JP2015092956A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a varied game to be played, a game machine allowing an acquisition member to execute a plurality of pieces of acquisition operation in a plurality of different pieces of execution sequence, and a game machine capable of changing ease of prize acquisition without sharply increasing costs.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes an acquisition section 50 performing a plurality of pieces of acquisition operation in response to first operation to an operation section 74. In the game machine 1, a sequence determination section 120 determines the execution sequence of the plurality of pieces of acquisition operation in response to second operation to the operation section 74. The acquisition section 50 executes the plurality of pieces of acquisition operation according to the execution sequence determined by the sequence determination section 120.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine having an acquisition member that executes a plurality of acquisition operations in response to a player's operation.

  In this type of game machine, a game is attempted in which an acquisition member (for example, a crane or the like) attempts to acquire a prize by performing a plurality of acquisition operations. Such a game machine is popular because it has a practical appeal of being able to acquire a prize in addition to the fun as a game, and various types have been proposed so far.

  For example, in a game machine disclosed in JP-A-7-231983, a crane 30 having a gripping claw 35 is used as an acquisition member. The plurality of acquisition operations performed by the crane 30 include movement of the crane 30 in the horizontal plane (XY direction), movement in the vertical direction (down / up), and opening and closing of the gripping claws 35. The plurality of acquisition operations are executed in response to the player's operation (operations on the operation buttons 7 and 8). More specifically, when the player sequentially presses the operation buttons 7 and 8, the crane 30 moves from the initial position in the X direction and the Y direction, and when the operation is finished (the player moves the hand from the operation buttons 7 and 8. The crane 30 is lowered after opening the gripping claws 35, and then the crane 30 is lifted after closing the gripping claws 35. Finally, the crane 30 moves to the initial position and opens the gripping claws 35. . As a result of the execution of the plurality of acquisition operations, when the crane 30 can carry the prize to the initial position, the player can obtain the prize.

  In the game machine disclosed in JP 2010-042055 A, an unlocking member 6 having a telescopic fork 61 is used as an acquisition member. The plurality of acquisition operations performed by the lock release member 6 include movement of the lock release member 6 in the vertical and horizontal directions and expansion and contraction of the fork 61. A plurality of acquisition operations are executed in response to the player's operations (the ascending button 9a and the left / right traveling button 9b). More specifically, when the player sequentially operates the buttons 9a and 9b, the unlocking member 6 moves in the left-right direction and the upward direction, and when the operation ends (the player moves his / her hand from the operation buttons 9a and 9b). When released, the locking release member 6 is lowered by a predetermined distance after the fork 61 is extended. As a result of the execution of the plurality of acquisition operations, when the ball chain 22d is pulled down by the fork 61 by a certain length, the player can acquire a prize.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-231983 JP 2010-042055 A

  The game machine as described above has a problem that the operation of the acquisition member is constant, the change is scarce, and the player gets bored. Although it is possible to change the operation of the acquisition member by adding or changing the operation mechanism (hardware), this requires a cost.

  In addition, in the game machine as described above, in order to acquire a prize, it is necessary to accurately move the acquisition member aiming at the prize or the like, and the skill of the moving operation greatly affects the success or failure of the acquisition of the prize. On the other hand, in order to secure the profit of the amusement shop (game machine installation / operating entity) or to increase the player's willingness to challenge, the difficulty of acquiring the prize is set to be somewhat high. Therefore, a player with a high operating skill can acquire a prize with a certain degree of probability, but a player with a low operating skill may not be able to acquire a prize at all. As a result, a player or the like having a low operating skill may refrain from playing the game, the usage rate of the game machine may be reduced, and the expansion of the player group may be hindered. Furthermore, if the acquisition member moving operation fails, there is no means for recovery, and the player may feel dissatisfied with this.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object one or more of the following.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of playing a game rich in change.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of causing an acquisition member to execute a plurality of acquisition operations in a plurality of different execution orders.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of causing an acquisition member to execute a plurality of acquisition operations in a plurality of execution orders having different difficulty levels of prize acquisition.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a player (especially a player with a low operation skill) while securing the profit of the amusement store and / or without reducing the willingness of a player with a high operation skill. It is to provide a game machine that can increase the willingness to play.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a game capable of changing the difficulty level of the prize acquisition while securing the profit of the amusement shop and / or without reducing the willingness of the player who has high operation skill. Is to provide a machine.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can achieve all or part of the above object without significant increase in cost.

  The present invention discloses the following invention.

(1) an operation unit that is operated by a player;
A game machine having an acquisition unit that performs a plurality of acquisition operations in response to a first operation on the operation unit,
A sequence determination unit that determines an execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations in response to a second operation on the operation unit;
The game machine, wherein the acquisition unit executes the plurality of acquisition operations according to an execution order determined by the sequence determination unit.

(2) The sequence determination unit determines the execution order by selecting one of a plurality of sequences that define the execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations.
The acquisition unit has an opening and closing member;
The plurality of acquisition operations are:
A first acquisition operation of moving the acquisition unit in a first direction in response to the first operation;
A second acquisition operation for opening the opening and closing member;
A third acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit in a second direction;
Including a fourth acquisition operation for closing the opening and closing member;
The plurality of sequences include a first sequence that specifies that the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations are executed in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. (1) The game machine described in (1).

  (3) After performing the second and fourth acquisition operations in the order of the second and fourth acquisition operations, the plurality of sequences in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to (2), including a second sequence that specifies that the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations are to be executed.

  (4) A third sequence that specifies that the plurality of sequences execute the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations in the order of the second, first, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to (2) or (3), including:

  (5) The plurality of sequences execute the first acquisition operation, then repeatedly execute the second and fourth acquisition operations, and then perform the third acquisition operation in the order of the third and fourth acquisition operations. 3. The game machine according to any one of (2) to (4), including a fourth sequence that defines execution of a fourth acquisition operation.

(6) The plurality of acquisition operations further include a fifth acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit to a position before execution of the first acquisition operation after execution of the first acquisition operation,
The plurality of sequences execute the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth acquisition operations in the order of the first, fifth, first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to any one of (2) to (5), including a fifth sequence that defines

(7) The plurality of sequences further include a sixth acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit to a movement limit position in the first direction,
Stipulating that the plurality of sequences execute the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth acquisition operations in the order of the sixth, first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to any one of (2) to (6), including six sequences.

(8) The opening / closing member has a pair of arms,
The fourth acquisition operation is an operation of closing both of the pair of arms;
The plurality of acquisition operations further include a seventh acquisition operation that closes only one of the pair of arms,
The plurality of sequences include a seventh sequence that specifies that the first, second, third, and seventh acquisition operations are executed in the order of the first, second, third, and seventh acquisition operations. The game machine according to any one of (2) to (7).

(9) The first acquisition operation is to move the acquisition unit in the first direction at a first position in the second direction.
The plurality of acquisition operations further include an eighth acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit in the first direction at a second position different from the first position in the second direction;
The plurality of sequences include an eighth sequence that specifies that the eighth, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations are executed in the order of the eighth, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to any one of (2) to (8), characterized in that:

(10) A price acceptance unit that accepts game consideration;
A first numerical value storage unit for storing the first numerical value;
A first numerical value management unit that decreases the first numerical value of the first numerical value storage unit according to the execution order determined by the sequence determination unit;
The game according to any one of (1) to (9), further comprising an exchange processing unit that exchanges the game consideration received by the consideration acceptance unit with the first numerical value at a predetermined exchange ratio. Machine.

  Some terms in this application are explained below.

  “And / or” means “both or any one”. For example, “A and / or B” means “A and B” or “A” or “B”.

  The “operation unit” is any means, element, or configuration that can detect a player's operation. The “operation unit” may be configured by one or a plurality of operation members such as a push button, a dial, a lever type switch, a touch panel, a keyboard, and a mouse.

  The “first operation” and the “second operation” may be operations different from each other or the same operation.

  “Acquisition operation” means an individual operation performed by the “acquisition unit”. “Acquisition operations” are subdivided “multiple acquisition operations”. The subdivision method is arbitrary. For example, it can be subdivided according to which drive mechanism (motor, rail, etc.) is used to operate the acquisition unit, or can be subdivided according to the direction of movement of the acquisition unit, the mode of operation, etc. It is.

  The “sequence” defines at least the execution order of a plurality of acquisition operations. The “sequence” may define other items (for example, execution mode of the acquisition operation) in addition to the execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations.

  The “first direction” and the “second direction” are arbitrary directions in the three-dimensional space. The “first direction” may be a direction in a horizontal plane (for example, the X direction and / or the Y direction). The “second direction” may be a direction in the vertical plane (for example, the Z direction).

