JP4497871B2 - Premium movement device and premium acquisition game device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a prize moving device used in a prize acquisition game device and a prize acquisition game device thereof.

  2. Description of the Related Art In general, a prize acquisition type game apparatus is known in which a player operates a prize holding means such as an arm to grab a prize.

  In this prize acquisition type game apparatus, the player moves the moving space on the prize placing table from the prize placing table on which the prize is placed, holds the prize by the prize holding means, and is provided on one end side of the prize placing table. You can get the prize by dropping it into the prize opening.

  By the way, in such a prize acquisition type game apparatus, since a large amount of prizes is required, the supplementary prizes are stored and stored using the space portion of the machine base.

In order to make use of this supplementary prize for appealing to the player, a storage room in which a small room surrounded by a partition is formed inside a machine base in which a transparent material is fitted on the outer frame surface, and this storage room and the outside By providing a space between the frame surfaces as an exhibition room, a prize display machine stand is provided that allows a player to acquire a lot of prizes and enhance the desire to play even more happily (Patent Document 1). reference).
Utility Model Registration No. 2511672

  In the prize acquisition type game apparatus having such a prize display machine stand, although the prize can be displayed and the player's attention can be raised and the feelings can be raised, the prize on the prize placing table is reduced. If it is a place where it is difficult to acquire a prize, for example, in the back, the appeal effect to the player is lacking, and eventually the player may not actually play the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a prize moving device, a prize moving method, and a prize acquisition type game apparatus that can increase a player's willingness to acquire a prize by installing the prize in an attractive place for the player.

(1) To achieve the above object, Jing article moving apparatus of the present invention, the player moves the prize holding means holds the prize from the prize placement field is dropped to move to the prize area A prize moving device used in a prize acquisition type game apparatus for acquiring a prize at
Prize position detection means for detecting the position of the prize on the prize placement field;
A prize installation position storage means for storing a position where the prize is installed on the prize placement field;
A prize moving means for moving the prize position based on the prize position detected by the prize position detecting means and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means;
It is characterized by including.

According to the present invention, the position of the prize on the prize placement field is detected by the prize position detection means, and the prize is moved by the prize moving means based on the detected prize position and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means. By moving to the stored installation position, the prize can be installed in an attractive place for the player, and the player's willingness to acquire a prize can be increased.

(2) In the prize acquisition type game device of the present invention, a prize is acquired by a player holding a prize from the prize placement field by moving the prize holding means, moving it to the prize acquisition area, and dropping it. In acquisition-type game devices,
  A prize acquisition type game apparatus comprising the prize moving apparatus according to (1).

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a prize acquisition type game apparatus that can increase a player's willingness to acquire a prize by installing the prize in an attractive place for the player.

(3) In another prize acquisition type game apparatus of the present invention, a player acquires a prize by moving the prize holding means to hold the prize from the prize placement field, and moving it to the prize acquisition area and dropping it. In the premium acquisition game device,
  Prize position detection means for detecting the position of the prize on the prize placement field;
  A prize installation position storage means for storing a position where the prize is installed on the prize placement field;
  Including
  The prize holding means moves the prize position based on the prize position detected by the prize position detection means and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means.

According to the present invention, the other holding means is used by moving the position of the prize by the prize holding means based on the prize position detected by the prize position detecting means and the installation position stored in the prize position storage means. In addition, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to acquire a prize by installing the prize in a place attractive to the player.

(4) yet another prize game apparatus of the present invention, in the prize acquisition game device player to win prizes by dropping moves with the prize from the prize placement field to scene product acquisition area,
Prize position detection means for detecting the position of the prize on the prize placement field;
A prize installation position storage means for storing a position where the prize is installed on the prize placement field;
A prize moving section that moves a position of the prize based on the previous SL installation position stored as the prize position detection to the prize installation position storing means at the prize position detecting means,
It is characterized by including .

