Abstract: Disclosed is the game apparatus using a train device constituted by cars of different sizes. The play ball lowered along the lane assembly may enter any one of the cars. Depending on the car into which the play ball enters, a predetermined reward may be provided to the player. The play ball entering the car deviates through the opening and rises through the elevating device. The raised play ball may be waited to descend again through the lane assembly.

Abstract: A medal circulation device has a structure in which a medal put into a medal inlet at an upper portion drops along a medal-dropping plate, is collected through a medal outlet at a lower portion after dropping, and is then returned to the medal inlet by a medal circulation plate. The medal circulation device includes: a guide unit for guiding medals put inside through the medal inlet of the m medal-dropping plate; and one or more pins for changing the directions of the medals dropping through the guide unit, so medals are uniformly supplied by the medal circulation plate rotating at a constant speed.

Abstract: There are provided a basketball game console, a network basketball game console, and basketball method using the same. The invention includes an image detecting unit, an identification unit, a central processing unit, and a driving unit. The central processing unit controls such that images of a ball received in the image detecting unit are identified when a passing detection sensor detects signals. Therefore, it is possible to identify a color, pattern, or clean shot of the ball going into a rim. The game console allows a multi-play game so that it is possible to play more interesting games over a network.

Abstract: A hitting game machine allows the successive input of coins. In the hitting game machine, each target which is to be rotated by a hit of a hitting member includes an eccentric shaft. The target is configured such that a rotating shaft integrally rotates along with a hit surface which is to be hit by the hitting member. Further, a longitudinal section of the hit surface has a plate shape, a longitudinal section of which is in a linear shape or a shape that is reduced in width from an upper end thereof to a lower end. Therefore, it is possible for several hitting members to successively hit the same one of targets of a circular plate that is rotating.

Abstract: A merchandiser and a method of controlling a game thereof are disclosed. The merchandiser includes prize cartridges that have transparent partitions among which prizes are contained, drive parts that move the respective prize cartridges, a gaming device that executes a game provided for each of identification numbers of the prize cartridges, and a controller that controls the drive part so that the prize of the prize cartridge is dropped to a prize discharge part according to a result of playing the game. Thereby, since a designated prize can be acquired according to the result of playing a game, an interest in the game can be increased.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a roulette game machine is provided. The apparatus is operated in such a way that a rotor and a stator are attached to each other by electromagnetic force generated from a coil unit and are integrally rotated, and then the rotor is separated from the stator after a predetermined time period has passed. Therefore, at an initial stage of the rotation, an inner wheel and an outer wheel are coupled to each other and rotated together. After a predetermined time period has passed, the inner wheel and the outer wheel are separated from each other and independently rotated at different speeds before stopping. Therefore, the present invention can make the roulette game more interesting.

Abstract: There are provided a basketball game console, a network basketball game console, and basketball method using the same. The invention includes an image detecting unit, an identification unit, a central processing unit, and a driving unit. The central processing unit controls such that images of a ball received in the image detecting unit are identified when a passing detection sensor detects signals. Therefore, it is possible to identify a color, pattern, or clean shot of the ball going into a rim. The game console allows a multi-play game so that it is possible to play more interesting games over a network.

Abstract: A merchandiser and a method of controlling a game thereof are disclosed. The merchandiser includes prize cartridges that have transparent partitions among which prizes are contained, drive parts that move the respective prize cartridges, a gaming device that executes a game provided for each of identification numbers of the prize cartridges, and a controller that controls the drive part so that the prize of the prize cartridge is dropped to a prize discharge part according to a result of playing the game. Thereby, since a designated prize can be acquired according to the result of playing a game, an interest in the game can be increased.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a roulette game machine is provided. The apparatus is operated in such a way that a rotor and a stator are attached to each other by electromagnetic force generated from a coil unit and arc integrally rotated, and then the rotor is separated from the stator after a predetermined time period has passed. Therefore, at an initial stage of the rotation, an inner wheel and an outer wheel are coupled to each other and rotated together. After a predetermined time period has passed, the inner wheel and the outer wheel are separated from each other and independently rotated at different speeds before stopping. Therefore, the present invention can make the roulette game more interesting.

Abstract: A hitting game machine allows the successive input of coins. In the hitting game machine, each target which is to be rotated by a hit of a hitting member includes an eccentric shaft. The target is configured such that a rotating shaft integrally rotates along with a hit surface which is to be hit by the hitting member. Further, a longitudinal section of the hit surface has a plate shape, a longitudinal section of which is in a linear shape or a shape that is reduced in width from an upper end thereof to a lower end. Therefore, it is possible for several hitting members to successively hit the same one of targets of a circular plate that is rotating.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coordinate measuring apparatus and method. Path equations of individual photodetection units relative to each light emitting unit are calculated using a plurality of photodetection units and a small number of light emitting units, and the coordinates of one or more actual targets are obtained using the calculated path equations. Accordingly, there are advantages in that, since a small number of light emitting sensors are used, installation costs can be reduced, maintenance costs can be reduced, and the lifespan of products can be extended.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hitting game machine and method for multiple persons. The hitting game machine includes a rotating circular plate, a plurality of targets, hitting object guides installed to cover sections, target sensing units provided for respective sections, display units for displaying free gifts, and target erection units. Accordingly, the present invention is advantageous in that a plurality of game players can selectively fell targets in consideration of the rotating speed of the circular plate and the descending speed of hitting objects, thus increasing interest in the game.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system and a method of enabling betting during a race and a storage medium storing a program for executing the method. The method includes the steps of (a) before the start of a race, allowing bets to be made based on indicated odds; and (b) after the start of the race, varying the odds depending on racing results for one or more predetermined sections and then allowing bets to be made based on the varied odds.

Abstract: A locking device, which mounts a user key (the first key) and a manager key (the second key) separatedly, places a first lock and a second lock unitedly in an outer cylinder. The first lock is opened or rotated by the first key. After the first lock is open, the first key cannot be pulled out of the locking device. If the second lock is open by the second key, the first key can be pulled out together with the second key.

Abstract: A shooting game apparatus including a housing, an air compressor installed in the housing, and least one shooting apparatus for launching bullets using compressed air generated by the air compressor. The shooting game apparatus further including a bullet shooting pressure supplying device for supplying relatively high pressure to the shooting apparatus so as to launch the bullets, a bullet delivering pressure supplying device for supplying relatively low pressure using the compressed air to deliver bullets to the shooting apparatus, a pressure distributing valve for distributing the compressed air generated by the air compressor to the bullet shooting pressure supplying device and to the bullet delivering pressure supplying device, and a controller which is electrically connected to the air compressor, the shooting apparatus, the bullet shooting pressure supplying device, the bullet delivering pressure supplying device and the pressure distributing valve for controlling thereof.

Abstract: A shooting game machine having a gun for projecting bullets using compressed air and targets arranged in a predetermined distance in front of the gun includes a housing which is provided with at least one opening formed on a front wall thereof, a gun supporter mounted inside of the opening on the front wall of the housing for supporting the gun, and a target holding mechanism installed in front of the gun in a predetermined distance for holding at least one target.