  In the invention of (1), the execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations is determined in response to the second operation, and the plurality of acquisition operations are executed according to the determined execution order. Therefore, a plurality of acquisition operations can be executed in different execution orders, and the game can be diversified (providing a game rich in change). Since the execution order can be changed without additional hardware changes, the present invention is excellent in that the game can be diversified without a significant cost increase. In addition, there are cases where the difficulty of acquiring a prize can be changed by changing the execution order. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game machine that can increase the willingness of various players having different operation skills.

  In the invention of (2), the execution order can be determined by selecting one of a plurality of sequences. Therefore, the execution order can be determined with a simple operation.

  In the invention (2), a game machine generally called a crane game can be realized. The first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations executed in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations may be hereinafter referred to as “normal acquisition operations”.

  In the invention of (3), when the second sequence is selected, the player can execute the normal acquisition operation after confirming the opening degree of the arm in the second operation. It is easy to perform the operation (first operation) accurately and / or it is easy to obtain a prize. In the second sequence, the second acquisition operation is performed twice, but the first acquisition operation and the second acquisition operation of the second time are preferably performed in the same manner (at least the degree of opening of the opening / closing member is the same).

  In the invention of (4), when the third sequence is selected, it is possible to perform the moving operation of the acquisition unit with the opening / closing member opened, so that it is easy to perform the moving operation accurately and / or Acquisition of prizes can be facilitated.

  In the invention of (5), when the fourth sequence is selected, the player can perform the third operation on the operation unit while repeatedly executing the second and fourth acquisition operations. It is preferable to perform the third acquisition operation while keeping the opening / closing degree of the opening / closing member at the state when the third operation is performed. Thereby, since the player can perform the third acquisition operation with the opening / closing member in a state advantageous for the acquisition of the prize, the prize acquisition can be facilitated.

  In the invention of (6), the player selects the fifth sequence according to the state when the first acquisition operation is performed (for example, when he thinks that the acquisition unit has failed to move), and acquires the normal sequence. Since the operation can be started again from the beginning, it is advantageous for the player.

  In the invention of (7), since the player can first confirm the movable range of the acquisition unit in the first direction by the sixth acquisition operation, it is easy to accurately move the acquisition unit. And / or premium acquisition can be facilitated.

  In the invention of (8), it is possible to make the manner in which the force acts on the prize differ between the fourth acquisition operation and the seventh acquisition operation. Therefore, the player can move the prize P in a manner different from the normal acquisition operation (for example, push the prize in a specific direction by one of the arms) by selecting the seventh sequence.

  In the invention of (9), it is possible to change the position of the acquisition member in the second direction when performing the first acquisition operation. For example, in the case of a game machine in which the position of the prize in the second direction is determined to some extent, the acquisition unit moves by changing the position of the acquisition member in the second direction when performing the first acquisition operation. It is possible to change the degree of difficulty in accurately performing the operation and / or the degree of easy acquisition of the prize.

  In the invention of (10), the first numerical value decreases according to the execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations. “The first numerical value decreases according to the execution order” means that the range of decrease varies depending on the execution order. For example, when the first sequence is selected, the first numerical value is decreased by “0”, and when the other sequence is selected, the first numerical value is decreased by “1”. In the invention of (10), it is preferable to use, as the first numerical value, a numerical value (for example, a credit or a point) that is advantageous for the player to increase. Thereby, the player can select the execution order in which the first numerical value is decreased to facilitate the acquisition of the prize, or the execution order in which the prize acquisition is not facilitated without decreasing the first numerical value. . Therefore, the player's willingness to challenge (especially, a player who has low operational skill) is increased and / or the degree of ease of acquiring a prize without reducing the willingness of players (especially, those who have high operational skill). Can be changed.

  Furthermore, in the invention of (10), since the first numerical value is exchangeable with the game consideration, the decrease in the first numerical value has the same meaning as the payment of the game consideration. Therefore, in the case of an execution order that makes it easier to obtain a prize, the player (especially, the operation skill is low) while securing the profit of the amusement store by reducing the first numerical value more. It is possible to increase the willingness of the player) and / or to change the ease of acquiring the prize. In addition, in the case of a game machine that pays game consideration with a predetermined medium (for example, a 100 yen coin), it is possible to charge only in units of the value (100 yen) of the medium. In the invention of (10), the game value is exchanged for the first numerical value at a predetermined exchange ratio, and the first numerical value decreases according to the execution order determined by the sequence determining unit. Therefore, by appropriately setting the exchange ratio, it is possible to charge for any change in the execution order.

FIG. 1 shows a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary console 14. FIG. 3 shows the horizontal movement mechanism 20 for moving the acquisition unit 50 in the horizontal plane (XY direction) in the prize container 11. FIG. 3A shows the horizontal movement mechanism 20 from an obliquely upward direction. FIG. 3B shows the horizontal movement mechanism 20 from above. FIG. 4 shows a vertical movement mechanism 30 for moving the acquisition unit 50 in the vertical plane (Z direction) in the prize container 11. FIG. 5 shows the arm opening / closing mechanism 51. FIG. 6 shows an operation mode of the acquisition unit 50. FIG. 7 shows an operation mode of the acquisition unit 50. FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the control system of the prize acquisition game machine 1. FIG. 9 shows a functional configuration of the prize acquisition game machine 1. FIG. 10 shows an example of a plurality of operating conditions stored in the option storage unit 121. FIG. 11 shows the contents of sequences 1-9. FIG. 12 shows an exemplary option selection screen 200 displayed on the operation panel 18 by the option selection receiving unit 122. FIG. 13 shows a game process executed in the prize acquisition game machine 1. FIG. 14 shows game processing executed in the prize acquisition game machine 1. FIG. 15 shows game processing executed in the prize acquisition game machine 1. FIG. 16 shows selectable periods for each option 2-10. FIG. 17 shows an option selection process executed in parallel with the game process of FIGS. FIG. 18A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 2. FIG. 18B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 2. FIG. 19A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 3. FIG. 19B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 3. FIG. 20A shows a subroutine that is executed when the operating condition is set to option 4. FIG. FIG. 20B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 4. FIG. 21 shows an option selection screen 200 displayed on the operation panel 18 in step S71. FIG. 22A shows a subroutine that is executed when the operating condition is set to option 5. FIG. FIG. 22B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 5. FIG. 23A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 6. FIG. 23B shows a subroutine that is executed subsequent to step S19 when the operation condition is set to option 6. FIG. 24 conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 6. FIG. 25A shows a subroutine executed after step S27 when the operating condition is set to option 7. FIG. 25B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 7. FIG. 26A shows a subroutine executed after step S27 when the operation condition is set to option 8. FIG. 26B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 8. FIG. 27A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 2. FIG. 27B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 2. FIG. 28 shows a subroutine executed after step S37 when the operation condition is set to option 2. FIG. 29 shows an operation console 314 included in the prize acquisition game machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 30 shows a game system 400 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a preferred execution form of the present invention will be described by taking as an example a game machine (premium acquisition game machine) capable of performing a game that attempts to acquire a prize by causing the acquisition unit to execute a plurality of acquisition operations.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a prize acquisition game machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. This prize acquisition game machine 1 is mainly composed of a base 10 and a prize storage unit 11 for storing one or a plurality of prizes P located on the base 10. “Premium” can be any article.

  The prize storage unit 11 is a space having an arbitrary shape and size in which the prize P can be stored. The prize container 11 shown in the figure has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape surrounded by a lower surface 11a, an upper surface 11b, a front surface 11c, a back surface 11d, a side surface 11e, and the like. The front surface 11c, the side surface 11e, and the like can be formed of a transparent member such as acrylic so that the inside of the prize storage unit 11 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  The lower surface 11a is formed with a drop opening 12 through which the prize P can be dropped. The prize P that has fallen to the dropping port 12 is paid out from a payout opening 13 formed in the base 10. The prize acquisition game machine 1 may include a payout sensor 78 (FIG. 8) that detects that the prize P has been paid out and / or the type of the paid out prize P. The payout sensor 78 may be of any type such as a contact type or an optical type.

  The prize storage unit 11 is provided with an acquisition unit 50 that performs a plurality of acquisition operations in accordance with the player's operations and programs.

  The base 10 has a console 14.

  The prize acquisition game machine 1 shown in the figure is for single-player, and there is one console 14 and one acquisition unit 50. However, in the prize acquisition game machine for multi-player play, a plurality of operation consoles 14 and acquisition units 50 are provided. It is possible to have.

  FIG. 2 shows an exemplary console 14.

