Dispensing mechanism and game device

Abstract

To provide a dispensing mechanism capable of reliably dispensing an object to be dispensed with high reliability according to a game result and a game device equipped with such a dispensing mechanism.SOLUTION: A dispensing mechanism for dispensing an object to be dispensed which is related to a game includes: a storage unit for storing the object to be dispensed; a first operating unit for providing the storage unit and operating the storage unit; a second operating unit configured to hold and operate the object to be dispensed which is pushed out of the storage unit; and a push-out mechanism provided corresponding to the first operating unit for pushing out the object to be dispensed. The push-out mechanism includes a first push-out unit for pushing out the object to be dispensed in the storage unit toward the second operating unit, and a second push-out unit that operates in a direction different from the operating direction of the first push-out unit and pushes out the object to be dispensed in the second operating unit to the outside of the second operating unit. The first push-out unit is positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the second push-out unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispensing mechanism and a game device, and more particularly to a dispensing mechanism for dispensing articles (hereinafter referred to as "dispensed items") related to a game and a game device including the dispensing mechanism.

Background Art

[0002] A dispensing mechanism for dispensing items related to a game is known (for example, Patent Document 1). The dispensing mechanism described in Patent Document 1 includes a storage unit for storing dispensed items, a first operating unit provided with the storage unit and configured to be operable, and a second operating unit that holds the dispensed items dispensed from the storage unit and is configured to be operable. The first operating unit is configured to operate with respect to the second operating unit. With such a configuration, different dispensed items are dispensed according to the result of the game.

[0003] In such a dispensing mechanism, in order to dispense different dispensed items with high reliability according to the result of the game, it is preferable that the storage unit stores more dispensed items. From such a viewpoint, it is conceivable to increase the height of the storage unit. However, as a result of such an improvement, the size of the dispensing mechanism increases. Therefore, such an improved dispensing mechanism is subject to the size limitation of the game device in which the dispensing mechanism is provided, and thus cannot be used for the game device. Therefore, in order to dispense different dispensed items with high reliability according to the result of the game, it is required to improve the dispensing mechanism while avoiding an increase in the size of the dispensing mechanism.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a dispensing mechanism capable of dispensing a dispensed item with high reliability according to the result of a game, and a game apparatus including such a dispensing mechanism.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] Such an object is achieved by the present invention of the following (1) to (12). (1) A dispensing mechanism for dispensing a dispensed item related to a game, a storage unit for storing the dispensed item, a first operating unit provided with the storage unit and operating the storage unit, a second operating unit configured to be operable and holding the dispensed item pushed out from the storage unit, and an extrusion mechanism provided corresponding to the first operating unit for extruding the dispensed item, and including: the extrusion mechanism includes a first extrusion unit for extruding the dispensed item in the storage unit to the second operating unit, and a second extrusion unit that operates in a direction different from the operating direction of the first extrusion unit and extrudes the dispensed item in the second operating unit to the outside of the second operating unit, the first extrusion unit is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the second extrusion unit, and the dispensing mechanism is characterized in that.

[0007] (2) The dispensing mechanism according to (1) above, wherein the first extrusion unit and the second extrusion unit are arranged at different heights with respect to the storage unit.

[0008] (3) The dispensing mechanism according to (1) above, wherein the first extrusion unit is further configured to extrude the dispensed item in the second operating unit to the outside of the second operating unit.

[0009] (4) The dispensing mechanism according to (1) above, wherein the first extrusion unit and the second extrusion unit are provided so as to be orthogonal to each other.

[0010] (5) The second extrusion unit has a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction, The dispensing mechanism according to (1) above, wherein the first extrusion part is angled with respect to the horizontal plane of the second extrusion part.

[0011] (6) The dispensing mechanism according to (1) above, wherein the extrusion mechanism includes a third extrusion part that extrudes the dispensed material from the second operating part to the outside of the second operating part by contact between the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part.

[0012] (7) The dispensing mechanism according to (6) above, wherein the third extrusion part has a tip part that contacts the dispensed material, and a receiving part that extends in the vertical direction with respect to the tip part and contacts the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part.

[0013] (8) The dispensing mechanism according to (6) above, wherein the third extrusion part is provided adjacent to the accommodating part and is positioned with respect to the first extrusion part or the second extrusion part by the displacement of the first operating part.

[0014] (9) The second operating part includes a plurality of inclined holding parts for holding the dispensed material, The plurality of inclined holding parts are positioned together with the third extrusion part with respect to the first extrusion part or the second extrusion part by the relative displacement between the first operating part and the second operating part. The dispensing mechanism according to (6) above.

[0015] (10) The dispensing mechanism according to (7) above, wherein the first extrusion part and the second extrusion part are configured to contact different positions of the receiving part in the vertical direction.

[0016] (11) The dispensing mechanism according to (1) above, wherein the predetermined angle is 1° to 179°.

[0017] (12) A display part for displaying a predetermined image related to the game, An operation part for receiving an operation input from the user, A game device, comprising: the dispensing mechanism according to any one of (1) to (11) above that dispenses the item related to the game based on the operation input.

Advantages of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a dispensing mechanism that can dispense an item with high reliability according to the result of a game, and a game device including such a dispensing mechanism.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Prior to the description of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention, the game device of the present invention, an overview of the game executed on the game device, and the dispensed items used in the game device will be described in detail based on the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, the upper side in the figure will be referred to as "upper", the lower side as "lower", the left side as "left", the right side as "right", the front side of the paper as "front", and the back side of the paper as "rear".

[0021] <<First Embodiment>>

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a recording medium used in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] 1. Overview of the Game First, an example of the game executed on the game device 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The game device 1 can execute, for example, a battle game using a dispensed item related to the game (hereinafter, also referred to as a "recording medium") 100. Specifically, the game device 1 acquires character information (hereinafter, referred to as "character information") recorded on the recording medium 100 by scanning the recording medium 100. Thereafter, the game device 1 displays an image of the character on the display unit 6. Thereby, the game device 1 can execute a battle game in which the character battles with an opponent character. After the game ends, a new recording medium 100 is dispensed from the game device 1. Note that the game executed on the game device 1 is not limited to the battle game as described above, and may be a role-playing game, a board game, a simulation game, or the like.

[0024] 2. Recording Medium (Dispensed Item) The distribution item (recording medium) 100 used in the game device 1 of this embodiment is configured to be able to store identification information such as character information. Such a distribution item 100 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a plastic card formed in a plate shape. This distribution item 100 has a recording information section 101 on its surface. Identification information such as character information and item information is recorded in this recording information section 101. The recording information section 101 is, for example, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a Zcode (registered trademark). When the recording information section 101 is a Zcode, the identification information is recorded so as to be identifiable under invisible light (infrared rays). Note that the distribution item 100 may be distinguished as a character distribution item into a rare distribution item and a normal distribution item according to the character information. The rare distribution item is, for example, a distribution item in which a character having a rarity of a predetermined level or more is recorded. The normal distribution item is, for example, a distribution item in which a character having a rarity of less than a predetermined level is recorded. Further, the distribution item 100 may include, separately from the character distribution item, a distribution item for memory that stores player (user) information and character information. For example, the distribution item for memory is an IC card (Integrated Circuit Card) that stores information related to the user. The shape of the distribution item 100, the position, number, etc. of the recording information section 101 are not particularly limited. For example, a plurality of recording information sections 101 may be provided on the front or back surface of the distribution item 100. Further, the distribution item 100 may have a tapered portion where its thickness gradually decreases, a concave portion, a convex portion, etc.

[0025] 3. Game Device Next, the game device will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the game device 1 of the present embodiment includes two sub-game devices (a first sub-game device 1A and a second sub-game device 1B) provided adjacent to each other. This game device 1 has one display unit 6 and is controlled by one control unit 8. Therefore, the size of the entire game device 1 can be reduced. As a result, the cost of the entire game device 1 can be reduced. The game device 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to a configuration (2-in-1 configuration) in which two sub-game devices are provided adjacent to each other. The game device 1 may have, for example, a configuration in which three or more sub-game devices are provided adjacent to each other. Also, the game device 1 of the present invention may be configured as a single game device.

[0026] At first glance, the game device 1 of the present embodiment appears to have two game devices arranged adjacent to each other. However, the game device 1 is composed of two sub-game devices connected together to form one game device 1. Therefore, each player (user) can execute play on each sub-game device, or can cooperate to execute one game play (cooperative play). Such a game device 1 has, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a housing 2, an operation unit 3, a reading unit 4, a speaker 5, a display unit 6, a storage unit 7, a control unit 8, a communication unit 9, and a dispensing mechanism 10. The configuration of each part will be described below.

[0027] Note that the housing 2, the operation unit 3, the reading unit 4, and the speaker 5 of the game device 1 include a sub-housing 2A for the first sub-game device 1A, a first sub-operation unit 3A, a sub-reading unit 4A, and a sub-speaker 5A, as well as a sub-housing 2B for the second sub-game device 1B, a second sub-operation unit 3B, a sub-reading unit 4B, and a sub-speaker 5B, and these are the same as each other. Therefore, hereinafter, the components of the first sub-game device 1A and the second sub-game device 1B will be mainly described as representatives of the respective parts of the game device 1.

[0028] <Housing> The housing 2 has the function of installing or storing each member of the game device 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, but is not limited thereto. The housing 2 may be composed of a single housing, or may be configured by connecting sub-housings for each sub-game device. Further, on the front surface of each of the sub-housings, a delivery port 21 of the delivery item 100, a coin insertion port 22, and a coin return port 23 are provided. The delivery item 100 delivered by the delivery mechanism 10 described later is delivered from the delivery port 21.

[0029] <Operation unit> The operation unit 3 has the function of receiving operation inputs made by the player to execute the game. Each of the sub-operation units is composed of two push buttons 31 and a rectangular operation field 32. The two push buttons 31 are provided symmetrically on the front side of the upper surface of each of the sub-housings. The operation field 32 is provided on the upper surface of each of the sub-housings, on the back side of the push buttons 31. The shape and position of the operation field 32 are not particularly limited, and may be, respectively, rod-shaped, circular, at the position between the push buttons 31, or in front of the push buttons 31. Such an operation field 32 is a field where the player can install and move the delivery item 100. The operation field 32 is configured such that the reading unit 4 described later can read the delivery item 100.

[0030] As described above, the operation unit 3 includes a first sub-operation unit (first operation unit) 3A for the first sub-game device 1A and a second sub-operation unit (second operation unit) 3B for the second sub-game device 1B. The first sub-operation unit 3A and the second sub-operation unit 3B can be operated independently and can receive different operation inputs simultaneously. Thereby, different operations can be executed by the first sub-game device 1A and the second sub-game device 1B.

