JP7093695B2 - Game device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game device, particularly a game device for playing a game for winning a prize.

Conventionally, there is a crane game device as a game device for playing a game for winning a prize. The crane game device includes a prize stand on which the prize is placed, an opening for dropping the prize, and a crane arm for moving the prize from the prize stand to the opening (for example, Patent Document 1). This crane arm has a function of grasping a prize and dropping it into an opening, but if the position of the opening is fixed, the operation becomes monotonous. Therefore, it has been attempted to improve the gameplay (do not make the player bored) by making the arrangement of the prize table changeable and changing the position and shape of the opening (for example, Patent Document 2).

The crane game device described in Patent Document 2 includes a prize table, an opening, and a crane arm, and is configured to be able to change the height and inclination of the prize table. As a result, the administrator of the crane game device can freely change the position and shape of the opening, and the player operates the crane arm according to the change, and the game can be improved. However, there is a limit to the adjustment of the height and inclination of the prize table, and it is difficult to maintain high game performance. Further, in such a crane game device, the range of motion of the crane arm covers most of the space in the housing. Therefore, in such a crane game device, it is difficult to effectively utilize the space inside the housing.

Further, in order to effectively utilize the space in the housing, there is a prize acquisition game device not provided with a crane arm (for example, Patent Document 3). The prize acquisition game device includes a hook member provided on the opening, a prize suspended from the hook member with a string, and a cutting means for cutting the string and dropping the prize into the opening. In such a prize acquisition game device, since the operation of the cutting means is monotonous like the operation of the crane arm, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of not boring the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-84236 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-182522 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-229751

An object of the present invention is to provide a game device capable of effectively utilizing the space in the housing and having high game performance.

Such an object is achieved by the present invention of the following (1) to (11).
(1) A regulation part that regulates the opening for dropping the prize, and
The operation unit that receives the input information and
A prize support unit that supports the prize and is configured to be operable by receiving the input information from the operation unit.
It has an operation control unit that controls the operation of the prize support unit, and has.
The game device is characterized in that the prize support portion is provided on the opening so as to expose the opening.

(2) The game device according to (1) above, wherein the prize support portion is displaced so that the exposed area of the opening changes in a plan view.

(3) The above-mentioned (1) or (2), wherein the prize support portion can be displaced into a first state in which the prize can be supported and a second state in which the support of the prize can be released. Game device.

(4) The game device according to (3) above, wherein the prize support portion is gradually displaced from the first state to the second state.

(5) The game device according to any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein the prize support portion is provided so as to be inclined with respect to the surface direction of the opening.

(6) The game device according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the prize support portion is detachably provided.

(7) The game device according to any one of (1) to (6) above, wherein the prize support portion has a long shape.

(8) The prize support portion includes a plurality of arm members and includes a plurality of arm members.
The game device according to any one of (1) to (7) above, wherein each of the plurality of arm members is provided at one end thereof in the specified portion.

(9) The game device according to (8) above, wherein the outer diameter of the arm member gradually decreases from one end to the other end.

(10) The game device according to any one of (1) to (9) above, wherein the defining portion defines the opening having a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape, a rectangular shape, or a curved shape.

(11) The defining portion defines the opening in a circular shape.
The game device according to any one of (8) to (10) above, wherein the plurality of arm members are provided along the circumferential direction of the opening.

According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively utilize the space in the housing and provide a game device having high game performance.

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

Hereinafter, the game apparatus of the present invention will be described in detail based on the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, the upper side in FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 15, 15 and 16 is "upper", the lower side is "lower", the left side is "left", the right side is "right", and the front side of the paper is The "front" and the back side of the page are described as "rear".

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

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

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

At the upper part of the inside of the upper part 21 of the main body, an exhibition stand 213 composed of two shelves standing up from the inside of the side peripheral wall surface 211 is provided. Prizes for exhibition are lined up on the exhibition stand 213. This makes it possible to advertise the prizes that can be obtained to the player. Further, by having such an exhibition stand 213, when a prize is acquired, the manager of the game device 1 can easily replenish the prize. In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, since the crane arm is not installed, the range in which the arrangement and shape of the exhibition stand 213 can be devised is wider than that of the conventional crane game device. For example, the exhibition stand 213 can be configured so that when a prize is acquired, the next prize can be automatically replenished. As described above, in the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the game space can be effectively utilized.

Further, a band-shaped cover member 23 is provided at the upper end of the side peripheral wall surface 211 and can be used as a signage. Support columns 24 are provided on the left side and the right side of the main body upper portion 21, respectively, and the support columns 24 connect the main body upper portion 21 and the main body lower portion 22. The support column 24 can also be used as signage.

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

(Operation unit)
The operation unit 3 is composed of a circular push button 31 provided on the upper part of the prize take-out box 25. The operation unit 3 has a function of receiving input information from the player, and the player issues various commands to the operation unit 3 for acquiring a prize. Specifically, the player presses the push button 31 in order to stop the operation of the operation instruction unit 6 described later at a desired timing. In this embodiment, the number of push buttons 31 is one. As a result, players of various age groups (infants, elderly people, etc.) can easily operate the game device 1. The number of push buttons 31 is not particularly limited and may be 2 or more. Further, the operation unit 3 may include an operation stick depending on the configuration of the game device 1 (for example, a configuration including a crane arm).

