Game device

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a game device capable of being miniaturized and giving an excitement to a player. [Solution] Provided is a game device that transfers a prize in a game space to a prize extraction space. The game device has an operation unit that receives an operation input from a player, a game area in which a prize is placed, and a movement mechanism that has a prize gripping unit for gripping the prize and moves the prize gripping unit in accordance with the operation input. When a specified trigger is started, the game area enables the game space to be communicated with the prize taking-out space, so that the prizes are transferred to the prize taking-out space. As a result, it is possible to provide a game device that can be miniaturized and impart an excitement to a player.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a game device for obtaining a prize, a game operation control method for the game device, and a game program. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, an elevator game device disposed in an amusement facility is known as a game device for obtaining a prize (for example, Patent Literature 1). In such an elevator game device, an elevator arm picks up a prize placed in a prize storage portion and moves in a horizontal direction within a game space to above an opening. Therefore, the elevator game device requires a space in which the elevator arm moves in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the elevator game device is necessarily large-sized, and the amusement facility requires a space for disposing the same.

[0003] On the other hand, in the field of game devices in recent years, miniaturization of game devices is required in order to be able to dispose a plurality of game devices in a limited space. In such a situation, the conventional elevator game device is structurally difficult to satisfy the requirement of miniaturization. Therefore, a game device capable of giving a player an unprecedented excitement while miniaturizing the game device is required.

[0004] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0005] PATENT LITERATURE

[0006] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2000-84236

[0007] CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION

[0008] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0009] An object of the present application is to provide a game device capable of miniaturizing the game device and giving a player an excitement. Another object of the present application is to provide a game operation control method and a game program for the game device.

[0010] MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0011] The above object can be achieved by the present application described in (1) to (13) below.

[0012] (1) A game device that causes a prize in a game space to be transferred to a prize extraction space, comprising:

[0013] an operation portion that accepts an operation input from a player;

[0014] a game area that places the prize; and

[0015] a moving mechanism that has a prize picking portion for picking up the prize and moves the prize picking portion based on the operation input, wherein

[0016] The game area, upon a prescribed trigger activation, communicates the game space with the prize withdrawal space, thereby causing the prize to be transferred to the prize withdrawal space.

[0017] (2) The game apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the moving mechanism is provided near the game area.

[0018] (3) The game apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the moving mechanism has: a driving portion provided near the game area;

[0019] a support portion coupled to the driving portion and provided in a vertical direction; and

[0020] a movable portion that moves along the support portion and is provided to protrude from the support portion.

[0021] (4) The game apparatus according to the above (3), wherein the movable portion extends in a horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and is provided opposite to the game area.

[0022] (5) The game apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the prize grasping portion is configured to rotate around an axis parallel to the vertical direction.

[0023] (6) The game apparatus according to the above (3), wherein the prize grasping portion is provided at a top end of the movable portion.

[0024] (7) The game apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the game area is configured to form an opening by sliding movement.

[0025] (8) The game apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the game area has an auxiliary area provided along an outer periphery of the game area.

[0026] (9) The game apparatus according to the above (8), wherein the auxiliary area is inclined toward the game area.

[0027] (10) The game apparatus according to the above (1), further comprising:

[0028] a housing that defines the game space and the prize withdrawal space;

[0029] an input portion provided on an upper surface of the housing within the game space and that receives input from the prize grasping portion.

[0030] (11) The game apparatus according to the above (1), wherein the prescribed trigger is the operation input to the operation portion, the prize grasping portion reaching a prescribed position, or input from the prize grasping portion to the input portion.

[0031] (12) A game device operation control method, the game device moving a prize in a game space to a prize extraction space, the operation control method comprising:

[0032] a step of accepting an operation input from a player;

[0033] a step of lowering a prize gripping portion according to the operation input;

[0034] a step of gripping the prize with the prize gripping portion;

[0035] a step of raising the prize gripping portion;

[0036] a step of communicating the game space with the prize extraction space at a prescribed trigger start; and

[0037] a step of releasing the prize gripping portion from the prize.

[0038] (13) A game program that causes a computer to function as:

[0039] an operation input device that accepts an operation input from a player;

[0040] a lowering device that lowers a prize gripping portion according to the operation input;

[0041] a gripping device that grips the prize with the prize gripping portion;

[0042] a raising device that raises the prize gripping portion;

[0043] a device that communicates the game space with the prize extraction space at a prescribed trigger start; and

[0044] a releasing device that releases the prize gripping portion from the prize.

[0045] In addition, the above object can be achieved by the present application described in (1) to (12) below.

[0046] (1) A gripping device having a main body with a first driving portion and a rotating body provided below the main body, for gripping a prize, wherein

[0047] the main body has a slip ring portion connected to the rotating body,

[0048] the rotating body has an arm unit that grips the prize,

[0049] the rotating body is configured to rotate around a center axis of the slip ring portion by driving of the first driving portion.

[0050] (2) The gripping device according to (1) above, wherein the rotating body is configured to rotate 360° about the center axis of the slip ring portion.

[0051] (3) The gripping device according to (1) above, wherein the arm unit includes a plurality of arm units,

[0052] the plurality of arm units being disposed about the center axis.

[0053] (4) The gripping device according to (1) above, wherein the arm unit includes a movable unit having a second drive portion different from the first drive portion, and an arm portion connected to the movable unit.

[0054] (5) The gripping device according to (4) above, wherein the arm portion has a lighting device disposed from a base end to a tip end thereof.

[0055] (6) The gripping device according to (4) above, wherein the arm unit includes a plurality of arm units,

[0056] the arm portion of each of the plurality of arm units being configured to independently rotate about a base end thereof by driving of the second drive portion.

[0057] (7) A moving mechanism used in a game device, which moves a prize in a game space through an opening to a prize taking-out space, comprising:

[0058] a drive portion;

[0059] a support portion connected to the drive portion;

[0060] a first movable portion connected to the support portion and capable of moving along the support portion; and

[0061] a prize gripping portion provided to the first movable portion,

[0062] wherein the support portion is disposed along a first direction orthogonal to the opening.

[0063] (8) The moving mechanism according to (7) above, wherein the moving mechanism is disposed in the vicinity of the opening.

[0064] (9) The moving mechanism according to (7) above, wherein the first movable portion extends from the support portion to a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.

[0065] (10) The moving mechanism according to (7) above, wherein,

[0066] the first movable portion has a receiving portion for receiving the prize gripping portion,

[0067] The receiving portion is positioned directly above the opening.

[0068] (11) The moving mechanism according to the above (9), further comprising:

[0069] a second movable portion connected to the support portion and capable of moving along the support portion,

[0070] wherein the second movable portion extends in the second direction to a direction opposite to the first movable portion.

[0071] (12) The moving mechanism according to the above (7), wherein the prize catching portion is the catching device according to any one of the above (1) to (6).

[0072] In addition, the above object can be achieved by the present application described in (1) to (10) below.

[0073] (1) A prize replenishing device for replenishing a prize to a game area, comprising:

[0074] a base and a prize replenishing unit provided to the base,

[0075] wherein the prize replenishing unit comprises:

[0076] a driving portion generating a power;

[0077] a displacement portion for providing the prize to the game area; and

[0078] a locking portion locking the displacement portion and maintaining a posture of the displacement portion in a state where the prize can be placed,

[0079] wherein the displacement portion is configured to release the locking between the displacement portion and the locking portion based on the power, thereby replenishing the prize to the game area.

[0080] (2) The prize replenishing device according to the above (1), wherein,

[0081] the prize replenishing unit further comprises a power imparting portion imparting the power to the locking portion,

[0082] the power imparting portion imparts the power to the locking portion by rotation.

[0083] (3) The prize replenishing device according to the above (2), wherein the locking portion releases the locking between the displacement portion and the locking portion by rotating toward the displacement portion by the power from the power imparting portion.

[0084] (4) The prize replenishing device according to the above (1), wherein,

[0085] The prize supplement unit further includes a placement portion for placing the prize,

[0086] The placement portion is detachably provided to the displacement portion.

[0087] (5) The prize supplement device according to the above (1), wherein

[0088] The prize supplement unit further includes a main body having a first space, a second space adjacent to the first space, and a third space adjacent to the first space and the second space,

[0089] The driving portion is located in the first space,

[0090] The locking portion is located in the second space,

[0091] The displacement portion is located in the third space.

[0092] (6) The prize supplement device according to the above (1), wherein

[0093] The base includes a first support member and a second support member separated from the first support member in the vertical direction,

[0094] The prize supplement unit includes a plurality of prize supplement units,

[0095] The plurality of prize supplement units are provided to the first support member and the second support member.

[0096] (7) The prize supplement device according to the above (6), wherein

[0097] The plurality of prize supplement units further include a main body accommodating the driving portion, the locking portion, and the displacement portion,

[0098] The main body is fitted to the first support member and the second support member.

[0099] (8) The prize supplement device according to the above (6), wherein the prize supplement unit provided to the second support member is configured to supplement the prize to the game area before the prize supplement unit provided to the first support member.

[0100] (9) The prize supplement device according to any one of the above (1) to (8), further comprising:

[0101] A guide portion provided to the base and guiding the prize from the prize supplement unit to the game area.

[0102] (10) A game device that causes a prize in a game space to move to a prize extraction space, comprising:

[0103] an operation section that accepts an operation input from a player;

[0104] a game area that places the prize;

[0105] a moving mechanism that has a prize gripping section for gripping the prize and moves the prize gripping section based on the operation input; and

[0106] a prize replenishing device that replenishes the game area with a prize,

[0107] wherein the prize replenishing device includes a base and a prize replenishing unit provided to the base,

[0108] the prize replenishing unit includes:

[0109] a driving section that generates power;

[0110] a displacement section that provides the prize to the game area; and

[0111] a locking section that locks the displacement section and maintains the posture of the displacement section in a state in which the prize can be placed,

[0112] wherein the displacement section is configured to release the locking between the displacement section and the locking section based on the power, thereby replenishing the game area with the prize.

[0113] Effects of the Invention

[0114] According to the present application, it is possible to provide a game device that can be downsized and gives a sense of excitement to a player. In addition, according to the present application, it is possible to provide an operation control method of the game device and a game program. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0115] Figure 1 is a perspective view that schematically shows a game device of a first embodiment of the present application.

[0116] Figure 2 is a block diagram that shows the structure of the game device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0117] Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view that schematically shows a moving mechanism of the game device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0118] Figure 4 is a side view that schematically shows the moving mechanism of the game device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0119] Figure 5 is a perspective view that schematically shows a prize gripping section of the game device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0120] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a prize pickup section of a game apparatus of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0121] Figure 7 is a front view schematically showing an internal structure of the prize pickup section of the game apparatus of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0122] Figure 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a connected state of the prize pickup section of the game apparatus of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0123] Figure 9 is a perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of the prize pickup section of the game apparatus of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0124] Figure 10 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0125] Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing the game area of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0126] Figure 12 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing the game area of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0127] Figure 13 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a subsidiary area of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0128] Figure 14 is a perspective view schematically showing an input section of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0129] Figure 15 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize replenishing apparatus of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0130] Figure 16 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize replenishing unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0131] Figure 17 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of the prize replenishing unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0132] Figure 18 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of the prize replenishing unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0133] Figure 19 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of the prize supplement unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0134] Figure 20 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of the prize supplement unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0135] Figure 21 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0136] Figure 22 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the prize supplement unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0137] Figure 23 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0138] Figure 24 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the prize supplement unit of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0139] Figure 25 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present application.

[0140] Figure 26 is a perspective view schematically showing a moving mechanism of the game apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.

[0141] Figure 27 is a perspective view schematically showing a moving mechanism of the game apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present application.

[0142] Figure 28 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.

[0143] Figure 29 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present application.

[0144] Figure 30 is a perspective view schematically showing the game apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present application.

[0145] Figure 31 is a perspective view schematically showing a moving mechanism of the game apparatus according to the ninth embodiment of the present application.

[0146] Figure 32is a perspective view schematically showing a game field of a game device according to the tenth embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0147] Hereinafter, the game device of the present application will be described in detail according to the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. For the convenience of explanation, the upper side in the drawing will be described as "up", the lower side as "down", the left side as "left", the right side as "right", the front side as "front", and the back side as "back".

[0148] <<First Embodiment>>

[0149] 1. Game apparatus

[0150] Figure 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present application. As shown in the drawing, the game device 1 of the present application is a 2 game type game device in which two players can play at the same time. However, the game device 1 can also be a 1 game type game device in which one player plays. Figure 1

[0151] The game device 1 of the present application has a prize obtaining game device 1A and a prize obtaining game device 1B disposed adjacent to each other. The number of the prize obtaining game devices 1A, 1B is not particularly limited, and can also be three or more. Such prize obtaining game devices 1A, 1B are game devices that transfer a prize from a game space 215 to a prize taking-out space 223. The structure of each part of the prize obtaining game devices 1A, 1B will be described below, but since the prize obtaining game devices 1A, 1B are of the same structure as each other, the structure of each part of the prize obtaining game device 1A will be described as representative.

[0152] The prize obtaining game device 1A (hereinafter also simply referred to as "game device 1") includes a housing 2, an operation section 3, a moving mechanism 4, a game field 5, a prize replenishing device 6, an input section 7, a storage section 8, and a control section 9. The structure of each part will be described below.

[0153] <Housing>

[0154] The housing 2 is formed in a box shape, and has a function of disposing or housing each part of the game device 1. The shape of the housing 2 is not particularly limited, and can be changed to a triangular prism shape, an elliptic cylinder shape, a cylindrical shape, or the like. The housing 2 is composed of a housing upper portion 21 and a housing lower portion 22.

