JP2004283302A - Prize dispensing device, printing paper unit, prize dispensing method, prize dispensing program, and computer-readable storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a user not only the pleasure of winning a prize by playing a game but also the pleasure of assembling the prize easily. <P>SOLUTION: A prize dispensing device includes a first step (S2 - S15) for executing the game played by the user through an operational means and a step (S15) for dispensing the prize based on the contents of the game. The first step has a step (S10) for executing a game enabling the user to experience the process to make the prize, dispensed in a second step, in a simulation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a prize payout device, a prize payout method, a prize payout program, and a computer-readable recording medium installed in an entertainment facility such as a game center, for example.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various prize payout devices have been installed in entertainment facilities such as game centers. For example, a crane game device that can acquire a stuffed toy, a candy, or the like as a prize by moving the crane after paying the price can be given as an example. Another good example is a drawing game device that allows a user to execute drawing or coloring of a popular character on a display and output the created picture as a prize. In particular, a sticker vending machine which outputs an image obtained by performing image editing such as graffiti on an image taken by a user on a sticker sheet and outputs it is gaining popularity in entertainment facilities.
[0003]
However, the crane game machine has a gambling feature that a prize cannot be obtained unless the prize is successfully grasped by the crane. In addition, the drawing game device has a problem that the amusement is not widened except for taking the paid prize home and viewing it. Further, the seal vending machine has a problem in that elementary school students and parents and children of lower grades cannot fully enjoy the operation, since operations such as graffiti editing are difficult.
[0004]
By the way, one of the games that can be played at home, paper craft, in which kraft paper cut with a cut line is bent and glued to necessary parts to assemble it into a three-dimensional body, has become an appendix to childhood magazines, etc. It has been popular. In recent years, kraft paper has become available via the Internet, and a wide range of consumers has become familiar with paper craft.
[0005]
For example, Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3048763 proposes a paper craft for toys which facilitates assembly. In addition, Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3068314 proposes a movable paper craft in which parts are connected by a movable joint so that the parts can be moved.
[0006]
As described above, various attempts have been made to associate a paper craft play that has been widely used in recent years with a prize dispensing apparatus. For example, an information magazine “Amusement Industry (published by Amusement Industry Publishing, published on November 26, 2002)” describes a game machine that always pays out an “origami sheet” printed with a character when playing a game. I have.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
Registered Utility Model No. 3048763 (issued on May 22, 1998)
[0008]
[Patent Document 2]
Registered Utility Model No. 3068314 (issued on May 12, 2000)
[0009]
[Non-patent document 1]
Amusement industry (Amusement industry publication publication, November 26, 2002, page 1)
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the game machine described in the above-mentioned literature, no contrivance is made to make the user understand how to fold the paid out origami. In other words, folding a origami into a character shape cannot be realized by a general folding method, and it is difficult for a user of the young age group to understand the folding method only by reading the instructions of the folding method paid out together with the origami. It is.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and has as its object not only the pleasure of obtaining a prize by playing a game but also the pleasure of assembling a prize without difficulty. It is an object of the present invention to provide a prize payout device, a prize payout method, a prize payout program, and a computer-readable recording medium.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problem, the prize payout device of the present invention includes: a game control unit that executes a game played by a user via an operation unit; and a prize supply unit that pays out a prize based on the content of the game. In the prize payout apparatus provided, the game control means executes a game that allows a user to experience a process of making a prize paid out from the prize supply means in a simulated manner.
[0013]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a prize payout method according to the present invention includes a first step of executing a game played by a user via an operation means, and a second step of paying out a prize based on the content of the game. In the prize payout method, the first step is a step of executing a game that allows the user to experience the process of making the prize paid out in the second step in a simulated manner.
[0014]
That is, in the prize payout device of the present invention, after a user plays a game executed by the game control means, the prize is paid out from the prize supply means based on the content of the game. In recent years, as a prize paid out in this way, a prize that allows the user to enjoy the work after bringing it home, for example, an origami or paper craft pattern is often used. In such a case, a method of paying out prize assembly instructions together with the prize is usually adopted to help understand the process of prize processing.
[0015]
However, children who are the main users of the prize dispensing apparatus often cannot fully understand the prize working process just by reading the assembly instructions. In the first place, children tend to focus solely on prizes, so it is conceivable that they will not take assembly instructions home.
[0016]
Therefore, the present invention is particularly characterized in that the game control means executes a game that allows the user to experience the prize working process paid out from the prize supply means in a simulated manner.
[0017]
According to the above configuration, by playing the game executed by the game control unit, the user can simulate the process of making the prize paid out from the prize supply unit.
[0018]
Therefore, when the user brings the prize back to the home, the user can easily assemble the prize while remembering the simulated working process. Therefore, not only the pleasure of acquiring the prize by playing the game but also the pleasure of assembling the prize can be given to the user, so that the amusement when using the prize payout device can be enhanced.
[0019]
According to the prize payout method having the above configuration, the function of the game control means in the prize payout device of the present invention is realized by the first step, and the prize supply means of the prize payout device of the present invention is realized by the second step. Function is realized.
[0020]
Therefore, according to the prize dispensing method of the present invention, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as those of the prize dispensing device of the present invention.
[0021]
Further, in order to solve the above problem, in the prize payout device of the present invention, in the prize payout device having the above configuration, the game control means allows the user to move a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize via the operation means. In this case, a game for restoring the completed state of the prize is executed as a game that allows the user to experience the above-described process in a simulated manner.
[0022]
Further, in order to solve the above problem, in the prize payout method of the present invention, in the prize payout method having the above configuration, the first step is such that a user moves a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize via the operation means. In this case, the game is a step of executing a game for restoring the completed state of the prize as a game for simulating the above-mentioned work process to the user.
[0023]
That is, the operation of restoring the completed state of the prize by moving a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize can be easily executed even by a child in childhood. Therefore, according to the above configuration, even younger children can experience the prize creation process in a simulated manner, so that the number of users of the prize dispensing device of the present invention can be expanded.
[0024]
In order to solve the above problem, the prize payout device of the present invention is characterized in that, in the prize payout device having the above configuration, the prize supply means changes a prize to be paid out based on a game play result by the user. And
[0025]
Further, in order to solve the above problem, the prize payout method of the present invention, in the prize payout method having the above configuration, wherein the second step includes a step of changing a prize to be paid out based on a game play result by the user. It is characterized by:
[0026]
According to the above configuration, the prize paid out based on the play result of the game is changed by the prize supply means or the second step, so that the user is given an opportunity to obtain a different prize every time the game is played. That is, the user's consciousness of playing the game many times to obtain various prizes is raised.
