JP4136562B2 - Premium dispensing device and game device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game apparatus that pushes out a prize on a fixed table as a slide table moves on the fixed table, and a prize payout apparatus provided in the game apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a play device called a pusher type includes an excavator that scoops up a prize arranged on a rotating turntable, a fixed table, a slide table that slides on the fixed table so as to approach or move away from the prize payout exit, Is provided. Then, for example, in response to a scooping operation instruction given by the player by a switch operation or the like, the prize on the turntable is scooped up with the shovel, and the scooped up prize is dropped on the fixed table. The prize that has fallen on the fixed table is pushed out by the sliding motion of the slide table, and falls from the fixed table to the prize payout exit. The player can acquire the prize paid out from the prize payout exit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
Some game machines of this type have a mechanism for replenishing prizes on a turntable or a fixed table or paying out prizes from a prize payout outlet as a privilege under a predetermined condition in order to further enhance playability.
For example, in a medal game machine, a mechanism is known in which a replenishment medal is pushed up to a predetermined plate position by an elevator equipped with an inclined plate, and the medal is slid by reclination (see Patent Document 2). .
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-45751
[Patent Document 2]
Utility Model Registration No. 3013932
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, such a game device is a business game device mainly installed in a store such as a game center, and various effects are made to attract the interest of many players. Therefore, there is always a need for a method that gives a new taste and device to the privilege payout method for a privilege.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of these demands, and an object of the present invention is to provide a prize dispensing device that dispenses prizes by a new operation excellent in customer suction.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, a prize dispensing device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a prize holding part (for example, basket 1037 in FIG. 5) having an internal space for holding a prize, and the prize holding part at one end side. An arm portion that has a first shaft that pivotally supports the shaft in a freely rotatable manner, and that can be displaced between a standing state and a recumbent state by being pivotally supported by a second shaft (for example, a pivotal support position B in FIG. 5). For example, a basket arm 1035 in FIG. 5 is provided, a locking part (for example, the arm plate 1036 in FIG. 5) is disposed on one end side of the arm part, and a locked part (for example, , When the arm portion is displaced to the recumbent state in a state where the locking portion and the locked portion are locked, the magnet is held in the prize holding portion. It is characterized by paying out the prizes that were left.
[0008]
Here, the “prize” is a reward that is paid out when a predetermined condition is achieved (cleared) in the game play. For example, it may be bags, cakes, toys, ornaments, various goods, capsules, etc., which are appropriately selected according to the target age of the player, the setting of the game price, and the like. Moreover, the coin used for the game of a game device may be sufficient.
[0009]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the prize holding portion is pivotally supported on one end side of the arm portion so as to be freely rotatable, and when the locking portion and the locked portion are locked, this free holding portion is supported. The rotation is limited and the arm is fixed. Then, when the arm portion is displaced from the standing state to the recumbent state, the prize holding portion is moved from the upper side to the lower side, changing its direction, and the held prize is paid out. This movement path is determined by how the arm portion is displaced. For example, when the arm portion rotates and displaces, the prize holder draws an arc from the top to the bottom along the rotation arc. Move.
[0010]
Therefore, for example, when the payout device is used for a game device, the prize holder in the standing state is positioned so as to be obliquely above the player's line of sight and the displacement direction of the arm portion is directed toward the player's standing position. Thus, it is possible to realize the payout of new prizes that give a dynamic effect such as the prize holding unit moving from above the line of sight and the prizes being paid out in front of the player.
[0011]
Further, as in the invention according to claim 2, in the prize dispensing device according to claim 1, the locking portion and the locked portion are both (1) magnets or (2) one of them. May be configured such that is the magnet and the other is the metal.
[0012]
According to the second aspect of the invention, the same effect as that of the first aspect of the invention can be achieved, and the locking portion and the locked portion are locked by the magnetic force of the magnet. When the locking part and the locked part are not locked, the prize holding part can freely rotate, but when the arm part is displaced and the locking part and the supported part come within a predetermined distance, the magnetic They are attracted to each other by force, and the locking portion and the locked portion are automatically locked. That is, even when the locking portion and the locked portion are not locked, they can be automatically locked by displacing the arm portion to a predetermined position.
[0013]
Further, as in the invention according to claim 3, in the premium dispensing device according to claim 1 or 2, when the arm portion is once displaced in a standing state, the locking portion and the locked portion It may be configured to be maintained in a locked state.
[0014]
According to the invention described in claim 3, the same effect as that of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 is achieved, and whether or not the locking portion and the locked portion are locked, Once the arm portion is displaced to the standing state, the locked state is maintained thereafter.
Therefore, when the arm part is displaced to the recumbent state, the prize held in the prize holding part is paid out, and the internal space of the prize holding part becomes empty, but for example, the locked state is released here and a new prize is released. When the replenishment is performed and the arm portion is again displaced from the lying state to the standing state, the locked state is maintained again, and it is possible to easily prepare for the next prize payout.
[0015]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the prize dispensing device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first axis is located above the center of gravity of the premium holding part. You may comprise so that it may be supported.
