JP2022090004A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device that allows a prize to be acquired easily and can satisfy a player, and a compact game device.

SOLUTION: There is provided a game device having a game space where prizes are installed, and a prize takeout space communicated with the game space. The game device includes a first prize support part provided in the game space for supporting the prizes from below the prizes, a first external force imparting part for displacing the first prize support part by imparting external force to the first prize support part, and a first moving mechanism for relatively moving the first external force imparting part and the first prize support part. The prizes are moved from the game space to the prize takeout space by the displacement of the first prize support part.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game device, particularly a game device for winning a prize.

Conventionally, various prize acquisition game devices have been known. For example, there is a prize acquisition game device in which prizes are hung by a chain and displayed in a housing (for example, Patent Document 1). In this prize acquisition game device, the unlocking member accesses the chain so that the prize falls together with the chain. As a result, the player can acquire the prize.

This prize acquisition game device displays a plurality of prizes in the vertical direction. Therefore, the height of the housing is high. Therefore, the player cannot visually recognize the rear side of the prize acquisition game device. Also, the unlocking member must access the chain multiple times in order to obtain a free gift. Therefore, the prize could not be easily obtained, and the player was not always satisfied.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-105477

An object of the present invention is to provide a game device capable of easily obtaining a prize and giving a feeling of satisfaction to a player. Another object of the present invention is to provide a small game device having a good view of the store when placed in the store.

Further, the above object can be achieved by the present invention of the following (1) to (13).

(1) A first prize support portion provided in the game space and capable of supporting the prize from below the prize.
A first external force applying portion that displaces the first prize supporting portion by applying an external force to the first prize supporting portion, and a first external force applying portion.
A game device comprising the first moving mechanism for relatively moving the first external force applying portion and the first prize support portion.

(2) The game device according to (1) above, wherein the first external force applying portion rotates about a base end thereof.

(3) The first external force applying portion is configured such that when the first external force applying portion is rotated around the base end, the tip of the first external force applying portion comes into contact with the first prize support portion. The game device according to (2).

(4) The game device according to any one of (1) to (3) above, wherein the first external force applying portion reciprocates in the horizontal direction with respect to the first prize support portion.

(5) The game device according to (1) to (4) above, wherein the shape of the first external force applying portion is the same as the shape of the first prize support portion.

(6) The prize taking-out space is further provided with a first mounting portion for mounting the first prize support portion.
The base end of the first prize support portion is attached to the first mounting portion.
The game device according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the first prize support portion faces the prize taking-out space.

(7) The first prize support portion has a base end portion for mounting on the first mounting portion and a tip portion configured to be displaceable.
The base end portion has a protruding portion that protrudes in the vertical direction in a state of being attached to the first mounting portion.
The tip has a protrusion and
The game device according to (6) above, wherein the first prize support portion is configured to be in a state where the prize can be placed by engaging the protrusion with the protrusion.

(8) The game device according to any one of (1) to (7) above, wherein the first prize support portion is configured to be rotatable about its base end by the external force.

(9) The game device according to any one of (1) to (8) above, wherein the first prize support portion includes a plurality of sub-support portions.

(10) The game device according to (9) above, wherein the plurality of sub-support portions are formed in a straight line.

(11) Above the first prize support portion,
A second prize support part different from the first prize support part,
A second external force applying portion for displacing the second prize supporting portion by applying an external force to the second prize supporting portion, and a second external force applying portion.
The game according to any one of (1) to (10) above, further comprising a second moving mechanism for relatively moving the second external force applying portion and the second prize support portion. Device.

(12) Further having a prize guide unit for guiding the prize to the prize taking-out space.
The game device according to (11) above, wherein the prize guide unit is provided below the second prize support unit.

(13) The second prize support portion and the second external force applying portion are provided in parallel with the first prize supporting portion and the first external force applying portion (11) or (12). The game device described in.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device that can easily obtain a prize and give a feeling of satisfaction to a player. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a small game device having a good view of the store when placed in the store.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state when the prize is placed on the prize support portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing an attached state of a prize support portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a prize support portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a side view, (b) is a top view, and (c) and (d) are side views. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing another configuration of the prize support portion of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view schematically showing an external force applying portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a moving mechanism of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the game apparatus of the present invention will be described in detail based on the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, the upper side in the figure is explained as "upper", the lower side as "lower", the left side as "left", the right side as "right", the front side of the paper as "front", and the back side of the paper as "rear". do.

<< First Embodiment >>
1. 1. Game device
1 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. An enlarged perspective view showing a state when a prize is placed on a prize support portion of the game device of the first embodiment, FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing an attached state of the prize support portion of the game device of the first embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view and FIG. 5 are views schematically showing a prize support portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game device 1 of the present invention is a combination of two two-story game devices that can be played in either the upper play (first play) or the lower play (second play). It is a two-play type game device. Such a game device 1 is composed of a prize acquisition game device 1A and a prize acquisition game device 1B.

The prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B are provided adjacent to each other and are controlled by one control unit. Since the two prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B are controlled by one control unit, the size of the entire game device 1 can be reduced. The number of the prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B is not particularly limited, and may be three or more. Similarly, the number of control units is not particularly limited. Such prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B are game devices for dropping prizes from the game space to the prize extraction space. Hereinafter, the configurations of the respective parts of the prize game devices 1A and 1B will be described. However, since the prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B have the same configuration, each part of the prize acquisition game device 1A will be described as a representative.