[0027]
Therefore, the number of repeaters of the prize payout device can be increased, and the profit obtained by the prize payout device can be increased.
[0028]
Further, in order to solve the above problem, the prize payout device of the present invention, in the prize payout device having the above configuration, prints a character input to a user via the operation means on a prize paid out from the prize supply means. It is characterized by having a first printing means.
[0029]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the prize payout method of the present invention, in the prize payout method having the above configuration, prints a character input to the user via the operation means on the prize paid out in the second step. And a third step of performing the following.
[0030]
According to the above configuration, the user can print his / her name input from the operation unit in a prize manner by the first printing unit or the third step. Therefore, a highly unique prize is paid out, and the satisfaction of the user can be improved.
[0031]
Further, in order to solve the above problem, the prize payout device of the present invention, in the prize payout device having the above configuration, includes a second print unit that prints a photographed image of the subject by the photographing unit on the prize paid out from the prize supply unit. It is characterized by having.
[0032]
Further, in order to solve the above problem, the prize payout method of the present invention, in the prize payout method having the above configuration, includes a fourth step of printing a photographed image of the subject by the photographing means on the prize paid out in the second step. It is characterized by having.
[0033]
According to the above configuration, the user can print his / her own image captured by the image capturing unit in a prize manner by the second printing unit or the fourth step. Therefore, a highly unique prize is paid out, and the satisfaction of the user can be improved.
[0034]
Also, in order to solve the above problem, the prize payout device of the present invention prints a character input by a user via the operation means and a photographed image of a subject by the photographing means on a prize paid out from the prize supply means. A third printing means is provided.
[0035]
According to the above configuration, the functions of the first printing unit and the second printing unit are realized by the third printing unit. That is, since the first printing means and the second printing means are integrated, the size of the prize dispensing apparatus can be reduced.
[0036]
In order to solve the above problem, the prize payout device of the present invention is characterized in that, in the prize payout device having the above configuration, the prize paid out from the prize supply means is a paper craft pattern.
[0037]
In order to solve the above problem, the prize payout method of the present invention is characterized in that, in the prize payout method having the above configuration, the prize paid out in the second step is a paper craft pattern.
[0038]
According to the above configuration, a paper craft pattern that has been popular with a wide range of consumers in recent years is paid out as a prize, so that the user's satisfaction can be further increased.
[0039]
In particular, even after the paper craft pattern is dispensed from the prize dispensing device, it is possible to give the user the pleasure of taking it home and assembling it. Thereby, communication between parent and child at home can be achieved.
[0040]
Further, the print paper unit of the present invention is a print paper unit used in the prize dispensing device according to any one of the above configurations, and includes a paper craft pattern as the prize and an identification medium for recording identification information on the pattern. The identification information reading means provided in the prize payout device reads the identification information recorded on the identification medium, and after confirming the content thereof, checks the contents of the first to the first to twelfth provided in the prize payout device. An image is printed on the pattern by any one of the third printing means.
[0041]
According to the above configuration, it is determined whether or not the mounted pattern is usable in the prize dispensing apparatus based on the identification information read by the identification information reading means, and the printing means is determined only when it is available. Can be operated. That is, it is possible to set so that only the pattern specified in the prize dispensing apparatus can be used.
[0042]
Also, by including the number of sheets information in the identification information, the number of sheets is counted down every time a pattern is used, so that the number of remaining sheets can be grasped. Therefore, when the remaining number of sheets is reduced and a warning is issued by a display means or the like, it is possible to avoid such a problem that the pattern sheet runs out during use by the user. .
[0043]
In addition, by including paper type information and aging correction information in the identification information, it is possible to correct the color components of the image data in consideration of these, and to output an accurate image on the paper or ink film. It becomes.
[0044]
The aging correction information is, for example, information relating to a manufacturing date, a color correction value table corresponding to aging from the manufacturing date, and the like. Based on the aging correction information and the time information from the built-in clock of the prize dispensing device, color correction is performed at the time of printing on a pattern.
[0045]
Further, the prize payout program of the present invention is a program for executing each step in the prize payout method having any one of the above configurations.
[0046]
By loading the program into a computer system, the prize payout method can be realized.
[0047]
Further, a computer-readable recording medium according to the present invention is characterized by recording the above prize payout program.
[0048]
By loading the program recorded on the recording medium into a computer system, the prize payout method can be realized.
[0049]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the prize dispensing device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 3, the prize payout apparatus 1 of the present embodiment includes an image display means 2, an operation means 3, a coin slot 4, a prize display unit 5, and a prize take-out port 6. .
[0051]
The image display means 2 includes a touch panel and a liquid crystal display, and displays an explanation screen of a game executed by the prize payout apparatus 1 and a play screen during the game. The operation means 3 is arranged on the front side (user side) of the prize dispensing device 1 and includes a plurality of push button switches, a cross key, a trackball, and the like. The user can operate the prize dispensing device 1 using the operation unit 3. The details of the game executed by the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described later.
[0052]
The coin slot 4 is for a user to insert a coin in order to use the prize payout apparatus 1. The prize display unit 5 is provided on a side surface and an upper surface of the prize dispensing apparatus 1 and is configured as a display shelf covered with transparent glass. In the prize display section 5, a finished product of the paper craft as a prize is displayed, so that the user can confirm the prize in advance.
[0053]
The prize take-out port 6 is provided on the front surface of the prize payout device 1, and the user can take out the prize from the prize take-out port 6 after playing the game. In addition, a step may be provided on the front of the prize dispensing device 1 so that even a small child can easily operate the operation means 3.
[0054]
Next, the internal control of the prize dispensing apparatus 1 will be described more specifically. As shown in FIG. 4, the prize dispensing apparatus 1 includes a control unit (game control unit, prize supply unit) 10, a storage unit 11, a billing processing unit 12, an operation unit 13, an input unit 14, and the like. , A monitor unit 15, a product supply unit (prize supply unit) 16, and a game control unit (game control unit) 17.
[0055]
The control unit 10 controls the overall control of the prize dispensing apparatus 1, and is configured by a computer such as a personal computer (personal computer). The processing in the control unit 10 is realized by executing various programs. This program may be in the form of reading and using a program recorded on a removable medium such as a CD-ROM, or in the form of reading and using a program installed on a hard disk or the like. When the control unit 10 is configured to be connected to a communication network such as the Internet, a form in which the program is downloaded via the communication network, installed on a hard disk or the like, and executed may be considered.
