JP6311210B2 - Premium acquisition game device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize acquisition game device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a prize acquisition game device in which a player operates a prize acquisition unit aiming for a prize in a casing, and when the prize is acquired, the prize is transferred to a prize input part so that the prize can be acquired. For example, as an operation of the prize acquisition unit, there is a crane game machine that rotates with respect to a telescopic pipe that expands and contracts in the vertical direction or rotates with respect to a horizontal axis provided at the lower end of the pipe (for example, a patent). Reference 1).

JP 2003-47764 A

  However, in the conventional technology, as the operation of the prize acquisition unit increases, the player's input operation becomes complicated, and high operation skills are required until the prize is acquired. It was difficult for non-players to play easily.

  In recent years, various prize acquisition games exist, but each prize acquisition game apparatus has only one type of operation and operation until acquisition of a prize. In this case, it is necessary to prepare a plurality of types of prize acquisition game devices.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a prize acquisition game apparatus that can control a plurality of operation sequences without complicating operations.

  According to the premium acquisition game device of one aspect of the present invention, a premium acquisition game device that acquires a premium by the operation of the premium acquisition unit, an input interface for inputting an operation by a player, and an operation sequence of the premium acquisition unit. A storage unit that associates and stores each operation mode, an association unit that associates the operation sequence with an operation sequence by the input interface, a selection unit that receives a selected operation mode, and an operation sequence of the selected operation mode And an operation control unit that controls the operation of the prize acquisition unit based on the operation sequence associated with the operation sequence by inputting the operation sequence associated with the operation sequence.

  The association unit associates the operation of the premium acquisition unit included in the operation sequence for each operation included in the operation sequence, and the operation control unit corresponds to the operation input by the input interface. You may control operation | movement of the said prize acquisition part attached.

  In addition, the operation control unit may be able to set an operation parameter for controlling an operation amount of one or a plurality of operations after the last operation of the operation sequence is completed.

  The premium acquisition unit may be shared by a plurality of operation modes.

  The selection unit may allow the player to select an operation mode.

  According to the present invention, in the prize acquisition game device, it is possible to control a plurality of operation modes without complicating operations.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the external appearance of the prize acquisition game device in embodiment. It is a perspective view at the time of seeing the prize acquisition game device in an embodiment from the upper part. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions regarding the computer part of the prize acquisition game device in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of the prize acquisition game device in an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen for managers. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen for each seat setting. It is a figure which shows an example of a game mode setting screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement setting screen of a mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence regarding the movement of the prize acquisition part in catcher mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence regarding the movement of the prize acquisition part in pull mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence set for every operation mode. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation parameter. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting value of the prize acquisition part for every operation mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement process of the prize acquisition part in the operation mode 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement process of the prize acquisition part in the operation mode 2. FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example, and there is no intention to exclude various modifications and technical applications that are not explicitly described below. In other words, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications (combining the embodiments, etc.) without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily match actual dimensions and ratios. In some cases, the dimensional relationships and ratios may be different between the drawings.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a prize acquisition game device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Example configuration of a prize acquisition game device>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a prize acquisition game device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the prize acquisition game device according to the embodiment when viewed from above. The prize acquisition game device 100 is provided with a box-shaped container 2 on a rectangular parallelepiped base 1, and the front surface 2a and the side surfaces 2b and 2c of the container 2 are made of a transparent resin or glass plate member. Composed.

  In addition, the back surface 2d of the housing portion 2 is configured by a plate-like member having a lower half of a mirror surface and an upper half of a white plate-like member. A prize 3 such as a stuffed toy is accommodated in such an accommodation portion 2. In addition, a cylindrical prize input part 4 for receiving the prize 3 is provided at the bottom of the housing part 2 in the vertical direction.

  Further, a prize acquisition unit 5 is suspended from the upper inner surface of the storage unit 2. The prize acquisition unit 5 includes a support unit 6 made of an expandable pipe suspended in a vertical direction from the upper surface inside, and a gripping unit 7 provided at the lower end thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a transverse fixed rail 8 and a longitudinal movable rail 9 for running the prize acquisition unit 5 are provided on the inner upper surface of the storage unit 2. The support unit 6 is disposed on the movable rail 9 for longitudinal movement via the premium acquisition unit base 10.

  The support portion 6 is configured to be able to run on the transverse fixed rail 8 and the longitudinal movable rail 9 by a driving source (not shown), and is also configured to be extendable in the vertical direction. The gripping unit 7 is provided with two arms 7 a that can be opened and closed to grip the prize 3. The two arms 7a are normally in a closed state, but are configured to open when a prize is grabbed.

