JP4445620B2 - Play equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a game apparatus in which a game is executed by a player's operation and a prize is paid out according to the game result.
[0002]
[Background Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are game devices that pay out prizes and medals according to game results, for example, those called crane game machines, prize game machines, or medal game machines.
[0003]
  The crane game machine is a game machine that picks up a prize arranged in a prize storage unit from above by a crane device and inputs it to a prize outlet provided at a predetermined position to obtain a prize paid out from a payout outlet.
[0004]
  The inventor of the present application has studied a game machine having a novel configuration capable of guiding a prize to the payout port by a method that is more innovative than the method of acquiring a prize in this crane game machine. As a result, the prize is stored in a predetermined prize container. I thought that the prize could be obtained by tilting the prize container and dropping the prize. In this case, if a plurality of prize containers are provided, different prizes can be stored in each prize container, so that it is possible to add interest to the game machine. However, when the number of the prize containers is increased, the number of drive devices for rotating and tilting them increases, and the cost for the drive devices becomes a problem.
[0005]
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
  The invention of the present application has been conceived under the circumstances described above, and in a drive device for rotating a prize container or the like for storing a prize, a game apparatus capable of realizing cost reduction is provided. The issue is to provide.
[0006]
  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention takes the following technical means.
[0007]
  The game device provided by the present invention is a game device in which a game is played by a player's operation, and a prize is paid out according to the game result,It has a storage part that can store premiums and has an open upper surface.Pivotable, andpluralCan stop at positionMultiple prize storage means supported byWhen,Premium storage meansFor rotatingDriving means for generating driving forceWhen,Rotation control means for driving the prize storage means by driving the drive means under the rotation condition according to the game resultAnd withAnd at least one of the plurality of prize storage means has different storage depths.It is characterized by that.
[0008]
  According to a preferred embodiment,The plurality of prize storage means are provided so as to be attachable to the back plate..
[0009]
  According to another preferred embodiment,A first operation means operated by the player to select any one of the plurality of prize storage means, and a rotation direction of the prize storage means selected by the player via the first operation means; The second operation means for operating the selection, the selection candidate display means for displaying two selection candidates in the left direction and the right direction, and the two selection candidates in order to allow the player to select the rotation direction of the prize storage means. Display of the selection candidate display means so that the alternate display is stopped and one of the two selection candidates is selected when the second operation means is operated during the alternate display period. Display control means for controlling, and the rotation control means rotates the prize storage means selected by the player under the rotation condition in the rotation direction of the selected selection candidate..According to another preferred embodiment, the display control means includes a selection candidate display means for increasing the display speed alternately as the inclination angle of the prize storage means selected by the player with respect to the horizontal direction increases. Control the display.
[0010]
  According to another preferred embodiment,A game by a player's operation includes a rotatable movable part displaying a plurality of rotation conditions including a rotation angle of the prize storage means, and a fixed part displaying an arrow indicating one of the plurality of rotation conditions. The rotation condition of the prize storage means is determined by using a roulette board having a plurality of rotation conditions including a condition for rotating the prize storage means selected by the player. When the rotation condition for one rotation is determined by the roulette wheel, the prize storage means selected by the player is rotated once..
[0011]
  According to another preferred embodiment,Each time a game is started, it further includes stop position control means for setting the stop position of the prize storage means rotated in the previous game to a position different from the stop position..
[0013]
  According to another preferred embodiment, the number of rotations of the prize container by the rotation control means is defined by a predetermined number, the detection means for detecting a prize to be paid out, and the regulation means. If the detection means does not detect within a predetermined number of times,
Control means, FurtherPrepare.
[0016]
  According to the present invention,Since the plurality of prize storage means have a plurality of types of shapes so that the depths of the storage parts are different, the deeper the storage part, the higher the difficulty of acquiring a prize, and the player's game Stimulates willingness to capturebe able to.
[0017]
  Also,When the player selects a desired prize storage means and then selects the rotation direction with respect to the prize storage means, the selection candidate display means displays two selection candidates in the left and right directions alternately. The higher the inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction of the prize storage means selected by the player, the faster the display speed is alternately.If you do so,For players, there is a high possibility that a prize can be obtained, but on the contrary, the difficulty increases, which gives the player a sense of tension and increases the fun of the game.be able to.
[0018]
  Also, by the player's operationA game using a roulette wheelRotationconditionsIs determined, and the prize is based on the determination result.Storage meansIs rotated.The roulette wheel includes a rotation condition for rotating the prize storage means once. When the rotation condition is met, the prize storage means selected by the player is rotated once, and the prize stored in the prize storage means is ensured. Will be paid out to the player, so it will arouse the player ’s happinessbe able to.
