Image display device, moving object controller, moving object control method and game apparatus

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention is an image display device that constitutes a field portion in which a mobile body whose movement is controlled moves, a mobile body control device that controls the movement of a moving body that moves on the field portion composed of the image display device, and a moving body. The present invention relates to a control method and a game device using a moving body that moves on a field portion configured by the image display device.

【0002】

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, as a game device of this type, one applied to a competitive game such as a horse racing game, a car racing game, a boat race game, a bicycle racing game, or a competitive game such as a soccer game or an ice hockey game is known. There is. In this type of game device, taking a horse racing game as an example, the player predicts the order of arrival of a model horse (moving body) that imitates a racehorse that moves on the field part that imitates the course of a racetrack. After that, you can watch the race developed in the play field on the field section where multiple model horses actually run. In such a horse racing game device, in order to give a realistic feeling of a horse racing race, generally, a play field is formed in a field portion where a model or the like imitating an actual racetrack is formed on an acrylic plate or the like covered with artificial turf or the like. To form. Further, not only the horse racing game device but also other game devices that move a moving body on the field part, the field part is formed by a model or the like in order to give a sense of reality of the game. ..

【0003】

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, as described above, when a field portion in which a moving body such as a model horse moves is formed by a model or the like, it is necessary to remake the model or the like and set it in the game device in order to change the situation of the play field. .. Therefore, with the conventional game device, there is a problem that it is difficult to change the situation of the play field. As a result, for example, in a horse racing game, in an actual horse racing race, the race is developed in various course conditions such as a turf course and a dirt course, but such various courses cannot be expressed on the play field. Further, in an actual horse racing race, the course condition changes every moment depending on the weather and the like, but such a change in the situation cannot be expressed on the play field. For this reason, it was not possible to realistically reproduce the actual horse racing race.

【0004】

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is an image display device capable of configuring a field portion capable of easily and quickly changing the situation of a play field viewed by a player, this image. A moving body control device and a moving body control method for controlling the movement of a moving body moving on a field portion composed of a display device, and a moving body moving on a field portion composed of this image display device were used. It is to provide a game device.

【0005】

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is an image information recording medium for recording image information of a field image displayed on a moving surface on which a movement-controlled moving body moves, and the image information recording medium. The image display device is characterized by having a field image display means for displaying a field image based on the image information recorded in the above moving surface on the moving surface.

【0006】

In this image display device, a field image is displayed on a moving surface by a field image displaying means, and a moving body moves on the moving surface. That is, at least a part of the play field represented by artificial turf, a model, or the like is represented by a field image based on image information. Therefore, when changing the situation of the play field, the field image displayed on the moving surface may be changed, and the situation of the play field can be changed easily and quickly. The moving surface may be the same as the image display surface on which the field image is displayed, or may be a surface separately provided on the image display surface by a transparent acrylic plate or the like.

【0007】

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, in the image display device of claim 1, the image information recording medium records a plurality of the image information, and the image information recorded on the image information recording medium is recorded according to a predetermined selection condition. It is characterized by having an image information selection means for selecting the image information of the field image to be displayed by the field image display means.

【0008】

In this image display device, image information of a plurality of field images is recorded on an image information recording medium. Then, according to a predetermined selection condition, the image information is selected from the image information by the image information selection means, and the field image based on the selected image information is displayed on the moving surface by the field image display means. Here, various "predetermined selection conditions" can be considered depending on the game content of the game device in which the image display device is used. For example, when this image display device is applied to a horse racing game device that reproduces an actual horse racing race, a field image corresponding to the race track is displayed with the type of race track reproduced by the horse racing game device as a selection condition. indicate. Thereby, for example, when the race track reproduced by the horse racing game device is a dirt course, the field image of the dirt course can be displayed, and when the race track is a turf course, the field image of the turf course can be displayed.

【0009】

Further, in the conventional game device, since the field portion is formed of a model or the like, for example, the field portion used for the horse racing game device can be used only for the horse racing game device. However, in the image display device of the present claim, since various play fields can be expressed by switching the field image displayed on the moving surface, one game device can be used for various games. It will be possible. Therefore, it becomes easy to divert the existing game device main body to another type of game device or switch the game content to another type of game content.

【0010】

Further, the invention of claim 3 has the image display device of claim 1 or 2, which has a display image changing means for changing the field image displayed by the field image displaying means over time according to a predetermined changing condition. It is a feature.

【0011】

In this image display device, the field image displayed on the moving surface is changed over time by the display image changing means according to a predetermined change condition, so that the play field that changes every moment is expressed as the game progresses. can do. Here, various "predetermined change conditions" can be considered depending on the game content of the game device in which the image display device is used. For example, when this image display device is applied to a horse racing game device that reproduces an actual horse racing race, a field image corresponding to the weather is displayed under the condition of changing the weather of the horse racing game of the horse racing game device. This makes it possible to reproduce the case where it rains during the race on the play field. In addition, it is possible to perform detailed effects such as displaying an image of soil smoke from a model horse, which is a moving body, on the moving surface.

【0012】

The invention of claim 4 is a mobile body control device that controls the movement of a moving body that moves on a moving surface on which a field image is displayed by the image display device of claim 1, 2 or 3, and the above-mentioned movement. Based on the movement control image display means for displaying the movement control image for controlling the movement of the body on the movement surface and the movement control image provided on the moving body and displayed by the movement control image display means. It is characterized by having a moving means for moving the moving body.

【0013】

In the conventional mobile body control device, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-822, a guide vehicle that guides the moving body by magnetic force or the like is arranged under the field portion, and the guide vehicle moves. By controlling the movement of the moving body, the movement of the moving body was controlled. However, since the field portion of the moving body that moves on the moving surface of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3 has a completely different structure from the conventional one, the moving body may be controlled by the conventional moving body control device. Can't. Therefore, in the moving body control device of the present invention, the movement control image display means displays a movement control image for controlling the movement of the moving body on the moving surface on which the moving body moves. Then, the moving means provided on the moving body moves the moving body based on the movement control image displayed on the moving surface. According to this moving body control device, it is possible to control the movement of the moving body moving on the moving surface of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3.

【0014】

Further, when a moving body is guided by a magnetic force like a conventional moving body control device, the moving body is affected by gravity and magnetic force, so that the moving load is large, and a certain high driving torque is required to move the moving body. there were. However, in the moving body control device of the present claim, since the moving load applied to the moving body is only its own weight due to gravity, the driving torque required for moving the moving body can be made smaller than before. As a result, the kinetic performance of the moving body is improved, and more precise movement control than before is possible.