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

Further, a connecting portion 41 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the defining portion 4, and the connecting portion 41 has a function of connecting the prize support portion 5 described later. The connecting portion 41 stands upright from the inner peripheral surface of the regulation portion 4, and has a pair of side plate portions 411 that rotatably sandwich one end (base end) of the prize support portion 5, and a predetermined prize support portion 5. It includes a locking portion (not shown) that locks (fits) in a state (see FIG. 3). As described above, the defining portion 4 has a function of defining the opening 10 and a function of supporting the prize supporting portion 5.

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

As shown in FIG. 3A, the arm member 51 is provided at the base end thereof at the connecting portion 41 of the defining portion 4, and is provided along the plane direction of the opening 10 from the base end to the tip end. .. In other words, the arm member 51 is provided at the defining portion 4 at its base end and extends in the radial direction of the opening 10. As a result, the arm member 51 is in a state where the prize can be supported (first state). The base end portion of the arm member 51 is provided with a recess (not shown) that fits with the locking portion of the connecting portion 41, and the locking portion and the recess are fitted to each other to fit the arm member. 51 can maintain the first state.

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

Further, the outer diameter (width and / or thickness) of the arm member 51 gradually decreases from the base end to the tip end thereof. As a result, the gap between the arm members 51 becomes large, it is easy to give the player an image of the prize falling, and the chance for the player to play on the game device 1 can be increased. Further, since the contact area between the tip of the arm member 51 and the prize is reduced, the support of the prize can be relatively unstable. As a result, when the arm member 51 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the prize becomes easier to move, and the possibility that the prize moves unexpectedly or moves greatly like shaking increases. , It is possible to entertain the player, and it is possible to visually give the player an image in which a prize can be obtained. Further, a non-slip member may be provided on the upper surface of the tip end portion of the arm member 51. Such a non-slip member can prevent or prevent the prize from unintentionally falling when, for example, one small prize is placed on the tip of each arm member 51, and the prize can be reliably placed. Can be supported.

Further, the arm members 51 are continuously arranged along the circumferential direction of the opening 10 through predetermined intervals (so that the adjacent arm members 51 are on the same side of an isosceles triangle in a plan view). It is provided. As a result, in the first state, the tips of the arm members 51 face each other toward the center of the opening 10. Further, in the plan view, the arm member 51 defines a small circular opening at the center of the opening 10 and 16 fan-shaped (almost isosceles triangle-shaped) small openings between the arm members 51. is doing. In this way, the prize support portion 5 is provided so as to divide the opening 10 into a plurality of small openings. That is, the prize support portion 5 is provided without closing the entire opening 10, and in particular, without closing the central portion of the opening 10. By placing the prize on the prize support portion 5 having such a configuration, it becomes easy to give the player an image of the prize falling, and the chance for the player to play on the game device 1 can be increased. Further, since the small opening is formed in the center of the opening 10, the support of the prize may be relatively unstable. As a result, when the arm member 51 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the prize becomes easier to move, and the possibility that the prize moves unexpectedly or moves greatly like shaking increases. , It is possible to entertain the player, and it is possible to visually give the player an image in which a prize can be obtained. Further, since the small opening is formed in the center of the opening 10, the administrator can easily place the prize, and the pattern formation of the arm member 51 as shown in FIG. 4 described later (the administrator starts the game). (Pre-displacement of the specific arm member 51 from the first state to the second state) can be facilitated.

In the present embodiment, one prize (a teddy bear) is provided so as to close the central portion (small opening) of the opening 10 so as to be supported by the tip end side of each arm member 51 (FIG. 1). ), The shape, size, arrangement and placement method of the prize are not particularly limited. For example, a small prize may be installed on each arm member 51, or a plurality of medium-sized prizes may be placed over each of about 3 to 5 arm members 51, which is about the same as the diameter of the opening 10. Only one large prize having a width of (for example, a width of 40 to 50 cm) may be placed on the arm member 51. Further, the prize may be hung from each arm member 51 with a string or the like. In this way, the administrator of the game device 1 can adopt various mounting methods. Therefore, the player can be continuously entertained. It should be noted that these mounting methods can also be used in combination.

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

Furthermore, the shortest route may be unclear. Specifically, since the prize support portion 5 includes a plurality of arm members 51, an arm that seems to support the prize but does not actually support the prize depending on the method of placing the prize. A member 51 (including a member that is in contact with the prize but is hardly weighted by the prize) may be included. Even if such an arm member 51 is displaced from the first state to the second state, the center of gravity of the prize does not move or hardly moves. In this way, it is possible to make it unclear which arm member 51 is weighted with the prize, and the player can be continuously entertained. As described above, since the outer diameter of the arm member 51 gradually decreases from its base end to the tip end, the area where the tip end portion of the arm member 51 comes into contact with the prize is reduced, and the degree of support thereof becomes more unclear. .. As a result, the above effect can be remarkably exhibited.

