JP6130026B2 - Game device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus in which an article such as a prize is accommodated in a housing.

  In a game device such as a crane game device, a plurality of prizes are placed on a game field in a housing. The player controls the movement of the crane arm (catcher) by operating buttons, etc., moves it to the position where the prize is placed, and then grabs, defeats, and drags the prize for the prize. You can win prizes by guiding them to the pit.

  Conventionally, in order to change the game contents so as not to get bored, a configuration that can transform the form of the game field including a prize placing area for placing a prize and an opening area (prize dropping hole) for dropping the prize Is considered. For example, in the prize acquisition game device described in Patent Document 1, the layout of the opening area is formed to be changeable on the prize guidance space for guiding the prize to the prize outlet.

JP 2009-207940 A

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1, a support member for arranging a plurality of panel members on the prize guiding space is provided, and the panel members are respectively arranged in accordance with the positions of the beam portion and the frame portion of the support member. It is designed to be detachable individually. For this reason, for example, an operator on the game management side needs to arrange or remove each panel member at a predetermined position.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus capable of changing the position of a prize dropout port by a simpler operation.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a game device that controls a prize gripping unit in accordance with a player's operation and drops a prize stored in the casing by the prize gripping unit into a prize drop opening. It is characterized by comprising a sheet-like elastic member provided with a deformable opening, which is disposed in a field on which a prize in the body is placed, and serves as the prize drop opening.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the position of the prize drop opening by a simpler operation.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game device in this embodiment. The front view of the game device in this embodiment. The figure which removes the upper housing | casing 12 in order to show the detailed structure inside the housing | casing of the crane game apparatus 10. FIG. The perspective view which shows the structure of the prize mounting sheet unit 17R. The top view of premium placement sheet unit 17R. The figure which shows the cross section of the AA line shown in FIG. The figure which shows the state which mounted the prize on sheet | seat 17R2 shown in FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the prize mounting sheet unit 17R provided with support member 32R, 33R. The figure which shows the cross section of the BB line shown in FIG. The top view of the state which removed the sheet | seat 17R2 from the prize placement sheet unit 17R. The figure which shows the junction part of the two members 35 and 36 which comprise support member 17Ra1-17Ra4. The block diagram which shows the function structure of the crane game apparatus 10 in this embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a game device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game device according to the present embodiment. As a game apparatus of the present embodiment, a crane game apparatus that operates to control a crane arm (premium gripping unit) in accordance with a player's operation and to pay out a premium that has been dropped to a prize drop by gripping by the crane arm or the like. 10 is shown as an example.

  A crane game apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is composed of an upper housing 12 and a lower housing 13. The upper casing 12 is partially covered with a transparent plate 15 (opening / closing member) such as an acrylic plate on the front and side surfaces, and the prize fields 16L and 16R inside the casing can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 15. Yes. The transparent plate 15 is configured to be openable and closable on the front side, for example, and can be opened when exchanging or supplementing the prize fields 16L and 16R, adjusting a prize placement unit (details will be described later), and the like. it can.

  The crane game apparatus 10 in this embodiment is equipped with two game units (a left unit 10L and a right unit 10R) so that two players can play a game at the same time. The left unit 10L and the right unit 10R are basically configured to be bilaterally symmetrical at the central boundary line. The prize fields 16L and 16R of the two game units are divided by a partition plate (not shown). A prize can be loaded on each of the two prize fields 16L and 16R divided by the partition plate.

  In the crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the prize placement sheet units 17L and 17R form the prize placement areas in the prize fields 16L and 16R, and also form openings (prize drop openings) for dropping the prizes. Is provided. The prize placing sheet units 17L and 17R are for arranging sheets formed by elastic members in the prize fields 16L and 16R. Since the sheet | seat formed with the elastic member can be expanded-contracted, the position of an opening part (premium drop opening) can be changed. The prize placing sheet units 17L and 17R are detachable from the prize fields 16L and 16R. The detailed configuration of the prize placement sheet units 17L and 17R will be described later.

