JP2016146882A - Prize-acquiring game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a prize-acquiring game device capable of preventing a slide table from being operated with a stroke larger than a setting value when starting driving the slide table.SOLUTION: A prize-acquiring game device includes: a position detection part for detecting a position of a slide table; a stroke setting part for setting a stroke of reciprocation of the slide table based on operation input; and a slide table control part for performing driving control of the slide table based on the detected position of the slide table and the set stroke. The slide table control part performs control for starting the reciprocation of the slide table in a direction, where an optional point on the slide table approaches the center of amplitude of the reciprocation of the optional point, when drive of the slide table 30 is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize acquisition game device.

  A pusher-type prize acquisition game apparatus is known as a prize acquisition game apparatus (for example, Patent Document 1). In this pusher-type prize acquisition game device, when the player operates the operation unit, the prize placed on the turntable is scooped up by the shovel, and the scooped prize is dropped on the fixed table. It is configured. The prize dropped on the fixed table is moved toward the prize payout exit by the slide table that reciprocates on the fixed table, and is paid out when it falls to the prize payout exit.

JP 2008-11872 A

  In the conventional pusher-type prize acquisition game device, the stroke (stroke width, stroke length) of the reciprocating movement of the slide table cannot be changed, but an operator (such as an employee of a game facility) determines the stroke of the slide table in advance. It is also possible to configure so that any value from the maximum value to the minimum value can be set. Here, when the stroke of the slide table is set to a value smaller than a predetermined maximum value, the slide table has a stroke larger than the set value (for example, when the slide table starts driving (during the slide table positioning operation)). It may occur that the system operates at a predetermined maximum value. In the pusher-type prize acquisition game device, an operation is performed in which prizes are stacked and placed at a position where a slide table on a fixed table does not reach so that a large amount of prizes fall to a prize payout exit at a time. When the stroke of the slide table is set to a value smaller than the predetermined maximum value and the prizes are stacked and placed in accordance with the set value, the slide table is set to be lower than the set value at the start of driving the slide table. If the operation is performed with a large stroke, the stacked prizes fall from the fixed table, and there is a problem that the work for installing the prizes on the fixed table has to be performed again.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to prevent the slide table from operating with a stroke larger than the set value when the slide table starts to be driven. It is to provide a special prize acquisition game device.

  (1) The present invention is a prize acquisition game in which a prize transferred by a transfer section that operates based on an operation input from the operation section is dropped by a slide table that reciprocates on a fixed table and then paid out. An apparatus for detecting a position of the slide table; a stroke setting unit for setting a reciprocating stroke of the slide table; and a position of the detected slide table and a set stroke. A slide table control unit that performs drive control of the slide table, and the slide table control unit performs reciprocal movement of the arbitrary point on the slide table at the start of driving of the slide table. Control to start reciprocating movement of the slide table in a direction approaching the amplitude center About the prize game apparatus according to claim.

  According to the present invention, at the start of driving the slide table, an arbitrary point on the slide table starts moving in a direction approaching the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the arbitrary point. It is possible to prevent operation with a stroke larger than the set value.

  (2) Further, in the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention, a plurality of stations for performing a prize acquisition game are provided, the slide table provided in the first station, and the first opposite to the first station. The slide table provided in the two stations may be configured to reciprocate with the same stroke in the same direction.

  According to the present invention, when the slide table starts to be driven, the slide table provided in the first station is prevented from operating with a stroke larger than the set value, and the second station facing the first station on the back side is prevented. It is also possible to prevent the slide table provided in the station from operating with a stroke larger than the set value.

  (3) The prize acquisition game device according to the present invention further includes a link mechanism that converts the rotational movement of the motor into the reciprocating movement of the slide table, and the position detection unit detects the position of the movable part of the link mechanism. The position of the slide table may be detected based on a detection signal from the sensor.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize the position detection of the slide table at a low cost without using an expensive driving component such as a servo motor.

  (4) Moreover, in the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention, the position detector is configured such that, based on detection signals from the plurality of sensors, an arbitrary point on the slide table is an amplitude of reciprocal movement of the arbitrary point. It is determined whether the slide table control unit is located on the first direction side from the center or on the second direction side opposite to the first direction, and the slide table control unit Is located on the first direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the arbitrary point, the reciprocating movement of the slide table is started in the second direction, and the arbitrary point on the slide table is When the point is located on the second direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the arbitrary point, control for starting the reciprocating movement of the slide table in the first direction may be performed.

  According to the present invention, when an arbitrary point on the slide table is located on the first direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement at the start of driving the slide table, the slide table starts moving in the second direction, When an arbitrary point on the slide table is located on the second direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement, the slide table starts moving in the first direction. Can be prevented from operating with a large stroke.

It is a front view of the prize acquisition game device of this embodiment. It is a top view of the prize acquisition game device of FIG. FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of one station of FIG. 1. (A) is a figure which shows the storage container arrange | positioned in game space, (B) is a perspective view of a storage container, (C) is the schematic plan view. (A) is a perspective view of a prize supply part, (B) is the side view. (A) is a side view which shows the slide start state of a prize shelf, (B) is a side view which shows the rotation state of a prize shelf. It is a figure for demonstrating the reciprocation of a slide table. It is a top view of a slide table drive part. It is a top view of a fixed table. It is a top view of a slide table. It is a figure for demonstrating the position detection of a slide table. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of positioning the center position of a slide table. It is a functional block diagram of the prize acquisition game device of the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the slide table at the time of a drive start. It is a figure for demonstrating the shoveling operation of an shovel. It is a figure for demonstrating the prize fall operation | movement of an excavator. It is a figure which shows the some prize acquisition game device connected via the communication cable. It is a figure which shows the extension table connected with the slide table. It is a figure which shows the storage part provided between the fixed table and the prize paying exit. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a guidance means. It is a figure which shows the example of the shovel suitable for a spherical prize. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a guidance means. It is a figure which shows the roller slider provided between the fixed table and the prize paying exit.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessary constituent requirements of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the prize acquisition game device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof. The prize acquisition game device 1 is provided with four stations 10 for performing a prize acquisition game, and is configured so that four players can play simultaneously. The four stations 10 are arranged radially.

