JP6607416B1 - Play equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

A game apparatus capable of adjusting a payout rate in association with an operation of a capturing body is provided. A prize taking-in port 135 for taking out at least one prize included in a prize group on a prize stand 131, and a prize obtaining unit 121 operable to move the prize toward the prize taking-in port 135. In the prize acquisition unit 121, a shovel 122 as an example of a capture body for capturing a prize, a capture operation for capturing a prize, and a release operation for releasing the captured prize are given to the shovel 122. The excavator between the drive unit 123 and the introduction position where the excavator 122 is introduced into the prize group on the prize table 135 and the capture operation is performed, and the release position where the excavator 122 is released and the prize is released. One of the release position adjusting means for changing the release position of the shovel 122 in the game apparatus 100 provided with the elevating part 124 for moving the 122. As provided payout rate adjustment unit 200. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus that provides a game for the purpose of acquiring a prize.

  As a type of game device that provides games for the purpose of acquiring prizes, the movement speed, acceleration, or direction of movement when an excavator-like capture object that is captured by scooping up prizes moves toward the prize intake. There has been known a game device that adjusts a payout rate by changing an operation pattern related to (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4390547

  Changing the speed, acceleration, or direction of movement of the capture object is one method for adjusting the payout rate, but preparing other methods for adjusting the payout rate also enriches the adjustment method. Therefore, it is preferable to increase the degree of freedom of adjustment of the game device or to properly use the method according to the situation. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game device that can adjust the payout rate by a method different from the conventional method in association with the operation of the catcher.

  A game device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a prize stand in which a prize group to be acquired by a user is arranged in a play space covered with a case whose interior is visually recognizable, and at least included in the prize group Provided with a prize intake for taking out one prize from the play space out of the case, and a prize acquisition means operable to move the prize on the prize table toward the prize intake. A game mechanism unit provided with an operation unit for receiving the user's operation outside the case, and a game for the purpose of acquiring the prize based on the user's operation on the operation unit is the game space. A control unit for controlling the prize acquisition means as performed in the prize acquisition means, the capture body for capturing the prize, a capture operation for capturing the prize, and the captured Scenery A capturing body driving means for driving the capturing body so as to give the capturing body a releasing operation for releasing the capturing body, and an introduction position where the capturing body is introduced into the prize group on the premium table and the capturing operation is performed. And a capture body transfer means for moving the capture body between a release position where the release operation of the capture body is performed and the prize is released, and the release position of the capture body is changed. The game apparatus further includes release position adjusting means.

The schematic perspective view of a game device. The schematic perspective view of the game device with the case removed. The schematic perspective view of a prize stand. The schematic sectional drawing of a prize stand. The schematic sectional drawing of the game device from which the case was removed. Schematic explaining scooping operation | movement and dropping operation | movement. The schematic sectional drawing of an excavator drive part. The schematic perspective view of the guide duct of prize. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a shutter mechanism. The schematic sectional drawing in the horizontal direction of an amusement apparatus. The schematic block diagram of a game device. The general | schematic flowchart explaining play mode. The flowchart which shows an example of a payout rate adjustment process.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative positions of components described in the following embodiments can be arbitrarily set, and can be changed according to the configuration of the apparatus to which the present invention is applied or various conditions. In addition, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments specifically described below unless otherwise specified. In the present specification, up and down correspond to an upward direction and a downward direction in the direction of gravity, respectively. As an example, when the placement surface side of the game apparatus 100 is the lower side, the opposite side corresponds to the upper side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 100 includes a case 101 whose inside is visually recognizable and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped housing 102 as an example of a game mechanism. The housing | casing part 102 contains the case 101 and each mechanism and apparatus for capturing prizes. Alternatively, the casing 102 may be a cylinder or a column having a polygonal bottom surface. The case 101 is connected to the upper surface of the housing 102 so as to be opened and closed by a connecting member such as a screw. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the case 101 is closed, and the case 101 can be operated to open upward from the state shown in FIG. As a result, the case 101 can be opened to replenish the prize. A play space covered with the case 101 is defined above the casing 102. This play space is sealed by a case 101, and two operation units 111 that accept user operations are arranged outside the case 101.

  The operation unit 111 includes a capture button 112A for instructing a prize capturing operation, and a drop button 112B for instructing a prize dropping operation (an example of a release operation). The capture button 112A and the drop button 112B are both push-type buttons, and a detection signal of a push operation of each button is output as a user operation. As the prize to be captured, food such as ice confectionery and confectionery, toys such as stuffed animals and dolls, accessories, beverages, and the like can be selected as appropriate. Below, the example in which the ice confection or ice cream which needs frozen storage as a prize is selected is demonstrated. In this specification, the term “capture” is used in the broadest sense as a concept indicating an operation involving an action of restraining a prize in some manner such as scooping up, grasping, pinching, and hooking up the prize. The operation of pushing the prize in a specific direction is also an aspect of “capturing” in that the prize is restrained with respect to the specific direction. However, in the game device 100 described below, as an operation of “capturing” a prize, an operation of scooping up a prize or an operation of pushing out a prize is selectively used.

  The operation unit 111 includes a loading port 113 disposed on the side surface of the housing unit 102. When starting a game, the user performs a game start operation for inserting a game medium such as a coin as a consideration for the game into the insertion slot 113. The coin may be a currency as a currency, or may be an alternative currency having exchangeability with the currency. Hereinafter, the description will be continued assuming that coins are inserted. In the insertion slot 113, an insertion sensor for detecting a coin passing therethrough is disposed. The insertion sensor outputs a detection signal when the passage of the coin is detected. Furthermore, the operation unit 111 may include an information reading device that reads various information necessary for play. For example, the user performs a game start operation for bringing a member card or IC card into contact with the reading unit of the information reading device.

  The operation unit 111 includes a display unit 114 disposed on the upper surface of the housing unit 102 and a speaker 115 disposed on a side surface of the housing unit 102. The speaker 115 produces an acoustic effect, and the display unit 114 produces an image effect. Also, a prize discharge port 116 is formed below the speaker 115. Note that the operation unit 111 provided outside the case 101 may be a separate body from the housing unit 102. For example, a wireless communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, or a personal computer is used as the operation unit 111. May be. Further, only one operation unit 111 or three or more operation units 111 may be provided.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the game apparatus 100 with the case 101 removed. In the play space in the case 101, a prize stand 131 on which a prize group to be acquired by the user is arranged, and a prize acquisition unit 121 as an example of a prize acquisition means are provided. The prize stand 131 has a substantially circular shape and is supported by a rotation support portion 132 so as to circulate through a predetermined circulation path in the case 101. Alternatively, the prize stand 131 may be a circulation path that can be circulated such as an ellipse, a polygon, and a meandering closed path. The rotation support unit 132 includes a motor that is a drive source (not shown) and a suspension mechanism that rotatably supports the prize stand 131. The rotation axis of the prize stand 131 is located at the center of the prize stand 131 and extends along the vertical direction. Alternatively, the game device 100 may be configured to allow the game to be played while the prize stand 131 is stationary. In this case, the rotation mechanism can be omitted from the rotation support portion 132. However, since the prize stand 131 rotates, the user can select and capture the moving prize, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  The prize acquisition unit 121 includes an excavator rotating unit 123 and an elevating unit 124 as an example of a drive unit 196 (FIG. 11) that rotationally drives the shovel 122. This prize acquisition unit 121 operates a shovel 122 as an example of a capturing body to realize capturing and releasing a prize. That is, the prize acquisition unit 121 is operable to move the prize on the prize stand 131 toward the prize taking-in port 135. Then, the prize acquisition unit 121 rotates the excavator 122 around a predetermined rotation axis to scoop up the prize on the prize stand 131 and drop the scooped prize toward the prize intake port 135. On the right side of FIG. 2, for convenience of explanation, both the shovel 122 in the lower introduction position and the shovel 122 in the upper release position are indicated by solid lines. However, the excavator 122 moves between the two positions, and in fact, in one prize acquisition unit 121, the excavator 122 is not simultaneously located at both positions.

  In the play space, a guide cone 133 having a prize guide surface 134 with an upward slope as viewed from the prize stand 131 side is arranged. Above the prize stand 131, a prize entrance 135 is opened on the prize guide surface 134, and at least one prize included in the prize group is removed from the play space through the case 101 via the prize entrance 135. Can be taken out.

  A plurality of stations S are set in the housing unit 102 as an example of a plurality of game areas having different positions in the circumferential direction of the case 101. The station S includes a prize take-in port 135, a prize acquisition unit 121, an operation unit 111, and a prize discharge port 116. In FIG. 2, two stations S are provided, and two users can play simultaneously. In other words, the user can enjoy a game for the purpose of capturing prizes in the play space corresponding to the station S where the user plays.

  The prize stand 131 and the guide cone 133 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 shows the prize stand 131 viewed from above, and FIG. 4 shows a cross section of a substantially central portion of the prize stand 131.

  The prize stand 131 shown in FIG. 3 extends in the circumferential direction so as to have a substantially semicircular cross section. A prize group is arranged on the curved bottom surface of the prize stand 131. Alternatively, the gift stand 131 may be a circulating member such as an endless belt and a belt conveyor. A guide cone 133 having a substantially frustoconical outer shape is connected to the prize stand 131 and arranged inside the prize stand 131. The guide cone 133 is inclined toward the prize taking-in port 135. Further, a support surface 139 connected to the rotation support portion 132 is provided on the top portion of the guide cone 133 so as to extend in the radial direction of the prize stand 131. The guide cone 133 may be configured integrally with the prize stand 131, and the guide cone 133 may have a plurality of flat surfaces or curved surfaces inclined toward the prize stand 131.