[0031] <Reading unit> The reading unit 4 has a function of reading information on the dispensed item 100 placed on the operation field 32. Each of the sub-reading units is provided inside each of the sub-housings at the lower part of the operation field 32. Such a sub-reading unit is configured to be able to read the information recorded in the recording information unit 101. For example, when the recording information unit 101 is a two-dimensional code, the sub-reading unit may be composed of an imaging device (camera) and an infrared light source. In this case, the infrared light source of the sub-reading unit irradiates infrared light from the lower side of the operation field 32 to the recording information unit 101 of the dispensed item 100. In this state, by the imaging device imaging the recording information unit 101 of the dispensed item 100, the information recorded in the recording information unit 101 of the dispensed item 100 can be read. Note that the sub-reading unit may be arranged anywhere in the sub-housing as long as the imaging device can image the operation field 32. Also, the sub-reading unit may be composed of only the imaging device.

[0032] <Speaker> The speaker 5 has a function of outputting various sounds. Each of the sub-speakers is provided at the back of the upper surface of the sub-housing, under the display unit 6. The number of sub-speakers is not particularly limited and may be one or two or more. In the present embodiment, two sub-speakers are provided on both sides of the back of the upper surface of the sub-housing corresponding to each sub-game device. The sounds output by the speaker 5 include music, sound effects, etc. stored in the storage unit 7.

[0033] <Display unit> The display unit 6 has a function of displaying a game image (a predetermined image). As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 6 is provided on the speaker 5 on the upper surface of the housing 2. The display unit 6 is composed of a single display panel 61 and a frame body 62. The frame body 62 is provided on the speaker 5. The frame body 62 is formed in a rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the frame body 62 may be formed in any shape such as a circular shape or an elliptical shape.

[0034] Inside such a frame body 62, a display panel 61 is provided. The display panel 61 may be a touch panel. Also, although the display panel 61 is formed in a rectangular shape, it is not limited thereto and may be formed in a circular shape or a triangular shape. The display panel 61 has a first region 611A, a second region 611B, and a third region (a first partition region 612A and a second partition region 612B) 612 (FIG. 1).

[0035] The first region 611A is a region for displaying a game image for the first sub-game device 1A. The first region 611A is provided corresponding to the first sub-operation unit 3A of the first sub-game device 1A. Although the first region 611A is formed in a rectangular shape, it is not limited thereto.

[0036] The second region 611B is a region for displaying a game image for the second sub-game device 1B. The second region 611B is provided corresponding to the second sub-operation unit 3B of the second sub-game device 1B. Although the second region 611B is formed in a rectangular shape, it is not limited thereto.

[0037] The third region 612 has a first partition region 612A and a second partition region 612B so as to partition the first region 611A and the second region 611B. The display unit 6 can display an image (partition image) same as the appearance of the frame body 62 in the third region 612. Thereby, it can be made to appear to the player that there are two game devices at a glance. In this case, the display unit 6 may display the same image or different images in the first region 611A and the second region 611B. Also, the display unit 6 can refrain from displaying the partition image in the third region 612 (FIG. 4). Thereby, the display unit 6 can display a game image on the entire display panel 61.

[0038] <Memory unit> Next, the storage unit 7 will be described. The storage unit 7 stores a game program and game data. The game program is a program for causing the game device 1 to execute a game, and is realized by cooperation with hardware. The game data is data related to the game, and includes character data, music data, image data, sound effect data, predetermined event data, and the like.

[0039] The character data is data such as the name of the character, special skill, weapon, strength, rarity, and image of the character. That is, the character data corresponds to the above-described character information and is identification information for identifying each character from one another. The music data is music data flowing from the speaker 5. The music data includes a plurality of music data such as, for example, music of a singer or music of a game. The image data is game image data. The game image data includes data such as, for example, character images, background images, and various effect images. The sound effect data is sound data reproduced during game play and is different from the music data. The sound effect data includes, for example, evaluation sound data flowing according to the operation result of the player. The predetermined event data includes boss character appearance event data, bonus event data, intrusion battle event data, and the like.

[0040] Also, in the present embodiment, since the storage unit 11 of the dispensing mechanism 10 to be described later has a plurality of stockers 111, the storage unit 7 may store information related to the plurality of stockers 111 (hereinafter referred to as "stocker information"). Examples of the stocker information include information on what kind of dispensing items 100 are stored in the stocker 111 and information indicating that the number of the dispensing items 100 in the stocker 111 has become zero. Specific examples of the stocker information include, for example, the information shown in Table 1 below.

[0041] Table 1 TIFF2025112397000002.tif88148

[0042] In Table 1 above, the following information is shown. Specifically, the first to second stockers 111 each function as dedicated for memory and accommodate only a predetermined number (for example, 0 to 50 sheets) of memory allocations 100. Also, the third to fifth stockers 111 each function as dedicated for rare allocations and accommodate only a predetermined number (for example, 0 to 50 sheets) of rare allocations 100. Further, the sixth to eighth stockers 111 each function as dedicated for normal allocations and accommodate only a predetermined number (for example, 0 to 50 sheets) of normal allocations 100. Also, in Table 1 above, the remaining quantity of the allocation 100 in each stocker 111 is shown. For example, in the first stocker 111, 45 sheets of the memory allocation 100 remain, and in the third stocker 111, no rare allocation 100 remains. Also, in the ninth stocker 111, a total of 50 sheets of the rare allocation 100 and the normal allocation 100 remain. That is, the ninth stocker 111 functions as a random stocker that randomly accommodates the rare allocation 100 and the normal allocation 100.

[0043] In addition, the 10th to 11th stockers 111 each function as a multi-stocker that stores the rare distribution items 100 and the normal distribution items 100 at a predetermined ratio (in Table 1, rare distribution items:normal distribution items = 20:30). Regarding this storage, in the stocker 111, shrink wraps (packages) in which a set of 20 rare distribution items 100 and then a set of 30 normal distribution items 100 are bundled in order from the bottom may be stored. In this case, depending on the remaining quantity of the distribution items 100, the acquisition means 81 of the control unit 8, which will be described later, can acquire information on which type of distribution items 100 each stocker 111 is storing. For example, in Table 1 above, the remaining quantity of the distribution items 100 in the 10th stocker 111 is 30. Therefore, the acquisition means 81 can acquire information that all 20 rare distribution items 100 set in order from the bottom have been dispensed. That is, the acquisition means 81 can acquire information that the 10th stocker 111 has 30 normal distribution items 100 remaining and has become dedicated to normal distribution items. Also, since the remaining quantity of the distribution items 100 in the 11th stocker 111 is 50, the acquisition means 81 can acquire information that there are 30 normal distribution items 100 following 20 rare distribution items 100 from the bottom. That is, the acquisition means 81 can acquire information that the 11th stocker 111 is dedicated to the rare distribution items 100 until all 20 rare distribution items 100 are dispensed.

[0044] The information shown in Table 1 above is an example of stocker information, and the stocker information is not limited to the information described above. For example, there may be no dedicated stocker 111 for memory. And all of the first to eleventh stockers 111 may contain a set in which the rare distribution items 100 and the normal distribution items 100 are randomly provided. Also, as stocker information regarding the remaining quantity of the distribution items 100, only information regarding the presence or absence of the distribution items 100 in each stocker 111 may be stored in the storage unit 7. Even with such stocker information, the acquisition means 81 can acquire information on which stocker 111 is in an empty state. Note that even when the storage unit 7 does not store the stocker information, various distribution items 100 can be actually stored in the stocker 111 as shown in the aforementioned stocker information. This can be achieved, for example, by a store employee or the like where the game device 1 is installed.

[0045] Also, the distribution candidate holding unit 131 of the distribution mechanism 10 to be described later has a plurality (the first to forty-eighth in this embodiment) of inclination holding units 1311. Therefore, the storage unit 7 may store information (hereinafter referred to as "inclination holding unit ratio information") on what ratio to arrange the memory distribution items 100, rare distribution items 100, or normal distribution items 100 in the plurality of inclination holding units 1311. Examples of the inclination holding unit ratio information include the information shown in Table 2 below.

[0046] Table 2 TIFF2025112397000003.tif21143

[0047] The inclination holding unit ratio information shown in Table 2 above is an example, and the inclination holding unit ratio information is not limited to the information described above. For example, only normal distribution items 100 or only rare distribution items 100 may be arranged in each inclination holding unit 1311.

[0048] <Control Unit> Next, the control unit 8 will be described. The control unit 8 controls all functions related to the execution of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, such a control unit 8 includes an acquisition means 81, a game processing means 82, a display control means 83, a sound output control means 84, and an operation control means 85.

[0049] (Acquisition means) The acquisition means 81 has a function of acquiring information on operation inputs by the player, character information of the dispensing item 100, game information, and the like. The acquisition means 81 acquires information on operation inputs by pressing the push button 31 by the player. This can receive information on operation inputs from the first sub-operation unit 3A and the second sub-operation unit 3B simultaneously. Such information on operation inputs includes, for example, information related to interrupt play and information related to character selection. Further, the acquisition means 81 acquires character information and the like read by the reading unit 4. In addition, the acquisition means 81 acquires various information acquired via the communication unit 9 described later.

[0050] The acquisition means 81 also has a function of acquiring position information of each part of the dispensing mechanism 10 detected by the detection unit 17 described later. For example, the acquisition means 81 can detect the position information of each of the plurality of stockers 111, the position information of each of the plurality of inclination holding parts 1311, and the like.

[0051] (Game processing means) The game processing means 82 has a function of processing the information acquired by the acquisition means 81 and the progress of the game. For example, the game processing means 82 determines the information on the game image stored in the storage unit 7 and provides it to the display control means 83. The game processing means 82 determines sound information and provides it to the sound output control means 84. In addition, the game processing means 82 determines and activates a predetermined event. In this way, the game processing means 82 processes the progress of the entire game.

[0052] In addition, the game processing means 82 can provisionally determine or determine the item 100 to be distributed according to player information (the number of players, character information associated with each player, etc.). Further, the game processing means 82 can recognize what kind of item 100 has been distributed. The game processing means 82 can check whether there are a predetermined number of items 100 in the distribution candidate holding unit 131 described later. Furthermore, the game processing means 82 may process the progress of the game based on the number or type of the items 100 arranged in the distribution candidate holding unit 131 and / or based on the type of the distributed item 100.

[0053] (Display control means) The display control means 83 has a function of controlling the display of all images related to the game. That is, the display control means 83 controls the display of the game image information and the partition image provided by the game processing means 82. For example, the display control means 83 independently controls the display of the game image in both the first area 611A and the second area 611B of the display unit 6. In addition, the display control means 83 controls the display of the game image on the entire display panel 61. Further, the display control means 83 controls the display of the partition image (FIG. 1) in the third area 612. In this way, the display control means 83 can control the display of the image so that a predetermined image is separately displayed in each area of the display unit 6.

[0054] (Sound output control means) The sound output control means 84 controls the output of all sounds and music related to the game. Specifically, the sound output control means 84 controls the output of the music and sounds determined by the game processing means 82. By providing the speaker 5 with sound and music information by the sound output control means 84, the speaker 5 can output sound and music.