[0016]
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the same effect as that of any one of the first to third aspects of the invention can be achieved, and the pivot support position is above the center of gravity, so In the case where the engaging part is not locked, the prize holding part is not inverted.
Therefore, when an opening is provided on the upper surface of the prize holding portion, a straight line connecting the pivot support position by the first axis and the center of gravity (including the prize being held) of the prize holding portion is substantially orthogonal to the upper surface. By determining the pivot support position in this manner, when the locking portion and the locked portion are not locked, the opening of the prize holding portion is kept almost horizontal, and the prize does not spill from the prize holding portion. . When the locked state is released after the prize is paid out, the opening is kept almost horizontal, so that it is easy to replenish a new prize.
[0017]
Further, as in the invention described in claim 5, in the prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the prize holding unit is configured so that at least one side has light transmittance. May be.
[0018]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the same effect as that of any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention can be achieved, and at least one side surface of the premium holding part has light transmittance. The prizes held in the holding part can be visually recognized from the outside.
Therefore, for example, when the prize payout device is used for a game device, if the one side is a surface facing the player when the arm portion is in the standing state, the prize to be paid out can be displayed. The player can be motivated to acquire the prize and inspire his interest in game play.
[0019]
Further, as in the invention described in claim 6, in the prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the prize holding part has an upper surface opened when the arm part is in a standing state. It may be formed so as to be a part, and may be configured so as to open from the bottom part toward the opening part.
[0020]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the same effect as that of any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention is achieved, and the internal space of the prize holder is opened from the bottom toward the opening. Since the opening is in a standing state with the opening facing upward, it can be produced as if the prizes held in the prize holding part are held more than actual. Examples of the shape of such an internal space include an inverted conical shape, a hemispherical shape, and a semicylindrical shape.
[0021]
In addition, when the arm portion is displaced to the recumbent state while the locking portion and the locked portion are locked, the opening portion of the prize holding portion is gradually inclined, and the held prize is opened by the gravity. However, since it spreads toward the opening, it is possible to produce a dynamic effect in which prizes are paid out at once.
[0022]
In addition, as in the invention described in claim 7, in the prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the arm portion has a bent portion, and the second axis is a predetermined center. The bending portion may be configured such that a bending direction of the bending portion is parallel to a rotation surface of the arm portion with the second axis as an axis center.
[0023]
According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the arm has the same effect as that of any one of the first to sixth aspects, and the arm when the bending direction is displaced from the standing state to the lying state, for example. In the case where it coincides with the rotation direction of the portion, a space margin is created between the second shaft and the prize holding portion when the arm portion is in the lying state. For this reason, when paying out prizes, it is possible to prevent interference with other devices arranged in front of the prize payout device (in the rotational direction).
[0024]
The invention according to claim 8 is a game apparatus in which a slide table reciprocates on a fixed table to push out and drop a prize on the fixed table, and discharges it from the prize payout outlet through a prize payout groove. The prize payout device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 (for example, JP payout device 1030 in FIG. 4) and drive means for rotating the prize payout device around the second axis as an axis (for example, 4), and when the arm portion is in a recumbent state, the prize payout device is arranged so that the prize holding part is located above the prize payout groove or the fixed table. It is characterized by having.
[0025]
According to the invention described in claim 8, the same effect as that of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 7 is achieved, and the paid-out premium falls toward the premium payout groove, Through this, it is discharged from the prize payout exit and can be given to the player.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0027]
〔overall structure〕
FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a game apparatus 1000 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the game apparatus 1000. FIG. 3 is a front view of a main part related to one station of the game apparatus 1000, and FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a main part related to one station of the game apparatus 1000.
[0028]
The game device 1000 in the present embodiment is a game device called a so-called pusher-type game machine, and is a commercial game device mainly installed in a store such as a game center.
[0029]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the game apparatus 1000 includes a turntable 1002 on which a plurality of prizes K are placed, a scooping device 1010 for scooping up the prizes K placed on the turntable 1002, and a scooping up. A pusher table portion 1020 for placing the prize K and dropping it to the prize payout outlet 1006, and a prize payout device (hereinafter referred to as "JP payout") for paying out JP prize P when the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "JP") is achieved. 1030, operation switch 1004 of scooping device 1010, replenishment switch 1070 of JP payout device 1030, prize replenishing device 1040 for replenishing prize K on turntable 1002 or pusher table portion 1020, and game A control device 1090 that controls the device 1000 in an integrated manner is mainly provided. Further, the upper side surface of the housing of the game apparatus 1000 is formed of, for example, a transparent resin, and includes a JP replenishment door 1008 at a position facing the JP payout apparatus 1030.
[0030]
The play device 1000 has a substantially hexagonal shape in plan view, and is provided with six stations for players to play on each side of the substantially hexagonal shape. A scooping device 1010 and a pusher are provided for each station. A table unit 1020, a JP payout device 1030, an operation switch 1004, a prize payout outlet 1006, a JP replenishment door 1008, and a replenishment switch 1070 are provided. Therefore, in the game apparatus 1000, six players can enjoy the game at the same time.