As described above, the prize support portion 5 has a function of supporting the prize such as a prize stand and a function of physically accessing the prize such as a crane arm for moving the prize to the opening 10. For this reason, the conventional crane game device requires at least a prize table and a crane arm, whereas the game device 1 of the present embodiment only needs to have a prize support portion 5. Therefore, in the game device 1 of the present embodiment, for example, the exhibition stand 213 can be installed in the area (game space) that was the movable range of the crane arm, and the game space can be effectively used. Further, the size of the game device 1 can be made more compact than that of the conventional crane game device.

Further, the game of the present invention is used for a conventional crane game device in which a prize stand on which a prize is placed and an opening for dropping the prize must be provided separately (at different locations on the same plane). In the device 1, the prize support portion 5 is provided on the opening 10. As a result, the area corresponding to the conventional prize stand and the area corresponding to the opening are integrated, and the size and shape of the opening 10 are not limited. Therefore, the game device 1 of the present embodiment can correspond to various prizes while making its size compact.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, before the start of the game, the manager of the game device 1 puts the three or four arm members 51 into the first state, and puts the other arm members 51 into the second state in advance. If you do, it will be easier to win prizes. In this way, the administrator can easily adjust the difficulty level of the game. Further, the prize support portion 5 may be provided so as to be removable with respect to the regulation portion 4. Thereby, for example, the arm member 51 having a different length and outer diameter and the arm member 51 having various effect members (for example, a plurality of spines) can be exchanged and attached, so that a type of prize placement method can be used. Or, you can increase the range of difficulty of the game. As a result, the administrator can freely set the configuration of the game and continuously entertain the player. Further, if the prize support portion 5 is configured as in the configuration example 2 and the configuration example 3 described later, the manager can set the arm member 51 to a state other than the first state and the second state. Specifically, the manager may indicate that the angles (angles of the openings 10 with respect to the plane direction) of the arm members 51 with respect to the connecting portion 41 are different from each other (for example, the adjacent arm members 51 are in the state of B in FIG. 15). And C), each arm member 51 can be set in advance. This further increases the possibility that the prize will move unexpectedly, and can visually give the player an image in which the prize can be obtained. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, if a plurality of connecting portions 41 are provided at different positions in the vertical direction (height direction) of the regulated portion 4, the prize support portion 5 is provided in two stages (in a two-stage system). It is also possible to configure the heights of the arm members 51 in the first state so as to be different from each other. As a result, the game quality of the game device 1 can be enhanced, and the player can be more continuously entertained. When the prize support portion 5 is configured in a two-stage system, the connecting portion 41 may be installed so that the upper and lower arm members 51 do not interfere with each other. After the game starts, the arm member 51 to be displaced is instructed by the operation instruction unit 6.

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

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

Each block body 61 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a lighting device (for example, an LED device) 611 is provided inside the block body 61. FIG. 3 shows a lighting device 611 provided inside the block body 61. The other (31 pieces) lighting device 611 of the block body 61 in FIG. 3 and the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 in FIG. 4 are not shown. Each lighting device 611 is composed of a plurality of (8 in this embodiment) LEDs. The lighting and blinking of the lighting device 611 is controlled by the control unit 9 described later. Specifically, the lighting device 611 for each block body 61 is controlled to blink according to a predetermined program or randomly, for example, to blink clockwise or counterclockwise sequentially. As a result, the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 blinks sequentially in a predetermined direction, and the player aims at the moment when the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 to be displaced is lit. 3 is operated (push button 31 is pressed). By lighting only the lighting device 611 that was lit when pressed, the presence or absence of the arm member 51 (presence or absence of the arm member 51 to be displaced) corresponding to the block body 61 of the lighting device 611 being lit is determined by the operation instruction unit 6. Can be instructed by the player. As described above, the operation instruction unit 6 corresponds to the prize support unit 5, and has a function of instructing the player to operate the operation unit 3 and a function of instructing the arm member 51 to be displaced. .. The lighting device 611 of the block body 61 that is lit when the player operates may be detected by the detection unit 7.

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

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

(Detector)
The detection unit 7 is composed of various sensors (not shown) having a function of detecting the operation of each member of the game device 1, and is arranged so as to be able to detect the operation of each member. For example, the detection unit 7 can detect that the prize has fallen by being configured by a camera provided in the lower portion 22 of the main body. Further, the detection unit 7 is composed of a weight sensor, a pressure sensor, a photoelectric sensor, etc. provided on the arm member 51, so that the state of the arm member 51 (first state or second state) and the prize can be obtained. The fall can be detected. Further, the detection unit 7 can detect the falling of the lit block body 61 (the lit lighting device 611) and the prize by being configured by the camera provided in the game space of the upper part 21 of the main body. .. The configuration of the detection unit 7 is not particularly limited as long as it is provided with various sensors capable of exerting such a function. Further, the administrator of the game device 1 may manage whether or not the prize has fallen, and in such a case, the detection unit 7 can be omitted.

Each member constituting the game device 1 as described above may be integrally formed. For example, the regulation portion 4 and the prize support portion 5 may be integrally formed, or the connecting portion 41 and the arm member 51 may be integrally formed. Further, the game device 1 of the present invention does not have to have the detection unit 7.