[0155] (Housing Upper Portion)

[0156] ​The housing upper portion 21 is formed in a substantially prismatic shape. The front surface and the side surface of the housing upper portion 21 are composed of a suitably transparent member, and thus the inside of the game device 1 can be seen from the outside. Further, the space partitioned by the housing upper portion 21 is the game space 215.

[0157] (Housing lower portion)

[0158] The housing lower portion 22 is connected to the housing upper portion 21 at the upper surface thereof. The housing lower portion 22 is used to house the storage portion 8 and the control portion 9. Further, the housing lower portion 22 has a prize taking-out port 221, a prize taking-out plate 222, and a prize taking-out space 223. Further, the space partitioned by the housing lower portion 22 is the prize taking-out space 223.

[0159] The prize taking-out port 221 is provided at the front surface of the housing lower portion 22. The prize taking-out port 221 has a function of taking out a prize from the prize taking-out space 223, and is formed in a rectangular shape. The prize taking-out plate 222 is provided at the upper portion of the prize taking-out port 221 to block the prize taking-out port 221. The prize taking-out plate 222 is formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the prize taking-out port 221. The prize taking-out space 223 has a function of holding a fallen prize, and is communicated with the game space 215 via the game area 5.

[0160] (Operation portion)

[0161] The operation portion 3 has a function of accepting input information from a player. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation portion 3 includes a cylindrical button and a joystick. They are provided at the upper portion of the front surface of the housing lower portion 22. When the button is pressed, the moving mechanism 4 is driven, and the prize grabbing portion 46 moves downward in the vertical direction. When the joystick is operated, the prize grabbing portion 46 rotates around the vertical axis (Z axis). Figure 1

[0162] The number of buttons is not particularly limited, and can be two or more. The joystick can not exist. In this case, in a standby state before the game starts, the prize grabbing portion 46 always rotates. Further, it is configured that when the button is pressed, the rotation of the prize grabbing portion 46 is stopped. In addition, the operation portion 3 can also be a display screen composed of a rotary button, a dial, and a touch panel according to the structure of the game device 1.

[0163] (Moving mechanism)

[0164] Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing the moving mechanism of the game device of the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 is a side view schematically showing the moving mechanism of the game device of the first embodiment of the present application.

[0165] ​Unlike the conventional elevator game apparatus, the moving mechanism 4 is connected to the side of the prize grabbing section 46 and has a function of moving the prize grabbing section 46 in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction). Therefore, the moving mechanism 4 is provided upright from the upper surface of the lower housing 22 and is formed in an elongated shape. The position where the moving mechanism 4 is provided is not particularly limited and can be provided on the back side or side surface side of the upper housing 21. From the viewpoint of not interfering with the progress of the game, the moving mechanism 4 is preferably provided on the outside of the game area 5. In the present embodiment, the moving mechanism 4 is provided near the center of the game apparatus 1, specifically, between the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A and the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B, adjacent to the game area 5.

[0166] Since the game apparatus 1 has two prize obtaining game apparatuses 1A and 1B, the moving mechanism 4 has a first group for the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A and a second group for the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B. Thereby, the two prize obtaining game apparatuses 1A and 1B can be operated with one moving mechanism 4, and thus the overall size of the game apparatus 1 can be made compact. Since the first group and the second group of the moving mechanism 4 are the same structure, the first group for the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A will be described below. The first group includes a driving section 41, a shaft 42, a stop mechanism 43, a guide rail 44, a movable section 45, a prize grabbing section 46, a detection apparatus 47, and a wiring 48. In addition, the shaft 42 alone or the shaft 42 and the guide rail 44 together will be referred to as a support section.

[0167] (Driving section)

[0168] The driving section 41 functions as a power source for moving the movable section 45. The driving section 41 is provided on the upper surface of the lower housing 22 between the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A and the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B. The driving section 41 is not particularly limited as long as it can rotate the shaft 42 or move the movable section 45. In the present embodiment, the driving section 41 is configured to include a motor 411 and a main body 412 that houses the motor 411.

[0169] (Shaft)

[0170] The shaft 42 is connected to the driving section 41. The shaft 42 is provided upright from the rotation axis of the motor 411 and extends upward in the vertical direction. The shape of the shaft 42 is not particularly limited and can be a bar shape, a prism shape, an elongated shape, a plate shape, or the like. The shaft 42 has a threaded groove or a helical protrusion on the surface thereof. They are at a predetermined angle with respect to the Z-axis. Therefore, by the rotation of the shaft 42, the movable section 45 can be raised and lowered in the Z-axis direction. Therefore, the shaft 42 has a function of moving the movable section 45.

[0171] (Stop mechanism)

[0172] The stop mechanism 43 functions as a brake device for stopping the movement of the movable section 45. The stop mechanism 43 is provided at the top end of the shaft 42. Therefore, the stop mechanism 43 is provided above the housing 2 between the prize winning game device 1A and the prize winning game device 1B. The structure of the stop mechanism 43 is not particularly limited as long as it can stop the rotation of the shaft 42 or the movement of the movable section 45. In the present embodiment, the stop mechanism 43 is configured to include a brake device 431 and a plate 432 on which the brake device 431 is mounted. The plate 432 of the stop mechanism 43 is opposite to the main body 412 of the drive section 41.

[0173] (Guide rail)

[0174] The guide rail 44 has a function of guiding the movement of the movable section 45. The guide rail 44 is provided upright from the main body 412 of the drive section 41 and extends in the Z-axis direction to the plate 432 of the stop mechanism 43. The guide rail 44 is provided in parallel with the shaft 42 on the inner side (separated in the Y-axis direction) of the shaft 42 toward the game space 215. The shape of the guide rail 44 is not particularly limited and can be prismatic, rod-shaped, elongated, or cylindrical. In the present embodiment, the guide rail 44 is formed in a prismatic shape. Thereby, the movable section 45 is reliably fitted, and thus the movable section 45 can be reliably guided in the vertical direction.

[0175] (Movable section)

[0176] The movable section 45 has a function of moving the prize grabbing section 46. The movable section 45 is provided on the shaft 42 in a manner that protrudes in the horizontal (X-axis) direction of the game device 1 from the shaft 42. Further, the movable section 45 extends in the X-axis direction to directly above the game area 5. Such a movable section 45 has a base section 451, a receiving section 452, and a connecting section 453 that connects the base section 451 and the receiving section 452.

[0177] The base section 451 is connected to the shaft 42. The base section 451 has a through-hole that is fitted to the shaft 42 and a cutout that is fitted to the guide rail 44. The through-hole and the cutout are provided adjacently in the horizontal (Y-axis) direction. Thereby, the base section 451 is reliably fitted to the shaft 42 and the guide rail 44, and the movable section 45 can be stably moved.

[0178] The receiving section 452 has a function of receiving the prize grabbing section 46. The shape of the receiving section 452 is not particularly limited and can be box-shaped, plate-shaped, or substantially U-shaped in vertical cross section. In the present embodiment, the receiving section 452 is formed in a box shape without a bottom surface. Further, the receiving section 452 configures a prescribed member of the prize grabbing section 46 on its upper surface. The receiving section 452 is provided at the top end of the connecting section 453 opposite to the game area 5. Thereby, the prize grabbing section 46 can be opposite to the game area 5, and thus the prize grabbing section 46 can reliably grab the prize on the game area 5. In addition, the receiving section 452 is connected to the prize grabbing section 46.

[0179] The connecting portion 453 has the function of connecting the base portion 451 and the receiving portion 452. The shape of the connecting portion 453 is not particularly limited as long as it can support the weight of the prize grabbing portion 46. The connecting portion 453 can be formed in a rod shape, a box shape, a square shape, or the like. The length of the connecting portion 453 is not particularly limited, but is preferably the length at which the receiving portion 452 faces the game area 5. In other words, the length of the connecting portion 453 is preferably set such that a virtual line connecting the vicinity of the center of the prize grabbing portion 46 and the vicinity of the center of the game area 5 is parallel to the Z-axis. Thereby, the prize grabbing portion 46 can reliably grab a prize on the game area 5.

[0180] (Prize Grabbing Portion)

[0181] The prize grabbing portion 46 has the function of grabbing a prize. The prize grabbing portion 46 is connected to the receiving portion 452 and is provided at the top end of the movable portion 45. The shape of the prize grabbing portion 46 is not particularly limited, such as a spherical shape, a prismatic shape, or a bag shape. Details of the prize grabbing portion 46 will be described later.

[0182] (Detecting Device)

[0183] The detecting device 47 has the function of specifying the moving range of the prize grabbing portion 46. The detecting device 47 has a first detecting device group 471 and a second detecting device group 472 that are separated from each other in the Z-axis direction. The first detecting device group 471 is located below the moving mechanism 4. The second detecting device group 472 is located above the moving mechanism 4.

[0184] The first detecting device group 471 has a small-arm lower limit sensor 471a, a large-arm lower limit sensor 471b, and a first setting portion 471c in which they are provided. The first setting portion 471c is provided upright above the horizontal from the main body 412 of the driving portion 41 between the first group of shafts 42 and the second group of shafts 42. The two lower limit sensors 471a, 471b are provided on the first setting portion 471c at a specified distance apart along the Z-axis. Also, the two lower limit sensors 471a, 471b are provided in a manner that protrudes from the first setting portion 471c in the X-axis direction, opposite each shaft 42. Thereby, the movable portion 45 connected to the shaft 42 can be detected, and thus it is possible to prevent the arm portion 405 of the prize grabbing portion 46 from colliding with the game area 5.

[0185] The small-arm lower limit sensor 471a detects the lower limit of the prize grabbing portion 46 having a small arm that can move. The large-arm lower limit sensor 471b detects the lower limit of the prize grabbing portion 46 having a large arm that can move. The small-arm lower limit sensor 471a is provided below the large-arm lower limit sensor 471b because the arm portion is small. The specified interval differs depending on the size of the prize grabbing portion 46, but is preferably about 5 to 10 cm.

[0186] On the other hand, the second detection device group 472 has an initial position sensor 472a, an upper limit sensor 472b, and a second setting portion 472c in which they are provided. The second setting portion 472c is provided upright from the plate 432 of the stop mechanism 43 in the vertical direction below the first group of shafts 42. The initial position sensor 472a and the upper limit sensor 472b are provided on the second setting portion 472c at a predetermined distance apart in the Z-axis direction. Also, the initial position sensor 472a and the upper limit sensor 472b are provided so as to protrude from the second setting portion 472c in the X-axis direction, opposite the respective shafts 42. Thus, the movable portions 45 connected to the shafts 42 can be detected, and therefore the arm portions 405 of the prize grabbing portions 46 can be prevented from colliding with the ceiling of the upper portion 21 of the housing or the input portion 7. Furthermore, the prize grabbing portions 46 can be reliably positioned at the initial position.

[0187] The initial position sensor 472a detects the position at which the prize grabbing portions 46 should be when the game is started (the initial position). The upper limit sensor 472b detects the upper limit of the movement of the prize grabbing portions 46. The initial position sensor 472a is provided below the upper limit sensor 472b. The predetermined distance varies depending on the size of the prize grabbing portions 46, but is preferably about 5 to 10 cm.

[0188] The detection device 47 has the four sensors described above, but is not limited thereto. The number of lower limit sensors 471a, b can be one, and the number of lower limit sensors 471a, b and upper limit sensors 472b can be three or more. In addition, the detection device 47 can be absent. In addition, the number of detection device groups is not limited, and can be only one. In this case, an elongated sensor can be provided on the shaft 42. Thus, the operation of the movable portions 45 can be constantly monitored, and therefore the operation of the prize grabbing portions 46 can be detected in real time.

[0189] As described above, the movement mechanism 4 is provided between the prize winning game device 1A and the prize winning game device 1B. Also, the first group and the second group of the movement mechanism 4 are arranged adjacent to each other in the X-axis direction of the game device 1. Thus, the first group of movable portions 45 extends in the X-axis direction toward the prize winning game device 1A. On the other hand, the second group of movable portions 45 extends in the X-axis direction toward the prize winning game device 1B. That is, the first group of movable portions 45 and the second group of movable portions 45 protrude in opposite directions from each other. Thus, by one movement mechanism 4, the prize grabbing portions 46 used by both the prize winning game device 1A and the prize winning game device 1B can be raised and lowered.

[0190] (Wiring)

[0191] Wiring 48 functions to transmit power to rotate the prize-grabbing part 46 and to transmit power to open and close the arm 405 of the prize-grabbing part 46. The base of wiring 48 is connected to a power source (not shown). The top of wiring 48 is connected to the connection portion 453 of the movable part 45. Furthermore, electricity is supplied to the mechanism of the prize-grabbing part 46 via the movable part 45. Therefore, as described later, the prize-grabbing part 46 can be electrically rotated, driven, and illuminated. The position of wiring 48 is not particularly limited, as long as it allows power to be supplied to the prize-grabbing part 46. Wiring 48 can also be housed in the lower part 22 of the housing.

[0192] As described above, the game device 1 of this application differs from conventional elevator game devices in that, since there are no structures above the game space 215, the prize grabbing part 46 can be raised and lowered to near the top of the housing 2. Therefore, the player's gaze can be moved extensively from top to bottom, increasing the player's willingness to play. Furthermore, since the moving mechanism 4 does not move the prize grabbing part 46 in the X and Y axis directions, the game device 1 can be miniaturized.

