JP2015226627A - Prize acquisition game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience and game properties by controlling operation in cooperation among a plurality of prize acquisition game devices.SOLUTION: A prize acquisition game device includes: setting means for setting a group with another prize acquisition game device; communication means for communicating data via a network interconnected to another prize acquisition game device within the group; and operation control means for controlling operation, based on information received from another prize acquisition game device within the group by the communication means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize acquisition game device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a prize acquisition game device in which a player operates a prize acquisition unit aiming for a prize in a casing, and when the prize is acquired, the prize is transferred to a prize input part so that the prize can be acquired. In recent years, this prize acquisition game device can be connected to other devices via a network to perform data communication.

  As a prize acquisition game device that performs data communication with other devices via a network, for example, the setting content is changed based on setting information received from the server, or the game status (error information, etc.) is transmitted to the server, There is an apparatus that allows a server to manage the state of a game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-164661 A

  However, in the conventional prize acquisition game device, it is necessary to connect to a computer such as a server in order to efficiently change the setting. In addition, the conventional prize acquisition game apparatus has not been operated in cooperation with other prize acquisition game apparatuses because of the inherent characteristic of being played independently.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a prize acquisition game device that can improve convenience and game performance by controlling operations in cooperation between a plurality of prize acquisition game devices. Objective.

  According to the premium acquisition game device of one aspect of the present invention, the setting means for setting a group with other premium acquisition game devices, and a network mutually connected with the other premium acquisition game devices in the group Communication means for performing data communication, and action control means for controlling actions based on information received from the other prize acquisition game devices in the group by the communication means.

  The prize acquisition game device further includes display means for displaying the setting information when the information is setting information of the other prize acquisition game device, and the action control means transmits the setting information to the own device. You may control whether to reflect.

  Moreover, when the information is event information, the operation control means may control the rendering operation or the play operation of the own device based on the event information.

  In addition, when the event information is premium acquisition information indicating that a premium has been acquired in the other premium acquisition game device, the operation control means, when receiving the premium acquisition information, emits light that the device has. You may control to produce the effect which light-emits a means, and / or the effect which outputs a sound from the output means which an own apparatus has.

  The operation control means may not perform the effects of the light emission means and the output means even when the prize acquisition information is received when the device is playing.

  When the event information is bonus information generated under a predetermined condition, the operation control means controls to change the setting or increase the number of plays based on the bonus information so that a prize can be easily acquired. May be. Further, the operation control means may perform control so as to perform effects in order among devices performing effects in the group.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve convenience and game performance by controlling operation in cooperation between a plurality of prize acquisition game devices.

It is a key map showing an example of the prize acquisition game system in an embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the external appearance of the prize acquisition game device in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions regarding the computer part of the prize acquisition game device in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the prize acquisition game device in an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen which performs communication setting. It is a figure which shows an example of a main | base station setting screen (the 1). It is a figure which shows an example of a main | base station setting screen (the 2). It is a figure which shows an example of a group application screen (the 1). It is a figure which shows an example of a group application screen (the 2). It is a figure which shows an example of a main | base station setting screen (the 3). It is a figure which shows an example of a group application screen (the 3). It is a figure which shows an example of a connection status screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the setting condition of another housing | casing. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the setting condition of a self-casing. It is a figure which shows an example of a total information display screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the data screen for every time. It is a figure which shows an example of main information. It is a figure which shows an example of a sound data screen. It is a figure which shows the screen transition when each button is pushed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of the prize acquisition game device in embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example, and there is no intention to exclude various modifications and technical applications that are not explicitly described below. In other words, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications (combining the embodiments, etc.) without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily match actual dimensions and ratios. In some cases, the dimensional relationships and ratios may be different between the drawings.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a prize acquisition game device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<System overview>
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a prize acquisition game system according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, for example, in the prize acquisition game system, prize acquisition game apparatuses 100A to 100F are connected to each other via a network N. The number of prize acquisition game devices connected to the network is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

  The premium acquisition game apparatus uses reference numerals 100A, 100B and the like when individually explaining and explaining, and does not need to be individually distinguished, and uses reference numeral 100 when explaining together.

