JP4725800B2 - Premium acquisition game device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize acquisition game device. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improvement of a game device for playing that acquires prizes by, for example, a pair of arms that open and close.

  A prize acquisition game device such as a crane game machine for the purpose of acquiring a prize (for example, a stuffed toy) housed in the case is interesting in its operation and uses a character or the like popular for the prize. In order to motivate players (players) to challenge, many of them are installed not only in game centers but also in general stores and shopping malls. Conventionally, various types of prize acquisition game devices have been proposed and commercialized.

  As a prize acquisition game device as described above, for example, a prize acquisition unit (gripping unit) shaped like a UFO is provided with a pair of open / close arms with claws. In this case, the prize acquisition unit first moves horizontally in the housing in response to the player's operation, and then operates to open and close the arm just below the position, and further to the home position (just above the prize receiving port). After returning to, the Z-direction (vertical direction) movement motor is lowered in accordance with the driving of the Z-direction (vertical direction) moving motor, and the arm is opened and closed again to drop the prizes held (see, for example, Patent Document 1). During such a series of operations, for example, if the prize can be held and lifted using a claw at the tip of the arm and can be carried without dropping it directly above the prize receiving port, the prize can be obtained.

In the case of such a prize acquisition game device, when the game is not being played, the prize acquisition unit is in a standby state at an initial position (home position) such as directly above a prize receiving port such as a prize insertion guide. It has become. Further, when the prize acquisition unit moves horizontally within the housing after the game starts, it generally moves in the same height as the initial position. The prize acquisition unit horizontally moved to the position instructed by the player in this way descends at that position, rises after performing an opening / closing operation in the vicinity of the target prize, and just above the prize input guide After the movement, the opening / closing operation is performed again, and then the home position is returned to the initial position.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-239669

  However, in the conventional general prize acquisition game device having the above-described configuration of the prize acquisition unit, only a uniform operation of horizontally moving in a preset plane can be performed. There are cases where it is not always possible to meet the detailed needs of game devices or users. For this reason, even if the user wants to change the display (for example, how to stack prizes), it has to be performed within a limited range that does not hinder the uniform operation.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a prize acquisition game device that can cope with a wide variety of cases, such as when various configurations are employed, or when the user wants to change the display.

  In order to solve this problem, the present inventor has made various studies. First, there are the following reasons that can be dealt with only in a limited range, such as when various configurations are adopted as described above or when the user wants to change the display. That is, a user (for example, a service providing side such as a game center or a store) may want to make a display that is packed with prizes, for example, in order to attract customers (players). In addition, in order to make it appear that more prizes are piled up than in actuality, the storage portion, which is the display space, may be raised to the bottom. However, since it is necessary to secure a passing area for the horizontal movement of the prize acquisition unit, there is a limit to pile up the prizes or to raise them, and this is not enough to meet various needs. It is a factor.

  On the other hand, the storage unit, which is the display space, is further enlarged by lowering the placement surface of the prize in the storage unit than before, or by thinning the ceiling device for moving the prize acquisition unit. Is possible. However, for example, if the placement position of the prize is lowered from the past, not only does the distance between the prize acquisition unit and the prize appear to be extended, but the prize acquisition unit actually raises and lowers to hold the prize. There is also a concern that the operation for holding takes time.

  The present inventor who has repeatedly studied various and flexible configurations and user needs while paying attention to the background as described above has obtained new knowledge that leads to the solution of such problems. The present invention is based on such knowledge, and a prize acquisition unit that moves in a predetermined space in response to an external operation, and the prize that is attached to the prize acquisition unit so as to be openable and closable and holds or holds the prize to be acquired. A prize acquisition game device capable of carrying out a game for holding and acquiring a prize, and the height of the initial position which is the home position of the prize acquisition unit at the start and end of the game. An initial position height adjusting means for arbitrarily setting is further provided.

  Thus, in the case of the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention in which the height of the initial position (home position) of the prize acquisition unit can be arbitrarily set, the initial position height of the prize acquisition part according to the user's needs or the like. It is possible to change the size as appropriate. For example, even if the prizes are piled up to reach the movement area of the prize acquisition unit, the initial position of the prize acquisition unit can be set high accordingly. In addition, this also means that the installation depth (installation space) of prizes that can be acquired by the prize acquisition unit is increased, which leads to an increase in the number of prizes to be acquired. In view of the above, it is possible to raise the bottom by a desired amount so as to show a lot of prizes, which is also preferable in terms of providing a service with a margin for the user. Furthermore, since it becomes possible to handle a prize that is larger or longer than before, there is also an advantage that diversification of prizes and diversification of devices are promoted.

  On the other hand, for example, if the prize placement surface in the storage unit is lowered, the initial position of the prize acquisition unit can be set low accordingly. According to this, even if the position of the prize is lowered, the distance between the initial position of the prize acquisition unit and the prize does not extend. Further, the time required for the premium acquisition unit to move up and down does not become too long.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the initial position height adjusting means refers to the setting content of the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit and controls the ascending / descending speed of the prize acquisition unit. For example, if the distance between the piled prizes and the prize acquisition unit is wide, the game is smoothly advanced without delaying the control by increasing the operation speed when the prize acquisition unit descends. It is possible.

  The prize acquisition game device further includes detection means for detecting that the prize acquisition unit has reached the upper end of the prize acquisition unit within the ascending / descending range, and the initial position height adjustment means is a result of detection by the detection means. The premium acquisition unit is lowered from the upper end position by a predetermined amount to be positioned at the initial position height. For example, some conventional prize acquisition game apparatuses include a sensor (detection means) for detecting that the upper end or the lower end has been reached within a range in which the prize acquisition unit can be moved up and down. According to the present invention, the prize acquisition unit can be positioned at the initial position height by using the detection result by the detection means on the upper end side among them and lowering the predetermined amount from the upper end position based on the detection result. . In such a case, it is preferable in that the premium acquisition unit can be positioned at the initial position height by software processing without requiring other parts such as a separate sensor, and the existing configuration can be used as it is.

  In this case, the distance between the upper end position within the range in which the prize acquisition unit can be raised and the set initial position height is stored as a predetermined lowering amount, and the initial position height is lowered from the upper end position by the predetermined lowering amount. You may make it position in this. According to this, as in the case described above, the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit can be adjusted using the existing configuration as it is. Moreover, since the predetermined amount of descent remains stored unless the initial position height is reset, it is reproducible even when returning to the initial position each time the prize acquisition unit is operated, and high positioning accuracy can be realized. It is.

  As described above, as a parameter for lowering the prize acquisition unit by a predetermined lowering amount, the rotational speed of the rotational speed detection means that is interlocked with the raising / lowering of the prize acquisition unit can be used. In this case, when the number of rotations of the encoder corresponding to the predetermined descending amount is counted, the prize acquisition unit can be positioned at the initial position height.

  It is also preferable to perform position calibration of the prize acquisition unit every time the prize acquisition unit reaches the upper end within the range in which it can be moved up and down. During the game, the prize acquisition unit descends to the vicinity of the prize, performs an opening / closing operation, moves up, moves horizontally, and returns to the initial position set at the end of the game. It is also conceivable that a deviation (displacement) from the position height occurs. In this regard, if position correction is performed each time the prize acquisition unit reaches the upper end as in the present invention, for example, it is possible to re-recognize a reference position every time a game is performed, so that positioning accuracy is improved or Can be held.

