JP2020036753A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device capable of adjusting a payout rate in association with an operation of a catcher.SOLUTION: A game device 100 includes a prize supply port 135 for taking out at least one prize included in a prize group on a prize table 131, and a prize acquisition unit 121 operable to as to move the prize toward the prize supply port 135. The prize acquisition unit 121 includes: a shovel 122 as one example of catchers for catching a prize; a shovel drive part 123 for giving a capturing operation for capturing a prize and a releasing operation for releasing the captured prize to the shovel 122; and an elevation part 124 for moving the shovel 122 between an introduction position in which the shovel 122 is introduced into a prize group on the prize table 135 and the capturing operation is performed, and a releasing position in which the shovel 122 is released and the prize is released. In the game device 100, a payout rate adjustment part 200 is provided as one example of releasing position adjustment means for changing the releasing position of the shovel 122.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device for providing a game for the purpose of obtaining a premium.

  As an amusement device that provides a game for the purpose of acquiring prizes, the moving speed, acceleration, or direction of movement of a shovel-shaped capture body that is captured by scooping up prizes toward the prize intake There is known an amusement device that adjusts a payout rate by changing an operation pattern related to the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4390547

  Changing the speed, acceleration, or moving direction of the catcher is one way to adjust the payout rate. It is preferable to increase the degree of freedom of adjustment of the game device or to properly use the method according to the situation. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus capable of adjusting a payout rate by a method different from the related art in association with the movement of a capturing body.

  A game device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a prize table in which a prize group to be acquired by a user is arranged in a play space covered with a case in which the inside is visible, and at least a prize group included in the prize group. A prize intake for taking out one prize from the play space to the outside of the case; and prize acquisition means operable to move the prize on the prize stand toward the prize intake. A game mechanism provided outside the case with an operation unit for receiving the operation of the user; and a game for the purpose of acquiring the premium based on the operation of the user on the operation unit is provided in the game space. A control unit for controlling the prize acquisition means to be performed in the prize acquisition means, the prize acquisition means, a capturing body for capturing the prize, a capture operation for capturing the prize, and the captured View Catcher driving means for driving the catcher to give a release operation to release the catcher to the catcher, and an introduction position where the catcher is introduced into the prize group on the prize table and the capture operation is performed. And a catching body transfer means for moving the catching body between the catching body and the release position where the prize is released by performing the releasing operation of the catching body, and changing the release position of the catching body. The amusement device further includes a release position adjusting means.

The schematic perspective view of a game machine. The schematic perspective view of the game machine from which the case was removed. The schematic perspective view of a premium stand. The schematic sectional drawing of a premium stand. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the game device with the case removed. The schematic diagram explaining a scooping operation | movement and a fall operation | movement. FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view of a shovel drive unit. The schematic perspective view of the guide duct of a premium | prize. FIG. 3 is a schematic sectional view of a shutter mechanism. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the game machine in a horizontal direction. The schematic block diagram of a game machine. 4 is a schematic flowchart illustrating a play mode. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout rate adjustment process.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, dimensions, materials, shapes, relative positions of components, and the like described in the following embodiments can be arbitrarily set, and can be changed according to the configuration of an apparatus to which the present invention is applied or various conditions. Moreover, unless otherwise specified, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments specifically described below. In addition, in this specification, up and down respectively correspond to an upward direction and a downward direction in the direction of gravity. As an example, when the mounting surface side of the play apparatus 100 is the lower side, the opposite side corresponds to the upper side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 100 includes a case 101 whose inside can be visually recognized, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped casing 102 as an example of a game mechanism. The housing unit 102 includes a case 101 and mechanisms and devices for capturing premiums. Alternatively, the housing 102 may be a column having a cylindrical or polygonal bottom surface. The case 101 is openably and closably connected to the upper surface of the housing 102 by a connection member such as a screw number. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the case 101 is closed, and the case 101 is operable to open upward from the state in FIG. Thereby, the case 101 can be opened and prizes can be replenished. A play space covered with the case 101 is defined above the housing 102. This play space is sealed by a case 101, and two operation units 111 for receiving a user's operation are arranged outside the case 101.

  The operation unit 111 has a capture button 112A for instructing a prize capturing operation, and a drop button 112B for instructing a prize dropping operation (an example of a releasing operation). Each of the capture button 112A and the drop button 112B is a push-in button, and a detection signal of a press-down operation of each button is output as a user operation. As prizes to be captured, foods such as ice confections and confections, toys such as stuffed animals and dolls, accessories, drinks, and the like can be appropriately selected. Hereinafter, an example will be described in which ice confections or ice creams that need to be frozen and stored are selected as prizes. In this specification, the term "capture" is used in the broadest sense as a concept that refers to an action involving the action of restraining the prize in some way, such as scooping, grabbing, pinching, and hooking the prize. Pushing a prize in a particular direction is also an aspect of “capture” in that the prize is constrained in that particular direction. However, in the following amusement device 100, as an operation of “capturing” a prize, an operation of scooping up a prize or an operation of pushing out a prize is selectively used.

  The operation unit 111 An input port 113 is provided on a side surface of the housing 102. When you start playing, The user A game start operation of inserting a game medium such as a coin as a value for the game into the slot 113 is performed. Coins can be money as currency, A substitute currency having currency exchangeability may be used. Below, The description is continued assuming that a coin is inserted. In the input port 113, A loading sensor for detecting a passing coin is arranged. And The input sensor is When the passage of the coin is detected, a detection signal is output. further, The operation unit 111 An information reading device for reading various kinds of information necessary for playing may be provided. For example, The user A game start operation for bringing the member card or the IC card into contact with the reading section of the information reading device is performed.

  The operation unit 111 includes a display unit 114 disposed on the upper surface of the housing unit 102 and a speaker 115 disposed on a side surface of the housing unit 102. The speaker 115 produces an acoustic effect, and the display unit 114 produces an image effect. In addition, a prize outlet 116 is formed below the speaker 115. Note that the operation unit 111 provided outside the case 101 may be separate from the housing unit 102. For example, a wireless communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, or a personal computer may be used as the operation unit 111. You may. Further, only one operation unit 111 or three or more operation units 111 may be provided.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the game apparatus 100 with the case 101 removed. In the amusement space in the case 101, there are provided a prize stand 131 on which a prize group to be acquired by the user is arranged, and a prize acquisition unit 121 as an example of a prize acquisition means. The prize table 131 has a substantially circular shape, and is supported by the rotation support portion 132 so as to circulate in a predetermined circulation path in the case 101. Alternatively, the prize table 131 may be a circulating path such as an ellipse, a polygon, and a meandering closed path that can be circulated. The rotation support section 132 includes a motor, which is a drive source (not shown), and a suspension mechanism that rotatably supports the premium stand 131. The rotation axis of the prize table 131 is located at the center of the prize table 131 and extends in the up-down direction. Alternatively, the game apparatus 100 may be configured so that the game can be performed with the prize stand 131 stationary. In this case, the rotation mechanism can be omitted from the rotation support portion 132. However, by rotating the prize stand 131, the user can select and capture the moving prize, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  The prize obtaining unit 121 includes a shovel rotating unit 123 and an elevating unit 124 as an example of a driving unit 196 (FIG. 11) that rotationally drives the shovel 122. The prize acquisition unit 121 operates a shovel 122 as an example of a capturing body to capture and release a prize. That is, the prize acquisition unit 121 is operable to move the prize on the prize stand 131 toward the prize intake 135. Then, the prize acquisition unit 121 scoops up the prize on the prize stand 131 by rotating the shovel 122 around a predetermined rotation axis, and drops the prized up toward the prize intake 135. In addition, on the right side of FIG. 2, for convenience of description, both the shovel 122 at the lower introduction position and the shovel 122 at the upper release position are indicated by solid lines. However, the shovel 122 moves between the two positions, and in practice, the shovel 122 is not located at both positions in one prize acquisition unit 121 at the same time.

  In the amusement space, a guide cone 133 having a prize guide surface 134 having an upward slope as viewed from the prize stand 131 is arranged. Above the prize stand 131, a prize intake 135 is opened on the prize guide surface 134, and at least one prize included in the prize group is removed from the amusement space to the case 101 via the prize intake 135. Can be taken out.

  A plurality of stations S are set in the housing 102 as an example of a plurality of play areas in which positions of the case 101 in the circumferential direction are different. The station S includes a prize intake 135, a prize acquisition unit 121, an operation unit 111, and a prize outlet 116. In FIG. 2, two stations S are provided, and two users can play at the same time. That is, the user can enjoy a game for the purpose of capturing prizes in a game space corresponding to the station S where the user plays.

  The prize stand 131 and the guide cone 133 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 shows the prize stand 131 viewed from above, and FIG.

  The prize stand 131 shown in FIG. 3 extends in the circumferential direction so as to have a substantially semicircular cross section. On the curved bottom surface of the prize table 131, a prize group is arranged. Alternatively, the prize stand 131 may be a recyclable member such as an endless belt and a belt conveyor. A guide cone 133 having a substantially truncated conical outer shape is arranged inside the prize table 131 in connection with the prize table 131. The guide cone 133 is inclined toward the prize intake 135. Further, a support surface 139 connected to the rotation support portion 132 is provided on the top of the guide cone 133 so as to extend in the radial direction of the premium table 131. The guide cone 133 may be configured integrally with the prize table 131, or the guide cone 133 may have a plurality of flat or curved surfaces inclined toward the prize table 131.