[0021]
  Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023]
  FIG. 1 is an external view of a game apparatus according to the present invention. This amusement device is installed at a game corner of a game center or a shopping center, and a prize can be obtained by guiding a prize stored in the apparatus to a predetermined payout opening.
[0024]
  This game machine is almost rectangularbodyThe main body 1 having a shape is provided, and on the upper part thereof, a prize container arrangement portion 2 in which a prize container, which will be described later, is arranged is provided with a part of the front and both sides covered with transparent glass. The prize container arrangement unit 2 is provided with an appropriate number of prize containers 3 as pivot members that can be rotated at a predetermined angle or more and can be stopped at a desired position. That is, the prize container 3 is supported so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction with respect to the back surface thereof, and stores prizes such as stuffed animals.
[0025]
  At the center of the front surface of the main body 1, there is provided a protruding base 4 that partially protrudes in the front direction and communicates with the lower surface of the prize container placement portion 2. The upper surface of the protruding table 4 is formed in a substantially tapered shape, and a roulette wheel 6 covered with a dome-shaped transparent glass plate 5 that can be freely opened and closed is formed in this portion. In addition, an operation display unit 7 for advancing the game is formed in front thereof.
[0026]
  On the right side of the operation display section 7 and in front of the main body 1, a coin insertion slot 8 into which coins necessary for playing a game are inserted, a coin return slot 9 for returning coins, and an inserted coin A coin collection / delivery port 10 is provided for maintenance personnel to collect and deliver. An openable / closable door 11 is attached to the coin collection / delivery port 10. A payout port 12 for paying out prizes is formed below the operation display portion 7 of the protruding table 4. An openable / closable dispensing door 13 is attached to the dispensing outlet 12, and the dispensing door 13 is normally closed.
[0027]
  Further, although not shown in detail in FIG. 1, the lower surface of the prize container disposing unit 2 excluding the installation part of the protruding base 4 is open, and communicates with the above-described dispensing outlet 12 via a dispensing passage (not shown). Has been. In the middle of the payout passage, a payout prize detector, which will be described later, is provided for detecting a payout prize.
[0028]
  FIG. 2 is a view of the premium container arrangement unit 2 as viewed from the front side. In the prize container arrangement section 2, as described above, a total of six prize containers 3 for storing prizes are arranged, for example, in two rows in two rows in the vertical direction, and can be rotated by a rotation mechanism described later. It is supported. Specifically, the two top prize containers 3 and the bottom two prize containers 3 are arranged along the back surface of the prize container arrangement section 2, and the two middle prize containers 3 are arranged on the frame 14 (see FIG. 1). ) Through the other gift container 3 so as to protrude forward.
[0029]
  A substantially disk-shaped plate 15 is fixed to the back side of each prize container 3. The plate 15 of each premium container 3 at the uppermost and lowermost stages is fixed to the back surface of the premium container arrangement unit 2, and the plate 15 of the middle prize container 3 is fixed to the frame 14. Note that the middle prize container 3 may be suspended from above by a support member such as a wire. In this case, a rotation mechanism to be described later is housed in a case constituting the prize container 3, and electrical wiring is provided from the case along the support member.
[0030]
  The prize container 3 includes a back plate 16 having a diameter smaller than that of the plate 15 and a prize receiver 17 integrally formed on the surface of the back plate 16, and the prize receiver 17 is open at the top. The prize receiver 17 is classified into, for example, three types according to its shape. As shown in FIG. 2, for example, a star shape having a star shape, a UFO shape having a UFO shape, and a moon shape having a moon shape. Are formed respectively.
[0031]
  The prize receiver 17 has a deeper receiving portion 17 in the order of star, UFO, and moon. In other words, when the prize container 3 is rotated, the prize receiver 17 is tilted, and when the tilting degree is increased, the prize is dropped from the prize receiver 17. Therefore, the prizes are less likely to drop out in the order of the prize receiver 17 described above. In this way, if the prize receiver 17 has a plurality of types of shapes so that the depth of the prize storage portion is different, the greater the depth of the storage portion, the higher the difficulty of acquiring the prize. It is possible to stimulate the player's willingness to capture the game. The prize receiver 17 may be provided so as to be freely attachable to the back plate 16. For example, the arrangement of the prize receiver 17 may be changed as necessary by a game center employee or the like, or may be different from the above-described shape. You may make it replace with the gift receiver of a shape.
[0032]
  The prize container 3 is rotated stepwise by a predetermined angle by a rotation mechanism described later. That is, the prize container 3 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, for example, 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal state as the initial state.Within the angle ofIs set so as to be rotated in four stages, and if necessary, the prize container 3 can be rotated once. At each stage, the stopped state of the prize container 3 is maintained.