[0031]
Hereinafter, focusing on one station of the game apparatus 1000, the configuration and operation of the game apparatus 1000 will be described. In the description, the vertical direction is the vertical direction in FIGS. 1 to 4, and the upper side is the upper side and the lower side is the lower side. Further, the depth direction is assumed to be the front-rear (front / back) direction in FIG. 3, and the direction in which the slide table 1024 approaches the prize payout outlet 1006 will be described as front or front, and the direction in which the slide table 1024 moves away will be described as rear or back.
[0032]
The turntable 1002 has an annular groove that opens upward, and is configured so that a large number of prizes K can be placed on the bottom upper surface of the groove portion. Then, it is supported and driven by a motor 1002a provided at the lower part of the game apparatus 1000, and slowly rotates in a certain direction in the game apparatus 1000 with the center of the game apparatus 1000 as a central axis. The rotation / stop of the motor 1002a is controlled by the control device 1090.
[0033]
The pusher table unit 1020 includes a fixed table 1022, a slide table 1024 that slides in the front-rear direction on the fixed table 1022, and a chucker 1026 installed at the front end of the fixed table 1022.
[0034]
The fixed table 1022 is a flat plate extending from the center of the game apparatus 1000 toward the front above the turntable 1002, and the front end thereof reaches above the prize payout outlet 1006. The slide table 1024 is a flat plate that slides in the front-rear direction along the upper surface of the fixed table 1022. As the driving method of the slide table 1024, a known technique is appropriately used, and the description thereof is omitted here.
[0035]
The chucker 1026 includes a bar-shaped detection bar that is movable by the gravity of the prize K, and the detection bar is arranged so as to come into contact with the prize K that falls from the front end portion of the fixed table 1022. When the fall of the prize K is detected by the movement of the detection bar, the chucker 1026 outputs a detection signal to the control device 1090.
[0036]
The chucker 1026 is formed so that its width is shorter than the width of the front end portion of the fixed table 1022. In other words, depending on where the fixed table 1022 falls, there is a possibility that the prize K is not dropped. In other words, the chucker 1026 detects only when the prize K has dropped from the vicinity of the center of the front end portion of the fixed table 1022.
[0037]
The scooping device 1010 includes two excavator arms 1012, 1013 and a shovel 1014 having a curved surface capable of scooping up the prize K, and the two excavator arms 1012, 1013 and the excavator 1014 are predetermined. The link mechanism is formed. The scooping device 1010 drives the shovel arm 1012 by the motor 1011 in response to an operation input from the operation switch 1004, scoops up the prize K on the turntable 1002 by the excavator 1014, and pushes up the scooped up prize K to the pusher table unit. A series of scooping operations such as dropping onto the fixed table 1022 of 1020 is executed. The rotation / stop of the motor 1011 is controlled by the control device 1090.
[0038]
More specifically, the scooping device 1010 is folded and disposed above the pusher table portion 1020 in the initial state. When the start instruction switch 1004a of the operation switch 1004 is operated by the player, the motor 1011 rotates, and the excavator arm 1012 moves while drawing an arc A toward the bottom surface of the turntable 1002. At this time, the excavator 1014 reaches near the upper part of the bottom surface of the turntable 1002 and scoops up the prize K placed on the turntable 1002. When the prize K is scooped up, the motor 1011 rotates in the reverse direction, and the shovel arm 1012 draws the arc A in the reverse direction and returns to the original position.
[0039]
Next, when the drop instruction switch 1004b of the operation switch 1004 is operated, the motor 1011 rotates again, tilts the excavator 1014, and drops the scooped prize K onto the fixed table 1022. At this time, since the slide table 1024 slides in the front-rear direction on the fixed table 1022, the prize K that has dropped on the fixed table 1022 is pushed on the front end of the slide table 1024 so that the fixed table 1022 is moved forward. Move in the direction. When the density of the prize K placed on the fixed table 1022 is high, the prize K enters a ball-throwing state and falls from the front edge of the fixed table 1022 to the prize payout outlet 1006 in order from the prize K in front. The dropped prize K is paid out to the outside of the game apparatus 1000 from a prize outlet 1007 that communicates with the prize outlet 1006 and forms a prize outlet groove. On the other hand, if the density of the prize K placed on the fixed table 1022 is low, the prize K only moves so as to fill the gap on the fixed table 1022, and the prize K is not paid out.
[0040]
The link mechanism and driving method of the scooping apparatus 1010 are not particularly limited, and publicly known techniques are appropriately used. Further, the excavator 1014 is not limited to being inclined by the motor 1011, and may be configured to have a pair of excavators that open and close, and the prize K may be dropped by opening the pair of excavators.
[0041]
Further, a JP roulette 1050 and a JP meter 1060 are installed on the front surface of the shovel arm 1013.
