WO2008029826A1

WO2008029826A1 - Amusement device

Info

Publication number: WO2008029826A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/067263
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yasushi Ochi
Original assignee: Bld Oriental, Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-09-08
Filing date: 2007-09-05
Publication date: 2008-03-13
Also published as: EP2072099A1; EP2072099A4; CN101511437A; AU2007292156A1; US20100179029A1; CA2662672A1; KR20090073126A; HK1132952A1; JPWO2008029826A1; CN101511437B

Abstract

An amusement device with which a person of amusement can enjoy more diversified plays, a person of amusement can play more happily, and interest of children can be attracted more strongly. The amusement device (1) has a first amusement portion (10) and a second amusement portion (30) equipped, respectively, with poles (11, 31) arranged in an erected state so that a person (Y) of amusement, e.g. a child, climbs up and down them. The first amusement portion (10) consists of a pole (11) equipped with a curved portion (11a), a mechanism for supporting the opposite ends of the pole (11) rotatably, and a mechanism for rotary driving the pole (11). The second amusement portion (30) consists of a tubular transparent pole (31), a tubular transparent decoration body (32) arranged in the pole (31) coaxially therewith and provided with a decoration (32a) on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a light source (33) provided in the decoration body (32), a mechanism for supporting the opposite ends of the pole (31) and the decoration body (32) and supporting the decoration body (32) rotatably, and a mechanism for rotary driving the decoration body (32).

Description

Specification

Play equipment

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a game device that includes a pole formed along a preset direction and arranged in a standing state, and is configured to allow a player to climb up and down to play.

[0002] Conventionally, for example, a game device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 113133136 is known as the game device. This game device is formed of a circular tube with an axis disposed vertically, and a support member for supporting and fixing the upper end and lower end of the pole, respectively. Unevenness having a spiral shape is formed on the outer peripheral surface.

[0003] With this game device, a game player such as a child can play by using a limb to climb up and down the pole. When climbing up and down, the spiral bumps prevent the hand holding the pole and the legs sandwiching the pole from slipping, so that the player can use the force S to climb up and down safely.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1 1 33136

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] However, the conventional game device described above has a problem that play in the game device becomes monotonous and easily gets tired. In addition, this game device is not different from a so-called climbing rod, which is a very common game device, and there is a problem that it is difficult to attract children who are accustomed to playing with the climbing rod.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible for a player to play more varied, to make the player more enjoyable, and to make children more interested. The purpose is to provide a game device that can be pulled.

Means for solving the problem

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides: Ponole, which is formed along a preset direction and is placed in a standing state, where a player climbs up and down,

A support means for supporting the upper end or lower end or both ends of the pole, and having a bearing for supporting the end of the pole, the bearing allows the pole to freely rotate about the axis of the bearing. A supporting means for supporting

According to the present invention, there is provided an amusement device comprising rotation drive means for rotating the pole about the axis of the bearing.

[0008] According to this game apparatus, a player such as a child can play by climbing up and down the pole that is rotated about the axis of the bearing of the support means by the rotation drive means. Since the pole rotates around the axis, the player can enjoy the play while enjoying the feeling of rotating with the pole.

[0009] As described above, according to the game device of the present invention, the player's own action of climbing up and down the pole and the rotation action of the pole are combined, and the player is rich in unprecedented changes. You can enjoy playing and feeling. It is also possible to allow children around the game device to see the rotation of the pole and the player, and to have interest in playing with the game device and play with this game device. .

[0010] It should be noted that the pole may be configured to include a curved portion or a bent portion between both ends thereof. In this way, it is possible to change the pole itself, to change the climbing of the pole, and to make it difficult to climb up and down than when the pole is straight. The play with the game device can be made more interesting.

[0011] Further, the pole may be configured by decorating the outer peripheral surface thereof. In this way, not only to entertain the player himself, but also to see this decoration around the game device! /, To attract children's interest and play with the lever device. It can also be made. Here, the decoration is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include expressing various patterns on the surface of the pole. In addition, since the pole rotates around the axis, it is also possible to obtain the fun of changing the pattern on the surface.

