Dispensing mechanism and game device

Abstract

To provide a dispensing mechanism capable of efficiently dispensing an object to-be dispensed according to the result of a game, and a game device including such a dispensing mechanism.SOLUTION: Provided is a dispensing mechanism that dispenses a game-related dispensing object. The dispensing mechanism includes: a storage part for storing a dispensing object; a candidate dispensing holder having a first position and a second position different from the first position for holding a candidate dispensing object; and a push-out mechanism for pushing out the dispensing object stored in the storage part. The push-out mechanism is configured to operate in a first direction toward the first position and a second direction toward the second position to push out the dispensing object to the first position and the second position of the candidate dispensing holder.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispensing mechanism and a game device, and particularly to a dispensing mechanism for dispensing game-related items and a game device including the dispensing mechanism.

Background Art

[0002] Game devices that dispense different items according to the results of a game are known (for example, Patent Document 1). The game device described in Patent Document 1 includes a storage means for storing a plurality of items, a dispensing candidate holding means for holding a plurality of items sent out from the storage means as dispensing candidates, and an identification information reading means for reading the identification information of the items. Then, the identification information reading means reads the identification information of the item sent out from the storage means, and based on the read identification information, a dispensing target is determined from the plurality of items held by the dispensing candidate holding means. Thereby, different items are dispensed according to the results of the game.

[0003] The storage means of the above game device is fixed to the dispensing candidate holding means and only has the function of storing the items. And dispensing different items according to the results of the game relied on the dispensing candidate holding means. Therefore, it has sometimes been difficult to efficiently dispense items according to the results of the game. Thus, there is a need for a game device that improves such problems.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a dispensing mechanism that can efficiently dispense items according to the results of a game, and a game device equipped with such a dispensing mechanism. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] These objectives are achieved by the present invention as described in (1) to (14) below. (1) A dispensing mechanism for dispensing items related to a game, A storage section for storing the aforementioned dispensed items, The aforementioned housing section is provided, and the first operating section is configured to be operable, It includes a second operating unit configured to hold the dispensed material dispensed from the storage unit and to be operable, A dispensing mechanism characterized in that the first operating unit operates relative to the second operating unit.

[0007] (2) The first operating part is the dispensing mechanism described in (1) above, which is formed in the shape of a disc.

[0008] (3) The dispensing mechanism according to (1) or (2) above, wherein the first operating part is configured to rotate.

[0009] (4) The storage unit is a dispensing mechanism according to any one of (1) to (3) above, which includes a plurality of storage units.

[0010] (5) The dispensing mechanism described in (4) above, wherein the plurality of storage units are arranged in a ring shape on the first operating unit.

[0011] (6) The dispensing mechanism according to any one of (1) to (5) above, wherein the bottom plate portion of the storage portion is angled with respect to the first operating portion.

[0012] (7) The second operating part is a dispensing mechanism according to any one of (1) to (6) above, provided so as to surround the first operating part.

[0013] (8) The dispensing mechanism according to (6) above, wherein the second operating unit includes a dispensing candidate holding unit for holding the dispensing item.

[0014] (9) The candidate distribution holding unit includes a plurality of holding plates, The dispensing mechanism according to (8) above, wherein each of the plurality of holding plates is angled to correspond to the angle of the bottom plate portion.

[0015] (10) The dispensing mechanism according to any one of (1) to (9) above, further comprising an extrusion mechanism provided in the first operating part for pushing out the dispensed material.

[0016] (11) The dispensing mechanism according to (10), wherein the dispensing mechanism includes a first dispensing unit for pushing the dispensing material contained in the storage unit to the second operating unit, and a second dispensing unit for pushing the dispensing material held in the second operating unit.

[0017] (12) The second extrusion unit is a pair of extrusion units provided spaced apart from each other in the first operating unit, and the first extrusion unit is the dispensing mechanism described in (11) above, provided between the pair of extrusion units.

[0018] (13) A display unit that displays a predetermined image related to the game, A control unit that receives operation input from the user, A game device comprising the dispensing mechanism described in any of (1) to (12) above, which dispenses the dispensed items related to the game based on the operation input.

[0019] (14) A display unit that displays a predetermined image related to the game, A control unit that receives operation input from the user, Includes a dispensing mechanism that dispenses items related to the game based on the aforementioned operation input, The aforementioned dispensing mechanism is, A storage unit for storing the dispensed items related to the game, A first operation unit provided with the storage unit and configured to be operable, including a second operation unit configured to hold the dispensed product dispensed from the storage unit and operable, The first operation unit is configured to operate with respect to the second operation unit. The game device is characterized in that the dispensed product includes a dispensed product that stores information related to the user.

Effect of the Invention

[0020] [[ID=1十二]] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a dispensing mechanism that can efficiently dispense a dispensed product according to the result of a game, and a game device provided with such a dispensing mechanism.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a recording medium used in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of the display unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. The enlarged view which shows the structure of the display part of the game apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of the display unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [[ID=3十七]] [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a partially exploded perspective view of the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. [Figure 9]Figure 9 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the storage compartment of a dispensing mechanism provided in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] Figure 10(a) is a front view of the base of the storage unit of a dispensing mechanism provided in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10(b) is a side view of the base of the storage unit of a dispensing mechanism provided in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10(c) is a perspective view of the base of the storage unit of a dispensing mechanism provided in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a partially exploded perspective view of the first operating unit, storage unit, and extrusion mechanism of the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a partially exploded perspective view of the second operating part of the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the main part of the extrusion mechanism provided in the dispensing mechanism of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a flowchart showing a method for arranging dispensed items in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a flowchart showing the processing of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a flowchart showing a method for replenishing dispensed items in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a schematic plan view showing the extrusion section, storage section, and dispensed candidate holding section of a dispensing mechanism provided in a game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a schematic plan view showing the extrusion section, storage section, candidate dispenser holding section, and dispenser path of a dispenser mechanism provided in a game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a schematic plan view showing the storage section and the dispensed candidate holding section of the dispensing mechanism according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a perspective view showing a dispensing mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a dispensing mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the storage compartment of a dispensing mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a partially exploded perspective view of the first operating unit, storage unit, and extrusion mechanism of the dispensing mechanism according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] In the following, prior to describing the dispensing mechanism of the present invention, the game device of the present invention, an overview of the game played by the game device, and the dispensed items used in the game device will be described in detail based on preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. For the sake of explanation, the upper side of the figures will be referred to as "top," the lower side as "bottom," the left side as "left," the right side as "right," the front of the page as "front," and the back of the page as "back."

[0023] <<First Embodiment>>

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a diagram showing the dispensed items used in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figures 4 to 6 are enlarged views showing the configuration of the display unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] 1. Game Overview First, an example of a game that can be played using the game device 1 of this embodiment will be described. The game device 1 can play, for example, a competitive game using a game-related dispenser (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "recording medium") 100. Specifically, the game device 1 scans the recording medium 100 to obtain character information (hereinafter referred to as "character information") recorded on the recording medium 100. After that, the game device 1 displays an image of the character on the display unit 6. This allows the game device 1 to play a competitive game in which the character in question plays against an opponent's character. After the game ends, a new recording medium 100 is dispensed from the game device 1. Note that the games that can be played using this game device 1 are not limited to competitive games as described above, but may also include role-playing games, board games, simulation games, etc.

[0026] 2. Recording medium (distributed items) The dispensed item (recording medium) 100 used in the game device 1 of this embodiment is configured to store identification information such as character information. Such a dispensed item 100 is formed in an oval shape, for example, as shown in Figure 2. This dispensed item 100 has a two-dimensional code 101 on its surface. Identification information such as character information and item information is recorded in this two-dimensional code 101. Examples of the two-dimensional code 101 include QR code (registered trademark) and Zcode (registered trademark). In the case of Zcode, the identification information is recorded so that it can be identified under invisible light (infrared light). The dispensed item 100 may be distinguished as a character dispensed item, and depending on the character information, it may be distinguished into rare dispensed items (for example, dispensed items that record characters with a rarity of a predetermined level or higher) and normal dispensed items (for example, dispensed items that record characters with a rarity of a lower level). Furthermore, the dispensed item 100 may include, in addition to the dispensed item for the character, a memory dispensed item (a dispensed item that stores user-related information), i.e., an IC card, which stores player (user) information and character information.

[0027] 3. Game device Next, the game device will be described. As shown in Figure 1, the game device 1 of this embodiment includes two game devices (a first sub-game device 1A and a second sub-game device 1B) that are installed adjacent to each other. This game device 1 has one display unit 6 and is controlled by one control unit 8. Therefore, the overall size of the game device 1 can be reduced. This reduces the overall cost of the game device 1. The game device 1 of this embodiment is not limited to a configuration in which two game devices are installed adjacent to each other (a 2-in-1 configuration), but may also be configured in which three or more game devices are installed adjacent to each other. Furthermore, the game device 1 of the present invention may consist of a single game device.

[0028] At first glance, the game device 1 of this embodiment appears to consist of two game devices placed adjacent to each other. However, the game device 1 is actually composed of these two game devices connected together to form a single game device 1. Therefore, each player (user) can play on their respective sub-game devices, or they can cooperate to play a single game (cooperative play). As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 7, such a game device 1 includes a housing 2, an operation unit 3, a reading unit 4, a speaker 5, a display unit 6, a storage unit 7, a control unit 8, a communication unit 9, and a dispensing mechanism 10. The configuration of each part will be described below.

[0029] Note that the casing 2, operation unit 3, reading unit 4, and speaker 5 of game device 1 are the same as those of the sub-casing 2A, first sub-operation unit 3A, sub-reading unit 4A, and sub-speaker 5A for the first sub-game device 1A, and the sub-casing 2B, second sub-operation unit 3B, sub-reading unit 4B, and sub-speaker 5B for the second sub-game device 1B. Therefore, in the following, only the parts of game device 1 will be described as representative.

[0030] <Enclosure> The enclosure 2 has the function of installing or housing each component of the game device 1. As shown in Figure 1, the enclosure 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, but is not limited to this. The enclosure 2 may consist of a single enclosure (twin enclosure) or may be composed of sub-enclosures for each sub-game device connected together. In addition, the front of the enclosure 2 is provided with a dispenser 21 for dispensed items 100, a coin slot 22, and a coin return slot 23. Dispensed items 100 dispensed by the dispenser mechanism 10, which will be described later, are dispensed from the dispenser 21.

[0031] <Operation section> The control unit 3 has the function of receiving input from the player to execute the game. The control unit 3 consists of four push buttons 31 and two rectangular operation fields 32. The push buttons 31 are provided symmetrically on the front side of the top surface of the casing 2. The operation fields 32 are provided on the top surface of the casing 2, behind the push buttons 31. The shape and position of the operation fields 32 are not particularly limited, and they may be rod-shaped, circular, located between the push buttons 31, or located in front of the push buttons 31. Such operation fields 32 are fields on which the player can place and move the dispensed items 100. The operation fields 32 are configured so that the reading unit 4, which will be described later, can read the dispensed items 100.

[0032] The operation unit 3 includes a first sub-operation unit (first operation unit) 3A for the first sub-game device 1A and a second sub-operation unit (second operation unit) 3B for the second sub-game device 1B. The first sub-operation unit 3A and the second sub-operation unit 3B can be operated independently and can receive different operation inputs simultaneously. This allows the first sub-game device 1A and the second sub-game device 1B to perform different operations.

[0033] <Reading section> The reading unit 4 has the function of reading information from the dispensed item 100 placed on the operation field 32. The reading unit 4 is located inside the housing 2, below the operation field 32. Such a reading unit 4 is composed of, for example, an imaging device (camera) and an infrared light source. The infrared light source of the reading unit 4 irradiates the 2D code 101 of the dispensed item 100 with infrared light from below the operation field 32. In this state, the imaging device captures the 2D code 101 of the dispensed item 100, thereby allowing the information recorded in the 2D code 101 of the dispensed item 100 to be read. The reading unit 4 may be located anywhere inside the housing 2 as long as the imaging device can capture the operation field 32. The reading unit 4 may also consist of only the imaging device.