  The upper part of the casing 12 of each station 10 is configured by a dome-shaped transparent member 14 so that the player can visually recognize the state of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 and the inside of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1. Can not touch. Thereby, a game space (game field) is formed inside the housing 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a turntable 20 on which a number of prizes G are placed across the stations 10 is provided in the game space inside the housing 12. The turntable 20 rotates at a constant speed in a certain direction.

  Each station 10 is provided with an excavator 22 and an arm 24 that function as a transfer unit for transferring the prize G. The excavator 22 is for scooping up the prize G placed on the turntable 20, and is movable between a scooping position on the turntable 20 side and a prize dropping position where the prize G is dropped by the arm 24. Is provided. Below the prize drop position, a slide table 30 and a fixed table 32 on which a plurality of prizes G are placed are provided.

A prize outlet 26 is provided below one end of the fixed table 32. The prize payout port 26 communicates with a prize takeout port 18 provided on the outer peripheral portion of the housing 12. The slide table 30 reciprocates on the fixed table 32 in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. 3 on the other end side (center side of the housing 12) of the fixed table 32.

  Each station 10 is provided with a player operation unit 40. The player operation unit 40 is provided with a coin insertion slot 42, a first switch 44 for causing the shovel 22 to perform a scooping operation, and a second switch 46 for causing the shovel 22 to perform a prize dropping operation.

  A player inserts a coin into the coin insertion slot 42, operates the first switch 44 to scoop up the prize on the turntable 20 by the excavator 22, and operates the second switch 46 to scoop up the prize G scooped up. When it is dropped onto 30, the prize G on the slide table 30 and the prize G on the fixed table 32 are pushed to the prize payout exit 26 side by the reciprocating movement of the slide table 30 and fall to the prize payout exit 26. The prize G is configured to be acquired.

  Replenishment of prizes to the game space (such as the turntable 20 and the slide table 30) can be performed by holding the handle 16 provided at the lower part of the transparent member 14 and lifting the transparent member 14 upward. The transparent member 14 is provided with a maintenance hatch 19, and the maintenance hatch 19 can be opened to replenish prizes. By providing the maintenance hatch 19 on the transparent member 14, the prize can be replenished safely and easily without lifting the transparent member 14.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (A), a plurality of storage containers 28 for storing prizes for display are arranged radially in the center of the game space. FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the container 28, and FIG. 4C is a schematic plan view thereof. As shown in FIG. 4B, the storage container 28 is a box-shaped transparent container whose front and back surfaces are curved, and the front panel 28a can be opened and closed by rotating around the hinge 28b. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 4C, a partition member 29 that divides the space is arranged inside the storage container 28, and a plurality of prizes G are accommodated in the space on the front panel 28a side. But it can be displayed nicely.

  In the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, a prize supply section for a jackpot can be provided above the prize payout opening 26 in the game space. FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a prize supply unit, and FIG. 5B is a side view thereof. The prize supply unit 50 includes a plurality of prize shelves 52 on which prizes are placed, and a support member 54 that supports each prize shelf 52. The prize supply unit 50 is supported by a pair of support columns 51, and the pair of support columns 51 are attached to both sides of the gift payout outlet 26.

  Engagement pins 53a and 53b are provided on both sides of each prize shelf 52 so as to protrude laterally. The support member 54 is provided with a first groove 55a that receives the engagement pin 53a and a second groove 55b that receives the engagement pin 53b in a slidable and rotatable manner in the horizontal direction. The support member 54 is provided with a number of movable members 56 corresponding to the plurality of prize shelves 52. The movable member 56 is rotatably provided around the support shaft 56a. A string 57 is attached to the tip of each movable member 56, and a weight 58 placed on the fixed table 32 is attached to the tip of each string 57.

When the weight 58 placed on the fixed table 32 falls to the prize outlet 26 by the reciprocating movement of the slide table 30, the weight of the weight 58 is transmitted to the movable member 56 via the string 57 and is supported by the movable member 56. As shown in FIG. 6A, the prize shelf 52 moves forward by rotating around the axis 56a and rotating the movable member 56. 6B, the engagement pin 53a is dropped from the first groove 55a, and the front end side of the prize shelf 52 rotates downward about the engagement pin 53b, and is placed on the prize shelf 52. The prizes that have been dropped fall to the prize payout exit 26 and are paid out. The support member 54 is provided with a plurality of sensors for detecting the rotation of each movable member 56, and from these prize shelves 52 among the plurality of prize shelves 52, the prizes are paid out (a jackpot is generated). Detected).

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a maximum of three prize shelves 52 can be attached to the prize supply unit 50. Thereby, the appearance of the prize for jackpot can be improved. Further, one or two prize shelves 52 may be attached to the prize supply unit 50. In addition, a prize shelf having a larger width than the prize shelf 52 (approximately three times the width of the prize shelf 52) can be attached to the prize supply unit 50, and the prize supply unit is adapted to the type, size, and shape of the prize. The configuration of 50 prize shelves can be optimized.

  In the prize acquisition game device 1 of this embodiment, the value of the stroke (stroke width, stroke length) of the reciprocating movement of the slide table 30 can be changed (adjusted). The set value of the stroke can be set in a predetermined step (for example, 2 mm) from the minimum value (for example, 25 mm) to the maximum value (for example, 66 mm). As shown in FIG. 7, in the reciprocating movement, the slide table 30 moves back and forth by 1/2 of the set value of the stroke ST from the designed center position CP. Here, the center position CP is illustrated as the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the tip position of the slide table 30. For example, when the set value of the stroke ST is “25 mm”, the slide table 30 moves back and forth by 12 mm from the center position CP. When the set value of the stroke ST is “66 mm”, the slide table 30 is centered. It moves back and forth by 33 mm from the position CP. Thus, since the slide table 30 reciprocates according to the set value with the center position CP as a reference, the drive control of the slide table 30 needs to position the center position CP.

