JPWO2019176815A1 - Game devices, game systems and game programs - Google Patents

Abstract

A game device that is installed at a predetermined place and that obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize taking-out unit is provided. The game device includes an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined place, a prize operation unit that operates on the prize, and a control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit. It is characterized by having a communication unit capable of communicating with a terminal device via a network.

Description

The present invention relates to a game device, a game system and a game program, and more particularly to a game device for acquiring a prize, a game system using the same, and a game program used therein.

Conventionally, as a game device for acquiring a prize, a prize acquisition game device installed in an amusement facility is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In order to play such a prize-winning game device, the player must go to an amusement facility.

On the other hand, with the rapid spread of smartphones, a game in which a smartphone is used to remotely control a prize acquisition game device, a so-called Internet-compatible prize acquisition game device, is known (for example, Non-Patent Document 1). In such a net-compatible prize acquisition game, the actual prize acquisition game device is installed in the warehouse, and the player cannot operate the prize acquisition game device on the spot.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-84236

https://shuushuugirl.com/articles/FleLv

An object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game system, and a game program capable of simultaneously operating a prize acquisition game compatible with the Internet and an actual prize acquisition game with one game device.

Such an object is achieved by the present invention of the following (1) to (11).

(1) A game device that is installed in a predetermined place and obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize extraction unit.
An input unit that receives instruction information regarding the first play performed at the predetermined location, and
A prize operation unit that operates on the prize,
A control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit,
It has a communication unit that can communicate with the terminal device via the network.
A game device characterized in that it is configured to execute the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed by using the terminal device.

(2) When the control unit receives the instruction information from the input unit or the input information from the terminal device, the control unit switches between the first play and the second play in (1). The game device described.

(3) The game device according to (1) or (2) above, wherein the control unit controls so as not to execute the first play during the second play.

(4) Any of the above (1) to (3) further having a switching mechanism for executing the second play, which operates according to the instruction of the control unit when the input information is received from the terminal device. The game device described in.

(5) The game device according to (4) above, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to lock the prize taking-out portion during the second play.

(6) Further having a display unit for displaying predetermined items,
During the second play, the control unit controls the predetermined items displayed on the display unit to switch to a display indicating that the second play is being executed (1) to (5). ) The game device described in any of.

(7) The game device according to (6) above, wherein the display unit displays the number of entries for the second play as the predetermined item.

(8) The above-described one of (1) to (7), wherein the control unit controls the operation of the prize operation unit so as to be different between the first play and the second play. Game device.

(9) Further having an imaging unit for photographing the game space,
The image pickup unit includes a first image pickup device for photographing the game space and a second image pickup device for photographing the game space from a direction different from that of the first image pickup device.
The game device according to any one of (1) to (8) above, wherein the control unit is configured to be able to switch between the image of the first image pickup device and the image of the second image pickup device.

(10) A game device that is installed at a predetermined place and obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize extraction unit, and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the game device via a network. Is a game system that has
The game device
An input unit that receives instruction information regarding the first play performed at the predetermined location, and
A prize operation unit that operates on the prize,
A control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit,
It has a communication unit capable of communicating with the terminal device, and has
A game system characterized in that the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed by using the terminal device are executed.

(11) A game device that is installed at a predetermined place and obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize extraction unit, and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the game device via a network. A game program used in a game system having
An information acquisition means for acquiring an image of the game space of the game device and input information from the player.
Display control means for controlling the display of the image and
A game program characterized by causing a computer to execute an instruction means for instructing the game device to operate a prize operation unit of the game device based on the input information from the player.

According to the present invention, one game device can simultaneously operate a net-compatible prize acquisition game and an actual prize acquisition game. Therefore, it is possible to maximize the efficiency of the operation, installation location, cost, stock of prizes, etc. of the game device. Further, it is possible to provide a game system using such a game device and a game program used for the game device.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the switching mechanism of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server device and a management device of the game system. FIG. 6 is an execution information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an information table of the game device stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a usage information table of the game device stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device of a game system. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a terminal device of a game system. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a process of normal play of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a net play process of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a process when the game device of the present invention is switched to net play. FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view schematically showing a prize taking-out portion of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view schematically showing a prize taking-out portion of the game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view schematically showing a coin slot of the game device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing a coin slot of the game device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the game device 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 the figure is explained as "upper", the lower side as "lower", the left side as "left", the right side as "right", the front side of the paper as "front", and the back side of the paper as "rear". To do.

<< First Embodiment >>
A. Game system FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system using the game device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 100 of the present invention includes a plurality of game devices 1 communicably connected via a network 30, a plurality of management devices 60 for managing them, and a server device 20. It has a plurality of terminal devices 40.

The game device 1 is usually installed in an amusement facility (predetermined place) or the like, and is used as a normal prize machine (prize acquisition game machine). The player can play the game device 1 in the amusement facility (hereinafter, simply referred to as "normal play (first play)").

The management device 60 is installed in an amusement facility or the like where the game device 1 is installed, and is used as a device for managing the game device 1. The game manager of the amusement facility can manage the operating rate and the prize acquisition rate of the game device 1.

On the other hand, the user of the terminal device 40 (hereinafter, also referred to as “player”) installs the application of the prize acquisition game on his / her terminal device 40 and registers it. By operating the terminal device 40 by the user, the game device 1 installed in a place different from the user (amusement facility or the like) can be remotely operated via the network 30. As a result, the user can play the prize acquisition game on the terminal device 40 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "net play (second play)").

In the game system 100 of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, even if a plurality of game devices 1 are connected to the server device 20 and the terminal device 40 via the management device 60, each game device 1 is directly connected to the network 30. It may be connected to the server device 20 or the terminal device 40 via.

Hereinafter, the configurations of each part of the game system 100 will be described in order. The game system 100 can include a plurality of game devices 1, a plurality of management devices 60, and a plurality of terminal devices 40, but for the sake of simplicity of description, only one game device 1 is managed below. The device 60 and the terminal device 40 will be described.

1. 1. Game device FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing the game device of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the switching mechanism of the game device of the present invention. The game device 1 of the present invention can execute normal play in an amusement facility and net play using the terminal device 40. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game device 1 includes a housing 2, a display unit 3, a game field 4, a prize moving mechanism 50, an imaging unit 6, and an input unit 7. Further, the game device 1 of the present invention has a storage unit 8, a control unit 9, a communication unit 10, a detection unit 11, and a switching mechanism 80 in the housing 2. The configuration of each part will be described below.

