; the base includes a base abutment portion that abuts against the rotating member, The rotating member is a pressed portion that is pressed in the first direction by the protruding portion; a rotational abutment portion that abuts against the base abutment portion and moves in a direction away from the base abutment portion when the pressed portion is pressed in the first direction by the protrusion portion, It is characterized by:

[0010] The sixth means is the fifth means, The base contact portion has a recess formed in a portion that contacts the rotation contact portion, the recess being recessed in a direction away from the rotation contact portion. It is characterized by:

[0011] The seventh means is the fifth means, The protrusion is a first protruding portion capable of pressing the pressed portion of the rotating member in the first direction; a second protruding portion protruding in the first direction from the first protruding portion, It is characterized by:

[0012] The eighth means is the seventh means, the protruding portion includes a first inclined surface that extends from an end of the first protruding portion opposite to the second protruding portion in a direction opposite to the first direction as the end becomes more distant from the second protruding portion, It is characterized by:

[0013] The ninth means is the seventh means, the protruding portion includes a second inclined surface that extends in the first direction from an end of the first protruding portion on the second protruding portion side toward the second protruding portion, It is characterized by:

[0014] The tenth means is the fifth means, The rocking device has at least two of the rotating members, The at least two rotating members are arranged along the movement direction, The protrusion is located between the two rotating members when viewed in the movement direction. It is characterized by:

[0015] The eleventh means is the fifth means, the swinging device has a support that movably supports the link member, a sensor for detecting contact between the support member and the protrusion of the link member is provided on the support member; the control device determines the position of the link member based on the presence or absence of contact with the protrusion detected by the sensor. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the first means, it is possible to preferably perform presentations based on the progress of the game.

[0017] According to the second means, the position of the base can be changed to suitably produce effects based on the progress of the game.

[0018] According to the third means, it is possible to create an effect in which the outer left and right ends of the base are swaying up and down.

[0019] According to the fourth means, the posture of the base can be transitioned from the first posture to the third posture in which the base is tilted to form a second swing angle that is larger than the first swing angle.

[0020] According to the fifth means, the protruding portion can press the pressed portion of the rotating member, and the rotating contact portion can be moved in a direction away from the base contact portion.

[0021] According to the sixth aspect, when adjusting the timing of contact with the rotary contact portion, for example, the timing can be easily adjusted by adjusting the recessed portion in the mold for molding the base.

[0022] According to the seventh means, the tilt angle of the base can be changed by the base swinging when the first protrusion presses the pressed portion of the rotating member and when the second protrusion presses the pressed portion of the rotating member.

[0023] According to the eighth means, the pressed portion of the rotating member can be gradually pressed in the first direction by the first inclined portion before the pressed portion of the rotating member is pressed by the first protruding portion.

[0024] According to the ninth means, the pressed portion of the rotating member can be gradually pressed in the first direction by the second inclined portion before the pressed portion of the rotating member is pressed by the second protruding portion.

[0025] According to the tenth means, the link member can be moved toward one of the rotating members, and the one of the bases can be swung by the one of the rotating members, while the postures of the other of the rotating members and the other of the bases can be maintained.

[0026] According to the eleventh aspect, the position of the link member can be determined based on the presence or absence of contact with the protrusion detected by the sensor, thereby making it possible to determine the posture of the base.

[0027] It should be noted that the above effects are merely illustrative for the sake of convenience and are not limiting. In addition to or instead of the above effects, any effect described in this disclosure or an effect obvious to a person skilled in the art may be achieved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game device 1. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the game device 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control device 9. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart showing a control routine for the rocking device 8 based on the progress of the game by the control device 9. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the rocking device 8. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, the link member 45, and the rotating member 46 in the first position. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, the link member 45, and the rotating member 46 in the second position. FIG. [Figure 10]10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, the link member 45, and the rotating member 46 in the second position, as viewed from below. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, the link member 45, and the rotating member 46 in a third position. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, any one horizontal direction will be referred to as the front-rear direction, a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction will be referred to as the left-right direction, and a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction will be referred to as the up-down direction.

[0030] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the game device 1. FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the game device 1. The game device 1 is a toy that is operated by, for example, two players to manage and direct a game that progresses. The game device 1 includes a main body 3, a display device 4, operation buttons 5, a base 7, a swinging device 8, and a control device 9. The main body 3 is a housing that supports the display device 4, operation buttons 5, the base 7, the swinging device 8, and the control device 9. The main body 3 has an upper housing 3a that forms the upper design in the vertical direction, and a lower housing 3b that forms the lower design. The main body 3 supports the display device 4, the base 7, and the swinging device 8 with the upper housing 3a, and supports the operation buttons 5 with the lower housing 3b. The display device 4 includes an internal light-emitting element, such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode), that lights up as the game progresses. The operation buttons 5 are switches that are pressed by the player. The button portion of the operation button 5 operated by the player is biased upward, and when the player presses the button downward and then releases the button, the button returns to its upward position. This allows the operation button 5 to accept continuous operations (so-called rapid tapping operations) by the player.

[0031] The base 7 is a stage having a flat surface 31 (mounting portion) on which, for example, a figure 11 can be placed. The bases 7, for example, four in number, are supported by the main body 3 so as to be swingable. Furthermore, these four bases 7 are positioned so as not to come into contact with each other. Note that "not to come into contact" means that the four bases 7 are linked to each other or that the obstruction of the swinging of one of the bases 7 is reduced, and it is sufficient that the four bases 7 can swing independently of each other.

