Prize acquisition game device

Abstract

The present invention provides a prize acquisition game device (1) capable of improving playability, the prize acquisition game device (1) comprising: a prize moving unit (210) including a plurality of jibs (241); and a control board (80) capable of changing the gripping force of the plurality of jibs (241) from the jib power at the time of gripping to the post-change jib power in response to the arrival of the jib power change timing during the operation of the prize moving unit (210). Furthermore, the changed boom power can be set for each of the plurality of booms (241). Thus, the prize (P) gripped by the plurality of jibs (241) can be dropped in response to the arrival of the jib power change time, and in particular, the direction in which the prize (P) is dropped can be arbitrarily set.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a prize acquisition game device. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been known a prize acquisition game device having a control unit that controls the gripping forces of a plurality of prize gripping parts (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2020-10855 Summary of the Invention

[0006] However, in conventional prize acquisition game devices, the dropping direction of the gripped prize cannot be arbitrarily set, and it may be difficult to improve the game playability.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to improve the game playability.

[0008] To achieve the above object, a prize acquisition game device according to a first invention is characterized by comprising: a prize moving unit including a plurality of arm members; and a control unit capable of changing the gripping force of the plurality of arm members from a first gripping force to a second gripping force in response to the arrival of a predetermined moment during the operation of the prize moving unit, and the prize acquisition game device according to the first invention can set the second gripping force for each of the plurality of arm members.

[0009] In the prize acquisition game device according to the first invention, the second gripping force can be set for each of the plurality of arm members. Thus, in response to the arrival of a predetermined moment, the prize gripped by the plurality of arm members can be made to fall, and in particular, the dropping direction of the prize can be arbitrarily set. Accordingly, the prize can be gradually moved in a predetermined direction for each play, improving the game playability.

[0010] Here, for example, the arm 241 described later corresponds to the arm member. For example, the prize moving unit 210 described later corresponds to the prize moving unit. For example, the arm power change moment described later corresponds to the predetermined moment. For example, the gripping force corresponding to the arm power at the time of gripping described later corresponds to the first gripping force. For example, the gripping force corresponding to the arm power after the change described later corresponds to the second gripping force. For example, the control board 80 described later corresponds to the control unit.

[0011] A prize acquisition game device according to a second invention is characterized in that, in the prize acquisition game device according to the first invention, any one of a plurality of predetermined moments can be set as the predetermined moment.

[0012] In the prize acquisition game device of the second invention, the timing at which the prize held by the plurality of boom members falls can be arbitrarily set.

[0013] The prize acquisition game device of the third invention is characterized in that, in the prize acquisition game device of the first invention or the second invention, the game area can be divided into a plurality of designated areas, and the second gripping force is set for each of the plurality of designated areas.

[0014] In the prize acquisition game device of the third invention, the direction in which the prize falls in response to the arrival of a predetermined timing can be set for each designated area, and the game playability can be further improved.

[0015] Here, for example, the game area GE described later corresponds to the game area. For example, the designated area described later corresponds to the designated area.

[0016] The prize acquisition game device of the fourth invention is characterized in that, in the prize acquisition game device of the third invention, the second gripping force can be set for each of the plurality of designated areas in one screen.

[0017] In the prize acquisition game device of the fourth invention, when setting the second gripping force, it is not necessary to switch to different screens for each designated area, and the convenience can be improved. In particular, it is easy to compare the second gripping forces set for each designated area for the plurality of designated areas, improving the convenience.

[0018] Here, for example, the setting screen im1 described later corresponds to one screen.

[0019] According to the present invention, the game playability can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing the state of the prize acquisition game device 1 as viewed from above.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing the state of the prize acquisition game device 1 as viewed from the side.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing the state of the prize acquisition game device 1 as viewed from below.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the prize moving unit 210 in a state where each boom 241 is arranged at the open position.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of the prize moving unit 210 in a state where each boom 241 is arranged at the closed position.

[0025] Figure 6It is a front view showing the boom unit 240 in the case of a modification example, with each boom 241 arranged in the open position.

[0026] Figure 7 It is showing regarding Figure 6 the boom unit 240 shown in the figure, in the state where the metal plate 263 has been removed, in a front view.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a front view showing the boom unit 240 in the case of a modification example, with each boom 241 arranged in the closed position.

[0028] Figure 9 It is showing regarding Figure 8 the boom unit 240 shown in the figure, in the state where the metal plate 263 has been removed, in a front view.

[0029] Figure 10 It is a perspective view showing the floor unit 30 in the first state.

[0030] Figure 11 It is a perspective view showing the floor unit 30 in the second state.

[0031] Figure 12 It is a perspective view showing the floor unit 30 in the third state.

[0032] Figure 13 It is a perspective view showing the state of the spacer unit 40 when the base frame 422 is arranged in the upper limit position, as observed from the left side.

[0033] Figure 14 It is a perspective view showing the state of the spacer unit 40 when the base frame 422 is arranged in the middle position, as observed from the left side.

[0034] Figure 15 It is a perspective view showing the state of the spacer unit 40 when the base frame 422 is arranged in the lower limit position, as observed from the left side.

[0035] Figure 16 It is showing the state of observing from the upper right side Figure 15 the spacer unit 40 shown in the figure, in a perspective view.

[0036] Figure 17 It is showing the state of observing from the lower right side Figure 15 the spacer unit 40 shown in the figure, in a perspective view.

[0037] Figure 18 It is a perspective view showing the spacer unit 40 with the plate member 450 installed.

[0038] Figure 19 It is a figure showing an example of the application of using the rod member 440 installed on the base frame 422 as an arrangement member.

[0039] Figure 20 This is a diagram showing the first example of the application of the frame member 460 mounted on the base frame 422 as a layout member.

[0040] Figure 21 This is a diagram showing the second example of the application of the frame member 460 mounted on the base frame 422 as a layout member.

[0041] Figure 22 This is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50.

[0042] Figure 23 This is a diagram showing the state where the side cover is removed in the prize replenishment unit 500 shown in Figure 22 This is a diagram showing the state where the side cover is removed in the prize replenishment unit 500 shown in

[0043] Figure 24 This is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state.

[0044] Figure 25 This is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50 in the first state.

[0045] Figure 26 This is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50 in the second state.

[0046] Figure 27 This is a perspective view showing the opening / closing door unit 60 with the door closed.

[0047] Figure 28 This is a perspective view showing the opening / closing door unit 60 with the door open.

[0048] Figure 29 This is a perspective view showing the display unit 70.

[0049] Figure 30 This is a perspective view showing the front side of the back panel unit 700.

[0050] Figure 31 This is a perspective view showing the back side of the back panel unit 700.

[0051] Figure 32 This is a perspective view showing the fixing unit 710.

[0052] Figure 33 This is a cross-sectional view showing the support oar 720.

[0053] Figure 34 This is a perspective view showing the rod member 730.

[0054] Figure 35 This is a block diagram showing the structure of the control board 80.

[0055] Figure 36This is a diagram showing an example of the setting screen im1.

[0056] Figure 37 This is a diagram showing an example of the area designation screen im2. Detailed implementation mode

[0057] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the implementation mode of the present invention will be described.

[0058] In this implementation mode, an example in which the prize acquisition game device of the present invention is applied to the prize acquisition game device 1 capable of executing the prize acquisition game will be described.

[0059] The "prize acquisition game" is a game in which the player (user) operates the operation unit 16 to move the prize moving unit 210, causing the prize P arranged in the game area GE to fall toward the opening OE, so that the prize P can be acquired.

[0060] As the "prize P", it can be an item given to the player by acquisition, or an item that can be exchanged with other items (items given to the player) after acquisition even if it is not given to the player, either is acceptable.

[0061] (Structure of the prize acquisition game device 1)

[0062] First, the structure of the prize acquisition game device 1 will be described.

[0063] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the state of the prize acquisition game device 1 viewed from above. Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the state of the prize acquisition game device 1 viewed from the side.

[0064] Here, in Figure 1 the example shown, an example in which one prize acquisition game device 1 is constituted in one housing 10 is shown. However, in one housing 10, multiple prize acquisition game devices 1 can also be constituted.

[0065] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the prize acquisition game device 1 includes a housing 10, a grabbing and lifting unit 20, a floor unit 30, a spacing unit 40, a prize replenishment unit 50, an opening and closing door unit 60, a display unit 70, and a control board 80 (refer to Figure 35 ).

[0066] (Housing 10)

[0067] First, the structure of the housing 10 will be described.

[0068] The housing 10 is formed in a box shape. Inside the housing 10, a game area (play area) GE for conducting a prize acquisition game and a display area DE for displaying prizes P are formed. The game area GE is an area (range) that the boom 241 of the prize moving unit 210 described later can reach. On the other hand, the display area DE is an area (range) that the boom 241 of the prize moving unit 210 cannot reach. In the present embodiment, the display area DE is formed on the back side of the game area GE.

[0069] The housing 10 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12.

[0070] The front, back, left side, and right side of the upper housing 11 are each made of a transparent plate material such as glass or acrylic plate. Thus, players can observe the game area GE formed inside the housing 10 from the outside of the housing 10.

[0071] The front of the upper housing 11 is formed by a sliding door (not shown) and can be opened and closed. Thus, an operator (manager) can arrange and move the prize P in the game area GE by opening the sliding door of the upper housing 11.

[0072] A control panel 13 is provided on the front of the lower housing 12. A coin slot 14, a touch panel display 15, and an operation unit 16 are provided on the control panel 13.

[0073] The coin slot 14 enables players to insert coins (currency). Players can obtain points for playing the prize acquisition game by inserting coins into the coin slot 14. It should be noted that it may also be configured to provide a settlement device for electronic currency based on storage media such as prepaid cards and credit cards, and points can be obtained through the settlement of electronic currency.

[0074] The touch panel display 15 has a function of displaying various images and a function of receiving operation inputs from a user (or operator). Specifically, the touch panel display 15 includes a touch panel 15a (see Figure 35 ) and a display unit 15b (see Figure 35 ). The touch panel 15a is an input device such as a capacitive touch panel or a pressure-sensitive touch panel, and receives operation inputs based on a user's finger, a stylus, etc. The display unit 15b is implemented by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, etc. Various information such as the remaining number of points obtained by the player is displayed on the display unit 15b. That is, each time points are obtained by inserting coins into the coin slot 14, the remaining number of points displayed on the display unit 15b increases. Moreover, each time the prize acquisition game is played, the remaining number of points displayed on the display unit 15b decreases.

[0075] The operation unit 16 receives the operations of the player. The operation unit 16 includes a joystick 16a and operation buttons 16b. The joystick 16a can be tilted by the player. In the prize acquisition game, the joystick 16a receives operations to move the prize moving unit 210 in the horizontal direction (left - right direction, front - back direction). The operation buttons 16b can be pressed by the player. In the prize acquisition game, the operation buttons 16b receive operations to start the prize acquisition action described later.

[0076] In addition, a prize outlet 17 communicating with the opening OE is provided on the front surface of the lower frame 12. The prize P that has fallen into the opening OE is housed (guided) into the prize housing unit CS. And the player can take out the prize P housed in the prize housing unit CS via the prize outlet 17, thereby being able to acquire the taken - out prize P. Here, a prize acquisition sensor 17a (refer to Figure 35 ) is arranged in the prize housing unit CS. The prize acquisition sensor 17a outputs a predetermined detection signal to the control board 80 in response to the detection of the prize P falling from the opening OE (detection of the acquisition of the prize P).

[0077] In addition, an opening - closing door 19 is provided on the front surface of the lower frame 12. And various control boards (such as the control board 80) are arranged inside the opening - closing door 19.

[0078] As Figure 2 shown, a pair of lifting frame units 100 are arranged inside the lower frame 12. Each lifting frame unit 100 is installed on the lower frame 12. Each lifting frame unit 100 includes a base frame 110 and a lifting mechanism (not shown) for lifting the base frame 110.

[0079] The base frame 110 is formed in a substantially square column shape. The base frame 110 is arranged to extend in the front - back direction. In the following description, the upper side surface among the four side surfaces of the base frame 110 is set as the "upper side surface", the lower side surface is set as the "lower side surface", and the inner side surface (the game area GE side) is set as the "inner side surface".

[0080] T - slots tg are provided on at least the inner side surface among the four side surfaces of the base frame 110. In the present embodiment, T - slots tg are provided on the inner side surface and the upper side surface among the four side surfaces of the base frame 110.

[0081] Each T - slot tg extends linearly along the length direction of the base frame 110 (the direction in which the base frame 110 extends). Each T - slot tg is provided from one end to the other end along the length direction of the base frame 110.

[0082] The base frame 110 is installed on the lower frame 12 via the lifting mechanism. And the base frame 110 can be lifted and lowered in the up - down direction by the lifting mechanism.

[0083] In each lifting frame unit 100, a locking mechanism (not shown) is provided that can lock the lifting of the base frame 110 relative to the lower frame 12. Moreover, in each lifting frame unit 100, the lifting of the base frame 110 relative to the lower frame 12 can be locked or unlocked by the locking mechanism. In the present embodiment, the locking mechanism includes an unlocking lever. Also, by pulling up the unlocking lever to the unlocking position, the locking of the base frame 110 relative to the lower frame 12 is released, enabling the base frame 110 to be lifted or lowered relative to the lower frame 12. On the other hand, by pressing down the unlocking lever to the locking position, the base frame 110 is locked relative to the lower frame 12, preventing the base frame 110 from being lifted or lowered relative to the lower frame 12.

[0084] In the present embodiment, one of the pair of lifting frame units 100 is disposed at the left end inside the lower frame 12 (the left end of the game area GE), and the other lifting frame unit 100 is disposed at the right end inside the lower frame 12 (the right end of the game area GE). Moreover, the pair of lifting frame units 100 can lift and lower the base frame 110 independently. At this time, in each lifting frame unit 100, the height of the base frame 110 can be adjusted to any height. Also, by installing various components (rods, panels, etc.) in the T-slots tg of each base frame 110, a mechanism for configuring the prize P can be formed within the game area GE.

