JP2012115616A - Game device and computer-readable recording medium storing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a high degree of accuracy in an adjustment of a probability of acquiring a prize while keeping a skill-dependency in a game device wherein an engaging member performs a motion for acquiring a prize after the engaging member is moved in a prescribed direction in response to the operation to an operation member by a player.SOLUTION: The game device includes the engaging member, the operation member for moving the engaging member in the operation direction, a moving means for moving the engaging member in the operation direction in response to the operation to the operation member, an acquisition motion means for making the engaging member execute the acquisition motion at a moving position through the moving means, and a control actuation means for determining to start control with a prescribed control probability. In the game device, the prize P is put out on the condition that the engaging member moved by the moving means into a prohibited area PA in the operation direction performs the acquisition motion. When the control actuation means determines the start of the control, the moving means is prohibited from moving the engaging means to the prohibited area PA.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus in which an engaging member performs an article acquisition operation after the engaging member is moved in a predetermined direction in response to an operation on the operating member by a player, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program About.

  In Patent Document 1, the engaging member is moved in a predetermined direction (left-right direction and up-down direction) in response to an operation of the operation member by the player, and then the engaging member performs a predetermined acquisition operation (forward operation and lowering operation). ), A game apparatus 1 is disclosed in which a prize (article) suspended in the game apparatus is paid out.

  In the game apparatus 1, a suspension member 20 that holds an elongated long member 22 d having a target member 22 c attached to one end is installed in the prize room, and the prize is suspended from the suspension member 20. The game apparatus 1 includes an engagement member 6 that moves in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction by operating the operation member 9. First, the player aims the target member 22c and moves the engagement member 6 in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. Then, the engagement member 6 executes the acquisition operation under the control of the CPU 80a.

  The engaging member 6 has a fork 61 whose tip engaged with the target member 22c is separated by a predetermined distance, and the player can move the engaging member 6 to an accurate position by operating the operating member 9. If it is possible, the engaging member 6 can be engaged with the target member 22c during the acquisition operation. When the engaging member 6 performs the lowering operation in this state, the target member 22c is pulled downward, and when the long member 22d can be pulled out from the suspension member 20, the suspension member 20 is suspended. The given prize is dropped and paid out to the player. Therefore, in the game apparatus 1, the more likely the operation to the operation member 9 is, the higher the possibility of acquiring a prize is.

  In such a game device having a property (skill dependency) in which the possibility of acquiring a prize changes depending on the skill of the player, the effect of attracting the player to the game is stimulated by stimulating the player's motivation and expectation. Obtainable.

  On the other hand, in order to increase profits by operating the game device, it is necessary to maintain the payout rate (the value obtained by dividing the total paid out premium price by the total game fee collected) within an appropriate range of less than 100%. is necessary.

  However, the prize acquisition probability in the game apparatus 1 varies depending on the skill of the player as described above. In addition, the price of the premium used depending on the installation store or the like for the selection of the premium suitable for the player layer can also change.

  For this reason, the game device as described above needs to include means for adjusting the acquisition probability of the prize.

JP 2010-187713 A

  Conventionally, the acquisition probability of a prize in the game device as described above has been adjusted by the width of the wedge-shaped cut 61a of the fork 61 with respect to the thickness of the long members 22d and 33a.

  However, in recent years, for various reasons, there is an increasing demand for adjusting the acquisition probability of premiums with higher accuracy.

  For example, in general, the price of a prize in the game device as described above is about several times the game fee. If the prize price is 5 times the game fee, the adjustment accuracy required for the acquisition probability is 2% in order to control the payout rate with an accuracy of 10%. It is not impossible to achieve this by adjusting the width. Of course, the width adjustment of the wedge-shaped notch 61a is essentially an adjustment of the difficulty level, and the probability of the prize acquisition is affected by the skill of the player as described above. Therefore, even if such adjustments are made, there are cases where the planned payout rate exceeds the planned payout rate depending on the skill of the player. However, if the prize price is several times the game fee, the planned payout is relatively short. It is highly possible that the rate will converge, and it is possible to prevent major damage by making readjustments after seeing deviations from the schedule.

  However, depending on the location conditions, it may be necessary to use premiums that are more expensive than usual. As the price of the premium increases, it becomes necessary to control the acquisition probability of the premium with higher accuracy. For example, if the prize price is 100 times the game fee, it is necessary to adjust the acquisition probability with an accuracy of 0.1% in order to control the payout rate with an accuracy of 10%. It is impossible to make such an adjustment. In addition, no matter how the fork cut width adjustment increases the acquisition difficulty level, if the player's skill is extremely high, it is possible that prizes will be acquired continuously. Produce. For these reasons, it has been difficult to use premiums that are more than a certain amount with game devices such as those described above.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the main objects of the present invention are as follows.

  In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide a high-accuracy premium for a game device in which an engaging member performs a prize acquisition operation after the engaging member is moved in a predetermined direction in response to an operation of the operating member by a player. Game apparatus and program capable of adjusting acquisition probability and medium storing the same, or game apparatus and program capable of adjusting acquisition probability of premium with high accuracy while maintaining skill dependency It relates to the stored medium.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a higher-priced prize in a game device in which an engaging member performs an operation of acquiring a prize after the engaging member is moved in a predetermined direction in response to an operation of the operating member by a player. Game device and program that can be used and operated at an appropriate profit rate, and a medium that stores the game device and program, or operate at an appropriate profit rate using higher prizes while maintaining skill dependency The present invention relates to a game device and a program capable of recording the same, and a medium storing the same.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
An engaging member;
An operation member for inputting an operation for moving and / or stopping the engagement member in an operation direction;
Moving means for moving and stopping the engagement member in the operation direction in response to an operation on the operation member;
An acquisition operation means for causing the engagement member to execute an acquisition operation at a position where the moving means stops the engagement member;
Control activation means for determining control activation with a predetermined control probability,
A game apparatus in which an article is paid out on condition that the engaging member stopped in a predetermined prohibited area in the operation direction performs the acquisition operation by the moving means,
When the control activating means determines the control activating, the moving means is prohibited from stopping the engaging member in the prohibited area (Claim 1), or
An engaging member;
A computer-readable recording medium storing a program executed in a game device including an operation member that inputs an operation for moving and / or stopping the engagement member in an operation direction,
In the computer,
A moving procedure for moving and stopping the engaging member in the operating direction in response to an operation on the operating member;
An acquisition operation procedure for causing the engagement member to execute an acquisition operation at a position stopped by the movement procedure;
A control triggering procedure for determining control triggering with a predetermined control probability,
The game device pays out an article on condition that the engaging member stopped in a predetermined prohibited area in the operation direction in the moving procedure performs the acquisition operation,
When the control activation is determined in the control activation procedure, it is prohibited to stop the engaging member in the prohibited area in the movement procedure. A medium (claim 8).

  In the present invention, the prize is paid out on the condition that the engaging member can be moved to the prohibited area by the moving process in response to the operation on the operating member. For this reason, it is possible to ensure the skill dependency that the acquisition probability of the prize changes depending on the accuracy of the operation of the player.