[0033]
  Each plate 15 describes a numerical value indicating the above-mentioned stepwise stop position of the prize container 3, and specifically, “1” to “5” along the periphery of the plate 15 with “0” as the uppermost portion. "Is written in a continuous character. And the position where "5" which is the highest value is described is a little lower part of the leftmost end and the rightmost end of the plate 15. The back plate 16 is provided with an arrow piece 18 so that the stop position of the prize container 3 can be confirmed at a glance. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the actual stop position of the prize container 3 reliably, when each prize container 3 rotates and stops.
[0034]
  Although not shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, each prize container 3 stores a prize such as a stuffed toy, so when each prize container 3 rotates and the degree of inclination of the prize receiver 17 increases, The prize drops from the prize container 3 and is guided to the payout opening 12, and the player can acquire the dropped prize.
[0035]
  On the back surface of the prize container arrangement unit 2, a prize selection lamp 21 that is turned on when the player selects the prize container 3 is located at a central position surrounded by the prize containers 3, corresponding to each prize container 3. Each is provided. The prize selection lamp 21 is sequentially turned on when the player selects the prize container 3, and the prize container 3 in which a desired prize is stored can be selected.
[0036]
  As described above, the gift container 3 is rotatable by the rotation mechanism 22 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a view showing the rotation mechanism 22 when the main body 1 is viewed from above, and the description of the main body 1 and the plate 15 is omitted, and the upper side in the figure is the front side. . FIG. 4 is a view showing the rotation mechanism 22 when the main body 1 is viewed from the back side. Similarly, the description of the main body 1 and the plate 15 is omitted.
[0037]
  The rotation mechanism 22 is provided for each prize container 3, and includes a case 23 for storing each part and a motor 24 fixed to the case 23. The motor 24 is a so-called stepping motor, and a worm gear 27 is attached to the motor shaft 25 via a coupling device 26. The worm gear 27 converts the rotational direction along the axial direction into, for example, an orthogonal direction. The worm gear 27 is fitted around the motor shaft 25 and has a single thread, and the worm is screwed to the thread. Wheel 29. A spur gear (not shown) for reducing the rotational speed of the motor 24 is fixed to the rotary shaft 30 of the worm wheel 29, and a connecting shaft 32 of the spur gear 31 screwed to the spur gear 31 is connected to the prize container 3 through the plate 15. It is connected.
[0038]
  With this configuration, when the motor 24 is rotated by a motor drive device (not shown), the worm 28 and the worm wheel 29 are rotated to change the axial direction of the rotation, and accordingly, the spur gear 31 and the connecting shaft 32 are rotated. As a result, the prize container 3 rotates and the prize receiver 17 is tilted.
[0039]
  Thus, by adopting the worm 28 and the worm wheel 29 for changing the rotation direction of the motor between the motor 24 and the prize container 3, the driving force of the motor 24 is increased and the prize container 3 is used. Can be communicated to. Further, when the prize container 3 is maintained in a stopped state, the load transmitted from the prize container 3 can be reduced, and the load applied to the motor 24 can be eliminated. For this reason, conventionally, since the rotational force of the motor is transmitted via the gear, a large load is applied to the motor in a stopped state, and a large capacity motor is required. Small capacity and small size can be used. Therefore, power saving can be achieved, and the cost of components and the size of components can be reduced.
[0040]
  The motor shaft 25 is provided with a stop position detector 33 for detecting the stop position of the gift container 3 by counting the number of rotations of the motor 24. The connecting shaft 32 is provided with an initial position detector 34 for detecting whether or not the prize container 3 is in a horizontal state that is in an initial state. As a result, it is possible to detect a defective operation of the prize container 3. For example, it is possible to detect a deviation when the prize container 3 is once rotated and returned to the initial horizontal state. When such a defective operation is detected, the progress of the game is stopped and the operation display unit 7 You may make it perform error display of blinking all the illumination lamps or LED. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding in an abnormal state.
[0041]
  FIG. 5 is a view of the roulette wheel 6 and the operation display unit 7 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed obliquely from above. The roulette wheel 6 is for determining the stop position of the prize container 3. The operation display unit 7 is for proceeding with the game. The operation selection unit 7 is turned on when the rotation direction of the prize container 3 is selected, and the prize container 3 to be rotated and its rotation. An operation button 42 for determining the direction, a remaining trial display section 43 for displaying the number of remaining trials, and a continuation selection button 44 for setting the continuation of the game are configured.