  The prize acquisition game device according to the present invention includes a control panel provided with operation means used when a player of the prize acquisition game operates the prize acquisition unit. It is provided to be adjustable up and down with respect to the base. Conventionally, there is a prize acquisition game device in which the control panel can be moved in the horizontal direction, for example (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-156040), but this can be operated even if the player moves the viewpoint greatly during the game. It is only intended to be able to perform the game, and does not take into account the height of the player. In this regard, according to the present invention that enables adjustment of the height of the control panel, for example, a short-height player such as a child or a wheelchair user can operate the control panel by raising and lowering the control panel. It is preferable in that it can be made easier.

  In this case, it is also preferable to reset the initial position height when the vertical position of the control panel changes. For example, when the control panel is in the lower position, if the initial position of the prize acquisition unit is set to a low level accordingly, the prize acquisition unit is easy to see even for a player such as a child. This is preferable in that operations such as movement are easier to perform. In other words, it is possible to realize an easy-to-operate prize acquisition game device that takes into account even gamers such as children by using the new structure in which the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit is linked to the vertical adjustment of the control panel. It is.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, it is assumed that the game machine is provided with a platform that can be accommodated in the base of the game apparatus and on which a player can ride. If it is possible to adjust the vertical position of the control panel as described above, it is convenient for even a player such as a child to operate it, but in the present invention, if necessary, a platform in the base is used, It is also possible to play a game while riding on this. According to this, it is possible to enjoy the game in a state that is easier to see and operate.

  Further, from the same viewpoint as described above, it is also preferable to reset the initial position height when the stowage accommodation state and the use state are switched.

  Furthermore, the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention includes a prize storage section that stores a plurality of prizes, a prize acquisition section that acquires a prize in the prize storage section, and the prize acquisition section moves in the horizontal direction in the prize storage section. The movement drive mechanism that moves the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position where it stops and waits until it starts, and in the prize storage unit, the height is increased until the prize acquisition unit starts moving downward. Elevation drive mechanism that moves the prize acquisition unit from the downward movement start position to be maintained and moves the prize acquisition unit to the upward movement stop position where the prize acquisition unit moves upward and stops after the downward movement is completed And a control means for controlling the movement of the prize acquisition unit by the movement drive mechanism and the elevation drive mechanism, and the downward movement start position at a plurality of locations at different heights along the vertical direction in which the prize acquisition unit moves. A storage means storing control information for operating the elevating drive mechanism at the set downward movement start position and arranging the prize acquisition unit, and an operation means for performing an operation for the player to move the prize acquisition unit. , And the control means is based on the control information stored in the storage means, before the prize acquisition unit starts moving in the horizontal direction by the player's operation, the lifting drive mechanism to the set downward movement start position To move the prize acquisition unit in response to an operation signal from the operation means, actuate the movement drive mechanism to move the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position, and then move up and down The drive mechanism is operated to perform control to move the prize acquisition unit downward from the downward movement start position after setting.

  In addition, the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention includes a prize storage section that stores a plurality of prizes, a prize acquisition section that acquires a prize in the prize storage section, and the prize acquisition section moves horizontally in the prize storage section. The movement drive mechanism that moves the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position where it stops and waits until it starts, and in the prize storage unit, the height is increased until the prize acquisition unit starts moving downward. Elevation drive mechanism that moves the prize acquisition unit from the downward movement start position to be maintained and moves the prize acquisition unit to the upward movement stop position where the prize acquisition unit moves upward and stops after the downward movement is completed And a control means for performing control to move the prize acquisition unit by the movement drive mechanism and the elevation drive mechanism, and a lower part configured to be changeable to a plurality of locations at different heights along the vertical direction in which the prize acquisition unit moves. A setting input means for setting a downward movement start position at any location from among the movement start positions; and an operation means for performing an operation for the player to move the prize acquisition unit. Based on the setting information by the player, before the prize acquisition unit starts to move in the horizontal direction by the player's operation, the prize acquisition unit is moved to the set downward movement start position by moving the prize acquisition unit. In response to an operation signal from the operation means, the movement drive mechanism is operated to move the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position, and then the lift drive mechanism is operated to set the downward movement start position after setting. The control is performed to move the prize acquisition unit downward.

  Furthermore, the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention includes a prize storage unit for storing a plurality of prizes, a prize acquisition unit for acquiring a prize in the prize storage part, and a prize acquisition unit in the prize storage part. The movement drive mechanism that moves the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position that stops and waits until the movement starts, and the height until the prize acquisition unit starts moving downward in the prize storage unit Up / down drive that moves the prize acquisition unit from the downward movement start position that maintains the movement to the upward movement stop position where the prize acquisition unit moves upward and stops after the downward movement is completed The mechanism, control means for controlling the movement of the prize acquisition unit by the movement drive mechanism and the elevation drive mechanism, and a configuration that can be changed to a plurality of locations at different heights along the vertical direction in which the prize acquisition unit moves. A setting input means for setting the downward movement start position at any location from among the downward movement start positions, and an operation means for performing an operation for the player to move the prize acquisition unit. Based on the setting information by the input means, before the prize acquisition unit starts moving in the horizontal direction by the player's operation, the elevator acquisition mechanism is moved to the set downward movement start position by operating the lifting drive mechanism. In response to an operation signal from the operation means, the movement drive mechanism is operated to move the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position, and then the elevation drive mechanism is operated to move downward after setting. The prize acquisition unit is moved downward from the start position, and after completion of the downward movement, the prize acquisition unit is raised to the upward movement stop position, and then the movement drive mechanism is operated to give the prize to the horizontal movement start position. Acquisition department After returning to the moved, by actuating the lifting drive mechanism, it is that performs control to move the prize acquisition unit downward movement start position set again.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to deal with a wide variety of cases such as when various configurations are taken, or when the user wants to change the display.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment shown in the drawings.

  1 to 28 show an embodiment of the present invention. A prize acquisition game device 1 according to the present invention holds or holds a prize acquisition unit 5 that moves in a predetermined space in response to an external operation, and a prize P that is attached to the prize acquisition unit 5 so as to be openable and closable. And an arm 12 that performs an operation of releasing the prize P, and a game that holds and acquires the prize P can be performed. In addition, the prize acquisition game device of the present embodiment has an initial position height adjusting means for arbitrarily setting the height of the initial position (home position) which is the default position of the prize acquisition unit 5 at the start and end of the game. 41 is further provided.

  In the following, the overall configuration of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described first, and then the internal configuration of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 will be described. Further, a configuration for adjusting the initial position of the prize acquisition unit 5, a configuration for moving the control panel 14 up and down, and a configuration of the step platform 60 will be described.

(1) Overall configuration of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates the overall prize acquisition game apparatus according to the present embodiment, and a box-type prize storage unit 3 is provided on a rectangular parallelepiped base 2. It has been. The prize storage unit 3 is formed of a transparent resin or glass plate-like member on the front surface 2A and the side surfaces 2B and 2C so that the player (player) can visually observe the prize P stored therein. . The back surface 2D is formed of a mirror-like plate member or a plate member with decoration. A front door 2E of, for example, a sliding door or a double door system is provided on the front surface 2A of the prize storage unit 3, and a user (for example, a store clerk) opens the door 2E to give a stuffed animal such as a character or a gift such as miscellaneous goods. P can be stored in the prize storage unit 3.

  Further, on the upper side of the prize storage unit 3, a prize acquisition unit 5 for holding the prize P, and a movement drive for moving the prize acquisition unit 5 in the horizontal direction in the prize storage unit 3 according to the operation of the player. A prize acquisition moving device 7 including a mechanism 6 (see FIG. 2) and an elevating drive mechanism 37 for moving (up and down) the prize acquisition unit 5 in the vertical direction is disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the movement drive mechanism 6 includes a pair of traversing fixed rails 8 fixed in parallel to the lateral direction (X direction) above the inside of the prize storage unit 3, and the traversing fixed rails 8. A movable rail for longitudinal movement 9 that is slidably attached in parallel to the longitudinal direction (Y direction), and a prize acquisition base 10 that is slidably attached to the movable rail for longitudinal movement 9 are provided. . The gift acquisition base 10 is provided with a telescopic support portion 11 attached in parallel with the vertical direction (Z direction). A prize acquisition unit 5 is attached to the lower end of the support unit 11.