  Two prize intakes 135 corresponding to the number of the operation units 111 are formed at positions facing the prize table 131. That is, the prize intake 135 is formed so as to be diametrically opposite with respect to the rotation axis of the prize table 131. The prize intake 135 is open at a position adjacent to the prize stand 131. Note that the number of prize intakes 135 is not limited to two, and one or three or more prize intakes 135 may be formed. A protruding portion 136 protruding from the prize table 131 is disposed between the prize intakes 135 in the circumferential direction of the guide cone 133 at a position adjacent to the guide cone 133.

  An area UA above the prize intake 135 on the prize guide surface 134 of the guide cone 133 is set as an area where the prize falls from the shovel 122. At least a portion of the prize PZ 'that has fallen from the shovel 122 to the area UA is received by the holder 141 that receives and holds the prize that has fallen. That is, the prize PZ 'that has slid down on the prize guide surface 134 of the guide cone 133 may enter directly into the prize intake 135 or may drop onto the holder 141. Further, the prize PZ 'may return from the prize guide surface 134 of the guide cone 133 to the prize stand 131 as it is. When the holding body 141 is at the holding position inclined toward the prize table 131, at least a part of the prize dropped on the holding body 141 is received by the holding body 141 and held by the holding body 141. When the holding body 141 is tilted from the holding position to the guidance position inclined toward the prize intake 135, the prize held by the holding body 141 is guided into the prize intake 135. As a result, the prize PZ 'moves so as to slide down into the prize intake 135 or to collapse.

  When the prize PZ 'is temporarily held on the holder 141, it can be expected that the prize PZ' will enter the prize intake 135 due to the subsequent behavior of the holder 141. If such a state occurs at the time the game is over, the user is motivated to continue the game. Thereby, the user's willingness to continue the game can be promoted through the temporary holding of the premium by the holder 141. As an example, at least one prize PZ ′ dropped from the shovel 122 is held on the holding body 141, and when a plurality of prizes exceeding a certain amount are stored, the prize PZ ′ is moved from the holding body 141 toward the prize intake 135. Falls. In addition, as described later, at least a part of the prize group on the prize stand 131 can be pushed out toward the prize intake 135. Also in this case, the extruded prize may enter the prize intake 135 or fall on the holder 141.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of inner rollers 137 </ b> A and a plurality of outer rollers 137 </ b> B supporting the lower surface are arranged on the lower surface of the prize table 131. The inner rollers 137A are arranged in a circle or ellipse inside the prize table 131 in the radial direction, and the outer rollers 137B are arranged in a circle or ellipse outside the prize table 131 in the radial direction. The prize table 131 rotated by the rotation support portion 132 circulates on the rotating inner roller 137A and outer roller 137B, respectively.

  The holding body 141 is arranged at a position adjacent to the prize intake 135, that is, at a position between the inner edge of the prize stand 131 and the upper edge of the prize intake 135 in the radial direction of the prize intake 131. The holder 141 is arranged along the lower edge of the prize intake 135, and receives and holds the prize sent by the shovel 122 of the prize acquisition unit 121. The holding body 141 is operable between a holding position for holding the prize and a guiding position for guiding the held prize toward the prize intake 135. For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 4, the holding member 141A at the holding position is indicated by a solid line, and the holding member 141B at the guiding position is indicated by a dotted line.

  The holder 141 is provided rotatably about a rotation axis AL set to extend along the lower edge of the prize intake 135. The guidance position in this case is a position where the holding body 141 is inclined toward the prize intake 135 as compared with the holding position. Thereby, the user can visually understand that the prize falls due to the holder 141 being inclined to the guide position. Therefore, it is possible to visually give the user a feeling of expectation that many prizes can be obtained. Here, the prize intake 135 may be configured such that its position or size can be adjusted. For example, the prize intake 135 can be configured such that rails are arranged on both sides of the prize intake 135 and the prize intake 135 and the holder 141 can move along the rail. A prize intake 135 can be configured such that a movable door is arranged in the prize intake 135 so that the opening width of the door can be changed. As a result, when the opening width of the door is increased, the prizes on the holding body 141 are easily dropped, so that the prizes can be guided into the prize intake 135 at an early stage. On the other hand, when the opening width of the door is reduced, prizes are easily stored on the holding body 141, so that a larger number of prizes can be held by the holding body 141.

  Further, the housing unit 102 includes a motion conversion mechanism 142 as an example of a holder driving unit that operates the holder 141 between the holding position and the guide position. The holding body 141 is attached to the guide cone 133 so as to be swingable about the rotation axis AL. Then, the motion conversion mechanism 142 converts the circulating operation of the premium table 131 into a reciprocating operation between the holding position of the holding body 141 and the guiding position. Thereby, the reciprocating operation of the capturing body can be realized with a simple configuration. For example, the motion conversion mechanism 142 includes a rail plate 143 having a wavy outer shape that periodically moves up and down in the vertical direction, and a sliding roller 144 that periodically moves up and down while rotating on the rail plate 143. I have.

  A pair of sliding rollers 144 are arranged corresponding to both ends of the holder 141. Then, the sliding roller 144 is located at a lower position when reaching the portion where the rail plate 143 is retracted downward. Therefore, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize table 131 side moves downward around the rotation axis AL of the holding body 141, and the holding body 141 is located at the holding position so as to receive the prize. On the other hand, the sliding roller 144 is located at an upper position when reaching the portion where the rail plate 143 has advanced upward. Therefore, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize table 131 side moves upward around the rotation axis AL of the holding body 141, and the holding body 141 is located at a guiding position for guiding the prize to the prize intake 135. When the holder 141 moves to the guiding position, the bottom surface of the holder 141 is inclined toward the prize intake 135. As a result, the retained premium moves into the premium intake 135. Further, a protrusion 140 that prevents the prize on the holder 141 from dropping onto the prize table 131 is formed at the end of the holder 141 on the side of the prize table 131. In other words, the prize may move on the holding body 141 or change its posture, but the fall from the holding body 141 to the prize stand 131 is hindered by the projection 140. In FIG. 3, illustration of the protrusion 140 is omitted for convenience of description.

  Alternatively, motion conversion mechanism 142 may include a flat rail and a cam that rotates on the rail. In this case, the cam has an outer shape that projects periodically with respect to the rotation axis of the cam. Therefore, when the concave portion of the cam comes into contact with the rail, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize stand 131 side moves downward. On the other hand, when the protruding portion of the cam comes into contact with the rail, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize stand 131 side moves upward. Further, the holder driving unit may include a drive source such as a motor for rotating the holder 141 about the rotation axis AL, instead of the motion conversion mechanism 142. In this case, the control unit 191 controls the holder driving unit to operate the holder 141 between the holding position and the guiding position. For example, when the SP condition described later is satisfied, or when the held prize reaches a certain weight or height, the control unit 191 rotates the holding body 141 to the guiding position so as to rotate the holding body 141 to the guiding position. The means can be controlled.

  The holder driving unit may rotate the holder 141 to the guide position at irregular intervals. For example, the holder driving unit may include a linear actuator such as a solenoid actuator or a rotary actuator such as a motor, and may rotate the holder 141 to the guide position at an arbitrary timing. Alternatively, a guide position where the rotation angle of the holder 141 is large and a guide position where the rotation angle is small may be set, and the holder driving unit may rotate the holder 141 to a different guide position. In this case, the holder driving unit may rotate the holder 141 to a different guiding position depending on the playing situation. For example, when an SP condition described later is satisfied, or when an index such as the elapsed time from the game start, the total number of visits by the user, the total play time of the user, and the total number of play of the user has reached a predetermined condition, The holder driving means rotates the holder 141 to a different guiding position.

  The premium obtaining unit 121 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 shows a cross section of a substantially central portion along a horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. FIG. 6 shows the shovel 122 viewed from the side. FIG. 7 shows a cross section of the shovel rotating unit 123 along a vertical direction in a state where the shovel 122 is at a position for holding a premium.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the prize acquisition unit 121 includes, as an example of a driving unit 196 (FIG. 11), an elevating unit 124 as an example of a capturing body transfer unit that moves the shovel 122 between an introduction position and a release position. And a shovel rotating unit 123 that is an example of a capturing body driving unit that rotationally drives the shovel 122. Further, the prize acquisition unit 121 has a mounting member 126 driven by the elevating unit 124. An elevating mechanism for elevating the shovel rotating unit 123 is provided in the hollow guide rail 125 and at the upper end of the guide rail 125. Thus, the shovel rotating unit 123 can move up and down along the guide rail 125. The elevating mechanism includes, as an example, a mounting member 126 connected to the shovel rotating unit 123 and a belt to which the mounting member 126 is connected. The belt is arranged along the guide rail 125, and when the belt is run by a motor, the mounting member 126 and the shovel rotating unit 123 move up and down along the guide rail 125. Alternatively, the lifting mechanism may be provided in the guide rail 125 and at the lower end of the guide rail 125.