[0055] (Operation control means) The operation control means 85 has a function of controlling the operations of each part of the dispensing mechanism. For example, the operation control means 85 can independently control the first operation part 12, the second operation part 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14, which will be described later. For example, when the first operation part 12 and the second operation part 13 are configured to rotate, the operation control means 85 can rotate the first operation part 12 and the second operation part 13 simultaneously or separately. Note that the rotation direction may be either clockwise or counterclockwise. Also, the operation control means 85 may be able to freely change these rotation speeds.

[0056] In addition, the operation control means 85 has a function of controlling the processes related to the dispensing of the dispensed product 100 of the dispensing mechanism 10, which will be described later. For example, based on the tilt holding part ratio information (for example, the ratio shown in Table 2 described above), the operation control means 85 can independently control the first operation part 12, the second operation part 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 so as to place various dispensed products 100 on the first to 48th tilt holding parts 1311, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the operation control means 85 of the control part 8 controls the processes related to the dispensing mechanism 10, but the dispensing mechanism 10 described later may have a control part separate from the control part 8. In this case, the control part of the dispensing mechanism 10 may execute a part of the processes of the control part 8 (for example, the processes of the operation control means 85).

[0057] <Communication unit> The communication unit 9 has a function of communicating with an external network (LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.) or device via wire or wireless. The game device 1 of the present invention may perform data communication with other devices such as other game devices and information terminals via the communication unit 9. For example, the communication unit 9 can communicate with other devices and obtain music data and game programs. Thereby, the game program can be updated and the latest game can be provided. Note that the game device 1 may not have the communication unit 9.

[0058] <Dispensing mechanism> Now, the game device 1 of the present invention has a dispensing mechanism 10 that can dispense the dispensing item 100 with high reliability according to the result of the game. The dispensing mechanism 10 is an example of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention. Hereinafter, the configuration of the dispensing mechanism 10 will be described in detail based on a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0059] A. Configuration of the dispensing mechanism FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a partially exploded perspective view of the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the left side. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the storage part and the third extrusion set included in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a partially exploded perspective view of the foot part of the stocker included in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the first extrusion set and the second extrusion set of the extrusion mechanism included in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a top view showing the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention with a part of the storage part and a part of the extrusion mechanism omitted. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the first extrusion part, the second extrusion part, and the third extrusion part in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the extrusion mechanism in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11(a) is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the first extrusion part and the third extrusion part. FIG. 11(b) is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the second extrusion part and the third extrusion part. FIG. 12 is a partially enlarged view of the dispensing candidate holding part included in the dispensing mechanism provided in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining the interaction between the third extrusion part and the second operation part in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] In FIG. 4, the front door of the housing 2 is open, and a state is shown in which the dispensing mechanism 10 arranged inside the housing 2 is moved forward to the left. Inside the housing 2, for example, a case for accommodating coins and a CPU of the game device 1 are accommodated, but are omitted for convenience of explanation.

[0061] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the dispensing mechanism (distribution mechanism) 10 includes a housing portion 11, a first operating portion 12, a second operating portion 13, an extrusion mechanism 14, a dispensing guide portion 15, an imaging portion 16, a detection portion 17, and a pedestal portion 18.

[0062] (Housing portion) The housing portion 11 has a function of housing a plurality of dispensed items 100. As shown in FIG. 5, the housing portion 11 is provided on the first operating portion 12. In the present embodiment, the housing portion 11 includes a plurality of stockers 111, that is, the first to eleventh stockers 111. The stocker 111 has a tower shape and is configured to be able to accommodate a plurality of dispensed items 100. By providing the housing portion 11 with a plurality of stockers 111 as a plurality of housing portions, various dispensed items 100 can be accommodated at a predetermined ratio for each of the plurality of stockers 111. Therefore, the ratio of the types of the dispensed items 100 arranged in the dispensing candidate holding portion 131 described later can be adjusted, and the dispensed items 100 can be dispensed with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 6, each stocker 111 includes a main body portion 112, a foot portion 113, and a connecting member 114. In FIG. 6, for convenience of explanation, the mounting portion 121 of the first operating portion 12 and the stocker 111 located on the left side of the third extrusion portion 147 are omitted.

[0064] The main body portion 112 has a cylindrical shape so as to accommodate the dispensed item 100. Further, the main body portion 112 has a cutout portion 112A on one of its side surfaces. Specifically, in a state where the stocker 111 is provided on the first operating portion 12, the cutout portion 112A is provided on the outer surface (the dispensing candidate holding portion 131 side) of the main body portion 112 (FIG. 6).

[0065] Through the cutout portion 112A, for example, a part of the hand (finger) can be inserted into the main body portion 112. Thereby, a plurality of dispensers 100 can be easily accommodated in the stocker 111 while being supported by the hand. Further, even when a plurality of stockers 111 are provided in an annular shape on the first operating portion 12, the number of dispensers 100 accommodated in each stocker 111 can be easily confirmed from the outside of the accommodating portion 11. Furthermore, by providing a stocker sensor 171, which will be described later, on the outer peripheral side of the accommodating portion 11, the number information of the dispensers 100 accommodated in each stocker 111 can be reliably detected.

[0066] The leg portion 113 is provided along the outer peripheral end portion of the mounting portion 121 (FIG. 5). The leg portion 113 has a function of supporting the main body portion 112 in an inclined state with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121. For this reason, the leg portion 113 has an inclined structure as will be described later. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the leg portion 113 has a bottom plate portion 1131 and an inclined support portion 1132.

[0067] The bottom plate portion 1131 is provided on the inclined support portion 1132. In this state, the bottom plate portion 1131 can support a plurality of dispensers 100 at the lower end of the main body portion 112. That is, the bottom plate portion 1131 has a function of supporting a plurality of dispensers 100. Further, the bottom plate portion 1131 also has a function of supporting the main body portion 112. Such a bottom plate portion 1131 has a plate main body 1131a, side plate portions 1131b, a skirt portion 1131c, and an empty information portion 1131d.

[0068] The plate main body 1131a is configured to contact the lowermost dispenser 100 among the plurality of dispensers 100 accommodated in the accommodating portion 11. The plate main body 1131a has a rectangular shape so as to correspond to the shape of the dispenser 100. In the following description, the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate portion 1131 refers to the longitudinal direction of the plate main body 1131a. An end portion corresponding to one long side of the plate main body 1131a is cut out.

[0069] The side plate portion 1131b is provided around the plate main body 1131a except for the notched portion of the plate main body 1131a and one short side portion (the front end portion in FIG. 7) of the plate main body 1131a. The upper end of the side plate portion 1131b is configured to fit with the lower end of the main body portion 112. Thereby, the main body portion 112 and the foot portion 113 can be fitted together. In the state where these are fitted, a gap 113A is formed between the lower end of the main body portion 112 and the plate main body 1131a (FIG. 6). As shown in FIG. 6, the gap 113A is continuously formed with the cutout portion 112A of the main body portion 112.

[0070] Also, a gap 113B is formed in the side plate portion 1131b at the other short side portion of the plate main body 1131a (FIG. 7). The gap 113B faces the gap 113A and is configured to allow the insertion of a first extrusion portion 145 described later. On the other hand, the gap 113A is configured to allow the insertion of a distribution 100 pushed out by the first extrusion portion 145. For this reason, the first extrusion portion 145 can push out the distribution 100 provided on the plate main body 1131a toward a distribution candidate holding portion 131 described later through the gap 113B.

[0071] The skirt portion 1131c is provided at one short side portion of the plate main body 1131a. The skirt portion 1131c is configured to protrude downward from the plate main body 1131a. Thereby, when the bottom plate portion 1131 and the inclined support portion 1132 are fitted together, the skirt portion 1131c can contact the first column member 1132a of the inclined support portion 1132. Such a skirt portion 1131c facilitates the alignment between the bottom plate portion 1131 and the inclined support portion 1132.

[0072] The empty information portion 1131d is provided on the upper surface of the plate main body 1131a. The empty information portion 1131d has a function of indicating that there is no distribution 100 on the plate main body 1131a. The empty information portion 1131d is, for example, a reflective tape that reflects light from the detection portion 17.

[0073] The inclined support portion 1132 is provided on the upper surface of the placement portion 121 of the first operation portion 12. The inclined support portion 1132 has a function of supporting the bottom plate portion 1131 and the main body portion 112 in a state inclined with respect to the upper surface of the placement portion 121. The inclined support portion 1132 includes a first column member 1132a, a second column member 1132b, and a roof member 1132c.

[0074] The first column member 1132a and the second column member 1132b are provided on the upper surface of the placement portion 121 so as to face each other. Each of the first column member 1132a and the second column member 1132b has a trapezoidal shape. The bottoms of the first column member 1132a and the second column member 1132b are fixed to the placement portion 121. The side portions extending in the vertical direction from the bottom are configured such that the heights are different on the left and right.

[0075] The roof member 1132c is provided at the upper ends of the first column member 1132a and the second column member 1132b having such a configuration. Therefore, the roof member 1132c is inclined with respect to the upper surface of the placement portion 121.

[0076] With such a configuration, the inclined support portion 1132 has a function of inclining the bottom plate portion 1131 and the main body portion 112. Therefore, the bottom plate portion 1131 and the main body portion 112 are angled at a predetermined inclination angle with respect to the upper surface of the placement portion 121 of the first operation portion 12 in a state provided on the first operation portion 12.

[0077] The inclination angle of the bottom plate portion 1131 (specifically, the plate body 1131a) is preferably in the range of, for example, 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30° with respect to the upper surface of the placement portion 121 of the first operation portion 12. This inclination angle is set to correspond (preferably coincide) with the inclination angle of the inclination holding portion 1311 described later. Thereby, the extruded delivery material 100 can be reliably sent out to the delivery candidate holding portion 131.

[0078] Note that the corresponding or matching inclination angles of the respective members refer to the angles in the state where the respective members are combined as the dispensing mechanism 10. Also, the corresponding or matching inclination angles of the respective members may mean that in the state where the game device 1 is installed on the installation surface (for example, the ground, the floor surface), the inclination angles of the respective members with respect to the installation surface correspond or match each other. The respective members having corresponding or matching inclination angles can also be said to have corresponding inclination structures.

[0079] Further, the main body portion 112 is installed at a certain angle (for example, 45° to 80°) with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operation portion 12 so as to be angled.

[0080] The angle of the main body portion 112 means the angle formed by the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 and the side surface of the main body portion 112 facing this upper surface in the state where the stocker 111 is installed on the first operation portion 12.

[0081] As a result, the weight of the dispensed object 100 itself is dispersed on the side surface of the main body portion 112, and the force applied to the bottom plate portion 1131 (and the dispensed object 100 in contact with the plate main body 1131a) due to the weight of the dispensed object 100 itself is reduced. For this reason, the dispensed object 100 in contact with the plate main body 1131a can be smoothly sent out to the dispensing candidate holding portion 131.