[0034] <Speaker> Speaker 5 has the function of outputting various sounds. Speaker 5 is located at the rear of the top surface of the housing 2, below the display unit 6. The number of speakers 5 is not particularly limited and may be one or more than one. In this embodiment, two speakers 5 are provided on both sides of the rear of the top surface of the housing 2 corresponding to each sub-game device. The sounds output by speaker 5 include music and sound effects stored in the memory unit 7.

[0035] <Display section> The display unit 6 has the function of displaying game images (predetermined images). As shown in Figure 1, the display unit 6 is mounted on the speaker 5 on the top surface of the housing 2. The display unit 6 consists of a single display panel, but it may also be a touch panel. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the display unit 6 is formed in a rectangular shape, but it is not limited to this and may be formed in a circular or triangular shape.

[0036] The display unit 6 has a full-screen area 61 for displaying game images and a frame 62 surrounding the full-screen area 61. The full-screen area 61 includes individual areas 611 and partition areas 612. As shown in Figure 5, the full-screen area 61 has the function of displaying game images across the entire display unit 6. When a player of the first sub-game device 1A and a player of the second sub-game device 1B are playing cooperatively or competitively, the game image is displayed in the full-screen area 61.

[0037] Each individual region 611 includes a region (first region) 611A for displaying game images for the first sub-game device 1A, and a region (second region) 611B for displaying game images for the second sub-game device 1B. These regions 611A and 611B are configured to have the same area, separated by a partition region 612, as shown in Figures 4 and 6. This makes it appear to the player that there are two game devices at a glance. However, the area of ​​one region may be smaller than the area of ​​the other. For example, when a competitive game is being played, if the area of ​​region 611A for the first sub-game device 1A is large, the game image for the first sub-game device 1A will be displayed larger. This can give the player the impression that the player of the first sub-game device 1A has an advantage.

[0038] The first region 611A is provided in correspondence with the first sub-operation unit 3A of the first sub-game device 1A. The first region 611A is formed in a rectangular shape, but is not limited to this. The second region 611B is provided in correspondence with the second sub-operation unit 3B of the second sub-game device 1B. The second region 611B is formed in a rectangular shape, but is not limited to this. The first region 611A may display the same image as the image displayed in the second region 611B, or it may display a different image. Furthermore, the first region 611A and the second region 611B can each display images independently.

[0039] The partition area (third area) 612 has the function of separating the first area 611A and the second area 611B. Therefore, the partition area 612 is provided between the first area 611A and the second area 611B. The shape of the partition area 612 is not particularly limited and may be elongated (Figure 4), rectangular, or roughly trapezoidal (Figure 6). The area of ​​the partition area 612 is not particularly limited and may be larger or smaller than the area of ​​the first area 611A or the second area 611B. The partition area 612 may be further divided into multiple areas.

[0040] For example, as shown in Figure 4, the partition area 612 may be divided along its shorter side to have two partition areas. That is, the partition area 612 may have a first partition area 612A for the first area 611A and a second partition area 612B for the second area 611B. Also, as shown in Figure 6, the partition area 612 may have two partition areas divided along its longer side. That is, the partition area 612 may have a third partition area 612C for game images and a fourth partition area 612D for text images. In this way, multiple images, or images that are different from each other, can be displayed in the partition area 612.

[0041] The frame 62 is provided on the speaker 5. The frame 62 is formed in a rectangular shape, but is not limited to this. For example, the frame 62 may be formed in any shape, such as a circular or elliptical shape. The frame 62 has a joint portion 621 formed in the center of its long side so as to be recessed inward. This joint portion 621 allows the frame to be formed symmetrically. Therefore, the display unit 6 can be made to appear as two display units, such as a sub-display unit 6A for the first sub-game device 1A and a sub-display unit 6B for the second sub-game device 1B.

[0042] The frame 62 may include a first frame member 62A for the first sub-game device 1A and a second frame member 62B for the second sub-game device 1B. As shown in Figures 4-6, the first frame member 62A and the second frame member 62B are formed in a roughly "C" shape. One end and the other end of the first frame member 62A are in contact with one end and the other end of the second frame member 62B, respectively, forming a joint 621. With this configuration, the first frame member 62A and the second frame member 62B are arranged symmetrically around the joint 621. Therefore, the display unit 6 can be made to appear as two separate display units.

[0043] As shown in Figure 4, one end and the other end of the first frame member 62A are positioned opposite each other. Therefore, an image identical to the appearance of the short side of the frame body 62 (partition image) can be displayed in the first partition area 612A from one end to the other. This allows the first frame member 62A and the partition image to form an annular frame member (first frame member 62A). In other words, the partition image appears to be integrally formed with the first frame member 62A. Thus, the player can recognize that the display unit 6 has separate sub-display units 6A.

[0044] On the other hand, one end and the other end of the second frame member 62B are provided facing each other. Therefore, an image identical to the appearance of the short side of the frame body 62 (partition image) can be displayed in the second partition area 612B from one end to the other. In this way, the second frame member 62B and the partition image can form an annular frame member (second frame member 62B). In other words, the partition image appears to be formed integrally with the second frame member 62B. Therefore, the player can be made to recognize that the display unit 6 has a separate sub-display unit 6B.

[0045] In this way, the first frame member 62A and the partition image constitute the frame body 62 for the first sub-game device 1A. Similarly, the second frame member 62B and the partition image constitute the frame body 62 for the second sub-game device 1B. This allows one frame body 62 to be divided into two frame members 62A and 62B, giving the player the impression that there are two game devices, even though there is only one game device 1. Furthermore, the first frame member 62A (first region 611A) and the first sub-operation unit 3A, and the second frame member 62B (second region 611B) and the second sub-operation unit 3B are arranged symmetrically with respect to the partition image as the central axis. Therefore, the player is further given the impression that there are two game devices.

[0046] <Storage section> Next, the memory unit 7 will be described. The memory unit 7 stores the game program and game data. The game program is a program that causes the game device 1 to run the game, and is realized through cooperation with the hardware. The game data is data related to the game, and includes character data, music data, image data, sound effect data, etc.

[0047] Character data includes data such as the character's name, special moves, weapons, strength, rarity, and image. In other words, character data corresponds to the aforementioned character information and is identification information that distinguishes each character from one another. Music data is music data played from speaker 5. Music data includes multiple music data, such as songs by singers and music from the game. Image data is game image data. Game image data includes data such as character images, background images, and various effect images. Sound effect data is sound data played during gameplay and is different from music data. Sound effect data includes evaluation sound data that plays in response to the player's actions, for example.

[0048] The memory unit 7 may store predetermined events. These predetermined events include boss character appearance events, bonus events, and intrusion battle events. Such predetermined events are stored in association with display areas where game images should be displayed and partition images that divide the display areas. For example, boss character appearance event A is associated with a display area of ​​only the full-screen area 61 and no partition image. Boss character appearance event B is associated with a display area of ​​individual area 611 and partition area 612, and the partition image is associated with an image of boss character B and a text image that says "Power 20%". In this case, partition area 612 displays the partition image as shown in Figure 6.

[0049] Furthermore, for example, if one player is playing on the first sub-game device 1A in the full-screen area 61, and another player is playing on the second sub-game device 1B, an event is triggered. That is, the second sub-operation unit 3B of the second sub-game device 1B receives input for an intrusion battle from the other player, triggering the intrusion battle B event. At this time, intrusion battle B is configured such that the display area consists of an individual area 611 and a partition area 612, and the partition image is a bar image. At this time, the partition area 612 displays the partition image as shown in Figure 4.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the storage section 11 of the dispensing mechanism 10, which will be described later, has a plurality of stockers 111, the storage unit 7 may store information relating to the plurality of stockers 111 (hereinafter referred to as "stocker information"). Examples of stocker information include information on what types of dispensed items 100 are stored in the stockers 111, and information on when the dispensed items 100 have run out in the stockers 111. Specific examples of stocker information are shown in Tables 1 to 3 below.

[0051] Table 1 JPEG0007888786000001.jpg70170

[0052] In Table 1 above, the first and second stockers 111 each function as memory-only storage units, each holding only a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of memory-only dispensers 100. The third to fifth stockers 111 each function as rare-only dispensers, each holding only a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of rare-only dispensers 100. The sixth to tenth stockers 111 each function as normal-only dispensers, each holding only a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of normal-only dispensers 100. In Table 1 above, the first stocker 111 has 50 memory-only dispensers 100 remaining, and the second stocker 111 also has 50 memory-only dispensers 100 remaining. The third to fifth stockers 111 each have 50 rare-only dispensers 100 remaining. Additionally, each of the 6th through 10th stockers 111 has 50 normal dispensed items remaining.

[0053] Table 2 JPEG0007888786000002.jpg104170

[0054] In Table 2 above, the first to second stockers 111 each function as memory-only stockers, storing only a predetermined number (for example, 50) of memory dispensers 100. The third to tenth stockers 111 each function as multi-stockers, storing rare dispensers 100 and normal dispensers 100 in a predetermined ratio (rare dispensers:normal dispensers = 20:30 in Table 2). Regarding this storage, stockers 111 may contain shrink-wrapped bundles of 20 rare dispensers 100 followed by 30 normal dispensers 100, arranged from bottom to top. In this case, the acquisition means 81 of the control unit 8, described later, can acquire information on which type of dispenser 100 each stocker 111 is storing based on the remaining amount of dispensers 100. For example, in Table 2 above, the remaining quantity of the fourth stocker 111 is 30, so the acquisition means 81 can determine that the fourth stocker 111 is in a state where the 20 rare items 100 that were set in order from the bottom have been used up. In other words, the acquisition means 81 can determine that the fourth stocker 111 is in a state where 30 normal items 100 remain, and is therefore dedicated to normal items. Also, the remaining quantity of the fifth to tenth stockers 111 is 50, so the acquisition means 81 can determine that these stockers 111 are in a state where 20 rare items 100 are followed by 30 normal items 100 from the bottom. In other words, the acquisition means 81 can determine that these stockers 111 are dedicated to rare items 100 until the 20 rare items 100 are used up.

[0055] Table 3 JPEG0007888786000003.jpg102170

[0056] In Table 3 above, the first to second stockers 111 each function as memory-only stockers, storing only a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of memory-only dispensers 100. The third to eighth stockers 111 each function as random stockers, storing rare dispensers 100 and normal dispensers 100 randomly. The ninth stocker 111 functions as a normal-only stocker, storing only a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of normal dispensers 100. The tenth stocker 111 functions as a rare-only stocker, storing only a predetermined number (e.g., 50) of rare dispensers 100. In the example in Table 3 above, only the presence or absence of dispensers 100 in each stocker 111 is stored in the storage unit 7. With this stocker information, the acquisition means 81 can also obtain information on which stocker 111 is empty.

[0057] The stocker information shown in Tables 1 to 3 above is just an example, and the stocker information is not limited to what is described above. For example, there may be no dedicated stocker 111 for memory, and all of the first to tenth stockers 111 may contain shrink-wrapped packages with rare items 100 and normal items 100 randomly set inside. Even if the memory unit 7 does not store stocker information, store employees or others at the store where the game device 1 is installed can store various items 100 in the actual stockers 111, just as the stocker information would.

[0058] Furthermore, since the dispensed candidate holding unit 131 of the dispensed mechanism 10, which will be described later, has a plurality of (1st to 50th in this embodiment) holding plates 1311, the storage unit 7 may store information (hereinafter referred to as "holding plate ratio information") on what proportion of memory dispensed items 100, rare dispensed items 100, or normal dispensed items 100 should be placed on the plurality of holding plates 1311. Examples of holding plate ratio information are shown in Table 4 below.