【0015】

Further, according to the invention of claim 5, in the mobile body control device of claim 4, the movement control image display means only within the projection region when the moving body is projected onto the moving surface, the moving control image. Is characterized by displaying.

【0016】

In this moving body control device, the movement control image is displayed only in the projection area when the moving body is projected on the moving surface. As a result, the movement control image is hidden behind the moving object and is difficult to see from the player's point of view. Therefore, the field image portion visible to the player can be displayed on the moving surface without being disturbed by the moving control image for controlling the moving body.

【0017】

Further, the invention of claim 6 is such that in the mobile body control device of claim 4 or 5, the movement control image display means moves the movement control image along a movement path in which the moving body moves. The movement control image is displayed, and the movement means moves the moving body so as to follow the movement control image displayed by the movement control image display means.

【0018】

In this moving body control device, the movement control image is displayed on the moving surface so as to move along the moving path of the moving body. Then, the moving body moves so as to follow the movement control image by the moving means. Therefore, the moving body can be moved according to the movement pattern of the movement control image displayed by the movement control image display means. That is, the movement control of the moving body can be performed by the movement pattern of the movement control image.

【0019】

The invention of claim 7 is the mobile control device of claim 6, wherein the moving means includes an image recognition means for recognizing a movement control image displayed by the movement control image display means and the image recognition means. The moving body is driven according to the movement control means for controlling the movement of the moving body and the movement control of the moving control means so that the recognized movement control image is positioned at a predetermined position with respect to the moving body. It is characterized by having a moving body driving means.

【0020】

In this moving body control device, the moving means provided on the moving body is composed of an image recognition means, a movement control means, and a moving body driving means. That is, the movement control image displayed on the moving surface is recognized by the image recognition means, and the moving body driving means is controlled by the moving control means so that the movement control image is positioned at a predetermined position with respect to the moving body. Then, the moving body is moved. According to this configuration, it is not necessary to communicate with the control unit of the game device main body provided outside the moving body regarding the movement control of the moving body.

【0021】

Further, according to the invention of claim 8, in the moving body control device of claim 7, the image recognition means recognizes the movement control image displayed on the moving surface at a plurality of different points, and the moving control means. Is characterized in that movement control is performed so that movement control images recognized at a plurality of different points are positioned at predetermined positions with respect to the moving body.

【0022】

In this moving body control device, the movement control image displayed on the moving surface is recognized at a plurality of different points by the image recognition means. Then, the movement control means performs movement control so that the movement control images recognized at the plurality of different points are positioned at predetermined positions with respect to the moving body. As a result, the moving body moves following the movement control image while recognizing the movement control image at at least two places. Therefore, the posture of the moving body when following the movement control image can be fixed. Therefore, the posture of the moving body can be controlled by appropriately setting the shape of the movement control image, the point at which the movement control image is recognized by the image recognition means, and the like.

【0023】

Further, according to the invention of claim 9, in the mobile control device of claim 7 or 8, the movement control image display means displays a movement control image having contrast with respect to the field image displayed by the field image display means. It is characterized by doing.

【0024】

In this moving body control device, since an image having contrast with respect to the field image is used as the moving control image, the image recognition means provided on the moving body makes it easy to distinguish between the field image and the moving control image. .. As a result, the image recognition means can stably recognize the movement control image. Further, as the image recognition means, an inexpensive one having a relatively low image recognition performance can be used, so that the cost can be reduced.

【0025】

Further, according to the invention of claim 10, in the moving body control device of claim 7 or 8, the movement control image display means displays an image having contrast with respect to the movement control image around the movement control image. It is characterized by doing.

【0026】

In this moving body control device, a moving control image and an image around it can be used regardless of the field image. Therefore, the optimum movement control image and surrounding image can be selected according to the characteristics of the image recognition means. Image recognition by the image recognition means can be performed with higher stability.

【0027】

Further, according to the invention of claim 11, in the mobile body control device of claim 4 or 5, the movement control image display means transmits movement control information for controlling the movement of the moving body as the movement control image. The control information transmission image is displayed, and the movement means moves the moving body based on the movement control information corresponding to the control information transmission image displayed by the movement control image display means. Is.

【0028】

In this moving body control device, a control information transmission image for transmitting movement control information for controlling the movement of the moving body is used as the movement control image. Then, the moving body moves by the moving means based on the movement control information corresponding to the control information transmission image. Therefore, the moving body can be moved by the movement control information transmitted by the control information transmission image displayed by the movement control image display means. That is, since the movement control of the moving body can be performed according to the content of the movement control information, the movement control of the moving body can be performed with a simple configuration without the need for a mechanism such as a guide vehicle arranged below the moving body. be able to. Here, the movement control information means movement direction information indicating the moving direction of the moving body, moving speed information indicating the moving speed of the moving body, and the like. The shorter the time interval in which such movement control information is transmitted to the moving means of the moving body by the control information transmission image, the finer the movement control becomes possible.

【0029】

Further, according to the invention of claim 12, in the moving body control device of claim 11, the moving means includes a control information image reading means for reading a control information transmission image displayed by the movement control image display means, and the control information. The control information extracting means that extracts the movement control information from the control information transmission image read by the image reading means, and the movement control that controls the movement of the moving body based on the movement control information extracted by the control information extracting means. It is characterized by having a means and a moving body driving means for driving the moving body according to the movement control of the moving control means.

【0030】

In this mobile body control device, the moving means provided on the moving body is composed of a control information image reading means, a control information extracting means, a movement control means, and a moving body driving means. That is, the control information transmission image displayed on the moving surface is read by the control information image reading means, and the movement control information is extracted from the control information transmission image by the control information extracting means. Then, the movement control means controls the moving body driving means based on the movement control information, and moves the moving body. According to this configuration, it is not necessary to communicate with the control unit of the game device main body provided outside the moving body regarding the movement control of the moving body.

【0031】

The invention of claim 13 is characterized in that, in the moving body control device of claim 12, the control information transmission image is a bar code image having the movement control information as bar code information.

【0032】

In this mobile control device, a bar code image having movement control information as bar code information is used as the control information transmission image. As a result, an inexpensive and widely used barcode reader can be used as the control information image reading means for reading the barcode image, and the cost can be reduced. In particular, when the mobile body control device is applied to a horse racing game device or the like that uses a large number of mobile bodies, the benefit of the effect is great. Further, with the recent technical level of barcodes, the image area occupied by the barcode image can be very small, so that the number of displays per unit area increases, and precise movement control becomes possible.