<Case>
The prize acquisition game device 1A (game device 1) has a housing 2. The housing 2 is formed in a box shape and has a function of installing or storing each member of the prize acquisition game device 1A. The shape of the housing 2 is not particularly limited and can be changed to a triangular columnar shape, an elliptical columnar shape, a cylindrical columnar shape, or the like. The housing 2 is composed of a housing upper portion 21 and a housing lower portion 22.

(Upper part of housing)
The upper portion 21 of the housing is formed in a substantially prismatic shape. Since each surface of the upper portion 21 of the housing is appropriately made of a transparent member, the game space can be visually recognized from the outside. The space defined by the upper portion 21 of the housing is the game space 215.

(Bottom of housing)
The lower portion 22 of the housing is connected to the upper portion 21 of the housing on the upper surface thereof. The lower portion 22 of the housing is used to house the storage unit 8 and the control unit 9. The lower part 22 of the housing has a prize outlet 221, a prize take-out plate 222, and a prize take-out space 223.

The prize outlet 221 is provided on the front surface of the lower portion 22 of the housing. The prize take-out outlet 221 has a function of taking out a prize from the prize take-out space 223, and is formed in a rectangular shape. The prize take-out plate 222 is provided on the upper part of the prize take-out outlet 221 so as to close the prize take-out outlet 221. The prize take-out plate 222 is formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the prize take-out outlet 221. The prize taking-out space 223 is provided in the lower portion 22 of the housing and communicates with the game space 215 of the upper portion 21 of the housing. The prize taking-out space 223 is a space composed of the inner side surface, the bottom surface, the rear surface, and the prize taking-out plate 222 of the lower portion 22 of the housing.

The prize acquisition game device 1A has two operation units 3 for upper play and lower play, two mounting parts 4, two prize support parts 5, two external force applying parts 6, and two moving mechanisms. 7 and. Therefore, the game space 215 of the prize acquisition game device 1A is separated into a game space 215 for upper play and a game space 215 for lower play. Each game space 215 is not particularly limited as long as the external force applying portion 6 can operate, but is configured to have a height of 150 to 300 mm, a depth of 400 to 800 mm, and a width of 300 to 500 mm. With such a configuration, the game device can be miniaturized.

<Operation unit>
The operation unit 3 includes a first operation unit 3 for lower play and a second operation unit 3 for upper play. The first operation unit 3 for lower play is provided so as to project from the front of the first mounting unit 4, which will be described later. The second operation unit 3 for upper play is provided so as to project from the front of the second mounting unit 4, which will be described later. Since the first operation unit 3 for lower play and the second operation unit 3 for upper play have the same configuration, these will be described below as the operation unit 3.

The operation unit 3 is composed of a columnar push button. The operation unit 3 has a function of receiving input information from the player. In the game device 1A of the present embodiment, when the push button is pressed, the selection, movement, and stop of the first external force applying unit 6 or the second external force applying unit 6 are realized. The number of push buttons is not particularly limited and may be 2 or more. Further, the operation unit 3 may include an operation stick and a betting display screen depending on the configuration of the game device 1A.

<Mounting part>
The mounting portion 4 includes a first mounting portion 4 for lower play and a second mounting portion 4 for upper play. The first mounting portion 4 for lower play is provided at the lower part of the upper part 21 of the housing along the inner surface of the upper part 21 of the housing. The second mounting portion 4 for upper play is provided near the vertical middle portion of the housing upper portion 21 along the inner surface of the housing upper portion 21 in parallel with the first mounting portion 4 for lower play. There is.

Further, the first mounting portion 4 for lower play has a function of partitioning the game space 215 and the prize taking-out space 223. On the other hand, the second mounting portion 4 for the upper stage has a function of partitioning the game space 215 for the upper stage play and the game space 215 for the lower stage play. Since the first mounting portion 4 for lower play and the second mounting portion 4 for upper play have the same configuration, they will be described below as the mounting portion 4.

The mounting portion 4 has a function of mounting the prize support portion 5 and the moving mechanism 7, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 3, the mounting portion 4 has a frame-shaped body 41 having a “U” shape when viewed from above, and a rectangular parallelepiped support base 42. The frame-shaped body 41 is provided with the above-mentioned operation unit 3 on the front surface thereof. Further, the frame-shaped body 41 is provided with a moving mechanism 7 (not shown) described later on the inner surface thereof.

The support base 42 is provided between the back surface of the upper portion 21 of the housing and the base end of the frame-shaped body 41 so that the front surface of the support base 42 comes into contact with the base end of the frame-shaped body 41. Since the support base 42 has a certain area on the upper surface, a prize can be placed and displayed on the upper surface.

The support base 42 has a function of attaching the prize support member 5, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 4, the support base 42 has a plurality of connecting portions 43 for mounting the plurality of prize support portions 5 (sub-support portions 5a). The plurality of connecting portions 43 are continuously provided on the front surface of the support base 42 along the longitudinal direction (X-axis) of the support base 42. In the present embodiment, twelve connecting portions 43 are formed, but one connecting portion 43 may be formed.

Each connecting portion 43 has a recess 421 that is recessed toward the inside of the support base 42, a fitting portion 422 for mounting the prize support portion 5, and a guide rail 423 that guides the prize support portion 5.