  In this case, the longitudinal movable rail 9 of the movement drive mechanism 6 is moved in the lateral direction (X direction) along the transverse fixed rail 8 based on the rotational output of the X direction movement motor 6X (FIG. 5). The prize acquisition unit base 10 can be moved in the longitudinal direction (Y direction) along the longitudinal moving rail 9 based on the rotational output of the Y direction moving motor 6Y (FIG. 5). Has been made. Moreover, the support part 11 can be expanded-contracted based on the rotation output of the motor 6Z for Z direction movement (FIG. 5). Thus, in the gift acquisition moving device 7, the X-direction moving motor 6 </ b> X, the Y-direction moving motor 6 </ b> Y of the movement driving mechanism 6, and the Z-direction moving motor 6 </ b> Z constituting the lifting / lowering driving mechanism 37 are desired. By operating in the state, the prize acquisition unit 5 can be moved to a desired position in the prize storage unit 3.

  The prize acquisition unit 5 has two freely openable and closable arms 12 each having a claw 13 (FIG. 3) attached to the tip, and holds or holds the prize P by opening and closing these arms 12. It has been made so that it can. In this case, each arm 12 is exchangeably attached to the prize acquisition unit 5 and each claw 13 is attached to the corresponding arm 12 so as to be exchangeable. Thus, by exchanging these arm 12 and claw 13, The difficulty level can be adjusted.

  On the other hand, the base 2 is provided with a control panel 14 which is an operation console. The control panel 14 has a coin insertion slot 15 for inserting coins when playing a game, and a player obtains a prize acquisition unit during the game. A first operation switch 16A for inputting an operation for moving 5 to a desired position in the horizontal direction, and a second operation for inputting an operation for the player to move the prize acquisition unit 5 to a desired position in the vertical direction thereafter. An operation unit (operation means) 16 including an operation switch 16B is provided. The operation unit 16 can also be configured by other operation means such as a joystick.

  Also, on the front side of the base 2, a prize outlet 18 that communicates with a prize insertion guide 17 provided at a predetermined position in the prize container 3 is provided and is held by the prize acquisition part 5 as will be described later. The prize P that has been transported and dropped into the prize input guide 17 can be taken out from the outlet 18.

  Further, an opening / closing door 19 is provided on the front side of the base 2. Inside the opening / closing door 19, there are stored setting input means such as a switch panel 56 and a liquid crystal touch panel (not shown) for making various settings for the prize acquisition game device. The administrator can set various items to desired states while visually confirming the display contents of the switch panel 56 and the liquid crystal touch panel.

  Here, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show a specific configuration of the prize acquisition unit 5. As is clear from FIG. 3, the prize acquisition unit 5 receives the prize P by the motor 20 as a power source, the arm opening / closing member 21 that opens and closes the arm 12 based on the rotation output of the motor 20, and the arm 12. And a spring portion 22 that determines the maximum gripping force when gripping, and a part including the motor 20 is covered with a cover 23. Each arm 12 is attached to a bracket 25 via a base end member 24 so as to be tiltable and detachable. A claw 13 is screwed to the open end of each arm 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, a pinion 26 is attached to the tip of the output shaft of the motor 20, and the inner surface of the arm opening / closing member 21 is parallel to the spring portion 22 so as to mesh with the pinion 26. The rack 27 is fixed to the rack 27. Thus, by driving the motor 20 forward or backward, the arm opening / closing member 21 can be moved integrally with the rack 27 in the direction toward the base end member 24 or in the opposite direction. Has been made.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the spring portion 22 includes a coil spring 28 and a rod-shaped pin 29, and one end 29 </ b> A of the pin 29 is attached to a spring receiving member 21 </ b> A provided on the arm opening / closing member 21. It has been. The other end 29B of the pin 29 is inserted into the coil spring 28, and a spiral curl portion for preventing the pin 29 from being caught inside the coil spring 28 is formed at the end portion. Further, a locking portion 29 </ b> C for preventing the pin 29 from falling off from the other end 28 </ b> B of the coil spring 28 is formed at a substantially central portion.

  In the coil spring 28, one end 28A is attached to the base end member 24 of the arm 12, and a pin 29 is inserted into the other end 28B. The end of the coil spring 28 on the side where the pin 29 is inserted has a small diameter so that the pin 29 can be prevented from falling off.

  With such a configuration, when the base end member 24 is pushed by the arm opening / closing member 21 and moves in a direction to open the arm 12 during the opening operation of the arm 12, the locking portion 29 </ b> C of the pin 29 is not separated from the coil spring 28. Since the pin 29 moves in the opening direction without extending the coil spring 28 until the end 28B is reached, it is possible to prevent the coil spring 28 from extending and generating a biasing force. Further, when the spring receiving member 21A provided on the arm opening / closing member 21 is moved by the movement of the rack 27 and the coil spring 28 is to be extended, until the locking portion 29C reaches the other end 28B of the coil spring 28. Only the pin 29 moves together with the arm opening / closing member 21A, so that the coil spring 28 can be prevented from extending.

  In the state where the locking portion 29C reaches the other end 28B of the coil spring 28, the portion from the locking portion 29C to the other end 29B of the pin 29 is inserted into the coil spring 28, so that the coil spring 28 sags. Can be prevented.

  Here, FIG. 5 shows the internal configuration of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1. As can be seen from FIG. 5, the prize acquisition game device 1 includes a control unit (control means) having a microcomputer configuration including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory). 30, a storage unit (storage unit) 31 made of, for example, a non-volatile memory, a communication unit 32 that is an interface for communicating with an external device via a network, and a timer 33 that counts the current time. . Although detailed description is omitted in this specification, reference numeral 55 in FIG. 5 is for reading the recorded contents (part type information, part type information, and prize identification code) of the RFID chip attached to the tag of the prize P. The RFID reader, reference numeral 56, is a switch panel (an example of setting input means) provided inside the open / close door 19 for performing various settings and the like for the prize acquisition game device 1.

  For example, when the first or second operation switch 16A, 16B of the control panel 14 (FIG. 1) is pressed by the player during the game, an operation signal S1 corresponding to the first operation switch S1 is sent to the control unit 30. Or it is given from the second operation switches 16A and 16B. Further, in the movement drive mechanism 6 and the lift drive mechanism 37, the left / right position detection means for detecting the position in the left / right direction of the prize acquisition unit 5, the front / rear position detection means for detecting the position in the front / rear direction, and the up / down position for detecting the position in the up / down direction. As position detection means, limit switches 34 are provided, for example, at movement limit positions in the X direction, Y direction, or Z direction of the prize acquisition unit 5. These limit switches 34 send a movement limit detection signal S2 corresponding to the movement limit detection signal S2 to the counter control unit 30 when the prize acquisition unit 5 moves to the corresponding movement limit position in the X direction, Y direction, or Z direction. It is made to do.

  Thus, the control unit 30 responds to the operation of the first and second operation switches 16A and 16B by the player according to the prize acquisition game execution processing procedure RT1 shown in FIG. 6 based on the operation signal S1 and the movement limit detection signal S2. The game operation is executed by the prize acquisition game device 1.