  Further, the elevating unit 124 may include a shovel detection unit that detects whether the shovel 122 is at the introduction position or the release position. For example, the shovel detection unit is a mechanical switch disposed inside the guide rail 125 or an optical sensor that detects the mounting member 126. In this case, when the mounting member 126 reaches the uppermost shovel detector, the shovel detector outputs a signal notifying that the shovel 122 has reached the release position. Then, when the attachment member 126 reaches the lowermost shovel detector, the shovel detector outputs a signal notifying that the shovel 122 has reached the introduction position. Alternatively, the shovel detection unit may be an encoder connected to a motor of the lifting unit 124. In this case, the position of the shovel 122 can be detected based on a signal output from the encoder.

  Specifically, the elevating unit 124 drives the mounting member 126 to move the shovel 122 at the introduction position upward along the guide rail 125 while moving the shovel 122 from the operation unit 111 in the radial direction of the prize table 131. Move away. Conversely, the elevating section 124 drives the mounting member 126 to move the shovel 122 at the release position downward along the guide rail 125 and approach the operating section 111 in the radial direction of the prize table 131. Move in the direction. This allows the shovel 122 to move between the introduction position and the release position. Then, the shovel 122 at the introduction position is introduced into the prize group on the prize stand 131 by being rotated by the shovel rotating unit 123. In addition, the shovel 122 at the release position is rotated by the shovel rotation unit 123 to drop the scooped prize.

  For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 5, the shovel 122A at the introduction position and the shovel 122B at the release position are indicated by solid lines. However, actually, the shovel 122 is not located at a plurality of positions at the same time. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the position where the excavator 122 at the introduction position starts to rotate when the prize is scooped and the position where the rotation of the shovel 122 at the release position when the prize is dropped are completed are the shovel. 122 with respect to the rotation axis. That is, the shovel 122 rotates 360 degrees from the start of rotation at the introduction position to the end of rotation at the release position.

  Here, the release position is set such that the prize falls into the area UA above the prize intake 135 when the shovel 122 is rotated upward (counterclockwise in FIG. 6). That is, the elevating unit 124 moves the shovel 122 to above the area UA. After that, the shovel rotation unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 to drop the premium on the shovel 122. Then, the prize sliding down on the prize guide surface 134 is received in the holding body 141 or the prize intake 135. The holder 141 holds the received prize and guides it to the prize intake 135 at a predetermined timing. Thus, since the prize slides down on the prize guide surface 134, the user needs to predict a route on which the prize slides. Therefore, by complicating the game content, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. Alternatively, the shovel 122 may throw the prize toward the prize intake 135 or may push the prize toward the prize intake 135.

  Note that the excavator 122 may be made to stand by at a standby position different from any of the introduction position and the release position when the game is not performed. In this case, the shovel detector may detect the standby position. The standby position can be set between the introduction position and the release position or above the release position. In FIG. 5, the shovel 122C at the standby position (hereinafter, referred to as HP (Home Position)) is indicated by a dotted line. As an example, the shovel 122 moves from the release position to the HP set below the prize after the user presses the drop button 112B and the prize falls. This HP is set above the introduction position. Then, when the user presses down the capture button 112A, the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position. Here, the shovel 122 does not rotate until it moves from the release position to the HP and from the HP to the introduction position. Therefore, with respect to the rotation axis of the shovel 122, the position of the shovel 122 at the HP matches the position at which the shovel 122 at the introduction position starts to rotate and the position at which the rotation of the shovel 122 at the release position ends. I have. The release position is adjustable, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the shovel 122 is rotatable in the scooping direction R, and has a shape capable of performing a scooping operation for scooping a prize along with the rotation in the scooping direction R. The shovel rotation unit 123 can rotate the shovel 122 in the scooping direction R. That is, the shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 in the scooping direction R from the rotation start position on the left side in FIG. Then, after rotating the shovel 122 to the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. 6, the shovel rotation unit 123 stops the rotation of the shovel 122. Here, the flat holding surface 122W of the shovel 122 faces upward, and a premium is held on the holding surface 122W. The shovel 122 has a bent portion 122X at an end opposite to the rotation axis. Therefore, even if the shovel 122 is slightly inclined, the prize is prevented from falling over the bent portion 122X. Alternatively, the holding surface 122W may be a curved surface. When the shovel 122 rotates in the pushing direction OR opposite to the scooping direction R, the prize PZ ″ is pushed by the pushing surface 122 </ b> Z of the shovel 122 and pushed out into the prize intake 135. At this time, the prize PZ ″ or at least a part of the prize group may be received by the holder 141.

  Next, the shovel rotation unit 123 performs a drop operation of moving the shovel 122 from the introduction position to the release position and rotating the shovel 122 in the scooping direction R from the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. Then, the shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 to the premium drop position on the right side in FIG. 6 (until the holding surface 122W reaches a position above the rotation axis of the shovel 122). Thus, the prize held on the shovel 122 falls into the prize intake 135. Thereafter, the shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 until the holding surface 122W is turned upside down (to a position facing downward). The rotation operation from the prize drop position to the rotation end position is performed continuously. That is, the shovel rotating unit 123 does not stop the shovel 122 at the premium drop position on the right side in FIG. 6, and continuously rotates the shovel 122 to the rotation end position on the left side in FIG. 6. In FIG. 6, the shovel 122 rotated to a position where the holding surface 122W faces downward is indicated by a dotted line. The operation in which the shovel 122 rotates to scoop up the prize corresponds to an example of a capturing operation, and the operation in which the shovel 122 rotates to drop the prize picked up corresponds to an example of an opening operation.

  The shovel 122 has an inclined portion 122Y at the end of the rotation shaft. The inclined portion 122Y is more gradually inclined from the bottom surface of the shovel 122 than the bent portion 122X. Therefore, when the shovel 122 rotates to the prize drop position, it is difficult for the prize to drop over the inclined portion 122Y. Here, the rotation direction of the shovel 122 in the scooping operation and the falling operation is the same. Thereby, one side of the shovel 122 is always introduced into the prize group, and the scooped prizes always fall from the other side of the shovel 122. Therefore, by making the shape of one side of the shovel 122 different from that of the other side, the prize can be scooped up more easily without hindering the fall. Furthermore, the shovel rotation unit 123 may stop the rotation of the shovel 122 for a predetermined time at the premium drop position.

  Thereafter, the shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 in the release position in the scooping direction R from the premium drop position on the right side in FIG. After rotating the shovel 122 to the rotation end position on the left side in FIG. 6, the shovel rotating unit 123 stops the rotation of the shovel 122. Here, the rotation end position matches the rotation start position with respect to the rotation axis of the shovel 122. When the HP is set, the shovel 122 that has rotated to the rotation end position is thereafter moved to the HP. Alternatively, the shovel 122 may be rotated to the rotation end position while moving to the HP. Alternatively, the shovel 122 may be made to stand by at the introduction position without setting the HP. In this case, the shovel rotating unit 123 and the elevating unit 124 move the shovel 122 to the introduction position after dropping the prize at the release position.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the shovel rotation unit 123 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box 123 </ b> A and a mounting part 123 </ b> B mounted on the mounting member 126 of the guide rail 125. The mounting portion 123B is fixed to the outer surface of the box 123A by a method such as screwing. The shovel rotation unit 123 includes a pair of pulleys 123C, an endless belt 123D wound around the pair of pulleys 123C, and a shovel drive motor 123E that is a driving source of the shovel 122 and is connected to one of the pair of pulleys 123C. And

  The shovel 122 is connected to the other of the pair of pulleys 123C via a rotation shaft. Thereby, the driving force of the shovel drive motor 123E is transmitted to the shovel 122 via the pair of pulleys 123C, the endless belt 123D, and the rotation shaft of the shovel 122. Further, the shovel rotating unit 123 may have an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension (tension) of the endless belt 123D. The adjusting mechanism increases the tension of the endless belt 123D, so that the load resistance of the shovel 122 can be increased. As an example, a protruding member that can come and go with the endless belt 123D can be arranged in the box body 123A. As the amount by which the protruding member pushes the endless belt 123D increases, the tension of the endless belt 123D increases, and the load resistance can be increased.

  The premium guide duct 151 and the shutter 152 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of the guide duct 151. FIG. 9 shows a cross section of the guide duct 151 along the longitudinal direction. FIG. 10 shows a cross section passing between the case 101 and the premium stand 131.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the prize outlet 116 of the amusement device 100 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the case 101 and at a position lower than the prize intake 135. Therefore, the amusement device 100 is provided with a guide duct 151 shown in FIG. The guide duct 151 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and its upper side, that is, the prize stand 131 side is open. A substantially U-shaped fitting 153 is attached to the lower end of the guide duct 151. Then, the guide duct 151 is attached to the inside of the side surface of the housing 102 by the attachment fitting 153. Thus, the guide duct 151 communicates with the prize outlet 116.