<Case>
The housing 2 is formed in a box shape and has a function of installing or storing each member of the game device 1. The shape of the housing 2 is not particularly limited, and can be changed to a triangular columnar shape, an elliptical columnar shape, a columnar shape, or the like. Such a housing 2 is composed of an upper main body 21 and a lower main body 22.

(Upper body)
The front and side surfaces of the upper body 21 are substantially transparent (colorless and transparent, colored transparent, and translucent) so that the player can visually recognize the game space. The front or side surface is configured to be openable and closable. As a result, the prizes in the housing 2 can be exchanged or replenished. The space defined by the upper main body 21 is the game space 2a for acquiring prizes.

(Lower body)
The lower main body 22 is provided in the lower part of the upper main body 21 and can store the storage unit 8 and the control unit 9. The lower main body 22 has a prize taking-out unit 224 including a prize taking-out space 221 and a prize taking-out outlet 222 and a transparent prize flap 223.

The prize taking-out space 221 is provided inside the lower main body 22, and communicates with the game space 2a through an opening 41 described later. The prize outlet 222 is provided on the front surface of the lower main body 22 so as to correspond to the prize operation unit 5 of the game device 1. The prize flap 223 is provided in a size corresponding to the prize outlet 222. The prize flap 223 is provided at the upper end of the prize flap 223 at the prize outlet 222. As a result, the prize flap 223 can swing from the prize outlet 222 toward the prize take-out space 221. In addition, the lower main body 22 has a coin ejection port, a speaker, and the like (not shown).

<Display unit>
As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 3 is provided on the upper front surface of the upper main body 21. The display unit 3 has a function of alerting the player to a predetermined item (situation display) and a function of advertising (advertisement display). As a result, in the facility where the game device 1 is installed, the player can easily recognize the situation of the game device 1 from a distance.

As a status display, as shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 3 displays "NET PLAY" to indicate that the game device 1 is in net play. When there are a plurality of net play entries from the terminal device 40, the display unit 3 can display "waiting for XX people now" to indicate how many entries have been made. In addition, the display unit 3 can also display "Mr. XX playing", "Prize acquisition rate XX%", etc. in order to indicate which user of the terminal device 40 is playing the Internet. Further, the display unit 3 may display "normal play" or the like to indicate that the game device 1 is in normal play.

As an advertisement display, the display unit 3 can also display prize information such as "a teddy bear is being installed" or "a local sweet is being installed", and advertising information such as a campaign or a bonus privilege. These status display and advertisement display information may be stored in the storage unit 8 or the storage 202 of the server device 20, which will be described later.

Further, the display unit 3 may have a sub display unit (not shown) indicating the number of credits of the game or the like. Such a sub-display unit is provided in the vicinity of the input unit 7.

<Game field>
The game field 4 is located between the upper main body 21 and the lower main body 22, and has a function of placing a prize. The game field 4 has an opening 41. Only one opening 41 may be formed, or a plurality of openings 41 may be formed. The size of the game field 4 is not particularly limited as long as the opening 41 can be secured. Further, the game field 4 may be composed of one panel or a plurality of panels. In the case of a plurality of panels, the position of the opening 41 can be changed by changing the position of the panel. A prize taking-out space 221 is provided below the game field 4.

<Premium movement mechanism>
The prize moving mechanism 50 has a function of moving the prize operating unit 5, and is provided on the upper surface of the upper main body 21. The prize moving mechanism 50 includes a prize moving unit 5 and a moving device 51 that moves the prize moving unit 5 in a three-dimensional direction.

The prize operation unit 5 has a function of grasping and operating the prize placed on the game field 4. The prize operating unit 5 shown in FIG. 2 has two arms, but the number of arms is not limited to this. The prize operating unit 5 is attached to the lower end of the Z-axis rod 50Z, which will be described later, and is located near a corner portion (initial position) of the game device 1 before game play.

The moving device 51 includes an X-axis guide rail 50X installed on the upper surface of the upper main body 21 along the X-axis direction, and a Y-axis guide rail 50X provided on the X-axis guide rail 50X so as to be orthogonal to the X-axis guide rail 50X. It has a 50Y and a Z-axis rod 50Z provided on the Y-axis guide rail 50Y (along the Z-axis direction) so as to be orthogonal to both the X-axis guide rail 50X and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y.

The X-axis guide rail 50X has a motor and an X-axis sensor (not shown). By driving this motor, the Y-axis guide rail 50Y moves along the X-axis guide rail 50X (X-axis direction). The Y-axis guide rail 50Y has a motor and a Y-axis sensor (not shown). By driving this motor, the Z-axis rod 50Z moves along the Y-axis guide rail 50Y (Y-axis direction).

The Z-axis rod 50Z is telescopic and has a motor and Z-axis sensor (not shown). By driving this motor, the Z-axis rod 50Z expands and contracts along the Z-axis. Since the prize operating unit 5 is attached to the lower end of the Z-axis rod 50Z, the prize operating unit 5 also moves in the vertical direction as the Z-axis rod 50Z expands and contracts. The movement range of the Y-axis guide rail 50Y and the Z-axis rod 50Z can be detected by each of the above sensors.

<Image pickup unit>
The imaging unit 6 has a function of photographing the game space 2a. The image pickup unit 6 is composed of an image pickup device such as a wide-angle camera. The number of image pickup devices is not particularly limited, but two are provided in the present embodiment. That is, the image pickup unit 6 includes a front camera (first image pickup device) 61 provided at a corner of the upper body 21 and a side camera (second image pickup device) provided substantially in the center of the side surface of the upper body 21. It has 62 and.

The installation position of the image pickup unit 6 is not particularly limited, and may be provided on the front upper portion, the back upper portion, the upper surface or the back surface of the upper main body 21, or may be provided on the front, back, left and right positions of the game device 1. Considering net play, it is preferable that the imaging unit 6 is provided so that the prize on the game field 4 can be photographed from at least two different directions. It is preferable that the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 are provided at the same height and are installed in different places. As a result, the image viewed from the front and the image viewed from the side correspond in height, and the user can accurately grasp the placement status of the prize.