  Further, the control activation is determined with a predetermined control probability, and when the determination is made, the movement of the engaging member to the prohibited region by the moving means is prohibited. Therefore, the acquisition probability of the prize can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the control probability.

  The adjustment of the acquisition probability by increasing or decreasing the control probability can be performed independently of the adjustment by the fork interval or the like that has been performed so far. Therefore, the degree of freedom of adjustment of the prize acquisition probability increases, and the adjustment accuracy can be improved as compared with the prior art. Furthermore, if the control probability is increased, the acquisition probability of the prize can be made infinitely close to zero, so that it is possible to realize a game device using a high-priced prize that was difficult to handle in the past. Become.

  The engaging member of the present invention is an arbitrary member that can be moved by operating the operating member, and there is no limitation on the size, shape, material, and the like.

  The operation direction of the present invention is a direction in which the engagement member moves in response to an operation on the operation member. The operation direction of the present invention is not necessarily limited to one direction. When the engagement member moves in the X direction and the Y direction in response to an operation on the operation member, the X direction and the Y direction are the operation directions of the present invention.

  The acquisition operation in the present invention is an arbitrary operation for acquiring a prize performed by the engaging member at the position moved by the moving means (dispensing the prize), and includes deformation, vibration, movement, etc. of the engaging member. This may be the acquisition operation of the present invention. “Acquisition operation at the position moved by the moving means (in the moving procedure)...” Includes movement of the engaging member based on the position moved by the moving means.

  The prohibited area of the present invention is an area in which a prize can be paid out by the engaging member performing an acquisition operation. When there are two or more operation directions, there may be prohibited areas in all the operation directions, or there may be prohibited areas in only one operation direction.

  In the present invention, one or more target members that can be engaged with the engagement member are further provided, and the article is paid out when the target member engaged with the engagement member is pulled to a predetermined position ( Claim 2) is preferred.

  In the present invention, since the condition for acquiring the article is to engage the engaging member with the target member and pull it to a predetermined position, it is possible to increase the degree of skill dependency in the game and increase the attraction to the game. It is.

  In the present invention, fee detection means for detecting the input of the game fee, payout detection means for detecting the payout of the article, parameter setting means for setting the game charge, the article unit price and the scheduled payout rate, the game charge, Cumulative means for calculating a cumulative income amount and a cumulative expenditure based on the article unit price and detection results of the charge detection means and the payout detection means, the article unit price, the scheduled payout rate, the cumulative revenue amount, and the cumulative amount It is preferable to further comprise a control probability calculating means for calculating the control probability based on the amount of expenditure (claim 3).

  The accumulated revenue amount M1 and the accumulated expenditure amount M2 in the present invention can be values calculated by adding the game fee GF and the item unit price PP, respectively, each time the fee detecting means and the payout detecting means detect. .

  The control probability CP in the present invention can be a value that is inversely proportional to the difference between the product of the cumulative revenue amount M1 and the scheduled payout rate SR and the cumulative spending amount M2 (M1 × SR−M2). It becomes possible to adjust the acquisition probability of the article so that the rate automatically approaches the planned payout rate SR.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the parameter setting means can further set a skill value, and the control probability is proportional to the skill value.

  In this invention, since the control probability CP increases as the set skill value SV increases, the acquisition probability of the article decreases accordingly. Therefore, the adjustment of the acquisition probability can be easily understood.

  In the present invention, a plurality of zones each having the prohibited area, which are arranged at different positions in the operation direction, and one of the zones is specified as a target zone for each game based on an operation on the operation means. A target zone specifying means for storing the cumulative income amount and the cumulative expenditure amount for each zone, and each time there is a detection in the charge detection means and the payout detection means, The cumulative income amount and the cumulative expenditure amount for the zone specified as a zone are updated, and the control probability calculation means adds the cumulative income amount and the cumulative expenditure amount for the zone specified as the target zone. It is preferable to calculate the control probability based on the above (claim 5).

  In this invention, since the acquisition probability of articles can be adjusted for each zone, it is possible to increase the variety of operations such as using articles with different prices for each zone.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the moving means further includes a speed control means for changing a moving speed of the engaging member (Claim 6).

  In this invention, the difficulty of moving an engagement member to a prohibition area | region can be changed with the moving speed of an engagement member. Therefore, the degree of freedom in adjusting the acquisition probability of the article can be further increased.

  Depending on what the movement speed of the engaging member is changed is arbitrary, for example, the movement speed is changed for each game process, or the movement speed is changed according to the mode of operation on the operation member. This makes it possible to improve the game performance of the device. Alternatively, a plurality of prohibited areas are defined in the operation direction, the moving speed is changed depending on the position of the engagement member in the operation direction, and different articles are paid out depending on which prohibited area the engagement member is moved to Then, it is possible to increase the diversity of operation, such as making it possible to pay out articles with different prices with an acquisition probability (acquisition difficulty) according to the price.

  In the present invention, it further includes first and second zones each having the prohibited area and arranged at different positions in the operation direction, and the moving means includes the engaging member in the second zone, Speed control means for moving at a higher moving speed than in the first zone, stop means for stopping the engagement member with a first deceleration gradient in response to a stop operation for stopping the engagement member, A proper area specifying means for specifying, as an appropriate area, an area where the engaging member stops in the prohibited area when the engaging member is stopped at the first deceleration gradient; When the stop operation is input in the appropriate area specified for the prohibited area in the first zone, the front has a second deceleration gradient that is gentler than the first deceleration gradient. When the engagement member is stopped and the stop operation is input in the appropriate area specified for the prohibited area of the second zone, the engagement is performed for a predetermined delay time without decelerating the moving speed. It is preferable to stop the engaging member after moving the member (Claim 7).

  In this invention, the moving speed of the engaging member in the second zone is higher than the moving speed in the first zone. Therefore, it is possible to make the difficulty of moving the engaging member to the prohibited area different between the first zone and the second zone (increase the difficulty in the second zone). Therefore, it is possible to increase the diversity of operations, such as using articles with different prices corresponding to the first and second zones.

  Further, when the stop operation is performed in an appropriate region, the deceleration gradient leading to the stop is gentle in the first zone where the moving speed is low, and in the second zone where the moving speed is high, only a predetermined delay time is required until the stop. Delay processing that does not reduce the moving speed is executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the presence of control prohibiting the movement of the engaging member to the prohibited region inconspicuous.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a game device according to one embodiment of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a prize room. 3A and 3B are explanatory views showing the mounting member. 4A and 4B are explanatory views showing the first suspension member. 5A and 5B are explanatory views showing the configuration of the holding member. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a manner of attaching the first suspension member to the attachment member. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a second suspension member. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a manner of mounting the second suspension member to the mounting member. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an engaging member and a moving mechanism. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting panel. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a main hardware configuration of the game device. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing exemplary functional blocks realized by the program of the present invention. FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams showing the velocity profiles of the engaging members in the case of “without prohibition control” and “with prohibition control”, respectively. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing game processing in one embodiment of the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a cumulative process and a control presence / absence determination process according to an embodiment of the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a control probability in one embodiment of the present embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a game apparatus 10 to which the present invention is applied. The game apparatus 10 includes a base 11 and a box 12 supported by the base 11. The box 12 is a box-shaped member having an upper surface, a rear surface, and left and right surfaces surrounded by a plate material such as an opaque metal and having a transparent opening / closing door 12a such as acrylic or glass on the front surface. Inside the box 12 is a prize room 13 in which various prizes P are accommodated and displayed, and a drop opening 14 through which the prize P can pass is formed below. The prize room 13 has a predetermined spread in the lateral direction (X direction), the vertical direction (Y direction), and the front-back direction (Z direction), and the prize room 13 is movable in these directions. An engaging member 15 is arranged. The prize P and the engaging member 15 in the prize room 13 can be seen through from the front of the game apparatus 10 through the open / close door 12a.