  That is, when the control unit 30 recognizes that a predetermined number of coins for one play set in advance has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 15 (FIG. 1), the control unit 30 starts the prize acquisition game execution processing procedure RT1 in step SP0. In the following step SP1, it waits for the first operation button 16A (FIG. 1) of the control panel 14 (FIG. 1) to be pressed.

  When the control unit 30 recognizes that the player has finally pressed the first operation button 16A based on the operation signal S1 from the first operation button 16A, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP2 and moves to the moving drive mechanism 6 (FIG. 2) The X-direction moving motor 6X is operated to move the prize acquisition unit 5 in the lateral direction (X direction) that was located at the home position directly above the prize throwing guide 17 (FIG. 1) in the initial state. To start.

  Next, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP3 and determines whether or not the prize acquisition unit 5 has moved to the lateral movement limit position based on the movement limit detection signal S2 from the corresponding limit switch 34. Further, in subsequent step SP4, the control unit 30 determines whether or not the pressing of the first operation button 16A is released based on the operation signal S1 from the first operation button 16A. If the control unit 30 obtains a negative result in both step SP3 and step SP4, it returns to step SP3.

  On the other hand, if the control unit 30 obtains a positive result in either step SP3 or step SP4, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP5 and stops the X-direction moving motor 6X of the moving drive mechanism 6 to The movement in the horizontal direction (X direction) is terminated, and then the process proceeds to step SP6 to wait for the second operation button 16B (FIG. 1) of the control panel 14 to be pressed.

  When the control unit 30 recognizes that the second operation button 16B is eventually pressed based on the operation signal S1 from the second operation button 16B, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP7 and proceeds to the Y direction of the movement drive mechanism 6. The movement motor 6Y is actuated to start movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the vertical direction (Y direction).

  Thereafter, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP8 and determines whether or not the prize acquisition unit 5 has moved to the vertical movement limit position based on the movement limit detection signal S2 from the corresponding limit switch 34. Further, in the subsequent step SP9, the control unit 30 determines whether or not the pressing of the second operation button 16B has been released based on the operation signal S1 from the second operation button 16B. If the controller 30 obtains a negative result in both step SP8 and step SP9, it returns to step SP8.

  When the control unit 30 eventually obtains an affirmative result in either step SP8 or step SP9, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP10, stops the Y-direction moving motor 6Y of the moving drive mechanism 6, and performs the vertical direction of the prize acquisition unit 5. The movement in the (Y direction) is terminated, and then the process proceeds to step SP11 where the motor 20 (FIG. 3) of the prize acquisition unit 5 is operated to open the arm 12 of the prize acquisition unit 5.

  The control unit 30 then proceeds to step SP12 to operate the Z-direction moving motor 6Z of the elevating drive mechanism 37 to start lowering the prize acquisition unit 5, and then proceeds to step SP13 to obtain a prize. It waits for the part 5 to finish moving to the movement limit position in the downward direction.

  Then, when the control unit 30 recognizes that the prize acquisition unit 5 has finished moving to the lower movement limit position based on the movement limit detection signal S2 from the limit switch 34, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP14 and moves up and down. The Z direction moving motor 6Z of the mechanism 37 is stopped to end the lowering of the prize acquisition unit 5, and then the process proceeds to step SP15 to operate the motor 20 of the prize acquisition unit 5 to close the arm 12.

  Subsequently, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP16 to operate the Z-direction moving motor 6Z of the elevating drive mechanism 37 to start ascent of the prize acquisition unit 5, and then proceeds to step SP17 to give the prize acquisition unit 5 Waits for it to move to the upper limit position.

  When the control unit 30 confirms that the prize acquisition unit 5 has moved to the upper movement limit position on the basis of the movement limit detection signal S2 from the limit switch 34, the control unit 30 proceeds to step SP18 and moves up and down. The Z-direction moving motor 6Z of the mechanism 37 is stopped to finish the ascent of the prize acquisition unit 5, and then the process proceeds to step SP19 where the X-direction moving motor 6X and the Y-direction moving motor 6Y of the moving drive mechanism 6 are set. By operating each of them, the prize acquisition unit 5 is moved to the original home position on the prize input guide 17.

  The control unit 30 then proceeds to step SP20 to operate the motor 20 of the prize acquisition unit 5 to open the arm 12 of the prize acquisition unit 5 and then close it again (release operation of the prize P). Then, the process proceeds to step SP21, and the prize acquisition game execution processing procedure RT1 is terminated.

  Thus, in this prize acquisition game device 1, when the prize P can be grasped by the prize acquisition unit 5, the prize P is held by the arm 12 of the prize acquisition unit 5 up to the prize input guide 15. Since it is carried and falls into the prize input guide 17 by the release operation of the prize P by the prize acquisition unit 5, the player can take out and acquire the prize P from the prize outlet 18.

(2) Configuration for Adjusting the Initial Position of the Premium Acquisition Unit 5 Next, the configuration for adjusting the initial position of the premium acquisition unit 5 will be described below with a focus on the initial position height adjustment means 41 (FIG. 5, see FIG. The initial position height adjusting means 41 of the present embodiment can arbitrarily set the height of the initial position that is the home position of the prize acquisition unit 5 at the start and end of the game. The initial position setting means 41 for realizing such a function includes, for example, a setting input means 56 for a user to input an instruction, a storage unit 31 for storing the input instruction data, and data from the storage unit 31. The controller 30 may be configured to appropriately read, refer to, and transmit a command, and a lifting / lowering drive device 37 that receives the command and operates to achieve a predetermined initial position height.

  First, simply describing the advantages of allowing the height of the initial position (home position) of the prize acquisition unit 5 to be arbitrarily set in this way, it becomes possible to make settings according to user needs and the like. It can be said that That is, for example, if the prize P is to be piled up to the extent that the movement area of the prize acquisition unit 5 is reached, the initial position of the prize acquisition unit 5 can be set high accordingly. In addition, according to this, it is possible to increase the installation depth (and consequently the installation space) of the prize P that can be acquired by the prize acquisition unit 5, so that it is possible to increase the quantity that can be installed even with the same prize P. become. Furthermore, since it is possible to handle a prize P that is larger or longer than before, there is an advantage that the prize P is diversified and the game itself is diversified. For example, if the placement surface 3a of the prize P in the storage unit 3 is lowered, the initial position of the prize acquisition unit 5 can be set to be low accordingly. In such a case, even if the position of the prize P is lowered, the distance between the initial position of the prize acquisition unit 5 and the prize P does not extend, and the time required for the prize acquisition unit 5 to move up and down seems to be too long. There is nothing wrong.

  The means for inputting an instruction in the initial position height adjusting means 41 is not particularly limited. For example, a setting input means using a dip switch or a dial provided on the switch panel 56 is used. Can be used. For example, in the case of a dip switch composed of a plurality of switches, the initial position height uniquely determined by the combination of the positions of these switches can be instructed by appropriately switching each switch. If a dial is used, the initial position height corresponding to the volume value indicated by the dial can be designated. Alternatively, other setting input means can naturally be used, and for example, a button or a touch panel may be used. A user (for example, a service providing side such as a game center or a store) can set a desired initial position height via such setting input means. The set value in the setting input means is transmitted to the control unit 30 and further stored in the storage unit 31. Note that information on the initial position height (such as a control signal for driving the lifting drive mechanism 37 based on the height setting) may be stored as data via a network. For example, an input operation for setting the height by remote operation using another PC or the like using the Internet via the communication unit 32 without using the setting input means such as the switch panel 56 as described above. Can be implemented. The control unit 30 reads and refers to the stored setting contents (setting input information) as appropriate, and performs predetermined control, for example, when adjusting the ascending / descending speed of the prize acquisition unit 5 as described later.