[0042]
The JP roulette 1050 is an electronic roulette having a plurality of (six shown in FIG. 3) lamps 1052 arranged at equal intervals in a circular shape, and each lamp 1052 has “1”. , “2” or “3” (hereinafter referred to as “point”) is assigned. The JP roulette 1050 is activated when the payout of the prize K is detected by the chucker 1026, and finally, by lighting only one lamp, “1”, “2” assigned to the lit lamp 1052 or Any point of “3” is indicated. The operation of JP roulette 1050 is controlled by control device 1090.
[0043]
The JP meter 1060 is a display having a plurality of (in the figure, eight are shown) LEDs 1062 arranged at equal intervals from the lower part to the upper part, and points indicated by the JP roulette 1050 ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “instruction point” as appropriate. The LEDs 1062 are lit in order from the lowest one. Further, the instruction point and the number of LEDs 1062 to be lit correspond one-to-one, and the number of LEDs 1062 to be lit increases by the number of instruction points.
[0044]
In the game apparatus 1000 of the present embodiment, various privilege operations are activated according to the accumulated points. Specifically, when three consecutive LEDs 1062 from the lowermost stage of JP meter 1060 are turned on, a “small hit” is obtained, and a predetermined “small hit bonus” corresponding to this is activated. Further, when five LEDs 1062 continuous from the lowest stage are lit, “medium hit” is obtained, and “medium hit privilege” corresponding to this is activated. When all the eight LEDs 1062 are turned on, a “big hit (JP)” is obtained, and a JP prize P is paid out by the JP payout device 1030 as a “JP privilege” corresponding to this. These benefits are activated only once when the accumulated points reach the corresponding points for the first time, and when the JP privilege operation is activated, the game ends.
[0045]
The JP replenishing door 1008 is pivotally supported in the vertical direction with the casing at the right end, and is configured to be openable and closable to the front side. The administrator of the game apparatus 1000 replenishes the JP prize P to the basket 1037 of the JP payout apparatus 1030 from the opening formed by opening the JP replenishment door 1008, or a replenishment switch 1070 provided inside the housing. Can be operated.
[0046]
The premium replenishing device 1040 is arranged at the apex position in the game device 1000 having a substantially hexagonal shape in plan view. The prize replenishing device 1040 includes a cylinder 1041 formed in a cylindrical shape with a transparent resin or the like, a piston 1042 that pushes up the supplementary prize K accumulated in the cylinder 1041 from below, and an obliquely downward direction from an upper opening of the cylinder 1041. And an inclined plate 1043 that is inclined in the direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the inclined plate 1043 is disposed so that the end of the inclined plate 1043 comes between the end of the pusher table portion 1020 and the turntable 1002, and is pushed up by the piston 1042. The supplementary prize K discharged from the opening of the cylinder 1041 is configured to fall on the turntable 1002 or the pusher table 1020. The raising operation of the piston 1042 is executed at a predetermined timing under the control of the control device 1090.
[0047]
The control device 1090 includes, for example, an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU or LSI, an IC memory, an electric circuit, and the like, and controls the operation of the game device 1000 in an integrated manner. Specifically, various controls such as a scooping operation by the scooping device 1010, activation of the JP roulette 1050, display of the JP meter 1060, and a prize paying operation by the JP paying device 1030 are executed.
[0048]
[Configuration of JP dispensing device]
Next, JP payout device 1030, which is a characteristic part of game device 1000 of the present embodiment, will be described.
[0049]
FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the JP payout device 1030. The figure (a) is a top view, the figure (b) is a front view, and the figure (c) is a longitudinal section. This figure shows the initial state of the JP payout device 1030.
[0050]
The JP payout device 1030 includes a motor 1032, a first arm 1033, a second arm 1034, a basket arm 1035, two stoppers 1038 a, 1038 b, and a JP prize P, which are disposed below the base portion 1031. And a basket 1037 to be accommodated.
[0051]
The motor 1032 is a motor controlled by the control device 1090, and is realized by, for example, a DC motor or a stepping motor. The motor 1032 is disposed such that its rotation axis is horizontal, and one end of the first arm 1033 is pivotally supported by the motor 1032.
[0052]
The first arm 1033 is pivotally supported at one end on the rotating shaft of the motor 1032 and at the other end on one end of the second arm 1034. The second arm 1034 is pivotally supported at one end on the other end of the first arm 1033 and at the other end on the basket arm 1035 so as to be rotatable.
[0053]
The basket arm 1035 is formed to have a substantially U-shape in which both ends are bent toward the front side (player side). One end of the basket arm 1035 is pivotally supported by the base portion 1031 so that the rotation surface thereof is parallel to the bending direction, and the other end side in the vicinity of the pivot support position B is provided with the second arm 1034. The other end is pivotably supported. Further, an arm plate 1036 on which a basket 1037 is pivotally supported is fixed to the other end of the basket arm 1035.