[0042]
  The roulette wheel 6 is partly fixed to the operation display unit 7, a substantially disk-shaped fixed part 45 having a transparent glass attached to the periphery thereof, and a substantially disk-shaped movable part 46 supported rotatably below the roulette board 6. And is composed of. The movable portion 46 is rotationally driven by a roulette motor (not shown), and the upper surface thereof is partitioned into a plurality of areas. Each area has a value corresponding to a relative stop position of the prize container 3, and a prize container. Symbols for performing 3 special rotation operations are described. The values described in the area of the movable portion 46 can be visually recognized through the glass portion of the fixed portion 45.
[0043]
  In addition, a downward arrow 47 facing downward is described on the front side of the fixed part 45, and an illustration for detecting a region of the movable part 46 when the movable part 46 stops at a position below the downward arrow 47 is shown. A stop position detector for roulette is provided. That is, the value indicated in the area indicated by the down arrow 47 is the stop position of the prize container 3.
[0044]
  Specifically, in each area, values such as “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10” are described as stop positions of the prize. If the board 6 is rotated and then stopped, and the area “2” is indicated by the down arrow 47, the prize container 3 is rotated by 2 degrees. In the roulette wheel 6, the range of the area is narrowed as the degree of rotation increases, and the area “2” is maximized. The area “0” is set to be the narrowest and the same area as the area “10”. This is because the game container is not interesting when the prize container 3 is not rotated while the game is in progress. The possibility that “0” is indicated is reduced.
[0045]
  In the present embodiment, in addition to the areas indicated by the above numerical values, areas such as “P” and “B” in which a special rotation operation is performed on the prize container 3 are provided. For example, “P” indicates the initial of “PANIC”, and when the down arrow 47 indicates “P”, the selected prize container 3 is rotated once. As a result, the prize always falls out of the prize container 3. In addition, “B” indicates an initial of “BIG BANG”, and when the down arrow 47 indicates “B”, an operation of swinging all the prize containers 3 to the left and right is performed. As a result, if the prize container 3 is rotated to some extent, the prize is more likely to fall out of the prize container 3 with the fly. In this way, it is possible to arouse the player's euphoria by increasing the possibility that the prize will fall out of the prize container 3 or drop out.
[0046]
  The roulette wheel 6 is not limited to the above-described configuration, but may be an electronic display using a liquid crystal display, a CRT, or the like instead of the above-described configuration. Further, instead of roulette, the display may be scrolled like a slot machine.
[0047]
  The direction selection display unit 41 of the operation display unit 7 includes two illumination LEDs (not shown) located on the left and right, and when the rotation direction of the prize container 3 is selected by the player, the illumination LEDs are alternately displayed. It comes to light up.
[0048]
  The operation button 42 is a substantially cylindrical push switch that can be pressed, and is pressed by the player when determining the prize container 3 to be rotated, when determining the rotation direction and stop position of the prize container 3, and the like. Is done.
[0049]
  The remaining trial display unit 43 includes a 7-segment display and displays the number of remaining trials that can be performed by the player. Here, the number of trials indicates the number of times that the prize container 3 can be rotated, and in this embodiment, in principle, three trials can be performed per game.
[0050]
  The continuation selection button 44 is used when the player selects whether or not to continue the game at the end of the game, and is used to input a “Y” button 48 for inputting that the game is to be continued and not being continued. And an “N” button 49. The “Y” button 48 and the “N” button 49 are provided with illumination LEDs (not shown).
[0051]
  FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram of the game apparatus shown in FIG. This game device includes a CPU 51, and includes a ROM 52, a RAM 53, and an I / O unit 54 that are bus-connected thereto. The I / O unit 54 includes a prize selection lamp 21, a direction selection display unit 41, an operation button 42, a remaining trial display unit 43, a continuation selection button 44, and a motor drive device.45The stop position detector 33, the initial position detector 34, the roulette motor driving device 56, the roulette stop position detector 57, the coin detector 58, and the payout prize detector 59 are connected to each other.
[0052]
  The CPU 51 is a control center of the present game apparatus, and executes operation control and data processing of each unit in accordance with the game execution program stored in the ROM 52 and the contents of the input from the operation display unit 7. .
[0053]
  In addition to the game execution program, the ROM 52 stores sound data such as sound effects output through a speaker (not shown). The acoustic data is output to the speaker at any time according to a command from the CPU 51.
[0054]
  The RAM 53 temporarily stores variable data during execution of the program, and provides a working area to the CPU 51. Although details will be described later, the RAM 53 stores the value of the remaining trial, the rotation direction of each premium container 3, the value of the stop position, and the like.