  The prize fields 16L and 16R are located below the left side of the prize field 16L (mounting range of the prize placement sheet unit 17L) and the lower part of the right side of the prize field 16R (mounting range of the prize placement sheet unit 17R), respectively. A prize guiding space is provided for guiding the dropped prize to the prize outlets 21L and 21R provided on the front surface side of the lower housing 13. In addition, the prize guiding space is provided with an inclined surface with the back side being high and the front side being low. By providing the inclined surface, the prize that has fallen from the prize drop opening collides with the inclined face and easily falls to the front side of the lower housing 13 provided with the prize outlets 21L and 21R. Thereby, it becomes easy to take a prize from the prize take-out ports 21L and 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, crane arms (catchers) 18L and 18R whose operations are controlled in accordance with player operations are mounted above the left and right prize fields 16L and 16R (in FIG. 1, the prize fields 16L and 16R, respectively). The illustration is omitted for easy viewing of 16R). Above the prize fields 16L and 16R in the upper housing 12, crane mechanisms (for example, crane mechanisms for moving the crane arms 18L and 18R in the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction (vertical direction), respectively) (Not shown) is provided. For example, the crane mechanism is controlled in accordance with player operations on a plurality of buttons 24L and 24R (for example, a horizontal movement button, a vertical movement button, and a lowering button) provided on the control panel sections 23L and 23R. Note that the control panel units 23L and 23R may be configured to include not only buttons but also input devices such as a joystick that can indicate the up / down / left / right directions by the player.

  Two arms 18La and 18Ra (gripping claws) for gripping prizes are provided at the distal ends of the crane arms 18L and 18R (three or four arms may be provided). The operations of the arms 18La and 18Ra are controlled so as to be closed (gripping an object) at a position where the crane arm 18 is lowered to reach the prize.

  Further, a hook for hooking a prize display net or a prize can be attached to the inner surface of the upper casing 12. For example, the net and the hook are attached to a rail disposed in the horizontal direction in the upper part of the back surface so that the net and the hook can move in the left-right direction along the rail. By using the net or hook to display the prize, it is possible to appeal the use of the crane game apparatus 10 to the user.

Provided on the front side of the lower housing 13 are prize outlets 21L and 21R, a front maintenance door 22, and panel (control panel) parts 23L and 23R operated by a player.
The prize outlets 21L and 21R are for taking out prizes from the inside of the casing (prize field), and communicate with a prize guidance space provided in the lower part of the prize fields 16L and 16R. By operating the crane arms 18L and 18R and dropping the prize to the prize drop opening, the prize can be taken out from the prize take-out ports 21L and 21R.

  The front maintenance door 22 can be opened by an administrator when working on a control unit (control PCB (Print Circuit Board)) housed in the lower housing 13 and other mechanism units. Yes (with key) In addition, a storage space is provided inside the front maintenance door 22 so that supplementary prizes can be stored.

  In addition to a plurality of buttons 24L and 24R operated by the player to operate the crane arms 18L and 18R, the coin insertion slots 26L and 26R into which coins are inserted, play fees and the like are inserted into the control panel portions 23L and 23R. Display devices 27 </ b> L and 27 </ b> R (for example, a 7-segment display) for displaying the number of remaining plays corresponding to coins are provided. In addition, a speaker 28 is provided for outputting sound effects, music, message sounds, and the like during game execution.