  The initial position height adjusting means 41 adjusts the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit 5 based on an instruction signal from the control unit 30. For example, in the present embodiment, the detection unit using the limit switch 34 detects that the prize acquisition unit 5 is at the upper end position within the ascending / descending range, and the functions of the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 are based on the upper end position. Thus, the prize acquisition unit 5 is positioned at the initial position height (see FIG. 5 and the like).

  As described above, the detection means (sensor) in the present embodiment can detect that the prize acquisition unit 5 has reached the upper end or the lower end within the ascending / descending range of the prize acquisition unit 5, specifically, As described above, this is the limit switch 34 that sends the movement limit detection signal S2 when the prize acquisition unit 5 reaches the movement limit position within the up and down range in the Z direction. As described above, the support unit 11 attached to the lower side in the vertical direction (Z direction) of the gift acquisition base 10 to support the gift acquisition unit 5 is extendable and can be expanded and contracted within a predetermined stroke range. 5 is raised and lowered. The support portion 11 has, for example, a swing structure in which a plurality of pipes having different diameters are combined, and can be expanded and contracted within a stroke length range determined by the length and number of each pipe. Further, one end of a wire passing through the inside of the pipe is connected to the prize acquisition unit 5, and for example, the wire is wound by a Z-direction moving motor 6Z disposed inside the prize acquisition base 10. By sending out, the support part 11 can be expanded and contracted, and the prize acquisition part 5 can be moved up and down.

  Here, the configuration of the support unit 11 and the like for moving up and down while supporting the prize acquisition unit 5 will be described with a specific example (see FIGS. 7 to 13).

  The support part 11 is configured as a telescopic pipe formed by fitting a plurality of pipes in a telescopic manner. This telescopic tube is formed by fitting four pipes 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d having smaller diameters in a slidable manner in a telescopic manner (see FIG. 7). A boss 35a of the coupler 35 is fitted and fixed to the lower end of the lowermost pipe 11d. The prize acquisition unit 5 is connected to the end of the coupler 35 via a bracket 36 (see FIG. 8). In addition, the pipe illustrated here is only one example of the configuration of the support portion 11. Of course, the constituent members of the telescopic tube are not limited to cylindrical ones in appearance.

  Moreover, the raising / lowering drive mechanism 37 for raising / lowering the prize acquisition part 5 up and down consists of the winding / unwinding device 39 mounted on the carrier 38 and the wire 40 wound by the winding / unwinding device 39, The wire 40 passes through the inside of the support portion 11 (see FIG. 9). That is, the winding / rewinding device 39 includes a Z-direction moving motor (wire motor) 6Z, a worm 42, a worm gear 43, a wire reel 44, and a guide reel 45. The guide reel 45 is supported by a free end of a swing arm 47 that can swing around a support shaft 46, and the swing arm 47 is urged clockwise by a spring 48 in the drawing (FIG. 10, see FIG. The wire 40 is fed out from the wire reel 44, wound around the guide reel 45, introduced into the inside of the support portion 11, and formed into a cylindrical connector 49 that can move up and down in the pipe at the outlet end of the pipe 11d. Are combined. The connector 49 has a receiving hole 49a at the center, and the upper end of a mandrel 52 to which the switch actuator 51 is fixed at the lower end is coupled to the receiving hole 49a. A coil spring 53 is mounted on the switch actuator 51 so as to surround the mandrel 52 (see FIGS. 12 and 13). A limit switch 34 for limiting the lowering of the wire 40 is set within a range in which the switch operator 51 moves up and down. In the present embodiment, the limit switch 34 is attached to the central portion of the bracket 36. The limit switch 34 is a normally closed switch incorporated in an electric circuit that drives a Z-direction moving motor (wire motor) 6Z. In the figure, reference numeral 54 denotes a cable for supplying power to the motor 20.

  Since the elevating drive mechanism 37 in the present embodiment is configured in this way, after the prize acquisition unit 5 is positioned immediately above the desired prize P, the Z-direction moving motor (wire motor) 6Z is driven to operate the wire. When the wire 40 is drawn out on the reel 44, the support unit 11 extends downward, and the prize acquisition unit 5 approaches the prize P. When the tip of the claw 13 of the prize acquisition unit 5 comes into contact with the prize P, the prize acquisition section 5 stops descending at that time, but the prize acquisition section 5 is attached to the support section 11, so the prize P It will not tilt even if it touches. On the other hand, when the prize acquisition unit 5 comes into contact with the prize P, the winding / rewinding device 39 is operating, so that the wire 40 is further fed into the support unit 11. Then, the spring 53 that is not loaded with the weight of the prize acquisition unit 5 due to the prize acquisition unit 5 coming into contact with the prize P expands and urges the switch operator 51. Therefore, the switch operator 51 is shown in FIG. And the limit switch 34 is operated. Thereby, the rotation of the Z-direction moving motor (wire motor) 6Z is stopped, and the feeding of the wire 40 is stopped.

  In other words, the limit switch 34 described above functions as a sensor with a bottom. In the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, when the Z-direction moving motor 6Z sequentially sends out the wires 40, the prize acquisition unit 5 is lowered by an amount corresponding to the delivery amount of the wires 40. When the prize acquisition unit 5 that has been lowered in this way hits the prize P and is placed on the prize P, or hits the placement surface 3a of the prize P in the storage unit 3, the descent stops once. Since the Z-direction moving motor 6Z continues to send out the wire 40, the tension of the wire temporarily disappears and becomes loose. According to the bottomed sensor (limit switch 34) capable of detecting this, it is possible to grasp that the prize acquisition unit 5 has been lowered to the lower limit position in this way. As is clear from the above description, the lower end position of the prize acquisition unit 5 referred to in the present specification is a bottom where the lowering operation stops by hitting the placement surface 3a of the storage unit 3 or the prize P stacked thereon. It is an attached position, and its height can be changed every time depending on the shape and arrangement of the prize P, the state of piles, and the like.

  Here, a configuration example for detecting the loosened wire 40 by the limit switch 34 functioning as a bottomed sensor as described above will be briefly described as follows (see FIG. 27). That is, the guide reel 45 shown in the drawing can be stroked a certain distance and is urged in one direction (upward in FIG. 27) by an urging means (not shown). When the tension of the wire 40 becomes weaker in the bottomed state, the wire 40 moves upward and changes the path of the wire 40 upward. The limit switch 34 as a bottom sensor detects that the prize acquisition unit 5 is in a bottomed state by detecting the movement of the wire 40 directly or indirectly through an actuator (not shown). Is possible. In FIG. 27, a slider 63 is provided that can move a certain distance along the long hole 62. By changing the relative position of the limit switch 34 according to the movement of the slider 63, the bottom of the limit switch 34 is provided. It is possible to change the timing of attachment detection.

  Further, in the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the bottomed sensor as described above is embodied with the following configuration (see FIG. 10). That is, the swing arm 47 is attached to the support shaft 46 so as to be swingable within a certain range, and the swing arm 47 is urged upward by the spring 48. A guide reel 45 is attached to the tip of the swing arm 47 in a rotatable state. Further, when the swing arm 47 moves downward, the arm functions as an actuator and the switch is turned on. On the other hand, when the swing arm 47 moves up and away, the switch is turned off and turned off. A limit switch 34 is arranged (see FIG. 10). In this case, while tension is applied to the wire 40, the guide reel 45 and the swing arm 47 are in the lower position, so the limit switch 34 is in the on state, but the prize acquisition unit 5 is in a bottomed state and the wire When the tension of 40 is weakened, the guide reel 45 swings and moves upward by the biasing force of the spring 48 (see FIG. 10). At this time, the limit switch 34 is switched to the OFF state, so that the prize acquisition unit 5 It is possible to detect that the attachment state has been reached.