  FIG. 8 is a plan view of a slide table driving unit that drives the slide table 30. The slide table drive unit 60 includes a motor 61 and a link mechanism that converts the rotational motion of the motor into the reciprocating motion of the slide table 30. The link mechanism includes a drive gear 62, a main gear 63, a first rod 64, a first shaft 64a, a second rod 65, a second shaft 65a, and a third shaft 66.

  As the motor 61, a stepping motor controlled by a pulse signal is adopted. A drive gear 62 is connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 61. A main gear 63 is engaged with the drive gear 62, and one end side of the first rod 64 is connected to the main gear 63 so as to be rotatable around the first shaft 64a. One end side of the second rod 65 is provided on the base member 69 so as to be rotatable around the second shaft 65a. The other end side of the first rod 64 and the other end side of the second rod 65 are connected via a third shaft 66. When the rotation shaft of the motor 61 rotates alternately in the forward direction and the reverse direction, the third shaft 66 reciprocates in an arc shape in the direction of arrow B in the figure.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the fixed table 32 is provided above the slide table driving unit 60. The four fixed tables 32 are connected via a connection member 33. The connection member 33 is provided with an opening 34 through which the third shaft 66 passes. The opening 34 has a curved shape along the movement locus of the third shaft 66, and the fixed table 32 does not move even when the third shaft 66 reciprocates in an arc shape.

As shown in FIG. 10, the slide table 30 (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) is provided above the fixed table 32. The slide table 30a and the slide table 30b facing the slide table 30a are connected via a connecting member 35, and the slide table 30c and the slide table 30d facing the slide table 30c are connected via a connecting member 37. . The connection member 35 is provided with a rectangular opening 36 through which the third shaft 66 passes, and the connection member 37 is provided with a rectangular opening 38 through which the third shaft 66 passes. The longitudinal direction of the opening 36 is orthogonal to the moving direction of the slide tables 30 a and 30 b, and the width of the opening 36 in the longitudinal direction is equal to the horizontal component in the drawing of the movement locus of the third shaft 66. Similarly, the longitudinal direction of the opening 38 is orthogonal to the moving direction of the slide tables 30c and 30d, and the width in the longitudinal direction of the opening 38 is equal to the vertical component in the drawing of the moving locus of the third shaft 66.

  The circular reciprocating motion of the third shaft 66 is converted into the vertical reciprocating linear motion of the slide tables 30a and 30b by the opening 36, and similarly the circular reciprocating motion of the third shaft 66 by the opening 38. The movement is converted into a reciprocating linear movement of the slide tables 30c and 30d in the horizontal direction in the drawing. Since the slide tables 30a and 30b are opposite to each other, when the slide table 30a moves forward (player side), the slide table 30b moves rearward (center side of the housing 12), and the slide table 30a When moving backward, the slide table 30b moves forward. Similarly, when the slide table 30c moves forward, the slide table 30b moves backward, and when the slide table 30c moves backward, the slide table 30d moves forward.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 8 again, the base member 69 is provided with four sensors 67 (67a, 67b, 67c, 67d) for detecting the position of the third shaft 66 (movable part of the link mechanism). Yes. Further, a flat dog 68 is provided on the second rod 65 so as to protrude to the sensor 67 side. The four sensors 67 are arranged along the passage path of the dog 68 that moves in accordance with the arc-shaped reciprocation of the third shaft. Each sensor 67 employs a photo interrupter having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion that face each other. In each sensor 67, the light receiving portion detects that the light from the light emitting portion is blocked by the light receiving portion, whereby the third shaft 66. The position of is detected. Note that the longitudinal width of the dog 68 is such that it can be detected simultaneously by two adjacent sensors 67. As described above, since the arc-shaped reciprocating motion of the third shaft 66 is converted into the reciprocating linear motion of the slide table 30, if the position of the third shaft 66 is known, the position of the slide table 30 can also be known.

  For example, when the passage of the dog 68 (light shielding by the dog 68) is detected only by the sensor 67a (FIG. 11A), or when the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensors 67a and 67b, the slide table 30a. 30c are located on the front side (first direction side) of the center position CP (center of amplitude), and the slide tables 30b, 30d are located on the rear side (second direction side) of the center position CP (FIG. 10). In addition, when the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensors 67b and 67c (FIG. 11B), it can be seen that each slide table 30 is located near the center position CP. When the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensors 67c and 67d, or when the passage of the dog 68 is detected only by the sensor 67d (FIG. 11C), the slide tables 30a and 30c are at the center position CP. It can be seen that the slide tables 30b and 30d are located further forward than the center position CP. In this way, by configuring so as to detect the position of the slide table 30 based on the detection signal from the sensor that detects the position of the movable part of the link mechanism, it is possible to use an expensive driving component such as a servo motor. Thus, the position detection of the slide table 30 can be realized at a low cost.

Next, a method for positioning the center position CP of the slide table 30 will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when the dog 68 is moving from the left side to the right side in the drawing, the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensor 67b and then detected from the sensor 67c (FIG. 12A). The number of pulses input to the motor 61 is counted by the time point when the passage is no longer detected by the sensor 67b (FIG. 12B). Further, when the dog 68 is moving from the right side to the left side in the figure, the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensor 67b and then detected from the sensor 67b (FIG. 12B). The number of pulses input to the motor 61 is counted up to a point in time when the passage is no longer detected by the sensor 67c (FIG. 12A). Then, after the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensor 67b, it is half the count value from the time when it is detected by the sensor 67c (or when the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensor 67b and then detected by the sensor 67b). The position of the slide table 30 when a number of pulses are input to the motor 61 is detected as the center position CP. For example, when 10 pulses are input to the motor 61 from the time when the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensor 67c until the time when the passage of the dog 68 is not detected by the sensor 67b, the sensor after the passage of the dog 68 is detected by the sensor 67b. If five pulses are input to the motor 61 from the time point detected at 67c (or the time point when the sensor 67b detects the passage of the dog 68 after the passage of the dog 68), the slide table 30 is positioned at the center position CP. become. The slide table control unit of the present embodiment performs control to reciprocate the slide table 30 according to the set value of the stroke with the center position as a reference while detecting the center position of the slide table 30 in this way. That is, the slide table control unit inputs a number of pulses corresponding to ½ of the set value of the stroke to the motor 61 from the time when the center position is detected, rotates the motor 61 in the forward direction, and then rotates it in the reverse direction to re-center The number of pulses corresponding to ½ of the stroke setting value is input to the motor 61 from the time when the position is detected, and the motor 61 is rotated in the reverse direction, and then forwardly rotated, whereby the slide table 30 is reciprocated. Let