According to the present invention, even in the prize acquisition type game apparatus that does not use the prize holding means, the prize moving means uses the prize position detected by the prize position detecting means and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means. By moving the position of the prize, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to obtain a prize by installing the prize in a place attractive to the player.

(5) In either (2) or (4) above,
The prize moving means includes a moving mechanism for moving the prize to a predetermined installation position;
A fall prevention mechanism for preventing the prize moved by the movement mechanism from falling into the prize acquisition area;
It can have.

With this configuration, when the prize is moved to a predetermined installation position by the movement mechanism, the fall prevention mechanism prevents the prize from falling into the prize acquisition area, and the position of the prize is reliably adjusted. be able to.

(6) In the above (5),
The movement mechanism is a centering mechanism that moves the prize toward the center of the prize placement field;
A forward push-out mechanism that pushes and moves the premium toward the front premium acquisition area.

With such a configuration, the premium is brought to the center of the premium placement field by the center alignment mechanism, and the premium is pushed to the front prize acquisition area side by the forward pushing mechanism, so that the premium is stored in the premium placement field. It can be moved forward in the center to make it easy to collect prizes, and the player can have a willingness to acquire prizes.

(7) In (5) above,
  The moving mechanism may be movable with the premium in between.

With such a configuration, the prize can be reliably moved.

(8) In any one of the above (2) to (7),
A prize replenishing device for replenishing prizes on the prize placement field may be provided.

With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of stopping the play, opening the housing, and replenishing the prize by replenishing the prize on the prize placement field by the prize replenishing device. The interest in play can be sustained without interruption.

(9) In any one of (2) to (8),
The prize installation position storage means may store the prize position detected by the prize position detection means in the initial setting state.

With this configuration, the position of the prize is detected by the prize position detection means, and the position of the prize is moved based on the prize position stored in the prize installation position storage means, thereby making the prize attractive to the player. It is possible to increase the player's willingness to acquire a prize by installing it at a suitable place.

In the present invention, the prize moving means includes a movement mechanism for moving the prize to a predetermined installation position;
A fall prevention mechanism for preventing the prize moved by the movement mechanism from falling into the prize acquisition area;
It can have.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  1 to 12 are diagrams showing a prize acquisition type game apparatus using a prize moving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a prize acquisition type game apparatus according to the present embodiment, and this prize acquisition type game apparatus 10 includes a crane game apparatus 12 and a prize replenishment unit 14.

  The crane game apparatus 12 has a front surface and both side surfaces surrounded by a transparent plate 18 such as an acrylic plate except for the top and the back in the upper half of the housing 16, and a game space is formed in the inside. The floor of the game space is a prize placement field 20.

  The prize placement field 20 is divided into two parts on the left and right by a partition plate 22, and a prize acquisition port 24 is provided in the width direction on the front side of each prize placement field 20. Two prize outlets 26 corresponding to the prize acquisition port 24 as a prize acquisition area are provided.

  Also, at the top of each prize placement field 20, a prize holding means 28 is provided, and an operation unit 30 for operating each prize holding means 28 is provided at the front surface of the housing 16, respectively. The player can play the game at the same time.

  Each prize holding means 28 holds the prize 36 placed on each prize placement field 20 and moves it to the prize acquisition port 24 position which is a prize acquisition area. The prize holder 34 can be moved up and down by the arm 32 and the prize 36 can be held and released by opening and closing the prize holder 34.

  Each operation unit 30 includes a first button 38 that moves the prize holder 34 from the home position in the X-axis direction, and a second button 40 that moves the prize holder 34 in the Y-axis direction.

  Then, the player operates the first button 38 and the second button 40 of the operation unit 30 to move the prize holding unit 34 from the home position in the X-axis direction, and then in the Y-axis direction. When positioning in the X- and Y-axis directions is performed, the arm unit 32 automatically starts to move down in the Z-axis direction by a control unit (not shown), and the prize holder 34 performs a prize holding operation.