[0032] The swinging device 8 is a device capable of selectively swinging the four pedestals 7. By swinging the pedestals 7, the swinging device 8 can transition the pedestals 7 to three positions: a first position in which the flat surface 31 extends horizontally; a second position in which the flat surface 31 is inclined at a first swing angle with respect to the horizontal; and a third position in which the flat surface 31 is inclined at a second swing angle with respect to the horizontal. Here, the first swing angle is an angle (e.g., 7 to 10 degrees) at which the flat surface 31 is inclined so that the figure 11 placed on the pedestal 7 does not fall off the pedestal 7. The second swing angle is an angle (e.g., 45 to 90 degrees) at which the figure 11 placed on the pedestal 7 falls off the pedestal 7. The specific configurations of the pedestals 7 and the swinging device 8 will be described later.

[0033] 3, there is shown a block diagram of the control device 9. The control device 9 has an input unit 21, a storage unit 23, a calculation unit 25, and an output unit 27. The input unit 21 is electrically connected to the operation button 5 and a sensor 47 (described later) of the rocking device 8. That is, the input unit 21 receives an electric signal based on the pressing of the operation button 5 and an electric signal from the sensor.

[0034] The storage unit 23 is a so-called memory that stores information such as the timing and number of times the operation button 5 is pressed, which is detected by the input unit 21, and the results of calculations by the calculation unit 25. The calculation unit 25 is a so-called processor that executes calculations related to the progress of the game based on the information input from the input unit 21 and the storage unit 23. The output unit 27 outputs control signals for controlling the display device 4 and the rocking device 8 in accordance with the results of calculations by the calculation unit 25.

[0035] With this configuration, the control device 9 receives electrical signals input from the operation buttons 5 operated by the player and sensors, etc., via the input unit 21. The input unit 21 inputs the electrical signals input to the input unit 21 to the memory unit 23 and the calculation unit 25. The memory unit 23 stores the input electrical signals, and the calculation unit 25 executes calculation processing related to the progress of the game based on the input electrical signals. The memory unit 23 also stores the calculation results by the calculation unit 25, and the calculation unit 25 acquires information stored in the memory unit 23 and executes the calculation processing. The calculation unit 25 then controls the display device 4 and the rocking device 8 via the output unit 27 in accordance with the calculation results.

[0036] As a result, in the game device 1, under the control of the control device 9, the display device 4 lights up in accordance with the progress of the game. Also, in the game device 1, under the control of the control device 9, the rocking device 8 rocks the base 7 to change the attitude of the base 7. Therefore, the game device 1 can appropriately realize presentations in accordance with the progress of the game by controlling the lighting of the display device 4 and the rocking and attitude of the base 7 while managing the progress of the game in accordance with the play of the game by the player.

[0037] 4, a flow chart shows a control routine for the rocking device 8 based on the progress of the game by the control device 9. An example of a control procedure for the operation of the rocking device 8, which is part of the calculation processing executed by the calculation unit 25 of the control device 9, will be described below. For the sake of convenience, the following description will focus on the control of one of the four bases 7, but the other bases 7 are controlled in the same way, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0038] In step S1, as the game progresses, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 is a pedestal 7 on which an attacking figure 11 is placed (hereinafter, in the explanation following FIG. 4, it may be simply referred to as the pedestal 7. The same applies to the description in FIG. 4). If the determination result in step S1 is true (Yes), and the pedestal 7 is an attacking pedestal 7, the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1 is false (No), and the pedestal 7 is not an attacking pedestal 7, the process proceeds to step S2.

[0039] In step S2, it is determined whether or not the pedestal 7 is damaged as the game progresses, for example, a pedestal 7 that is being attacked or a pedestal 7 that has been attacked and has reduced HP (Hit Points). If the determination result in step S2 is true (Yes), meaning the pedestal 7 is a damaged pedestal 7, the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2 is false (No), meaning the pedestal 7 is not a damaged pedestal 7, the process proceeds to step S3.

[0040] In step S3, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 is one in which the placed figure 11 will fall down as the game progresses, for example, when the HP of the pedestal 7 reaches 0. If the determination result in step S3 is true (Yes), meaning that the pedestal 7 is one in which the figure 11 will fall down, the process proceeds to step S31. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S3 is false (No), meaning that the pedestal 7 is not one in which the figure 11 will fall down, the routine is terminated and the process proceeds again to step S1 (return).

[0041] In this way, in steps S1 to S3, the control mode of the rocking device 8 can be sorted according to the progress of the game.

[0042] If the determination result in step S1 is true (Yes), then in step S11, the motor 41 (described later) of the rocking device 8, for example, is driven to start rocking the pedestal 7 from the first position to the second position. In step S12, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 has reached the second position. If the determination result in step S12 is false (No), meaning the pedestal 7 is not in the second position, the rocking of the pedestal 7 continues. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is true (Yes), meaning the pedestal 7 has reached the second position, the rocking is stopped (not shown) and the process proceeds to step S13.

[0043] In step S13, it is determined whether a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) has elapsed since the base 7 assumed the second posture. If the determination result in step S13 is false (No) and the predetermined time has not elapsed, step S13 continues, and if the determination result in step S13 is true (Yes) and the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S14.