[0054]
Accordingly, the basket arm 1035 rotates around the pivotal support position B by the rotational power of the motor 1032 transmitted by the first arm 1033 and the second arm 1034, and the rotation surface thereof is parallel to the bending direction. Specifically, when the motor 1032 rotates in the forward direction, the basket arm 1035 rotates (hereinafter referred to as “forward rotation”) to the front side (player side; arrow C1 direction), and the motor 1032 rotates in the reverse direction. Thus, the basket arm 1035 rotates (hereinafter referred to as “reverse rotation”) toward the back side (in the direction of arrow C2).
[0055]
Further, the two bent portions of the basket arm 1035 are both formed with a sufficient length so as not to come into contact with the scooping device 1010 installed in front of the basket arm 1035 when the basket arm 1035 rotates forward. The overall length of the basket arm 1035 is long enough to allow the basket 1037 to reach above the prize payout opening 1006 when the basket arm 1035 rotates forward (see FIG. 8). For this reason, when the basket arm 1035 rotates forward and pays out a prize, it is possible to prevent the interference with the scooping device 1010.
[0056]
The stoppers 1038a and 1038b have a substantially cylindrical shape and limit the rotation of the basket arm 1035. Specifically, the stopper 1038a limits the reverse rotation of the basket arm 1035, and when the basket arm 1035 is in contact with the stopper 1038a, the basket arm 1035 is in a state of standing substantially vertically (standing state). On the other hand, the stopper 1038b restricts the forward rotation of the basket arm 1035, and when the basket arm 1035 is in contact with the stopper 1038b, the basket arm 1035 is in a state of lying horizontally (side-down state). Therefore, the basket arm 1035 has a range of about 90 degrees formed by a position where the basket arm 1035 contacts the stopper 1038a (standing state) and a position where the basket arm 1035 contacts the stopper 1038b (side-down state). Rotate forward / reversely. Here, the rotation angle of the basket arm 1035 is adjusted by the rotation time of the motor 1032.
[0057]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a connecting portion between the basket arm 1035 and the basket 1037.
As shown in the figure, an arm plate 1036 is fixed to the other end of the basket arm 1035 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the basket arm 1035. The arm plate 1036 is a metal plate such as an iron plate, for example, and two convex portions 1036 a extending forward are formed on a surface different from the surface fixed to the basket arm 1035.
[0058]
The basket 1037 has a container shape having an internal space for accommodating the JP prize P, and an opening surface 1037a for taking in and out the JP prize P is formed in the upper part. Further, the front surface 1037b of the basket 1037 has a smooth curved surface that is convex toward the near side, and the basket 1037 has a shape that opens from the bottom toward the opening surface 1037a that is an opening. is doing.
[0059]
On the rear surface of the basket 1037 (surface facing the arm plate 1036), a convex portion 1037c is formed toward the back side. The convex portion 1037 is fitted between the two convex portions 1036a of the arm plate 1036, and is pivotally supported coaxially with the two convex portions 1036a. The pivot support position D is determined as follows. That is, when the basket 1037 is rotatable without being latched by the magnet 1037d (details will be described later), the opening surface 1037a is kept horizontal, and is substantially perpendicular to the center of gravity G of the basket 1037. It is provided at the matching position. As a result, when the basket 1037 is not locked by the magnet 1037d, the opening surface 1037a of the basket 1037 remains substantially horizontal regardless of the rotation of the basket arm 1035, and the JP prize P accommodated in the basket 1037 does not spill out ( (See FIG. 9).
[0060]
In addition, a plurality (three are shown in FIG. 6) of magnets 1037 d are arranged at positions where the arm plate 1036 can come into contact with the lower portion of the rear surface of the basket 1037. When the distance between the rear surface of the basket 1037 and the arm plate 1036 approaches a predetermined distance, the magnet 1037d is attracted to the arm plate 1036 by the magnetic force and is locked to the arm plate 1036. Hereinafter, this state is appropriately referred to as a “locking state”.
[0061]
Here, the magnet 1037d is disposed in the basket 1037, but a metal plate may be disposed on the rear surface of the basket 1037, and a magnet may be disposed on the arm plate 1036 side. Of course, magnets may be provided on both the plate 1036 and the plate 1036.
[0062]
Further, the basket 1037 is formed of a light-transmitting member such as a transparent or translucent resin, for example, and the JP prize P accommodated therein can be visually recognized from the outside. As a result, the JP prize P stored in the basket 1037 is displayed, and the player's willingness to acquire the prize can be induced to inspire his interest in game play.
[0063]
When the JP is achieved, the JP payout device 1030 configured as described above drives the basket arm 1035 by the motor 1032 as a JP privilege operation, and the JP prize P accommodated in the basket 1037 is given out as a prize payout exit. A series of payout operations for paying out to 1006 is executed.
[0064]
This will be described more specifically. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an initial state of the JP payout device 1030.
As shown in the figure, in the initial state, the basket arm 1035 is in contact with the stopper 1038a and is standing substantially vertically (standing state). The basket 1037 is locked to the arm plate 1036 by a magnet 1037d, and the opening surface 1037a of the basket 1037 is kept almost horizontal. Accordingly, the basket 1037 accommodates the JP prize P.
