JP2002239201A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus which enables the stable adjustment of an output rate for a long period of time. SOLUTION: The game apparatus has bases, movable by an external force, for placing prizes (trays 5L3, 5R3, 5L4, 5R4 and a first turning plate 35L1) and prizes placed on the bases can be obtained by player's operations. The game apparatus is provided with an origin return mechanism for returning any base to the origin position thereof before the movement thereof when the external force moving it is gone, a brake means for generating a braking force against the force moving the bases and a braking force adjusting means which adjusts the braking force according to a difference between the origin position of any base and the position which may be taken by the base involved when an operation is made to return it to the origin position by the origin return mechanism keeping the braking force applied after it is moved to a specified position from the origin position but there is no coincidence between both the positions after a specified time passes.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device for playing a game in which a prize can be obtained by an operation of a player (hereinafter referred to as "player").

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a game apparatus of this kind, a crane game apparatus for grasping a prize using a suspended openable gripping claw and dropping the prize at a predetermined position to obtain the prize, or a configuration in which the prize is pushed out. In addition, there is an extrusion game device in which a player can directly aim at a desired prize.

In such a game device, it is often dependent on the skill of the player, and it is difficult to adjust the payout rate of prizes. For this reason, it is required that the payout rate can be adjusted by changing the degree of difficulty of obtaining the prize, and that a predetermined prize payout rate can be maintained.

[0004]

However, even if a function for maintaining the payout rate is provided, most of these game devices are constituted by mechanical elements, so that they are used for a long time. In the meantime, the mechanical element changes over time. In addition, there are cases where errors in assembling parts of the game device or when assembled as a finished product, differences in the installation location of the game device, and the like affect the operation accuracy. Therefore, it is difficult to stably adjust the payout rate, and as a result, the original purpose of maintaining the payout rate cannot be achieved.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game device capable of stably adjusting the payout rate over a long period of time.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a game apparatus having a prize mounting table movable by an external force, wherein the prize mounted on the mounting table can be obtained by a player's operation. A home position return mechanism for returning the mounting table to the home position before the movement when the external force for moving the mounting table is lost;
A braking means for generating a braking force opposing the force for moving the mounting table, and moving the mounting table from the home position to a predetermined position, and then moving the mounting table to the home position by the home return mechanism with the braking force applied. When the position of the mounting table and the origin position when the predetermined time has elapsed do not match, the braking force adjusting means for adjusting the braking force according to the difference between the position and the origin position is provided. I do.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus having a prize mounting table movable by an external force, wherein the prize mounted on the mounting table can be acquired by a player's operation. When the external force that moves the mounting table disappears, an origin return mechanism that returns the mounting table to the home position before the movement, a braking unit that generates a braking force that opposes the force that moves the mounting table, and Mounting table swinging means for swinging the mounting table by a predetermined amount, and after the mounting table is rocked by the mounting table swinging means, the mounting table is returned to the home position by the home position return mechanism with a braking force applied. And a braking force adjusting means for adjusting a braking force in accordance with a difference between the position of the mounting table and the origin position when a predetermined time has elapsed, and the origin position.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the above-mentioned game apparatus, when the position of the mounting table after a predetermined time has not coincided with the origin position, the braking force adjusting means moves the position on the near side of the origin position. In some cases, the braking force is adjusted to weaken according to the difference between the position and the origin position, and when the position exceeds the origin position, the braking force is adjusted according to the difference between the position and the origin position. It is characterized in that it is adjusted so as to strengthen.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus having a prize mounting table movable by an external force, wherein a prize mounted on the mounting table can be obtained by a player's operation. An origin return mechanism that returns the mounting table to the home position before the movement when the external force that caused the mounting table to move disappears, a braking means that generates a braking force that opposes the force that moves the mounting table, After moving from the position to the predetermined position,
A predetermined braking force is generated by the braking means to fix the mounting table, and thereafter, when the braking force is gradually reduced, the braking force when the mounting table starts moving toward the origin position is detected. And braking force adjusting means for adjusting the braking force based on the detected braking force.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game apparatus according to the fourth aspect, the braking force adjusting means moves the mounting table generated when the mounting table is moved from the origin position to a predetermined position. If the detected braking force is greater than the reference braking force, the braking means is adjusted to weaken the braking force according to the difference, and the detected braking force is adjusted. When the power is smaller than the reference braking force, the braking means is adjusted to increase the braking force according to the difference.

[0011]

According to the game device of the present invention, the placing table on which the prize is placed is configured to be movable, and the origin for returning the placing table to the original position before the movement is removed when the external force that moved the placing table is lost. Since there is provided a return mechanism and a braking means for generating a braking force opposing the force for moving the mounting table, it is possible to adjust the difficulty of obtaining a prize by changing the braking force on the mounting table for returning to the origin. Becomes possible. For example, by increasing the braking force on the mounting table, it is possible to set a situation where the prize can be easily pushed out of the mounting table, and conversely, by reducing the braking force on the mounting table, the prize can be set higher than the mounting table. A situation that is difficult to extrude can be set. Thereby, it becomes possible to adjust the payout rate of the premium.

[0012] In such a game apparatus, due to individual differences and aging of the braking means, a desired braking force cannot be obtained or exceeds the desired braking force, resulting in a deviation in operation accuracy of the braking means. Even in such a case, a desired braking force can always be obtained by providing the braking force adjusting means according to the present invention. Accordingly, the difficulty adjustment of the prize acquisition by the braking means is stabilized, and the predetermined prize payout rate can be maintained without being affected by individual differences or aging of the braking means.

[0013]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire appearance of a prize acquisition game apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The casing 2 of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 includes a main body 2a inside which a game space 4 for developing a game by a player's operation and a door 2b attached to the main body 2a so as to be openable and closable. Is done. A transparent panel 3 is attached to the front surface and the left and right side surfaces of the upper part of the door portion 2b, so that the game space 4 can be seen from the outside by the transparent panel 3.

The game space 4 is provided with prize pushing means 8 which is driven based on an operation by a player. Behind the prize pushing means 8, a pedestal for mounting a prize 7 such as a toy is provided at two upper and lower positions. tray _{5L 1, 5L 2, 5L 3} , 5
Bases 6a and 6b to which L ₄ , 5R ₁ , 5R ₂ , 5R ₃ and 5R ₄ and first rotating plates 35L ₁ , 35R ₁ , 35L ₂ and 35R ₂ are rotatably mounted are provided. Two pairs of trays are mounted on each base 6a, 6b as a pair of left and right trays. That is, the pair of trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ and the first
It constitutes one of the table at the rotating plate 35L _1.

A prize acquisition game apparatus 1 having such a configuration.
After the prize pushing means 8 is positioned by a player's operation, the prize pushing means 8 automatically moves rearward in the front-rear direction (Y-axis direction) of the game space 4,
The prize pushing means 8 attached to the tip of the prize pushing means 8
Are trays 5L ₁ , 5L ₂ , 5L ₃ , 5L ₄ , 5R ₁ , 5
This is a game device that can acquire the prize 7 by pushing out the prize 7 on R ₂ , 5R ₃ , 5R ₄ .

The prize pushing means 8 causes the tray 5L₁, 5L
₂, 5L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R ₂, 5R₃, 5R₄
The prize 7 extruded from above is directly or on the slope
11 into the pit 12 and a prize payout 1
It is paid out from 7.

The prize pushing means 8 is driven by a motor to
The axis slide rail 9 is attached to a moving body that reciprocates up and down, and is configured to be able to move the game space 4 up and down (Z-axis direction). During the execution of the game, the prize pushing means 8 moves upward on the Z-axis slide rail 9 while a later-described raising operation button 15 is pressed by the player.

The Z-axis slide rail 9 is attached to a moving body which reciprocates the X-axis slide rail 10 left and right by driving a motor, and is configured to be able to move the game space 4 in the left-right direction (X-axis direction). During the execution of the game, the Z-axis slide rail 9 moves rightward while a later-described lateral movement operation button 14 is pressed by the player.

As described above, the prize pushing means 8 is positioned by the player's operation of the lateral movement operation button 14 and the raising operation button 15, and at the determined position, the prize pushing means 8 is moved backward in the Y-axis direction. Automatically move towards. The prize pushing means 8 is driven so as to move back and forth in the Y-axis direction by driving a motor.

In addition, the present game device has difficulty in obtaining prizes.
Is provided. Specifically,
I 5L₁, 5L₂, 5L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂,
5R ₃, 5R₄The upper prize 7 is pressed by the prize pushing means 8
Prize 7 and tray 5L₁, 5L₂, 5
L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂, 5R₃, 5R₄Between
Tray 5L by the generated frictional force₁, 5L₂, 5L₃,
5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂, 5R₃, 5R₄Is on the back side (after
). Details will be described later.