  The crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a setting device (setting device 29 shown in FIG. 12) for an administrator to make various settings for the crane game apparatus 10. The setting device is configured to be removable from the main body housing of the crane game apparatus 10. When performing various settings, the setting device can be taken out of the storage unit and handled in a state of being held in the hand in the vicinity of the crane game apparatus 10. The setting device is connected to the control unit housed in the casing of the crane game apparatus 10 by, for example, a cable or wireless communication (wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or the like). It is assumed that the setting device can individually make various settings for each of the left unit 10L and the right unit 10R.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the crane game apparatus 10 with the upper housing 12 removed in order to show a detailed configuration inside the housing.
FIG. 3 shows a state in which neither the left unit 10L nor the right unit 10R is equipped with the premium placement sheet units 17L, 17R. As shown in FIG. 3, the left unit 10L is provided with a prize guiding space 36L, and a prize dropped from a prize drop port formed in the prize field 16L (prize placement sheet unit 17L) It can pass up to the exit 21L. In the prize guiding space 36L, an inclined surface 37L that is inclined toward the front side of the crane game apparatus 10 is formed so that a prize dropped from the prize field 16L collides.

  Similarly, a premium guiding space 36R is provided in the right unit 10R, and a premium dropped from a premium drop opening formed in the premium field 16R (premium placement sheet unit 17R) reaches the premium outlet 21R. It is possible to pass. In the prize guiding space 36R, an inclined surface 37R that is inclined toward the front side of the crane game apparatus 10 is formed so that a prize dropped from the prize field 16R collides. The inclined surfaces 37L and 37R can be exchanged when, for example, a transparent acrylic plate is detachable, and is damaged by a fall of a prize or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the prize fields 16L and 16R, mounting frames for allowing the prize placement sheet units 17L and 17R to be detachable are formed above the prize guiding spaces 36L and R.

  In the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a prize guiding space is provided in a part of the range used as the prize fields 16L and 16R, and the prize placing sheets 17L and 17R are installed on the prize guiding space. However, the prize placement sheets 17L and 17R may be provided by providing a prize guidance space in the entire range used as the prize fields 16L and 16R.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the prize placing sheet unit 17R. The prize placing sheet unit 17L has the same configuration as the prize placing sheet unit 17R, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the prize placing sheet unit 17R, a sheet 17R2 formed of an elastic member such as rubber is stretched inside a rectangular frame 17R0. An elastic member other than rubber can also be used. At the center of the sheet 17R2, for example, a circular opening 17R2a used as a prize drop opening is provided. A cylindrical member 17R1 is attached to the opening 17R2a. The opening 17R2a is not limited to a circular shape because the sheet 17R2 is made of an elastic member, and can be deformed in accordance with the shape of the opening of the cylindrical member 17R1. For example, the shape of the opening 17R2a can be an ellipse, a rectangle, a triangle, or the like in addition to a circular shape. A plurality of types of cylindrical members 17R1 having different opening sizes and shapes can be attached to and detached from the opening 17R2a. Thereby, the cylindrical member 17R1 can be replaced (the shape of the opening 17R2a is deformed) in accordance with the shape and size of the prize placed on the sheet 17R2.

  By attaching the cylindrical member 17R1 to the opening 17R2a, the portion placed on the upper portion of the sheet 17R2 does not easily allow the prize placed on the sheet 17R2 to fall into the prize drop opening (sheet 17R2). The portion of the lower portion of the seat 17R2 that functions as a fall prevention guard is configured to guide the prize that has been dropped into the prize dropout (sheet 17R2) by operating the crane arm 18R to the prize outlet 21R. Function.

  In addition, a fixing member for fixing the position in the rectangular frame 17R0 is attached to the opening 17R2a (or the cylindrical member 17R1). As the fixing member shown in FIG. 4, wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 are connected to, for example, four locations of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1). One end of each of the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 is connected to the periphery of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) at equal intervals, and the other end is a lock mechanism 17R7, 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 provided on the rectangular frame 17R0 To the outside of the rectangular frame 17R0.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lock mechanisms 17R7, 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 are provided at the center of each side of the rectangular frame 17R0, and wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 are provided from the inside of the rectangular frame 17R0 to the outside of the frame. A through hole that can be led out is provided. Further, the lock mechanisms 17R7, 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 can fix the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 through the through holes. Accordingly, the position can be fixed by pulling the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) to the outer edge side (rectangular frame 17R0 side) of the sheet 17R2.