[0082] In this way, the dispensed object 100 accommodated in each stocker 111 of the accommodating portion 11 is pushed out by inserting the first extrusion portion 145 into the gap 113B of the leg portion 113 and is arranged in the dispensing candidate holding portion 131. At this time, it is sequentially pushed out from the dispensed object 100 in contact with the plate main body 1131a.

[0083] Also, a part of the roof member 1132c is cut out corresponding to the cut-out portion of the plate body 1131a. Thereby, a gap 113C is formed in a state where the stocker 111 is installed on the first operating portion 12. As shown in FIG. 6, the gap 113C is located at the lower end of the main body portion 112. Through the gap 113C, the displacement of the delivery item 100 in contact with the bottom plate portion 1131 can be corrected, and the management of the game device 1 can be facilitated. Thereby, clogging of the delivery item 100 in the storage portion 11 can be suppressed or prevented, and it contributes to delivering the delivery item 100 with high reliability according to the result of the game. The position, shape, and number of such a gap 113C are not particularly limited and may be omitted.

[0084] The connecting member 114 is provided at the upper end of the main body portion 112 and has a function of connecting adjacent main body portions 112 to each other. The connecting member 114 includes a first connecting portion 1141, a second connecting portion 1142, and a third connecting portion 1143.

[0085] The first connecting portion 1141 is provided between adjacent main body portions 112 and has a function of connecting these main body portions 112. The second connecting portion 1142 is provided along the upper end of the main body portion 112 and has a function of connecting the first connecting portions 1141 to each other or connecting the first connecting portion 1141 and the third connecting portion 1143. The third connecting portion 1143 is provided between the main body portions 112 of the adjacent stockers 111 via the third extruding portion 147 and has a function of connecting these stockers 111.

[0086] The shape and position of the connecting member 114 are not particularly limited as long as the adjacent main body portions 112 can be connected to each other. Also, the connecting member 114 may be omitted. In this case, it is preferable to increase the connection strength between the main body portion 112 and the foot portion 113, such as joining the main body portion 112 and the foot portion 113.

[0087] Note that the number of stockers 111 is 11 in this embodiment, but it is not limited to this. The number of stockers 111 is preferably 2 or more, and more preferably 3 or more. Also, the number of distribution items 100 that can be accommodated in each stocker 111 is not particularly limited, and for example, it can be 50. The plurality of stockers 111 may each accommodate different types of distribution items 100, for example, as described in the stocker information mentioned above.

[0088] (First operation unit) The first operation unit 12 has a function of operating with respect to the second operation unit 13 described later in a state where the storage unit 11 is provided. In this embodiment, the first operation unit 12 includes a placement unit 121 formed in a disk shape and a first motor 122 for driving the placement unit 121 (FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0089] The placement unit 121 has a function of placing various members, and each stocker 111 is placed along the circumferential direction at its outer peripheral end. In other words, a plurality of stockers 111 as a plurality of storage units are provided in an annular shape on the first operation unit 12. Further, a third extrusion unit 147 described later is provided at the outer peripheral end of the placement unit 121. And the third extrusion unit 147 is provided between two stockers 111 and is arranged in an annular shape together with the plurality of stockers 111 (FIG. 9).

[0090] Also, the placement unit 121 is configured such that the shaft of the first motor 122 can be inserted and fixed at its central portion. Thereby, the placement unit 121 can rotate by the driving force of the first motor 122. Therefore, the first operation unit 12 can efficiently move the storage unit 11 provided in an annular shape on the placement unit 121 along the circumferential direction. Thereby, the distribution item 100 can be efficiently arranged from the storage unit 11 to the second operation unit 13, and the distribution item 100 can be distributed with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0091] The placement part 121 is formed in a disc shape. Thereby, the placement part 121 can rotate efficiently. However, the shape of the placement part 121 is not limited to this. For example, the placement part 121 may be formed in a rectangular shape.

[0092] The first motor 122 is provided on the pedestal part 18. The first motor 122 has a first motor main body 1221, a first belt member (not shown), and a first pulley part 1222. The first motor main body 1221 has a function of generating a driving force for rotating the placement part 121. The first motor main body 1221 can be composed of, for example, a stepping motor or a servo motor. The first belt member is wound around the first pulley part 1222. The first pulley part 1222 is composed of a pair of pulleys. One pulley is connected to the rotation shaft of the first motor main body 1221. The other pulley is connected to a shaft inserted through the center of the placement part 121. With such a configuration, the driving force of the first motor main body 1221 is transmitted to the placement part 121 via the first belt member and the first pulley part 1222.

[0093] (Second operating part) The second operating part 13 has a function of operating while holding a plurality of delivery items 100 that are delivery candidates pushed out from the storage part 11. As shown in FIG. 5, the second operating part 13 includes a delivery candidate holding part 131, an arranging part 132, an arranging support part 133, a second motor 134, and a covering part 135.

[0094] The delivery candidate holding part 131 has a function of holding a plurality of delivery items 100 that are delivery candidates. As shown in FIG. 12, the delivery candidate holding part 131 has a plurality (48 in this embodiment) of inclined holding parts 1311. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 12 shows the delivery candidate holding part 131 with some of the inclined holding parts 1311 omitted. The larger the number of delivery items 100 held as delivery candidates by the delivery candidate holding part 131, the more effectively the delivery mechanism 10 can deliver the delivery items 100 on demand.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 12, each inclination holding portion 1311 has a placement portion 1311a where the delivery 100 is placed, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of connection portions 131B, and a plurality (two in this embodiment) of protruding portions 1311c. The placement portion 1311a is sized to correspond to the delivery 100 and is formed in a substantially E shape. Each placement portion 1311a is inclined toward the arrangement portion 132.

[0096] Also, the two protruding portions 1311c protrude from the right side (long side portion) of the placement portion 1311a onto the placement portion 1311a of the adjacent inclination holding portion 1311. Each protruding portion 1311c has a function of preventing the delivery 100 placed in the placement portion 1311a from falling onto the placement portion 1311a of the adjacent inclination holding portion 1311. Therefore, the protruding portion 1311c has a tip bending portion whose tip is bent upward. The height of this tip bending portion is preferably designed to correspond to the thickness of the delivery 100. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the delivery 100 from inadvertently falling from the inclination holding portion 1311.

[0097] Also, the connection portion 131B is provided below the long side portion of the placement portion 1311a and connects the placement portion 1311a and the placement portion 1311a of the adjacent inclination holding portion 1311. Thereby, the connection portion 131B constitutes a stepped portion. Through the connection portion 131B, the plurality of inclination holding portions 1311 are adjacent to each other. In the following description, the longitudinal direction of the inclination holding portion 1311 refers to the longitudinal direction of the placement portion 1311a. In this embodiment, the three connection portions 131B are provided on the placement portion 1311a along this longitudinal direction so as to sandwich the two protruding portions 1311c.

[0098] Also, in a plan view of the dispensing mechanism 10 (for example, in FIG. 9), the placement portion 1311a does not overlap with an adjacent placement portion 1311a. On the other hand, the protruding portion 1311c extends so as to overlap with the placement portion 1311a of the adjacent inclination holding portion 1311 in a plan view of the dispensing mechanism 10. For this reason, more inclination holding portions 1311 can be provided in the arrangement portion 132 compared to the case where the inclination holding portions 1311 do not overlap with each other. As a result, the dispensing candidate holding portion 131 can hold more dispensing candidates. Thereby, the dispensing mechanism 10 can enhance the effect of dispensing the dispensed object 100 as if on demand, and can dispense the dispensed object 100 with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0099] The placement portion 1311a and the upper surfaces of the two protruding portions 1311c constitute a placement surface for placing the dispensed object 100. The placement surface (upper surface) is inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement portion 132. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of, for example, 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30° with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement portion 132.

[0100] The inclination angle of the placement surface of the inclination holding portion 1311 with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement portion 132 and the inclination angle of the bottom plate portion 1131 with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 121 of the first operation portion 12 correspond (preferably coincide) with each other. In this way, each of the plurality of inclination holding portions 1311 is angled so as to correspond to the inclination angle of the bottom plate portion 1131. Thereby, the dispensed object 100 can be smoothly and surely sent out from the stocker 111 provided in the first operation portion 12 to the inclination holding portion 1311.

[0101] With such a configuration, the inclination holding portion 1311 can surely hold the dispensed object 100 in an inclined state at a predetermined angle. That is, the inclination holding portion 1311 functions as an inclination holding means for the dispensed object 100. The plurality of inclination holding portions 1311 may be integrally formed. The plurality of inclination holding portions 1311 are provided in the arrangement portion 132.

[0102] The array unit 132 is provided directly below the inclination holding unit 1311 (Fig. 12). The array unit 132 has the function of arranging and placing the inclination holding units 1311. The array unit 132 has an annular shape. The inner diameter of the array unit 132 is larger than the diameter of the placement portion 121 of the first operation unit 12 so as to surround the first operation unit 12.

[0103] The array support unit 133 has a disc shape and is located below the distribution candidate holding unit 131 and the array unit 132 (Fig. 5). The array support unit 133 includes a plurality of support columns 1331. The array unit 132 is provided at the upper end of each support column 1331. Thereby, the array unit 132 and the distribution candidate holding unit 131 provided on the array unit 132 are supported by the array support unit 133. In this way, the array support unit 133 has the function of supporting the distribution candidate holding unit 131 and the array unit 132. Further, the array support unit 133 is configured such that a shaft for receiving the driving force of the second motor 134 can be inserted and fixed at its central portion. Thereby, the driving force of the second motor 134 is transmitted to the array unit 132 via the array support unit 133, and the distribution candidate holding unit 131 operates (rotates in this embodiment).

[0104] As shown in Fig. 5, the second motor 134 is provided on the pedestal portion 18. The second motor 134 includes a second motor main body 1341, a second belt member 1342, and a second pulley portion (not shown). The second motor main body 1341 has the function of generating a driving force for rotating the array support unit 133. The second motor main body 1341 can be configured by, for example, a stepping motor or a servo motor. The second belt member 1342 is wound around the second pulley portion. The second pulley portion is composed of a pair of pulleys. One pulley is connected to the rotation shaft of the second motor main body 1341. The other pulley is connected to a shaft inserted through the center of the array support unit 133. With such a configuration, the driving force of the second motor main body 1341 is transmitted to the array support unit 133 via the second belt member 1342 and the second pulley portion.

