Prize acquisition game device

Abstract

The size of the first game area and the size of the second game area can be changed. The prize acquisition game apparatus includes: a fixed track extending in a left-right direction within a storage space accommodating a prize, across a left first game area and a right second game area adjacent to each other left and right; a first moving rail orthogonal to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction in the first game area; a first prize acquisition unit supported by the first movement track so as to be movable in the front-rear direction; a first sensor attached to the first movement track and sensing a right end position of the first game area; a first operation part that operates the first sensor, and that is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in a left-right direction; a second moving rail orthogonal to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction in a second game area; a second prize acquisition unit supported by the second movement track so as to be movable in the front-rear direction; a second sensor attached to the second movement track and sensing a left end position of the second game area; and a second operation part that operates the second sensor and is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction. A fixed rail that supports the first operation unit at a position after movement between the first movement rail and the second operation unit so as to be able to change the right end position of the first game area; the second operation part is supported at a position after the movement between the first operation part and the second movement track, so that the left end position of the second game area can be changed.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] There is a known prize obtaining game device that causes a player to play a game to obtain a prize accommodated in a prize accommodation space (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: JP 2019-98076A Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the present invention

[0007] The prize acquisition game device described in patent document 1 forms a first game area on the left side of the storage space where players play the prize acquisition game, and forms a second game area on the right side of the storage space. In the first game area, the first prize acquisition unit is movable, and in the second game area, the second prize acquisition unit is movable. Since the first game area and the second game area are the same size, the range of movement of the first prize acquisition unit and the second prize acquisition unit in the storage space is also the same size. Since the size of the first game area and the second game area cannot be changed, the size of the movable range of the first prize acquisition unit and the second prize acquisition unit in the storage space cannot be changed. On the other hand, a service provider (e.g., a store clerk, etc.) may wish to change the game area to different sizes on the left and right sides to allow various games to be played according to the type and size of the prizes in the storage space.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make the sizes of the first game area and the second game area changeable.

[0009] Means of solving the problem

[0010] The main invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is a prize-obtaining game device, which is provided with: a fixed rail, which extends in the left-right direction in the storage space for accommodating prizes, spanning the first game area on the left and the second game area on the right adjacent to each other; a first movable rail, which is orthogonal to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction in the first game area; a first prize-obtaining part, which is supported by the first movable rail so as to be able to move freely along the front-back direction; a first sensor, which is attached to the first movable rail and detects the right end position of the first game area; a first operating unit, which activates the first sensor, and the first operating unit is supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction; a second movable rail, which is perpendicular to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction Orthogonal to and supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction in the second game area; a second prize obtaining part, which is supported by the second movable rail so as to be able to move freely along the front-back direction; a second sensor, which is attached to the second movable rail and detects the left end position of the second game area; a second operating unit, which activates the second sensor, and the second operating unit is supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction; wherein the fixed rail is capable of changing the right end position of the first game area by supporting the first operating unit at a position after moving between the first movable rail and the second operating unit, and the fixed rail is capable of changing the left end position of the second game area by supporting the second operating unit at a position after moving between the first operating unit and the second movable rail.

[0011] Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the present specification and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] [ Figure 1 ] is an external view showing the configuration of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0013] [ Figure 2 ] A schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0014] [ Figure 3 ] is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0015] [ Figure 4 ] is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the prize obtaining unit 20 according to the present embodiment.

[0016] [ Figure 5 ] is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment.

[0017] [ Figure 6 ] is a plan perspective view showing the configuration of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment.

[0018] [ Figure 7 ] is a right side plan perspective view showing the configuration of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment.

[0019] [ Figure 8 ] is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the first right end operation unit 532 according to the present embodiment.

[0020] [ Figure 9 ] is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the second left end operation unit 533 according to the present embodiment.

[0021] [ Figure 10 ] is a diagram showing a state in which the first right end operation unit 532 and the second left end operation unit 533 have been moved to the right side.

[0022] [ Figure 11 ] is a diagram showing a state in which the first right end operation unit 532 has moved to the left side and the second left end operation unit 533 has moved to the right side.

[0023] [ Figure 12 ]Diagram explaining the game area settings. Figure 12 A is a diagram showing a state in which the first game area PA1 and the second game area PA2 are set to the same size. Figure 12 B is a diagram showing a state where the second game area PA2 is set to be smaller than the first game area PA1. Figure 12 C is a diagram showing a state in which the display area DA is set between the first game area PA1 and the second game area PA2.

[0024] [ Figure 13 ]A flowchart explaining an operation example of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0025] [ Figure 14 ] A schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the operation unit 535 according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] At least the following will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0027] That is, a prize obtaining game device is provided with: a fixed rail extending in the left-right direction in a storage space for accommodating prizes, spanning a first game area on the left and a second game area on the right adjacent to each other; a first movable rail, which is orthogonal to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left-right direction in the first game area; a first prize obtaining part, which is supported by the first movable rail so as to be able to move freely in the front-rear direction; a first sensor, which is attached to the first movable rail and detects the right end position of the first game area; a first operating unit, which activates the first sensor, which is supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left-right direction; a second movable rail, which is orthogonal to the fixed rail and is supported by a fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left and right directions in the second game area; a second prize obtaining part, which is supported by the second movable rail so as to be able to move freely in the front and rear directions; a second sensor, which is attached to the second movable rail and detects the left end position of the second game area; a second operating unit, which activates the second sensor, and the second operating unit is supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left and right directions; wherein the fixed rail is capable of changing the right end position of the first game area by supporting the first operating unit at a position after moving between the first movable rail and the second operating unit, and the fixed rail is capable of changing the left end position of the second game area by supporting the second operating unit at a position after moving between the first movable rail and the second movable rail.

[0028] According to this type of prize obtaining game device, a service provider (e.g., a store clerk, etc.) can individually change the sizes of the first and second game areas by adjusting the position of each of the first and second operating units in the left and right directions along a fixed rail.

[0029] In addition, this prize-obtaining game device can be provided with a control unit, which, when the first operating unit activates the first sensor due to the movement of the first moving track along the left-right direction, causes the first moving track to stop at the right end position of the first game area; and when the second operating unit activates the second sensor due to the movement of the second moving track along the left-right direction, causes the second moving track to stop at the left end position of the second game area.