  In addition, the amusement device 100 includes an introduction unit 154 that communicates directly or indirectly with the prize intake 135 and the guide duct 151. Here, the prize intake 135 is provided at a position closer to the center of the play space than the prize stand 131 when viewed from the operation unit 111 side. The introduction section 154 is arranged below the center of the game space, and extends downward from the prize intake 135. Therefore, the prize put into the prize intake 135 passes through the introduction section 154 and falls into the guide duct 151. The guide duct 151 has an inclined portion 155 having a downward slope toward the prize outlet 116 so as to guide the prize toward the outer periphery of the case 101 toward the prize outlet 116. Therefore, the prize rolls on the inclined portion 155 and moves from the guide duct 151 to the prize outlet 116. The user can open the outer door of the prize outlet 116 and take out the prize moved to the prize outlet 116.

  Here, a plurality of stations S (FIG. 2) are provided in the housing unit 102. Therefore, the guide duct 151 has a plurality of branch portions 156 extending from the introduction portion 154 toward the prize discharge ports 116 corresponding to each of the plurality of stations S. In the present embodiment, since two stations are provided, the guide duct 151 has two branch portions 156. Then, the prize intake 135 joins at the introduction section 154. Therefore, the introduction part 154 is partitioned by the partition member 157 so as to individually communicate with a plurality of branch parts 156, for example, two branch parts 156. The partition member 157 extends vertically so as to equally divide the upper opening and the lower opening of the introduction portion 154. As a result, each of the prize intakes 135 communicates with only one branch 156. Therefore, the prize guided to the prize intake 135 is always guided to the prize outlet 116 corresponding to the operation unit 111 operated by the user.

  Here, the game apparatus 100 further includes a cooling unit 195 (FIG. 11) that cools the cooling section CS shown in FIG. 5 set on the premium stand 131 in the game space. Thereby, the premium on the premium stand 131 can be maintained in a frozen state. The cooling section CS is set from the lower end of the case 101 to the upper end of the premium stand 131. At least a part of the prize intake 135 is open to the cooling section CS, and the control section 191 controls the temperature in the cooling section CS to be lower than a predetermined temperature (eg, −25 ° C.). ing. However, the section above the lower end of the case 101 and the section below the upper end of the premium stand 131 may be cooled by the flow of cool air. The control unit 191 (FIG. 11) activates the cooling unit 195 when detecting that the game apparatus 100 or the cooling unit 195 is powered on. Alternatively, instead of the control unit 191, the cooling unit 195 may have a function of controlling the temperature of the cooling section CS.

  The cooling unit 195 is, for example, disposed below the housing unit 102 and includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a blower fan. The cooling section 195 sends cool air to the cooling section CS via a duct or the like (not shown), and the cool air sent from the cooling section 195 is blown out to the cooling section CS. The cool air flowing into the cooling section CS stays on the premium stand 131 in the cooling section CS due to the specific gravity. Alternatively, an air curtain may be formed on the prize stand 131 by setting the direction of blowing out the cool air in the radial direction of the prize stand 131.

  The introduction section 154 has airtightness to maintain the temperature of the cooling section CS. Further, the introduction section 154 is provided with a shutter mechanism for opening and closing the introduction section 154. The shutter mechanism blocks or hinders cool air flowing through the introduction portion 154 to the guide duct 151 (or the outside of the game apparatus 100). Specifically, the shutter mechanism has a plate-shaped shutter 152 that can move between an open position where the introduction portion 154 is opened and a closed position where the introduction portion 154 is closed. This shutter 152 is arranged at the introduction portion 154 at a boundary communicating with the guide duct 151. Alternatively, the shutter 152 may be located within the introduction section 154 or at a boundary communicating with the prize intake 135 at the introduction section 154. By providing the shutter mechanism, loss of the cool air leaking downward through the prize intake 135 can be suppressed. The shutter mechanism includes a shutter drive motor 158 as an example of a shutter drive unit that drives the shutter 152 between an open position and a closed position.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the shutter mechanism closes the introduction portion 154 by the shutter 152A in the closed position shown on the right side in FIG. Further, the shutter mechanism rotates the shutter 152A downward when the user starts playing, and the shutter 152B opens the introduction portion 154 at the open position shown on the left side of FIG. Further, in the introduction section 154, the opening area of the upper end is larger than that of the lower end. Then, the shutter 152 is arranged in a portion of the introduction portion 154 having a small opening area. Accordingly, since the arrangement portion of the shutter 152 is narrowed, it is possible to suppress the loss of cool air when the shutter 152 is opened.

  In general, when a motor is used at a low temperature, specifications required for the motor become strict because it is necessary to guarantee operation at a low temperature. Therefore, the shutter drive motor 158 of the shutter mechanism is arranged outside the introduction portion 154 in order to ease the required specifications. That is, the shutter drive motor 158 is arranged in a section isolated from the cooling section CS by the shutter 152. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the shutter drive motor 158 from being directly exposed to the cool air and cooled.

  Further, the elevating unit 124 can cause at least a part of the shovel rotating unit 123 to enter the cooling section CS, and retreat the shovel rotating unit 123 out of the cooling section CS. Specifically, when the excavator 122 moves the shovel 122 to the introduction position, at least a part of the shovel rotating unit 123 enters the cooling section CS. Thereafter, the elevating unit 124 moves the shovel 122 to retract the entire shovel rotating unit 123 out of the cooling section CS. Thereby, the time during which the shovel drive motor 123E in the shovel rotating unit 123 is cooled by the cool air can be limited to a short time. For example, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 such that the shovel rotating unit 123 is located outside the cooling section CS (HP of the shovel 122) except when capturing a premium.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game apparatus 100 further includes a stock box SB as an example of a prize storage unit. Thereby, premiums can be stored without separately arranging a cooling device for storage. This stock box SB is arranged outside the play space so as to communicate with the cooling section CS. The stock box SB is arranged between the two stations S. As an example, the stock box SB is in fluid communication with the play space via a plate or sheet having a large number of holes. Therefore, the cool air flowing into the cooling section CS flows into the stock box SB through the hole of the plate or the sheet.

  The prize stored in the stock box SB is, for example, food such as ice cream which needs to be stored in a low temperature state. The lid 119 (FIG. 1) of the stock box SB is attached to the housing 102 so as to be openable and closable by a connecting member such as a hinge. The lid 119 is operable to open upward from the state of FIG. 1 with the connection position of the connection member as a fulcrum. By opening the lid 119, a prize can be stored in the stock box SB. Alternatively, the case 101 may be used instead of the lid 119 to cover the stock box SB.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, control of the game device 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram of the game device 100, and FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the game mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the game device 100 includes a control unit 191 for controlling the premium obtaining unit 121. As an example, the control unit 191 includes a CPU (not shown) and a memory as a storage unit that stores a control program. The CPU controls the entire game device 100 based on a program stored in the memory, and also controls various processes in an integrated manner. The memory includes a RAM, which is a system work memory for operating the CPU, and a ROM and / or a hard disk drive for storing programs, predetermined sound data, image data, and moving image data.

  The control unit 191 as a computer can execute processing operations such as various calculations, controls, and determinations according to a control program stored in a ROM or a hard disk drive. For example, the control unit 191 executes various processes in accordance with the control program. The units such as the unit 194 and the payout rate adjusting unit 200 as an example of the release position adjusting unit are logically realized as various functions. For example, the rotation control unit 193 has a function of controlling the rotation support unit 132 so that the premium stand 131 circulates at a predetermined rotation speed. The control program is recorded on an internal or external recording medium that can be read by a computer. Details of the payout rate adjusting unit 200 will be described later.

  The control unit 191 controls the prize acquisition unit 121 based on a user's operation on the operation unit 111 so that a game for the purpose of obtaining a prize is performed in the game space. More specifically, the control unit 191 is provided with a shovel control unit 192 as an example of a capturing body control unit. Then, the shovel control unit 192 sets the rotation direction of the shovel 122 when scooping up the prize and the rotation direction of the shovel 122 when dropping the prize toward the prize intake 135 so as to be the same. 123 is controlled. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when scooping up a prize, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so as to rotate the shovel 122 at the rotation start position in the scooping direction R. In addition, when dropping the premium, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so as to rotate the shovel 122 at the rotation stop position in the scooping direction R. This eliminates the need for the shovel rotating unit 123 to rotate backward during the drop operation. Therefore, the shovel 122 can be efficiently rotated, and the prize can be prevented from dropping due to the vibration generated at the time of the reverse rotation.

  Furthermore, when scooping up a prize, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the rotation of the shovel 122 stops at a position where the holding surface 122W of the shovel 122 faces upward (rotation in the center of FIG. 6). Stop position). When the prize is dropped, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 such that the shovel 122 rotates until the holding surface 122W reaches a position above the rotation axis of the shovel 122 (FIG. 6). (Free gift drop position on the right). Thereafter, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 such that the shovel 122 rotates until the holding surface 122W is turned upside down (to a position facing downward). The rotation operation from the prize drop position to the rotation end position is performed continuously. That is, the shovel rotating unit 123 does not stop the shovel 122 at the premium drop position on the right side in FIG. 6, and continuously rotates the shovel 122 to the rotation end position on the left side in FIG. 6.