When JP is achieved, the motor 1032 rotates for a predetermined time, the basket arm 1035 rotates forward approximately 90 degrees toward the near side, and shifts to the payout state shown in FIG.
[0065]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the “payout state” of the JP payout device 1030.
As shown in the figure, in the payout state, the basket arm 1035 is in contact with the stopper 1038b and is in a state of lying on the substantially horizontal side (a recumbent state). Further, the basket 1037 remains locked to the arm plate 1036 by the magnet 1037d, and the opening surface 1037a of the basket 1037 is substantially vertical.
[0066]
Here, when shifting from the initial state to the payout state, since the locked state is continued, the basket 1037 moves from the upper side to the lower side along the arc of rotation with the forward rotation of the basket arm 1035, The opening surface 1037a of the basket 1037 is gradually inclined from the horizontal to the near side. Thus, the JP prize P accommodated in the basket 1037 falls from the opening surface 1037a due to gravity, and the JP prize P dropped to the prize payout outlet 1006 is given to the player from the prize takeout outlet 1007.
[0067]
Further, since the basket 1037 is widened from the bottom surface toward the opening surface 1037a, when viewed from the player, the basket 1037 that is initially arranged at the upper part of the front surface is inclined toward the basket 1037. The JP prize P housed in is shown as being paid out at once. For this reason, the effect of paying out a dynamic prize suitable for JP can be realized.
[0068]
In addition, since the front surface 1037b of the basket 1037 has a smooth curved surface, the JP prize P accommodated in the basket 1037 falls smoothly without remaining or being caught in the basket 1037. It will be.
[0069]
When the JP prize P accommodated in the basket 1037 is paid out, the JP payout apparatus 1030 is operated by an administrator of the game apparatus 1000 to replenish the empty basket 1037 with a new JP prize P. Transition to the replenishment state shown in FIG.
[0070]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a “replenishment state” of the JP payout device 1030.
As shown in the figure, the difference from the payout state in the replenishment state is that the locking state by the magnet 1037d is released. That is, the basket 1037 is only pivotally supported at the pivot support position D, and can freely rotate about the pivot support position D in the front or back direction. At this time, the center of gravity G of the basket 1037 and the position of the rotation axis D substantially coincide with each other in the vertical direction, and the opening surface 1037a of the basket 1037 is kept substantially horizontal.
[0071]
When the replenishment switch 1070 is operated by the administrator of the game apparatus 1000, the motor 1032 rotates reversely for a predetermined time, the basket arm 1035 rotates about 90 degrees to the back side, and again returns to the initial state. At this time, the locked state remains released, but as the basket arm 1035 rotates backward, the magnet 1037d and the arm plate 1036 gradually approach each other, and when the distance falls below a predetermined distance, the magnet 1037d The basket 1037 is locked to the arm plate 1036 by being attracted to the arm plate 1036 by force.
[0072]
[Functional structure of game machine]
Next, the functional configuration of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the game apparatus 1000 includes an operation input unit 10, a payout detection unit 20, a turntable drive unit 32, a slide table drive unit 34, a scooping device drive unit 36, and a JP payout device drive. A unit 38 and a processing unit 40.
[0073]
The operation input unit 10 receives various instruction operations input by the player and the administrator, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the input instruction operation to the processing unit 40. The operation switch 1004 and the refill switch 1070 correspond to this,
[0074]
The payout detection unit 20 detects whether or not the prize K has dropped from the fixed table 1022 to the prize payout outlet 1006, and outputs a detection signal to the processing unit 40 when it is detected. The chucker 1026 corresponds to this.
[0075]
The turntable driving unit 32 is driven by the processing unit 40 and rotates the turntable 1002. The motor 1002a corresponds to this.
[0076]
The slide table drive unit 34 is driven by the processing unit 40 to cause the slide table 1024 to slide.
[0077]
The scooping device driving unit 36 is driven by the processing unit 40 to rotate and tilt the shovel arm 1021 and the shovel 1014 of the scooping device 1010, respectively. The motor 1011 corresponds to this.
[0078]
The JP payout device drive unit 38 is driven by the processing unit 40 and rotates the basket arm 1035 of the JP payout device 1030. The motor 1032 corresponds to this.
[0079]
The processing unit 40 is realized by, for example, an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU or LSI, an IC memory, an electric circuit, or the like, and integrally controls each unit constituting the game device 1000. The control device 1090 corresponds to this. The processing unit 40 includes a scooping up control unit 42 and a JP game control unit 44.
[0080]
The scooping control unit 42 drives the scooping device driving unit 36 according to the operation signal input from the operation input unit 10 and causes the scooping device 1010 to perform a scooping operation.
[0081]
When the payout detection signal is input from the payout detection unit 20, the JP game control unit 44 activates the JP roulette 1050, updates the current accumulated points according to the instruction points obtained as a result, and the JP meter 1060. Update the display of. Then, according to the accumulated points after the update, it is determined whether or not the payout operation by the JP payout device 1030 is to be executed. If it is determined that the payout operation is to be executed, the JP payout device driving unit 38 is driven and the prize payout by the JP payout device 1030 is performed. Run the action.