[0030] According to this type of prize obtaining game device, the movable range of the first prize obtaining section can be restricted corresponding to the first game area, and the movable range of the second prize obtaining section can be restricted corresponding to the second game area.

[0031] Furthermore, in this prize-winning game device, the fixed rail supports the first and second operating units, thereby creating a gap between the right end of the first game area and the left end of the second game area, thereby forming a non-game area between the first and second game areas. With this type of prize-winning game device, the service provider can adjust the left-right distance between the first and second operating units to form both a game area and a non-game area within the storage space.

[0032] Furthermore, in this prize obtaining game device, the fixed rail supports the first and second operating units in a manner that allows them to slide in the left-right direction, and the first and second operating units are positioned on the fixed rail by magnets at positions after sliding movement.

[0033] According to this type of prize obtaining game device, the service provider can determine the left and right position of each of the first operation unit and the second operation unit with a simple operation.

[0034] In addition, a prize obtaining game device is provided with: a fixed rail, which extends in the left-right direction in the storage space for accommodating prizes, spanning the first game area on the left and the second game area on the right adjacent to each other; a first movable rail, which is orthogonal to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left-right direction in the first game area; a first prize obtaining part, which is supported by the first movable rail so as to be able to move freely in the front-back direction; a second movable rail, which is orthogonal to the fixed rail and supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left-right direction in the second game area; a second prize obtaining part, which supported by a second movable rail so as to be able to move freely in the front-to-rear direction; a first sensor, which is attached to the first movable rail and detects the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area; a second sensor, which is attached to the second movable rail and detects the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area; and an operating unit, which activates the first sensor and the second sensor, and the operating unit is supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely in the left-to-right direction; wherein the fixed rail is capable of changing the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area by supporting the operating unit at a position after moving between the first movable rail and the second movable rail.

[0035] According to this type of prize obtaining game device, a service provider (eg, a store clerk, etc.) can simultaneously change the sizes of the first game area and the second game area by adjusting the position of the operation unit in the left-right direction along the fixed rail.

[0036] In addition, this prize-obtaining game device can be provided with a control unit, which, when the operating unit activates the first sensor due to the movement of the first moving track along the left-right direction, causes the first moving track to stop at the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area; and when the operating unit activates the second sensor due to the movement of the second moving track along the left-right direction, causes the second moving track to stop at the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area.

[0037] According to this type of prize obtaining game device, the movable range of the first prize obtaining section can be restricted corresponding to the first game area, and the movable range of the second prize obtaining section can be restricted corresponding to the second game area.

[0038] Example

[0039] <<Configuration of Prize Acquisition Game Device 1>>

[0040] Will use Figures 1 to 4 A configuration example of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 1 : is an external view showing the configuration of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment. Figure 2 : is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment. Note that Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 The opening and closing door 11, a part of the support column 12, the prize obtaining unit 20, etc. are shown in a state where they have been removed. Figure 3 : is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment. Figure 4 : is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the prize acquisition unit 20 according to the present embodiment. Note that, in addition, Figure 4 A state in which the design cover of the prize obtaining unit 20 is removed is shown.

[0041] In the following description, each direction is defined as shown in each figure. That is, the vertical direction is defined as the "up-down direction," and "up" and "down" are defined based on gravity. Furthermore, the front-to-back direction is defined from the perspective of a player facing the prize acquisition game device 1 while playing. "Front" refers to the front side, and "back" refers to the back side. Furthermore, directions perpendicular to the up-down and front-to-back directions are defined as the "left-to-right direction," and "right" and "left" are defined based on viewing from the player's side.

[0042] The prize obtaining game device 1 of the present embodiment is used when a player plays a prize obtaining game, and is equipped with a housing portion 10 for storing one or more prizes and a base portion 80 provided below the housing portion 10 .

[0043] like Figure 1As shown, the housing 10 is formed of transparent members (e.g., transparent resin, glass, etc.) on the front surface and left and right sides, allowing players to see the prizes stored in the housing space. An opening and closing door 11 is provided at the front of the housing 10 to allow service providers (e.g., store clerks, etc.) to display and replenish prizes. The housing 10 is provided with support columns 12 at its four corners.

[0044] The accommodation space enclosed by the accommodation portion 10 is used as a game area for players to play prize acquisition games. If the pillars 12 on both sides of the opening and closing door 11 are made of mirror-like material or transparent material, they will not stand out visually, thereby making the game area look wider.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing portion 10 in this embodiment includes a prize obtaining unit 20 for performing a prize obtaining operation in the housing space, a moving unit 50 for moving the prize obtaining unit 20 in the housing space, and a display portion 60 for displaying the prize in the housing space.

[0046] In this embodiment, a first game area is formed on the left side of the storage space where players play the prize-grabbing game, and a second game area is formed on the right side of the storage space. The prize-grabbing unit 20 and the display unit 60 are arranged to correspond to the first game area on the left and the second game area on the right, respectively. Therefore, within each game area, each prize-grabbing unit 20 is configured to move and be able to capture prizes displayed in each display unit 60.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the prize obtaining unit 20 in this embodiment includes a first prize obtaining unit 20a corresponding to the first game area on the left, and a second prize obtaining unit 20b corresponding to the second game area on the right. The movable range of the first prize obtaining unit 20a within the storage space is limited to the first game area, and the movable range of the second prize obtaining unit 20b within the storage space is limited to the second game area.

[0048] The prize obtaining unit 20 is used to obtain the prizes contained in the containing portion 10 (the prizes displayed in the display portion 60) by opening and closing the arms. Figure 1 As shown, the prize obtaining unit 20 in this embodiment is configured to be able to grasp the prize by three arms, and is connected to the lower end of the lifting member 52a.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the prize obtaining unit 20 in this embodiment has a base 21 connected to the lower end of the lifting member 52a, a plurality of arms 25 that perform opening and closing operations, and a driving unit 35 that drives the arms 25 to open and close.

[0050] The base portion 21 has a three-pronged protrusion 22 that is offset in three directions at intervals of 120 degrees from a central axis in the vertical direction.

[0051] The arm portion 25 has an arm 29 bent into an L-shape and a semicircle, an arm connecting portion 28 detachably connecting the arm 29 to the base 21 , and a claw 30 detachably attached to a top end of the arm 29 .

[0052] The arms 29 are composed of a first arm 29A, a second arm 29B, and a third arm 29C. These three arms extend in a trident shape around the central axis of the base 21 at intervals of 120 degrees in three directions to match the trident shape of the protrusion 22 .