  Two prize intakes 135 corresponding to the number of operation units 111 are formed at positions facing the prize stand 131. That is, the prize take-in port 135 is formed so as to be located in the opposite direction with the rotation axis of the prize stand 131 as a center. Further, the prize taking-in port 135 is opened at a position adjacent to the prize stand 131. The number of prize intakes 135 is not limited to two, and one or more prize intakes 135 may be formed. In addition, a protrusion 136 that protrudes from the prize stand 131 is disposed between the prize inlets 135 in the circumferential direction of the guide cone 133 at a position adjacent to the guide cone 133.

  An area UA above the prize intake port 135 on the prize guide surface 134 of the guide cone 133 is set as an area where the prize falls from the excavator 122. At least a part of the prize PZ ′ dropped from the excavator 122 to the area UA is received by the holding body 141 that receives and holds the dropped prize. That is, the prize PZ ′ that has slid down on the prize guide surface 134 of the guide cone 133 may enter directly into the prize intake port 135 or may fall onto the holding body 141. Furthermore, the prize PZ ′ may return directly from the prize guide surface 134 of the guide cone 133 into the prize table 131. When the holding body 141 is in the holding position inclined toward the prize stand 131, at least a part of the prize that has fallen on the holding body 141 is received by the holding body 141 and held by the holding body 141. When the holding body 141 is tilted from the holding position to the guiding position inclined toward the prize taking-in port 135, the prize held by the holding body 141 is guided into the prize taking-in port 135. As a result, the prize PZ ′ moves so as to slide into the prize taking-in port 135 or collapse.

  When the prize PZ ′ is temporarily held on the holding body 141, it can be expected that the prize PZ ′ enters the prize taking-in port 135 due to the subsequent behavior of the holding body 141. If such a state occurs when the game is over, the user is given the motivation to continue the game. Thereby, the user's willingness to continue the game can be promoted through temporary holding of the prize by the holding body 141. As an example, at least one prize PZ ′ dropped from the excavator 122 is held on the holding body 141, and when a plurality of prizes exceeding a certain amount are stored, the prize PZ ′ is directed from the holding body 141 toward the prize taking-in port 135. Falls. Further, as will be described later, at least a part of the prize group on the prize stand 131 can be pushed out toward the prize intake port 135. Also in this case, the pushed-out prize may enter the prize taking-in port 135 or may fall on the holding body 141.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of inner rollers 137 </ b> A and a plurality of outer rollers 137 </ b> B that support the lower surface are arranged on the lower surface of the prize stand 131. The inner rollers 137A are arranged in a circle or an ellipse on the inner side in the radial direction of the prize stand 131, and the outer rollers 137B are arranged in a circle or an ellipse on the outer side in the radial direction of the prize table 131. The prize stand 131 rotated by the rotation support part 132 circulates on the rotating inner roller 137A and outer roller 137B, respectively.

  The holding body 141 is disposed at a position adjacent to the prize take-in port 135, that is, a position between the inner edge of the prize stand 131 and the upper edge of the prize take-in port 135 in the radial direction of the prize stand 131. The holding body 141 is disposed along the lower edge of the prize taking-in port 135 and receives and holds the prize sent by the excavator 122 of the prize acquisition unit 121. The holding body 141 is operable between a holding position for holding a prize and a guiding position for guiding the held prize toward the prize taking-in port 135. For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 4, the holding body 141A at the holding position is indicated by a solid line, and the holding body 141B at the guide position is indicated by a dotted line.

  The holding body 141 is provided so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis AL set so as to extend along the lower edge of the prize taking-in port 135. In this case, the guide position is a position where the holding body 141 is inclined toward the prize taking-in port 135 as compared with the holding position. Thereby, a user can understand visually that a prize falls when holder 141 inclines to a guidance position. Therefore, it is possible to visually give the user a sense of expectation that can acquire a large number of prizes. Here, the prize taking-in port 135 may be configured such that its position or size can be adjusted. For example, the prize intake 135 can be configured such that rails are arranged on both sides of the prize intake 135 so that the prize intake 135 and the holding body 141 can move along the rail. Further, the prize intake port 135 can be configured such that a movable door is arranged at the prize intake port 135 so that the opening width of the door can be changed. As a result, when the door opening width is increased, the prize on the holding body 141 is likely to fall, so that the prize can be guided into the prize intake port 135 at an early stage. On the other hand, if the opening width of the door is reduced, the prizes are easily stored on the holding body 141, so that a larger number of prizes can be held on the holding body 141.

  Further, the housing unit 102 includes a motion conversion mechanism 142 as an example of a holding body driving unit that moves the holding body 141 between a holding position and a guidance position. The holding body 141 is attached to the guide cone 133 so as to be swingable about the rotation axis AL. Then, the motion conversion mechanism 142 converts the circulation operation of the prize stand 131 into a reciprocating operation between the holding position of the holding body 141 and the guiding position. Thereby, the reciprocating operation of the capturing body can be realized with a simple configuration. For example, the motion conversion mechanism 142 includes a rail plate 143 having a wave shape that periodically advances and retreats in the vertical direction, and a sliding roller 144 that periodically moves up and down while rotating on the rail plate 143. Yes.

  A pair of sliding rollers 144 are arranged corresponding to both ends of the holding body 141. Then, the sliding roller 144 is positioned at a lower position when it reaches a portion where the rail plate 143 is retracted downward. Therefore, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize stand 131 side moves downward about the rotation axis AL of the holding body 141, and the holding body 141 is positioned at the holding position so as to receive the prize. On the other hand, the sliding roller 144 is positioned at an upper position when reaching the portion where the rail plate 143 has advanced upward. Therefore, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize stand 131 side moves upward around the rotation axis AL of the holding body 141, and the holding body 141 is positioned at a guiding position for guiding the prize to the prize taking-in port 135. When the holding body 141 moves to the guiding position, the bottom surface of the holding body 141 is inclined toward the prize taking-in port 135. As a result, the stored prize is moved into the prize taking-in port 135. In addition, a protrusion 140 that prevents the prize on the holder 141 from dropping on the prize stand 131 is formed at the end of the holder 141 on the prize stand 131 side. That is, the prize may move on the holding body 141 or change its posture, but the drop from the holding body 141 to the prize table 131 is hindered by the protrusion 140. In FIG. 3, the protrusion 140 is not shown for convenience of explanation.

  Alternatively, the motion conversion mechanism 142 may include a flat rail and a cam that rotates on the rail. In this case, the cam has an outer shape that periodically protrudes with respect to the rotation shaft of the cam. Therefore, when the recessed portion of the cam comes into contact with the rail, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize stand 131 side moves downward. On the other hand, when the protruding portion of the cam comes into contact with the rail, the end of the holding body 141 on the prize stand 131 side moves upward. Further, the holder driving means may include a drive source such as a motor that rotates the holder 141 around the rotation axis AL instead of the motion conversion mechanism 142. In this case, the control unit 191 controls the holding body driving unit so that the holding body 141 is operated between the holding position and the guide position. For example, the control unit 191 drives the holding body so as to rotate the holding body 141 to the guiding position when an SP condition described later is satisfied, or when a held prize reaches a certain weight or height. The means can be controlled.

  The holding body driving means may rotate the holding body 141 to the guiding position at an indefinite period. For example, the holding body driving means may include a direct acting actuator such as a solenoid actuator or a rotary actuator such as a motor, and rotate the holding body 141 to an induction position at an arbitrary timing. In addition, a guide position with a large rotation angle of the holding body 141 and a small guide position may be set, and the holding body driving means may rotate the holding body 141 to a different guide position. In this case, the holding body driving means may rotate the holding body 141 to a different guiding position according to the game situation. For example, when an SP condition to be described later is satisfied, or when an index such as an elapsed time from the start of the game, a user's cumulative number of visits, a user's cumulative play time, and a user's cumulative play number reaches a predetermined condition, The holding body driving means rotates the holding body 141 to different guiding positions.

  The prize acquisition unit 121 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 shows a cross section of a substantially central portion along a horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. FIG. 6 shows the excavator 122 viewed from the side. FIG. 7 shows a cross section along the vertical direction of the excavator rotating unit 123 in a state where the excavator 122 is in a position for holding a prize.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the prize acquisition unit 121 includes, as an example of the drive unit 196 (FIG. 11), an elevating unit 124 as an example of a capturing body transfer unit that moves the shovel 122 between the introduction position and the release position. , And an excavator rotating unit 123 that is an example of a capturing body driving unit that rotationally drives the excavator 122. Furthermore, the prize acquisition unit 121 includes an attachment member 126 that is driven by the elevating unit 124. Further, an elevating mechanism for elevating and lowering the excavator rotating portion 123 is provided in the hollow guide rail 125 and at the upper end portion of the guide rail 125. As a result, the excavator rotating unit 123 can move up and down along the guide rail 125. As an example, the elevating mechanism includes an attachment member 126 connected to the excavator rotating unit 123 and a belt to which the attachment member 126 is connected. The belt is disposed along the guide rail 125, and when the belt is driven by a motor, the attachment member 126 and the excavator rotating unit 123 are moved up and down along the guide rail 125. Alternatively, the elevating mechanism may be provided in the guide rail 125 and at the lower end of the guide rail 125.