[0193] Prize Collection Department

[0194] The prize-grabbing section 46 is described in detail below. Figure 5 This is a perspective view schematically illustrating the prize-grabbing section of the game device according to the first embodiment of this application. Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating the prize-grabbing section of the game device according to the first embodiment of this application. Figure 7 This is a schematic front view showing the internal structure of the prize-grabbing unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of this application. Figure 8 This is a perspective view schematically showing the connection state of the prize-grabbing unit of the game device according to the first embodiment of this application. Figure 9 This is a perspective view schematically showing the internal structure of the prize-grabbing section of the game device according to the first embodiment of this application. Additionally, Figure 5 This indicates the open state of the arm (open state). Figure 7 This indicates that an arm is closed (closed state).

[0195] like Figure 5 As shown, the prize-grabbing unit 46 has a main body 49 and a rotating body 40 mounted on the lower end of the main body 49. Furthermore, the prize-grabbing unit 46 has... Figure 5 The sensor device is not shown in the diagram but will be described later. The parts are described in detail below.

[0196] [main body]

[0197] The main body 49 is connected to the movable section 45 of the moving mechanism 4 at the side portion. That is, the receiving section 452 of the movable section 45 is inserted from the side portion of the main body 49 and is connected to the main body 49. Therefore, as the movable section 45 moves in the Z-axis direction, the prize grabbing section 46 also moves in the Z-axis direction. The main body 49 is different from the conventional crane game device in that it does not have a structure on the upper portion thereof. Therefore, in appearance, the prize grabbing section 46 is emphasized and a visual effect can be given to the player. In addition, the upper side of the game space 215 can be effectively utilized. Such a main body 49 has a slip ring section 491, a motor 492, and a cover member 493 covering them.

[0198] (Slip ring section)

[0199] The slip ring section 491 has a pulley 4911, a slip ring 4912, and a shaft 4913. The slip ring 4912 has an inner cylindrical portion, not shown, fixed to the shaft 4913 and an outer cylindrical portion, not shown, fixed to the receiving section 452 of the movable section 45. Further, the shaft 4913 and the inner cylindrical portion of the slip ring 4912 rotate by the rotation of the pulley 4911. The inner cylindrical portion of the rotating slip ring 4912 slides on the outer cylindrical portion. Thereby, the power and the electric signal can be transmitted to the rotating body 40. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the shaft 4913 becomes the rotation axis R of the rotating body 40. Figure 7

[0200] Since the shaft 4913 becomes the rotation axis R of the rotating body 40, the slip ring 4912 is disposed at the center in the main body 49. Further, the slip ring 4912 is disposed on the upper surface of the receiving section 452 at the tip end side. Since the slip ring 4912 is used, the rotating body 40 can be smoothly rotated without entangling the wiring and the like. In addition, the slip ring 4912 is not particularly limited and a commercially available slip ring can be used.

[0201] (Motor)

[0202] The motor (drive section) 492 has a function of rotating the rotating body 40. Specifically, the motor 492 rotates the rotating body 40 by a not-shown belt connecting the pulley at the tip end thereof and the pulley 4911. The structure of the motor 492 is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, it is constituted by a rotary motor. The motor 492 is disposed at the base end side on the upper surface of the receiving section 452. That is, the motor 492 and the slip ring section 491 are disposed in order on the receiving section 452 from the base end toward the tip end of the receiving section 452. However, the arrangement relationship of the motor 492 and the slip ring 4912 is not limited thereto, and the slip ring 4912 and the motor 492 can also be disposed in order on the receiving section 452 from the base end toward the tip end of the receiving section 452.

[0203] (Cover member)

[0204] ​The cover member 493 is not particularly limited as long as it covers the slip ring 4912 and the motor 492. In the present embodiment, the cover member 493 is formed in a substantially semispherical shape. The cover member 493 can also be formed integrally with the cover member 403 of the rotating body 40 described later.

[0205] [Rotating body]

[0206] The rotating body 40 is disposed vertically downward of the main body 49. The rotating body 40 is configured to rotate by driving of the motor 492. That is, the rotating body 40 is configured to rotate 360° in the horizontal direction with the rotation axis R as a center axis. Thereby, the arm portion 405 can be disposed at an appropriate angle to the prize regardless of the posture in which the prize is disposed in the game area 5. In addition, the direction of rotation of the rotating body 40 is not particularly limited, and can be clockwise rotation or counterclockwise rotation. This can be arbitrarily set by the control section 9. Such a rotating body 40 has a flange 401, an arm unit 402 disposed on the flange 401, and a cover member 403 that accommodates them.

[0207] (Flange)

[0208] The flange 401 is formed in a circular plate shape and is located at the upper portion of the rotating body 40. Therefore, the flange 401 has a function of separating the rotating body 40 and the main body 49. The flange 401 is connected to the shaft 4913 of the slip ring 4912 at the center thereof. Thereby, the rotating body 40 is configured to rotate by rotation of the shaft 4913.

[0209] (Arm unit)

[0210] The arm unit 402 is disposed around the rotation axis R with the rotation axis R as a center. The number of the arm units 402 is not particularly limited, but two arm units 402 are disposed in the present embodiment. The two arm units 402 are disposed opposite to each other with respect to the rotation axis R. Thereby, since the arm portions 405 described later are aligned in a direction orthogonal to the rotation axis R, the arm portions 405 can efficiently grasp the prize. In addition, if a plurality of arm units 402 are disposed, the rotating body 40 has a plurality of arm portions 405, and thus the prize can be more reliably grasped. Such an arm unit 402 has a movable unit 404 and an arm portion 405 connected to the movable unit 404.

[0211] The movable unit 404 is disposed directly below the flange 401 and rotates together with the flange 401. The movable unit 404 has a function of moving the arm portion 405. The movable unit 404 has a drive motor (drive section) 4041, a rotation device 4042, a cam 4043, a fixed shaft 4044, a connection device 4045, and a force application device 4046.

[0212] A drive motor 4041 drives the rotating device 4042 to apply rotational force. Therefore, the shaft of the drive motor 4041 is connected to the rotating device 4042. When the drive motor 4041 is driven, its shaft rotates, thereby causing the rotating device 4042 to rotate as well. The rotating device 4042 contacts a cam 4043. The cam 4043 is connected to a connecting device 4045 via a fixed shaft 4044. Furthermore, the cam 4043 is fan-shaped. Therefore, the arc of the cam 4043, or the central angle constituting the arc, corresponds to the rotation angle of the arm 405. Thus, when the rotating device 4042 rotates, the cam 4043 also rotates about the fixed shaft 4044 within an angular range corresponding to the distance from its arc.

[0213] The connecting device 4045 functions as a receiver for the arm 405, i.e., as a socket. Therefore, the connecting device 4045 is shaped to correspond to the shape of the base end of the arm 405. This allows for easy attachment and detachment of the arm 405. Since the connecting device 4045 is fixed together with the cam 4043 by the fixed shaft 4044, the connecting device 4045 rotates with the rotation of the cam 4043, resulting in the arm 405 rotating around the fixed shaft 4044. Alternatively, the connecting device 4045 can be omitted, and the base end of the arm 405 can be directly fixed to the fixed shaft 4044.

[0214] The connecting device 4045 is configured to allow the arm 405 to be attached and detached. Therefore, the connecting device 4045 may also be equipped with a switch for determining whether the arm 405 has been attached or detached, and whether the arm 405 (and the type of arm 405) has been attached or detached. The switch is configured to be in an ON state when the arm 405 is attached to the connecting device 4045. Conversely, the switch is configured to be in an OFF state when the arm 405 is detached from the connecting device 4045. Therefore, the switch is located inside the connecting device 4045. Thus, the control unit 9 or the drive control unit described later identifies the presence or absence of the arm 405, and therefore can control the arm unit 402 independently.

[0215] like Figure 7 As shown, the force-applying device 4046 is disposed on the outside of the movable unit 404 and on the connecting device 4045. Thus, the force-applying device 4046 applies force to the connecting device 4045 relative to the movable unit 404, resulting in applying force to the arm 405 to the open state.

[0216] The arm 405 is connected to the connecting device 4045 of the movable unit 404. Thus, the arm 405 is detachably mounted to the connecting device 4045. The shape of the arm 405 is not particularly limited and can be L-shaped, V-shaped, U-shaped, J-shaped, etc. However, an L-shaped shape is preferred. This allows the top end of the arm 405 to grip the prize from below, increasing the likelihood of successfully grabbing the prize.

[0217] The arm portion 405 can have a light emitting device (not shown) on the outer side and inside thereof. However, the position of the light emitting device is not particularly limited, and can be provided on the inner side, inside, or surface of the arm portion 405. The number of light emitting devices is also not limited, and can be one or a plurality of two or more. In the case where a plurality of light emitting devices are used, the plurality of light emitting devices are preferably arranged continuously from the base end toward the top end of the arm portion 405. Thereby, in addition to the lighting effect and the advertising effect of the housing 2, the lighting effect and the advertising effect of the prize catching portion 46 can be exerted.

[0218] The plurality of light emitting devices can be intermittently provided inside the arm portion 405 from each other, or can be provided in a manner that the plurality of light emitting devices are combined into an elongated shape as one light emitting device. In addition, the plurality of light emitting devices can include light emitting devices having different light emitting colors, or light emitting devices having different light emitting colors can be alternately arranged. Further, each group of light emitting colors can be alternately arranged. Such light emitting devices are constituted by LEDs or the like. Thereby, in the game or in the game standby, the light emitting devices can be lit or flickered, and the lighting effect and the advertising effect of the arm portion 405 can be provided.

[0219] As described above, the main body 49 and the rotating body 40 are constituted by being connected by the shaft 4913 and the flange 401. The wiring from the slip ring 4912 is connected to the movable unit 404 via the flange 401. Thereby, the movable unit 404 is supplied with electric power, and the movable unit 404 can be moved and the light emitting device can emit light.

[0220] In addition, the rotating body 40 is rotated by the driving of the motor 492. At this time, since the wiring is connected to the movable unit 404 via the through hole (not shown) of the flange 401, the wiring is not wound. In this way, the rotating body 40 continues to rotate as long as the motor 492 is driven. Thereby, even if the moving mechanism that moves on the X-Y axis mounted on the conventional escalator game device is not provided, the arm portion 405 can be arranged at an appropriate angle with respect to the Z axis according to the arrangement of the prize.

[0221] Further, since the prize catching portion 46 has the slip ring portion 491, the rotating body 40 can be supplied with electric power, and thus a complicated mechanical component like the conventional prize catching portion is not required. Therefore, the light emitting device of the arm portion 405 is lit, and the arm portion 405 exerts the lighting effect. In addition, since the arm portion 405 can be rotated by the movable unit 404, the number of mechanical components can be reduced, and the prize catching portion 46 having a simple structure can be provided.

[0222] Further, since the slip ring section 491 is connected to the control section 9, the control section 9 can collectively manage the light emission state of the light emitting device, the gripping force of each arm section 405, the drive state of each movable unit 404, and the like. Thus, without a complicated mechanical structure, the change of the gripping force, the light emission state, the drive state, and the like can be simply set.

[0223] Instead of the control of the control section 9, the main body 49 and / or the rotating body 40 can have a drive control section. The drive control section is provided on the upper surface of the receiving section 452 and / or in the vicinity of the arm unit 402. The drive control section controls the drive of the slip ring section 491 and the motor 492. Further, the drive control section can manage the light emission state of the light emitting device, the rotation of each arm section 405, the gripping force of each arm section 405, the drive state of each movable unit 404, and the like. Thus, independently from the control section 9, various data can be acquired, managed, and set from the arm section 405, the slip ring section 491, the motor 492, and the like.

[0224] (Cover member)

[0225] The cover member 403 has a function of housing the flange 401 and the arm unit 402. The shape of the cover member 403 is not particularly limited as long as it can house them. Examples of the shape of the cover member 403 include a cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, a truncated cone shape, and the like. The cover member 403 can be integrally formed with the cover member 493 of the main body 49.

[0226] [Sensor device]

[0227] The prize gripping section 46 has a first sensor device not shown and a second sensor device different from the first sensor device. The first sensor device is provided in the lower portion of the rotating body 40 (the abdomen of the prize gripping section 46) shown in FIG. 1. The first sensor device detects whether the arm section 405 is gripping a prize. Thus, the first sensor device is composed of various sensors such as a pressure sensitive sensor, a constant pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, and the like. Figures 5 to 7

[0228] The second sensor device is located between the shaft 4913 and the flange 401. The second sensor device detects whether the arm section 405 is in contact with a prize. When the arm section 405 is in contact with a prize, the flange 401 is inclined with respect to the rotation axis R. Thus, the second sensor device recognizes the contact by a pressure sensitive sensor, a press sensor, or the like. When the second sensor device detects that the arm section 405 is in contact with a prize, the descent of the prize gripping section 46 is stopped.

[0229] ​The prize catching section 46 as described above is supplied with electric power unlike the prize catching section of the conventional escalator game device. Therefore, the prize catching section 46 includes not only a mechanical structure but also an electric structure. Therefore, the structure of the prize catching section 46 can be simplified compared to the conventional prize catching section. In addition, the prize catching section 46 itself can have a lighting effect by the control section 9 managing various functions of the prize catching section 46. In addition, the rotating body 40 can be rotated all the time before the game starts or can be rotated by the input of the player to the operation section 3. In this way, the rotation of the rotating body 40 can also improve the game performance.

[0230] <game area>

[0231] Figure 10 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a game area of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 12 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a game area of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 13 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing an auxiliary area of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application. In addition, Figure 11 shows a state in which the game area is closed (closed state), Figure 12 shows a state in which the game area is opened (opened state).