  On the upper surface of the base 11, an operation member 16 for a player to input an operation and an insertion port 17 for inputting a game fee are arranged. In the present invention, the type and number of operation members 16, the type of game fee, and the like are arbitrary. However, in the present embodiment, as the operation member 16, a horizontal button 16a for moving the engaging member 15 in the horizontal direction (X direction) and an upper button 16b for moving in the upward direction (Y direction) are provided. Coins with excellent handling are used as game consideration.

  Below the base 11, there are provided a discharge outlet 18 and a maintenance door 19 through which the prize P dropped from the drop opening 14 is discharged. In order to detect the payout of the prize P, an optional prize sensor 85 (FIG. 11) such as a mechanical type, an optical type, and an electromagnetic type is installed in the passage from the drop opening 14 to the payout outlet 18.

  In the illustrated example, two sets of the engaging member 15, the operation member 16, the insertion port 17, and the payout port 18 are shown so that two players can play simultaneously. By making one set or three or more sets, it is possible to provide a game apparatus for one person or three or more persons.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the left half (1P prize region) of the prize room 13 as viewed from the front.

  As illustrated, in the prize room 13, various prizes P are suspended from the first suspension member 20 and the second suspension member 30 mounted on the shelves 40a to 40c.

  The configuration, number and arrangement of the shelves 40a to 40c in the present invention, the type and number of the suspension members 20 and 30 attached to the individual shelves 40a to 40c, and the like are arbitrary. However, in the present embodiment, the prize room 13 is partitioned into three zones Za to Zc in the Y direction, and each of the shelves 40a to 40c is a plurality of mounting members attached at predetermined Y direction positions in the zones Za to Zc. 40, the mounting member 40 of the lower shelf 40a and the middle shelf 40b has one or more first suspension members 20, and the mounting member 40 of the upper shelf 40c has one or more second suspension members 30. It is fixed. Reference numerals 49 a to 49 c denote frames (columns) for fixing the mounting member 40.

  In the present embodiment, the first suspension member 20 can suitably suspend a relatively small or light prize P, and the second suspension member 30 preferably has a relatively large or heavy prize P. Can be suspended. The right half of the prize room 13 (2P prize area) can have the same configuration as that in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the mounting member 40 shown in FIG. 2, and FIGS. 3A and 3B show the mounting member 40 as viewed from above and below, respectively.

  As shown in the figure, the mounting member 40 includes a plurality of fitting portions 41 formed on the front side, a plurality of first insertion ports 43 formed on the hanging plate 42 extending downward, and a plurality of portions formed on the back surface 44. It has the 2nd insertion port 45, and it is possible to suspend one or a plurality of 1st and / or 2nd suspension members 20 and 30 using these.

  On the upper surface of the mounting member 40, there are formed a tray portion 46 on which stock or a prize for display P can be placed, and an inclined surface 47 that descends from the tray portion 46 toward the fitting portion 41. Is formed with a groove 48 that can hold the long member 22. The tray unit 46 and the prize P placed thereon can be covered with a cover having an inclination that descends toward the front side, whereby the prize P dropped from above is trapped in the tray unit 46. Can be prevented.

  The mounting member 40 is fixed to the columns 49 a to 49 c by the fixing portion 44 a of the back surface 44.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a configuration of an exemplary first suspension member 20, and FIG. 4A shows the first suspension member 20 in a state where the long member 22 is held by the holding member 21. 4B shows the first suspension member 20 in a state where the holding of the long member 22 by the holding member 21 is released.

  As shown in the drawing, the first suspension member 20 includes a holding member 21, a long and thin elongated member 22 having flexibility, a target member 23 that can be engaged with the engaging member 15, and the holding member 21. And a connecting member 24 for connecting the target member 23.

  5A and 5B are explanatory views showing the configuration of the holding member 21. FIG.

  As illustrated, the holding member 21 includes a pair of sandwiching pieces 21a and 21b that can be opened and closed in a clothespin manner, and a biasing member such as a spring that biases the sandwiching pieces 21a and 21b toward each other (not shown). )have. The holding pieces 21a and 21b have cutouts 21c on opposite sides. When the holding pieces 21a and 21b are closed (FIG. 5A), a holding port 21d of a predetermined size is formed by the two cutouts 21c. .

  The long member 22 has a base end 22a attached to the target member 23, and is held by the holding member 21 (holding port 21d) at any position between the base end 22a and the terminal end 22b. The long member 22 has a predetermined length (L1) from the proximal end 22a to the distal end 22b, and is an arbitrary member that can be held by the holding member 21 and can be released by pulling downward. In the form, a ball chain is used in which balls of a predetermined diameter are connected in a daisy chain by link members having a smaller diameter.

  In this case, the holding port 21d is smaller in size than the ball of the long member 22 when the sandwiching pieces 21a and 21b are closed (FIG. 5A), and the long member 22 can be held by the holding port 21d. It is. However, when a downward force is applied to the long member 22, a force in the direction of separating the holding pieces 21 a and 21 b from the ball is applied, thereby increasing the size of the holding port 21 d. It becomes easy to pass through the holding port 21d. Therefore, when the long member 22 is pulled downward, the holding position of the long member 22 by the holding member 21 approaches the end 22b, and when the ball at the end 22b comes out of the holding port 21d, the length by the holding member 21 increases. The holding of the scale member 22 is released (FIG. 5B).

  The holding member 21 has a fastener 21 e at the top, and can be bent and fastened so that a portion above the holding port 21 d of the long member 22 follows the groove 48. The holding member 21 further has a fitting structure 21f on the back side, and the first suspension member 20 can be attached to the attachment member 40 by fitting the fitting structure 21f to the fitting portion 41. Is possible.

  The target member 23 is a member having an arbitrary shape made of an arbitrary material that can be engaged with the engaging member 15. Below the target member 23, a structure such as a hook 25 suitable for suspending the prize P is attached.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a manner of attaching the first suspension member 20 to the attachment member 40.

  As illustrated, one or more first suspension members 20 are attached to the attachment member 40 by fitting the attachment structure 21 f of the holding member 21 to the attachment portion 41 of the attachment member 40. In the present embodiment, when the holding member 21 is fitted to the fitting portion 41, the height (Y direction position) of the holding member 21 (holding port 21 d) is fixed at the same position as the fitting portion 41. The holding member 21 holds the long member 22 at an intermediate position between the base end 22a and the terminal end 22b, and the prize P is suspended from a hook 25 below the target member 23 attached to the base end 22a (FIG. 6A). .