[0085] (Crane unit 20)

[0086] Next, the structure of the crane unit 20 will be described.

[0087] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing the state of the prize acquisition game device 1 when viewed from below. Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the prize moving part 210 showing the state where each boom arm is disposed at the open position. Figure 5 It is a perspective view of the prize moving part 210 showing the state where each boom arm is disposed at the closed position. Figure 6 It is a front view showing the state where each boom arm 241 is disposed at the open position with respect to the boom unit 240 of the modified example. Figure 7 It is shown regarding Figure 6 The front view of the state where the metal plate 263 is removed with respect to the boom unit 240 shown. Figure 8 It is a front view showing the state where each boom arm 241 is disposed at the closed position with respect to the boom unit 240 of the modified example. Figure 9 It is shown regarding Figure 8 The front view of the state where the metal plate 263 is removed with respect to the boom unit 240 shown.

[0088] It should be noted that in Figure 4 and Figure 5shows the state where the claw box 211 is removed from the prize moving unit 210.

[0089] As Figure 3 shown, the lifting and grabbing unit 20 includes a prize moving unit 210, a horizontal moving device 220 for moving the prize moving unit 210 in the horizontal direction, and a lifting device 230 for lifting the prize moving unit 210.

[0090] The horizontal moving device 220 includes a pair of X-direction rails Lx, Y-direction rails Ly, an X-direction motor m1 (refer to Figure 35 ), and a Y-direction motor m2 (refer to Figure 35 ).

[0091] A pair of X-direction rails Lx are installed on the top surface (inside) of the upper frame 11. The X-direction rails Lx linearly extend along the left-right direction.

[0092] The Y-direction rails Ly are installed on a pair of X-direction rails Lx. Specifically, one end of the Y-direction rails Ly is supported by one X-direction rail Lx, and the other end of the Y-direction rails Ly is supported by the other X-direction rail Lx. Also, the Y-direction rails Ly can slide along the pair of X-direction rails Lx. The Y-direction rails Ly linearly extend along the front-back direction. By driving the X-direction motor m1, the Y-direction rails Ly are moved along the X-direction rails Lx. The driving of the X-direction motor m1 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0093] The lifting device 230 is installed on the Y-direction rails Ly. The lifting device 230 can slide along the Y-direction rails Ly. By driving the Y-direction motor m2, the lifting device 230 is moved along the Y-direction rails Ly. The driving of the Y-direction motor m2 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0094] The lifting device 230 includes a reel (not shown) capable of feeding or winding a wire and a lifting motor m3 for driving the reel (refer to Figure 35 ). The end of the wire is installed on the prize moving unit 210. Thus, by driving the reel by the lifting motor m3 to feed the wire, the prize moving unit 210 can be lowered. Also, by driving the reel by the lifting motor m3 to wind the wire, the prize moving unit 210 can be raised. At this time, the prize moving unit 210 can be lifted and lowered between the raised position and a preset lowered position. The driving of the lifting motor m3 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0095] As described above, in the lifting and grabbing unit 20, by driving the respective motors m1, m2, and m3, the prize moving unit 210 can be moved in the left-right direction, front-back direction, and up-down direction.

[0096] The prize moving unit 210 is installed on the bottom surface of the lifting device 230 via a telescopically extendable support unit (not shown).

[0097] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the prize moving unit 210 includes a claw box 211 (refer to Figure 3 ), a base member 212, and three boom units 240. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the prize moving unit 210 is configured with a three-claw specification having three boom units 240. However, the prize moving unit 210 can be configured with a two-claw specification having two boom units 240. Alternatively, the prize moving unit 210 can also be configured with a one-claw specification having one boom unit 240.

[0098] The claw box 211 forms a substantially cylindrical box. The base member 212 and the three boom units 240 are housed inside the claw box 211. At this time, the end of the boom 241 of each boom unit 240 protrudes outside the claw box 211 through a through hole provided on the side surface of the claw box 211.

[0099] The base member 212 is formed of a metal plate such as stainless steel. The lower end of the wire extending from the reel of the lifting device 230 is connected to the upper surface of the base member 212. Thus, by feeding or winding the wire by the lifting device 230, the base member 212 (prize moving unit 210) can be lifted and lowered.

[0100] Each boom unit 240 is installed on the base member 212. At this time, the three boom units 240 are installed on the base member 212 such that the booms 241 are at equal angular intervals (120° intervals in this embodiment). The three boom units 240 have the same structure as each other.

[0101] Each boom unit 240 includes a base member 242, an opening / closing motor m4, a power transmission unit 243, a boom holding portion 244, a boom 241, a potentiometer 245, and a boom locking mechanism 246.

[0102] The base member 242 is formed of a metal plate such as stainless steel.

[0103] The opening / closing motor m4 is installed on the power transmission unit 243. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the opening / closing motor m4. The drive of the opening / closing motor m4 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0104] The power transmission unit 243 is installed on the base member 242. The power transmission unit 243 includes a power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the opening / closing motor m4 to the boom holding portion 244 (the rotation shaft 244a described later).

[0105] The base end portion of the rotating shaft 244a is mounted on the boom holding portion 244. The boom holding portion 244 is mounted on the power transmission unit 243 via the rotating shaft 244a. An assembling portion (not shown) for assembling the base end portion of the boom 241 is provided in the boom holding portion 244. The assembling portion is formed in a square tube shape and can accommodate the insertion (fitting) of the base end portion of the boom 241. The boom holding portion 244 can be displaced (rotated) about the rotating shaft 244a between a closed position (refer to Figure 5 ), and an open position (refer to Figure 4 ). Thus, the boom 241 assembled to the boom holding portion 244 can be displaced between a closed position (refer to Figure 5 ), and an open position (refer to Figure 4 ) along with the displacement (rotation) of the boom holding portion 244.

[0106] The boom 241 is formed in a substantially L-shaped rod. It should be noted that the shape of the boom 241 can be appropriately changed to an arc shape, a waveform, a flat plate shape, a hook shape, etc. A metal claw member 241a is mounted at the end (lower end portion) of the boom 241.

[0107] The potentiometer 245 is mounted on the front side of the power transmission unit 243. The potentiometer 245 is composed of a variable resistor. The potentiometer 245 detects the opening degree (rotation position, rotation angle) of the boom holding portion 244 (boom 241). That is, the potentiometer 245 outputs a detection signal corresponding to the opening degree (rotation position, rotation angle) of the rotating shaft 244a to the control substrate 80. And, the processing portion 81 of the control substrate 80 detects the opening degree (rotation position, rotation angle) of the boom holding portion 244 (boom 241) corresponding to the potentiometer 245 based on the detection signal input from each potentiometer 245.

[0108] The boom locking mechanism 246 includes a solenoid 251 and a cam 252.

[0109] The solenoid 251 is mounted on the base member 242. In the solenoid 251, when not energized (excited), the plunger 251a drops due to its own weight and is disposed at a protruding position (refer to Figure 4 ), and when energized, the plunger 251a is drawn upward and disposed at a retracted position (refer to Figure 5 ).

[0110] The cam 252 is mounted at the end of the rotating shaft 244a. The cam 252 rotates together with the rotating shaft 244a as the rotating shaft 244a rotates. A concave portion 252a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cam 252.

[0111] In the boom locking mechanism 246, the concave portion 252a (engaging portion) engages with the end (engaged portion) of the plunger 251a, thereby enabling the locking (preventing, fixing) of the rotation of the boom 241 (boom holding portion 244) relative to the base member 242.

[0112] Specifically, as Figure 4 shown, in the boom locking mechanism 246, when the boom 241 is disposed at the open position, the concave portion 252a is located below the plunger 251a. Thus, in a state where the solenoid 251 is not energized, when the opening and closing motor m4 is driven (excited) and the boom 241 rotates to the open position, the plunger 251a falls into the concave portion 252a due to its own weight and is disposed at the protruding position. Then, the concave portion 252a engages with the end of the plunger 251a, thereby locking (preventing, fixing) the rotation of the boom 241 toward the closed position side. Thus, even if the excitation of the opening and closing motor m4 is stopped, the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position can be maintained.

[0113] In addition, as Figure 5 shown, when the solenoid 251 is energized, the plunger 251a is introduced to the retracted position, and the engagement of the concave portion 252a with respect to the plunger 251a is released. Thus, the locking of the rotation of the boom 241 is released, and by driving (exciting) the opening and closing motor m4, the boom 241 can be rotated toward the closed position side.

[0114] In the present embodiment, in the standby state described later, the prize moving portion 210 is disposed at the starting position. At the starting position, the prize moving portion 210 is disposed at the rising position, and in each boom unit 240, with the excitation of the opening and closing motor m4 stopped, the boom 241 is disposed at the open position. At this time, in the present embodiment, in each boom unit 240, the rotation of the boom 241 is locked by the boom locking mechanism 246, thereby enabling the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position to be maintained without exciting the opening and closing motor m4. Thus, in the prize moving portion 210, a state where the three booms 241 are open is formed, which can attract the attention of surrounding users.

[0115] In addition, during the execution of the prize acquisition game, when the prize moving portion 210 descends to the descending position by the prize acquisition operation described later, in each boom unit 240, the locking of the rotation of the boom 241 by the boom locking mechanism 246 is released. Thus, by driving the opening and closing motor m4, the boom 241 can be rotated from the open position to the closed position. Further, when the prize acquisition operation ends, in each boom unit 240, when the boom 241 rotates to the open position, the rotation of the boom 241 is locked by the boom locking mechanism 246. Thus, along with the end of the prize acquisition operation, even if the excitation of the opening and closing motor m4 is stopped, the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position can be maintained.

[0116] In the present embodiment, in the prize moving unit 210, an arm locking mechanism 246 for maintaining the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position is provided. Thus, in the standby state, it is easy to maintain the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position.

[0117] In addition, in the present embodiment, the arm locking mechanism 246 can be displaced between a locked state (a state where the plunger 251a is disposed at the protruding position and the concave portion 252a engages with the end of the plunger 251a) for maintaining the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position and a released state (a state where the plunger 251a is disposed at the retracted position) for releasing the maintenance. Thus, the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position can be maintained more reliably.

[0118] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the arm locking mechanism 246 includes a solenoid 251 and a cam 252, and the cam 252 has a concave portion 252a for engaging with the plunger 251a of the solenoid 251. Thus, the arm locking mechanism 246 can be configured with a simple structure.

[0119] Here, in each boom unit 240, a structure may be provided in which an arm locking mechanism 260 is disposed instead of the arm locking mechanism 246.

[0120] As Figures 6 - 9 shown, the arm locking mechanism 260 includes a ball plug 261 and a crank member 262.

[0121] At the end of the ball plug 261, a ball (not shown) is provided which is biased in the protruding direction by a spring (not shown). The ball plug 261 is mounted on the base member 242 via a metal plate 263. At this time, the ball plug 261 can expose and retract the ball toward the back side.

[0122] The crank member 262 is formed in a prism shape. The base end portion of the crank member 262 is mounted on the end of the rotating shaft 244a. Along with the rotation of the rotating shaft 244a, the end side of the crank member 262 can swing. A concave portion 262a is provided at the end of the crank member 262.

[0123] In the arm locking mechanism 260, the concave portion 262a (engaging portion) engages with the ball of the ball plug 261 (engaged portion), whereby the rotation of the boom 241 (boom holding portion 244) relative to the base member 242 can be locked (prevented, fixed).

[0124] Specifically, as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in the boom locking mechanism 260, when the boom 241 is disposed at the open position, the recess 262a engages with the ball of the ball plug 261. Thus, by the engagement between the recess 262a and the ball of the ball plug 261, even if the excitation of the opening / closing motor m4 is stopped, the rotation of the boom 241 toward the closed position side can be locked (prevented, held), and the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position can be maintained.

[0125] Moreover, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, by driving (exciting) the opening / closing motor m4 to rotate the boom 241 toward the closed position side, the engagement of the recess 262a with the ball of the ball plug 261 is released by the driving force of the opening / closing motor m4, and the boom 241 can be rotated toward the closed position side.

[0126] Thus, in the standby state, when the prize moving unit 210 is disposed at the starting position, in each boom unit 240, with the excitation of the opening / closing motor m4 stopped, the boom 241 is disposed at the open position. At this time, in each boom unit 240, the rotation of the boom 241 is locked by the boom locking mechanism 260. Thus, without exciting the opening / closing motor m4, the state where the boom 241 is disposed at the open position can be maintained.

[0127] In the present embodiment, the boom locking mechanism 260 includes a ball plug 261 and a crank member 262. The crank member 262 has a recess 262a for engaging with the ball of the ball plug 261. Thus, the boom locking mechanism 260 can be configured with a simple structure.

[0128] (Floor unit 30)

[0129] Next, the structure of the floor unit 30 will be described.

[0130] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the floor unit 30 showing the first state. Figure 11 is a perspective view of the floor unit 30 showing the second state. Figure 12 is a perspective view of the floor unit 30 showing the third state.

[0131] As Figures 10 - 12 shown, the floor unit 30 includes a sliding floor 310 and two detachable floors 320.