[0232] The game area 5 has a function of placing a prize used in the game. The game area 5 is provided between the game space 215 inside the casing 2 and the prize taking-out space 223. Thereby, the game space 215 communicates with the prize taking-out space 223 via the game area 5. The game area 5 is configured to communicate the game space 215 and the prize taking-out space 223 to form the opening 216 when a predetermined trigger is activated. As shown in Figure 10 、 13 The game area 5 has the shutter mechanism 51, the auxiliary area 52, and the sensor device 53 as shown.

[0233] [shutter mechanism]

[0234] The shutter mechanism 51 is provided on the upper surface or the upper portion of the lower portion 22 of the casing. For example, two arrangement regions 225 projecting in the X-axis direction are formed along both sides of the lower portion 22 of the casing in the upper portion inside the lower portion 22 of the casing. The shutter mechanism 51 can be arranged in the arrangement regions 225. The shutter mechanism 51 can support or drop the prize by opening and closing. That is, by opening the shutter mechanism 51, the opening 216 is formed on the game area 5. Figure 12 The size of the opening 216 corresponds to the size of the cross section of the casing 2. In addition, the shape of the opening 216 is a shape corresponding to the shape of the shutter mechanism 51. AsFigure 11 As shown, such a shutter mechanism 51 has a driving section 511, a movable section 512, and a shutter section (storing section) 513. In addition, the driving section 511 and the movable section 512 are collectively referred to as a driving mechanism.

[0235] (Driving Section)

[0236] The driving section 511 has a function of moving the movable section 512 and is composed of an electric motor. The setting position of the driving section 511 is not particularly limited as long as it does not affect the operation of each section of the shutter mechanism 51. In the present embodiment, the driving section 511 is provided in front of the side section of the shutter mechanism 51. The driving section 511 is driven according to the instruction of the control section 9 when the prize grabbing section 46, which has grabbed a prize, reaches the initial position. It is not limited thereto, and the driving section 511 can be driven by the player operating the operation section 3.

[0237] (Movable Section)

[0238] The movable section 512 has a function of opening and closing the shutter section 513. Therefore, the movable section 512 is formed in an elongated shape along the side section of the shutter section 513. In addition, the movable section 512 is movable by the driving section 511, and thus is provided adjacent to the driving section 511. Furthermore, the shutter section 513 is moved by the movable section 512 being movable, and an opening 216 is formed. Such a movable section 512 has a pair of pulleys 5121, a ring-shaped belt 5122, a moving section 5123, and a guide rail 5124.

[0239] One pulley 5121a of the pair of pulleys 5121 is configured to be connected to and rotate with the rotation shaft of the electric motor. The other pulley 5121b is provided at a prescribed distance from the one pulley 5121a. The prescribed distance is set to be greater than the length of the shutter section 513. The belt 5122 is suspended on the pair of pulleys 5121. Thereby, the belt 5122 is rotated around the pair of pulleys 5121.

[0240] The moving section 5123 has a function of moving the shutter section 513. One side surface of the moving section 5123 is attached to the upper portion of the belt 5122. Therefore, the moving section 5123 is linearly moved between the pair of pulleys 5121 by the rotation of the belt 5122. In addition, the other side surface of the moving section 5123 is attached to the shutter section 513. Therefore, the shutter section 513 is moved within the moving range of the moving section 5123 by the linear movement of the moving section 5123.

[0241] The shape of the moving section 5123 is not particularly limited as long as it moves along the belt 5122, and it can be a cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, or the like. In addition, the length of the moving section 5123 is not particularly limited. In order to stably and reliably open and close the shutter section 513, the length of the moving section 5123 is preferably about 5 to 15 cm. In addition, the moving section 5123 has a through-hole for receiving the guide rail 5124.

[0242] The guide rail 5124 has a function of guiding the movement of the moving section 5123. Therefore, the guide rail 5124 is formed in an elongated rod shape. The guide rail 5124 is provided between the belt 5122 and the shutter section 513 along the moving direction (Y-axis direction) of the moving section 5123. Further, the guide rail 5124 is fitted through the moving section 5123. Thus, the movement of the moving section 5123 can be reliably guided.

[0243] (shutter section)

[0244] The shutter section 513 functions as a support body on which the prize is placed. The shutter section 513 is formed in a size corresponding to the cross section of the housing 2, and is disposed in the disposition region 225. In addition, the shutter section 513 is connected to the moving section 5123 at one end of the side portion thereof. Thus, the shutter section 513 moves along with the movement of the moving section 5123. At this time, the disposition region 225 does not exist on the inner side of the lower portion 22 of the housing. That is, the disposition region 225 is formed to the middle of the front surface to the rear surface of the lower portion 22 of the housing along the Y-axis direction. Therefore, when the shutter section 513 moves in the Y-axis direction, the disposition region 225 disappears, and thus the shutter section 513 moves in the Z-axis direction. Figure 12 ) Thus, since a part of the shutter section 513 is lowered in the Z-axis direction, the space can be effectively utilized, and the housing 2 can be downsized.

[0245] When the shutter section 513 moves and opens, the opening 216 is formed. Thus, the game space 215 and the prize taking-out space 223 are communicated. Further, the prize disposed on the shutter section 513 falls down to the prize taking-out space 223. Since the shutter section 513 is provided in abutment with the movable section 512 by opening and closing by the movable section 512, the shutter section 513 is composed of a plurality of panels 5131 in an elongated shape and wheels 5132 provided on them.

[0246] The plurality of panels 5131 in an elongated shape are disposed in a manner orthogonal to the moving section 5123, and are continuously disposed in the Y-axis direction along the guide rail 5124. Thus, since there is no gap between the plurality of panels 5131, the prize can be reliably placed. The width (length in the Y-axis direction) of each panel 5131 is preferably about 3 to 10 cm. In addition, the length (length in the X-axis direction) of each panel 5131 corresponds to the size of the opening 216, and is preferably about 30 to 100 cm. By such a size, the plurality of panels 5131 can move smoothly.

[0247] The number of the plurality of panels 5131 is not particularly limited, but is preferably about 5 to 15. Thus, since the shutter section 513 is flexibly bent, the opening and closing operation of the shutter section 513 can be smoothly performed. In addition, since the shutter section 513 can be smoothly moved downward in the Z-axis direction, the space of the housing 2 can be effectively utilized, and the housing 2 can be downsized.

[0248] The plurality of panels 5131 can be arranged partially overlapping each other or can be arranged intermittently with a prescribed interval. In the case where the plurality of panels 5131 are arranged partially overlapping each other, the shutter portion 513 can be bent more flexibly. In addition, in the case where the plurality of panels 5131 are arranged intermittently, since the opening 216 is exposed, even if the arm portion 405 cannot grasp the prize, by the arm portion 405 coming into contact with the prize, the player can be given the impression that the prize is falling down to the prize taking-out space 223. The interval between the plurality of panels 5131 in this case can be equivalent to the width of one of the panels 5131 or the width of a plurality of two or more.

[0249] The prize can be arranged on the shutter portion 513, and therefore the shutter portion 513 can be constituted by, for example, three or four or a smaller number of panels 5131. The plurality of panels 5131 can be a rod-shaped member or a plate-shaped member. The plurality of panels 5131 can be formed to be shorter in length than the opening 216, even if not arranged on the opening 216, and the opening 216 is exposed. In addition, the plurality of panels 5131 can have a first group arranged so as to extend from the movable portion 512 side to the opening 216 and a second group arranged so as to extend from the opposite side of the movable portion 512 to the opening 216. Thereby, since the area of the opening 216 exposed from the shutter portion 513 becomes large, the player can be given motivation to perform the game.

[0250] The wheels 5132 are provided at both end portions of the plurality of panels 5131 so as to slightly protrude in the Z-axis direction. Thereby, the wheels 5132 constitute a first wheel row provided at the end portion of one of the plurality of panels 5131 and a second wheel row provided at the end portion of the other. The first wheel row is arranged in an arrangement region (first arrangement region) 225 provided on the movable portion 512 side. In addition, the second wheel row is arranged in an arrangement region (second arrangement region) 225 provided on the opposite side of the movable portion 512. These wheels 5132 are arranged in the moving direction of the moving portion 5123.

[0251] Thereby, by the movement of the moving portion 5123, the wheels 5132 can move smoothly on the arrangement region 225, and the opening and closing of the shutter portion 513 can be performed. The number of the wheels 5132 is not particularly limited. Since the moving portion 5123 is connected to one end of the shutter portion 513, the number of the wheels of the first wheel row can be smaller than the number of the wheels of the second wheel row. In addition, the shutter portion 513 can be arranged so that the left side of the Figure 11 、 12 is arranged in the housing 2 so that the left side is positioned in front of the game device 1.

[0252] [auxiliary area]

[0253] The auxiliary area 52 has a function of guiding the prize to the center of the game area 5. The auxiliary area 52 is formed in a frame shape and is provided on the shutter mechanism 51 along the outer periphery of the shutter mechanism 51. The position and shape of the auxiliary area 52 are not limited to this. The auxiliary area 52 can be provided above the shutter mechanism 51 or on the lower case 22. In addition, the auxiliary area 52 can be composed of only a plate member or a protruding member. Such an auxiliary area 52 has a frame portion 521, an inclined portion 522, and an opening 523.

[0254] (frame portion)

[0255] The frame portion 521 is formed in a substantially square tubular shape and is provided upright in the Z-axis direction. The size of the frame portion 521 substantially corresponds to the size of the shutter mechanism 51.

[0256] (inclined portion)

[0257] The inclined portion 522 constitutes the inner peripheral surface of the auxiliary area 52 and guides the prize to the center of the shutter portion 513. The inclined portion 522 is inclined at a prescribed angle with respect to the frame portion 521 (Z-axis). The prescribed angle is preferably about 10° to 60°. Thus, the prize can be reliably guided to the shutter portion 513.

[0258] In addition, the inclined portion 522 is composed of two levels of a steep inclined portion 5221 and a gentle inclined portion 5222 that differ in the angle of inclination. The angle of inclination of the steep inclined portion 5221 with respect to the frame portion 521 is larger than the angle of inclination of the gentle inclined portion 5222 with respect to the frame portion 521. Specifically, the angle of inclination of the steep inclined portion 5221 is preferably 35° to 65°. In addition, the angle of inclination of the gentle inclined portion 5222 is preferably about 5° to 35°. In addition, the steep inclined portion 5221 is disposed on the lower side of the gentle inclined portion 5222. That is, the steep inclined portion 5221 is formed in a circular ring shape so as to adjoin the opening 523. This shape defines the opening 523.

[0259] Thus, with the multi-level structure of the inclined portion 522, the large prize can be guided to the shutter portion 513 by the gentle inclined portion 5222, and the small prize can be guided to the shutter portion 513 by the steep inclined portion 5221. In addition, regardless of the size of the prize, the prize can be guided to the shutter portion 513 to some extent by the gentle inclined portion 5222, and the prize can be reliably guided to the shutter portion 513 by the steep inclined portion 5221. Thus, the prize can be caused to stay at the center of the shutter portion 513.

[0260] Further, the angles of the steep inclined portion 5221 and the gentle inclined portion 5222, and the arrangement relationship of the steep inclined portion 5221 and the gentle inclined portion 5222 are not limited to the above-described structure. The gentle inclined portion 5222 can also be provided adjacent to the opening 523. Further, the inclined portion 522 is not limited to a two-stage structure, and can also be a multi-stage structure. In this case, the inclined angles can gradually increase from the opening 523 side, can gradually decrease, or can be randomly set.

[0261] (Opening)

[0262] When the shutter portion 513 is opened, the opening 523 communicates the game space 215 and the prize taking-out space 223. Thereby, the opening 523 overlaps the opening 216. Further, the opening 523 is formed in the center of the auxiliary area 52. The shape of the opening 523 is not particularly limited, but can be a circular shape, a quadrangular shape, an elliptical shape, a triangular shape, or the like. Among them, the shape of the opening 523 is preferably a circular shape. Thereby, it is possible to guide the prize from the entire circumferential direction of the inclined portion 522 to the center of the shutter portion 513.

[0263] Further, the structure of the game area 5 is not limited to the above-described structure, and can be any structure as long as it is possible to transfer the prize to the prize taking-out space 223. For example, the shutter mechanism 51 can have the auxiliary area 52. Further, the auxiliary area 52 can also not exist.

[0264] [Sensor device]

[0265] The sensor device 53 detects whether or not the prize exists on the shutter portion 513. As shown in FIG. 6, the sensor device 53 is provided in a through-hole provided in the surface of the gentle inclined portion 5222 of the auxiliary area 52. The sensor device 53 is not particularly limited, and is constituted by various sensors such as a camera, a weight sensor, a pressure-sensitive sensor, a constant-pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like. In the present embodiment, the sensor device 53 is constituted by a pair of photoelectric sensors including a light-emitting portion and a light-receiving portion. The pair of photoelectric sensors is provided in through-holes provided in opposite positions of the gentle inclined portion 5222. Figure 13

[0266] As described above, the game device 1 is configured such that the game area 5 itself opens and closes to form the opening 216. That is, since the opening 216 and the game area 5 are formed in one body or overlap in the Z-axis direction, unlike the conventional escalator game device, it is possible to realize the miniaturization of the housing 2. Further, by the auxiliary area 52, it is possible to always guide the prize to the center of the game area 5, and thus it is possible to prevent the prize from being dispersed to the game area 5.