As described above, the game device 1 has a housing 2, an operation unit 3, a regulation unit 4, a prize support unit 5, an operation instruction unit 6, and a detection unit 7. Further, the game device 1 has a storage unit 8 and a control unit 9 provided in the lower portion 22 of the main body of the housing 2. Hereinafter, along with the description of the storage unit 8 and the control unit 9, another configuration example of the prize support unit 5 and an operation method of the game device of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

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

That is, the storage unit 8 stores the arm member 51 numbered 1 to 16 and the block body 61 assigned the numbers 1 to 32. Further, in the storage unit 8, the block body 61 to which the odd number is assigned is regarded as the corresponding block body 61a corresponding to the arm member 51, and the block body 61 to which the even number is assigned is not corresponding to the arm member 51. It is stored as the corresponding block body 61b. The storage unit 8 may store the block body 61 to which the even number is assigned as the corresponding block body 61a and the block body 61 to which the odd number is assigned as the non-corresponding block body 61b. Further, the storage unit 8 may store only the arm member 51 and the corresponding block body 61a in a one-to-one correspondence.

As a result, the information processing unit 92, which will be described later, can specify the presence / absence of the arm member 51 corresponding to the block body 61 that is lit when the player operates, and the number of the corresponding arm member 51 if it exists. For example, when the 7th block body 61 (corresponding block body 61a) is lit, the information processing unit 92 determines that the 4th arm member 51 is the corresponding arm member 51. On the other hand, when the 8th block body 61 (non-corresponding block body 61b) is lit, the information processing unit 92 determines that there is no corresponding arm member 51.

(Control unit)
The control unit 9 includes a CPU that executes a game program and controls the entire game device 1. Specifically, the control unit 9 acquires information regarding the state of the prize support unit 5, lighting of the operation instruction unit 6, information regarding whether or not the prize has fallen (information detected by the detection unit 7), and the like. It also has an information processing unit 92 that processes the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 91, and an operation control unit 93 that controls the operations of the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6.

(Information acquisition department)
The information acquisition unit 91 has a function of acquiring various types of information. Specifically, the information acquisition unit 91 is lit when input information from the operation unit 3, information regarding the state of each arm member 51 (first state or second state), and input to the operation unit 3. Acquires information that identifies the device 611 (block body 61 selected by the player). The information processing unit 92 processes the acquired information.

(Information processing department)
The information processing unit 92 has a function of processing the entire game, and in particular, has a function of processing the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 91 and instructing the operation control unit 93. Specifically, the information processing unit 92 corresponds to the arm member 51 based on the information of the block body 61 lit by the input to the operation unit 3 and the correspondence table (Table 1) stored in the storage unit 8. Identify the presence or absence of. If there is a corresponding arm member 51, the information processing unit 92 specifies the number and instructs the motion control unit 93 to operate the specified arm member 51.

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

(Operation control unit)
The operation control unit 93 has a function of controlling the operation of the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6. The operation control unit 93 controls the operation of the operation instruction unit 6 as follows, for example. That is, the operation control unit 93 controls the lighting and blinking so that the lighting device 611 built in each block body 61 blinks in sequence. Further, the motion control unit 93 can control the blinking direction clockwise or counterclockwise, and can freely control the blinking speed. Thereby, for example, the blinking speed can be slowed down to reduce the difficulty level of the game, and the blinking speed can be increased to increase the difficulty level of the game. You can also make the game more difficult by randomly changing the blinking direction and blinking speed.

The operation control unit 93 can also control a part or all of the plurality of block bodies 61 to light and blink at the same time. Specifically, when the lighting device 611 built in each block body 61 blinks in sequence, the operation control unit 93 simultaneously performs the first to third block bodies 61 and the fourth block body 61 as shown in Table 2 below. It is also possible to control the block bodies 61 of the 17th to 17th individually, the block bodies 61 of the 18th to 24th at the same time, and the block bodies 61 of the 25th to 32nd individually to blink in sequence. As a result, when the push button 31 is pressed when the block bodies 61 of Nos. 1 to 3 blink at the same time, the arm member No. 51 and the arm member No. 2 are displaced at the same time, so that a hit is drawn. It is possible to give the player such a feeling. Further, if the push button 31 is pressed when the block bodies 61 of the 18th to the 24th blink at the same time, the arm member 51 of the 10th, the arm member 51 of the 11th, and the arm member 51 of the 12th are displaced at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the feeling of pulling a jackpot.

Further, for example, as shown in Tables 3 and 4 below, the motion control unit 93 can control two or eight consecutive block bodies 61 to blink sequentially at the same time. As shown in Tables 3 and 4, one of the arm members 51 can be always displaced by blinking the block bodies 61 numbered odd and even at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling that there is no empty lottery, and it is possible to increase the chance that the player plays with the game device 1.