[0059] Table 4 JPEG0007888786000004.jpg20170

[0060] The retention plate ratio information shown in Table 4 above is just an example, and the retention plate ratio information is not limited to what is described above. For example, each retention plate 1311 may contain only normal items 100, or it may contain only rare items 100.

[0061] <Department Head> Next, the control unit 8 will be described. The control unit 8 controls all functions related to the execution of the game. As shown in Figure 3, such a control unit 8 includes an acquisition means 81, a game processing means 82, a display control means 83, a sound output control means 84, and an operation control means 85.

[0062] (Acquisition method) The acquisition means 81 has the function of acquiring information on player operation input, character information and game information of the dispensed item 100, etc. The acquisition means 81 acquires operation input information when the player presses the push button 31. It can simultaneously receive operation input information from the first sub-operation unit 3A and the second sub-operation unit 3B. Such operation input information includes, for example, information related to interrupt play and information related to character selection. The acquisition means 81 also acquires character information etc. read by the reading unit 4. In addition, it acquires various other information acquired via the communication unit 9, which will be described later.

[0063] Furthermore, the acquisition means 81 has the function of acquiring position information of each part of the dispensing mechanism 10 detected by the detection unit 17, which will be described later. For example, the acquisition means 81 can detect the position information of each of the multiple stockers 111, the position information of each of the multiple holding plates 1311, and so on.

[0064] (Game processing means) The game processing means 82 has the function of processing the information acquired by the acquisition means 81 and the progress of the game. For example, the game processing means 82 determines the information of the game image stored in the memory unit 7 and provides it to the display control means 83. The game processing means 82 determines sound information and provides it to the sound output control means 84. The game processing means 82 also determines and activates predetermined events. In this way, the game processing means 82 processes the progress of the entire game.

[0065] Here, the determination of a predetermined event by the game processing means 82 may be performed randomly, periodically, or in response to input from the player. Furthermore, the game processing means 82 can identify a specific partition image corresponding to a predetermined event, and can decide to display a predetermined image in addition to that partition image.

[0066] Furthermore, the game processing means 82 can provisionally select or select a candidate for a dispensed item 100 according to player information (number of players, character information associated with each player, etc.). The game processing means 82 can also confirm what type of dispensed item 100 has been dispensed. The game processing means 82 can confirm whether there is a predetermined number of dispensed items 100 in the dispensed item candidate holding unit 131, which will be described later. In addition, the game processing means 82 may process the progress of the game based on the number or type of dispensed items 100 placed in the dispensed item candidate holding unit 131, and / or based on the type of dispensed item 100.

[0067] (Display control means) The display control means 83 has the function of controlling the display of all images related to the game. That is, the display control means 83 controls the display of game image information and partition images provided by the game processing means 82. For example, as shown in Figure 4, the display control means 83 independently controls the display of game images in both the first area 611A and the second area 611B of the display unit 6. Also, as shown in Figure 5, the display control means 83 controls the display of game images in the entire screen area 61. Furthermore, the display control means 83 controls the display of linear partition images (Figure 4), partition images such as game images and text images (Figure 6) in the partition area 612. In this way, the display control means 83 can control the display of images so that predetermined images are displayed separately in each area of ​​the display unit 6.

[0068] (Sound output control means) The sound output control means 84 controls the output of all sounds and music related to the game. Specifically, the sound output control means 84 controls the output of music and sounds determined by the game processing means 82. By providing sound and music information to the speaker 5, the speaker 5 can output sound and music.

[0069] (Operation control means) The operation control means 85 has the function of controlling the operation of each part of the dispensing mechanism. For example, the operation control means 85 can independently control the first operating part 12, the second operating part 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14, which will be described later. For example, if the first operating part 12 and the second operating part 13 are configured to rotate, the operation control means 85 can rotate the first operating part 12 and the second operating part 13 simultaneously or separately. The direction of rotation may be either clockwise or counterclockwise. Furthermore, the operation control means 85 may be able to freely change the rotation speed of these parts.

[0070] Furthermore, the operation control means 85 has a function to control the processing related to the dispensing of the dispensed items 100 by the dispensing mechanism 10, which will be described later. For example, the operation control means 85 can independently control the first operating unit 12, the second operating unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 so as to arrange various types of dispensed items 100 on the first to 50th holding plates 1311, which will be described later, based on holding plate ratio information (for example, the ratios shown in Table 4 above).

[0071] <Communications Department> The communication unit 9 has the function of communicating with an external network (LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.) or device via wired or wireless connection. The game device 1 of the present invention may communicate data with other devices such as other game devices or information terminals via the communication unit 9. For example, the communication unit 9 can communicate with other devices to obtain music data or game programs. This allows the game program to be updated and the latest game to be provided. Note that the game device 1 does not necessarily have a communication unit 9.

[0072] <Distribution mechanism> The game device 1 of the present invention has a dispensing mechanism 10 that can efficiently dispense items 100 according to the result of the game. The dispensing mechanism 10 is an example of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention. The configuration of the dispensing mechanism 10 will be described in detail below based on a preferred embodiment shown in the attached drawings.

[0073] A. Configuration of the dispensing mechanism Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a partially exploded perspective view of the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear (back). Figure 9 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the stocker of the storage unit provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10(a) is a front view of the base of the storage unit provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 10(b) is a side view of the base of the storage unit provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 10(c) is a perspective view of the base of the storage unit provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a partially exploded perspective view of the first operating unit, storage unit, and extrusion mechanism provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 is a partially exploded perspective view of the second operating unit provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the main part of the extrusion mechanism provided in the dispensing mechanism of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 7 shows the front door of the enclosure 2 open, and the dispensing mechanism 10, which was located inside the enclosure 2, moved to the front left. Note that the inside of the enclosure 2 houses, for example, a case for storing coins and the CPU of the game device 1, but these are omitted for the sake of explanation.

[0075] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the dispensing mechanism 10 includes a storage section 11, a first operating section 12, a second operating section 13, an extrusion mechanism 14, a dispensing guidance section 15, an imaging section 16, a detection section 17, and a base section 18.

[0076] (Detention area) The storage unit 11 has the function of storing multiple dispensed items 100. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the storage unit 11 is equipped with multiple stockers 111, i.e., the first to tenth stockers 111. The stockers 111 are tower-shaped and configured to accommodate multiple dispensed items 100. Because the storage unit 11 is equipped with multiple stockers 111 as multiple storage units, various types of dispensed items 100 can be stored in each of the multiple stockers 111 in a predetermined proportion. Therefore, the proportion of the types of dispensed items 100 to be placed in the dispensed item candidate holding unit 131, which will be described later, can be adjusted, and the dispensed items 100 can be efficiently dispensed according to the result of the game.

[0077] In this embodiment, the number of stockers 111 is 10, but is not limited to this. Preferably, there are 2 or more stockers 111, and more preferably 3 or more. Furthermore, the number of dispensed items 100 that can be stored in each stocker 111 is not particularly limited; for example, it could be 50. Multiple stockers 111 may each store different types of dispensed items 100, as described in the stocker information above.

[0078] As shown in Figure 9, each stocker 111 comprises a main body 112 and a base 113. The main body 112 is cylindrical with rounded corners to accommodate the shape of the dispensed items 100. The main body 112 also has a notch 112A on one side. Through the notch 112A, for example, a part of the hand (fingers) can be inserted into the inside of the main body 112. This allows multiple dispensed items 100 to be easily stored in the stocker 111 while being supported by the hand. In addition, for example, when the front door of the housing 2 is opened, the stored dispensed items 100 can be visually inspected, which has the advantage of making it easier to manage the game device 1. This prevents a situation where the stocker 111 is completely empty of dispensed items 100, and makes it more reliable to efficiently dispense the dispensed items 100 according to the game results.

[0079] The main body 112 has four beam sections 1121 on each side of its outer circumferential surface along its longitudinal direction. The beam sections 1121 are formed along the entire longitudinal direction of the main body 112, and the lower ends of the beam sections 1121 are configured to engage with the foot sections 113.

[0080] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the foot portion 113 has a base portion 1131, a frame-shaped portion 1132 provided on the upper side of the base portion 1131, and a bottom plate portion 1133 provided to be supported on the inside of the base portion 1131.

[0081] The base portion 1131 is box-shaped with an open top and has a front surface 1131a, a rear surface 1131a', a right side surface 1131b, and a left side surface 1131b' (Figures 10(a) and 10(b)). The upper ends of the base portion 1131 corresponding to the front surface 1131a and the rear surface 1131a' are formed to support the frame-shaped portion 1132. On the other hand, the upper ends of the base portion 1131 corresponding to the right side surface 1131b and the left side surface 1131b' are formed so that the bottom plate portion 1133 can be inclined and protrude.

[0082] Furthermore, the base portion 1131 has a groove portion 113A on the upper inner side of its rear surface 1131a'. The groove portion 113A is a part that comes into contact with the side of the dispensed material 100 and the side of the bottom plate portion 1133, and has the function of reducing friction with them. In this way, the groove portion 113A contributes to efficiently feeding the dispensed material 100 to the dispensed material candidate holding portion 131.

[0083] The frame-shaped portion 1132 is formed to protrude from the base portion 1131 so as to fit with the lower end of the beam portion 1121 of the main body portion 112. The frame-shaped portion 1132 also has a slit portion 113D that corresponds to the notch portion 112A of the main body portion 112 (Figure 9). As shown in Figures 9 and 10(c), the slit portion 113D is provided adjacent to the bottom plate portion 1133. Therefore, it is possible to correct the misalignment of the dispensed items 100 that are in contact with the bottom plate portion 1133 via the slit portion 113D, making it easier to manage the game device 1. This makes it possible to suppress or prevent clogging of the dispensed items 100 in the storage portion 11, and to more reliably dispense the dispensed items 100 efficiently according to the game result. The position of such a slit portion 113D only needs to be provided so as to correspond to the notch portion 112A. Therefore, with the stocker 111 installed on the first operating part 12, the notch 112A and the slit 113D may be provided on the outside (the side corresponding to the left side surface 1131b' of the base 1131). This allows the above-mentioned effects to be more pronounced even when multiple stockers 111 are installed side by side.

[0084] Furthermore, the frame-shaped portion 1132 has a long skirt portion 1132a and a short skirt portion 1132a' provided corresponding to the left and right sides. That is, the frame-shaped portion 1132 has a long skirt portion 1132a provided downward from one side corresponding to the right side surface 1131b of the base portion 1131, and a short skirt portion 1132a' provided downward from one side corresponding to the left side surface 1132b' of the base portion 1131.

[0085] The lower end of the long skirt portion 1132a is angled with respect to the first operating portion 12, with the stocker 111 mounted perpendicular to the first operating portion 12, so as to correspond to the inclination of the bottom plate portion 1133 described later (Figure 10(b)). Also, as shown in Figure 10(b), a gap 113B is formed between the lower end of the long skirt portion 1132a and the bottom plate portion 1133. Through the gap 113B, the first extrusion portion (placement extrusion member) 144, described later, can push the dispensed items 100 placed on the bottom plate portion 1133 toward the dispensed candidate holding portion 131, described later.

[0086] On the other hand, the lower end of the short skirt portion 1132a' is also angled relative to the first operating portion 12 to correspond to the inclination of the bottom plate portion 1133, which will be described later. Furthermore, a gap 113C is formed between the lower end of the short skirt portion 1132a' and the bottom plate portion 1133. The gap 113C is larger than the gap 113B, which ensures that the extruded product 100 is reliably fed to the product candidate holding portion 131.