  Thereafter, the held prize 36 is conveyed toward the prize acquisition port 24, and the prize 36 held just above the prize acquisition port 24 is released.

  Then, the prize 36 is dropped to the prize acquisition port 24 and paid out to the player from the prize take-out port 24, and then the prize holding unit 34 automatically returns to the home position.

  Two coin insertion slots 42 are provided in the lower front portion of the housing 16.

  The prize replenishment unit 14 is installed on the back side of the casing 16 of the crane game apparatus 12, and includes a prize supplement apparatus 44, a prize display shelf 46, and a prize moving apparatus 48.

  In addition, the premium replenishment unit 14 is provided with a premium replenishment device 44, a premium display shelf 46, and a premium movement device 48 at the top, and the upper front is open as shown in FIG. The back plate can be removed from the back as shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, the lower part of the prize replenishment unit 14 is a prize storage section 50. As shown in FIGS. 3 (2) and 3 (3), the prize storage covers 50 and 54 are provided on the side and back of the prize storage section 50, respectively. Is provided.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of crane game apparatuses 12 are arranged side by side, and a premium replenishment unit 14 is installed with a back plate attached to the back side of each crane game apparatus 12, or in FIG. As shown in the figure, the premium replenishment unit 14 is installed on the back side of the two crane game apparatuses 12 with the back plate removed, and can be operated as a back-to-back state.

  Although not shown, the prize replenishment unit 14 is installed on the side of the crane game apparatus 12 so that the prize replenishment apparatus 44 and the prize 36a on the prize display shelf 46 can be seen near the player, thereby improving the player's willingness to acquire prizes. It is also possible to make it.

  The prize replenishing device 44 is disposed at a lower position in the upper part of the prize replenishing unit 14, and one prize 36 is placed on each prize placing field 20 when the prize 36 is not present on each prize placing field 20. It is designed to be replenished one by one.

  This eliminates the trouble of replenishing the prizes one by one and allows the player to continue playing without being interrupted.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 (1) and 3 (2), the prize replenishing device 44 arranges three belt conveyors 56 side by side with respect to each prize placement field 20, and each belt When the prizes 36a are placed one by one on the conveyor 56, and the prizes 36 on each prize placement field 20 are exhausted, the belt conveyor 56 on the other side sequentially from the belt conveyor 56 on one side. It is now possible to replenish prizes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the three belt conveyors 56 corresponding to the prize placement fields 20 are each provided with a reset switch 58 so that the prize 36a on each belt conveyor 56 is completely When the prize 36a is replenished onto the belt conveyor 56 before it is emptied, pressing the reset switch 58 does not replenish the prize from the belt conveyor on the way, but from the initial state on each belt conveyor 56. The prize 36a can be replenished sequentially.

  Furthermore, although not shown, empty state sensors for detecting the prizes on the three belt conveyors 56 corresponding to the respective prize placement fields 20 are provided, and these empty state detection sensors are used for the prize 36a of the prize replenishing device 44. When it is detected, the empty state is notified by, for example, a buzzer or a blinking lamp, and the store clerk is urged to replenish the prize 36a.

  The prize replenishing device 44 is not limited to the one that is replenished by the belt conveyor 56, but may be one that is pushed out from the rear by pushing means, or one that is replenished by the inclination of the plate on which the prize is placed.

  The prize display shelves 46 are fixedly attached to the upper positions of the respective prize replenishing devices 44 so that three prizes 36a can be placed on the respective prize display shelves 46 in correspondence with the belt conveyors 56 for display. It has become.

  In this way, by displaying prizes on the prize display shelf 46 and showing a lot of prizes 36a to the player, the player's willingness to acquire prizes can be improved.

  The prize moving device 48 is for installing the prize 36 in an attractive place for the player to increase the player's willingness to obtain prizes. As shown in FIG. It has a storage means 62 and a prize moving means 64.