  When the target member 23 is pulled downward by the engaging member 15 or the like, the target member 23 moves downward, and the holding position of the long member 22 by the holding member 21 (holding port 21d) approaches the end 22b ( FIG. 6B). And when it is pulled to the position where the distance from the fitting part 41 to the target member 23 is the same as the length L1 of the long member 22 (when the holding position of the long member 22 by the holding member 21 reaches the end 22b) ), The holding of the long member 22 by the holding member 21 is released, whereby the prize P suspended by the hook 25 falls downward (FIG. 6C).

  In the first suspension member 20 of the present embodiment, since the holding member 21 and the target member 23 are connected together by the connecting member 24, the holding member 21 is held when the holding of the long member 22 is released. The member 21, the long member 22, and the target member 23 are kept attached to the attachment member 40 without being separated (FIG. 6C). Thereby, prevention of the loss of the holding member 21, the long member 22, and / or the target member 23 during operation can be expected. Further, in the first suspension member 20, since the long member 22 is held by a biasing member such as a spring that biases the sandwiching pieces 21a and 21b, the holding force of the holding member 21 is held for a longer period. Even if the locking force is reduced, the holding force can be recovered by replacing the urging member.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of an exemplary second suspension member 30.

  As shown in the figure, the second suspension member 30 includes a holding member 31, a long member 32, a target member 33, a main body 34 formed integrally with the holding member 31, a pulling body 35, and a trigger member. 36 and a suspension rod 37.

  The holding member 31 is a member having substantially the same structure as the holding member 21 except that the holding member 31 is formed integrally with the main body portion 34. In other words, it has a pair of sandwiching pieces that can be opened and closed in a clothespin fashion, and a biasing member such as a spring that biases both sandwiching pieces toward each other, and notches are formed on opposite sides of both sandwiching pieces In addition, a holding port of a predetermined size is formed by closing the clamping piece, and the long member 32 in the form of a ball chain or the like can be held by this holding port.

  The long member 32 has a proximal end 32a attached to the target member 33 and a distal end 32b attached to the trigger member 36, and is held by the holding member 31 (holding port) at any intermediate position. The long member 32 has a predetermined length from the base end 32a to the terminal end 32b, and the holding position by the holding member 31 can be changed from the base end 32a side to the 32b side by pulling downward. An arbitrary member, such as a ball chain in which balls having a predetermined diameter are connected by a link member having a smaller diameter than this, can be used.

  The target member 33 is a member having an arbitrary shape made of an arbitrary material that can be engaged with the engaging member 15. The target member 33 is attached to the proximal end 32 a of the long member 32.

  The main body 34 includes the holding member 31, a fitting structure 34 a that can be fitted to the fitting part 41 of the mounting member 40, a claw part 34 b that is inserted and supported in the first insertion port 43 of the mounting member 40, and a long length. An arcuate guide surface 34 c that guides the middle of the member 32 and a rotation shaft 34 d that supports the pulling body 35 are provided.

  The pulling body 35 is a substantially L-shaped member having a rear end rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 34d and having an insertion hole 35a through which the long member 32 can be inserted forward. A bearing 35b that supports the suspension rod 37 is formed.

  The trigger member 36 is a member made of an arbitrary material having a shape and size that cannot pass through the insertion hole 35a. The trigger member 36 is guided on the guide surface 34c and attached to the end 32b of the long member 32 inserted through the insertion hole 35a.

  The suspension rod 37 is a suspension of a prize P having a rotation shaft 37a rotatably supported by a bearing 35b at one end and a tip 37b inserted and supported by the second insertion port 45 of the mounting member 40 at the other end. It is the member of the arbitrary shape comprised with the arbitrary materials suitable for.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a manner of attaching the second suspension member 30 to the attachment member 40.

  As illustrated, the fitting structure 34 a of the main body 34 is fitted to the fitting portion 41 of the mounting member 40, and the claw 34 b of the main body 34 is inserted into the first and second insertion ports 43 and 45 of the mounting member 40. The one or more second suspension members 30 are attached to the attachment member 40 by inserting the tip 37 b of the suspension rod 37. Thereby, the Y direction distance (L2) from the fitting part 41 to the holding member 31 (holding port) is fixed.

  The long member 32 is separated from the proximal end 32a and the distal end so that the trigger member 36 is separated from the insertion hole 35a by a distance below and the target member 33 is separated from the holding member 31 (holding port) by a distance below. It is held by the holding member 31 at an appropriate position in the middle of 32b (FIG. 8A). When the target member 33 is pulled downward by the engaging member 15 or the like from this state, the target member 33 moves downward and the trigger member 36 moves upward. Eventually, the trigger member 36 comes into contact with the insertion hole 35a. (FIG. 8B).

  When the target member 33 is pulled further downward, the pulling body 35 pushed by the trigger member 36 rotates in the R1 direction around the rotation shaft 34d, whereby the suspension rod 37 is pulled forward, and the target member 33 is pulled. Is pulled to the position L3 below the holding member 31 (holding port), the tip 37a of the suspension rod 37 falls out of the second insertion port 45. Thereby, the prize P suspended by the suspension rod 37 falls downward (FIG. 8C).

  In the second suspension member 30, the holding member 31 that holds the target member 33 and the suspension rod 37 that suspends the prize are separate members, regardless of the holding force of the holding member 31. It is possible to freely set the weight of the prize suspended by the suspension rod 37, and it is possible to suspend a large prize P that cannot be suspended by the first suspension member 20. Further, in the second suspension member 30, the target member 33 is disposed at a position where the engagement member 15 in the Z direction can contact, while the prize P is suspended at a position where the engagement member 15 in the Z direction cannot contact. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the acquisition of a prize by pulling the prize P by the engaging member 15, so that a large prize that cannot be suspended from the first suspension member 20 can be suspended.

  Since the second suspension member 30 has the holding member 31 having the same configuration as the holding member 21 of the first suspension member 20, the same effect as described above for the holding member 21 of the first suspension member 20 is achieved. .

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the engaging member 15 and the moving mechanism 50 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the moving mechanism 50 includes a slider 51 attached to the engaging member 15, a screw rod 52 that accumulates with the slider 51 and extends in the Y direction, and a guide pole that guides the slider 51 in the Y direction. 53, sliders 54a and 54b attached to the upper and lower ends of the guide pole 53, upper and lower screw rods 55a and 55b that are accumulated on the sliders 54a and 54b and extend in the X direction, and the sliders 54a and 54b are moved in the X direction. Guide rails 56a and 56b are provided for guiding.

  In the moving mechanism 50, the sliders 54a and 54b can be moved left and right in the X direction by rotating the screw rods 55a and 55b by driving means such as an X direction motor 86 (FIG. 11). It is possible to move the slider 51 up and down in the Y direction by rotating the screw rod 52 by a driving means such as 87. In the present invention, it is preferable that the driving means such as the motors 86 and 87 move the engaging member 15 in the X direction and / or the Y direction by numerical control. It is conceivable to use a stepping motor or to detect the rotation of the motors 86 and 87 with a rotary encoder.