  The network N is a wired / wireless communication network or the like, and is configured such that connected prize acquisition game devices can perform data communication with each other. For example, a mesh type network using wireless communication conforming to IEEE 802.15.4, a bus type network connected by a CAN bus, or a network connected by a wireless LAN or Ethernet (registered trademark) is used. The network may include a repeater or a server for relaying communication as necessary.

  This improves the convenience and gameability by performing data communication between prize acquisition game devices that play games independently, and controlling operations in cooperation with multiple prize acquisition game devices. To be able to.

<Example configuration of a prize acquisition game device>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the prize acquisition game device according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the prize acquisition game device 100 is provided with a box-shaped accommodation unit 2 on a rectangular parallelepiped base 1. The front surface 2a and the side surfaces 2b, 2c of the housing portion 2 are configured by a transparent resin or glass plate-like member.

  In addition, the back surface 2d of the housing portion 2 is configured by a plate-like member having a lower half of a mirror surface and an upper half of a white plate-like member. A prize 3 such as a stuffed toy is accommodated in such an accommodation portion 2. In addition, a cylindrical prize input part 4 for receiving the prize 3 is provided at the bottom of the housing part 2 in the vertical direction.

  Furthermore, a prize acquisition unit 5 is suspended from the inner upper surface of the storage unit 2, and the prize acquisition unit 5 is provided at a lower end of the support unit 6 made of an elastic pipe suspended vertically from the inner upper surface. It is comprised from the holding | grip part 7 made.

  The support portion 6 is configured to be able to run on the transverse fixed rail and the longitudinal movable rail by a driving source (not shown), and is configured to be extendable in the vertical direction. The gripping unit 7 is provided with two arms 7 a that can be opened and closed to grip the prize 3. The two arms 7a are normally in a closed state, but are configured to open when a prize is grabbed.

  On the other hand, the console 1 is provided with an operation console 12 for the player to play. The console 12 is provided with a button switch 13 for stopping the prize acquisition unit 5 at a position corresponding to the desired prize 3. The button switch 13 includes a first button switch 13a for stopping the prize acquisition unit 5 at a predetermined position in the horizontal direction, and a prize acquisition unit 5 whose predetermined position in the horizontal direction is determined by the first button switch 13a. Includes a second button switch 13b for stopping at a predetermined position in the vertical direction.

  In addition, the console 12 is provided with a coin insertion slot 14 through which a player inserts coins during play. Further, the console 12 is provided with an interface (not shown) such as a liquid crystal panel. When the manager of the store makes various settings from the liquid crystal panel using the administrator authority, the computer provided in the base 1 controls the prize acquisition game device 100 based on the settings.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration related to the computer portion of the prize acquisition game device 100 according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the computer part of the prize acquisition game device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a drive device 108, a network It has an I / F (Interface) 1 unit 10, an input device 112, and a display device 114. These components are connected to each other via a bus so that data can be transmitted and received.

  The CPU 102 is a control unit that performs control of the prize acquisition unit 5 based on an input from the input device 112, control of setting information, calculation of data, and processing in the prize acquisition game device 100. The CPU 102 is an arithmetic device that executes a control program stored in the RAM 104 or the ROM 106.

  The RAM 104 is, for example, a main storage unit. The RAM 104 is a storage device that stores or temporarily stores programs and data such as an OS (Operating System) and application software that are basic software executed by the CPU 102.

  The ROM 106 is a storage device that stores setting information of the prize acquisition game device 100 and data related to the control program, for example.

  The drive device 108 reads a program, data, and the like from a recording medium 116, such as a CD-ROM or an SD card, and installs or saves the program or data in a storage device.