  The prize position detection means 60 detects the position of the prize 36 on the prize placement field 20, and two prize position detection means 60 are provided corresponding to each prize placement field 20.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the prize position detection means 60 includes a plurality of horizontal axis detection sensors 66 arranged at predetermined intervals on both sides of the prize placement field 20, and front and rear parts of the prize placement field 20. A plurality of vertical axis detection sensors 68 arranged at predetermined intervals are provided so that the prizes 36 placed on the prize placement field 20 can be detected in a matrix.

  Therefore, it is possible to reliably detect the prize 36 at any position on the placement field 20, and it is possible to grasp the size and shape of the prize 36.

  The prize installation position storage means 62 stores a position where the prize 36 is installed on the prize placement field 20, and stores one or a plurality of prize installation positions.

  By storing a plurality of prize installation positions, it is possible to easily cope with cases where the prizes have different shapes and sizes.

  This prize installation position can be freely determined.

  For example, the store clerk puts it at a position where he / she wants to be here, stores the position in the prize installation position storage means 62, or stores a position that does not fall off at the prize acquisition port 24 at a position away from it by a predetermined distance. It can also be installed.

  The prize moving means 64 performs movement control for adjusting the position of the prize 36 based on the prize position detected by the prize position detecting means 60 and the prize installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means 62. It has the adjustment means 70 and the control part 72 (refer FIG. 8).

  The adjusting means 70 adjusts the installation position of the prize 36 and has a moving mechanism 74 and a fall prevention mechanism 76.

  The moving mechanism 74 moves the prize 36 to a predetermined installation position, and has a centering mechanism 78 and a forward pushing mechanism 80.

  The center alignment mechanism 78 moves the prize 36 toward the center of the prize placement field 20 and moves a pair of center alignment rods 82 protruding from the prize replenishment unit 14 side to the prize placement field 20 side. Positioned on both sides of the field 20, the base end side of the centering rod 82 is a left and right reverse screw, and is supported by a moving block 88 that is screwed to a rotating rod 86 connected to a forward / reverse motor 84.

  Therefore, for example, by rotating the forward / reverse motor 84 in the forward direction and moving the moving block 88 via the rotating rod 86, the centering rod 82 moves in the approaching direction to bring the prize 36 to the center, and the forward / reverse rotation motor. By reversing 84, the centering rod 82 is separated.

  As a result, the prize 36 can be reliably brought to the center of the prize placement field 20.

  The centering rod 82 may have a separate mechanism on the right side and the left side.

  The front pushing mechanism 80 is connected to a forward pushing / reversing motor 94 for pushing forward through a rack and pinion 92 through a rack and pinion 92 slidably forward.

  Then, the forward pushing member 90 is pushed forward through the rack and pinion 92 by, for example, forward rotation of the forward / reverse motor 94, and the forward pushing member 90 is moved into the prize replenishment unit 14 by reversely rotating the forward / reverse motor 94. It can be stored.

  Thus, the prize 36 can be reliably pushed forward on the prize placement field 20 by the front pushing member 90 as shown in FIG.

  The moving mechanism 74 operates when not playing, for example, by adjusting the position of the prize when it is determined that the player does not continue, so as not to interfere with the prize holding means 28.

  Further, when the play detection sensor 104 (described later) reacts while the moving mechanism 74 is operating, the moving mechanism 74 immediately stops the position adjustment of the prize and returns to the original initial position.

  Further, the notification unit may notify when the moving mechanism 74 is activated.

  Furthermore, it is also possible to provide a prize acquisition preventing means for preventing the player from collecting the prize that has been dropped if the prize accidentally falls into the prize acquisition port 24 during the position adjustment by the moving mechanism 74.

  As the prize acquisition preventing means, for example, a door capable of controlling opening and closing is provided at the prize outlet 26, and the door is closed while the moving mechanism 74 is operating.

  The fall prevention mechanism 76 prevents the prize 36 moved by the movement mechanism 74 from dropping into the prize acquisition port 24, and has an edge plate 96 and an edge lifting mechanism 98 (see FIG. 8). Yes.