Further, the operation control unit 93 controls the operation of the prize support unit 5 as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, in the motion control unit 93, the prize support unit 5 basically changes from the first state (state A in FIG. 15) to the second state (state D in FIG. 15). Control to displace. Further, as shown in another configuration example below, the motion control unit 93 controls the prize support unit 5 so as to be displaced in multiple stages (stepwise), and the prize support unit 5 in the second state. Can be controlled to return to the first state. Specifically, with reference to FIG. 15, the motion control unit 93 displaces the prize support unit 5 upward from the first state (state A in FIG. 15) (state B in FIG. 15). It can be controlled to be directly displaced from to the second state (state D in FIG. 15), or to be gradually displaced to the second state, for example, via the state C in FIG. Further, the motion control unit 93 displaces the prize support unit 5 from the state C in FIG. 15 to the state B, and directly from there to the second state, or, for example, via the state C in FIG. It is also possible to control the displacement to the second state step by step. Further, the motion control unit 93 can also control the prize support unit 5 to vibrate when the prize support unit 5 is displaced (operated). By controlling the prize support portion 5 in this way, the game quality of the game device 1 can be enhanced, and the player can be more continuously entertained. Further, by displacing the prize support portion 5 upward, it is possible to visually give the player an image in which the prize moves greatly and the prize can be obtained. As a result, the player can increase the chances of playing on the game device 1.

2. 2. Other configuration example (Other configuration example 1 of the prize support portion)
In the present embodiment, each arm member 51 is provided along the surface direction of the opening 10 from the base end to the tip thereof in the first state, but at least one arm member 51 is the surface of the opening 10. It may be provided at an angle with respect to the direction. Specifically, for example, when the arm member 51 is provided so as to be inclined downward toward the radial center of the opening 10, the prize tends to fall easily, and the difficulty level of the game can be reduced. On the other hand, when the arm member 51 is provided so as to be inclined upward toward the radial center of the opening 10, the prize tends to be difficult to fall, and the difficulty of the game can be increased. A downwardly inclined arm member 51 and an upwardly inclined arm member 51 can also be used in combination. The inclination angle is not particularly limited, but is preferably 15 to 60 °, more preferably 30 to 45 ° with respect to the surface direction (diameter direction) of the opening 10. According to such a configuration example, the range in which the difficulty level of the game can be selected is widened, and it is possible to provide the game device 1 which is easy to maintain high game performance (hard to make the player bored).

(Other configuration example 2 of the prize support portion)
Further, the arm member 51 is configured to be displaced in multiple stages (stepwise) from the first state to the second state by having a plurality of recesses that fit with the locking portion of the connecting portion 41. You may. The posture of the prize changes stepwise (finely) due to the stepwise displacement of the arm member 51 that supports the prize. As a result, the degree of weighting of the prize on the arm member 51 also changes minutely, and the player can determine which arm member 51 is weighted with the prize and how much weight is applied to the arm member 51. It becomes difficult to grasp whether it is. As a result, the player can enjoy the process of winning the prize more.

(Other configuration example 3 of the prize support portion)
Further, a drive mechanism for driving the prize support portion 5 may be provided in the lower portion 22 of the main body so that the arm member 51 automatically returns from the second state to the first state. With such a configuration, for example, when the block body 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 already in the second state is turned on by the operation (input) of the player, the arm member 51 can be returned to the first state. You can increase the difficulty of the game. Further, when the game is finished, the arm member 51 in the second state automatically returns to the first state, so that the operating rate of the game device 1 can be increased as compared with the case where the administrator manually returns the arm member 51. can. If the game ends without winning a prize, the arm member 51 in the second state may be reserved to be automatically returned to the first state for a predetermined time, and play may be resumed during this period. You may be able to do it. As a result, the player (including other players who have not played the game from the beginning) can restart the game from the middle, and thus can give the player an incentive to play the game device 1. In this case, the above effect can be more effectively exhibited by displaying a predetermined time on a display unit (electric bulletin board or the like). Further, if the storage unit 8 stores the combination of the arm members 51 in the first state (see FIG. 4) at the start of the game, the manager of the game device 1 can store the arm member 51 in the first state. It is possible to save the trouble of manually setting the combination of the above before the game starts.

Further, by providing the drive mechanism, various effects can be performed. For example, the motion control unit 93 sequentially (eg, clockwise) displaces the arm member 51 in the first state or the second state to the second state or the first state, and also in the original state. Can be controlled to return to. Further, for example, the motion control unit 93 can be controlled so as to reverse the states of all the arm members 51 at once. Specifically, the motion control unit 93 collectively displaces the arm member 51 in the first state to the second state and the arm member 51 in the second state to the first state. You can also. If such an effect is performed while the game is not being played, the prize will move (for example, the stuffed bear will move greatly like a stuffed bear), so the game characteristics of the game device 1 will be different from the game characteristics of the conventional game device. It can be visually communicated to the player. In addition, by moving the prize, it is possible to visually give the player an image of the prize falling. As a result, the player can be given an incentive to play with the game device 1. In addition, if the game ends without being able to win the prize, or if such an effect is performed during the game, a function of resetting the arrangement of the prize works. This can increase the chances that the player will play on the game device 1.

Further, the motion control unit 93 controls the arm member 51 displaced to the second state during the game so as to be sure to return to the first state after a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds to 180 seconds) has elapsed. May be good. As a result, the difficulty level of the game is increased, and the player can be continuously entertained.
Further, when the prize is hung on the arm member 51 with a string or the like, if the string is fixed to the arm member 51, the dropped prize is automatically pulled up by the operation of the player, and the next game is started without replenishing the prize. You can also do it. In this case, the prize may be delivered separately at the store counter.