  For example, the wire 17R3 is passed through the through hole of the lock mechanism 17R7, and can be pulled by an administrator of the crane game apparatus 10 in a state where the fixation by the lock mechanism 17R7 is released. Since the sheet 17R2 is composed of an elastic member, the position of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) can be moved in the direction in which the lock mechanism 17R7 is provided by pulling the wire 17R3. The position of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) is fixed by fixing the wire 17R3 by the lock mechanism 17R7 in a state where the position of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) is moved from the center. When the wire 17R3 is pulled, the locks of the wires 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 by the other lock mechanisms 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 are released.

  Similarly, the wire 17R4 can be fixed in a pulled state by the lock mechanism 17R8, the wire 17R5 by the lock mechanism 17R9, and the wire 17R6 by the lock mechanism 17R10.

  Accordingly, for example, the two wires 17R3 and 17R4 are pulled and fixed by the lock mechanisms 17R7 and 17R8, respectively, so that the opening 17R2a is formed in the direction of the corner between the lock mechanisms 17R7 and 17R8 of the rectangular frame 17R0. The position of (tubular member 17R1) can be moved.

  The wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 are disposed close to (or in close contact with) the lower surface side of the sheet 17R2. For this reason, the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 do not get in the way when placing a prize on the sheet 17R2, and do not impair the beauty. Further, when the prize is placed on the sheet 17R2, the sheet 17R2 is sunk because it is made of an elastic member, but the sheet 17R2 is lowered on the lower side by the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 close to the lower surface side of the sheet 17R2. Can support more.

  In addition, the lock mechanisms 17R7, 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 described above are configured to fix the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 through the through holes, but may be realized by other configurations. For example, it is possible to fix (lock) the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 by providing a structure (a structure for hooking) the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 on the frame of the rectangular frame 17R0.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) is provided in the center of the sheet 17R2, but the opening is not pulled by any of the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6. 17R2a (tubular member 17R1) may be positioned away from the center of the sheet 17R2.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the premium placement sheet unit 17R.
The prize placing sheet unit 17R shown in FIG. 5 has basically the same configuration as the prize placing sheet unit 17R shown in FIG. 4, but the positions where the lock mechanisms 17R7, 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 are provided are different. An example is shown. In the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the lock mechanisms 17R7, 17R8, 17R9, and 17R10 are provided at the center of each side of the rectangular frame 17R0. However, in FIG. 5, the lock mechanisms 17R7, 17R8, and 17R9 are located near the corners of the rectangular frame 17R0. , 17R10 are provided.

  Thereby, the position of the opening 17R2a (tubular member 17R1) can be easily moved in the angular direction. In the example shown in FIG. 5, by pulling one wire 17R3 and fixing it by the lock mechanism 17R7, the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) that was in the center of the sheet 17R2 is positioned at a position 17R1a indicated by a broken line in the drawing. That is, it can be easily moved in the angular direction where the lock mechanism 17R7 is provided.

  4 facilitates the movement of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) in the side direction of the rectangular frame 17R0, and the configuration shown in FIG. 5 has the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1). ) In the angular direction of the rectangular frame 17R0.

  4 and 5 show an example in which four wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6 are provided. However, by providing at least one wire, the opening 17R2a (tubular The position of the member 17R1) can be moved. Further, as described above, by providing a plurality of wires, it is possible to widen the range in which the position of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) can be moved.

6 is a view showing a cross section taken along line AA shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the cylindrical member 17R1 is mounted so as to penetrate the top and bottom of the sheet 17R2. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the wires 17R3 and 17R5 have one end connected to the cylindrical member 17R1 and disposed close to the lower surface of the sheet 17R2, and the other ends from the lock mechanisms 17R7 and 17R9 to the rectangular frame 17R0. It is derived out of the frame.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state where a prize is placed on the sheet 17R2 shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, since the sheet 17R2 is made of an elastic member, the sheet 17R bends downward when the prize 30 is placed. However, since the wires 17R3 and 17R5 are arranged so as to be close to the lower surface of the sheet 17R2, the wires 17R3 and 17R5 can suppress the sinking of the sheet 17R2.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the cylindrical member 17R1 attached to the opening portion 17R2a functions as a fall prevention guard, so that the seat 17R2 sinks due to the weight of the prize. Even the natural fall of prizes can be prevented.