  The recording medium 116 stores a predetermined program, and the program stored in the recording medium 116 is installed in the prize acquisition game device 100 via the drive device 108. The installed predetermined program can be executed by the prize acquisition game device 100. The recording medium 116 stores predetermined data, and the data stored in the recording medium 116 is stored in the prize acquisition game device 100 via the drive device 108.

  The network I / F unit 110 is an interface with another prize acquisition game device 100 connected via the network N shown in FIG.

  The input device 112 is the button 13 shown in FIG. The display device 114 is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and performs display according to display data input from the CPU 102. In the present embodiment, the display device 114 is configured by a touch panel having an input unit.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the prize acquisition game device 100 according to the embodiment. The prize acquisition game device 100 shown in FIG. 4 includes a communication unit 202, a display unit 204, a setting unit 206, a light emitting unit 208, an output unit 210, and an operation control unit 212.

  The communication unit 202 can be realized by, for example, the network I / F unit 110, the CPU 102, the control program CP, and the like. The communication means 202 performs data communication via the network N interconnected with other premium acquisition game devices. For example, once a group, which will be described later, is set, the communication unit 202 performs data communication with other prize acquisition game devices in the group.

  The display means 204 can be realized by, for example, the display device 114, the CPU 102, the RAM 104, the control program CP, and the like. The display unit 204 displays information (such as setting information and event information of other devices) acquired from other premium acquisition game devices based on the display data input from the operation control unit 212.

  The display unit 204 detects a touch on the display screen displayed on the touch panel or the like, and outputs a command corresponding to the touch position to the operation control unit 212.

  The setting unit 206 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 102, the RAM 104, the control program CP, and the like. The setting means 206 sets a group including other prize acquisition game devices. For example, for group setting, a premium acquisition game device as a parent device is set, a group application is made from a premium acquisition game device as a child device to a premium acquisition game device of the parent device, and the parent device applies a group application for a child device. Group setting is performed by allowing.

  This is to prevent all communicable prize acquisition game devices from being grouped. For example, even if a group application is made from a prize acquisition game device at another store in the neighborhood, the application can be rejected if the group setting described above is employed.

  The light emitting means 208 is realized by, for example, a lamp or LED light emitter (not shown) provided in the prize acquisition game device 100. The light emitting unit 208 emits light under the control of the operation control unit 212. For example, the light emitting means 208 emits light when a premium is acquired by another premium acquisition game device, or when a bonus for one play is given to the player in the case of a time service.

  The output unit 210 is a speaker (not shown) provided in the prize acquisition game device 100, for example. The output unit 210 outputs voice and music under the control of the operation control unit 212. For example, the output means 210 outputs a fanfare or the like when a prize is acquired by another prize acquisition game device, or gives a bonus for one play to the player in the case of a time service. Output the voice to convey.

  The operation control unit 212 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 102, the RAM 104, the control program CP, and the like. The action control means 212 controls the action of the own apparatus based on the information received from the other prize acquisition game apparatuses in the group by the communication means 202. The operation control unit 212 includes a reflecting unit 214, a rendering unit 216, and a changing unit 218.

  The reflecting means 214 controls whether or not the setting information displayed on the display means 204 is reflected on the own device when the received information is setting information of another prize acquisition game device. As a result, the administrator can determine whether to reflect the setting information on the other apparatus after viewing and confirming the setting information of the other prize acquisition game apparatus.

  When the received information is event information, the effect unit 216 or the change unit 218 controls the effect operation or the play operation of the own device based on the event information. Thereby, the prize acquisition game devices in the group are linked to each other so that a unified presentation can be performed in a plurality of prize acquisition game devices, or a unified play operation can be performed.

  For example, when the event information is premium acquisition information indicating that a premium has been acquired in another premium acquisition game device, the rendering means 216 produces an effect of emitting light emitting means 208 included in the own device and / or the own device. Control is performed so as to produce an effect of outputting sound from the output means 210. Thus, a congratulatory effect can be given to a player who has acquired a prize using a plurality of prize acquisition game apparatuses in the group.