  Further, the elevating unit 124 may include a shovel detection unit that detects whether the shovel 122 is in the introduction position or the release position. For example, the shovel detection unit is a mechanical switch disposed inside the guide rail 125 or an optical sensor that detects the attachment member 126. In this case, when the attachment member 126 reaches the uppermost excavator detector, the excavator detector outputs a signal notifying that the excavator 122 has reached the release position. When the attachment member 126 reaches the lowermost excavator detector, the excavator detector outputs a signal notifying that the excavator 122 has reached the introduction position. Alternatively, the excavator detection unit may be an encoder connected to the motor of the elevating unit 124. In this case, the position of the excavator 122 can be detected based on the signal output from the encoder.

  Specifically, the elevating unit 124 drives the mounting member 126 to move the excavator 122 at the introduction position upward along the guide rail 125, while moving from the operation unit 111 in the radial direction of the prize stand 131. Move away. On the contrary, the elevating unit 124 drives the mounting member 126 to move the excavator 122 in the release position downward along the guide rail 125 while approaching the operation unit 111 in the radial direction of the prize stand 131. Move in the direction. Thereby, the excavator 122 can move between the introduction position and the release position. Then, the shovel 122 at the introduction position is introduced into the prize group on the prize stand 131 by being rotated by the excavator rotating unit 123. Further, the excavator 122 in the release position is rotated by the excavator rotating unit 123, thereby dropping the scooped up premium.

  For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 5, the shovel 122A in the introduction position and the shovel 122B in the release position are shown by solid lines. However, in practice, the excavator 122 is not simultaneously located at a plurality of positions. As shown in FIG. 5, the position at which the excavator 122 at the introduction position starts to rotate when scooping up the prize and the position at which the excavator 122 at the release position finishes rotating when the prize is dropped are the shovel The positions of 122 with respect to the rotation axis coincide. That is, the excavator 122 rotates 360 degrees from the start of rotation at the introduction position to the end of rotation at the release position.

  Here, the release position is set such that when the excavator 122 is rotated upward (counterclockwise in FIG. 6), the prize falls into the area UA above the prize intake port 135. That is, the elevating unit 124 moves the excavator 122 to above the area UA. Thereafter, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 to drop the prize on the excavator 122. The prize slipped on the prize guide surface 134 is received in the holding body 141 or the prize taking-in port 135. The holding body 141 holds the received prize and guides it to the prize taking-in port 135 at a predetermined timing. Thus, since the prize slides down on the prize guide surface 134, the user needs to predict a route along which the prize slides. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by complicating the game content. Alternatively, the excavator 122 may throw a prize toward the prize intake 135 or push the prize toward the prize intake 135.

  When the game is not being performed, the excavator 122 may be put on standby at a standby position different from both the introduction position and the release position. In this case, the excavator detection unit may detect the standby position. The standby position can be set between the introduction position and the release position or above the release position. In FIG. 5, the excavator 122C at the standby position (hereinafter referred to as HP (Home Position)) is indicated by a dotted line. As an example, after the user depresses the drop button 112B and the prize falls, the excavator 122 moves from the release position to the HP set below the release position. This HP is set above the introduction position. When the user depresses the capture button 112A, the excavator 122 moves to the introduction position. Here, the excavator 122 does not rotate until it moves from the release position to the HP and from the HP to the introduction position. Therefore, the position of the shovel 122 in the HP with respect to the rotation axis of the shovel 122 coincides with the position where the shovel 122 in the introduction position starts to rotate and the position where the shovel 122 in the release position finishes rotating. Yes. The release position can be adjusted, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the excavator 122 has a shape that can be rotated in the scooping direction R and can perform a scooping operation for scooping up the prize as the scooping direction R rotates. Further, the excavator rotating unit 123 can rotate the excavator 122 in the scooping direction R. That is, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 in the scooping direction R from the rotation start position on the left side of FIG. Then, after the excavator 122 is rotated to the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. 6, the excavator rotating unit 123 stops the rotation of the excavator 122. Here, the flat holding surface 122W of the excavator 122 faces upward, and a prize is held on the holding surface 122W. The shovel 122 has a bent portion 122X at the end opposite to the rotation axis. Therefore, even if the shovel 122 is slightly inclined, the prize is prevented from falling over the bent portion 122X. Alternatively, the holding surface 122W may be a curved surface. When the shovel 122 rotates in the pushing direction OR opposite to the scooping direction R, the prize PZ ″ is pushed by the pushing surface 122Z of the shovel 122 and pushed into the prize taking-in port 135. At this time, the prize PZ ″ or at least a part of the prize group may be received by the holding body 141.

  Next, the excavator rotating unit 123 moves the shovel 122 from the introduction position to the release position, and performs a dropping operation to rotate in the scooping direction R from the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. Then, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 to the prize dropping position on the right side of FIG. 6 (until the holding surface 122W reaches a position above the rotation axis of the excavator 122). As a result, the prize held on the excavator 122 falls into the prize intake port 135. Thereafter, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 until the holding surface 122W is turned over (to a position facing downward). The rotation operation from the prize drop position to the rotation end position is continuously performed. That is, the excavator rotating unit 123 does not stop the excavator 122 at the prize drop position on the right side of FIG. 6 but continuously rotates the excavator 122 to the rotation end position on the left side of FIG. In FIG. 6, the excavator 122 rotated to the position where the holding surface 122 </ b> W faces downward is indicated by a dotted line. An operation in which the excavator 122 rotates so as to scoop up the prize corresponds to an example of a capture operation, and an operation in which the excavator 122 rotates so as to drop the scoop up prize is equivalent to an example of an opening operation.

  The shovel 122 has an inclined portion 122Y at the end of the rotating shaft. The inclined portion 122Y is gently inclined from the bottom surface of the excavator 122 as compared to the bent portion 122X. Therefore, when the excavator 122 rotates to the prize fall position, it is difficult to prevent the prize from falling over the inclined portion 122Y. Here, the rotation direction of the shovel 122 is the same between the lifting operation and the dropping operation. Thereby, one side of the shovel 122 is always introduced into the prize group, and the scooped prize always falls from the other side of the shovel 122. Therefore, by making the shape of one side of the excavator 122 different from that of the other side, the prize can be picked up more easily without hindering the fall. Further, the excavator rotating unit 123 may stop the rotation of the excavator 122 for a predetermined time at the prize dropping position.

  Thereafter, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 in the release position in the scooping direction R from the prize dropping position on the right side of FIG. After the excavator 122 is rotated to the rotation end position on the left side of FIG. 6, the excavator rotating unit 123 stops the rotation of the excavator 122. Here, the rotation end position coincides with the rotation start position and the position of the excavator 122 with respect to the rotation axis. When HP is set, the excavator 122 that has rotated to the rotation end position is then moved to HP. Alternatively, the excavator 122 may be rotated to the rotation end position while moving to the HP. Moreover, you may make the shovel 122 wait in an introduction position, without setting HP. In this case, the excavator rotating unit 123 and the elevating unit 124 move the excavator 122 to the introduction position after dropping the prize at the release position.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the excavator rotating part 123 includes a box body 123 </ b> A that is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, and an attachment part 123 </ b> B that is attached to the attachment member 126 of the guide rail 125. The attachment portion 123B is fixed to the outer surface of the box body 123A by a method such as screwing. The excavator rotating unit 123 includes a pair of pulleys 123C, an endless belt 123D wound around the pair of pulleys 123C, and a shovel drive motor 123E that is a drive source of the shovel 122 and is connected to one of the pair of pulleys 123C. And has.

  An excavator 122 is connected to the other of the pair of pulleys 123C through a rotation shaft. Thereby, the driving force of the shovel drive motor 123E is transmitted to the shovel 122 via the pair of pulleys 123C, the endless belt 123D, and the rotation shaft of the shovel 122. Further, the excavator rotating unit 123 may have an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the tension of the endless belt 123D. This adjustment mechanism can increase the load resistance of the shovel 122 by increasing the tension of the endless belt 123D. As an example, a protruding member that protrudes and retracts so as to come into contact with and separate from the endless belt 123D can be disposed in the box body 123A. As the amount by which the protruding member pushes the endless belt 123D increases, the tension of the endless belt 123D increases and the load resistance can be increased.

  The premium guide duct 151 and the shutter 152 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of the guide duct 151. FIG. 9 shows a cross section along the longitudinal direction of the guide duct 151. FIG. 10 shows a cross section passing between the case 101 and the prize stand 131.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the prize outlet 116 of the game apparatus 100 is provided at a position on the outer peripheral side of the case 101 and lower than the prize intake port 135. Therefore, the game apparatus 100 includes a guide duct 151 shown in FIG. 8 so as to guide the prize taken into the prize taking-in port 135 toward the prize discharging port 116. The guide duct 151 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and its upper side, that is, the prize stand 131 side is open. A substantially U-shaped mounting bracket 153 is attached to the lower end of the guide duct 151. The guide duct 151 is attached to the inside of the side surface of the housing unit 102 by the mounting bracket 153. As a result, the guide duct 151 communicates with the prize outlet 116.