  The edge plate 96 is disposed along the width direction at the front end position of each prize placement field 20 and can be moved up and down.

  The edge raising / lowering mechanism 98 drives the edge plate 96 up and down, and can project the edge plate 96 above the upper surface of the prize placing field 20 when the prize 36 is moved by the moving mechanism 74.

  The controller 72 controls the adjusting means 70 based on the position of the prize 36 detected by the prize position detecting means 60 and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means 62.

  Further, the control unit 72 controls the adjusting means 70 in accordance with the number of payouts, the number of plays, or the payout rate of the prize 36, and changes the installation position of the prize 36. For this purpose, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a payout detection sensor 100 as a payout detection means is provided at the prize acquisition port 24, and as shown in FIG. 6, the prize holding means 28 and a support projecting from the housing 16 at the home position of the prize holding means 28. The member 102 is provided with a play detection sensor 104 as play detection means.

  The payout detection sensor 100 can detect the payout of the prize 36 by detecting the passage of the prize 36 when the prize 36 is dropped into the prize acquisition port 24 by the prize holding means 28. .

  Therefore, when the payout detection sensor 100 detects the payout of the prize 36 a predetermined number of times, the control unit 72 can control the adjusting means 70 to change the installation position of the next supplementary prize 36.

  The play detection sensor 104 detects play in a state in which the prize holding means 28 starts moving and is away from the support member 102 at the home position, and the play detection sensor 104 plays a predetermined number of times. By detecting this, the control unit 72 can control the adjusting means 70 to change the installation position of the prize 36 to be replenished next.

  Further, based on the detection results of the payout detection sensor 100 and the play detection sensor 104, the payout rate of the prize 36 can be calculated, and the installation position of the prize 36 to be replenished next can be changed according to this payout rate. is there.

  Accordingly, when the payout rate increases, the installation position of the next prize 36 is set at a position away from the prize acquisition port 24 to make it difficult to acquire, and when the payout rate decreases, the installation position of the next prize 36 is moved to the prize acquisition port 24. It becomes possible to make it easy to obtain by setting the approaching position.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the prize moving device according to the present embodiment.

  The prize moving device 48 according to the present embodiment includes at least a storage unit 106, an information storage medium 114, a detection unit 108, a processing unit 110, and an adjustment unit 70.

  The storage unit 106 includes a prize installation position storage unit 62 and serves as a work area for the processing unit 110 and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  The information storage medium 114 (a computer-readable storage medium) stores information such as programs and data, and functions thereof are a magnetic disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, a memory (ROM), a magneto-optical disk (MO). ) And hardware such as an optical disk (CD, DVD).

  The detection unit 108 includes a prize position detection means 60, a payout detection sensor 100, and a play detection sensor 104. The prize position detection means 60 detects the position of the prize 36 on the prize placement field 20, and the prize 36 by the payout detection sensor 100. The payout state is detected, and the play detection sensor 104 detects the play state.

  The processing unit 110 includes a control unit 72 and performs various processes such as prize position adjustment based on data stored in the storage unit 106, the detection unit 108, and the like.

  The function of the processing unit 108 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) and programs.

  The control unit 72 adjusts the position of the prize 36 by controlling the adjustment means 70 based on the prize position data from the prize position detection means 60 and the detection data from the payout detection sensor 100 and the play detection sensor 104. Yes.

  The adjusting means 70 includes a moving mechanism 74, an edge lifting mechanism 98, and the like, and adjusts the position of the prize 36.

  The moving mechanism 74 includes a center alignment mechanism 78 and a forward pushing mechanism 80.

  Next, the prize moving method according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a state in which the premium setting position is simply set.

  FIG. 1 (1) shows an initial setting state. First, in the state where the prize 36 is replenished on the prize placement field 20, the prize position detecting means 60 detects the location of the prize 36, and the location is determined. The prize is stored in the prize installation position storage means 62 (S1).

  Next, the prize 36 is pushed out by the prize moving means 64 (S2).