  It should be noted that the rendering unit 216 does not perform the rendering of the light emitting unit 208 and the output unit 210 even when the prize acquisition information is received when the player is playing, that is, when the player is executing a prize acquisition game. Also good. This is because the player who is playing his / her device concentrates on the play of his / her device. For example, if an effect is performed when no prize has been acquired, the player may feel the effect inexplicable.

  Further, when the event information is bonus information generated under a predetermined condition, the changing unit 218 performs control so as to change the setting or increase the number of times of play based on the bonus information so that a prize can be easily acquired. . The bonus information generated under a predetermined condition is, for example, information indicating that a time service is performed only for a predetermined time at a predetermined time, or a predetermined number of premiums are received at the premium acquisition game device in the group within a predetermined time. It may be information indicating that it has been acquired, or information transmitted from a processing device or the like in the store.

  For example, when the bonus information as described above is acquired, the changing unit 218 changes the setting of the strength (power) of the arm gripping force or the like so that the prize can be easily acquired. Or grant. Thereby, it is possible to make unified setting changes for games that are independently operated in cooperation with the prize acquisition game devices in the group.

<Specific example>
Next, when the display device 114 is an operation panel having a touch panel, an example in which cooperation is performed between a plurality of prize acquisition game devices will be described using an example of a screen displayed on the operation panel.

≪Group setting≫
An example of group setting in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a processing example of setting of the master unit in the present embodiment is as follows. In the present embodiment, the case is used synonymously with the prize acquisition game device.
(1) Arbitrary one unit is determined as a candidate for the parent device from among the cases for which communication between cases is desired.
(2) Change the chassis name as necessary.
(3) Change the group name as necessary.
(4) Register the master unit.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen for performing communication settings. The setting screen illustrated in FIG. 5 is a screen that is displayed, for example, when an administrator logs in and a communication setting button is pressed from the administrator screen.

  The “communication setting” shown in FIG. 5 is a function for setting whether or not communication is performed between other premium acquisition game apparatuses. For example, the initial setting is “ON”. Further, the “production setting” shown in FIG. 5 is a function for setting the number of productions when a prize is acquired by a device in the group. If this setting is performed on a single device, it is shared by the devices in the group, so there is no need to set each device.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the number of performances can be determined from among 3, 5, 10, 20, and 30. For production, for example, the following rules are set.
-Playing devices do not produce effects based on information from other devices (highest priority)
-At least one unit will produce an effect.-If the set number is greater than the number in the group, all units will be produced.-If the set number is less than the number in the group, an appropriately selected device will produce an effect. I do

  “Information setting” shown in FIG. 5 is a function for transmitting information to all devices in communication at the time of “get” or “at the time of error”. “At the time of getting” is when a prize is acquired. If this “get time” is set, when a prize is acquired, the case number of the case from which the prize has been acquired is displayed on the display device of the communicating apparatus. This is to notify the operator that a prize has been taken during operation with only one prize placed, and prevent the operator from not being aware that the prize has been taken. be able to. Note that this setting may not be performed when a large number of prizes are arranged.

  “At the time of error” is when an error such as mechanical equipment failure or setting error occurs in the apparatus. If this “in error” is set, the case number of the case in which the error has occurred is displayed on the display device of the communicating apparatus when an error occurs.

  The setting screen shown in FIG. 5 includes a parent device setting button b102 and a group application button b104. When the setting means 206 is notified that the button b102 has been pressed (1), the setting means 206 changes the screen to the screen shown in FIG. 6 in order to set the parent device, and is notified that the button b104 has been pressed. (5) In order to make a group application, the screen transitions to the screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the master unit setting screen (part 1). The screen shown in FIG. 6 includes a case name change button b202, a group name change button b204, and a parent device registration button b206.