[0012] The pole is composed of a tubular member and a member capable of transmitting light, and inside the pole, light is transmitted from the inside to the outside of the pole. A light source for illuminating the part may be provided. In this way, the decoration applied to the outer peripheral surface of the pole can be highlighted by the light from the light source, and the decoration effect can be further enhanced.

[0013] The pole is composed of a tubular member whose lower end is sealed and a member capable of transmitting light. The pole is filled with a liquid, and the pole has a lower end. A gas supply means for supplying a gas may be connected to the inside. In this way, when gas is supplied from the lower end of the pole to the inside by the gas supply means, the supplied gas becomes bubbles and rises in the liquid in the pole. You can go up and down the pole while watching the current flow, making the game more fun. In addition, it is possible to show the state of air bubbles flowing to the children around the game device, attract the children, and play with the game device.

[0014] Even in this case, if a light source for illuminating the inside of the pole is provided, an illumination effect and a light-up effect can be obtained, and it is possible to entertain the player and the people around the game device. . In addition, I can use the power S to make the children around the game equipment interested in seeing the illuminated pole.

[0015] The present invention also provides:

It is composed of a tubular member and a member capable of transmitting light, the axis is arranged in the vertical direction, and a pole for the player to climb up and down,

A decorative body composed of a tubular member and a light transmissive member, disposed inside the pole, and decorated on the outer peripheral surface;

A light source that illuminates the interior of the decorative body so that light is transmitted from the inside to the outside of the decorative body;

Supporting means for supporting the upper end or lower end or both ends of the pole and the decorative body, respectively, and supporting one or both of the pole and the decorative body so as to be rotatable about an axis;

The game apparatus is characterized by comprising: a rotation drive means for rotating one or both of the pole and the decorative body about the axis.

[0016] Even with this game device, gamers such as children use limbs to climb up and down the pole. You can play S In addition, the decoration applied to the outer peripheral surface of the decorative body can be emphasized by the light from the light source to enhance the decoration effect. Furthermore, by rotating the decorative body and the pole around the axis line by the rotation driving means, the children around the game device can see a pattern appearing on the surface of the decorative body as viewed from the player who has grabbed the pole. It is possible to obtain the fun of changing, so that children who are around the game device can see the decoration and play with this game device. The ability to make the viewed gamers more enjoyable.

[0017] The pole may be configured by decorating the outer peripheral surface thereof. In this way, the decoration effect can be further enhanced by the decoration applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of both the decorative body and the pole.

[0018] Further, each of the above game devices may further include a cushion provided in a peripheral region on the lower end side of the pole. In this way, even if a player accidentally falls off the pole, the shock can be reduced by the cushion and the force S can be effectively prevented from being injured.

[0019] In addition, the color of the poles, the color of the liquid, and the color of the light from the light source are not particularly limited in each of the above game devices, but the player or the surroundings of the game device The ability to visually entertain people who are in S The invention's effect

[0020] As described above, according to the game device of the present invention, since the pole and the decorative body provided in the inside are rotated, the player can play more varied games, Can be enjoyed more happily, and children's interest can be drawn more strongly.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows AA in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows BB in FIG.

4 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrow CC in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a part of a decorative body according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a game apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows DD in FIG.

8] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows EE in FIG.

FIG. 9] A sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the upper end of a pole according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a lower end portion of a pole according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[11] It is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a first game part according to another embodiment of the present invention. Explanation of symbols