  On the other hand, the console 1 is provided with an operation console 12 for the player to play. The console 12 is provided with a button switch 13 for stopping the prize acquisition unit 5 at a position corresponding to the desired prize 3. The button switch 13 includes a first button switch 13a and a second button switch 13b.

  The button switch 13 is an input interface. The input interface includes, in addition to the button switch 13, an interface for inputting an operation by the player to operate the prize acquisition unit 5 such as a button on the touch panel. For example, the prize acquisition unit 5 may be moved according to the operation direction using a lever-type switch such as a joystick.

  In addition, the console 12 is provided with a coin insertion slot 14 through which a player inserts coins during play. Furthermore, a prize outlet 15 is provided below the base 1, and the outlet 15 is connected to the lower end of the prize input unit 4.

  In addition, an opening / closing door 28 is provided below the base 1, and inside the opening / closing door 28, an operation button, an operation dial, and an operation button for a store manager to make various settings of the prize acquisition game device 100, and An interface (not shown) such as a liquid crystal panel is provided. When the store manager performs various settings by operating the operation buttons and the like, the computer provided in the base 1 controls the prize acquisition game device 100 based on the settings.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration related to the computer portion of the prize acquisition game device 100 according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the computer part of the prize acquisition game device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 106, a drive device 108, a network It has an I / F (Interface) unit 110, an input device 112, and a display device 114. These components are connected to each other via a bus so as to be able to transmit and receive data.

  In the prize acquisition game device, the CPU 102 is a control unit that performs control of a prize acquisition unit based on input from the input device 112, control of setting information, calculation of data, and processing. The CPU 102 is an arithmetic device that executes a control program stored in the RAM 104 or the ROM 106.

  The RAM 104 is, for example, a main storage unit. The RAM 104 is a storage device that stores or temporarily stores programs and data such as an OS (Operating System) and application software that are basic software executed by the CPU 102.

  The ROM 106 is a storage device that stores, for example, setting information of the prize acquisition game device and data related to the control program.

  The drive device 108 reads a program, data, and the like from a recording medium 116, such as a CD-ROM or an SD card, and installs or saves the program or data in a storage device.

  The recording medium 116 stores a predetermined program, and the program stored in the recording medium 116 is installed in the prize acquisition game device 100 via the drive device 108. The installed predetermined program can be executed by the prize acquisition game device 100. The recording medium 116 stores predetermined data, and the data stored in the recording medium 116 is stored in the prize acquisition game device 100 via the drive device 108.

  The network I / F unit 110 is an interface with other devices connected via the network.

  The input device 112 is the button 13 shown in FIG. The display device 114 is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and performs display according to display data input from the CPU 102.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the prize acquisition game device 100 according to the embodiment. The prize acquisition game device 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 includes a storage unit 202, a selection unit 204, an association unit 206, and an action control unit 208.

  The storage unit 202 can be realized by the RAM 104 or the ROM 106, for example. The storage unit 202 stores the operation sequence of the prize acquisition unit 5 in association with each operation mode. Here, the operation mode refers to, for example, a catcher mode in which the prize acquisition unit 5 grabs the prize and carries it to the prize input part, or the prize acquisition part 5 presses the prize 3 or hooks it on a ring attached to the prize 3. There is a pull mode that drops the prize 3 in front.

  The operation sequence of the prize acquisition unit 5 differs depending on each operation mode. For example, in the catcher mode, the prize acquisition unit 5 is moved to a predetermined position in the horizontal direction by the first button switch 13a. Next, the second button switch 13b is moved to a predetermined position in the depth direction.

  On the other hand, in the pull mode, the prize acquisition unit 5 is stopped at a predetermined position in the vertical direction by the first button switch 13a. Next, the second button switch 13b is used to stop at a predetermined position in the horizontal direction. The above example is a part of the operation sequence.

  As described above, the storage unit 202 stores a series of operation sequences in one play of the prize acquisition unit 5 for each operation mode. The storage unit 202 also stores setting values related to use of the prize acquisition unit 5, operation parameters related to operations, and the like. An example of data stored in the storage unit 202 will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  The selection unit 204 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 102, the RAM 104 as a work memory, the display device 114, and the like. The selection unit 204 displays a button on the display device 114 or the like, controls the operation mode to be selectable, and allows the player to press the button to accept the selected operation mode.