[0087] The bottom plate portion 1133 has the function of supporting the dispensed product 100. The bottom plate portion 1133 is formed inclined from the upper end of the front surface 1131a of the base portion 1131 toward the middle section of the rear surface 1131a'. That is, when the stocker 111 is installed perpendicular to the first operating part 12, the bottom plate portion 1133 is angled with respect to the first operating part 12. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30°, with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating part 12. This inclination angle is set to correspond (preferably coincide) with the inclination angle of the holding plate 1311, which will be described later. This ensures that the extruded dispensed product 100 is reliably sent to the dispensed product candidate holding part 131. Furthermore, the bottom plate portion 1133 with this configuration can support the dispensed product 100 in an inclined state, and the width of the stocker 111 can be reduced by the amount of this inclination. As a result, the mechanism itself can be miniaturized. This reduces the cost required for the device. Note that "corresponding or matching the inclination angles of each component" means the angles of each component when they are combined as the dispensing mechanism 10. Alternatively, "corresponding or matching the inclination angles of each component" may mean that when the game device 1 is installed on a mounting surface (e.g., the ground, floor), the inclination angles of each component with respect to the mounting surface correspond or match. It can also be said that each component having a corresponding or matching inclination angle has a corresponding inclination structure.

[0088] The bottom plate portion 1133 may be provided parallel to the first operating unit 12 when the stocker 111 is mounted perpendicular to the first operating unit 12 and is not supporting the dispensed items 100, and may be configured to move downward by a predetermined angle due to the weight of the dispensed items 100. In other words, the bottom plate portion 1133 may be configured to tilt by being elastically biased by a spring or the like. When the bottom plate portion 1133 is configured to tilt in this way, it is preferable to install each stocker 111 itself at a certain angle (for example, 45° to 80°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating unit 12. This angle refers to the angle formed by the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 and the side surface of the stocker 111 (main body portion 112) facing this upper surface when the stocker 111 is installed on the first operating unit 12. As a result, the force exerted on the bottom plate portion 1133 (and the item 100 in contact with the bottom plate portion 1133) by the weight of the item 100 itself is reduced. Therefore, the item 100 in contact with the bottom plate portion 1133 can be smoothly fed to the item candidate holding portion 131 while the bottom plate portion 1133, which is supporting the item 100, is tilted at a predetermined angle (for example, 10° to 45°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating portion 12.

[0089] Furthermore, the bottom plate portion 1133 extends beyond the right side 1131b and left side 1132b' of the base portion 1131, protruding in the left-right direction of the foot portion 113 (Figure 10(a)). The end of the bottom plate portion 1133 that protrudes on the right side 1131b has a tapering portion 1133a in which its thickness gradually decreases. This allows the first extrusion portion 144 to be smoothly guided to the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 1133, and the material 100 placed on the bottom plate portion 1133 to be reliably extruded.

[0090] In this way, the dispensed items 100 stored in each stocker 111 of the storage section 11 are pushed out sequentially, starting with the dispensed items 100 in contact with the bottom plate section 1133, by inserting the first extrusion section 144 into the foot section 113 through a gap 113B, and sent to the dispensed item candidate holding section 131. As shown in Figure 11, the foot section 113 is connected to the first operating section 12 via its bottom surface.

[0091] (First operating part) The first operating unit 12 has the function of operating relative to the second operating unit 13, which will be described later, while the housing unit 11 is provided. In this embodiment, the first operating unit 12 includes a mounting unit 121 formed in the shape of a disc and a first motor (in the figure, for explanatory purposes, a first stator and a first bearing, which are part of the motor, are shown) 122 for driving the mounting unit 121.

[0092] The mounting section 121 has the function of mounting various components, and each stocker 111 is mounted on its outer peripheral end along the circumferential direction. In other words, multiple stockers 111 are arranged in an annular shape on the first operating section 12 as multiple storage sections. Furthermore, a second extrusion section (a pair of extrusion sections) 145, which will be described later, is provided on the outer peripheral end of the mounting section 121. The mounting section 121 is also configured so that the shaft of the first motor 122 can be inserted through its center. As a result, the first operating section 12 can rotate using the driving force of the first motor 122. Therefore, the first operating section 12 can efficiently move the storage sections 11 arranged in an annular shape on the mounting section 121 along the circumferential direction. This allows for efficient distribution of the dispensed items 100 according to the game results. Also, because the mounting section 121 is formed in a disc shape, the operation (rotation) of the first operating section 12 can be performed efficiently. Thus, it is preferable that the mounting portion 121 is formed in accordance with the operation of the first operating portion 12. For example, if the first operating portion 12 operates linearly, the mounting portion 121 may be formed in a rectangular shape.

[0093] The storage and replenishment of the dispensed items 100 into the multiple stockers 111 are basically performed with the dispensing mechanism 10 positioned inside the housing 2. In this state, it is difficult to replenish the dispensed items 100 into the stockers 111 located deep inside the housing 2, but since the first operating unit 12, which is equipped with a storage section 11, rotates, the dispensed items 100 can be easily replenished. An operation button for automatically rotating the first operating unit 12 may be separately provided on the base 18 of the dispensing mechanism 10, etc. This makes it even easier to replenish the dispensed items 100. The stockers 111 may also be detachably provided on the mounting section 121. This makes it even easier to replenish the dispensed items 100 into the storage section 11.

[0094] (Second operating part) The second operating unit 13 has the function of operating while holding a plurality of potential dispensed items 100 that have been sent out from the storage unit 11. As shown in Figure 12, the second operating unit 13 comprises a dispensed item holding unit 131, an array unit 132, an arm-shaped support unit 133, and a second motor (in the figure, for explanatory purposes, a second stator and a second bearing, which are part of the motor, are shown) 134.

[0095] The dispensed candidate holding unit 131 has the function of holding a plurality of dispensed items 100 that are candidates for dispensed. The dispensed candidate holding unit 131 includes a holding plate 1311 that holds a plurality (50 in this embodiment) of dispensed candidates. That is, each of the plurality of holding plates 1311 holds a dispensed item 100 that is a candidate for dispensed. The more dispensed items 100 that are candidates for dispensed are held by the dispensed candidate holding unit 131, the more effective the dispensed mechanism 10 can be in dispensing the dispensed items 100 on demand.

[0096] Each holding plate 1311 has a hoe-shaped placement surface 1311a for placing the dispensed material 100. The placement surface 1311a has three placement regions 1311a extending to one side and two placement regions 1311a extending to the other side, with respect to its center. This configuration with placement regions reduces the contact area between the placement surface 1311a and the surface of the dispensed material 100, allowing for smooth placement of the dispensed material 100 onto the holding plate 1311 and smooth dispensing (removal) of the dispensed material 100 from the holding plate 1311.

[0097] Furthermore, each of the five arrangement regions 1311a extending in opposite directions is provided with a bent portion 1311b that bends upward. The presence of such bent portions 1311b on the holding plate 1311 allows the dispensed items 100 to be supported by the bent portions 1311b even when the holding plate 1311 is tilted. Therefore, the holding plate 1311 can reliably hold the dispensed items 100 even when tilted. Each holding plate 1311 is provided in the arrangement section 132.

[0098] The arrangement section 132 has the function of arranging and placing the holding plates 1311. The arrangement section 132 is annular in shape, and its inner diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the placement section 121 of the first operating section 12, so as to surround the first operating section 12. Multiple holding plates 1311 are arranged on the upper surface of the arrangement section 132 such that adjacent holding plates 1311 partially overlap each other. In this arranged state, the multiple holding plates 1311 are inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement section 132. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of 10° to 45° with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement section 132, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30°. This allows for the provision of more holding plates 1311 compared to when the dispensed product 100 is placed flat on the upper surface of the arrangement section 132 (when there is no angle with respect to the upper surface). By maintaining a larger number of potential items to be dispensed in this way, the dispensing mechanism 10 can enhance its ability to dispense items 100 on demand, and can efficiently dispense items 100 according to the game's outcome.

[0099] The inclination angle of the holding plate 1311 relative to the upper surface of the array section 132 corresponds to (preferably coincides with) the inclination angle of the bottom plate section 1133 relative to the upper surface of the mounting section 121 of the first operating section 12. In this way, each of the multiple holding plates 1311 is angled to correspond to the inclination angle of the bottom plate section 1133. This allows the dispensed items 100 to be smoothly and reliably fed from the stocker 111 provided in the first operating section 12 to the holding plates 1311.

[0100] The arm-shaped support section 133 has the function of supporting the array section 132. The arm-shaped support section 133 is equipped with five arms 1331, and a support plate 1332 is provided at the tip of each arm. The array section 132 is supported by the arm-shaped support section 133 by the bottom surface of the array section 132 contacting the upper surface of each support plate 1332. The driving force of the second motor 134 is transmitted to the array section 132 via the arm-shaped support section 133, causing the dispensed candidate holding section 131 to operate (rotate in this embodiment).

[0101] In this embodiment, the second operating unit 13 is provided so as to surround the first operating unit 12. As a result, the first operating unit 12 and the second operating unit 13 can rotate adjacent to each other. This allows for efficient correspondence between predetermined stockers 111 of the multiple stockers 111 provided on the first operating unit 12 and predetermined holding plates 1311 of the multiple holding plates 1311, enabling smooth and reliable delivery of the dispensed items 100 from the predetermined stockers 111 to the predetermined holding plates. In this way, the first operating unit 12 can operate efficiently in relation to the second operating unit 13, allowing for efficient distribution of dispensed items according to the game results.

[0102] (Extrusion mechanism) The extrusion mechanism 14 has the function of pushing out the material 100. Specifically, it has the function of pushing the material 100 contained in the storage section 11 to the candidate holding section 131, and the function of pushing the material 100 held in the candidate holding section 131 to the discharge guidance section 15. In this way, the extrusion mechanism 14 is configured to feed the material 100 from the storage section 11 to the candidate holding section 131, and further from the candidate holding section 131 to the discharge guidance section 15. The configuration of the extrusion mechanism 14 is not particularly limited as long as it can perform the function of feeding the material 100 between each section. That is, the extrusion mechanism 14 only needs to have a configuration that functions as a material delivery section. Such an extrusion mechanism 14 can also be called a third operating section.

[0103] As shown in Figure 13, the extrusion mechanism 14 comprises a mounting plate 141, a third motor 142, an elastic belt member 143, and a first extrusion section (positioning extrusion member) 144. Furthermore, the extrusion mechanism 14 has a second extrusion section (a pair of extrusion sections) 145 (Figure 11).

[0104] The mounting plate 141 is a small, disc-shaped plate with the function of supporting various components. The diameter of the mounting plate 141 is smaller than the diameter of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating unit 12, and the mounting plate 141 is installed in the center of the mounting portion 121 so as to be supported by an axis separate from the axis of the first operating unit 12. As a result, the mounting plate 141 remains fixed even when the first operating unit 12 is operating. Therefore, the components on the mounting plate 141 are not affected by the operation of the first operating unit 12. Thus, in this embodiment, the mounting plate 141 of the extrusion mechanism 14 is fixed, but it may be movable, for example, rotatable.

[0105] The third motor 142 has the function of driving the first extrusion unit 144 via a stretched elastic belt member 143. When the elastic belt member 143 is operated to rotate by the driving force of the third motor 142, the first extrusion unit 144 can be moved left and right, i.e., in two directions along a straight line. In this embodiment, the first extrusion unit 144 operates simultaneously, but the first extrusion unit 144 may be configured to operate independently at each of its ends. For example, when one end of the first extrusion unit 144 is operating, the other end may be stopped, and these may operate simultaneously in different directions.

[0106] The elastic belt member 143 has the function of transmitting the driving force of the third motor 142 to the first extrusion unit 144. The configuration of the elastic belt member 143 is not particularly limited as long as it can perform this function. For example, the elastic belt member 143 may have a flat inner surface, or it may have a plurality of protrusions arranged at a predetermined pitch.

[0107] The first extrusion unit 144 has the function of pushing out the dispensed material 100 stored in the storage unit 11 so that it is placed in the dispensed material candidate holding unit 131. Both ends of the first extrusion unit 144 are composed of two plate-like members 144a and 144b having dimensions that allow the dispensed material 100 to be pushed out. The two plate-like members 144a and 144b have a common axis, like the wings of a bamboo dragonfly, and are oriented in different directions from each other, and are inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface of the mounting plate 141. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30°, with respect to the upper surface of the mounting plate 141.