  The console 14 has one or a plurality of operation members for detecting an operation by a player. The number of operation members and the method in which each operation member detects an operation are arbitrary. The console 14 according to the present embodiment includes a price acceptance unit 15, an X button 16, a Y button 17, and an operation panel 18.

  The consideration receiving unit 15 is for paying consideration for the player playing the game. The consideration can be paid using any medium such as coins, bills, electronic money, medals, and chips. The consideration may be money or not money. The price receiving unit 15 has an appropriate function and structure capable of receiving a medium to be used. In this execution mode, coins (for example, 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins) are used. The coin received by the consideration receiving unit 15 is detected by the coin sensor 75 (FIG. 8).

  The X button 16 and the Y button 17 may be push button type operation members. The X button 16 and the Y button 17 can detect a pressed state (pressed state) and a non-pressed state (non-pressed state).

  The operation panel 18 can be a touch panel monitor having a display device 18A for displaying an image and a touch panel 18B superimposed on the display device 18A (FIG. 8).

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the horizontal movement mechanism 20 for moving the acquisition unit 50 in the horizontal plane (XY direction) in the prize storage unit 11. 3A shows the horizontal movement mechanism 20 from an obliquely upward direction, and FIG. 3B shows the horizontal movement mechanism 20 from above.

  As shown in the drawing, a pair of X-axis rails 21 extending in the X direction are laid on the upper surface 11 b of the prize storage unit 11, and a Y-axis rail 22 extending in the Y direction is connected to the X-axis rail 21. A carriage 31 is attached to the Y-axis rail 22 so as to be slidable on the Y-axis rail 22. The acquisition unit 50 is attached to a wire 34 that extends downward from the carriage 31.

  The Y-axis rail 22 can travel on the X-axis rail 21 by driving the X-axis motor 21a, and the carriage 31 can travel on the Y-axis rail 22 by driving the Y-axis motor 22a. By controlling the X-axis motor 21a and the Y-axis motor 22a, the acquisition unit 50 can be moved in the XY direction within the prize storage unit 11. The movable range of the acquisition unit 50 in the XY directions can be restricted by a limiter or the like. In the present embodiment, the acquisition unit 50 is movable in the range from the X start point (X0) to the X limit point (X1) in the X direction, and from the Y start point (Y0) to the Y limit point (Y1) in the Y direction. It is possible to move within the range. The drop opening 12 is disposed near the start point (X0, Y0) in the XY direction.

  The horizontal movement mechanism 20 detects the position of the acquisition unit 50 in the XY directions (for example, the position of the Y-axis rail 22 on the X-axis rail 21 and the position of the carriage 31 on the Y-axis rail 22) (see FIG. 8). The method of detecting the position of the acquisition unit 50 is arbitrary. For example, the acquisition unit 50 can detect the position based on the rotational speeds (rotational positions) of the X-axis motor 21a and the Y-axis motor 22a.

  FIG. 4 shows a vertical movement mechanism 30 for moving the acquisition unit 50 in the vertical plane (Z direction) in the prize container 11.

  The vertical movement mechanism 30 includes a carriage 31 slidably attached to the Y-axis rail 22, a Z-axis motor 32 installed on the carriage 31, a take-up reel 33 that rotates by driving of the Z-axis motor 32, and a take-up reel A guide reel 35 that guides one end of the wire 34 wound around the reel 33 downward and a coupler 36 attached to one end of the wire 34 are provided. The acquisition unit 50 is attached to the coupler 36.

  In the vertical movement mechanism 30, the acquisition unit 50 is lowered by rotating the Z-axis motor 32 in a predetermined direction (forward direction) and feeding the wire 34, and the Z-axis motor 32 is rotated in the reverse direction to wind the wire 34. Thus, the acquisition unit 50 can be raised. The drive range of the acquisition unit 50 in the Z direction can be regulated by a limiter or the like. In the present embodiment, the acquisition unit 50 has the arms 57A and 57B as premiums from a predetermined height (first height Z0) at which the acquisition unit 50 or the arms 57A and 57B do not contact the premium P placed in the premium storage unit 11. It is movable within a range of a predetermined height (second height Z1) that can contact P.

  The vertical movement mechanism 30 may include a Z position sensor 79 (FIG. 8) that detects the position of the acquisition unit 50 in the Z direction. The method of detecting the position of the acquisition unit 50 is arbitrary, and for example, it can be detected by the number of rotations (rotational position) of the Z-axis motor 32.

  The vertical movement mechanism 30 may further include a bottom sensor 81 (FIG. 8) that detects a bottom state in which the acquisition unit 50 contacts the lower surface 11a or the prize P. The bottom sensor 81 can detect the bottom state by monitoring the slack and tension of the wire 34.

  FIG. 5 shows an arm opening / closing mechanism 51 included in the acquisition unit 50. In FIG. 5, the outer frame (case) 52 of the acquisition unit 50 is removed (the case 52 is indicated by a broken line), and the acquisition unit 50 is shown with a part of the right arm 57B cut away.

  As shown in the figure, the arm opening / closing mechanism 51 includes a hanging plate 53 attached to the lower end of the wire 34 by the coupler 36, two gripping motors 54A and 54B disposed on the back side of the hanging plate 53, and each gripping motor 54A. , 54B and a drive gear 55 that rotates integrally with the output shaft 54a, and a transmission gear 56 that meshes with the drive gear 55, with the rotation shaft 56a positioned at a predetermined distance from the output shaft 54a as an axis. The arm 57A, 57B is swingably attached to the rotation shaft 56a independently of the transmission gear 56, the coil spring 58 for applying a biasing force to the arm 57A, 57B, and the drooping plate 53. A stopper 59 is provided. The arms 57A and 57B in this execution form correspond to an opening / closing member.

  The transmission gear 56 has an arc-shaped long hole 56b, a convex boss 56c, and a projection 56d, and one end (free insertion end) 58a of the coil spring 58 is bent toward the paper surface side of FIG. It is loosely inserted at a predetermined position. Further, a locking hole 57a and a receiving seat 57b are formed on the back surfaces of the arms 57A and 57B, and the other end (locking end) 58b of the coil spring 58 is bent toward the front side in FIG. While being inserted and fixed, the rotational force of the transmission gear 56 is transmitted to the arms 57A and 57B by the boss 56c coming into contact with the receiving seat 57b.

  6 and 7 show the operation mode of the acquisition unit 50.

  FIG. 6A shows the acquisition unit 50 in the initial state, and the arms 57A and 57B are suspended from the rotation shaft 56a at a predetermined angle at which the center of gravity is at the lowest position by its own weight. No external force is applied to the coil spring 58, and both ends 58a, 58b are in an open state (a state in which no twist is applied) at an angle shown in the drawing.

  From this state, the arms 57A and 57B can be opened by rotating the gripping motors 54A and 54B in a predetermined direction (opening direction). That is, when the transmission gear 56 rotates in the M1 direction by driving the gripping motors 54A and 54B, the receiving seat 57b is pushed up by the boss 56c, so that the arms 57A and 57B rotate in the M2 direction in the figure (FIG. 6B). Eventually, the projection 56d comes into contact with the stopper 59 (FIG. 6C). As a result, the arms 57A and 57B are completely opened. In the above process, since the boss 56c is in constant contact with the receiving seat 57b and the locking end 58b is fixed to the locking hole 57a, the loose insertion end 58a of the coil spring 58 in the elongated hole 56b is free. The insertion position is unchanged from the initial state, and the coil spring 58 remains open.

  The arms 57A and 57B can be closed by rotating the gripping motors 54A and 54B in the direction opposite to the opening direction (closing direction) from the state of FIG. That is, when the transmission gear 56 rotates in the M3 direction due to the reverse rotation of the gripping motors 54A and 54B, the arms 57A and 57B follow the boss 56c by their own weight and rotate in the M4 direction (see FIG. 7A). At this time, the boss 56c remains in contact with the seat 57b unless an outward force (M2 direction) is applied to the arms 57A and 57B, and the loose insertion position of the loose insertion end 58a in the elongated hole 56b is the initial position. Unchangeable from state.

  Assuming that the prize P is in contact with the tips of both arms 57A and 57B when the arms 57A and 57B are at the angle shown in FIG. Since the gear 56 rotates in the M3 direction and the arms 57A and 57B are in contact with the prize P, the coil spring 58 with the locking end 58b fixed to the arms 57A and 57B and the arms 57A and 57B is shown in FIG. It cannot rotate from the state of (A). Therefore, the loose insertion position of the loose insertion end 58a in the elongated hole 56b is moved, and eventually the loose insertion end 58a comes into contact with one end of the elongated hole 56b as shown in FIG. 7B. In the process up to FIG. 7B, since the loose insertion end 58a is loosely inserted into the elongated hole 56b (not in contact with the end of the elongated hole 56b), the coil spring 58 is consistently released. Therefore, no biasing force is generated by the coil spring 58, and no external force other than the contact force due to the weight of the arms 57A and 57B acts on the prize P.