  In addition, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 such that the start position of the rotation of the shovel 122 when scooping up the prize and the end position of the rotation of the shovel 122 when the prize is dropped. That is, the shovel control unit 192 controls the lifting unit 124 to move the shovel 122 stopped at the rotation start position in FIG. 6 to the introduction position. Furthermore, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 rotated to the prize drop position in FIG. 6 is rotated to the rotation end position. As a result, the start and end positions of the rotation coincide with the position of the shovel 122 with respect to the rotation axis. Thereby, even if the shovel 122 after the drop operation is moved to the introduction position without rotating, the scooping operation of the shovel 122 can be performed. Therefore, before performing the scooping operation, there is no need for a preliminary operation of rotating the shovel 122 to a position where it can be introduced into the prize group.

  The amusement device 100 can execute a normal game that is a first mode and a special point game (hereinafter, referred to as an SP game) that is a second mode. In the base game, the shovel control unit 192 operates to rotate the shovel 122 at the introduction position in the scooping direction R to scoop up the premium. After that, the shovel control unit 192 operates the shovel 122 so that the shovel 122 rotates in a direction in which the picked-up prize is dropped toward the prize intake 135. Here, the shovel controller 192 rotates the shovel 122 after moving the shovel 122 at the introduction position to the release position. Alternatively, the shovel controller 192 may rotate the shovel 122 at the introduction position to drop the prize toward the prize intake 135. In this case, the formation position of the prize intake 135 is set to pass through a position close to the introduction position.

  In the SP game, the shovel controller 192 performs a pushing operation of moving the shovel 122 to the introduction position and rotating the shovel 122 in the pushing direction OR (FIG. 6). Therefore, the shovel 122 is configured to be rotatable in a direction opposite to the scooping direction R which is a rotating direction at the time of the scooping operation, that is, in an extrusion direction OR for pushing out the prize on the prize stand 131 toward the prize intake 135. ing. In addition, the shovel rotating unit 123 is configured to rotate the shovel 122 in the pushing direction OR. Then, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 rotates in the pushing direction OR. In the base game, the shovel 122 moves to the release position and is rotated. In the SP game, the shovel 122 is rotated at the introduction position. That is, in the SP game, the movement range of the shovel 122 in the capturing operation is different from that in the normal game. Thereby, two different operations of the scooping operation and the pushing operation can be executed by the same configuration. Therefore, two games having different game characteristics can be provided to the user by the same play mechanism.

  Specifically, the SP game will be described with reference to FIG. The shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122, which has been moved to the introduction position, from the rotation start position on the left side in FIG. Then, after passing through the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. 6, the shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 to the rotation end position on the left side in FIG. Alternatively, the shovel rotation unit 123 may rotate the shovel 122 in the pushing direction OR while the shovel 122 is moving to the introduction position. The shovel rotating unit 123 may rotate the shovel 122 to the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. 6 before the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position. In this case, the shovel rotating unit 123 may rotate the shovel 122 in either the pushing direction OR or the scooping direction R. However, during the pushing operation, the shovel rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 at the rotation stop position in the pushing direction OR. Accordingly, the prize PZ ″ can be pushed out and guided to the prize intake 135 without scooping up the prize PZ ″ and lifting the prize PZ ″ above the prize intake 135. Therefore, it is possible to give the user a feeling of expectation that many prizes can be obtained.

  Here, the prize intake 135 is open at a position adjacent to the prize stand 131, for example, at a position where the prize pushed out by the rotating shovel 122 reaches. Therefore, when the shovel rotation unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 to the rotation end position on the left side in FIG. 6, the prize PZ ″ on the prize table 131 is pushed by the extruding surface 122 </ b> Z of the shovel 122, and enters into the prize intake 135. Fall. Thereafter, the shovel rotation unit 123 stops the rotation of the shovel 122. In the SP game, the prize on the prize stand 131 is pushed directly into the prize intake 135, so that the expectation of obtaining the prize can be increased as compared with the normal game in which the prize guide surface 134 slides down. Note that the pushing operation includes an operation of flipping a prize in addition to an operation of sliding the prize.

  Further, the control unit 191 is provided with a shutter control unit 194 as an example of a shutter control unit that controls a shutter mechanism such that the introduction unit 154 is opened and closed based on a state of play. For example, when the control unit 191 detects a game start operation, the shutter control unit 194 causes the shutter drive motor 158, which is an example of a shutter drive unit, to operate the shutter 152 to open the introduction unit 154. Alternatively, the shutter control unit 194 may open the introduction unit 154 when detecting that the prize has passed through the prize intake 135. In this case, for example, a sensor is disposed at the prize intake 135, and the shutter control unit 194 can open the introduction unit 154 when receiving a signal indicating that the prize has passed from the sensor. Further, the shutter control unit 194 may open the introduction unit 154 when the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position or the release position, or when the acquisition button or the drop button 112B is pressed down.

  Thereafter, when the control unit 191 determines that the game is to be ended, the shutter control unit 194 causes the shutter drive motor 158 to operate the shutter 152 to close the introduction unit 154. Alternatively, the shutter control unit 194 may close the introduction unit 154 when a predetermined time has elapsed without a game start operation or a user pressing down a button. Further, the shutter control unit 194 may close the introduction unit 154 when the prize reaches the prize outlet 116. Further, the shutter control section 194 may open the introduction section 154 from the start to the end of the game. Alternatively, the shutter control section 194 may keep the introduction section 154 closed even after the start of the game, and open the introduction section 154 each time a prize passes through the prize intake 135.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, control by the game device 100 will be described. Note that FIG. 12 illustrates an example in which the HP is set at a position different from the release position and the introduction position.

  The control unit 191 permits the user to play a game based on the operation of the user in exchange for payment of a predetermined consideration. Therefore, the user performs a game start operation such as inserting a coin into the insertion slot 113 first. When the control section 191 detects a game start operation, the shutter control section 194 causes the shutter drive motor 158 to operate the shutter 152 to open the introduction section 154. For example, the insertion sensor in the insertion slot 113 outputs a detection signal to the control unit 191 when detecting the passage of a coin. Thereby, the control unit 191 can detect the game start operation.

  When an information reading device is provided, the information reading device reads user information from a member card or an IC card and transmits the user information to the control unit 191. The control unit 191 determines that a game start operation has been detected by performing a payment process using points or electronic currency based on the user information. Alternatively, the control unit 191 reads the balance information of the electronic currency recorded on the game medium such as the IC card via the information reading device, and consumes the amount of the electronic currency corresponding to the value of the game, thereby performing the game start operation. May be determined to have been detected.

  When the game is started, the shovel control unit 192 selects the base game or the SP game based on the state of the game performed in the housing unit 102. Specifically, the shovel control unit 192 determines whether the state of the game satisfies a predetermined condition (SP condition) for executing the SP game (S101). As an example, the SP condition is set in association with a game price. That is, the SP condition is set so as to be satisfied when the integrated value of the amount paid for the game has reached the predetermined threshold. For example, after the controller 191 determines that the game is to be ended, if the game price is paid before a predetermined time has elapsed, the SP points are accumulated. When the SP points are accumulated up to a predetermined threshold, the SP condition is satisfied. Specifically, when 100 yen is inserted within a predetermined time from the end of the game, one SP point is accumulated. Then, when the SP points are accumulated up to 5 points, the SP condition is satisfied. This can encourage the user to continue the game. Alternatively, the SP condition is set to be satisfied when indices such as the elapsed time from the start of the game, the total number of visits by the user, the total play time of the user, and the total number of play times of the user have reached predetermined conditions. May be. Alternatively, it may be set so that the SP condition is satisfied when a predetermined condition such as reading of a coupon or a member card is satisfied.

  If the SP condition is not satisfied (NO in S101), the shovel control unit 192 selects the base game and starts the base game (S102). When a normal game is selected, the shovel controller 192 moves the shovel 122 to the introduction position and rotates when the prize is scooped, and moves the shovel 122 to the release position and rotates after the rotation. It controls the rotating unit 123 and the elevating unit 124. Specifically, when the base game is started, the shovel control unit 192 causes the elevating unit 124 to move the excavator 122 to the introduction position in response to the pressing operation of the capture button 112A as the first operation on the operation unit 111. Control.

  That is, the shovel control unit 192 determines whether or not the capture button 112A has been pressed down (S103). If the capture button 112A has not been pressed down (NO in S103), the shovel control unit 192 waits until the press down is detected. On the other hand, when the shovel is depressed (YES in S103), the shovel control unit 192 starts the scooping operation (S104), and controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position. Then, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 at the introduction position automatically rotates in the scooping direction R. Alternatively, the shovel control unit 192 may control the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 rotates when a user operation, for example, a second pressing operation of the capture button 112A is detected.

  Thereafter, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 automatically moves to the release position (S105). Then, the shovel controller 192 controls the shovel rotating unit 123 such that the shovel 122 that has been moved to the release position rotates in response to an operation of pressing down the drop button 112B, which is a second operation on the operation unit 111. . That is, the shovel control unit 192 determines whether or not the drop button 112B has been pressed down (S106). If not (NO in S106), the shovel control unit 192 waits until the press down is detected.