【0033】

Further, the invention of claim 14 recognizes the position of the moving body on the moving surface in the moving body control device of claim 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13. It is characterized by having a position recognition means and a display control means for performing display control of the movement control image display means based on the position information recognized by the position recognition means.

【0034】

Since the above-mentioned mobile body control device displays the movement control image on the moving surface and moves the moving body based on the movement control image, the moving body temporarily loses sight of the movement control image displayed on the moving surface. Then, the movement control of the moving body becomes impossible. Therefore, in the moving body control device of the present claim, the position of the moving body moving on the moving surface is recognized by the position recognizing means, and the display control of the moving control image is controlled by the display controlling means based on the position information. I do. Therefore, even if the moving body loses the movement control image once, the movement control image can be displayed at a position where the moving body can find the movement control image based on the recognized position information of the moving body, for example. .. As a result, the movement control can be performed again on the moving body whose movement control image has been lost. Further, if the position recognizing means always recognizes the position of the moving body while the moving body is moving on the moving surface, the movement control image is always displayed at the optimum position. This enables stable movement control.

【0035】

Further, according to the invention of claim 15, in the moving body control device of claim 14, the position recognition means displays a position information transmission image for transmitting position information for specifying a position on the moving surface. The position information possessed by the means, the position information image reading means for reading the position information transmission image provided on the moving body and displayed by the position information image display means, and the position information transmission image read by the position information image reading means. Has a position information transmitting means for transmitting to the outside of the moving body and a position information receiving means provided outside the moving body to receive the position information transmitted from the position information transmitting means. The control means is characterized in that the display control of the movement control image display means is performed based on the position information received by the position information receiving means.

【0036】

In this moving body control device, a position recognizing means for recognizing the position of a moving body is composed of a position information image display means, a position information image reading means, a position information transmitting means, and a position information receiving means. That is, the position information transmission image for transmitting the position information displayed on the moving surface is read by the position information image display means by the position information image reading means provided on the moving body, and the position information contained in the position information transmission image is read. Is transmitted to the outside of the moving body by the position information transmitting means. This position information is received by the position information receiving means provided outside the moving body. Then, the received position information is used for display control of the movement control image display means by the display control means. In this way, by feeding back the position information of the moving body and using it for the display control of the movement control image display means, the movement control image can be displayed at the optimum position, and stable movement control becomes possible. ..

【0037】

The invention of claim 16 is a moving body control device that controls the movement of a moving body that moves on a moving surface on which a field image is displayed by the image display device of claim 1, 2 or 3. A position information image display means for displaying a position information transmission image for transmitting position information for specifying a position on a surface on the moving surface, and a position provided on the moving body and displayed by the position information image display means. A position information image reading means for reading an information transmission image, a movement control means for controlling the movement of the moving body according to the position information of the position information transmission image read by the position information image reading means, and the movement control means. It is characterized by having a moving body driving means for driving the moving body according to the movement control of the above.

【0038】

In this moving body control device, a position information transmission image for transmitting position information for specifying a position on a moving surface is displayed on the moving surface by a position information image display means. Then, the position information transmission image is read by the position information image reading means provided on the moving body, and the moving body driving means is controlled by the movement control means according to the position information of the position information transmission image. Move the moving body. According to this moving body control device, it is possible to control the movement of the moving body moving on the moving surface of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3. The movement control means may be provided on the moving body or outside the moving body, but when the movement control of a large number of moving bodies is performed, the movement control means is provided rather than providing the movement control means on each moving body. If it is provided outside the moving body, it is easier to manage the movement control and the cost can be reduced.

【0039】

Further, according to the invention of claim 17, in the mobile body control device of claim 16, the position information image display means transmits the position information only within the projection region when the moving body is projected onto the moving surface. It is characterized by displaying an image.

【0040】

In this moving body control device, the position information transmission image is displayed only in the projection area when the moving body is projected on the moving surface. As a result, the position information transmission image is hidden behind the moving object and is difficult to see from the player's point of view. Therefore, the field image portion visible to the player can be displayed on the moving surface without being disturbed by the position information transmitting image for transmitting the position information to the moving body.

【0041】

Further, according to the invention of claim 18, in the mobile body control device of claim 16 or 17, the movement control means is provided on the moving body, and the position information extracted by the position information extracting means is sent to the outside of the moving body. A position information transmitting means for transmitting toward, a position information receiving means provided outside the moving body and receiving the position information transmitted from the position information transmitting means, and a position information receiving means provided outside the moving body to receive the position information. The movement control information transmitting means for transmitting the movement control information according to the position information received by the means to the moving body and the moving control information provided in the moving body and transmitted from the moving control information transmitting means are received. It is characterized by having a movement control information receiving means for controlling the movement control information, and a drive control means provided on the moving body and controlling the driving of the moving body driving means based on the movement control information received by the movement control information receiving means. Is to be.

【0042】

In this mobile body control device, the movement control means for controlling the movement of the moving body is composed of a position information transmitting means, a position information receiving means, a moving control information transmitting means, a moving control information receiving means, and a drive control means. That is, the position information of the position information transmission image read by the position information image reading means is transmitted to the outside of the moving body by the position information transmitting means. This position information is received by the position information receiving means provided outside the moving body. Then, when the movement control information corresponding to the received position information is transmitted to the moving body by the moving control information transmitting means, the movement control information is received by the moving control information receiving means provided in the moving body. Will be done. When the movement control information is passed to the moving body side in this way, the moving body driving control means controls the driving of the moving body driving means based on the movement control information and moves the moving body. In this way, the position information of the moving body is fed back to the movement control information transmitting means provided outside the moving body, and the movement control information transmitting means controls the drive control means provided on the moving body to move the moving body. The body itself does not need to be configured to calculate movement control information based on position information.

【0043】

The invention of claim 19 is a moving body control method for controlling the movement of a moving body moving on a moving surface on which a field image is displayed by the image display device of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the movement is described above. The moving body is moved based on the movement control image display step of displaying the movement control image for controlling the movement of the body on the moving surface and the movement control image displayed in the movement control image display step. It is characterized by having a moving process.

【0044】

In this mobile body control method, the mobile body control device moves on the moving surface of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3 by performing the same processing as the processing executed by each means of the mobile body control device according to claim 4. It is possible to control the movement of the moving body, improve the movement performance of the moving body, and enable more precise movement control than before.