[0105] In this embodiment, the second operation unit 13 is provided so as to surround the first operation unit 12. Therefore, the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 can rotate adjacent to each other. As a result, a predetermined stocker 111 provided in the first operation unit 12 and a predetermined inclination holding unit 1311 can be efficiently corresponded, and the delivery item 100 of the predetermined stocker 111 can be smoothly and surely sent to the predetermined inclination holding unit 1311. In this way, since the first operation unit 12 can efficiently operate with respect to the second operation unit 13, the delivery item can be delivered with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 4, the covering portion 135 has a function of covering the delivery candidate holding portion 131. The covering portion 135 includes a cover member 1351 and a scaffold member 1352. The cover member 1351 mainly covers the upper side and the outer peripheral side of the delivery candidate holding portion 131. However, the cover member 1351 is configured not to cover the delivery candidate holding portion 131 at the portion corresponding to the delivery path 152 (FIG. 4). The outer peripheral end portion of the cover member 1351 is connected to the scaffold member 1352. The scaffold member 1352 is provided on the pedestal portion 18 so as to surround the delivery candidate holding portion 131. With the covering portion 135 having such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the delivery item 100 pushed out from the inclination holding portion 1311 of the delivery candidate holding portion 131 to the delivery guiding portion 15 from escaping to portions other than the delivery path 152.

[0107] (Extrusion mechanism) The extrusion mechanism 14 has a function of extruding the delivery item 100. Specifically, it has a function of extruding the delivery item 100 accommodated in the accommodating portion 11 to the delivery candidate holding portion 131, and a function of extruding the delivery item 100 held by the delivery candidate holding portion 131 to the outside of the delivery candidate holding portion 131 (specifically, the delivery guiding portion 15 described later). In this way, the extrusion mechanism 14 is configured to extrude the delivery item 100 from the accommodating portion 11 to the delivery candidate holding portion 131, and further to extrude it from the delivery candidate holding portion 131 to the delivery guiding portion 15. As long as the function of moving the delivery item 100 between the respective portions can be exhibited, the configuration of the extrusion mechanism 14 is not particularly limited.

[0108] As shown in FIG. 8, the extrusion mechanism 14 is formed in a multi-layer structure including a plurality of extrusion sets. In this embodiment, the extrusion mechanism 14 has a first extrusion set 14a and a second extrusion set 14b disposed on the first extrusion set 14a. The first extrusion set 14a includes a lower mounting plate 141a, a lower motor 142a, a lower belt member 143a, a pair of lower pulleys 144a, a lower extrusion part (first extrusion part) 145, and a first belt connection part 149a. The second extrusion set 14b includes an upper mounting plate 141b, an upper motor 142b, an upper belt member 143b, a pair of upper pulleys 144b, an upper extrusion part (second extrusion part) 146, and a second belt connection part 149b. Further, separately from the multi-layer structure, the extrusion mechanism 14 has a third extrusion set 14c including a third extrusion part 147 (see FIG. 5). Each part of the first extrusion set 14a will be described below.

[0109] The lower mounting plate 141a has a disk shape and functions to mount each member. The diameter of the lower mounting plate 141a is smaller than the diameter of the mounting part 121 of the first operating part 12. Also, the lower mounting plate 141a is installed corresponding to the central part of the mounting part 121 so as to be supported by an axis different from the axis of the first operating part 12 (FIGS. 9 and 10). Thereby, the lower mounting plate 141a remains fixed even when the first operating part 12 operates. For this reason, each member on the lower mounting plate 141a is not affected by the operation of the first operating part 12. Thus, in this embodiment, the lower mounting plate 141a of the extrusion mechanism 14 is fixed, but it may be operable, for example, rotatable.

[0110] The lower motor 142a is installed above the lower mounting plate 141a by an installation base. Therefore, there is a space between the lower motor 142a and the lower mounting plate 141a. The lower motor 142a functions to apply a driving force to the first extrusion part 145. The lower motor 142a can be constituted by, for example, a stepping motor or a servo motor.

[0111] A pair of lower pulleys 144a are provided on the lower mounting plate 141a. One of the lower pulleys 144a is positioned in the space between the lower motor 142a and the lower mounting plate 141a. This one lower pulley 144a is connected to the rotating shaft of the lower motor 142a. The other lower pulley 144a is positioned away from the lower motor 142a in the y-axis direction. Also, the other lower pulley 144a is connected to a shaft rotatably provided on the lower mounting plate 141a.

[0112] The lower belt member 143a is provided by being stretched over a pair of lower pulleys 144a. Thereby, the lower belt member 143a can synchronize the rotations of the pair of lower pulleys 144a. The lower belt member 143a has a plurality of convex portions arranged at a predetermined pitch that mesh with the pair of lower pulleys 144a. The lower belt member 143a is constituted by, for example, an elastic member, but is not particularly limited as long as it can exhibit its function. The lower belt member 143a is, for example, a timing belt.

[0113] The first belt connection portion 149a has a function of connecting the first extrusion portion 145 to the lower belt member 143a. The first belt connection portion 149a is attached to the lower belt member 143a between the pair of lower pulleys 144a. Thereby, the first belt connection portion 149a moves between the pair of lower pulleys 144a.

[0114] The first extrusion part 145 has the function of extruding the delivery 100. Therefore, the first extrusion part 145 has dimensions that enable it to extrude the delivery 100. In this embodiment, the first extrusion part 145 is plate-shaped and has a thickness approximately the same as the thickness of the delivery 100. However, the shape of the first extrusion part 145 is not limited to this as long as it can extrude the delivery 100. For example, in the first extrusion part 145, only the tip portion that contacts the delivery 100 may have a thickness approximately the same as the thickness of the delivery 100. The first extrusion part 145 is provided along the lower belt member 143a. Also, the first extrusion part 145 is provided along the central radial direction of the lower mounting plate 141a (Fig. 9). For the sake of explanation, in Fig. 9, the upper mounting plate 141b is omitted. And the proximal end of the first extrusion part 145 is fixed to the first belt connection part 149a. As a result, the first extrusion part 145 can move linearly in conjunction with the operation of the first belt connection part 149a. That is, the first extrusion part 145 is configured to operate in a certain operation direction (the y-axis direction in Fig. 8).

[0115] Specifically, when the lower motor 142a is driven, the pair of lower pulleys 144a around which the lower belt member 143a is stretched rotate in one direction. As a result, the lower belt member 143a rotates, and the first belt connection part 149a attached thereto moves forward between the pair of lower pulleys 144a. Along with this, the first extrusion part 145 attached to the first belt connection part 149a also moves forward. Similarly, when the lower motor 142a is driven in the reverse direction, the first extrusion part 145 moves backward. In this way, the first extrusion part 145 can move linearly in two directions on a straight line (the y-axis direction in Fig. 8).

[0116] The first extrusion part 145 has a first function of extruding the delivery item 100 so that the delivery item 100 accommodated in the accommodation part 11 is arranged to the delivery candidate holding part 131 (the second operation part 13). In addition, the first extrusion part 145 abuts on the third extrusion part 147, and has a second function of extruding the delivery item 100 held by the delivery candidate holding part 131 (the second operation part 13) to the outside of the second operation part 13 through the third extrusion part 147. In this way, since the first extrusion part 145 has a plurality of functions, it contributes to the miniaturization of the extrusion mechanism 14. As a result, in the delivery mechanism 10, the proportion occupied by the extrusion mechanism 14 can be reduced, and the proportion occupied by the accommodation part 11 can be increased. For this reason, it becomes easy for the accommodation part 11 to accommodate more delivery items 100, and the delivery items can be delivered with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0117] Further, the first extrusion part 145 is provided to be inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface of the lower mounting plate 141a. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of, for example, 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30° with respect to the upper surface of the lower mounting plate 141a.

[0118] The inclination angle of the first extrusion part 145, the inclination angle of the arrangement surface of the inclination holding part 1311 with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement part 132, and the inclination angle of the bottom plate part 1131 with respect to the upper surface of the mounting part 121 of the first operation part 12 correspond (preferably coincide) with each other. Thereby, the first extrusion part 145 can surely extrude the delivery item 100 accommodated in the stocker 111 and send it to the inclination holding part 1311.

[0119] Next, the second extrusion set 14b will be described. The upper mounting plate 141b has a function of mounting each member. The upper mounting plate 141b has a shape in which a part of a disk is cut out so as to avoid contact with the lower motor 142a. The upper mounting plate 141b is installed above the lower mounting plate 141a by four columns. For this reason, the first extrusion part 145 is positioned between the upper mounting plate 141b and the lower mounting plate 141a.

[0120] The upper motor 142b is installed above the upper mounting plate 141b by a mounting base. Therefore, there is a space between the upper motor 142b and the upper mounting plate 141b. The upper motor 142b has a function of applying a driving force to the second extrusion part 146. The upper motor 142b can be composed of, for example, a stepping motor or a servo motor.

[0121] A pair of upper pulleys 144b are provided on the upper mounting plate 141b. One of the upper pulleys 144b is positioned in the space between the upper motor 142b and the upper mounting plate 141b. This one upper pulley 144b is connected to the rotation shaft of the upper motor 142b. The other upper pulley 144b is positioned away from the upper motor 142b in the x-axis direction. Also, the other upper pulley 144b is connected to a shaft rotatably provided on the upper mounting plate 141b.

[0122] The upper belt member 143b is provided by being stretched between a pair of upper pulleys 144b. Thereby, the upper belt member 143b can synchronize the rotations of the pair of upper pulleys 144b. The upper belt member 143b has a plurality of convex portions arranged at a predetermined pitch that mesh with the pair of upper pulleys 144b. The upper belt member 143b is composed of, for example, an elastic member, but is not particularly limited as long as it can exhibit its function. The upper belt member 143b is, for example, a timing belt.

[0123] The second belt connection part 149b has a function of connecting the second extrusion part 146 to the upper belt member 143b. The second belt connection part 149b is plate-shaped (Figs. 8, 10). The central part of the second belt connection part 149b is attached to the upper belt member 143b between the pair of upper pulleys 144b. Thereby, the second belt connection part 149b moves between the pair of upper pulleys 144b.

[0124] The second extrusion part 146 abuts against the third extrusion part 147 and has the function of extruding the delivery 100 of the second operation part 13 described later. In the present embodiment, the second extrusion part 146 has a plate shape. However, the shape of the second extrusion part 146 is not particularly limited as long as it has dimensions capable of extruding the third extrusion part 147. For example, the second extrusion part 146 may be cylindrical. The second extrusion part 146 is provided along the upper belt member 143b on the upper mounting plate 141b. Further, the second extrusion part 146 is provided along the central radial direction of the lower mounting plate 141a (FIG. 9). And the proximal end of the second extrusion part 146 is fixed to the second belt connection part 149b. Thereby, the second extrusion part 146 can linearly move in conjunction with the operation of the second belt connection part 149b.

[0125] Specifically, when the upper motor 142b is driven, the pair of upper pulleys 144b around which the upper belt member 143b is stretched rotate in one direction. As a result, the upper belt member 143b rotates, and the second belt connection part 149b attached thereto advances between the pair of upper pulleys 144b. Along with this, the second extrusion part 146 attached to the second belt connection part 149b also advances. Similarly, when the upper motor 142b is driven in the reverse direction, the second extrusion part 146 retreats. In this way, the second extrusion part 146 can linearly move in two directions on a straight line (the x-axis direction in FIG. 8). That is, the second extrusion part 146 is configured to operate in an operation direction (the x-axis direction in FIG. 8) different from the operation direction of the first extrusion part 145 (the y-axis direction in FIG. 8).