The recess 421 accommodates the base end portion (mounting portion 51) of the prize support portion 5. Further, the recess 421 is intermittently provided along the longitudinal direction of the support base 42. As will be described later, since the mounting portion 53 of the prize supporting portion 5 is displaced in the vertical direction, the recess 421 faces the game space 215 and the prize taking-out space 223.

The fitting portion 422 is provided in the inner portion of the recess 421 and is composed of a slit. The locking portion 511 of the prize support portion 5 is inserted through this slit. Therefore, the fitting portion 422 has a function as a stopper for fixing the prize support portion 5 to the connecting portion 43. As a result, the prize support portion 5 can be securely fixed to the connecting portion 43. When the fitting portion 422 fixes the prize support portion 5, the mounting portion 51 of the prize support portion 5 is mounted so as to protrude from the inner portion of the recess 421 (left side in FIG. 4).

The guide rail 423 is provided on the side surface of the recess 421 along the depth direction (Y-axis) of the recess 421 orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. When the slit 512 of the prize support portion 5 is fitted with the guide rail 423, the guide rail 423 guides the mounting portion 51 of the prize support portion 5 to the back of the recess 421. As a result, the locking portion 511 can be appropriately guided to the fitting portion 422.

The support base 42 further has a prize guide portion 44 provided at the lower part of the connecting portion 43 so as to project from the front surface. The prize guide unit 44 has a function of guiding the prize to the prize extraction space 223. Therefore, the upper surface of the prize guide portion 44 is inclined toward the prize extraction space 223 with respect to the front surface of the support base 42. With such a configuration, the prize guide unit 44 for the upper play can appropriately guide the prize to the prize take-out space 223 without interfering with the lower play. That is, the prize guide unit 44 for the upper play can reliably shift to the prize take-out space 223 without the prize coming into contact with the prize support portion 5 for the lower play. On the other hand, the prize guide unit 44 for lower play can appropriately guide the prize to the prize extraction space 223.

<Premium support section>
The prize support member 5 includes a first prize support portion 5 for lower play and a second prize support portion 5 for upper play. The first prize support portion 5 for lower play is provided on the support base 42 of the first mounting portion 4 for lower play. The second prize support portion 5 for upper play is provided on the support base 42 of the second mounting portion 4 for upper play. Since the first prize support portion 5 for lower play and the second prize support portion 5 for upper play have the same configuration, these will be described below as the prize support portion 5.

The prize support unit 5 functions to support the prize. The prize support portion 5 is composed of a plurality of sub-support portions 5a. The number of sub-support portions 5a is not particularly limited, and may be one or a plurality. In the present embodiment, the number of sub-support portions 5a is 12 corresponding to the number of connecting portions 43. The shape of the sub-support portion 5a is not particularly limited, and may be any shape such as a rod shape, a long shape, a flat plate shape, a plate shape, a semicircular shape, and a circular shape. The length of the sub-support portion 5a is not particularly limited, and may be the same or different.

Further, the outer diameter (width and / or thickness) of the sub-support portion 5a may be gradually decreased from the base end to the tip end thereof. As a result, in the first state in which the sub-support portion 5a installs the prize, the gap between the sub-support portions 5a becomes large at the tip of the sub-support portion 5a. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an image of the prize falling.

Further, the sub-support portion 5a is provided so that the layout of the sub-support portion 5a can be changed (removable) with respect to the connecting portion 43. As a result, the mounting position of the sub-support portion 5a can be changed with respect to the connecting portion 43. For example, a sub-support portion 5a having a different length, outer diameter, and shape, and a sub-support portion 5a having various effect members (for example, a plurality of spines) can be exchanged and attached. Therefore, it is possible to change the type of prize placement method and the difficulty level of the game. As a result, the game administrator can freely set the configuration of the game and continuously entertain the player.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-support 5a has a mounting portion 51, a rotating portion 52, and a mounting portion 53. The rotating portion 52 and the mounting portion 53 may be collectively referred to as a tip portion.

The mounting portion 51 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The mounting portion 51 has a function of connecting to the connecting portion 43 and a function of rotating the rotating portion 52. The mounting portion 51 has a locking portion 511, a slit 512, a rotation field 513, and a protruding portion 514. The locking portion 511 is provided above the base end of the mounting portion 51 and is configured to be inserted into the fitting portion 422 of the connecting portion 43. By inserting the locking portion 511 into the fitting portion 422 of the connecting portion 43, the mounting portion 51 can be fixed to the connecting portion 43.

The slit 512 is provided on the side surface of the mounting portion 51 along the longitudinal direction (Y axis) of the mounting portion 51. The slit 512 is configured to fit into the guide rail 423 of the connecting portion 43. As a result, the locking portion 511 can be guided to the fitting portion 422.

The rotation field 513 is provided on the tip end side of the mounting portion 51. The rotation field 513 has a rotation axis and a region in which the rotation portion 52 is installed. As a result, the installed rotating portion 52 can rotate. The protrusion 514 has a function of engaging with the protrusion 521 of the rotating portion 52 and keeping the mounting portion 53 horizontal. The protrusion 514 is provided so as to protrude from the tip of the mounting portion 51 into the rotation field 513. As a result, the protrusion 521 of the rotating portion 52 can be locked, and the mounting portion 53 can be kept horizontal.