A game operation unit 13 is provided at the lower part of the front of the door unit 2b, and a lateral movement operation button for moving the prize pushing means 8 to the right by a player's operation is provided at the upper end of the game operation unit 13. 14. A lifting operation button 15 for moving the prize pushing means 8 upward by the operation of the player is also provided.

At the front of the game operating section 13, there are provided a coin slot 16 for inserting coins necessary for executing the game and a prize payout port 17 for paying out the obtained prize 7.

On the right side of the ascending operation button 15, a game count display section 18 for displaying the number of executable games according to the number of coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 16 is provided.

On the left side of the lateral movement operation button 14, a variable display of numbers is executed for each game, and a predetermined mode (for example, "7
A service play display section 72 for providing a service play when stopped at 77 ") is provided.

The service play is, for example, a case where two coins can be played with one coin, and is a game state advantageous to the player. In addition, the service play may be set to a game state in which the difficulty of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 described later is reduced and a prize is easily obtained. In addition,
The service play is not limited to the one using the service play display section 72 as described above. For example, when one 100-yen coin is inserted, one play is performed, and when a 500-yen coin is inserted, six plays can be performed. There is also.

The game count display section 18 and the service play display section 72 are composed of 7-segment LEDs.

In addition, the present game apparatus is provided with a tray 5L ₁ , 5L ₂ , 5L ₃ , 5L ₄ , 5L as a so-called demonstration effect when a game is not played during a predetermined period.
R ₁ , 5R ₂ , 5R ₃ , and 5R ₄ are rocked back and forth to perform an effect that rocks the prize. As means for performing such demonstrations, bases 6a, 6b
At a rear position in the center of the table, a mounting table swinging device 60 (see FIG.
The mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63 of 2) is provided. The trays 5L ₁ , 5L according to the rotation of the mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63
_{2, 5L 3, 5L 4,} 5R 1, 5R 2, 5R 3, 5R 4
Is moved back and forth. Details will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the control means for controlling the operation of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1 of the present invention. Control circuit 3 composed of CPU, RAM, ROM, etc.
To 0, various switches and sensors are connected, and the control circuit 30 controls the operation of various actuators based on input signals from these switches and sensors.

Various switches connected to the control circuit 30,
The sensors include a door sensor 2S for detecting opening and closing of the door portion 2b, a coin insertion switch 16S for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 16, and a lateral movement operation switch 14S for detecting an operation input of the lateral movement operation button 14. ,
A rising operation switch 15S for detecting an operation input of the rising operation button 15, a prize detection sensor 17S for detecting a prize to be paid out from the prize payout opening 17, and an X-axis for detecting an initial position of the Z-axis slide rail 9 in the X-axis direction. An initial position detecting sensor 19, an X-axis limit position detecting sensor 20 for detecting a limit position in the X-axis direction of the Z-axis slide rail 9, and a Y-axis initial position for detecting an initial position of the prize pushing means 8 in the Y-axis direction. Position detection sensor 21, Y-axis limit position detection sensor 2 for detecting the limit position of prize pushing means 8 in the Y-axis direction
2. Z-axis upper end detection sensor 23 for detecting the upper end position of prize pushing means 8 in the Z-axis direction, and Z of prize pushing means 8
A Z-axis lower end detection sensor 24 for detecting the lower end position in the axial direction is provided.

Various actuators connected to the control circuit 30 include an X-axis direction drive motor 2 for moving the Z-axis slide rail 9 left and right on the X-axis slide rail 10.
5. Y to move the prize pushing means 8 in the front-back direction on the Y axis
The axial drive motor 26, the Z-axis drive motor 27 for moving the prize pushing means 8 in the vertical direction on the Z-axis slide rail 9, and the lateral light that is turned on when the player's operation input of the lateral movement operation button 14 is enabled. Ascending operation button lamp 1 which is turned on when the player's operation input of the moving operation button lamp 14P and the ascending operation button 15 is enabled
5P, the game count display section 18, various decorative lamps 28, a clutch brake 29 described later, a motor 61 serving as a driving source of a mounting table swinging device 60 (FIG. 12) described below,
A rotary encoder 75 for detecting the rotation angle of the tray is provided.

The control circuit 30 counts the number of games based on an input signal from the coin insertion switch 16S, and counts the number of prizes paid out based on an input signal from the prize detection sensor 17S. A prize counter 32 and a game mode / setting mode switch 33 for switching between a game mode and a setting mode, which will be described later, are connected.

FIG. 3 shows how the prize pushing means 8 moves. Figure 3 (i) shows how one tray 5R ₁ placed on the prize on 7 (in this case, the bird toys) in the lower of the base 6a prize pushing means 8 towards is moving .

[0034] FIG. 3 (ii) can be pressed successfully prize 7 pusher 8a is placed on the tray 5R ₁ prize pushing means 8, it was possible to drop the prize 7 on the tray 5R ₁ The situation at the time is shown.

[0035] FIG. 3 (iii) can not be pressed successfully prize 7 pusher 8a is placed on the tray 5R ₁ prize pushing means 8, it is possible to drop the prize 7 from the upper tray 5R ₁ This shows the situation when there was no such information.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 3 (ii) and Figure 3 (iii), when pressing the prize 7 pusher 8a is placed on the tray 5R ₁ prize pushing means 8, prize 7 and the tray 5R
By the frictional force generated between the _1, such as that tray 5R ₁ is moved to the back side (rear direction), tray 5L ₁ of while the other has a pair (left side) moves to the front side (forward) It has a configuration. This two trays _5L 1, 5
R ₁ is configured as a mounting base that is attached to the first rotary plate 35L ₁ on one, when one tray is moved by the prize pushing means 8, to also interlock the other of the tray with its movement This is due to a simple mechanism. That is, the two trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ and the first rotating plate 35L ₁
A mounting table made in by the frictional force, the rotation axis 36 which is the center axis of the first rotation plate 35L ₁ (FIG. 3 (ii))
Perform a rotational movement around the center.

Each tray 5L₁, 5R₁Is the first
Moving plate 35L₁Above, the tray 5L ₁, 5R₁Center point of
5C₁, 5C₂(Fig. 1)
Have been.

The lower end of the rotating shaft 36 has a first bevel gear 4
7 (FIG. 5) is mounted on the shaft, and a clutch brake 29 (FIG. 5) as a braking means is attached via the first bevel gear 47 (FIG. 5). The clutch brake 29 generates a rotational torque that opposes the rotational torque applied to the rotating shaft 36 when the mounting table is moved by the frictional force, that is, a braking force that opposes the frictional force that moves the mounting table.

In this embodiment, the clutch brake 29 whose rotational torque increases almost in proportion to the increase of the exciting current.
Is used. As the clutch brake 29, for example, a powder clutch brake using magnetic iron powder for transmitting rotational torque is used. A rotational torque is applied to the tray 5L ₁ ,
5R ₁ and can apply a braking force against movement is to force or frictional force of the mounting table composed of the first rotation plate 35L _1. This makes it easier to drop the prize 7,
Adjustment to make it hard to drop is possible.

For example, when no braking force is applied to the movement of the mounting table, the mounting table is pushed to the rear side as the prize pushing means 8 advances, so that the prize 7 is moved to the trays 5L ₁ and 5R.
It is difficult to drop from ₁ . Especially heavy prize 7, the frictional force generated between the prize 7 and the tray 5L _1, 5R ₁ is increased, only push the table to the rear side, it is difficult to move the prize 7. On the other hand, clutch brake 2
9 (FIG. 5), when a braking force is applied to the movement of the mounting table, the movement of the mounting table is stopped by the magnitude of the braking force, and the premium 7 can be easily moved. That is, it is relatively easy to obtain the premium 7.

As described above, even if the prizes 7 placed on the trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ are the same, the prizes 7 are easily dropped due to the timing of applying the braking force, the driving time, or the magnitude of the braking force. It is possible to make adjustments to make it difficult to drop or drop, that is, it is possible to adjust the payout rate of prizes.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the structure of the mounting table composed of the trays 5L ₁ , 5R ₁ and the first rotating plate 35L ₁ . The trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ are provided with an interlocking member 37 and a screw 38.
In coupled, interlocking member rotary shaft 37a is a rotary shaft of the interlocking member 37 is pivotally supported by a shaft support hole 35L 1 _'to form the first ends of the pivot plate 35L _1. Thus, the interlock member 37 is rotated in conjunction with rotation of the tray _5L 1, 5R _1, first rotation plate 35L ₁ is moves in the horizontal direction of the tray _5L 1, 5R _1, the rotary shaft 36 Rotation around the center is possible.