[0044] In step S14, the motor 41 of the rocking device 8, for example, described below, is driven to start rocking the pedestal 7 from the second position to the first position. In step S15, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 has reached the first position. If the determination result in step S15 is false (No) and the pedestal 7 is not in the first position, the rocking of the pedestal 7 continues. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is true (Yes) and the pedestal 7 has reached the first position, the rocking is stopped (not shown), this routine is terminated, and the process returns to step S1 (return).

[0045] As a result, in steps S11 to S15, if the game is progressing in such a way that the figure 11 placed on the base 7 is attacking (Yes in step S1), the base 7 is put into the second position (steps S11 to S12) and the second position of the base 7 is maintained for a predetermined time (step S13), thereby tilting the figure 11 for a predetermined time and creating the appearance of the figure 11 attacking.

[0046] If the determination result in step S2 is true (Yes), in step S21, similar to step S11, the pedestal 7 starts to swing from the first posture to the second posture, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, similar to step S12, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 has reached the second posture. That is, in step S22, the swinging of the pedestal 7 continues until the determination result becomes true (Yes), and when the pedestal 7 reaches the second posture and the determination result in step S22 becomes true (Yes), the swinging is stopped (not shown) and the process proceeds to step S23.

[0047] In step S23, similar to step S14, the pedestal 7 starts to swing from the second posture toward the first posture. In step S24, similar to step S15, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 has reached the first posture. That is, in step S24, the swinging of the pedestal 7 continues until the determination result becomes true (Yes), and when the pedestal 7 reaches the first posture and the determination result in step S24 becomes true (Yes), the swinging is stopped (not shown) and the process proceeds to step S25.

[0048] In step S25, it is determined whether the number of times the base 7 has been tilted is a specified number (for example, two times). Specifically, the number of times the base 7 has assumed the second position is counted based on the control of steps S21 to S24, and in step S25, it is determined whether the count has reached the specified number. If the determination result in step S25 is false (No), meaning the number of times the base 7 has assumed the second position is less than the specified number, the process returns to step S21. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S25 is true (Yes), meaning the number of times the base 7 has assumed the second position has reached the specified number, the process ends this routine and proceeds again to step S1 (return).

[0049] Here, in steps S21 to S25, unlike steps S11 to S15, the swinging of the base 7 is started in step S23 without maintaining the second posture of the base 7 for a predetermined time as in step S13. Also, in steps S21 to S25, the control of steps S21 to S24 is performed a predetermined number of times in step S25. As a result, in steps S21 to S25, if the game is progressing in a state in which the figure 11 placed on the base 7 is being damaged by an attack or the like (Yes in step S2), after the base 7 is set to the second posture (steps S21 to S22), the base 7 is immediately set to the first posture (steps S23 to S24), and these are repeated a predetermined number of times (step S25). Therefore, the game device 1 can tilt the figure 11 and then level it out a predetermined number of times in succession, thereby making it possible to produce an effect in which the figure 11 stumbles or withstands an attack.

[0050] If the determination result in step S3 is true (Yes), in step S31, the pedestal 7 starts to swing from the first posture to the second posture, and the process proceeds to step S32. In step S32, it is determined whether the pedestal 7 has reached the third posture. If the determination result in step S32 is false (No), and the pedestal 7 is not in the third posture, the swinging of the pedestal 7 continues. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is true (Yes), and the pedestal 7 has reached the third posture, the swinging is stopped (not shown), this routine is terminated, and the process proceeds again to step S1 (return).

[0051] As a result, in steps S31 to S32, if the game is progressing in such a way that the figure 11 placed on the pedestal 7 has been damaged by an attack or the like and its HP has reached 0 (Yes in step S3), the pedestal 7 is put into the third position (steps S31 to S32), thereby causing the figure 11 to fall off the pedestal 7. Therefore, the game device 1 can produce an effect that makes it appear as if the figure 11 has fallen or is unable to recover.

[0052] As described above, the game device 1 according to the present invention comprises four (plural) pedestals 7 swingably mounted on the main body 3, a swinging device 8 that swings the four pedestals, and a control device 9 that manages the progress of the game in accordance with the player's operations, and the four pedestals 7 can swing independently of one another, and the control device 9 controls the swinging device 8 in accordance with the progress of the game. As a result, the game device 1 according to the present invention can preferably produce effects based on the progress of the game by controlling the swinging device 8 to swing the four pedestals 7 independently of one another in accordance with the progress of the game.

[0053] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the base 7 includes a flat portion 31 as a placing portion on which an item can be placed, and the control device 9 controls the rocking device 8 in accordance with the progress of the game so that the base 7 assumes at least one of a first position in which the flat portion 31 extends horizontally, a second position in which the flat portion 31 is tilted so as to form a first rocking angle with respect to the horizontal, and a third position in which the flat portion 31 is tilted so as to form a second rocking angle with respect to the horizontal that is larger than the first rocking angle. As a result, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the rocking device 8 is controlled so that the position of the base 7 assumes at least one of the first position, the second position, and the third position, and therefore the position of the base 7 can be transitioned to suitably produce effects based on the progress of the game.

[0054] Furthermore, in game device 1 according to the present invention, control device 9 transitions the attitude of base 7 from the first attitude to the second attitude, and then transitions the attitude of base 7 from the second attitude to the first attitude, as the game progresses. In other words, in game device 1 according to the present invention, transitioning the attitude of base 7 between the first attitude and the second attitude can produce an effect in which the left and right outer ends of flat portion 31 are swaying up and down.