[0053] The drive unit 35 comprises three parts, a first drive unit 35A, a second drive unit 35B and a third drive unit 35C, one for each arm. Figure 4 As shown, the first drive unit 35A, the second drive unit 35B and the third drive unit 35C correspond to the first arm 29A, the second arm 29B and the third arm 29C, respectively, and drive the first arm 29A, the second arm 29B and the third arm 29C to open and close, respectively.

[0054] The first drive unit 35A has an arm opening and closing motor 35Aa and a gear box 35Ab connected to the arm opening and closing motor 35Aa. The gear box 35Ab reduces the rotation force of the arm opening and closing motor 35Aa and outputs it.

[0055] Similarly, the second drive unit 35B has an arm opening and closing motor 35Ba and a gear box 35Bb connected to the arm opening and closing motor 35Ba, and the third drive unit 35C has an arm opening and closing motor 35Ca and a gear box 35Cb connected to the arm opening and closing motor 35Ca.

[0056] In the prize obtaining unit 20 according to this embodiment, for example, when the first arm 29A is in the open state, when the arm opening and closing motor 35Aa rotates the output shaft in a predetermined direction, power is transmitted to the first arm 29A via the gear box 35Ab, and the first arm 29A rotates in the closing direction. At this time, the second arm 29B and the third arm 29C also rotate in the closing direction in the same manner by driving the arm opening and closing motor 35Ba and the arm opening and closing motor 35Ca, respectively.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the moving unit 50 is arranged at the upper portion of the interior of the housing 10, and the moving unit 50 enables the prize obtaining unit 20 to move within the game area formed by the housing 10. Figure 3 As shown, the moving unit 50 in this embodiment includes a horizontal moving portion 51 and a vertical moving portion 52 .

[0058] The horizontal moving unit 51 moves the prize obtaining unit 20 horizontally (ie, front and back and left and right) in the game area. The vertical moving unit 52 moves the prize obtaining unit 20 vertically (ie, up and down) in the game area.

[0059] The display portion 60 is used to display the prizes in the receiving portion 10. The display portion 60 according to this embodiment displays the prizes by placing them in the receiving space, and Figure 2 As shown, the display portion 60 has a supporting portion 61, a first prize placement portion 62 and a second prize placement portion 63, the first prize placement portion 62 being arranged in the accommodating space to form an opening area 71, and the second prize placement portion 63 forming a drop-out area 72, which closes a portion of the opening area 71 and allows the prize to fall.

[0060] The support portion 61 supports the first prize placement portion 62 and the second prize placement portion 63 so that they can be positioned in the storage space. In this embodiment, the first prize placement portion 62 is fixedly supported so that it cannot be rearranged in the storage space, and the second prize placement portion 63 is supported so that it can be rearranged in the storage space.

[0061] The support portion 61 in this embodiment slidably supports the second prize placement portion 63 below the first prize placement portion 62. Therefore, by sliding the second prize placement portion 63 in the front-to-back direction, the second prize placement portion 63 can be rearranged relative to the first prize placement portion 62, and the shape and size of the placement area where prizes can be placed can be changed, or the shape and size of the drop-out area 72 can be changed.

[0062] The first prize placement portion 62 is fixed in the accommodation space, and its position cannot be changed in principle. Figure 2 As shown, the area (unblocked area) in the accommodation space where the first prize placement portion (fixed prize placement portion) is not provided is the opening area 71 .

[0063] The second prize placement portion 63 is configured to be re-deployable within the accommodation space, and as Figure 2 The device is shown supported by the support portion 61 so as to block a portion of the opening area 71 to form a drop-out area 72 .

[0064] When a prize acquired by the prize acquisition unit 20 and then dropped (drop) passes through the drop port area 72 of the display section 60, it is considered to have moved from the game area to the base 80. The prize dropped from the drop port area of ​​the display section 60 is detected by the optical sensor and then guided via the guide path to the prize outlet 96. The optical sensor detects the presence or absence of a prize by using a light emitting element and a light receiving element installed on the guide path.

[0065] The base 80 is a base of the housing provided below the housing 10 and holds the housing 10 in a high position so that the player can play the game in a standing position facing forward.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the base 80 in this embodiment has an operation unit 90 , a gaming fee detector 93 , a prize outlet 96 , a setting unit 100 , a control unit 110 , and a storage unit 120 .

[0067] The operation unit 90 allows the player to operate the game. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the operation unit 90 in this embodiment has at least a joystick 91 and operation buttons 92 .

[0068] The joystick 91 is an operation lever used by the player to horizontally move the prize obtaining unit 20. The operation button 92 is an operation button used by the player to determine the horizontal position of the prize obtaining unit 20. When the player presses the operation button 92, the prize obtaining unit 20 begins to descend at the determined position.

[0069] The game fee detector 93 detects the payment of the game fee by the player. The game fee detector 93 in this embodiment has a coin slot 94, a coin detection sensor (not shown), a coin passage path (not shown) and a coin box (not shown).

[0070] In this embodiment, the prize obtaining game starts when the player inserts a predetermined number of coins into the coin slot 94. The coins inserted through the coin slot 94 are detected by a coin detection sensor.

[0071] The coin detection sensor is, for example, an optical sensor, and detects the presence of a coin inserted through the coin slot 94 by means of a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion attached to the coin passage. Coins passing through the coin passage path in this manner are stored in a coin box.

[0072] A prize outlet 96 is provided on the front surface of the base 80 for taking out prizes dropped when the prizes acquired by the prize acquisition unit 20 drop through the drop port area 72 of the display portion 60 .

[0073] The setting unit 100 is used when a player performs a game operation or the like, or when a service provider performs a setting operation. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the setting unit 100 in this embodiment includes a setting operation portion 101 and a screen display 102 .

[0074] The setting operation unit 101 is used to receive operation input. In this embodiment, the setting operation unit 101 is composed of a touch panel and receives input instructions from the operator based on the position pressed by the operator.

[0075] The touch panel is stacked on top of the screen display 102, and when a touch operation is performed on the screen, the pressed position (contact position) can be detected based on a change in electrostatic capacitance between a fingertip and a conductive film.

[0076] The screen display 102 displays various screens, such as a game screen and a setting screen. The screen display 102 in this embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display.