  The association unit 206 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 102, the RAM 104 as a work memory, and the like. The association unit 206 associates the operation sequence of the prize acquisition unit 5 with an operation sequence using the input interface. Thereby, the operation | movement sequence of the prize acquisition part 5 and a player's operation sequence can be matched appropriately. In addition, when the number of operations is smaller than the number of operations, the associating unit 206 may associate the operations of the prize acquisition unit 5 included in the operation sequence for each operation included in the operation sequence. Thereby, the correspondence between each operation and each operation becomes clearer. It should be noted that the operation sequence only needs to indicate the operation order by the input interface regardless of whether the operation order is converted into data. That is, in order to make the operation sequence correspond to the operation sequence on a one-to-one basis, an operation sequence in which a predetermined operation order is converted into data, and a prize acquisition unit 5 including each operation in the operation sequence. And a sequence of operations as a result of associating with each individual operation, and an operation sequence indicating an operation order that is not converted into data.

  The operation control unit 208 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 102, the RAM 104 as a work memory, and the like. The operation control unit 208 receives an operation sequence associated with the operation sequence of the operation mode selected by the selection unit 204 through the input interface, and based on the operation sequence associated with the operation sequence, The operation of the prize acquisition unit 5 is controlled. Further, when the operation is associated with each operation, the operation control unit 208 controls the operation of the prize acquisition unit 5 associated with the operation input by the input interface.

  The operation control unit 208 continues to control the operation of the prize acquisition unit 5 after the last operation of the operation sequence is completed. Thereby, even after the operation is completed, the prize acquisition unit 5 can appropriately perform necessary operations.

  In addition, the operation control unit 208 controls an operation amount with respect to one or a plurality of operations after the operation is completed according to operation parameters. The operation control unit 208 makes it possible to set the operation parameter using an input field displayed on the display device 114 or the like. Thereby, the operation amount of the prize acquisition unit 5 after the operation is completed can be controlled by using the operation parameter not related to the operation of the player.

  The prize acquisition game device 100 may share the prize acquisition unit 5 in a plurality of operation modes. In this case, the prize acquisition game device 100 switches the usage method of the prize acquisition unit 5 according to the selected operation mode, for example, the setting of the arm 7a, or the prize acquisition unit 5 has a mechanism corresponding to a plurality of operation modes. It may be. For example, when the motion control unit 208 is in the catcher mode, the arm 7a of the prize acquisition unit 5 can be opened and closed, and in the pull mode, the arm 7a of the prize acquisition unit 5 cannot be opened and closed. Control to face horizontally. In this case, the prize acquisition unit 5 has a mechanism capable of rotating the arm 7a from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction.

<Specific example>
Next, when the display device 114 is an operation panel having a touch panel, selection of an operation mode will be described using an example of a screen displayed on the operation panel.

  An example of operation mode selection in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the administrator screen. The screen shown in FIG. 5 is a screen displayed on a liquid crystal panel provided inside the opening / closing door 28, for example. When the manager of the store wants to select the operation mode, first, he presses each seat button b102 shown in FIG. When the selection unit 204 detects that each seat button b102 is pressed, the selection unit 204 controls to display the screen illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of each seat setting screen. The screen shown in FIG. 6 is a screen that enables settings relating to the game at each seat. If the administrator wants to select an operation mode, the administrator next presses the game mode button b104 shown in FIG. When the selection unit 204 detects that the game mode button b104 is pressed, the selection unit 204 controls to display the screen illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game mode setting screen. The screen shown in FIG. 7 includes a button b106 for setting the operation of the UFO mechanism, a button for setting a button operation, and the like. When the administrator wants to select the operation mode, the administrator further presses the mechanical operation button b106 shown in FIG. When the selection unit 204 detects that the operation button b106 has been pressed, the selection unit 204 controls to display the screen illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mechanism operation setting screen. The screen shown in FIG. 8 is a screen for selecting an operation mode, and the selection unit 204 selects either the catcher mode or the pull mode. Note that the operation mode is not limited to two types, and may be selected from three or more types.

  An input field ar102 shown in FIG. 8 is a field for inputting a lowering set value. The descending set value is a value that is effective when the pull mode is selected, and is a set value for the distance that the prize acquisition unit 5 falls after moving to the depth side. For example, the lowering set value can be set in units of 1 mm between 0 and 50 mm.