[0055]
  As described above, the prize selection lamp 21 is provided corresponding to the prize container 3 and is display-controlled by the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0056]
  The direction selection display unit 41 and the remaining trial display unit 43 are controlled by the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54. Note that the lighting speed at which the illumination LEDs are alternately turned on in the direction selection display unit 41 may be controlled to vary depending on the degree of inclination of the prize container 3.
[0057]
  Specifically, in the previous trial, the prize container 3 is rotated and its stop position isSlope ofThe larger the is, the faster the lighting speed of alternately turning on the direction selection display section 41 in the next trial. That is, in the next trial, since the rotational direction of the prize container 3 is newly determined, if the alternate lighting of the direction selection display unit 41 becomes faster, the possibility of selecting the same rotational direction as the previous time is reduced. . In this way, for the player, the possibility that the prize container 3 can be greatly rotated and the prize can be obtained is increased, but conversely, the difficulty is increased. The fun of the can be increased.
[0058]
  When the operation button 42 is pressed by the player, the operation signal is sent to the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0059]
  When the “Y” button 48 or the “N” button 49 is pressed by the player, the operation selection signal 44 is sent to the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54. The “Y” button 48 and the “N” button 49 are controlled to be turned on by a display signal from the CPU 51.
[0060]
  Motor drive device45Is to send a drive signal to each motor 24 provided corresponding to each prize container 3 based on a control signal from the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54. The drive signal includes a forward rotation signal or a reverse rotation signal of the motor 24. That is, the prize container 3 rotates clockwise when the forward rotation is set, and the prize container 3 rotates counterclockwise when the reverse rotation is set.
[0061]
  In the stop position detector 33 and the initial position detector 34, the results detected by them are sent to the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0062]
  The roulette motor drive device 56 sends a drive signal to the roulette motor 61 based on a control signal from the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0063]
  The roulette stop position detector 57 is a movable part of the roulette wheel 6.46This is a sensor that detects the area of the CPU 51 and sends a detection signal to the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0064]
  The coin detector 58 is provided in the middle of a path connecting the coin insertion slot 8 and a coin storage box (not shown) for storing coins, and detects the type of coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 8; It has a function to count the number of coins inserted. When the coin detector 58 detects the number of coins that can be executed, the coin detector 58 gives a detection signal to the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0065]
  The payout prize detector 59 is provided in the middle of the payout passage connecting the prize container placement unit 2 and the payout port 12 and detects the prize guided from the prize container placement unit 2. When the payout prize detector 59 detects a prize, it gives a detection signal to the CPU 51 connected via the I / O unit 54.
[0066]
  Next, the control operation of the CPU 51 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the game executed in the control operation described below, the rotation operation of each prize container 3 that can be executed per game is defined a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), and the prize container 3 rotates the predetermined number of times. If the prize cannot be dropped out of the prize container 3, the game is basically ended.
[0067]
  First, when the power of the game device is turned on, the CPU 51 performs a demonstration process (S1). This is a process of outputting appropriate sound effects from a speaker (not shown) and appropriately lighting each display unit. The motor 24 may be driven to swing the prize container 3 small.
[0068]
  Next, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a coin has been inserted by the player (S2). Specifically, when the coin detector 58 detects the number of coins necessary to execute the game, the coin detector 58 sends a detection signal to the CPU 51. Upon receiving this detection signal, the CPU 51 determines that a coin has been inserted (S2: YES), and then performs a process for determining the prize container 3 to be rotated. On the other hand, when it is determined that no coin is inserted (S2: NO), the demonstration process is continued.
[0069]
  In the process for determining the prize container 3 to be rotated, the CPU 51 continuously sends a display signal for sequentially turning on the prize selection lamp 21 to the prize selection lamp 21 until an input operation is performed by the player. . The prize selection lamp 21 is sequentially turned on by the display signal (S3). In this case, the lighting time of one premium selection lamp 21 is a time sufficient for the player to select and input (for example, every 2 seconds).
[0070]
  The CPU 51 continues to send the display signal and determines whether or not the operation button 42 has been pressed (S4). At this time, the player confirms the display that is sequentially turned on in the prize selection lamp 21, and presses the operation button 42 to select a desired prize selection lamp 21 corresponding to the prize container 3 to be rotated.
[0071]
  When the operation button 42 is pressed by the player, an operation signal is sent to the CPU 51. Upon receiving this operation signal, the CPU 51 determines that the operation button 42 has been pressed (S4: YES), and at the same time stops the continuous display on the prize selection lamp 21 (S5). On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation button 42 has not been pressed (S4: NO), the continuous display on the prize selection lamp 21 is continued.
[0072]
  In step S5, when the CPU 51 stops the continuous display on the prize selection lamp 21, the CPU 51 recognizes the area of the prize selection lamp 21 that is lit at that time, and the prize container 3 in that area should rotate. The container is determined (S6).