  On the other hand, when the shovel is depressed (YES in S106), the shovel control unit 192 starts the dropping operation (S107). Alternatively, the shovel controller 192 may control the elevating unit 124 such that the shovel 122 moves to the release position in response to the pressing operation of the drop button 112B. In this case, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 at the release position automatically rotates. Alternatively, the shovel control unit 192 may control the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 rotates when a user operation, for example, a second press operation of the drop button 112B is detected. As described above, since the user determines the fall timing of the prize, the user needs to consider the fall timing. Therefore, by complicating the game content, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  After the rotation in the release position, the shovel controller 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the HP (S108). Thereafter, the control unit 191 determines whether or not a predetermined consideration has been paid, and determines whether to end the game. For example, when a predetermined number of times (for example, six times) can be played by paying a predetermined price (for example, 500 yen), the control unit 191 subtracts 1 from the number of playable times each time the play ends. Then, the control unit 191 determines that the predetermined payment has been made until the number of playable times reaches 0. On the other hand, when the number of playable times reaches 0, the control unit 191 determines that the predetermined payment has not been paid.

  Then, when the control unit 191 determines that the predetermined payment has been made (NO in S109), the control unit 191 starts the normal game (S102). On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed since the control unit 191 has determined that the predetermined payment has not been paid, the game ends (YES in S109). Then, the shutter control unit 194 determines whether or not a game is being performed based on a game start operation performed on the slot 113 of the operation unit 111. For example, when a predetermined time (eg, one minute) has elapsed without performing a game start operation, the shutter control unit 194 determines that a game has not been performed. Then, when it is determined that the game is not performed, the shutter control unit 194 controls the shutter mechanism so that the introduction unit 154 is closed (S110). This allows the shutter 152 to be closed when there is no need to send the prize to the prize outlet 116. Therefore, the loss of cool air leaking downward through the prize intake 135 can be minimized.

  When the SP condition is satisfied (YES in S101), the shovel control unit 192 selects the SP game and starts the SP game (S111). At the time of selecting the SP game, the shovel controller 192 controls the shovel rotating unit 123 and the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position and thereafter the shovel 122 rotates in the pushing direction OR. Specifically, when the SP game is started, the shovel controller 192 moves the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position in response to the first operation on the operation unit 111, ie, the pressing operation of the capture button 112A. Control.

  That is, the shovel control unit 192 determines whether or not the capture button 112A has been pressed down (S112), and if not pressed down (NO in S112), stands by until the pushdown is detected. On the other hand, when the shovel is pushed down (YES in S112), the shovel control unit 192 starts the pushing operation (S113), and controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position. Then, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 at the introduction position automatically rotates in the extrusion direction OR. Alternatively, the shovel control unit 192 may control the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 rotates when a user operation, for example, a second pressing operation of the capture button 112A is detected.

  After the rotation at the introduction position, the shovel controller 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the HP (S114). Thereafter, the control unit 191 determines whether or not a predetermined consideration has been paid, and determines whether to end the game. Then, if the control unit 191 determines that the predetermined payment has been paid (NO in S115), the control unit 191 starts the normal game (S102). Alternatively, the control unit 191 may start the SP game when it is determined that a predetermined payment has been made. On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the control unit 191 has determined that the predetermined payment has not been paid, the game ends (YES in S115). Then, when it is determined that the game is not performed, the shutter control unit 194 controls the shutter mechanism so that the introduction unit 154 is closed (S110).

  Next, details of the payout rate adjusting unit 200 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The payout rate adjusting unit 200 is a logical device for adjusting the payout rate in the game device 100. The payout rate is a ratio of the value of the premium acquired by the user to the value consumed for playing. The value consumed for the game is given by, for example, the product of the number of coins inserted into the insertion slot 113 by the user and the monetary value of one coin. On the other hand, the value of the prize is given, for example, as the sum of the monetary value of each prize paid out to the user. However, the value consumed by the user and the value of the prize acquired by the user do not necessarily need to be measured in the same unit. For example, if the value of each coin is constant, the value consumed by the user may be measured by the number of coins. The value of the prize may also be measured by the number of prizes provided that the value of the prize paid out to the user is constant, for example, assuming that the monetary value (for example, the purchase amount) of each prize is constant.

  The payout rate adjusting unit 200 executes processing for monitoring the payout rate and processing for controlling the operation of the elevating unit 124 of the driving unit 196 such that the release position of the shovel 122 changes according to the payout rate. The release position of the control target is the release position in the base game in the processing of FIG. 12, that is, the release position when the drop operation is performed in step S107 of FIG. The process of monitoring the payout rate is based on, for example, integrating the amount of value consumed by the user based on a signal from an input sensor provided at the input port 113 and based on a prize payout signal detected by the prize sensor 201. It can be realized by integrating the amount of value of the prize acquired by the user, and calculating the payout rate of the game apparatus 100 from the integrated value as needed. The prize sensor 201 detects a prize taken from the prize intake 135 and guided to the prize outlet 116, and outputs a signal according to the detection result to the control unit 191. When the value of the prize is constant, a predetermined detection signal is output from the prize sensor 201 every time a prize is detected, and the number of times the detection signal is output is counted by the payout rate adjusting unit 200, so that the user can obtain the prize. The value of the given prize can be specified. When there are a plurality of types of prizes having different values, for example, an identifier such as a barcode, a two-dimensional code, or an RFID tag in which information for identifying the type of the prize is embedded is provided in the prize, and the identifier is used as the prize sensor 201. May be read.

  The monitoring of the payout rate by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 is executed at any time, triggered by an event in which the payout rate changes, for example, the output of a detection signal by a sensor to the slot 113 or the output of a prize detection signal by the prize sensor 201. Good. In the amusement apparatus 100, a plurality of stations S are provided, and each station S is provided with a slot 113, a prize discharge port 116, and a prize acquisition unit 121. The calculation of the payout rate by the payout rate adjustment unit 200 may be performed independently for each station S. In that case, the payout rate can be controlled to the target range for each station S. Alternatively, instead of or in addition to the calculation of the payout rate for each station S, the payout rate of the entire game device 100 may be calculated. For example, the value consumed by the user at each of the plurality of stations S is summed, and the value of the prize consumed by the user at each of the plurality of stations S is summed up. A payout rate may be calculated.

  When the payout rate is calculated for each station S, the release position of the shovel 122 in the prize acquisition unit 121 of each station S is independently adjusted for each station S based on the calculation result, and Can be individually controlled within the target range. On the other hand, when calculating the payout rate of the entire game apparatus 100, the release positions of all the shovels 122 are adjusted based on the calculation result, and the payout rate of the entire game apparatus 100 is controlled to a target range. It is possible. In the game in the game apparatus 100, the skill of the user, for example, the skill of selecting the timing of instructing the capture of the prize by operating the capture button 112A may have a considerable effect on the payout rate. Therefore, when the payout rate is controlled independently for each station S, the payout rate temporarily increases while the highly skilled user is playing (that is, the ratio of the value of the prize acquired by the user increases). Or, conversely, the control of the release position by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 excessively intervenes in response to a temporary decrease in the payout rate while a user with a low skill is playing, and the skill of the user becomes a result of the game. May be less likely to be reflected. In such a case, if the payout rate of the entire game device 100 is controlled to be within the target range, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the payout rate control will excessively intervene.

  On the other hand, the change of the release position of the shovel 122 by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 is realized, for example, by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 executing the payout rate adjusting process shown in FIG. When the payout rate is controlled separately for each station S, the processing in FIG. 13 may be executed separately for each station S. In this case, the payout rate referred to in the processing of FIG. 13 is the payout rate relating to the station S on which the processing of FIG. 13 is executed, and the release position changed by the control of FIG. This is the release position of the shovel 122. On the other hand, when controlling the payout rate of the entire game apparatus 100, the processing of FIG. In this case, the payout rate referred to in the processing of FIG. 13 is the payout rate of the entire game apparatus 100, and the release positions changed by the control of FIG. 13 are the release positions of all the shovels 122.

  The payout rate adjustment processing in FIG. 13 is a routine processing repeatedly executed at an appropriate cycle. When the processing of FIG. 13 is started, the payout rate adjusting unit 200 first determines whether or not the current payout rate is within the target range (S121). The target range may be appropriately determined. If the payout rate is within the target range, the current routine ends. On the other hand, when the payout rate is out of the target range, the payout rate adjusting unit 200 changes the release position of the shovel 122 according to the deviation of the payout rate from the target range (S122). This processing is executed by, for example, updating the release position set by the shovel control unit 192 in FIG. 11, that is, the stop position of the shovel 122 when dropping the premium, according to the state of the shift of the payout rate. You. By executing the processing in step S122, the payout rate adjustment unit 200 functions as an example of a release position adjustment unit. After changing the release position, the payout rate adjusting unit 200 ends the current routine.