【0045】

Further, according to the invention of claim 20, in the moving body control method of claim 19, in the movement control image display step, the movement control image is moved so as to move along the movement path in which the moving body moves. The control image is displayed, and the movement step is characterized in that the moving body is moved so as to follow the movement control image displayed in the movement control image display step.

【0046】

In this moving body control method, the movement control of the moving body can be performed by the movement pattern of the movement control image by performing the same processing as the processing executed by each means of the moving body control device according to claim 6. , A conventional mechanism for arranging a guide vehicle or the like below the moving body is not required, and the movement control of the moving body can be performed with a simple configuration.

【0047】

Further, according to the invention of claim 21, in the moving body control method of claim 19, in the movement control image display step, the movement control information for controlling the movement of the moving body is transmitted as the movement control image. The information transmission image is displayed, and the movement step is characterized in that the moving body is moved based on the movement control information corresponding to the control information transmission image displayed in the movement control image display step. ..

【0048】

In this mobile control method, by performing the same processing as the processing executed by each means of the mobile control device according to claim 11, the content of the movement control information transmitted by the control information transmission image on the moving surface is used. It is possible to control the movement of the moving body, and it is possible to control the movement of the moving body with a simple configuration without the need for a conventional mechanism for arranging a guide vehicle or the like below the moving body.

【0049】

The invention of claim 22 is a moving body control method for controlling the movement of a moving body moving on a moving surface on which a field image is displayed by the image display device of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the movement is described above. A position information image display step of displaying a position information transmission image for transmitting position information for specifying a position on a surface on the moving surface, and a position information image for reading a position information transmission image displayed in the position information image display step. According to the movement control step of performing the movement control of the moving body according to the reading step and the position information of the position information transmission image read in the position information image reading step, and the movement control of the moving control step, the moving body It is characterized by having a moving step of moving the above.

【0050】

In this mobile body control method, the mobile body control device moves on the moving surface of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3 by performing the same processing as the processing executed by each means of the mobile body control device according to claim 16. It is possible to control the movement of the moving body, improve the movement performance of the moving body, and enable more precise movement control than before.

【0051】

The invention of claim 23 is an image display of the field portion of claim 1, 2 or 3 in a game device provided with a moving body control means for controlling the movement of a moving body moving on a predetermined field portion. It is characterized by being composed of an apparatus.

【0052】

In this game device, since the field portion in which the moving body moves is composed of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, the field image displayed on the moving surface is changed when the status of the play field is changed. All you have to do is change the playfield situation easily and quickly. As a result, it becomes possible to reproduce an actual race or the like in the play field more realistically than before.

【0053】

In addition, the invention of claim 24 uses the above-mentioned mobile control means in the game device of claim 22, claiming 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and so on. It is characterized in that it is composed of 16, 17 or 18 mobile control devices.

【0054】

In this game device, claims 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 are used as mobile control means for controlling the movement of a moving body moving on the field portion. , 16, 17 or 18 by using the moving body control device, the movement control of the moving body on the field portion composed of the image display device according to claim 1, 2 or 3 with the effect of each moving body control device. It can be performed.

【0055】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[Embodiment 1] Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a horse racing game machine which is a game device (hereinafter, the present embodiment is referred to as "Embodiment 1") will be described. In the horse racing game machine of the present embodiment, one or more players predict the finish order of the horse racing race to be performed on the horse racing game machine, and if the prediction is correct, medals according to the odds of the finish order. Can be paid out.

【0056】

FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example of the horse racing game machine 1. The horse racing game machine 1 includes a field portion 2 provided in a central portion and a plurality of stations 10 provided so as to surround the field portion 2. The field portion 2 is provided with a field surface 4 which is a moving surface imitating a horse field of a racetrack on which a model running gate 3 is placed, and a model which is a plurality of moving bodies (not shown) in the field surface 4. The race develops as the horse runs. In addition, a plurality of speakers 5 for playing live races and cheers are arranged around the field portion 2. Further, above the field unit 2, a display unit 6 for displaying a game name and the like and a lighting device 7 for illuminating the field unit 2 are arranged. These display units 6 and the lighting device 7 are supported by support columns 8.

【0057】

The station 10 is provided with a display 11 that displays a game screen according to the progress of the game, and a touch panel 12 that is superimposed on the display surface of the display 11. When the player touches a predetermined position on the game screen displayed on the display 11 according to the instruction on the game screen, the position is detected by the touch panel 12, and the operation content of the player is recognized by the horse racing game machine 1. In addition, in order to insert a medal insertion unit 13 into which medals are inserted by the player, a medal payout b14 in which medals are paid out to the player, and a magnetic card for recording data necessary for restarting the game, in station 10. A magnetic card insertion slot 15 is provided.

【0058】

In the horse racing game machine 1, races having the same name as the actual central horse racing are sequentially held according to a predetermined cycle. Approximately 60 races are prepared as one year's race, and for each race, the time for betting medals, that is, the time for purchasing betting tickets, the time for the race by the model horse, and the race result are displayed. Time is secured. Players can predict the order of arrival for each race and freely purchase betting tickets. This betting ticket is purchased by betting medals, and if the purchased betting ticket matches the result of the race, the number of medals corresponding to the number of bets and odds of the medals will be paid out as a dividend.

【0059】

In the horse racing game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the field unit 2 is composed of a plasma display device on the moving surface of the image display device. The field surface 4 of the field unit 2 is a screen portion of this plasma display device, and a field image such as a turf course or a dirt course is displayed on the screen portion according to display control by the main control unit described later. To. In addition, the screen portion is a flat flat screen, and a model such as the race gate 3 is placed on the screen. In this way, the field portion 2 on which the model horse runs is configured, and the play field is formed.

【0060】

In the present embodiment, since a large screen is required, the plasma display device is used as the moving surface of the image display device. However, the size of the field portion of the game device or the like to which the image display device is applied and the size of the field portion, etc. Other image display devices can also be applied depending on the content of the image to be displayed and the like.

【0061】

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing a main control unit for integrally controlling the operation of the horse racing game machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a control block diagram showing a station control unit provided for each station 10. Is.

【0062】

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 100 arranged on the field unit side is a main control device 101 and a moving body control device as a moving body control means for controlling the running of the model horse in the field unit 2. A driving control device 102, a display control device 103 as a field image display means for controlling the display of an image to be displayed on the plasma display device, a lighting control device 104 for controlling the lighting device 7, and cheers from the speaker 5. It is equipped with an acoustic control device 105 that controls the actual condition, etc., a SRAM 106 and a flash memory 107 for temporarily recording data processed by the main control device, and a ROM 108 that stores programs and various databases required for the game. .. The main control device 101 is connected to a travel control device 102, a display control device 103, a lighting control device 104, an acoustic control device 105, a SRAM 106, a flash memo 107, and a ROM 108, respectively. ROM108 stores a database of various data on each horse used in the race, race schedule, and the like. Further, the display control device 103 is connected to the image data ROM 103a which is an image information recording medium, and the image data ROM 103a stores the Baba image data which is the image information of the Baba image corresponding to each race. ing.