[0077] The control unit 110 is provided in the base 80 and is a control unit for performing various controls on the prize obtaining game device 1. Figure 3 As shown, the control unit 110 includes at least a CPU 111 and a memory 112 .

[0078] The CPU 111 is an arithmetic processing device for controlling the entire gaming device. The memory 112 is used to ensure an area for storing programs of the CPU 111, a work area, and the like, and includes a storage element such as a RAM.

[0079] The storage unit 120 is a unit that stores programs and data for the control unit 110 to execute game processing. In the present embodiment, a memory element such as a ROM that is a read-only memory area is provided.

[0080] <<Configuration of Mobile Unit 50>>

[0081] Will use Figures 5 to 9 A configuration example of the mobile unit 50 according to the present embodiment is described. Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment. Figure 6 1 is a plan perspective view showing the configuration of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment. Figure 7 2 is a right side plan perspective view showing the configuration of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment. Figure 8 : is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the first right end operation unit 532 according to the present embodiment. Figure 9 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the second left end operation unit 533 according to the present embodiment.

[0082] The configurations of the horizontal moving portion 51 and the vertical moving portion 52 of the moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, the horizontal moving unit 51 includes a left-right moving unit 53 and a front-back moving unit 54. The left-right moving unit 53 moves the prize obtaining unit 20 left-right in the game area. The front-back moving unit 54 moves the prize obtaining unit 20 back-and-forth in the game area.

[0084] like Figure 5As shown, the left-right moving portion 53 in this embodiment includes a pair of fixed rails 53a extending in the left-right direction within the accommodation space, and left-right moving motors 53b arranged at the left and right ends of the fixed rails 53a on the front side.

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, the front-rear moving portion 54 in this embodiment has a plurality of moving rails 54 a extending in the front-rear direction within the accommodation space, and a front-rear moving motor 54 b arranged at the front end of each moving rail 54 a.

[0086] like Figure 5 As shown, the vertical moving part 52 has a lifting member 52a configured to be telescopic in the vertical direction, and a suspension member 52b that suspends the lifting member 52a so that it can be raised and lowered. The lifting member 52a is configured by assembling a plurality of pipes with successively smaller diameters in a telescopic manner so as to be able to slide freely. The prize obtaining unit 20 is connected to the lower end of the lifting member 52a in a state where it is connected to a line passing through the inside of the pipe. The lifting member 52a is attached to the lower end of the suspension member 52b, and the prize obtaining unit 20 is suspended on the lifting member 52a. The upper end of the suspension member 52b is supported so that it can move freely in the front-back direction by moving the rail 54a.

[0087] The vertical moving unit 52 according to this embodiment includes a wire winding unit, a vertical movement motor, an upper limit sensor, and a lower limit sensor within the suspension member 52b. The wire winding unit, driven by the vertical movement motor, winds a wire, thereby raising the prize acquisition unit 20 while the lower tubes are sequentially stored in the upper tube, or unwinds the wire, thereby lowering the prize acquisition unit 20 while the lower tubes are sequentially delivered from the upper tube. The upper limit sensor detects whether the prize acquisition unit 20 has stopped rising by winding the wire connected to the prize acquisition unit 20. The lower limit sensor detects whether the prize acquisition unit 20 has stopped descending based on changes in the tension of the wire connected to the prize acquisition unit 20.

[0088] The fixed rail 53a according to the present embodiment extends in the left-right direction within the accommodation space, spanning the first game area on the left and the second game area on the right adjacent to each other, and as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the fixed rail 53a supports a first moving rail 54a1 corresponding to the first game area on the left and a second moving rail 54a2 corresponding to the second game area on the right so that they can move freely along the common rail.

[0089] like Figure 5As shown, the first left-right moving motor 53b1 for moving the first moving rail 54a1 in the left-right direction is arranged at the left end of the fixed rail 53a of the front side. In addition, the second left-right moving motor 53b2 for moving the second moving rail 54a2 in the left-right direction is arranged at the right end of the fixed rail 53a of the front side.

[0090] The fixed rail 53a on the front side is formed into a U-shaped cross-section, inside which are arranged a first main moving pulley rotated by a first left and right moving motor 53b1, a first driven pulley attached to the right end of the fixed rail 53a on the front side, and a first left and right belt stretched between the first main moving pulley and the first driven pulley.

[0091] In addition, inside the fixed rail 53a on the front side, there are arranged a second main moving pulley driven by the second left and right moving motor 53b2, a second driven pulley attached to the left end of the fixed rail 53a on the front side, and a second left and right belt stretched between the second main moving pulley and the second driven pulley.

[0092] The first and second left and right belts are arranged parallel to each other in the front fixed rail 53a, the first movable rail 54a1 is connected to the first left and right belts via a first connection portion, and the second movable rail 54a2 is connected to the second left and right belts via a second connection portion.

[0093] Therefore, by rotating the first left-right moving motor 53b1 in the forward or reverse direction, the first movable rail 54a1 connected to the first left-right belt can move back and forth in the left-right direction along the fixed rail 53a. Similarly, by rotating the second left-right moving motor 53b2 in the forward or reverse direction, the second movable rail 54a2 connected to the second left-right belt can move back and forth in the horizontal direction along the fixed rail 53a.

[0094] In this embodiment, the first moving rail 54a1 supports the first hanging member 52b1, and the first prize obtaining unit 20a corresponding to the first game area on the left is hung on the first hanging member 52b1 so as to be able to move freely in the front-back direction. Figure 5 and Figure 7 That is, the first prize obtaining unit 20a is supported by the first moving rail 54a1 so as to be able to freely move in the front-rear direction.

[0095] Similarly, the second hanging member 52b2, from which the second prize obtaining section 20b corresponding to the second gaming area on the right side is suspended, is supported on the second movable rail 54a2 so as to be able to move freely in the front-rear direction. In other words, the second prize obtaining section 20b is supported by the second movable rail 54a2 so as to be able to move freely in the front-rear direction.

[0096] In addition, if Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first front-rear moving motor 54b1 is disposed at the front end of the first moving rail 54a1 for moving the first hanging member 52b1 on which the first prize obtaining unit 20a is hung in the front-rear direction.

[0097] Similarly, a second front-rear movement motor 54b2 is disposed at the front end of the second movement rail 54a2 for moving the second hanging member 52b2 on which the second prize obtaining portion 20b is hung in the front-rear direction.