[0126] Further, the second extrusion part 146 is arranged at a height different from that of the first extrusion part 145 with respect to the accommodation part 11 (stocking part 111). In this way, since the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146 are arranged at different heights with respect to the accommodation part 11, the mounting area of the lower mounting plate 141a can be reduced. As a result, in the dispensing mechanism 10, the proportion occupied by the extrusion mechanism 14 can be reduced and the proportion occupied by the accommodation part 11 can be increased. For this reason, it becomes easier for the accommodation part 11 to accommodate more dispensed items 100, and the dispensed items can be dispensed with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0127] In the present embodiment, the second extrusion part 146 is provided in parallel with the upper surface of the upper mounting plate 141b. In other words, the second extrusion part 146 has a horizontal plane (the upper surface or the lower surface of the second extrusion part 146) orthogonal to the vertical direction (the z-axis direction in FIG. 8). Thereby, the height of the extrusion mechanism 14 can be suppressed and the game device 1 can be made compact. Further, since the first extrusion part 145 is angled with respect to such a horizontal plane, the functions of the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146 can be clearly distinguished and maintenance is also facilitated.

[0128] Note that the second extrusion part 146 may be provided at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the upper surface of the upper mounting plate 141b. In this case, the inclination angle may be the same as that of the first extrusion part 145 or may be different, but it is preferably different. Thereby, the functions of the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146 can be clearly distinguished and maintenance is also facilitated.

[0129] Further, the second extrusion part 146 is provided so as to be orthogonal to the first extrusion part 145 in a plan view of the game device 1 (FIG. 9). Thereby, the third extrusion part 147 can be surely extruded in a direction different from that of the first extrusion part 145. For this reason, the game device 1 having a 2-in-1 configuration can be operated with high reliability.

[0130] Further, the second extrusion set 14b is provided on the first extrusion set 14a such that in a plan view of the game device 1 (e.g., FIG. 9), the first extrusion portion 145 intersects the second extrusion portion 146. Thus, since the extrusion mechanism 14 is formed in a multi-layer structure, the extrusion mechanism 14 can be made compact. Also, in a plan view of the game device 1, since the first extrusion portion 145 intersects the second extrusion portion 146, the dispensed items can be dispensed in different directions, and one extrusion mechanism can be used for the 2-in-1 game device 1.

[0131] In this way, the first extrusion portion 145 is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the second extrusion portion 146. Specifically, in a plan view of the game device 1 (e.g., FIG. 9), the first extrusion portion 145 is preferably angled with respect to the second extrusion portion 146 in the range of 1° to 179°, and more preferably in the range of 30° to 150°. With such a range, the dispensed item 100 can be easily dispensed onto the front surface of the game device 1, so that the function of the extrusion mechanism 14 can be efficiently exerted. That is, the extrusion mechanism 14 can be suitably used for the 2-in-1 game device 1. Next, the third extrusion set 14c will be described.

[0132] As shown in FIG. 5, the third extrusion set 14c is provided on the mounting portion 121 of the first operating portion 12. Therefore, the third extrusion set 14c operates (rotates) together with the first operating portion 12 separately from the first extrusion set 14a and the second extrusion set 14b. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the third extrusion set 14c includes a third extrusion portion 147, a rail member 1474, a biasing member 1475, and a sliding member 1476.

[0133] The third extrusion part 147 has the function of extruding the dispensed material 100 held by the second operation part 13 (specifically, the inclination holding part 1311) to the outside of the second operation part 13 (specifically, the dispensing guide part 15) by being extruded by the first extrusion part 145 or the second extrusion part 146. Thus, since the third extrusion part 147 has a function different from those of the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146, it is possible to avoid complicating the configurations of the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146. As a result, the durability of each part of the extrusion mechanism 14 can be improved.

[0134] In addition, the third extrusion part 147 is provided on the placement part 121 of the first operation part 12 separately from the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146 (FIG. 10). In other words, the first extrusion part 145, the second extrusion part 146, and the third extrusion part 147 are provided at separate locations so as to exhibit their functions. For this reason, it contributes to miniaturization of the extrusion mechanism 14. As a result, in the dispensing mechanism 10, the ratio occupied by the extrusion mechanism 14 can be reduced and the ratio occupied by the housing part 11 can be increased. For this reason, it becomes easy for the housing part 11 to house more dispensed materials 100, and the dispensed materials can be dispensed with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0135] As shown in FIG. 6, the third extrusion part 147 has a tip part 1470, an intermediate part 1471, a base end part 1472, and a receiving part 1473.

[0136] The tip part 1470 is formed in a plate shape so as to contact the dispensed material 100 held by the inclination holding part 1311. Note that the shape of the tip part 1470 is not limited to this as long as it can contact and extrude the dispensed material 100. In the following description, the longitudinal direction of the third extrusion part 147 refers to the longitudinal direction of the tip part 1470. The tip part 1470 is provided at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the upper surface of the placement part 121, similarly to the first extrusion part 145. This inclination angle is preferably in the range of, for example, 10° to 45°, and more preferably in the range of 15° to 30° with respect to the upper surface of the placement part 121.

[0137] The inclination angle of this tip portion 1470, the inclination angle of the arrangement surface of the inclination holding portion 1311 with respect to the upper surface of the arrangement portion 132, the inclination angle of the first extrusion portion 145 with respect to the upper surface of the placement portion 121, and the inclination angle of the bottom plate portion 1131 correspond to each other (preferably coincide). Thus, in the present embodiment, since the inclination angles of a plurality of members that operate correspondingly correspond to each other (preferably coincide), the delivery object 100 can be delivered with high reliability. In other words, by having a corresponding inclination structure between a plurality of members, the delivery object 100 can be delivered with high reliability.

[0138] The intermediate portion 1471 is provided perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tip portion 1470. The intermediate portion 1471 has a plate shape. The upper end of the intermediate portion 1471 is connected to the proximal end of the tip portion 1470. The lower end of the intermediate portion 1471 is connected to the base end portion 1472. The intermediate portion 1471 has a function of positioning the tip portion 1470 at a predetermined height with respect to the placement portion 121.

[0139] The base end portion 1472 is provided horizontally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the tip portion 1470. The base end portion 1472 has a plate-shaped body portion 1472a and two arm portions 1472b extending laterally from both sides of the body portion 1472a. The body portion 1472a is configured to be connected to the sliding member 1476. Each arm portion 1472b has an L shape. The arm portion 1472b is configured to be connected to the biasing member 1475. Thus, the base end portion 1472 has a function of connecting to the biasing member 1475 and the sliding member 1476.

[0140] The receiving portion 1473 is provided in the intermediate portion 1471 so as to be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tip portion 1470. The receiving portion 1473 has a plate shape. The receiving portion 1473 is in contact with the intermediate portion 1471 from its lower end to the central portion. Further, the receiving portion 1473 protrudes upward from the intermediate portion 1471. That is, the receiving portion 1473 has an overlapping portion that overlaps the intermediate portion 1471 and a protruding portion that protrudes from the intermediate portion 1471. In the present embodiment, the overlapping portion is a portion that abuts against the first extrusion portion 145. The protruding portion is a portion that abuts against the second extrusion portion 146. However, the abutting portion is not limited to this.

[0141] Thus, the receiving portion 1473 is configured to extend in the vertical direction with respect to the tip portion 1470 and abut against the first extrusion portion 145 and the second extrusion portion 146. With such a configuration, the third extrusion portion 147 can be extruded by the first extrusion portion 145 and the second extrusion portion 146 having different heights. Therefore, the third extrusion portion 147 can efficiently exhibit the function of extruding the delivery 100 while having a simple configuration.

[0142] The rail member 1474 is provided on the mounting portion 121 along the radial direction of the mounting portion 121. The rail member 1474 has a linear rail body 1474a and a stopping portion 1474b provided on the tip side of the rail body 1474a. The rail body 1474a has a concave portion for fitting the sliding member 1476. The concave portion is provided on the side portion of the rail body 1474a along the longitudinal direction of the rail body 1474a. The stopping portion 1474b is provided on the mounting portion 121 so as to protrude upward from the tip of the rail body 1474a. Therefore, the stopping portion 1474b can abut against the sliding member 1476. Thereby, the sliding member 1476 can stop at the tip of the rail body 1474a.

[0143] The biasing member 1475 extends from each of the two arm portions 1472b beyond the center of the placement portion 121. Thereby, the biasing member 1475 has a function of biasing the third pushing portion 147 toward the center of the placement portion 121. The biasing member 1475 is composed of an elastic member (for example, a spring member).

[0144] The sliding member 1476 is provided on the rail body 1474a. The sliding member 1476 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. A fitting groove, which is notched along its longitudinal direction, is formed at the bottom of the sliding member 1476. The fitting groove is configured to fit into the recess of the rail body 1474a. Thereby, the sliding member 1476 can move on the rail member 1474.

[0145] The operation of the third pushing set 14c having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 10, 11, and 13. In FIG. 13, for convenience of explanation, some members such as the rail member 1474 are omitted, and the delivery candidate holding portion 131 holds only one delivery item 100. First, as shown in FIG. 10, the placement portion 121 of the first operation portion 12 rotates. Thereby, the third pushing portion 147 is positioned adjacent to the first pushing portion 145 or the second pushing portion 146. In this state, as shown in FIG. 11, the first pushing portion 145 or the second pushing portion 146 abuts against the receiving portion 1473 to push out the third pushing portion 147. As a result, the third pushing portion 147 can abut against the delivery item 100 held by the inclination holding portion 1311 and push it out to the outside of the inclination holding portion 1311 (FIG. 13). At this time, the third pushing portion 147 linearly moves on the rail member 1474 and can push out the delivery item 100 held by the inclination holding portion 1311 to the delivery guiding portion 15.

[0146] In this way, the first extrusion part 145 and the second extrusion part 146 contact different positions of the receiving part 1473 in the vertical direction. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 11(a), the first extrusion part 145 contacts the overlapping part of the receiving part 1473. As shown in Fig. 11(b), the second extrusion part 146 contacts the protruding part of the receiving part 1473. Therefore, the stress received by the receiving part 1473 can be dispersed, and the aging deterioration of the receiving part 1473 can be suppressed.

[0147] The third extrusion part 147 is provided on the upper surface of the placement part 121 adjacent to the housing part 11. More specifically, in the first operation part 12, the third extrusion part 147 is provided continuously with a plurality of stockers 111 along the circumferential direction of the disk-shaped placement part 121. The third extrusion part 147 with such a configuration can be easily positioned with respect to the first extrusion part 145 or the second extrusion part 146 by controlling the operation of the first operation part 12. Therefore, according to the result of the game, the dispensed item can be dispensed with high reliability.