  When a heavy prize is placed on the sheet 17R2, it may be difficult to support the sinking of the sheet 17R2 only with the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, dedicated support members 32R and 33R for supporting the sheet 17R2 may be provided in the prize placing sheet unit 17R.

  The prize placing sheet unit 17R shown in FIG. 8 is configured in the same manner as in FIG. 4, and rod-like support members 32R and 33R are provided close to the lower surface side of the sheet 17R2. The support members 32R and 33R are disposed in parallel between, for example, two sides of the rectangular frame 17R0 that are not included in the movable range of the cylindrical member 17R1.

  The support members 32R and 33R may be provided between two adjacent sides of the rectangular frame 17R0, or may be one, or three or more.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a cross section taken along line BB shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the support members 32R and 33R are provided between the wires 17R3 and 17R5 and the sheet 17R2. As a result, even if the sheet 17R2 is bent downward by placing a prize on the sheet 17R2, sinking is reduced by being supported by the support members 32R and 33R, and the wires 17R3 and 17R5 and the lock mechanism 17R7, The load on 17R9 can also be reduced.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rod-like support members 32R and 33R are provided close to the lower surface side of the sheet 17R2, but the present invention is not limited to the rod-like members, and the cylindrical member 17R1 can be moved. A support member such as a trapezoidal shape, a string shape, or a net shape may be provided outside the range. Further, instead of supporting from the lower surface side of the sheet 17R2, a string-like (wire or the like) or bar-like member may be attached to the upper surface of the sheet 17R2, and the sheet 17R2 may be suspended from above.

  In the example described above, the position is changed by pulling the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) from the outer edge side of the sheet 17R2 by the wires 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, and 17R6. However, as shown in FIG. Further, by providing the rigid support members 17Ra1, 17Ra2, 17Ra3, and 17Ra4, the position of the opening 17R2a (cylindrical member 17R1) may be defined and the sinking of the sheet 17R2 may be reduced.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state where the sheet 17R2 is removed from the prize placing sheet unit 17R.
Support members 17Ra1, 17Ra2, 17Ra3, and 17Ra4 shown in FIG. 10 are rod-shaped members that are made of a material having rigidity such as metal and are connected so as to be able to expand and contract.

  One end of each of the support members 17Ra1, 17Ra2, 17Ra3, and 17Ra4 is connected at equal intervals around the cylindrical member 17R1, and the other end is connected to a corner portion of the rectangular frame 17R0. The connecting portions at both ends of the support members 17Ra1, 17Ra2, 17Ra3, and 17Ra4 are movable at least in the horizontal direction, and the orientation of the support members 17Ra1, 17Ra2, 17Ra3, and 17Ra4 is accompanied by the movement of the position of the cylindrical member 17R1. Can be changed.

11 (a) and 11 (b) show the joint portions of the two members 35 and 36 constituting the support members 17Ra1, 17Ra2, 17Ra3, and 17Ra4 by a cross section in the length direction.
As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, one member 35 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the other member 36 is formed in a columnar shape. The member 35 can be inserted into and removed from the member 36, and the position can be fixed by tightening the positioning member 37. The positioning member 37 is constituted by, for example, a screw.

  For example, the member 35 can be pulled out of the member 36 by loosening the positioning member 37 in the state shown in FIG. And as shown in FIG.11 (b), the whole support member can be lengthened by tightening the positioning member 37 when the member 35 is pulled out to the middle. Similarly, the entire support member can be shortened by lengthening the range in which the member 35 is inserted into the member 36.

