JP6375001B2 - Game device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus, and more particularly to a game apparatus that performs a game for acquiring a prize.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a crane game device as a game device that performs a game for acquiring prizes. The crane game apparatus includes a prize stand on which a prize is placed, an opening for dropping the prize, and a crane arm that moves the prize from the prize stand to the opening (for example, Patent Document 1). This crane arm has a function of gripping a prize or the like and dropping it into the opening. However, if the position of the opening is fixed, the operation becomes monotonous. Therefore, an attempt has been made to improve the game performance (to keep the player from getting bored) by changing the position and shape of the opening by changing the arrangement of the prize stand (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  The crane game apparatus described in Patent Document 2 includes a prize stand, an opening, and a crane arm, and is configured to be able to change the height and inclination of the prize stand. Thereby, the manager of the crane game apparatus can freely change the position and shape of the opening, and according to the change, the player operates the crane arm, and the game performance can be improved. However, there is a limit to the adjustment of the height and tilt of the prize stand, and it is difficult to maintain high game performance. Further, in such a crane game apparatus, the movable range of the crane arm extends over most of the space in the housing. For this reason, in such a crane game apparatus, it is difficult to effectively use the space in the housing.

  In addition, there is a prize acquisition game device that does not include a crane arm in order to effectively use the space in the housing (for example, Patent Document 3). Such a prize acquisition game device includes a scissors member provided on the opening, a prize hung on the scissors member with a string, and cutting means for cutting the string and dropping the prize into the opening. In such a prize acquisition game device, since the operation of the cutting means is monotonous like the operation of the crane arm, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of not getting the player bored.

JP 2000-84236 A JP, 2006-182522, A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-229751

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game device that can effectively use a space in a housing and has high game performance.

Such an object is achieved by the present inventions (1) to (11) below.
(1) A game device having an opening for dropping prizes,
An operation unit for receiving input information;
A prize support section provided on the opening to support the prize, and configured to be operable by the operation section receiving the input information;
An operation instruction section corresponding to the prize support section to be displaced;
A game device comprising: an operation control unit that controls operations of the prize support unit and the operation instruction unit.

(2) The operation instruction unit includes a plurality of block bodies including a lighting device,
The game device according to (1), wherein the lighting devices of the plurality of block bodies are configured to blink according to a predetermined program.

(3) The prize support portion includes a plurality of arm members,
The game device according to (2), wherein the plurality of block bodies are provided so as to correspond to the plurality of arm members.

(4) A defining part for defining the opening is provided,
The plurality of arm members are provided along an inner surface of the defining portion,
The game device according to (3), wherein the plurality of block bodies are provided on an upper surface of the defining portion so as to surround the plurality of arm members.

(5) The plurality of block bodies include a corresponding block body corresponding to the arm member and a non-corresponding block body not corresponding to the arm member,
The game device according to (3) or (4), wherein the corresponding block body and the non-corresponding block body are alternately arranged.

  (6) The operation control unit controls the lighting devices of the plurality of block bodies so as to blink sequentially, and only the lighting devices that are lit when the operation unit receives the input information are lit. The game device according to any one of (2) to (5) above.

  (7) The game device according to any one of (2) to (6), wherein the operation control unit controls a part or all of the lighting devices of the plurality of block bodies to blink simultaneously.

  (8) The operation control unit controls the lighting devices of the two or more corresponding block bodies and the lighting devices of the non-corresponding block bodies provided between the corresponding block bodies to blink simultaneously. The game device according to (5) above.

  (9) The game device according to (5), wherein the operation control unit controls the lighting device of the corresponding block body and the lighting device of the non-corresponding block body to blink simultaneously.

(10) A method for controlling a game device having an opening for dropping a prize,
Controlling an operation instruction unit to correspond to a prize support unit supporting the prize on the opening;
Receiving input information; and
Displacing the prize support portion based on the input information;
A method for controlling a game device, comprising:

(11) A game program for a game device having an opening for dropping a prize,
Controlling an operation instruction unit to correspond to a prize support unit supporting the prize on the opening;
Receiving input information; and
Displacing the prize support portion based on the input information;
A game program for causing a computer to execute.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device that can effectively use the space in the housing and has high game performance.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a prize support unit and an operation instruction unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a perspective view (a) showing that the prize support unit is in the first state, and a prize support unit It is a perspective view (b) which shows being in a 2nd state. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the prize support portion of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an overall game flow of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows a prize support part and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a perspective view (a) showing that the prize support part is in the first state, and a prize support part. It is a perspective view (b) which shows being in a 2nd state. FIG. 7 is a perspective view (a) showing the prescription support portion in the first state, and the prize, showing the defining portion, the prize support portion and the operation instruction portion of the game apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view (b) which shows that a support part exists in a 2nd state. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a game apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a defining portion, a prize support portion, and an operation instruction portion of a game device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a top view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game device according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an operation unit, a defining unit, and a prize support unit of the game device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of displacement of the prize support section, showing the defining section and the prize support section of the game apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a prize support unit configured in two stages, showing a defining part and a prize support part of the game apparatus of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a game device of the present invention will be described in detail based on a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, the upper side in FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 15, and 16 is “up”, the lower side is “lower”, the left side is “left”, the right side is “right”, and the front side of the page is the front side. The description will be made assuming that “front” and the back side of the page are “back”.

<First Embodiment>
1. Game Device FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows only the configuration necessary for explaining the function of the game apparatus. FIG. 3 shows a prize support unit and an operation instruction unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a perspective view (a) showing that the prize support unit is in the first state, and a prize support unit It is a perspective view (b) which shows being in a 2nd state. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the prize support portion of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the game apparatus 1 defines a housing 2, an operation unit 3 provided at the lower part of the housing 2, and an opening 10 provided in the housing 2 for dropping prizes. It has a defining portion 4, a prize support portion 5 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the defining portion 4, and an operation instruction portion 6 provided on the upper surface of the defining portion 4. Furthermore, the game apparatus 1 has a detection unit 7, a storage unit 8, and a control unit 9 in the housing 2.

(Casing)
The housing 2 is composed of a cylindrical main body upper part 21 and a bottomed cylindrical main body lower part 22, and has a function of installing or storing each member of the game apparatus 1. The main body upper portion 21 is composed of a transparent cylindrical side wall surface 211 and an upper wall surface 212 that closes the upper opening, and a prize is placed therein. That is, the space defined by the main body upper part 21 is a space (game space) in which a game for acquiring prizes is performed. The side peripheral wall surface 211 may be substantially transparent (colorless transparent, colored transparent, translucent) so that the player can visually recognize the game space. Further, the side wall surface 211 may be provided with a window portion (door) configured to be openable and closable. Thereby, the manager of the game apparatus 1 can access the game space from the window and easily replenish and maintain the prize. The housing 2 is formed of a hard resin material, a metal material, a ceramic material, or the like.

  In the upper part inside the main body upper part 21, there is provided an exhibition stand 213 composed of two-stage shelves standing up from the inside of the side peripheral wall surface 211. On the display stand 213, prizes for display are arranged. This makes it possible to advertise prizes that can be acquired by the player. Further, the presence of such an exhibition stand 213 allows the manager of the game apparatus 1 to easily replenish the prize when the prize is acquired. In the game apparatus 1 of this embodiment, since the crane arm is not installed, the range in which the arrangement and shape of the display stand 213 can be devised is wider than that of the conventional crane game apparatus. For example, the display stand 213 can be configured so that the next prize can be automatically replenished when the prize is acquired. Thus, in the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the game space can be effectively utilized.