  When notified that the case name change button b202 has been pressed (2), the setting means 206 displays a soft keyboard or the like to change the case name. When notified that the group name change button b204 has been pressed (3), the setting means 206 displays a soft keyboard or the like to change the group name. When notified that the parent device registration button b206 has been pressed (4), the setting means 206 sets this casing as the parent device of the group.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the parent device setting screen (No. 2). The screen shown in FIG. 7 is an example of the screen after the parent device registration button b206 is pressed in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the parent device is set, the application confirmation button b302, the communication group button, and the communication group release button become active.

  The application confirmation button b302 is a button for issuing a command that displays the application contents and allows the administrator to determine whether or not the application is necessary if there is a group application from another housing (slave unit). The communication grouping button is a button for issuing a command for deciding grouping of cases for which group application is permitted. The communication group cancel button is a button for issuing a command for canceling grouping.

Next, the group application from the child device in this embodiment will be described. A processing example of a group application from a child device in the present embodiment is as follows.
(5) Apply for each group from all cases that are used as slave units.
(6) Change the name of the handset as necessary.
(7) Confirm the name of the parent chassis and make a group application.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the group application screen (part 1). The screen shown in FIG. 8 includes a case name change button b402, a parent device confirmation button b404, and an application button b406.

  When notified that the case name change button b402 has been pressed (6), the setting unit 206 displays a soft keyboard or the like to change the case name. When notified that the parent device confirmation button b404 has been pressed (7), the setting means 206 displays a balloon shown in FIG. 8 to enable group application. When the setting means 206 is notified that the application button b406 included in the balloon has been pressed (7), the setting means 206 makes a group application to the parent device using this housing as a child device. In addition to the above, although not shown, a password may be set on the master unit and may be grouped by inputting the same password on the slave unit.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the group application screen (No. 2). The screen shown in FIG. 9 is a screen indicating that the group application after the processing of (7) is in progress.

  When the upper limit number of cases in the group is set, the parent unit can be confirmed by pressing the parent unit confirmation button b404. However, the setting unit 206 does not have the number of cases in the group. If the upper limit has been reached, the application button b406 is deactivated.

  The processes (5) to (7) are processes performed from all the casings to be grouped. If there are a plurality of master units, the name of the chassis to be the master unit may be selected from the screen.

Next, group application permission and group permission confirmation in this embodiment will be described. Processing examples of group application permission and group permission confirmation in the present embodiment are as follows.
(8) On the base unit, check whether there is a group application from another case.
(9) Permitting group application at the parent machine.
(10) In the parent device, communication of permitted cases is grouped.
(11) Confirm that the slave units are grouped.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the parent device setting screen (part 3). The screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed when the parent device setting button b102 is pressed again from the setting screen shown in FIG. 5 after registration of the parent device.

  The screen shown in FIG. 10 is a screen example in which the application confirmation button b302 is pressed (8) and a balloon is displayed. When the setting means 206 is notified from the list in the balloon that “Applying” has been pressed (9), the setting means 206 changes the display from “Applying” to “Allowed” and recognizes it as a candidate for the child device of the group. . Conversely, when the setting means 206 is notified that “permitted” has been pressed, the setting unit 206 returns the display from “permitted” to “pending”.

  For example, when the upper limit number of housings in the group is set, the setting unit 206 prevents further permission when the permitted number reaches the upper limit.

  Next, when notified that the communication grouping button shown in FIG. 10 has been pressed (10), the setting means 206 groups communication with the permitted child device candidates. Here, grouping cannot be performed unless there are two or more housings including the parent device. Further, when communication is grouped, communication can be performed between devices in the group. Thereby, the administrator can set only a desired housing to a group by adopting a method in which the parent device permits a group application from the child device.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the group application screen (part 3). The screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed when the group application button b104 is pressed again from the setting screen shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, it is displayed on the screen that it belongs to the group name “UFO-akbeki”. Thereby, the administrator can confirm that it belongs to the group. In addition, as a group setting method, the method of having a relationship between the parent device and the child device has been explained. However, as a method having no parent-child relationship, a password (or group number) common to all cases to be set as a group is set. By inputting, the cases in which the same password is input may be grouped.