[0043] the bottom of the tray _5L 1, 5R ₁ A stopper 39 of the cylindrical attached to two positions, against the stopper 39 to the first side of the rotating plate 35L _1, tray 5
The rotation of L ₁ and 5R ₁ is locked. For example, the stopper 39 is attached in an angle range where the rotation angle of the trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ is 60 degrees at the maximum.

The interlocking member 37 includes a first rotating plate 35L.
_{The first} rotation plate 40 is connected to the second rotation plate 40 connected to the first rotation plate 1. This is provided to return the rotated trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ to their original positions before rotation.

Further, in the first aspect of the rotating plate 35L _1, the swinging member 50L ₁ is mounted which is integrally formed an engaging portion 51L _1. Engaging portion 51L ₁ of the swinging member 50L ₁ is
When the mounting table swinging rotation shaft 63 of the mounting table swinging device 60 shown in FIG. 12 rotates, it is configured to engage with an engagement piece 66 a provided on the outer periphery of the mounting table swinging rotation shaft 63. .

Each tray 5L₁, 5R₁On the front of
Prize 7 is tray 5L ₁, 5R₁Ahead of
It is provided to prevent falling.

Next, as shown in FIG.
, When forming an opening 40a that cut into an oblong shape in the center, and the first rotation plate 35L ₁ and the second rotary plate 40 attached by screws 42, by the opening 40a, the first rotation plate grooves of oblong shape is formed on the bottom surface of 35L _1. An oblong stop member 44 is passed through the end of a rotating shaft 36 rotatably supported by a bearing cover 43, and the stop member 44 is moved to the first position.
By engaging in a groove formed in the bottom surface of the rotating plate 35L _1, and freely rotating the first rotating plate 35L ₁ coupled to the second rotary plate 40 around the rotary shaft 36. A cover 45 that rotates with the operation of the rotation shaft 36 is attached to the rotation shaft 36.
Axle.

Thus, the prize 7 is provided by the prize pushing means 8.
Is pressed according to a frictional force generated between the prize 7 and the trays 5L ₁ and 5R ₁ when the tray 5 is pressed.
L _1, 5R ₁ and the first rotation plate 35L ₁ is rotated, the rotary shaft 36 through the stop member 44 is rotated according to the rotation of the first rotation plate 35L _1, further rotation of the rotary shaft 36 The cover 45 rotates accordingly. An engaging piece 66a provided on the outer circumference of the mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63 shown in FIG.
Even when 1L ₁ and engages with the first rotation plate 35L ₁ is moved, likewise, the rotary shaft 36 and the cover 45 is rotated.

Further, a rotary encoder 75 for measuring the rotation angle of the rotary shaft 36 is directly connected to the rotary shaft 36 by a coupling. Rotary encoder 75
Outputs the position of the rotating body as a pulse voltage.
For example, in the case of a magnetic encoder using a magnetic sensor for position detection, the magnetic encoder is provided with a rotating body having a gear made of a ferromagnetic material formed on the outer periphery, and the magnetic flux of the gear is picked up by a Hall element to output a pulse voltage. Is done. in this case,
The resolution (the number of output pulses per rotation) is determined by the number of gear teeth. By directly connecting the rotating body of the rotary encoder 75 to the rotating shaft 36, the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 36 is detected.

The bearing cover 43 and the cover 45 are
They are connected by a spring 46. The second spring 46 plays a role as an origin return mechanism, and is provided with a mounting table (tray 5L ₁ , 5R _1).
And the first rotation plate 35L ₁₎ when there is no more power to move, or the engaging piece 66a and the engaging portion 51L ₁ provided on the outer periphery of the table swinging rotary shaft 63 mounting shown in FIG. 12 engaging When the engagement state is completed, the rotated cover 4
5 is forcibly returned to the original position before rotation. Thereby, the rotating shaft 36 is returned to the original position before the rotation, and the mounting tables (the trays 5L ₁ , 5R ₁ and the first rotating plate 35L ₁ ) are returned to the original position. This position is the origin position, as described later.

At the lower end of the rotating shaft 36, a first bevel gear 47 is provided.
The first bevel gear 47 has a clutch brake 29
And the second bevel gear 48 attached to the shaft of
, A rotational torque by the clutch brake 29 can be applied thereto.

In the above description, the lower base 6a is mounted.
Set of trays 5L₁, 5R ₁Explained
But other tray 5L₂, 5L₃, 5L₄, 5
R₂, 5R₃, 5R₄The same applies to

In the prize acquisition game apparatus 1, as described above,
It has been described that the timing of driving the clutch brake 29, the driving time, and the magnitude of the braking force enable the prize 7 to be adjusted so as to be easily dropped or hard to be dropped. This will be described in detail below.

In the prize acquisition game machine 1, one of the predetermined payout rates is selected in advance, and the clutch brake 29 is operated in order to realize the prize payout at the selected payout rate. Control.

As shown in FIG. 6, a set level according to the payout rate is determined. For example, one of the set levels is selected by a clerk of a game store. The setting level is 6
At the stage, level 6 has a payout rate of about 30%, level 5 has a payout rate of about 20%, level 4 has a payout rate of about 15%, and level 3
The payout rate is set at about 10%, the payout rate at level 2 is about 5%, and the payout rate at level 1 is about 3%. The higher the set level, the lower the difficulty of obtaining prizes.

The selection of the set level is performed by the game operation unit 1
3 (FIG. 1) by switching a game mode / setting mode changeover switch 33 (FIG. 2) of a setting device (not shown) provided inside the “setting mode”. After switching to the "setting mode", the setting level is selected by operating the lateral movement operation button 14 (FIG. 1) and the ascending operation button 15 (FIG. 1). At this time, the selected set level is displayed on the game count display section 18 (FIG. 1), for example, as “Lv1, Lv
2 ... ".

FIG. 7 shows the operation patterns of the clutch brake 29 for each "difficulty rank", and each operation pattern has a standard payout rate. The “difficulty rank” indicates the degree of difficulty as to whether or not it is easy to drop the prize 7. If the clutch brake 29 is actuated and a braking force opposing the force for moving the mounting table is applied and the movement of the mounting table to the back side can be stopped, the tray 5
L ₁ , 5L ₂ , 5L ₃ , 5L ₄ , 5R ₁ , 5R ₂ , 5R
_3, possibility of lowering the prize 7 on 5R ₄ becomes high. Accordingly, when the number of times the braking force is applied or when the braking force is applied for a long time is increased, there is a high possibility that the prize 7 can be dropped, and such an operation pattern has a lower difficulty rank. Has become. That is, it is possible to adjust the difficulty of dropping the prize 7 by changing the timing at which the clutch brake 29 is operated, the length of operation time, and the strength of the braking force.

When the prize obtaining game apparatus 1 is turned on, the operation patterns of the clutch brakes 29 are selected according to the difficulty level according to the set level. When the power supply is turned on and the set levels are “level 6” and “level 5”, the payout rates are about 30% and about 20%, respectively. 40% difficulty level "C"
(Normal) ”is selected and the setting level is“ Level 4 ”,
In the case of “Level 3” and “Level 2”, the payout rates are about 15%, 10%, and 5%, respectively.
%, The difficulty level “B (slightly high)” is selected, and when the set level is “level 1”, the payout rate is about 3%. The difficulty rank “A (high)” of “0 to 5%” is selected.

For example, when "level 6" or "level 5" is selected as the set level, the operation of the clutch brake 29 is controlled according to the operation pattern indicated by the difficulty rank "C (normal)" in FIG. However, the payout rate set to the difficulty rank “C (ordinary)” is 20%, which is the standard.
Since it does not always fall within ４０40%, the difficulty rank is switched while monitoring the actual payout rate, and when the set level is “level 6”, it is reduced to about 30%, and the set level is “level 5”. In the case of, the actual payout rate is settled to about 20%.

As a specific example, the operation of the clutch brake 29 is controlled by the operation pattern of the difficulty rank “C (normal)”, which is the initial setting, in the first 10 games, and the game is executed. Here, if the player can only get one prize during these 10 games, that is, if the actual payout rate is 10%, the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 in the next 10 games is changed to the difficulty rank “D”. (Somewhat low) "to make it easier for the player to get prizes. And
When ten games are completed (a total of 20 games), the actual payout rate is referred to again, and the difficulty rank is switched according to the payout rate. In this way, a desired payout rate is achieved.

The number of games for which the payout rate is determined (the parameter used for the determination) is 10 here, but can be set arbitrarily. For example, the number of games is determined according to the set difficulty rank. You may make it change.

The operating pattern of the clutch brake 29 shown in FIG. 7 is such that the moving time [s] of the prize pushing means 8 and the Y
The axis indicates the magnitude of the braking force (output torque of the clutch brake 29) [N · m]. Here, the moving time of the prize pushing means 8 is a time from when the prize pushing means 8 starts moving toward the far side of the game space until it is completed.