<Input section>
The input unit 7 has a function of receiving instruction information regarding the operation of the game. The input unit 7 is provided on the upper part of the lower main body 22 so as to project from the front of the game device 1. The input unit 7 has an operation button 71 and a coin slot 72. Further, the input unit 7 may have a setting button (not shown). The input unit 7 may be a reader for an IC card that generates a magnetic field instead of the coin slot 72.

The operation button 71 receives operation instruction information to the prize operation unit 5. The operation button 71 has a first button for moving the Y-axis guide rail 50Y in the X-axis direction and a second button for moving the Z-axis rod 50Z in the Y-axis direction. By operating this button, the prize operating unit 5 can be moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions in the game space 2a.

<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 can store images and images captured by the imaging unit 6, setting information such as position information of the opening 41 and initial position information of the prize operation unit 5, acquisition information of the prize, and the like.

<Communication Department>
The communication unit 10 has a function of directly communicating with the server device 20 and the terminal device 40 via the management device 60 and the network 30. That is, the communication unit 10 functions as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from the server device 20, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40, and the server receives various data and signals in response to commands from the control unit 9. It has a function as a transmission unit for transmitting to the device 20, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40. The communication unit 10 is realized by, for example, a network interface having a communication protocol such as NIC (Network Interface Card) or TCP / IP.

<Detector>
The detection unit 11 has a function of detecting the operation of each member of the game device 1. The installation location of the detection unit 11 is not limited as long as it can detect the movement of the member. The detection unit 11 is not particularly limited, but is composed of various sensors such as a camera, an acceleration sensor, a weight sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, and a photoelectric sensor. The detection unit 11 may be omitted, and the imaging unit 6 may play the role of the detection unit 11.

The detection unit 11 detects whether or not the prize has fallen into the prize extraction space 221. The detection unit 11 is provided on both side surfaces constituting the prize taking-out space 221. The detection unit 11 is composed of, for example, a photoelectric sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. When the prize falls into the prize extraction space 221, the light is blocked by the prize, and the detection unit 11 detects the prize. In addition, the detection unit 11 may have a sensor provided in the prize operation unit 5.

<Control unit>
The control unit 9 includes a CPU that executes a game program, and controls the operation of the entire game device 1. Such a control unit 9 includes an information acquisition unit 91, a display control unit 92, an operation control unit 93, an information setting unit 94, a notification unit 95, and a switching means 96.

(Information acquisition department)
The information acquisition unit 91 has a function of acquiring various types of information. Specifically, the information acquisition unit 91 acquires instruction information from the input unit 7, input information from the terminal device 40, information detected by the detection unit 11, input information from the server device 20 and the management device 60, and the like.

(Display control unit)
The display control unit 92 has a function of controlling the information displayed by the display unit 3. Specifically, the display control unit 92 controls the display of game information such as the above-mentioned status display information, advertisement display information, and credit count. Further, when the information acquisition unit 91 receives the input information of the net play from the terminal device 40, the display control unit 92 switches the information displayed on the display unit 3 to a display indicating that the net play is being executed. To control. For example, the display control unit 92 refers to the display information table stored in the storage unit 8 and switches from a display such as “normal play” to a display of “NET PLAY”. As a result, the display unit 3 can display "NET PLAY". The display control unit 92 may acquire the "NET PLAY" display information via the communication unit 10.

(Motion control unit)
The operation control unit 93 has a function of controlling the operation of the prize moving mechanism 50, the image pickup unit 6, the detection unit 11, the switching mechanism 80, the lighting device (not shown), and the like. Specifically, the operation control unit 93 controls the operation of each motor of the prize moving mechanism 50 based on the instruction information acquired from the input unit 7 and the input information acquired from the terminal device 40 by the information acquisition unit 91. Further, the motion control unit 93 controls the initial position of the prize motion unit 5, the operation speed of the prize moving mechanism 50, and the like. Such movement can also be changed by setting.

The motion control unit 93 controls the rotational motion, movable motion, and on / off motion of the front camera 61 and the side camera 62. As a result, the prize provided on the game field 4 can be viewed from various angles. The motion control unit 93 can also control the on / off operation of the detection unit 11. For example, by controlling the detection unit 11 to be off when the game device 1 is not in use, the power consumption of the game device 1 can be kept low.

The operation control unit 93 can also control the operation of the switching mechanism 80, which will be described later. For example, the operation of the motor of the switching mechanism 80 is controlled between the normal play and the net play based on the information from the switching means 96. As a result, the prize flap 223 can be locked during net play. Further, the motion control unit 93 can control the operation of the prize motion unit 5 so as to be different between the normal play and the net play. Thereby, for example, when there are a plurality of openings 41, the prize operating unit 5 can be positioned on different openings 41 depending on whether the play is normal play or net play.

(Information setting section)
The information setting unit 94 has a function of setting a game based on the instruction information from the input unit 7. The information setting unit 94 can set the number and position of the openings 41, the initial position of the prize operation unit 5, and the like based on the instruction information from the input unit 7. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the information setting unit 94 can set the initial position so that the prize operating unit 5 is located above the opening 41 having one opening 41.

(Notification unit)
The notification unit 95 has a function of notifying information that the prize has moved (falls) to the prize taking-out space 221 in the net play. Such notification is executed by displaying on the display unit 3 such as "acquisition of a net user prize" or by blinking or lighting the display unit 3. The notification is not limited to this, and the game administrator may be notified by voice through a speaker (not shown). Further, the information that the prize has moved to the prize taking-out space 221 may be displayed on the display unit 204 of the management device 60. By such notification, the game manager can take out the prize from the prize outlet 221 and quickly return the game device 1 to a state where it can be used for the next net play or normal play.

In this way, the notification unit 95 can visually notify the game manager that the prize has fallen into the prize extraction space 221 by net play. As a result, the game manager can easily identify the game device 1 in which the play is temporarily interrupted because the prize is acquired by the net play. As a result, the prize can be quickly and smoothly taken out from the game device 1, and the play can be restarted quickly.