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment. Note that the game device of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 13 are omitted.

  The prize acquisition game device 1 includes a coin detection unit 150, an operation unit 160, a sensor 67, a processing unit 100, a storage unit 170, a drive unit 180, an illumination unit 190, a sound output unit 192, and a communication unit. 196. The operation unit 160 includes a player operation unit 40 and a maintenance operation unit 162. The processing unit 100 includes a turntable control unit 110, a stroke setting unit 112, a position detection unit 114, a slide table control unit 116, an excavator control unit 118, an illumination control unit 120, and a sound control unit 130. The drive unit 180 includes a motor that drives the turntable 20, a motor 61 that drives the slide table, a motor that drives the excavator 22, and a motor that drives the arm 24.

  The turntable control unit 110 outputs a control signal to the drive unit 180 and performs drive control to rotate the turntable 20 in a certain direction. Here, the operator can set the operation cycle (speed) of the turntable 20 and the slide table 30 by operating the maintenance operation unit 162. In the present embodiment, the operator sets the operation cycle of the turntable 20 to 50 seconds (one rotation in 50 seconds) and the “High” mode in which the operation cycle of the slide table 30 is 5 seconds (one reciprocation in 5 seconds); It is possible to select and set one of two modes of “Low” mode in which the operation cycle of the turntable 20 is 60 seconds and the operation cycle of the slide table 30 is 6 seconds. In the conventional prize acquisition game apparatus, since the AC mode is adopted as a motor for driving the table, the operation cycle of the table is different in the region where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz and in the region where 50 Hz. In this embodiment, since the DC motor is employed as the motor for driving the table (turn table 20, slide table 30), the operation cycle of the table does not change depending on the power supply frequency, but by selecting the “High” mode. The operation of the conventional table in the region where the power supply frequency is 60 Hz can be reproduced, and the operation of the conventional table in the region where the power supply frequency is 50 Hz can be reproduced by selecting the “Low” mode.

  The stroke setting unit 112 sets the stroke of the reciprocating movement of the slide table 30 based on the operation input from the maintenance operation unit 162. The position detection unit 114 detects the position of the slide table 30 based on the detection signal from the sensor 67.

The slide table control unit 116 detects the slide table 3 detected by the position detection unit 114.
Based on the position of 0 and the stroke set by the stroke setting unit 112, a control signal is output to the drive unit 180, and the slide table 30 is moved at a stroke set with the center position CP as a reference (and maintenance is performed). Drive control for reciprocating movement (in the operation cycle set by the operation unit 162).

  The shovel control unit 118 outputs a control signal to the drive unit 180 based on the operation input from the player operation unit 40 to control the drive of the shovel 22 and the arm 24. The shovel control unit 118 moves the shovel 22 to the scooping position on the turntable 20 by the arm 24 when there is an input signal from the first switch 44 after the coin detecting unit 150 detects the coin insertion. Then, the excavator 22 performs a scooping up operation of the prize, and the excavator 22 is moved to the prize dropping position above the slide table 30 by the arm 24. Thereafter, when there is an input signal from the second switch 46, the excavator 22 is caused to perform a prize dropping operation.

  The prize payout exit 26 is provided with a shutter that closes the prize payout exit 26, and the processing unit 100 performs control to open the shutter after the coin detecting unit 150 detects the insertion of a coin, Control is performed to close the shutter after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second switch 46 was operated. Here, the operator can extend the time from when the second switch 46 is operated until the shutter is closed by operating the maintenance operation unit 162 (change from the initial value of 12 seconds to 30 seconds). . By extending the time until the shutter closes, it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which the prize cannot be provided to the player because the prize or jackpot weight 58 has fallen from the fixed table 32 after the shutter is closed. it can.

  The lighting control unit 120 outputs a control signal to the lighting unit 190 and performs control to turn on the lighting device provided in the prize acquisition game device 1. Illumination devices (color LEDs and white LEDs) are provided on the outer periphery of the housing 12, the inner periphery and the outer periphery of the turntable 20, and the lower and upper portions of the container 28, respectively. The illumination control unit 120 performs control to turn on each illumination device according to the pattern (color, blinking timing, etc.) set by the maintenance operation unit 162.

  The sound control unit 130 generates a game sound such as BGM, sound effect, or sound, and outputs the game sound to the sound output unit 192 (a speaker provided in the housing 12). The sound control unit 130 causes the sound output unit 192 to output the type of BGM set by the maintenance operation unit 162.

  The storage unit 170 stores programs and various data for causing the computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100, and also functions as a work area of the processing unit 100. The function can be realized by a hard disk, a RAM, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with other prize acquisition game devices and servers, and the function can be realized by hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC, a program, or the like.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the stroke of the slide table 30 can be arbitrarily set within the range from the designed maximum stroke to the minimum stroke. In the pusher-type prize acquisition game device, an operation is performed in which prizes are stacked and placed at a position where the slide table 30 does not reach on the fixed table 32 so that a large amount of prizes fall to the prize payout outlet 26 at a time. Yes. As shown in FIG. 14 (A), when the set stroke S _s of the slide table 30 is smaller than the maximum stroke S _max, it is assumed that the positioning operation of the slide table 30 performed after the apparatus is started (described above, Operation to detect center position CP)
Sometimes, when the slide table 30 will be operated in a large stroke than the set stroke S _s, setting the stroke S _s range of (and, the maximum stroke S _max in the range of) the prize G is fixed table placed in 32 This causes a problem that the work of placing the prize G on the fixed table 32 has to be performed again.

  Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such a problem, the slide table control unit 116 according to the present embodiment starts the slide table 30 at the start of driving the slide table 30 (at the time of initialization after starting the prize acquisition game device 1). Control is performed to start the reciprocating movement of the slide table 30 in a direction in which an arbitrary point on 30 approaches the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the arbitrary point (a direction in which the tip position of the slide table 30 approaches the center position CP).

That is, when the slide table control unit 116 determines that the slide table 30 is located on the front side (first direction side) from the center position CP by the position detection unit 114 at the start of driving of the slide table 30. Starts reciprocating movement of the slide table 30 in the rear direction (second direction opposite to the first direction) (FIG. 14B), and determines that the slide table 30 is located on the rear side of the center position CP. If it is, the slide table 30 starts to reciprocate forward (FIG. 14C). This prevents the slide table 30 from operating at a stroke larger than the set stroke S _s when the drive of the slide table 30 is started, and the prize G placed outside the range of the set stroke S _s falls from the fixed table 32. You can prevent it from happening. Further, not only the slide table 30 provided in the first station 10 but also the slide table 30 provided in the second station 10 facing the back of the first station 10 operates with a stroke larger than the set stroke S _s. It can also be prevented.

  In the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the operator can select and set one of the two game modes of “normal game” and “easy game” by operating the maintenance operation unit 162. it can. In the “normal game”, when the coin is inserted and the first switch 44 is operated, the excavator control unit 118 moves the excavator 22 to the scooping position on the turntable 20, and the excavator 22 scoops up the prize. To do. On the other hand, in the “easy game”, the excavator control unit 118 moves (standby) the excavator 22 to the scooping position on the turntable 20 in advance, and when the coin is inserted and the first switch 44 is operated, The excavator 22 is caused to perform a scooping up operation of the prize. In the “easy game”, the distance between the prize on the turntable 20 and the excavator 22 can be reduced when the first switch 44 is operated, and the difficulty of the game can be reduced by making it easy for the user to win the prize. it can.

Further, in the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the operator can change the setting of ease of scooping by the excavator 22 by operating the maintenance operation unit 162. As shown in FIG. 15, in the scooping up operation of the excavator 22, the excavator 22 is displaced from an open state (a state indicated by a solid line in the drawing) to a closed state (a state indicated by a dotted line in the drawing). When the scooping ease setting is set to “OFF”, the excavator control unit 118 does not stop the excavator 22 from the open state to the closed state in the scooping operation. On the other hand, when the scooping ease setting is set to “ON”, the shovel control unit 118 is in a state between the open state and the closed state of the shovel 22 in the scooping operation. The excavator 22 is stopped from operating for a predetermined time in a state where the tip end portion is closest to the turntable 20 (indicated by a one-dot chain line in the figure). By temporarily stopping the operation of the excavator 22 in a state where the tip of the excavator 22 is closest to the turntable 20 (in the middle of the scooping operation), the prize on the turntable 20 moving toward the excavator 22 is Since it becomes easy to enter, the difficulty of a game can be reduced. In order to make it easy to crawl, it is conceivable to slow down the movement of the excavator 22 in the scooping operation. However, if this is done, the timing of the scooping operation will change, and the user will not be able to receive the prize. Since a problem may occur, the present embodiment employs a method of temporarily stopping the operation of the shovel 22 during the scooping operation.

  Further, in the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the operator can adjust the prize drop position by the prize dropping operation of the excavator 22 by operating the maintenance operation unit 162. As shown in FIG. 16, in the prize dropping operation of the excavator 22, the excavator 22 is displaced from a closed state (state indicated by a solid line in the figure) to an open state (state indicated by a dotted line in the figure). When the drop position adjustment is set to “OFF”, the excavator control unit 118 does not stop the excavator 22 from the closed state to the open state in the prize dropping operation. In this case, since the prize often falls immediately before the excavator 22 is in the open state, the prize tends to fall rightward in the drawing of the slide table 30, and the prize dropping position is biased. On the other hand, when the fall position adjustment is set to “ON”, the excavator control unit 118 is in a state between the open state and the closed state of the excavator 22 (indicated by a one-dot chain line in the figure) in the prize drop operation. In the state), the operation of the excavator 22 is stopped for a predetermined time. If the operation of the excavator 22 is temporarily stopped during the prize dropping operation, the prize often falls during the prize dropping operation (before the excavator 22 is opened). It becomes easy to fall to the side, and the dropping position of the prize can be made uniform. In addition, when the drop position adjustment is set to “ON”, the excavator control unit 118 performs control to make the movement of the shovel 22 in the gift drop operation slower than when the drop position adjustment is set to “OFF”. You may go. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the case where operation | movement of the shovel 22 is suspended can be acquired.

In the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the operator can manage the cost rate of the prize by inputting the cost of the prize into the maintenance operation unit 162. The processing unit 100 adds the cost C _j of the jackpot premium placed on the premium supply unit 50 of each station and the cost C _t of the premium replenished to the turntable 20 input from the maintenance operation unit 162. Based on this, the premium cost rate CR of each station is calculated by the following equation.