  In addition, the game apparatus 100 includes an introduction unit 154 that directly or indirectly communicates with the prize take-in port 135 and the guide duct 151. Here, the prize take-in port 135 is provided at a position that is biased toward the center of the play space from the prize stand 131 as viewed from the operation unit 111 side. The introduction portion 154 is disposed below the central portion of the play space and extends downward from the prize intake port 135. Therefore, the prize thrown into the prize taking-in port 135 passes through the introduction part 154 and falls to the guide duct 151. The guide duct 151 has an inclined portion 155 that is inclined downward toward the prize outlet 116 so as to guide the prize toward the outer periphery of the case 101 toward the prize outlet 116. Therefore, the prize rolls on the inclined portion 155 and moves from the guide duct 151 to the prize discharge port 116. The user can open the outer door of the prize outlet 116 and take out the prize that has moved to the prize outlet 116.

  Here, the housing unit 102 is provided with a plurality of stations S (FIG. 2). Therefore, the guide duct 151 has a plurality of branch portions 156 extending from the introduction portion 154 toward the prize outlet 116 corresponding to each of the plurality of stations S. In the present embodiment, since two stations are provided, the guide duct 151 has two branch portions 156. And the prize taking-in port 135 is joined at the introduction part 154. Therefore, the introduction part 154 is partitioned by the partition member 157 so as to communicate with a plurality of branch parts 156, for example, two branch parts 156 individually. The partition member 157 extends in the vertical direction so as to equally divide the upper opening and the lower opening of the introducing portion 154. As a result, the prize take-in port 135 communicates with only one branching portion 156. Therefore, the prize guided to the prize taking-in port 135 is always guided to the prize discharge port 116 corresponding to the operation unit 111 operated by the user.

  Here, the game device 100 further includes a cooling unit 195 (FIG. 11) for cooling the cooling section CS shown in FIG. 5 set on the prize stand 131 in the game space. Thereby, the prize on the prize stand 131 can be maintained in a frozen state. This cooling section CS is set from the position of the lower end portion of the case 101 to the position of the upper end portion of the prize stand 131. And at least a part of the prize taking-in port 135 is open to the cooling section CS, and the control unit 191 controls the temperature in the cooling section CS to be lower than a predetermined temperature (eg, −25 ° C.). ing. However, the compartment above the lower end of the case 101 and the compartment below the upper end of the prize stand 131 may be cooled by the flow of cool air. Further, the control unit 191 (FIG. 11) activates the cooling unit 195 when detecting the power-on of the game apparatus 100 or the cooling unit 195. Alternatively, instead of the control unit 191, the cooling unit 195 may have a function of controlling the temperature of the cooling section CS.

  As an example, the cooling unit 195 is disposed in the lower portion of the housing unit 102 and includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a blower fan. The cooling unit 195 sends cold air to the cooling section CS via a duct (not shown), and the cold air sent from the cooling unit 195 is blown out to the cooling section CS. The cold air that has flowed into the cooling section CS stays on the prize stand 131 in the cooling section CS due to the specific gravity. In addition, an air curtain may be formed on the prize stand 131 by setting the direction in which the cool air is blown out in the radial direction of the prize stand 131.

  The introduction part 154 has airtightness in order to maintain the temperature of the cooling section CS. Further, the introduction unit 154 is provided with a shutter mechanism that opens and closes the introduction unit 154. This shutter mechanism blocks or inhibits cool air flowing through the introduction portion 154 to the guide duct 151 (or outside the game device 100). Specifically, the shutter mechanism has a plate-like shutter 152 that can move between an open position that opens the introducing portion 154 and a closed position that closes the introducing portion 154. The shutter 152 is disposed at a boundary that communicates with the guide duct 151 in the introduction portion 154. Alternatively, the shutter 152 may be arranged in the introduction part 154 or at a boundary that communicates with the prize intake 135 in the introduction part 154. By providing the shutter mechanism, it is possible to suppress the loss of cool air that leaks downward through the prize intake port 135. In addition, the shutter mechanism includes a shutter drive motor 158 as an example of a shutter drive unit that drives the shutter 152 between an open position and a closed position.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the shutter mechanism closes the introduction portion 154 by the shutter 152A in the closed position shown on the right side of FIG. The shutter mechanism rotates the shutter 152A downward when the user starts playing, and the shutter 152B opens the introduction portion 154 at the open position shown on the left side of FIG. Furthermore, in the introduction part 154, the opening area of the upper end part is larger than that of the lower end part. The shutter 152 is arranged in a portion where the opening area is small in the introduction portion 154. Thereby, since the arrangement | positioning part of the shutter 152 becomes narrow, the loss of cool air when the shutter 152 is open | released can be suppressed.

  In general, when a motor is used at a low temperature, specifications required for the motor become strict because it is necessary to guarantee an operation at a low temperature. Therefore, in order to relax the required specifications, the shutter drive motor 158 of the shutter mechanism is disposed outside the introduction portion 154. That is, the shutter drive motor 158 is disposed in a section isolated from the cooling section CS by the shutter 152. As a result, the shutter drive motor 158 can be prevented from being cooled by being directly exposed to cold air.

  Further, the elevating unit 124 can cause at least a part of the excavator rotating unit 123 to enter the cooling section CS and retract the shovel rotating unit 123 to the outside of the cooling section CS. Specifically, the elevating unit 124 causes at least a part of the shovel rotating unit 123 to enter the cooling section CS when the shovel 122 is moved to the introduction position. Thereafter, the elevating unit 124 moves the shovel 122 to retract the entire shovel rotating unit 123 out of the cooling section CS. Thereby, the time which the shovel drive motor 123E in the shovel rotation part 123 is cooled by cold air can be limited to a short time. For example, the excavator control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the excavator rotating unit 123 is located outside the cooling section CS (HP of the excavator 122) except when the prize is captured.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game apparatus 100 further includes a stock box SB as an example of a prize storage unit. As a result, the prize can be stored without separately arranging a cooling device for storage. The stock box SB is arranged outside the play space so as to communicate with the cooling section CS. The stock box SB is arranged between the two stations S. As an example, the stock box SB is in fluid communication with the play space via a plate or sheet in which a large number of holes are formed. Therefore, the cold air that has flowed into the cooling section CS flows into the stock box SB through a hole in the plate or sheet.

  The prize stored in the stock box SB is, for example, food such as ice cream that needs to be stored in a low temperature state. Further, the lid 119 (FIG. 1) of the stock box SB is attached to the casing 102 so as to be opened and closed by a connecting member such as a hinge. The lid 119 can be operated so as to open upward from the state shown in FIG. By opening the lid 119, the prize can be accommodated in the stock box SB. Alternatively, the case 101 may be used instead of the lid 119 to cover the stock box SB.

  Next, control of the game apparatus 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram of the game apparatus 100, and FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the game mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the game apparatus 100 includes a control unit 191 that controls the prize acquisition unit 121. As an example, the control unit 191 includes a CPU (not shown) and a memory as a storage unit that stores a control program. The CPU controls the entire game apparatus 100 based on a program stored in the memory, and also comprehensively controls various processes. The memory also includes a RAM, which is a system work memory for operating the CPU, and a ROM and / or hard disk drive for storing programs, predetermined sound data, image data, and moving image data.

  The control unit 191 as a computer can execute various processing operations such as calculation, control, and determination according to a control program stored in a ROM or a hard disk drive. For example, in response to the control program, the control unit 191 executes various processes, whereby the control unit 191 has an excavator control unit 192, a rotation control unit 193 that functions as a rotation control unit, and a shutter control that functions as a shutter control unit. Each unit such as the unit 194 and the payout rate adjusting unit 200 as an example of the release position adjusting unit is logically realized as various functions. For example, the rotation control unit 193 has a function of controlling the rotation support unit 132 so that the prize stand 131 circulates at a predetermined rotation speed. The control program is recorded on an internal or external recording medium that can be read by a computer. Details of the payout rate adjustment unit 200 will be described later.

  Based on a user operation on the operation unit 111, the control unit 191 controls the prize acquisition unit 121 so that a game for the purpose of acquiring a prize is performed in the play space. More specifically, the control unit 191 is provided with an excavator control unit 192 as an example of a capturing body control unit. Then, the excavator control unit 192 includes a shovel rotation unit so that the rotation direction of the excavator 122 when scooping up the prize and the rotation direction of the excavator 122 when dropping the prize toward the prize intake port 135 are the same. 123 is controlled. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 to rotate the shovel 122 at the rotation start position in the scooping direction R when scooping up the prize. The excavator control unit 192 controls the excavator rotating unit 123 to rotate the shovel 122 in the rotation stop position in the scooping direction R when dropping the prize. This eliminates the need for the shovel rotating portion 123 to reverse during the dropping operation. Therefore, the excavator 122 can be efficiently rotated, and the prize can be prevented from falling due to vibration generated during reverse rotation.

  Further, when scooping up the prize, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotating unit 123 so that the rotation of the shovel 122 stops at a position where the holding surface 122W of the shovel 122 faces upward (rotation in the center of FIG. 6). Stop position). Then, when dropping the prize, the excavator control unit 192 controls the excavator rotation unit 123 so that the excavator 122 rotates until the holding surface 122W reaches a position above the rotation axis of the excavator 122 (FIG. 6). The right gift drop position). Thereafter, the excavator control unit 192 controls the excavator rotating unit 123 so that the excavator 122 rotates until the holding surface 122W is turned over (to a position facing downward). The rotation operation from the prize drop position to the rotation end position is continuously performed. That is, the excavator rotating unit 123 does not stop the excavator 122 at the prize dropping position on the right side of FIG. 6 but continuously rotates the excavator 122 to the rotation end position on the left side of FIG.