  Furthermore, another operating element (not shown) and a superscript sensor (which is another limit switch 34, see FIG. 27) are provided inside the prize acquisition base 10. The operating element is provided, for example, at a position where the upper end surface of the pipe 11d comes into contact with the support unit 11 when the support unit 11 is in the shortest state (a state where the prize acquisition unit 5 has reached the upper end position). It is pushed up only when the acquisition unit 5 reaches the upper movement limit. The superscript sensor (limit switch 34) is formed of, for example, an optical sensor that detects whether the actuator is pushed up. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that the prize acquisition unit 5 has moved up and reached the upper end position by detecting the movement of the actuator by the superscript sensor (limit switch 34).

  The above-described initial position height adjustment means 41 lowers the prize acquisition unit 5 by a predetermined amount on the basis of the upper end position detected by the superscript sensor (limit switch 34) as described above, thereby adjusting the initial position height. Position. More specifically, the control unit 30 sends a command signal to the Z-direction moving motor (wire motor) 6Z based on the instruction content from the setting input means such as the dip switch as described above. Here, when the superscript sensor (limit switch 34) detects that the prize acquisition unit 5 has reached the upper end position, the prize acquisition unit 5 is lowered by a predetermined amount from the position, and the prize acquisition unit 5 is stopped at the initial position (home position). And put it in a standby state.

  Here, there are various methods for calculating the predetermined amount when descending from the upper end position. For example, a method is adopted in which the rotational speed of the rotational speed detection means (for example, an encoder) linked to the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 is used as a parameter. can do. In such a case, the prize acquisition unit 5 can be positioned at the initial position height (home position) when the number of rotations of the encoder corresponding to the predetermined lowering amount is counted. Alternatively, if it is performed without adding a new device such as an encoder, the predetermined amount may be calculated by software processing. For example, the operation time of the Z-direction moving motor 6Z when lowering the prize acquisition unit 5 from the upper end position is counted, and the operation is stopped when the wire 40 feed amount reaches a predetermined amount using the operation time as a parameter. Such a process can be performed, and according to this, it can be applied to the existing prize acquisition game apparatus 1 without adding a new apparatus.

  According to the above, the initial position height (the height of the home position) of the prize acquisition unit 5 can be appropriately set by the user, but in addition, the ascending / descending speed of the prize acquisition unit 5 according to the initial position height. It is also preferable to control. For example, in the present embodiment, the initial position height setting content in the initial position height adjustment means 41 described above is input using the setting input means using the above-described dip switch, dial, etc. The set content is read by the control unit 30 and referred to, and if the initial position height is set to a high position, the operation speed (descent speed) when the prize acquisition unit 5 is lowered is increased accordingly. Like to do. In this case, when the initial position is high, the descending speed is fast, and when it is low, the correspondence table between the initial position height and the descending speed is stored in the storage unit 31 in advance, and this is used when controlling the ascending / descending speed. The speed is determined by referring to the table. The following is a brief description of such a control procedure using a flowchart showing only the processing in the procedure (see FIG. 15). That is, for example, when a coin is inserted (step SP31), the set value of the height of the initial position (home position) of the prize acquisition unit 5 is confirmed (step SP32). Then, the descent speed corresponding to the set value is set with reference to the above table (step SP33), and the game is started (step SP34). As described above, if the operation speed of the prize acquisition unit 5 is appropriately changed according to the initial position height, it is preferable in that the game can be smoothly advanced without being delayed. In addition, it is also preferable that it is possible to adjust the game rotation rate and the difficulty level of the game. Although the case where the descending speed of the prize acquisition unit 5 is mainly controlled is described here, the same applies to the case where the ascent speed is controlled.

  It is also preferable to perform position calibration (calibration) of the prize acquisition unit 5 every time the prize acquisition unit 5 reaches the upper end position within the ascending / descending range. During the game, the prize acquisition unit 5 descends to the vicinity of the prize P, performs an opening / closing operation, moves up and then moves horizontally, and at the end of the game, repeats the ascending / descending operation to repeat the raising / lowering operation. May cause a deviation (displacement) from the initial position height. In particular, when the prize acquisition unit 5 is positioned using the operation time of the Z-direction moving motor 6Z as a parameter, an error may occur compared to the case where the rotation speed of the encoder is used as a parameter. Is preferred. For example, in this embodiment, every time the prize acquisition unit 5 reaches the upper end, the position correction is performed in the control unit 30 (rereading or re-recognizing the reference position). According to this, it is possible to improve or maintain the positioning accuracy of the prize acquisition unit 5.

  An example of the relationship between the operation mode of the prize acquisition unit 5 during the game and the timing for performing such position calibration is as follows (see FIGS. 16 to 18). Note that the numbers in parentheses attached to the arrows in the figure are the operation order of the prize acquisition unit 5 during the game.

  First, the operation mode of the prize acquisition unit 5 illustrated in FIG. 16 is (1) a horizontal movement start position (a position where the prize acquisition unit 5 stops and waits until the prize acquisition unit 5 starts moving in the horizontal direction). In this case, the position moves horizontally from the home position by the amount corresponding to the user's operation, and (2) a downward movement start position (a position where the height is maintained until the prize acquisition unit 5 starts moving downward) (3) Upward movement stop position (refers to the position at which the prize acquisition unit 5 moves upward and stops after completion of the downward movement) (4) Move horizontally to return to the initial position (home position) and perform the opening and closing operation again. (5) Raise to the upper end position within the ascending / descending range, and (6) Decrease to return to the initial position. Is. The position calibration in this case can be performed in a state where the prize P is not held when the upper end position is reached by the operation (5).

  The operation mode of the prize acquisition unit 5 illustrated in FIG. 17 is (1) horizontal movement from the horizontal movement start position by an amount according to the user's operation, and (2) lowering and starting the opening / closing operation at the downward movement start position. (3) Ascend to the upward movement stop position, (4) Decrease to the same height as the horizontal movement start position, (4) Move horizontally and return to the initial position (in this case, horizontal movement start position) to open and close To do it again. The position calibration in this case can be performed in a state where the prize P may be held when the upward movement stop position is reached by the operation (3).

  The operation mode of the prize acquisition unit 5 illustrated in FIG. 18 includes (1) horizontal movement from the horizontal movement start position by an amount corresponding to the user's operation, and (2) lowering and starting the opening / closing operation at the downward movement start position. (3) Ascend to the upward movement stop position, (4) Move while descending to the same height as the horizontal movement start position, return to the initial position (in this case, horizontal movement start position), and perform the opening and closing operation again It is. The position calibration in this case can also be performed in a state where the prize P may be held when the upward movement stop position is reached by the operation (3).

  Note that what has been described above is merely an example of position calibration. For example, in all of the examples of FIGS. 16 to 18, the position calibration is performed every time the game is performed. In other cases, the position calibration is performed every time the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 is turned on. Is also possible.

  As described above, in the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment, the user arbitrarily sets the height of the initial position (home position) of the prize acquisition unit 5 using the initial position height adjusting means 41. It is possible to do. For this reason, when the display of the prize P is changed on the user side, the initial position height corresponding to the contents of the display (the number of prizes P, how to stack, the raising of the mounting surface 3a, etc.) is flexible and flexible. It is possible to change to

  Further, the initial position height adjusting means 41 of the present embodiment uses the detection result by the superscript sensor (limit switch 34), and lowers the prize acquisition unit 5 by a predetermined amount from the upper end position based on the detection result. It is to be positioned at the initial position height. Since the superscript sensor (limit switch 34) may be used in the conventional apparatus, in this case, the prize acquisition unit 5 is processed by software without requiring other parts such as a separate sensor. Can be positioned at the initial position height, which is preferable in that the existing configuration can be used as it is.