  In the process of step S122, the relationship between the state of the shift of the payout rate from the target range and the change of the release position may be appropriately set according to the correlation between the release position and the payout rate. For example, the farther the shovel 122 is away from the prize intake 135 along the prize guide surface 134, the greater the distance the prize slides down the prize guide surface 134. In the meantime, if a prize rolls obliquely or an irregular movement occurs such that the prizes collide with each other and the moving direction changes, and as a result, a prize is difficult to be taken into the prize intake 135, the correlation is recognized. The release position is changed according to the payout rate as follows. That is, when the payout rate is lower than the target range, the release position approaches the prize intake 135 as the payout rate shift amount increases, in other words, the shovel between the introduction position and the release position. The set value of the release position may be updated such that the release position is shifted downward along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 125 corresponding to the moving direction of the guide rail 122. Thus, when the shovel 122 performs the releasing operation, the prize held by the shovel 122 falls to a position closer to the prize intake 135. Thereby, the irregularities in the behavior of the premium described above are suppressed, and the payout rate is increased. On the other hand, when the payout rate is a value higher than the target range, the release position moves away from the prize intake 135 as the shift amount of the payout rate increases, that is, the release position is set along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 125. The set value of the release position may be updated so as to be biased upward. Thus, when the shovel 122 performs the releasing operation, the prize held by the shovel 122 falls to a position farther away from the prize intake 135. In this case, the irregularity of the behavior of the premium increases, and the payout rate decreases.

  On the other hand, the relationship between the release position of the shovel 122 and the payout rate may not always be as described above, depending on factors that influence the behavior of the prize, such as the shape or size of the shovel 122 or the prize guide surface 134. . Alternatively, the behavior of the prize while sliding down the prize guide surface 134 may be changed depending on the form of the prize, such as the size, shape, and weight of the prize. Therefore, in at least a part of the section on the prize guide surface 134, as the prize shovel 122 moves upward along the prize guide surface 134 with respect to the prize intake 135, the prize is more easily taken into the prize intake 135. It can be assumed that such a correlation is observed. In such a case, the setting value of the release position is updated so that the release position is further away from the prize intake 135 as the payout rate is greatly shifted to a lower side with respect to the target range, and the payout rate is shifted with respect to the target range. The setting value of the release position may be updated such that the release position approaches the prize intake 135 as the position shifts to a higher side. In any case, the correlation between the release position of the shovel 122 and the payout rate is verified according to the actual configuration of the play apparatus 100, and how the release position is changed according to the result is determined. If so, it is possible to appropriately adjust the payout rate.

  When the release position is changed in step S122, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 stops at the changed release position. As a result, the release position changes according to the payout rate. The stop position of the shovel 122 as the release position set by the payout rate adjustment unit 200 is held as an internal parameter in the internal storage device of the control unit 191 as a position where the shovel control unit 192 should stop the shovel 122. This is a value and cannot be changed by the user. That is, after the shovel 122 performs a capturing operation by operating the capture button 112A of the operation unit 111, the shovel 122 is transferred to the preset release position by the elevating unit 124 and stopped, but the stop position at that time is set by the user. Cannot be specified. In other words, the setting of the release position is not released to the user, and the change of the release position is realized without depending on the user operation.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be embodied in embodiments in which various modifications or changes are made. For example, in the above embodiment, the release position is changed when the payout rate is out of the target range, but the release position is not limited to such an automatic change. For example, the present value of the payout rate may be appropriately checked by the operator of the game apparatus 100, and the payout rate adjusting unit 200 may change the set value of the release position according to the instruction of the operator. That is, whether or not to change the release position and how to change the release position may be left to the judgment of the operator.

  In the above-described embodiment, the release position is changed by changing the setting of the release position in the shovel control unit 192 by the payout rate adjustment unit 200. Instead, or in addition, the release position is changed by the lifting unit 124. May be provided as release position adjustment means. For example, a position sensor that detects that the shovel 122 has reached the release position is provided in the elevating unit 124, and the shovel control unit 192 determines whether the position sensor has detected the movement of the shovel 122 to the release position. If it is determined that the lifting / lowering operation of the excavator 122 by the lifting / lowering unit 124 is to be stopped when it is determined that the release position has been reached, a mechanism for mechanically changing the mounting position of the position sensor is provided as release position adjusting means. Is also good. Alternatively, a stopper for defining the release position may be provided on the elevating section 124, and a mechanism for adjusting the position of the stopper may be provided as the release position adjusting means when the movement of the shovel 122 is restricted by the stopper. Good. In these cases, the operator of the game apparatus 100 may adjust the release position as needed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the release position is changed along the moving direction between the introduction position and the release position of the shovel 122, that is, along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 125, but instead or in addition to this. A mechanism for displacing the shovel 122 in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the excavator 125, for example, a vertical direction, may be provided, and the release position may be changed by changing the position of the shovel 122 by the mechanism. The ease of taking the prize, that is, the possibility that the prize is taken into the prize intake 135 is affected by the distance between the release position where the shovel 122 should perform the releasing operation and the prize intake 135. Therefore, as long as the distance from the release position to the prize intake 135 changes, the direction in which the release position is changed is set not only in the moving direction of the shovel 122 between the introduction position and the release position, but also in another direction. It may be.

  The capturing body is not limited to the shovel 122 that performs the scooping operation of the prize as a capturing operation, and may be configured to grasp the prize. In that case, the operation of grabbing the prize corresponds to the capture operation, and the operation of releasing the grab prize corresponds to the release operation, but in such a case, by changing the release position where the release operation of the capture body should be performed It is possible to change the possibility that a prize enters the prize intake, thereby adjusting the payout rate. The capturing body may be configured to perform an operation such as catching a prize. For example, even if the hook-shaped tip is provided on the catcher and the prize is provided with a portion for hooking the tip of the catcher, the payout is performed by changing the release position where the prize release operation is to be performed. It is possible to adjust the rate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the payout rate is adjusted by changing the release position of the capturing body. In the amusement device, it is also possible to adjust the payout rate by dynamically changing the rotating operation of the capturing body, in other words, at least one of the capturing operation and the releasing operation of the capturing body.

  For example, the payout rate can be adjusted by dynamically changing the torque for driving the capturing body (hereinafter, referred to as driving torque). That is, the weight of the premium that can be picked up by the shovel 122 may be affected by the driving torque of the shovel 122. When the shovel 122 is captured, the weight of the prize that can be scooped by the shovel 122 (the total weight of a plurality of prizes) is limited by the driving torque of the shovel 122. When attempting to pick up a prize having a weight exceeding the driving torque limit, the excavator 122 temporarily stops or decelerates, and accordingly, some of the prize spilled from the shovel 122 and the weight of the prize decreased. Accordingly, the shovel 122 may return to the original scooping operation. In this case, if the driving torque is increased, the number of prizes that can be captured at one time can be increased. On the other hand, when the prize is relatively light, if the driving torque is excessively large, some prizes may be flipped when the prize is scooped, and it may not be possible to put on the shovel 122. In this case, if the driving torque is increased, the number of prizes that can be obtained at one time can be reduced. In any case, if the number of prizes that can be captured at one time is large, the payout rate may increase. Regarding the release operation of the shovel 122, if the driving torque of the shovel 122 is large, the prize can be given a higher acceleration to drop the prize toward a region above the guide cone 133. That is, as the acceleration during the release operation of the shovel 122 is increased, the drop position of the prize may be further away from the prize intake 135. As described above, the payout rate may decrease as the position where the prize falls away from the prize intake 135.

  As described above, the correlation between the driving torque of the shovel 122 and the payout rate may vary depending on the weight of the prize, but there is a correlation between both the capturing operation and the releasing operation of the shovel 122. It is believed that there is. Therefore, by providing a torque adjusting unit for dynamically changing the driving torque of the shovel 122 in the shovel rotating unit 123 and appropriately adjusting the driving torque of the shovel 122 for at least one of the capturing operation and the releasing operation, the payout rate can be reduced. Can be changed.

  As the torque adjusting means, for example, means for adjusting the output torque of the shovel drive motor 123E can be used. Alternatively, considering that a larger driving torque can be transmitted to the shovel 122 as the tension of the endless belt 123D is larger, a tension adjusting mechanism that dynamically changes the tension of the endless belt 123D is provided as a torque adjusting unit. You may. As such a tension adjusting mechanism, for example, a tension adjuster mechanism or the like including a contact body such as an idle pulley contacting the endless belt 123D and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting a pressing force of the contact body against the endless belt 123D is provided. be able to. The adjustment of the pressing force may be performed manually or by using an actuator. When adjusting the pressing force by the actuator, the pressing of the contact body is performed instead of or in addition to the process of step S122 in FIG. If the force is changed, it is possible to automatically adjust the driving torque of the shovel 122 according to the payout rate. Of course, the same applies to the case where the output torque of the shovel drive motor 123E is adjusted.