  Further, the excavator control unit 192 controls the excavator rotation unit 123 so that the rotation start position of the excavator 122 when scooping up the prize matches the rotation end position of the excavator 122 when dropping the prize. That is, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 stopped at the rotation start position in FIG. 6 is moved to the introduction position. Further, the excavator control unit 192 controls the excavator rotating unit 123 to rotate the excavator 122 that has been rotated to the prize drop position in FIG. 6 to the rotation end position. As a result, the rotation start and end positions coincide with the position of the shovel 122 relative to the rotation axis. Thereby, even if it moves to the introduction position, without rotating the shovel 122 after dropping operation, the scooping-up operation of the shovel 122 can be performed. Therefore, the preliminary operation of rotating the shovel 122 to a position where it can be introduced into the prize group before the scooping operation becomes unnecessary.

  The game apparatus 100 can execute a normal game in the first mode and a special point game (hereinafter referred to as an SP game) in the second mode. In the normal game, the shovel control unit 192 operates to scoop up the prize by rotating the shovel 122 at the introduction position in the scooping direction R. Thereafter, the excavator control unit 192 operates the excavator 122 so as to rotate in the direction in which the scooped up prize is dropped toward the prize intake port 135. Here, the shovel control unit 192 rotates the shovel 122 after moving the shovel 122 in the introduction position to the release position. Alternatively, the shovel control unit 192 may rotate the shovel 122 at the introduction position to drop the prize toward the prize taking-in port 135. In this case, the formation position of the prize take-in port 135 is set so as to pass through a position close to the introduction position.

  In the SP game, the shovel control unit 192 performs an extruding operation that moves the shovel 122 to the introduction position and rotates it in the extruding direction OR (FIG. 6). Therefore, the excavator 122 is configured to be rotatable in a direction opposite to the scooping direction R, which is the rotation direction during the scooping operation, that is, in an extrusion direction OR that pushes the prize on the prize table 131 toward the prize intake port 135. ing. Further, the excavator rotating unit 123 is configured to rotate the excavator 122 in the extrusion direction OR. And the shovel control part 192 controls the shovel rotation part 123 so that the shovel 122 rotates in the extrusion direction OR. In the normal game, the excavator 122 moves to the release position and rotates, but in the SP game, the excavator 122 rotates at the introduction position. In other words, the SP game is different from the normal game in the movement range of the excavator 122 in the capture operation. Thereby, two different operations, the scooping operation and the extruding operation, can be executed with the same configuration. Therefore, two games having different game characteristics can be provided to the user by the same game mechanism.

  Specifically, the SP game will be described with reference to FIG. The excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 that has moved to the introduction position from the rotation start position on the left side of FIG. 6 in the extrusion direction OR, which is the direction opposite to the scooping direction R. Then, after passing through the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. 6, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the shovel 122 to the rotation end position on the left side of FIG. Alternatively, the excavator rotating unit 123 may rotate the excavator 122 in the extrusion direction OR while the excavator 122 moves to the introduction position. Further, the excavator rotating unit 123 may rotate the excavator 122 in advance to the rotation stop position in the center of FIG. 6 before the excavator 122 moves to the introduction position. In this case, the excavator rotating unit 123 may rotate the excavator 122 in either the extrusion direction OR or the scooping direction R. However, at the time of the extrusion operation, the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 at the rotation stop position in the extrusion direction OR. Accordingly, the prize PZ ″ can be pushed out and guided to the prize intake port 135 without scooping up the prize PZ ″ and lifting it up above the prize intake port 135. Therefore, it is possible to give the user a sense of expectation that can acquire a large number of prizes.

  Here, the prize take-in port 135 is opened at a position adjacent to the prize stand 131, for example, a position where the prize pushed out by the rotating excavator 122 arrives. Therefore, when the excavator rotating unit 123 rotates the excavator 122 to the rotation end position on the left side in FIG. 6, the prize PZ ″ on the prize table 131 is pushed by the pushing surface 122Z of the shovel 122 and enters the prize intake port 135. Fall. Thereafter, the excavator rotating unit 123 stops the rotation of the excavator 122. In the SP game, the prize on the prize table 131 is pushed directly into the prize take-in port 135, so that the expectation for obtaining the prize can be enhanced as compared with the normal game in which the prize guide surface 134 is slid down. The push-out operation includes an operation of flipping away the prize in addition to an action of sliding the prize.

  The control unit 191 is provided with a shutter control unit 194 as an example of a shutter control unit that controls the shutter mechanism so that the introduction unit 154 is opened and closed based on the state of play. For example, when the control unit 191 detects a game start operation, the shutter control unit 194 causes the shutter drive motor 158 that is an example of a shutter drive unit to operate the shutter 152 to open the introduction unit 154. Alternatively, the shutter control unit 194 may open the introduction unit 154 when detecting that the prize has passed through the prize take-in port 135. In this case, for example, a sensor is disposed at the prize take-in port 135, and the shutter control unit 194 can open the introduction unit 154 when receiving a signal from the sensor that detects the passage of the prize. Further, the shutter control unit 194 may open the introduction unit 154 when the excavator 122 moves to the introduction position or the release position, or when the acquisition button or the drop button 112B is pushed down.

  Thereafter, when the control unit 191 determines that the game is to be ended, the shutter control unit 194 causes the shutter drive motor 158 to operate the shutter 152 to close the introduction unit 154. Alternatively, the shutter control unit 194 may close the introduction unit 154 when a predetermined time has elapsed without the game start operation or the button pressing operation by the user being performed. Further, the shutter control unit 194 may close the introduction unit 154 when the prize reaches the prize discharge port 116. Furthermore, the shutter control unit 194 may open the introduction unit 154 from the start to the end of the game. Alternatively, the shutter control unit 194 may keep the introduction unit 154 closed even after the game starts, and open the introduction unit 154 each time a prize passes through the prize intake port 135.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the control by the game apparatus 100 will be described. In FIG. 12, an example in which HP is set at a position different from the release position and the introduction position will be described.

  The control unit 191 allows the user to play based on the user's operation in exchange for payment of a predetermined price. Therefore, the user performs a game start operation such as first inserting a coin into the insertion slot 113. When the control unit 191 detects a game start operation, the shutter control unit 194 causes the shutter drive motor 158 to operate the shutter 152 to open the introduction unit 154. For example, the insertion sensor in the insertion slot 113 outputs a detection signal to the control unit 191 when detecting the passage of a coin. Thereby, the control part 191 can detect game start operation.

  When the information reading device is arranged, the information reading device reads user information from the member card or the IC card and transmits the user information to the control unit 191. Based on the user information, the control unit 191 determines that a game start operation has been detected by performing payment processing using points or electronic currency. Alternatively, the control unit 191 reads the balance information of the electronic currency recorded on the game medium such as an IC card via the information reader, and consumes an amount of electronic currency corresponding to the price of the game, thereby starting the game start operation. It may be determined that is detected.

  When the game is started, the excavator control unit 192 selects a normal game or an SP game based on the state of the game performed in the housing unit 102. Specifically, the excavator control unit 192 determines whether or not the game state satisfies a predetermined condition (SP condition) for executing the SP game (S101). As an example, the SP condition is set in association with the game value. That is, the SP condition is set so as to be satisfied when the integrated value of the payment amount of the game fee reaches a predetermined threshold value. For example, after the control unit 191 determines that the game is to be ended, if the game consideration is paid before a predetermined time elapses, SP points are accumulated. When the SP points are accumulated up to a predetermined threshold, the SP condition is satisfied. Specifically, when 100 yen is inserted within a predetermined time from the end of the game, one SP point is accumulated. When the SP points are accumulated up to 5 points, the SP condition is satisfied. Thereby, a user's willingness to continue a game can be promoted. Alternatively, the SP condition is set so that an index such as the elapsed time from the start of the game, the user's cumulative number of visits, the user's cumulative play time, and the user's cumulative play number reaches a predetermined condition. May be. Or you may set so that SP conditions may be satisfy | filled when predetermined conditions, such as reading of a coupon or a member card, are satisfy | filled.

  When the SP condition is not satisfied (NO in S101), the excavator control unit 192 selects the normal game and starts the normal game (S102). When the normal game is selected, the excavator control unit 192 moves the excavator 122 to the introduction position and rotates when scooping a prize, and after that rotation, the excavator 122 moves to the release position and rotates. The rotating unit 123 and the elevating unit 124 are controlled. Specifically, when the base game is started, the excavator control unit 192 moves the elevating unit 124 so that the excavator 122 moves to the introduction position in response to a pressing operation of the capture button 112A that is the first operation on the operation unit 111. To control.

  In other words, the excavator control unit 192 determines whether or not the capture button 112A is pressed down (S103), and when it is not pressed down (NO in S103), the excavator control unit 192 waits until the press is detected. On the other hand, when pushed down (YES in S103), the shovel control unit 192 starts a scooping operation (S104), and controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position. And the shovel control part 192 controls the shovel rotation part 123 so that the shovel 122 in an introduction position rotates in the scooping direction R automatically. Alternatively, the excavator control unit 192 may control the excavator rotation unit 123 so that the excavator 122 rotates when a user operation, for example, a second pressing operation of the capture button 112A is detected.