Accordingly, “MAX” shown on the X axis indicates that the prize pushing means 8 has completed moving toward the far side of the game space, and “MAX” shown on the Y axis is different from “MAX” shown on the Y axis. ,
The maximum braking force that the clutch brake 29 can apply, that is, the maximum torque that the clutch brake 29 can output is shown.

When the difficulty rank is "A (high)"
The operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is the clutch brake
This is a case in which no braking force is applied without operating 29 at all. This
In the case of, even if the prize 7 is pushed by the prize pushing means 8,
Tray 5L₁, 5L₂, 5L ₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R
₂, 5R₃, 5R₄The mounting table is pushed to the back by the frictional force between
It is difficult to drop prize 7 In addition, of premium 7
When selecting, if this difficulty rank is "A (high)"
Can not be dropped with a probability of almost 100%
It is desirable to select one with a weight that is as small as possible.

[0065] actuation pattern of the clutch brake 29 in the case of difficulty rank "B (somewhat high)", the travel time of the prize extrusion means 8 to start operation of the clutch brake 29 at t _2, the prize extrusion means 8 increases the transmission torque to be proportional to the travel time, after a maximum torque at t _3, to reduce the transmission torque so as to be inversely proportional to the travel time of the prize pushing means 8, a clutch at t ₄ The operation of the brake 29 is stopped. In this case, the possibility of obtaining a prize is higher than the operation pattern of the difficulty rank “A (high)” in which no braking force is applied, and in particular, t at which the braking force is maximized.
_{At 3,} the chance of dropping the prize 7 increases, but since the time required for the maximum braking force is instantaneous and only once, it is hard to say that the possibility of acquiring the prize is high. In particular, when the prize 7 is heavy, it is difficult to drop it.

When the difficulty rank is "C (normal)"
The operation pattern of the latch brake 29 depends on the prize pushing means 8.
Travel time t₂When the clutch brake 29 is activated
To be proportional to the moving time of the prize pushing means 8.
To increase the transmission torque, t ₃When the maximum torque
At the torque₄And continue to apply braking force until
After that, the transmission is performed in inverse proportion to the moving time of the prize pushing means 8.
To reduce the torque₅When the clutch brake 2
9 is stopped. In this case, the braking force is maximized
Time is t₃~ T₄Is the maximum braking force
Is an instantaneous difficulty rank "B (somewhat high)" operation pattern
The possibility of acquiring prizes is higher than that of

[0067] actuation pattern of the clutch brake 29 in the case of difficulty rank "D (somewhat low)", the moving time of the prize extrusion means 8 to start operation of the clutch brake 29 at t _1, prize extrusion means increasing the transmission torque to be proportional to 8 travel time, continuously in the torque until t ₄ continuously applied braking force as the maximum torque at t _2,
Then, to reduce the transmission torque so as to be inversely proportional to the travel time of the prize pushing means 8 stops the operation of the clutch brake 29 at t _5. In this case, since the time the braking force becomes maximum is t ₂ ~t _4, the time the braking force becomes maximum prize acquisition compared to operation patterns of the t ₃ difficulty rank ~t ₄ "C (Normal)" Is more likely.

When the difficulty rank is "E (low)"
The operation pattern of the touch brake 29 is
At the same time as the movement starts, the operation of the clutch brake 29 starts.
The transmission time in proportion to the travel time of the prize pushing means 8.
Increase luk and t₁At the time of
T in luk₂The braking force is continuously applied until
Transmission torque so as to be inversely proportional to the travel time of the product pushing means 8.
To 0 and t ₃Again when the prize pushing means 8 moves
Transmission torque is increased in proportion to ₄When
As the maximum torque and t₅Continue braking until
Continue to apply force, and then counteract the travel time of the prize pushing means 8.
The transmission torque is reduced in proportion to₆(MAX)
At this time, the operation of the clutch brake 29 is stopped. You
That is, the time at which the braking force is maximized is t.₁~ T₂And t₄
~ T₅It is divided into two times. In this case, once braking
To release braking force and apply braking force again,
The moment you apply, prize 7 and tray 5L₁, 5L₂, 5
L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂, 5R₃, 5R₄Between
The prize is shocked before friction occurs, causing the prize to drop.
It becomes easier. With this operation pattern, relatively heavy
There is a high possibility that even premium gifts can be dropped
You.

The operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is not limited to the above pattern. For example, in order to make a natural movement in which the player does not notice that the braking force is being applied, the amount of increase in the braking force with the passage of the moving time of the prize pushing means 8 is reduced (in this case, the prize pushing is performed). Various patterns are conceivable, such as slowing down the moving speed of the means 8) and applying a braking force near the end of the moving time of the prize pushing means 8 so as to make the prize 7 hard to drop.

FIG. 8 shows the mounting table (here, 5L ₁ , 5R) when the clutch brake 29 is operated (when the brake is operated) and when it is not operated (when the brake is not operated).
Is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the table) consisting of ₁ and the first rotation plate 35L _1.

[0071] 8 (a) shows a state in which the pusher 8a is in contact with the prize 7 on the tray 5L ₁ on the left, then the prize extrusion means 8 is advanced, prize 7 and the tray 5L
Frictional force is generated between the _1, mounting table rotates in the clockwise direction, the left tray 5L ₁ is pushed to the rear side.

FIG. 8B shows a state in which the clockwise rotation of the mounting table is stopped by the braking force. In this case, the stage is to be fixed by the braking force, when the force of the prize pushing means 8 for pressing the prize 7 exceeds the frictional force, the prize 7 moves on the tray 5L ₁ on the far side. Thus, in this manner, the state where the position of the continuous table the brake actuation is fixed continues, it is possible to drop the prize 7 on the tray 5L _1.

FIG. 8C shows a state in which no braking force is applied to the mounting table. In this case, since the mounting table rotates clockwise as the prize pushing means 8 advances, the prize 7
Not that most moves on the tray 5L ₁ is. Therefore, the over tray 5L ₁ drop the prize 7 is difficult.

Further, in the present game apparatus, an "assist game state" in which a game can be played in a state advantageous to the player for a preset number of games is provided. If the player plays the game during the “assisting game state”, the player can easily acquire the prize. For example, during the “assist game state”, the clutch brake 29 is operated in a low difficulty operation pattern (for example, difficulty rank “D”), so that the player can easily get a prize.

Next, the processing executed by the control circuit 30 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 9, the prize acquisition game device 1
Is turned on (ST1), the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is set based on the setting of the payout rate (S1).
T2), the game counter 31 is reset to 0 (ST)
3), reset the premium counter 32 to 0 (ST)
4).

Next, referring to the game counter 31, the count value (game count value) is 10N (N = 1, 2, 3, 3).
…) (“YES” in ST5), proceed to ST6,
If it is not 10N ("NO" in ST5), the process moves to ST11. In ST6, the payout rate at which the prize was actually paid out (hereinafter referred to as “actual payout rate”) is calculated. Actual payout rate is
It is a ratio indicating the number of games in which prizes have been paid out of the number of games played, and is indicated by a numerical value obtained by dividing the count value of the prize counter (prize count value) by the game count value.

When the actual payout rate obtained in ST6 exceeds the set payout rate (set payout rate) ("YE" in ST7)
S "), the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 having the rank higher by one rank of difficulty is set (ST8). For example, when the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 of difficulty rank E is set," ST7 " YE
In the case of S ", the clutch brake 29 of the difficulty rank D
Is set. Here, “when the actual payout rate exceeds the set payout rate” means that the premium is paid out more than the game shop has planned, and the difficulty rank of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is used. Is raised by one rank to bring the actual payout rate closer to the set payout rate.

On the other hand, when the actual payout rate obtained in ST6 is smaller than the set payout rate ("YES" in ST9), the difficulty level of 1 is set.
The operation pattern of the lower rank clutch brake 29 is set (ST10). For example, if the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 of the difficulty rank A is set, and if "YES" in the process of ST9, the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 of the difficulty rank B is set. Here, the case where the actual payout ratio is smaller than the set payout ratio means that the game store has not reached the planned payout ratio, and the difficulty level of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is lowered by one rank. This is to make the payout rate close to the set payout rate.

In order to keep the payout rate constant,
When the prize is the prize 7, the prize 7 and the tray 5L₁, 5L
₂, 5L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂, 5R₃, 5R₄
Tray 5L to increase the frictional force generated between₁, 5L
₂, 5L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂, 5R₃, 5R₄
Place a rubber mat on top of the. Also anxious
When a prize 7 is an article of a fixed shape, the prize 7 is
5L tray in a transparent capsule etc.₁, 5
L₂, 5L₃, 5L₄, 5R₁, 5R₂, 5R ₃, 5R
₄So that it rests on top.