【0063】

As shown in FIG. 4, the station control unit 200 provided in each station 10 temporarily records the station control device 201, the medal management device 202 that manages the payout of medals, and various player data. It is provided with a RAM 203, a magnetic information reading device 204 for reading the magnetic information of the magnetic card inserted into the magnetic card insertion slot 15, and a magnetic information writing device 205 for writing various information such as an ID code on the magnetic card. The station control device 201 is connected to the medal management device 202, the RAM 203, the magnetic information reading device 204, and the magnetic information writing device 205, respectively. Further, the station control device 201 includes a medal insertion sensor (not shown) for detecting medals inserted via the display 11 and the touch panel 12 shown in FIG. 2 and the medal insertion slot 14 provided in the station 10, and a magnetic card insertion. It is also connected to each part of a magnetic card driving device (not shown) for driving the magnetic card inserted into the port 15.

【0064】

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the station control device 201 on each station 10 side is connected to the main control device 101 on the field unit 2 side, and necessary communication between them becomes possible. There is.

【0065】

In the present embodiment, when a race is held, the main control device 101 of the main control unit realistically reproduces the racetrack where the actual horse racing race is held, so that the racetrack displayed on the field surface 4 according to the race is displayed. Switch images. Specifically, the main control device 101 executes a race execution program corresponding to the race to be performed according to the race schedule database stored in the ROM 108. The main control device 101 that executes this race execution program outputs an image display command for displaying the Baba image corresponding to the race to the display control device 103. The display control device 103 functions as an image information selection means, and responds to the image display command from a plurality of Baba image data stored in the image data ROM 103a with the content of the image display command as a selection condition. Baba image data is read out. Then, the display control device 103 displays the Baba image based on the Baba image data on the screen of the plasma display device. As a result, a racetrack image that faithfully reproduces the actual race to be held is displayed on the field surface 4, and the actual racetrack to be held can be realistically reproduced on the play field.

【0066】

In this way, after reproducing the racetrack on the playfield, when the time for the player to bet the medal and purchase the betting ticket elapses, the main controller 101 races on the playfield using a plurality of model horses. Develop a race. The main control device 101 that executes this horse racing race develops the race according to the movement pattern of each model horse determined in advance before the start of the race.

【0067】

Here, it is necessary to control the movement of each model horse according to its movement pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control device 101 outputs a control signal according to the movement pattern determined for each model horse to the display control device 103. The display control device 103 functions as a movement control image display means, and causes a guidance image, which is a movement control image for controlling the movement of each model horse, to be displayed on the field surface 4 of the plasma display device according to the control signal. Since each model horse moves following the guided image as described later, it moves on the field surface 4 by a route according to each movement pattern. As a result, the model horse whose movement is controlled by the main control device 101 develops the race in the play field.

【0068】

The guided image displayed on the field surface 4 is displayed only in the projection area when each model horse is projected on the field surface 4. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to see the guidance image, and it is possible to give the player a high sense of presence.

【0069】

Further, in order to give a higher sense of presence, as the riding ground image displayed on the field surface 4, a moving image whose image is changed with time may be used instead of the still image. According to this, for example, when a race is being developed in the play field, the smoke generated when the actual racehorse runs is displayed, and the horse field image is changed according to the weather and time at the time of the race. It is possible to perform effects such as racing. When the effect of smoke is produced in the present embodiment, the display control device 103 functions as a display image changing means, and displays the smoke image on the image portion located behind the running position of each model horse. At this time, since the display control device 103 can recognize the position of the guided image as the position of the model horse, the display control device 103 displays the predetermined soil smoke image together with the guided image so as to move on the field surface 4.

【0070】

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a model horse 20 running on the field surface 4 of the field portion 2. The model horse 20 is composed of a model portion 21 that imitates an actual racehorse and a bogie portion 22 that is located below the model portion. The model portion 21 is fixed on the carriage portion 22. The bogie portion 22 has four wheels 23a, 23b, 23c, and 24d that form a moving body driving means, and two front wheels 23a are driving wheels. Further, the carriage portion 22 is provided with a photo sensor 24 as an image recognition means constituting the moving means. The photo sensor 24 can detect the guidance image A, which is a movement control image displayed on the field surface 4, together with the Baba image D.

【0071】

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of the bogie portion 22 of the model horse 20. The dolly unit 22 includes four photosensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d that detect the guidance image A, a calculation unit 25 that functions as a movement control means, and front wheels (right) 23a and front wheels according to the movement control of the calculation unit 25. (Left) It is equipped with drive motors 26a and 26b that constitute mobile body drive means that drive 23b, respectively. The four photosensors 24a, 24b, and 24c each have a first sensor 24a that detects diagonally forward to the right and a second sensor 24b that detects the front side in the front direction with respect to the traveling direction of the model horse 20, and diagonally to the left. It is composed of a third sensor 24c that detects the front direction and a fourth sensor 24d that detects the rear side in the front direction. When each of the photosensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d detects the guidance image A displayed on the field surface 4, each detection signal from each of the photosensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d is input to the calculation unit 25. Since the optimum state is when only the second sensor 24b, which detects the front side in the front direction, detects the guidance image A, the calculation unit 25 performs each drive motor 26a, so as to maintain the optimum state. 26b drive control is performed.

【0072】

Here, the size of the guided image A displayed on the field surface 4 by the display control device 103 of the main control unit 100 is the size of the detection area of each of the photosensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, the calculation unit 25, and the drive. It is appropriately determined depending on the responsiveness of the operation of the motors 26a and 26b. In this embodiment, an elliptical guided image A having a size that cannot be detected simultaneously by the first sensor 24a and the third sensor 24c is used. Further, the guided image A is a white image, and a black image B is displayed around the white image. Then, each of the photo sensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d outputs a detection signal when the guidance image A, which is a white image, is detected. By displaying the black image B with contrast around the guidance image A in this way, the detection capability of each of the photosensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d can be increased, and accurate detection becomes possible.