  When the gripping motors 54A and 54B continue to rotate backward from the state of FIG. 7B, the transmission gear 56 further rotates in the M3 direction. At this time, the locking end 58b of the coil spring 58 fixed to the arms 57A and 57B cannot move from the state of FIG. 7B, whereas the loose insertion end 58a is the end of the elongated hole 56b by the rotation of the transmission gear 56. Therefore, the coil spring 58 is twisted with a magnitude T corresponding to the amount of rotation R of the transmission gear 56 from the time of FIG. 7B (FIG. 7C). Since the restoring force of the coil spring 58 against this twist is transmitted to the arms 57A and 57B via the locking ends 58b, the prize P is gripped with a gripping force having a magnitude corresponding to the twist amount T of the coil spring 58. .

  In the prize acquisition game machine 1 of this embodiment, the left and right arms 57A and 57B can be individually opened and closed by individually operating the gripping motors 54A and 54B. The operation limit of the arms 57A and 57B, that is, the maximum open state (most opened state) and the maximum closed state (most closed state) can be set arbitrarily by the amusement store or the like. The operation limits of the arms 57A and 57B can be set by the number of rotations (rotation positions) of the gripping motors 54A and 54B. The maximum open state can be any state between FIG. 6 (C) and FIG. 7 (C). The maximum closed state can be any state between the maximum open state and FIG. The prize acquisition game machine 1 may include an opening sensor 82 that individually detects the opening of the left and right arms 57A and 57B. The opening degree can be detected by any method, for example, by detecting the number of rotations (rotation positions) of the gripping motors 54A and 54B.

  FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the control system of the prize acquisition game machine 1.

  As illustrated, the prize acquisition game machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 71, an operation unit 74, a drive unit 76, and a sensor unit 77.

  The control unit 71 is an information processing apparatus such as a computer having a CPU 72 and a storage device 73. The storage device 73 can be configured by a known storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk, or the like alone or in combination.

  The operation unit 74 includes an X button 16, a Y button 17 and an operation panel 18 disposed on the console 14, and a coin sensor 75 that detects coins inserted into the value receiving unit 15. The operation panel 18 may be a touch panel monitor having a display device 18A for displaying an image and a touch panel 18B superimposed on the display device 18A. The operation panel 18 can detect the position on the display device 18A touched by the player as operation information.

  The drive unit 76 includes an X-axis motor 21a, a Y-axis motor 22a, a Z-axis motor 32, and gripping motors 54A and 54B.

  The sensor unit 77 includes a payout sensor 78 that detects the payout of the prize P at the payout port 13, an XY position sensor 79 and a Z position sensor 80 that detect the positions of the acquisition unit 50 in the XY direction and the Z direction, and the bottom of the acquisition unit 50. A bottom sensor 81 that detects the state and an opening sensor 82 that detects the opening of the left and right arms 57A and 57B are included.

  The operation unit 74, the drive unit 76, and the sensor unit 77 are connected to the control unit 71 via an arbitrary interface, and the CPU 72 operates the operation unit 74, the drive unit 76, and the sensor unit according to a program stored in the storage device 73. By exchanging control signals with 77, the functional configuration described below is realized, and the processing described below is executed.

  FIG. 9 shows a functional configuration of the prize acquisition game machine 1.

  As shown in the figure, the prize acquisition game machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game execution unit 100 including an acquisition operation control unit 110, an operation condition determination unit (sequence determination unit) 120, and a game information management unit 130.

In response to an operation on the operation unit 74 (for example, operation of the X button 16, the Y button 17 and the operation panel 18, insertion of coins into the value receiving unit 15, etc.), the acquisition operation control unit 110 responds to the operation of the X-axis motor 21a. By controlling the Y-axis motor 22a, the Z-axis motor 32, and the gripping motors 54A and 54B, the acquisition unit 50 performs a plurality of acquisition operations. The plurality of acquisition operations include the following acquisition operations 1 to 13.
Acquisition operation 1: Operation in which the acquisition unit 50 moves in the X direction according to the operation of the X button 16 Acquisition operation 2: Operation in which the acquisition unit 50 moves in the Y direction in accordance with the operation of the Y button 17 Acquisition operation 3: The arms 57A and 57B open Operation acquisition operation 4: Operation in which acquisition unit 50 descends (operation in which acquisition unit 50 moves in the Z direction to second height Z1).
Acquisition operation 5: Operation for closing the arms 57A and 57B Acquisition operation 6: Operation for the acquisition unit 50 to rise (operation for the acquisition unit 50 to move in the Z direction to the first height Z0)
Acquisition operation 7: Operation in which the acquisition unit 50 moves in the XY direction to the initial position (X0, Y0) Acquisition operation 8: Operation acquisition operation in which the acquisition unit 50 moves in the XY direction to the limit position (X1, Y1) 9: Right side Action acquisition operation 10 in which only the arm 57B is closed 10: Operation acquisition operation in which only the right arm 57B is opened 11: Operation acquisition operation in which only the left arm 57A is closed 12: Operation acquisition operation in which only the left arm 57A is opened 13: Acquisition unit 50 Movement in the Z direction to the third height Z2 (the intermediate height between the first height Z0 and the second height Z1)

  The acquisition operation 1 and / or 2 may correspond to a “first acquisition operation”. The acquisition operations 3 to 5 may correspond to “second acquisition operation to fourth acquisition operation”, respectively. The acquisition operation 7 corresponds to the “fifth acquisition operation”, the acquisition operation 8 corresponds to the “sixth acquisition operation”, the acquisition operation 10 or 12 corresponds to the “seventh acquisition operation”, and the acquisition operation 13 The acquisition operation 1 and / or 2 in the state in which is executed may correspond to the “eighth acquisition operation”.

  The operation condition determination unit 120 determines the contents (operation conditions) of the game executed in the prize acquisition game machine 1. The type and content of the operating condition, the method for determining the operating condition, etc. are arbitrary. The operation condition determination unit 120 of the present embodiment includes an option storage unit 121 and an option selection reception unit 122.

  The option storage unit 121 stores a plurality of different operating conditions and consumption points P2 assigned to each operating condition. FIG. 10 shows an example of a plurality of operating conditions stored in the option storage unit 121.

  As shown in the figure, the option storage unit 121 stores 10 types of operation conditions (options 1 to 10) having different setting items such as sequences (sequences 1 to 9) and point-ups. A predetermined consumption point P2 is assigned.

  The sequence means the execution order of a plurality of acquisition operations, and the sequences 1 to 9 define that a plurality of acquisition operations are executed in different orders. FIG. 11 shows the contents of sequences 1-9. The numbers 1 to 13 in the “content” column of FIG. 11 correspond to the acquisition operations 1 to 13, respectively, and indicate that the acquisition operations 1 to 13 are executed in the order of the numbers in the “content” column. For example, sequence 1 includes acquisition operations 1 to 7 in the order of acquisition operation 1 → acquisition operation 2 → acquisition operation 3 → acquisition operation 4 → acquisition operation 5 → acquisition operation 6 → acquisition operation 7 → acquisition operation 3 → acquisition operation 5. Sequence 2 means acquisition operation 3 → acquisition operation 5 → acquisition operation 1 → acquisition operation 2 → acquisition operation 3 → acquisition operation 4 → acquisition operation 5 → acquisition operation 6 → acquisition operation 7 → acquisition operation 3 → This means that the acquisition operations 1 to 7 are executed in the order of the acquisition operation 5. The sequence 4 (5 → 3) means that the acquisition operation 5 and the acquisition operation 3 are repeatedly executed.

  The point-up is to give more points P5 than usual when the prize P is successfully acquired. Details of the point-up will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, two setting items (sequence type and presence / absence of point-up) can be changed by selecting one of the options 1 to 10, but the sequence type and / or point Other setting items may be changed in place of the presence of up, or in addition to the type of sequence and / or the presence of point up.

  The option storage unit 121 can store options 1 to 10 in the form of a program and / or data.

  The option selection receiving unit 122 displays each option 1 to 10 stored in the option storage unit 121 on the operation panel 18 and receives selection of the options 1 to 10 based on an operation on the operation panel 18.

  FIG. 12 shows an exemplary option selection screen 200 displayed on the operation panel 18 by the option selection receiving unit 122.

  The option selection screen 200 includes an option display unit 210, a game information display unit 230, and an exchange button 240.