In ST11, a "game control process" is executed. Subsequently, the prize is dropped by the prize pushing means 8, and it is determined whether or not the prize detection sensor 17S has detected the prize (ST12). Is (Y in ST12
ES "), and" 1 "is added to the premium counter 32.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not a coin has been inserted, that is, whether or not there is an input signal from the coin insertion switch 16S (ST20).
In the case of "ES", the count value of the game counter is added in accordance with the number of inserted coins (ST21). The ascending operation button lamp 15P blinks (ST22), and whether or not the ascending operation button 15 is turned on, that is, ascending operation It is determined whether or not the button 15 has been pressed by the player (ST
23). If "YES" here, the prize pushing means 8 is started to rise (ST24). That is, the Z-axis direction drive motor 27 is driven to move the prize pushing means 8 upward in the Z-axis.

It is determined whether or not the raising operation button 15 has been turned off, ie, whether or not the raising operation button 15 pressed by the player has been released (ST25). If "YES" here, the prize pushing means 8 is raised. Is stopped (ST27). That is, the Z-axis direction drive motor 27
To stop driving. Even if "NO" in ST25,
When the prize pushing means 8 reaches the upper end of the Z-axis and the Z-axis upper end detection sensor 23 is turned ON ("YE" in ST26).
S "), the lifting of the prize pushing means 8 is stopped (ST2).
7).

Subsequently, the lateral movement operation button lamp 14P is flickered (ST28). Next, the horizontal movement operation button 1
4 is turned on, that is, the horizontal movement operation button 1
It is determined whether or not 4 has been pressed by the player (ST2).
9) If "YES" here, the lateral movement of the Z-axis slide rail 9 to which the prize pushing means 8 is attached is started (ST30). That is, the X-axis direction drive motor 25 is driven to move the Z-axis slide rail 9 rightward on the X-axis.

It is determined whether or not the lateral movement operation button 14 has been turned off, that is, whether or not the lateral movement operation button 14 pressed by the player has been released (ST31).
If "YES" here, the drive of the X-axis direction drive motor 25 is stopped, and the lateral movement of the Z-axis slide rail 9 is stopped (ST33). Even if “NO” in ST31,
When the Z-axis slide rail 9 reaches the X-axis limit position and the X-axis limit position detection sensor 20 is turned ON (ST3).
2 "YES"), the lateral movement of the Z-axis slide rail 9 is stopped (ST33).

Next, turning to FIG.
6 to drive the prize pushing means 8 toward the far side of the game space (forward movement) (ST34), and then operate the clutch brake 29 based on the set operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 (ST35). ).

When the prize pushing means 8 reaches the limit position of the Y-axis and the Y-axis limit position detecting sensor 22 is turned ON ("YES" in ST36), the prize pushing means 8 is moved to the initial position of the Y-axis. Move back (retreat) to return (ST3
7). If it is confirmed that the Y-axis initial position detection sensor 21 is turned on and the prize pushing means 8 returns to the initial position (ST
Then, the Z-axis slide rail 9 is laterally moved to the left so as to return to the X-axis initial position (ST).
39). The X-axis initial position detection sensor 19 turns ON,
If it is confirmed that the shaft slide rail 9 has returned to the initial position ("YES" in ST40), then the prize pushing means 8
Is lowered to return to the lower end of the Z-axis (ST41). Z
If it is confirmed that the shaft lower end detection sensor 24 is turned on and the prize pushing means 8 returns to the lower end of the Z axis ("Y" in ST42).
ES ") One game is over.

It is to be noted that the process from the start to the end of the movement of the prize pushing means 8 in the Y-axis direction is determined by the detection of the above-mentioned sensors (Y-axis limit position detection sensor 22, Y-axis initial position detection sensor 21). Instead, the determination may be made based on time (number of seconds).

Next, a demonstration effect performed by the game device will be described below.

FIG. 12 shows the structure of the mounting table swinging device 60. The mounting table swing device 60 is installed at a central rear position of the bases 6a and 6b. The mounting table rocking device 60 includes a mounting table rocking base 62, a mounting table rocking rotation shaft 63 rotatably supported by the mounting table rocking base 62, and a mounting table rocking rotation shaft 63. And a motor 61 for driving the mounting table rocking device for rotating the mounting table.

The rotation of the mounting table swinging device driving motor 61 is achieved by the engagement between the pinion 64 fixed to the output shaft and the gear attached to the tip of the mounting table swing rotation shaft 63. The power is transmitted to the moving rotary shaft 63.

The outer circumference of the mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63 is
When the rotation shaft 63 rotates, the
Attached swing member 50L₁, 50R₁, 50L₂, 50R
₂The engagement pieces 66a and 66b for swinging the
Attached to the place. The engagement pieces 66a and 66b are half
The swing member 50L is formed in an elliptical shape.₁, 50
R ₁, 50L₂, 50R₂Of the engaging portion 51L₁, 51
R₁, 51L₂, 51R₂In a position where it
Attached. The engagement pieces 66a and 66b are provided for the rotation of the mounting table.
It moves along with the rotation of the rotating shaft 63, so that
51L₁, 51R₁, 51L₂, 51R₂Is placed
I will

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the XIII-XIII cross section of FIG. 12 as viewed from above. As shown in FIG.
1L ₂ and 51R ₂ are placed on the rotation trajectory 73 of the engagement piece 66b that moves with the rotation of the mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63. When the mounting table swinging rotation shaft 63 rotates clockwise, the engagement piece 66b moves the rotation track 73 clockwise, so that the right engagement portion 51 placed on the rotation track 73 is rotated.
R ₂ is the front (the negative direction of the Y axis), the left engaging portion 51L ₂
Are pushed backward (in the positive direction of the Y axis).

Thus, the swing member 50L₂, 50R₂
Rotates counterclockwise, and the first rotating plate 3 connected thereto
5L₂, 35R₂Also rotates counterclockwise. You
That is, the mounting table rotates counterclockwise. On the other hand,
When the rotation shaft 63 rotates counterclockwise,
Since the piece 66b moves the rotation trajectory 73 counterclockwise,
Left engaging portion 51L₂Is forward (negative direction of Y axis), right side
Engagement part 51R₂Is backward (positive direction of Y axis), respectively
Pushed away. Thereby, the swing member 50L₂, 50R
₂Rotates clockwise and is connected to the first rotating plate 3
5L₂, 35R ₂Also rotates clockwise. sand
That is, the mounting table rotates clockwise.

The actual operation of the mounting table swing device 60 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0096] Figure 14 is a table swinging rotary shaft 63 is rotated in a clockwise direction, showing a state in which the engaging piece 66b is in contact with the engagement portion 51R _2. At this time, the mounting table is still stationary.

FIG. 15 shows that the mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63 is
Further rotating from the state shown in 4, showing a state in which the engaging piece 66b is moved while pressing the engagement portion 51R ₂ positioned on the right side. At this time, the right first rotation plate 35R ₂
It is rotated in a counterclockwise direction in conjunction with the movement of the engagement portion 51R _2. As the first rotation plate 35R ₂ of movement of the right side _has moved the position of the 5R 3, 5R _4. That is,
The mounting table is rotating counterclockwise.

FIG. 16 shows that the rotation shaft 63 for swinging the mounting table
Further rotating from the state shown in 5, showing a state in which moving while pressing the engagement portion 51L ₂ engaging piece 66b is positioned on the left side. At this time, the left first rotating plate 35L ₂
It is in conjunction with the movement of the engaging portion 51L ₂ rotates counterclockwise, with the first rotation plate 35L ₂ of movement of the left side, the position of the tray _5L 3, 5R ₃ is moving. That is, the mounting table is rotating counterclockwise. At this time, the engaging portions 51R ₂ located on the right side by the second spring 46, being returned to the original position before the movement (origin position).

FIG. 17 shows the trays 5L ₃ , 5L on the base 6b.
Placing the R _{3, 5L 4,} 5R 4 prizes 7a~7d on, shows the operation when the demonstration effect by the mounting table rocking device 60 (FIG. 12) is performed.

FIG. 17A shows a stationary state in which no demonstration effect is performed.

FIG. 17B shows a demonstration effect. In this case, the rotation of the mounting table swinging rotary shaft 63 causes the first right-hand side to rotate.
Rotation plate 35R ₂ shows a state in which rotation in the counterclockwise direction. With the rotation of the first rotation plate 35R ₂ of the right, the tray 5
L ₄ and 5R ₄ rotate counterclockwise, that is, the right mounting table rotates counterclockwise, and the prize 7c on the tray 5L ₄ moves forward as compared with the stationary state shown in FIG. , prize 7d on the tray 5R ₄ is moved to the rear.

