JP2002018116A - Arcade prize game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an arcade prize game device capable of housing a lot of gifts in a small space and eliminating the need of excessive mechanisms and spaces such as a dispense mechanism. SOLUTION: This device is provided with operation parts (2 and 21) provided on a case body (1), a housing part (6) provided on the case body (1), a transparent door (61) for taking the housed object of the housing part (6) in and out and a locking mechanism for locking the transparent door (6a). Corresponding to the result of operating the operation parts (2 and 21), the locking mechanism is unlocked and the prize object stored in the housing part (6) is dispensed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an arcade prize game device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional arcade prize game apparatus, a prize is automatically paid out, and a game apparatus using a large prize requires a large storage space.

[0003]

The conventional arcade prize game apparatus requires a payout mechanism and a space for the payout because the prize is automatic payout. Further, in the case of a game device using a large prize, a large storage space is required, and there is room for improvement in that the number of prizes is small with respect to the contact area.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides an arcade prize game apparatus capable of storing a large amount of prizes in a small space and requiring no extra mechanism or space such as a payout mechanism. With the goal.

[0005]

In order to achieve this object, the invention according to claim 1 comprises an operation unit (2, 21) provided on a housing (1) and an operation unit (2, 21) provided on the housing (1). Storage section (6)
And a transparent door (6
a) and a lock mechanism for locking the transparent door (6a). The lock by the lock mechanism is released in accordance with the result of operating the operation unit (2, 21), and the storage unit (6) is stored. The object can be taken out.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a notifying unit (4) provided on the housing (1) is further provided, and the operating units (2, 21) are operated in accordance with the notification by the notifying unit (4). It is characterized by operating.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect,
The notification by the notification unit (4) is a notification based on visual, auditory, and / or tactile sensation.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a housing 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape imitating a safe, and a safe dial 2 and a coin slot 3 are provided at the center of the front. The safe dial 2 is an operation unit that is rotated by the player.
Numeral scales 1 to 16 are displayed circumferentially on the outer periphery of. A dot matrix unit 4 and a patrol lamp 5 are provided at the upper center of the front of the housing 1. A number is displayed on the dot matrix section 4 in a state where it is easy for the player to visually recognize, as described later. The patrol lamp 5 is a lamp that is rotated and displayed so as to attract a player. The rotation display of the patrol lamp 5 is performed in relation to the progress of the game. A prize box 6 is provided on the left and right sides of the housing 1, and prizes are stored inside. Each of the prize boxes 6 is individually provided with a transparent door 6a, which is normally locked so that the prize inside cannot be taken out.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the safe dial 2 and the dot matrix section 4. On the upper part of the safe dial 2, a decision button 2a is arranged. By arranging as described above, it is possible to save a large amount of prizes while also serving as a display in a small space. Further, no extra mechanism or space such as a payout mechanism is required.

To play, a player first selects a prize. The prizes are stored one by one in the prize box 6 which is locked. Dot matrix section 4
Shows the number corresponding to the safe dial 2,
When the safe dial 2 is rotated, the numbers on the screen scroll. Turn the safe dial 2 and the dot matrix section 4
When the number of the desired free gift box 6 is displayed,
Push the safe dial 2. By the action of selecting the desired premium, the operation of the safe dial 2 is practiced once.

After the start sound, the dot matrix section 4
The numbers are displayed as if descending from top to bottom. The player turns the safe dial 2 and adjusts the scale to the number that comes down. When the OK button 2a is pushed by a "click" in accordance with the number that has come down from the safe dial 2, the number is cleared and the number disappears from the dot matrix section 4. If you erase 5 to 8 numbers in this way, the game will be cleared. If the numbers are clogged up to the upper side of the dot matrix section 4 due to a failure, the game is over. When all the quotas are erased, the game is cleared, the transparent door 6a of the prize box 6 selected in advance is unlocked, and the player can take out the prize by hand. The transparent door 6a is automatically closed by a spring or the like (not shown), and locked again after a few seconds.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a screen configuration in the dot matrix section 4. The number coming down the vertical dot matrix unit 4 and the number scale displayed on the outer periphery of the safe dial 2 are matched, and the decision button 2a is pushed. Numbers and safe dial 2 coming down the dot matrix section 4
When the number scale displayed on the outer peripheral portion of the button matches, if the determination button 2a can be pushed, the number comes down and the number disappears. If you press it with a different number, the buzzer will sound and the falling beads will go up. 3 (a) to 3
As shown in (d), the speed at which the number comes down is slow at first, and the speed is gradually increased, and the interval between the numbers becomes narrow. When the numbers are filled up to the upper part of the dot matrix section 4 (FIG. 3D), the game is over. If you can erase all the numbers coming down, you can win prizes. Note that the safe dial 2 can be rotated left or right at first, but once it starts turning either way, it can turn only in that direction until it is cleared.