(Switching means)
The switching means 96 has a function of switching between normal play and net play when receiving instruction information from the input unit 7 or input information from the terminal device 40. Specifically, when the net play is executed by the terminal device 40, the switching means 96 switches the game device 1 from the normal play to the net play and controls so that the normal play cannot be executed. That is, even if there is an operation input to the input unit 7, the prize moving mechanism 50 is controlled so as not to operate during the net play. On the contrary, when the normal play is executed after the end of the net play, the switching means 96 switches the game device 1 from the net play to the normal play and controls the normal play so that the normal play can be executed. That is, when there is an operation input to the input unit 7, it is controlled to execute the normal play.

Further, the switching means 96 has a function of switching between the image of the front camera 61 and the image of the side camera 62. Normally, during the game, the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 constantly photograph the game space. However, when only one of the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 is operated, the switching means 96 can switch between the image of the front camera 61 and the image of the side camera 62 at the request of the terminal device 40. .. As a result, the user can analyze the placement status of the prize in detail.

<Switching mechanism>
The switching mechanism 80 has a function of switching between locking and unlocking the prize flap 223. The switching mechanism 80 is provided in the vicinity of the prize outlet 222. When switching to net play by the switching means 96, the switching mechanism 80 slides the lock member 82 so as to overlap the prize flap 223 according to the instruction of the operation control unit 93. As a result, the prize flap 223 cannot swing, and the player cannot access the prize extraction space 221.

Such a switching mechanism 80 includes, for example, a slide plate 81, a lock member 82, an elastic body 83 that connects the slide plate 81 and the lock member 82, and a drive unit 84 that operates the lock member 82.

The slide plate 81 is formed in an L shape in the top view of FIG. The slide plate 81 is provided in the vicinity of the prize outlet 222 in the lower main body 22. The lock member 82 is formed in an L shape and locks the prize flap 223. The lock member 82 is slidably mounted on the slide plate 81. The elastic body 83 connects the bottom portion of the slide plate 81 and the base end of the lock member 82. The elastic body 83 may be made of any material such as a spring or rubber as long as it has an elastic function. In this embodiment, the elastic body 83 is composed of a spring.

The drive unit 84 slides the lock member 82. Such a drive unit 84 has a motor 841, a cam 842 having a rotation shaft at its base end, and a belt 843 that connects the motor 841 and the rotation shaft of the cam 842 (FIG. 4A). By driving the motor 841, the belt 843 rotates, and the rotation shaft of the cam 842 also rotates. The rotation of the rotation shaft causes the cam 842 to rotate about the rotation shaft. When the cam 842 rotates, the lower end of the lock member 82 is pressed. Then, the lock member 82 slides the slide plate 81 and overlaps with the prize flap 223 (FIG. 4 (b)). As a result, the prize flap 223 is locked and cannot swing.

When the lock is released, the game administrator may manually perform the lock, or by driving the drive unit 84, the lock may be automatically released by an operation opposite to the above operation.

2. 2. Server device Next, the server device 20 of the game system 100 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device of the game system, FIG. 6 is an execution information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. The information table of the game device, FIG. 8, is a usage information table of the game device stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention.

The server device 20 is an information processing device used by a system administrator or the like when operating and managing a game service. The server device 20 is composed of, for example, a workstation or a personal computer. The server device 20 can deliver various information to the terminal device 40 and the game device 1 in response to various commands (requests) transmitted from the terminal device 40 via the network 30. The server device 20 in the present embodiment can provide game information corresponding to a request for distribution of game information from the terminal device 40 via the network 30. Examples of such game information include a game program used in the terminal device 40, parameters necessary for operating an application on the terminal device 40, an operable game program, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5, the server device 20 includes a processing unit 201, a storage 202, an input unit 203, a display unit 204, and a communication unit 205. Each of these parts is communicably connected to each other by a data bus.

(Processing unit 201)
The processing unit 201 has a function of controlling the server device 20. The processing unit 201 includes a ROM for storing a control program for controlling the server device 20, a RAM for temporarily storing data, and a CPU for executing the control program in the ROM. The processing unit 201 controls each unit of the server device 20 by executing a control program in the ROM as needed.

The processing unit 201 imparts input information used in the game to the storage 202, the terminal device 40, the management device 60, and the game device 1. Specifically, the processing unit 201 can add the video captured by the game device 1 to the terminal device 40. Further, the processing unit 201 can add the input information from the terminal device 40 to the game device 1. Further, the processing unit 201 can add the game execution information to the execution information table of the storage 202 by executing the game.

Further, the processing unit 201 acquires the input information from the terminal device 40 and the management device 60 and the video information from the game device 1 via the network 30. Such input information includes user information and information related to the game. The user information includes the user's own information such as ID, name, address, and birthday. In addition, the information related to the game includes information such as acquired prizes, used game devices, and prize acquisition rates.

When using the game system 100 of the present invention, the user inputs his / her own data (user information) into the terminal device 40. As a result, the processing unit 201 acquires the user information from the terminal device 40. The acquired data may be stored in the storage 202 described later. As a result, registration is made.

(Storage 202)
The storage 202 has a ROM which is a read-only storage area and a RAM which is a rewritable storage area. The storage 202 is realized by, for example, a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The storage 202 has a function of storing the above-mentioned user information, information related to the game, and the like.

For example, the storage 202 stores game execution information executed by the user in association with the user ID. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the storage 202 collectively stores the game execution information acquired by the processing unit 201 in the execution information table. This execution information table is updated every time the processing unit 201 acquires the execution information.

Referring to FIG. 6, for example, the storage 202 stores execution information such as the acquired prize, the total number of acquisitions, the acquisition rate, the final prize acquisition date, and the final game execution date corresponding to the ID. This execution information table shows that the player with ID "10001" has acquired two stuffed animals (acquisition rate 100%), and has acquired a prize on the same day as the final game execution date (December 20, 2017). Is shown.

Further, the storage 202 stores the game device 1 for each store, each prize, and other information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the storage 202 stores a plurality of game devices 1 (Nos. 1 to 4) for each store. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the storage 202 stores the game device 1 for each prize installed in the game device 1. For example, the game device 1 of the prize "plush toy" corresponds to the game devices 1 to 3 of the store A. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the storage 202 stores the game device 1 for each other information. For example, the newly installed game device (new arrival) 1 corresponds to the game devices Nos. 1 to 4 of the store Z. Further, the free game device (free) 1 corresponds to the 0th game device of the stores A to D.