  The engaging member 15 has a housing 60 and a bifurcated fork 61 whose tip is separated by a distance TD that can sandwich the long members 22 and 32. The fork 61 protrudes from the housing 60 in the Z direction. The housing 60 accommodates a rotation shaft 62 formed on the slider 51 and a swing bar 63 supported by the rotation shaft 62. A fork 61 is provided at one end of the swing bar 63, and the like. A pulley 65 biased by a spring 64 is attached to the end. A wire 66 connected to a solenoid 88 is wound around the pulley 65.

  In the engaging member 15, the swing bar 63 is swung around the rotation shaft 62 by driving the solenoid 88, and thereby the fork 61 can be moved forward and backward in the Z direction. In the present embodiment, the fork 61 can be advanced to a position where it can engage with the target members 23 and 33 of the first and second suspension members 20 and 30 in the Z direction.

  The engaging member 15 and the moving mechanism 50 have substantially the same configuration as that disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3675566.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing an exemplary setting panel 70 arranged in the maintenance door 19.

  As shown in the figure, the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment has a setting panel 70 in which a game fee setting unit 71, a payout rate setting unit 72, a skill value setting unit 73, and premium unit price setting units 74a to 74c are arranged. By operating the adjustment switch 75 of each setting unit 71 to 74 by the staff of the installation store, it is possible to set the game fee GF, the scheduled payout rate SR (%), the skill value SV, and the premium unit price PP. It is arbitrary whether these values are set as common values for the entire game apparatus 10 or some mounting members 40 are grouped and set for each group. In FIG. Two sets of setting units 71 to 73 are provided so that the game fee GF, the scheduled payout rate SR (%), and the skill value SV can be set for each 2P, and the prize unit price of each zone Za to Zc in each of the prize regions 1P and 2P. A case is shown in which six premium unit price setting units 74a to 74c are provided so that PPU, PPM, and PPL can be set. The skill value SV is an arbitrary coefficient used for adjusting the control probability CP. In the present embodiment, an integer value of 1 to 99 is used.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a main hardware configuration of the game apparatus 10.

  As shown in the figure, the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment incorporates a control board (processing device) 80 on which a CPU 81, a storage device 82, an input / output port 83, and the like are mounted.

  Here, the CPU 81 is an information processing apparatus that centrally controls the entire apparatus as a central control operation of the game apparatus 10.

  The storage device 82 stores various programs and data necessary for executing the game operation in the game device 10. The storage device 82 can be configured by a known storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk, a flash memory, a DVD, a CD-ROM, or an FD, alone or in combination.

  Various peripheral devices are connected to the control board 80 via an input / output port 83, and the CPU 81 exchanges signals with these peripheral devices in accordance with the program of the present invention stored in the storage device 82. A game operation in the game apparatus 10 is executed.

  The peripheral devices include a setting panel 70, a coin processing device 84 for detecting coins and the like inserted into the insertion slot 17, a prize sensor 85 for detecting a prize P paid out from the drop opening 14 to the payout outlet 18, and a horizontal button. 16a, an operation member 16 such as an upper button 16b, an X direction motor 86 for driving the engagement member 15, a Y direction motor 87, and a solenoid 88 are included. In the present embodiment, two sets of the peripheral devices excluding the setting panel 70 are provided in correspondence with the game apparatus 10 being for two-player.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional block 90 realized by the CPU 81 executing the program of the present invention stored in the storage device 82.

  As illustrated, the functional block 90 includes a parameter storage unit 91, a prohibited area storage unit 92, a calculation processing unit 93, a control activation unit 94, a movement processing unit 95, and an acquisition operation unit 96.

  The parameter storage unit 91 stores various parameters necessary for the game operation in the game apparatus 10. There is no limitation on the types of parameters stored in the parameter storage unit 91, but the parameter storage unit 91 of the present embodiment has at least a game fee GF, a premium unit price PP, a scheduled payout rate SR, and a skill set on the setting panel 70. The value SV and the cumulative income amount M1 and the cumulative expenditure amount M2 calculated by the calculation processing unit 93 are stored.

  The prohibited area storage unit 92 stores a prohibited area in the operation direction (the direction in which the movement processing unit 95 moves the engagement member 15 in response to an operation on the operation member 16). Here, the forbidden area is an area in which the prize P can be acquired when the engaging member 15 stopped in the prohibited area performs the acquisition operation by the acquisition operation unit 96. For example, the prohibited area storage unit 92 stores the distance from the initial position of the engaging member 15 to each prohibited area as the number of steps of the stepping motor or the number of rotations of the motor. In order to be able to cope with a change in the mounting position of each shelf 40a to 40c, the prohibited area in the prohibited area storage unit 92 may be rewritten by an operation on the setting panel 70 or the like.

  In the game apparatus 10, the X direction and the Y direction are the operation directions. Therefore, it is possible to set a prohibited area in the X direction and / or the Y direction, but in this embodiment, the prohibited area is set only in the Y direction for the sake of simplicity of the adjustment work.

  FIG. 2 shows an exemplary prohibited area PA set in the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, with respect to the first and second zones Za and Zb, the first suspension member 20 is attached to each mounting member 40, and the target member 23 is positioned at the position L1 below the fitting portion 41. When pulled down to (first position FP), holding of the long member 22 by the holding member 21 is released, and the prize P is paid out (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the area between the first position FP and the position (second position SP) that is higher than the first position FP by the lowering distance (acquisition distance) DD stored in the acquisition operation unit 96 is the prohibited area PA. (FIG. 2).

  Regarding the third zone Zc, when the second suspension member 30 is attached to each mounting member 40 and the target member 33 is pulled down to the position of L2 + L3 (first position FP) below the fitting portion 41. The suspension of the prize P by the suspension rod 37 is released and the prize P is paid out (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the area between the first position FP and the position (second position SP) above the first position FP by the lowering distance DD stored in the acquisition operation unit 96 becomes the prohibited area PA (FIG. 2). .

  However, in consideration of errors, deformations, and the like, it is possible to set a region that is wider in the vertical direction than that shown in FIG. 2 as the prohibited region PA. If the influence on the acquisition probability of the prize P is within a sufficiently small range, it is also possible to set the prohibited area PA in a region where either one or both of the upper and lower sides is narrower than that shown in FIG. The descending distance DD may be the same or different between the zones Za to Zc.

  The calculation processing unit 93 includes a cumulative processing unit 93a and a control probability calculation unit 93b.

  Based on the game fee GF and premium unit price PP stored in the parameter storage unit 91, and the signals from the coin processing device 84 and the premium sensor 85, the cumulative processing unit 93a performs the cumulative revenue amount M1 and The accumulated expenditure M2 is calculated.

  The control probability calculation unit 93b uses the cumulative income amount M1 and the cumulative expenditure amount M2 calculated by the cumulative processing unit 93a, the premium unit price PP, the scheduled payout rate SR, the skill value SV, and the like stored in the parameter storage unit 91. The control probability CP is calculated every time the game process is executed.