[0098] The first movable rail 54a1 is formed in a U-shaped cross section, and a main movable pulley driven by a first front-rear movable motor 54b1, a driven pulley attached to the rear end of the first movable rail 54a1, and a front-rear belt stretched between the main movable pulley and the driven pulley are arranged inside the first movable rail 54a1. The first suspension member 52b1 is connected to the front-rear belt via a connecting portion.

[0099] Therefore, by rotating the first front-rear movement motor 54b1 forward or reverse, the first prize obtaining unit 20a and the first suspension member 52b1 connected to the front-rear belt can be moved back and forth in the front-rear direction along the first movement rail 54a1.

[0100] Similarly, a main moving pulley driven by the second front-rear moving motor 54b2, a driven pulley arranged at the rear end of the second moving track 54a2, and a front-rear belt stretched between the main moving pulley and the driven pulley are arranged inside the second moving track 54a2. The second suspension member 52b2 is connected to the front-rear belt via a connecting portion.

[0101] Therefore, by forward or backward rotation of the second front-rear movement motor 54b2, the second prize obtaining portion 20b and the second suspension member 52b2 connected to the front-rear belt can reciprocate in the front-rear direction along the second movement rail 54a2.

[0102] like Figure 6 As shown, the first left end sensor 54c1 that detects the left end position of the first game area is attached to the left front side of the first moving rail 54a1. Figure 6 As shown, a first left end operation unit 531 for activating the first left end sensor 54c1 is attached to the left end of the fixing rail 53a on the front side.

[0103] As a result, when the first left end operating unit 531 activates the first left end sensor 54c1 due to the leftward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the leftward movement of the first prize obtaining unit 20a together with the first moving rail 54a1 in the leftward direction in the first game area is restricted.

[0104] like Figure 6As shown, a first right end sensor 54c2 for detecting the right end position of the first game area is attached to the right front side of the first moving rail 54a1. Figure 6 As shown, a first right end operating unit 532 for activating the first right end sensor 54c2 is supported at the center of the fixing rail 53a on the front side.

[0105] Therefore, when the first right end operation unit 532 activates the first right end sensor 54c2 due to the rightward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the first prize obtaining unit 20a is restricted from moving together with the first moving rail 54a1 in the left-right direction in the first game area.

[0106] like Figure 6 As shown, the second left end sensor 54c3 that detects the left end position of the second game area is attached to the left front side of the second moving rail 54a2. Figure 6 As shown, a second left end operating unit 533 for activating the second left end sensor 54c3 is supported at the center of the fixing rail 53a on the front side.

[0107] As a result, when the second left end operating unit 533 activates the second left end sensor 54c3 due to the leftward movement of the second moving rail 54a2, the second prize obtaining part 20b is restricted from moving leftward along the left-right direction in the second game area together with the second moving rail 54a2.

[0108] like Figure 6 As shown, the second right end sensor 54c4 for detecting the right end position of the second game area is attached to the right front side of the second moving rail 54a2. Figure 6 As shown, a second right end operation unit 534 for activating a second right end sensor 54c4 is attached to the right end of the fixing rail 53a on the front side.

[0109] Thus, when the second right end operating unit 534 activates the second right end sensor 54c4 due to the rightward movement of the second moving rail 54a2, the second prize obtaining portion 20b is restricted from moving in the left-right direction in the second game area together with the second moving rail 54a2.

[0110] The first left end sensor 54c1, the first right end sensor 54c2, the second left end sensor 54c3, and the second right end sensor 54c4 are optical sensors that detect the presence of a shielding object based on whether light irradiated from the light emitting unit is received by the light receiving unit. In other words, when the operating unit is located between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit, each sensor can detect this.

[0111] The first left-end operating unit 531 and the second right-end operating unit 534 are fixed to the fixed rail 53a on the front side, so their installation positions cannot be changed in principle. In contrast, the first right-end operating unit 532 and the second left-end operating unit 533 are supported on the fixed rail 53a on the front side so as to be able to move freely in the left and right directions, thereby allowing their installation positions to be changed (in other words, the right end position of the first game area and the left end position of the second game area can each be changed).

[0112] The first right end operation unit 532 is an example of a first operation unit, and is a member that can slide relative to the fixed rail 53a on the front side. Figure 8 As shown, the first right end operating unit 532 of this embodiment has a shielding unit 532a, a magnet 532b, two wheels 532c, and a handle portion 532d protruding forward in the front-to-back direction, and the shielding unit 532a protrudes to the left in the left-to-right direction and blocks the light emitted from the first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor).

[0113] In the present embodiment, a groove extending in the left-right direction is formed on the inner surface of the fixed rail 53a on the front side. The fixed rail 53a on the front side supports the first right end operating unit 532 so that the wheel can be placed in the groove to guide the first right end operating unit 532. A service provider (e.g., a store clerk, etc.) can operate the handle portion 532d to slide the first right end operating unit 532 to the left and right along the fixed rail 53a on the front side, thereby changing the position of the first right end operating unit 532 and adjusting the right end position of the first game area. The first right end operating unit 532 can be fixed in the position after sliding by a magnet 532b (after the first right end operating unit 532 is slidably moved, the position can be maintained).

[0114] The second left end operation unit 533 is an example of a second operation unit, and is a member that can slide relative to the fixed rail 53a on the front side. Figure 9 As shown, the second left end operating unit 533 of this embodiment has a shielding unit 533a, a magnet 533b, two wheels 533c, and a handle portion 533d protruding forward in the front-to-back direction, and the shielding unit 533a protrudes to the right in the left-to-right direction and blocks the light emitted from the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor).

[0115] In this embodiment, similar to the first right-end operating unit 532 described above, the second left-end operating unit 533 is guided by placing its wheels in grooves of the fixed track 53a on the front side. The service provider can adjust the left end position of the second gaming area by sliding the first right-end operating unit 532 horizontally along the fixed track 53a on the front side and changing the position of the second left-end operating unit 533 by operating the handle portion 533d independently of the handle portion 532d of the first right-end operating unit 532. The second left-end operating unit 533 can be fixed in its position after sliding by a magnet 533b (after the second left-end operating unit 533 slidably moves, the position can be maintained).

[0116] In this way, the fixed rail 53a on the front side supports the first right end operating unit 532 at a position after the sliding movement between the first movable rail 54a1 and the second left end operating unit 533, thereby making it possible to change the right end position of the first game area, and supports the second left end operating unit 533 at a position after the sliding movement between the first right end operating unit 532 and the second movable rail 54a2, thereby making it possible to change the left end position of the second game area.