The rotating portion 52 is formed in a columnar shape, and is provided on the rotating shaft of the rotating field 513 at the center thereof. The rotating portion 52 has a protrusion 521 at its lower portion that protrudes in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the mounting portion 53 protrudes from the rotating portion 52 (longitudinal direction of the mounting portion 53). The protrusion 521 can be engaged with the protrusion 514 to keep the mounting portion 53 horizontal.

As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the mounting portion 53 extends linearly from the rotating portion 52. The mounting unit 53 has a function of mounting a prize. As shown in FIG. 5, the mounting portion 53 is formed in the shape of a long rod, but may have a shape such as a prismatic shape, a flat plate shape, a long plate shape, a semicircular shape, or a circular shape. The diameter of the mounting portion 53 is not particularly limited, but has a predetermined diameter so that a prize can be mounted. The diameter may be constant from the base end to the tip end of the mounting portion 53, or may be tapered from the rotating portion 52. The length of the mounting portion 53 is not particularly limited as long as it is in contact with the external force applying portion 6 described later. The tip of the mounting portion 53 may be flat or made of rubber so that the external force applying portion 6 comes into contact with the tip.

Next, a state in which the sub-support portion 5a is connected to the connecting portion 43 and a state in which the sub-support portion 5a is displaced will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the protrusion 514 of the mounting portion 51 and the protrusion 521 of the rotating portion 52 are engaged, the mounting portion 53 is kept horizontal. In this state, the sub-support portion 5a is attached to the connecting portion 43 as shown on the left side of FIG. That is, the sub-support portion 5a extends in the Y-axis (horizontal) direction toward the front surface of the housing 2. This state is a state in which the prize can be supported (first state).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the locking between the protrusion 514 of the mounting portion 51 and the protrusion 521 of the rotating portion 52 is released, the rotating portion 52 is subjected to the weight of the mounting portion 53. Rotate. Then, the sub-support portion 5a is in the state shown in FIG. 5 (d). In this state, the sub-support portion 5a is attached to the connecting portion 43 as shown on the right side of FIG. That is, the sub-support portion 5a extends vertically downward (Z-axis) toward the prize taking-out space 223. This state is a state in which the placement of the prize is released (second state).

As shown in FIG. 1, the game administrator previously sets some of the 12 sub-supporting portions 5a in the first state and the other sub-supporting portions 5a in the second state. You can also run the game in the state of. Further, the game manager may remove some of the sub-supporting portions 5a out of the twelve sub-supporting portions 5a in advance so as not to be used. This allows the game administrator to adjust the difficulty of the game. In this way, the sub-support portion 5a is configured so that its layout can be changed.

Such a sub-support portion 5a is not limited to the one described above, and may have any shape as long as a prize can be placed. Hereinafter, an example of another configuration example of the sub-support portion 5a will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing another configuration of the prize support portion of the present invention.

(Other Configuration Example 1)
The other configuration example 1 of the sub-support portion 5a is the same as the sub-support portion 5a having the above-described configuration except that the shape of the mounting portion 53 is different. That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, the mounting portion 53 of the other configuration example 1 is composed of a substantially semicircular flat plate portion. Since the area of the mounting portion 53 increases in the sub-supporting portion 5a of the configuration example 1, a large prize can be mounted on one sub-supporting portion 5a. Further, since the external force applying portion 6 is likely to receive an external force, the sub-support portion 5a can be easily displaced.

(Other Configuration Example 2)
The other configuration example 2 of the sub-support portion 5a is different from the sub-support portion 5a having the above-described configuration in that the outer diameter of the mounting portion 53 gradually decreases toward the tip. That is, as shown in FIG. 6B, the sub-support portion 5a of the other configuration example 2 is configured such that the mounting portion 53 is tapered toward the tip end. Therefore, the stability of the prize is lowered toward the tip of the mounting portion 53, and the player can be given a feeling that the prize can be obtained. Further, since it is difficult to apply an external force by the external force applying unit 6, the difficulty level of the game can be increased.

(Other Configuration Example 3)
The other configuration example 3 of the sub-support portion 5a is different from the sub-support portion 5a having the above-described configuration in that the tip of the mounting portion 53 has a flat plate shape. That is, as shown in FIG. 6C, the sub-support portion 5a of the other configuration example 3 has a flat plate-shaped tip of the mounting portion 53, so that the external force applying portion 6 reliably contacts the sub-support portion 5a. can do. As a result, the sub-support portion 5a can reliably receive the external force from the external force applying portion 6.

By attaching the sub-support portion 5a as described above to the connecting portion 43, it is possible to increase variations in the method of placing the prize and the mounting state of the sub-support portion 5a, and it is possible to enhance the taste of the game.

The prize may be supported by the sub-support portion 5a in any way. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the prize may be placed on the sub-support portion 5a. Further, the prize may have a hanging member (for example, a hook or a chain) and may be hung on the sub-support portion 5a by the hanging member. In this case, since the hanging member is a part of the prize, the prize can be supported from below.

<External force applying part>
Next, the external force applying unit 6 will be described. FIG. 7 is a perspective view schematically showing an external force applying portion of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The external force applying unit 6 includes a first external force applying unit 6 for lower play and a second external force applying unit 6 for upper play. The first external force applying portion 6 for lower play is provided in the first moving mechanism 7. The second external force applying portion 6 for upper play is provided in the second moving mechanism 7. Since the first external force applying unit 6 for lower play and the second external force applying unit 6 for upper play have the same configuration, these will be described below as the external force applying unit 6.