  It is arbitrary whether to calculate the cumulative revenue amount M1, the cumulative expenditure amount M2, the control probability CP, etc. for the entire game apparatus 10 or for each group of several mounting members 40, but in this embodiment, These values are calculated for each of the first to third zones Za to Zc. The calculated cumulative income M1 and cumulative expenditure M2 are stored in the parameter storage unit 91, and the storage is maintained unless resetting is performed.

  The control invocation unit 94 determines the presence or absence of prohibition control in each game process based on the control probability CP calculated by the calculation processing unit 93. Although the specific method of this determination is arbitrary, the control activation unit 94 of the present embodiment determines “with prohibition control” with a probability that matches the control probability CP by lottery using a random number. When “prohibited control is present” is determined, the control activating unit 94 executes prohibition control, and prohibits the movement processing unit 95 from moving the engagement member 15 to the prohibited area PA.

  The movement processing unit 95 executes processing (movement processing) for moving the engagement member 15 in the operation direction (X direction and Y direction) in response to an operation on the operation member 16. The mode of response to the operation member 16 and the mode of movement of the engagement member 15 in the movement processing of the present invention are arbitrary, but the movement processing unit 95 of this embodiment is configured to perform speed Vx, Vy, delay time DT, deceleration. The following processing is executed using parameters such as gradients α and β.

  That is, the movement processing unit 95 performs the X-direction movement of the engagement member 15 in response to the operation on the horizontal button 16a, and performs the Y-direction movement of the engagement member 15 in response to the operation on the upper button 16b. To do.

  In the X direction movement, the engaging member 15 is moved in the X direction (right or left) at a constant speed Vx in accordance with the X movement operation (operation for pressing the horizontal button 16a), and the X stop operation (hand from the horizontal button 16a is performed). The engaging member 15 is stopped in accordance with the releasing operation. In the Y direction movement, the engagement member 15 is moved in the Y direction (upward) at a certain speed Vy in accordance with the Y movement operation (operation for pressing the upper button 16b), and the Y stop operation (operation for releasing the hand from the upper button 16b) is performed. In response, the engagement member 15 is stopped according to a predetermined profile.

  FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams showing exemplary speed profiles in the Y-direction movement in the case of “without prohibition control” and “with prohibition control”, respectively.

  As illustrated, in this embodiment, the speed Vy varies depending on the position in the Y direction. More specifically, the velocity Vy in the third zone Zc is larger than those in the first and second zones Za and Zb. As described above, by increasing the speed Vy in a specific zone, it is possible to increase the difficulty of acquiring a prize in that zone.

  In the figure, the speed Vy changes stepwise and the speed Vy is constant in the first and second zones Za and Zb. However, the speed Vy is changed linearly or curvedly. It is also possible, and it is arbitrary which zone Za to Zc the speed Vy is increased.

  When there is a Y stop operation, the movement processing unit 95 specifies the zones 40a to 40c to which the Y-direction position (stop operation position Y0) of the engagement member 15 at the time of the Y stop operation belongs as the specific zone TZ. Then, the engagement member 15 is stopped according to different profiles according to the presence / absence of prohibition control and the stop operation position Y0. The stop operation position Y0 can be derived by using control data of the Y-direction motor 87, for example.

  When the control activation unit 94 determines “no prohibition control” (FIG. 13A), the movement processing unit 95 stops the engagement member 15 according to the first profiles P1 and P1 ′ regardless of the stop operation position Y0. . That is, simultaneously with the detection of the Y stop operation, the engagement member 15 is stopped with a relatively steep deceleration gradient α.

  Therefore, if the Y stop operation can be performed at an appropriate position, the engagement member 15 can be stopped in the prohibited area PA (profile P1 ′). In the present specification, the range of the stop operation position Y0 where the stop position Y1 of the engaging member 15 is within the prohibited area PA when the stop profile (first profiles P1, P1 ′) in the case of “no prohibition control” is followed. Is called an appropriate area YA.

  Even when the control activation unit 94 determines “with prohibition control” (FIG. 13B), if the stop operation position Y0 is outside the appropriate region YA, the engagement member 15 is stopped according to the first profile P1. That is, the engagement member 15 is stopped according to the deceleration gradient α simultaneously with the detection of the Y stop operation.

  On the other hand, when the control activation unit 94 determines “with prohibition control” (FIG. 13B) and the stop operation position Y0 is in the appropriate area YA, the stop operation position Y0 is in which zone Za to. Prohibition control is performed to stop the engagement member 15 at a position other than the prohibition area PA in accordance with the second or third profile P2, P3 depending on whether it is in Zc.

  Specifically, when the stop operation position Y0 is in the first or second zone Za, Zb, the movement processing unit 95 stops the engagement member 15 according to the second profile P2. That is, sliding control is performed in which the engagement member 15 is moved without changing the speed Vy for a certain delay time DT from the time of the Y stop operation, and then the engagement member 15 is moved with a deceleration gradient β that is gentler than the deceleration gradient α. Stop. On the other hand, when the stop operation position Y0 is in the third zone Zc, the movement processing unit 95 stops the engagement member 15 according to the third profile P3. That is, sliding control is performed in which the engagement member 15 is moved without changing the speed Vy for a certain delay time DT from the time of the Y stop operation, and then the engagement member 15 is stopped at the deceleration gradient α.

  As described above, in the zone Zc where the speed Vy of the engaging member 15 is large, the moving distance DY of the engaging member 15 during the delay time DT is sufficiently large, so that the stopping of the engaging member 15 in the prohibited area PA is ensured. Can be banned. On the other hand, in the zones Za and Zb where the speed Vy is small, the movement distance DY due to the same delay time DT becomes small accordingly, so that the stop in the prohibited area PA is surely prohibited by using the gentle deceleration gradient β. Thus, by using the deceleration gradients α, β and the delay time DT in combination, it is possible to make the presence of prohibition control inconspicuous. Note that the slip control based on the delay time DT in the second profile P2 can be omitted if a sufficiently gentle speed gradient β is used so that the stop in the prohibited area PA can be reliably prohibited.

  In order to make the presence of the prohibition control more inconspicuous, the slip control is performed from the time of the Y stop operation to the start of the stop operation by the profiles P1 to P3 regardless of the presence of the prohibition control and the stop operation position Y0. Is possible. That is, after the engagement member 15 is moved in the Y direction (upward) without changing the speed Vy for the second delay time from the time of the Y stop operation, it is possible to perform the stop operation by the profiles P1 to P3. is there. The second delay time can be randomly changed for each game process by lottery or the like.

  In the above example, the case where the deceleration gradients α and β are linear is shown, but the engaging member 15 can be stopped at a curved gradient.