(Other configuration example 4 of the prize support portion)
Further, a vibrating body may be provided in the arm member 51 so that the arm member 51 vibrates when the prize support portion 5 operates. This tremor is generated by the tremor of the tremor and the slight displacement of the arm member 51 with the connecting portion 41 as a fulcrum. For example, the arm member 51 may be configured to vibrate after the arm member 51 is displaced (particularly after being displaced stepwise), and the arm member 51 may be configured to vibrate before the arm member 51 is displaced. The 51 may be configured to vibrate, and when a certain arm member 51 is displaced to a second state, the arm member 51 different from the displaced arm member 51 (for example, adjacent to the displaced arm member 51). The arm member 51) may be configured to vibrate. This increases the possibility that the prize will be in an unexpected position, and the player can enjoy the process of winning the prize more. Such a tremor may be controlled to occur (evenly) with a constant magnitude within a predetermined time, or may be controlled to occur intermittently. In addition, a vibrating body may be further provided in the locking portion of the connecting portion 41 and the side plate portion 411. In this way, by providing a plurality of vibrating bodies at different locations, the above effect can be more prominently exhibited.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, when the game is started, the operation control unit 93 operates the operation instruction unit 6 (S501), and the lighting device 611 of each block body 61 is sequentially blinked (S502). The process of step S501 may be performed before the start of the game. In this case, for example, before the start of the game, the blinking direction of the lighting device 611 of the block body 61 is randomly controlled at the start of the game. The blinking direction should be constant.

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

With each block body 61 blinking sequentially, the player inputs to the operation unit 3 aiming at the moment when the block body 61 corresponding to the arm member 51 to be displaced is lit. If there is no input to the operation unit 3 (No in S503), the processes of steps S502 and S503 are repeated.

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

As a result, the player can confirm the selected block body 61, and can confirm whether or not the desired arm member 51 can be selected. During this time, the information processing unit 92 specifies the presence / absence of the arm member 51 corresponding to the specified block body 61 from the above-mentioned correspondence table (Table 1) of the storage unit 8 (S505).

When there is a corresponding arm member 51, for example, when the fifth block body 61 is lit, the information processing unit 92 specifies the third arm member 51 corresponding to the lit block body 61 (S505). Yes). In this case, the process proceeds to step S506, and the information processing unit 92 determines whether the third arm member 51 is in the first state. When the third arm member 51 is in the first state (Yes in S506), the motion control unit 93 displaces the third arm member 51 to the second state (S507). The process proceeds to step S508, and the information processing unit 92 determines whether or not the prize has fallen due to the displacement of the third arm member 51 to the second state (S508). If the prize has fallen (Yes in S508), the game ends, but if the prize has not fallen (No in S508), the process proceeds to step S510.

On the other hand, returning to step S505, when there is no corresponding arm member 51, for example, when the block body 61 of No. 4 is lit, the information processing unit 92 identifies that there is no corresponding arm member 51 (S505). No), the motion control unit 93 controls the arm member 51 so as not to operate (S509). Further, even when the fifth block body 61 is selected in step S506, the information processing unit 92 determines that the third arm member 51 corresponding to the block body 61 is not in the first state. In the case (No of S506), that is, even when the information processing unit 92 determines that the third arm member 51 has already been displaced to the second state, the motion control unit 93 does not operate the arm member 51. (S509). After step S509, the process proceeds to step S510.

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

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

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

FIG. 6 shows a prize support unit and an operation instruction unit of the game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and has a perspective view (a) showing that the prize support unit is in the first state, and a prize support unit. It is a perspective view (b) which shows that it is in a second state.

Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the regulation unit 4 and the prize support unit 5 are different, and other than that, the game device 1 of the first embodiment is the same. Specifically, the prize support portion 5 of the second embodiment is composed of one arm member 51, and the arm member 51 has a flat plate-shaped mounting plate 51b at its tip. Further, although not shown, the connecting portion 41 of the defining portion 4 rotatably connects the arm member 51.

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

The game can also be started with the state shown in FIG. 6B as the first state. That is, the side surface of the mounting plate 51b may be used as the mounting surface. Further, the arm member 51 may be configured to rotate with respect to the connecting portion 41, so that the arm member 51 is fixed to the connecting portion 41 and the connecting portion 41 rotates with respect to the defined portion 4. It may be configured. Further, the angle of rotation is not limited, and may be rotated (rotated) step by step. Further, the shape of the mounting plate 51b is not particularly limited, and may be a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape such as a triangle or a pentagonal shape.

As described above, in the game device 1 of the present embodiment, since there is only one arm member 51 to be displaced, in order to obtain a prize, the player has a plurality of (32 in this embodiment) block bodies 61. Therefore, it is necessary to pinpoint the block body 61 (corresponding block body 61a) corresponding to the arm member 51. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of aiming for a pinpoint. Further, since the prize support unit 5 also has a function of supporting the prize and a function of physically accessing the prize, the game space can be effectively utilized.

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

FIG. 7 shows a regulation unit, a prize support unit, and an operation instruction unit of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view (a) showing that the prize support unit is in the first state, and a prize. It is a perspective view (b) which shows that a support part is in a second state.

Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the regulation unit 4 and the prize support unit 5 are different, and other than that, the game device 1 of the first embodiment is the same. Specifically, the prize support portion 5 of the third embodiment includes a plurality of (four in this embodiment) rod-shaped arm members 51 provided so as to cross the opening 10 in the first state. Further, the regulation portion 4 is provided with holes 42 at positions corresponding to both ends of each arm member 51 on the inner peripheral surface thereof. That is, the regulation portion 4 includes eight holes 42, and the diameter of each hole 42 corresponds to the diameter of the arm member 51. As a result, the regulation portion 4 is configured to be able to store the arm member 51.

The arm member 51 is configured to be expandable and contractible so as to be housed in the regulation portion 4 in the second state. In FIG. 7B, it is shown that the two arm members 51 are in the second state (in the state of being housed in the regulation portion 4). In this case, the arm member 51 in the second state may be housed in the regulation portion 4 from the hole 42 on the front side (not shown), or is housed in the regulation portion 4 from the hole 42 on the back side. You may be. In the second state, only a part of the arm member 51 may be housed in the ruled portion 4, and the arm member 51 is gradually housed in the ruled portion 4 from the first state to the second state. You may. Further, the number of arm members 51 is not particularly limited, and may be an odd number or an even number, and may be more or less than four.

In the present embodiment, in the first state, both ends of each arm member 51 are provided corresponding to the corresponding block body 61a, respectively. That is, there are two corresponding block bodies 61a corresponding to one arm member 51, and even if any of the corresponding block bodies 61a is lit by the operation of the player, the arm member 51 corresponding to the lit corresponding block body 61a is displaced. Can be made to. As a result, the probability that a desired arm member 51 can be selected increases, the difficulty level of the game can be lowered, and the game device 1 that is advantageous to the player can be provided. Further, the game device 1 of the third embodiment also has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

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

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

Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

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

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

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, the arm member 51 is provided along the plane direction of the opening 10 from the base end to the tip end in both the first state and the second state. In other words, the arm member 51 extends in the radial direction of the opening 10 in both the first state and the second state. In this way, the arm member 51 is displaced in the horizontal direction, so that the prize is less likely to fall depending on the shape, size, arrangement, and the like of the prize. As a result, the difficulty level of the game can be increased, and the player can be continuously entertained. The game device 1 of the fourth embodiment also has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

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

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

Hereinafter, the fifth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

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

Specifically, the player displaces the desired arm member 51 to the second state, exposes the opening 10 to the extent that the prize can fall, and then grips and exposes the prize with the crane unit 11. Can be moved and dropped. Further, after the position of the prize is changed by the crane unit 11, the arm member 51 may be displaced to the second state to drop the prize. The crane unit 11 may be operable or may be inoperable. Further, as a means for operating the crane unit 11, an operation stick may be provided instead of the two push buttons 31 or in addition to the two push buttons 31.

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the sixth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

The game device 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the configurations of the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6 are different. In the present embodiment, the prize support unit 5 and the operation instruction unit 6 are integrally provided. Specifically, the operation instruction unit 6 is not a block body 61, but is composed of a plurality of (16 in this embodiment) lighting devices 611. Each lighting device 611 is provided not on the upper surface of the regulation portion 4 but on the proximal end side in the arm member 51. In other words, in the present embodiment, the arm member 51 plays the same role as the block body 61 (corresponding block body 61a) of the first embodiment, and there is no equivalent to the non-corresponding block body 61b. Therefore, the upper surface of the regulation portion 4 is exposed, and the player can always select any of the arm members 51. Each lighting device 611 includes a plurality of (three in this embodiment) LEDs.

According to such a configuration, for example, prizes for exhibition can be arranged on the upper surface of the regulation portion 4, and the game space can be utilized more effectively. Further, since the width of the defining portion 4 can be omitted, it is possible to reduce the size of the defining portion 4 while maintaining the size of the opening 10. Thereby, it is also possible to provide a more compact game device 1. The game device 1 of the sixth embodiment also has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

<7th Embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

Hereinafter, the seventh embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

The game device 1 of the present embodiment has a different configuration of the operation instruction unit 6, and other than that, it is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment. The operation instruction unit 6 of the present embodiment has a plurality of pockets 612 (32 in the present embodiment), a rotary plate 613 provided on the outer peripheral side of the plurality of pockets 612, and a rotary plate so as to have a roulette function. It is equipped with a ball B that moves on 613. The number of pockets 612 is not particularly limited, and may be odd or even, and may be more or less than 32. The number of balls B is also not particularly limited.