  In the pull mode, the operation control unit 208 automatically sets the arm opening to the operation without opening / closing, and invalidates the power setting and the like. Further, when the arm of the prize acquisition unit 5 is oriented in the vertical direction, when the pull mode is selected, an alert is displayed so that the arm of the prize acquisition unit 5 is oriented in the horizontal direction. Note that the direction of the arm of the prize acquisition unit 5 is configured to be rotatable by 90 degrees from the vertical direction to the depth direction of the storage unit 2 according to the operation mode. In accordance with this, it may be automatically rotated by a motor or the like, or manually rotated.

  Also, if different operation modes are set for 1P (1 booth) and 2P (2 booth), the sound is turned off regardless of the audio settings during the game when played in 2 booths. When played, the sound during the game is output. This is to prevent the player from being confused because the explanation of how to play by voice is different between 1P and 2P.

Next, an operation sequence related to movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the catcher mode and the pull mode will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence related to movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the catcher mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the prize acquisition unit 5 moves as follows.
(1) Lateral movement according to the pressing time of the first button switch 13a (2) Depth movement according to the pressing time of the second button switch 13b (3) Lowering (4) After landing (5) Home position If there is no drop position at the home position, the prize acquisition unit 5 may move to the drop position before (5) and then move to HP.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence related to movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the pull mode. As shown in FIG. 10, the prize acquisition unit 5 moves as follows.
(1) Decreasing according to the pressing time of the first button switch 13a (2) Moving laterally according to the pressing time of the second button switch 13b (3) Depth movement (4) Decreasing by the lowering set value (5) Before (6) Move to HP

<Data example>
Next, data stored in the storage unit 202 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation sequence set for each operation mode. An operation mode 1 shown in FIG. 11 indicates a catcher mode, and an operation mode 2 indicates a pull mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the operation mode 1 includes a series of 1 lateral movement (B), 2 back movement (B), 3 arm open, 4 descent, 5 landing, 6 arm close, 7 rise, and return to 8 HP. Is associated with the operation sequence.

  The operation mode 2 is associated with a series of operation sequences of 1 descent (B), 2 lateral movements (B), 3 back movements, 4 set value descents, 5 front movements, 6 ascents, and 7 HP. .

  “(B)” in the action shown in FIG. 11 indicates that the button is operated by the player. Thereby, the action control unit 208 can grasp which action in the action sequence is associated with the player's operation (for example, button press). Since the player's operation has an operation sequence, the operation control unit 208 associates the operation of the player with the operation included in the operation sequence while keeping the order of the operation. In the example illustrated in FIG. 11, the operation sequence is described as being held in a table format, but may be set as a series of programs. Further, in the table shown in FIG. 11, individual operations and operations such as “descent” of operation and “first button press” of operation, “lateral movement” of operation, and “second button press” of operation. Each may be associated.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation parameters. As shown in FIG. 12, 40 is stored as the set value of the operation mode 2. When this set value is the descent set value, the prize acquisition unit 5 is lowered by 40 mm in the operation after the operation is completed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting values of the prize acquisition unit 5 for each operation mode. This set value is set to a different value depending on how the premium acquisition unit 5 is used. As shown in FIG. 13, as the usage method of the prize acquisition unit 5, opening / closing in the operation mode 1 is “present”, direction is “vertical direction”, power setting is “present”, and opening / closing in the operation mode 2 is “none”. ", The direction is horizontal, and the power setting is" none ".

<Operation>
Next, the operation of the prize acquisition game device 100 in the embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation processing of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the operation mode 1. The processing shown in FIG. 14 is controlled by the operation control unit 208 with reference to the table shown in FIG. In the initial state, the prize acquisition unit 5 is located at a position (HP: home position) immediately above the prize insertion unit 4, and when the player inserts a coin into the coin insertion slot 14, the prize acquisition game device 100 is in a game ready state. It becomes.

  In step S101, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the first button switch 13a (input interface) is ON. If the 1st button switch 13a is ON (S101-YES), it will progress to Step S102, and if the 1st button switch 13a is OFF (S101-NO), it will return to Step S101.

  In step S102, the operation control unit 208 operates a drive source (not shown) to move the prize acquisition unit 5 in the horizontal direction.

  In step S103, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the X limit flag indicating the lateral movement limit distance is ON. If the X limit flag is ON (S103-YES), the process proceeds to step S105, and if the X limit flag is OFF (S103-NO), the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the first button switch 13a is OFF. If the first button switch 13a is OFF (step S104-YES), the process proceeds to step S105. If the first button switch 13a is ON (step S104-NO), the process returns to step S103.

  In step S105, the operation control unit 208 stops the operation of the drive source and ends the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the lateral direction.