  It is determined whether or not the prize 36 has dropped into the prize acquisition port 24 by pushing out the prize 36 (S3).

  The drop of the prize 36 is determined to have been dropped when the payout detection sensor 100 detects the prize 36, and it is determined that the prize 36 has not been dropped when it has not been detected.

  If the prize 36 has not fallen, it is further pushed out (S2). If the prize has fallen, the drop position of the prize is stored in the storage means 106 (S4).

  This process may be repeated a plurality of times, and the average value may be used as the drop position.

  Further, this initial setting may be repeated a plurality of times at night outside business hours.

  FIG. 2B is a flowchart showing a normal operation state. First, the player plays a predetermined number of times to obtain a prize 36 (S5).

  In this case, the number of plays is detected by the play detection sensor 104, and the acquisition of a prize is detected by the payout detection sensor 100.

  Based on the detection results of the play detection sensor 104 and the payout detection sensor 100, the payout rate of the prize 36 is calculated (S6).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the calculated payout rate is larger than a preset payout rate (S7).

  If the calculated payout rate is larger than the preset payout rate, the setting position of the prize 36 is set behind, that is, a position away from the prize acquisition port 24 (S8), and the calculated payout rate is determined based on the preset payout rate. If not, it is determined whether or not the payout rate is smaller than a preset rate (S9).

  If it is determined that the payout rate is smaller than the preset payout rate, the setting position of the prize 36 is set to the front, that is, the position approaching the prize acquisition port 24 (S10).

  If it is not smaller than a preset payout rate, it is set as it is.

  Then, the prize 36 is replenished from the prize replenishing device 44 (S12).

  When the prize 36 is replenished onto the prize placement field 20, the prize 36 is laterally aligned by the centering mechanism 78 and positioned in the center (S13), and the prize 36 is moved forward by the forward pushing mechanism 80 based on the set position. Extrude (S14).

  In this case, at the time of extrusion by the forward pushing mechanism 80, the edge lifting mechanism 98 causes the edge plate 96 to protrude above the upper surface of the prize placing field 20.

  In this state, the prize 36 is detected by the prize position detecting means 60, and it is determined whether or not it is at the set position (S15).

  If it is not at the set position, extrusion is further performed by the forward pushing mechanism 80 (S14).

  If it is in the set position, play is started again with the set position confirmed (S16).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a state in which the present position of the prize is being reviewed. Whether or not the number of plays detected by the play detection sensor 104 has exceeded the set value in a state where the player is playing normally (S20). Is determined (S21).

  If the set value is not exceeded, play continues.

  If the set value is exceeded, the current position of the prize is detected by the prize position detecting means 60 (S22), and it is determined whether or not the set position is met (S23).

  If it is not the set position, the position of the prize 36 is corrected by the forward pushing mechanism 80 (S24).

  If it is as set, leave it as it is.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a state in which more detailed settings are made than in the case of FIG.

  FIG. 1A is a flowchart showing an initial setting state in this case. First, an initial payout rate P0 is set (S30).

  Next, the premium setting position Ka of the prize 36 is stored in the prize installation position storage means 62 (S31).

  In this state, the prize 36 is pushed forward by the forward pushing mechanism 80 (S32).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the prize 36 has dropped into the prize acquisition port 24 (S33).

  Whether or not the prize 36 has fallen is determined by whether or not the payout detection sensor 100 has detected the prize 36.

  When the payout detection sensor 100 does not detect the prize 36, the prize 36 is pushed out again by the forward pushing mechanism 80 (S32).

  When the payout detection sensor 100 detects the prize 36, the drop position Kb of the prize 36 is stored (S34).

  Then, a prize drop safety position Kc is calculated based on the drop position Kb of the prize 36 (S34).

  The prize drop safety position Kc is calculated based on the equation of Kc = Kb−α.

  Here, α separately sets a safe distance based on the size, shape or weight of the prize 36.