[0055] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the control device 9 transitions the posture of the pedestal 7 from the first posture to the third posture as the game progresses (steps S31 and S32). As a result, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, by transitioning the posture of the pedestal 7 from the first posture to the third posture in which the pedestal 7 is tilted to form a second swing angle greater than the first swing angle, it is possible to produce an effect in which the left and right outer ends of the flat portion 31 swing more than in the second posture. Therefore, the control device 9 can cause the figure 11 to fall off the pedestal 7.

[0056] Next, the specific configurations of the base 7 and the rocking device 8 will be described. Referring to FIG. 5, an exploded perspective view of the rocking device 8 is shown. The base 7 has a flat surface 31 (placing portion), a pivot 33, and a base contact portion 35. As described above, the flat surface 31 is the flat portion on which the figure 11 (see FIG. 1) is placed. The pivot 33 is a cylindrical protrusion protruding, for example, in the front-to-rear direction from the base 7. The pivot 33 is rotatably supported by a support groove 3c formed in the main body 3. The support groove 3c formed in the main body 3 is open upward. Therefore, the base 7 is allowed to move upward while the pivot 33 is rotatably supported by the support groove 3c around an axis in the front-to-rear direction. The base contact portion 35 is a protrusion extending downward from the end of the flat surface 31 on the main body 3 side. An upwardly recessed recess 35a is formed at the end of the base contact portion 35.

[0057] The swinging device 8 includes a motor 41, a reducer 43, a link member 45, a rotating member 46, and a sensor 47. The swinging device 8 supports these components via a support member 49. The motor 41 is an electric motor that can be driven using power stored in a battery (not shown). Two motors 41 are provided below the support member 49, for example, and drive independently of each other. The reducer 43 is a gear unit including multiple gears and the like. The reducer 43 operates in conjunction with the driving of the motor 41. That is, when the motor 41 is driven, the reducer 43 can output a force that is slower than the rotation speed of the drive shaft of the motor 41 and greater than the torque applied to the drive shaft. The reducer 43 is provided for each of the two motors 41, and operates independently of each other. The link member 45 is a member that extends in the front-rear direction, and two are provided side by side, left and right. These two link members 45 have the same shape and are provided with different postures so as to be line-symmetrical about the vertical axis.

[0058] 6, a top view of the link member 45 is shown. For convenience of explanation, only the link member 45 on the left side in the left-right direction will be explained below, but the right side link member 45 has the same shape and therefore will not be explained. The link member 45 is a member that moves in the front-rear direction by the driving force of the motor 41. This link member 45 is formed with a rack gear 51, a linear groove 53 (restriction portion), and a step portion 55 (step portion).

[0059] The rack gear 51 is a gear to which the driving force of the motor 41 is input via the reducer 43. The rack gear 51 is formed on the left side of the link member 45, extending in the front-rear direction. The linear groove 53 is an elongated hole formed in the center of the link member 45 in the left-right direction, extending in the front-rear direction. The linear groove 53 is formed to penetrate in the up-down direction, and a lead portion 49a (see FIG. 5) of the support body 49 is inserted into the linear groove 53. In other words, the movement of the link member 45 in the front-rear direction is restricted by the linear groove 53 and the lead portion 49a of the support body 49.

[0060] The step portion 55 has a plurality of flat surfaces extending in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the step portion 55 includes a first flat surface 61 (first protruding portion), a second flat surface 62 (second protruding portion), a first inclined surface 65 (first inclined portion), and a second inclined surface 66 (second inclined portion). The first flat surface 61 is formed to the left of a reference surface 60 extending in the front-rear direction (i.e., at a position closer to the rotating member 46 than the reference surface 60), and is a surface extending in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction. Here, the reference surface 60 is formed at a position that does not contact the rotating member 46 when the rotating member 46 supports the base 7, for example. The second flat surface 62 is formed closer to the center in the front-rear direction than the first flat surface 61 and to the left of the first flat surface 61 (i.e., at a position closer to the rotating member 46 than the first flat surface 61), and is a surface extending in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction.

[0061] The first inclined surface 65 is formed between the reference surface 60 and the first flat surface 61, and is formed so that the first flat surface 61 and the reference surface 60 are continuous from the first flat surface 61 toward the reference surface 60. That is, the first inclined surface 65 is formed to extend from an end of the first flat surface 61 opposite the second flat surface 62 in a direction away from the rotating member 46 (a direction opposite to the first direction) as it moves away from the second flat surface 62. The second inclined surface 66 is formed between the first flat surface 61 and the second flat surface 62, and is formed so that the first flat surface 61 and the second flat surface 62 are continuous from the first flat surface 61 toward the second flat surface 62. That is, the second inclined surface 66 is formed to extend from an end of the first flat surface 61 on the second flat surface 62 side toward the second flat surface 62 in a direction toward the rotating member 46 (a first direction) as it moves toward the second flat surface 62.

[0062] The first inclined surface 65 is inclined to form a first inclination angle with the reference plane 60. As an example, the first inclination angle may be between 135° and 160° relative to the reference plane 60. The second inclined surface 66 is inclined to form a second inclination angle with the first flat surface 61. As an example, the second inclination angle may be between 120° and 150° relative to the reference plane 60. In particular, the first inclination angle is preferably larger than the second inclination angle. As described above, the larger the angle between the first inclined surface 65 and the second inclined surface 66 and the reference plane 60 (i.e., the angle between the first inclined surface 65 and the second inclined surface 66 and the movement direction of the link member 45), the slower the oscillation of the base 7. Therefore, the oscillation of the base 7 can be slowed by increasing the first inclination angle and the second inclination angle. The first inclination angle and the second inclination angle may be the same, or the second inclination angle may be larger than the first inclination angle. Furthermore, the values ​​of the first tilt angle and the second tilt angle are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the material and shape of the base 7 and the figure 11, etc.