  Thereafter, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 automatically moves to the release position (S105). Then, the excavator control unit 192 controls the excavator rotation unit 123 so that the excavator 122 rotates to the release position according to the push-down operation of the drop button 112B that is the second operation on the operation unit 111. . In other words, the excavator control unit 192 determines whether or not the drop button 112B has been pressed down (S106), and when it is not pressed down (NO in S106), the excavator control unit 192 waits until the pressing is detected.

  On the other hand, when pushed down (YES in S106), the excavator control unit 192 starts the dropping operation (S107). Alternatively, the shovel control unit 192 may control the elevating unit 124 such that the shovel 122 moves to the release position in response to the push-down operation of the drop button 112B. In this case, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 in the release position rotates automatically. Alternatively, the excavator control unit 192 may control the excavator rotation unit 123 so that the excavator 122 rotates when a user operation, for example, a second pressing operation of the drop button 112B is detected. As described above, since the user determines the fall timing of the prize, the user needs to consider the fall timing. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by complicating the game contents.

  After the rotation at the release position, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 such that the shovel 122 moves to HP (S108). Thereafter, the control unit 191 determines whether or not a predetermined price has been paid, and determines whether or not to end the game. For example, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) can be played by paying a predetermined price (for example, 500 yen), the control unit 191 subtracts 1 from the number of playable times every time play is completed. Then, the control unit 191 determines that a predetermined price has been paid until the number of playable times reaches zero. On the other hand, when the playable number of times reaches 0, the control unit 191 determines that a predetermined price has not been paid.

  When the control unit 191 determines that a predetermined price has been paid (NO in S109), the control unit 191 starts a normal game (S102). On the other hand, the control unit 191 ends the game when a predetermined time elapses after it is determined that the predetermined consideration has not been paid (YES in S109). Then, the shutter control unit 194 determines whether or not a game is being performed based on a game start operation on the insertion port 113 of the operation unit 111. For example, when a predetermined time (eg, 1 minute) elapses without the game start operation being performed, the shutter control unit 194 determines that no game is being performed. If the shutter control unit 194 determines that no play is being performed, the shutter control unit 194 controls the shutter mechanism so that the introduction unit 154 is closed (S110). Thereby, when it is not necessary to send the prize to the prize discharge port 116, the shutter 152 can be closed. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the loss of cool air that leaks downward through the prize intake 135.

  When the SP condition is satisfied (YES in S101), the excavator control unit 192 selects the SP game and starts the SP game (S111). When the SP game is selected, the shovel control unit 192 controls the shovel rotating unit 123 and the lifting unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position and then the shovel 122 rotates in the pushing direction OR. Specifically, when the SP game is started, the excavator control unit 192 moves the elevating unit 124 so that the excavator 122 moves to the introduction position in response to the pressing operation of the capture button 112A that is the first operation on the operation unit 111. To control.

  That is, the excavator control unit 192 determines whether or not the capture button 112A is pressed down (S112), and if not pressed (NO in S112), waits until the press is detected. On the other hand, when pushed down (YES in S112), the shovel control unit 192 starts an extrusion operation (S113), and controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to the introduction position. And the shovel control part 192 controls the shovel rotation part 123 so that the shovel 122 in an introduction position rotates in the extrusion direction OR automatically. Alternatively, the shovel control unit 192 may control the shovel rotation unit 123 so that the shovel 122 rotates when a user operation, for example, a second pressing operation of the capture button 112A is detected.

  After the rotation at the introduction position, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 moves to HP (S114). Thereafter, the control unit 191 determines whether or not a predetermined price has been paid, and determines whether or not to end the game. If control unit 191 determines that a predetermined price has been paid (NO in S115), it starts the base game (S102). Alternatively, if the control unit 191 determines that a predetermined price has been paid, the control unit 191 may start the SP game. On the other hand, the control unit 191 ends the game when a predetermined time has elapsed since it was determined that the predetermined price has not been paid (YES in S115). If the shutter control unit 194 determines that no play is being performed, the shutter control unit 194 controls the shutter mechanism so that the introduction unit 154 is closed (S110).

  Next, details of the payout rate adjustment unit 200 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The payout rate adjustment unit 200 is a logical device for adjusting the payout rate in the game apparatus 100. The payout rate is a ratio of the value of the prize acquired by the user to the value consumed for playing. The value consumed for playing is given by, for example, the product of the number of coins inserted by the user into the slot 113 and the monetary value of one coin. On the other hand, the value of the prize is given as, for example, the sum of the monetary values of each of the prizes paid out to the user. However, the value consumed by the user and the value of the prize acquired by the user do not necessarily need to be measured in the same unit. For example, if the value of each coin is constant, the value consumed by the user may be measured by the number of coins. As for the value of the prize, for example, if the monetary value (for example, purchase amount) of each prize is constant, the value of the prize paid out to the user may be measured by the number of prizes.

  The payout rate adjusting unit 200 executes a process for monitoring the payout rate and a process for controlling the operation of the elevating unit 124 of the drive unit 196 so that the release position of the shovel 122 changes according to the payout rate. The release position to be controlled is the release position during the normal game in the process of FIG. 12, that is, the release position when the drop operation is performed in step S107 of FIG. The process for monitoring the payout rate is based on, for example, the amount of value consumed by the user on the basis of a signal from the insertion sensor provided at the insertion port 113, and on the basis of a prize payout signal detected by the prize sensor 201. This can be realized by integrating the amount of prize value acquired by the user, and calculating the payout rate of the game apparatus 100 from time to time. The prize sensor 201 detects a prize that is taken in from the prize taking-in port 135 and guided to the prize discharging port 116, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detection result to the control unit 191. When the value of the prize is constant, the prize sensor 201 outputs a predetermined detection signal every time a prize is detected, and the payout rate adjustment unit 200 counts the number of times the detection signal is output, which is acquired by the user. It is possible to specify the value of the prize that was made. When there are a plurality of types of prizes having different values, for example, an identifier such as a barcode, a two-dimensional code or an RFID tag in which information capable of discriminating the type of the prize is embedded is provided in the prize, and the identifier is assigned to the prize sensor 201. You may make it read by.

  Monitoring of the payout rate by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 is executed at any time triggered by an event in which the payout rate changes, for example, output of a detection signal by the sensor to the slot 113 or output of a premium detection signal by the prize sensor 201. Good. In the game apparatus 100, a plurality of stations S are provided, and each station S is provided with a slot 113, a prize outlet 116, and a prize acquisition unit 121. The calculation of the payout rate by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 may be performed independently for each station S. In that case, the payout rate can be controlled within the target range for each station S. Alternatively, instead of or in addition to calculating the payout rate for each station S, the payout rate as a whole of the game apparatus 100 may be calculated. For example, the value consumed by the user at each of the plurality of stations S is added together, and the value of the prize consumed by the user at each of the plurality of stations S is added together. A payout rate may be calculated.

  When the payout rate is calculated for each station S, the release position of the shovel 122 in the prize acquisition unit 121 of each station S is independently adjusted for each station S based on the calculation result. The payout rate can be individually controlled within the target range. On the other hand, when calculating the payout rate as a whole of the gaming device 100, the release position of all the excavators 122 is adjusted based on the calculation result to control the payout rate as a whole of the gaming device 100 to the target range. It is possible. In the game of the game apparatus 100, the user's skill, for example, the skill of selecting the timing for instructing the capture of the prize by operating the capture button 112A may affect the payout rate to a degree that cannot be ignored. Therefore, when the payout rate is controlled independently for each station S, a temporary increase in the payout rate while a highly skilled user is playing (that is, the value ratio of the prize acquired by the user is increased). On the other hand, in response to a temporary decrease in the payout rate while the low-skilled user is playing, the control of the release position by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 intervenes excessively, and the user's skill is the result of the game. It may be difficult to be reflected in In such a case, if the payout rate as a whole of the game apparatus 100 is controlled within the target range, it is possible to reduce the risk of excessive intervention of the payout rate control.

  On the other hand, the change in the release position of the shovel 122 by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 is realized by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 executing the payout rate adjusting process shown in FIG. When the payout rate is controlled separately for each station S, the process of FIG. 13 may be executed separately for each station S. In this case, the payout rate referred to in the process of FIG. 13 is the payout rate related to the station S to be subjected to the process of FIG. 13, and the release position changed by the control of FIG. This is the release position of the shovel 122. On the other hand, when controlling the payout rate as a whole of the game apparatus 100, the process of FIG. In this case, the payout rate referred to in the processing of FIG. 13 is the payout rate as a whole of the game apparatus 100, and the release positions changed by the control of FIG.

  The payout rate adjustment process in FIG. 13 is a routine process that is repeatedly executed at an appropriate cycle. When the processing of FIG. 13 is started, the payout rate adjustment unit 200 first determines whether or not the current payout rate is within the target range (S121). The target range may be determined as appropriate. If the payout rate is within the target range, the current routine ends. On the other hand, when the payout rate is out of the target range, the payout rate adjusting unit 200 changes the release position of the shovel 122 according to the deviation of the payout rate from the target range (S122). This process is executed, for example, by updating the release position set by the shovel control unit 192 in FIG. 11, that is, the stop position of the shovel 122 when dropping the prize, according to the state of the payout rate deviation. The By executing the process of step S122, the payout rate adjusting unit 200 functions as an example of a release position adjusting unit. After changing the release position, the payout rate adjustment unit 200 ends the current routine.