[0056]
The storage unit 11 includes a nonvolatile storage device such as a hard disk. In FIG. 4, the storage unit 11 is shown separately from the control unit 10, but the storage unit 11 may be included in the control unit 10. Examples of the contents stored in the storage unit 11 include various programs for executing the game. In addition, it may include a program for causing the prize payout apparatus 1 to execute a series of operations for paying out a prize after playing a game, and a program for a billing process described later.
[0057]
The billing processing unit 12 performs a process related to billing based on coins collected from the user via the coin slot 4 (see FIG. 3). The billing processing unit 12 confirms that a predetermined coin has been collected from the user, and sends an activation signal to the control unit 10. The control unit 10 starts the operation of the prize payout device 1 based on the activation signal.
[0058]
The operation unit 13 sends the content of a user operation on the operation unit 3 (FIG. 3) to the control unit 10 as a control signal. The input unit 14 sends a user input from the image display unit 2 (FIG. 3) to the control unit 10 as an input signal.
[0059]
The monitor unit 15 transmits an RGB signal as a video signal sent from the control unit 10 to the image display unit 2 (FIG. 3). Specifically, it is an RGB signal for displaying the guide screen before playing the game and the game screen during the game play on the image display means 2.
[0060]
The product supply unit 16 receives a product control signal from the control unit 10 and controls an operation of carrying out a desired prize selected by the user at the prize take-out port 6. The game control unit 17 receives a game control signal from the control unit 10 and controls the image display unit 2 to display a game screen played by the user.
[0061]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the prize dispensing device includes an illumination unit 18, a camera (photographing unit) 19, a printer (first printing unit, second printing unit, third printing unit) 20, and an ID tag reader / writer 31. It may be provided.
[0062]
The illumination unit 18 exchanges illumination control signals with the control unit 10 and illuminates the subject when the camera 19 shoots. The camera 19 is for photographing a user who uses the prize payout apparatus 1, receives a shutter signal from the control unit 10, and transmits image data of a subject to the control unit 10.
[0063]
The printer 20 prints an image based on prize print data sent from the control unit 10 on output paper 30a (paper craft pattern).
[0064]
The ID tag reader / writer 31 (identification information reading means) reads various types of identification information recorded on the ID tag 30b (identification medium) and outputs the information to the control unit 10. The ID tag 30b is configured by an IC chip having a memory function or the like. Examples of the identification information include a unique ID, the number or type of output paper 30a, and color information unique to ink (when an ink film (not shown) is set).
[0065]
The control unit 10 determines whether the supplied output paper 30a and the supplied ink film can be used in the prize dispensing apparatus 1 based on the identification information read by the ID tag reader / writer 31, and if the output paper 30a and the ink film can be used. Only the printer 20 can operate. That is, the setting is made so that only the output paper 30a and the ink film specified in the prize dispensing apparatus 1 can be used. The print paper unit 30 includes the ID tag 30b and the output paper 30a.
[0066]
In addition, by counting down the number of output sheets 30a each time the output sheet 30a is used based on the information on the number of output sheets 30a recorded in the ID tag 30b, it is possible to grasp the remaining number of sheets. Therefore, if a warning is issued when the remaining number of sheets is reduced, it is possible to avoid a problem such as running out of output paper during use by the user. When counting down the number of sheets, the information on the number of sheets of output paper 30a recorded in the ID tag 30b is also rewritten. As a result, when the output paper 30a is used up, the number information recorded in the ID tag 30b also becomes 0, and the ID tag 30b can be invalidated.
[0067]
As the ID tag 30b, there are a non-contact type ID tag capable of wirelessly performing data communication and a contact type ID tag provided with a terminal. As the ID tag reader / writer 31, either one of them or It corresponds to both.
[0068]
A printing apparatus includes an ID tag reader / writer 31 and a printer 20. An output sheet 30a serving as a print medium of an image to be printed and an ID tag 30b are set as a set in the printing apparatus. It is supposed to be.
[0069]
Next, the game executed by the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described with some examples.
[0070]
[1. puzzle game〕
First, a puzzle game executed by the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the charging processing unit 12 checks whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 4 (Step 1). Hereinafter, “step” is abbreviated as “S”.
[0071]
If it is determined in S1 that a coin has not been inserted, the charging processing unit 12 returns to the process of S1 again and checks whether or not a coin has been inserted. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that a coin has been inserted, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display a message prompting the selection of a character via the monitor unit 15 (S2), and selects the character. A screen is displayed (S3).
[0072]
For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), the image display means 2 displays a message 21 stating "Please pick up a wish!" And a number of train characters serving as models of paper craft to be paid out as prizes. Is done. In the following, a puzzle game in which a paper craft with a train motif is paid out as a prize will be described.
[0073]
The user can select a favorite character by moving the cursor 22 using the operation unit 3 while checking the screen shown in FIG. Alternatively, the image display means 2 may be configured by a touch panel so that the user can select a character by touching a display portion of the favorite character.
[0074]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether a character has been selected (S4). Specifically, the control unit 10 makes the determination in S4 based on a control signal from the operation unit 13 or an input signal from the input unit 14.
[0075]
If it is determined in S4 that the character has not been selected, in S5, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the elapsed time since displaying the character selection screen has exceeded 30 seconds. If it is determined that the time does not exceed 30 seconds, the control unit 10 returns to the process of S3 and continues to display the character selection screen on the image display unit 2.
[0076]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S5 that the elapsed time since the display of the character screen has exceeded 30 seconds, the control unit 10 randomly selects a character such as "Which train will come?" Is displayed on the image display means 2 (S6).
[0077]
The process for selecting a character at random is performed by the following processes of S7 to S9. That is, in S7, the control unit 10 determines a random number seed, and further in S8, determines a variable No using the following Expression 1.
[0078]
Variable No = int (rnd () * N) +1 Expression 1
Note that in Expression 1, int represents a process of converting a value in parentheses to a whole number by rounding down the decimal point, and rnd () represents a process of generating a decimal value from 0 to less than 1 as a uniform random number. ing.
[0079]
N is the number of characters, and when the number of characters = N, variables No = 1,. In the case of FIG. 2 (a), the number of characters is 6, "tsuken" is 1, "robotoku" is 2, and "ぱ otoku" is 6.
[0080]
Further, different numbers are respectively assigned to the plurality of characters displayed on the image display means 2 in S3. The control unit 10 selects a character to which a number corresponding to the variable No + 1 has been assigned in S9 (S9).
[0081]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display a screen for assembling the character selected in S4 or S9 via the monitor unit 15 (S10). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display the selected character (here, “Tookie”). On the screen shown in FIG. 2 (b), a message 23 is displayed to guide the user to the contents of the game in the future, such as "Make the parts together by combining the parts!" Is also good.