  In step S106, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the second button switch 13b (input interface) is ON. If the 2nd button switch 13b is ON (S106-YES), it will progress to Step S107, and if the 2nd button switch 13b is OFF (S106-NO), it will return to Step S106.

  In step S107, the operation control unit 208 operates the drive source to move the prize acquisition unit 5 in the back direction.

  In step S108, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the Y limit flag indicating the movement limit distance in the back direction is ON. If the Y limit flag is ON (S108-YES), the process proceeds to step S110, and if the Y limit flag is OFF (S108-NO), the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the second button switch 13b is OFF. If the second button switch 13b is OFF (step S109-YES), the process proceeds to step S110, and if the second button switch 13b is ON (step S109-NO), the process returns to step S108.

  In step S110, the operation control unit 208 stops the operation of the drive source and ends the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the back direction.

  In step S111, the operation control unit 208 controls to drive the motor of the gripping unit 7 so that the arm 7a is opened.

  In step S <b> 112, the operation control unit 208 controls to start the lowering of the gripping unit 7 by extending the support unit 6 downward.

  In step S113, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not a Z limit flag indicating a downward movement limit distance is ON. If the Z limit flag is ON (S113-YES), the process proceeds to step S114. If the Z limit flag is OFF (S113-NO), the process returns to step S113.

  In step S <b> 114, the operation control unit 208 controls to end the lowering of the gripping unit 7.

  In step S115, the operation control unit 208 controls to stop the motor and close the arm 7a. Here, in some cases, the desired prize 3 is held by the arm 7a.

  In step S <b> 116, the operation control unit 208 starts to raise the gripping unit 7 by contracting the support unit 6 upward.

  In step S117, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the Z limit flag indicating the upward movement limit distance is ON. If the Z limit flag is ON (S117-YES), the process proceeds to step S118. If the Z limit flag is OFF (S117-NO), the process returns to step S117.

  In step S118, the operation control unit 208 performs control so as to end the lifting of the grip unit 7.

  In step S119, the operation control unit 208 moves the prize acquisition unit 5 to the home position.

  In step S120, the operation control unit 208 controls to open and close the arm 7a. When the prize 3 is gripped by the arm 7a, the prize 3 is released by the opening and closing of the arm 7a and falls into the prize input unit 4, so that the player can take out the prize 3 from the prize takeout port 15. it can.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of operation processing of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the operation mode 2. In the initial state, the prize acquisition unit 5 is located at a predetermined position (HP: home position), and when the player inserts a coin into the coin insertion slot 14, the prize acquisition game apparatus 100 enters a game-ready state. The process shown in FIG. 15 is controlled by the operation control unit 208 with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  In step S201, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the first button switch 13a (input interface) is ON. If the 1st button switch 13a is ON (S201-YES), it will progress to Step S202, and if the 1st button switch 13a is OFF (S201-NO), it will return to Step S201.

  In step S202, the operation control unit 208 operates a drive source (not shown) to move the prize acquisition unit 5 in the vertical direction.

  In step S203, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the Z limit flag indicating the vertical movement limit distance is ON. If the Z limit flag is ON (S203—YES), the process proceeds to step S205, and if the Z limit flag is OFF (S203—NO), the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the first button switch 13a is OFF. If the first button switch 13a is OFF (step S204-YES), the process proceeds to step S205, and if the first button switch 13a is ON (step S204-NO), the process returns to step S203.

  In step S205, the operation control unit 208 stops the operation of the drive source and ends the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the vertical direction.

  In step S206, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the second button switch 13b (input interface) is ON. If the 2nd button switch 13b is ON (S206-YES), it will progress to Step S207, and if the 2nd button switch 13b is OFF (S206-NO), it will return to Step S206.

  In step S207, the operation control unit 208 operates the drive source to move the prize acquisition unit 5 in the horizontal direction.

  In step S208, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the X limit flag indicating the lateral movement limit distance is ON. If the X limit flag is ON (S208-YES), the process proceeds to step S210. If the Y limit flag is OFF (S208-NO), the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the second button switch 13b is OFF. If the second button switch 13b is OFF (step S209—YES), the process proceeds to step S210. If the second button switch 13b is ON (step S209—NO), the process returns to step S208.

  In step S210, the operation control unit 208 stops the operation of the drive source and ends the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the transverse direction.

  In step S211, the operation control unit 208 operates the drive source to move the prize acquisition unit 5 in the back direction.