[0132] When viewed from above, the sliding floor 310 is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape. The sliding floor 310 is mounted on the lower frame 12. And the sliding floor 310 can slide in the left - right direction. Specifically, rollers 309 are provided at each end in the length direction of the sliding floor 310 (refer to Figures 13 - 15). Further, a front frame 311 is provided on the inner wall surface of the front side of the lower frame body 12. The front frame 311 extends from the left end portion to the right end portion of the lower frame body 12 in the left - right direction. A floor track (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the front frame 311. The floor track extends along the front frame 311. Further, a rear frame 312 is provided on the inner wall surface of the back side of the lower frame body 12. The rear frame 312 extends from the left end portion to the right end portion of the lower frame body 12 in the left - right direction. A floor track 313 is provided on the front surface of the rear frame 312. The floor track 313 extends along the rear frame 312. And, the sliding floor 310 is mounted on the lower frame body 12 by supporting the rollers 309 on one side (front side) by the floor track of the front frame 311 so as to be slidable and supporting the rollers 309 on the other side (back side) by the floor track 313 of the rear frame 312 so as to be slidable. Thus, the sliding floor 310 can slide in the left - right direction inside the lower frame body 12.

[0133] In a plan view, each detachable floor 320 is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate shape. Each detachable floor 320 is detachable from the lower frame body 12. Specifically, each detachable floor 320 is installed between the upper surface of the front frame 311 and the upper surface of the rear frame 312, and thus can be installed on the lower frame body 12.

[0134] In the present embodiment, in the game area GE, a surface capable of placing the prize P (hereinafter, referred to as "prize placement portion AE") is formed. At this time, on the upper surface of the sliding floor 310 (detachable floor 320), the prize placement portion AE is formed.

[0135] Especially in the present embodiment, by changing the combination of the position of the sliding floor 310 and the presence or absence of the two detachable floors 320, the spaciousness of the prize placement portion AE can be changed. In other words, by changing the combination of the position of the sliding floor 310 and the presence or absence of the two detachable floors 320, the width of the opening portion OE can be changed.

[0136] In the present embodiment, regarding the structure of the floor unit 30, it can be changed to a first state, a second state, and a third state.

[0137] As Figure 10As shown, in the floor unit 30 in the first state, the sliding floor 310 is arranged at the left position, and two detachable floors 320 are installed on the right side of the sliding floor 310. Thus, the upper surfaces of the sliding floor 310 and the two detachable floors 320 constitute the prize placement part AE. In particular, the top surface of the prize storage part CS is demarcated by the lower surface of the sliding floor 310 and the lower surfaces of the two detachable floors 320 (a part of the opening leading to the prize storage part CS is blocked). Thus, an opening part OE is formed on the left side of the sliding floor 310. Here, in the floor unit 30 in the first state, the area of the prize placement part AE is larger than the area of the opening part OE. Moreover, in the floor unit 30 in the first state, in the left-right direction, the position of the left end of the prize placement part AE is in a state that is more to the left than the position of the right end of the prize outlet 17 (the left end of the prize placement part AE is above the prize outlet 17, and the prize placement part AE covers the upper part of the prize outlet 17).

[0138] As Figure 11 shown, in the floor unit 30 in the second state, the sliding floor 310 is arranged at the central position (a position more to the right than the above-mentioned left position), and one detachable floor 320 is installed on the right side of the sliding floor 310. Thus, the upper surfaces of the sliding floor 310 and the one detachable floor 320 constitute the prize placement part AE. Thus, in the floor unit 30 in the second state, compared with the floor unit 30 in the first state, the prize placement part AE becomes narrower (the dimension in the left-right direction becomes smaller). In particular, the top surface of the prize storage part CS is demarcated by the lower surface of the sliding floor 310 and the lower surface of the one detachable floor 320 (a part of the opening leading to the prize storage part CS is blocked). Thus, in the floor unit 30 in the second state, compared with the floor unit 30 in the first state, the opening part OE formed on the left side of the sliding floor 310 becomes wider (the dimension in the left-right direction becomes larger). Here, in the floor unit 30 in the second state, the area of the opening part OE is larger than the area of the prize placement part AE. Moreover, in the floor unit 30 in the second state, in the left-right direction, the position of the left end of the prize placement part AE is in a state that is more to the left than the position of the right end of the prize outlet 17 (the left end of the prize placement part AE is above the prize outlet 17, and the prize placement part AE covers the upper part of the prize outlet 17).

[0139] As Figure 12As shown, in the floor unit 30 in the third state, the sliding floor 310 is arranged at the right position (a position further to the right than the above-mentioned central position), and the detachable floor 320 is not installed. Thus, the upper surface of the sliding floor 310 constitutes the prize placement part AE. Thus, in the floor unit 30 in the third state, compared with the floor unit 30 in the second state, the prize placement part AE becomes narrower (the size in the left-right direction becomes smaller). In particular, the top surface of the prize storage part CS is demarcated by the lower surface of the sliding floor 310 (a part of the opening leading to the prize storage part CS is blocked). Thus, in the floor unit 30 in the third state, compared with the floor unit 30 in the second state, the opening part OE formed on the left side of the sliding floor 310 becomes wider (the size in the left-right direction becomes larger). Here, in the floor unit 30 in the third state, the area of the opening part OE is larger than the area of the prize placement part AE. Moreover, in the floor unit 30 in the third state, in the left-right direction, the position of the left end of the prize placement part AE is in a state further to the right than the position of the right end of the prize outlet 17 (the left end of the prize placement part AE is not above the prize outlet 17, and the prize placement part AE does not cover the area above the prize outlet 17).

[0140] A floor sensor 330 (refer to Figure 35 ) capable of detecting the position of the sliding floor 310 (left position, central position, right position) is provided on the lower frame 12. The floor sensor 330 outputs a detection signal corresponding to the position of the sliding floor 310 to the control board 80. Then, the control board 80 sets the movable range in the horizontal direction of the prize moving part 210 according to the detection signal input from the floor sensor 330. Moreover, the control board 80 determines whether to allow the execution of the prize automatic replenishment operation described later according to the detection signal input from the floor sensor 330. At this time, in the present embodiment, the execution of the prize automatic replenishment operation is allowed only when the sliding floor 310 is arranged at the left position (when the floor unit 30 constitutes the first state).

[0141] In the present embodiment, by changing the structure of the floor unit 30, the spaciousness (size) of the prize placement part AE can be changed. Thus, the spaciousness of the prize placement part AE can be adjusted according to the size of the prize P, and it becomes easier to place the prize P on the prize placement part AE. Moreover, in the present embodiment, by changing the structure of the floor unit 30, the width (size) of the opening part OE can be changed. Thus, the width of the opening part OE can be adjusted according to the size of the prize P, and the situation where the prize P fills the opening part OE can be prevented.

[0142] Particularly in this embodiment, when using a large prize P, the operation can be diversified. That is, when performing an operation of placing the large prize P on the prize placement unit AE, by setting the floor unit 30 to the first state, the prize placement unit AE can be set to be relatively spacious. Even for a large prize P, a space for the movement of the prize P can be ensured on the prize placement unit AE, and the game playability can be improved. On the other hand, when performing an operation of arranging the large prize P above the opening OE (for example, when supporting the prize P by two rods mounted on a pair of base frames 110), by setting the floor unit 30 to the third state, the opening OE can be set to be relatively spacious. Even for a large prize P, it can be arranged above the opening OE.

[0143] In addition, in this embodiment, when the floor unit 30 forms the first state, it becomes a state where the prize placement unit AE covers the upper part of the prize outlet 17. When the floor unit 30 forms the third state, it becomes a state where the prize placement unit AE does not cover the upper part of the prize outlet 17. Thereby, the width of the prize outlet 17 can be made appropriate, and the enlargement of the prize outlet 17 can be suppressed.

[0144] In addition, in this embodiment, the floor unit 30 is composed of a sliding floor 310 that can slide in the left - right direction and a detachable floor 320 that can be detached and attached on the side of the sliding floor 310. Thereby, the enlargement and reduction of the floor unit 30 can be easily performed.

[0145] It should be noted that in this embodiment, in the floor unit 30, the spaciousness of the prize placement unit AE (opening OE) is changed by detaching and attaching the detachable floor 320. However, it can also be a structure where by sliding the sliding floor 310 to the right, each detachable floor 320 is accommodated below the sliding floor 310, thereby shrinking the prize placement unit AE (the opening OE expands), and by sliding the sliding floor 310 to the left, each detachable floor 320 is exposed from below the sliding floor 310, thereby elongating the prize placement unit AE (the opening OE shrinks).

[0146] (Spacer unit 40)

[0147] Next, the structure of the spacer unit 40 will be described.

[0148] Figure 13 It is a perspective view showing the state of the spacer unit 40 when the base frame 422 is arranged at the upper limit position as viewed from the left. Figure 14 It is a perspective view showing the state of the spacer unit 40 when the base frame 422 is arranged at the middle position as viewed from the left. Figure 15It is a perspective view showing the state of the spacer unit 40 when the base frame 422 is arranged at the lower limit position as observed from the left side. Figure 16 It is a perspective view showing the state of Figure 15 the spacer unit 40 as observed from the upper right side. Figure 17 It is a perspective view showing the state of Figure 15 the spacer unit 40 as observed from the lower right side. Figure 18 It is a perspective view showing the spacer unit 40 with the plate member 450 installed.

[0149] It should be noted that in Figures 13 - 17 the spacer unit 40 with the rod member 440 installed is shown. Moreover, in Figure 16 and Figure 17 the state where the cover member 410 is removed from the spacer unit 40 is shown.

[0150] As Figures 13 - 17 shown, the spacer unit 40 includes a cover member 410, a lifting part 420 that can be lifted relative to the cover member 410, and a lifting mechanism 430 that lifts and lowers the lifting part 420.

[0151] The cover member 410 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape with an open right side. A pair of lifting rails 411 are provided on the inner surface of the cover member 410. Each lifting rail 411 is arranged to extend in the vertical direction.

[0152] The lifting part 420 can be lifted relative to the cover member 410. The lifting part 420 includes a lifting base 421 and a base frame 422. The lifting base 421 is a U-shaped channel member. The lifting base 421 is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction. A pair of rollers (not shown) are provided on the left side surface of the lifting base 421. The lifting base 421 is installed on the cover member 410 by supporting each roller by each lifting rail 411 so as to be slidable. Thus, the lifting base 421 can slide (lift) in the vertical direction inside the cover member 410.

[0153] The base frame 422 is formed in a substantially square column shape. The base frame 422 is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction. A T-slot tg is provided on the upper surface of the base frame 422. The T-slot tg extends linearly in the length direction of the base frame 422 (the direction in which the base frame 422 extends). The T-slot tg is continuously provided from one end to the other end in the length direction of the base frame 422. The base frame 422 is installed on the lifting base 421. The base frame 422 is arranged parallel to the lifting base 421. Moreover, the base frame 422 is arranged outside the cover member 410. Thus, the base frame 422 rises and falls together with the lifting base 421 as the lifting base 421 rises and falls.

[0154] The lifting mechanism 430 includes a pair of lifting rollers 431, a link mechanism 432, and is spaced from the motor m5. Each lifting roller 431 supports the lower surface of the lifting base 421. The link mechanism 432 lifts and lowers the pair of lifting rollers 431 according to the drive of the spaced motor m5. The drive of the spaced motor m5 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0155] Here, the lifting base 421 is placed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the respective lifting rollers 431 and is not connected to the respective lifting rollers 431 (lifting mechanism 430). Thus, when the pair of lifting rollers 431 descends, the lifting base 421 will not be pulled downward. Therefore, for example, even if the descent of the base frame 422 (lifting unit 420) is blocked because a prize P and the operator's hand are sandwiched between the base frame 422 and the prize placement part AE, the pair of lifting rollers 431 separate from the lifting base 421 and descend (descend independently of the lifting unit 420), so the base frame 422 will not be pulled downward, and damage to the prize P and the operator's hand can be prevented.

[0156] In the present embodiment, the spacing unit 40 is included in the floor unit 30. As Figures 10 - 12 shown, the spacing unit 40 is installed on the sliding floor 310. Thus, the spacing unit 40 slides together with the sliding floor 310 as the sliding floor 310 slides in the left - right direction.

[0157] Specifically, the cover member 410 is installed on the lower surface of the sliding floor 310. And the base frame 422 is disposed on the left side of the sliding floor 310. In other words, the base frame 422 is disposed at the boundary between the prize placement part AE and the opening part OE. In particular, various components (such as the rod member 440, plate member 450, frame member 460, etc., described later) can be disassembled and assembled on the T - groove tg of the base frame 422. And the components (such as the rod member 440, plate member 450, frame member 460, etc.) installed on the T - groove tg of the base frame 422 can be used as partitioning members for partitioning between the opening part OE and the prize placement part AE.

[0158] For example Figures 13 - 15 shown, one or more rod members 440 can be installed on the T - groove tg of the base frame 422 as partitioning members. Each rod member 440 is a rod - shaped member. Each rod member 440 includes a rod portion 441 and a joint portion 442 installed at the lower end portion of the rod portion 441. The rod portion 441 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The joint portion 442 includes a fixing nut portion 422a and a T - groove nut portion (a T - groove - shaped nut portion, not shown).

[0159] Insert the T-slot nut portion into the T-slot tg, rotate the fixing nut 442a clockwise, and sandwich the top surface of the base frame 422 between the upper surface of the T-slot nut portion and the lower surface of the fixing nut 442a, so that each rod member 440 can be installed on the base frame 422. At this time, one or more rod members 440 can be installed on the base frame 422.

[0160] In particular, regarding the installation positions of the respective rod members 440 in the base frame 422, they can be adjusted (moved) steplessly in the front-rear direction (along the T-slot tg). Thus, when a plurality of rod members 440 are installed on the base frame 422, the interval between the mutually adjacent rod members 440 is set wider than the width of the claw member 241a. Thereby, the boom 241 that has entered the opening OE side with respect to the rod member 440 can pass from the opening OE side to the prize placement portion AE side, and a situation where the grasping of the prize P by the boom 241 is obstructed can be suppressed.