【0073】

In the present embodiment, a black image B with contrast is displayed around the white guided image A, but if a guided image A having contrast with respect to the Baba image is used, black is displayed around the guided image A. Accurate detection is possible without displaying image B. However, if the black image B is displayed around the guidance image A as in the present embodiment, accurate detection by each photosensor 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d is possible regardless of the Baba image.

【0074】

Table 1 below shows the operation of the drive control processing of the drive motors 26a and 26b performed by the calculation unit 25 provided on the trolley unit 22, and the calculation unit 25 shows the operation of the drive motors 26a and 26b according to this Table 1. Drive control is performed. In Table 1, "" indicates a state in which the detection signal is input to the calculation unit 25, and "x" indicates a state in which the detection signal is not input to the calculation unit 25. The numerical value in the drive control column indicates the relative ratio of the drive speed in the drive control.

【0075】

[table 1]

<img file="JP2002177635A_D0001.tif" />【0076】

The calculation unit 25 performs drive control as shown in Table 1 above in order to maintain a state in which the guidance image A is detected only by the second sensor 24b (hereinafter, referred to as a stable state). When the model horse 20 is running on the field surface 4 and changes from its stable state to a state in which the detection signals of all the photo sensors 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d are not input, the guidance image A is the second sensor 24b. Located in front. That is, it means that the running speed of the model horse 20 is slower than the movement of the guided image A. Therefore, in this case, the drive speeds of both drive motors 26a and 26b are controlled to be increased. For example, assuming that the drive speed in the stable state is "1", the drive speeds of both drive motors 26a and 26b are increased to "1.2" as shown in Table 1. As a result, the model horse 20 moves at a higher speed than in the stable state. Then, the second sensor 24b, the first sensor 24a, or the third sensor 24c maintains the high speed until the guidance image A is detected. After accelerating, when the detection signals from these photosensors 24a, 24b, 24c are input to the calculation unit 25, drive control is performed according to the detection signals.

【0077】

Further, when the detection signal from the fourth sensor 24d is input to the calculation unit 25, it means that the running speed of the model horse 20 is faster than the movement of the guidance image A. Therefore, in this case, the drive speeds of both drive motors 26a and 26b are controlled to be reduced. For example, assuming that the drive speed in the stable state is "1", the drive speeds of both drive motors 26a and 26b are reduced to "0.8" as shown in Table 1. As a result, the model horse 20 moves at a slower speed than in the stable state. Then, the slow speed is maintained until the detection signal from the fourth sensor 24d is no longer input to the calculation unit 25. In the present embodiment, due to the relationship between the detection area of the second sensor 24b and the fourth sensor 24d and the size of the guided image A, when the detection signal from the fourth sensor 24d is input, the second sensor 24b is used. The detection signal is also input.

【0078】

Further, when the detection signal from the first sensor 24a is input to the calculation unit 25, it means that the traveling direction of the model horse 20 is deviated to the left from the guidance image A. Therefore, in this case, the drive speed of the drive motor 26b that drives the front wheel (left) 23b is controlled to be increased. For example, assuming that the drive speed in the stable state is "1", as shown in Table 1, only the drive speed of the drive motor 26b of the front wheel (left) 23b is increased to "1.2". As a result, the model horse 20 runs while turning to the right. Then, it keeps turning to the right until the detection signal from the first sensor 24a is no longer input to the calculation unit 25. In the present embodiment, due to the relationship between the detection area of the first sensor 24a and the second sensor 24b and the size of the guided image A, when the detection signal from the first sensor 24a is input, the second sensor 24b is used. The detection signal is also input.

【0079】

Further, when the detection signal from the third sensor 24c is input to the calculation unit 25, it means that the traveling direction of the model horse 20 is deviated to the right from the guidance image A. Therefore, in this case, the drive speed of the drive motor 26a that drives the front wheel (right) 23a is controlled to be increased, contrary to the case where the detection signal from the first sensor 24a is input. In the present embodiment, due to the relationship between the detection area of the second sensor 24b and the third sensor 24c and the size of the guided image A, when the detection signal from the third sensor 24c is input, the second sensor 24b is used. The detection signal of is also input.

【0080】

For example, when the detection signals are input from the first sensor 24a and the fourth sensor 24d at the same time, the control combined with the drive control according to Table 1 above is performed.

【0081】

Since the drive control of each model horse 20 is performed in this way, the main control device 101 that executes a predetermined movement control program uses the display control device 103 that controls the display of the guidance image A to control the display of each model horse 20. Movement control can be performed.

【0082】

[Modification 1] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the image recognition means according to the present embodiment (hereinafter, referred to as transformation example 1). In this modification, six photosensors 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d, 124e, 124f are provided on the bogie 22 of the model horse 20. Then, the calculation unit 25 performs the same drive control as in the above embodiment so as to maintain the state (stable state) in which the guidance image C is detected only by the second sensor 124b and the fourth sensor 124d. Here, the guided image C uses an elliptical one having a long axis along the traveling direction of the moving body. As a result, when the direction of the long axis of the ellipse is changed, the traveling direction of the moving body is also changed so as to follow the long axis. Therefore, the posture of the moving body can be controlled by controlling the display of the orientation of the guided image C by the display control device 103. Therefore, the model horse 20 can be used to more realistically reproduce the running of an actual racehorse.

【0083】

In the present embodiment, the configuration of following the guided image A by using four photosensors as the image recognition means has been described. For example, the guided image A is photographed by one CCD camera or the like, and the captured image is captured. By image processing, the drive control of the moving body may be performed so that the guided image A is located at the center of the photographing screen.

【0084】

[Modification 2] Further, in the above embodiment, the movement control is performed by following the guidance image A displayed on the field surface 4, but the movement control for controlling the movement of the model horse 20 A configuration in which a control information transmission image for transmitting information is displayed on the field surface 4, movement control information is transmitted to the calculation unit 25 of the model horse 20, and movement control of the model horse 20 is performed based on the movement control information. (Hereinafter, referred to as "modification example 2").

【0085】

In this modification, the movement direction information and the movement speed information in which the model horse 20 moves are used as the movement control information, and the movement control information is displayed as a bar code image as shown in FIG. 7, which is a control information transmission image. It is transmitted to the arithmetic unit 25 of the model horse 20. Specifically, the model horse 20 of the first embodiment is provided with a control information image reading means and a bar code reader as a control information extracting means instead of the photo sensor 24. Then, the barcode reader reads the barcode image displayed on the field surface 4 and sends the movement control information to the calculation unit 25. The calculation unit 25 functions as a movement control means, and each drive motor 26a as a moving body driving means so that the model horse 20 moves according to the movement control information received from the barcode reader, that is, the moving direction and the moving speed. , 26b drive control is performed.