  Further, a band-shaped cover member 23 is provided at the upper end of the side peripheral wall surface 211 and can be used as a signage. The column 24 is provided on the left side and the right side of the main body upper part 21, and the column 24 connects the main body upper part 21 and the main body lower part 22. In addition, the support | pillar 24 can also be utilized as a signage.

  The main body lower portion 22 has an internal space that communicates with the game space via a defining portion 4 to be described later. This internal space is used for temporarily placing a fallen prize and storing a storage unit 8 and a control unit 9 described later. A gift take-out box 25 is provided on the front surface of the main body lower portion 22, and a substantially rectangular gift take-out port 251 communicating with the internal space of the lower body portion 22 is provided on the front surface of the gift take-out box 25. Thereby, the dropped prize can be taken out from the prize outlet 251. Further, although not shown, the main body lower portion 22 or the prize take-out box 25 is provided with a coin insertion slot, a shielding plate for preventing access to the game space from the prize take-out slot 251 or the like. An operation unit 3 is provided at the top of the gift take-out box 25.

(Operation section)
The operation unit 3 includes a circular push button 31 provided at the upper part of the gift take-out box 25. The operation unit 3 has a function of accepting input information from the player, and the player performs various commands to the operation unit 3 for acquiring prizes. Specifically, the player presses the push button 31 in order to stop the operation of the operation instruction unit 6 described later at a desired timing. In the present embodiment, the number of push buttons 31 is one. Thereby, players of various ages (such as infants and elderly people) can easily operate the game apparatus 1. The number of push buttons 31 is not particularly limited and may be two or more. The operation unit 3 may include an operation stick according to the configuration of the game apparatus 1 (for example, a configuration including a crane arm).

(Regulation)
The defining portion 4 is provided along the inner peripheral surface between the main body upper portion 21 and the main body lower portion 22 of the housing 2. The defining portion 4 is constituted by a donut-shaped frame, and defines a circular (circular in plan view) opening 10 at the center thereof. The opening 10 is configured to communicate the game space in the upper main body 21 and the internal space in the lower main body 22. The vicinity of the opening 10 can also be used as a game space. The number, size, and shape of the openings 10 are not particularly limited. Specifically, the number of openings 10 may be two or more. The opening 10 may be a closed opening, and may have an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape, a rectangular shape, a curved shape (for example, a shape defined by a designed curve), or the like. In addition, when the opening 10 is circular, the diameter is preferably 40 to 120 cm, and more preferably 50 to 100 cm. Further, the shape of the defining portion 4 is not particularly limited as long as the opening 10 having a desired shape can be defined. The defining portion 4 can be formed of a hard resin material, a metal material, a ceramic material, or the like. However, if the housing 2 (main body lower portion 22) and the defining portion 4 are integrally formed, the defining portion 4 is independently formed. In this case, the housing 2 (main body lower portion 22) functions as the defining portion 4.

  Moreover, the connection part 41 is provided in the internal peripheral surface of the prescription | regulation part 4, and the connection part 41 has a function which connects the prize support part 5 mentioned later. The connecting portion 41 is erected from the inner peripheral surface of the defining portion 4, and a pair of side plate portions 411 that rotatably pivots one end (base end) portion of the prize support portion 5, and the prize support portion 5 are provided in a predetermined manner. And a locking portion (not shown) that locks (fits) in a state (see FIG. 3). As described above, the defining portion 4 has a function of defining the opening 10 and a function of supporting the prize support portion 5.

(Premium Support Department)
The prize support unit 5 is composed of a plurality of (16 in this embodiment) arm members 51 that support the prize. Each arm member 51 has a long shape and the same length. The number of arm members 51 is not particularly limited, and may be an odd number or an even number, and may be more or less than 16. Further, the lengths of the arm members 51 may be different from each other. Since the prize support portion 5 has the arm members 51 having different lengths, the types of methods (placement methods) for placing prizes can be increased, and the game performance can be improved. The prize support portion 5 can be formed of a hard resin material, a metal material, a ceramic material, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the arm member 51 is provided at the base end of the connecting portion 41 of the defining portion 4, and is provided along the surface direction of the opening 10 from the base end to the tip. . In other words, the arm member 51 is provided at the defining portion 4 at its proximal end and extends in the radial direction of the opening 10. As a result, the arm member 51 is in a state (first state) in which the prize can be supported. In addition, the base end part of the arm member 51 is provided with a recess (not shown) that fits with the locking part of the connecting part 41, and the arm member is engaged with the locking part and the recess. 51 can maintain the first state.

  When the fitting (locking) of the locking portion of the connecting portion 41 is released from the first state, the arm member 51 rotates downward with the base end portion as a fulcrum, as shown in FIG. In addition, a state along the vertical direction (second state) is obtained. In FIG. 3B, the three arm members 51 are in the second state. Thus, the arm member 51 is configured to be displaceable from the first state to the second state. Such a displacement may be made for each arm member 51 or may be made simultaneously by a plurality of arm members 51 (for example, three adjacent arm members 51). In the former case, since the arm members 51 are displaced one by one, it is possible to enjoy the process of acquiring a prize for a long time by the player. On the other hand, in the latter case, since the plurality of arm members 51 are displaced at a time, the player can more easily acquire a prize, that is, the difficulty level of the game can be reduced.

  Further, the outer diameter (width and / or thickness) of the arm member 51 is gradually reduced from the proximal end to the distal end. As a result, the gap between the arm members 51 is increased, and it is easy to give the player an image in which the prize is dropped, and the opportunity for the player to play with the game apparatus 1 can be increased. Further, since the contact area between the tip of the arm member 51 and the prize is reduced, the prize support can be relatively unstable. As a result, when the arm member 51 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the prize is easy to move, and further, the possibility that the prize will move unexpectedly and the possibility that the prize will move greatly is increased. It is possible to entertain the player and visually give the player an image capable of acquiring a prize. An anti-slip member may be provided on the upper surface of the distal end portion of the arm member 51. Such an anti-slip member suppresses or prevents the prize from unintentionally falling when placing small prizes one by one at the tip of each arm member 51, or reliably Can be supported.

  Further, the arm members 51 are continuously arranged along the circumferential direction of the opening 10 with a predetermined distance from each other (so that the adjacent arm members 51 form an isosceles equilateral side in plan view). Is provided. Thus, in the first state, the arm members 51 have their tips facing each other toward the center of the opening 10. In addition, the arm member 51 defines a circular small opening at the center of the opening 10 in plan view and 16 fan-shaped (substantially isosceles triangular) small openings between the arm members 51. doing. As described above, the prize support portion 5 is provided so as to divide the opening 10 into a plurality of small openings. That is, the prize support portion 5 is provided without blocking the entire opening 10, particularly without blocking the central portion of the opening 10. By placing the prize on the prize support unit 5 having such a configuration, it is easy to give the player an image of the prize falling, and the chance that the player plays with the game apparatus 1 can be increased. Further, since the small opening is formed at the center of the opening 10, the support of the prize can be relatively unstable. As a result, when the arm member 51 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the prize is easy to move, and further, the possibility that the prize will move unexpectedly and the possibility that the prize will move greatly is increased. It is possible to entertain the player and visually give the player an image capable of acquiring a prize. Further, since a small opening is formed at the center of the opening 10, it becomes easy for the administrator to place a prize, and pattern formation of the arm member 51 as shown in FIG. It is possible to easily displace the specific arm member 51 in advance from the first state to the second state).