[0161] On the lifting base 421, there is a lifting sensor 421a for detecting the position (height) of the base frame 422 (lifting base 421) (refer to Figure 35 ). Along with the lifting of the base frame 422 (lifting base 421), the lifting sensor 421a outputs a detection signal to the control board 80. Then, based on the detection signal input from the lifting sensor 421a, the control board 80 can detect the position (height) of the base frame 422 (lifting base 421).

[0162] In the present embodiment, the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the partitioning member installed on the base frame 422) changes according to the number of times of playing the prize acquisition game. Specifically, the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the partitioning member installed on the base frame 422) changes according to the number of consecutive play times.

[0163] The "number of consecutive play times" refers to the number of times that consecutive play continues. "Consecutive play" refers to the execution of the next prize acquisition game without transferring to the standby state after the end of the previous prize acquisition game. That is, at the end of each prize acquisition game, a continuation period of a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) is set. And during the continuation period, if the start condition of the prize acquisition game is satisfied (in the present embodiment, when it is detected that a coin is inserted into the coin slot 14), then consecutive play continues. On the other hand, if the start condition of the prize acquisition game is not satisfied and the continuation period ends, then consecutive play is interrupted. It should be noted that it can be configured to interrupt consecutive play by detecting the acquisition of the prize P.

[0164] In this embodiment, the position (height) of the base frame 422 (partition member) is lowered as the number of consecutive plays increases. The control board 80 detects the position (height) of the base frame 422 (partition member) based on the detection signal input from the lifting sensor 421a, and controls the drive of the interval motor m5 so that the base frame 422 (partition member) is disposed at a predetermined position (predetermined height).

[0165] For example, in the standby state, the base frame 422 (partition member) is disposed at the upper limit position (initial position, refer to Figure 13 ). And, during the continuation of consecutive plays, in response to the number of consecutive plays reaching the first predetermined number (e.g., 10 [times]), the base frame 422 (partition member) is lowered to the intermediate position (refer to Figure 14 ). Moreover, during the continuation of consecutive plays, in response to the number of consecutive plays reaching the second predetermined number (e.g., 20 [times]), the base frame 422 (partition member) is lowered to the lower limit position (refer to Figure 15 ). In addition, in response to the interruption of consecutive plays, the base frame 422 (partition member) is restored to the upper limit position (initial position, refer to Figure 13 ). Thus, as the number of consecutive plays increases, the height of the rod member 440 (partition member) is lowered, and the game playability can be improved.

[0166] Here, in this embodiment, the number of the last consecutive plays is displayed on the touch panel display 15. Thus, in the case where consecutive plays are interrupted due to a malfunction and the base frame 422 is restored to the upper limit position (initial position), the operator can restore the position of the base frame 422 (partition member) to the position before the interruption of consecutive plays based on the displayed number of consecutive plays.

[0167] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 18 , the plate member 450 can be installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 422 as a partition member. The plate member 450 is a flat plate member made of a transparent material such as glass or acrylic. Thus, as the number of consecutive plays increases, the height of the plate member 450 (partition member) is lowered, and the game playability can be improved.

[0168] Alternatively, the frame member 460 (refer to Figure 20 ) can be installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 422 as a partition member. Thus, as the number of consecutive plays increases, the height of the frame member 460 (partition member) is lowered, and the game playability can be improved.

[0169] In this embodiment, the partition member can be detachably attached to and detached from the base frame 422 that can be lifted. Thus, the game playability can be varied and improved according to whether the partition member is attached to the base frame 422 or by changing the type of the partition member attached to the base frame 422.

[0170] In addition, in the present embodiment, the installation position of the partition member can be adjusted along the base frame 422. Thus, the gameplay can be varied according to the installation position of the partition member in the base frame 422, and the gameplay can be further improved.

[0171] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of partition members can be installed on the base frame 422. Thus, the gameplay can be varied according to the number of partition members installed on the base frame 422, and the gameplay can be further improved.

[0172] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a rod-shaped member, i.e., the rod member 440, can be used as the partition member. Thus, the situation where the boom 241 (claw portion 241a) interferes with the partition member can be suppressed, and the situation where the gameplay deteriorates can be suppressed.

[0173] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the base frame 422 is lowered according to the number of consecutive plays. Thus, the gameplay can be varied according to the number of consecutive plays, and the gameplay can be further improved.

[0174] Further, in the present embodiment, the base frame 422 is restored to the upper limit position (initial position) according to the end of consecutive plays. Thus, the gameplay can be varied according to the end of consecutive plays, and the gameplay can be further improved.

[0175] Here, in the above description, an example is described in which the members (rod member 440, plate member 450, frame member 460, etc.) installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 422 constitute a partition member that separates the opening OE and the prize placement portion AE.

[0176] However, in the present embodiment, the members (rod member 440, plate member 450, frame member 460, frame member 480, etc.) installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 422 can also be configured as part of a mechanism for arranging the prize P in the game area GE (specifically, an arranging member for arranging the prize P). That is, regarding the base frame 422, it can be configured as a supporting member (supporting mechanism) that supports the arranging mechanism.

[0177] Figure 19 FIG. is an example showing the application of using the rod member 440 installed on the base frame 422 as an arranging member. Figure 20 FIG. is a first example showing the application of using the frame member 460 installed on the base frame 422 as an arranging member. Figure 21 FIG. is a second example showing the application of using the frame member 460 installed on the base frame 422 as an arranging member.

[0178] For example, as Figure 19As shown, in the present embodiment, one or more rod members 440 can be installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 422 as arrangement members. Here, the rod 470 is a rod-shaped member. Moreover, regarding the installation positions of the respective rod members 440 in the base frame 422, they can be adjusted (moved) steplessly in the front-rear direction (along the T-slot tg). In this example, in the base frame 110 of the right lifting unit 100, a pair of rods 470 are installed at a predetermined interval. At this time, the right end portions of the respective rods 470 are installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 110. Further, in the base frame 422, a pair of rod members 440 are installed at a predetermined interval. And the left end portions of the respective rods 470 are supported by the end faces of the respective rod members 440. Thus, a pair of rods 470 and a pair of rod members 440 constitute an arrangement member (arrangement mechanism) for arranging the prize P, and the arrangement member is supported by the base frame 422. And the prize P is supported by a pair of rods 470, whereby the prize P can be arranged above the prize placement portion AE.

[0179] Moreover, as described above, the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the arrangement member installed on the base frame 422) changes according to the number of consecutive plays. Specifically, the more the number of consecutive plays, the lower the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the arrangement member). For example, in the standby state, the base frame 422 (the arrangement member) is arranged at the upper limit position (the initial position). And during the continuation of consecutive plays, in response to the number of consecutive plays reaching the first predetermined number (for example, 10 [times]), the base frame 422 (the arrangement member) is lowered to the middle position. Further, during the continuation of consecutive plays, in response to the number of consecutive plays reaching the second predetermined number (for example, 20 [times]), the base frame 422 (the arrangement member) is lowered to the lower limit position. Further, in response to the interruption of consecutive plays, the base frame 422 (the arrangement member) is restored to the upper limit position (the initial position).

[0180] Thus, as the number of consecutive plays increases and the height of the rod member 440 (the arrangement member) decreases, a pair of rods 470 can be inclined toward the opening portion OE side, and the playability can be improved.

[0181] It should be noted that a pair of rods 470 can also be installed at a predetermined interval in the base frame 110 of the left lifting unit 100. That is, the left end portions of the respective rods 470 can be installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 110 of the left lifting unit 100, and the right end portions of the respective rods 470 are supported by the end faces of the respective rod members 440. Thus, the prize P is supported by a pair of rods 470, and thereby the prize P can be arranged above the opening portion OE. And as the number of consecutive plays increases and the height of the rod member 440 (the arrangement member) decreases, a pair of rods 470 can be inclined toward the prize placement portion AE side, and the playability can be improved.

[0182] Or, asFigure 20 As shown, in the present embodiment, one or more frame members 460 can be installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 422 as layout members. Here, the frame member 460 is a member having a substantially rectangular annular shape (endless shape). And, regarding the installation positions of the respective frame members 460 on the base frame 422, they can be adjusted (moved) steplessly in the front-rear direction (along the T-slot tg). In this example, a pair of rods 470 are installed on the base frame 110 of the right lifting unit 100 at a predetermined interval. At this time, the right end portions of the respective rods 470 are installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 110. Moreover, two frame members 460 are installed on the base frame 422 at a predetermined interval. And, the left end portions of the respective rods 470 are supported by the upper surfaces of the respective frame members 460. Thus, a layout member (layout mechanism) for laying out the prize P is constituted by the pair of rods 470 and the two frame members 460, and the layout member is supported by the base frame 422. And, the prize P is supported by the pair of rods 470, so that the prize P can be laid out above the prize placement portion AE.

[0183] And, as described above, the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the layout member installed on the base frame 422) is changed in response to the number of consecutive plays. Specifically, the more the number of consecutive plays, the lower the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the layout member). Thus, as the height of the frame member 460 (the layout member) decreases with the increase in the number of consecutive plays, the pair of rods 470 can be inclined toward the opening OE side, and the playability can be improved.

[0184] It should be noted that a pair of rods 470 can be installed on the base frame 110 of the left lifting unit 100 at a predetermined interval. That is, the left end portions of the respective rods 470 can be installed in the T-slot tg of the base frame 110 of the left lifting unit 100, and the right end portions of the respective rods 470 are supported by the upper surfaces of the respective frame members 460. Thus, the prize P is supported by the pair of rods 470, so that the prize P can be laid out above the opening OE. And, as the height of the frame member 460 (the layout member) decreases with the increase in the number of consecutive plays, the pair of rods 470 can be inclined toward the prize placement portion AE side, and the playability can be improved.

[0185] Or, as Figure 21 ​As shown, in the present embodiment, one or more frame members 480 can be installed as arrangement members. Here, the frame member 480 is formed in a substantially square column shape. T-slots (not shown) are provided on the side surfaces of the frame member 480. Each T-slot linearly extends along the length direction of the frame member 480 (the direction in which the frame member 480 extends). Each T-slot is provided from one end to the other end in the length direction of the frame member 480. And, regarding the installation positions of the respective frame members 480 in the base frame 422, they can be adjusted (moved) steplessly in the front-rear direction (along the T-slot tg). In this example, two frame members 480 are installed in the base frame 422 at a predetermined interval. And, a frame member 460 is installed on the left side surfaces of the two frame members 480. At this time, the frame member 460 is installed in the T-slot of each frame member 480. Thus, an arrangement member (arrangement mechanism) for arranging the prize P is constituted by the frame member 460 and the two frame members 480, and the arrangement member is supported by the base frame 422. And, the prize P is placed on the upper surface of the frame member 480, whereby the prize P can be arranged above the opening OE.

[0186] And, as described above, the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the arrangement member installed on the base frame 422) changes according to the number of consecutive play times. Specifically, the more the number of consecutive play times, the lower the position (height) of the base frame 422 (the arrangement member). Thus, along with the situation that the height of the frame member 480 (the arrangement member) becomes lower as the number of consecutive play times increases, the height of the frame member 460 can be reduced, and the game playability can be improved.

[0187] It should be noted that, in the above embodiment, the more the number of consecutive play times, the lower the position (height) of the base frame 422. However, it can also be that the more the number of consecutive play times, the higher the position (height) of the base frame 422.

[0188] In addition, in the above embodiment, it is also possible to provide a plurality of base frames that can install arrangement members for arranging prizes in the game area and whose lifting is controlled by the control board 80. That is, regarding each lifting frame unit 100 (base frame 110), it is also possible to control the position (height) of the base frame 110 (the arrangement member installed on the base frame 110) by the control board 80 in the same manner as the interval unit 40 (base frame 422). For example, regarding each lifting frame unit 100 (base frame 110), it is also possible to change the position (height) of the base frame 110 (the arrangement member installed on the base frame 110) according to the number of play times of the prize acquisition game in the same manner as the interval unit 40 (base frame 422). Specifically, it can be that the more the number of consecutive play times, the lower the position (height) of the base frame 110. Or, it can also be that the more the number of consecutive play times, the higher the position (height) of the base frame 110.

[0189] In this embodiment, a base frame 422 for arranging prizes P can be installed in the game area GE and can be automatically lifted and lowered. Thus, the way of arranging prizes P can be changed, improving the gameplay.

[0190] In addition, in this embodiment, the base frame 422 is lifted and lowered according to the number of consecutive plays. Thus, the way of arranging prizes P can be changed according to the number of consecutive plays, further improving the gameplay.

[0191] In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of base frames 422, 110 capable of lift control are provided. Thus, the way of arranging prizes P can be diversified.

[0192] In addition, in this embodiment, prizes P can be placed above the prize placement section AE by the arranging member. Thus, the diversification of the arrangement of prizes P can be achieved.

[0193] In addition, in this embodiment, prizes P can be placed above the opening OE by the arranging member. Thus, the diversification of the arrangement of prizes P can be achieved.

[0194] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the installation position of the arranging member can be adjusted along the base frame 422. Thus, the diversification of the arrangement of prizes P can be achieved by the installation position of the arranging member on the base frame 422.

[0195] (Prize replenishment unit 50)

[0196] Next, the structure of the prize replenishment unit 50 will be described.

[0197] Figure 22 is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50. Figure 23 is showing in Figure 22 the state where the side cover is removed from the prize replenishment unit 50 shown. Figure 24 is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state. Figure 25 is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50 in the first state. Figure 26 is a perspective view showing the prize replenishment unit 50 in the second state.

[0198] As Figure 1 , Figure 22 and Figure 23 shown, the prize replenishment unit 50 includes a guiding unit 500, a prize placement section 510, and a prize support section 520.

[0199] The guiding unit 500 includes a first rail 501, a first sliding base 502, a first prize replenishment motor m6, a second rail 503, a second sliding base 504, and a second prize replenishment motor m7.