[0148] Also, due to the relative displacement between the first operation part 12 and the second operation part 13, a plurality of inclination holding parts 1311 are positioned with respect to the first extrusion part 145 or the second extrusion part 146 together with the third extrusion part 147. In this way, the positioning of a plurality of members can be efficiently performed. Therefore, according to the result of the game, the dispensed item can be dispensed with high reliability.

[0149] (Dispensing guiding part) The dispensing guiding part 15 has a function of guiding the dispensed item 100 pushed out from the inclination holding part 1311 to the dispensing port 21. In this embodiment, since the game device 1 has a 2-in-1 configuration, two dispensing guiding parts 15 are provided. According to the configuration of the game device 1, the number of the dispensing guiding parts 15 can be appropriately selected. In this embodiment, the two dispensing guiding parts 15 are provided outside the dispensing candidate holding part 131 and adjacent to the dispensing candidate holding part 131. Each dispensing guiding part 15 has a gate part 151 and a dispensing path 152.

[0150] The gate unit 151 has a function of reliably guiding the dispensed item 100 pushed out from the dispensing candidate holding unit 131 to the dispensing path 152. As long as it has such a function, its configuration is not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the gate unit 151 is provided adjacent to the dispensing candidate holding unit 131.

[0151] Note that the gate unit 151 may be provided with a gate sensor for detecting that the dispensed item 100 has passed through it. Thereby, the detection unit 17 can detect an abnormality in the dispensing of the dispensed item 100 or the like. And when an abnormality occurs, the acquisition means 81 acquires the abnormality information, and the game processing means 82 can also temporarily interrupt the game. As a result, the dispensed item 100 can be dispensed with high reliability.

[0152] The dispensing path 152 has a function of guiding the dispensed item 100 that has passed through the gate unit 151 to the dispensing port 21. As long as it has such a function, the configuration of the dispensing path 152 is not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, the dispensing path 152 is configured to have an inclined surface on which the dispensed item 100 slides down to the dispensing port 21 due to its own weight.

[0153] As shown in FIG. 9, each of the two dispensing paths 152 is arranged along the operating direction (longitudinal direction) of the first extrusion unit 145 and the operating direction (longitudinal direction) of the second extrusion unit 146. For this reason, the angle at which one dispensing path 152 intersects the other dispensing path 152 is the same as the angle at which the first extrusion unit 145 intersects the second extrusion unit 146. Also, the two dispensing paths 152 are respectively connected to two dispensing ports 21 provided on the front surface of the housing 2. Thereby, the user can take out the dispensed item 100 from the dispensing port 21.

[0154] (Imaging unit) The imaging unit 16 has a function of reading the identification information of the dispensed item 100 held by the tilt holding unit 1311. That is, the imaging unit 16 functions as an identification information reading unit. The imaging unit 16 has a camera 161 provided above the gate unit 151 (Fig. 5). In addition, when an identification code (for example, a micro QR code) is attached to the placement surface of the tilt holding unit 1311, the imaging unit 16 can also read the identification code.

[0155] Specifically, after the dispensed item 100 is sent from the stocker 111 to the tilt holding unit 1311, the second operating unit 13 rotates so that the tilt holding unit 1311 is positioned below the imaging unit 16. Thereby, the camera 161 can read the identification information of the dispensed item 100 from above the tilt holding unit 1311. Also, after the dispensed item 100 of the tilt holding unit 1311 is dispensed, the second operating unit 13 rotates so that the tilt holding unit 1311 is positioned below the imaging unit 16. Thereby, the camera 161 can also read the identification code of the tilt holding unit 1311 (placement surface). In this regard, when the imaging unit 16 cannot read either the identification information of the dispensed item 100 or the identification code of the placement surface, the acquisition means 81 acquires abnormal information. And the game processing means 82 can also temporarily interrupt the game. The type of the camera 161 is not particularly limited as long as it can exhibit the above-described functions, and examples include a visible light camera, an infrared camera, and a full spectrum camera.

[0156] (Detection Unit) The detection unit 17 has a function of detecting and sensing information regarding the state of the dispensing mechanism 10. The information regarding the state of the dispensing mechanism 10 includes, for example, the position information of each part and the number information of the dispensed items 100 stored in each stocker 111. For example, the detection unit 17 can detect the position information of each stocker 111 and the third extrusion unit 147 provided in the first operating unit 12. Furthermore, the detection unit 17 can detect the position information of each tilt holding unit 1311 provided in the second operating unit 13.

[0157] The detection unit 17 only needs to be configured to detect such position information and the like, and its configuration is not particularly limited. For example, the detection unit 17 can be any sensor such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or a mechanical contact sensor. Note that the type, number, and installation position of the detection unit 17 are not particularly limited as long as its function can be exerted. In the present embodiment, the detection unit 17 includes a stocker sensor 171 for detecting the number of dispensers 100 accommodated in the stocker 111.

[0158] The stocker sensor 171 is configured to detect the number information of the dispensers 100 through the cutout portion 112A of the main body portion 112 of the stocker 111. In the present embodiment, an empty information portion 1131d is provided on the bottom plate portion 1131 (FIG. 7). The stocker sensor 171 can detect the empty information portion 1131d and confirm that there is no dispenser 100 accommodated in the stocker 111. Note that the stocker sensor 171 may be configured to detect whether the number of dispensers 100 accommodated in the stocker 111 is equal to or more than a predetermined number or equal to or less than a predetermined number. Thereby, the timing of replenishing (replacing) the dispenser 100 can be easily detected. In the present embodiment, the stocker sensor 171 is provided in parallel with the gate portion 151 (FIG. 5), but the installation position and the number are not limited thereto.

[0159] (Pedestal portion) The pedestal portion 18 has a function of supporting the above-described storage portion 11, the first operation portion 12, the second operation portion 13, the extrusion mechanism 14, the dispensing guide portion 15, the imaging portion 16, and the detection portion 17. Further, the pedestal portion 18 may have a function of storing the storage portion 7 and the like of the game device 1. The pedestal portion 18 may have any shape and configuration as long as it can exert such a function.

[0160] B. Operation method of the dispensing mechanism Next, the operation method of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a method of arranging dispensed items in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a method of replenishing dispensed items in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0161] (1) Method of arranging dispensed items An example of the method of arranging dispensed items in a state where no dispensed item 100 is arranged in the dispensing candidate holding unit 131 (initial state) will be described. In this example, rare dispensed items and normal dispensed items are randomly stored in the first to eleventh stockers 111 of the storage unit 11. The plurality of dispensed items 100 stored in this manner are respectively arranged in the first to forty-eighth inclination holding units 1311 of the dispensing candidate holding unit 131. As described above, the storage unit 7 may or may not store the stocker information and the inclination holding unit ratio information. When the storage unit 7 stores the stocker information and the inclination holding unit ratio information, the operation control means 85 can also arrange the memory dispensed item 100, the rare dispensed item 100, or the normal dispensed item 100 in the first to forty-eighth inclination holding units 1311 based on the inclination holding unit ratio information. However, in the following description, the case where the storage unit 7 does not store these information will be described.

[0162] First, in the initial state, the arrangement of the dispensed item 100 is started (S100). "S" means step. Then, the detection unit 17 detects the position information of the first to eleventh stockers 111 and the third extrusion unit 147 (S101). For example, the detection unit 17 detects the position information (index information) of the reference stocker 111, and sequentially detects the position information (position relative to the index) of each stocker 111 and the position information (position relative to the index) of the third extrusion unit 147 from the reference stocker 111. Thereby, the acquisition means 81 can acquire the position information of the first to eleventh stockers 111 and the third extrusion unit 147. The detected position information is stored in the storage unit 7.

[0163] Similarly, the detection unit 17 detects the position information of the first to 48th inclination holding parts 1311 (S102). For example, the detection unit 17 detects the position information (index information) of the reference inclination holding part 1311. Subsequently, the detection unit 17 sequentially detects the position information (position relative to the index) of each inclination holding part 1311 from the reference inclination holding part 1311. Thereby, the acquisition means 81 can acquire the position information of the first to 48th inclination holding parts 1311. Further, the detected position information is stored in the storage unit 7. In this way, the detection unit 17 detects the position information of each stocker 111 and the third extrusion part 147 and the position information of each inclination holding part 1311.

[0164] Thereafter, the operation control means 85 extrudes the delivery item 100 from one of the plurality of stockers 111 (S103). Thereby, the delivery item 100 is arranged on one of the plurality of inclination holding parts 1311. Step 103 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 9. The operation control means 85 independently controls the operations of the first operation part 12 and the second operation part 13. Thereby, a predetermined stocker 111 (for example, the first stocker 111) and a predetermined inclination holding part 1311 (the first inclination holding part 1311) are positioned so as to correspond to the first extrusion part 145.

[0165] As a result, the first stocker 111 is in a state of having moved to a position corresponding to the first extrusion part 145. This corresponding position refers to a position where the first extrusion part 145 can extrude the delivery item 100 accommodated in the first stocker 111. Further, the first inclination holding part 1311 is in a state of having moved to a position where it can receive the delivery item 100 extruded from the first stocker 111. Thereby, the longitudinal direction of the first extrusion part 145, the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate part 1131 provided in the first stocker 111 adjacent to the first extrusion part 145, and the longitudinal direction of the first inclination holding part 1311 adjacent to the first stocker 111 coincide with each other.

[0166] In this state, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the extrusion mechanism 14, so that the first extrusion part 145 is extruded toward the first stocker 111. As a result, the distribution product 100 accommodated in the lowermost part of the first stocker 111 (that is, in contact with the plate body 1131a) is extruded onto the first inclination holding part 1311.

[0167] In this way, the method by which the operation control means 85 independently controls the operations of the first operation part 12, the second operation part 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 is referred to as the "arrangement method for the inclination holding part". According to the arrangement method for the inclination holding part, a predetermined stocker 111 and a predetermined inclination holding part 1311 respectively correspond to the first extrusion part 145. Then, the distribution product 100 accommodated in the lowermost part of the predetermined stocker 111 is extruded onto the predetermined inclination holding part 1311. Also, the longitudinal directions of the members adjacent to each other via the predetermined stocker 111 can be made to correspond (match). That is, the longitudinal directions of the first extrusion part 145, the bottom plate part 1131 of the predetermined stocker 111, and the predetermined inclination holding part 1311 can be made to correspond (match). When performing the arrangement method for the inclination holding part, the operation control means 85 may control the operation of either one of the first operation part 12 and the second operation part 13 and then control the operation of the other. Alternatively, the operation control means 85 may control the operations of the first operation part 12 and the second operation part 13 simultaneously. In the latter case, the arrangement method for the inclination holding part can be performed more quickly.