  In the present embodiment, a single prize (bear plush) is provided so as to close the central portion (small opening) of the opening 10 so as to be supported on the tip side of each arm member 51 (FIG. 1). ), The shape, size, arrangement and placement method of the prize are not particularly limited. For example, a small prize may be installed on each arm member 51, and a plurality of medium-sized prizes may be placed over about 3 to 5 arm members 51, respectively, which are approximately the same as the diameter of the opening 10. Only one large prize having a width (for example, a width of 40 to 50 cm) may be placed on the arm member 51. Further, the prize may be hung on each arm member 51 with a string or the like. Thus, the manager of the game apparatus 1 can employ various placement methods. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player continuously. A combination of these placement methods can also be employed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, when the prize is supported by a plurality of arm members 51, even if one arm member 51 is displaced to the second state, the remaining arms in the first state Since it is supported by the member 51, the prize cannot be dropped. Specifically, when one arm member 51 is displaced to the second state, the center of gravity of the prize may move, or may not move or may hardly move. Therefore, the player displaces the plurality of arm members 51, and in order to drop the prize in the shortest time (minimum number of times) (shortest route), the player has an incentive to consider the arm member 51 to be displaced. Can be given to. For example, depending on the shape, size, arrangement, etc. of the prize, it may be the shortest route to sequentially displace the adjacent arm members 51, or the shortest route is to displace the opposing arm members 51. Sometimes it becomes. As described above, in the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the player displaces the arm member 51 from the first state to the second state while considering the size and shape of the prize in the plan view of the opening 10. The exposed area (the size of the opening 10) is changed. Thereby, the player can change the size of the opening 10 as compared with the conventional game device in which the administrator changes the arrangement and size of the opening. As a result, the player can be continuously entertained.

  Furthermore, the shortest route may be unclear. Specifically, since the prize support unit 5 includes a plurality of arm members 51, an arm that does not support the prize actually appears as if the prize is supported, depending on the placement method of the prize. It may include a member 51 (including those that are in contact with the prize, but receive little prize weight). Even if such an arm member 51 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the center of gravity of the prize does not move or hardly moves. In this way, it is possible to make it unclear which arm member 51 is subjected to a premium, and the player can be continuously entertained. As described above, since the outer diameter of the arm member 51 is gradually reduced from the base end to the tip, the area where the tip of the arm member 51 is in contact with the prize is reduced, and the degree of support becomes more unclear. . Thereby, the said effect can be exhibited notably.

  As described above, the prize support unit 5 has a function of supporting a prize such as a prize stand and a function of physically accessing a prize such as a crane arm that moves the prize to the opening 10. For this reason, in the conventional crane game apparatus, at least a prize stand and a crane arm are necessary, whereas in the game apparatus 1 of this embodiment, only the prize support part 5 is required. Therefore, in the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, for example, the display stand 213 can be installed in the area (game space) that was the movable range of the crane arm, and the game space can be used effectively. Further, the size of the game apparatus 1 can be made smaller than that of a conventional crane game apparatus.

  Further, the game of the present invention is different from the conventional crane game apparatus in which a prize stand for placing a prize and an opening for dropping the prize must be provided separately (in different places on the same plane). In the apparatus 1, a prize support 5 is provided on the opening 10. Thereby, the area | region equivalent to the conventional prize stand and the area | region equivalent to an opening are collected, and there are few restrictions on the magnitude | size and shape of the opening 10. FIG. Therefore, the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment can deal with various prizes while reducing its size.

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is more compact than the conventional crane game apparatus and can handle various prizes, and the player can continuously enjoy the process of acquiring prizes. . Therefore, the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment can effectively utilize the game space and can exhibit high game performance.

  As shown in FIG. 4, before the game is started, the administrator of the game apparatus 1 sets the three and four arm members 51 in the first state and the other arm members 51 in the second state in advance. This will make it easier to win prizes. Thus, the manager can easily adjust the difficulty level of the game. Moreover, the prize support part 5 may be provided so as to be removable with respect to the defining part 4. Accordingly, for example, the arm member 51 having a different length and outer diameter and the arm member 51 including various effect members (for example, a plurality of spines) can be exchanged and attached. In addition, the range of difficulty of the game can be increased. As a result, the manager can freely set the configuration of the game, and the player can be continuously enjoyed. Furthermore, if the prize support part 5 is configured as in configuration example 2 and configuration example 3 described later, the administrator can set the arm member 51 to a state other than the first state and the second state. Specifically, the administrator makes the angle of the arm members 51 with respect to the connecting portion 41 (the angle with respect to the surface direction of the opening 10) different from each other (for example, the adjacent arm members 51 are in the state of FIG. Each arm member 51 can also be set in advance. As a result, the possibility that the prize will move unexpectedly further increases, and an image capable of acquiring the prize can be visually given to the player. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, if a plurality of connecting portions 41 are provided at different positions in the vertical direction (height direction) of the defining portion 4, the prize support portion 5 is provided in two stages (two-stage type). It is also possible to configure the arm member 51 so that the height of the arm member 51 in the first state is different from each other. Thereby, the game property of the game device 1 can be improved, and a player can be enjoyed more continuously. In the case where the prize support portion 5 is configured in a two-stage manner, the connecting portion 41 may be installed so that the upper and lower arm members 51 do not interfere with each other. After starting the game, the arm member 51 to be displaced is instructed by the operation instruction unit 6.

(Operation instruction part)
The operation instruction unit 6 includes a plurality of (32 in this embodiment) block bodies 61 provided on the defining unit 4. The number of block bodies 61 is not particularly limited, and may be an odd number or an even number, and may be more or less than 32. The block body 61 is continuously provided along the circumferential direction of the opening 10 so as to surround the prize support portion 5 and the opening 10. In other words, the operation instruction unit 6 and the prize support unit 5 (the constituent members of the movable unit) are provided concentrically.

  The plurality of block bodies 61 are provided between the 16 corresponding block bodies 61 a provided adjacent to the arm member 51 and corresponding to the arm member 51, and the arm members 51, and do not correspond to the arm member 51. 16 non-corresponding block bodies 61b provided as described above. That is, the corresponding block body 61a and the non-corresponding block body 61b are alternately provided.

  Each block body 61 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a lighting device (for example, an LED device) 611 is provided therein. In FIG. 3, a lighting device 611 provided inside one block body 61 is shown. The other (31) lighting devices 611 of the block body 61 in FIG. 3 and the lighting devices 611 of the block body 61 in FIG. 4 are not shown. Each lighting device 611 includes a plurality of (eight in the present embodiment) LEDs. Lighting and blinking of the lighting device 611 is controlled by the control unit 9 described later. Specifically, the lighting device 611 for each block body 61 is controlled to blink in accordance with a predetermined program or randomly, and for example, is controlled to sequentially blink clockwise or counterclockwise. Thereby, the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 blinks sequentially in a predetermined direction, and the player aims at the moment when the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 to be displaced is turned on. 3 is operated (the push button 31 is pressed). By lighting only the lighting device 611 that has been lit when pressed, the operation instruction unit 6 determines whether or not the arm member 51 corresponds to the block body 61 of the lighting device 611 being lit (the presence or absence of the arm member 51 to be displaced). Can be instructed to the player. As described above, the operation instruction unit 6 corresponds to the prize support unit 5 and has a function of instructing the player to operate the operation unit 3 and a function of instructing the arm member 51 to be displaced. . The lighting device 611 of the block body 61 that is lit when operated by the player may be detected by the detection unit 7.

  In the present embodiment, the corresponding block body 61a and the arm member 51 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one corresponding block body 61a may be provided so as to correspond to a plurality of (for example, 2 to 8) arm members 51 provided continuously. One corresponding block body 61a corresponding to the plurality of arm members 51 is larger than the corresponding block body 61a corresponding to the arm member 51 on a one-to-one basis. When such a large corresponding block body 61a is selected by the player's operation (the push button 31 is pressed while the lighting device 611 is lit), the plurality of arm members 51 corresponding to the large corresponding block body 61a are collected together. Can be displaced. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a feeling of winning and improve the game performance.