[0267] <Input portion>

[0268] Next, the input portion 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Figure 2 Figure 14 ​​is a perspective view schematically showing an input portion of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application. The input portion 7 has a function of accepting input or accepting input information from the prize pickup portion 46 only. In the case where the input portion 7 accepts input from the prize pickup portion 46 only, the input portion 7 is in contact with or pressed by the prize pickup portion 46 only. Thus, the input portion 7 functions as a decorative member only Figure 14 ). On the other hand, in the case where the input portion 7 accepts input information, the input portion 7 has a function of accepting information capable of opening the shutter portion 513 (trigger information) as the input information.

[0269] The shape of the input portion 7 is not particularly limited, and can be a dome shape, a hemispherical shape, a cylindrical shape, an elliptical cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, a rod shape, or the like. In the present embodiment, the input portion 7 is formed of a button of a dome shape. The input portion 7 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 2 in the game space 215. More specifically, the input portion 7 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 2 intersecting an extension line of the path along which the prize pickup portion 46 moves. Thus, the prize pickup portion 46 can reliably press or contact the input portion 7 due to the rise of the prize pickup portion 46. In addition, the position of the input portion 7 is not particularly limited, and can be provided on the side surface or the back surface of the housing 2 depending on the structure of the game apparatus 1. In addition, the number of the input portion 7 is not particularly limited, and can be two or more.

[0270] (trigger information)

[0271] The game area 5 makes the game space 215 communicate with the prize extraction space 223 at a prescribed trigger. Specifically, when the control portion 9 accepts trigger information, the control portion 9 controls the drive portion 511 to open the shutter portion 513. The trigger information is not particularly limited, but includes: input information to the input portion 7, operation input information to the operation portion 3, initial position information from the initial position sensor 472a, upper limit information from the upper limit sensor 472b, information from the sensor device of the prize pickup portion 46, the sensor device 53 of the game area 5, prescribed time information after the prize pickup portion 46 reaches the initial position, and the like.

[0272] In the case where the trigger information is input information to the input portion 7, the control portion 9 controls the drive portion 511 of the shutter mechanism 51. By activating the trigger, the shutter portion 513 is opened, and the opening 216 is formed. In addition, in the case where the trigger information is upper limit information or initial position information, or the like, the control portion 9 similarly controls the drive portion 511. In this case, the input portion 7 functions as a decorative member only, and thus can not exist.

[0273] Thus, since the shutter portion 513 is configured to open when the control portion 9 acquires the prescribed trigger information, the prize does not fall into the prize taking-out space 223 unintentionally. In addition, the control portion 9 can change the trigger information to various information, and thus the trigger to open the shutter portion 513 can be changed. Thus, various game modes can be provided to the player.

[0274] <Prize replenishing device>

[0275] Figure 15 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize replenishing device of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 16 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing a prize replenishing unit of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figures 17 to 20 is an enlarged perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of a prize replenishing unit of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0276] The prize replenishing device 6 has a function of exhibiting a prize and a function of replenishing the exhibited prize to the game area 5. As shown in Figure 15 , the prize replenishing device 6 is provided on the rear side of the housing upper portion 21 in a manner not to contact the prize grabbing portion 46. That is, the prize replenishing device 6 is provided in the game space 215 adjacent to the game area 5. However, the prize replenishing device 6 can be provided on the upper surface or the side surface of the housing upper portion 21 or can be partially on the game area 5, as long as the operation of the prize grabbing portion 46 is not hindered. As shown in Figure 15 , 16 , such a prize replenishing device 6 has a base 60, a plurality of prize replenishing units 61, and a guide portion 62.

[0277] [Base]

[0278] The base 60 has a function of providing the prize replenishing units 61. The base 60 is provided on the back surface of the housing upper portion 21. The base 60 is composed of two supports 601 standing on both sides of the back surface of the housing upper portion 21 and a connecting member 602 connecting the two supports 601. Thus, the base 60 is formed in a substantially H shape. The supports 601 are provided in the entire Z-axis direction in the game space 215, but are not limited thereto. The supports 601 can be half the height of the housing upper portion 21.

[0279] The connecting member 602 mounts the prize replenishing units 61. The number of the connecting members 602 is not particularly limited and can be one or more than three. Thus, the prize replenishing units 61 can be provided in multiple stages. The connecting members 602 are provided in the entire X-axis direction in the game space 215, but are not limited thereto. The connecting members 602 can be half the width of the housing upper portion 21. In the present embodiment, the connecting members 602 include two connecting members 602 spaced apart in the Z-axis direction, but are not limited thereto.

[0280] [Prize Supplement Unit]

[0281] Prize replenishment unit 61 displays and provides prizes to the game area 5. Prize replenishment units 61 are arranged in two layers on the connecting member 602 of the base 60. Two prize replenishment units 61 are fitted onto the upper connecting member (first support member) 602, and two prize replenishment units 61 are fitted onto the lower connecting member (second support member) 602. However, the number of prize replenishment units 61 is not particularly limited. For example, the number of prize replenishment units 61 on the upper connecting member 602 can be more or less than the number of prize replenishment units 61 on the lower connecting member 602. If there are more prize replenishment units 61 on the lower connecting member 602, prizes can be reliably replenished. On the other hand, if there are more prize replenishment units 61 on the upper connecting member 602, it is possible to inform players what kind of prizes they can obtain.

[0282] These multiple prize replenishment units 61 are assigned identification numbers, for example, and stored in the storage unit 8. Thus, the control unit 9 can identify information about the displacement of the displacement unit 616 (described later) and which prize replenishment unit 61 replenished a prize. In particular, in this embodiment, when replenishing prizes, the prize replenishment device 6 operates the prize replenishment unit 61 of the lower connecting member 602 before the prize replenishment unit 61 of the upper connecting member 602 to avoid adversely affecting prizes on other prize replenishment units 61. This prevents prizes from accidentally falling due to the operation of other prize replenishment units 61.

[0283] Such prize supplement unit 61, for example Figures 16 to 20 As shown, it includes: a main body 611, a drive unit 612, a power transmission unit 613, a power imparting unit 614, a locking unit 615, a displacement unit 616, a manual mechanism 617, and a placement unit 618. The prize replenishment unit 61 changes its posture via the displacement unit 616 to replenish the prize on the placement unit 618 to the game area 5.

[0284] [main body]

[0285] The main body 611 is formed in a box shape. The main body 611 has a function of housing each part of the prize replenishment unit 61. The main body 611 includes a first space that houses the drive section 612 and the power transmission section 613, a second space that houses the power application section 614 and the locking section 615, and a third space that houses the displacement section 616 and the manual mechanism 617. The first space and the second space are adjacent to each other, and also adjacent to the third space. The third space is disposed at a position of a front surface (a surface on the game area 5 side) that constitutes the prize replenishment unit 61. The first space and the second space are disposed at a rear side of the third space. Thus, the main body 611 can be made compact, and the coupling member 602 can be easily inserted.

[0286] (Drive section)

[0287] The drive section 612 has a function of supplying power for displacing the displacement section 616. The drive section 612 is constituted by, for example, an electric motor. The drive section 612 is disposed in a lower portion of the first space, adjacent to the third space. The drive section 612 continues to be driven according to an instruction from the control section 9.

[0288] (Power transmission section)

[0289] The power transmission section 613 has a function of transmitting power from the drive section 612 to the power application section 614. The power transmission section 613 is disposed in a rear of the first space, adjacent to the drive section 612. Such a power transmission section 613 has a rotor 6131, a wheel 6132, a shaft 6133, a gear 6134, and a protruding section 6135.

[0290] The rotor 6131 is connected to the shaft of the drive section 612 through its shaft. Thus, the rotor 6131 is constituted to rotate. Grooves or ridges, not shown, are formed on a surface of the rotor 6131. The grooves or ridges are formed to be inclined at a prescribed angle with respect to a direction of rotation of the rotor 6131. That is, the grooves or ridges are formed to be inclined with respect to a circumferential direction of the rotor 6131.

[0291] The wheel 6132 is disposed on the rotor 6131 so as to be orthogonal to the direction of rotation of the rotor 6131. Grooves or ridges, not shown, are formed on a surface of the wheel 6132. The grooves or ridges are formed to be inclined at a prescribed angle with respect to a direction of rotation of the wheel 6132. Also, these grooves or ridges are engaged with the grooves or ridges of the rotor 6131. Thus, by rotation of the rotor 6131, the wheel 6132 is also constituted to rotate.

[0292] The shaft 6133 functions as a rotation axis of the wheel 6132. The shaft 6133 is connected at a base end to a center of the wheel 6132, and extends toward the second space at a top end. Thus, by rotation of the wheel 6132, the shaft 6133 is also constituted to rotate. Also, grooves or ridges, not shown, are formed on the top end of the shaft 6133. These grooves or ridges are formed along a length direction of the shaft 6133.

[0293] A gear 6134 is provided on the top end of the shaft 6133 to engage with the groove or ridge of the top end of the shaft 6133. Thus, by rotation of the shaft 6133, the gear 6134 is also configured to rotate. The gear 6134 transmits power to a power imparting portion 614. The gear 6134 has a protrusion 6135 provided on the side surface thereof along the circumference. The protrusion 6135 is provided to contact the shaft 6133 between the gear 6134 and the wheel 6132. Such a protrusion 6135 is formed in a semicircular shape.

[0294] Here, the prize replenishment unit 61 has a pair of sensors not shown in the first space of the main body 611. The pair of sensors is provided between the gear 6134 and the wheel 6132, and is spaced apart in the up-down direction of the first space. Further, the sensors constantly perform light emission and light reception. The protrusion 6135 has a function of cutting off the light of the sensors by rotation of the gear 6134. When the gear 6134 rotates, the protrusion 6135 also rotates to block the light of the pair of sensors. Thus, the control portion 9 judges that the power of the driving portion 612 is transmitted to the power imparting portion 614, and performs control to stop the driving portion 612.

[0295] (Power imparting portion)

[0296] The power imparting portion 614 has a function of imparting power to the locking portion 615. The power imparting portion 614 is disposed in the second space of the main body 611, and is connected to the gear 6134 through a shaft. Thus, by rotation of the gear 6134, the power imparting portion 614 is also configured to rotate. The power imparting portion 614 has a protrusion 6141 on the side surface thereof on the outer circumferential side. The protrusion 6141 is provided to contact the locking portion 615 by rotation of the power imparting portion 614.

[0297] (Locking portion)

[0298] The locking portion 615 has a function of locking the displacement portion 616. The locking portion 615 is provided in the second space in contact with the power imparting portion 614 and the displacement portion 616. Such a locking portion 615 has a power receiving portion 6151, a posture maintaining portion 6152, and a force applying means 6153. The power receiving portion 6151 receives power from the power imparting portion 614. The power receiving portion 6151 is in contact with the power imparting portion 614, and is formed in a substantially triangular shape. Further, when the power imparting portion 614 rotates, the protrusion 6141 also rotates to press the hypotenuse of the power receiving portion 6151. Thus, the power receiving portion 6151 pivots about the base end thereof toward the displacement portion 616.

[0299] The posture maintaining portion 6152 stops the displacement portion 616 at the top end thereof. Thus, the posture of the displacement portion 616 can be maintained. The posture maintaining portion 6152 is connected to the base end of the power receiving portion 6151 at the base end thereof. Thus, the entire stop portion 615 is formed in a substantially L shape. The posture maintaining portion 6152 is rotated about the base end thereof by the rotation of the power receiving portion 6151. That is, the entire stop portion 615 is rotated about the base end of the power receiving portion 6151 to the third space side. Thus, the stop of the displacement portion 616 by the posture maintaining portion 6152 is released, and the displacement portion 616 is displaced.

[0300] The force applying means 6153 applies a force to the posture maintaining portion 6152 toward the bottom surface of the main body 611. The force applying means 6153 connects the base end of the posture maintaining portion 6152 and the bottom surface of the main body 611. Thus, even in a state where the displacement portion 616 is not stopped by the stop portion 615, the stop portion 615 maintains the posture (standard state) of the displacement portion 616 when the displacement portion 616 is stopped by the stop portion 615.

[0301] (Displacement portion)

[0302] The displacement portion 616 has a function of providing a prize to the game area 5. The displacement portion 616 is disposed in the third space of the main body 611 in abutment with the stop portion 615. As shown in FIG. 6, this displacement portion 616 has a rotation portion 6161, an abutment portion 6162, and a fitting portion 6163. The rotation portion 6161 is disposed in the upper portion of the third space along the front surface of the main body 611. The rotation portion 6161 is formed in an elongated cylindrical shape. Further, the rotation portion 6161 is configured to be rotated about the length direction axis toward the game area 5 side. Figure 20

[0303] The abutment portion 6162 is disposed so as to extend downward from the end portion of the rotation portion 6161. The abutment portion 6162 is formed in a strip shape. Further, the top end of the abutment portion 6162 abuts against the top end of the posture maintaining portion 6152. Thus, the abutment portion 6162 maintains a posture parallel to the Z axis. The fitting portion 6163 has a function of fitting with the placement portion 618. The fitting portion 6163 is disposed on the rotation portion 6161 so as to protrude in a direction orthogonal to the abutment portion 6162. When the posture of the abutment portion 6162 is maintained, the fitting portion 6163 maintains a posture parallel to the Y axis. Thus, the fitting portion 6163 protrudes from the main body 611 in the Y axis direction, and the placement portion 618 can be held horizontal (posture maintaining state).