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

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

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

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

The above-mentioned operation instruction unit 6 has a physical mechanism configured to play a roulette game, but it can also be replaced with an electrical mechanism (for example, a liquid crystal display device). In this case, the motion control unit 93 controls the ball B displayed on the liquid crystal display device to rotate the outer circumference of the arm member 51, so that when the player presses the push button 31 at a desired timing, the ball B rotates. Can be stopped and the display can be controlled so that the ball B is stored in the pocket 612 closest to the stop position. This makes it possible to instruct the player whether or not the arm member 51 to be displaced is present. According to such a configuration, the player can aim at the desired arm member 51 by himself / herself, so that the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

<8th Embodiment>
Next, an eighth embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

Hereinafter, the eighth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

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

When the game starts, the arrow member 614 rotates clockwise around the outer circumference of the arm member 51. After that, when the player presses the push button 31 at a desired timing, the motion control unit 93 stops the rotation of the arrow member 614. As a result, the player is instructed whether or not the arm member 51 to be displaced is present. Specifically, if the tip of the stopped arrow member 614 indicates the arm member 51, the information processing unit 92 can determine that there is an arm member 51 to be displaced, and if not, the arm member 51 to be displaced. The information processing unit 92 can determine that there is no such thing. The position of the arrow member 614 may be detected by a camera provided in the game space of the upper part 21 of the main body.

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

According to the game device 1 of the eighth embodiment as described above, the player can enjoy the feeling of aiming at the arm member 51 more. Further, the game device 1 of the eighth embodiment also has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

<9th embodiment>
Next, a ninth embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

Hereinafter, the ninth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

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

The prize support portion 5 of the present embodiment is provided in parallel with the long side and the short side of the rectangular defined portion 4. As a result, the arm member 51 provided on the long side and the arm member 51 provided on the short side are provided in the defining portion 4 in such a manner that they are orthogonal to each other.

According to such a configuration, the administrator of the game device 1 can adopt various mounting methods. Further, the blinking pattern (blinking direction, etc.) of the lighting device 611 of the operation instruction unit 6 becomes more diverse. For example, each lighting device 611 can be blinked so as to draw a figure of eight. For these reasons, the player can be continuously entertained. The arm member 51 may be provided only on either the long side or the short side. In this case, the exposed area of the opening 10 in a plan view becomes large, and it is possible to more effectively give the player a feeling that a prize can be obtained. As a result, the player can be given an incentive to play with the game device 1. Further, the game device 1 of the ninth embodiment also has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

<10th Embodiment>
Next, a tenth embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

Hereinafter, the tenth embodiment will be described, but the differences from the first embodiment described above will be mainly described, and the description thereof will be omitted for the same matters. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment described above.

In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the configurations of the operation unit 3 and the operation instruction unit 6 are different, and other than that, the game device 1 of the first embodiment is the same. Specifically, in the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the operation unit 3 includes a plurality of (16 in the present embodiment) push buttons 31. Each push button 31 is provided on the upper surface of the regulation portion 4 in a one-to-one correspondence with the arm member 51 so as to be adjacent to the arm member 51. As a result, the player can always displace the arm member 51 by pressing the push button 31 corresponding to the arm member 51 to be displaced. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation unit 3 also functions as the operation instruction unit 6. Although the side peripheral wall surface 211 of the main body upper portion 21 is not shown, the diameter thereof may be provided so as to correspond to the inner diameter of the specified portion 4.

According to such a configuration, since the desired arm member 51 can be always displaced, it is possible to give the player an incentive to play with the game device 1. Further, since it is not necessary to separately provide the operation instruction unit 6, it is possible to provide a more compact game device 1. The game device 1 of the tenth embodiment also has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

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

1 ... Game device 2 ... Housing 21 ... Upper part of the main body 211 ... Side peripheral wall surface 212 ... Upper wall surface 213 ... Exhibition stand 22 Lower part of the main body 23 ... Cover member 24 ... Support 25 ... Free gift take-out box 251 ... Free gift outlet 3 ... Operation unit 31 ... Push button 4 ... Regulation part 41 ... Connecting part 411 ... Side plate part 42 ... Hole 43 ... Guide rail member 5 ... Prize support part 51 ... Arm member 51b ... Mounting plate 6 ... Operation instruction part 61 ... Block body 61a ... Corresponding block body 61b ... Non-compliant block body 611 ... Lighting device 612 ... Pocket 612a ... Compatible pocket 612b ... Non-compliant pocket 613 ... Rotating plate 614 ... Arrow member 7 ... Detection unit 8 ... Storage unit 9 ... Control unit 91 Information acquisition unit 92 ... Information processing Part 93 ... Motion control part 10 ... Opening 11 ... Crane part B ... Ball

Claims (4)

A frame-shaped ruler that defines the opening for dropping the prize,
An operation unit that receives input from the player ,
A prize support unit that supports the prize and is configured to be operable by receiving the input from the operation unit.
A housing having a game space in which the prize is supported and a space in which the prize falls by communicating with the game space through the regulation portion.
It has an operation control unit that controls the operation of the prize support unit by receiving input information from the operation unit due to the input from the player .
The prize support portion includes a plurality of arm members and includes a plurality of arm members.
The plurality of arm members are provided at one end on the inner peripheral surface of the defined portion at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction of the opening , and at the other end, a small opening smaller than the opening. Is provided to form
The game device is characterized in that the prize support portion is configured to increase the exposed area of the opening under the control of the motion control unit . The game device according to claim 1, wherein the prize support portion is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the regulation portion that defines the opening. The game device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the prize support portion is provided at one end thereof in a removable manner. The plurality of arm members of the prize support portion are formed in a long shape.
The game device according to claim 1 , wherein the outer diameters of the plurality of arm members are gradually reduced from one end to the other end.

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