CR = ((C _j × N _j + C _t / N _s ) / S) × 100
Here, N _j is the number of jackpot payouts at each station detected by a sensor provided in the premium supply unit 50 of each station, and S is calculated based on the detection result of the coin detection unit 150. The amount of sales at each station. N _s is the number of stations provided in the prize acquisition game device 1, and is “4” in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting effect and the BGM can be linked between the plurality of prize acquisition game apparatuses 1 by connecting the plurality of prize acquisition game apparatuses 1 in series via a communication cable. The prize acquisition game device 1 is provided with an A terminal (IN terminal) and a B terminal (OUT terminal) into which a communication cable is inserted. For example, when connecting the prize acquisition game apparatus 1a and the prize acquisition game apparatus 1b, one end of the communication cable is connected to the B terminal of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1a, and the other end of the communication cable is connected to A of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1b. Connect to the terminal. Further, when connecting the prize acquisition game apparatus 1c, one end of another communication cable is connected to the B terminal of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1b, and the other end of the communication cable is connected to the A terminal of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1c. To do. In this case, the prize acquisition game device 1a in which the communication cable is not connected to the A terminal is the “parent device”, and the prize acquisition game devices 1b and 1c in which the communication cable is connected to the A terminal is the “child device”.

The prize acquisition game device 1a that has become the parent device transmits information notifying that it is the parent device from the B terminal. When the prize acquisition game device 1b receives this information at the A terminal, it transmits information notifying that it is the first slave unit from the B terminal. Since the communication cable is not connected to the B terminal, the prize acquisition game device 1c transmits information notifying that it is the second child device from the A terminal when receiving this information at the A terminal. The prize acquisition game apparatus 1b transmits (transfers) the information received at the B terminal from the A terminal, and the prize acquisition game apparatus 1a confirms that the two slave units are connected based on the information received at the B terminal. To grasp. An ID is assigned to the parent device and each child device. For example, ID “0” is assigned to the parent device, ID “1” is assigned to the first child device, and ID “2” is assigned to the second child device. It is done.

  The setting of the lighting effect is performed by the maintenance operation unit 162 of each of the master unit and the slave unit. In the master unit, either “synchronization” or “cooperation” can be selected and set as the type of lighting effect. When “synchronization” is set as the lighting effect, the master unit sends information for instructing the slave unit to have the same illumination color, rendering method, and rendering timing as the settings of the master unit. Send. In addition, when “cooperation” is set as the lighting effect, the parent device transmits instruction information to the child device from the B terminal in accordance with the collaboration effect pattern (light emission pattern) set in the parent device. To do. In the slave unit, either “subordinate” in accordance with the instruction from the master unit or “independent” not in accordance with the instruction from the master unit can be selected and set. In the slave unit in which “subordinate” is set, lighting is controlled according to the instruction information received at the A terminal, and the received instruction information is transmitted (transferred) from the B terminal. In the slave unit in which “independent” is set, the received instruction information is transmitted (transferred) from the B terminal, and illumination control is performed according to the content set in the slave unit itself.

  For example, it is assumed that a pattern of “white flows in red” is set in the parent device as a light emission pattern for cooperation. This light emission pattern has a plurality of patterns shown in A to E below that define the color and order of light emission as data.

A: White → Red → Red → Red → Red → (Return to the beginning)
B: Red → White → Red → Red → Red → (Return to the beginning)
C: Red → Red → White → Red → Red → (Return to the beginning)
D: Red → Red → Red → White → Red → (Return to the beginning)
E: Red → Red → Red → Red → White → (Return to the beginning)

  Assuming that child devices with IDs “1” to “7” are connected to the parent device, the child device with ID “1” emits light according to A based on this pattern data, and the child device with ID “2”. The device emits light according to B, the child device with ID “3” emits light according to C, the child device with ID “4” emits light according to D, the child device with ID “5” emits light according to E, and ID “6”. The slave unit emits light according to A, the slave unit with ID “7” transmits instruction information instructing to emit light according to B, and each slave unit performs illumination control according to each designated pattern. The master unit performs illumination control according to, for example, a colorful light emission pattern. If it does in this way, the lighting effect that the subunit | mobile_unit which light-emits white in the some subunit | mobile_unit which light-emits red can be taken over in order of connection can be performed.

  For BGM, the base unit transmits information for instructing the slave unit to output the BGM of the type set in the base unit synchronously from the B terminal, and the slave unit receives the instruction received at the A terminal. The BGM is output according to the information, and the received instruction information is transmitted (transferred) from the B terminal. However, in the handset whose BGM output setting is “OFF”, only the instruction information is transferred, and BGM is not output.

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the situation where the prize acquisition game devices 1b to 1d are connected as child devices to the premium acquisition game device 1a which is the parent device, as shown in FIG. When the communication between the game device 1b and the prize acquisition game device 1c is disconnected, it is determined that the communication cable is not connected to the A terminal of the prize acquisition game device 1c. The premium acquisition game device 1d becomes a parent device, and becomes a slave device according to the premium acquisition game device 1c. In the example shown in FIG. 17A, B of the prize acquisition game device 1d
When the terminal and the A terminal of the prize acquisition game device 1a are connected by a communication cable, it is determined that the “loop state” has been reached, and lighting control and BGM output are performed according to the contents set in each device (lighting). The linkage between production and BGM is eliminated).

  Since the instruction information from the parent device is transferred in a plurality of child devices, the time (delay time) required for the child device to receive after the parent device transmits the instruction information is different for each child device. Therefore, the master unit may transmit instruction information that takes into account the delay time. For example, when the instruction information is transferred once, it is estimated that a delay of 0.1 second occurs, and when three slave units are connected, the master unit assigns a command ID “1”. The child device of No. 2 executes after 0.2 seconds, the child device of ID “2” executes after 0.1 seconds, and the child device of ID “3” transmits instruction information instructing execution after 0 seconds. . In addition, the master unit with ID “0” executes the command after 0.3 seconds. In this way, it is possible to realize synchronization without illumination effects and BGM delay.

  In the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the extension table 90 can be connected to the slide table 30 as shown in FIG. The extension table 90 is connected to the slide table 30 via a connecting member 91 and is attached so as to be capable of reciprocating along the bottom surface of the fixed table 32. By providing the extension table 90 that reciprocates in conjunction with the slide table 30, more premiums can be pushed out compared to the case where the extension table 90 is not provided. Moreover, payout adjustment can be easily performed by changing the shape and attachment position of the extension table 90.