In addition, the storage 202 may store the moving speed of the Y-axis guide rail 50Y and the Z-axis rod 50Z, the opening / closing speed of the arm of the prize operating unit 5, the gripping force, and the like. Further, the storage 202 may store the usage information table shown in FIG. 8 described later instead of the management device 60 described later.

(Input unit 203)
The input unit 203 is an input device for the administrator of the server device 20 to input data. The input unit 203 may be in any form as long as the administrator of the server device 20 can input data, for example, an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, or a data receiving module such as a USB bus or an infrared port. Good. The administrator of the server device 20 can change, add, or delete the information stored in the storage 202 by inputting data to the server device 20 via the input unit 203.

(Display unit 204)
The display unit 204 displays the operation screen for the system administrator based on the command from the processing unit 201. In addition, the display unit 204 can also display the information stored in the storage 202 and the information displayed on the display means 404 side of the terminal device 40. The display unit 204 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like.

(Communication unit 205)
The communication unit 205 has a function of communicating with the game device 1, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40 via the network 30. That is, the communication unit 205 functions as a receiving unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the game device 1, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40, and plays various data and signals in response to a command from the processing unit 201. It has a function as a transmission unit for transmitting to the device 1, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40. The communication unit 205 is realized by, for example, a network interface having a communication protocol such as NIC or TCP / IP.

3. 3. Management device The management device 60 is an information processing device used by a game manager or the like of an amusement facility when operating and managing a game service. The management device 60 is composed of, for example, a workstation or a personal computer. The management device 60 is installed in the amusement facility where the game device 1 is installed, and manages all the game devices 1 installed there. Such a management device 60 has the same functions and parts as the server device 20 (see FIG. 5) described above.

In particular, the management device 60 in the present embodiment associates the game device 1 managed by the management device 60 with the user when receiving the input information of the net play from the terminal device 40. That is, the storage of the management device 60 stores a usage information table of the game device in which the game device 1 installed in the amusement facility and the user who uses the game device 1 are associated with each other. This usage status table is updated every time the processing unit of the management device 60 acquires the usage status. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the game device No. Mr. XX (address: XX city) with ID number 10001 is assigned to 1. This is because Mr. XX with ID number 10001 is No. It shows that the game device 1 of 1 is used. As a result, the game device 1 is associated with the user, so that the game administrator can grasp which game device 1 is used by which user.

In particular, when a large number of game devices 1 are set in one amusement facility, it is preferable that the management device 60 manages those game devices 1. As a result, the management device 60 can easily identify the user of the net play. As a result, the prize acquired by the net play can be reliably delivered to the user of the terminal device 40 (for example, Mr. XX with ID number 10001). The storage of the management device 60 can also store various information of the server device 20, user information, information related to the game, and the like. If a plurality of game devices 1 do not exist in the amusement facility, the management device 60 that manages them may be omitted.

4. Network The network 30 is composed of the Internet, LAN (Local Area Network), VAN (Value Added Network), and the like. Further, the network 30 may be a wired network, a wireless network, or a combination thereof. The network 30 is constructed by, for example, an Ethernet (registered trademark), a public telephone line network, a wireless communication network, a mobile phone line network, or the like.

5. Terminal device Next, the terminal device will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device of the game system, and FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the terminal device of the game system. The terminal device 40 is an information processing device used when the user plays a game. The terminal device 40 is composed of, for example, a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, a personal computer, a game machine, or the like. The terminal device 40 can request the server device 20, the management device 60, and the game device 1 to provide various information about the game via the network 30.

As shown in FIG. 9, the terminal device 40 includes a control means 401, a storage means 402, an input means 403, a display means 404, and a communication means 405. Each of these parts is communicably connected to each other by a data bus.

(Control means 401)
The control means 401 has a function of passing data between each unit and controlling the entire terminal device 40. That is, the control means 401 functions to execute various controls and information processing related to the game system 100, such as various processes for accessing the game site and various processes for requesting the server device 20 and the game device 1. Have. The control means 401 includes a ROM for storing a control program for controlling the terminal device 40, a RAM for temporarily storing data, and a CPU for executing the control program in the ROM. The control means 401 controls each part of the terminal device 40 by executing a control program in the ROM as needed.

Such a control means 401 includes an information acquisition means 406, a display control means 407, a video switching means 408, and an instruction means 409.

The information acquisition means 406 has a function of acquiring information such as game information from the server device 20 and video information of the game device 1 from the game device 1 and the management device 60 via the network 30. The game information includes the above-mentioned information related to the game, game execution information, and the like.

The display control means 407 has a function of controlling the display of images and images related to the game and the images of the game device 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control means 407 controls the display of an actual image such as the game field 4 of the game device 1 and the game space 2a including the prize. Further, the display control unit 407 includes a horizontal button 407a for instructing the movement of the prize operation unit 5 in the X-axis direction, a vertical button 407b for instructing the movement of the prize operation unit 5 in the Y-axis direction, a net play reservation button, and the like. It is possible to control the display related to various games. It also controls the display of video switching buttons (not shown).

The image switching means 408 has a function of switching between the image of the front camera 61 of the game device 1 and the image of the side camera 62. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the image of the side camera 62 is displayed, the image switching means 408 changes the image from the side camera 62 into the image from the front camera 61 (front image) according to the input information of the user. ) Can be switched. In this case, the information acquisition means 406 acquires the image from the processing unit 201 of the server device 20 or the control unit 9 of the game device 1, and the display control means 407 controls the display of the front image. On the contrary, the image switching means 408 can also switch the image from the front camera 61 to the image from the side camera 62 shown in FIG.

The instruction means 409 has a function of instructing the game device 1 and the server device 20 of the input information by the user. That is, by inputting an operation to the horizontal button 407a and the vertical button 407b, the instruction means 409 instructs the prize operation unit 5 to move in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. According to the instruction by the instruction means 409, the operation control unit 93 of the game device 1 can operate the prize operation unit 5 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. Since the terminal device 40 is connected to the game device 1 via the network 30, normally, after the prize operating unit 5 moves in the X-axis direction, it is instructed to move in the Y-axis direction. However, such instructions are not particularly limited and may be given at the same time.