[0304] (Placement portion)

[0305] The placement portion 618 has a function of placing a prize for replenishment. As shown in FIG. 6, this placement portion 618 has a fitting portion 6181 and a placement portion 6182. The fitting portion 6181 is disposed on the fitting portion 6163 of the displacement portion 616. The fitting portion 6181 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The fitting portion 6181 is configured to be fitted with the fitting portion 6163. Thus, the fitting portion 6181 is held in a posture parallel to the Y axis. Figure 16 ​As shown, the fitting portion 6163 of the displacement portion 616 is fitted with the placement portion 618. The shape of the placement portion 618 is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, a bar shape, a triangular shape, an elongated shape, a rectangular shape, a flat plate shape, a plate shape, a semicircular shape, a circular shape, or the like. The size of the placement portion 618 is also not particularly limited, but is preferably larger than the upper surface of the main body 611. Thus, the placement portion 618 covers the upper surface of the main body 611 in the posture maintaining state. Figure 16 Consequently, a large prize can also be placed. In addition, the placement portion 618 can be provided with a non-slip member in a manner that stably places a prize on the surface thereof.

[0306] (manual mechanism)

[0307] The prize replenishment unit 61 can have a manual mechanism 617 for manually releasing the locking of the locking portion 615 and the displacement portion 616. The manual mechanism 617 is used, for example, in the case of releasing the posture maintaining state in which the displacement portion 616 is locked to the locking portion 615. The manual mechanism 617 has a guide portion 6171 and a release portion 6172. The guide portion 6171 is fixed to the tip end of the posture maintaining portion 6152. Thus, the guide portion 6171 operates together with the locking portion 615.

[0308] The release portion 6172 is formed in an L shape. The base end of the release portion 6172 is connected to the guide portion 6171. The tip end of the release portion 6172 protrudes from the front surface of the main body 611. The release portion 6172 is configured to rotate about the corner portion of the L. For example, Figure 19 indicates the posture maintaining state. In this state, when the tip end of the release portion 6172 is pushed upward, the release portion 6172 rotates about the corner portion, and the base end thereof moves to the front surface side of the main body 611. Consequently, since the guide portion 6171 is fixed to the locking portion 615, the locking portion 615 rotates, and the guide portion 6171 moves downward. Thus, the locking of the posture maintaining portion 6152 and the abutting portion 6162 is released.

[0309] In addition, in the case where the displacement portion 616 is locked to the locking portion 615, the fitting portion 6163 is manually brought to the posture maintaining state. Specifically, when the fitting portion 6163 is manually lifted upward, the tip end of the abutting portion 6162 abuts against the upper surface of the posture maintaining portion 6152. Furthermore, the abutting portion 6162 moves to the tip end side of the posture maintaining portion 6152 in a manner that slides on the upper surface of the posture maintaining portion 6152, thereby applying a force to the posture supporting portion 6152. At this time, the locking portion 615 rotates about the base end of the posture supporting portion 6152 to the displacement portion 616 side. As a result, the abutting portion 6162 abuts against the tip surface of the posture supporting portion 6152. Thus, the abutting portion 6162 is locked to the locking portion 615.

[0310] [guide portion]

[0311] The guide section 62 has the function of guiding the prize to the game area 5. The guide section 62 is disposed adjacent to the game area 5 on the base 60 between the prize replenishment unit 61 and the game area 5. The guide section 62 is composed of an inclined plate. The guide section 62 is not limited to this; it may also be composed of a grid plate, or it may not exist at all. With the guide section 62 present, the prize falling from the prize replenishment unit 61 is reliably guided to the game area 5 by the guide section 62. Furthermore, the prize can be reliably guided to the gate section 513 via the guide section 62 and the inclined section 522 of the auxiliary area 52.

[0312] This prize replenishment device 6 changes state between displaying prizes (display state) and replenishing prizes to the game area 5 (replenishment state). For example... Figure 15 As shown, when the placement part 618 of the prize replenishment unit 61 is in the posture maintenance state (display state), the prize to be replenished is displayed. Therefore, the player can estimate the time it will take for the desired prize to be replenished to the game area 5, and play the game device 1 accordingly. Furthermore, as... Figure 24 As shown, when moving from this display state to... Figure 24 When the state (supplementary state) of (b) changes, the prize placed on the placement section 618 falls into the game area 5. Figure 24 (c)). In this configuration, prizes can be automatically replenished to game area 5 even without a manager for game device 1. Therefore, it saves time for game managers and allows for effective advertising based on prize display. Furthermore, prizes can be reliably replenished to the desired locations in game area 5 with a simple device structure.

[0313] (Testing Department)

[0314] In addition to the structure described above, the game device 1 may include a detection unit. The detection unit has the function of detecting the operation of each component of the game device 1. The detection unit is not particularly limited and can be composed of various sensors such as a camera, accelerometer, weight sensor, pressure sensor, constant pressure sensor, infrared sensor, and photoelectric sensor. In the game device 1 of this embodiment, for example, the detection unit is provided on the side constituting the prize removal space 223. Furthermore, the detection unit is composed of a photoelectric sensor including a light-emitting part and a light-receiving part. Thus, it is possible to detect whether a prize exists in the prize removal space 223 in the lower part 22 of the housing.

[0315] return Figure 2 This describes the internal structure of game device 1.

[0316] Storage Department

[0317] The storage section 8 has a ROM that stores a game program executed by the CPU and the like, and a RAM that temporarily stores a calculation result of the CPU. Specifically, the storage section 8 stores data indicating a speed and a distance of the movable section 45 of the moving mechanism 4, a rotation speed and a rotation angle of the rotating body 40, a gripping force of the arm section 405, a light emission intensity of the lighting device of the arm section 405, a speed and a distance of the movable section 512 of the gate mechanism 51, and the like, a number of game executions, a number of times of transfer of a prize to the prize taking-out space, rotation information of the placement section 618, an identification number of the prize replenishment unit 61, and the like.

[0318] <Control section>

[0319] The control section 9 includes a CPU that executes a game program, and controls the entire game device 1. The control section 9 has an information acquisition section 91, an information processing section 92, an operation control section 93, and an information setting section 94. Hereinafter, the structure of each section of the control section 9 will be described.

[0320] <Information acquisition section>

[0321] The information acquisition section 91 acquires input information from the operation section 3, input information from the input section 7, information detected by the detection section (for example, position information of a prize), information detected by each sensor device and the detection device 47, and the like. The acquired information is supplied to the information processing section 92.

[0322] <Information processing section>

[0323] The information processing section 92 has a function of processing the entire game. In particular, the information processing section 92 has a function of processing information acquired by the information acquisition section 91 and instructing the operation control section 93. Specifically, the information processing section 92 supplies input information from the operation section 3 to the operation control section 93 to cause the rotating body 40, the drive section 511, and the drive section 41, and the like to operate. In addition, the information processing section 92 supplies information from the sensor device 53, the sensor device, the detection section, and the like to the operation control section 93 to cause the drive section 41, the arm section 405, the prize replenishment unit 61, and the drive section 511, and the like to operate.

[0324] <Operation control section>

[0325] The operation control section 93 has a function of controlling the operation of the moving mechanism 4, the game area 5, and the prize replenishment device 6. The operation control section 93 controls to drive the drive section 41 when a player operates the operation section 3. Next, in a case where the prize gripping section 46 contacts a prize and in a case where the prize gripping section 46 reaches an initial position, the operation control section 93 controls to cause the drive motor 4041 of the arm unit 402 of the prize gripping section 46 to operate, and to cause the arm section 405 to open and close.

[0326] Further, the operation control section 93 controls the drive section 511 to open the shutter section 513 when it receives the information that the prize pickup section 46 has reached the initial position. Furthermore, the operation control section 93 controls the drive section 612 of the prize replenishment unit 61 to rotate the placement section 618 when it receives the information that the prize exists in the prize extraction space 223.

[0327] Further, the operation control section 93 can control the shutter mechanism 51 to open and close the shutter section 513 after a certain period of time, regardless of whether the prize pickup section 46 has picked up the prize. In this case, the shutter section 513 can be fully opened, half opened, or opened and closed in stages. Further, in the case where the weight on the shutter section 513 changes, the operation control section 93 can control the shutter mechanism 51 to open and close the shutter section 513.

[0328] (Information Setting Section)

[0329] The information setting section 94 sets the setting information such as the rotation speed and rotation angle of the rotating body 40, the pickup force of the arm section 405, the light emission intensity of the lighting device of the arm section 405, and the like, based on the information stored in the storage section 8. That is, the information setting section 94 updates the above setting information based on the operation input from the operation section 3 or randomly. The updated setting information is stored in the storage section 8. Thus, the operation control section 93 can control each section based on the updated setting information.

[0330] Further, the control section 9 can have an obstruction device that obstructs the opening and closing of the shutter mechanism 51 and the pickup of the prize by the prize pickup section 46. For example, the obstruction device can instruct the operation control section 93 to temporarily stop the drive section 41 of the moving mechanism 4. Further, the obstruction device can instruct the operation control section 93 to swing the prize pickup section 46 by a swing mechanism not shown. Further, the obstruction device can instruct the operation control section 93 to rotate the rotating body 40 in the lifting of the prize pickup section 46 or to stop the opening and closing of the shutter section 513 midway. By such a device, it becomes difficult to obtain the prize, and the difficulty of the game is increased.

[0331] 2. Method of operating a game apparatus

[0332] Next, the operation method of the game apparatus of the present embodiment will be described in detail. Figure 21 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 23 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0333] First, the player inserts a coin into the coin insertion slot (not shown) of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A, 1B in which the player wants to play. Thus, the game starts. At this time, the prize pickup section 46 is positioned at the initial position as shown in FIG. 1A, and the shutter section 513 is closed. Figure 1The left side shows the initial position. In addition, the rotating body 40 of the prize grabbing section 46 rotates around the Z axis. In this state, the player presses the operation section 3, imagining the arm section 405 grabbing the prize. Thus, the operation section 3 receives the input from the player (S 1). In addition, the rotation of the rotating body 40 can be operated by the joystick of the operation section 3.

[0334] When the operation section 3 receives the input, the control section 9 stops the motor 492 of the prize grabbing section 46. Thus, the rotation of the rotating body 40 stops (S2). Next, the control section 9 drives the driving section 41 of the moving mechanism 4, and the movable section 45 descends. Along with this, the prize grabbing section 46 also descends (S3). Next, the control section 9 judges whether the arm section 405 contacts the prize (S4). If the control section 9 does not acquire the information (contact information) that the arm section 405 contacts the prize from the sensor device of the prize grabbing section 46, it judges that the arm section 405 does not contact the prize. Thus, the process returns to step (S3). On the other hand, if the control section 9 acquires the contact information from the sensor device, it stops the operation of the driving section 41. Thus, the descent of the prize grabbing section 46 stops (S5). In Figure 23 The above operation is schematically shown in FIG. 6.

[0335] Next, the control section 9 operates the driving motor 4041 of the arm unit 402. Thus, the arm section 405 rotates around its base end, and the arm section 405 closes (S6). Then, the control section 9 again drives the driving section 41 of the moving mechanism 4. Thus, the movable section 45 ascends, and the prize grabbing section 46 also ascends (S7). The ascent can be performed by the continuous input of the player to the operation section 3. Next, the control section 9 judges whether the prize grabbing section 46 (movable section 45) is in the initial position by the second detection device group 472 of the moving mechanism 4 (S8). If the control section 9 does not acquire the information (initial position information) from the second detection device group 472, it judges that the prize grabbing section 46 does not reach the initial position. Thus, the process returns to step S7, and the prize grabbing section 46 continues to ascend. In Figure 23 The above operation is schematically shown in FIG. 6.

[0336] On the other hand, in step S8, if the control section 9 acquires the initial position information from the second detection device group 472, it is determined that the prize grabbing section 46 has reached the initial position. Thus, the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, the control section 9 determines whether the arm section 405 is grabbing a prize based on the information from the sensor device of the prize grabbing section 46 (grabbing information) and the information from the sensor device 53 of the game area 5 (prize information) (S9). If the control section 9 determines that the arm section 405 is grabbing a prize, the control section 9 determines that the prize grabbing section 46 has reached the final position (S10). Thus, the control section 9 stops the operation of the driving section 41, and stops the rising of the prize grabbing section 46 (Sll).

[0337] The control section 9 determines that the arm section 405 is grabbing a prize in a case where the grabbing information is acquired and / or in a case where the prize information is not acquired. Then, the control section 9 operates the driving section 511 of the shutter mechanism 51. Thus, the moving section 5123 moves, and the shutter section 513 opens (S12). Thus, as shown in FIG. 6, the opening 216 is formed, and the game space 215 communicates with the prize extraction space 223. Then, the control section 9 operates the driving motor 4011 of the arm unit 402. Thus, the arm section 405 rotates around the base end (S13). Figure 12

[0338] Then, the prize falls from the prize grabbing section 46 to the prize extraction space 223 through the opening 216 (S14). Then, the control section 9 operates the driving section 511 of the shutter mechanism 51. Thus, the shutter section 513 closes by the movement of the moving section 5123 (S15). According to the above, the game ends.

[0339] On the other hand, in step S9, the control section 9 determines that the arm section 405 is not grabbing a prize in a case where the grabbing information is not acquired and / or in a case where the prize information is acquired. Thus, the control section 9 stops the operation of the driving section 41, and stops the rising of the prize grabbing section 46 (S16). Then, the control section 9 operates the driving motor 4011 of the arm unit 402. Thus, the arm section 405 rotates around the base end (S17). Thus, the game ends.