[0117] like Figure 7 As shown, a first front end sensor 52d1 for detecting the front end position of the first game area is attached to the front end of the first suspension member 52b1. Figure 7 As shown, a first front end operation unit 541 for operating the first front end sensor 52d1 is attached to the front end of the first moving rail 54a1.

[0118] As a result, when the first front operating unit 541 activates the first front sensor 52d1 due to the forward movement of the first suspension member 52b1, the first prize obtaining unit 20a is restricted from moving forward and backward together with the first suspension member 52b1 in the first gaming area.

[0119] like Figure 7 As shown, the second front end sensor 52b2 for detecting the front end position of the second game area is attached to the front end of the second suspension member 52d3. Figure 7 As shown, a second front end operating unit 543 for operating the second front end sensor 52d3 is attached to the front end of the second moving rail 54a2.

[0120] As a result, when the second front end operation unit 543 activates the second front end sensor 52d3 due to the forward movement of the second suspension member 2, the second prize obtaining part 20b is restricted from moving forward and backward together with the second suspension member 52b2 in the second gaming area.

[0121] A first rear end sensor (not shown) for detecting the rear end position of the first game area is attached to the rear end of the first suspension member 52b1. Figure 5 As shown, a first rear end operating unit 542 for operating the first rear end sensor is attached to the rear end of the first moving rail 54a1.

[0122] As a result, when the first rear end operating unit 542 activates the first rear end sensor due to the rearward movement of the first hanging member 52b1, the front and rear movement of the first prize obtaining unit 20a together with the first hanging member 52b1 in the first gaming area is restricted.

[0123] A second rear end sensor (not shown) for detecting the rear end position of the second play area is attached to the rear end of the second suspension member 52b2. Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, a second rear end operating unit 544 for operating the second rear end sensor is attached to the rear end of the second moving rail 54a2.

[0124] As a result, when the second rear end operating unit 544 activates the second rear end sensor due to the rearward movement of the second hanging member 52b2, the second prize obtaining part 20b is restricted from moving forward and backward together with the second hanging member 52b2 in the second gaming area.

[0125] The first front sensor 52d1, the first rear sensor, the second front sensor 52d3, and the second rear sensor are optical sensors that detect the presence of a shielding object based on whether light emitted from the light-emitting unit is received by the light-receiving unit. In other words, each sensor can detect when the operating unit is located between the light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit.

[0126] The first front operating unit 541 and the first rear operating unit 542 are fixed to the first movable track 54a1, so their installation positions cannot be changed in principle. Similarly, the second front operating unit 543 and the second rear operating unit 544 are fixed to the second movable track 54a2, so their installation positions cannot be changed in principle.

[0127] <<About Game Area Settings>>

[0128] Will use Figures 10 to 12 The game area setting according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 10 53 is a diagram showing a state in which the first right end operation unit 532 and the second left end operation unit 533 have been moved to the right side. Figure 11 1 is a diagram showing a state in which the first right end operation unit 532 has moved to the left side and the second left end operation unit 533 has moved to the right side. Figure 12 This is a diagram explaining the settings of the game area. Figure 12A is a diagram showing a state in which the first game area PA1 and the second game area PA2 are set to the same size. Figure 12 B is a diagram showing a state where the second game area PA2 is set to be smaller than the first game area PA1. Figure 12 C is a diagram showing a state where the presentation area DA is set between the first game area PA1 and the second game area PA2. Note that in the diagram, each area is shown using a two-dot chain line.

[0129] like Figure 5 As shown, when the first right end operation unit 532 and the second left end operation unit 533 are moved to the left-right center of the fixed track 53a by the operation of the service provider (e.g., a store clerk, etc.), the right end position of the first game area and the left end position of the second game area will be set to the left-right center of the fixed track 53a. In this case, Figure 12 As shown in A, the first game area PA1 and the second game area PA2 are of the same size. Therefore, the movable ranges of the first prize obtaining unit 20a and the second prize obtaining unit 20b in the storage space are also of the same size.

[0130] Furthermore, when the first right end operation unit 532 and the second left end operation unit 533 slide from the center to the right along the horizontal direction of the fixed rail 53a by the operation of the service provider, the right end position of the first game area and the left end position of the second game area are changed to positions slid from the center to the right along the horizontal direction of the fixed rail 53a, as shown in FIG. Figure 10 In this case, Figure 12 As shown in B, the first game area PA1 is larger than the second game area PA2. Figure 5 Compared to the state shown in FIG. 1 , the movable range of the first prize obtaining unit 20 a in the accommodation space is expanded, while the movable range of the second prize obtaining unit 20 b in the accommodation space is reduced.

[0131] In addition, if Figure 11 As shown, when the first right-end operating unit 532 slides from the center to the left along the left-right direction of the fixed rail 53a, and the second left-end operating unit 533 slides from the center to the right along the left-right direction of the fixed rail 53a, the right end position of the first game area will be changed to a position slid from the center to the left along the left-right direction of the fixed rail 53a, and the left end position of the second game area will be changed to a position slid from the center to the right along the left-right direction of the fixed rail 53a. In this case, the fixed rail 53a supports the first right-end operating unit 532 and the second left-end operating unit 533, so that a gap exists between the right end position of the first game area and the left end position of the second game area, thereby forming a non-game area DA between the first game area PA1 and the second game area PA2, as shown in FIG. Figure 12 C. Therefore, with Figure 5 Compared with the state shown, the movement range of the first prize acquisition unit 20a and the second prize acquisition unit 20b in the accommodating space is reduced, but prizes and decorations for display can be placed in the non-game area DA, or a display (small monitor) for advertising, game explanation, etc. can be installed.

[0132] <<Operation of Prize Obtaining Game Device 1>>

[0133] Will use Figure 13 The operation of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figure 13 1 is a flowchart explaining an operation example of the prize obtaining game device 1 according to the present embodiment. Next, an operation example in the first game area will be specifically explained, and explanation of the second game area will be omitted because it is similar to the first game area.

[0134] When the gaming fee detection unit 93 detects the insertion of coins (step S101: YES), the control unit 110 starts measuring a preset operation time limit (step S102).

[0135] Next, when the control unit 110 receives an operation signal for horizontally moving the first prize obtaining unit 20a through the player's operation of the joystick 91 (step S103: yes), it drives the horizontal moving part 51 according to the player's operation to move the first prize obtaining unit 20a horizontally in the first game area (step S104).