[0200] The first track 501 extends linearly in the front-rear direction. The first sliding base 502 is mounted on the first track 501 and can slide along the first track 501. The first sliding base 502 slides along the first track 501 according to the drive of the first prize replenishment motor m6. The drive of the first prize replenishment motor m6 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0201] The second track 503 extends linearly in the front-rear direction. The second sliding base 504 is mounted on the second track 503 and can slide along the second track 503. The second sliding base 504 slides along the second track 503 according to the drive of the second prize replenishment motor m7. The drive of the second prize replenishment motor m7 is controlled by the control board 80.

[0202] The prize placement section 510 includes a placement board 511 capable of placing the prize P and a connecting arm 512 mounted on the placement board 511. When viewed from above, the placement board 511 is formed in a substantially square flat plate shape. The prize placement section 510 is mounted on the guiding unit 500. Specifically, the placement board 511 is mounted on the second sliding base 504 via the connecting arm 512. Thus, the prize placement section 510 can slide along the second track 503 by the drive of the second prize replenishment motor m7. At this time, the placement board 511 slides with a predetermined interval (for example, 1 [cm]) with respect to the prize placement section AE.

[0203] The prize support section 520 includes a support board 521 capable of supporting the back surface of the prize P placed on the placement board 511 and a connecting arm 522 mounted on the support board 521. When viewed from the front, the support board 521 is formed in a substantially square flat plate shape. The prize support section 520 is mounted on the guiding unit 500. Specifically, the support board 521 is mounted on the first sliding base 502 via the connecting arm 522. Thus, the prize support section 520 can slide along the first track 501 by the drive of the first prize replenishment motor m6.

[0204] Here, the prize placement section 510 and the prize support section 520 can slide independently (separately) from each other.

[0205] The prize placement section 510 can slide (displace, move) between the initial position (refer to Figure 24 ) and the prize arrangement position (refer to Figure 25 ). The initial position is set in the display area DE. On the other hand, the prize arrangement position is set in the game area GE (prize placement section AE). Here, a first initial position detection sensor 513 (refer to Figure 35 ) for detecting that the prize placement section 510 is disposed at the initial position and a first prize arrangement position detection sensor 514 (refer toFigure 35 ).

[0206] The first initial position detection sensor 513 outputs a detection signal to the control board 80 in response to the prize placement unit 510 being arranged at the initial position. Thus, the control board 80 can determine whether the prize placement unit 510 is arranged at the initial position according to whether a detection signal is input from the first initial position detection sensor 513.

[0207] The first prize arrangement position detection sensor 514 outputs a detection signal to the control board 80 in response to the prize placement unit 510 being arranged at the prize arrangement position. Thus, the control board 80 can determine whether the prize placement unit 510 is arranged at the prize arrangement position according to whether a detection signal is input from the first prize arrangement position detection sensor 514.

[0208] The prize support part 520 can slide (displace, move) between the initial position (refer to Figure 24 ) and the prize arrangement position (refer to Figure 25 ). The initial position is set in the display area DE. On the other hand, the prize arrangement position is set in the game area GE (prize placement unit AE). Here, in the guiding unit 500, there is a second initial position detection sensor 523 for detecting that the prize support part 520 is arranged at the initial position (refer to Figure 35 ), and a second prize arrangement position detection sensor 524 for detecting that the prize support part 520 is arranged at the prize arrangement position (refer to Figure 35 ).

[0209] The second initial position detection sensor 523 outputs a detection signal to the control board 80 in response to the prize support part 520 being arranged at the initial position. Thus, the control board 80 can determine whether the prize support part 520 is arranged at the initial position according to whether a detection signal is input from the second initial position detection sensor 523.

[0210] The second prize arrangement position detection sensor 524 outputs a detection signal to the control board 80 in response to the prize support part 520 being arranged at the prize arrangement position. Thus, the control board 80 can determine whether the prize support part 520 is arranged at the prize arrangement position according to whether a detection signal is input from the second prize arrangement position detection sensor 524.

[0211] As Figure 23As shown, in the present embodiment, the first prize placement position detection sensor 514 and the second prize placement position detection sensor 524 are unitized into one body to form a sensor unit 530. Moreover, the position (configuration) of the sensor unit 530 in the guiding unit 500 (the first track 501 and the second track 502) can be changed (moved) along the guiding unit 500. Thus, by changing the position of the sensor unit 530, the prize placement position of the prize placement unit 510 and the prize placement position of the prize support unit 520 can be changed in the front-back direction. At this time, the sensor unit 530 is fixed to the guiding unit 500 by plastic head screws (Urea Screw) 540. Thus, the position of the sensor unit 530 can be changed without tools.

[0212] Next, a method for replenishing the prize P according to the prize replenishment unit 50 will be described.

[0213] In order to perform the prize automatic replenishment operation, it is necessary to arrange the replenishment prize P in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state in advance. As Figure 24 shown, in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state, the prize placement unit 510 is arranged at the initial position, and the prize support unit 520 is arranged at the initial position. Here, in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state, the prize placement unit 510 (placement plate 511) and the prize support unit 520 (support plate 521) are arranged together in the display area DE. Thus, the replenishment prize P arranged in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state is also arranged in the display area DE.

[0214] In order to arrange the replenishment prize P in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state, the prize P is placed on the upper surface of the placement plate 511. At this time, in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the initial state, the support plate 521 is arranged on the back side of the placement plate 511. Thus, the back side of the prize P placed on the upper surface of the placement plate 511 can be supported by the support plate 521, and the overturning of the prize P can be prevented.

[0215] Moreover, in response to the detection of the acquisition of the prize P upon the player's play, the control board 80 executes the prize automatic replenishment operation in response to this detection. At this time, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the sliding floor 310 is arranged at the left position, the execution of the prize automatic replenishment operation is permitted, and when the sliding floor 310 is not arranged at the left position, the execution of the prize automatic replenishment operation is prohibited.

[0216] When the prize automatic replenishment operation starts, first, the prize replenishment unit 50 transfers from the initial state to the first state. That is, as Figure 25As shown, the prize placement section 510 moves from the initial position to the prize arrangement position, and the prize support section 520 moves from the initial position to the prize arrangement position. At this time, the prize placement section 510 (placement plate 511) and the prize support section 520 (support plate 521) move from the initial position to the prize arrangement position while maintaining the positional relationship in the initial state. In the prize replenishment unit 50 in the first state, the prize placement section 510 is arranged at the prize arrangement position, and the prize support section 520 is arranged at the prize arrangement position. Here, in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the first state, the prize placement section 510 (placement plate 511) and the prize support section 520 (support plate 521) are arranged together in the game area GE (above the prize placement section AE). Thus, the replenishment prize P provided in the prize replenishment unit 50 in the first state is also arranged in the game area GE (above the prize placement section AE).

[0217] Next, the prize replenishment unit 50 transfers from the first state to the second state. That is, as Figure 26 shown, in a state where the prize support section 520 is arranged at the prize arrangement position, the prize placement section 510 moves from the prize arrangement position to the initial position. Thus, with the back surface of the prize P supported by the support plate 521, the placement plate 511 is pulled out from below the prize P, and the prize P placed on the upper surface of the placement plate 511 falls to the prize placement section AE (prize placement position) and is placed on the prize placement section AE. At this time, the support plate 521 supports the back side of the prize P, thereby preventing the prize P from tipping over or the like. In the prize replenishment unit 50 in the second state, the prize placement section 510 is arranged at the initial position, and the prize support section 520 is arranged at the prize arrangement position.

[0218] Next, the prize replenishment unit 50 is restored to the initial state. That is, in a state where the prize placement section 510 is arranged at the initial position, the prize support section 520 moves from the prize arrangement position to the initial position. Thus, the prize replenishment unit 50 is restored to the initial state, and the automatic prize replenishment operation ends.

[0219] In the present embodiment, the prize placement section 510 capable of placing the prize P and the prize support section 520 capable of supporting the back side of the prize placed on the prize placement section 510 can move independently in the front-rear direction. Thus, the prize P can be replenished to a desired position (i.e., the prize placement position).

[0220] In addition, in the present embodiment, after moving the prize placement unit 510 and the prize support unit 520 to the prize placement position, without moving the prize support unit 520, by moving the prize placement unit 510 backward, the prize P placed on the prize placement unit 510 can be placed at the prize placement position. Thus, the prize P placed on the prize placement unit 510 can be placed at the prize placement position without being overturned.

[0221] In addition, in the present embodiment, the prize placement unit 510 moves with a predetermined interval relative to the prize placement unit AE. Thus, the prize placement unit 51 can be moved without being affected by the height difference of the prize placement unit AE. Moreover, even when the prize placement unit AE is covered with plastic balls (resin balls), the prize placement unit 51 can be moved without being affected by the plastic balls.

[0222] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, there is provided a first prize arrangement position detection sensor 514 capable of detecting that the prize placement unit 510 has reached the prize placement position. And by changing the position of the first prize arrangement position detection sensor 514, the prize placement position can be changed. Thus, the prize placement position can be easily changed.

[0223] (Open / Close Door Unit 60)

[0224] Next, the structure of the open / close door unit 60 will be described.

[0225] Figure 27 FIG. is a perspective view of the open / close door unit 60 showing the door closed state. Figure 28 FIG. is a perspective view of the open / close door unit 60 showing the door open state.

[0226] It should be noted that in Figure 27 and Figure 28 the display of the left side surface of the lower frame 12 is omitted.

[0227] As shown in Figure 27 and Figure 28 the open / close door unit 60 includes an open / close door 610, a shutter 620, and a link mechanism 630.

[0228] The open / close door 610 is formed of a transparent material such as acrylic into a substantially rectangular flat plate shape. The open / close door 610 is configured to be substantially the same size as the prize outlet 17. And the open / close door 610 can open and close the prize outlet 17. Specifically, an opening / closing shaft (not shown) is provided on the open / close door 610. The opening / closing shaft is installed along the upper edge of the open / close door 610. Each end of the opening / closing shaft is supported by the lower frame 12 so as to be rotatable. Thus, the open / close door 610 can rotate about the opening / closing shaft. At this time, the open / close door 610 can rotate with its lower end side facing the inside (back side) of the prize outlet 17.

[0229] The opening and closing door 610 can rotate (open and close) between a closed position (refer to Figure 27 ) and an open limit position (refer to Figure 28 ). When the opening and closing door 610 is disposed in the closed position, the opening and closing door 610 is disposed substantially vertically, and when viewed from the front, substantially the entire prize outlet 17 is in a state closed by the opening and closing door 610. On the other hand, when the opening and closing door 610 is disposed in the open limit position, the opening and closing door 610 is disposed substantially horizontally, and when viewed from the front, substantially the entire prize outlet 17 is in an open state.

[0230] The shutter 620 is formed of a material such as acrylic into a substantially rectangular flat plate shape. The shutter 620 is configured to have substantially the same width as the opening and closing door 610. A pair of rails 621 are provided on the lower frame 12. Each rail 621 linearly extends in the front-rear direction. Further, the shutter 620 can slide along the pair of rails 621 in a state where it is disposed substantially horizontally.

[0231] The shutter 620 can slide (emerge and submerge) between a submerged position (refer to Figure 27 ) and a protruding limit position (refer to Figure 28 ). When the shutter 620 is disposed in the submerged position, when viewed from above, substantially the entire shutter 620 is submerged below the display area DE, and an opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is in an open state. On the other hand, when the shutter 620 is disposed in the protruding limit position, when viewed from above, substantially the entire shutter 620 protrudes (is exposed) toward the opening OE side, and a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is in a closed state by the shutter 620.

[0232] The link mechanism 630 causes the shutter 620 to slide (emerge and submerge) in response to the rotation (opening and closing) of the opening and closing door 610. Specifically, the shutter 620 is connected to the opening and closing door 610 via the link mechanism 630.

[0233] Thus, in the opening and closing door unit 60, when the opening and closing door 610 is disposed in the closed position, the shutter 620 is disposed in the submerged position (hereinafter, referred to as "door closed state"). As Figure 27 shown, when the opening and closing door unit 60 is in the door closed state, an opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is in an open state as a whole.

[0234] In the opening and closing door unit 60, as the opening and closing door 610 is gradually opened (as the opening and closing door 610 gradually rotates from the closed position toward the open limit position side), the shutter 620 gradually protrudes (the shutter 620 gradually slides from the submerged position toward the protruding limit position side).

[0235] Further, in the opening / closing door unit 60, when the opening / closing door 610 is disposed at the open limit position, the shutter 620 is disposed at the protruding limit position (hereinafter referred to as "door open state"). As Figure 28 shown, when the opening / closing door unit 60 is in the door open state, both the opening / closing door 610 and the shutter 620 are disposed horizontally and in a state of being arranged side by side in the front-rear direction. Thus, when the opening / closing door unit 60 is in the door open state, the opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is substantially entirely closed by the opening / closing door 610 and the shutter 620.

[0236] Through the above, when the opening / closing door 610 is disposed at the closed position (when the opening / closing door unit 60 is in the door closed state), the opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is substantially entirely opened, and the prize P that has fallen into the opening OE is received (guided) into the prize storage section CS. Then, the player can take out the prize P stored in the prize storage section CS by opening the opening / closing door 610.

[0237] Here, in the case of using a large-sized prize P, it is necessary to enlarge the opening OE and the prize take-out port 17. However, when the opening OE and the prize take-out port 17 are enlarged, there may be an improper act of putting a hand into the prize take-out port 17 to obtain the prize P disposed in the game area GE. Therefore, in this embodiment, as the opening / closing door 610 is opened, at least a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is closed by the opening / closing door 610, and at least a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening OE) leading from the prize storage section CS to the game area GE is closed by the shutter 620. Thus, the above-mentioned improper act is prevented.