  In FIG. 10, when changing the position of the cylindrical member 17R1, the respective stopper members 37 of the support members 17Ra1 to 17Ra4 are loosened so that the respective lengths can be changed. When the position of the cylindrical member 17R1 is moved in this state, the members 35 of the support members 17Ra1 to 17Ra4 are inserted into and extracted from the member 36 in accordance with the change in the position of the cylindrical member 17R1. And after positioning cylindrical member 17R1, the length of support member 17Ra1-17Ra4 is fixed and the position of cylindrical member 17R1 is fixed by fastening position stop member 37 of support members 17Ra1-17Ra4.

  Since the support members 17Ra1 to 17Ra4 are formed of a rigid material (for example, metal), the length is fixed by the positioning member 37, so that the support members 17Ra1 to 17Ra4 also function as support members that support the sheet 17R2 from below.

  In this way, in the crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, since the prize placement sheet units 17L and 17R are provided in the prize fields 16L and 16R, the position of the prize dropout (cylindrical members 17R1 and 17L1) is set. It can be changed easily.

  In the above description, the prize placing sheet unit 17R is formed by stretching the sheet 17R2 in the rectangular frame 17R0. However, for example, a frame having a shape other than the rectangle, such as a circle, an ellipse, and a rhombus may be used. Is possible. In this case, a mounting frame for enabling attachment / detachment is provided on the premium guiding space according to the frame shape of the premium placement sheet unit 17R.

  4 to 7, the wire is used as a fixing member for fixing the position of the cylindrical member 17R1, but other shapes such as a band shape and a pipe shape may be used, and materials other than metal may be used. It is also possible to configure using

Next, the control function of the crane game apparatus 10 in this embodiment is demonstrated.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the crane game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 12, a control PCB (Print Circuit Board) 68 on which various units are mounted is provided inside the casing of the crane game apparatus 10. The units mounted on the control PCB 68 include a CPU 70, a RAM 71, a storage device 72, an input / output processing unit 73, an X-axis motor drive unit 74, a Y-axis motor drive unit 75, a Z-axis motor drive unit 76, and an arm drive unit 77. including.

  The CPU 70 controls the crane game apparatus 10 as a whole by executing a control program and a game program stored in the RAM 71 or the storage device 72. The CPU 70 records credit data indicating the number of playable times in the RAM 71 in response to a coin insertion detection signal input via the input / output processing unit 73. In addition, the CPU 70 responds to an instruction to move the crane arms 18L and 18R instructed by a user operation input via the input / output processing unit 73, in accordance with the X-axis motor driving unit 74, the Y-axis motor driving unit 75, and the Z-axis motor driving unit 75. The shaft motor drive unit 76 and the arm drive unit 77 are controlled to operate each unit of the mechanism unit 69 as appropriate. Further, the CPU 70 controls the sound output from the speaker 28 and the display on the display devices 27L and 27R via the input / output processing unit 73.

  The RAM 71 temporarily stores various data for controlling a game associated with processing executed by the CPU 70 in addition to various programs such as a control program and a game program. The data recorded in the RAM 71 includes, for example, credit data indicating the number of playable times, position data indicating the positions (X position, Y position) of the crane arms 18L and 18R, and the like.

The storage device 72 stores programs and data in a nonvolatile storage medium such as a ROM or a hard disk.
The input / output processing unit 73 is an interface with various input / output devices provided outside the control PCB 68.
The X-axis motor drive unit 74 controls driving of the X-axis motor 80 provided in the mechanism unit 69. The Y-axis motor driving unit 75 controls driving of the Y-axis motor 81 provided in the mechanism unit 69. The Z-axis motor drive unit 76 controls driving of a Z-axis motor 82 provided in the mechanism unit 69.
The arm driving unit 77 controls driving of an arm motor 83 for opening and closing the arms 18La and 18Ra provided on the crane arms 18L and 18R.