≪Display of operation information with other chassis≫
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 19, display of operation information with another housing in the present embodiment will be described. First, confirmation of the connection status (setting information) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a connection status screen. The screen shown in FIG. 12 is a screen displayed when the communication setting shown in FIG. 5 is ON. The connection status screen displays all the cases in the group, and the number of pages is increased according to the number of communication. Further, the sales and the number of payouts displayed in FIG. 12 indicate the current information after the data is cleared.

  The operation control means 212 displays the setting status of the housing when a display button (hereinafter also simply referred to as a display button) shown in FIG. 12 is pressed. Hereinafter, a case where the display button b504 of the other casing is pressed and a case where the display button b502 of the own casing is pressed will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen for the setting status of another housing. The difficulty level setting ar102, each seat setting ar104, and common setting ar106 are displayed on the screen shown in FIG. The setting status includes power setting. Regarding the setting information included in the setting status, the own device may transmit a command for transmitting setting information to the own device to each device in the group when the display button b504 is pressed. In addition, each device may transmit its own setting information to another device at a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing when a coin is inserted.

  In the screen shown in FIG. 13, for example, when scrolling downward, 1P setting information is sequentially displayed so that all setting information can be browsed. For example, when scrolling to the right, 2P setting information is displayed. It is displayed. Note that the information displayed on the screen shown in FIG. 13 cannot be edited only by browsing, for example.

  When the reflecting means 214 is notified that the read 1P button b602 shown in FIG. 13 has been pressed, the setting information of the other casing displayed is used as the setting information of the 1P and / or 2P booth of the own casing. The process of reading by overwriting is performed. It is only necessary for the administrator to appropriately select whether the booth to which the setting information is read is only the 1P booth, the 2P booth, or both booths. Accordingly, the administrator can easily change the setting information to desired setting information by checking the setting information of the other casings in the group and reading the setting information into the own casing.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the setting status of the own housing. The common setting ar106, power setting ar108, and difficulty level setting ar102 are displayed on the screen shown in FIG. Note that the setting status includes each seat setting as described above. In the screen shown in FIG. 14, the setting information of the other casing shown in FIG. 13 is set and displayed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the total information display screen. On the screen shown in FIG. 15, operation information for each of 1P and 2P is displayed. The management information includes a case name, a 100-yen coin inserted number, a 500-yen coin inserted number, a payout number, the number of plays, the number of services, sales, and the like.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data screen for each time. As shown in FIG. 16, on the data screen, for example, current data of sales and payout numbers for each of 1P and 2P are displayed for each hour of time. The sales per day and the number of payouts are accumulated in the total information shown in FIG. 15, and the sales and payouts on the data screen shown in FIG. 16 are cleared, for example, every day.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of main information. The screen shown in FIG. 17 includes, for example, a case name, sales, the number of payouts, the number of plays, the number of plays after payout, the number of times of service, the number of clear credits, and the like as display items for each 1P and 2P. b702, a button b704 for saving to USB is included.

  As for the case name, when the administrator presses each edit button, an input screen is displayed, and the administrator can edit the case name using the input screen. The “+” in the payout number line is a button that can count up a prize.

  The data clear button b702 is a button for clearing the current data shown in FIG. Data cleared by the button b702 is operation information (excluding unit price and premium name) of 1P and 2P, and data for each time (see, for example, FIG. 16). Further, by selecting on the displayed confirmation screen, it is possible to delete the operation information and data for each time of all the casings in the group.

  The button b704 for saving to USB is a button for saving all management information including other housings to an external recording medium (for example, USB memory). Data stored by the button b704 is management information, total information (for example, see FIG. 15), and data for each time (for example, see FIG. 16) of all the casings in the group. The storage format of various data is, for example, the CSV format.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sound data screen. The screen illustrated in FIG. 18 includes a read button b802 from USB, a distribution button b804, and a distribution data confirmation b806 in another housing. Using each button, sound data can be read, distributed, and stored.