The external force applying unit 6 has a function of applying an external force to the prize support unit 5. The external force applying portion 6 is provided upright on the moving mechanism 7 so as to face the prize support portion 5. The external force applying portion 6 is provided so as to be reciprocally movable in the X-axis (horizontal) direction by a moving mechanism 7 described later.

Further, the base end of the external force applying portion 6 is attached to the moving mechanism 7. Therefore, the external force applying portion 6 is provided so as to be rotatable around the base end thereof in a direction orthogonal to the reciprocating moving direction. The external force applying portion 6 rotates between a position fixed so that the tip faces upward (standby position) and a position fixed so that the tip faces downward (rotational position).

As shown in FIG. 7, the external force applying portion 6 is tapered toward the tip end. The tip of the external force applying portion 6 is formed in a columnar shape having a smaller diameter with respect to the base end side. As a result, the contact area with the sub-support portion 5a becomes small, and it becomes difficult to apply an external force to the sub-support portion 5a. The tip of the external force applying portion 6 is not limited to this, and may have a flat plate shape as in the sub-support portion 5a shown in FIG. 6 (c). As a result, the contact area with the sub-support portion 5a becomes large, so that an external force can be reliably applied to the sub-support portion 5a.

The external force applying portion 6 may be the same member as the member (tip portion) including the rotating portion 52 and the mounting portion 53 of the sub support portion 5a. As a result, since the sub support portion 5a can be used as the external force applying portion 6, the cost of manufacturing the sub support portion 5a and the external force applying portion 6 can be reduced.

<Movement mechanism>
Next, the moving mechanism 7 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a moving mechanism of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The moving mechanism 7 includes a first moving mechanism 7 for lower play and a second moving mechanism 7 for upper play. The first moving mechanism 7 for lower play is provided on the inner surface of the frame-shaped body 41 of the first mounting portion 4. The second moving mechanism 7 for upper play is provided on the inner surface of the frame-shaped body 41 of the second mounting portion 4. Since the first moving mechanism 7 for lower play and the second moving mechanism 7 for upper play have the same configuration, they will be described below as the moving mechanism 7.

The moving mechanism 7 has a function of moving the external force applying portion 6. The moving mechanism 7 includes a main body 71, a moving motor 72, a shaft 73, a rack 74, a rotating motor 75, and a pair of switches 76.

The main body 71 is moved in the X-axis direction along the shaft 73 by the moving motor 72. The main body 71 has a gear (not shown) that fits with the rack 74, and a pair of convex portions 71a and 71b for pressing the pair of switches 76. The gear is provided at the lower part of the main body 71 so as to mesh with the rack 74. In the moving direction of the main body 71, the pair of convex portions 71a and 71b are provided on the lower front surface and the lower rear surface of the main body 71. The pair of convex portions 71a and 71b are configured to come into contact with the pair of switches 76a and 76b when the main body 71 moves to both ends of the shaft 73.

The moving motor 72 has a function of moving the main body 71 in the horizontal direction. The moving motor 72 is located at one end of the inner surface of the frame-shaped body 41, for example. The shaft 73 has a function of guiding the movement of the main body 71. The shaft 73 is provided linearly along the horizontal direction between the bearing of the moving motor 72 and the other end of the inner surface of the frame-shaped body 41. The rack 74 has a function of changing the rotational motion of the moving motor 72 into a linear motion. The rack 74 is provided on the inner surface of the frame-shaped body 41 in a straight line parallel to the shaft 73. The rack 74 meshes with the gear of the main body 71 and moves the main body 71 linearly.

The rotation motor 75 has a function of rotating the external force applying portion 6. The rotary motor 75 is provided on the front surface of the main body 71. The rotary motor 75 has a bearing protruding from the side surface in a direction along the moving direction of the main body 71. The base end portion of the external force applying portion 6 is attached to this bearing. As a result, when the rotation motor 75 is driven, the external force applying portion 6 rotates at a position between the standby position and the rotation position. As a result, the external force applying portion 6 can come into contact with the sub-support portion 5a and displace the sub-support portion 5a to the second state.

<Detector>
The detection unit 10 has a function of detecting the operation of each member of the game device 1A. The detection unit 10 is not particularly limited, but includes various sensors such as a camera, an acceleration sensor, a weight sensor, a pressure sensitive sensor, an infrared sensor, and a photoelectric sensor.

The prize acquisition game device 1A of the present embodiment has a first detection unit 10a and a second detection unit. The first detection unit 10a detects whether or not the external force applying unit 6 is in the standby position. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the first detection unit 10a is provided at both ends of the frame-shaped body 41. The first detection unit 10a is composed of, for example, a photoelectric sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

The second detection unit detects whether or not the prize exists in the prize extraction space 223. The second detection unit is provided on both side surfaces constituting the prize taking-out space 223 (not shown). The second detection unit is composed of, for example, a photoelectric sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

Returning to FIG. 2, the internal configuration of the game device 1 will be described.

<Memory>
The storage unit 8 includes a ROM for storing a game program or the like executed by the CPU, and a RAM for temporarily storing the calculation result executed by the CPU. Specifically, the storage unit 8 stores data for setting the difficulty level of the game, log data indicating the number of games, and the like. For example, the data for setting the difficulty level of the game supports the prize by associating a plurality of area numbers obtained by dividing the upper surface of the tip of the prize support portion 5 into a plurality of regions with the region numbers in contact with the external force applying portion 6. It is the data associated with the degree of displacement of the part 5.