  After the movement processing by the movement processing unit 95 is completed, the acquisition operation unit 96 performs an extension process that advances the fork 61 in the Z direction by the extension distance ED, and further moves the engagement member 15 from the stop position Y1 by the lowering distance DD. A process of moving in the Y direction (downward) is executed.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an exemplary flow of game processing executed in the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the game processing of the present embodiment is started by detecting the game fee input in the coin processing device 84 (step S11), and after the upper button 16b is activated in step S12, the Y for the upper button 16b is displayed. The presence / absence of the moving operation is inspected (step S13). If the operation is detected (Yes), in step S14, a process of moving the engaging member 15 in the Y direction at the speed Vy is executed. Vy changes as shown in FIG. 13 according to the position of the engaging member 15 in the Y direction.

  In subsequent step S15, the presence or absence of a Y stop operation on the upper button 16b is inspected. If the operation is not detected (No), the process of step S14 is executed again, and the operation is detected (Yes). In addition, the upper button 16b is invalidated, and the zones Za to Zc to which the Y-direction position (stop operation position Y0) of the engaging member 15 at that time belong are specified as the target zone TZ (step S16).

  In the subsequent step S17, the scheduled payout rate SR and skill value SV stored in the parameter recording unit 91, the accumulated income amount M1, the accumulated expenditure amount M2 and the premium unit price PP and the target zone TZ identified in step S16 are used. Control presence / absence determination processing is executed.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating exemplary control presence / absence determination processing in step S17.

  As shown in the figure, in this process, in step S40, data such as the scheduled payout rate SR, the skill value SV, the accumulated revenue amount M1, the accumulated expenditure amount M2, and the prize unit price PP for the target zone TZ identified in step S16 are obtained. In step S41, the game fee GF is added to the cumulative revenue amount M1 in step S40. In step S42, the cumulative revenue amount M1 updated in step S41 and the cumulative expenditure amount in step S40 are read. A current profit amount M3 and a desired profit amount M4 are calculated based on M2 and the planned payout rate SR. In step S43, a payout allowance M5 is calculated based on these calculated values.

  In subsequent step S44, whether or not the allowable payout amount M5 is a positive value is inspected. If the allowable payout amount M5 is a positive value (Yes), based on the payout allowable amount M5 in step S43, the free gift unit price PP and the skill value SV in step S40. Thus, the control probability CP (%) is calculated (step S45). If the allowable payout amount M5 is a negative value in step S44 (No), steps S45 and S46 are skipped.

  After step S45, when the control probability CP is 100% or more (Yes), the process of setting the control probability CP to 100% (steps S46 and S47) is executed, and it is not necessary to draw using a random number. When “prohibited control is present” is determined, the process proceeds to step S18. If the control probability CP is less than 100% (No), the presence / absence of prohibition control is determined by lottery using random numbers so that the probability of “with prohibition control” matches the control probability CP (step S48). ), The process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, the presence / absence of the prohibition control determined in step S17 is confirmed. If “prohibited control is present”, the process proceeds to step S19. If “prohibited control is not present”, the process proceeds to step S21. Migrate to

  In step S19, it is determined whether or not the stop operation position Y0 is in the appropriate area YA. If Yes, the process proceeds to step S20. If No, the process proceeds to step S21. The determination in step S19 is made based on the prohibition area PA, the data related to the first profile P1 (deceleration gradient α, etc.), and the speed Vy of the engagement member 15 at the time when the stop operation (step S15) is performed. Is possible. By storing the appropriate area YA for each prohibited area PA in advance in the movement processing unit 95 or the like, it is possible to simplify the control. In this case, the prohibited area storage unit 92 in this embodiment can be omitted.

  In step S20, it is inspected whether the target zone TZ is the first and second zones Za and Zb or the third zone Zc. If the target zone TZ is the first and second zones Za and Zb, the process proceeds to step S22. If the third zone Zc is reached, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In steps S21 to S23, the first to third profiles P1 to P3 are determined, respectively, and in the subsequent step S24, processing for stopping the movement of the engaging member 15 in the Y direction is executed according to the profiles P1 to P3. The position of the engagement member 15 in the Y direction when step S24 is completed is Ys.

  In the following step S25, the horizontal button 16a is validated. Further, in step S26, the presence / absence of an X movement operation on the horizontal button 16a is checked. If the operation is detected (Yes), in step S27, A process of moving the engagement member 15 in the X direction at the speed Vx is executed.

  In the subsequent step S28, the presence or absence of an X stop operation on the horizontal button 16a is inspected, and if the operation is not detected (No), the process of step S27 is executed again and the operation is detected (Yes). In step S29, the horizontal button 16a is invalidated and the movement of the engaging member 15 in the X direction is stopped according to a predetermined profile. The position of the engagement member 15 in the X direction when step S29 is completed is assumed to be Xs.

  Thereafter, in step S30, the acquisition operation unit 96 causes the engagement member 15 to execute the acquisition operation at the position (Xs, Ys) moved by the movement processing unit 95. That is, the engaging member 15 performs an extending operation to advance the fork 61 in the Z direction by the extending distance ED at the position (Xs, Ys), and further, in the Y direction (downward) with the same position (Xs, Ys) as a base point. A downward movement is performed that moves toward the distance by the downward distance DD.

  Therefore, the X-direction position Xs of the engaging member 15 is coincident with the X-direction position of any of the target members 23 and 33 (long members 22 and 32), and the Y-direction position Ys is the target member 23, 33. When the distance is within the distance DD above 33, the engaging member 15 can engage with the target members 23 and 33 during the lowering operation and pull it downward. Thereby, when the target members 23 and 33 can be pulled to the first position FP, the suspension of the prize P by the first and second suspension members 20 and 30 is released, and the prize P is discharged from the payout opening. 18 is paid out.

  Finally, a process (step 31) for moving the engagement member 15 to the home position HP is performed, and the game process is ended. In step S32, in parallel with step S31, a process of waiting for the payout of the prize P based on the prize sensor 85 is executed. When the payout is detected in step S32 (Yes), the calculation processing unit 93 updates the accumulated expenditure M2 for the target zone TZ specified in step S16 (step S33). If there is no payout, step S33 is skipped. The standby in step S32 is performed for a sufficient time until the prize P dropped in step S30 is paid out to the payout 18.

  Thus, in the game device 10 of this embodiment, the presence or absence of prohibition control is determined according to the predetermined control probability CP (step S18).

  When “no inhibition control” is determined, the engagement member 15 stops at the Y-direction position Ys according to the first profile P1 regardless of the stop operation position Y0. Therefore, the player performs the operation on the upper button 16b accurately (performs the Y stop operation in the appropriate area YA), thereby stopping the engaging member 15 in the prohibited area PA, and the first and second suspension members. It is possible to acquire the prize P suspended by 20 and 30. Thus, since the acquisition probability of the prize P increases depending on the accuracy of the operation, the skill dependency of the game apparatus 10 is maintained.

  On the other hand, if “with prohibition control” is determined, even if the operation to the upper button 16b is accurate and the Y stop operation can be performed in the appropriate area YA, the engaging member 15 is Since the vehicle stops at a position other than the prohibited area PA according to the third profiles P2 and P3, there is no possibility of acquiring a prize. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the acquisition probability of the prize P by adjusting the probability of “prohibited control”, that is, the control probability CP.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an exemplary control probability CP by the above calculation process, where the planned payout rate SR = 25%, the game fee GF = $ 1.00, the premium unit price PP = $ 100.00, and the skill value A change in the control probability CP with respect to the number of games when the SV is set to 20, 50, 80 is shown. In the figure, the allowable payout amount M5 (right axis) is also shown.