[0063] Here, the step portion 55 is formed with, in order from the front to the front in the front-rear direction, a first inclined surface 65, a first flat surface 61, a second inclined surface 66, and a second flat surface 62, and a second flat surface 62, a second inclined surface 66, a first flat surface 61, and a first inclined surface 65. Furthermore, reference surfaces 60 are formed on both sides of the step portion 55 in the front-rear direction. That is, the step portion 55 is formed with the first inclined surface 65, the first flat surface 61, the second inclined surface 66, and the second flat surface 62 so as to be symmetrical in the front-rear direction.

[0064] 7, a perspective view of the link member 45 is shown. The step portion 55 has an extension portion 68 and an intermediate indicator portion 69 formed between two second flat surfaces 62 aligned in the front-rear direction. The extension portion 68 is a portion formed by extending from each of the two second flat surfaces 62 aligned in the front-rear direction, above or below the vertical center of the second flat surface 62, toward the front-rear center. Specifically, the extension portion 68 on the front-rear direction front side is formed by extending from the vertical center of the second flat surface 62 below the vertical center toward the front-rear center. Furthermore, the extension portion 68 on the rear-rear direction front side is formed by extending from the vertical center of the second flat surface 62 above the vertical center toward the front-rear center.

[0065] The intermediate index portion 69 is located between the two extension portions 68 lined up in the front-rear direction, and is a recess that is recessed to the right of the extension portion 68 (i.e., in the direction away from the rotating member 46). When the link member 45 moves forward to a position where a pressed portion 79 (described later) of the rotating member 46 contacts the first inclined surface 65, the side portion 69a of the intermediate index portion 69 on the rear extension portion 68 side is located approximately midway between the two front and rear pedestals 7.

[0066] Returning to FIG. 5 , the rotating member 46 is a component that supports and locks the base 7, and rotates when pressed by the link member 45 to cause the base 7 to swing. The rotating member 46 is formed with a rotating shaft 71, a pulled portion 73, a rotation abutment portion 77, and a pressed portion 79. The rotating shaft 71 is a cylindrical shaft that extends in the front-rear direction. The rotating shaft 71 is rotatably supported by the support body 49.

[0067] The tensioned portion 73 extends downward from the pivot shaft 71, and has a hook 73a at its lower end for attaching one end of, for example, a coil spring (not shown). The other end of the coil spring is attached to approximately the center in the left-right direction of the support body 49. That is, the tensioned portion 73 is pulled to the right (i.e., in the direction toward the link member 45) by the coil spring.

[0068] The pivotal contact portion 77 extends upward from the pivot shaft 71. The upper end of this pivotal contact portion 77 is closer to the pivot shaft 71 than the hook 73a of the tensioned portion 73. This allows the tension of the coil spring to be suitably used to support the base 7 by the pivotal contact portion 77, utilizing the principle of leverage. A locking claw 77a that protrudes leftward (i.e., toward the base 7) is formed at the upper left end of the pivotal contact portion 77. The locking claw 77a can be locked into a recess 35a formed in the base contact portion 35 of the base 7, as will be described in detail later. The pressed portion 79 is a convex portion that extends rightward (i.e., toward the link member 45) from the right side of the pivotal member 46. The pressed portion 79 is formed below the pivot shaft 71.

[0069] 8, there is shown an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, the link member 45, and the rotating member 46 in the first position. Here, in FIG. 8 and in FIGS. 9 and 10 described later, the dashed dotted line C indicates a substantially intermediate position between the two front and rear bases 7 (hereinafter simply referred to as intermediate position C).

[0070] When the intermediate index portion 69 is located at the intermediate position C, the pressed portions 79 of both the front and rear rotating members 46 are located near the reference surface 60. In other words, the pressed portions 79 of both the front and rear rotating members 46 do not contact the stepped portions 55. Furthermore, the pulled portions 73 of both the front and rear rotating members 46 are pulled to the right in the left-right direction by the coil springs, so that the rotation abutment portions 77 are pressed to the left in the left-right direction around the rotation shaft 71. At this time, the base abutment portion 35 of the base 7 is located to the left of the rotation abutment portion 77. In other words, the base abutment portion 35, which is located below the rotation shaft 33, is supported by the rotating members 46 toward the left and extends vertically, so that the flat portion 31 extends horizontally.

[0071] 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, link member 45, and rotating member 46 in the second posture. When the link member 45 moves forward from a state in which the intermediate index portion 69 is located at the intermediate position C (i.e., the state in FIG. 8) until the extension portion 68 on the rear side in the front-to-rear direction is located at the intermediate position C, the front rotating member 46 is gradually pressed leftward after the pressed portion 79 comes into contact with the first inclined surface 65, and is then pressed leftward by the first flat surface 61. In this way, the front rotating member 46 is rotated so that the rotation abutment portion 77 moves rightward in the left-right direction about the rotation shaft 71 as the pressed portion 79 is pressed leftward by the first flat surface 61.