The mechanism unit 69 is provided in each of the left unit 10L and the right unit 10R, for example. The mechanism unit 69 includes an X-axis motor 80, a Y-axis motor 81, a Z-axis motor 82, an arm motor 83, and a prize detection sensor 84, as shown in FIG.
The X-axis motor 80 is driven by the X-axis motor drive unit 74, and moves the crane arms 18L and 18R in the X-axis direction (lateral direction). The Y-axis motor 81 is driven by the Y-axis motor drive unit 75, and moves the crane arms 18L and 18R in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). The Z-axis motor 82 is driven by the Z-axis motor drive unit 76, and moves the crane arms 18L and 18R in the Z-axis direction (vertical direction).

The arm motor 83 is driven by the arm driving unit 77 and opens and closes the arms 18La and 18Ra of the crane arms 18L and 18R.
The prize detection sensor 84 detects that a prize has been paid out to the player by operating the crane arms 18L and 18R.
As shown in FIG. 12, the control panel 23L includes a coin insertion slot 26L, a coin insertion sensor 86, a horizontal movement button 24La, a vertical movement button 24Lb, and a display device 27L. The panel unit 23R is configured in the same manner as the panel unit 23L, and the description thereof is omitted.
The coin insertion sensor 86 detects a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 26L, and outputs a detection signal indicating the coin insertion to the input / output processing unit 73. The CPU 70 records credit data indicating the number of playable times according to the detection signal input to the input / output processing unit 73.

  The lateral movement button 24La is for inputting an instruction for moving the crane arm 18L in the lateral direction (X-axis direction) by the player. When the horizontal movement button 24La is pressed by the player, the horizontal movement button 24La outputs a signal indicating that it is in the pressed state to the input / output processing unit 73. When the CPU 70 detects that the lateral movement button 24La is pressed through the input / output processing unit 73, the CPU 70 drives the X-axis motor 80 via the X-axis motor drive unit 74 to move the crane arm 18L in the lateral direction (X-axis direction). ). The CPU 70 stops driving the X-axis motor 80 when the lateral movement button 24La is not pressed.

  The vertical movement button 24Lb is used for inputting an instruction to move the crane arm 18L in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) by the player. The vertical movement button 24 </ b> Lb outputs a signal indicating that it is in the pressed state to the input / output processing unit 73 when pressed by the player. When the CPU 70 detects that the vertical movement button 24Lb is pressed through the input / output processing unit 73, the CPU 70 drives the Y-axis motor 81 via the Y-axis motor drive unit 75 to move the crane arm 18L in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). ). The CPU 70 stops the driving of the Y-axis motor 81 when the vertical movement button 24Lb is not pressed.

  Further, after a certain time has elapsed after the crane arm 18L is moved horizontally / vertically in accordance with the operation of the lateral movement button 24La and the longitudinal movement button 24Lb, the CPU 70 starts a prize acquisition sequence. That is, the CPU 70 lowers the tip of the crane arm 18L via the Z-axis motor driving unit 76 to a position where it reaches the prize, causes the arm 18La to grip the prize through the arm driving part 77, and then moves the crane arm 18L. To raise. After the prize acquisition sequence, the CPU 70 drives the X-axis motor 80 and the Y-axis motor 81 to move the crane arm 18L to above the prize drop opening, and causes the arm 18La to release the prize.

  The display device 27L displays various types of information under the control of the CPU 70. The display device 27L displays, for example, the number of credits (playable number of times) and the display of the operation mode.

  The setting device 29 is used by the administrator to make various settings for the crane game apparatus 10. For example, the setting device 29 includes a plurality of buttons (selection button, determination button, up / down button) for inputting various setting operations. Left and right buttons), a display for displaying various setting screens, and the like are mounted. Note that the setting operation may be performed using the buttons 24 and the display devices 27L and 27R provided in the control panel portions 23L and 23R.

Next, operation | movement of the crane game apparatus 10 in this embodiment is demonstrated.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the position of the prize drop opening can be arbitrarily changed by operating the panels provided on the prize placement sheets 17L and 17R. The crane game apparatus 10 sets a path for moving the crane arms 18L and 18R to above the prize dropout after the prize acquisition sequence, for example, by an operation by an administrator according to the change in the position of the prize dropout. Can do.