[0136] In this embodiment, when the first prize obtaining unit 20a moves horizontally within the first gaming area, if the first right end operating unit 532 activates the first right end sensor 54c2 due to the rightward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the control unit 110 stops the first prize obtaining unit 20a at the right end of the first gaming area. Furthermore, when the first rear end operating unit 542 activates the first rear end sensor due to the rearward movement of the first suspension member 52b1, the first prize obtaining unit 20a stops at the rear end of the first gaming area. Furthermore, when the first left end operating unit 531 activates the first left end sensor 54c1 due to the leftward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the first prize obtaining unit 20a stops at the left end of the first gaming area. Furthermore, when the first front end operating unit 541 activates the first front end sensor 52d1 by moving the first suspension member 52b1 forward, the first prize obtaining unit 20a stops at the front end of the first gaming area.

[0137] On the other hand, if the player does not operate the joystick 91 (step S103: No), the control unit 110 determines whether the operation time limit has expired (step S106). If the operation time limit has not expired (step S106: No), the process returns to step S103. If the operation time limit has expired (step S106: Yes), the first prize obtaining unit 20a is stopped (step S107).

[0138] Next, when the control unit 110 receives an operation signal for determining the position of the first prize obtaining unit 20a after horizontal movement through the player operating the operation button 92 (step S105: Yes), it stops the first prize obtaining unit 20a at the position after horizontal movement (step S107).

[0139] On the other hand, if the player does not operate the operation button 92 (step S103: No), the control unit 110 determines whether the operation time limit has expired (step S106). Then, if the operation time limit has not expired (step S106: No), the process returns to step S103. If the operation time limit has expired (step S106: Yes), the first prize obtaining unit 20a is stopped (step S107).

[0140] Next, when the first prize obtaining unit 20 a stops (step S107 ), the control unit 110 drives the vertical moving portion 52 to lower the first prize obtaining unit 20 a to the stop position in the first gaming area (step S108 ).

[0141] When the lower limit sensor detects that the descent of the first prize obtaining unit 20 a has stopped (step S109 : Yes), the control unit 110 stops the first prize obtaining unit 20 a (step S110 ).

[0142] Next, when the first prize obtaining unit 20 a is in the stopped state (step S110 ), the control unit 110 causes the driving unit 35 to rotate the arm 25 in the closing direction (step S111 ).

[0143] Next, when the arm portion 25 of the first prize obtaining unit 20 a is in the closed state (step S111 ), the control unit 110 drives the vertical moving portion 52 to raise the first prize obtaining unit 20 a (step S112 ).

[0144] When it is detected by the upper limit sensor that the first prize obtaining unit 20 a has stopped ascending (step S113 : Yes), the control unit 110 stops the first prize obtaining unit 20 a (step S114 ).

[0145] Next, the control unit 110 drives the horizontal moving section 51 to move the first prize obtaining unit 20 a toward the origin position (step S115 ), and determines whether the first prize obtaining unit 20 a has reached the origin position (step S116 ).

[0146] In this embodiment, when the first left end operating unit 531 activates the first left end sensor 54c1 due to the leftward movement of the first moving track 54a1, and the first front end operating unit 541 activates the first front end sensor 52d1 due to the forward movement of the first suspension member 52b1, the control unit 110 determines that the first prize acquisition unit 20a has reached the origin position.

[0147] Next, when the first prize obtaining unit 20 a is located at the origin position (step S116 : Yes), the control unit 110 causes the driving unit 35 to rotate the arm 25 in the opening direction (step S117 ).

[0148] As described above, according to the prize obtaining game device 1 of the present embodiment, the service provider can independently change the size of the first game area and the second game area by adjusting the positions of the first right end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) and the second left end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) in the horizontal direction along the fixed rail 53a. In addition, in each of the first game area and the second game area whose size has been changed, the range of movement of each of the first prize obtaining unit 20a and the second prize obtaining unit 20b within the accommodation space can be limited.

[0149] Other embodiments

[0150] The above-described embodiments are provided for ease of understanding the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Without departing from the purpose of the present invention, the present invention may be modified or improved, and the present invention also includes its equivalents. In particular, the embodiments described below are also included in the present invention. In other words, the present invention may be constituted by appropriately combining the above-described embodiments with the embodiments described below.

[0151] In addition, the present invention can also be constructed by appropriately combining multiple invention definition items disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, the present invention can be constructed by deleting some invention definition items from all the invention definition items disclosed in the above embodiments, or the present invention can be constructed by appropriately combining all the invention definition items disclosed in the above embodiments with the invention definition items disclosed in the following embodiments.

[0152] <Prize>

[0153] In the above embodiment, the prizes stored in the storage portion 10 are not limited to items that can be directly obtained by players (for example, plush toys, etc.), but also include items that are stored as acquisition targets in the game and can be exchanged for other prizes after acquisition, as well as items that are not provided themselves but are used to compete for points or rankings.

[0154] <Arm>

[0155] In the above embodiment, the prize acquisition unit 20 having three arms 25 is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a prize acquisition unit 20 having two or fewer arms 25 or a prize acquisition unit 20 having four or more arms 25.

[0156] <Movable Operation Unit>

[0157] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the first right end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) and the second left end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) can each slide along the fixed rail 53a to change their left and right positions. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Figure 14 As shown, an operation unit 535 in which a first right end operation unit 532 (first operation unit) and a second left end operation unit 533 (second operation unit) are integrated may also be used.

[0158] In this case, the integrated operating unit 535 is supported by the fixed rail 53a so as to be able to slide between the first movable rail 54a1 and the second movable rail 54a2. The first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) serve as sensors for detecting the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area. To this end, the service provider can simultaneously change the size of the first game area and the second game area by adjusting the position of the integrated operating unit in the left and right directions along the fixed rail 53a.

[0159] In addition, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the first right end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) and the second left end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) each have two wheels, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first right end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) and the second left end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) without wheels can each be configured to be slidably fitted in a groove inside the fixed rail 53a on the front side.

[0160] <Movable Sensor>

[0161] In the above-described embodiment, the first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) may each be configured to slide along the fixed rail 53a to change its position in the left-right direction.