  By doing so, it is possible to cope with slight variations in the weight of the prizes.

  These initial setting steps may be repeated a plurality of times, and the average value may be used as the premium drop safety position Kc.

  Further, this initial setting process may be repeated at night outside business hours.

  FIG. 2B is a flowchart showing a normal operation state in this case, and enables finer position adjustment than FIG. 9B.

  First, the player plays a predetermined number of times to obtain a prize 36 (S36).

  Then, based on the detection results of the play detection sensor 104 and the payout detection sensor 100, the payout rate P1 of the current prize 36 is calculated (S37).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the difference P2 (P2 = P1-P0) between the current payout rate P0 and the initially set payout rate P0 is within the adjustment range of the prize installation position Kn (S38).

  Whether or not the payout rate difference P2 is within the adjustment range is, for example, as shown in the table of FIG. 12, -2 to 2 is outside the adjustment range, and the others are within the adjustment range.

  If the payout rate difference is outside the adjustment range, the prize installation position Kn is set equal to the previous prize installation position (Kn-1) (S39).

  When the payout rate difference P2 is within the adjustment range, the movement amount L is calculated according to the payout rate difference P2 and the prize installation position Kn (S41).

  The calculation of the movement amount L is performed by the table 116 shown in FIG.

  For example, when the default payout rate P0 is 10% and the current payout rate P1 is 8%, the payout rate difference P2 is −2, and in this case, the prize installation position Kn is, for example, 5 cm away from the position of the edge plate 96. In the case of the position, Kn = 5 and the movement amount L is −2 cm.

  Next, the prize installation position Kn to be adjusted is calculated by Kn = Kn-1 + L (S42).

  In this case, Kn−1 indicates the prize installation position in the previous stage, which is 5 cm from the edge, and the movement amount L is −2 cm. Therefore, Kn = 5-2 = 3, and from the edge plate 96 It will move to 3cm.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the prize installation position Kn to be adjusted is smaller than the prize fall safety position Kc (S43). If it is smaller, the setting is left as it is. If it is larger, the prize installation position Kn is reversed. Is returned to the prize drop safety position Kc (S44) and stored.

  Then, the prize 36 is replenished from the prize replenishing device 44 (S45).

  When the prize 36 is replenished onto the prize placement field 20, the prize 36 is laterally aligned by the centering mechanism 78 and positioned in the center (S46), and the prize 36 is moved to the installation position to be corrected by the forward pushing mechanism 80. Push forward (S47).

  In this case, at the time of extrusion by the forward pushing mechanism, the edge lifting mechanism 98 causes the edge plate 96 to protrude above the upper surface of the prize placing field 20.

  In this state, the prize 36 is detected by the prize position detecting means 60, and it is determined whether or not it is at the prize installation position (S48).

  If it is not at the prize installation position, extrusion is further performed by the forward pushing mechanism 80 (S48).

  If it is in the prize installation position, the play is started again with the set position fixed (S49).

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified in various forms within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the prize acquisition type game apparatus provided with the prize replenishment apparatus has been described. However, it is also possible to incorporate the prize movement apparatus in a prize acquisition type game apparatus that does not include the prize supplementation apparatus. is there.

  In the above-described embodiment, the centering mechanism and the forward pushing mechanism are separately provided as the movement mechanism of the prize moving device. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the position of the prize is determined using the prize holding means of the crane game apparatus. It is also possible to adjust.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the movement mechanism of the prize moving device is configured by the center alignment mechanism and the front pushing mechanism, and the front pushing mechanism simply pushes the prize forward, but the center alignment mechanism is omitted. It is also possible to move the forward pushing mechanism so as to sandwich the prize.

  In the above embodiment, the abscissa detection sensor and the ordinate detection sensor are used as the prize position detection means of the prize moving device. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the position of the prize is detected using, for example, a CCD camera. It is also possible to do so.

  The prize may be a medal or the like, and can be used for a medal game or the like.