[0102] Figure 17 (C) is rotated further table swinging rotation axis 63 than the state in FIG. 17 (B), the state when the first rotation plate 35L ₂ left is rotated in counterclockwise direction Show. With the rotation of the first rotation plate 35L ₂ on the left, the tray 5
L ₃ and 5R ₃ rotate counterclockwise, that is, the left mounting table rotates counterclockwise, and the prize 7a on the tray 5L ₃ moves forward as compared with the stationary state shown in FIG. To
Prize 7b on the tray 5R ₃ has been moved to the rear.

Such a demonstration effect is performed during a predetermined period in which no game is played. Specifically, the game starts after a predetermined time has elapsed after the game has ended, and ends when a signal is input from the coin insertion switch 16S by a player's coin insertion, that is, when a “game start command” is issued. .

By performing such a demonstration effect, trays 5L ₁ , 5L are provided to players who are not playing a game.
_{L 2, 5L 3, 5L 4} , 5R 1, 5R 2, 5R 3, 5R
₄ can be noticed, and the game device itself can be interested. Also, it is possible to make the demonstration production itself interesting.

In the game device 1, in order to perform various settings including the selection of the above-mentioned set level, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT is provided in the housing 2, and the display screen is used to make settings. The operation may be performed. Various settings according to the setting operation are executed by the control circuit 30 having a function as a setting unit.

FIGS. 18 to 24 show specific examples in the case of performing a setting operation using the display device.

FIG. 18 shows an "initial menu" displayed on a screen 70 provided for making various settings. The “initial menu” is displayed when the game mode / setting mode switch 33 is switched to the “setting mode”. In this “initial menu”, “1.
Five selection items of “2. data display”, “3. test”, “4. assist”, and “5. other” are displayed.

In this “initial menu”, the cursor 71 is moved by operating the horizontal movement operation button 14, and one selection item is selected by operating the ascending operation button 15. After that, the cursor 71 moves to the “OK” item,
When the operation of the ascending operation button 15 is performed, subsequently, a menu corresponding to the selected item is displayed on the screen 70.

FIG. 19A shows the “setting main menu” displayed when “1. setting” is selected in the “initial menu”. In the “setting main menu”, four items of “1. payout setting”, “2. sound setting”, “3. charge setting”, and “4. time setting” are set.
Two choices are displayed.

In the "setting main menu", if one selection item is selected by the same operation as the "initial menu", the cursor 71 moves, and either "A: set" or "B: return" is selected. Becomes selectable by the lateral movement operation button 14. Then, when the ascending operation button 15 is operated in a state where “A: ENTER” is selected, a menu corresponding to the selected item is displayed on the screen 70, and when the “B: RETURN” is selected, the ascending operation button 15 is selected. Is operated, the "initial menu" is displayed on the screen 70 again.

FIG. 19B shows the “payout setting main menu” displayed when “1. payout setting” is selected in the “setting main menu”. In this "Payout Settings Main Menu",
2 of "1. Chance up setting" and "2. Fixed setting"
Two choices are displayed.

In the “payout setting main menu”,
When an item is selected by the same operation as in the above “Setting main menu” and “1. Chance up setting” is selected, a “Level selection menu” described later, in which a level determined according to the payout rate is selected. Is displayed, and the difficulty adjustment of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 according to the actual payout rate is performed during the game based on the level selected here. On the other hand, if “2. Fixed setting” is selected in the “payout setting main menu”, then, the difficulty level (easiness level) of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is selected. A menu is displayed, and the game is executed in accordance with the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 having the difficulty level selected here. That is, when “2. fixed setting” is selected, the difficulty of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 is not adjusted,
The game is executed with the difficulty level fixed.

FIG. 19 (3) shows a "sound setting menu" displayed when "2. sound setting" is selected in the "setting main menu". In this “sound setting menu”, BGM and sound effects during a game or demonstration can be selected. Here, “1. sound 1” to “7. sound 7” and “8. Eight selection items of "no sound" are displayed.

FIG. 19 (4) shows a "charge setting menu" displayed when "3. charge setting" is selected in the "setting main menu". In the “charge setting menu”, ON / OFF switching of service play and setting change of service play can be performed.

FIG. 19 (5) shows the "time setting menu" displayed when "4. time setting" is selected in the "setting main menu". In the “time setting menu”, the current date and time can be set.

FIG. 20 shows the flow of display contents on the screen 70 after either “1. Chance up setting” or “2. Fixed setting” is selected in the “payout setting main menu”.

First, an “individual / entire selection menu” shown in FIG. 20 (11) is displayed on the screen 70. this is,
This is displayed regardless of whether “1. Chance up setting” or “2. Fixed setting” is selected. Here, when "1. individual setting" is selected, a level or an easy-to-take level can be selected for each tray. On the other hand, when “2. Overall setting” is selected, a level that is determined uniformly for all trays or a level that is easy to take can be selected.

When “1. individual setting” is selected, subsequently, “prize information” as shown in FIG. In this “prize information”, a level set for each tray or an easy-to-take level can be referred to. In the prize information, information on the prize including the appearance of the prize placed on the tray is displayed. After the "prize information" is displayed, the level of each tray can be selected.
A “removability level selection menu” shown in (14) is displayed.

When “2. Whole setting” is selected, the “level selection menu” or the “easy-to-take level selection menu” is displayed without displaying “prize information” as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

As described above, the “level selection menu” shown in FIG. 20 (13) is displayed when “1. Chance up setting” is selected in the “payout setting main menu”. The level serving as a basis for adjusting the degree of difficulty of the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 can be selected according to the condition (1).

The "removability level selection menu" shown in FIG. 20 (14) is displayed when "1. fixed setting" is selected in the "payout setting main menu" as described above. The difficulty level of the operation pattern of the brake 29 can be selected to select the ease level. "A to E" shown here indicates "difficulty ranks A to E" shown in FIG.
Is shown.

FIG. 21 (21) shows the “initial menu”.
Shows a "data display menu" displayed when "2. data display" is selected. In this “data display menu”, two items of “1. individual” and “2.
Two choices are displayed. Here, when "1. individual" is selected, various data for each tray are displayed,
When “2. Whole” is selected, various data of the whole game device is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 21 (22), the displayed data include “Income” indicating the amount of money inserted, “Play count”, “Payout count” indicating the number of prize paid out, and payout for the play count. "Payout rate" indicating the ratio of the numbers is displayed. These data can be displayed every hour or every day.

FIG. 22 (31) shows the “initial menu”.
Shows a "test main menu" displayed when "3. test" is selected. In this "test main menu", "1.7 segment LED test",
"2. Sound test", "3. Switch input test"
And four selection items of “4. Sensor test” are displayed.

In the “test main menu”,
When "1.7-segment LED test" is selected, a test is performed to determine whether or not the display functions of the game count display section 18 and the service play display section 72, which are composed of 7-segment LEDs, operate normally. When "2. Sound test" is selected, a test is performed to determine whether sound output is performed normally.

In the “test main menu”,
When "3. Switch input test" is selected, a "Switch input test menu" as shown in FIG. In the “switch input test menu”, “1. lateral movement operation switch” for executing the operation test of the lateral movement operation switch 14S, “2. ascending operation switch” for executing the operation test of the elevation operation switch 15S, and no coin is inserted. "3. Service switch" to execute the operation test of the service switch that enables the operation for one play, "4. Coin insertion switch" to execute the operation test of the coin insertion switch 16S, and the operation test of the premium detection sensor 17S. Is executed, and the operation test of the prize detection sensor and the door sensor 2S is executed.
Four selection items of "door sensor" are displayed. When any item is selected in this “switch input test menu”, the switch and sensor corresponding to that item are
A test is performed to see if it works.

In the “test main menu”,
When “4. Sensor test” is selected, subsequently, a “Sensor test menu” as shown in FIG. 22 (33) is displayed. In the "sensor test menu", two selection items of "1. auto test" and "2. manual test" are displayed.

In this “sensor test menu”,
When “1. Auto test” is selected, the X-axis initial position detection sensor 19, the X-axis limit position detection sensor 20, the Y-axis initial position detection sensor 21, the Y-axis limit position detection sensor 2
2. A test of whether each of the Z-axis upper end detection sensor 23 and the Z-axis lower end detection sensor 24 operates normally is automatically executed.

On the other hand, when "1. Manual test" is selected in the "Sensor test menu", a "Manual test menu" as shown in FIG. 22 (34) is subsequently displayed. In this "manual test menu", three selection items of "1. left and right movement", "2. vertical movement" and "3. depth movement" are displayed.