[0072] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the pedestal 7, link member 45, and rotating member 46 in the second position, as viewed from below. When the rotating contact portion 77 moves rightward about the rotation axis 71, the pedestal contact portion 35 of the pedestal 7 also moves rightward about the rotation axis 33. As a result, the left end of the pedestal 7 moves downward about the rotation axis 33, causing the flat surface 31 to tilt at a first swing angle with respect to the horizontal. Here, as an example, the first swing angle may be between 7° and 10° with respect to the horizontal. By tilting the flat surface 31 at such a first swing angle, the pedestal 7 can prevent the figure 11 placed on the flat surface 31 from falling off the pedestal 7 while favorably promoting the progress of the game. Note that the value of the first swing angle described above is merely an example and may be changed as appropriate depending on the material and shape of the pedestal 7 and the figure 11.

[0073] As described above, a recess 35a is formed at the lower end of the base contact portion 35. As a result, the base 7 is supported by the recess 35a coming into contact with the rotating member 46. Here, the first swing angle may be finely adjusted during the development process of the game device 1. For example, after a mold for mass production is manufactured, the first swing angle can be finely adjusted by finely adjusting the position of the recess 35a. Preferably, the mold is manufactured so that the position of the recess 35a is closer to the flat surface portion 31 than in FIG. 10, and the position of the recess 35a can be finely adjusted by cutting off the protruding portion of the mold that forms the flat surface portion 31.

[0074] 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the state of the base 7, link member 45, and rotating member 46 in the third posture. When the link member 45 moves forward from a state in which the rear extension portion 68 in the front-rear direction is located at the intermediate position C (i.e., the state in FIG. 9 ) until the rear extension portion 68 in the front-rear direction is located at the intermediate position C, the front rotating member 46 is gradually pressed leftward after the pressed portion 79 contacts the second inclined surface 66, and is then pressed leftward by the second flat surface 62. In this way, the front rotating member 46 is rotated so that the rotation abutment portion 77 moves rightward in the left-right direction about the rotation shaft 71 as the pressed portion 79 is pressed leftward by the second inclined surface 66 and the second flat surface 62.

[0075] In this manner, when the rotation abutment portion 77 gradually moves rightward in the left-right direction around the rotation shaft 71, the base abutment portion 35 of the base 7 also gradually moves rightward around the rotation shaft 33. Then, the locking claw 77a of the rotation abutment portion 77 engages with the recessed portion 35a of the base abutment portion 35. When the rotation abutment portion 77 and the base abutment portion 35 subsequently move further rightward, the locking claw 77a is released from its engagement with the recessed portion 35a of the base abutment portion 35. As a result, the base abutment portion 35 of the base 7 is no longer supported by the rotation abutment portion 77, and the left end of the base 7 moves downward around the rotation shaft 33, and the flat portion 31 is tilted by a second swing angle with respect to the horizontal. Here, as an example, the second swing angle may be a value between 45° and 90° with respect to the horizontal, as described above. By tilting the flat surface 31 at such a second swing angle, the base 7 can cause the figure 11 placed on the flat surface 31 to fall off the base 7, thereby favorably directing the progress of the game. Note that the numerical value of the second swing angle described above is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the material and shape of the base 7 and the figure 11, etc.

[0076] Furthermore, a locking claw 77a is formed on the rotating abutment portion 77, and the locking claw 77a locks into the recess 35a of the base abutment portion 35. This prevents the support of the base abutment portion 35 by the rotating abutment portion 77 from being released earlier than expected due to, for example, the weight or vibration of the figure 11, or prevents the state in which the rotating abutment portion 77 supports the recess 35a of the base abutment portion 35 from being released at the time when the base 7 should be in an inclined position.

[0077] In this way, after the front pedestal 7 has assumed the third posture, by moving the link member 45 backward (i.e., reversing the drive direction of the motor 41) in accordance with the progress of the game, the rear pedestal 7 can be swung in the same manner as the front pedestal 7. Therefore, by positioning the step portion 55 of the link member 45 between the front and rear rotating members 46, it is possible to swung the two pedestals 7 with one motor 41, reducer 43, and link member 45.

[0078] 7, the sensor 47 is a switch sensor that detects pressing. The sensor 47 has two detectors 47a, 47b arranged vertically at positions that allow contact with the extensions 68. The detectors 47a, 47b are located approximately midway between the front and rear bases 7. That is, the detectors 47a, 47b are located at the midpoint C. As described above, the front extension 68 extends downward from the vertical center of the second flat surface 62 toward the center in the front-to-rear direction. This allows the lower detector 47b to come into contact with the front extension 68. The rear extension 68 extends upward from the vertical center of the second flat surface 62 toward the center in the front-to-rear direction. This allows the upper detector 47a to come into contact with the rear extension 68 in the front-to-rear direction.

[0079] As a result, when the link member 45 is positioned at the center in the front-to-rear direction, the sensor 47 is located at a position corresponding to the intermediate indicator portion 69, and therefore neither the upper nor lower sensor 47 is pressed. That is, both the upper and lower detection portions 47a, 47b of the sensor 47 are OFF. At this time, both the front and rear pedestals 7 are in the first position (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, when the link member 45 moves, for example, forward from the center in the front-to-rear direction, the extension portion 68 on the rear side in the front-to-rear direction comes into contact with the upper detection portion 47a, and the detection portion 47a is pressed to the left. That is, the upper detection portion 47a is ON, and the lower detection portion 47b is OFF. At this time, of the front and rear pedestals 7, the front pedestal 7 is in the second position (see FIGS. 9 and 10). When the link member 45 subsequently moves forward, the second flat surface 62 on the rear side in the front-to-rear direction comes into contact with the lower sensor 47, and the lower detection portion 47b is pressed to the left. That is, both the upper and lower detection sections 47a and 47b of the sensor 47 are turned ON. At this time, the front seat 7 of the front and rear seat 7 is in the third position (see FIG. 11).