  Further, the change of the capture operation or the release operation is realized not only by the driving torque applied to the capture body but also by appropriately adjusting a physical quantity that determines the capture operation or the release operation, such as the rotation speed, acceleration, or rotation amount of the capture body. May be done. If these physical quantities are dynamically changed, it is possible to change the ease of taking the prize in the capture operation or the ease of entering the prize into the prize intake in the releasing operation, and thereby change the payout rate. is there.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the above-described embodiment, the following modifications or changes are possible. For example, the rotation shaft of the shovel 122 may be provided at a central portion of the shovel 122 instead of the end of the shovel 122. In this case, the shovel 122 may have a plane-symmetric shape with respect to the extrusion surface 122Z of the shovel 122. Also, a plurality of prize intakes 135 may be formed side by side in the vertical direction. Further, a plurality of prize intakes 135 may be formed along the circumferential direction of the prize guide surface 134, and the positions of the plurality of prize intakes 135 in the vertical direction may be different from each other. Further, one button may be used as the drop button 112B and the capture button 112A. In this case, the first button pressing operation after the game starts corresponds to the capturing operation, and the second button pressing operation corresponds to the dropping operation. Alternatively, a plurality of types of shovels 122, for example, a plurality of shovels 122 having different sizes may be prepared, and the shovels 122 may be configured to be exchangeable.

  If necessary, the rotation end position of the drop operation in the scooping direction R can be different from the rotation start position of the scoop operation. In this case, before starting the scooping operation, the shovel 122 may be rotated to the rotation start position of the scooping operation. The prize intake 135 does not necessarily have to be provided in the prize guide surface 134. For example, the prize intake 135 can be provided around the lower end of the guide cone 133. Alternatively, the guide cone 133 may be omitted, and the prize intake 135 that opens upward may be formed to be adjacent to the prize table 131.

  Further, only the capture button 112A may be provided, and the drop button 112B may be omitted. In this case, when the user presses down the capture button 112A, the scooping operation and the dropping operation are automatically executed as a series of operations. Alternatively, only one station S may be provided, and the game apparatus 100 may be configured so that only one user can play. In addition, the holder 141 and / or the cooling unit 195 may be omitted if unnecessary. Further, when the cooling unit 195 is omitted, the shutter mechanism and the shutter control unit 194 can be omitted.

  Hereinafter, various aspects derived from each of the above-described embodiments and each of the modifications will be described. To facilitate understanding of each embodiment, reference numerals shown in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses. However, reference numerals are not intended to limit the present invention to the illustrated form.

  A game apparatus (100) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a prize stand (131) in which a prize group to be acquired by a user is arranged in a play space covered with a case (101) whose inside is visible. A prize intake (135) for taking out at least one prize included in the prize group from the play space to outside the case; and moving the prize on the prize stand toward the prize intake. A prize acquisition means (121) operable to cause the game mechanism (102) provided outside the case with an operation section (111) for receiving an operation of the user; A control unit (191) for controlling the prize acquisition unit so that a game for the purpose of acquiring the prize is performed in the game space based on the operation of the user; , A capture body (122) for capturing a prize, a capture body driving means for driving the capture body so as to give the capture body a capture operation for capturing the premium, and a release operation for releasing the captured premium; (123) an introduction position where the capturing body is introduced into the prize group on the prize stand and the capturing operation is performed, and a release position where the prize is released by performing the releasing operation of the capturing body. And a catching body transfer means (124) for moving the catching body between the catching body and the game machine, further comprising a release position adjusting means (200) for changing the release position of the catching body. is there.

  According to the above aspect, by changing the release position, the distance or the positional relationship between the capturing body and the prize intake at the time of the release operation can be changed. The distance or positional relationship between the release position and the prize intake affects the ease of taking in the prize into the prize intake, and as a result, the position of the release position is paid out. Correlate accordingly with the rate. For example, if the release position is set such that the capturing body performs the release operation at a position relatively close to the prize intake, the prize is easily taken into the prize intake, and the payout rate increases, If the release position is set so that the capturing body performs the release operation at a position relatively far from the prize intake, a correlation is assumed that the prize is difficult to be taken and the payout rate is reduced. . However, depending on the manner in which the prize released from the capturing body is guided to the prize intake, a reverse correlation to the above may occur. For example, in the case where a prize released from the capturing body falls like a parabola, when the release position is set to perform a release operation at a position closer to the prize intake than necessary. On the contrary, it is also assumed that the prize falls outside the prize intake. In such a case, if the release position is set at a suitable distance from the prize intake, the prize is more easily taken in and the payout rate increases. In any case, there is a correlation between the payout rate and the distance or positional relationship between the release position of the catch and the prize intake, and the payout rate is appropriately adjusted by changing the release position. It is possible to adjust.

  In the above aspect, the control unit may function as the release position adjusting unit by controlling the capture unit transfer unit such that the release position of the capture unit changes. According to this aspect, by changing the release position by the control unit, it is possible to relatively easily change the release position and adjust the payout rate without depending on a mechanical adjustment operation. In this case, for example, the control unit controls the capturing body transfer means so that the capturing body stops with a preset stop position as the release position, and changes the set stop position to release the capture body. It may function as a position adjusting means. In this case, the release position adjusting means only has to change the setting of the release position, and the capture body transfer means stops the capture body at the set release position, whereby the release position of the capture body changes appropriately.

  The control unit may change the release position such that a payout rate, which is a ratio of a value acquired by the user to a value consumed by the user for the game, is controlled to a target range. According to this, the release position adjusting means can change the release position so that the payout rate is controlled to the target range.

  The capturing body is provided rotatably around a predetermined rotation axis, and the capturing body driving means rotates the capturing body around the rotation axis so as to scoop up the prize, so that the capturing body is rotated by the capturing body. It may be provided to provide an action and also to give the catching body the release action by rotating the catching body about the axis of rotation so that the scooped up prize falls. In the case of using a capturing body of a type that operates so as to grasp a prize, it is possible to change the ease of taking the prize by adjusting the gripping force. However, such an adjustment method cannot be adopted when using a capturing body that operates to scoop up a prize. On the other hand, if a method of changing the release position is introduced, it is possible to adjust the payout rate even when using a type of catcher that scoops up prizes.

  The play space is provided with a prize guide surface (134) having an upward slope as viewed from the prize stand side, the prize intake opening on the prize guide surface, and the capturing body being provided with the prize guide. The prize may be provided so as to drop the prize into an area (UA) above the prize intake of a surface. According to this, by changing the release position, it is possible to appropriately change the position of the prize released from the capturing body on the prize guide surface. If the position where the prize falls is changed, the behavior of the prize toward the prize intake along the prize guide surface changes, and the change affects the easiness of the prize being taken into the prize intake. It can also affect the payout rate. In this way, instead of dropping the prize directly from the capturing body toward the prize intake, the prize is dropped on the prize guide surface inclined toward the prize intake, and the behavior of the prize on the prize guide surface The payout rate can be adjusted according to the release position, while further using as a factor affecting the payout rate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Amusement apparatus 101 Case 102 Housing part (playing mechanism part)
111 operation unit 121 prize acquisition unit (prize acquisition means)
122 excavator
123 Excavator rotating part (capture body driving means)
124 elevating section (capture transfer means)
131 prize stand 135 prize intake 191 control unit 200 payout rate adjustment unit (release position adjustment means)

Claims (6)

A prize stand in which a group of prizes to be acquired by a user is arranged in a game space covered with a case in which the inside is visible, and at least one prize included in the group of prizes is removed from the game space to the outside of the case. A prize intake for taking out the prize, and prize acquisition means operable to move the prize on the prize stand toward the prize intake. A play mechanism unit provided with an operation unit for receiving
A control unit that controls the prize acquisition unit such that a game for the purpose of acquiring the prize is performed in the game space based on the operation of the user on the operation unit,
The prize acquiring means drives the capturing body to give the capturing body for capturing the prize, a capturing operation for capturing the prize, and a releasing operation for releasing the captured prize to the capturing body. Capture body driving means, an introduction position where the capture body is introduced into the prize group on the prize stand and the capture operation is performed, and a release where the release operation of the capture body is performed and the prize is released Capturer transfer means for moving the capturer to and from a release position for moving the capturer to and from a position.
A game device further comprising a release position adjusting means for changing the release position of the capturing body.   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit functions as the release position adjusting unit by controlling the capture unit transfer unit so that the release position of the capture unit changes.   The control unit controls the capturing body transfer means so that the capture body stops with a preset stop position as the release position, and changes the set stop position as the release position adjusting means. An amusement device according to claim 2, which functions.   4. The control unit according to claim 2, wherein the control unit changes the release position such that a payout rate, which is a ratio of a value obtained by the user to a value consumed by the user for the game, is controlled to a target range. 5. An amusement device as described. The capturing body is provided rotatably around a predetermined rotation axis,
The catcher driving means provides the catching operation to the catcher by rotating the catcher about the rotation axis so as to scoop up the prize, and the catcher so that the scooped up prize falls. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game device is provided so as to give the release operation to the capturing body by rotating a body around the rotation axis.   The play space is provided with a prize guide surface having an upward slope as viewed from the prize stand side, the prize intake is opened on the prize guide surface, and the capturing body is provided on the prize guide surface. The game device according to claim 5, wherein the prize is provided so as to drop the prize into a region above a prize intake.

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