[0340] 3. Method of operating a prize replenishment apparatus

[0341] Next, the operation method of the prize replenishing device of the game device of the present embodiment will be described in detail. Figure 22 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the prize replenishing device of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 24 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the prize replenishing device of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present application. In addition, the prize replenishing device 6 operates after the play of the player ends. That is, the prize replenishing device 6 operates after the game ends. Figure 21 ​The operation of the game device 1 described above ends.

[0342] First, the sensor device 53 of the game area 5 detects the prize on the shutter portion 513. The control portion 9 judges whether or not the prize information is acquired from the sensor device 53 (S21). Thus, the control portion 9 judges whether or not the prize exists on the shutter portion 513. If the control portion 9 acquires the prize information, it judges that the prize exists on the shutter portion 513, and the process ends. On the other hand, in step S21, if the control portion 9 does not acquire the prize information, it judges that the prize does not exist on the shutter portion 513. Then, the process proceeds to step S22. In addition, the control portion 9 can include information on whether or not the detection portion of the lower portion 22 of the housing detects the prize in the prize taking-out space 223, in addition to the prize information, to judge the existence of the prize.

[0343] In step S22, the control portion 9 judges whether or not the prize exists on the lower prize supplement unit 61 of the prize supplement device 6 (S22). The information on the rotation of the placement portion 618 of the lower prize supplement unit 61 (rotation information) is stored in the storage portion 8, so the control portion 9 refers to the storage portion 8 to judge whether or not the rotation information exists. If the control portion 9 judges that the rotation information does not exist, it judges that the prize exists on the lower prize supplement unit 61. Then, the process proceeds to step S23.

[0344] The control portion 9 operates the drive portion 612 of the lower prize supplement unit 61 to rotate the placement portion 618 (S23). Thus, the prize falls from the placement portion 618, and the prize is supplemented to the game area 5 (S24). The operation described above is shown in (a) to (c). Through such an operation, the prize supplement operation ends. Figure 24

[0345] On the other hand, in step S22, if the control portion 9 judges that the rotation information exists, it judges that the prize does not exist on the lower prize supplement unit 61. Then, the process proceeds to step S25. Next, the control portion 9 judges whether or not the prize exists on the upper prize supplement unit 61 of the prize supplement device 6 (S25). The information on the rotation of the placement portion 618 of the upper prize supplement unit 61 (rotation information) is stored in the storage portion 8, so the control portion 9 refers to the storage portion 8 to judge whether or not the rotation information exists. If the control portion 9 judges that the rotation information does not exist, it judges that the prize exists on the upper prize supplement unit 61. Then, the process proceeds to step S26.

[0346] The control portion 9 operates the drive portion 612 of the upper prize supplement unit 61 to rotate the placement portion 618 (S26). Thus, the prize falls from the placement portion 618, and the prize is supplemented to the game area 5 (S24). The operation described above is shown in (a) to (c). Through such an operation, the prize supplement operation ends. Figure 24 ​(a) to (c). By such operation, the prize replenishment operation ends. On the other hand, in step S25, the control section 9 judges that there is no prize on the upper prize replenishment unit 61 if it judges that there is the rotation information. Thus, the process ends. Such operation is repeated until there is no prize on the prize replenishment device 6.

[0347] The above-described processing method can be generated by a program executed by a computer. Such a program is implemented by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), or the like.

[0348] <<Second Embodiment>>

[0349] Next, a second embodiment of the game device of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0350] Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described, but the description will be made focusing on the difference from the above-described first embodiment, and the description will be omitted for the same matters.

[0351] The game device 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the above-described first embodiment except that the moving mechanism 4 rotates around the Z axis. Specifically, the game device 1 of the present embodiment has the moving mechanism 4 that rotates around the Z axis in the game space 215 of the prize obtaining game device 1B. Figure 3 The moving mechanism 4 has a rotator (not shown) below or around the moving mechanism 4 shown in FIG. 8. The rotator rotates the moving mechanism 4 as a whole around the central axis of the moving mechanism 4. The structure of the rotator is not particularly limited as long as it can rotate the moving mechanism 4.

[0352] The moving mechanism 4 rotates 360° clockwise or counterclockwise around the central axis. As a result, the prize catching section 46 of the prize obtaining game device 1A can be moved to the game space 215 of the prize obtaining game device 1B. Thus, the prize catching section 46 of the prize obtaining game device 1A is used as the prize catching section 46 of the prize obtaining game device 1B.

[0353] Thus, the game device 1 of the present embodiment can omit the second group of the moving mechanism 4 due to the rotation of the moving mechanism 4, and can further downsize the game device 1. In addition, even if there is no prize in the prize obtaining game device 1A, the prize catching section 46 can be moved to the prize obtaining game device 1B, and thus the frequency of replenishing the prize can be reduced.

[0354] In the present embodiment, the case where there are the first group and the second group of the moving mechanism 4 is described, but it can be the case where there is none of the first group and the second group. In addition, the game device 1 of the present embodiment can be constituted by a plurality of prize obtaining game devices due to the rotation of the moving mechanism 4.

[0355] <<Third Embodiment>>

[0356] Next, a third embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 25 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present application.

[0357] Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described, but the description will be made centering on the difference from the first embodiment described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. In addition, the same symbols are attached to the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0358] The game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game apparatus 1 of the first embodiment described above except for the structure of the game area 5. Specifically, the game area 5 of the third embodiment is configured to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise centering on the Z axis. Such a game area 5 has a shutter mechanism 55 and a partition wall 56.

[0359] <Shutter Mechanism>

[0360] The shutter mechanism 55 has a driving portion not shown, a movable portion 552, and a shutter portion 553.

[0361] (Driving Portion)

[0362] The driving portion has a function of rotating the movable portion 552 movably, and is constituted by a rotary motor, for example. The driving portion is provided in the lower portion of the movable portion 552 and in the lower portion of the housing 22.

[0363] (Movable Portion)

[0364] The movable portion 552 has a function of rotating the shutter portion 553. Therefore, the movable portion 552 is formed in a cylindrical shape at the center of the shutter portion 553. The movable portion 552 is connected to the driving portion provided in the lower portion thereof. Therefore, the movable portion 552 is rotated by the rotational drive of the driving portion. In addition, the movable portion 552 has an opening portion (not shown) for receiving the shutter portion 553 in the side surface thereof.

[0365] (Shutter Portion)

[0366] The shutter portion 553 is constituted by the prize supplement unit 61 of the prize supplement apparatus 6 of the first embodiment. The main body 611 of the prize supplement unit 61 is fitted to the above-described opening portion of the movable portion 552, and only the placement portion 618 is shown. The placement portion (also referred to as "support body") 618 supports the prize and is formed in a bar shape or an elongated shape. The number of the prize supplement units 61 is not particularly limited, and can be one or a plurality of two or more. In the case of reducing the number of the prize supplement units 61, in order to reduce the exposed area of the opening 216, the placement portion 618 can also be made in a flat plate shape or a fan shape. Thereby, the area of the placement portion 618 can be increased.

[0367] The placement part 618 is connected to the fitting part 6163 at its base end and is arranged horizontally along the radial direction of the opening 216, protruding from the main body 611. By releasing the locking part 615 and the displacement part 616 of the prize replenishment unit 61, the placement part 618 rotates around its base end and moves vertically downward. As a result, the game space 215 and the prize retrieval space 223 are connected. Moreover, the prize placed on the placement part 618 falls into the prize retrieval space 223.

[0368] <separator>

[0369] The partition wall 56 is provided between the plurality of supports 553 on the opening 216, protruding from the side of the movable part 552. Therefore, the partition wall 56 functions to divide the opening 216 into multiple regions. In this embodiment, as... Figure 25 As shown, the partition wall 56 divides the opening 216 into four equal-spaced first to fourth regions. This divides the multiple prize replenishment units 61 into first to fourth regions. Furthermore, prizes can be arranged in the first to fourth regions by differentiating their type and size. The number of partition walls 56 is not particularly limited; there can be 0, 1, or more than 2 partition walls.

[0370] In the game device 1 of this embodiment, when the prize-grabbing unit 46 grabs a prize and returns to its initial position, for example, multiple placement units 618a in the first area 216a are displaced. At this time, all placement units 618a can be displaced simultaneously or sequentially. Furthermore, even if only one placement unit 618a is displaced during each game, one placement unit 618a can be displaced when returning to its initial position while the prize-grabbing unit 46 is grabbing a prize. These displacements are controlled by the control unit 9.

[0371] In this embodiment, due to the rotation of the movable part 552, even if the placement part 618 is displaced, the prize falling from the initial position may not be reliably transferred to the prize retrieval space 223. Specifically, if the placement parts 618a of the first region 216a are displaced and the prize falls at the same position as the first region 216a, the prize falls through the first region 216a to the prize retrieval space 223. However, if the prize falls at a different position than the first region 216a, the prize falls to other second to fourth regions. In this case, the prize is supported by the second to fourth placement parts 618. Furthermore, the prize may sometimes bounce off the second to fourth placement parts 618 and fall from the first region 216a. With this structure, the game device 1 of this embodiment can provide a challenge in obtaining the prize and give the player a sense of excitement.

[0372] Because the game area 5 in this embodiment rotates, game area 5 can be used as a prize to obtain game devices 1A and 1B. In this case, for example inFigure 25 The movable section 552 is provided with a moving mechanism 4 of the game device 1. Figure 1 Accordingly, a plurality of prizes can be obtained in one game device 1. In addition, since the prize position due to the rotation of the game area 5 must be matched with the lowered position of the prize grabbing section 46, the difficulty of obtaining a prize can be provided to the player.

[0373] <<Fourth Embodiment>>

[0374] Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the game device according to the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 26 is a perspective view schematically showing a moving mechanism of the game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present application.

[0375] Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment will be described, but the description will be centered on the difference from the above-described first embodiment, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. In addition, the same symbols will be attached to the same structures as those of the above-described first embodiment.

[0376] In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the structure of the movable section 45 of the moving mechanism 4 is different from that of the game device 1 of the above-described first embodiment, and the other structures are the same as those of the game device 1 of the above-described first embodiment. Specifically, the movable section 45 of the moving mechanism 4 of the fourth embodiment has a link section (rotation section) 454 between the receiving section 452 and the connecting section 453. The link section 454 has a function of rotating the prize grabbing section 46 about the X axis orthogonal to the shaft 42. The link section 454 is rotated by a not-shown rotation motor (for example, a rotation motor of the prize grabbing section 46).

[0377] Accordingly, the arm section 405 of the prize grabbing section 46 can be directed toward the prize replenishing device 6 side. Therefore, the arm section 405 can grab the prize on the placement section 618 of the prize replenishing device 6. Accordingly, even if the prize replenishing device 6 is immovable, the prize can be dropped to the game area 5 by the prize grabbing section 46. In this way, the game device 1 of the present embodiment can replenish the prize to the game area 5 by the prize grabbing section 46, and thus a special mechanism of the prize replenishing device 6 is not required. That is, the prize replenishing device 6 can function only as a prize rack.

[0378] After the arm section 405 grabs the prize, the link section 454 is again movable to return the prize grabbing section 46 to the original state. In addition, the link section 454 can be made movable to angle the prize grabbing section 46 itself with respect to the Z axis according to the arrangement state of the prize on the game area 5. Accordingly, according to the arrangement state of the prize, the possibility of grabbing the prize can be improved.

[0379] <<Fifth Embodiment>>

[0380] Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the game device according to the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 27is a perspective view schematically showing a moving mechanism of a game apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present application.

[0381] The fifth embodiment will be described below, but the description will be focused on the differences from the first and fourth embodiments described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. In addition, the same reference numerals are attached to the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0382] In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the movable section 45 of the moving mechanism 4 is different in structure, and is the same as the game apparatus 1 of the first and fourth embodiments described above. Specifically, the movable section 45 of the present embodiment is configured so that the connecting section (extension section) 454 extends in the X-axis direction. For example, when receiving input information from the operation section 3, the operation control section 93 controls the driving section 41 so as to extend the connecting section 454 in the X-axis direction. Thereby, the prize grabbing section 46 provided at the top end of the movable section 45 is moved in the X-axis direction.

[0383] Such extension can be performed in one stage or in a plurality of stages of two or more. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the extension is performed in two stages. Specifically, the connecting section 454 has a first extension section having a smaller diameter than the connecting section 453 and a second extension section having a smaller diameter than the first extension section. The second extension section is housed in the first extension section, and the first extension section is housed in the connecting section 453. Therefore, the first extension section can be extended from the connecting section 453, and the second extension section can be further extended from the first extension section. Thereby, the prize grabbing section 46 can be disposed directly above the prize regardless of the position of the prize in the game area 5. Figure 27

[0384] Thus, in the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the prize grabbing section 46 is moved in the X-axis direction by the extension of the connecting section 454, and therefore the moving mechanism 4 can be disposed at a position away from the game area 5. Therefore, unlike the first embodiment, the moving mechanism 4 can be disposed on the side surface side of the upper housing portion 21. Thereby, the space between the prize obtaining game apparatuses 1A and 1B can be effectively used for other purposes.

[0385] In addition, since the prize grabbing section 46 can be moved in the horizontal direction, the prize can be moved from the game area 5 of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A to the game area 5 of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B in a state where the prize is grabbed by the arm section 405. Thereby, the prize can be transferred to the prize taking-out space 223 of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B without falling from the initial position. Therefore, even a prize that is not resistant to impact can be transferred to the prize taking-out space 223 without being damaged. Furthermore, the prize grabbing section 46 can be hung on the receiving section 452 by a hanging member.

[0386] <<Sixth Embodiment>>​

[0387] Next, a sixth embodiment of the game machine of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 28 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present application.