【0086】

According to the configuration of this modification, the main control device 101 of the horse racing game machine 1 main body uses the display control device 103 to control the display of the barcode image for transmitting the movement control information. Therefore, the main control device 101 of the horse racing game machine 1 main body displays a bar code image having optimum movement control information for each model horse 20 according to a predetermined movement control program, thereby moving each model horse 20. Control can be performed.

【0087】

Further, since the movement control of each model horse 20 is centrally managed by the main control device 101 in this way, the traveling position of each model horse 20 is always recognized by the main control device 101. Therefore, the bar code image can be displayed at the optimum position for each model horse 20, and the movement control information can be stably transmitted to the calculation unit 25 of the model horse 20. Further, since the main control device 101 recognizes the running position of each model horse 20, the barcode image can be displayed only in the projection area when each model horse 220 is projected on the field surface 4. .. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to see the guidance image, and it is possible to give the player a high sense of presence.

【0088】

[Embodiment 2] Next, regarding another embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a horse racing game machine which is a game device in the same manner as in the first embodiment (hereinafter, the present embodiment is referred to as "embodiment 2"). explain. The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that the movement control method of the model horse 20 is different. Therefore, only the configuration and operation of the different parts will be described below.

【0089】

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a main configuration of the bogie portion 222 of the model horse 220. The display control device 103 of the main control unit 17 in the present embodiment functions as a position information image display means, controls the plasma display device, and displays a barcode image D, which is a position information transmission image, on the field surface 4. To do. Further, the carriage unit 222 is provided with a barcode reader 224 as a position information image reading means for recognizing the barcode image D instead of the photo sensor 24 of the first embodiment. A large number of the barcode images D can be regularly displayed on the field surface 4 by the display control device 103, and each barcode image D displays the position coordinate information which is the position information indicating the display position. Each has. As the barcode image D, one having various block patterns as shown in FIG. 7 can be used.

【0090】

Further, the bogie 222 is provided with a transmission / reception device 227 for wireless communication with the main control unit 100 of the horse racing game machine 1. The transmission / reception device 227 functions as a position information transmission means constituting the movement control means, and transmits the position coordinate information of the barcode image 224 read by the barcode reader 224. Further, the transmission / reception device 227 functions as a movement control information receiving means constituting the movement control means, and receives the movement control information transmitted from the main control unit 100. Then, the movement control information is sent to the calculation unit 225, and the movement control is performed.

【0091】

FIG. 9 is a control block diagram of the main control unit 100 in the present embodiment. The main control unit 100 includes a data communication device 109 in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment. The data communication device 109 has a function as a position information receiving means for receiving the position coordinate information transmitted from the transmission / reception device 227 of the model horse 220, and a movement control information transmission for transmitting the movement control information according to the position coordinate information. It has a function as a means.

【0092】

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of movement control of the model horse 220 in the present embodiment. In the movement control of the present embodiment, first, when the barcode reader 224 of the model horse 220 reads the position coordinate information from the barcode image D (S1), the position coordinate information is sent to the calculation unit 225. Then, the calculation unit 225 sends the position coordinate information to the transmission / reception device 227. The transmitter / receiver 227 transmits a modulated wave modulated by the received position coordinate information as a radio wave (S2). This radio wave is weak within the legal regulation range, and its frequency is different for each model horse 220 to prevent interference.

【0093】

The radio wave carrying the position coordinate information is received by the data communication device 109 of the main control unit 100 of the horse racing game machine 1 (S3). The data communication device 109 demodulates the received radio wave, extracts the position coordinate information, and outputs the position coordinate information to the main control device 101. The main control device 101 calculates the movement control information according to the point where the model horse 220 is located according to the race execution program. Specifically, the main control device 101 is based on the received position coordinate information and the position coordinate information received from the same model horse 220, for example, the previous position coordinate information, in the meantime, the movement direction and the movement speed of the model horse 220. Is calculated (S4). Then, the main control device 101 determines the moving direction and the moving speed of the model horse 220 according to the race execution program based on the moving direction and the moving speed.

【0094】

The main control device 101, which determines the moving direction and the moving speed in this way, outputs the moving direction and the moving speed as the moving control information to the data communication device 109. Then, the data communication device 109 transmits the modulated wave in which the movement control information is modulated as a radio wave (S5). When this radio wave is received by the transmitter / receiver 227 of the model horse 220 (S6), it is demodulated and the movement control information is received by the arithmetic unit 225. The calculation unit 225 that has received this movement control information functions as a drive control means, and controls the drive motors 26a and 26b that drive the front wheels (right) 23a and the front wheels (left) 23b, respectively, according to the movement control information. (S7). As a result, the model horse 220 moves in the movement direction and the movement speed included in the movement control information.

【0095】

Further, when the main control device 101 determines the moving direction and the moving speed, the main control device 101 outputs an image display command according to the moving direction and the moving speed to the display control device 103. In response to this, the display control device 103 performs display control so that the barcode image D displayed on the field surface 4 moves from the current display point to the point corresponding to the movement direction and the movement speed. (S8). In this way, by controlling the display of the barcode image D in correspondence with the movement control of the model horse 220, the peripheral portion of the reading area where the barcode reader 224 of the model horse 220 can read the barcode image can be displayed. The barcode image D can be displayed accurately. Further, if the reading area of the barcode reader 224 is displayed only in the field plane projection area of the model horse 220, the barcode image D is hard to be seen by the player, and the player can be given a high sense of presence. ..

【0096】

By continuously performing the above movement control, each model horse 220 can be freely moved on the field surface 4 under the movement control of the main control device 101. In particular, if the movement control is performed at short time intervals, stable and fine movement control becomes possible.

【0097】

In addition, if the race execution program does not determine the movement route of each model horse 220 before the start of the race and only the order of arrival of each model horse 220 is determined, each model horse 220 will arrive. Each model horse 220 will be moved and controlled so as to reach the goal in order. In this case, when determining the movement control information of one model horse 220, not only the moving direction and moving speed immediately before the model horse 220 but also the moving direction and moving speed of the other model horse 220 are taken into consideration. To determine the movement control information.