  A USB memory read button b802 shown in FIG. 18 is a button that is pressed when the USB memory is inserted into the housing. The read sound data can be overwritten, for example, over the currently stored sound data.

  The distribution button b804 to other casings shown in FIG. 18 is a button for distributing to all casings in the group. By pressing the button b804, the distributed sound data (distributed data) can be stored in the RAM of each casing.

  A delivery data confirmation button b806 shown in FIG. 18 is a button for confirming and saving sound data delivered from another housing. By pressing this button b806, the distributed sound data can be stored in the RAM of the own housing.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating screen transition when each button is pressed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the button b802 is pressed, a screen for confirming the saving of sound data read from the USB memory, a screen for saving, and a screen for saving completion are displayed in this order. As shown in FIG. 19 (2), when the button b804 is pressed, a distribution confirmation screen for sound data to be distributed, a screen during distribution, and a distribution end screen are displayed in this order. As shown in FIG. 19 (3), when the button b806 is pressed, a delivery data saving confirmation screen, a saving screen, and a saving end screen are displayed in this order. Thereby, the administrator can share the sound data within the group.

≪Event-related operation control≫
For example, the operation control unit 212 turns on / flashes the light emitting unit 208 or outputs a sound from the output unit 210 based on the premium acquisition information received from another premium acquisition game device in the group. Thereby, the effect at the time of prize acquisition can be heightened between the prize acquisition game apparatuses in the group.

  It should be noted that, as a way of effect at the time of acquiring a prize, the effect may be performed only on a device at a short distance from the device from which the gift is acquired, instead of performing the effect on all devices in the group. Each prize acquisition game device measures and stores an index indicating the distance from the device to be communicated during communication of each data. The apparatus from which the prize has been acquired may transmit the prize acquisition information only to an apparatus that is estimated to be within a certain distance based on the stored index. As a result, it is not necessary to produce a device far from the device from which the prize was acquired, and it is possible to suppress a wasteful production that the player who acquired the prize cannot recognize, and to enhance the power saving effect. You can also. For example, RSSI (received radio wave intensity), RTT (round time trip), or the like is used as an index indicating the distance to the device to be communicated. As a method for determining the distance, in addition to the above-described measurement method, the manager may select a device at a short distance from a list of other premium acquisition game devices in the group in advance.

  When performing time service, each device that has acquired information indicating the time service changes the setting value so that the arm power (gripping force or the like) is set stronger by a predetermined value within a range not exceeding the upper limit. Thereby, a game property can be improved in cooperation between the apparatuses in a group. Note that a time service may be performed when a predetermined number or more of prizes are acquired in a certain device.

  In addition, a device that determines that a predetermined number of prizes (prises) has been acquired by each device in the group within a predetermined time based on the gift acquisition information, transmits bonus information to each device in the group, and the device in the game Can give one credit as a bonus to players in the game. As a result, in a game that is independently operated, a plurality of players can play a game with a common consciousness of acquiring a predetermined number of prizes together, thereby improving game cooperativity. Can do.

  The above example is merely an example, and the combination of the content of the received information and the production operation or the play operation can be changed as appropriate, and the devices in the group share information, so that the devices in the group can share the information. It becomes possible to perform coordinated operations.

<Operation>
Next, the operation of the prize acquisition game device 100 in the embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the prize acquisition game device 100 according to the embodiment. In step S102 shown in FIG. 20, the communication unit 202 determines whether information has been received from another prize acquisition game device. If the information is received (step S102-YES), the process proceeds to step S104. If the information is not received (step S102-NO), the process returns to step S102.

  In step S104, the operation control unit 212 determines whether the received information is setting information or event information. If the information is setting information, the process proceeds to step S106, and if the information is event information, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S106, the operation control unit 212 determines whether to display setting information. For example, the operation control unit 212 determines whether or not the setting status button of the other casing is pressed on the screen illustrated in FIG. When setting information is displayed (step S106-YES), it progresses to step S108, and when setting information is not displayed (step S106-NO), this processing is ended.