<Control unit>
The control unit 9 includes a CPU that executes a game program and controls the entire game device 1. The control unit 9 includes an information acquisition unit 91, an information processing unit 92, and an operation control unit 93. Hereinafter, the configuration of each unit of the control unit 9 will be described.

(Information acquisition department)
The information acquisition unit 91 acquires input information from the operation unit 3, information detected by the detection unit 10 (for example, position information of the external force applying unit 6), and the like. The acquired information is provided to the information processing unit 92.

(Information processing department)
The information processing unit 92 has a function of processing the entire game. In particular, the information processing unit 92 has a function of processing the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 91 and instructing the operation control unit 93. Specifically, the information processing unit 92 identifies the corresponding movement mechanism 7 based on the information acquired by the input to the operation unit 3. Further, based on the information obtained by the re-input to the operation unit 3, the operation of the movement mechanism 7 and the external force applying unit 6 is instructed to the operation control unit 93.

(Operation control unit)
The motion control unit 93 has a function of controlling the motion of the movement mechanism 7 and the external force applying unit 6. The operation control unit 93 controls to drive the moving motor 72 of the moving mechanism 7 specified by the information processing unit 92. That is, when the player presses the first operation unit 3, the operation control unit 93 controls to drive the movement motor 72 of the first movement mechanism 7. Next, when the player presses the first operation unit 3 again, the operation control unit 93 stops the operation of the movement motor 72 of the first movement mechanism 7 and controls the rotation motor 75 to operate. do. As a result, the external force applying portion 6 rotates in the Y-axis direction. As a result, the tip of the external force applying portion 6 comes into contact with the facing sub-support portion 5a, and the sub-support portion 5a is displaced to the second state.

2. 2. Operation method of the game device Next, the operation method of the game device of the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. ..

First, the player inserts coins into the coin slot of the prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B to be played. This starts the game. At this time, as shown in FIG. 1, the main body 71 of the moving mechanism 7 is located on the left side of the operation unit 3 (the left end of the shaft 73) (initial position). Further, the external force applying portion 6 is positioned so as to project vertically upward from the rotary motor 75 (standby position). Next, the player presses the operation unit 3 for upper play or the operation unit 3 for lower play. As a result, the operation unit 3 on the side (upper or lower) selected by the player receives the input from the player (S1).

When the operation unit 3 receives the input, the moving motor 72 operates, and the external force applying unit 6 moves in the X-axis (horizontal) direction together with the main body 71 (S2). Next, the information processing unit 92 determines whether or not the operation unit 3 has received the input again (S3). The player presses the operation unit 3 at a place where the external force applying unit 6 is desired to be stopped.

When the operation unit 3 has not received an input, the information processing unit 92 determines whether or not the switch 76 of the moving mechanism 7 has received an input (S4). If it is determined that there is no input, the process returns to step S3. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is an input, the operation control unit 93 reverses the operation of the moving motor 72, and the main body 71 moves in the opposite direction. As a result, the external force applying portion 6 moves in the opposite direction (S5). After that, the process returns to step S3. The above operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (a).

When the operation unit 3 receives the input in step S3, the operation of the moving motor 72 is stopped, and the external force applying unit 6 is also stopped (S6). This operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (b). Next, the rotation motor 75 operates, and the external force applying portion 6 rotates about the base end (S7). As a result, the information processing unit 92 determines whether or not the tip of the external force applying unit 6 has come into contact with the tip of the sub-supporting unit 5a (S8).

When the tip of the external force applying portion 6 comes into contact with the tip of the sub-supporting portion 5a, an external force is applied to the sub-supporting portion 5a (S9). This operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (c). If the external force is equal to or greater than the force for releasing the locking between the protrusion 514 of the mounting portion 51 and the protrusion 521 of the rotating portion 52, the sub-support portion 5a is displaced (S10). This operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (d). After that, the prize falls from the sub-support portion 5a into the prize extraction space 223. This operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (e). After that, the process proceeds to step S11.

On the other hand, in step S8, when the tip of the external force applying portion 6 does not come into contact with the tip of the sub support portion 5a, the sub support portion 5a does not displace. Further, when the external force is smaller than the force for releasing the locking, the sub support portion 5a is not displaced. At this time, the process proceeds to step S11.

Next, the moving motor 72 is driven again, and the main body 71 returns to the initial position (S11). This operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (e). After the external force applying unit 6 returns to the initial position, the external force applying unit 6 returns to the standby position (S12). This operation is schematically shown in FIG. 10 (f). This ends the game.

As described above, the above-mentioned processing method can be created by a program executed by a computer. Such a program is realized by a CPU (central processing unit), a microprocessor (microprocessor), a GPU (graphic processing unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Next, a second embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the prize acquisition game devices 1A and 1B are composed of only the lower stage. Specifically, in the game device 1 shown in FIG. 1, the game device of the present embodiment has a second operation unit 3, a mounting unit 4, a prize support unit 5, an external force applying unit 6, and a moving mechanism 7 for upper play. It is a game device without.