  Further, a plurality of (for example, 2 to 8) block bodies 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 on a one-to-one basis may be configured as one group that lights and blinks simultaneously. Even in such a configuration, when the grouped block bodies 61 are selected by the player's operation (the push button 31 is pressed while the lighting devices 611 are turned on), the plurality of arm members 51 are collectively displaced. Therefore, the above effects can be exhibited.

(Detector)
The detection unit 7 includes various sensors (not shown) having a function of detecting the operation of each member of the game apparatus 1 and is arranged so as to detect the operation of each member. For example, the detection unit 7 is configured by a camera provided in the main body lower portion 22, thereby detecting that the prize has dropped. The detection unit 7 includes a weight sensor, a pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor, and the like provided on the arm member 51, so that the state of the arm member 51 (first state and second state) and a prize are displayed. A fall can be detected. Moreover, the detection part 7 can also detect the fall of the block body 61 (lighted lighting device 611 which turned on) and prizes by comprising the camera provided in the game space of the main body upper part 21. . The structure of the detection part 7 will not be specifically limited if it is provided with the various sensors which can exhibit such a function. In addition, the manager of the game apparatus 1 may manage whether or not the prize is dropped. In such a case, the detection unit 7 can be omitted.

  Each member constituting the game apparatus 1 as described above may be integrally formed. For example, the defining portion 4 and the prize support portion 5 may be integrally formed, and the connecting portion 41 and the arm member 51 may be integrally formed. Moreover, the game apparatus 1 of this invention does not need to have the detection part 7. FIG.

  As described above, the game apparatus 1 includes the housing 2, the operation unit 3, the defining unit 4, the prize support unit 5, the operation instruction unit 6, and the detection unit 7. In addition, the game apparatus 1 includes a storage unit 8 and a control unit 9 provided in the main body lower portion 22 of the housing 2. In the following, in addition to the description of the storage unit 8 and the control unit 9, another configuration example of the prize support unit 5 and the operation method of the game device of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

(Memory part)
The storage unit 8 includes a ROM that stores game programs executed by the CPU, sound information, and the like, and a RAM that temporarily stores calculation results executed by the CPU. Specifically, for example, the storage unit 8 stores a pattern (flashing pattern) such as a speed at which the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 sequentially flashes (flashing speed) and a direction in which the lighting device 611 flashes sequentially (flashing direction). The storage unit 8 also stores the state of the prize support unit 5 (whether the arm member 51 is in the first state or the second state) or the combination of the arm members 51 in the first state at the start of the game. (See FIG. 4) can also be stored. Further, the storage unit 8 stores a plurality of arm members 51 provided in the prize support unit 5 and a plurality of block bodies 61 provided in the operation instruction unit 6 in association with each other. Specifically, the storage unit 8 stores them in a correspondence relationship (correspondence table) as shown in Table 1 below, for example.

  That is, the memory | storage part 8 has memorize | stored the arm member 51 to which the number of 1-16 was attached, and the block body 61 to which the number of 1-32 was allocated. Further, the storage unit 8 uses the block body 61 to which the odd number is assigned as the corresponding block body 61 a corresponding to the arm member 51, and the block body 61 to which the even number is assigned does not correspond to the arm member 51. It is stored as the corresponding block body 61b. The storage unit 8 may store the block body 61 to which the even number is assigned as the corresponding block body 61a, and the block body 61 to which the odd number is assigned as the non-corresponding block body 61b. The storage unit 8 may store only the arm member 51 and the corresponding block body 61a in a one-to-one correspondence.

  Thereby, the presence or absence of the arm member 51 corresponding to the block body 61 that is turned on when the player operates, and the information processing unit 92 to be described later can specify the corresponding arm member 51 when there is the corresponding arm member 51. For example, when the seventh block body 61 (corresponding block body 61a) is turned on, the information processing section 92 determines that the fourth arm member 51 is the corresponding arm member 51. On the other hand, when the eighth block body 61 (non-corresponding block body 61b) is lit, the information processing section 92 determines that there is no corresponding arm member 51.

(Control part)
The control unit 9 includes a CPU that executes a game program, and controls the entire game apparatus 1. Specifically, the control unit 9 acquires an information acquisition unit 91 that acquires information on the state of the prize support unit 5 and lighting of the operation instruction unit 6, information on whether or not a prize has been dropped, etc. (information detected by the detection unit 7). And an information processing unit 92 that processes the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 91, and an operation control unit 93 that controls the operations of the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6.

(Information acquisition unit)
The information acquisition unit 91 has a function of acquiring various information. Specifically, the information acquisition unit 91 is input information from the operation unit 3, information on the state (first state or second state) of each arm member 51, and lighting that was lit at the time of input to the operation unit 3 Information specifying the device 611 (the block body 61 selected by the player) is acquired. The information processing unit 92 processes the acquired information.

(Information Processing Department)
The information processing unit 92 has a function of processing the entire game, and particularly has a function of processing the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 91 and instructing the operation control unit 93. Specifically, the information processing unit 92 corresponds to the corresponding arm member 51 based on the information of the block body 61 that is turned on by the input to the operation unit 3 and the correspondence table (Table 1) stored in the storage unit 8. Specify the presence or absence of. When there is a corresponding arm member 51, the information processing unit 92 specifies the number and instructs the operation control unit 93 to perform the operation of the specified arm member 51.

  For example, referring to Table 1, when the block body 61 that is lit when input to the operation unit 3 is the fourth block body 61 (non-corresponding block body 61b), the information processing section 92 responds. The absence of the arm member 51 is specified. Further, for example, when the block body 61 lit at the time of input to the operation unit 3 is the fifth block body 61 (corresponding block body 61 a), the information processing section 92 has the corresponding arm member 51. And that it is the third arm member 51. The information processing unit 92 instructs the operation control unit 93 to operate the identified arm member 51.

(Operation control unit)
The operation control unit 93 has a function of controlling operations of the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6. The operation control unit 93 controls the operation of the operation instruction unit 6 as follows, for example. That is, the operation control unit 93 controls the lighting and blinking so that the lighting devices 611 built in each block body 61 blink sequentially. Furthermore, the operation control unit 93 can control the blinking direction clockwise or counterclockwise, and can freely control the blinking speed. Thereby, for example, the flashing speed can be slowed to reduce the difficulty level of the game, and the flashing speed can be increased to increase the game difficulty level. In addition, if the blinking direction and blinking speed are changed randomly, the difficulty level of the game can be further increased.

  Note that the operation control unit 93 can also control to turn on and blink a part or all of the plurality of block bodies 61 simultaneously. Specifically, when the lighting device 611 built in each block body 61 blinks sequentially, the operation control unit 93 simultaneously converts the first to third block bodies 61 to the fourth number as shown in Table 2 below. It is also possible to control the # 17 to # 17 block bodies 61 individually, the # 18 to # 24 block bodies 61 simultaneously, and the # 25 to # 32 block bodies 61 to blink sequentially. As a result, when the push button 31 is pressed when the first to third block bodies 61 blink simultaneously, the first arm member 51 and the second arm member 51 are simultaneously displaced, so the hit is drawn. Such a feeling can be given to the player. Further, when the push button 31 is pressed when the 18th to 24th block bodies 61 blink simultaneously, the 10th arm member 51, the 11th arm member 51 and the 12th arm member 51 are simultaneously displaced. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling that a big hit has been drawn.