[0108] The inclination angle of the first extrusion unit 144, the inclination angle of the holding plate 1311 relative to the upper surface of the array unit 132, and the inclination angle of the bottom plate 1133 relative to the upper surface of the mounting unit 121 of the first operating unit 12 correspond to (preferably coincide with) each other. This ensures that the first extrusion unit 144 can reliably extrude the product 100 stored in the stocker 111 and feed it to the holding plate 1311.

[0109] Next, the second extrusion section 145 will be described. The second extrusion section 145 has the function of pushing the material 100 held on the holding plate 1311 to the dispensing guide section 15 by being pushed out by the first extrusion section 144. The second extrusion sections 145 are provided spaced apart from each other in the mounting section 121. More specifically, the second extrusion sections 145 are installed spaced apart on the same straight line. That is, in the first operating section 12, two second extrusion sections 145 are installed along the diameter of the disc-shaped mounting section 121. Furthermore, these second extrusion sections 145 are provided in a continuous manner with a plurality of stockers 111 along the circumferential direction. With this configuration, the positioning of the second extrusion sections 145 and the plurality of stockers 111 can be controlled by controlling the operation of the first operating section 12. In this way, the positioning of multiple components can be efficiently performed.

[0110] As shown in Figure 11, the second extrusion unit 145 comprises a rail member 1451, a contact member 1452, and a dispensing extrusion member 1453. The dispensing extrusion member 1453, together with the contact member 1452, is mounted on the rail member 1451 in a state biased toward the center of the mounting unit 121. The first extrusion unit 144 is provided between the second extrusion unit (a pair of extrusion units) 145. As a result, when the mounting unit 121 of the first operating unit 12 rotates, the dispensing extrusion member 1453 is positioned adjacent to the plate-shaped member 144a or 144b of the first extrusion unit 144. From this state, the first extrusion unit 144 comes into contact with the contact member 1452, causing the dispensing extrusion member 1453 to be pushed toward the holding plate 1311.

[0111] Thus, the second extrusion unit 145 performs its function by being extruded by the first extrusion unit 144. To ensure that this mechanism functions reliably, it is preferable to position the second extrusion unit 145 and the first extrusion unit 144 in correspondence (on the same straight line). In this embodiment, two second extrusion units 145 are provided on the first operating unit 12 spaced apart from each other, and the first extrusion unit 144 is provided between the two second extrusion units 145. As a result, if either of the two second extrusion units 145 is positioned in correspondence with the first extrusion unit 144 (on the same straight line), its function can be reliably performed. Therefore, the function of the second extrusion unit 145 can be efficiently performed. The second extrusion unit 145 may also be equipped with a dedicated motor to drive itself. In this case, the first extrusion unit 144 may be called the third operating unit, and the second extrusion unit 145 may be called the fourth operating unit.

[0112] Each of the extrusion members 1453 for dispensing in the second extrusion section 145 is positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the upper surface of the mounting section 121, similar to the two plate-shaped members 144a and 144b of the first extrusion section 144 described above. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30°, relative to the upper surface of the mounting section 121.

[0113] The inclination angle of the dispensing extrusion member 1453 corresponds to (preferably coincides with) the inclination angle of the holding plate 1311 relative to the upper surface of the arrangement section 132, and the inclination angle of the first extrusion section 144 and the bottom plate section 1133 relative to the upper surface of the mounting section 121. This ensures that the first extrusion section 144 not only extrudes the dispensing material 100 stored in the stocker 111 and sends it to the holding plate 1311, but also reliably extrudes the dispensing material 100 held on the holding plate 1311 via the second extrusion section 145 and dispenses it to the dispensing guide section 15. In this way, by having the inclination angles of multiple (at least two) members correspond to (preferably coincide) in multiple operating sections that operate in correspondence, the dispensing material 100 can be efficiently dispensed. In other words, by having multiple members with corresponding inclination structures, the dispensing material 100 can be efficiently dispensed.

[0114] (Delivery Guidance Department) The dispensing guide unit 15 has the function of guiding the dispensed items 100 pushed out from the holding plate 1311 to the dispensing outlet 21. In this embodiment, since the game device 1 has a 2-in-1 configuration, two dispensing guide units 15 are provided. The number of dispensing guide units 15 can be appropriately selected depending on the configuration of the game device 1. In this embodiment, the two dispensing guide units 15 are provided on both sides of the dispensing mechanism 10, adjacent to the dispensed candidate holding unit 131. Each dispensing guide unit 15 has a gate unit 151 and a dispensing path 152.

[0115] The gate section 151 has the function of reliably guiding the dispensed items 100, which have been pushed out from the dispensed candidate holding section 131 to the dispensed guide section 15, into the dispensed path 152. As long as it has such a function, its configuration is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the gate section 151 is provided adjacent to the dispensed candidate holding section 131 as shown in Figure 8, but a part of the gate section 151 may be configured to cover the top of the dispensed candidate holding section 131. In other words, the dispensed guide section 15 may have a covering portion above the dispensed candidate holding section 131. This prevents the dispensed items 100 pushed out from the holding plate 1311 from escaping to a part other than the dispensed path 152.

[0116] Furthermore, the gate section 151 may be equipped with a gate sensor that detects when the dispensed item 100 has passed through it. This allows the detection unit 17 to detect abnormalities in the dispensed item 100, and if an abnormality occurs, the acquisition means 81 can acquire the abnormality information, and the game processing means 82 can temporarily suspend the game. As a result, the dispensed items can be dispensed efficiently.

[0117] The discharge passage 152 has the function of guiding the discharged material 100 that has passed through the gate section 151 to the discharge outlet 21. As long as it has this function, the configuration of the discharge passage 152 is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the discharge passage 152 is configured to have an inclined surface that causes the discharged material 100 to slide down to the discharge outlet 21 by its own weight.

[0118] (Imaging Department) The imaging unit 16 has the function of reading the identification information of the dispensed items 100 held on the holding plate 1311. In other words, the imaging unit 16 functions as an identification information reading unit. The imaging unit 16 has a camera 161 provided above the arrangement unit 132. If an identification code (for example, a micro QR code) is attached to the arrangement surface 1311a of the holding plate 1311, the imaging unit 16 can also read the identification code.

[0119] Specifically, after the dispensed item 100 is sent from the stocker 111 to the holding plate 1311, the second operating unit 13 rotates so that the holding plate 1311 is positioned below the imaging unit 16. This allows the camera 161 to read the identification information of the dispensed item 100 from above the holding plate 1311. Furthermore, after the dispensed item 100 is dispensed from the holding plate 1311, the second operating unit 13 rotates so that the holding plate 1311 is positioned below the imaging unit 16. This also allows the camera 161 to read the identification code of the holding plate 1311 (placement surface 1311a). In this regard, if the imaging unit 16 is unable to read either the identification information of the dispensed item 100 or the identification code of the placement surface 1311a, the acquisition means 81 will acquire abnormal information, and the game processing means 82 may temporarily suspend the game.

[0120] The type of camera 161 is not particularly limited and includes visible light cameras, infrared cameras, full-spectrum cameras, etc. In this embodiment, camera 161 is an infrared camera.

[0121] (Detection unit) The detection unit 17 has the function of detecting and sensing the state of the dispensing mechanism 10 (for example, position information of each part, information on the number of dispensing items 100 stored in each stocker 111, etc.). For example, the detection unit 17 can detect the position information of each stocker 111 and the second extrusion unit 145 provided in the first operating unit 12, as well as the position information of each holding plate 1311 provided in the second operating unit 13. In order to detect this position information, in this embodiment the detection unit 17 has first to fourth sensors 171 to 174.

[0122] Specifically, the detection unit 17 includes a first sensor (index sensor) 171 for detecting a reference stocker 111 among the stockers 111, and a second sensor 172 for detecting the position information of each stocker 111 in order from the reference stocker 111 (Figures 8 and 13). As shown in Figures 8 and 13, the first sensor 171 and the second sensor 172 are provided on the mounting plate 141 of the extrusion mechanism 14.

[0123] Furthermore, the detection unit 17 includes a third sensor (index sensor) 173 for detecting a reference retaining plate 1311 among the retaining plates 1311, and a fourth sensor 174 for detecting the position information of each retaining plate 1311 in order starting from the reference retaining plate 1311 (Figure 8). In Figure 8, the third sensor 173 and the fourth sensor 174 are positioned below each retaining plate 1311 so as to be able to detect the position information of each retaining plate 1311.

[0124] The first to fourth sensors 171 to 174 may each be any type of sensor, such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or a mechanical contact sensor. The type, number, and installation location of the first to fourth sensors 171 to 174 are not particularly limited as long as they can perform their function. The detection unit 17 may also include a fifth sensor for detecting the number of dispensed items 100 stored in the stocker 111. The fifth sensor is configured to detect the number of dispensed items 100 through a notch 112A in the main body 112 of the stocker 111, and can, for example, detect whether the number of dispensed items 100 stored in the stocker 111 is greater than or less than a predetermined number. This makes it easier to replenish (replace) the dispensed items 100. The installation location and number of such fifth sensors can be adjusted according to the position of the notch 112A.

[0125] (Base) The base portion 18 has the function of supporting the aforementioned housing portion 11, the first operating portion 12, the second operating portion 13, the extrusion mechanism 14, the dispensing guidance portion 15, the imaging portion 16, the detection portion 17, and the base portion 18. The base portion 18 may also have the function of housing the first motor 122, the second motor 134, the memory portion 7 of the game device 1, etc. The base portion 18 may have any shape or configuration as long as it can perform these functions.

[0126] B. Operation method of the dispensing mechanism Next, the operation method of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described. Figure 14 is a flowchart showing the arrangement of dispensing items in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 is a flowchart showing the processing of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 is a flowchart showing the method of replenishing dispensing items in a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 is a schematic plan view showing the extrusion section, storage section, and dispensing candidate holding section provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 18 is a schematic plan view showing the extrusion section, storage section, dispensing candidate holding section, and dispensing path provided in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Note that in Figures 17 and 18, some components (dispensing items 100, etc.) have been omitted for the sake of clarity.

[0127] (1) Arrangement of delivered items Referring to Tables 1 and 4, and Figures 14 and 17, an example of control for placing the items 100 stored in the first to tenth stockers 111 of the storage unit 11 onto the first to fifty holding plates 1311 of the distribution candidate holding unit 131, when the distribution candidate holding unit 131 is empty of items 100 (initial state), will be described. As mentioned above, the storage unit 7 may or may not store stocker information and holding plate ratio information, but the following description will assume that the storage unit 7 stores this information.

[0128] First, in the initial state, the placement of the dispensed items 100 begins (S100). At this time, the acquisition means 81 acquires specific stocker information (for example, the stocker information shown in Table 1) from the stocker information stored in the memory unit 7.

[0129] The detection unit 17 then detects the position information of the first to tenth stockers 111 and the second extrusion unit 145 (S101). For example, the detection unit 17 uses the first sensor 171 to detect the position information (index information) of the reference stocker 111, and the second sensor 172 to detect the position information (position relative to the index) of each stocker 111 and the position information (position relative to the index) of the second extrusion unit 145, starting from the reference stocker 111. As a result, the acquisition means 81 can acquire the position information of the first to tenth stockers 111 and the second extrusion unit (a pair of extrusion units) 145. Note that the method for detecting the position information of each stocker 111 and the second extrusion unit 145 is not limited to this. The detected position information is stored in the storage unit 7.