[0082]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 2C, the control unit 10 displays a window 24 for displaying a state where the character is disassembled into a plurality of parts, a window 25 for fitting the disassembled parts, and a paper craft for the selected character. Is displayed on one screen.
[0083]
Further, on the screen shown in FIG. 2C, a message 27 for guiding the game content is displayed, such as "Where are the parts?
[0084]
How the game is executed on the screen shown in FIG. 2C will be specifically described. The user drags and drops the parts displayed in the window 24 to the window 25 using the operation unit 3 or the touch panel as the image display unit 2. In this drag-and-drop operation, since the completed paper craft is displayed in the window 26, the user can predict to what extent the divided parts should be fitted.
[0085]
In this way, the processing of the assembly display screen in S10 is executed. Thereafter, the control unit 10 displays a message for improving the user's entertainment feeling on the screen of FIG. 2C, such as "Can you do it?" (S11).
[0086]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the user has completed the paper craft on the assembling display screen (S12). Specifically, it is determined whether each part displayed in the window 24 on the screen of FIG.
[0087]
When it is determined in S12 that the paper craft is not completed, in S13, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the remaining time of the game is 0 second. If it is determined in S13 that the remaining time of the game has not reached 0 seconds, the control unit 10 repeats the processing of S11 and S12 again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the remaining time of the game is 0 seconds, the control unit 10 displays a message encouraging the user on the screen of FIG. 2C, such as "Please work hard!" (S14).
[0088]
In addition, when it is determined in S12 that the paper craft is completed, or after the processing in S14 is completed, the control unit 10 displays, for example, "Tokukin! A message including the name of the character of the paper craft to be paid out as a prize is displayed (S15).
[0089]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 performs a prize discharging process (S16). Specifically, the control unit 10 performs a process of carrying out a paper craft model pattern having the character selected in S4 or S9 as a motif to the prize take-out port 6 as a prize. When the prize discharging process is performed, as shown in FIG. 2D, the paper craft character 28 to be paid out and the current discharging process such as "Please wait until Keihin appears!" It is preferable to display a message 29 indicating this.
[0090]
Thus, the puzzle game is executed in the prize payout apparatus 1. Executing the above-mentioned puzzle game on the prize payout apparatus 1 has the following advantages.
[0091]
That is, in the process of playing the puzzle game, the user performs an operation of fitting the divided papercraft parts into predetermined positions, so that the user can experience the process of creating the papercraft in a simulated manner. Therefore, the user can assemble the paper craft relatively easily while recalling the creation process after taking the paid paper craft pattern back to the home. Furthermore, since the completed state of the paper craft is displayed during the game play, the user can better understand the features and charms of the prize.
[0092]
The puzzle game described above is merely an example, and any game may be used as long as the user can experience the process of creating a paper craft in a simulated manner. For example, the prize payout device 1 may execute an origami game in which a paper craft is completed by folding a pattern displayed on the screen in a predetermined folding manner.
[0093]
[2. Paint game)
Next, a paint game as an example of a game executed in the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the charging processing unit 12 checks whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 4 (S30).
[0094]
When it is determined in S30 that a coin has not been inserted, the charging processing unit 12 returns to the process of S30 again and checks whether or not a coin has been inserted. On the other hand, when it is determined in S30 that a coin has been inserted, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display a message prompting the input of the user's name via the monitor unit 15 (S31). For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), a keyboard 60b for inputting a name is displayed on the image display means 2 together with a message 60a saying "Please name me!"
[0095]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 checks whether a name has been input (S32). When it is determined in S32 that the name has not been input, the control unit 10 determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the message display process in S31 (S33). If it is determined in S33 that the elapsed time does not exceed 30 seconds, the process of S31 is performed again.
[0096]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S32 that the name has been input, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display the user's name via the monitor unit 15 (S34a), and sets the name flag to ON. (S34b). After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the control unit 10 selects “Like“ Usachanzu ”! Is displayed on the image display means 2 along with a message 61a urging the user to select a character such as "" (S35, S36).
[0097]
The user can select a favorite character by moving the cursor 61b using the operation unit 3 while checking the screen shown in FIG. 8B. Alternatively, the image display means 2 may be configured by a touch panel so that the user can select a character by touching a display portion of the favorite character.
[0098]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether a character has been selected (S37). Specifically, the control unit 10 makes the determination in S37 based on a control signal from the operation unit 13 or an input signal from the input unit 14.
[0099]
If it is determined in S37 that a character has not been selected, in S38, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the elapsed time since displaying the character selection screen has exceeded 30 seconds. When it is determined that the time does not exceed 30 seconds, the control unit 10 returns to the process of S36 and continues to display the character selection screen on the image display unit 2.
[0100]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S38 that the elapsed time since the display of the character screen has exceeded 30 seconds, the control unit 10 determines that the character is random, such as "Which chan-chan will come out?" Is displayed on the image display means 2 (S39).
[0101]
The process for selecting a character at random is performed in the subsequent processes of S40 to S42. S40 is the same process as S7, S41 is the same process as S8, and S42 is the same process as S9.
[0102]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 performs screen display processing of the selected character (S43). Specifically, the processing is executed as follows.
[0103]
That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 10 displays a message according to the content of the game (S44). For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the control unit 10 displays a message such as “That's bad! Let it. In addition, by displaying a message that "You can get help if you color the rubies!", The user can easily understand the contents of the paint game.
[0104]
Further, the control unit 10 performs a display process of a paint screen (S45). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8D, the control unit 10 displays a palette 62a and 62b displaying a plurality of paintable colors together with the selected character. The user performs a paint process by dragging and dropping the color displayed on the palette 62 to the selected character using the touch panel as the operation unit 3 or the image display unit 2.
[0105]
After that, the control unit 10 displays a message for improving the user's entertainment feeling on the screen of FIG. 8D, such as "Can you do it?" (S46). Note that a color sample of the selected character may be displayed on the image display unit 2 to prompt the user to easily perform the painting process.
[0106]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the user has finished painting (S47). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a predetermined color is painted at a predetermined position of the selected character on the paint screen of FIG. 8D.
[0107]
If it is determined in S47 that the user has not finished painting, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the remaining time of the game is 0 seconds (S48). If it is determined in S48 that the remaining time of the game has not reached 0 second, the control unit 10 repeats the processing of S46 and S47 again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S48 that the remaining time of the game is 0 seconds, the control unit 10 displays a message encouraging the user on the screen of FIG. 8D, such as "Please work hard!" (S49).
[0108]
If it is determined in S47 that the user has finished painting, the control unit 10 displays a message celebrating the user, such as "Good job!", As shown in FIG. 2 is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the control unit 10 informs the user that the prize discharging process will be started, such as "Thank you! Thank you! Is displayed on the image display means 2.