  Further, in the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a storage portion 92 can be provided between the fixed table 32 and the prize payout opening 26. The storage part 92 is a container having an opening at the top, and is configured to be rotatable around a shaft 93 (an axis extending in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the slide table 30) provided at the bottom thereof. The prizes that fall from the fixed table 32 accumulate in the storage unit 92, and when the prizes accumulated in the storage unit 92 reach a certain amount, the storage unit 92 rotates in a direction in which the opening faces the prize payout port 26. (The state indicated by the dotted line in the figure), all the prizes stored in the storage unit 92 fall into the prize payout port 26. By providing the storage unit 92, it is possible to realize a prize acquisition game capable of acquiring many prizes stored so far.

  Further, in the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, guidance means for guiding the prize transferred by the excavator 22 and the arm 24 (transfer section) to the prize payout exit 26 can be additionally provided in the game space. The guiding means is configured to switch between a first state in which the prize is dropped to the prize payout outlet 26 and a second state in which the prize is dropped to the turntable 20.

  FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating a first example of guiding means. 20A includes a guide path 70 that guides the spherical prize G to the prize payout outlet 26, and a guide path drive unit (not shown) that drives the guide path 70. The guide means shown in FIG.

The guide path 70 is composed of a pair of rails provided in parallel to each other. At least a part of the pair of rails is inclined toward the prize payout exit 26. The taxiway driving unit is controlled by the processing unit 100 to drive the taxiway 70 so that a first state in which the prize G is dropped on the prize payout outlet 26 and a second state in which the prize G is dropped on the turntable 20 are provided. I try to switch. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (A), taxiway driving unit, the distance between the induction passage 70 (the pair of rails), a first distance L ₁ that prize G is interlocked on a pair of rails, the prize G is a pair on rails (according to a predetermined rule) periodically between the second distance L ₂ does not roll by changing switches the first state and the second state periodically. First distance L ₁ is a distance smaller than the diameter of the spherical prize G, prize G is large intervals on the rail to the extent possible roll. The second distance L ₂ is a distance larger than the diameter of the spherical prize G. Incidentally, the second distance L _2, may be smaller interval to the extent that the prize G can not roll on the rails.

  Here, since the shape of the prize G is spherical, the shape of the excavator 22 is a shape in which the spherical prize G can be easily picked up (the spherical prize G can be easily transferred). For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the shape of the excavator 22 may be a bowl shape convex downward, or as shown in FIG. 21 (B), a shape in which the concave portion 23 is formed in the central portion of the shovel 22. It is good.

  The prize G that has fallen on the slide table 30 by the prize dropping operation of the excavator 22 is guided to guides 71 and 72 provided on the slide table 30 and the fixed table 32, respectively, to the guide path 70 on the distal end side of the fixed table 32. Move towards. The prize G rolls on the taxiway 70 depending on the interval of the taxiway 70 when the prize G reaches the taxiway 70 (whether the state of the guiding means is the first state or the second state). It falls to the payout opening 26 or falls on the turntable 20 after the prize G is placed on the guiding path 70 (or before the prize G is placed on the guiding path 70).

  According to the example shown in FIG. 20 (A), the player depresses the second switch 46 at the timing of entering the first state while observing the periodic change in the interval of the guide path 70 (the prize falls on the excavator 22). It is possible to acquire a prize G by performing an operation), and the uncertainty about whether or not the prize G falls to the prize payout port 26 is alleviated, and the player's expectation for the prize acquisition is increased. Can be improved.

In the example shown in FIG. 20A, the operator operates the maintenance operation unit 162 so that the minimum interval (first interval L ₁ ), the maximum interval (second interval L ₂ ) of the guide path 70, and the guide path 70. The operation cycle and the operation speed may be set, and the guide path drive unit may be configured to drive the guide path 70 based on the setting information. In addition, a sensor for detecting the size of the transferred prize G is provided, and the guide path driving unit determines the minimum and maximum intervals of the guide path 70 based on the detection result of the sensor, the operation cycle and the operation speed of the guide path 70. It may be configured to determine at least one of the following.

  Further, the guide path drive unit may change the distance between the pair of rails by moving only one of the pair of rails constituting the guide path 70. In addition, instead of changing the distance between the pair of rails, the guide path driving unit maintains the distance between the pair of rails (guide path 70) at the first distance as shown in FIG. In the state, the first state and the second state may be switched by rotating around an axis AX parallel to the longitudinal direction. Further, the guide path driving unit may switch between the first state and the second state at random timing that is not periodic.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the guiding unit. The guiding means shown in FIG. 22 includes a guiding path 80 that guides the spherical prize G to the prize payout outlet 26 and an obstruction member 81 that prevents the prize G that has passed through the guiding path 80 from dropping to the prize payout outlet 26.

The guide path 80 is composed of a pair of rails provided to be changed from each other. At least a part of the pair of rails is inclined toward the prize outlet 26, and the distance between the pair of rails is smaller than the diameter of the spherical prize G, and the prize G rolls on the rail. The spacing is large enough to be movable. The blocking member 81 is provided at the peripheral edge of the turntable 20, and a cutout 82 through which the prize G can pass is provided in a part of the blocking member 81. That is, it can be said that the obstruction member 81 is provided at a part of the peripheral edge of the turntable 20. In the example shown in FIG. 22, an adjustment member 83 for adjusting the size (width) of the notch 82 is further provided. Since the obstruction member 81 and the notch 82 move (circulate) with the rotation of the turntable 20, the obstruction member 81 is not positioned between the guide path 80 and the prize payout outlet 26 due to the rotation of the turntable 20 ( As shown in FIG. 22, the state where the notch 82 is located between the taxiway 80 and the prize payout outlet 26) and the state where it is located are periodically (in accordance with a certain rule), thereby giving the prize. The first state in which G is dropped to the prize payout port 26 and the second state in which the prize G is dropped to the turntable 20 are periodically switched.