1 Game equipment

5 base

6 Upper part

7 Prop

10 First Game Club

11 Paul

12 Support mechanism

13 Upper support member

14 Lower support member

15 Rotation drive mechanism

16 horse motor

17, 18

20 Cover body

30 Game 2

31 Paul

32 Decorative body

33 Light source

34 Support mechanism

35 First upper support member

36 First lower support member 37 Second upper support member

38 Second lower support member

39 Rotation drive mechanism

40 Drive motor

41, 42 gears

44 Upper cover body

45 Lower cover body

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The figure

1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows AA in FIG. 1, and FIG. It is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrow B-B. 4 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrow CC in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a front view showing a part of the decorative body according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, the game apparatus 1 of the present example is arranged in a standing state, and a first game section 10 having poles 11 and 31 on which a player Y such as a child climbs up and down, respectively. And the second game part 30, the base 5 on which the first game part 10 and the second game part 30 are placed and fixed, respectively, and the base 5, and the first game part 10 and the second game part 30 2 The upper part of the game part 30 is composed of a flat plate-like upper member 6 that is supported and fixed respectively, and a support 7 that stands on the base 5 and supports the upper member 6.

[0025] The first game portion 10 includes the pole 11 having a circular cross-sectional shape, a support mechanism 12 that rotatably supports an upper end portion and a lower end portion of the pole 11 about an axis, and a pole 11 A rotary drive mechanism 15 that rotates the center of the pole 11 and a push button 19 provided near the upper end of the pole 11 and pushed by the player Y climbing up to the upper end of the pole 11, and the lower end of the pole 11 And a cover body 20 that covers a part of the mechanism 12 and the rotary drive mechanism 15.

[0026] The pole 11 includes a curved portion 11a formed so as to twist left and right between both end portions thereof, and an axis of a portion other than the curved portion 11a is formed along the vertical direction. The outer peripheral surface is decorated with decorative l ib. The decoration l ib is, for example, on the outer peripheral surface of the pole 11. It consists of a suitably colored striped pattern. The decoration rib is not limited to a striped pattern, and may be a pattern expressing animals, fish, insects, people, etc., and is not limited to a pattern.

The support mechanism 12 is disposed on the lower surface of the upper member 6, and is disposed on the upper surface of the base 5 and the upper support member 13 that supports the upper end of the pole 11. The support members 13 and 14 are each provided with a bearing (not shown) in which an axis is provided along the vertical direction, and the pole (not shown) is provided by the bearing (not shown). 11 is supported rotatably about the axis of a bearing (not shown).

[0028] The rotational drive mechanism 15 includes a drive motor 16 in which an axis of an output shaft is disposed along the vertical direction on the upper surface of the base 5 in the vicinity of the lower support member 14, and the drive motor 16 It consists of a first gear 17 fixed to the output shaft and a second gear 18 that is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the pole 11 and meshes with the first gear 17. The pole 11 is rotated by being transmitted to the pole 11 through the gear 17 and the second gear 18.

[0029] The push button 19 is attached to the lower surface of the upper support member 13. When the push button 19 is pushed by the player Y, for example, a switch of a circuit that outputs voice (music, human voice, etc.) is inserted. Sound is output, or the lamp is lit when the switch for lighting the lamp is turned on.

[0030] The cover body 20 covers the lower end portion of the pole 11, the lower support member 14 and the rotation drive mechanism 15 from the upper side to prevent the player Y from being injured. Further, the cover body 20 is formed with a through hole 20a through which the lower end of the poster 11 is passed.

[0031] The second game part 30 is made of a transparent member having a circular tube shape, the pole 31 having an axial line arranged in the vertical direction, and the transparent member having the same circular tube shape. 1 is arranged coaxially with this pole 31 and has a decorative body 32 with a decorative 32a on the outer peripheral surface, a light source 33 provided inside the decorative body 32, and both ends of the pole 31 and the decorative body 32 Are provided near the upper end of the pole 31, a support mechanism 34 that rotatably supports the decorative body 32 about its axis, a rotation drive mechanism 39 that rotates the decorative body 32 about its axis, Cover the push button 43 pushed by the player Y who has climbed to the upper end of the pole 31, the upper end of the pole 31, the upper end of the decorative body 32, and a part of the support mechanism 34. The upper cover body 44 includes a lower cover body 45 that covers the lower end portion of the pole 31, the lower end portion of the decorative body 32, a part of the support mechanism 34, and the rotation drive mechanism 39.