[0162] In this case, the first right end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) is attached to the right front side of the first moving rail 54a1 instead of the first right end sensor 54c2, and the second left end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) is attached to the left front side of the second moving rail 54a2 instead of the second left end sensor 54c3. This enables the service provider to independently change the size of the first game area and the second game area by adjusting the left and right positions of each of the first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) along the fixed rail 53a.

[0163] The first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) may be integrated into one body.

[0164] <Front-end operation unit / Back-end operation unit>

[0165] In the above embodiment, each of the first front operating unit 541 and the first rear operating unit 542 can also be moved in the front-to-back position along the first movable rail 54a1. In the same manner, the second front operating unit 543 and the second rear operating unit 544 can also be moved in the front-to-back position along the second movable rail 54a2.

[0166] In this case, for example, in each of the first and second moving rails 54a1 and 54a2, a plurality of screw holes are formed at equal intervals along the front-rear direction so that the front and rear operation units can be attached at the changed positions.

[0167] Reference Character List

[0168] 1 Prize Obtaining Game Device 10 Accommodation Portion 11 Opening / Closing Door 12 Support Pillar 20 Prize Obtaining Unit 20a First Prize Obtaining Portion 20b Second Prize Obtaining Portion 21 Base 22 Protrusion 25 Arm Portion 28 Arm Connecting Portion 29 Arm 29A First Arm 29B Second Arm 29C Third Arm 30 Claw 35 Driving Unit 35A First Driving Unit 35Aa Arm Opening / Closing Motor 35Ab Gear Box 35B Second Driving Unit 35Ba Arm Opening / Closing Motor 35Bb Gear Box 35C Third Driving Unit 35Ca Arm Opening / Closing Motor 35Cb Gear Box 50 Moving Portion 51 Horizontal Moving Portion 52 Vertical Moving Portion 52a Elevating Member 52b Hanging Member 52b1 First Hanging Member 52b2 Second Hanging Member 52d1 First Front End Sensor 52d3 Second Front End Sensor 53 Left-Right Moving Portion 53a Fixed Rail 53b left-right moving motor 53b1 first left-right moving motor 53b2 second left-right moving motor 54 forward-backward moving portion 54a moving rail 54a1 first moving rail 54a2 second moving rail 54b forward-backward moving motor 54b1 first forward-backward moving motor 54b2 second forward-backward moving motor 54c1 first left end sensor 54c2 first right end sensor 54c3 second left end sensor 54c4 second right end sensor 60 display area 61 support unit 62 first prize placement portion 63 second prize placement portion 71 opening area 72 drop area 80 base 90 operation unit 91 joystick 92 operation button 93 game fee detection unit 94 coin slot 96 prize withdrawal port 100 setting unit 101 setting operation portion 102 screen display 110 control unit 111 CPU 112 Memory 120 Storage unit 531 First left end operating part 532 First right end operating part 532a Shielding unit 532b Magnet 532c Wheel 532d Handle part 533 Second left end operating part 533a Shielding unit 533b Magnet 533c Wheel 533d Handle part 534 Second right end operating unit 535 Operating unit 541 First front end operating unit 542 First rear end operating unit 543 Second front end operating unit 544 Second rear end operating unit.

Claims

1. A prize obtaining game device, comprising: A fixed track extending in the left-right direction in the accommodating space for accommodating prizes, spanning the first game area on the left and the second game area on the right adjacent to each other; a first movable track, the first movable track being orthogonal to the fixed track and supported by the fixed track so as to be able to freely move along the left-right direction in the first game area; a first prize obtaining portion supported by the first movable rail so as to be able to freely move in a front-rear direction; a first sensor attached to the first moving track and detecting a right end position of the first play area; a first operating unit that activates the first sensor, the first operating unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be freely movable in the left-right direction; a second movable track, the second movable track being orthogonal to the fixed track and supported by the fixed track so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction in the second game area; a second prize obtaining portion, the second prize obtaining portion being supported by the second movable rail so as to be able to freely move along the front-rear direction; a second sensor attached to the second moving track and detecting a left end position of the second play area; as well as A second operating unit activates the second sensor, the second operating unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction; wherein: The fixed rail is capable of changing the right end position of the first game area by supporting the first operating unit at a position moved between the first movable rail and the second operating unit; and The fixed rail can change the left end position of the second play area by supporting the second operating unit at a position moved between the first operating unit and the second movable rail.

2. The prize obtaining game device according to claim 1, further comprising: a control unit configured to stop the first movable track at the right end position of the first game area when the first operating unit activates the first sensor due to the first movable track moving along the left-right direction; and When the second operating unit activates the second sensor due to the second moving rail moving in the left-right direction, the control unit stops the second moving rail at the left end position of the second game area.

3. The prize obtaining game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The fixed rail supports the first operating unit and the second operating unit to open a gap from the right end position of the first game area to the left end position of the second game area, thereby forming a non-game area between the first game area and the second game area.

4. The prize obtaining game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The fixed rail supports the first and second operating units in a manner to slide in the left-right direction, and the first and second operating units are positioned on the fixed rail by magnets at positions after sliding movement.

5. A prize obtaining game device comprising: A fixed track extending in the left-right direction in the accommodating space for accommodating prizes, spanning the first game area on the left and the second game area on the right adjacent to each other; a first movable track, the first movable track being orthogonal to the fixed track and supported by the fixed track so as to be able to freely move along the left-right direction in the first game area; a first prize obtaining portion supported by the first movable rail so as to be able to freely move in a front-rear direction; a second movable track, the second movable track being orthogonal to the fixed track and supported by the fixed track so as to be able to move freely along the left-right direction in the second game area; a second prize obtaining portion, the second prize obtaining portion being supported by the second movable rail so as to be able to freely move along the front-rear direction; a first sensor attached to the first moving track and detecting a boundary position between the first play area and the second play area; a second sensor attached to the second moving track and detecting the boundary position between the first play area and the second play area; as well as an operating unit that activates the first sensor and the second sensor, the operating unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be freely movable in the left-right direction; wherein the fixed rail is capable of changing the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area by supporting the operating unit at a position after moving between the first movable rail and the second movable rail.

6. The prize obtaining game device according to claim 5, further comprising a control unit, which, when the operating unit activates the first sensor due to the first movable rail moving in the left-right direction, stops the first movable rail at the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area, When the second sensor is activated by the operation unit due to the second moving rail moving in the left-right direction, the control unit stops the second moving rail at the boundary position between the first game area and the second game area.

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