【0098】

It is also possible that the barcode reader 224 loses sight of the barcode image D while the model horse 220 is running. In this case, the movement control of the model horse 220 becomes impossible, which hinders the progress of the game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when such a situation occurs, the barcode image D is displayed on the entire field surface 4 for a moment in order to re-recognize the position of the model horse 220. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

【0099】

The main control device 101 periodically inputs the position information from each running model horse 220, but when the bar code reader 224 of the model horse 220 loses sight of the bar code image D, the main control device 101 is input to the main control device 101. , Location information is not entered. As a result, the main control device 101 recognizes that the barcode reader 224 of the model horse 220 whose position information is no longer input has lost sight of the barcode image D. Then, the main control device 101 functions as a display control means, outputs an image display command to the display control device 103 as the position information image display means constituting the position recognition means, and the display control device 103 momentarily outputs a field surface. Display the barcode image D on the entire surface of 4. The time for displaying this barcode image D is extremely short, and it is hardly visible to the player.

【0100】

The bar code image D displayed only for a moment in this way is read by the bar code reader 224 as the position information image reading means constituting the position recognition means of the model horse 220 that has lost sight of the bar code image D. Therefore, by inputting the read position information to the main control device 101, the movement control of the model horse 220 can be restored.

【0101】

It should be noted that such a configuration for returning the movement control is provided in the horse racing game machine 1 of the first embodiment, the model horse 20 which has lost sight of the guidance image A, the barcode reader 224 and the transmission / reception device 227 as in the second embodiment. Can be applied in the same manner by providing.

【0102】

In the above-described first and second embodiments, the horse racing game machine 1 for performing the horse racing game has been described. However, the present invention is , for example, a horse racing game as long as it is a game device that controls the movement of a moving body moving on the field portion. , Car racing games, boat racing games, bicycle racing games, and other competitive games, or soccer games, ice hockey games, and other competitive games.

【0103】

[Effect of the invention]

According to the inventions of claims 1 to 24, there is an excellent effect that the situation of the play field seen by the player can be changed easily and quickly. As a result, it becomes possible to reproduce an actual race or the like in the play field more realistically than before.

【0104】

In particular, according to the invention of claim 2, there is an excellent effect that various play fields can be expressed according to the game situation.

【0105】

Further, according to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to express various play fields in real time according to the game situation, and it is possible to perform a delicate production that enhances the game quality, which is an excellent effect. is there.

【0106】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 4 to 22 and 24, it is possible to control the movement of the moving body in the play field represented by the image display device of claims 1, 2 or 3. There is.

【0107】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 5 and 17, there is an excellent effect that the movement control of the moving body can be performed without disturbing the play field of the portion visible to the player.

【0108】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 6 to 10 and 20, it is possible to control the movement of the moving body with a simple configuration without the need for a mechanism such as a guide vehicle arranged below the moving body. There is.

【0109】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 7 to 10, it is not necessary to provide a communication means related to the movement control in the moving body itself, and it is possible to eliminate the trouble due to the communication failure and realize the cost reduction. effective. In particular, when the present invention is applied to a horse racing game device or the like using a large number of moving bodies, the benefit of the effect is great.

【0110】

Further, according to the invention of claim 8, since the posture of the moving body moving on the moving surface can be controlled, there is an excellent effect that the movement of the moving body can be expressed in various ways.

【0111】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 9 and 10, since the image recognition means can easily recognize the movement control image, there is an excellent effect that the stability of the movement control can be improved.

【0112】

Further, according to the invention of claim 10, since the movement control image is not affected by the field image when it is recognized, there is an excellent effect that the stability of the movement control can be further improved. In addition, since the field image can be displayed without considering the movement control, there is an excellent effect that various play fields can be expressed.

【0113】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 11 to 13 and 21, there is an excellent effect that the movement of the moving body can be controlled more finely by the movement control information.

【0114】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 12 and 13, it is not necessary to provide a communication means related to the movement control in the moving body itself, and it is possible to eliminate the trouble due to the communication failure and realize the cost reduction. effective. In particular, when the present invention is applied to a horse racing game device or the like using a large number of moving bodies, the benefit of the effect is great.

【0115】

Further, according to the invention of claim 13, there is an excellent effect that precise movement control can be performed at low cost.

【0116】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 14 and 15, since the movement control can be performed again for the moving body whose movement control image is once lost, there is an excellent effect that stable game progress is possible. is there. Further, if the position of the moving body is always recognized, there is an excellent effect that stable movement control becomes possible. In particular, when the present invention is applied to a horse racing game device or the like using a plurality of moving bodies, the movement control of these moving bodies can be centrally managed, and a highly game-like game can be developed. It will be possible.

【0117】

Further, according to the inventions of claims 16 to 18 and 22, when applied to a horse racing game device or the like using a plurality of moving bodies, there is an excellent effect that cost reduction can be realized. In addition, the movement control of these moving bodies can be centrally managed, and there is also an excellent effect that a game with high game characteristics can be developed.

【0118】

Further, according to the invention of claim 18, since the moving body itself does not need to be configured to calculate the movement control information, there is an excellent effect that the moving body can be prevented from becoming large in size. In particular, when the present invention is applied to a horse racing game device or the like using a plurality of moving bodies, it is possible to realize cost reduction and centrally manage the movement control of each moving body. , It becomes possible to develop a game with high game characteristics.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1]

The explanatory view which shows the main structure in the bogie part of the model horse used for the horse racing game machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG.

[Figure 2]

The external view which shows an example of the horse racing game machine.

[Fig. 3]

The control block diagram which shows the main control part for controlling the operation of the horse racing game machine in an integrated manner.

[Fig. 4]

The control block diagram which shows the station control part of the horse racing game machine.

[Fig. 5]

Explanatory drawing which shows the schematic structure of the model horse running on the field surface of the horse racing game machine.

[Fig. 6]

Explanatory drawing which shows the main composition in the bogie part of the model horse which concerns on modification 1.

[Fig. 7]

It is a front view which shows an example of the bar code image displayed on the field surface.

[Fig. 8]

The explanatory view which shows the main structure in the bogie part of the model horse used for the horse racing game machine which concerns on Embodiment 2.

[Fig. 9]

The control block diagram which shows the main control part for controlling the operation of the horse racing game machine in an integrated manner.

[Fig. 10]

A flowchart showing the flow of movement control of a model horse in the horse racing game machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Horse racing game machine 2 Field part 4 field surface 10 stations 20,200 model horse 21 Model part 22 Bogie 23 wheels 24 photo sensor 25,225 Calculation unit 26,226 Drive motor 227 Transmitter / receiver 100 Main control unit 101 Main controller 102 Driving control device 103 Display control device 103a ROM for image data 109 Data communication equipment 200 station control unit