[0238] That is, in this embodiment, as the opening / closing door 610 is opened, the shutter 620 is pressed out from below the display area DE toward the opening OE side. And when the opening / closing door 610 is disposed at the open limit position (when the opening / closing door unit 60 is in the door open state), the opening OE is substantially entirely closed by the opening / closing door 610 and the shutter 620, and it is difficult to enter the game area GE from the prize storage section CS (it is difficult for a hand or the prize P to pass through the opening OE). Thus, the above-mentioned improper act can be prevented.

[0239] It should be noted that in this embodiment, as the opening and closing door 610 is opened, at least a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE is closed by the opening and closing door 610, and at least a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE is closed by the shutter 620. However, it may also be a structure in which as the opening and closing door 610 is opened, the shutter 620 closes substantially the entire opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE.

[0240] In this embodiment, as the opening and closing door 610 opens and closes, at least a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE is opened and closed by the shutter 620. Thereby, it is possible to prevent improper behavior of putting a hand through the prize outlet 17 to obtain the prize P arranged in the game area GE.

[0241] Particularly in this embodiment, as the opening and closing door 610 is opened, at least a part of the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE is closed by the shutter 620. Thereby, the above-mentioned improper behavior can be prevented.

[0242] Also, in this embodiment, when the opening and closing door 610 is closed, the shutter 620 is arranged at a position where it does not obstruct the passage of the prize P through the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a situation where the shutter 620 hinders the acquisition of the prize P.

[0243] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as the opening and closing door 610 is opened, the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE is closed by the opening and closing door 610 and the shutter 620. Thereby, the opening (in this embodiment, the opening portion OE) leading from the prize storage portion CS to the game area GE can be closed with a simple structure.

[0244] (Display unit 70)

[0245] Next, the structure of the display unit 70 will be described.

[0246] Figure 29 is a perspective view showing the display unit 70. Figure 30 is a perspective view showing the front side of the back panel unit 700. Figure 31 is a perspective view showing the back side of the back panel unit 700. Figure 32 is a perspective view showing the fixing unit 710. Figure 33 is a cross-sectional view showing the support paddle 720.Figure 34 This is a perspective view showing the rod member 730.

[0247] It should be noted that Figure 29 shows a state in which the back panel unit 700 is pulled toward the front side.

[0248] As Figure 29 shown, the display unit 70 includes a back panel unit 700 and one or more fixing units 710 that can be attached to and detached from the back panel unit 700.

[0249] As Figure 30 and Figure 31 shown, the back panel unit 700 includes a back panel 701, a pair of suspension fittings 702, and a locking mechanism 703.

[0250] The back panel 701 is formed in a substantially square flat plate shape. A plurality of engaged portions 701a are provided at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction at both end portions of the back panel 701 in the left - right direction.

[0251] One suspension fitting 702 is installed at the upper left corner portion of the back panel 701. The other suspension fitting 702 is installed at the upper right corner portion of the back panel 701. Each suspension fitting 702 is provided to protrude toward the front side from the back panel 701. Rollers 702a are provided on the outer side surfaces of the respective suspension fittings 702.

[0252] The locking mechanism 703 includes a pair of operating portions 704, a pair of locking rods 705, and a link mechanism 706. Each operating portion 704 includes an operating shaft 704a extending in the front - rear direction and a grip portion 704b installed at the front end portion of the operating shaft 704a. And each operating portion 704 can be displaced between a locked state and a released state by rotating the grip portion 704b about the operating shaft 704b. Each locking rod 705 is a rod - shaped member extending in the vertical direction. Each locking rod 705 can be displaced between a locked position where its upper end protrudes upward from the upper end of the back panel 701 and a released position where its upper end does not protrude upward from the upper end of the back panel 701. The link mechanism 706 is installed on the back side of the back panel 701. And the pair of operating portions 704 and the pair of locking rods 705 are connected to each other by the link mechanism 706. Thus, the pair of operating portions 704 and the pair of locking rods 705 are interlocked with each other by the link mechanism 706. Specifically, when one operating portion 704 is set to the locked state, the other operating portion 704 is also set to the locked state, and each locking rod 705 is disposed at the locked position. On the other hand, when one operating portion 704 is set to the released state, the other operating portion 704 is also set to the released state, and each locking rod 705 is disposed at the released position.

[0253] A pair of suspension rails 707 are provided on the inner wall surface of the lower frame body 12. It should be noted that in Figure 29 , only one suspension rail 707 is shown. One suspension rail 707 is arranged on the side surface on the right side of the lower frame body 12 and extends in the front-rear direction. Moreover, the other suspension rail 707 is arranged on the side surface on the left side of the lower frame body 12 and extends in the front-rear direction. And the back panel unit 700 is mounted on the lower frame body 12 by supporting the rollers 702a of the suspension fittings 702 on one side (right side) by the suspension rail 707 on one side (right side) so as to be slidable and supporting the rollers 702a of the suspension fittings 702 on the other side (left side) by the suspension rail 707 on the other side (left side) so as to be slidable. Thus, as Figure 29 shown, the back panel unit 700 can slide in the front-rear direction inside the lower frame body 12. The back panel unit 700 can slide (move) between the initial position (refer to Figure 1 ) and the front limit position (not shown).

[0254] A plurality of locking holes (not shown) are provided at predetermined intervals in the front-rear direction on each suspension rail 707. The locking mechanism 703 can lock (prevent) the movement of the back panel unit 700 in the front-rear direction relative to the lower frame body 12 by fitting the upper end portion of the locking rod 705 disposed at the locking position into the locking hole. In the present embodiment, in each suspension rail 707, the plurality of locking holes are provided at intervals of 5 [cm]. Thus, in the lower frame body 12 (a pair of suspension rails 707), the position of the back panel unit 700 can be locked every 5 [cm] in the front-rear direction.

[0255] The back panel unit 700 disposed at the initial position can maintain the state of being disposed at the initial position by fitting the upper end portions of the respective locking rods 705 into the locking holes on the rearmost side among the plurality of locking holes provided in each suspension rail 707. And in the back panel unit 700 disposed at the initial position, by displacing the grip portion 704b from the locked state to the released state, the locking of the locking mechanism 703 on the back panel unit 700 can be released, and the back panel unit 700 can be slid toward the front side. And after the back panel unit 700 is slid to an arbitrary position, by displacing the grip portion 704b from the released state to the locked state and fitting the upper end portions of the respective locking rods 705 into an arbitrary locking hole among the plurality of locking holes provided in each suspension rail 707, the position of the back panel unit 700 can be locked.

[0256] A display sensor 708 capable of detecting that the back panel unit 700 is disposed at the initial position is provided on the lower frame body 12 (refer to Figure 35). When the back panel unit 700 is disposed at the initial position, the display sensor 708 outputs a detection signal to the control substrate 80. Then, the control substrate 80 determines whether the back panel unit 700 is disposed at the initial position based on whether a detection signal is input from the display sensor 708. At this time, in the present embodiment, the execution of the prize acquisition game is permitted only when the back panel unit 700 is disposed at the initial position.

[0257] As Figure 32 shown, each fixing unit 710 includes a pair of support paddles 720 and a rod member 730 supported by the pair of support paddles 720.

[0258] As Figure 33 shown, each support paddle 720 includes an upper support member 740, a lower support member 750, and an engagement fitting 760.

[0259] The upper support member 740 is a rod-shaped member linearly extending in the front-rear direction. A sliding groove 741 is provided on the lower surface of the upper support member 740. The sliding groove 741 linearly extends in the length direction (front-rear direction) of the upper support member 740. The sliding groove 741 is continuously provided from one end to the other end in the length direction of the upper support member 740. A serrated portion 742 is provided on the top surface of the sliding groove 741. The serrated portion 742 is formed in a downward-facing serrated shape by alternately arranging locking teeth 743 and groove portions (engaged portions) 744 in the length direction (front-rear direction). In other words, in the serrated portion 742, a plurality of locking teeth 743 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the length direction (front-rear direction), and a plurality of groove portions 744 are arranged at a predetermined interval. Each locking tooth 743 extends in a direction orthogonal to the length direction (left-right direction). The front-side surface of the two surfaces constituting each locking tooth 743 is an inclined surface inclined such that the front side rises and the back side descends, and the back-side surface is a vertical surface.

[0260] The lower support member 750 is a rod-shaped member that extends linearly in the front-rear direction. A sliding groove 751 is provided on the upper surface of the lower support member 750. The sliding groove 751 extends linearly along the length direction (front-rear direction) of the lower support member 750. The sliding groove 751 is continuously provided from one end to the other end in the length direction of the lower support member 750. A serrated portion 752 is provided on the bottom surface of the sliding groove 751. The serrated portion 752 is formed in a serrated shape facing upward by alternately arranging locking teeth 753 and groove portions (engaged portions) 754 in the length direction (front-rear direction). In other words, in the serrated portion 752, a plurality of locking teeth 753 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the length direction (front-rear direction), and a plurality of groove portions 754 are arranged at a predetermined interval. Each locking tooth 753 extends in a direction orthogonal to the length direction (left-right direction). The front-side surface of the two surfaces constituting each locking tooth 753 is an inclined surface that slopes downward on the front side and upward on the back side, and the back-side surface is a vertical surface.

[0261] In each support paddle 720, the upper support member 740 and the lower support member 750 are arranged in parallel with the serrated portions 742 and 752 facing each other. At this time, the upper support member 740 and the lower support member 750 are arranged in a state of being urged in a direction of approaching each other by a pair of springs 770 and maintaining a predetermined interval. One spring 770 connects the rear end portion of the upper support member 740 and the rear end portion of the lower support member 750 to each other. The other spring 770 connects the front end portion of the upper support member 740 and the front end portion of the lower support member 750 to each other. And, in each support paddle 720, the interval between the upper support member 740 and the lower support member 750 can be widened against the acting force of the pair of springs 770.

[0262] The engaging fitting 760 is attached to the rear end portions of the upper support member 740 and the lower support member 750. Each support paddle 720 can be detached and attached to the back panel 701 via the engaging fitting 760. Specifically, each support paddle 720 can be attached to the back panel 701 by engaging the engaging fitting 760 with the engaged portion 701a. Here, as described above, a plurality of engaged portions 701a are provided on the back panel 701 in the up-down direction. Thus, the operator can arbitrarily change the position (height) of the support paddle 720 attached to the back panel 701 by attaching each support paddle 720 (engaging fitting 760) to the engaged portion 701a at any height among the plurality of engaged portions 701a arranged in parallel in the up-down direction.

[0263] As Figure 34 shown, the rod member 730 includes a rod portion 731 and joint portions 732 attached to both ends in the length direction of the rod portion 731.

[0264] The rod portion 731 is formed of a metal such as aluminum into a rod shape that linearly extends. The shape of the cross-section of the rod portion 731 orthogonal to the length direction is a flat shape in which the dimension in the width direction is larger than the dimension in the thickness direction.

[0265] Each joint portion 732 is formed of a resin or the like into a substantially cylindrical shape. The central axis of each joint portion 732 is disposed on the same axis as the central axis of the rod portion 731. A pair of locking claws (engaging portions) 732a are provided on the outer peripheral surface of each joint portion 732. The pair of locking claws 732a are provided at positions that are point-symmetrical about the central axis of the joint portion 732. That is, on the outer peripheral surface of each joint portion 732, another locking claw 732a is provided at a position 180° opposite to the setting position of one locking claw 732a. Each locking claw 732a is provided to protrude outward from the outer peripheral surface of the joint portion 732. In particular, in the rod member 730, the direction in which each locking claw 732a protrudes is the same as the thickness direction of the rod portion 731 having a flat cross-sectional shape.

[0266] The rod member 730 is supported by a pair of support paddles 720 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the joint portion 732 on the left side of the rod member 730 is supported by the support paddle 720 on the left side, and the joint portion 732 on the right side of the rod member 730 is supported by the support paddle 720 on the right side. At this time, in each support paddle 720, each joint portion 732 is supported so as to be slidable along the serrated portions 742 and 752 (in the front-rear direction) while being sandwiched between the serrated portion 742 of the upper support member 740 and the serrated portion 752 of the lower support member 750.

[0267] In each fixing unit 710, by rotating the rod member 730 about its central axis, it is possible to displace to a locked state (refer to Figure 33 ) and a released state (not shown).

[0268] When the rod member 730 is in the locked state, in each joint portion 732, the pair of locking pieces 732a are arranged to protrude upward and downward. Thus, in each joint portion 732, one locking piece 732a engages with any one of the groove portions 744 of the serrated portion 742, and the other locking piece 732a engages with any one of the groove portions 754 of the serrated portion 752.

[0269] Thus, when the rod member 730 is in the locked state, the sliding of the rod member 730 in the front side direction of the pair of support paddles 720 is locked (prevented). That is, in each of the serrated portions 742 and 752, the surface on the back side of each locking tooth 753 becomes a vertical surface. As a result, the movement of one locking piece 732a in the front side direction is blocked by the surface on the back side (vertical surface) of the locking tooth 743 provided on the front side of the groove portion 744 with which the locking piece 732a engages, and the movement of the other locking piece 732a in the front side direction is blocked by the surface on the back side (vertical surface) of the locking tooth 753 provided on the front side of the groove portion 754 with which the locking piece 732a engages. Therefore, the sliding of the rod member 730 in the front side direction is locked (prevented).

[0270] On the other hand, even when the rod member 730 is in the locked state, the rod member 730 can be pressed into the back side in the pair of support paddles 720. That is, in each of the serrated portions 742 and 752, the surface on the front side of each locking tooth 753 becomes an inclined surface. As a result, when the rod member 730 is pressed into the back side, each locking piece 732a is pressed along the surface on the front side (inclined surface) of each locking tooth 743 and 753, thereby overcoming the acting force of the pair of springs 740 and widening the interval between the upper support member 740 and the lower support member 750. Therefore, by pressing the rod member 730 into the back side, each locking piece 732a can cross over each locking tooth 743 and 753. As a result, the rod member 730 can be pressed into the back side.