Further, the control means 401 may have a difficulty level setting means (not shown). The difficulty level setting means has a function of setting and changing the difficulty level of the game. For example, the difficulty level setting means can change the moving speed of the prize operating unit 5 and the movement of the prize operating unit 5. This may be executed randomly or according to a predetermined program. Further, the difficulty level setting means can refer to the execution information table of FIG. 6, and reduce the gripping force of the arm of the prize operation unit 5 when the user is an advanced player and the acquisition rate is high. On the contrary, when the acquisition rate is low, it is possible to input to the horizontal button 407a and the vertical button 407b a plurality of times in one play. As a result, the difficulty level of the game is changed, and the player can be entertained.

Further, the difficulty level setting means may display a predetermined image or image (character or the like) so as to overlap the image of the game space 2a in the display means 404. As a result, it may be difficult to grasp the installation status of the prize via the display means 404, so that the difficulty level of the game can be improved.

In addition, the control means 401 may have a means for providing a predetermined bonus when the game execution date is the player's birthday or a special anniversary (bonus providing means). Such bonuses include bonuses such as granting one play, free shipping of prizes, and being able to operate buttons multiple times in one play.

(Memory means 402)
The storage means 402 stores the information on the terminal device 40. The storage means 402 has a ROM and a RAM. The ROM stores the system program in the terminal device 40. On the other hand, the RAM stores various data (flags used in the system program and calculated values) generated by the control means 401, and is used as a work area for arithmetic processing of the control means 401. The storage means 402 stores game contents such as the above-mentioned user information, game information transmitted from the server device 20, and a game program used in the game system 100 of the present invention.

(Input means 403)
The input means 403 is an input device for the user of the terminal device 40 to perform various operations such as data input and game operation. The input means 403 may be in any form as long as the user can input data, and is composed of an operation button, a touch panel, and the like. The user can change, add, or delete the information stored in the storage means 402 by inputting data to the terminal device 40 via the input means 403.

(Display means 404)
The display means 404 displays a game image (gameplay image or video) generated based on the information stored in the storage means 402 or the game information. Further, the display means 404 can also display the information stored in the storage 202 of the server device 20 as an image. The display means 404 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like.

(Communication means 405)
The communication means 405 has a function of communicating with the server device 20, the management device 60, and the game device 1 via the network 30. Further, the communication means 405 has a function as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from the server device 20 and the game device 1, and manages the various data and signals in response to the command of the control means 401. It has a function as a transmission unit for transmitting to the device 60 and the game device 1. The communication means 405 is realized by, for example, a network interface having a communication protocol such as NIC or TCP / IP.

According to the game system 100 of the present invention as described above, the player can observe the net play in the amusement facility. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the prize may be acquired by the net play user in a state where the net play user does not actually exist in front of the game device 1.

B. Operation processing of the game system Next, the operation processing of the game system of the present embodiment will be described in detail. 11 is a flowchart showing the normal play processing of the game device of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the net play processing of the game device of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is switching the game device of the present invention to net play. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time.

<Normal play>
First, the operation processing of the game device 1 in the case of normal play will be described. When the player inserts a coin from the coin slot 72, the game starts. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, the prize operating unit 5 is positioned above the opening 41 (initial position) with the arm open.

When the input of the first button from the player is received (S101), the Y-axis guide rail 50Y moves on the X-axis guide rail 50X in the X-axis direction (S102). In this state, the control unit 9 determines whether or not the information for canceling the input of the first button has been received (S103). If the input cancellation information is not received, the process returns to S102, and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y continues to move. On the other hand, when the input cancellation information is received, the Y-axis guide rail 50Y stops (S104).

Next, when the input of the second button from the player is received (S105), the Z-axis rod 50Z moves on the Y-axis guide rail 50Y in the Y-axis direction (S106). In this state, the control unit 9 determines whether or not the information for canceling the input of the second button has been received (S107). If the input cancellation information is not received, the process returns to S106, and the Z-axis rod 50Z continues to move. On the other hand, when the input cancellation information is received, the Z-axis rod 50Z stops (S108).

Next, as the Z-axis rod 50Z extends, the prize operating unit 5 moves in the Z-axis direction (S109). When the control unit 9 receives the sensor information, the prize operation unit 5 stops (S110). Then, the arm of the prize operating unit 5 closes and grips the prize (S111). After that, the prize operation unit 5 operates in the reverse manner to the above and moves to the initial position (S112).

When the prize operating unit 5 returns to the initial position, the arm opens and the game ends (S113). At this time, if the arm is holding the prize, the prize falls from the opening 41 into the prize taking-out space 221. As a result, the player can take out the prize from the prize outlet 222.

<Net play>
Next, the operation processing of the game system 100 in the case of net play will be described. The net play is executed by the user operating the terminal device 40.

First, the display means 404 of the terminal device 40 displays the information of the available game device 1 as shown in FIG. 7 (S201). As a result, the user can select the game device 1 that he / she wants to play. Upon receiving the input information of the game device determination by the user (S202), the information is provided to the game device 1. As a result, the game device 1 switches the normal play to the net play (S301). As a result, net play is started.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 13, the switching mechanism 80 of the game device 1 locks the prize flap 223 (S3011). At the same time, the display unit 3 of the game device 1 displays "NET PLAY" indicating that it is a net play (S3012). Then, the switching means 96 controls so as not to execute the normal play (S3013). The order of steps S301 to S3013 is not particularly limited and may be different from the order shown in FIG. 13 or may be performed at the same time.

Returning to FIG. 12, when the game device 1 switches to net play, the image of the game device 1 is provided to the terminal device 40 (S302). As a result, the display means 404 of the terminal device 40 displays the image of the game device 1 (S203).

In this state, the user starts the game. When the user receives an operation input to the horizontal button 407a (S204), the information is provided to the game device 1. As a result, the Y-axis guide rail 50Y moves on the X-axis guide rail 50X in the X-axis direction (S303). In this state, the control means 401 determines whether or not the information for canceling the input of the horizontal button 407a has been received (S205). When the input cancellation information is not received, no change occurs and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y continues to move (S303). On the other hand, when the input cancellation information is received, the information is provided to the game device 1, and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y stops (S304).