  In step S108, the operation control unit 212 controls to display the setting information on the display unit 204. For example, the operation control unit 212 controls the display unit 204 to display the setting information of the selected other device as illustrated in FIG.

  In step S110, the operation control unit 212 determines whether to reflect the setting information of the other device. For example, the operation control unit 212 determines whether or not the reading button illustrated in FIG. 13 has been pressed. When setting information is reflected (step S110-YES), it progresses to step S112, and when setting information is not reflected (step S110-NO), this process is complete | finished.

  In step S112, the reflecting unit 214 reflects the setting information of the other device in the setting information of the own device.

  In step S114, the operation control means 212 determines whether or not an effect is necessary based on the contents of the event information. For example, the operation control unit 212 determines that an effect is necessary in the case of premium acquisition information by another device. If it is determined that an effect is necessary (step S114-YES), the process proceeds to step S116, and if it is determined that an effect is not required (step S114-NO), the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S <b> 116, the rendering means 216 controls to perform the rendering using the light emitting means 208 and the output means 210. For example, the rendering unit 216 causes the light emitting unit 208 to emit light, or causes the output unit 210 to output voice or music.

  In step S118, the changing unit 218 controls the setting to change the setting so that the prize is easily acquired (for example, increase the power of the arm) or increase the number of plays.

  As described above, according to the embodiment, convenience and game performance can be improved by performing operation control in cooperation between a plurality of prize acquisition game devices.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although several embodiment of the technique which this application discloses was described, the technique which this application discloses is not limited above. For example, the number of booths does not have to be two, and the present invention can be applied to one or three or more booths.

  In addition, regarding the performance operation, the prize acquisition game device that performs the performance may perform a performance that is linked (or linked) between the devices. The directing means 216 controls each apparatus to perform the effects in order. For example, the light emitting means 208 is used to produce effects in which waves occur in conjunction with each apparatus, or music flows or emits light in order. It is also possible to perform an effect.

  Further, for a group, each device in the group may set a subgroup using a predetermined criterion. For example, short-range devices whose RTT is within a predetermined value are sub-grouped, and the above-described information (setting information, event information, etc.) is communicated in sub-group units and linked in sub-group units. A production operation or the like may be performed. In addition to the distance, the number of prizes paid out may be used as the predetermined reference for determining the subgroup.

100 Premium Acquisition Game Device 102 CPU
104 RAM
106 ROM
112 input device 114 display device 202 communication unit 204 display unit 206 setting unit 208 light emitting unit 210 output unit 212 operation control unit 214 reflection unit 216 presentation unit 218 change unit

Claims (7)

Setting means for setting a group with other prize acquisition game devices;
Communication means for performing data communication via a network interconnected with other prize acquisition game devices in the group;
Action control means for controlling actions based on information received from the other prize acquisition game devices in the group by the communication means;
A prize acquisition game device comprising: When the information is the setting information of the other prize acquisition game device,
A display means for displaying the setting information;
The operation control means includes
The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1, which controls whether or not the setting information is reflected on the own device. If the information is event information,
The operation control means includes
3. The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a presentation operation or a play operation of the own device is controlled based on the event information. When the event information is premium acquisition information indicating that a premium has been acquired in the other premium acquisition game device,
The operation control means includes
4. The prize acquisition game according to claim 3, wherein when the prize acquisition information is received, control is performed so that an effect of emitting light from the light emitting means of the apparatus and / or an effect of outputting sound from the output means of the apparatus is performed. apparatus. The operation control means includes
5. The prize acquisition game apparatus according to claim 4, wherein when the apparatus is playing, the light emitting means and the output means are not rendered even if the prize acquisition information is received. When the event information is bonus information generated under a predetermined condition,
The operation control means includes
The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein, based on the bonus information, the setting is changed so that a prize can be easily acquired, or the number of playable times is increased. The operation control means includes
The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein control is performed so that effects are performed in order among devices performing effects in the group.

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