[0109]
After the processing in S49 or S50, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the name flag is set to ON (S51). When it is determined that the name flag is set to ON, the control unit 10 executes the name printing process to print the name input by the user on the paper craft pattern paid out as a prize (S52).
[0110]
After the name printing process in S52 and when it is determined that the name flag is not set in S51, the control unit 10 performs a prize discharging process (S53). Specifically, the control unit 10 performs a process of carrying out the paper craft model paper pattern in which the character selected in S37 or S42 as a motif to the prize take-out port 6 as a prize.
[0111]
In this manner, the paint game is executed in the prize payout apparatus 1. The following advantages can be obtained by executing the above-mentioned paint game.
[0112]
In other words, the above-mentioned paint game is provided with a story character in which the user paints and assists a character who has gone to a town with no color. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate the user on the game, and it is possible to improve the entertainment when playing the paint game.
[0113]
In addition, by painting the same color as the sample character, the user's ability to recognize and observe the figure and color can be enhanced. Also, since the user can paint any color on the character, the original paper craft can be discharged to the user as a prize.
[0114]
It is preferable that the above-mentioned paint game is executed in combination with the above-mentioned puzzle game. That is, when a disassembled part of the paper craft is displayed in the puzzle game, a palette displaying a plurality of colors that can be painted on the part is also displayed at the same time. Further, the system is configured so that the user can paint the parts and then combine the parts to complete the paper craft.
[0115]
In this way, by executing the puzzle game in combination with the paint game, the advantages of the puzzle game and the paint game can be obtained at the same time. That is, the puzzle game allows the user to simulate the process of creating a paper craft, and the paint game can enhance the user's ability to recognize and observe the figures and colors.
[0116]
[3. Maze game)
Next, a maze game as an example of the game executed in the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the charging processing unit 12 checks whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 4 (S60).
[0117]
If it is determined in S60 that a coin has not been inserted, the charging processing unit 12 returns to the process of S60 again and checks whether or not a coin has been inserted. On the other hand, if it is determined in S60 that a coin has been inserted, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the control unit 10 prompts the user to select a character such as "Please choose a favorite!" Is displayed on the image display means 2 together with a message 70a prompting the user (S61, S62).
[0118]
The user can select a favorite character by moving the cursor 70b using the operation unit 3 while checking the screen shown in FIG. Alternatively, the image display means 2 may be constituted by a touch panel so that the user can select a character by touching a display portion of the favorite character.
[0119]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not a character has been selected (S63). Specifically, the control unit 10 makes the determination in S63 based on a control signal from the operation unit 13 or an input signal from the input unit 14.
[0120]
If it is determined in S63 that a character has not been selected, in S64, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the elapsed time since displaying the character selection screen has exceeded 30 seconds. If it is determined that the time does not exceed 30 seconds, the control unit 10 returns to the process of S62 and continues to display the character selection screen on the image display unit 2.
[0121]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S64 that the elapsed time since the display of the character screen has exceeded 30 seconds, the control unit 10 randomly selects a character such as "What kind of friend will come out?" Is displayed on the image display means 2 (S65).
[0122]
The process for selecting a character at random is performed in the subsequent processes of S66 to S68. Note that S66 is the same process as S7, S67 is the same process as S8, and S68 is the same process as S9.
[0123]
In the following description, it is assumed that “Nigiri Moshio” is selected from the characters shown in FIG.
[0124]
If it is determined in S63 that a character has been selected, or if a character has been randomly set by the processing in S66 to S68, the control unit 10 causes the image display means 2 to display the selected character (S69). ). When step S69 is performed, a scenario may be set for each character.
[0125]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 causes the image display means 2 to display a message according to the content of the game (S70). For example, as described below, if the content of the maze game is to operate the selected character to the goal while avoiding attacks from bad guys, it will be "Let's help the friend who was in love!" Display a message. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a message such as "Please dodge well!" May be displayed from the control unit 10 on the image display means 2 as a message explaining the content of the game (S71). .
[0126]
Also, a step of inputting the user's name is provided in the same manner as in the above-described paint game, and as shown in FIG. 11B, a message 71 including the user name such as "Hanako-chan, please do my best!" Is displayed. Is also good.
[0127]
Further, in S72, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the character selected by the user has reached the goal. Specifically, the face of the selected character, "Nigiri Meshio", becomes more and more terrible due to the attack of the bad guy (Harako Oyaji). Is operated via the operation means 3 so as to make the attack. Therefore, in S72, it is determined whether or not "Nigirimeshio" has reached the goal point before the face disappears.
[0128]
When it is determined in S72 that “Nigiri Mashio” has not reached the goal, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the remaining time of the game is 0 second (S73). If it is determined in S73 that the remaining time of the game has not reached 0 second, the control unit 10 repeats the processing of S71 and S72 again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S73 that the remaining time of the game is 0 seconds, the control unit 10 displays a message encouraging the user on the screen of FIG. 11B, such as "Please work hard!" (S74).
[0129]
If it is determined in S72 that “Nigiri Mashio” has reached the goal, or after the message display process of S74 is completed, the control unit 10 will say “I'm depressed because Uncle Onigiri will fix it!” As described above, a message notifying that the prize discharging process is to be performed is displayed on the image display means 2 (S75).
[0130]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the user's game achievement level at the time of ending the game exceeds 80 (S76). It should be noted that the game achievement level is determined based on how much the bad guy attacks and the user can make the character reach the goal. That is, when the user can reach the goal with almost no attack from the bad guy, the game achievement level is set to 100 to 81. Then, the higher the degree of the received attack, the lower the game achievement level is set.
[0131]
When it is determined in S76 that the game achievement level exceeds 80, the rank of the paid out prize is set to A. The rank of the prize is determined by the popularity of a character serving as a model of a paper craft as a prize, and is determined in order of popularity, such as ranks A, B, C,.
[0132]
The prize rank may be associated with the size of the paper craft, such as extra-large, large, medium, or small.
[0133]
When it is determined in S76 that the game achievement level is equal to or lower than 80, the control unit 10 determines whether the game achievement level exceeds 50 (S78). If it is determined in S78 that the game achievement level exceeds 50, the prize rank is set to B (S79).
[0134]
On the other hand, when determining in S78 that the game achievement level has not exceeded 50, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the game achievement level has exceeded 20 (S80). When it is determined in S80 that the game achievement level exceeds 20, the control unit 10 sets the prize rank to C (S81). On the other hand, if it is determined in S80 that the achievement level of the game is 20 or less, the control unit 10 sets the prize rank to D (S82).