[0388] Hereinafter, the sixth embodiment will be described, but the description will be centered on the points different from the first embodiment described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. In addition, the same symbols are attached to the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0389] The game machine 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game machine 1 of the first embodiment described above except for the structures of the shutter mechanism 51 and the sensor device 53. Specifically, the shutter part 513 of the shutter mechanism 51 is composed of two doors, and functions as a door opening. The shape of the shutter part 513 is, for example, a mortar shape, a convex shape, a semispherical shape, a curved concave shape, or the like. In the present embodiment, the shape of the shutter part 513 is preferably a mortar shape or a curved concave shape. Thereby, the prize can be reliably held in the shutter part 513. The moving part 5123 of the shutter mechanism 51 is directly or indirectly connected to the two doors of the shutter part 513 through a member not shown. Thereby, the shutter part 513 is opened and closed by the movement of the moving part 5123.

[0390] One end of the two doors of the shutter part 513 is hingedly connected to the arrangement region 225 of the lower case 22, for example. Also, the other end of the two doors faces each other. That is, the shutter part 513 rotates about 90° between the horizontal plane and the vertical plane with the one end (Y axis) of the two doors as the center. In addition, the two doors of the shutter part 513 are formed with notches in a manner that a pair of through holes 5132 are formed when the other ends of the two doors face each other. Since the shutter part 513 is formed in a mortar shape, the pair of through holes 5132 overlap when the shutter part 513 is closed, as viewed along the Y axis direction of the shutter part 513. Thereby, the light from the sensor device 53a described later can pass through.

[0391] The sensor device 53 has a sensor device 53a provided on the lower case 22. The sensor device 53a is composed of a pair of photoelectric sensors disposed apart in a direction (Y axis direction) orthogonal to the opening and closing direction of the shutter part 513. The light emitted from the light emitting part of the pair of photoelectric sensors reaches the light receiving part through the pair of through holes 5132. Thereby, the control part 9 can determine whether or not the prize exists in the shutter part 513.

[0392] <<Seventh Embodiment>>

[0393] Next, a seventh embodiment of the game machine of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 29 is a perspective view schematically showing a game area of the game machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present application.

[0394] The seventh embodiment will be described below, but the description will be made focusing on the points different from the first and third embodiments described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. In addition, the same symbols are attached to the same structures as those of the first and third embodiments described above.

[0395] The game device 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first and third embodiments described above except for the structure of the game area 5 and that the game area 5 does not rotate. Specifically, the shutter mechanism 51 is composed of only the shutter portion 513. Such a shutter portion 513 is composed of the prize replenishment unit 61 as in the third embodiment. The fitting portion 6163 of the prize replenishment unit 61 is fitted and connected to the unillustrated opening portion (not shown) of the lower case portion 22. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the plurality of placement portions 618 extend toward the center of the opening 216 in a manner of protruding from the lower case portion 22 side. Figure 29

[0396] In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, when the prize gripping portion 46 grips the prize and returns to the initial position, all of the plurality of placement portions 618 can be displaced or only a part of them can be displaced, for example. These displacements are controlled by the control portion 9. In the case where the control portion 9 causes a part of the plurality of placement portions 618 to be displaced, even if the prize falls down to the placement portion 618, the prize can not be transferred to the prize taking-out space 223. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the difficulty of obtaining the prize while giving the excitement. In such a case, the prize is supported by the placement portion 618 which is not displaced. Therefore, in the following game play, the posture of the prize is changed and falls down to the prize taking-out space 223 due to the displacement of the placement portion 618. Thereby, it is possible to give the player the image that the prize can be obtained.

[0397] In addition, the game area 5 of the present embodiment can also rotate as in the third embodiment. Thereby, the same effect as the game device 1 of the third embodiment is exerted. In addition, a light emitting device can be provided in the outer periphery of the plurality of placement portions 618 in a manner corresponding to the plurality of placement portions 618. Thereby, it is possible to exert the decorative effect of the game device 1. Furthermore, by accepting the input information to the control portion 9 and the operation portion 3, it is also possible to control so as to displace only the placement portion 618 corresponding to the lighted light emitting device.

[0398] <<Eighth Embodiment>>

[0399] The eighth embodiment of the game device of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 30 ​is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to an eighth embodiment of the present application. Hereinafter, the eighth embodiment will be described, but the description will be made focusing on the points different from the first embodiment described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. Further, the same reference numerals are attached to the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0400] The game device 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment described above except for the structures of the prize catching section 46 and the input section 7. First, the prize catching section 46 has a pressing section 494 at the upper portion of the main body 49. The shape of the pressing section 494 is not particularly limited, but is formed in a bar shape. The pressing section 494 is disposed at a position apart from the center axis of the main body 49 by a prescribed distance in the radial direction. The prescribed distance is not particularly limited, but is set to overlap the switch device 71 of the input section 7 described later.

[0401] The input section 7 has the switch device 71 at the lower portion thereof. The switch device 71 functions as a trigger for opening the shutter section 513. The switch device 71 can be one, or a plurality of two or more. The switch devices 71 are disposed at prescribed intervals around the center axis (Z axis) of the input section 7. Further, the switch device 71 can be concave, button-shaped, or can be formed in a hole shape. The plurality of switch devices 71 are disposed in a circular ring shape along the circumferential direction of the input section 7. Such switch devices 71 rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the center axis.

[0402] When the prize catching section 46 is raised, the pressing section 494 reaches the switch device 71. At this time, since the switch device 71 rotates, when the positions of the pressing section 494 and the switch device 71 coincide, the switch device 71 is pressed by the pressing section 494. Thus, the control section 9 acquires input information from the input section 7, and drives the driving section 511 of the shutter mechanism 51. Thus, the shutter section 513 is opened, and the prize falls through the opening 216 to the prize taking-out space 223.

[0403] In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, if the pressing section 494 does not press the switch device 71, the shutter section 513 is not opened. Therefore, the game device 1 can be given further gameability. Further, the switch device 71 can be stopped by the operation input to the operation section 3. That is, when the information acquisition section 91 accepts the input information to the operation section 3, the operation control section 93 can also stop the rotation of the switch device 71. In this case, the switch device 71 is stopped by the operation of the player, and thus the player can be provided with a game with higher interest.

[0404] Further, the switch device 71 can be stopped. Further, the switch device 71 is the same as that of the game device 1 of the first embodiment, and can function as a mere decoration without functioning as a trigger. Furthermore, the switch device 71 can not rotate, and the main body 49 of the prize catching section 46 can rotate.

[0405] <<Ninth Embodiment>>

[0406] Next, a ninth embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 31 is a perspective view schematically showing a moving mechanism of the game apparatus according to the ninth embodiment of the present application. Hereinafter, the ninth embodiment will be described, but the description will be focused on the points different from the first embodiment described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. In addition, the same symbols are attached to the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0407] In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the movable section 45 of the moving mechanism 4 is different in structure from the game apparatus 1 of the first embodiment described above. Specifically, like the second embodiment, the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the second group of the moving mechanism 4 in the game area 5. Figure 31 The moving mechanism 4 shown in the drawing is provided with a rotating device (not shown) below or around the movable section 45. The rotating device rotates the base section 451 of the movable section 45 around the shaft 42. The movable section 45 of the present embodiment is configured to rotate in parallel with the game area 5 with the shaft 42 as a center axis.

[0408] The base section 451 rotates 360° clockwise or counterclockwise with the shaft 42 as a center. As a result, the prize catching section 46 connected to the receiving section 452 also rotates with the shaft 42 as a center. Thus, the prize catching section 46 of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A can be used as the prize catching section 46 of the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B.

[0409] Thus, the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment can omit the second group of the moving mechanism 4 by rotating the base section 451, and can further miniaturize the game apparatus 1. In addition, even if there is no prize in the prize obtaining game apparatus 1A, the prize catching section 46 can be moved to the prize obtaining game apparatus 1B, and thus the frequency of replenishing the prize can be reduced. Moreover, the prize catching section 46 can be used for the game apparatus having a plurality of game areas 5 by rotating with the shaft 42 as a center.

[0410] In addition, in the present embodiment, the second group of the moving mechanism 4 is present, and thus the base section 451 can rotate in the range of 300° to 340° so as not to contact the second group shaft 42. In addition, a driving mechanism for rotating the base section 451 can be provided inside the base section 451. In this case, the driving mechanism is supplied with electric power through the wiring 48. Furthermore, the present embodiment can be used in combination with the second embodiment.

[0411] <<Tenth Embodiment>>

[0412] Next, a tenth embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 32is a perspective view schematically showing a game field of a game device according to the tenth embodiment of the present application. Hereinafter, the tenth embodiment will be described, but the description will be focused on the points different from the first embodiment described above, and the description will be omitted for the same matters. Further, the same symbols will be attached to the same structures as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0413] The game device 1 of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment described above except for the structure of the moving mechanism 4 and the game field 5. Specifically, in the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the moving mechanism 4 is composed of only the first group, and has four game fields 5. In other words, the game device 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the prize winning game devices 1A to 1D include one group of the moving mechanism 4. The plurality of game fields 5 are the same as those of the second and third embodiments, and are rotated by a not-shown rotating means with the shaft 42 as the center axis.

[0414] Accordingly, the second group of the moving mechanism 4 can be omitted, and the game device 1 can be further downsized. Further, even if there is no prize in the game field 5 of the prize winning game device 1A, the game field 5 of the prize winning game device 1B is rotated, and thus the prize can be disposed directly below the prize grabbing portion 46. Moreover, since there are a plurality of game fields 5, the frequency of replenishing the prize can be reduced, and the burden on the game manager can be alleviated.

[0415] Further, in the present embodiment, the game field 5 can be fixed, and the prize grabbing portion 46 can be rotated as in the ninth embodiment. Further, the present embodiment can be used in combination with the second and third embodiments.

[0416] <<Other Modes>>

[0417] Further, in the first embodiment, it is described that one prize winning game device 1A has one game field 5 and the first group of the moving mechanism 4. However, one prize winning game device 1A can have a plurality of game fields 5. In this case, the second group of the moving mechanism 4 can be disposed at an angle with respect to the first group of the movable portion 45. Further, it can be configured such that the game field 5 is raised when the prize grabbing portion 46 is located at the initial position.

[0418] The game device of the present application has been described based on the preferred embodiments, but the present application is not limited thereto, and the structure of each portion can be replaced with any structure having the same function. Further, any device or structure can be added to the present application. Further, the present application can combine any two or more structures (features) of the above-described embodiments. Moreover, the prize grabbing portion of the present application can be a spade type or a stick type.

[0419] Symbol Explanation

[0420] 1: game device; 1A, 1B: prize winning game device; 2: housing; 21: housing upper portion; 215: game space; 216: opening; 22: housing lower portion; 221: prize taking-out port; 222: prize taking-out plate; 223: prize taking-out space; 225: arrangement region; 3: operation portion; 4: moving mechanism; 41: drive portion; 411: motor; 412: main body; 42: shaft; 43: stop mechanism; 431: brake device; 432: plate; 44: guide rail; 45: movable portion; 451: base portion; 452: receiving portion; 453: connecting portion; 454: linking portion; 46: prize grasping portion; 47: detection device; 471: first detection device group; 471a, b: lower limit sensor; 471c: first setting portion; 472: second detection device group; 472a: initial position sensor; 472b: upper limit sensor; 472c: second setting portion; 48: wiring; 49: main body; 491: slip ring portion; 493: cover member; 492: motor; 40: rotating body; 401: flange; 402: arm unit; 403: cover member; 404: movable unit; 405: arm portion; 494: pressing portion; 5: game area; 51, 55: shutter mechanism; 511: drive portion; 512, 552: movable portion; 513, 553: shutter portion; 52: auxiliary area; 521: frame-shaped portion; 522: inclined portion; 523: opening; 53: sensor device; 56: partition wall; 6: prize replenishing device; 60: base stand; 601: support; 602: linking member; 61: prize replenishing unit; 611: main body; 612: drive portion; 613: power transmission portion; 614: power imparting portion; 615: locking portion; 616: displacement portion; 617: manual mechanism; 618: placement portion; 62: guide portion; 7: input portion; 71: switch device; 8: storage portion; 9: control portion; 91: information acquisition portion; 92: information processing portion; 93: operation control portion; 94: information setting portion.

Claims

1. A game apparatus that moves a prize in a game space to a prize extraction space, comprising: an operation section that accepts an operation input from a player; a game area that places the prize; a moving mechanism that has a prize gripping section that grips the prize and moves the prize gripping section in accordance with the operation input, wherein the moving mechanism is disposed in the vicinity of the game area. The moving mechanism has a driving section disposed in the vicinity of the game area; a support section that is linked to the driving section and is disposed in the vertical direction; and a movable section that moves along the support section and is disposed so as to protrude from the support section. The movable section extends in a horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and is disposed opposite the game area. The prize gripping section is configured to rotate about an axis parallel to the vertical direction. The prize gripping section is disposed at the tip of the movable section.

2. The gaming device of claim 1, wherein, The game area is configured to form an opening by sliding movement. The game area has an auxiliary area disposed along the outer periphery of the game area. The auxiliary area is inclined toward the game area.

3. The gaming device of claim 2, wherein, 9. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a housing that defines the game space and the prize extraction space; and an input section disposed on the upper surface of the housing within the game space that accepts input from the prize gripping section.

4. The gaming device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 5. The gaming device of claim 2, wherein, ​ 6. The gaming device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 7. The gaming device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 8. The gaming device of claim 7, wherein, ​ ​ ​

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