  A plurality of option buttons 211, 212, 213,... Are displayed on the option display unit 210. The option buttons 211, 212, 213... Correspond to options 2 to 10 in the option storage unit 121. When all the options 2 to 10 cannot be displayed on one screen, the option buttons 211, 212, 213... Can be scroll-displayed by operating the scroll buttons 221, 222. The option display unit 210 can display only option buttons 211, 212, 213,... Corresponding to options 2 to 10 that can be selected at that time, or option 2 that can be selected at that time. .. Can be displayed in a blinking manner or in reverse so that the corresponding options 211, 212, 213. The period (timing) in which each option 2 to 10 can be selected will be described later. In each option button 211, 212, 213,..., Consumption points P2 required to execute each option can be displayed together.

  The game information display section 230 displays game information such as a player's credit CR and possession points P1.

  The exchange button 240 is used when the credit CR is exchanged with the possession point P1.

  The option selection receiving unit 122 detects that the player has touched any of the option buttons 211, 212, 213,... On the option selection screen 200 based on a signal from the operation panel 18, and the touched option button. Select options 2 to 10 corresponding to 211, 212, 213.

  The game information management unit 130 manages various numerical values and information used in the game in the prize acquisition game machine 1. The game information management unit 130 according to the present embodiment includes a credit storage unit 131 and a point storage unit 132 that store the player's credit CR and possession points P1, and a credit storage unit 131 and a point storage unit 132 according to the progress of the game. A credit management unit 133 and a point management unit 134 that increase or decrease the credit CR and the possessed points P1 and an exchange processing unit 135 are provided. The credit management unit 133 according to the present embodiment adds the predetermined value CR1 to the credit CR every time the coin sensor 75 detects the insertion of a coin, and subtracts the predetermined value CR3 from the credit CR every time one game is executed. . Each time the options 2 to 10 are selected, the point management unit 134 subtracts the consumption points P2 assigned to the selected options 2 to 10 from the possessed points P1 and each time one game process is executed. The predetermined value P4 or P5 is added to the possessing point P1. The exchange processing unit 135 exchanges the credit CR for the possessed point P1 at a predetermined exchange ratio under a predetermined condition.

  13 to 15 show a game process (game process when options 2 to 10 are not selected) executed in the prize acquisition game machine 1.

  At the start of the game process, the acquisition unit 50 is located at the start point (X0, Y0) in the XY direction, and the left and right arms 57A, 57B are in the maximum closed state.

  When the game process starts, an initialization process is performed in steps S10 and S11. In the present embodiment, the credit CR and the possession point P1 are set to “0” in step S10, and the operation condition is set to option 1 in step S11.

  In step S12, the presence / absence of coin insertion into the value receiving unit 15 is inspected based on a signal from the coin sensor 75. If the result is affirmative (Yes), the credit CR has a predetermined value CR1 (eg, “1”) in step S13. ) And the process returns to step S12.

  In step S14, it is checked whether or not the exchange button 240 is operated on the option selection screen 200. If the result is affirmative (Yes), the credit CR of the game information management unit 130 is a predetermined value CR2 (eg, “1”) in step S15. It is inspected whether it is above.

  If the determination in step S15 is affirmative (Yes), the data in the game information management unit 130 is updated in step S16. Specifically, a predetermined value CR2 (for example, “1”) is subtracted from the credit CR, and a predetermined value P3 (for example, “100”) is added to the possessed point P1. After step S16, the process proceeds to step S12. If the determination in step S15 is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S12 without executing step S16.

  If the determination in step S14 is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, it is inspected based on the signal from the X button 16 whether or not the X button 16 is in the pressed state. If the result is affirmative (Yes), the credit CR is set to a predetermined value CR3 (eg, “1”) in step S18. ) Whether or not it is equal to or greater than the predetermined value CR3 (for example, “1”) is subtracted from the credit CR in step S19, and the process proceeds to step S20. If the determination in steps S17 and S18 is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S20, based on the signals from the X button 16 and the XY position sensor 79, it is checked whether the X button 16 is in a non-pressed state or the acquisition unit 50 has reached the X limit point X1. In the case of (No), in step S21, the X-axis motor 21a is driven in the forward direction to perform the process of moving the acquisition unit 50 in the X direction (acquisition operation 1), and then the process proceeds to step S20. . If step S20 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, based on the signal from the Y button 17, it is inspected whether or not the Y button 17 is in the pressed state. If the determination is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S23. If the determination is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S22. Transition.

  In step S23, based on the signals from the Y button 17 and the XY position sensor 79, it is checked whether the Y button 17 is in a non-pressed state, or whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the Y limit point Y1. In the case of (No), in step S24, the Y-axis motor 22a is driven in the forward direction to perform the process of moving the acquisition unit 50 in the Y direction (acquisition operation 2), and then the process proceeds to step S23. . If step S23 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, based on the signal from the opening sensor 82, it is inspected whether or not the left and right arms 57A, 57B are in the maximum open state. If negative (No), the gripping motor 54A is determined in step S26. , 54B are driven in the opening direction to perform the process of opening the left and right arms 57A, 57B (acquisition operation 3), and then the process proceeds to step S25. If step S25 is positive (Yes), the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S27, based on the signals from the Z position sensor 80 and the bottom sensor 81, it is inspected whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the second height Z1 or is in a bottom state, and the result is negative. In the case of (No), in step S28, the Z-axis motor 32 is driven in the forward direction to perform the process of lowering the acquisition unit 50 (acquisition operation 4), and then the process proceeds to step S27. If step S27 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, based on the signal from the opening sensor 82, it is inspected whether or not the left and right arms 57A, 57B are in the maximum closed state. If negative (No), the gripping motors 54A, 54B are determined in step S30. Is driven in the closing direction to perform the process of closing the left and right arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 5), and then the process proceeds to step S29. When step S29 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, it is inspected based on the signal from the Z position sensor 80 whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the first height Z0. If negative (No), the Z-axis motor 32 is reversed in step S32. After the process (the acquisition operation 6) for raising the acquisition unit 50 is performed by driving in the direction, the process proceeds to step S31. If step S31 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, based on the signal from the XY position sensor 79, it is checked whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the initial position (X0, Y0). If negative (No), in step S34, the X-axis motor 22a. Then, by driving the Y-axis motor 22a in the reverse direction to move the acquisition unit 50 in the X and Y directions toward the initial position (X0, Y0) (acquisition operation 7), the process proceeds to step S33. Transition. If step S33 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, it is inspected based on the signal from the opening sensor 82 whether or not the left and right arms 57A, 57B are fully opened, and in the case of negative (No), in step S36, the gripping motor 54A, After the process of opening the left and right arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 3) is performed by driving 54B in the opening direction, the process proceeds to step S35. When step S35 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S37, it is inspected based on the signal from the opening sensor 82 whether or not the left and right arms 57A, 57B are in the maximum closed state. If negative (No), in step S38, the gripping motor 54A, After the process of closing the left and right arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 5) is performed by driving 54B in the closing direction, the process proceeds to step S37. If step S37 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S39, a process of adding a predetermined value P4 (for example, “1”) to the possessed point P1 is executed. As a result, one game process is completed, and the next and subsequent game processes are executed. The process proceeds to step S11.

  As described above, when the options 2 to 10 are not selected, the operation condition is set to option 1 (step S11), and the acquisition unit 50 acquires the acquisition operation 1 → the acquisition operation 2 → the acquisition operation 3 → the acquisition operation. The acquisition operations 1 to 7 are executed in the order of 4 → acquisition operation 5 → acquisition operation 6 → acquisition operation 7 → acquisition operation 3 → acquisition operation 5. (Hereinafter, the acquisition operations 1 to 7 (steps S20 to S38) executed in this order are collectively referred to as “normal acquisition operation”.)

  In option 1, as in a conventional game machine (for example, a game machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-231983), it is possible to perform a prize acquisition game in a normal acquisition operation, and the acquisition unit 50 is moved (step S17). , S20, S22, S23), the acquisition unit 50 is moved to an appropriate position with respect to the prize P, and in the acquisition operations 5 to 7, the prize P is gripped by the arms 57A, 57B and the initial position (X0, Y0). The prize P falls to the drop opening 12 and is paid out from the payout opening 13.

  Next, the option selection process will be described.

  FIG. 16 shows selectable periods for each option 2-10.

  The options 2 to 10 can be selected only during the period shown in the “selectable period” column of FIG. The code | symbol shown to the "selectable period" respond | corresponds to each step of FIGS.

  FIG. 17 shows an option selection process executed in parallel with the game process of FIGS.