[0135]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 performs a prize discharging process in accordance with the prize rank determined in S77 / S79 / S81 / S82 (S83).
[0136]
By performing the above steps, a maze game is executed. The following advantages can be obtained by the maze game. That is, when playing the maze game, the user operates the character so as to make an attack by the bad guy, so that the instantaneous judgment can be improved.
[0137]
It is preferable that the above-mentioned maze game is executed in combination with the above-mentioned puzzle game. That is, after determining the prize rank by executing the maze game, the game is configured such that the puzzle game is executed and the user assembles the disassembled parts.
[0138]
In this way, by executing the maze game and the puzzle game in combination, the advantages of the maze game and the puzzle game can be obtained at the same time. That is, the maze game can improve the user's instantaneous judgment, and the puzzle game allows the user to simulate the process of creating a paper craft.
[0139]
[4. Collect game)
Next, a collect game as an example of a game executed in the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the charging unit 12 checks whether a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 4 (S90).
[0140]
If it is determined in S90 that a coin has not been inserted, the charging processing unit 12 returns to the process of S90 again and checks whether or not a coin has been inserted. On the other hand, if it is determined in S90 that a coin has been inserted, as shown in FIG. 8B, the control unit 10 sends a character such as "Please choose Sukina Usachan!" Along with the message 61a prompting the user to select a character, some characters serving as paper craft models are displayed on the image display means 2 (S91, S92).
[0141]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 determines whether a character has been selected (S93). Specifically, the control unit 10 makes the determination in S93 based on a control signal from the operation unit 13 or an input signal from the input unit 14.
[0142]
If it is determined in S93 that the character has not been selected, in S94, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the elapsed time since displaying the character selection screen has exceeded 30 seconds. If it is determined that the time does not exceed 30 seconds, the control unit 10 returns to the process of S92 and continues to display the character selection screen on the image display unit 2.
[0143]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S94 that the elapsed time exceeds 30 seconds, the control unit 10 sends a message notifying that the character is selected at random, such as “Which chanzu comes out?” Is displayed on the image display means 2 (S95).
[0144]
The process for selecting a character at random is performed in the subsequent processes of S96 to S97. Note that S96 is the same process as S7, S97 is the same process as S8, and S98 is the same process as S9.
[0145]
In the following, it is assumed that “Rabbie” is selected from the characters shown in FIG.
[0146]
If it is determined in S93 that a character has been selected, or if a character has been randomly set by the processing in S96 to S98, the control unit 10 causes the image display means 2 to display the selected character (S99). ). When step S99 is performed, a scenario may be set for each character.
[0147]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display a message according to the content of the game (S100). More specifically, in the case of executing a snacks wide game by Usachanzu, which will be described later, as shown in FIG. 14B, a message 80 stating "There are various kinds of snacks!" Is displayed.
[0148]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14C, a game screen of the snack game is displayed on the image display means 2. In other words, a game is executed in which the user operates the tray 81 by the operation means 3 to collect candies and chocolate falling from the upper part of the screen.
[0149]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the remaining time of the game is 0 second (S101).
[0150]
When it is determined in S101 that the remaining time of the game is not 0 seconds, the control unit 10 performs the process of S100 again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S101 that the remaining time of the game is 0 seconds, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 10 causes the image display means 2 to display all types of snacks (S102). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 14D, a message 82 prompting the user to select a snack, such as “Which snack do you like?”, And a cursor 83 for selecting all kinds of snacks and the snack are displayed on the image display unit 2. Will be displayed. The user can select a favorite snack by moving the cursor 83.
[0151]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 performs a fortune-telling display process using the selected snack, as shown in FIG. 13 (S104). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 14E, the fortune-telling message 84 corresponding to the snack selected by the user on the screen shown in FIG. To be displayed. Further, a message 85 is displayed to inform the user that a prize will be paid out, such as "Please wait until Keihin appears!"
[0152]
After S104, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the points acquired by the user in the snack game are over 80 (S105). The number of points acquired by the user is calculated as the sum of values obtained by multiplying the number of points corresponding to the number of snacks of each type that the user has been able to collect on the screen of FIG.
[0153]
If it is determined in S104 that the points have exceeded 80, the rank of the prize to be paid out is set to A. The prize rank is the same as in the above-mentioned maze game.
[0154]
When it is determined in S104 that the point is equal to or less than 80, the control unit 10 determines whether the point exceeds 50 (S107). If it is determined in S107 that the points have exceeded 50, the prize rank is set to B (S108).
[0155]
On the other hand, when it is determined in S107 that the point does not exceed 50, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the point exceeds 20 (S109). When it is determined in S109 that the point exceeds 20, the control unit 10 sets the prize rank to C (S110). On the other hand, if it is determined in S109 that the point is 20 or less, the control unit 10 sets the prize rank to D (S111).
[0156]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 performs a prize discharging process according to the prize rank determined in S106, S108, S110, and S111 (S112).
[0157]
By performing the above steps, a collect game is executed. In the above-described game, a snack-based game using rubies has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the game form may be such that the character "Tookien" introduced in the above-described puzzle game picks up obstacles scattered on the railroad track.
[0158]
When a plurality of collect games can be executed by the prize payout apparatus 1, as shown in FIG. 14A, a game selection screen is displayed on the image display means 2 before the user plays the collect game. It may be displayed.
[0159]
The following advantages are obtained by executing the above-mentioned collect game. In other words, a higher-ranked prize can be obtained by picking up a snack with a high point, so that the user's awareness of competition can be increased. In addition, since the prize ranks that can be obtained differ depending on the number of points, repeaters can be secured.
[0160]
It is preferable that the above-mentioned collect game is executed in combination with the above-mentioned puzzle game. That is, the game is configured such that after the prize rank is determined by executing the collect game, the puzzle game is executed and the user assembles the disassembled parts.
[0161]
In this way, by executing the collect game and the puzzle game in combination, the advantages of the collect game and the puzzle game can be obtained at the same time. In other words, the collect game can raise the user's awareness of competition, and the puzzle game allows the user to simulate the process of creating a paper craft.
[0162]
[5. Dice making game)
Next, a dice creation game as an example of a game executed by the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the charging unit 12 checks whether a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 4 (S120).
[0163]
If it is determined in S120 that a coin has not been inserted, the charging processing unit 12 returns to the process of S120 again and checks whether or not a coin has been inserted. On the other hand, if it is determined in S120 that a coin has been inserted, the control unit 10 guides the user to display a pattern selection screen from now on, such as "Please select a dice number pattern!" The message is displayed on the image display means 2 (S121).