The decorative body 32 is formed longer than the pole 31, and both end portions protrude from both end portions of the pole 31. The decoration 32a is, for example, a force composed of a suitably colored striped pattern (for example, similar to a white, blue, or red haircut sign) displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the decoration body 32. It may be a pattern expressing animals, fish, insects, people, etc. Moreover, it is not limited to a pattern.

[0033] The light source 33 illuminates the interior of the decorative body 32. The light source 33 includes, for example, a fluorescent lamp, and both ends of the support portion 33a and the base 5 provided on the lower surface of the upper member 6. It is supported by a support portion 33b provided on the upper surface. The light source 33 may employ an incandescent bulb or a light emitting diode instead of the fluorescent lamp. Also, the color of light from the light source 33 is not particularly limited.

The support mechanism 34 is disposed on the lower surface of the upper member 6, and is disposed on the upper surface of the first upper support member 35 that supports the upper end portion of the decorative body 32 and the base 5. A first lower support member 36 that supports the lower end portion of the upper member 6, a second upper support member 37 that supports the upper end portion of the pole 31, and an upper surface of the base 5. It comprises a second lower support member 38 that supports the lower end of the pole 31.

[0035] The first upper support member 35 and the first lower support member 36 include a bearing (not shown) in which an axis line is provided along the upward and downward direction, and the bearing (not shown) The decorative body 32 is supported rotatably about the axis. On the other hand, the second upper support member 37 and the second lower support member 38 include fitting holes 37a and 38a into which the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the pole 31 are fitted, and the poles are formed by the fitting holes 37a and 38a. 31 is supported non-rotating.

[0036] The rotational drive mechanism 39 includes a drive motor 40 in which the axis of the output shaft is disposed along the vertical direction on the upper surface of the base 5 in the vicinity of the first lower support member 36, and the drive motor 40 The first gear 41 fixed to the output shaft and the second gear 42 which is provided on the outer peripheral surface on the lower end side of the decorative body 32 and meshes with the first gear 41. The rotational power of the drive motor 40 is By being transmitted to the decorative body 32 via the first gear 41 and the second gear 42, the decorative body 32 rotates.

[0037] The push button 43 is attached to the lower surface of the upper cover body 44. When pressed by Y, for example, a circuit switch that outputs sound (music, human voice, etc.) is turned on and sound is output, or a circuit switch that turns on the lamp is turned on and the lamp comes on. Yes.

[0038] The upper cover body 44 covers the upper end portion of the pole 31, the upper end portion of the decorative body 32, and the upper support members 35 and 37 from the lower side to prevent the player from being injured. The lower cover body 45 covers the lower end portion of the pole 31, the lower end portion of the decorative body 32, the lower support members 36 and 38, and the rotation drive mechanism 39 from above to prevent the player from being injured. Further, the upper cover body 44 is formed with a through hole 44a through which the upper end of the pole 31 is passed, and the lower cover body 45 is formed with a through hole 45a through which the lower end of the pole 31 is passed. Yes.

Note that the upper surface of the base 5, the outer surface of the cover body 20, and the outer surface of the lower cover body 45 are covered with a shock absorber (not shown). The fallen player Y is injured! /.

[0040] According to the game device 1 of the present example configured as described above, in the first game unit 10, the player Y uses his / her limb to rotate the pole 11 that is rotated about the axis by the rotation drive mechanism 15. You can play and power by climbing up and down. Since the pole 11 rotates about the axis, the player Y can enjoy the play while enjoying the feeling when rotating with the pole 11.

[0041] On the other hand, in the second game section 20, the player Y uses a limb to climb up and down the decorative pole 32 that is rotated around the axis by the rotation drive mechanism 39. You can play while enjoying the change in the stripe pattern on the outer peripheral surface of the decorative body 32.

[0042] When the push buttons 19 and 43 are pushed by the player Y who has climbed up to the upper end of the poles 11 and 31, for example, music is heard or a voice of "I was able to do it well" in human voice. The play is more interesting because it is output and the lamp lights.