  In the option selection process, the presence / absence of operation of the option selection buttons 211, 212, 213,... Is checked based on the signal from the operation panel 18 in step S41, and if affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S42. To do.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not the present time (the time when step S42 is executed) is a period during which the options 2 to 10 selected in step S41 can be selected (see FIG. 16). For example, since option 2 can be selected only during a period in which steps S12 to S17 are being executed, if any of steps S12 to S17 is currently being executed, the determination in step S42 is affirmative (Yes), Otherwise, it becomes negative (No). If the determination in step S42 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, it is checked whether or not the possessed point P1 at that time is equal to or more than the consumption point P2 assigned to the options 2 to 10 corresponding to the option selection buttons 211, 212, 213... Selected in step S41. If the determination is affirmative (Yes), in step S44, the consumption point P2 is subtracted from the possession point P1, and in step S45, the operating condition is set to one of the options 2 to 10 selected in step S41. In step S44, processing for disabling selection of options 2 to 10 selected in step S41 may be further performed. This prevents the consumption point P2 from being subtracted twice when the player mistakenly operates the same options 2 to 10 twice.

  When the process of step S45 is completed and when the determinations of steps S41 to S43 are negative (No), the process proceeds to step S41.

  Next, a game process when the operation condition is set to any of options 2 to 10 in step S45 will be described.

<Option 2>
Option 2 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S17 as shown in FIG. FIG. 18A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 2. FIG. 18B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 2.

  In step S51, step S17 in the game process is invalidated. Thereby, when Step S14 is negative (No), Step S17 is skipped and it shifts to Step S12. This is to prevent the process from proceeding to step S18 when the X button 16 is operated during the execution of steps S51 to S56.

  In step S52, it is checked whether or not the left and right arms 57A and 57B are in the maximum open state. If the determination is negative (No), the gripping motors 54A and 54B are driven in the opening direction in step S53. After the process of opening the arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 3) is performed, the process proceeds to step S52. If step S52 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, it is checked whether or not the left and right arms 57A and 57B are in the maximum closed state. If the determination is negative (No), the gripping motors 54A and 54B are driven in the closing direction in step S55. After the process of closing the arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 5) is performed, the process proceeds to step S54. When step S53 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S56, and step S17 is validated. This completes the subroutine. Thereafter, when the X button 16 is operated, the processes of steps S18 to S39 are executed.

  As described above, when option 2 is selected, the normal acquisition operation is performed after the process of opening and closing the left and right arms 57A and 57B once (steps S52 to S55). Therefore, the player can check in advance how far the left and right arms 57A and 57B are opened before executing the normal acquisition operation, and thereby, the moving operation (step S17, It becomes easy to perform S20, S22, S23) accurately and / or acquisition of the prize P becomes easy.

<Option 3>
Option 3 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S17 as shown in FIG. FIG. 19A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 3. FIG. 19B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 3.

  In step S61, step S17 is invalidated, and in step S62, it is inspected whether or not the left and right arms 57A, 57B are in the maximum open state. If negative (No), in step S63, the gripping motor 54A, After the process of opening the left and right arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 3) is performed by driving 54B in the opening direction, the process proceeds to step S62. If step S62 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S64, step S17 is validated, and the subroutine is terminated. Thereafter, when the X button 16 is operated, the processes of steps S18 to S39 are executed. However, the left and right arms 57A and 57B are in the maximum open state by steps S62 and S63, and the determination in step S25 is affirmative (Yes) when the process proceeds from step S23 to step S25. ) Is not executed.

  As described above, when option 3 is selected, the left and right arms 57A and 57B are opened to the maximum open state (steps S62 and S63), and the player performs the moving operation of the acquisition unit 50 in that state. It is possible. Therefore, it is easy to accurately perform the moving operation of the acquisition unit 50 and / or the acquisition of the prize P is facilitated.

<Option 4>
Option 4 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S26, as shown in FIG. FIG. 20A shows a subroutine that is executed when the operating condition is set to option 4. FIG. FIG. 20B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 4.

  If the operating condition is set to option 4 during the processes of steps S12 to S26 (step S45), the process proceeds to step S71 when the determination in step S25 is affirmative (Yes).

  In step S71, the lowering button 250 illustrated in FIG. 21 is displayed on the operation panel 18.

  In step S72, the presence / absence of the operation of the lowering button 250 is checked. If the determination is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, it is inspected whether or not the left and right arms 57A and 57B are in the maximum closed state. If the determination is negative (No), the gripping motors 54A and 54B are driven in the closing direction in step S74. After the process of closing the arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 5) is performed, the process proceeds to step S72. If step S73 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the presence / absence of an operation on the lowering button 250 is checked. If the result is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S76, it is inspected whether the left and right arms 57A, 57B are in the maximum open state. If the determination is negative (No), the gripping motors 54A, 54B are driven in the opening direction in step S77. After the process of opening the arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 3) is performed, the process proceeds to step S75. When step S76 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S72.

  If step S72 or S75 is affirmative (Yes), the subroutine ends, and the process proceeds to step S27.

  As described above, when option 4 is selected during steps S12 to S26, the right and left arms 57A and 57B repeatedly execute the opening / closing operation after the acquisition operations 1 to 3 of the normal acquisition operation are executed. (Steps S72 to S77). When the lowering button 250 is operated, the acquisition operation 4 is executed in a state where the left and right arms 57A and 57B maintain the opening degree at that time. Therefore, the player can adjust the opening degree of the left and right arms 57A and 57B during the acquisition operation 4 according to the timing of operating the lowering button 250, whereby the left and right arms 57A and 57B for the prize P can be adjusted. It becomes easy to adjust the position of 57B accurately and / or acquisition of the prize P becomes easy.

<Option 5>
Option 5 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S25 to S26 as shown in FIG. FIG. 22A shows a subroutine that is executed when the operating condition is set to option 5. FIG. FIG. 22B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 5.

  If the operating condition is set to option 5 during the process of step S25 or S26 (step S45), the process proceeds from step S25 or S26 to step S81 at that time.

  In step S81, whether or not the left and right arms 57A and 57B are in the maximum closed state is inspected. If the determination is negative (No), the gripping motors 54A and 54B are driven in the closing direction in step S82. After the process of closing the arms 57A and 57B (acquisition operation 5) is performed, the process proceeds to step S81. If step S81 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, it is inspected whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the initial position (X0, Y0). If negative (No), in step S84, by driving the X-axis motor 22a and the Y-axis motor 22a, After processing (acquisition operation 7) for moving the acquisition unit 50 in the X and Y directions toward the initial position (X0, Y0) is performed, the process proceeds to step S83. When step S83 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the pressing operation of the X button 16 is awaited, and when the X button 16 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S20.

  Thus, when option 5 is selected during steps S25 to S26, the acquisition unit 50 moves to the initial position (X0, Y0), and thereafter, the normal acquisition operation is executed from the beginning. Therefore, when the player sees the position of the acquisition unit 50 at the time of steps S25 and S26 (at the time when the acquisition operations 1 and 2 are completed) and thinks that the prize P cannot be acquired, select the option 5. Thus, the normal acquisition operation can be redone from the beginning.

  In this execution mode, the exchange ratio between the credit CR and the possession point P1 is “CR2: P3” (see step S16), and the credit CR required to execute one game is “CR3” (see step S19). Therefore, by assigning a consumption point P2 smaller than CR3 × P3 / CR2 to option 5, the player can be motivated to select option 5.

  As a modified form of option 5 (option 5 ′), selection of option 5 ′ is accepted at a timing different from that of option 5, and all or one of the plurality of acquisition operations executed so far in the same or different manner as option 5 is accepted. It is also possible to reset the part. For example, when the selection of option 5 ′ is received during the process of step S22, and option 5 ′ is selected during the process of step S22, the acquisition unit 50 is moved in the X direction to the X start point X0, and then the process It is conceivable to shift to step S20. In this case, when the player looks at the position of the acquisition unit 50 at the time of step S22 (when acquisition operation 1 is finished) and thinks that the prize P cannot be acquired, by selecting option 5 ′, The normal acquisition operation can be redone from the beginning, and the same effect as in option 5 can be achieved by option 5 '. Option 5 'can be provided as an alternative to option 5, and option 5' can be provided in addition to options 1-10.

<Option 6>
Option 6 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S17 as shown in FIG. FIG. 23A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 6. FIG. 23B shows a subroutine that is executed subsequent to step S19 when the operation condition is set to option 6. FIG. 24 conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 6.

  In step S91, step S17 in the game process is invalidated.

  In subsequent step S92, it is inspected whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the limit position (X1, Y1). If negative (No), the X-axis motor 22a and the Y-axis motor 22a are driven in the positive direction in step S93. Thus, after the processing (acquisition operation 8) for moving the acquisition unit 50 in the X and Y directions toward the initial position (X1, Y1) is performed, the process proceeds to step S92. If step S92 is positive (Yes), step S17 is validated in step S94, and the subroutine is terminated.