  The prize G that has fallen on the slide table 30 by the prize dropping operation of the excavator 22 is guided by the guide 71 provided on the slide table 30 and moves toward the guide path 80, and rolls on the guide path 80. If the notch 82 is positioned between the guiding path 80 and the prize payout outlet 26 when the prize G reaches the leading end of the guiding path 80 (if the blocking member 81 is not positioned), the prize G is cut off. It passes through the notch 82 and falls to the prize payout exit 26. On the other hand, if the obstruction member 81 is located between the induction path 80 and the prize payout opening 26 when the prize G reaches the leading end of the guidance path 80, the prize G is prevented from moving by the obstruction member 81 and guided. Stop at the tip of the path 80. Here, the obstruction member 81 is provided with a projecting member 84 (an example of a prize dropping member) projecting toward the turntable 20 on the traveling direction side of the turntable 20 adjacent to the notch 82. The prize G stopped at the tip position of the guide path 80 falls on the turntable 20 by coming into contact with the protruding member 84 that moves as the turntable 20 rotates.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 22, the player presses the second switch 46 in accordance with the timing of the first state while observing the position of the obstruction member 81 (and the notch 82) that moves with the rotation of the turntable 20. By performing the operation (operation for causing the excavator 22 to perform a prize dropping operation), it becomes possible to acquire the prize G, and the player can reduce the uncertainty as to whether or not the prize G will fall to the prize payout outlet 26. It is possible to improve the degree of expectation for the acquisition of prizes.

  As shown in FIGS. 20A and 22, when the guide paths 70 and 80 are provided, the fixed table 32 and the slide table 30 are front and rear compared to the case where the guide path is not provided (see FIG. 3). By exchanging the one with a shorter direction length, a space is provided between the tip of the fixed table 32 and the prize payout outlet 26.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, instead of providing the obstruction member 81 at the peripheral edge of the turntable 20, the obstruction member is fixedly provided between the guide path 80 and the prize payout outlet 26 to drive the obstruction member. A driving unit may be further provided, and the blocking member driving unit may be configured to switch between the first state and the second state by driving the blocking member. In the example shown in FIGS. 20A and 22, the slide table 30 and the fixed table 32 may be omitted. In this case, the prizes transferred by the transfer unit (excavator 22) are configured to fall directly on the guide paths 70, 80.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, a roller slider 94 may be provided instead of the guide path 80. In this way, even if it is a non-spherical prize (a prize that does not roll), the prize placed on the roller slider 94 can be moved from the fixed table 32 toward the prize payout exit 26. A belt conveyor may be provided instead of the roller slider 94.

  The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Prize acquisition game device, 10 station, 12 housing | casing, 14 transparent member, 16 handle, 18 prize taking-out port, 19 maintenance hatch, 20 turntable, 22 excavator, 23 recessed part, 24 arm, 26 prize paying exit, 28 accommodation Container, 28a Front panel, 28b Hinge, 29 Partition member, 30 Slide table, 32 Fixed table, 33 Connection member, 34 Opening, 35 Connection member, 36 Opening, 37 Connection member, 38 Opening, 40 Player operation unit, 42 Coin Input port, 44 1st switch, 46 2nd switch, 50 prize supply unit, 51 strut, 52 prize shelf, 53a, 53b engagement pin, 54 support member, 55a first groove part, 55b second groove part, 56 movable member, 57 string, 58 spindle, 60 slide table drive unit, 61 motor, 62 drive gear 63 main gear, 64 first rod, 64a first shaft, 65 second rod, 65a second shaft, 66 third shaft, 67 sensor, 68 dog, 69 base member, 70 guideway, 71, 72 guide, 80 guide Road, 81 Blocking member, 82 Notch, 83 Adjusting member, 84 Projecting member (Premium dropping member), 90 Extension table, 91 Connecting member, 92 Storage part, 93 Axis, 94 Roller slider, 100 Processing part, 110 Turntable control Unit, 112 stroke setting unit, 114 position detection unit, 116 slide table control unit, 118 excavator control unit, 120 illumination control unit, 130 sound control unit, 150 coin detection unit, 160 operation unit, 162 operation unit for maintenance, 170 storage Unit, 180 drive unit, 190 illumination unit, 192 sound output unit, 196 communication unit

Claims (4)

A prize acquisition game device for dropping a prize transferred by a transfer section that operates based on an operation input from an operation section, and dropping it to a prize payout exit by moving a slide table that reciprocates on a fixed table,
A position detector for detecting the position of the slide table;
A stroke setting unit for setting a stroke of the reciprocating movement of the slide table;
A slide table control unit that performs drive control of the slide table based on the detected position of the slide table and the set stroke,
The slide table control unit
A prize for controlling the start of reciprocation of the slide table in a direction in which an arbitrary point on the slide table approaches the amplitude center of the reciprocation of the arbitrary point at the start of driving of the slide table Acquisition game device. In claim 1,
A plurality of stations for performing a prize acquisition game are provided, and the slide table provided in the first station is the same as the slide table provided in the second station opposite to the first station. A prize acquisition game device characterized by reciprocating in the direction with the same stroke. In claim 1 or 2,
A link mechanism for converting the rotational motion of the motor into the reciprocating motion of the slide table;
The position detector is
A prize acquisition game apparatus, wherein the position of the slide table is detected based on a detection signal from a sensor for detecting a position of a movable part of the link mechanism. In claim 3,
The position detector is
Based on the detection signals from the plurality of sensors, an arbitrary point on the slide table is located on the first direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the arbitrary point, or a second opposite to the first direction. Determine if it is on the direction side,
The slide table control unit
When an arbitrary point on the slide table is located on the first direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocation of the arbitrary point at the start of driving the slide table, the slide table is moved in the second direction. When the reciprocating movement is started and the arbitrary point on the slide table is located on the second direction side from the amplitude center of the reciprocating movement of the arbitrary point, the reciprocating movement of the slide table in the first direction is performed. A prize acquisition game device characterized by performing control for starting the game.

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