  Further, for example, as shown in Tables 3 and 4 below, the operation control unit 93 can also control two or eight consecutive block bodies 61 to blink simultaneously and sequentially. As shown in Tables 3 and 4, any arm member 51 can be displaced without fail by blinking the block bodies 61 with odd and even numbers at the same time. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a sense that there is no empty lottery, and increase the opportunities for the player to play with the game apparatus 1.

  The operation control unit 93 controls the operation of the prize support unit 5 as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the operation control unit 93 basically moves the prize support unit 5 from the first state (state A in FIG. 15) to the second state (state D in FIG. 15). Control to displace. Further, as shown in the following other configuration examples, the motion control unit 93 controls the prize support unit 5 to be displaced in multiple stages (stepwise) or the prize support unit 5 in the second state. Can be controlled to return to the first state. Specifically, referring to FIG. 15, the motion control unit 93 displaces the prize support unit 5 upward from the first state (state A in FIG. 15) (state B in FIG. 15). It is possible to control to shift directly from the first state to the second state (state D in FIG. 15) or stepwise to the second state, for example, via the state C in FIG. In addition, the motion control unit 93 displaces the prize support unit 5 from the state C in FIG. 15 to the state B, and then directly moves to the second state or through, for example, the state C in FIG. It is also possible to control to shift to the second state step by step. Further, the operation control unit 93 can also control the prize support unit 5 to vibrate when the prize support unit 5 is displaced (operated). By controlling the prize support unit 5 in this way, the game performance of the game apparatus 1 can be improved, and the player can be more continuously entertained. Further, by displacing the prize support unit 5 upward, the prize can move greatly and an image that can obtain the prize can be visually given to the player. As a result, opportunities for the player to play with the game apparatus 1 can be increased.

2. Other configuration example (other configuration example 1 of the prize support unit)
In the present embodiment, each arm member 51 is provided along the surface direction of the opening 10 from the proximal end to the distal end in the first state, but at least one arm member 51 is provided on the surface of the opening 10. It may be provided inclined with respect to the direction. Specifically, for example, when the arm member 51 is provided so as to be inclined downward toward the radial center of the opening 10, the prize tends to fall easily, and the difficulty of the game can be lowered. On the other hand, when the arm member 51 is provided to be inclined upward toward the center of the opening 10 in the radial direction, the prize tends to be difficult to fall, and the difficulty of the game can be increased. The arm member 51 inclined downward and the arm member 51 inclined upward can also be used in combination. In addition, although an inclination angle is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is 15-60 degrees with respect to the surface direction (radial direction) of the opening 10, and it is more preferable that it is 30-45 degrees. According to such a configuration example, it is possible to provide the game apparatus 1 in which the range in which the difficulty level of the game can be selected is widened and high game performance is easily maintained (it is difficult for the player to get bored).

(Another configuration example 2 of the gift support section)
In addition, the arm member 51 is configured to be displaced in multiple steps (stepwise) from the first state to the second state by having a plurality of recesses that fit into the locking portions of the connecting portion 41. May be. As the arm member 51 supporting the prize is displaced stepwise, the posture of the prize changes stepwise (finely). As a result, the weighting of the premium on the arm member 51 changes minutely, and the player applies to which arm member 51 the premium is applied and how much weight is applied to the arm member 51. It becomes difficult to grasp what is. Thereby, the player can enjoy the process of acquiring a prize more.

(Other configuration example 3 of the gift support section)
Further, a drive mechanism that drives the prize support portion 5 may be provided in the lower body portion 22 so that the arm member 51 automatically returns from the second state to the first state. With such a configuration, for example, when the block body 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 already in the second state is turned on by an operation (input) by the player, the arm member 51 can be returned to the first state. Can increase the difficulty of the game. Further, when the game is over, the arm member 51 in the second state automatically returns to the first state, so that the operating rate of the game apparatus 1 can be increased compared to the case where the administrator manually returns it. it can. In the case where the game is ended without acquiring a prize, it is reserved that the arm member 51 in the second state is automatically returned to the first state for a predetermined time, and the play can be resumed during this period. You may be able to do it. Thereby, since the player (including other players who have not played the game from the beginning) can resume the game from the middle, it is possible to give the player an incentive to play on the game apparatus 1. In this case, the above effect can be more effectively exhibited by displaying the predetermined time on a display unit (electronic bulletin board or the like). Further, if the storage unit 8 stores the combination of the arm members 51 in the first state at the start of the game (see FIG. 4), the administrator of the game apparatus 1 has the arm member 51 in the first state. It is possible to save the trouble of manually setting the combination before starting the game.

  Moreover, various effects can be performed by providing the drive mechanism. For example, the operation control unit 93 sequentially displaces the arm member 51 in the first state or the second state to the second state or the first state (for example, clockwise), and returns to the original state. Can be controlled to return. Further, for example, the operation control unit 93 can also control to reverse the states of all the arm members 51 at once. Specifically, the operation control unit 93 collectively moves the arm member 51 in the first state to the second state and the arm member 51 in the second state to the first state. You can also. If such an effect is performed while the game is not being performed, the prize moves (for example, moves so that the stuffed bear moves so much) that the game characteristics of the game apparatus 1 differ from the game characteristics of the conventional game apparatus. Visually communicate to the player. In addition, by moving the prize, it is possible to visually give the player an image of the prize falling. As a result, an incentive to play on the game apparatus 1 can be given to the player. Further, when such a presentation is performed when the game is finished without acquiring a prize or during the game, a function of resetting the arrangement of the prize works. Thereby, the opportunity for a player to play with the game apparatus 1 can be increased.

In addition, the operation control unit 93 controls the arm member 51 that has been displaced to the second state during the game to return to the first state after a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds to 180 seconds). Also good. Thereby, the difficulty of a game goes up and it can entertain a player continuously.
In addition, when the prize is suspended from the arm member 51 with a string or the like, if the string is fixed to the arm member 51, the prize that has been dropped by the operation of the player is automatically pulled up, and the next game is started without replenishing the prize. You can also In this case, the gifts may be delivered separately at the store counter.

(Other configuration example 4 of the gift support section)
Further, a vibrating body may be provided in the arm member 51 so that the arm member 51 vibrates when the prize support portion 5 operates. This vibration is generated by the minute displacement of the arm member 51 with the connecting portion 41 as a fulcrum when the vibrating body vibrates. For example, the arm member 51 may be configured to vibrate after a certain arm member 51 is displaced (particularly after being gradually displaced). Before the certain arm member 51 is displaced, the arm member 51 may be configured to vibrate. The arm member 51 may be configured to vibrate. When a certain arm member 51 is displaced to the second state, the arm member 51 is different from the displaced arm member 51 (for example, adjacent to the displaced arm member 51). The arm member 51) may be configured to vibrate. This increases the possibility that the prize will have an unexpected posture, and the player can enjoy the process of acquiring the prize more. Such a vibration may be controlled to occur at a constant magnitude (evenly) within a predetermined time, or may be controlled to occur intermittently. In addition, you may further provide a vibration body in the latching | locking part of the connection part 41, or the side-plate part 411. FIG. Thus, the said effect can be exhibited more notably by providing a several vibration body in a different location.

3. Next, the operation method of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an overall game flow of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the game is started, the operation control unit 93 activates the operation instruction unit 6 (S501), and sequentially flashes the lighting devices 611 of the respective block bodies 61 (S502). Note that the processing in step S501 may be performed before the game starts. In this case, for example, before the game starts, the blinking direction of the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 is controlled at random, and the game starts. The flashing direction can be made constant.