  If the determination in steps S17 and S18 is affirmative (Yes) with the operating condition set to option 6, after step S19 is executed, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, it is inspected whether the X button 16 is not pressed or the acquisition unit 50 has reached the X start point X0. If negative (No), in step S96, the X-axis motor 21a is checked. Is performed in the reverse direction, and after the process of moving the acquisition unit 50 in the X direction (acquisition operation 1) is performed, the process proceeds to step S95. When step S95 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S97, it is inspected whether or not the Y button 17 is pressed. If the determination is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S98. If the determination is negative (No), the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S98, it is inspected whether the Y button 17 is in a non-pressed state or the acquisition unit 50 has reached the Y start point Y0. If negative (No), in step S99, the Y-axis motor 22a is checked. Is performed in the reverse direction to perform the process of moving the acquisition unit 50 in the Y direction (acquisition operation 2), and then the process proceeds to step S98. When step S98 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25, and thereafter, the processes of steps S25 to S39 are executed.

  As described above, when option 6 is selected, the acquisition unit 50 first moves to the limit position (X1, Y1) (steps S92 to S93), and then the normal acquisition operation is executed. (However, the movement direction of the acquisition unit 50 in the acquisition operation 1 is the −X direction (step S96), and the movement direction of the acquisition unit 50 in the acquisition operation 2 is the −Y direction (step S99)). Since the player can first perform the normal acquisition operation after confirming in advance the movement range of the acquisition unit 50 in the XY direction (initial position (X0, Y0) to limit position (X1, Y1)), The movement operation of the acquisition unit 50 can be easily performed and / or the prize P can be easily acquired. Further, the moving direction of the acquisition unit 50 in the acquisition operations 1 and 2 is opposite to that in the case of option 1 or the like, so that the player can enjoy a feeling of operation different from that of option 1 or the like.

<Option 7>
Option 7 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S28 as shown in FIG. FIG. 25A shows a subroutine executed after step S27 when the operating condition is set to option 7. FIG. 25B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 7.

  If the operating condition is set to option 7 during the processing of steps S12 to S28, and then the determination in step S27 is affirmative (Yes), the processing proceeds to step S101 in FIG.

  In step S101, it is inspected whether or not the right arm 57B is in the maximum closed state. If the determination is negative (No), the right arm 57B is closed by driving the gripping motor 54B in the closing direction in step S102. After the process (acquisition operation 9) is performed, the process proceeds to step S101. If step S101 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S103, and thereafter, steps S103 to S106 are executed. If the determination in step S105 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S107. Steps S103 to S106 are the same processes as steps S31 to S34.

  In step S107, it is inspected whether or not the right arm 57B is in the maximum open state. If negative (No), in step S108, the gripping motor 54B is driven in the opening direction to open the right arm 57B. After the process (acquisition operation 10) is performed, the process proceeds to step S107. When step S107 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S37, and thereafter, steps S37 to S39 are executed.

  As described above, when the option 7 is selected, after the acquisition operation 4 (with the acquisition unit 50 positioned at the second height Z1), only the right arm 57B is closed (acquisition operation 9). Is done. Thereby, a force can be applied to the prize P in a manner different from the normal acquisition operation, such as pushing the prize P to the left by the right arm 57B. Therefore, it is possible to move the prize P in a manner different from the normal acquisition operation (for example, pushing the prize P to the drop opening 12 and dropping it).

<Option 8>
Option 8 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S28 as shown in FIG. FIG. 26A shows a subroutine executed after step S27 when the operation condition is set to option 8. FIG. 26B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 8.

  If the operating condition is set to option 8 during the processing of steps S12 to S28, and then the determination in step S27 is affirmative (Yes), the processing moves to step S111 in FIG.

  In step S111, it is checked whether or not the left arm 57A is in the maximum closed state. If the determination is negative (No), the left arm 57A is closed by driving the gripping motor 54A in the closing direction in step S112. After the process (acquisition operation 11) is performed, the process proceeds to step S111. If step S111 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S113. Thereafter, steps S113 to S116 are executed. If the determination in step S115 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S117. Steps S113 to S116 are the same processes as steps S31 to S34.

  In step S117, it is checked whether or not the left arm 57A is in the maximum open state. If the determination is negative (No), the left arm 57A is opened by driving the gripping motor 54A in the opening direction in step S118. After the process (acquisition operation 12) is performed, the process proceeds to step S117. When step S117 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S37, and thereafter, steps S37 to S39 are executed.

  Option 8 achieves substantially the same effect as option 7.

<Option 9>
Option 9 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S17 as shown in FIG. FIG. 27A shows a subroutine that is executed in parallel with the processing of steps S12 to S17 when the operating condition is set to option 9. FIG. 27B conceptually shows the operation of the acquisition unit 50 when the operation condition is set to option 2.

  In step S121, step S17 is invalidated.

  In subsequent step S122, it is inspected whether the acquisition unit 50 has reached the third height Z2 (an intermediate height between the first height Z0 and the second height Z1), and in the case of negative (No), the process proceeds to step S123. Then, after the process of lowering the acquisition unit 50 (the acquisition operation 13) is performed by driving the Z-axis motor 32 in the forward direction, the process proceeds to step S122. If step S122 is affirmative (Yes), step S17 is validated in step S124, and the subroutine is terminated.

  When option 9 is selected, the normal acquisition operation (steps S20 to S38) is performed in a state where the acquisition unit 50 is positioned at the third height Z2. Therefore, the player can perform the moving operation of the acquiring unit 50 in a state where the distance (distance in the Z direction) between the acquiring unit 50 and the prize P is small. It becomes easy to perform accurately and / or acquisition of the prize P becomes easy.

<Option 10>
Option 10 can be selected as long as it is in the process of steps S12 to S17 as shown in FIG. FIG. 28 shows a subroutine executed after step S37 when the operation condition is set to option 2.

  If the operating condition is set to option 10 during the processes of steps S12 to S17, and then the determination in step S37 is affirmative (Yes), the process proceeds to step S131 of FIG.

  In step S131, based on the signal from the payout sensor 78, the presence / absence of the payout of the prize P and / or the type of the payout prize P is inspected. If negative (No), in step S132, When the process of adding a predetermined value P4 (“eg,“ 1 ”) to the possessed point P1 is executed and the payout of the prize P is detected (Yes), the possessed point P1 is set to the possessed point P1 from the predetermined value P4 in step S133. A process of adding a predetermined value P5 (for example, “15”) that is larger than the predetermined value is executed. Step S132 is the same process as step S39. The predetermined value P5 in step S133 may be a fixed numerical value, or may be a different numerical value depending on the type of the prize P or the like. After steps S132 and 133, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In the prize acquisition game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to being able to play a game in the normal acquisition operation, by selecting options 2 to 9, a plurality of acquisition operations are performed in a manner different from the normal acquisition operation Is possible. The player can benefit from selecting the options 2 to 9 by facilitating an accurate movement operation and / or facilitating acquisition of a prize.

  In the prize acquisition game machine 1 of this execution mode, the player can select 10 types of operation conditions (options 1 to 10), but only a part of the options 1 to 10 can be selected. Machines are also included within the scope of the present invention. For example, a premium acquisition game machine or the like in which only options 1 to 5 can be selected.

  Options 2-5 differ only in the execution order of option 1 and acquisition operations 1-7. Therefore, a prize acquisition game machine capable of selectively executing two or more of options 1 to 5 (for example, a prize acquisition game machine in which only options 1 and 2 can be selected, a prize in which only options 1 to 3 can be selected) An acquisition game machine or the like) can be realized without adding or changing any hardware with respect to a conventional prize acquisition game machine (a prize acquisition game machine in which only option 1 can be selected). Therefore, diversification of the game can be achieved without increasing costs related to addition, change, etc. of hardware, and / or a game machine capable of executing a plurality of acquisition operations in a plurality of different execution orders is realized, and A game machine capable of executing a plurality of acquisition operations in a plurality of execution orders having different difficulty levels for acquiring a prize is realized.

  In options 6 to 9, an acquisition operation (acquisition operations 8 to 13) not included in the normal acquisition operation is executed. However, the acquisition operations 8 to 13 can be executed by adding extremely slight hardware and / or software changes to the prize acquisition game machine capable of executing the normal acquisition operation. Accordingly, a premium acquisition game machine that can selectively execute two or more of the options 1 to 9 (for example, a prize acquisition game machine that can select only the options 1 and 6) greatly increases the cost. Without being accompanied, a game diversification is achieved and / or a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of acquisition operations in a plurality of different modes is realized, and / or thereby changing the difficulty of acquiring a prize Is possible.