  In step S212, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the Y limit flag indicating the movement limit distance in the back direction is ON. If the Y limit flag is ON (S212—YES), the process proceeds to step S213. If the Y limit flag is OFF (S212—NO), the process returns to step S212.

  In step S <b> 213, the operation control unit 208 controls to end the movement of the prize acquisition unit 5 in the back direction.

  In step S214, the operation control unit 208 controls the gift acquisition unit 5 to move in the vertical direction by the set value. For example, when the lowering set value is set, the prize acquiring unit 5 is lowered by the set value, and when the rising set value is set, the prize acquiring unit 5 is raised by the set value. In some cases, the tip of the prize acquisition unit 5 presses the desired prize 3 or gets caught by a ring attached to the prize 3.

  In step S215, the operation control unit 208 controls the prize acquisition unit 5 to move forward to a predetermined position. At this time, if the tip of the prize acquisition unit 5 appropriately captures the prize 3, the prize 3 falls into the prize input unit 4, and the player can take out the prize 3 from the prize outlet 15.

  In step S <b> 216, the operation control unit 208 starts to raise the prize acquisition unit 5 by contracting the support unit 6 upward.

  In step S217, the operation control unit 208 determines whether or not the Z limit flag indicating the upward movement limit distance is ON. If the Z limit flag is ON (S217-YES), the process proceeds to step S218. If the Z limit flag is OFF (S217-NO), the process returns to step S217.

  In step S218, the operation control unit 208 performs control so as to end the ascent of the prize acquisition unit 5.

  In step S219, the operation control unit 208 moves the prize acquisition unit 5 to the home position.

  As described above, according to the embodiment, it is possible to control a plurality of operation modes without complicating the operation. Further, according to the embodiment, the operation mode can be changed appropriately and easily. For example, the store manager can appropriately associate the operation sequence operation by the player with the operation sequence operation of the prize acquisition unit 5 by simply switching the operation mode.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although several embodiment of the technique which this application discloses was described, the technique which this application discloses is not limited above. For example, the number of booths does not have to be two, and the present invention can be applied to one or three or more booths. Further, the number of buttons and the number of times of pressing are not limited to two, and the player may press one button three times or press three buttons in order.

  In this embodiment, when the prize acquisition unit 5 is shared by a plurality of operation modes, the operation mode of the prize acquisition unit 5 is automatically or manually switched according to the selected operation mode. The prize acquisition unit 5 or the arm itself may be exchanged for a dedicated one.

  In the present embodiment, the operation mode is switched by taking the manager of the store as an example. However, by selecting the operation mode before the player starts the game, the strategy of the prize acquisition game can be improved. It is possible to improve. In this case, the prize 3 is displayed on the lower side or the wall side, and the prize 3 can be acquired in any operation mode. The player sees the display status of the prize 3 and selects one of the operation modes. In addition, the prize acquisition unit 5 may automatically switch the usage method of the prize acquisition unit 5, for example, the setting of the arm 7a, according to the selected operation mode. In the present embodiment, the operation and the operation do not necessarily correspond one-to-one.

5 Premium acquisition unit 13 Button switch (input interface)
100 Premium Acquisition Game Device 102 CPU
104 RAM
202 Storage Unit 204 Selection Unit 206 Association Unit 208 Operation Control Unit

Claims (5)

A prize acquisition game device for acquiring a prize by operation of a prize acquisition unit,
An input interface for inputting an operation by the player;
A storage unit for storing the operation sequence of the prize acquisition unit in association with each operation mode;
An associating unit that associates the operation sequence with an operation sequence by the input interface;
A selection unit for receiving the selected operation mode;
An operation for controlling the operation of the prize acquisition unit based on the operation sequence associated with the operation sequence by inputting an operation sequence associated with the operation sequence of the selected operation mode through the input interface. A control unit;
Equipped with a,
The operation mode includes a first operation mode in which an arm provided in the prize acquisition unit is set to face in a vertical direction, and a second operation in which an arm provided in the prize acquisition unit is set in a horizontal direction. Including mode,
A prize acquisition game device. The association unit
For each operation included in the operation sequence, the operation of the premium acquisition unit included in the operation sequence is associated,
The operation controller is
The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1, wherein an operation of the prize acquisition unit associated with an operation input by the input interface is controlled. The operation controller is
The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an operation parameter for controlling an operation amount of one or a plurality of operations after the last operation of the operation sequence is completed can be set.   The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prize acquisition unit is shared by a plurality of operation modes. The selection unit includes:
The prize acquisition game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the player selects an operation mode.

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