When "1. Move left and right" is selected, Z
The shaft slide rail 9 is driven right and left, and an operation test of the X-axis initial position detection sensor 19 and the X-axis limit position detection sensor 20 is executed. When "2. vertical movement" is selected, the prize pushing means 8 is driven up and down, and the operation test of the Z-axis upper end detection sensor 23 and the Z-axis lower end detection sensor 24 is executed. When "3. Depth movement" is selected, the prize pushing means 8 is driven in the Y-axis direction, and an operation test of the Y-axis initial position detection sensor 21 and the Y-axis limit position detection sensor 22 is executed.

FIG. 23 shows the “assist menu” displayed when “4. assist” is selected in the “initial menu”. In the “assist menu”, the number of games to be set in the assist game state can be set from 1 to 9 games.

FIG. 24 (41) shows the “initial menu”.
Shows the "other menu" displayed when "5. other" is selected. This "other menu"
Then, two selection items of “1. Advertise” and “2. Initialization” are displayed.

In this “other menu”, “1.
When "advertise" is selected, an "advertise menu" as shown in FIG. 24 (42) is displayed. In this “advertise menu”, the mounting table swing device 60
You can select whether or not to perform a demonstration effect. Here, when "ON" is selected, the demonstration effect is executed.

On the other hand, when “2. Initialize” is selected, the above “Income”, “Number of plays”, “Payout rate”
Are reset.

The above setting is performed by connecting a portable terminal device such as a notebook personal computer, a portable telephone, a PDA, a portable game machine or the like having a display screen to the prize obtaining game device 1 and on the screen of the portable terminal device. Various settings may be made. In this case, a configuration in which the mobile terminal device can be fixed to the premium obtaining game device 1 may be employed.

Next, the clutch brake 29 (FIG. 5)
The “braking force adjustment process” for performing the braking force adjustment of the above will be described. In the game device 1, a braking force adjustment process for adjusting the accuracy of the clutch brake 29 is periodically executed. This braking force adjustment processing is performed in the control circuit 30 having a function as a braking force adjustment unit. This braking force adjustment processing is performed because the clutch brake 29 has a difference in operation accuracy due to individual differences and aging thereof.

The braking force adjusting process of the clutch brake 29 is performed by using the mounting table swing device 60 described above.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the braking force adjustment processing of the clutch brake 29. Here, the clutch-brake 29 that is connected to the first rotation plate 35R ₂ on the right side on the upper side of the base 6b, it will be described as a case of executing the braking force control processing as an example.

In the flowchart of FIG. 25, first,
The rotation shaft 63 for rotating the mounting table is rotated clockwise (ST
51). As a result, as shown in FIG.
b is presses against the engagement portion 51R ₂ of the right, the first rotation plate 35R ₂ on the right is rotated counterclockwise.

[0140] Next, a first rotation angle of the rotation plate 35R ₂ on the right which rotates counter clockwise, to determine if it has reached the maximum rotation angle (ST52). Rotation angle, the stationary state of the first rotation plate 35R ₂ is the rotation angle when a 0 °, by measuring the rotation angle of the rotary shaft 36 by a rotary encoder 75 that is directly connected to the rotary shaft 36.

In this embodiment, a rotary encoder 75 having a resolution (the number of output pulses per rotation) of "100" is used. In this case, a pulse voltage is output each time the rotating shaft 36 rotates 3.6 °, and the angle indicating the position of the rotating shaft 36 is detected in 3.6 ° units. Also, the maximum rotation angle is set to 18 °.

FIG. 26 shows the engagement piece 66b and the right engagement portion 5
Moment the engagement between the 1R ₂ is completed, that is, the rotational angle in the counterclockwise direction of the table indicates the state when it reaches the 18 ° maximum rotation angle.

In the case of "YES" in ST52, that is, when it is detected by the rotary encoder 75 that the rotation of the mounting table has reached the maximum rotation angle of 18 °, the clutch brake 29 is set in the “reference brake operation pattern”. It is activated (ST53). "Reference brake operation pattern"
Is the clutch brake 2 defined for this braking force adjustment process.
In the operation pattern of No. 9, if the operation accuracy of the clutch brake 29 is normal, the operation pattern is such that the mounting table is properly stopped at the “origin position” which is the original position before the rotation of the mounting table after a predetermined time has elapsed. .

More specifically, the clutch brake 29 is operated in a pattern as indicated by a solid line PT0 shown in FIG. Here, the operating time [s] of the clutch brake 29 is shown on the X axis, and the output torque [N] of the clutch brake 29 is shown on the Y axis.
.M]. In the operation pattern of the clutch brake 29 shown in FIG. 28, the first mounting table is determined to stop at the origin position when t _n [s] has elapsed after the start of operation.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the operation of the clutch brake 29 according to the reference brake operation pattern has been completed, that is, whether or not t _n [s] has elapsed after the start of the operation (ST54).

[0146] If "YES" in ST54, the stop position of the mounting table is measured by the rotary encoder 75, and it is determined whether or not there is an error from the origin position, and it is confirmed whether or not the position is properly returned to the origin position (ST55).

Here, the angle position of the rotating shaft 36 is determined by setting the counterclockwise direction, ie, the near side to “−” with respect to the origin position, and the clockwise direction, ie, the back side to “+” with respect to the origin position. That is, when the operation of the clutch brake 29 is completed, and when the rotation of the rotating shaft 36 is stopped at a position 3.6 ° before the home position, the error from the home position is determined to be “−3.6 °”. You. On the other hand, when the operation of the clutch brake 29 is completed, 3.6 °
When stopping at the back position, the error from the origin
It is determined to be 3.6 °.

As described above, since the rotary encoder 75 used detects the position of the rotary shaft 36 in units of 3.6 °, an error from the detected origin position is “−” on the near side.
18 ° ”,“ -14.4 ° ”,“ -10.8 ° ”,“ −
7.2 ° ”or“ −3.6 ° ”, and“ + 18 ° ”,“ + 14.4 ° ”,“ +10.8 ”on the far side.
°, + 7.2 °, or + 3.6 °.

In the case of “YES” in ST55, according to the error from the origin position detected by the rotary encoder 75,
Determine the adjustment torque value of the clutch brake 29 (ST
56).

As shown in FIG. 27, the adjustment torque value of the clutch brake 29 is determined according to the detected value of the rotary encoder 75, that is, the error from the origin position. By adding or subtracting the adjustment torque value determined here during operation of the clutch brake 29, the first rotation plate 35R _2, error-free normal operation is realized. For example, it is assumed that various brake operation patterns shown in FIG. 7 are operated by adding or subtracting the determined adjustment torque value.

A description will be given by taking the “reference brake operation pattern” shown in FIG. 28 as an example.
Is completed, when it stops at a position 3.6 degrees deeper than the home position, that is, when the error from the home position is +
For 3.6 °, since the adjustment torque value + _{T 1} than Figure 27, the brake actuation pattern PT1 to the reference braking pattern was _{T 1} added. On the contrary, when the operation of the clutch brake 29 is completed, when the clutch brake 29 stops at a position 3.6 ° before the home position, that is, when the error from the home position is −3.6 °, FIG. since the adjustment torque value is -T _1, T in the reference braking pattern
_The brake operation pattern PT6 is obtained by subtracting _one .

Since the above-described braking force adjustment processing is performed using the mounting table swing device 60, it can be executed when the demonstration effect is executed. In this case, the braking force adjustment processing may be performed each time one operation of the demonstration effect is performed, that is, each time the mounting-table swinging rotary shaft 63 makes one rotation, or may be performed every predetermined rotation. Further, the braking force adjustment processing is not limited to being performed during the demonstration effect, and may be performed, for example, when the power of the game apparatus 1 is turned on.

The flowchart of FIG. 29 shows the procedure of another method of adjusting the braking force of the clutch brake 29. Here, the case where the braking force adjustment processing is executed for the clutch brake 29 connected to the mounting table will be described as an example.

In the flowchart of FIG. 29, first,
It left right mounting table, that is, the first rotation plate 35R ₂ left (Tray L ₁ side) is pushed to the rear side, to determine whether they were pressed until it hits position (ST61). For example, the mounting table is pushed by a human hand such as a clerk of a game store. Needless to say, a configuration may be employed in which the robot is automatically moved to the rear side without relying on human hands.

FIG. 30 shows a state where the mounting table is pushed to the position where it comes into contact. As shown in this FIG. 30, a cylindrical rotary stop member 76 mounted on a base 6b, wherein the rotation by abutting the first rotation plate 35R ₂ side is restrained to. As shown in FIG. 30, the rotation angle of the rotation shaft 36 when the mounting table is pushed to the position where the mounting table abuts is
The position is 70 ° from the origin position. Therefore, whether or not the mounting table has been pressed to the abutting position is determined by detecting the position of 70 ° by the rotary encoder 75 directly connected to the rotating shaft 36.

If "YES" in ST61, the clutch brake 29 is operated with a predetermined output torque to fix the mounting table (ST62).