[0043] Thus, according to the game apparatus 1 of the present example, the player Y has combined the motion of the player Y himself / herself who climbs up and down the pole 11 with the rotational motion of the pole 11, so that You can enjoy a variety of fun and sensations, or enjoy the decoration 32a on the rotating decorative body 32.

[0044] In addition, the rotation of the pole 11, the player Y, and the decorative body 32 is seen around the game device 1. The children who have played on the game device 1 are encouraged to play this game device 1 with interest.

[0045] Also, since the curved portion 11a is formed on the pole 11, the pole 11 itself has a change, and the change in the climbing of the pole 11 is made more than when the pole 11 is formed immediately. It is possible to make it difficult to climb up and down the pole 11, and to make the play with the game device 1 more interesting.

In addition, by providing the light source 33 inside the decorative body 32, the decoration 32a applied to the outer peripheral surface of the decorative body 32 can be made to stand out by the light from the light source 33, and the decorative effect can be further enhanced. In addition, by rotating the pole 11 and the decorative body 32 around the axis line, it is possible to obtain the fun that the pattern on the surface of the pole 11 and the decorative body 3 2 changes, which attracts children's interest. be able to.

[0047] Since the upper surface of the base 5, the outer surface of the cover body 20, and the outer surface of the lower cover body 45 are covered with an impact absorbing material (not shown), the player Y mistakenly removes from the poles 11 and 31. Even if it falls, this shock absorber (not shown) functions as a cushion and can effectively prevent injury.

[0048] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, specific aspects that can be taken by the present invention are not limited to this.

For example, in the first game unit 10, the pole 11 may be formed of a tubular member and a transparent member, and a light source may be provided inside the pole 11. In this way, like the decoration body 32 of the second game part 30, the decoration of 1 lb applied to the outer peripheral surface of the pole 11 by the light from the light source can be made to stand out, and the decoration effect can be further enhanced.

[0050] In the second game unit 30 in the above example, the force configured to rotate the decorative body 32 about the axis by the rotation drive mechanism 39 is not limited to this, and the decorative body 32 is not rotated. The pole 31 may be rotated about the axis. In this way, it is possible to entertain the fun that the pattern that appears on the surface of the decorative body 32 changes as the player Y grabbed by the pole 31 rotates with the pole 31. Further, both the pole 31 and the decorative body 32 can be rotated. In this case, they may be rotated in the same direction or in the opposite direction. Even if the rotation speed is the same, But either is fine.

[0051] In addition, if the outer peripheral surface of the pole 31 may be decorated, the decoration effect can be further enhanced by the decoration applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of both the decorative body 32 and the pole 31. Power S can be. In addition, the pole 31 and the decorative body 32 may be made of any member that can transmit force light that can be made of a translucent member or the like in addition to a transparent member. .

[0052] Further, the game device 1 includes a first game unit 50 and a second game unit 80 as shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 10 in place of the first game unit 10 and the second game unit 30. The game device 2 may be configured. In the following description, the same components as those of the game apparatus 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a game apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows DD in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view in the direction of arrows EE in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the upper end of a pole according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 shows the lower end of the pole according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration.

[0053] The first game unit 50 includes a pole 51 made of a transparent member having a circular tube shape, a support mechanism 55 that rotatably supports the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the pole 51 around the axis, and the inside of the pole 51 An air supply mechanism 65 for supplying air to the light, an illumination mechanism 70 for illuminating the inside of the pole 51, the rotation drive mechanism 15 and the push button 19, and the upper end of the pole 51 and a part of the support mechanism 55. An upper cover body 76 and a lower cover body 77 that covers the lower end portion of the pole 51, a part of the support mechanism 55, and the rotation drive mechanism 15 are provided.