  Further, the determination of the game start is performed by the information processing unit 92 based on this information obtained by the information acquisition unit 91 acquiring a player's intention to start the game (for example, inserting coins). At this time, the number of games (the number of times a game can be tried) is set according to the number of inserted coins and the like. Next, the process proceeds to step S503.

  In a state where the block bodies 61 are blinking sequentially, the player inputs to the operation unit 3 aiming at the moment when the block body 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 to be displaced is turned on. When there is no input to the operation unit 3 (No in S503), the processes in steps S502 and S503 are repeated.

  When there is an input to the operation unit 3 (Yes in S503), the information acquisition unit 91 acquires the input information. Based on the input information acquired by the information acquisition unit 91, the information processing unit 92 specifies the block body 61 that is lit at the time of input (S504). At this time, the information processing unit 92 instructs the operation control unit 93 to operate the identified block body 61, and the operation control unit 93 lights only the identified block body 61.

  Thereby, the player can confirm the selected block body 61 and can confirm whether the desired arm member 51 has been selected. During this time, the information processing unit 92 specifies the presence / absence of the arm member 51 corresponding to the specified block body 61 from the correspondence table (Table 1) of the storage unit 8 (S505).

  When there is a corresponding arm member 51, for example, when the fifth block body 61 is lit, the information processing section 92 specifies the third arm member 51 corresponding to the lit block body 61 (S505). Yes). In this case, the process proceeds to step S506, and the information processing unit 92 determines whether the third arm member 51 is in the first state. When the 3rd arm member 51 is in the 1st state (Yes of S506), operation control part 93 displaces the 3rd arm member 51 to the 2nd state (S507). The processing moves to step S508, and the information processing section 92 determines whether or not the prize has fallen due to the third arm member 51 being displaced to the second state (S508). If the prize has fallen (Yes in S508), the game ends. However, if the prize has not fallen (No in S508), the process proceeds to Step S510.

  On the other hand, returning to step S505, if there is no corresponding arm member 51, for example, if the fourth block body 61 is lit, the information processing section 92 specifies that there is no corresponding arm member 51 (in S505). No), the operation control unit 93 controls the arm member 51 not to operate (S509). In step S506, even if the fifth block body 61 is selected, the information processing section 92 determines that the third arm member 51 corresponding to the block body 61 is not in the first state. In the case (No in S506), that is, when the information processing unit 92 determines that the third arm member 51 has already been displaced to the second state, the operation control unit 93 does not operate the arm member 51. (S509). After step S509, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, the information processing section 92 determines whether or not there is a game count. If the number of games remains (Yes in S510), the process returns to step S502. If the number of games does not remain (No in S510), the game ends.

  As described above, the processing method described above can be created by a program executed on a computer. Such a program is realized by a CPU (central processing unit), a microprocessor (micro processor), a GPU (graphic processing unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), or the like.

Second Embodiment
Next, 2nd Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 6 shows a prize support part and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a perspective view (a) showing that the prize support part is in the first state, and a prize support part. It is a perspective view (b) which shows being in a 2nd state.

  In the following, the second embodiment will be described, but the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the defining portion 4 and the prize support portion 5 are different, and the rest is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the prize support portion 5 of the second embodiment is configured by one arm member 51, and the arm member 51 has a flat plate-like mounting plate 51b at the tip thereof. Moreover, although the connection part 41 of the prescription | regulation part 4 is not shown in figure, it has connected the arm member 51 so that rotation is possible.

  The upper surface (mounting surface) of the mounting plate 51b of the arm member 51 is provided facing upward so that a prize can be mounted (supported) in the first state (FIG. 6A). On the other hand, in the second state, the placement surface of the placement plate 51b of the arm member 51 is directed toward the front side in the figure so that the support of the prize can be released, that is, from the first state to the figure. It is provided by being rotated by 90 ° on the front side (FIG. 6B). That is, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the arm member 51 is configured to be rotatable about an axis A that coincides with the longitudinal direction of the arm member 51.

  The game can also be started with the state of FIG. 6B as the first state. That is, the side surface of the mounting plate 51b may be used as the mounting surface. Further, the arm member 51 may be configured to rotate with respect to the connecting portion 41, so that the arm member 51 is fixed to the connecting portion 41 and the connecting portion 41 rotates with respect to the defining portion 4. It may be configured. Moreover, the angle to rotate is not limited, You may rotate (rotate) in steps. Further, the shape of the mounting plate 51b is not particularly limited, and may be a circle, an ellipse, or a polygon such as a triangle or a pentagon.

  Thus, in the game apparatus 1 of this embodiment, since there is only one arm member 51 to be displaced, in order to acquire a prize, the player has a plurality (32 in this embodiment) of block bodies 61. Therefore, the block body 61 (corresponding block body 61a) corresponding to the arm member 51 needs to be pinpointed. For this reason, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of aiming for a pinpoint. In addition, since the prize support unit 5 has a function for supporting the prize and a function for physically accessing the prize, the game space can be effectively used.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, 3rd Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view (a) showing the prescription support portion in the first state, and the prize, showing the defining portion, the prize support portion and the operation instruction portion of the game apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view (b) which shows that a support part exists in a 2nd state.

  Hereinafter, although the third embodiment will be described, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the defining portion 4 and the prize support portion 5 are different, and the rest is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the prize support portion 5 of the third embodiment includes a plurality of (four in this embodiment) rod-like arm members 51 provided so as to cross the opening 10 in the first state. In addition, the defining portion 4 includes holes 42 at positions corresponding to both ends of each arm member 51 on the inner peripheral surface thereof. That is, the defining portion 4 includes eight holes 42, and the diameter of each hole 42 corresponds to the diameter of the arm member 51. Thereby, the prescription | regulation part 4 is comprised so that the arm member 51 can be accommodated.

  The arm member 51 is configured to be extendable and retractable so as to be accommodated in the defining portion 4 in the second state. FIG. 7B shows that the two arm members 51 are in the second state (stored in the defining portion 4). In this case, the arm member 51 in the second state may be accommodated in the defining portion 4 from the hole 42 (not shown) on the near side, and is accommodated in the defining portion 4 from the hole 42 on the back side. It may be. In addition, in the 2nd state, only a part of the arm member 51 may be accommodated in the defining portion 4, and the arm member 51 is accommodated in the defining portion 4 step by step from the first state to the second state. May be. The number of arm members 51 is not particularly limited, and may be an odd number or an even number, and may be more or less than four.

  In the present embodiment, both ends of each arm member 51 are provided in correspondence with the corresponding block body 61a in the first state. That is, there are two corresponding block bodies 61a corresponding to one arm member 51, and even if any corresponding block body 61a is turned on by the player's operation, the arm member 51 corresponding to the corresponding corresponding block body 61a is displaced. Can be made. Thereby, the probability that the desired arm member 51 can be selected increases, the difficulty of the game can be reduced, and the game apparatus 1 that is advantageous to the player can be provided. In addition, the game apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment can obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, 4th Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, although the fourth embodiment will be described, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the defining portion 4 and the prize support portion 5 are different, and the rest is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the prize support portion 5 of the fourth embodiment includes a plurality of long (two in this embodiment) arm members 51, and the defining portion 4 includes the defining portion 4 (opening 10). The guide rail member 43 is provided so as to rotate along the circumferential direction. In FIG. 8, an arrow is attached in the direction of clockwise rotation.

  When the player inputs to the operation unit 3 and the corresponding block body 61a corresponding to the arm member 51 is turned on, the arm member 51 rotates clockwise with its tip indicating the center of the opening 10. The arm member 51 may be rotated corresponding to the block body 61, and the rotation angle is, for example, preferably 15 to 90 °, and more preferably 30 to 60 °.