(3) Configuration for moving the control panel 14 up and down Next, the height adjustment of the control panel 14 will be described (see FIG. 19 and the like).

  As described above, the control panel 14 provided in the prize acquisition game device 1 is provided with the operation switches (first and second operation buttons 16A and 16B) used when the player operates the prize acquisition unit 5. (See FIG. 1 etc.). In the case of the present embodiment, the control panel 14 is provided so as to be adjustable up and down with respect to the base 2 of the game apparatus. Conventionally, there are prize acquisition game apparatuses that can move the control panel in the horizontal direction, for example (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-156040, etc.), but this is possible even if the player moves the viewpoint greatly during the game. It is merely intended to be able to do so, and does not consider the height of the player. In this regard, according to the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment in which the height of the control panel 14 can be adjusted, for example, when a short player such as a child or a wheelchair user enjoys the game, the control panel is concerned. 14 can be moved up and down to facilitate the operation (see FIGS. 19 and 20). Alternatively, there is a usage method in which the user sets the control panel 14 low in advance only in a device for a younger age group among the plurality of prize acquisition game devices 1, or the player himself sets the height. You may be able to do it.

  In the above case, it is also preferable to reset the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit 5 when the vertical position of the control panel 14 changes. For example, when the control panel 14 is in the lower position, if the initial position of the prize acquisition unit 5 is set to a low level in accordance with this, even if the player is a child or the like, the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 is further increased. Since it becomes easy to see, it is preferable in terms of easy operation such as horizontal movement. That is to say, the prize acquisition game device 1 that is easy to operate considering a player such as a child is realized by a new structure in which the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit 5 is linked to the vertical adjustment of the control panel 14 in this way. Is possible.

  In addition, when the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit 5 is linked to the height of the control panel 14 in this way, a detecting means (sensor) for detecting at which position the height of the control panel 14 is attached is provided. Based on the detection signal, the control unit 30 refers to the data table of the storage unit 31 to determine the initial height position of the prize acquisition unit 5 corresponding to the height of the control panel 14, and the elevation drive mechanism 37. May be moved to the set initial position determined by the prize acquisition unit 5.

  Furthermore, when the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit 5 is linked to the height of the control panel 14, for example, personal authentication can be performed (see FIG. 21). For example, when the personal authentication is confirmed (YES in step SP41), the height adjustment operation of the control panel 14 is performed (step SP42). When the adjustment operation is finished (step SP43) and a coin is inserted (step SP44), the button is turned on (step SP45), and the series of processing is finished. If the personal authentication has not been confirmed (NO in step SP41), the control panel 14 is not adjusted in height and waits until a coin is inserted. As personal authentication to be performed in this case, for example, various methods such as measuring the approximate height of the player using infrared rays and reading data using a personal card owned by the player are conceivable. Also, the height of the control panel 14 may be adjusted by referring to the usage status of the platform 60 described later as a reference for personal authentication.

  Although not described in detail in this specification, a device for making it possible to adjust the height of the control panel 14 can be configured using a known guide roller, a drive motor, or the like. Or if it is set as the structure which a user can raise / lower manually, it can comprise using the stopper etc. for fixing height instead of a drive motor.

  Further, when the control panel 14 is moved up and down, the entire control panel 14 in the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 may be integrally moved up and down (see FIG. 20), but the control panels 14 on the left and right sides of the apparatus (see FIG. 20). For example, it is also preferable that the first player and the second player can be adjusted independently) (see FIG. 19).

(4) Configuration of the platform 60 Further, the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present embodiment includes the platform 60 that can be accommodated in the base 2 of the device and on which the player can ride (FIGS. 22 to 26). reference). As described above, if the vertical position of the control panel 14 can be adjusted, even a player such as a child is easy to operate and convenient, but in this embodiment, the step platform 60 in the base 2 is further adjusted as necessary. It is also possible to use and play games while riding on this. According to this, it is possible to enjoy the game in a state that is easier to see and operate.

  In the present embodiment, the step platform 60 is configured to be rotatable left and right around the fulcrum 61 (see FIG. 24 and the like). For example, if a pedestal is simply placed, a player or the like may crawl down and cause a business problem. However, the step pedestal 60 that can rotate around the fulcrum 61 and can be accommodated in the lower part of the base 2 is provided. In the case of the prize acquisition game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the player can avoid the player's crawl as much as possible because the player can move to the left or right even if the player's leg collides. It is. For example, it is also preferable to provide a cushion or the like to alleviate the impact at the edge of the step platform 60.

  Further, in this embodiment, the step platform 60 is normally horizontal, but when the player puts his / her leg on, the step platform 60 is inclined by a predetermined amount and is difficult to rotate (see FIGS. 25 and 26). According to this, there is no fear of unexpected rotation when the step 60 is used, and the function as the step 60 can be sufficiently exhibited.

  Furthermore, it is also preferable to provide a detection means such as an optical sensor for detecting that the step 60 is out of the base 2 and is in use. If the step platform 60 is in use, the control panel (configured to be moved up and down by the drive motor) 14 is automatically adjusted so as to be lowered, or the initial position of the prize acquisition unit 5 described above is used. It is possible to realize a user-friendly structure, such as making it easy to see by interlocking so that the height is low.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the placement surface 3a of the prize container 3 is a horizontal surface in principle. However, as shown in FIG. 28, for example, a stepped shape having a plurality of steps 3b and 3c is provided. The present invention is also applicable to the case where the prize storage unit 3 is configured. That is, if a plurality of steps 3b, 3c, etc. are provided in this way, a margin is required for the height in the prize container 3, but the initial position height of the prize acquisition unit 5 is arbitrarily set as described above. According to the prize acquisition game device 1 of the present invention that can be set to the above, it is possible to flexibly cope with such a structure. In such a case, it is possible to operate using a space, and there is an advantage that the range of ways to play and show is widened.