Next, when the operation input of the vertical button 407b from the user is received (S206), the information is provided to the game device 1. As a result, the Z-axis rod 50Z moves on the Y-axis guide rail 50Y in the Y-axis direction (S305). In this state, the control means 401 determines whether or not the information for canceling the input of the vertical button 407b has been received (S207). If no input cancellation information is received, no change occurs and the Z-axis rod 50Z continues to move (S305). On the other hand, when the input cancellation information is received, the information is provided to the game device 1, the Z-axis rod 50Z stops (S306), and the processing of the terminal device 40 ends.

Next, as the Z-axis rod 50Z extends, the prize operating unit 5 moves in the Z-axis direction (S307). When the control unit 9 receives the sensor information, the prize operation unit 5 stops (S308). Then, the arm of the prize operating unit 5 closes and grips the prize (S309). After that, the prize operating unit 5 operates in the reverse manner to the above and moves to the initial position (S310).

When the prize moving unit 5 returns to the initial position, the arm opens (S311) and the game ends. At this time, if the arm is holding the prize, the prize falls from the opening 41 into the prize taking-out space 221. As a result, the game manager can take out the prize from the prize outlet 222. Then, with reference to the management device 60, the prize can be shipped to the user who has acquired the prize.

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 recording medium such as a CPU, a microprocessor, a GPU (graphic processing unit), RAM, and a ROM.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Next, a second embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

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

The game device 1A of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the imaging unit 6 is installed outside the game device 1A. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the imaging unit 6 has a first camera 63 installed in front of the game device 1A and a second camera 64 installed on the side surface of the game device 1A. The first camera 63 and the second camera 64 are connected to the control unit 9 by wire or wireless (not shown).

In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, it is not necessary to attach the imaging unit 6 to the housing 2, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, since the existing camera may be installed and connected adjacent to the game device 1A, the game system of the present embodiment can be easily constructed.

<< Third Embodiment >>
Next, a third embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view schematically showing a prize taking-out portion of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

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

The game device 1B of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the prize taking-out unit 224 and the switching mechanism 80 are different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the prize take-out unit 224 of the present embodiment includes a prize take-out unit (first take-out unit) 224a for normal play and a prize take-out unit (second take-out unit) for net play. Part) 224b and the like. They are provided on the front surface of the lower main body 22 corresponding to the prize operation unit 5 of the game device 1B. The prize taking-out part 224a for normal play and the prize taking-out part 224b for net play are provided adjacent to each other in the lower main body 22 via a partition plate 227.

The prize take-out unit (hereinafter, abbreviated as "normal take-out part") 224a for normal play includes a prize take-out space 221a, a prize outlet 222a, and a transparent prize flap 223a provided so as to block the prize outlet. Has.

The prize take-out unit (hereinafter abbreviated as "net take-out part") 224b for net play includes a prize take-out space 221b, a prize outlet 222b, an opening / closing door 225b provided to block the prize outlet, and a lock. It has a mechanism 226b. The lock mechanism 226b has a function of locking the opening / closing door 225b, and is composed of, for example, a key.

The prize take-out space 221a of the normal take-out portion 224a and the prize take-out space 221b of the net take-out portion 224b are provided inside the lower main body 22 and communicate with the game space 2a through an opening 41 described later.

Normally, the opening / closing door 225b is locked by the lock mechanism 226b. When the prize falls into the prize taking-out space 221b of the net taking-out unit 224b by the net play, the game manager can unlock and take out the prize in the prize taking-out space 221b. As a result, the prize can be taken out without the risk of the prize being stolen by the player.

The switching mechanism 80 in the present embodiment includes a flap plate 801 and a drive unit (not shown) that drives the flap plate 801. The flap plate 801 usually has a function of guiding a prize to the take-out portion 224a or the net take-out portion 224b. The flap plate 801 is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and is provided on the lower main body 22 at the upper part of the partition plate 227.

Such a flap plate 801 is configured to rotate at a predetermined angle (0 to 180 °) with respect to the game field 4 about its long side. The predetermined angle is not particularly limited as long as it is within the above range, but is preferably 20 to 70 °, and preferably 30 to 60 °. When the angle is in such a range, the angle is appropriate with respect to the game field 4, so that the prize can be reliably guided to the prize taking-out spaces 221a and 221b. When the flap plate 801 is provided at 0 ° or 180 °, the flap plate 801 constitutes the same surface as the game field 4.

When switching to net play by the switching means 96, the switching mechanism 80 rotates the flap plate 801 to the normal take-out unit 224a side (opposite to the arrow in FIG. 15) according to the instruction of the operation control unit 93. As a result, the flap plate 801 is inclined toward the net take-out portion 224b, and the prize is surely guided to the net take-out portion 224b.

The drive unit includes a motor (not shown), a rotating shaft attached to the long side of the flap plate 801 and a belt connecting the motor and the rotating shaft. When the motor is driven, the belt rotates, and the rotating shaft also rotates. Due to the rotation of the rotation shaft, the flap plate 801 rotates around the rotation shaft at a predetermined angle. As a result, since the flap plate 801 is attached so as to be inclined with respect to the game field 4, the prize can be reliably guided to the prize extraction space 221a or 221b.

In the present embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from the normal play to the net play, the flap plate 801 of the switching mechanism 80 rotates according to the instruction of the operation control unit 93. By this rotation, the flap plate 801 is attached in a state of being tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the game field 4, as shown in FIG. When the game is played in this state, the prize is guided by the flap plate 801 and slides down into the prize extraction space 221b of the net extraction unit 224b. Therefore, the prize can be reliably guided to the prize extraction space 221b by net play.

Since the game device 1 of the present embodiment as described above has the flap plate 801, the prize can be reliably distributed to the normal take-out unit 224a or the net take-out unit 224b without changing the setting of the prize movement mechanism 50. .. Further, the game device 1 of the present embodiment can exhibit the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above.

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view schematically showing a prize taking-out portion 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 and third embodiments described above will be mainly described, and the same matters will be omitted. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first and third embodiments described above.

The game device 1C of the present embodiment is the same as the game devices 1 and 1B of the first and third embodiments, except that the prize taking-out portion 224 has a cylindrical rotating body 228. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the rotating body 228 has a normal take-out portion 224a and a net take-out portion 224b via a partition plate 227. Two take-out windows are formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 228, corresponding to the normal take-out portion 224a and the net take-out portion 224b. The two take-out windows are sized so that prizes can be taken out. The rotating body 228 can be rotated by a rotating mechanism (not shown) installed at the bottom of the lower main body 22. In this embodiment, the prize flap 223 is not provided.