[0080] Therefore, when both the upper and lower sensors 47 are OFF, the control device 9 can determine that both the front and rear pedestals 7 are in the first position. Furthermore, when the upper detection unit 47a of the sensor 47 is ON and the lower detection unit 47b is OFF, the control device 9 can determine that the front pedestal 7 is in the second position. Furthermore, when the upper detection unit 47a of the sensor 47 is ON and the lower detection unit 47b is OFF, and then both the upper and lower sensors 47 are ON, the control device 9 can determine that the front pedestal 7 is in the third position.

[0081] In this way, the attitude of the base 7 can be determined using the sensor 47, and the control device 9 can control the rocking device 8 (i.e., rocking the base 7) as shown in Figure 4 based on the determination result.

[0082] As described above, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the rocking device 8 has a rotating member 46 that abuts against the base 7 and rotates around a rotation axis 71, and a link member 45 that maintains the rotating member 46 in a plurality of positions, the link member 45 including a linear groove 53 that restricts the movement direction of the link member 45 and a step portion 55 that protrudes perpendicular to the movement direction toward the rotating member 46, the base 7 including a base abutment portion 35 that abuts against the rotating member 46, and the rotating member 46 includes a pressed portion 79 that is pressed to the left by the step portion 55, and a rotating abutment portion 77 that abuts against the base abutment portion 35 and moves in a direction away from the base abutment portion 35 when the pressed portion 79 is pressed outward in the left-right direction by the step portion 55.

[0083] As a result, by moving the link member 45 in the front-to-rear direction, the swinging device 8 can press the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 with the stepped portion 55, and move the rotation abutment portion 77 in a direction away from the base abutment portion 35. Therefore, by moving the rotation abutment portion 77 in a direction away from the base abutment portion 35, the swinging device 8 can allow the base 7 to swing.

[0084] Furthermore, in game device 1 according to the present invention, base contact portion 35 has recess 35a formed in the portion that contacts rotating contact portion 77, recessing in a direction away from rotating contact portion 77. By forming recess 35a in the portion of base contact portion 35 that contacts rotating contact portion 77, for example, when adjusting the timing of contact with rotating contact portion 77, the timing can be easily adjusted by adjusting the portion of recess 35a in the mold used to mold base 7.

[0085] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the stepped portion 55 includes a first flat surface 61 that can press the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 outward in the left-right direction, and a second flat surface 62 that protrudes outward in the left-right direction from the first flat surface 61. In this way, by forming the first flat surface 61 and the second flat surface 62 that protrudes outward in the left-right direction from the first flat surface 61 in the stepped portion 55, the link member 45 can change the angle of inclination of the flat portion 31 caused by the swinging of the base 7 between when the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 is pressed by the first flat surface 61 and when the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 is pressed by the second flat surface 62.

[0086] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the step portion 55 includes a first inclined surface 65 that extends inward in the left-right direction (i.e., in the opposite direction from outward in the left-right direction) from an end of the first flat surface 61 opposite the second flat surface 62 as it moves away from the second flat surface 62. As a result, the link member 45 forms, as part of the step portion 55, the first inclined surface 65 extending from the end of the first flat surface 61 opposite the second flat surface 62, so that the first inclined surface 65 can gradually press the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 outward in the left-right direction before the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 is pressed against the first flat surface 61. Consequently, the link member 45 gradually presses the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 outward in the left-right direction, thereby gradually tilting the flat portion 31 of the base 7 toward the second posture.

[0087] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the step portion 55 includes a second inclined surface that extends outward in the left-right direction from the end of the first flat surface 61 on the second flat surface 62 side toward the second flat surface 62. As a result, the link member 45 forms, as part of the step portion 55, the second inclined surface 66 extending from the end of the first flat surface 61 on the second flat surface 62 side, so that the second inclined surface 66 can gradually press the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 outward in the left-right direction before the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 is pressed against the second flat surface 62. Consequently, the link member 45 gradually presses the pressed portion 79 of the rotating member 46 outward in the left-right direction, thereby gradually tilting the flat portion 31 of the base 7 toward the third position.

[0088] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the swinging device 8 has at least two rotating members 46, which are arranged along the movement direction, and the step portion 55 is located between the two rotating members 46 as viewed in the movement direction. As a result, by having the step portion 55 located between the two rotating members 46 as viewed in the movement direction, the link member 45 can be moved toward one of the rotating members 46, and one of the bases 7 can be swung by the one rotating member 46, while the attitudes of the other rotating member 46 and the other base 7 can be maintained.

[0089] Furthermore, in the game device 1 according to the present invention, the swinging device 8 has a support 49 that movably supports the link member 45, and the support 49 is provided with a sensor 47 that detects contact of the link member 45 with the step portion 55, and the control device 9 determines the position of the link member 45 based on the presence or absence of contact with the step portion 55 detected by the sensor 47. In this way, the control device 9 can determine the position of the link member 45 based on the presence or absence of contact with the step portion 55 detected by the sensor 47, and thereby determine the attitude of the base 7.

[0090] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment and various modifications are possible.