  For example, the administrator instructs the execution of the crane arm route setting process by operating the setting device 29. The CPU 70 displays a movement route setting menu in response to an instruction input from the setting device 29. In the movement path setting menu, a plurality of target positions for moving the crane arms 18L and 18R, that is, positions where the prize drop openings are provided, can be specified after executing the prize acquisition sequence (down, holding operation by the arm, and up). It is assumed that options are prepared.

  Here, when the position where the prize dropout is provided is designated by the operation of the setting device 29, the CPU 70 stores the input data indicating the position of the prize dropout in the storage device 72. This data is referenced during crane arm control processing during game execution.

Next, a crane arm control process for controlling the movement of the crane arms 18L and 18R according to the player's operation will be described. Here, a case where the crane arm 18L is operated in the left unit 10L will be described as an example.
First, in order to play the crane game apparatus 10, a player inserts a coin from the coin insertion slot 26L. When coin insertion sensor 86 detects that a coin has been inserted, it outputs a detection signal to input / output processing unit 73. When the CPU 70 detects the coin insertion based on the detection signal from the coin insertion sensor 86, the CPU 70 starts the crane arm control process.

  When starting the crane arm control process, the CPU 70 loads data indicating the position of the prize drop opening from the storage device 72 to the RAM 71.

  When there is an instruction to move the crane arm 18L horizontally / vertically by operating the horizontal movement button 24La or the vertical movement button 24Lb, the CPU 70 drives a motor for moving the crane arm 18L according to the button operation. The crane arm 18L is moved. That is, when the lateral movement button 24La is operated, the CPU 70 drives the X-axis motor 80 through the X-axis motor drive unit 74 to move the crane arm 18L in the lateral direction (X-axis direction). Further, when the vertical movement button 24Lb is operated, the CPU 70 drives the Y-axis motor 81 through the Y-axis motor driving unit 75 to move the crane arm 18L in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction).

  After the crane arm 18L is moved horizontally / vertically, the CPU 70 executes a prize acquisition sequence for holding the prize by the crane arm 18L. In the prize acquisition sequence, the CPU 70 lowers the tip of the crane arm 18L via the Z-axis motor drive unit 76 to a position where it reaches the prize, and causes the arm 18La to grip the prize through the arm drive unit 77. The crane arm 18L is raised.

  When the CPU 70 raises the crane arm 18L, the CPU 70 drives the X-axis motor 80 and the Y-axis motor 81 on the basis of the data indicating the position of the prize drop opening, and moves the crane arm 18L from the current position to the prize drop opening. Move up. The CPU 70 moves the crane arm 18L to above the prize drop opening, moves the arm 18La to release the prize, and then moves it to the initial position.

  Thus, in the crane game apparatus 10, the movement path of the crane arms 18L and 18R can be changed according to the position of the prize drop opening changed by the operation of the panel of the prize placing unit.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Crane game machine, 12 ... Upper housing | casing, 13 ... Lower housing | casing, 15 ... Transparent board, 16L, 16R ... Prize field, 17L, 17R ... Prize placement sheet unit, 17R0 ... Rectangular frame, 17R1 ... Cylindrical member , 17R2 ... Seat, 17R2a ... Opening, 17R3, 17R4, 17R5, 17R6 ... Wire, 18L, 18R ... Crane arm, 21L, 21R ... Premium outlet, 23L, 23R ... Control panel, 24L, 24R ... Button, 26L, 26R: Coin slot.

Claims (2)

In a game device that controls a prize gripping unit according to a player's operation, and drops a prize stored in a housing by the prize gripping unit to a prize dropping port.
A game apparatus, comprising: a sheet-like elastic member provided with a deformable opening serving as the prize dropout disposed in a field on which a prize is placed in a housing.   The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of types of cylindrical members having different opening shapes can be attached to and detached from the opening.