  In addition, when one arm member 51 rotates in one direction, the case where the arm member 51 and the other arm member 51 interfere (adjacent) may occur. In this case, even if the arm member 51 is selected, it does not have to be moved. Moreover, when one arm member 51 rotates, the other arm member 51 may be configured to rotate in conjunction with each other. The number of arm members 51 is not particularly limited, and may be an odd number or an even number, and may be more or less than two.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the arm member 51 is provided along the surface direction of the opening 10 from the base end to the tip end in both the first state and the second state. In other words, the arm member 51 extends in the radial direction of the opening 10 in both the first state and the second state. Thus, since the arm member 51 is displaced in the horizontal direction, it is difficult for the prize to fall depending on the shape, size, arrangement, etc. of the prize. As a result, the difficulty of the game can be increased and the player can be continuously entertained. Also with the game apparatus 1 of the fourth embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, 5th Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a game apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, although the fifth embodiment will be described, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  The game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is different from the game apparatus 1 of the first embodiment except that the shape of the housing 2, the configuration of the operation unit 3, and the crane unit 11 are provided. . Specifically, the game apparatus 1 of the fifth embodiment includes a rectangular parallelepiped housing 2, an operation unit 3 having three push buttons 31, and a crane unit 11 that holds and moves a prize as a movable unit. I have. Two of the three push buttons 31 are used to operate the crane unit 11, and the player operates the crane unit 11 together with the operation of the prize support unit 5 to obtain a prize. be able to.

  Specifically, the player displaces the desired arm member 51 to the second state, exposes the opening 10 to the extent that the prize can fall, and then grabs the prize with the crane unit 11 and exposes it to the prize. Can be moved and dropped. Moreover, after changing the position of the prize with the crane part 11, the arm member 51 can be displaced to a 2nd state, and a prize can also be dropped. In addition, this crane part 11 may be operable and may be inoperable. Further, as a means for operating the crane part 11, an operation stick may be provided instead of the two push buttons 31 or in addition to the two push buttons 31.

  According to such a game device 1 of the fifth embodiment, for example, by reusing a conventional crane game device that has become less popular, the game space can be effectively utilized, and a game device having high game performance can be obtained. Can be provided.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, 6th Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, although the sixth embodiment will be described, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configuration of the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6 is different, and the other configuration is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6 are integrally provided. Specifically, the operation instruction unit 6 is configured by a plurality of (16 in the present embodiment) lighting devices 611 instead of the block body 61. Each lighting device 611 is provided not on the upper surface of the defining portion 4 but on the proximal end side in the arm member 51. In other words, in this embodiment, the arm member 51 plays the same role as the block body 61 (corresponding block body 61a) of the first embodiment, and there is nothing corresponding to the non-corresponding block body 61b. For this reason, the upper surface of the defining portion 4 is exposed, and the player can always select one of the arm members 51. Each lighting device 611 includes a plurality of (three in this embodiment) LEDs.

  According to such a configuration, for example, prizes for display can be arranged on the upper surface of the defining portion 4, and the game space can be utilized more effectively. In addition, since the width of the defining portion 4 can be omitted, it is possible to reduce the size of the defining portion 4 while maintaining the size of the opening 10. Thereby, the more compact game device 1 can also be provided. The same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained by the game device 1 of the sixth embodiment.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a defining portion, a prize support portion, and an operation instruction portion of a game device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, although the seventh embodiment will be described, the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game apparatus 1 of this embodiment, the structure of the operation instruction | indication part 6 differs, and other than that is the same as the game apparatus 1 of the said 1st Embodiment. The operation instruction unit 6 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of (in this embodiment, 32) pockets 612, a rotating plate 613 provided on the outer peripheral side of the plurality of pockets 612, and a rotating plate so as to have a roulette function. 613 and a ball B moving on the 613. The number of pockets 612 is not particularly limited, and may be an odd number or an even number, and may be more or less than 32. The number of balls B is not particularly limited.

  The plurality of pockets 612 are provided between the arm members 51 and 16 corresponding pockets 612 a provided adjacent to the arm members 51 so as to correspond to the arm members 51, so as not to correspond to the arm members 51. It is composed of 16 non-corresponding pockets 612b provided. That is, the corresponding pocket 612a and the non-corresponding pocket 612b are alternately provided.

  The rotating plate 613 has an annular shape and is configured to be rotatable with respect to the plurality of pockets 612. On the upper surface of the rotating plate 613, a frame line corresponding to each pocket 612 and numbers 1 to 32 allocated in the frame are described. The rotating direction of the rotating plate 613 may be clockwise or counterclockwise. A motor for rotating the rotating plate 613, a supply mechanism for the ball B, and a recovery mechanism are not shown.

  The ball B is supplied onto the rotating rotating plate 613, moves on the rotating plate 613, and then fits in any of the plurality of pockets 612. Thereby, the player is instructed whether or not the arm member 51 corresponds to the pocket 612 in which the ball B is accommodated (the presence or absence of the arm member 51 to be displaced). During this time, the information processing unit 92 specifies the presence / absence of the corresponding arm member 51 and specifies the arm member 51 to be displaced. In this embodiment, for example, each pocket 612 is provided with a weight sensor or a pressure sensor. The information processing unit 92 can specify the presence or absence of the corresponding arm member 51.

  Even with such a configuration, since the prize support portion 5 is provided, the game space can be used effectively as in the first embodiment. As described above, the game apparatus 1 of the present invention can entertain a game by incorporating a conventional game (for example, a roulette game).

  The operation instruction unit 6 described above has a physical mechanism configured to allow a roulette game, but this can be replaced with an electric mechanism (for example, a liquid crystal display device). In this case, since the motion control unit 93 controls the ball B displayed on the liquid crystal display device to rotate around the outer periphery of the arm member 51, the rotation of the ball B when the player presses the push button 31 at a desired timing. And the display can be controlled so that the ball B is stored in the pocket 612 closest to the stop position. Accordingly, it is possible to instruct the player whether or not the arm member 51 to be displaced is present. According to such a configuration, since the player can aim at the desired arm member 51 himself, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, 8th Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the following, the eighth embodiment will be described, but the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the defining unit 4 and the operation instruction unit 6 are different, and the rest is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment. Specifically, the defining portion 4 of the present embodiment includes a guide rail member 43 configured to rotate along the inside of the outer peripheral edge thereof. In addition, the operation instruction unit 6 includes a single arrow member 614 and is connected to the guide rail member 43 at the base end thereof. Thereby, the tip of the arrow member 614 indicates the center of the opening 10 and is rotatable along the circumferential direction of the defining portion 4 (opening 10). In FIG. 12, an arrow is attached in a direction in which the arrow member 614 rotates clockwise, but the rotation direction of the arrow member 614 is not particularly limited. For example, the arrow member 614 may be controlled to rotate counterclockwise, or may be controlled to alternately repeat clockwise and counterclockwise.

  When the game starts, the arrow member 614 rotates the outer periphery of the arm member 51 clockwise. Thereafter, when the player presses the push button 31 at a desired timing, the motion control unit 93 stops the rotation of the arrow member 614. Thereby, the player is instructed whether or not the arm member 51 to be displaced is present. Specifically, if the tip of the stopped arrow member 614 indicates the arm member 51, the information processing section 92 can determine that there is the arm member 51 to be displaced, and if not, the arm member 51 to be displaced is indicated. If there is no data, the information processing unit 92 can determine. Note that the position of the arrow member 614 may be detected by a camera provided in the game space of the main body upper portion 21.