[0130] Similarly, the detection unit 17 detects the position information of the first to 50th retaining plates 1311 (S102). For example, the detection unit 17 detects the position information (index information) of the reference retaining plate 1311 using the third sensor 173, and detects the position information (position relative to the index) of each retaining plate 1311 in order from the reference retaining plate 1311 using the fourth sensor 174. As a result, the acquisition means 81 can acquire the position information of the first to 50th retaining plates 1311. The method for detecting the position information of each retaining plate 1311 is not limited to this. The detected position information is stored in the storage unit 7.

[0131] After the detection unit 17 detects the position information of each stocker 111 and the second extrusion unit 145, as well as the position information of each holding plate 1311, the operation control means 85 places the memory dispensed items 100, rare dispensed items 100, or normal dispensed items 100 on the first to 50th holding plates 1311 based on the holding plate ratio information (for example, the ratios shown in Table 4 above).

[0132] To this end, the operation control means 85 first pushes out the memory dispenser 100 from the memory dispenser stocker (for example, the first stocker 111 in Table 1) (S103) and places it on a predetermined holding plate 1311 (for example, the first holding plate 1311 in Table 4).

[0133] Step 103 will be explained in detail with reference to Figure 17. The operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13, thereby arranging a predetermined stocker 111 (for example, the first stocker 111 in Table 1) and a predetermined holding plate 1311 (for example, the first holding plate 1311 in Table 4) to correspond to the plate-shaped member 144a or 144b which is one end of the first extrusion unit 144.

[0134] In Figure 17, the first stocker 111 and the first retaining plate 1311 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped member 144a. As a result, the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped member 144a coincides with the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate portion 1133 provided on the first stocker 111 adjacent to the plate-shaped member 144a, and the longitudinal direction of the first retaining plate 1311 adjacent to the first stocker 111. In other words, the longitudinal directions of the plate-shaped member 144a, the bottom plate portion 1133 of the first stocker 111, and the first retaining plate 1311, which are adjacent to each other via the first stocker 111, can be made to coincide.

[0135] As a result, the first stocker 111 moves to a position corresponding to the plate-shaped member 144a (a position in which the plate-shaped member 144a can extrude the dispensed product 100 contained in the first stocker 111). Also, the first holding plate 1311 moves to a position in which it can receive the dispensed product 100 extruded from the first stocker 111.

[0136] In this state, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the extrusion mechanism 14, causing the plate-shaped member 144a of the first extrusion section 144 to be pushed out toward the first stocker 111, and the memory dispensed material 100 that was stored at the bottom of the first stocker 111 (i.e., in contact with the bottom plate section 1133) is sent toward the first holding plate 1311.

[0137] This method, in which the operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14, is called the "holding plate arrangement method." With the holding plate arrangement method, a predetermined stocker 111 and a predetermined holding plate 1311 correspond to the plate-shaped member 144a (or plate-shaped member 144b) of the first extrusion unit 144, and the discharged material 100, which was stored at the bottom of the predetermined stocker 111, is sent to the predetermined holding plate 1311. Furthermore, the longitudinal directions of the plate-shaped member 144a or plate-shaped member 144b of the first extrusion unit 144, the bottom plate portion 1133 of the predetermined stocker 111, and the predetermined holding plate 1311, which are adjacent to each other via the predetermined stocker 111, can be made to correspond (align). Furthermore, when performing the arrangement method for the retaining plate, the operation control means 85 may control the operation of either the first operation unit 12 or the second operation unit 13 first, and then control the operation of the other, or it may control the operation of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 simultaneously. In the latter case, the arrangement method for the retaining plate can be performed more quickly.

[0138] Following the placement of the memory dispenser 100 using this holding plate arrangement method, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operation unit 13 to move the first holding plate 1311 downwards to the imaging unit 16. The camera 161 of the imaging unit 16 then captures the identification information (2D code 101) of the memory dispenser 100 placed on the first holding plate 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires information that the memory dispenser 100 has been placed on the first holding plate 1311 (hereinafter referred to as "holding plate information") (S104).

[0139] Furthermore, the game processing means 82 checks, based on the already acquired holding board information, whether there is a predetermined number (5 in Table 4) of memory dispensed items 100 in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131 (S105). If there is no predetermined number of memory dispensed items 100 in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131, the process returns to step 103, and steps 103 to 105 are repeated.

[0140] On the other hand, if there is a predetermined number of memory dispensed items 100 in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131, that is, if memory dispensed items 100 are placed on all of the first to fifth holding plates 1311 (Table 4), the process proceeds to step 106. Here, the operation control means 85 pushes out the rare dispensed items 100 from the rare dispensed item stocker (for example, the third stocker 111 in Table 1) (S106) using the holding plate arrangement method described above, and places them on the predetermined holding plate 1311 (for example, the sixth holding plate 1311 in Table 4).

[0141] Specifically, the operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13, thereby positioning the third stocker 111, which contains the rare dispensed item 100, and the sixth holding plate 1311 to correspond to the plate-shaped member 144a. As a result, the third stocker 111 moves to a position corresponding to the plate-shaped member 144a (a position in which the plate-shaped member 144a can extrude the dispensed item 100 contained in the third stocker 111). The sixth holding plate 1311 also moves to a position in which it can receive the dispensed item 100 extruded from the third stocker 111. In this state, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the extrusion mechanism 14, causing the plate-shaped member 144a to be extruded toward the third stocker 111, and the rare dispensed item 100, which was contained at the bottom of the third stocker 111, is sent to the sixth holding plate 1311.

[0142] Following the placement of the rare item 100 on the sixth holding plate 1311, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operating unit 13 to move the sixth holding plate 1311 downwards from the imaging unit 16. The camera 161 of the imaging unit 16 then captures identification information of the rare item 100 placed on the sixth holding plate 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires holding plate information (including character information related to the rare item 100) indicating that the rare item 100 has been placed on the sixth holding plate 1311 (S107).

[0143] Furthermore, the game processing means 82 checks whether there is a predetermined number (20 in Table 4) of rare items 100 in the distribution candidate holding unit 131 based on the already acquired holding plate information (S108). If there is no predetermined number of rare items 100 in the distribution candidate holding unit 131, the process returns to step 106, and steps 106 to 108 are repeated.

[0144] On the other hand, if there is a predetermined number of rare items 100 in the candidate dispenser holding unit 131, that is, if all of the 6th to 25th holding plates 1311 are filled with rare items 100 (Table 4), the process proceeds to step 109. Here, the operation control means 85 pushes out the normal items 100 from the normal dispenser stocker (for example, the 6th stocker 111 in Table 1) according to the holding plate arrangement method (S109) and places them on the predetermined holding plates 1311 (for example, the 26th holding plate 1311 in Table 4).

[0145] Specifically, the operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13, thereby positioning the sixth stocker 111 containing the normal dispensed product 100 and the 26th holding plate 1311 to correspond to the plate-shaped member 144a. As a result, the sixth stocker 111 moves to a position corresponding to the plate-shaped member 144a (a position in which the plate-shaped member 144a can push out the dispensed product 100 contained in the sixth stocker 111). In addition, the 26th holding plate 1311 moves to a position in which it can receive the dispensed product 100 pushed out from the sixth stocker 111. In this state, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the extrusion mechanism 14, causing the plate-shaped member 144a to be pushed out toward the sixth stocker 111, and the normal dispensed material 100 that was stored at the bottom of the sixth stocker 111 is sent to the 26th holding plate 1311.

[0146] Following the placement of the normal dispensed item 100 on the 26th holding plate 1311, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operating unit 13 to move the 26th holding plate 1311 downwards from the imaging unit 16. The camera 161 of the imaging unit 16 then captures identification information of the normal dispensed item 100 placed on the 26th holding plate 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires holding plate information (including character information related to the normal dispensed item 100) indicating that the normal dispensed item 100 has been placed on the 26th holding plate 1311 (S110).

[0147] Finally, the game processing means 82 checks whether the dispensed items 100 have been placed on all the holding plates 1311, that is, whether there is a predetermined number (50) of dispensed items 100 in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131 (S111). If there is not a predetermined number of dispensed items 100 in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131, the process returns to step 109, and steps 109 to 111 are repeated.

[0148] On the other hand, if the candidate distribution holding unit 131 has a predetermined number of items to be distributed 100, that is, if memory-related items 100 are placed on the first to fifth holding plates 1311, rare items 100 are placed on the sixth to twenty-fifth holding plates 1311, and normal items 100 are placed on the twenty-sixth to fiftyth holding plates 1311 (Table 4), then the distribution of items 100 is complete (S112).

[0149] Based on the above, memory dispensers 100, rare dispensers 100, and normal dispensers 100 are placed on the 1st to 50th retaining plates 1311 in the proportions shown in Table 4 above. An example of the information on the 1st to 50th retaining plates 1311 on which the dispensers 100 are placed (hereinafter referred to as "retaining plate table information") is shown in Table 5 below. Note that retaining plates 12th to 22nd and retaining plates 32nd to 44th are omitted in Table 5 for the sake of explanation. The retaining plate table information is acquired by the acquisition means 81 and stored in the storage unit 7. The storage unit 7 can also store the retaining plate information acquired by the acquisition means 81 each time a dispenser 100 is sent from the stocker 111 to the retaining plate 1311.

[0150] Table 5 JPEG0007888786000005.jpg152170

[0151] Furthermore, even if the memory unit 7 does not store stocker information, if, for example, the types and proportions of dispensed items 100 to be stored in each stocker 111 are predetermined, then each time a dispensed item 100 is sent from the stocker 111 to the holding plate 1311, the imaging unit 16 reads the identification information of the dispensed item 100 to be placed on the holding plate 1311, thereby allowing the memory dispensed items 100, rare dispensed items 100, and normal dispensed items 100 to be placed in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131 in predetermined proportions (for example, the proportions shown in Table 4 above).

[0152] (2) Distribution processing method for gameplay Referring to Table 5, Figure 15, Figure 17, and Figure 18, an example of control from the start of gameplay until the dispensed items 100 held on the 1st to 50th holding plates 1311 are dispensed from the dispenser 21 via the dispenser guidance unit 15 is described.

[0153] First, the game is started (S1). If the player already has a memory dispenser 100, the reading unit 4 reads the identification information of the memory dispenser 100, and the acquisition means 81 can acquire the player information contained in the read identification information. It is also possible to start the game without using the memory dispenser 100.

[0154] The game processing means 82 then provisionally selects the dispensed items 100 that are candidates for distribution based on player information (number of players, character information associated with each player, etc.) (S2). Since the game device 1 of this embodiment has a 2-in-1 configuration, the following description will focus on the case where the game is played by two players. In the case of two players, the game processing means 82 provisionally selects six dispensed items 100 that are candidates for distribution for each player based on the holding plate table information (for example, Table 5) (see Table 6 below). This provisionally selected information is acquired by the acquisition means 81 and temporarily stored in the storage unit 7. Note that when the game is played by one player, the operation control means 85 may provisionally select six dispensed items 100 that are candidates for distribution, for example.

[0155] Table 6 JPEG0007888786000006.jpg71170

[0156] Subsequently, the players play the game (S3). Depending on the result of the game, the game processing means 82 selects some or all of the provisionally selected distribution candidates for each player. Here, it is assumed that all of the distribution candidates shown in Table 6 have been selected by the operation control means 85. The display unit 6 then displays the selected distribution candidates (S4).

[0157] From the displayed distribution candidates, each player selects and decides which distribution item 100 to distribute (S5). For example, Player 1 selects rare distribution item 100A (sixth holding plate 1311), and Player 2 selects rare distribution item 100H (twenty-fourth holding plate 1311).

[0158] The operation control means 85 then independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14, so that the second extrusion unit 145 ultimately dispenses the rare material 100A from the sixth holding plate 1311 and the rare material 100H from the 24th holding plate 1311 (S6-S8).