[0054] The pole 51 is provided with a curved portion 51a formed so as to twist left and right between both ends thereof, and the axis of the portion other than the curved portion 51a is formed along the vertical direction. Further, the pole 51 is arranged at a predetermined interval from the upper surface of the base 5 and the lower surface of the upper member 6. A hollow sealing member 52 is provided at the lower end of the pole 51. The sealing member 52 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the pole 51 and the upper surface of the base 5, respectively. A closed space is formed between the lower end portion and the base 5, thereby sealing the lower end portion of the pole 51. Further, the inside of the pole 51 and the enclosed space are filled with liquid L. [0055] The color of the pole 51 and the liquid L may be any color as long as the player Y and the people around the game apparatus 2 can be visually enjoyed. The pole 51 may be made of any material such as a translucent material that is not transparent, as long as the appearance of the bubble K is visible from the outside. In addition, the outer periphery of the pole 51 may be decorated as described above. In addition, the upper end opening of the pole 51 is provided with a breathable member! /

The support mechanism 55 is disposed on the lower surface of the upper member 6, and is disposed on the upper surface of the base 5 and the upper support 56 that supports the upper end of the pole 51. It comprises a lower support 59 that supports.

[0057] The upper support 56 includes a bearing 57 having an axial line disposed in the vertical direction and a hollow holding member 58 disposed on the lower surface of the upper member 6 and holding the bearing 57. Thus, the upper end of the pole 51 is supported so that the pole 51 can rotate about the axis of the bearing 57. The holding member 58 is formed with a plurality of through holes 58a penetrating from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface.

[0058] The lower support 59 includes a bearing 60 whose axis is arranged along the vertical direction, and a hollow holding member that is disposed on the upper surface of the base 5 and outside the sealing member 52 and holds the bearing 60. 61, and the bearing 60 supports the lower end of the pole 51 so that the pole 51 can rotate about the axis of the bearing 60.

In the rotation drive mechanism 15, the second gear 18 is provided on the outer peripheral surface on the lower end side of the pole 51, and rotates the pole 51 about the axis of the bearings 57, 60.

[0060] The air supply mechanism 65 includes an air pump 66 disposed on the base 5, and one end connected to the air pump 66 and the other end connected to the closed space, and below the lower end of the pole 51. And a supply pipe 67 arranged in the pipe. In the air supply mechanism 65, when air is supplied into the closed space by the air pump 66 through the supply pipe 67, the supplied air becomes bubbles K in the closed space and in the pole 51. Ascend in liquid L.

Note that the air supplied to the inside of the pole 51 rises inside the pole 51 and is then exhausted to the outside through the through hole 58a of the holding member 58 and the through hole 76a of the upper cover body 76. . In addition, the air pump 66 continuously supplies air into the enclosed space. However, either may be performed intermittently.

[0062] The illumination mechanism 70 includes a first light source 71 that illuminates the pole 51 from below, and a second light source 72 that illuminates the pole 51 from above, the first light source 71 being in the enclosed space. The second light source 72 is disposed on the lower surface of the upper member 6 so as to be positioned directly above the pole 51. In the illumination mechanism 70, the inside of the pole 51 is illuminated by the light from the first light source 71 and the second light source 72.

[0063] The light sources 71 and 72 include, for example, light emitting diodes, incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, and the like. Further, the color of the light from the light sources 71 and 72 may be any color as long as the player Y and the people around the game apparatus 2 can be visually enjoyed.

[0064] The upper cover body 76 covers the upper support 56 from the lower side to prevent the player Y from being injured. The upper cover body 76 is formed with a through hole 76a through which the upper end of the pole 51 is passed. On the other hand, the lower cover body 77 covers the lower support body 59, the rotation drive mechanism 15 and the air supply mechanism 65 from the upper side to prevent the player Y from being injured. Further, the lower force bar body 77 is formed with a through hole 77a through which the lower end of the pole 51 is passed.

It should be noted that the upper surface of the base 5 and the outer surface of the lower cover body 77 are covered with a shock absorber (not shown), which prevents the player Y from being injured.