  Depending on the position where the arrow member 614 stops, the determination of the presence or absence of the arm member 51 to be displaced may be unclear. For example, when the tip of the arrow member 614 stops at a position indicating the connecting portion 41 of the defining portion 4, it is unclear whether it is determined that the arm member 51 is selected or not selected. If the storage unit 8 stores the determination criteria in such a case in advance, the range of difficulty of the game is expanded. For example, when the tip of the arrow member 614 stops in the range of the inner peripheral surface of the defining portion 4 corresponding to the arm member 51 and the connecting portion 41 sandwiching the arm member 51, the determination criterion that the arm member 51 is selected is used. Can be set. In addition, when the tip of the arrow member 614 stops within the range of the inner peripheral surface of the defining portion 4 corresponding to the arm member 51, a determination criterion that the arm member 51 is selected can be set. In the latter case, the difficulty level of the game can be increased as compared with the former case. Thereby, the game apparatus 1 which can be enjoyed by various users (beginners and advanced users) can be provided. The arrow member 614 is fixed, and the prize support unit 5 may rotate as shown in FIG. 8, or the arrow member 614 and the prize support unit 5 may rotate simultaneously.

  According to the game device 1 of the eighth embodiment, it is possible to have the player enjoy the sense of aiming at the arm member 51. Also, the game apparatus 1 according to the eighth embodiment can provide the same effects as those of the first embodiment.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, 9th Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 13 is a top view showing a defining part, a prize support part, and an operation instruction part of the game device according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the following, the ninth embodiment will be described. The description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  The game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as the game apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment except that the configuration of the defining portion 4, the shape of the opening 10, and the arrangement of the prize support portion 5 and the operation instruction portion 6 are different. is there. Specifically, the defining portion 4 is a rectangular frame body in which the midpoints of the long sides are connected to each other. In other words, the defining portion 4 is configured such that two rectangular frames are adjacent at their long sides. Thereby, two rectangular openings 10 are formed.

  The prize support portion 5 of the present embodiment is provided in parallel to the long side and the short side of the rectangular defining portion 4. Thereby, the arm member 51 provided in the long side and the arm member 51 provided in the short side are provided in the prescription | regulation part 4 in the aspect which mutually orthogonally crosses.

  According to such a configuration, the administrator of the game apparatus 1 can employ various placement methods. In addition, the blinking patterns (such as the blinking direction) of the lighting device 611 of the operation instruction unit 6 become more diverse. For example, each lighting device 611 can be blinked so as to draw an eight figure. For these reasons, the player can be continuously entertained. The arm member 51 may be provided only on either the long side or the short side. In this case, the exposed area of the opening 10 in plan view is increased, and it is possible to more effectively give the player a sense that a prize can be obtained. As a result, an incentive to play on the game apparatus 1 can be given to the player. In addition, the game apparatus 1 of the ninth embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the first embodiment.

<Tenth Embodiment>
Next, 10th Embodiment of the game device of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an operation unit, a defining unit, and a prize support unit of the game device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the tenth embodiment will be described, but the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the configuration of the operation unit 3 and the operation instruction unit 6 is different, and the rest is the same as the game apparatus 1 of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation unit 3 includes a plurality of (16 in the present embodiment) push buttons 31. Each push button 31 is provided on the upper surface of the defining portion 4 in a one-to-one correspondence with the arm member 51 so as to be adjacent to the arm member 51. Thereby, if the player presses the push button 31 corresponding to the arm member 51 to be displaced, the arm member 51 can be surely displaced. Thus, in the present embodiment, the operation unit 3 also functions as the operation instruction unit 6. In addition, although the side peripheral wall surface 211 of the main body upper part 21 is not shown in figure, what is necessary is just to provide it so that the diameter may correspond to the internal diameter of the prescription | regulation part 4. FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the desired arm member 51 can always be displaced, so that an incentive to play with the game apparatus 1 can be given to the player. Further, since it is not necessary to provide the operation instruction unit 6 separately, a more compact game apparatus 1 can be provided. Also with the game apparatus 1 of the tenth embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  The game device of the present invention has been described based on the preferred embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part is replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. be able to. In addition, any other means or component may be added to the present invention. Further, the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of the above embodiments.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game apparatus 2 ... Housing 21 ... Main body upper part 211 ... Side peripheral wall surface 212 ... Upper wall surface 213 ... Exhibition stand 22 Main body lower part 23 ... Cover member 24 ... Support | pillar 25 ... Premium take-out box 251 ... Premium take-out port 3 ... Operation part 31 ... Push button 4 ... regulating portion 41 ... connecting portion 411 ... side plate portion 42 ... hole 43 ... guide rail member 5 ... premium support portion 51 ... arm member 51b ... mounting plate 6 ... operation instruction portion 61 ... block body 61a ... corresponding block body 61b ... Non-corresponding block body 611 ... Lighting device 612 ... Pocket 612a ... Corresponding pocket 612b ... Non-corresponding pocket 613 ... Rotating plate 614 ... Arrow member 7 ... Detection part 8 ... Storage part 9 ... Control part 91 Information acquisition part 92 ... Information processing Part 93 ... Operation control part 10 ... Opening 11 ... Crane part B ... Ball

Claims (11)

A game device having an opening for dropping a prize,
An operation unit for receiving input information;
A prize support section provided on the opening to support the prize, and configured to be operable by the operation section receiving the input information;
An operation instruction section corresponding to the prize support section to be displaced;
Have a, an operation control unit for controlling the operation of the prize support and the operation instruction unit,
The operation control portion, when the operation unit according to an instruction of the operation instructing section receives the input information, the game apparatus according to claim Rukoto to operate the prize supporting unit corresponding to the operation instruction section. The operation instruction unit is composed of a plurality of block bodies including a lighting device,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting devices of the plurality of block bodies are configured to blink according to a predetermined program. The prize support portion includes a plurality of arm members,
The game device according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of block bodies include a corresponding block body provided so as to correspond to the plurality of arm members. A defining portion for defining the opening is provided;
The plurality of arm members are provided along an inner surface of the defining portion,
The game device according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of block bodies are provided on an upper surface of the defining portion so as to surround the plurality of arm members. The plurality of block bodies further include a non-corresponding block body that does not correspond to the plurality of arm members,
The game device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the corresponding block body and the non-corresponding block body are alternately arranged.   The operation control unit controls each of the lighting devices of the plurality of block bodies so as to blink sequentially, and turns on only the lighting device that is lit when the operation unit receives the input information. The game device according to any one of 2 to 5.   The game device according to claim 2, wherein the operation control unit controls a part or all of the lighting devices of the plurality of block bodies to blink simultaneously.   The operation control unit controls the lighting devices of the two or more corresponding block bodies and the lighting devices of the non-corresponding block bodies provided between the corresponding block bodies to blink simultaneously. 5. The game device according to 5.   The game device according to claim 5, wherein the operation control unit controls the lighting device of the corresponding block body and the lighting device of the non-corresponding block body that are adjacent to each other to blink simultaneously. A control method of a game device having an opening for dropping a prize,
Controlling an operation instruction unit to correspond to a prize support unit supporting the prize on the opening;
An operation unit receiving input information according to an instruction of the operation instruction unit ;
Displacing the prize support portion based on the input information;
I have a,
The method of controlling a game device, wherein the step of displacing the prize support unit includes a step of displacing the prize support unit corresponding to the operation instruction unit when the input information is received . A game program for a game device having an opening for dropping a prize,
Controlling an operation instruction unit to correspond to a prize support unit supporting the prize on the opening;
An operation unit receiving input information according to an instruction of the operation instruction unit ;
Displacing the prize support portion based on the input information;
To the computer ,
The game program characterized in that the step of displacing the prize support section includes the step of displacing the prize support section corresponding to the operation instruction section when the input information is received .

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