[0159] Steps 6 to 8 will be explained in detail with reference to Figure 18. First, in order to dispense the rare item 100A selected by player 1, the operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 (S6), and as shown in Figure 18, arranges the second extrusion unit 145 and the sixth holding plate 1311 so as to correspond to the plate-shaped member 144a of the first extrusion unit 144 (in Figure 18, the dispensing extrusion member 1453 of the second extrusion unit 145 and the sixth holding plate 1311 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped member 144a).

[0160] As a result, the longitudinal direction of the plate-like member 144a, the longitudinal direction of the second extruded portion 145 adjacent to the plate-like member 144a, and the longitudinal direction of the sixth retaining plate 1311 adjacent to the second extruded portion 145 coincide. In other words, the longitudinal directions of the plate-like member 144a, the second extruded portion 145, and the sixth retaining plate 1311, which are adjacent to each other via the second extruded portion 145, can be made to correspond (coincide).

[0161] As a result, the second extrusion unit 145 moves to a position corresponding to the plate-shaped member 144a (a position in which the plate-shaped member 144a can extrude the contact member 1452 of the second extrusion unit 145). Also, the sixth holding plate 1311 moves to a position in which the rare material 100A placed thereon is extruded by the extrusion member 1453 of the second extrusion unit 145.

[0162] In this state, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the extrusion mechanism 14 (S7) to push the plate-shaped member 144a toward the contact member 1452, thereby pushing the dispensing extrusion member 1453 toward the sixth holding plate 1311. As a result, the rare dispensing material 100A that was placed on the sixth holding plate 1311 is sent to the dispensing guide section 15 by the dispensing extrusion member 1453. After that, the rare dispensing material 100A moves toward the dispensing port 21 by its own weight and is dispensed (S8).

[0163] This method, in which the operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14, is called the "holding plate dispensing method." The holding plate dispensing method allows the second extrusion unit 145 and a predetermined holding plate 1311 to correspond to the plate-shaped member 144a (or plate-shaped member 144b) of the first extrusion unit 144, and to dispense the dispensed product 100 placed on the predetermined holding plate 1311. Furthermore, the longitudinal directions of the plate-shaped member 144a, the second extrusion unit 145, and the predetermined holding plate 1311, which are adjacent to each other via the second extrusion unit 145, can be made to correspond (align). When performing the holding plate dispensing method, the operation control means 85 may control the operation of either the first operation unit 12 or the second operation unit 13 first, and then control the operation of the other, or it may control the operation of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 simultaneously. In the latter case, the method for dispensing the retaining plates can be carried out more quickly.

[0164] This method of dispensing items for the holding plate allows the rare item 100A selected by player 1 to be dispensed.

[0165] Similarly, in order to dispense the rare item 100H selected by player 2, the operation control means 85 independently controls the operation of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 (by the holding plate dispensing method) to dispense the rare item 100H from the 24th holding plate 1311 (S6-S8). After that, the game ends (S9). Depending on the content of the game, the player may be able to select multiple items 100, in which case steps 6-8 are repeated. Also, as shown in Table 6, if the same type of item 100 is provisionally selected for player 1 and player 2 (for example, if one rare item 100A is provisionally selected for each player), the game processing means 82 may perform cooperative play, for example, by displaying the game image in the full-screen area 61 (Figure 5). Furthermore, if the player does not have a memory dispenser 100, the player can request the dispenser of a memory dispenser 100. Upon receiving such a request, the operation control means 85 can dispense the memory dispenser 100 using the retaining plate dispensing method.

[0166] As described above, rare item 100A was dispensed from the sixth retaining plate 1311, and rare item 100H was dispensed from the 24th retaining plate 1311. Therefore, the sixth retaining plate 1311 and the 24th retaining plate 1311 are in an empty state (empty state) with no items 100 placed on them. Furthermore, if memory items 100 have been dispensed at the start of the game, there are even more retaining plates 1311 that are empty. This empty state can be acquired by the acquisition means 81, for example, by the imaging unit 16 photographing the empty retaining plates 1311. In this regard, it is preferable to attach an identification code (for example, a micro QR code) to the placement surface 1311a of each retaining plate 1311. This makes it possible to identify each retaining plate 1311 by photographing it with the imaging unit 16, and to more reliably manage information on which retaining plate 1311 is empty (hereinafter referred to as "retaining plate empty information"). The information on available holding plates acquired by the acquisition means 81 is stored in the storage unit 7.

[0167] In such cases, it is preferable to replenish the dispensed items 100 after each game. The method for replenishing the dispensed items 100 is described below. Note that the replenishment of the dispensed items 100 may be performed as needed, depending on the number of remaining dispensed items 100 held in the dispensed item candidate holding unit 131, rather than after each game. For example, the dispensed items 100 may be replenished when the number of dispensed items 100 held in the dispensed item candidate holding unit 131 falls to half or less (25 or less).

[0168] (3) Method of replenishing distributed items Referring to Tables 1, 4, and 5 and Figure 16, the replenishment of the dispensed items 100 is started (S201). First, the game processing means 82 checks whether the memory dispensed items 100 have been dispensed based on the holding plate table information and the holding plate vacancy information (S202).

[0169] If memory material 100 has been dispensed, the process proceeds to step 203, in which the operation control means 85 performs the holding plate arrangement method, causing the first extrusion unit 144 to extrude new memory material 100 from the memory material stocker (for example, the first stocker 111 in Table 1) (S203) and place it on the empty holding plate 1311 (for example, the first holding plate 1311).

[0170] After a new memory dispenser 100 is placed on the first retaining plate 1311, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operating unit 13 to move the first retaining plate 1311 downwards from the imaging unit 16. Subsequently, the camera 161 of the imaging unit 16 captures the identification information (2D code 101) of the new memory dispenser 100 placed on the first retaining plate 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires retaining plate information indicating that a new memory dispenser 100 has been placed on the first retaining plate 1311 (S204).

[0171] Furthermore, the game processing means 82 checks whether a predetermined number (5 in Table 4) of memory dispensed items 100 are placed in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131 based on the holding plate table information and the holding plate vacancy information (S205). If the predetermined number of memory dispensed items 100 are not placed in the dispensed candidate holding unit 131, the process returns to step 203, and steps 203 to 205 are repeated.

[0172] On the other hand, if a predetermined number of memory-use dispensed items 100 are placed in the dispensed item candidate holding unit 131, the process proceeds to step 206. Also, if the process returns to step 202 and no memory-use dispensed items 100 have been dispensed, the process proceeds to step 206. Here, the game processing means 82 checks whether a rare dispensed item 100 has been dispensed based on the holding plate table information and the holding plate availability information (S206).

[0173] If no rare item 100 has been dispensed, the process proceeds to step 207, in which the operation control means 85 performs a holding plate arrangement method, causing the first extrusion unit 144 to extrude a new normal item 100 from the normal item stocker (for example, the sixth stocker 111 in Table 1) (S207) and place it on an empty holding plate 1311 (for example, the 26th holding plate 1311).

[0174] In this manner, after a new normal dispensed item 100 is placed on the 26th holding plate 1311, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operating unit 13 to move the 26th holding plate 1311 downwards from the imaging unit 16. The camera 161 of the imaging unit 16 also captures the identification information (2D code 101) of the new normal dispensed item 100 placed on the 26th holding plate 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires holding plate information indicating that a new normal dispensed item 100 has been placed on the 26th holding plate 1311 (S209).

[0175] Returning to step 206, if a rare item 100 is dispensed, the process proceeds to step 208, in which the operation control means 85 pushes out a new rare item 100 from the rare item stocker (e.g., the third stocker 111 in Table 1) by the holding plate arrangement method (S208) and places it on an empty holding plate 1311 (e.g., the 23rd holding plate 1311).

[0176] After a new rare item 100 is placed on the 23rd holding plate 1311, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operation unit 13 to move the 23rd holding plate 1311 downwards from the imaging unit 16, and the camera 161 of the imaging unit 16 captures the identification information (2D code 101) of the new rare item 100 placed on the 23rd holding plate 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires holding plate information that a new rare item 100 has been placed on the 23rd holding plate 1311 (S209).

[0177] Next, the game processing means 82 checks whether a predetermined number (20 in Table 4) of rare items 100 are placed in the distribution candidate holding unit 131 based on the holding plate table information and the holding plate vacancy information (S210). If the predetermined number of rare items 100 are not placed in the distribution candidate holding unit 131, the process returns to step 208, and steps 208 to 210 are repeated.

[0178] On the other hand, if a predetermined number of rare items 100 are placed in the distribution candidate holding unit 131, the process proceeds to step 211, where the game processing means 82 checks whether all of the holding plates 1311 have items 100 placed on them, based on the holding plate table information and the holding plate availability information (S211).

[0179] If the dispensed items 100 are not placed on all the holding plates 1311, the process returns to step 207. On the other hand, if the dispensed items 100 are placed on all the holding plates 1311, the replenishment is completed (S212).

[0180] Furthermore, when replenishing the holding plate 1311 from which a rare item 100 was dispensed with an item 100, it is also possible to replenish it with a normal item 100 instead of a rare item 100, but it is preferable to dispense a rare item 100. This allows a certain number of rare items 100 to be placed on multiple holding plates 1311, i.e., the candidate item holding units 131. In other words, the ratio of different types of items 100 placed on the candidate item holding units 131 can be controlled. As a result, items 100 can be dispensed efficiently according to the game results.

[0181] In contrast, conventional game machines did not control the types of multiple potential prizes 100 that could be dispensed. As a result, it was sometimes difficult to dispense the prize 100 according to the game result. For example, even if the intention was to dispense a rare prize 100 according to the game result, the rare prize 100 may not be included in the multiple potential prizes 100.

[0182] The processing methods described above can be created using programs executed on a computer. Such programs are implemented using components such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), microprocessor, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), and ROM (Read Only Memory).

[0183] <<Second Embodiment>> Next, a second embodiment of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described based on the attached drawings.

[0184] Figure 19 is a schematic plan view showing the storage section and the dispensed candidate holding section of the dispensing mechanism according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment will be described below, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and similar matters will be omitted from the explanation. Components similar to those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0185] The dispensing mechanism 10A of this embodiment differs from the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment in that it does not have an extrusion mechanism. Specifically, in the dispensing mechanism 10A of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 19, the storage section 11 is configured to have a slider section 1133A on the upper surface of the bottom plate section 1133 provided in each stocker 111. The slider section 1133A has a first slider member 1133b having a width about the same as the width of the dispensed item 100, and a second slider member 1133c, which is narrower and installed inside the bottom plate section 1133. The first slider member 1133b and the second slider member 1133c are configured to be able to operate independently.

[0186] The first slider member 1133b is configured to slide toward the dispensed item holding section 131 and immediately return to its original position after sliding. This allows the dispensed items 100 that are in contact with the bottom plate section 1133 to be sequentially fed to the dispensed item holding section 131.

[0187] Furthermore, the second slider member 1133c is slidable independently of the first slider member 1133b, and is configured to slide toward the dispensed candidate holding section 131 and immediately return to its original position after sliding. The second slider member 1133c is installed inside the bottom plate section 1133 so that it can slide while the dispensed items 100 in contact with the bottom plate section 1133 are maintained in the stocker 111. As a result, when the second slider member 1133c slides, the dispensed items 100 placed on the holding plate 1311 can be pushed out and sent to the dispensed guide section 15.

[0188] Thus, the dispensing mechanism 10A of this embodiment has the same effects as the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment. In other words, the storage section 11 has the same functions as the extrusion mechanism 14 of the first embodiment. Note that the storage section 11 and the dispensing candidate holding section 131 may each have the same functions as the first extrusion section 144 and the second extrusion section 145 of the extrusion mechanism 14 of the first embodiment.

[0189] Since the dispensing mechanism 10A of this embodiment does not have an extrusion mechanism 14, the mechanism itself can be miniaturized. This reduces the cost required for the device. Furthermore, the operation of the first operating unit 12 and the second operating unit 13 enables the arrangement method for the holding plate and the dispensing method for the holding plate. This allows for efficient dispensing of the dispensed items according to the game results.