  As understood from the figure, the control probability CP based on the present embodiment is proportional to the premium unit price PP and the skill value SV, and is inversely proportional to the cumulative revenue amount M1 and the scheduled payout rate SR. Will have one characteristic.

  The first is a characteristic that the control probability CP starts to become smaller than 100% when the allowable payout amount M5 becomes larger than PP × SV ÷ 100. As shown in the figure, when the skill value SV is 20, 50, and 80, the control probability CP is 100% up to the points indicated by A1, A2, and A3. The allowable payout amounts M5 in A1, A2, and S3 are $ 20 (= $ 1.00 × 20 times), $ 50 (= $ 1.00 × 50 times), and $ 80 (= $ 1.00 ×), respectively. 80 times).

  Second, when the number of games becomes equal to PP ÷ GF ÷ SR (where a profit with the planned payout rate SR is achieved when the prize P is acquired at that time), the control probability CP (% ) Is equal to SV. Since the prize unit price PP is $ 100.00 and the game fee GF is $ 1.00, the planned payout rate SR of 25% is achieved with 400 games. The control probability CP when the number of games is 400 is 20% if the skill value SV is 20, 50% if the skill value SV is 50, and 80% if 80, as shown in the figure.

  For this reason, the adjustment of the acquisition probability of the game apparatus 10 can be made intuitive and easy to understand.

  Although the present invention has been described above based on the preferred embodiment, it is used in the shape, dimensions, material, functional configuration, operation mode, control mode, and operation of the game device of the game device or the members constituting the game device in the above embodiment. The type of parameter, the magnitude of the value, the calculation method, etc. are described as examples only, and these can be arbitrarily changed within the scope of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game device, 11 ... Base, 12 ... Box, 13 ... Premium room, 14 ... Drop port, 15 ... Engagement member, 16 ... Operation member, 17 ... Input port, 18 ... Discharge port, 19 ... Maintenance door, 20 ... First suspension member, 21 ... Holding member, 22 ... Long member, 23 ... Target member 24... Link member 25. Hook 30. First suspension member 31. Holding member 32. Long member 33. Target member 34 ... Main body part, 35 ... Traction body, 36 ... Trigger member, 37 ... Suspension rod, 40 ... Mounting member, 41 ... Fitting part, 42 ... Hanging plate, 50 ... Movement mechanism, 51 ... Slider, 52 ... Screw rod, 53 ... Guide pole, 54a, 54b ... Slider, 55a, 55b Screw rod, 56a, 56b ... guide rail, 60 ... housing, 61 ... fork, 62 ... rotating shaft, 63 ... swing bar, 64 ... spring, 65 ... .. pulley, 66... Wire, 70... Setting panel, 71... Game fee setting unit, 72... Payout rate setting unit, 73 .. skill value setting unit, 74a to 74c. Premium unit price setting section, 75 ... adjustment switch, 80 ... control board, 81 ... CPU, 82 ... storage device, 83 ... input / output port, 84 ... coin processing device, 85 ..Premium sensor, 86 ... X direction motor, 87 ... Y direction motor, 88 ... solenoid, 91 ... parameter storage unit, 92 ... prohibited area storage unit, 93 ... calculation process , 93a... Cumulative processing unit, 93b. Calculator, 94 ... control transition section, 95 ... movement processing unit, 96 ... acquisition operation unit

Claims (8)

An engaging member;
An operation member for inputting an operation for moving and / or stopping the engagement member in an operation direction;
Moving means for moving and stopping the engagement member in the operation direction in response to an operation on the operation member;
An acquisition operation means for causing the engagement member to execute an acquisition operation at a position where the moving means stops the engagement member;
Control activation means for determining control activation with a predetermined control probability,
A game apparatus in which an article is paid out on condition that the engaging member stopped in a predetermined prohibited area in the operation direction performs the acquisition operation by the moving means,
When the control activating means determines the control activating, the moving means is prohibited to stop the engaging member in the prohibited area. And further comprising at least one target member with which the engagement member can be engaged,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an article is paid out when the target member engaged with the engagement member is pulled to a predetermined position. A fee detection means for detecting the input of the game fee;
A payout detecting means for detecting the payout of goods;
Parameter setting means for setting the game fee, the unit price of goods, and the planned payout rate;
A totaling means for calculating a cumulative revenue amount and a cumulative expenditure based on the game fee, the article unit price, and the detection results of the fee detection means and the payout detection means;
The control probability calculating means for calculating the control probability based on the article unit price, the scheduled payout rate, the accumulated income amount, and the accumulated expenditure amount, further comprising control probability calculating means. The game device described. It is possible to further set a skill value in the parameter setting means,
The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the control probability is proportional to the skill value. A plurality of zones each having the prohibited area and arranged at different positions in the operation direction;
Further comprising target zone specifying means for specifying any of the zones as a target zone for each game based on an operation on the operating means;
The accumulating means stores the accumulated income amount and the accumulated expenditure amount for each zone, and each time there is detection in the fee detecting means and the payout detecting means, the accumulating means for the zone specified as the target zone. Update the accumulated revenue and the accumulated expenditure,
5. The game according to claim 3, wherein the control probability calculation unit calculates the control probability based on the accumulated revenue amount and the accumulated expenditure amount for the zone specified as the target zone. 6. apparatus.   The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the moving unit further includes a speed control unit that changes a moving speed of the engagement member. Each of the forbidden areas further includes first and second zones arranged at different positions in the operation direction,
The moving means is
Speed control means for moving the engaging member in the second zone at a higher moving speed than in the first zone;
Stop means for stopping the engagement member with a first deceleration gradient in response to a stop operation for stopping the engagement member;
When the engagement member is stopped at the first deceleration gradient, there is an appropriate region specifying means for specifying a region where the engagement member is to stop in the prohibited region as an appropriate region,
The stopping means is
When the stop operation is input in the appropriate area specified for the prohibited area in the first zone, the engaging member is stopped with a second deceleration gradient that is gentler than the first deceleration gradient. ,
When the stop operation is input in the appropriate area specified for the prohibited area of the second zone, after moving the engagement member for a predetermined delay time without decelerating the movement speed, The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the engagement member is stopped. An engaging member;
A computer-readable recording medium storing a program executed in a game device including an operation member that inputs an operation for moving and / or stopping the engagement member in an operation direction,
In the computer,
A moving procedure for moving and stopping the engaging member in the operating direction in response to an operation on the operating member;
An acquisition operation procedure for causing the engagement member to execute an acquisition operation at a position stopped by the movement procedure;
A control triggering procedure for determining control triggering with a predetermined control probability,
The game device pays out an article on condition that the engaging member stopped in a predetermined prohibited area in the operation direction in the moving procedure performs the acquisition operation,
When the control activation is determined in the control activation procedure, it is prohibited to stop the engaging member in the prohibited area in the movement procedure. Medium.

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