Normally, the take-out window 227a of the normal take-out portion 224a is positioned so as to correspond to the prize take-out outlet 222. When a prize falls into the prize taking-out space 221a by normal play, the prize can be taken out from the prize taking-out space 221a through the prize taking-out window 227a and the prize taking-out outlet 222.

On the other hand, when the prize falls into the prize taking-out space 221b by net play, the prize cannot be taken out because the taking-out window 227a of the normal taking-out unit 224a is located so as to correspond to the prize taking-out outlet 222. In this case, the game manager rotates the rotating body 228 by 180 ° and positions the take-out window 227b of the net take-out unit 224b so as to correspond to the prize take-out outlet 222. As a result, the prize can be taken out from the prize take-out space 221b via the take-out window 227b and the prize take-out outlet 222.

In the present embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from the normal play to the net play, the operation control unit 93 controls the operation so that the prize operation unit 5 is located directly above the net extraction unit 224b. By this operation, when the prize operating unit 5 opens and closes the arm, the prize falls into the prize taking-out space 221b of the net taking-out part 224b. Therefore, the prize can be reliably guided to the prize extraction space 221b by net play.

In the game device 1C of the present embodiment as described above, since the rotating body 228 rotates, the net extraction unit 224b can be provided on the back side of the game device 1C. As a result, it is possible to prevent the dropped prize from being stolen by the net play. Further, the game device 1C of the present embodiment can exhibit the same effects as those of the first and third embodiments described above.

<< Fifth Embodiment >>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 17 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the game device according to the 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 same matters will be omitted. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first embodiment described above.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the switching mechanism 80 is a blocking mechanism. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the blocking mechanism has a sealing plate 73 that seals the coin insertion slot 72 and a motor (not shown) in the vicinity of the coin insertion slot 72 in the input unit 7. The sealing plate 73 is configured to be able to slide and move in the horizontal direction (left-right direction in FIG. 17) by being driven by a motor.

In the present embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from the normal play to the net play, the blocking mechanism moves the blocking plate 73 so as to overlap the coin insertion slot 72 according to the instruction of the operation control unit 93. As a result, the coin insertion slot 72 is closed, so that the player cannot insert coins and cannot execute normal play.

According to the game device of the present embodiment as described above, since the coin slot 72 is blocked, the player cannot normally play with the game device. In addition, the game device of this embodiment can exert the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above.

<< 6th Embodiment >>
Next, a sixth embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration 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 same matters will be omitted. The same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first embodiment described above.

The game device of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the switching mechanism 80 is a coin ejection mechanism. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the coin ejection mechanism has, in the coin insertion slot 72, a path changing member 74 for switching the path through which the coin passes, and a motor (not shown). The path changing member 74 is configured to rotate about 90 ° clockwise (in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 18) about its central axis when driven by a motor.

In the present embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from the normal play to the net play, the coin ejection mechanism rotates the route changing member 74 according to the instruction of the operation control unit 93. As a result, the coin path from the coin slot 72 to the coin collection box is switched to the coin path from the coin slot 72 to the coin ejection slot, so that the coins are returned and normal play cannot be executed.

According to the game device of the present embodiment as described above, since the coins are returned, the player cannot normally play on the game device. In addition, the game device of this embodiment can exert the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above.

Although the game device and the game system of the present invention have been described above based on preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configurations of each part are arbitrary configurations having the same functions. Can be replaced with. In addition, any other means or constituents may be added to the present invention. In addition, the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of each of the above embodiments.

The present invention provides a game device that is installed at a predetermined place and obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize taking-out unit. This game device includes an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined place, a prize operation unit that operates on the prize, and a control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit. A communication unit capable of communicating with a terminal device via a network, the first play performed at the predetermined location, and a second play performed using the terminal device. It is configured to run. As a result, one game device can simultaneously operate a prize acquisition game compatible with the Internet and an actual prize acquisition game. Therefore, the present invention has industrial applicability.

Claims (11)

A game device that is installed in a predetermined place and obtains the prize by transferring the prize in the game space to the prize taking-out unit.
An input unit that receives instruction information regarding the first play performed at the predetermined location, and
A prize operation unit that operates on the prize,
A control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit,
It has a communication unit that can communicate with the terminal device via the network.
A game device characterized in that it is configured to execute the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed by using the terminal device. The game device according to claim 1, wherein when the control unit receives the instruction information from the input unit or the input information from the terminal device, the control unit switches between the first play and the second play. .. The game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control unit controls not to execute the first play during the second play. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a switching mechanism for executing the second play, which operates according to an instruction of the control unit when the input information is received from the terminal device. The game device according to claim 4, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to lock the prize taking-out unit during the second play. It also has a display unit that displays predetermined items,
Any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control unit controls to switch the predetermined item displayed on the display unit to a display indicating that the second play is being executed during the second play. The game device described in Crab. The game device according to claim 6, wherein the display unit displays the number of entries for the second play as the predetermined item. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the prize operation unit so as to be different between the first play and the second play. Further having an imaging unit for photographing the game space,
The image pickup unit includes a first image pickup device for photographing the game space and a second image pickup device for photographing the game space from a direction different from that of the first image pickup device.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control unit is configured to be able to switch between the image of the first imaging device and the image of the second imaging device. A game device that is installed at a predetermined place and obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize taking-out unit, and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the game device via a network. It is a game system that you have
The game device
An input unit that receives instruction information regarding the first play performed at the predetermined location, and
A prize operation unit that operates on the prize,
A control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit,
It has a communication unit capable of communicating with the terminal device, and has
A game system characterized in that the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed by using the terminal device are executed. A game device that is installed at a predetermined place and obtains the prize by shifting the prize in the game space to the prize extraction unit, and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the game device via a network. A game program used in a game system
An information acquisition means for acquiring an image of the game space of the game device and input information from the player.
Display control means for controlling the display of the image and
A game program characterized by causing a computer to execute an instruction means for instructing the game device to operate a prize operation unit of the game device based on the input information from the player.

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