1 is an overall perspective view of a prize acquisition type game apparatus using a prize moving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view which shows the prize moving device which concerns on this Embodiment. (1) is a front view of the premium replenishment unit, (2) is a side view thereof, and (3) is a rear view thereof. It is a perspective view which shows the state which installed three prize acquisition type game devices which concern on this Embodiment side by side. It is a perspective view which shows the state which installed two prize acquisition type game devices concerning this Embodiment back to back. It is a side view which shows the installation state of a play detection sensor. It is a side view which shows the extruding state of the prize by a front extrusion mechanism. It is a functional block diagram of the prize movement apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. (1) is a flowchart showing an initial setting state when the installation position of the prize is simply set, and (2) is a flowchart showing its normal operation state. It is a flowchart which shows the state which reviews the present position of a prize. (1) is a flowchart showing an initial setting state when setting the setting position of a prize in more detail, and (2) is a flowchart showing its normal operation state. 12 is a table for calculating a movement amount of a prize installation position in FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Premium acquisition type game device 12 Crane game device 14 Premium replenishment unit 20 Premium placement field 24 Premium acquisition port 28 Premium holding means 44 Premium supplement device 46 Premium display shelf 48 Premium transfer device 56 Belt conveyor 60 Premium position detection means 64 Premium movement Means 70 Adjusting means 72 Control unit 74 Moving mechanism 76 Drop prevention mechanism 78 Centering mechanism 80 Forward pushing mechanism 96 Edge plate 100 Discharge detection sensor 104 Play detection sensor

Claims (9)

A prize moving device used in a prize acquisition type game apparatus in which a player moves a prize holding means to hold a prize from the prize placement field, and moves to a prize acquisition area and drops it. ,
Prize position detection means for detecting the position of the prize on the prize placement field;
A prize installation position storage means for storing a position where the prize is installed on the prize placement field;
A prize moving means for moving the prize position based on the prize position detected by the prize position detecting means and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means;
A prize moving device comprising: In the prize acquisition type game device in which the player moves the prize holding means to hold the prize from the prize placement field, and moves to the prize acquisition area and drops it to obtain the prize.
A prize acquisition type game apparatus comprising the prize moving apparatus according to claim 1. In the prize acquisition type game device in which the player moves the prize holding means to hold the prize from the prize placement field, and moves to the prize acquisition area and drops it to obtain the prize.
Prize position detection means for detecting the position of the prize on the prize placement field;
A prize installation position storage means for storing a position where the prize is installed on the prize placement field;
Including
The prize acquisition type game apparatus, wherein the prize holding means moves the position of the prize based on the prize position detected by the prize position detection means and the installation position stored in the prize installation position storage means. . In prize game apparatus by the player to win prizes by dropping moves with the prize from the prize placement field to scene product acquisition area,
Prize position detection means for detecting the position of the prize on the prize placement field;
A prize installation position storage means for storing a position where the prize is installed on the prize placement field;
A prize moving section that moves a position of the prize based on the previous SL installation position stored as the prize position detection to the prize installation position storing means at the prize position detecting means,
Prize game apparatus, characterized in that it comprises a. According to claim 2 or 4,
The prize moving means includes a moving mechanism for moving the prize to a predetermined installation position;
A fall prevention mechanism for preventing the prize moved by the movement mechanism from falling into the prize acquisition area;
A premium-acquisition game apparatus comprising: In claim 5,
The movement mechanism is a centering mechanism that moves the prize toward the center of the prize placement field;
A prize acquisition type game apparatus comprising: a forward pushing mechanism for pushing and moving the prize toward the front prize acquisition area. In claim 5,
The prize acquisition type game apparatus, wherein the moving mechanism is movable with the prize in between. In any one of Claims 2-7,
A prize acquisition type game apparatus comprising a prize replenishing device for replenishing a prize on the prize placing field. In any one of Claims 2-8,
The prize acquisition position storage means stores the prize position detected by the prize position detection means in the initial setting state.

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