[0066] The second game portion 80 is different from the first game portion 50 in that a pole 81 having a shape different from that of the pole 51 is provided, and that the rotation drive mechanism 39 and the push button 43 are provided. Is different. This pole 81 is made of a transparent member having a circular tube shape, and its axis is arranged in the vertical direction. Note that the same components as those of the first game unit 50 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

According to the gaming device 2 configured as described above, the pawls 51 and 81 are rotated about the axis by the rotation drive mechanisms 15 and 39 and supplied to the closed space by the air supply mechanism 65. The air becomes bubbles K and rises in the liquid L inside the poles 51 and 81, and the inside of the poles 51 and 81 is illuminated by the light from the illumination mechanism 70. The player Y can play by climbing up and down these poles 51 and 81 using his / her limbs.

[0068] Therefore, according to this game apparatus 2, the player Y moves through the liquid L from the lower end side to the upper end. You can climb up and down the poles 51 and 81 while watching the bubble K flow toward the club side, so you can play the game with a player more happily. In addition, the power S can be used to attract the children by showing the bubble traps flowing to the children around the game device 2 so that they can play with the game device 2.

[0069] Further, by illuminating the inside of the poles 51 and 81 with the light from the illumination mechanism 70, an inlaying effect and a light-up effect can be obtained, and the player and the people around the game device 2 can be Can entertain. In addition, it is possible to make the children interested in this game apparatus 2 interested in seeing the poles 51 and 81 colored with illumination and the poles 51 and 81 illuminated.

[0070] Besides the above effects, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

[0071] The shapes of the poles 11, 31, 51, 81 are not limited to those described above, and various shapes can be employed. Further, the poles 11 and 51 may be provided with bent portions instead of the curved portions 11a and 5 la. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the pole 11 can be formed in the same shape with respect to the pole 51 which may be formed so that its upper end is warped. As described above, even if the bent portion is provided or the upper end side is warped, the same effect as described above can be obtained by changing the poles 11 and 51 themselves. In the case of the pole 11 shown in FIG. 11, the upper support member 13 that supports the upper end of the pole 11 is omitted.

[0072] Further, the support form of the poles 11, 31, 51, 81 is not particularly limited, and only the upper end or the lower end is supported, or both the upper end and the lower end are supported. good.

[0073] Further, the shock absorber covering the upper surface of the base 5, the outer surface of the cover body 20, the outer surface of the lower cover body 45, the outer surface of the lower cover body 77 is not particularly limited, For example, a cushion using air, spring, rubber, sponge, etc. can be mentioned.

Further, the arrangement positions of the light sources 33, 71, 72 are not particularly limited as long as the interior of the decorative body 32 and the interior of the poles 51, 81 can be illuminated.

Industrial applicability

[0075] As described in detail above, the present invention allows players to play more varied games, It is suitable as a play apparatus that can make a player play more happily and can attract more children's interest.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Ponole, which is formed along a preset direction and is placed in a standing position, where the player climbs up and down;

A game apparatus comprising: a rotation driving means for rotating the pole about the axis of the bearing.

2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pole includes a curved portion or a bent portion between both end portions thereof.

[3] The idle device according to claim 1, wherein the pole is decorated on an outer peripheral surface thereof.

[4] The pole is composed of a tubular member and a member capable of transmitting light,

4. The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a light source for illuminating the inside of the pole is provided inside the pole so that light is transmitted from the inside to the outside of the pole.

[5] The pole is composed of a tubular member whose lower end is sealed and a member capable of transmitting light, and is filled with liquid.

2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein gas supply means for supplying gas to the inside of the pole is connected to a lower end portion of the pole.

6. The game apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising a light source that illuminates the inside of the pole so that light is transmitted from the inside to the outside of the pole.

[7] It is composed of a tubular member and a member capable of transmitting light, the axis is arranged in the vertical direction, and a pole on which the player climbs up and down,

A light source that illuminates the interior of the decorative body so that light is transmitted from the inside to the outside of the decorative body; Supporting means for supporting the upper end or lower end or both ends of the pole and the decorative body, respectively, and supporting one or both of the pole and the decorative body so as to be rotatable about an axis;

And a rotation driving means for rotating one or both of the pole and the decorative body about an axis.

8. The idle device according to claim 7, wherein the pole is decorated on an outer peripheral surface thereof.

9. The game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a cushion provided in a peripheral region on a lower end side of the pole.