[0082]
[Operation of the game machine]
Next, the operation of the game apparatus 1000 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game apparatus 1000. In the figure, an operation related to the game progress for one game is shown, and a scooping operation is executed a plurality of times in this one game. Prior to the start of the game, it is assumed that the turntable 1002 rotates, the slide table 1024 slides, and the JP payout device 1030 is in the initial state shown in FIG.
[0083]
When the start of the game is instructed, first, the JP game control unit 44 sets the current accumulated point number to an initial value “0” (zero clear) (step S11).
[0084]
When it is detected from the operation input unit 10 that the operation switch 1004 has been operated, the scooping control unit 42 drives the scooping device driving unit 36 so that the shovel 1014 scoops up the prize K. Then, a scooping operation of dropping the scooped premium K onto the fixed table 1022 is executed (step S12).
[0085]
When the prize K is paid out by executing the scooping up operation and the payout detection unit 20 detects that the chucker 1026 is turned on (step S13: YES), the JP game control unit 44 activates the JP roulette 1050. (Step S14). Then, the indicated point obtained as a result is added to the current accumulated point, and the display of the JP meter 1060 is updated accordingly (step S15).
[0086]
Next, the JP game control unit 44 determines whether or not JP is achieved based on the updated accumulated points (step S16). That is, when the accumulated point reaches a predetermined value (for example, “8”), it is determined that JP has been achieved (step S16: YES), and a JP payout process (see FIG. 12) described later is executed. JP payout processing is executed by the payout device 1030 (step S17). When the JP payout process is terminated, the current game is terminated, and the present process is terminated.
[0087]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S16 that the accumulated point does not reach the predetermined value and JP is not achieved (step S16: NO), or in step S13, for example, scooping up the prize K has failed. If it is not detected by the payout detection unit 20 that the chucker 1026 is turned on (step S13: NO), the JP game control unit 44 can execute the number of scooping operations performed so far and the game. Compare the number of scooping operations (the number of possible executions).
[0088]
As a result of the comparison, if the number of executions is less than the number of executions possible (step S18: NO), the process proceeds to step S12 and waits for the next operation input to the scooping device 1010 by the operation switch 1044.
If the number of executions is equal to the number of executions (step S18: YES), the JP game control unit 44 determines that the current game is over and ends the game.
[0089]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the JP payout process executed in step S17 of FIG.
In the JP payout process, the JP game control unit 44 drives the JP payout device drive unit 38 to cause the JP payout device 1030 to execute a JP prize payout operation.
[0090]
That is, the motor 1032 rotates for a predetermined time, the basket arm 1035 rotates forward, and the state shifts from the initial state to the payout state (recumbent state) shown in FIG. 8 (step S171). With this transition, the JP prize P stored in the basket 1037 falls toward the prize payout outlet 1006 and is paid out from the prize payout outlet 1006.
[0091]
Subsequently, the administrator of the game apparatus 1000 replenishes a new JP prize P in the basket 1037 that has been emptied by paying out the JP prize P. Specifically, the administrator opens the JP replenishment door 1008, inserts a hand through an opening formed by opening the JP replenishment door 1008, and removes the magnet 1037d from the arm plate 1036. The JP payout device 1030 shifts to the replenishment state shown in FIG. Then, the manager replenishes the basket 1037 with a new JP prize P from the horizontal opening surface 1037a (step S172). When the replenishment operation is completed, the replenishment switch 1070 is operated to close the JP replenishment door 1008.
[0092]
When the JP refill switch 1070 is operated (step S173: YES), the JP game control unit 44 drives the JP payout device driving unit 38. That is, the motor 1032 reversely rotates for a predetermined time, and the basket arm 1035 rotates reversely by about 90 degrees to shift from the replenishment state to the initial state (step S174). Thereafter, the JP payout process ends, and the process returns to step S17 in FIG.
[0093]
With the configuration described above, when JP is achieved, the JP payout device 1030 is activated and the JP prize P is paid out. At this time, since the basket 1037 of the JP payout device 1030 is locked to the arm plate 1036 (basket arm 1035) by the magnet 1037d, the basket 1037 is held while moving toward the player side while drawing an arc. The prize P for JP is paid out. Therefore, it is possible to realize a new dynamic prize payout operation such as paying out a prize while moving while drawing an arc from above.
[0094]
Further, after the JP prize P is paid out, the opening 1037a of the basket 1037 becomes almost horizontal by releasing the lock by the magnet 1037d, so that the new JP prize P can be easily replenished. When the basket arm 1035 rotates in the reverse direction, the basket 1037 is automatically locked again to the arm plate 1036 (basket arm 1035), and can be prepared for the next prize payout.
[0095]
[Modification]
The application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the shape of the basket 1037 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 6, and contains JP prizes P to some extent such as a rectangular parallelepiped shape, an inverted conical shape, a pyramid shape, a semispherical shape, a semicylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, etc. Any shape may be used as long as it is suitable for payout.