As described above, the height of the game device of the present embodiment can be made lower than that of the game device 1 of the first embodiment, so that the game device can be further miniaturized. As a result, when the game device is placed in the store, the visibility of the store can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the case where each part for the upper play is not provided has been described, but the case where any of the prize acquisition game devices 1A or 1B may not be provided may be used. Further, the game device of the present embodiment may be, for example, a device for one play composed of only the prize acquisition game device 1A and each part for lower play only.

<< Third Embodiment >>
Next, a third embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize support portion and an external force applying portion of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the number of the sub-support portions 5a is different and the sub-support portion 5a is provided with a moving mechanism for operating the sub-support portions 5a. Specifically, the number of sub-support portions 5a of the third embodiment is half the number of sub-support portions 5a of the first embodiment. The sub-support portion 5a is provided in a moving mechanism (not shown) in the same manner as the external force applying portion 6. This moving mechanism has the same configuration as the moving mechanism 7 that moves the external force applying portion 6. The moving mechanism is provided on the front surface of the support base 42 so as to face the moving mechanism 7. As a result, the sub-support portion 5a can move in the X-axis direction.

In the game device of the present embodiment, the sub-support portion 5a also moves in the X-axis direction. Therefore, it becomes difficult to operate the external force applying portion 6 so as to come into contact with the sub-support portion 5a, and the difficulty level of the game can be increased.

In this embodiment, the moving direction of the external force applying portion 6 and the moving direction of the sub-supporting portion 5a may be the same or different. Also, their moving speeds may be the same or different. By doing this, the difficulty level of the game can be further increased. Further, in the game device of the present embodiment, the moving mechanism 7 for moving the external force applying unit 6 does not have to operate. In other words, the external force applying unit 6 does not have to move. The game device of the present embodiment has a moving mechanism for moving the sub-support portion 5a, and the sub-support portion 5a moves. Therefore, by moving the sub-support portion 5a to the front surface of the external force applying portion 6, the same functions and effects as those of the first embodiment can be exhibited.

Further, the game device of the present embodiment may have a plurality of external force applying units 6. In this case, the plurality of external force applying portions 6 may or may not move. Since there are a plurality of external force applying portions 6, the plurality of sub-supporting portions 5a can be displaced in one play. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression that a prize can be easily obtained.

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize support portion and an external force applying portion of the game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the configuration of the sub-support portion 5a and the configuration of the external force applying portion 6 are different. Specifically, the sub-support portion 5a of the fourth embodiment is formed of a plate-like body having a tip surface extending vertically upward. This plate-shaped body has an area so that the tip of the external force applying portion 6 comes into contact with the plate-shaped body. On the other hand, the external force applying portion 6 of the present embodiment is configured to extend in a direction (Y-axis direction) orthogonal to the moving direction of the main body 71.

That is, upon receiving the input information from the operation unit 3, the motion control unit 93 extends the external force applying unit 6 in the depth direction of the game device 1. As a result, the tip of the external force applying portion 6 can come into contact with the plate-shaped body of the sub-support portion 5a. At this time, since the external force applying portion 6 presses the plate-shaped body in the Y-axis direction, a downward force in the Y-axis direction is applied to the sub-support portion 5a. Therefore, the locking between the protrusion 514 of the mounting portion 51 of the sub-support portion 5a and the protrusion 521 of the rotating portion 52 can be released. As a result, the sub-support portion 5a can be displaced to the second state.

In the side view of the game device 1, the height of the external force applying portion 6 from the ground plane of the game device 1 is higher than the height of the sub-support portion 5a from the ground plane of the game device 1. That is, in the present embodiment, the external force applying portion 6 is shifted in the Z-axis direction with the sub-supporting portion 5a so that the tip of the external force applying portion 6 faces the plate-like body of the sub-supporting portion 5a.

As described above, in the game device of the present embodiment, since the external force applying unit 6 is not erected from the main body 71, it is possible to support the multi-stage play while maintaining the height of the game device 1. For example, one prize acquisition game device 1A may be provided with an upper play space, a middle play space, and a lower play space.

As described above, it has been explained that the tip surface of the sub support portion 5a is a plate-like body extending vertically upward, but on the tip surface of the sub support portion 5a, the external force generated by the external force applying portion 6 displaces the sub support portion 5a. As long as it is allowed, it is not particularly limited. For example, the tip surface of the sub-support portion 5a may be composed of an inclined surface facing the prize taking-out space 223 (oblique downward direction) or an inclined surface facing the game space 215 (oblique upward direction). It may be composed of a vertical surface facing the external force applying portion 6. As described above, the sub-support portion 5a of the present embodiment can have various configurations.

<< Fifth Embodiment >>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize support portion and an external force applying portion of the game device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the fifth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the configuration of the mounting portion 4, the arrangement configuration of the sub-support portion 5a, and the configuration of the moving mechanism 7 are different. Specifically, the mounting portion 4 is formed in an annular shape. As a result, the mounting portion 4 forms an opening 45 that communicates the game space 215 and the prize taking-out space 223. The sub-support portion 5a is arranged along the circumferential direction of the mounting portion 4 so that the tip thereof faces the center. The moving mechanism 7 is provided in the opening 45 and is configured to rotate. As a result, the external force applying portion 6 rotates in the circumferential direction of the opening 45.

The sub-support portion 5a may be rotated as in the third embodiment. In this case, the rotation direction of the external force applying portion 6 and the rotation direction of the sub-support portion 5a may be the same or different. Also, their rotation speeds may be the same or different. By doing this, the difficulty level of the game can be further increased.