  In the prize acquisition game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the options 2 to 9 are selected, consumption points P2 are collected from the player (step S44). Therefore, it is easy to perform an accurate movement operation without losing the profits of the amusement store, or without losing the willingness of the player (especially a player with a high operational skill), facilitating the acquisition of prizes, and / or Or it is possible to increase the willingness of a player (especially a player with low operation skill).

  Further, in the prize acquisition game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined point P4 is awarded every time the game process is executed (step S39). Therefore, the player can save the possession point P1 by playing the game, and can select options 2 to 10 using the accumulated possession point P1. Thereby, a player can be attracted to a game.

  FIG. 29 shows an operation console 314 included in the prize acquisition game machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  The console 314 of the prize acquisition game machine 300 is different from the console 314 of the prize acquisition game machine 1 in that it further includes an information reading device 19.

  The information reading device 19 is a device for reading (or reading and writing) information stored in the information storage medium 19A possessed by the player. The information reading method is arbitrary. For example, if the information storage medium 19A is a magnetic card, the information reading device 19 may be a magnetic card reader (or a magnetic card reader / writer). If the information storage medium 19A is an IC card, the information reading device 19 can be an IC card reader (or an IC card reader / writer).

  Preferably, the information storage medium 19A stores the credit CR and / or possession point P1 owned by the player, and the credit CR and / or possession point P1 read from the information storage medium 19A by the information reader 19 is stored in the credit storage. Stored in the unit 131 and the point storage unit 132. More preferably, at a predetermined timing (for example, timing after execution of steps S39, S132, or S133), automatically or in response to a predetermined operation on the operation unit 74, the credit storage unit 131 and / or the points. The credit CR and / or possession point P1 of the storage unit 132 is written to the information storage medium 19A. Thereby, the player can carry over credit CR and / or possession point P1 until the next visit. It is also conceivable that the information storage medium 19A having the same specification can be used in a plurality of prize acquisition game machines 300.

  It is also conceivable to store IDs in the information storage medium 19A and store the credit CR and / or possession points P1 in the storage device 73 in association with a plurality of IDs. In this case, after the credit CR and / or possession point P1 corresponding to the ID read from the information storage medium 19A by the information reading device 19 is read from the storage device 73 and written into the credit storage unit 131 and the point storage unit 132. It is conceivable to execute a game process.

  FIG. 30 shows a game system 400 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The game system 400 includes a server 410 and one or more prize acquisition game machines 430 connected to the server 410 via an arbitrary communication path 420 such as the Internet or an intranet.

  The prize acquisition game machine 430 may have the same configuration as that of the prize acquisition game machine 300 except that it further includes means for communicating with the server 410.

  In a preferred embodiment, the information storage medium 19A stores IDs, and the server 410 includes a user information storage unit 411 that stores credits CR and / or possession points P1 in association with a plurality of IDs.

  The prize acquisition game machine 430 notifies the server 410 of the ID read from the information storage medium 19A by the information reading device 19, and the server 410 acquires the credit CR and / or possession point P1 corresponding to the notified ID. Notify the game machine 430. The prize acquisition game machine 430 writes the notified credit CR and / or possessed point P1 in the credit storage unit 131 and the point storage unit 132, executes the game process, and performs a predetermined timing (for example, step S39) of the game process. , S132 or timing after execution of S133), the credit storage unit 131 and the credit CR and / or the possessed points P1 of the point storage unit 132 are notified to the server 410 together with the ID, and the server 410 receives the user information based on this information. The data in the storage unit 411 is updated.

  The user confirms the user information stored in the user information storage unit 411 by communicating with the server 410 via the communication path 420 or any other communication path from the user terminal 440 such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a personal computer. can do.

  In the above execution mode, the case where the present invention is applied to a game machine of a type generally called a crane game machine has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to other types of game machines (for example, the type of JP 2010-042055 A). It is also possible to apply to a game machine or the like.

  As mentioned above, although the preferable execution form was demonstrated, the shape, dimension, material, function, operation | movement aspect, control aspect, control parameter, operation aspect, etc. of the game machine or game system in the said execution form, or the component, member, etc. which comprised these are These are described as examples, and these can be arbitrarily changed within the scope of the invention described in the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Premium acquisition game machine 10 ... Base 11 ... Premium prize accommodating part 12 ... Drop opening 13 ... Discharge outlet 14 ... Console 15 ... Consideration acceptance part 16 ... X button 17 ... Y button 18 ... Operation panel 20 ... Horizontal movement mechanism 21a ... X-axis motor 22a ... Y-axis motor 30 ... Vertical movement mechanism 32 ... Z-axis motor 34 ... Wire 50 ... Acquisition part 51 ... Arm opening / closing mechanisms 54A, 54B ... Grip motors 57A, 57B ... Arm 71 ... Control part 72 ... CPU
73 ... Storage device 74 ... Operation unit 75 ... Coin sensor 76 ... Drive unit 77 ... Sensor unit 78 ... Dispensing sensor 79 ... XY position sensor 80 ... Z position sensor 81 ... Bottom sensor 82 ... Opening sensor 100 ... Game execution unit 110 ... Acquisition operation control unit 120 ... Operation condition determination unit 121 ... Option storage unit 122 ... Option selection Reception unit 130 ... game information management unit 131 ... credit storage unit 132 ... point storage unit 133 ... credit management unit 134 ... point management unit 135 ... exchange processing unit 200 ... option Selection screen 210 ... option display section 230 ... game information display section 240 ... exchange button 250 ... descending button 300 ... prize acquisition game machine 31 ... console 19 ... information reader 400 ... game system 410 ... Server 420 ... communication unit 430 ... prize acquisition game machine

Claims (10)

An operation unit for the player to operate,
A game machine having an acquisition unit that performs a plurality of acquisition operations in response to a first operation on the operation unit,
A sequence determination unit that determines an execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations in response to a second operation on the operation unit;
The game machine, wherein the acquisition unit executes the plurality of acquisition operations according to an execution order determined by the sequence determination unit. The sequence determination unit is configured to determine the execution order by selecting one of a plurality of sequences that define an execution order of the plurality of acquisition operations.
The acquisition unit has an opening and closing member;
The plurality of acquisition operations are:
A first acquisition operation of moving the acquisition unit in a first direction in response to the first operation;
A second acquisition operation for opening the opening and closing member;
A third acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit in a second direction;
Including a fourth acquisition operation for closing the opening and closing member;
The plurality of sequences include a first sequence that specifies that the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations are executed in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to claim 1.   After the plurality of sequences execute the second and fourth acquisition operations in the order of the second and fourth acquisition operations, the first, second, and fourth acquisition operations are performed in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to claim 2, further comprising a second sequence that defines execution of the second, third, and fourth acquisition operations.   The plurality of sequences include a third sequence that specifies that the first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations are executed in the order of the second, first, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by the above.   The plurality of sequences perform the first acquisition operation, and then repeatedly execute the second and fourth acquisition operations, and then perform the third and fourth acquisition operations in the order of the third and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a fourth sequence that prescribes execution of a four-acquisition operation. The plurality of acquisition operations further include a fifth acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit to a position before execution of the first acquisition operation after execution of the first acquisition operation,
The plurality of sequences execute the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth acquisition operations in the order of the first, fifth, first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to claim 2, further comprising a fifth sequence that defines The plurality of sequences further includes a sixth acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit to a movement limit position in the first direction,
Stipulating that the plurality of sequences execute the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth acquisition operations in the order of the sixth, first, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to claim 2, comprising 6 sequences. The opening / closing member has a pair of arms,
The fourth acquisition operation is an operation of closing both of the pair of arms;
The plurality of acquisition operations further include a seventh acquisition operation that closes only one of the pair of arms,
The plurality of sequences include a seventh sequence that specifies that the first, second, third, and seventh acquisition operations are executed in the order of the first, second, third, and seventh acquisition operations. A game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7. The first acquisition operation is to move the acquisition unit in the first direction at a first position in the second direction;
The plurality of acquisition operations further include an eighth acquisition operation for moving the acquisition unit in the first direction at a second position different from the first position in the second direction;
The plurality of sequences include an eighth sequence that specifies that the eighth, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations are executed in the order of the eighth, second, third, and fourth acquisition operations. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 8. A value acceptance unit that accepts game consideration;
A first numerical value storage unit for storing the first numerical value;
A first numerical value management unit that decreases the first numerical value of the first numerical value storage unit according to the execution order determined by the sequence determination unit;
The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising an exchange processing unit configured to exchange the game consideration received by the consideration accepting unit with the first numerical value at a predetermined exchange ratio.

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