  In the process of step S122, the relationship between the state of the payout rate deviation from the target range and the change of the release position may be appropriately set according to the correlation between the release position and the payout rate. For example, as the excavator 122 moves upward along the prize guide surface 134 with respect to the prize intake port 135, the distance that the prize slides down the prize guide surface 134 increases. If there is a correlation such that the prize rolls diagonally during that time, or an irregular movement occurs such that the prizes collide with each other and the movement direction changes, and as a result, it is difficult for the prize to be taken into the prize intake 135. The release position is changed according to the payout rate as follows. That is, when the payout rate is lower than the target range, the release position is closer to the prize intake port 135 as the payout rate deviation is larger, in other words, the shovel between the introduction position and the release position. The set value of the release position may be updated so that the release position is deviated downward along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 125 corresponding to the moving direction of 122. Thereby, when the excavator 122 performs the releasing operation, the prize held by the excavator 122 falls to a position closer to the prize intake port 135. Thereby, the irregularity of the behavior of the prize described above is suppressed, and the payout rate is increased. On the other hand, when the payout rate is higher than the target range, the release position moves away from the prize taking-in port 135 as the payout rate shift amount is large, that is, the release position is along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 125. The set value of the release position may be updated so as to be biased upward. As a result, when the excavator 122 performs the releasing operation, the prize held on the excavator 122 falls to a position further away from the prize intake port 135. In this case, the irregularity of the behavior of the prize increases and the payout rate decreases.

  On the other hand, depending on factors affecting the behavior of the prize, such as the shape or size of the excavator 122 or the prize guide surface 134, the relationship between the release position of the excavator 122 and the payout rate may not necessarily be as described above. . Alternatively, the behavior of the prize while sliding down the prize guide surface 134 may change depending on the form of the prize such as the size, shape, and weight of the prize. Accordingly, in at least a part of the section on the prize guide surface 134, the prize is more easily taken into the prize intake port 135 as the prize excavator 122 is separated upward along the prize guide surface 134 with respect to the prize intake port 135. It can be assumed that such a correlation is recognized. In such a case, the set value of the release position is updated so that the release position is further away from the prize intake port 135 as the payout rate is largely deviated from the target range. The set value of the release position may be updated so that the release position gets closer to the prize take-in port 135 as it is largely shifted to the higher side. In any case, the correlation between the release position of the excavator 122 and the payout rate is verified according to the actual configuration of the game device 100, and how the release position is changed according to the result is determined. For example, the payout rate can be adjusted appropriately.

  When the release position is changed in step S122, the shovel control unit 192 controls the elevating unit 124 so that the shovel 122 stops at the release position after the change. Thereby, the release position changes according to the payout rate. The stop position of the shovel 122 as the release position set by the payout rate adjusting unit 200 is held as an internal parameter in the internal storage device of the control unit 191 as a position where the shovel control unit 192 should stop the shovel 122. Value, which cannot be changed by the user. That is, after the excavator 122 performs the capture operation by operating the capture button 112A of the operation unit 111, the excavator 122 is transported to the preset release position by the lifting unit 124 and stopped, and the stop position at that time is determined by the user. Cannot be specified. In other words, the setting of the release position is not opened to the user, and the change of the release position is realized without depending on the user operation.

  This invention is not limited to said form, You may implement in the form to which various deformation | transformation or change was given. For example, in the above embodiment, the release position is changed when the payout rate is out of the target range. However, the change of the release position is not limited to such an example in which it is automatically performed. For example, the current value of the payout rate may be appropriately checked by the operator of the game apparatus 100, and the payout rate adjusting unit 200 may change the set value of the release position according to the operator's instruction. That is, whether or not to change the release position and how to change the release position may be left to the operator's judgment.

  In the above embodiment, the release position is changed by changing the setting of the release position in the excavator control unit 192 by the payout rate adjustment unit 200, but instead of this or in addition, the release unit 124 uses the release position. A mechanism for mechanically changing the position may be provided as the release position adjusting means. For example, a position sensor that detects that the shovel 122 has reached the release position is provided in the elevating unit 124, and whether or not the position sensor detects the movement of the shovel 122 to the release position is determined by the shovel control unit 192. In the case where the lifting / lowering operation of the shovel 122 by the lifting / lowering unit 124 is stopped when it is determined that the release position has been reached, a mechanism for mechanically changing the mounting position of the position sensor is provided as a release position adjusting means. Also good. Alternatively, a stopper that defines the release position may be provided on the elevating / lowering part 124, and when the movement of the shovel 122 to the release position side is restricted by the stopper, a mechanism for adjusting the position of the stopper may be provided as the release position adjusting means. Good. In these cases, the operator of the game apparatus 100 may adjust the release position as necessary.

  In the above embodiment, the release position is changed along the moving direction between the introduction position and the release position of the excavator 122, that is, the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 125, but instead or in addition to this, the guide rail A mechanism for displacing the shovel 122 in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of 125, for example, a vertical direction may be provided, and the release position may be changed by changing the position of the shovel 122 by the mechanism. The ease with which the prize is taken, in other words, the possibility that the prize is taken into the prize taking-in port 135 is affected by the distance between the release position where the excavator 122 should perform the releasing operation and the prize taking-in port 135. Therefore, as long as the distance from the release position to the prize take-in port 135 changes, the direction in which the release position is changed is set not only in the moving direction of the shovel 122 between the introduction position and the release position, but also in other directions. It may be.

  The capturing body is not limited to the shovel 122 that performs the scooping up operation of the prize as the capturing action, but may be configured to grab the prize. In that case, the action of grabbing the prize corresponds to the capture action, and the action of releasing the grabbed prize corresponds to the release action. Even in such a case, by changing the release position where the catcher should be released. It is possible to adjust the payout rate by changing the possibility that the prize enters the prize taking-in port. The capturing body may be configured to perform an operation of fishing a prize. For example, even if the hook has a tip that is provided on the catcher, and the prize is provided with a portion that hooks the tip of the catch, the payout is performed by changing the release position where the prize should be released. It is possible to adjust the rate.

  In the above embodiment, the payout rate is adjusted by changing the release position of the capture body. However, the excavator 122 is of a type that rotates around a predetermined rotation axis to realize the capture operation and the release operation. In the game apparatus, the payout rate can be adjusted also by dynamically changing at least one of the capturing operation of the capturing body, in other words, the capturing operation and the releasing operation of the capturing body.

  For example, the payout rate can be adjusted by dynamically changing the torque for driving the capture body (hereinafter referred to as drive torque). That is, the weight of the prize that can be scooped up by the shovel 122 may be affected by the driving torque of the shovel 122. When the excavator 122 is captured, the weight of the prize that can be scooped up by the excavator 122 (the total weight in a plurality of prizes) is limited by the driving torque of the excavator 122. If you try to scoop up a prize that exceeds the drive torque limit, the excavator 122 will temporarily stop or decelerate, and as a result, some prizes will fall out of the excavator 122 and the prize weight will decrease. As a result, the excavator 122 may return to the original scooping operation. In this case, if the driving torque is increased, the number of prizes that can be captured at a time can be increased. On the other hand, if the prize is relatively light, if the driving torque is excessively large, it may be impossible to place a part of the prize on the shovel 122 when the prize is scooped up. In this case, if the driving torque is increased, the number of prizes that can be obtained at one time can be reduced. In either case, the payout rate may increase if the number of prizes that can be captured at a time is large. Further, regarding the releasing operation of the excavator 122, if the driving torque of the excavator 122 is large, the premium can be given a larger acceleration to drop the premium toward a region above the guide cone 133. That is, as the acceleration during the release operation of the shovel 122 is increased, there is a possibility that the prize drop position is farther away from the prize intake port 135. As described above, there is a possibility that the payout rate may decrease as the position where the prize falls away from the prize taking-in port 135.

  As described above, there is a correlation between the driving torque and the payout rate of the excavator 122 with respect to both the capturing operation and the releasing operation of the excavator 122 even though the correspondence may change depending on the weight of the prize. It is believed that there is. Accordingly, a torque adjusting means for dynamically changing the driving torque of the shovel 122 is provided in the shovel rotating portion 123, and the payout rate can be increased by appropriately adjusting the driving torque of the shovel 122 for at least one of the capturing operation and the releasing operation. Can be changed.

  As the torque adjusting means, for example, means for adjusting the output torque of the excavator drive motor 123E can be used. Alternatively, a tension adjustment mechanism that dynamically changes the tension of the endless belt 123D is provided as a torque adjustment unit in consideration that the greater the tension of the endless belt 123D, the greater the driving torque that can be transmitted to the shovel 122. May be. As such a tension adjusting mechanism, for example, a tension adjuster mechanism including a contact body such as an idle pulley contacting the endless belt 123D and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the pressing force of the contact body against the endless belt 123D is provided. be able to. The pressing force may be adjusted manually or by using an actuator. However, when the pressing force is adjusted by the actuator, the pressing of the contact body is performed instead of or in addition to the process of step S122 in FIG. If the force is changed, it is possible to automatically adjust the driving torque of the shovel 122 according to the payout rate. Of course, the same applies to the adjustment of the output torque of the shovel drive motor 123E.