[0190] <<Third Embodiment>> Next, a third embodiment of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described.

[0191] The following describes the third embodiment, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and omitting explanations of similar matters. Components similar to those in the first embodiment described above will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0192] The dispensing mechanism 10B of this embodiment differs from the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment in that the first operating part 12, the second operating part 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 operate linearly, and each component is configured accordingly (for example, the mounting part 121 of the first operating part 12 and the arrangement part 132 of the second operating part 13 are elongated). In particular, multiple stockers 111 and the second extrusion part 145 are linearly aligned and provided on the first operating part 12. The second operating part 13 is also provided along one side of the first operating part 12. The first extrusion part 144 is provided on the other side of the first operating part 12. As a result, the first extrusion part 144 can operate adjacent to the first operating part 12 and the second extrusion part 145 (it can move in parallel). The dispensing mechanism 10B of this embodiment also has the same effects as the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment.

[0193] <<Fourth Embodiment>> Next, a fourth embodiment of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described based on the attached drawings.

[0194] Figure 20 is a perspective view showing a dispensing mechanism according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a dispensing mechanism according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 22 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a stocker in the storage section of the dispensing mechanism according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 23 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the first operating section, storage section, and extrusion mechanism in the dispensing mechanism according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The fourth embodiment will be described below, focusing on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and omitting explanations of similar matters. Components similar to those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals.

[0195] The dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment differs from the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment mainly in the configuration of the storage section 11'. Furthermore, the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment differs from the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment in that the dispensing guidance section 15 has a cover section 153 above the dispensing candidate holding section 131. Also, the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment differs from the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment in that it includes an operation button 19 provided on the base section 18. Finally, the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment differs from the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment in that the detection section 17 includes a fifth sensor 175 for detecting the number of dispensing items 100 stored in the stocker 111'. These differences will be described in detail below.

[0196] As shown in Figures 20, 21, and 23, each of the multiple storage units 111' of the storage unit 11', i.e., the first to tenth storage units 111', is installed at a certain angle (e.g., 45° to 80°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating unit 12. This angle refers to the angle formed by the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 and the side surface of the storage unit 111' (main body portion 112') that is opposite to this upper surface when the storage unit 111' is installed on the first operating unit 12. The storage unit 111' installed in this manner comprises a main body portion 112', a foot portion 113', and a clog portion 114. The main body portion 112' differs from that of the first embodiment in the position of the notch portion 112A. That is, with the stocker 111' installed on the first operating unit 12, the notch portion 112A is provided on the outer surface (dispensing candidate holding unit 131 side) of the main body portion 112'. A slit portion 113E is formed in the frame-shaped portion 1132 of the foot portion 113' to correspond to the position of the notch portion 112A (Figure 22). As a result, even when multiple stockers 111' are installed in an annular shape on the first operating unit 12, the number of dispensed items 100 stored in each stocker 111' can be easily confirmed from the outside of the storage unit 11'. For example, by providing a fifth sensor 175, which will be described later, on the outer circumference of the storage unit 11', information on the number of dispensed items 100 stored in each stocker 111' can be detected.

[0197] Furthermore, while the bottom plate portion 1133 of the first embodiment was formed with an inclination from the upper end of the front surface 1131a of the base portion 1131 toward the middle section of the rear surface 1131a', the bottom plate portion 1133' of this embodiment is formed without such inclination, and along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the stocker 111', forming the bottom surface of the foot portion 113' (Figure 22). Accordingly, the long skirt portion 1132a and the short skirt portion 1132a' of the frame-shaped portion 1132 are omitted, but a gap 113B through which the first extrusion portion 144 can be inserted and a gap 113C through which the dispensed product 100 extruded by the first extrusion portion 144 can be inserted are formed between the frame-shaped portion 1132 and the bottom plate portion 1133'. A clog portion 114 is connected to the underside of the foot portion 113'. The clog portion 114 is configured to angle the storage unit 111' (main body portion 112' and foot portion 113') at a certain angle (for example, 45° to 80°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating unit 12. With this configuration, when the storage unit 111' is installed on the first operating unit 12, the bottom plate portion 1133' can be angled at a predetermined inclination angle (for example, 10° to 45°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating unit 12.

[0198] The dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment also has the same effects as the dispensing mechanism 10 of the first embodiment, as multiple members have corresponding inclined structures. Furthermore, with the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment, the force applied to the bottom plate portion 1133' (and the dispensing item 100 in contact with the bottom plate portion 1133') is reduced by the weight of the dispensing item 100 itself. As a result, the bottom plate portion 1133' supporting the dispensing item 100 can be inclined at a predetermined angle (for example, 10° to 45°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operating portion 12, and the dispensing item 100 in contact with the bottom plate portion 1133' can be smoothly fed to the dispensing candidate holding portion 131.

[0199] In addition, in the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment, the dispensing guide section 15 has a cover section 153 above the dispensing candidate holding section 131. The cover section 153 is formed to cover the upper and outer sides of the dispensing candidate holding section 131. This prevents the dispensing material 100, which has been pushed from the holding plate 1311 of the dispensing candidate holding section 131 to the dispensing guide section 15, from escaping to parts other than the dispensing path 152. Furthermore, the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment is equipped with an operation button 19 provided on the base portion 18. The operation button 19 is a button for automatically rotating the first operation unit 12 when replenishing the dispensed items 100 in the storage unit 11', etc. To enable the assignment of functions for performing such functions, the operation button 19 has a first operation button 19a, a second operation button 19b, and a third operation button 19c. For example, the first operation button 19a can be assigned the function of rotating the first operation unit 12 clockwise, the second operation button 19b can be assigned the function of rotating the first operation unit 12 counterclockwise, and the third operation button 19c can be assigned the lock function / unlock function for the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b. By operating (pressing) the operation button 19, the first operating unit 12 can be rotated automatically, making it easier to replenish the dispensed items 100 in the stocker 111' located at the back of the housing 2. The configuration of the operation button 19 is not limited to the one described above; for example, there may be only one button. Furthermore, the dispensing mechanism 10C of this embodiment includes a detection unit 17 with a fifth sensor 175 for detecting the number of dispensing items 100 stored in the stocker 111. The fifth sensor 175 is configured to detect the number of dispensing items 100 through a notch 112A in the main body 112' of the stocker 111', and can detect whether the number of dispensing items 100 stored in the stocker 111 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, or less than or equal to a predetermined number. This makes it easy to detect the timing for replenishing (replacing) the dispensing items 100. In this embodiment, the fifth sensor 175 is installed alongside the gate unit 151, but the installation location and number are not limited to these.

[0200] Although the game device and dispensing mechanism of the present invention have been described above based on preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. The configuration of each part can be modified or replaced with any configuration having a similar function. In addition, the present invention may be modified or replaced with any other means or components. Furthermore, the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) from the above embodiments.

[0201] For example, if the bottom plate of the storage unit is configured to be elastically biased by a spring member, the bottom plate may not tilt to a predetermined angle depending on the number of items stored in the storage unit's stocker. In such cases, a weight member may be provided at the top of the stocker. Furthermore, the configuration of each part is not particularly limited as long as it can properly perform its function. For example, each part can be made of hard resin material, metal material, ceramic material, etc. Also, each motor can be defined separately from the operating part as a drive unit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0202] 1: Game device 1A: First sub-game device 1B: Second sub-game device 2: Cabinet 2A: Sub-casing 2B: Sub-cabinet 3 :Operation section 3A: First sub-operator 3B: Second sub-operating unit 4: Reading section 4A: Sub-reading unit 4B: Sub-reading unit 5: Speaker 5A: Subwoofer 5B: Subwoofer 6:Display section 6A: Sub-display unit 6B: Sub-display unit 7: Storage section 8: Control Unit 9: Communications Department 10:Delivery mechanism 10A: Delivery mechanism 10B: Delivery mechanism 10C: Delivery mechanism 11: Containment Unit 11': Containment Unit 12: First operating part 13: Second operating part 14: Extrusion mechanism 15:Delivery guidance department 16: Imaging Department 17: Detection unit 18: Base 19: Operation button 19a: First action button 19b: Second action button 19c: Third operation button 21:Distribution port 22: Coin slot 23: Coin return slot 31: Push button 32: Operation Field 61 :Full screen area 62: Frame 62A: First frame member 62B: Second frame member 81: Acquisition means 82: Game Processing Means 83: Display control means 84: Sound output control means 85: Operation control means 100: Distributed items (recording media) 101: 2D code 111: Storage 111': Storage 112: Main body 112': Main body 112A: Notch 113: Feet 113': Foot 113A:Groove 113B: Gap 113C: Gap 113D: Slit section 113E: Slit section 114: Geta Club 121: Mounting section 122: First motor 131: Distribution candidate holding unit 132: Arrangement section 133: Arm-shaped support part 134: The second motor 141: Mounting plate 142: The Third Motor 143: Elastic belt component 144: First extrusion section (extrusion member for placement) 144a: Plate-shaped member 144b: Plate-shaped member 145: Second extrusion section 151: Gate section 152: Delivery route 153 :Obe 161: Camera 171: First recovery 172: Second recovery 173: Third Sensor 174: The fourth recovery 175: The fifth sensor 611 :Individual area 611A: First area 611B: Second Domain 612: Partition area 612A: First partition area 612B: Second partition area 612C: Third partition area 612D: Fourth partition area 621: Joint 1121:Beam part 1131: Base 1131a:Front 1131a': Rear side 1131b: Right side 1131b' :Left side 1132: Frame-shaped part 1132a: Long skirt section 1132a': Short skirt section 1132b' :Left side 1133: Bottom plate part 1133A: Slider section 1133a: Gradual decrease section 1133b: First slider member 1133c: Second slider member 1311: Holding plate 1311a: Placement plane 1311b:Tip 1331: Arm 1332 :Support plate 1451: Rail component 1452: Contact member 1453: Extrusion member for dispensing

Claims

1. A dispensing mechanism for dispensing game-related items, A storage section for storing the aforementioned dispensed items, A dispenser candidate holding unit having a first position for holding the dispensed items that are candidates for dispensement, and a second position different from the first position, The system includes an extrusion mechanism for pushing out the discharged material contained in the storage section, The extrusion mechanism is configured to operate in a first direction toward the first position and a second direction toward the second position in order to extrude the material to the first position and the second position of the material to be extruded.

2. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first direction is the opposite direction to the second direction.

3. The extrusion mechanism has an extrusion member that pushes the material to the first position and the second position. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein one end of the extruded member is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the other end of the extruded member.

4. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the extrusion mechanism has a pair of extrusion parts provided so as to sandwich the extrusion member.

5. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 4, wherein the pair of extrusion sections are provided in the same linear direction as the extrusion member.

6. The pair of extrusion sections includes one extrusion section and the other extrusion section. The one extrusion section is pushed by the one end of the extrusion member, thereby pushing the dispensed item at the first position out of the dispensed candidate holding section. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 4, wherein the other extrusion portion is pushed by the other end of the extrusion member to push the dispensing product at the second position out of the dispensing candidate holding portion.

7. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 6, wherein one of the extrusion sections is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the other extrusion section.

8. A display unit that displays a predetermined image related to the game, A control unit that receives operation input from the user, The system includes a dispensing mechanism that dispenses items related to the game based on the aforementioned operation input, The aforementioned dispensing mechanism is, A storage section for storing the aforementioned dispensed items, A dispenser candidate holding unit having a first position for holding the dispensed items that are candidates for dispensement, and a second position different from the first position, The system includes an extrusion mechanism for pushing out the discharged material contained in the storage section, The game device is characterized in that the extrusion mechanism is configured to operate in a first direction toward the first position and a second direction toward the second position in order to push the dispensed material to the first position and the second position of the dispensed candidate holding section.

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