[0073]
  Note that when the prize selection lamps 21 are sequentially turned on, the time for lighting one prize selection lamp 21 is set to be relatively long so that the player can input the desired prize container 3 with certainty. This lighting time may be set short to make it difficult for the player to select a desired prize container 3. Further, for example, the CPU 51 may execute a so-called payout process for controlling selection of the prize container 3. For example, it is possible to reduce the probability that a prize container 3 in which a prize is likely to fall off due to the stop position or a prize container 3 storing a popular prize is determined as a prize container 3 to be tilted. By performing such control, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player can obtain an unpopular prize, that is, the player can acquire it. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the accumulation of only the unpopular prize as stock. .
[0074]
  Returning to FIG. 7, the number of trials A executed by the player is set to “0” (S 7), and “3” which is the number of remaining trials is displayed on the remaining trial display unit 43. The number of remaining trials in the remaining trial display unit 43 is displayed by subtracting 1 from the displayed value every time a trial is performed. Thereafter, the CPU 51 performs processing for determining the rotation direction and stop position of the prize container 3. That is, a drive signal is sent to the roulette motor driving device 56, the roulette motor 61 is rotated, and the movable part 46 of the roulette wheel 6 is rotated (S8).
[0075]
  Next, the CPU 51 controls the display of the direction selection display unit 41 and alternately turns on the illumination LEDs indicating the rotation direction of the prize container 3 (S9). Then, the above display is performed and it is determined whether or not the operation button 42 has been pressed (S10). The player confirms the illumination LED displayed on the direction selection display unit 41 and presses the operation button 42 to select a desired rotation direction.
[0076]
  If the operation button 42 is pressed by the player, the operation signal is sent to the CPU 51. Upon receiving the operation signal, the CPU 51 determines that the operation button 42 has been pressed (S10: YES), and at the same time stops the alternate lighting of the illumination LEDs on the direction selection display unit 41 (S11). And CPU51 recognizes the rotation direction in illumination LED currently displayed, and determines the direction as a rotation direction of the prize container 3 (S12). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S10 that the operation button 42 is not pressed (S10: NO), the direction selection display unit is displayed.41The alternate lighting of the illuminated LEDs is continued.
[0077]
  When the rotation direction of the prize container 3 is determined in step S12, the CPU 51 stops transmitting the drive signal to the roulette motor drive device 56 (S13). As a result, the rotation drive of the roulette motor 61 is stopped, and the movable portion 46 of the roulette wheel 6 rotates with inertia. That is, the rotational speed of the movable portion 46 gradually decreases and stops smoothly after a while.
[0078]
  Then, a value corresponding to the region of the movable portion 46 indicated by the down arrow 47 is detected by the roulette stop position detector 57 and sent to the CPU 51. For example, when the movable part 46 of the roulette wheel 6 stops and the down arrow 47 indicates the area “2”, the value is sent to the CPU 51. Thereby, the stop position of the designated prize container 3 is determined (S14).
[0079]
  When the stop position of the prize container 3 is determined, the CPU 5145On the other hand, in order to operate the motor 24 corresponding to the prize container 3, a drive signal is sent to the motor drive device.45(S11). Thereby, the motor 24 is driven, and the prize container 3 is rotated to the determined stop position. That is, the CPU 51 monitors the detection output of the stop position detector 33, and when the rotational speed of the motor 24 reaches the rotational speed corresponding to the determined stop position, the motor drive device45The rotation of the motor 24 is stopped via Thereby, the prize container 3 stops at the determined stop position. In this case, the prize container 3 is maintained as it is by the worm 28 and the worm wheel 29.
[0080]
  For example, when the stop position is “2”, as shown in FIG. 8, the prize container 3 is tilted two steps and stopped. In this way, when the degree of rotation is small, the prize remains in the prize container 3. Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, when the degree of rotation is large, the prize is out of balance due to the rotation operation of the prize container 3, falls off the prize container 3 and falls downward.
[0081]
  In step S16, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a prize has been paid out. This is done by detecting whether or not a detection signal from the payout prize detector 59 has been sent. That is, as described above, when the prize container 3 is tilted and the prize falls, the prize is guided to the payout opening 12. At this time, the payout prize detector 59 detects the guided prize and sends a detection signal to the CPU 51. Upon receiving the detection signal, the CPU 51 determines that the prize has been paid out (S16: YES), and the motor driving device.45, The motors 24 corresponding to all the prize containers 3 are driven (S17), and the prize containers 3 are returned to the initial positions.