  The present invention is particularly suitable for application to a crane-type premium acquisition game apparatus 1.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of a prize acquisition game device. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a movement drive mechanism. It is a front view which shows the structure of a prize acquisition part. It is the front view and exploded view which show the structure of a prize acquisition part. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a prize acquisition game device. It is a flowchart which shows the prize acquisition game execution processing procedure. It is the perspective view which showed the structural example of the support part which consists of an expansion-contraction pipe | tube. It is the perspective view which showed the structural examples, such as a prize acquisition part. It is the perspective view which showed the winding-rewinding mechanism of the wire mounted in the carrier. It is the front view which showed the apparatus of winding of a wire. It is the side view which showed the apparatus of winding of a wire. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which showed structures, such as a limit switch. It is the side view which showed structures, such as a limit switch. It is a front view which shows the whole prize acquisition game device in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process example in the case of controlling the raising / lowering speed of the said prize acquisition part according to the initial position height of a prize acquisition part. It is an operation | movement figure shown about the relationship between the operation | movement aspect of the prize acquisition part in a game, and the timing which performs position calibration. It is an operation | movement figure which shows another example about the relationship between the operation | movement aspect of the prize acquisition part in a game, and the timing which performs position calibration. It is an operation | movement figure which shows another example about the relationship between the operation | movement aspect of the prize acquisition part in a game, and the timing which performs position calibration. It is the schematic of the prize acquisition game device which enabled adjustment of the height of each control panel in right and left independently. It is the schematic of the prize acquisition game device which can adjust the height of a control panel integrally. It is a flowchart which shows the process example in the case of performing personal authentication when performing height adjustment of a control panel. It is a figure which shows partially the prize acquisition game device provided with the step. It is a figure which shows a mode that the step shown in FIG. 22 can rotate right and left. It is a figure which shows the fulcrum which is a step and its rotation center. It is the schematic which shows the step at the time of level. It is the schematic which shows the step which the player's leg got on and inclined. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure for detecting the wire in the loose state with the limit switch which functions as a sensor with a bottom. It is the schematic of the prize acquisition game device provided with the several step | level in the prize accommodating part.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Premium acquisition game device, 2 ... Base, 2A ... Front, 2B ... Side, 2C ... Side, 2D ... Back, 2E ... Door, 3 ... Premium accommodation part, 3a ... Placement surface, 5 ... Premium acquisition part, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 6 ... Movement drive mechanism, 6X ... Motor for X direction movement, 6Y ... Motor for Y direction movement, 6Z ... Motor for Z direction movement, 7 ... Moving apparatus for prize acquisition, 8 ... Fixed rail for traversing, 9 ... For longitudinal traveling Movable rail, 10 ... base for acquiring prizes, 11 ... support part, 12 ... arm, 13 ... claw, 14 ... control panel, 15 ... coin insertion slot, 16 ... operation part (operation means), 16A ... first operation Switch, 16B ... Second operation switch, 17 ... Premium input guide, 18 ... Take-out port, 19 ... Opening / closing door, 20 ... Motor, 21 ... Arm opening / closing member, 21A ... Spring receiving member, 22 ... Spring portion, 23 ... Cover 24 ... Proximal member, 25 ... Bracket, 26 ... Nion, 27 ... rack, 28 ... coil spring, 28A ... one end of coil spring, 28B ... other end of coil spring, 29 ... pin, 29A ... one end of pin, 29B ... other end of pin, 29C ... pin locking portion , 30 ... control unit (control unit), 31 ... storage unit (storage unit), 32 ... communication unit, 33 ... timer, 34 ... limit switch (detection unit), 35 ... coupler, 36 ... bracket, 37 ... lift drive mechanism , 38 ... carrier, 39 ... winding and rewinding device, 40 ... wire, 41 ... initial position height adjusting means, 42 ... worm, 43 ... worm gear, 44 ... wire reel, 45 ... guide reel, 46 ... support shaft, 47 Oscillating arm, 48 ... spring, 49 ... connector, 49a ... receiving hole, 51 ... switch actuator, 52 ... mandrel, 53 ... coil spring, 54 ... cable, 55 ... RFIC reader, 56 ... spring Touch panel (setting input means), 60 ... springboard, 61 ... supporting point, 62 ... elongated hole, 63 ... slider, 64 ... detection timing delay means, P ... prize.

Claims (12)

A prize acquisition unit that moves in a predetermined space in response to an external operation; and an arm that is attached to the prize acquisition unit so as to be openable and closable, and holds the prize to be acquired or releases the held prize. In the prize acquisition game device capable of carrying out the game of holding and acquiring the prize,
A prize acquisition game apparatus, further comprising an initial position height adjusting means for arbitrarily setting a height of an initial position which is a home position of the prize acquisition unit at the start and end of the game.   The said initial position height adjustment means controls the raising / lowering speed of the said prize acquisition part with reference to the setting content of the initial position height of the said prize acquisition part, The claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. A prize acquisition game device.   The premium acquisition unit is provided with detection means for detecting that the upper end of the premium acquisition unit within the ascending / descending range is reached, and the initial position height adjustment unit is configured to acquire the premium based on a detection result by the detection unit. The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the portion is lowered from the upper end position by a predetermined amount to be positioned at an initial position height.   The distance between the upper end position and the set initial position height within the ascending / descending range of the prize acquisition unit is stored as a predetermined lowering amount, and is lowered from the upper end position by the predetermined lowering amount to the initial position height. The prize acquisition game device according to claim 3, wherein:   5. The prize acquisition game device according to claim 4, wherein the number of revolutions of the revolution number detection means interlocked with the raising / lowering of the prize acquisition unit is used as a parameter for lowering by the predetermined lowering amount.   The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the prize acquisition unit performs position calibration every time the prize acquisition unit reaches an upper end within a range in which the premium can be moved up and down.   Provided with a control panel provided with operating means used when a player of the prize acquisition game operates the prize acquisition unit, and the control panel is provided so as to be vertically adjustable with respect to the base of the game apparatus The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the prize acquisition game device is provided.   8. The prize acquisition game device according to claim 7, wherein the initial position height is reset when the vertical position of the control panel changes.   The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a platform that can be accommodated in a base of the game device and on which a player can ride.   The prize acquisition game device according to claim 9, wherein the initial position height is reset when the stowage accommodation state and the use state are switched. A prize storage section for storing a plurality of prizes;
A prize acquisition unit for acquiring a prize in the prize storage unit;
A movement drive mechanism for moving the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from a horizontal movement start position that stops and waits until the prize acquisition unit starts moving in the horizontal direction in the prize storage unit,
In the prize storage part, the prize acquisition part is moved from a downward movement start height that maintains the height until the prize acquisition part starts moving downward , and the prize acquisition is performed after the downward movement ends. An elevating drive mechanism that moves the premium acquisition unit to an upward movement stop height that is a height at which the unit moves upward and stops ;
Control means for performing control to move the prize acquisition unit by the movement drive mechanism and the elevation drive mechanism;
The downward movement start height is configured to be set at a plurality of locations at different heights along the vertical direction in which the prize acquisition unit moves, and the lifting drive mechanism is operated to the set downward movement start height. Storage means for storing control information for arranging the prize acquisition unit;
An operation means for a player to perform an operation of moving the prize acquisition unit;
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The control means includes
Based on the control information stored in the storage means, the elevator drive mechanism is actuated to the set downward movement start height before the prize acquisition unit starts moving in the horizontal direction by the player's operation. And moving the prize acquisition unit and placing it at the horizontal movement start position ,
In response to an operation signal from the operation means, the movement drive mechanism is operated to move the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position, and then the lift drive mechanism is operated to set A prize acquisition game device that performs control to move the prize acquisition unit downward from the downward movement start height . A prize storage section for storing a plurality of prizes;
A prize acquisition unit for acquiring a prize in the prize storage unit;
A movement drive mechanism for moving the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from a horizontal movement start position that stops and waits until the prize acquisition unit starts moving in the horizontal direction in the prize storage unit,
In the prize storage part, the prize acquisition part is moved from a downward movement start height that maintains the height until the prize acquisition part starts moving downward , and the prize acquisition is performed after the downward movement ends. An elevating drive mechanism that moves the premium acquisition unit to an upward movement stop height that is a height at which the unit moves upward and stops ;
Control means for performing control to move the prize acquisition unit by the movement drive mechanism and the elevation drive mechanism;
A setting input for setting a downward movement start height at any location from among the downward movement start heights that can be changed to a plurality of locations at different heights along the vertical direction in which the prize acquisition unit moves. Means,
An operation means for a player to perform an operation of moving the prize acquisition unit;
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The control means includes
Based on the setting information by the setting input means, before the prize acquisition unit starts moving in the horizontal direction by a player's operation, the lifting drive mechanism is operated to the set downward movement start height to Move the prize acquisition unit and place it at the horizontal movement start position ,
In response to an operation signal from the operation means, the movement drive mechanism is operated to move the prize acquisition unit in the horizontal direction from the horizontal movement start position, and then the lift drive mechanism is operated to set A prize acquisition game device that performs control to move the prize acquisition unit downward from the downward movement start height .

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