As described above, in the game device of the present embodiment, the prize can be placed on the sub-support portion 5a in the circumferential direction, so that the player can be given a gorgeous impression of the game device 1. Further, since the prize is also located on the operation unit 3 side of the game space 215, it is easy to grasp the posture of the prize, and it is possible to give the player an image in which the prize can be obtained.

<< 6th Embodiment >>
Next, a sixth embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, the sixth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that it has a plurality of external force applying portions 6. For example, the moving mechanism 7 includes a plurality of main bodies 71, and the rotation motor 75 attached to the plurality of main bodies 71 is provided with an external force applying portion 6. As another example, the main body 71 is formed in a long box shape, and a plurality of rotary motors 75 are provided therein. Then, a plurality of external force applying portions 6 are attached to each of the plurality of rotary motors 75. As described above, the presence of the plurality of external force applying portions 6 makes it possible to displace the plurality of sub-supporting portions 5a in one play. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression that a prize can be easily obtained.

Further, in the game device of the present embodiment, the moving mechanism 7 for moving the external force applying unit 6 does not have to operate. In other words, the plurality of external force applying portions 6 do not have to move. As an example, the plurality of external force applying portions 6 are fixed to the inner surface of the frame-shaped body 41. As a result, the plurality of sub-support portions 5a can be displaced by one operation. In this case, if the lighting device (LED or the like) is built in the plurality of external force applying units 6, the external force applying unit 6 corresponding to the lighting device is pressed by pressing the operation unit 3 when the lighting device is lit. Can be displaced. This makes it possible to provide a player with a highly tasteful game.

The game device of the present invention has been described above based on a preferred embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the configuration of each part is replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. be able to. Further, any other means or constituents may be added to the present invention. Further, the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) in each of the above embodiments. Further, the moving mechanism of the game device of the present invention may not be provided, and the external force applying portion may be stopped. In this case, the present invention can be configured as long as the game device has the same number of external force applying portions and the number of sub-supporting portions.

1 ... Game device 2 ... Housing 21 ... Upper part of the case 215 ... Game space 22 ... Lower part of the case 221 ... Free gift outlet 222 ... Free gift take-out board 223 ... Free gift take-out space 3 ... Operation part 4 ... Mounting part 41 ... Frame-shaped body 42 ... Support base 421 ... Recessed portion 422 ... Fitting part 423 ... Guide rail 43 ... Connecting part 44 ... Prize guide part 45 ... Opening 5 ... Prize support part 5a ... Sub support part 51 ... Mounting part 511 ... Locking part 512 ... Slit 513 ... Rotating field 514 ... Protruding part 52 ... Rotating part 521 ... Protrusion 53 ... Mounting part 6 ... External force applying part 7 ... Moving mechanism 71 ... Main body 71a ... Convex part 71b ... Convex part 72 ... Moving motor 73 ... Shaft 74 ... Rack 75 ... Rotational motor 76 (76a, 76b) ... Pair of switches 8 ... Storage unit 9 ... Control unit 91 ... Information acquisition unit 92 ... Information processing unit 93 ... Operation control unit 10 ... Detection unit 10a ... First detection unit 1A … Prize acquisition game device 1B… Prize acquisition game device

Claims (13)

A game device having a game space in which a prize is installed and a prize taking-out space communicating with the game space.
A first prize support portion provided in the game space and supporting the prize from below the prize,
A first external force applying portion that displaces the first prize supporting portion by applying an external force to the first prize supporting portion, and a first external force applying portion.
A game device comprising the first moving mechanism for relatively moving the first external force applying portion and the first prize support portion. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the first external force applying portion rotates about a base end thereof. According to claim 2, the first external force applying portion is configured such that the tip of the first external force applying portion comes into contact with the first prize support portion when the first external force applying portion is rotated about the base end. The game device described. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first external force applying portion moves back and forth in the horizontal direction with respect to the first prize support portion. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the shape of the first external force applying portion is configured in the same manner as the shape of the first prize support portion. The prize taking-out space is further provided with a first mounting portion for mounting the first prize support portion.
The base end of the first prize support portion is attached to the first mounting portion.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first prize support portion faces the prize taking-out space. The first prize support portion has a base end portion for mounting on the first mounting portion and a tip portion configured to be displaceable.
The base end portion has a protruding portion that protrudes in the vertical direction in a state of being attached to the first mounting portion.
The tip has a protrusion and
The game device according to claim 6, wherein the first prize support portion is configured to be in a state in which the prize can be placed by engaging the protrusion with the protrusion. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first prize support portion is configured to be rotatable about a base end thereof by the external force. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first prize support portion includes a plurality of sub-support portions. The game device according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of sub-support portions are formed in a straight line. Above the first prize support,
A second prize support part different from the first prize support part,
A second external force applying portion for displacing the second prize supporting portion by applying an external force to the second prize supporting portion, and a second external force applying portion.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a second moving mechanism for relatively moving the second external force applying portion and the second prize support portion. Further having a prize guide unit for guiding the prize to the prize taking-out space,
The game device according to claim 11, wherein the prize guide unit is provided below the second prize support unit. The game device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the second prize support portion and the second external force applying portion are provided in parallel with the first prize supporting portion and the first external force applying portion.

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