When the mounting table is fixed by the clutch brake 29, the clutch brake 29 is controlled so that the output torque of the clutch brake 29 is gradually reduced (ST62).

As shown in FIG. 31, the first rotating plate 35R ₂
MAX is defined as the output torque when is fixed, and the output torque is gradually reduced in proportion to time.

After that, the fixed first rotating plate 35R
_It is determined whether or not ₂ has started moving toward the origin position, that is, whether or not it has started moving (ST64). Whether the movement has started is determined by whether the detection value (70 °) of the rotary encoder 75 has changed.

When the mounting table starts moving (“Y” in ST64)
ES "), the output torque of the clutch brake 29 at that time is measured, and the measurement result is compared with the" reference torque "to determine whether there is an error (ST65). Here, the “reference torque” is an output torque when the mounting table starts to move from the state shown in FIG. 30 when the operation accuracy of the clutch brake 29 is normal, and is predetermined. For example, the reference torque is predetermined as shown in FIG.

When there is an error between the output torque when the mounting table starts to move and the reference torque (“YE” in ST66)
S ''), the adjustment torque value of the clutch brake 29 is determined according to the error (ST66). For example, when the motor starts to run at a torque larger than the reference torque, the error is used as the adjustment torque value and the normal torque value is set. By subtracting the adjustment torque value, the clutch brake 29 is actuated.On the other hand, when the motor starts moving with a torque smaller than the reference torque, the error is used as the adjustment torque value and the normal torque value is adjusted to the normal torque value. Add to the clutch brake 2
9 is activated.

The above-described braking force adjustment processing is performed for the clutch brake 29 connected to all the mounting tables.

By performing such a braking force adjustment process,
Even when the operation accuracy of the clutch brake 29 is deviated, a desired braking force is always obtained, and the clutch brake 29
, The adjustment of the difficulty level of the prize acquisition becomes stable. That is, it is possible to maintain a predetermined premium payout rate without being affected by individual differences or aging of the clutch brake 29.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of a prize acquisition game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit for controlling the operation of the premium obtaining game device.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining how the prize pushing means moves.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a mechanism for rotating a first rotation plate.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a rotation mechanism of the mounting table.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a relationship between a set level and a payout rate.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an operation pattern of a clutch brake for each difficulty level.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the movement of the mounting table when the brake is operated and when the brake is not operated.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure executed by the control circuit.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a game control process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the structure of a mounting table swing device.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along the line XIII-XIII of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a first state when the mounting table swing device is operated.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a second state when the mounting table swing device is operated.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a third state when the mounting table swing device is operated.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an operation when a prize is placed on a tray and a demonstration effect is performed by the mounting table swing device.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an “initial menu”;

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing display contents after “1. Settings” is selected in the “initial menu”.

FIG. 20 shows “1.
The figure which shows the flow of the display content after one of "chance up setting" or "2. fixed setting" is selected.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing display contents after “2. Data display” is selected in the “initial menu”.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing display contents after “3. Test” is selected in the “initial menu”.

FIG. 23: “4. Assist” in “Initial menu”
The figure which shows the display content after selecting "."

FIG. 24 is a view showing display contents after “5. Others” is selected in the “initial menu”.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a braking force adjustment process of a clutch brake.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the counterclockwise rotation angle of the mounting table has reached the maximum rotation angle of 18 °.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an adjustment torque value of a clutch brake according to an error from an origin position.

FIG. 28 is a view showing a reference brake operation pattern. ｀

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of another method of the braking force adjustment processing of the clutch brake.

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a state where the mounting table is pushed to a position where the mounting table abuts;

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a relationship between time and output torque when the output torque is gradually reduced in proportion to time.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game acquisition game device, 2 ... Case, 2a ... Main body part, 2
b ... door part, 2S ... door sensor, 3 ... transparent panel, 4 ...
Game _{space, 5L 1, 5L 2, 5L} 3, 5L 4, 5
R ₁ , 5R ₂ , 5R ₃ , 5R ₄ ... tray, 6a, 6b ...
Base, 7 ... prize, 8 ... prize pushing means, 8a ... pusher,
9 ... Z-axis slide rail, 10 ... X-axis slide rail,
Reference numeral 11: slope portion, 12: pit portion, 13: game operation portion, 14: lateral movement operation button, 14S: lateral movement operation switch, 14P: lateral movement operation button lamp, 15: upward operation button, 15S: upward operation switch, 15P: up operation button lamp, 16: coin insertion slot, 16S: coin insertion switch, 17: premium payout exit, 17S: premium detection sensor, 18: game count display section, 19: X-axis initial position detection sensor, 20: X Axis limit position detection sensor, 21 ...
Y-axis initial position detection sensor, 22 ... Y-axis limit position detection sensor, 23 ... Z-axis upper end detection sensor, 24 ... Z-axis lower end detection sensor, 25 ... X-axis direction drive motor, 26 ... Y-axis direction drive motor, 27 ... Z-axis direction drive motor, 28 ... decorative lamp, 29 ... clutch brake, 30 ... control circuit, 31 ...
Game counter, 32 ... prize counter, 33 ... game mode / setting mode selector _switch, 35L _{1, 35R 1,}
35L ₂ , 35R ₂ ... first rotating plate, 35L ₁ '... shaft support hole, 36 ... rotating shaft, 37 ... interlocking member, 37a ... interlocking member rotating shaft, 38, 42 ... screw, 39 ... stopper, 40 ... 2 rotating plate, 40a opening, 41 first spring, 43 bearing cover, 44 stop member, 45 cover, 46 second spring, 47 first bevel gear, 48 second bevel gear, 50L ₁ ,
50R ₁ , 50L ₂ , 50R ₂ ... swing member, 51L ₁ ,
51R ₁ , 51L ₂ , 51R ₂ ... Engaging part, 60... Mounting table rocking device, 61... Mounting table rocking device driving motor, 62.
Mounting table swing base, 63: rotating shaft, 64: pinion, 66
a, 66b: engagement piece, 70: screen, 71: cursor, 7
2 ... Service play display section, 73 ... Rotation track, 75 ... Rotary encoder, 76 ... Rotation stopping member.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A game apparatus having a prize mounting table movable by an external force, wherein a prize mounted on the mounting table can be obtained by a player's operation. An origin return mechanism for returning the mounting table to the home position before the movement when the external force disappears, a braking means for generating a braking force opposing the force for moving the mounting table, and moving the mounting table from the home position by a predetermined amount. After moving to the position, the mounting table is returned to the home position by the home position return mechanism with the braking force applied, and the position of the mounting table coincides with the home position when a predetermined time has elapsed. A game apparatus comprising: a braking force adjusting unit that adjusts the braking force according to a difference between the position and the origin position when the position is not set. 2. A game apparatus having a prize mounting table movable by an external force, wherein the prize mounted on the mounting table can be obtained by a player's operation. Origin return mechanism for returning the mounting table to the home position before the movement when the external force disappears, a braking means for generating a braking force opposing the force for moving the mounting table, and periodically setting the mounting table to a predetermined amount. A mounting table rocking means for rocking, and after the mounting table is rocked by the mounting table rocking means, the mounting table is moved toward the home position by the home position return mechanism with the braking force applied. When the position of the mounting table and the origin position do not match when a predetermined time has elapsed, the braking force adjusting means for adjusting the braking force according to the difference between the position and the origin position. Characteristic game device. 3. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the braking force adjusting means is configured to determine whether the position of the mounting table at the time when the predetermined time has elapsed does not coincide with the origin position.
When the position is on the near side of the origin position, the braking force is adjusted to be weaker according to the difference between the position and the origin position, and when the position is beyond the origin position, A game apparatus, comprising: adjusting the braking force in accordance with a difference between a position and the origin position. 4. A game device having a prize mounting table movable by an external force, wherein the prize mounted on the mounting table can be acquired by a player's operation, wherein the pedestal is moved. An origin return mechanism for returning the mounting table to the home position before the movement when the external force disappears, a braking means for generating a braking force opposing the force for moving the mounting table, and moving the mounting table from the home position by a predetermined amount. After moving to the position, a predetermined braking force is generated by the braking means to fix the mounting table, and then, when the braking force is gradually weakened, the mounting table starts moving toward the origin position. A braking force adjusting means for detecting the braking force when the braking force is applied and adjusting the braking force based on the detected braking force. 5. A game machine according to claim 4, wherein said braking force adjusting means is adapted to coincide with a force for moving said mounting table generated when said mounting table is moved from said origin position to a predetermined position. The braking force is set as a reference braking force, and when the detected braking force is larger than the reference braking force, the braking means is adjusted so as to weaken the braking force according to the difference, and the detected braking force is adjusted. When the power is smaller than the reference braking force, the game device adjusts the braking means so as to increase the braking force according to the difference.