[0164]
Thereafter, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display a pattern selection screen for dice numbers (S122). For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a menu bar 91 displaying a plurality of numeral patterns is displayed on the image display means 2 together with a development view 90 of the dice to be created.
[0165]
After S122, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the user has selected the OK button 92 on the screen of FIG. 16A (S123). If it is determined in S123 that the OK button 92 has not been selected, the control unit 10 determines whether the elapsed time from the start of the game has exceeded 30 seconds. When it is determined that the time does not exceed 30 seconds, the control unit 10 returns to the process of S122 and continues to display the number pattern selection screen on the image display unit 2.
[0166]
On the other hand, when it is determined in S123 that the elapsed time exceeds 30 seconds, the control unit 10 randomly selects a numeral pattern screen by the processing in S125 to S127. Note that the processing of S125 to S127 is the same as the processing of S7 to S9 in the above-described puzzle game, and thus detailed description is omitted.
[0167]
When the process of S123 or S127 is completed, the control unit 10 causes the image display unit 2 to display a background selection screen (S128). Specifically, the numeric pattern selection menu bar 91 displayed on the screen of FIG. 16A is replaced with a menu bar 93 displaying a plurality of background colors (see FIG. 16B). After that, in steps S129 to S133, which are the same steps as steps S123 to S127, the control unit 10 selects the background color by the user's selection or randomly.
[0168]
As described above, the pattern for the number of the dice and the background color are selected, and a user's own development view of the dice (see FIG. 16C) is created. Advantages of executing the dice creation game include the following.
[0169]
That is, since the pattern and color of the dice can be created according to the user's preference, the user's attachment to the created dice can be enhanced. In addition, by using a flexible material such as rubber or soft plastic instead of paper as the material of the dice, even a small child can play with confidence, such as taking a bath.
[0170]
Furthermore, the shape of the dispensed dice is not limited to a regular hexahedron, and may be a regular tetrahedron or a rectangular parallelepiped. Further, the image selected as the pattern for the number of the dice may include the image of the subject photographed by the camera 19. With such a configuration, more individualized dice can be paid out as prizes, so that the amusement of the prize payout apparatus 1 is further enhanced.
[0171]
[6. Modification example)
Other examples of the game executed by the prize payout apparatus 1 will be described.
[0172]
As an example, a three-dimensional image of the user is captured by the camera 19, and the captured image data is edited by the control unit 10 to edit the three-dimensional data structure of the user. Further, the user's three-dimensional data structure may be edited by fusing the three-dimensional data structure of the character stored in the storage unit 11 in advance with the image of the user captured by the camera 19. The paper craft pattern composed of the three-dimensional data structure edited in this way is paid out as a prize.
[0173]
A three-dimensional image of the user can be obtained as follows. That is, after photographing the user from the front with one camera 19, the user is photographed from the left side and further from the right side. A three-dimensional image of the user can be obtained by synthesizing the front image, left side image, and right side image of the user thus captured.
[0174]
Alternatively, two cameras 19 may be provided, and the user may be simultaneously photographed from the left and right with these cameras to simultaneously obtain a left side image and a right side image of the user.
[0175]
Since the image of the user is reflected on the paper craft pattern paid out in this way, it is possible to pay out a more individualized paper craft from the prize payout apparatus 1. Therefore, the amusement of the prize dispensing device 1 is further enhanced.
[0176]
Further, in the prize dispensing apparatus 1, the control unit 10 may determine the shape of the cut line in the dispensed paper craft pattern, and may cut the pattern in advance along the cut line using a cutter or the like before dispensing. . Accordingly, even when the user is a child who cannot handle the scissors alone, the user can assemble the prize paper craft without injury.
[0177]
Further, when paying out the paper craft pattern, the paper on which the paper craft assembly instructions, the game result, the points of how to play the game, etc. are printed may be paid out at the same time. This allows the user to easily create a paper craft while looking at the assembly instructions. In addition, since the user's interest in the game can be increased by checking the result of the game and the points of how to play, the possibility that the user can play the game again can be improved.
[0178]
Further, a URL describing a method of assembling the paper craft may be printed on a blank portion of the paper craft pattern. Thereby, the user can access the URL to deepen the understanding of how to assemble the paper craft.
[0179]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the prize payout device of the present invention, the game control means executes a game that allows the user to simulate the prize working process paid out from the prize supply means.
[0180]
As described above, the prize payout method of the present invention is a method in which the first step is a step of executing a game that allows the user to experience the prize work process paid out in the second step in a simulated manner.
[0181]
According to the above configuration, by playing the game executed by the game control unit, the user can simulate the process of making the prize paid out from the prize supply unit.
[0182]
Therefore, when the user brings the prize back to the home, the user can easily assemble the prize while remembering the simulated working process. Therefore, not only the pleasure of acquiring the prize by playing the game, but also the pleasure of assembling the prize can be given to the user, so that the amusement when using the prize payout device can be enhanced. Play.
[0183]
Further, according to the prize payout method having the above structure, the function of the game control means in the prize payout device of the present invention is realized by the first step, and the prize supply means of the prize payout device of the present invention is realized by the second step. Function is realized.
[0184]
Therefore, according to the prize dispensing method of the present invention, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as those of the prize dispensing device of the present invention.
[0185]
Further, as described above, in the prize payout device of the present invention, in the prize payout device having the above structure, the game control means allows the user to move a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize through the operation means, thereby completing the prize. The game for restoring the state is executed as a game that allows the user to simulate the work process.
[0186]
As described above, in the prize payout method of the present invention, in the prize payout method having the above-described structure, the first step is to complete the prize by moving a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize through the operation means by the user. This method is a step of executing a game whose content is to be restored as a game that allows a user to experience a work process in a simulated manner.
[0187]
That is, the operation of restoring the completed state of the prize by moving a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize can be easily executed even by a child in childhood. Therefore, according to the above configuration, even younger children can experience the prize creation process in a simulated manner, so that the prize payout device of the present invention can be expanded in the number of users.
[0188]
Further, as described above, in the prize payout device of the present invention, in the prize payout device having the above-described configuration, the prize supply unit changes the prize to be paid out based on the result of playing the game by the user.
[0189]
Further, as described above, the prize payout method of the present invention is a method of the prize payout method having the above-described configuration, wherein the second step includes a step of changing a prize to be paid out based on a game play result by the user.
[0190]
According to the above configuration, the prize paid out based on the play result of the game is changed by the prize supply means or the second step, so that the user is given an opportunity to obtain a different prize every time the game is played. That is, the user's consciousness of playing the game many times to obtain various prizes is raised.