[0271] On the other hand, when the rod member 730 is in the released state, in each joint portion 732, the pair of locking pieces 732a are arranged to protrude forward and backward. As a result, in each joint portion 732, the engagement of each locking piece 732a with the groove portion 744 is released. Therefore, the rod member 730 can slide in both the front side and the back side directions.

[0272] The display unit 70 can display (exhibit) the supplementary prize P.

[0273] In order to display the supplementary prize P, first, the operator opens the sliding door provided on the front surface of the upper frame body 11, displaces the grip portion 704b from the locked state to the released state, slides the back panel unit 700 disposed at the initial position toward the front side, and after disposing it at an arbitrary position within reach of the hand, displaces the grip portion 704b from the released state to the locked state. Thereby, for the back panel unit 700, the movement in the front-rear direction can be locked at an arbitrary position within reach of the hand. At this time, in the present embodiment, the one-letter operation portion 704 is displaced from the locked state to the released state by the link mechanism 706, and thus the other operation portion 704 is also displaced from the locked state to the released state, and the pair of locking rods 705 can be displaced from the locked position to the released position. Thereby, regarding the sliding door provided on the front surface of the upper frame body 11, the locking of the locking mechanism 703 can be released in a state where only one of the right side and the left side is opened.

[0274] Next, in the back panel unit 700, the fixing unit 710 is installed at an arbitrary height. At this time, one or more fixing units 710 are installed in the back panel unit 700 according to the size and shape of the supplementary prize P.

[0275] Next, in each fixing unit 710, the rod member 730 is displaced from the locked state to the released state, slides toward the front side, and after being disposed at an arbitrary position, is displaced from the released state to the locked state. At this time, in the present embodiment, the shape of the cross section of the rod portion 731 orthogonal to the length direction is a flat shape in which the dimension in the width direction is larger than the dimension in the thickness direction. Thereby, it is easy to rotate the rod portion 731, and it is easy to displace the rod member 730 from the locked state to the released state and from the released state to the locked state. Moreover, according to whether the width direction of the rod portion 731 coincides with the up-down direction or the front-rear direction, the state (locked state / released state) of the rod member 730 can be confirmed.

[0276] Next, after inserting the supplementary prize P between the back panel 701 and the rod member 730 (rod portion 731) of each fixing unit 710, the rod member 730 of each fixing unit 710 is pressed toward the back side. Thereby, the supplementary prize P is clamped between the back panel 701 and the rod member 730 of each fixing unit 710.

[0277] Next, the grip portion 704b is displaced from the locked state to the released state, the back panel unit 700 disposed at an arbitrary position is slid toward the back side, and after being disposed at the initial position, the grip portion 704b is displaced from the released state to the locked state. Then, the sliding door provided on the front surface of the upper frame body 11 is closed.

[0278] By the above description, the display of the supplementary prize P in the display unit 70 is completed. Thus, the supplementary prize P can be displayed in the display area DE.

[0279] In the present embodiment, a plurality of groove portions 744 and 754 for engaging the locking claws 732a provided on the rod member 730 can be provided in each support paddle 720 in the front-rear direction. Thus, according to the size and shape of the prize P, the position of the rod member 730 in the pair of support paddles 720 can be moved in the front-rear direction. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the prize P from falling off the rod member 730.

[0280] In addition, in the present embodiment, by rotating the rod member 730, the locking claws 732a can be engaged with the groove portions 744 and 754, or the engagement of the locking claws 732a with the groove portions 744 and 754 can be released. Thus, the engagement / disengagement of the locking claws 732a with the groove portions 744 and 754 can be easily performed.

[0281] In addition, in the present embodiment, in a state where the locking claws 732a are engaged with the groove portions 744 and 754, the forward movement of the rod member 730 is blocked, and the rod member 730 can be pressed backward. Thus, the position of the rod member 730 can be easily adjusted.

[0282] In addition, in the present embodiment, the prize P can be sandwiched between the rod member 730 and the back panel 701. Thus, the display of the prize P can be easily performed.

[0283] (Control substrate 80)

[0284] Next, the structure of the control substrate 80 will be described.

[0285] Figure 35 It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control substrate 80.

[0286] As Figure 35 shown, the control substrate 80 includes a processing unit 81, a storage unit 82, etc.

[0287] The processing unit 81 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The processing unit 81 executes the processing required for the progress of the prize acquisition game based on various detection signals input from the control panel 13, programs, data, etc. stored in the storage unit 82.

[0288] The storage unit 82 is composed of a non-volatile memory, etc. Programs and data required for the progress of the prize acquisition game are stored in the storage unit 82.

[0289] Here, in the prize acquisition game device 1, there are provided an X position detection means 83 for detecting the position of the prize moving unit 210 in the X direction (left - right direction), a Y position detection means 84 for detecting the position of the prize moving unit 210 in the Y direction (front - back direction), a Z position detection means 85 for detecting the position of the prize moving unit 210 in the Z direction (up - down direction), and the like.

[0290] And, detection signals output according to the tilting operation of the joystick 16a, detection signals output according to the pressing operation of the operation button 16b, detection signals output by each of the position detection means 83, 84, 85, etc. are input to the processing unit 81.

[0291] (Game Processing)

[0292] Next, the game processing executed by the processing unit 81 will be described.

[0293] When the power supply to the prize acquisition game device 1 is turned on, the processing unit 81 starts the game processing. In the game processing, first, the initial setting process is executed. In the initial setting process, various initial settings are performed.

[0294] When the initial setting process ends, the starting operation process is then executed. In the starting operation process, a starting operation is performed on the crane unit 20. The "starting operation" is an operation to confirm whether the crane unit 20 operates normally and to position the crane unit 20 at the starting position. In the present embodiment, in the crane unit 20 positioned at the starting position, the prize moving unit 210 is disposed above the opening OE, the prize moving unit 210 is in the raised position, and in each boom unit 240, each boom 241 is in the open position. Thus, in the prize moving unit 210, a state where the three booms 241 are open is formed, which can attract the attention of surrounding users.

[0295] When the starting operation process ends, the standby start process is then executed. In the standby start process, the prize acquisition game device 1 is made to enter the standby state (customer - waiting state). The "standby state" is a state where the prize acquisition game is not in the execution process and the prize acquisition game can be started.

[0296] In the standby state, the establishment of the start condition of the prize acquisition game is monitored. In the present embodiment, when it is detected that a coin is inserted into the coin slot 14, the start condition of the prize acquisition game is established.

[0297] When the start condition of the prize acquisition game is satisfied, the standby state ends and the prize acquisition game (game state) starts. Here, when the prize acquisition game starts, the crane unit 20 is disposed at the starting position. During the prize acquisition game, the prize moving unit 210 moves in the horizontal direction according to the tilting operation of the joystick 16a. Further, according to the pressing operation of the operation button 16b, the movement of the prize moving unit 210 in the horizontal direction stops, and the crane unit 20 starts the prize acquisition operation.

[0298] In each prize acquisition operation, first, the prize moving unit 210 descends from the raised position to a preset lowered position (hereinafter referred to as "descending operation"). Further, in response to the end of the descending operation, in each boom unit 240, the rotation lock of the boom 241 by the boom locking mechanism 246 is released, and the boom 241 is rotated from the open position to the closed position (hereinafter referred to as "boom closing operation"). Further, in response to the end of the boom closing operation, the prize moving unit 210 ascends from the lowered position to the raised position (hereinafter referred to as "ascending operation"). Further, in response to the end of the ascending operation, the prize moving unit 210 is moved above the opening OE (hereinafter referred to as "opening moving operation"). Further, in response to the end of the opening moving operation, in each boom unit 240, the boom 241 is rotated from the closed position to the open position (hereinafter referred to as "boom opening operation"). Further, when the boom opening operation ends, the present prize acquisition operation ends, and the crane unit 20 returns to the starting position.

[0299] Then, in response to the crane unit 20 returning to the starting position, the present prize acquisition game ends. At this time, in the case of continuous play, the next prize acquisition game (game state) starts, and in the case of non - continuous play, the standby state starts.

[0300] (Settings of various setting items)

[0301] Next, the settings of various setting items will be described.

[0302] Figure 36 is a diagram showing an example of the setting screen im1. Figure 37 is a diagram showing an example of the area designation screen im2.

[0303] In the prize acquisition game device 1, according to a predetermined operation of the operator, the setting screen im1 shown Figure 36 is displayed on the display unit 15b. In the setting screen im1, the operation of the prize moving unit 210 can be set by operating the touch panel 15a. In the present embodiment, the boom power at gripping, the boom power after change, the boom power change timing, the prize drop report, etc. can be set as the operation of the prize moving unit 210.

[0304] In the following description, when observed from the front view, the left boom 241 among the three booms 241 included in the prize moving unit 210 is set as the "left boom", the central boom 241 is set as the "middle boom", and the right boom 241 is set as the "right boom".

[0305] "Arm power during gripping" is a value used to specify the gripping force (closing force) of each boom 241 in the above-described boom closing operation. In the present embodiment, for the three booms 241, the arm power during gripping can be set individually. That is, in the boom closing operation, the gripping force of the boom 241 is controlled so that each boom 241 has a gripping force corresponding to the arm power during gripping set for that boom 241. Then, for each boom 241, the gripping force corresponding to the arm power during gripping is maintained until the arrival of the boom power change time.

[0306] "Arm power after change" is a value used to specify the gripping force (closing force) of each boom 241 set (changed) according to the arrival of the boom power change time. In the present embodiment, for the three booms 241, the arm power after change can be set individually. That is, in response to the arrival of the boom power change time, the gripping force of each boom 241 is controlled so that the gripping force of each boom 241 changes from the gripping force corresponding to the arm power during gripping to the gripping force corresponding to the set arm power after change. Then, for each boom 241, the gripping force corresponding to the arm power after change is maintained until the start of the above-described boom opening operation.

[0307] "Boom power change time" is the time when the gripping force of each boom 241 changes from the arm power during gripping to the arm power after change. In the present embodiment, at a predetermined time during the execution of the above-described ascending operation, or at a predetermined time during the execution of the above-described opening part moving operation, the gripping force of each boom 241 can be changed from the arm power during gripping to the arm power after change. At this time, according to the arrival of the pre-set boom power change time, the gripping force of each boom 241 is changed from the arm power during gripping to the arm power after change.

[0308] In the present embodiment, the start time of ascent, the first intermediate time during ascent, the second intermediate time during ascent, the third intermediate time during ascent, the end time of ascent, and the opening part moving time are set as boom power change times that can be selected and set.

[0309] "Start time of ascent" is the start time of the ascending operation. That is, the start time of ascent arrives when the prize moving unit 210 starts to ascend from the lowered position.

[0310] "The first moment during ascent" is the moment when the prize moving unit 210 ascends to the first intermediate position during the execution of the ascending operation (the moment when the prize moving unit 210 reaches the first intermediate position). "The first ascending position" is the height (position) that is 1 / 4 of the height from the descending position to the ascending position.

[0311] "The second moment during ascent" is the moment when the prize moving unit 210 ascends to the second intermediate position during the execution of the ascending operation (the moment when the prize moving unit 210 reaches the second intermediate position). "The second ascending position" is the height (position) that is 1 / 2 of the height from the descending position to the ascending position.

[0312] "The third moment during ascent" is the moment when the prize moving unit 210 ascends to the third intermediate position during the execution of the ascending operation (the moment when the prize moving unit 210 reaches the third intermediate position). "The third ascending position" is the height (position) that is 3 / 4 of the height from the descending position to the ascending position.

[0313] "The end moment of ascent" is the end moment of the ascending operation. That is, the end moment of ascent is the moment when the prize moving unit 210 ascends to the ascending position (the moment when the prize moving unit 210 reaches the ascending position).

[0314] "The opening part moving moment" is a predetermined moment during the execution of the opening part moving operation. In the present embodiment, the opening part moving moment is the moment when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 [s]) has elapsed since the start of the opening part moving operation.

[0315] In the present embodiment, according to the arrival of the boom power change moment, the gripping force of each boom 241 can be changed from the gripping force corresponding to the boom power at the time of clamping to the gripping force corresponding to the changed boom power. Thus, by setting a gripping force weaker than the boom power at the time of clamping as the changed boom power, during the execution of the prize acquisition operation, after the prize P is gripped by the three booms 241, an operation of dropping the gripped prize P (hereinafter referred to as "prize dropping operation") can be performed, and the game playability can be improved.

[0316] Particularly in the present embodiment, with respect to the three jibs 241, the changed jib power can be set individually. Thus, the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action can be set (controlled) arbitrarily, and the game playability can be further improved. For example, by setting a gripping force weaker than the changed jib power of the right jib as the changed jib power of the left jib, the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action can be set to the left direction. On the other hand, by setting a gripping force weaker than the changed jib power of the left jib as the changed jib power of the right jib, the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action can be set to the right direction. On the other hand, by setting the same gripping force for both the changed jib power of the left jib and the changed jib power of the right jib, the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action can be set to the directly downward direction.

[0317] The "prize falling direction" is the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action.

[0318] In the present embodiment, leftward fall, rightward fall, and direct downward fall are set as the prize falling directions that can be selected and set. And when any one of leftward fall, rightward fall, and direct downward fall is selected and set as the prize falling direction, a pre-set value can be automatically selected and set as the changed jib power of each jib 241.

[0319] At this time, when "leftward fall" is selected and set, the changed jib power of each jib 241 is automatically selected and set so that the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action becomes the left direction.

[0320] On the other hand, when "rightward fall" is selected and set, the changed jib power of each jib 241 is automatically selected and set so that the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action becomes the right direction.

[0321] On the other hand, when "direct downward fall" is selected and set, the changed jib power of each jib 241 is automatically selected and set so that the direction in which the prize P falls during the prize falling action becomes the directly downward direction.