FIGS. 4 to 6 show modified examples of the screen configuration in the dot matrix section 4. FIG. In this example, the special item comes down like a normal number. Special items are
The skull and the star come down quickly and alternately flashing. When the special item reaches line 4a, it flashes at that position until the player presses safe dial 2. The upper number also keeps its position. The operation of the enter button 2a is urged with a voice saying "please press the enter button", and if the enter button 2a is not pressed after waiting for a predetermined time, the special item disappears.

When a star is selected when the enter button 2a is operated, the numbers that are visible at that time are linked and pop off. The number that was just a little visible is falling down and the game ends when this number is erased (Figure 5). If you select a star, you can first get a prize. If the skull is selected when the enter button 2a is operated, the speed at which the numbers fall is increased after the skull explodes, making it difficult to clear the game (FIG. 6).

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a modification of the enter button 2a. In this example, decision buttons 2b and 2c are provided on the left and right of the safe dial 2. The determination buttons 2b and 2c are connected in parallel, and any of them can be operated. By arranging the decision buttons 2b and 2c on the left and right sides of the safe dial 2, the right-handed player and the left-handed player can operate the easier-to-operate decision button 2b or 2c. A decision button lamp is provided inside the decision buttons 2b and 2c, and the lamp blinks when the numbers of the safe dial 2 and the dot matrix unit 4 match.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a modification of the display in the dot matrix section 4. As shown in FIG. In this example, one number is displayed on the dot matrix section 4, and the player plays the displayed number in such a manner as to erase the displayed number. First, "NEXT DOUBLE NUMBER DOUBLE DIAL" is displayed on the dot matrix section 4 (FIG. 8 (a)), followed by a number (FIG. 8 (b)). Each number has a time limit. A circle displayed below the dot matrix unit 4 is a timer, which indicates the time limit. When the safe dial 2 or the decision buttons 2a to 2c are pushed, "OK" is displayed and the next number is displayed. If not, "NG" is displayed. Note that the dot matrix section 4 can be replaced by a 7-segment display element.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a modification of the display in the dot matrix section 4. As shown in FIG. Further, a ten-key panel 21 is used as an operation unit. In this example, the number (3 to 10 digits) displayed for a moment in the dot matrix unit 4 is memorized and input from the numeric keypad panel 21 (input from the left number), and if both match, the game is cleared. . If you make a mistake, you can delete it with the clear button 21a, but if the time limit is not reached, the next task (number)
To go to.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment, various modifications are possible in accordance with the technical concept of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the display in the dot matrix unit 4 has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied to a case where a number is notified to a player by voice (auditory) or Braille (tactile) in addition to the display. it can. Also, the example has been described in which the prize boxes 6 are provided in only one row on each of the left and right sides of the housing 1, but two or more rows may be provided.

[0021]

As described above, according to the arcade prize game device of the present invention, the storage section (6) provided in the housing (1) according to the result of operating the operation section (2, 21).
The lock of the transparent door (6a) for taking in and out the storage items is unlocked, and the storage items in the storage section (6) can be taken out, so that it is possible to store a lot of premiums in a space-saving manner and also as a display. It becomes possible. Further, no extra mechanism or space such as a payout mechanism is required.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing an embodiment of an arcade prize game device according to the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 housing 2 safe dial 2a enter button 2b enter button 3 coin slot 4 dot matrix section 4a line 5 patrol lamp 6 premium box 6a transparent door 21 numeric keypad panel 21a clear button

Claims (3)

[Claims] An operation unit (2, 2) provided on a housing (1).
1), a storage portion (6) provided in the housing (1), and a transparent door (6a) for taking in and out of the storage items in the storage portion (6).
And a lock mechanism for locking the transparent door (6a). The lock by the lock mechanism is released in accordance with a result of operating the operation section (2, 21), and the storage section (6) is provided.
An arcade prize game device capable of taking out stored items. And a notifying section provided on the housing, wherein the operating section is provided in accordance with the notification by the notifying section.
The arcade prize game device according to claim 1, wherein 1) is operated. 3. The notification by the notifying unit (4) includes visual, auditory,
3. The arcade prize game device according to claim 2, wherein the notification is based on tactile sensation.