[0082]
  The CPU 51 recognizes the initial position by monitoring the detection output of the initial position detector 34. In this case, the prize container 3 is rotated in the direction opposite to the rotation direction and returned to the initial position. In other words, the direction of rotation of the motor 24 that was first rotated to rotate the prize container 3 is reversed when returning. Alternatively, the prize container 3 may be rotated so as to rotate once and returned to the initial position. When the prize container 3 is returned to the initial position, the game is ended, and the CPU 51 performs a demonstration process in step S1.
[0083]
  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that the prize has not been paid out (S16: NO), that is, if the prize does not fall off the prize receiver 17 due to the rotation of the prize container 3, the number of trials A is set to 1. And the added number is set as A (S18). In step S19, it is determined whether or not the number of trials A is 3. If the number of trials A is less than 3 (S19: NO), the process returns to step S8 to give a prize container 3 in the next trial. In order to determine the rotation direction and stop position, the process of rotating the movable part 46 of the roulette wheel 6 is performed.
[0084]
  If the number of trials A is 3 (S19: YES), processing is performed to inquire the player whether or not to continue the game. That is, after the player has tried three times, if the prize container 3 is rotated a little more, if the prize ends, the player wants to continue the game in that state. Therefore, the above process is effective in such a case.
[0085]
  Specifically, the CPU 51 sends a lighting signal to the “Y” button 48 and the “N” button 49 of the continuation selection button 44 to light them together (S20), and the “Y” button 48 and the “N” button. A process of determining which of the 49 continuous selection buttons 44 has been pressed is performed (S21). If the “Y” button 48 is pressed by the player, the pressing signal is transmitted to the CPU 51, and the CPU 51 determines that it is selected to continue the game (S21: “Y” button). On the other hand, if it is determined that the “N” button 49 is pressed and that the game is to be ended (S21: “N” button), the process proceeds to step S17, and the motor 24 is used to return the prize container 3 to the initial position. Drive.
[0086]
  If it is determined in step S21 that the game is to be continued, the CPU 51 determines whether or not an additional coin has been inserted (S22). If a coin required to continue the game is inserted from the coin insertion slot 8 by the player, the CPU 51 determines that an additional coin has been inserted (S22: YES), and rotates the movable portion 46 of the roulette wheel 6 in step S8. Proceed to processing. In this case, when the value of the coin that is initially inserted to execute the game device is set to “200 yen”, for example, the value of the coin that is inserted to continue the game may be “100 yen”. A service-like process such as this may be performed.
[0087]
  Here, instead of proceeding to step S8, the process may sequentially proceed to the process of lighting the prize selection lamp 21 in step S3. This is due to the fact that there is a player who wants to rotate the prize container 3 that is different from the previous attempt in the continuing attempt. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S22 that no additional coins are inserted (S22: NO), this determination process is continued. Here, if an additional coin is not inserted after a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), the game may be ended.
[0088]
  According to the above control operation, the trial operation for rotating the prize container 3 is performed three times, and during this time, the prize container 3 is rotated as much as possible to drop the prize from the prize container 3 as shown in FIG. Can be removed. This figure shows the case where the prize container 3 is rotated up to five stages.
[0089]
  Further, according to the above control operation, even if the first trial is rotated clockwise, the rotational direction of the prize container 3 is newly determined in the second and subsequent trials. 3 may rotate counterclockwise opposite to the first rotating direction. Therefore, the player can be surprised. Even if the prize container 3 rotates in the opposite direction, when the instruction of the area of the roulette wheel 6 shows a large value, it is possible to obtain a stop position at which the prize can be sufficiently dropped from the prize container 3. it can. Therefore, the player can have a great sense of expectation, and the game is more interesting.
[0090]
  The upper limit of the number of trials A is not limited to three, but may be set to an arbitrary number. As the value of the number of trials A is larger, the number of rotations of the prize container 3 is increased, and the player is more likely to obtain a prize.
[0091]
  Further, in the progress of the game, the prize containers 3 rotated in the previous game may be set so that all the prize containers 3 return to the initial state, that is, the horizontal position when the next game is started. In the next game, the stop position may be maintained as it is. Or you may make it the position where the stop position of each prize container 3 differs from the stop position at the time of the last end. These selections may be set in advance by a game center manager or the like.
[0092]
  Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, the progress of the game is not limited to the progress of the game machine described above, but can be applied to a game machine that pays out coins such as a prize game machine or a medal game machine. Further, the number of the prize containers 3 and the stop position are not limited to the forms shown in the above embodiment. In addition, the prize container may be configured such that the prize falls off from the front side or the depth direction, for example, in the direction in which the prize is inclined.