[0091] For example, in the present embodiment, the game device 1 has been described as having the control device 9 managing the progress of the game, but it may also be possible for the progress of the game to be managed by a terminal device connected for wired or wireless communication, with the control device 9 acquiring information based on the progress of the game and rocking the base 7 based on that information. In other words, "controlling the rocking device in accordance with the progress of the game" includes not only management of the progress of the game and information indicating the progress of the game, but also control of the rocking device in accordance with instruction information for the rocking mode of the base 7 based on the progress of the game.

[0092] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the first flat surface (first protruding portion) 61 is formed between the first inclined surface (first inclined portion) 65 and the second inclined surface (second inclined portion) 66 of the link member 45, but it is not necessary to form the first flat surface (first protruding portion) 61. A link member configured in this manner can transition the base 7 from the first position to the third position (that is, transition without temporarily stopping at the second position).

[0093] In this embodiment, the base 7 is formed with a flat surface 31 on which the figure 11 can be placed, but a curved surface may be formed instead of a flat surface like the flat surface 31, as long as it is possible to place the figure 11 on it. The flat surface 31 need not be a surface without irregularities or holes, but may be a mesh-like portion that follows the surface.

[0094] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the link member 45 has been described in which the restricting portion (linear groove 53) extends in the front-rear direction (i.e., extends in a straight line), but the shape may be changed to correspond to the movement direction of the link member. As a specific example, if the link member moves along a curve, the restricting portion may be formed to follow a curve parallel to the curve, and similarly, the multiple pedestals 7 may be arranged to follow such a curve. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pedestals 7 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, but they may also be arranged in the up-down direction, or they may be arranged to follow a curve as in the above specific example.

[0095] In addition, in the present embodiment, the reference surface 60, the first flat surface 61, and the second flat surface 62 are described as flat surfaces, but they may be curved surfaces. In particular, the reference surface 60 and the second flat surface 62 may have a protruding shape.

[0096] Furthermore, the names used in the above-described embodiments are merely used to distinguish between devices and configurations, etc., and other names may be used depending on the function of each device. Furthermore, even if a term such as "first" or "second" is used in this disclosure, it does not mean that the term is limited to only the two elements to which it is attached. Naturally, multiple elements such as "third," "fourth," and more may be included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 1. Game device 3 Main unit 7. Pedestal 8. Oscillating device 9 Control Device 31 Flat surface (mounting area) 35 Base contact part 35a Recess 45 Link member 46 Rotating member 47 Sensors 49 Support 53 Straight groove (restriction part) 55 Step (protrusion) 61 First flat surface (first protrusion) 62 Second flat surface (second protrusion) 65 First slope (first slope) 66 Second slope (second slope) 77 Rotating contact part 79 Pressurized part

Claims

1. a plurality of pedestals provided on the main body so as to be able to swing; a rocking device that rocks at least one of the plurality of pedestals; a control device for controlling the rocking device, the plurality of pedestals are capable of swinging independently of one another; the control device controls the swinging device in accordance with the progress of the game. A game device characterized by:

2. the base includes a placement portion on which an article can be placed, the control device controls the rocking device in accordance with the progress of the game so that the base assumes at least one of a first position in which the placement portion extends horizontally, a second position in which the placement portion is tilted to form a first rocking angle with respect to the horizontal, and a third position in which the placement portion is tilted to form a second rocking angle with respect to the horizontal that is larger than the first rocking angle; 2. The game device according to claim 1.

3. the control device transitions the posture of the base from the first posture to the second posture, and then transitions the posture of the base from the second posture to the first posture, in accordance with the progress of the game; 3. The game device according to claim 2.

4. the control device transitions the posture of the base from the first posture to the third posture in accordance with the progress of the game.

3. The game device according to claim 2.

5. The rocking device is a rotating member that abuts against the base and rotates about a rotation axis; a link member that maintains the rotating member in a plurality of positions, The link member is a restricting portion that restricts the movement direction of the link member; a protrusion protruding in a first direction perpendicular to the moving direction and toward the rotating member; the base includes a base abutment portion that abuts against the rotating member, The rotating member is a pressed portion that is pressed in the first direction by the protruding portion; a rotational abutment portion that abuts against the base abutment portion and moves in a direction away from the base abutment portion when the pressed portion is pressed in the first direction by the protrusion portion, 2. The game device according to claim 1.

6. The base contact portion has a recess formed in a portion that contacts the rotation contact portion, the recess being recessed in a direction away from the rotation contact portion.

6. The game device according to claim 5.

7. The protrusion is a first protruding portion capable of pressing the pressed portion of the rotating member in the first direction; a second protruding portion protruding in the first direction from the first protruding portion, 6. The game device according to claim 5.

8. the protruding portion includes a first inclined surface that extends from an end of the first protruding portion opposite to the second protruding portion in a direction opposite to the first direction as the end becomes more distant from the second protruding portion, 8. The game device according to claim 7.

9. the protruding portion includes a second inclined surface that extends in the first direction from an end of the first protruding portion on the second protruding portion side toward the second protruding portion, 8. The game device according to claim 7.

10. The rocking device has at least two of the rotating members, The at least two rotating members are arranged along the movement direction, The protrusion is located between the two rotating members when viewed in the movement direction.

6. The game device according to claim 5.

11. the swinging device has a support that movably supports the link member, a sensor for detecting contact between the support member and the protrusion of the link member is provided on the support member; the control device determines the position of the link member based on the presence or absence of contact with the protrusion detected by the sensor.

6. The game device according to claim 5.

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