  Furthermore, the change of the capture operation or release operation is realized by adjusting the physical quantity that determines the capture operation or release operation, such as the rotation speed, acceleration, or rotation amount of the capture body, as appropriate, not just the drive torque applied to the capture body May be. By dynamically changing these physical quantities, it is possible to change the ease of collecting prizes in the capture operation, or the ease of entering prizes into the prize take-in port in the release operation, which in turn can change the payout rate. is there.

  Furthermore, in the game apparatus 100 of the said form, the following deformation | transformation or a change is possible. For example, the rotation shaft of the excavator 122 may be provided not at the end of the excavator 122 but at the central portion of the excavator 122. In this case, the shovel 122 may have a plane-symmetric shape with respect to the extrusion surface 122Z of the shovel 122. Also, a plurality of the prize taking-in ports 135 may be formed side by side in the vertical direction. Further, a plurality of prize intakes 135 may be formed along the circumferential direction of the prize guide surface 134, and the positions of the plurality of prize intakes 135 in the vertical direction may be different from each other. Further, the drop button 112B and the capture button 112A may be combined with one button. In this case, the first button press operation after the game starts corresponds to the capture operation, and the second button press operation corresponds to the drop operation. Further, a plurality of types of excavators 122, for example, a plurality of excavators 122 having different sizes may be prepared, and the excavator 122 may be configured to be replaceable.

  If necessary, the rotation end position of the drop operation in the scooping direction R can be different from the rotation start position of the scooping operation. In this case, the excavator 122 may be rotated to the rotation start position of the scooping operation before the scooping operation is started. Further, the prize intake 135 does not necessarily have to be provided in the prize guide surface 134. For example, the prize take-in port 135 can be provided around the lower end of the guide cone 133. Alternatively, the guide cone 133 may be omitted, and the prize intake port 135 that opens upward may be formed adjacent to the prize table 131.

  Furthermore, only the capture button 112A may be provided, and the drop button 112B may be omitted. In this case, when the user depresses the capture button 112A, the scooping operation and the dropping operation are automatically executed as a series of operations. Further, the game apparatus 100 may be configured so that only one station S is provided and only one user can play. Further, the holding body 141 and / or the cooling unit 195 may be omitted if unnecessary. Furthermore, when the cooling unit 195 is omitted, the shutter mechanism and the shutter control unit 194 can also be omitted.

  Hereinafter, various aspects derived from the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described. In addition, in order to make an understanding of each aspect easy, the reference numerals illustrated in the attached drawings are appended in parentheses. However, the reference numerals are not added with the intention of limiting the present invention to the illustrated embodiments.

  A play apparatus (100) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a prize stand (131) in which a prize group to be acquired by a user is arranged in a play space covered with a case (101) whose interior is visible. And a prize intake (135) for taking out at least one prize included in the prize group out of the case from the play space, and moving the prize on the prize table toward the prize intake A prize acquisition means (121) operable to cause a game mechanism part (102) provided with an operation part (111) for receiving the user's operation outside the case; and the operation unit with respect to the operation part A control unit (191) for controlling the prize acquisition means so that a game for the purpose of acquiring the prize is performed in the play space based on the user's operation, the prize acquisition means; , A capturing body (122) for capturing a prize, a capturing operation for capturing the prize, and a capturing body driving means for driving the capturing body to give the capturing body a releasing operation for releasing the captured prize. (123), an introduction position where the capture body is introduced into the premium group on the premium table and the capture operation is performed, and a release position where the release operation of the capture body is performed and the prize is released The game apparatus further includes a release position adjusting means (200) for changing the release position of the capture body. is there.

  According to the above aspect, by changing the release position, it is possible to change the distance or the positional relationship between the capturing body and the prize taking-in port during the release operation. The distance or positional relationship between the release position and the prize intake affects the ease with which the prize can be taken into the prize intake, and as a result, what the release position is set as a payout Correlate with rate accordingly. For example, if the release position is set so that the catcher performs a release operation at a position relatively close to the prize intake, the prize can be easily taken into the prize intake, and the payout rate increases. If the release position is set so that the catcher performs a release operation at a position relatively far from the prize intake, a correlation is assumed that the prize is difficult to be taken and the payout rate is reduced. . However, depending on the manner in which the prize released from the catcher is guided to the prize intake, it is assumed that a correlation opposite to the above occurs. For example, when the prize released from the catcher falls like a parabola, the release position is set so that the release operation is performed at a position closer than necessary to the prize intake. On the other hand, it may be assumed that the prize falls outside the prize taking-in port. In such a case, if the release position is set appropriately away from the prize taking-in port, the prize is more easily taken in and the payout rate is increased. In any case, there is a corresponding correlation between the distance or positional relationship between the release position of the catcher and the prize intake and the payout rate, and the payout rate can be adjusted appropriately by changing the release position. It is possible to adjust.

  The said aspect WHEREIN: The said control part may function as the said release position adjustment means by controlling the said capture body transfer means so that the said release position of the said capture body may change. According to this aspect, by changing the release position by the control unit, it is possible to adjust the payout rate by changing the release position relatively easily without depending on the mechanical adjustment work. In this case, for example, the control unit controls the capture body transfer means so that the capture body stops using the preset stop position as the release position, and changes the set stop position to release the release body. You may function as a position adjustment means. In this case, the release position adjusting means may change the setting of the release position, and the capture body transfer means stops the capture body at the set release position, so that the release position of the capture body is appropriately changed.

  The controller may change the release position so that a payout rate, which is a ratio of a value acquired by the user to a value consumed by the user for the game, is controlled to a target range. According to this, the release position adjusting means can change the release position so that the payout rate is controlled within the target range.

  The capture body is rotatably provided around a predetermined rotation axis, and the capture body driving means rotates the capture body around the rotation axis so as to scoop up the prize and captures the capture body to the capture body. It may be provided to give an action and to give the catcher the release action by rotating the catcher around the axis of rotation so that the scooped prize is dropped. In the case of using a type of catcher that operates so as to grab a prize, the ease of taking the prize can be changed by adjusting the gripping force. However, such an adjustment method cannot be employed when a type of catcher that operates to scoop up prizes is used. On the other hand, if a technique for changing the release position is introduced, the payout rate can be adjusted even when a catcher that scoops up a prize is used.

  The play space is provided with a premium guide surface (134) with an upward slope when viewed from the premium table side, the premium intake opening opens on the premium guide surface, and the catcher is the premium guide. The premium may be provided so as to drop the premium in an area (UA) above the premium take-in port. According to this, by changing the release position, it is possible to appropriately change the position on the prize guide surface where the prize released from the catcher falls. If the position where the prize falls changes, the behavior of the prize toward the prize intake along the prize guide surface will change, and this change will affect the ease with which the prize will be taken into the prize intake. Payout rates can also be affected. In this way, instead of dropping the prize directly from the catcher toward the prize entrance, dropping the prize on the prize guide surface inclined toward the prize entrance, the behavior of the prize on the prize guide surface The payout rate can be adjusted in accordance with the release position, while further utilizing as a factor affecting the payout rate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game device 101 Case 102 Case part (game mechanism part)
111 Operation Unit 121 Premium Acquisition Unit (Premium Acquisition Unit)
122 excavator
123 Excavator rotating part (capturing body driving means)
124 Elevator (Capturer transfer means)
131 prize stand 135 prize take-in port 191 control part 200 payout rate adjustment part (release position adjustment means)

Claims (6)

A prize stand in which a prize group to be acquired by a user is arranged in a play space covered with a case whose interior is visible, and at least one prize included in the prize group is removed from the play space from the case. And a prize acquisition means operable to move the prize on the prize table toward the prize inlet, and the user's operation is provided outside the case. A game mechanism unit provided with an operation unit for receiving
A control unit that controls the prize acquisition means so that a game for the purpose of acquiring the prize is performed in the game space based on the user's operation on the operation part;
The prize acquisition means drives the capture body to give the capture body a capture body for capturing the prize, a capture operation for capturing the prize, and a release operation for releasing the captured prize. Capture body drive means, an introduction position where the capture body is introduced into the premium group on the premium table and the capture operation is performed, and the release operation of the capture body is performed so that the premium is taken in the premium and that capturing Etai transfer means moves the capture body between a release position which is released towards the mouth, it is provided,
Further provided is a release position adjusting means for changing the release position of the capturing body relative to the prize intake when the prize intake is at a fixed position in the play mechanism . Amusement equipment.   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit functions as the release position adjusting unit by controlling the capture unit transfer unit so that the release position of the capture unit is changed.   The control unit controls the capture body transfer means so that the capture body stops using a preset stop position as the release position, and changes the set stop position as the release position adjustment means. The game device according to claim 2 which functions.   The said control part changes the said release position so that the payout rate which is the ratio of the value which the said user acquired with respect to the value which the said user consumed for the said game is controlled to a target range. The game device described. The capture body is rotatably provided around a predetermined rotation axis;
The capturing body driving means provides the capturing operation to the capturing body by rotating the capturing body around the rotation axis so as to scoop up the prize, and the capturing so that the scooped up prize falls. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game device is provided so as to give the release operation to the capture body by rotating a body around the rotation axis.   The play space is provided with a premium guide surface with an upward slope when viewed from the premium table side, the premium intake opening opens on the premium guide surface, and the catcher is the above-mentioned premium guide surface. 6. The game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the game apparatus is provided so as to drop the prize in a region above the prize taking-in port.

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