[0096]
In the present embodiment, the basket arm 1035 is pivotally supported on the rear surface of the basket 1037 in the initial state shown in FIG. 7, but may be configured as shown in FIG. 13, for example.
As shown in FIG. 13, the basket arm 2035 has two support arms 2036 parallel to the other end, and the basket 2037 is rotated at the tip of the instruction arm 2036 so as to be held between the support arms 2036. Support the shaft freely. Further, magnets 2037d are arranged on the respective side surfaces (surfaces supported by the shaft) of the support arm 2036 and the basket 2037, and thereby the basket 2037 and the basket arm 2035 are locked. The shaft support position and the arrangement position of the magnet 2037d are provided at a position where the opening surface 2037a of the basket 2037 is substantially horizontal in the initial state.
[0097]
In the above embodiment, the basket arm 1035 has a substantially U-shape having bent portions at two locations, but may have a substantially U-shape having bent portions at one location. It is good also as having more places.
[0098]
Furthermore, although the JP payout device 1030 is arranged in the center of the game device 1000 that can be played by a plurality of players at the same time, the JP payout device 1030 may be applied to a game device that can be played by only one player. Of course.
[0099]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, when the arm portion is displaced from the standing state to the recumbent state when the locking portion and the locked portion are locked, the premium holding portion changes its direction, Thus, it is possible to realize a prize payout device with a new operation, such as paying out a prize while moving downward. Further, when the direction of displacement of the arm portion is the direction from the upper front of the player toward the player, the dynamic holding effect is such that the premium holding unit moves from the upper front of the player and the premium is paid out in front of the player. Can be given.
[0100]
Furthermore, once the arm part is displaced to the standing state, the state where the locking part and the locked part are locked is maintained. After the arm part is displaced to the recumbent state, the prize is discharged and the prize is kept empty. It is possible to prepare for the next prize payout by replenishing the section with a new prize and displacing it again to the standing state.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the game device.
FIG. 3 is a front view of an essential part relating to one station of the game apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of an essential part relating to one station of the game apparatus.
FIG. 5 is a plan view, a longitudinal sectional view, and a front view of a JP dispensing apparatus.
FIG. 6 is a detailed perspective view of a connecting portion between a basket arm and a basket.
FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an initial state (standing state) of the JP payout device.
FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a payout state (a recumbent state) of the JP payout device.
FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a replenishment state of the JP dispensing device.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation according to this embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining JP payout processing executed during the operation of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the JP payout device.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Operation input section
20 Payout detection unit
32 Turntable drive
34 Slide table drive unit
36 Scooping device drive
38 JP Dispenser Drive Unit
40 processor
42 scooping control unit
44JP game control unit
1000 game machine
1002 Turntable
1004 Operation switch
1006 Free gift exit
1007 Premium Exit
1008 JP refill door
1010 scooping device
1011 motor
1012, 1013 excavator arm
1014 excavator
1020 Pusher table
1022 Fixed table
1024 slide table
1026 Chucker
1050 JP roulette
1060 JP meter
1030 JP dispensing device
1031 Base part
1032 motor
1033 1st arm
1034 Second arm
1035 Basket arm
1036 Arm plate
1037 baskets
1037a Opening surface
1037b Convex part
1037c front
1037d magnet
1038a, 1038b Stopper
1040 Premium replenishment device
1050 JP roulette
1060 JP meter
1070 Refill switch
1090 Controller
K freebies
Prize for P JP

Claims (8)

A prize holder having an internal space for holding a prize;
An arm portion having a first shaft that pivotally supports the prize holding portion on one end side so as to freely rotate, and an other end side that is pivotally supported by a second shaft and is displaceable between a standing state and a recumbent state;
A locking portion is disposed on one end side of the arm portion, a locked portion is disposed on the prize holding portion, and the locking portion and the locked portion are locked. When the arm part is displaced to a recumbent state, a prize held in the prize holding part is paid out. 2. The prize dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the locking portion and the locked portion are both magnets, or (2) one is a magnet and the other is a metal. 3. The prize dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein, when the arm portion is once displaced in a standing state, the locking portion and the locked portion are maintained in a locked state. . The prize payout device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first shaft pivotally supports the prize holding part above the center of gravity of the prize holding part. The prize giving device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one side of the prize holding part is light transmissive. The prize holding portion is formed such that when the arm portion is in an upright state, the upper surface is an opening, and has a shape that widens from the bottom toward the opening. The prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The arm portion has a bent portion, and rotates in a predetermined direction around the second axis.
The prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a bending direction of the bent portion is parallel to a rotation surface of the arm portion with the second axis as an axis center. A play device in which a slide table reciprocates on a fixed table to extrude and drop a prize on the fixed table, and discharges it from the prize payout outlet through a prize payout groove,
The prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Drive means for rotationally driving the giveaway device with the second axis as an axis;
And the prize payout device is arranged so that the prize holding part is positioned above the prize payout groove or the fixed table when the arm part is in a recumbent state. apparatus.

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