[0322] Here, a control method for the gripping force of each jib 241 based on the set jib power (jib power during gripping, changed jib power) is described.

[0323] In the present embodiment, an instruction value table registering the correspondence between the boom power and the instruction value is stored in the ROM of the processing unit 81. And, for each boom 241, the processing unit 81 obtains the instruction value corresponding to the set boom power (the boom power during gripping, the changed boom power) based on the instruction value table, and calculates the current value of the opening and closing motor m4 according to a predetermined calculation formula based on the obtained instruction value, and controls the drive of the opening and closing motor m4 in accordance with the calculated current value. At this time, the value obtained by A / D converting the current of the opening and closing motor m4 is monitored, and the output power (Duty) of the opening and closing motor m4 is changed so as to become the calculated current value, thereby controlling the drive of the opening and closing motor m4.

[0324] As Figure 36 shown, on the setting screen im1, there are constituted a boom power during left boom gripping selection unit A1, a boom power during middle boom gripping selection unit A2, a boom power during right boom gripping selection unit A3, a changed boom power of left boom selection unit B1, a changed boom power of middle boom selection unit B2, a changed boom power of right boom selection unit B3, a boom power change timing selection unit C, and a lowering direction selection unit D.

[0325] On the boom power during left boom gripping selection unit A1, the value indicating the boom power during gripping set for the left boom is displayed. And, the operator can select (set, change) the boom power during gripping of the left boom by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, by clicking on the boom power during left boom gripping selection unit A1, for the boom power during gripping of the left boom, any value (level) can be selected (set, changed) with a scale of "1" within the range from "1" (weak) to "150" (strong).

[0326] On the boom power during middle boom gripping selection unit A2, the value indicating the boom power during gripping set for the middle boom is displayed. And, the operator can select (set, change) the boom power during gripping of the middle boom by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, by clicking on the boom power during middle boom gripping selection unit A2, for the boom power during gripping of the middle boom, any value (level) can be selected (set, changed) with a scale of "1" within the range from "1" (weak) to "150" (strong).

[0327] On the boom power during right boom gripping selection unit A3, the value indicating the boom power during gripping set for the right boom is displayed. And, the operator can select (set, change) the boom power during gripping of the right boom by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, by clicking on the boom power during right boom gripping selection unit A3, for the boom power during gripping of the right boom, any value (level) can be selected (set, changed) with a scale of "1" within the range from "1" (weak) to "150" (strong).

[0328] After the left boom is changed, the boom power selection unit B1 for the left boom displays the value of the changed boom power set for the left boom. Also, the operator can select (set, change) the changed boom power of the left boom by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, by clicking on the boom power selection unit B1 for the left boom, any value (level) can be selected (set, changed) for the changed boom power of the left boom within the range of "1" (weak) to "150" (strong) in increments of "1".

[0329] After the middle boom is changed, the boom power selection unit B2 for the middle boom displays the value of the changed boom power set for the middle boom. Also, the operator can select (set, change) the changed boom power of the middle boom by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, by clicking on the boom power selection unit B2 for the middle boom, any value (level) can be selected (set, changed) for the changed boom power of the middle boom within the range of "1" (weak) to "150" (strong) in increments of "1".

[0330] After the right boom is changed, the boom power selection unit B3 for the right boom displays the value of the changed boom power set for the right boom. Also, the operator can select (set, change) the changed boom power of the right boom by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, by clicking on the boom power selection unit B3 for the right boom, any value (level) can be selected (set, changed) for the changed boom power of the right boom within the range of "1" (weak) to "150" (strong) in increments of "1".

[0331] The boom power change time selection unit C displays information indicating the set boom power change time. Also, the operator can select (set, change) the boom power change time by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, the boom power change time selection unit C displays icons corresponding to the start time of ascent, the first mid-ascent time, the second mid-ascent time, the third mid-ascent time, the end time of ascent, and the opening part movement time. And by clicking on each icon, the boom power change time corresponding to the icon can be selected (set), or the selection (set) of the boom power change time corresponding to the icon can be cancelled.

[0332] In the present embodiment, one or more of the six times (start time of ascent, first mid-ascent time, second mid-ascent time, third mid-ascent time, end time of ascent, and opening part movement time) can be selected (set) as the boom power change time.

[0333] Further, when a boom power change time is selected (set), in each prize acquisition operation, according to the arrival of the selected (set) boom power change time, the gripping force of each boom 241 is changed from the boom power at the time of gripping to the changed boom power.

[0334] On the other hand, when multiple boom power change times are selected (set), in each prize acquisition operation, any one of the selected (set) multiple boom power change times is randomly selected, and according to the arrival of the selected boom power change time, the gripping force of each boom 241 is changed from the boom power at the time of gripping to the changed boom power.

[0335] It should be noted that when multiple boom power change times are selected (set), whenever each boom power change time arrives, the gripping force of each boom 241 can be gradually changed from the boom power at the time of gripping to the changed boom power. In the case of the above structure, whenever the boom power change time arrives, the gripping force of each boom 241 starts to decrease at a predetermined decreasing rate (the magnitude of the gripping force of each boom 241 decreased per unit time). At this time, the decreasing rate of the gripping force (the magnitude of the gripping force of each boom 241 decreased per unit time) can be arbitrarily set for each boom power change time.

[0336] The set prize falling direction is displayed on the falling direction selection unit D. And the operator can select (set, change) the prize falling direction by operating the touch panel 15a. At this time, an icon corresponding to falling to the left, an icon corresponding to falling to the right, and an icon corresponding to falling directly below are displayed on the falling direction selection unit D. And by clicking on each icon, the prize falling direction corresponding to the icon can be selected (set).

[0337] In the present embodiment, any one of the three prize falling directions (falling to the left, falling to the right, and falling directly below) can be selected (set). And when any one of the prize falling directions is selected (set), in each prize acquisition operation, according to the arrival of the boom power change time, the gripping force of each boom 241 is changed to the gripping force corresponding to the selected (set) prize falling direction.

[0338] The operator can arbitrarily change the set values (information) for the boom power at the time of gripping of the left boom, the boom power at the time of gripping of the middle boom, the boom power at the time of gripping of the right boom, the changed boom power of the left boom, the changed boom power of the middle boom, the changed boom power of the right boom, the boom power change time, and the prize falling direction on the setting screen im1.

[0339] Particularly in the present embodiment, in the setting screen im1, the game area GE is divided into a plurality of designated areas, and the actions of the prize moving unit 210 can be set according to each designated area. At this time, in the present embodiment, as the actions of the prize moving unit 210, the boom power when the left boom grabs, the boom power when the middle boom grabs, the boom power when the right boom grabs, the changed boom power of the left boom, the changed boom power of the middle boom, the changed boom power of the right boom, the boom power change time, and the prize falling direction can be set.

[0340] Thus, when starting the prize acquisition action in each designated area, the prize acquisition action is executed in accordance with the information selected (set) for the designated area (the boom power when the left boom grabs, the boom power when the middle boom grabs, the boom power when the right boom grabs, the changed boom power of the left boom, the changed boom power of the middle boom, the changed boom power of the right boom, the boom power change time, and the prize falling direction).

[0341] Specifically, a region designation icon ic1 is displayed on the setting screen im1. And when the region designation icon ic1 is selected by operating the touch panel 15a, a region designation screen im2 is displayed on the display unit 15b.

[0342] As Figure 37 shown, in the region designation screen im2, one or more designated areas can be designated in the game area GE. Specifically, in the region designation screen im2, the game area GE can be divided into a plurality of designated areas. And in the region designation screen im2, on the basis of dividing the game area GE into a plurality of designated areas, the actions of the prize moving unit 210 can be set for each of the divided designated areas in the setting screen im1.

[0343] That is, in the region designation screen im2, a setting range ge corresponding to the game area GE and three region dividing lines L1 to L3 that divide the setting range ge (game area GE) into a plurality of designated ranges are displayed. And by operating the touch panel to move each of the region dividing lines L1 to L3, up to six designated areas can be designated (set) within the setting range ge (game area GE). At this time, when one designated area is designated (set), the whole of the setting range ge (game area GE) becomes that one designated area. On the other hand, when two or more designated areas are designated (set), the setting range ge (game area GE) is divided into two or more designated areas.

[0344] On the setting screen im1, an image showing the setting status of the designated area in the setting range ge (game area GE) designated (set) in the area designation screen im2 is displayed (hereinafter referred to as "designated area setting status image d"). In the present embodiment, the designated area setting status image d is included in the area designation icon ic1. Moreover, on the setting screen im1, designated area icons ic3 corresponding to each designated area designated (set) in the area designation screen im2 are displayed. Here, in the designated area setting status image d, different colors are marked for the divided multiple designated areas, and the same color as the color marked for the designated area corresponding to the designated area icon ic3 is marked for each designated area icon ic3.

[0345] Further, on the setting screen im1, when each designated area icon ic3 is selected by operating the touch panel 15a, information set for the designated area corresponding to the designated area icon ic3 (left boom gripping boom power, middle boom gripping boom power, right boom gripping boom power, left boom post-change boom power, middle boom post-change boom power, right boom post-change boom power, boom power change time, and prize falling direction) is displayed on the boom power selection units A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3 and the boom power change time selection unit C, and the set information (value) can be arbitrarily changed.

[0346] In the present embodiment, the post-change boom power can be set individually for the multiple booms 241. Thus, according to the arrival of the boom power change time, the prize P held by the multiple booms 241 can be made to fall, and in particular, the direction in which the prize P falls can be arbitrarily set. Therefore, every time the game is played, the prize P can be made to gradually move in the predetermined direction, and the game playability can be improved.

[0347] In addition, in the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of predetermined times (rise start time, first mid-rise time, second mid-rise time, third mid-rise time, rise end time, and opening movement time) can be set as the boom power change time. Thus, the time when the prize P held by the multiple booms 241 falls can be arbitrarily set.

[0348] In addition, in the present embodiment, the setting range ge (game area GE) is divided into a plurality of designated areas, and the post-change boom power can be set individually for the multiple designated areas. Thus, for each designated area, the direction in which the prize P falls can be set according to the arrival of the boom power change time, and the game playability can be further improved.

[0349] In addition, in the present embodiment, even when the set range ge (game area GE) is divided into two or more designated areas, in one screen (specifically, the setting screen im1), it is possible to set the actions of the prize moving unit 210 (the boom power when the left boom grabs, the boom power when the middle boom grabs, the boom power when the right boom grabs, the changed boom power of the left boom, the changed boom power of the middle boom, the changed boom power of the right boom, the boom power change time, and the prize falling direction) for each designated area. Thus, when setting the actions of the prize moving unit 210 for each designated area, there is no need to switch to different screens for each designated area, which can improve convenience. Especially for multiple designated areas, it is easy to compare the actions of the prize moving unit 210 set for each designated area, which can improve convenience.

[0350] (Variant example)

[0351] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but various changes can be made in the above embodiments.

[0352] For example, in the above embodiment, in the area designation screen im2, one or more designated areas can be designated in the game area GE. That is, in the area designation screen im2, the game area GE can be divided into multiple designated areas.

[0353] However, it can also be that in the setting screen im1, one or more designated areas can be designated in the game area GE. That is, in the setting screen im1, the game area GE can be divided into multiple designated areas.

[0354] (Function of the prize acquisition game device 1)

[0355] The prize acquisition game device 1 includes: a prize moving unit 210 including a plurality of booms 241; and a control board 80 that can change the gripping force of the plurality of booms 241 from the boom power when grabbing to the changed boom power in response to the arrival of the boom power change time in the actions of the prize moving unit 210. And the changed boom power can be set for each of the plurality of booms 241.

[0356] That is, in the prize acquisition game device 1, the changed boom power can be set for each of the plurality of booms 241. Thus, in response to the arrival of the boom power change time, the prize P grabbed by the plurality of booms 241 can be made to fall. In particular, the direction in which the prize P falls can be arbitrarily set. Thus, the prize P can be gradually moved in a predetermined direction for each play, improving the game playability.

[0357] Also, in the prize acquisition game device 1, it is possible to set a certain moment among a plurality of predetermined moments (a rising start moment, a first mid-rising moment, a second mid-rising moment, a third mid-rising moment, a rising end moment, and an opening part movement moment) as the jib power change moment. Thereby, it is possible to arbitrarily set the moment when the prize P held by the plurality of jibs 241 falls.

[0358] Also, in the prize acquisition game device 1, the game area GE can be divided into a plurality of designated areas, and changed jib powers can be set for the plurality of designated areas respectively. Thereby, it is possible to set the direction in which the prize P falls in response to the arrival of the jib power change moment for each designated area, and the game playability can be further improved.

[0359] Furthermore, in the prize acquisition game device 1, it is possible to set the changed jib powers for the plurality of designated areas respectively in one screen (a setting screen im1). Thereby, when setting the changed jib power, it is not necessary to transfer to different screens for each designated area, and the convenience can be improved. In particular, it is possible to easily compare the changed jib powers set for each designated area for the plurality of designated areas, improving the convenience.

Claims

1. A prize-winning game device, characterized in that, Comprising: A prize moving unit including a plurality of boom members; And A control unit capable of changing the gripping force of the plurality of boom members from a first gripping force to a second gripping force in response to the arrival of a predetermined moment during the operation of the prize moving unit, The prize acquisition gaming device being capable of respectively setting the second gripping force for the plurality of boom members.

2. The prize acquisition gaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that The prize acquisition gaming device is capable of setting any one of a plurality of predetermined moments as the predetermined moment.

3. The prize acquisition gaming device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The prize acquisition gaming device is capable of dividing the gaming area into a plurality of designated areas and respectively setting the second gripping force for the plurality of designated areas.

4. The prize acquisition gaming device according to claim 3, characterized in that The prize acquisition gaming device is capable of respectively setting the second gripping force for the plurality of designated areas in one screen.

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