[0093]
  The prize stored in the prize container 3 does not have to be a prize that can be actually acquired, that is, it may act to pay out another predetermined prize. If it falls out, another predetermined prize may be paid out.
[0094]
  Moreover, the value described in the area | region of the movable part 46 of the roulette wheel 6 is not restricted to the said embodiment. In the above embodiment, when the region “B” is determined, all the prize containers 3 are rotated. For example, a prize container storing an unpopular prize is compared with other prize containers. You may make it control to rotate with a big amplitude. Thereby, it can suppress that many unpopular prizes remain.
[0095]
  Further, as a process of stopping after rotating the movable part 46 of the roulette wheel 6, the following process may be performed. That is, as shown in the above embodiment, as in the normal roulette wheel operation, after the operation button 42 is pressed by the player, the rotation speed gradually decreases and the pattern smoothly stops. After the operation button 42 is pressed, the movable portion 46 may rotate stepwise as in frame advance and stop at a predetermined position. Further, after the operation button 42 is pressed, the rotation speed may be rotated without decreasing, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the operation button 42 may be suddenly stopped. Further, among the regions of the movable part 46, when the downward arrow 47 indicates that the region for performing the service-like tilting operation where “B”, “P”, and “10” are gathered, the movable unit 46 is rotated. Is rotated relatively slowly, and when the region other than the above region is rotated as indicated by the down arrow 47, it may be rotated relatively fast and this may be repeated two or three times. Further, it may be possible to repeat rotation and counter-rotation on the boundary of the region just before stopping the rotation and finally stop in any region. Further, the above rotation control may be appropriately combined. By performing such rotation control, it is possible to further increase the player's euphoria.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a game device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing an internal configuration of a prize container placement unit.
[Fig. 3]Rotation mechanism when the main body is viewed from aboveFIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a rotation mechanism.
[Figure 5]The roulette wheel and operation display section shown in FIG.FIG.
6 is a circuit block diagram of the game apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
7 is a flowchart showing a control operation of a CPU in the game apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a rotating state of the prize container.
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the rotation state of the prize container.
[Explanation of symbols]
  3 Premium containers
  6 Roulette wheel
  7 Operation display
21 Operation buttons
22 Rotating mechanism
24 motor
41 Direction selection display
44 Continue selection button
51 CPU
59 Delivered prize detector

Claims (7)

A game device in which a game is played by a player's operation and pays out a prize according to a game result,
Has a housing portion having an upper surface which is open to a possible housing the prize, pivotable in the lateral direction with respect to the back plate in order to pay out the prize housed in the housing portion, and a plurality of positions A plurality of prize storage means supported in a stoppable manner ;
Driving means for generating a driving force for rotating the prize storage means ;
A rotation control means for rotating the prize storage means by driving the drive means under a rotation condition according to the game result;
Equipped with a,
At least one of the plurality of prize storage means has a different depth of the storage portion , the game device. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of prize storage means are provided so as to be freely attached to the back plate . First operating means for the player to operate to select any one of the plurality of prize storage means;
Second operating means operated by the player to select a rotation direction of the prize storage means selected via the first operating means;
Selection candidate display means for displaying two selection candidates in the left direction and the right direction in order to allow the player to select the rotation direction of the prize storage means;
The two selection candidates are alternately displayed, and when the second operation means is operated during the alternate display period, the alternate display is stopped and one of the two selection candidates is selected. Display control means for controlling the display of the selection candidate display means,
The rotation control means includes
The game device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the prize storage means selected by the player under the rotation condition is rotated in the rotation direction of the selected selection candidate . Wherein the display control unit, the larger the inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction of the prize housing section in which the player selects, to increase the speed to be displayed alternately, to control the display of the selection candidate display means to claim 3 The game device described. In the game by the operation of the player, a rotatable movable part displaying a plurality of rotation conditions including a rotation angle of the prize storage means and an arrow indicating one of the plurality of rotation conditions are displayed. A rotation condition of the prize storage means is determined using a roulette wheel having a fixed portion;
The plurality of rotation conditions include a condition for rotating the prize storage means selected by the player.
5. The game according to claim 1 , wherein when the rotation condition for one rotation is determined by the roulette board, the rotation control unit rotates the prize storage unit selected by the player once. 6. apparatus. Each time the game is started, the stop position of the prize housing means is rotated in a previous game, further comprising a stop position control means for setting the different positions with the stop position, in any one of claims 1 to 5 The game device described. Defining means for prescribing a predetermined number of rotations of the prize storage means by the rotation control means;
Detecting means for detecting the prize to be paid out;
A game control means for ending the game when the detection means does not detect within a predetermined number of times specified by the definition means ;
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising:

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