[0191]
Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of repeaters of the prize payout device, and to increase the profit obtained by the prize payout device.
[0192]
Further, as described above, the prize payout device of the present invention is provided with the first print means for printing the characters input to the user via the operation means on the prize paid out from the prize supply means.
[0193]
Further, the prize payout method of the present invention is, as described above, a method including the third step of printing the characters input to the user via the operation means on the prize paid out in the second step.
[0194]
According to the above configuration, the user can print his / her name input from the operation unit in a prize manner by the first printing unit or the third step. Therefore, a prize with a high degree of uniqueness is paid out, and the user's satisfaction can be improved.
[0195]
Further, the prize payout device of the present invention, as described above, is the prize payout device having the above-mentioned configuration, wherein the prize payout device is provided with the second printing means for printing a photographed image of the subject by the photographing means on the prize paid out from the prize supply means. It is.
[0196]
Further, as described above, the prize payout method of the present invention includes the fourth step of printing an image of a subject taken by the photographing means on the prize paid out in the second step in the prize payout method having the above-described configuration. Things.
[0197]
According to the above configuration, the user can print his / her own image captured by the image capturing unit in a prize manner by the second printing unit or the fourth step. Therefore, a prize with a high degree of uniqueness is paid out, and the user's satisfaction can be improved.
[0198]
Further, as described above, the prize payout device of the present invention is a third print that prints the characters input to the user via the operation means and the photographed image of the subject by the photographing means in a prize paid out from the prize supply means. Means.
[0199]
According to the above configuration, the functions of the first printing unit and the second printing unit are realized by the third printing unit. That is, since the first printing means and the second printing means are integrated, there is an effect that the prize payout device can be made compact.
[0200]
Further, as described above, in the prize payout device of the present invention, in the prize payout device having the above-described configuration, the prize paid out from the prize supply means is a paper craft pattern.
[0201]
Further, as described above, the prize payout method of the present invention is a method in which, in the prize payout method having the above-described configuration, the prize paid out in the second step is a paper craft pattern.
[0202]
According to the above-described configuration, the paper craft pattern, which has been popular among a wide range of consumers in recent years, is paid out as a prize, so that the user's satisfaction can be further enhanced.
[0203]
In particular, even after the paper craft pattern is dispensed from the prize dispensing device, it is possible to give the user the pleasure of taking it home and assembling it. Thereby, there is an effect that communication between the parent and child at home can be achieved.
[0204]
Further, as described above, the print paper unit of the present invention is a print paper unit used in the prize dispensing device of any of the above-described configurations, and records a paper craft pattern as a prize and identification information relating to the pattern. An identification medium, and the identification information reading means provided in the prize payout device reads the identification information recorded on the identification medium, and after confirming the content thereof, provides the prize payout device with An image is printed on the pattern by any one of the first to third printing means.
[0205]
According to the above configuration, there is an effect that it is possible to set so that only the pattern specified in the prize dispensing apparatus can be used. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to avoid such a problem that the paper pattern runs out during use by the user. Further, there is an effect that it is possible to output an accurate image on a pattern or an ink film.
[0206]
Further, the prize payout program of the present invention is a program for executing each step in the prize payout method having the above configuration.
[0207]
By loading the program into a computer system, the prize payout method can be realized.
[0208]
Further, the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention records the above prize payout program.
[0209]
By loading the program recorded on the recording medium into a computer system, the prize payout method can be realized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a puzzle game executed by a prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A to 2D are diagrams illustrating examples of screens displayed in the puzzle game of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a prize dispensing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the prize dispensing device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing another example of the configuration of the prize payout device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a paint game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a paint game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 8A to 8F are diagrams illustrating examples of screens displayed in the paint game of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a maze game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a maze game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating examples of screens displayed in the maze game of FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a collect game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a collect game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 14 (a) to (e) are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed in the collect game of FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a dice making game executed by the prize payout apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
16 (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed in the dice making game of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Prize payout device
3 operation means
10 control unit (game control means, prize supply means)
16 Product supply unit (prize supply means)
17 Game control unit (game control means)
19 Camera (photographing means)
20 Printer (first printing means, second printing means, third printing means)
30 print paper unit

Claims (16)

In a prize payout device including a game control means for executing a game played by a user via an operation means, and a prize supply means for paying out a prize based on the content of the game,
The prize payout apparatus, wherein the game control means executes a game that allows a user to experience a process of making a prize paid out from the prize supply means. The game control means is a game in which the user moves a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize through the operation means to restore a completed state of the prize as a game for allowing the user to simulate the work process. The prize dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the prize dispensing device is executed. 3. The prize payout device according to claim 1, wherein the prize supply unit changes a prize to be paid out based on a play result of the game by the user. 4. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a first printing unit configured to print a character input to a user via the operation unit on a prize paid out from the prize supply unit. 5. Prize payout device. The prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising second printing means for printing a photographed image of the subject by the photographing means on the prize paid out from the prize supply means. 4. A printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a third print unit for printing a character input by a user via the operation unit and a photographed image of the subject by the photographing unit in a prize issued from the prize supply unit. The prize dispensing device according to any one of the above. The prize dispensing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the prize paid out from the prize supply means is a paper craft pattern. A print paper unit used in the prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
A paper craft pattern as the prize, comprising an identification medium for recording identification information about the pattern,
The identification information reading means provided in the prize dispensing device reads the identification information recorded on the identification medium, and after confirming the content thereof, confirms the contents of the first to third components provided in the prize dispensing device. A printing paper unit, wherein an image is printed on the pattern by any one of printing means. A prize payout method comprising: a first step of executing a game played by a user via an operation means; and a second step of paying out a prize based on the content of the game.
The prize payout method according to claim 1, wherein the first step is a step of executing a game that allows a user to experience the prize working process paid out in the second step in a simulated manner. The first step is a game in which the user moves a plurality of parts obtained by disassembling the prize through the operation means to restore a completed state of the prize as a game for allowing the user to simulate the work process. The prize payout method according to claim 9, which is a step of executing. 11. The prize payout method according to claim 9, wherein the second step includes a step of changing a prize to be paid out based on a result of playing the game by the user. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, further comprising a third step of printing a character input to the user via the operation means in a prize paid out in the second step. Prize payment method. The prize payout method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, further comprising a fourth step of printing a photographed image of the subject by the photographing means in a prize paid out in the second step. The prize payout method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, wherein the prize paid out in the second step is a paper craft pattern. A prize payout program for causing a computer to execute each step in the prize payout method according to any one of claims 9 to 14. A computer-readable recording medium on which the prize payout program according to claim 15 is recorded.

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