[0168] Subsequently, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operation part 13 to move the first inclination holding part 1311 below the imaging part 16. Then, the camera 161 of the imaging part 16 captures the recording information part 101 (identification information) of the distribution product 100 arranged on the first inclination holding part 1311. Thereby, the acquisition means 81 acquires information (hereinafter referred to as "inclination holding part information") associating the first inclination holding part 1311 and the distribution product 100 arranged thereon (S104).

[0169] Furthermore, the game processing means 82 checks whether the distribution items 100 are placed in all the tilt holding parts 1311 (S105). That is, the game processing means 82 checks whether there are a predetermined number (48 in this example) of distribution items 100 in the distribution candidate holding part 131 based on the tilt holding part information already acquired. If there are no predetermined number of distribution items 100 in the distribution candidate holding part 131, the process returns to step 103, and steps 103 to 105 are repeated. On the other hand, if the distribution items 100 are placed in all of the first to 48th tilt holding parts 1311, the process proceeds to step 106, and the placement of the distribution items 100 ends.

[0170] As described above, the distribution items 100 are placed in the first to 48th tilt holding parts 1311. For example, as shown in Table 3 below, the rare distribution items 100 and the normal distribution items 100 are placed. The information in Table 3 below is an example of the information on the first to 48th tilt holding parts 1311 in which the distribution items 100 are placed (hereinafter referred to as "tilt holding part table information"). Note that in Table 3, the 9th to the 22nd tilt holding parts 1311 and the 26th to the 48th tilt holding parts 1311 are omitted for the sake of explanation. The tilt holding part table information is acquired by the acquisition means 81 and stored in the storage part 7. Note that the storage part 7 can also store the tilt holding part information acquired by the acquisition means 81 each time the distribution item 100 is sent from the stocker 111 to the tilt holding part 1311.

[0171] Table 3 TIFF2025112397000004.tif73146

[0172] Incidentally, the types and ratios of the distributions 100 stored in each stocker 111 can also be determined in advance. And each time a distribution 100 is sent out from the stocker 111 to the inclination holding part 1311, the imaging part 16 can read the identification information of the distribution 100 arranged in the inclination holding part 1311. Thereby, even when the storage part 7 does not store the stocker information, the distribution 100 for memory, the rare distribution 100, and the normal distribution 100 can be arranged in the distribution candidate holding part 131 at a predetermined ratio (for example, the ratio shown in Table 2 above).

[0173] (2) Distribution processing method related to game play Referring to FIG. 15, an example of a distribution processing method related to game play will be described. Specifically, after the game play starts, how the distribution 100 is distributed according to the result of the game play will be described. This description is an example of control until a part of the distributions 100 held in the 1st to 48th inclination holding parts 1311 are distributed from the distribution outlet 21 via the distribution guiding part 15.

[0174] First, the game is started (S1). At this time, if the player already has the distribution 100 for memory, the identification information of the distribution 100 for memory is read from the reading part 4. Thereby, the acquisition means 81 can acquire the player information included in the read identification information. Incidentally, the game can also be started without using the distribution 100 for memory.

[0175] Then, the game processing means 82 tentatively determines the distribution items 100 that are candidates for distribution based on player information (number of players, character information associated with each player, etc.) (S2). Since the game device 1 of this embodiment has a 2-in-1 configuration, in the following description, the case of playing a game with two players will be described. In the case of two players, the game processing means 82 tentatively determines three distribution items 100 that are candidates for distribution for each player based on the tilt holding part table information (for example, Table 3) (see Table 4). This tentatively determined information is acquired by the acquisition means 81 and temporarily stored in the storage unit 7. In the case where the game is played by one player, the operation control means 85 may tentatively determine, for example, three distribution items 100 that are candidates for distribution.

[0176] Table 4 TIFF2025112397000005.tif41147

[0177] After that, the game is played by the player (S3). According to the result of the game, the game processing means 82 selects some or all of the tentatively determined distribution candidates for each player. Here, it is assumed that all of the distribution candidates shown in Table 4 are selected by the operation control means 85. Then, the display unit 6 displays the selected distribution candidates (S4).

[0178] From the displayed distribution candidates, each player selects and determines the distribution item 100 to be distributed (S5). For example, Player 1 selects the rare distribution item 100A (the 6th tilt holding part 1311), and Player 2 selects the rare distribution item 100H (the 24th tilt holding part 1311).

[0179] Then, the operation control means 85 independently controls the operations of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14. As a result, finally, the third extrusion unit 147 distributes the rare distribution item 100A from the 6th tilt holding part 1311, and distributes the rare distribution item 100H from the 24th tilt holding part 1311 (S6 to S8).

[0180] Steps 6 to 8 will be specifically described. First, in order to dispense the rare item 100A selected by player 1, the operation control means 85 independently controls the operations of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 (S6). As a result, the third extrusion unit 147 and the sixth inclination holding unit 1311 are respectively arranged to correspond to the first extrusion unit 145 (or the second extrusion unit 146).

[0181] As a result, the longitudinal direction of the first extrusion unit 145, the longitudinal direction of the third extrusion unit 147 adjacent to the first extrusion unit 145, and the longitudinal direction of the sixth inclination holding unit 1311 adjacent to the third extrusion unit 147 coincide with each other. In other words, the longitudinal directions of the members adjacent to each other via the third extrusion unit 147 can be made to correspond (coincide). That is, the longitudinal directions of the first extrusion unit 145, the third extrusion unit 147, and the sixth inclination holding unit 1311 can be made to correspond (coincide).

[0182] As a result, the third extrusion unit 147 is in a state of having moved to a position corresponding to the first extrusion unit 145. This corresponding position refers to a position where the first extrusion unit 145 can extrude the receiving part 1473 of the third extrusion unit 147. Also, the sixth inclination holding unit 1311 is in a state of having moved to a position where the rare item 100A arranged therein is extruded by the third extrusion unit 147.

[0183] In this state, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the extrusion mechanism 14 (S7). For example, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the first extrusion unit 145 is extruded toward the receiving part 1473. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the third extrusion unit 147 is extruded toward the sixth inclination holding unit 1311. As a result, the rare item 100A arranged in the sixth inclination holding unit 1311 is extruded by the third extrusion unit 147 toward the dispensing guide unit 15. Thereafter, the rare item 100A moves to the dispensing port 21 by its own weight and is dispensed (S8).

[0184] In this way, the operation control means 85 controls the operations of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 independently, and this method is called the "dispensing method for the inclination holding unit". By the dispensing method for the inclination holding unit, the third extrusion unit 147 and the predetermined inclination holding unit 1311 can be made to correspond to the first extrusion unit 145 (or the second extrusion unit 146), respectively. Then, the dispensed material 100 disposed in the predetermined inclination holding unit 1311 can be dispensed. Also, the longitudinal directions of the members adjacent to each other via the third extrusion unit 147 can be made to correspond (match) to each other. That is, the longitudinal directions of the first extrusion unit 145 (or the second extrusion unit 146), the third extrusion unit 147, and the predetermined inclination holding unit 1311 can be made to correspond (match) to each other. When performing the dispensing method for the inclination holding unit, the operation control means 85 may control the operation of either one of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 and then control the operation of the other. Also, the operation control means 85 may control the operations of the first operation unit 12 and the second operation unit 13 simultaneously. In the latter case, the dispensing method for the inclination holding unit can be performed more quickly. By such a dispensing method for the inclination holding unit, the rare dispensed material 100A selected by the player 1 can be dispensed.

[0185] Similarly, in order to dispense the rare payout 100H selected by Player 2, the operation control means 85 controls the operations of the first operation unit 12, the second operation unit 13, and the extrusion mechanism 14 independently by the dispensing method for the tilt holding unit. As a result, the rare payout 100H is dispensed from the 24th tilt holding unit 1311 (S6 to S8). After that, the game ends (S9). Depending on the content of the game, the player may be able to select a plurality of payouts 100. In that case, steps 6 to 8 are repeated. Also, as shown in Table 4, when the same type of payout 100 is tentatively determined for Player 1 and Player 2 (for example, when one rare payout 100A is tentatively determined for each player), the game processing means 82 executes cooperative play, and for example, the game image may be displayed on the entire display panel 61. Further, when the player does not have the payout 100 for memory, the player can make a request for dispensing the payout 100 for memory. If there is such a request and there is a payout 100 for memory in the payout candidate holding unit 131, the operation control means 85 can dispense the payout 100 for memory by the dispensing method for the tilt holding unit.

[0186] From the above, the rare payout 100A was dispensed from the 6th tilt holding unit 1311, and the rare payout 100H was dispensed from the 24th tilt holding unit 1311. Therefore, the 6th tilt holding unit 1311 and the 24th tilt holding unit 1311 are in a state where no payout 100 is arranged (empty state). Information regarding this empty state can be acquired by the acquisition means 81, for example, by the imaging unit 16 photographing the tilt holding unit 1311 that has become empty. In this regard, it is preferable to attach an identification code (for example, a micro QR code) to the arrangement surface of each tilt holding unit 1311. Thereby, the imaging by the imaging unit 16 enables identification of each tilt holding unit 1311, and information on which tilt holding unit 1311 is in the empty state (hereinafter referred to as "tilt holding unit empty information") can be managed more reliably. The tilt holding unit empty information acquired by the acquisition means 81 is stored in the storage unit 7.

[0187] In such a case, it is preferable to replenish the distribution item 100 every time after the game ends. Hereinafter, the replenishment method of the distribution item 100 will be described. Note that the replenishment of the distribution item 100 does not necessarily have to be performed every time after the game ends. For example, the replenishment of the distribution item 100 may be appropriately performed according to the number of remaining distribution items 100 held in the distribution candidate holding unit 131. Specifically, when the number of distribution items 100 held in the distribution candidate holding unit 131 becomes half or less (24 or less), the distribution item 100 may be replenished.

[0188] (3) Replenishment method of distribution item Referring to FIG. 16, an example of the replenishment method of the distribution item will be described. When the replenishment of the distribution item 100 is started (S201), the operation control means 85 performs the arrangement method for the inclination holding part (S202). As a result, the first extrusion part 145 extrudes a new distribution item 100 from one of the plurality of stockers (for example, the first stoker 111) (S203). As a result, this distribution item 100 is arranged in the empty inclination holding part 1311 (for example, the first inclination holding part 1311).

[0189] In this way, a new distribution item 100 is arranged in the first inclination holding part 1311. Thereafter, the operation control means 85 controls the operation of the second operation part 13 to move the first inclination holding part 1311 below the imaging part 16. Thereafter, the camera 161 of the imaging part 16 captures the identification information of the new distribution item 100 arranged in the first inclination holding part 1311. As a result, the acquisition means 81 acquires the inclination holding part information indicating that a new distribution item 100 is arranged in the first inclination holding part 1311 (S204).

[0190] Furthermore, the game processing means 82 checks whether distribution items 100 are arranged in all the inclination holding parts 1311 based on the inclination holding part empty information (S205). At this time, the game processing means 82 may also refer to the inclination holding part table information.

[0191] When the distribution item 100 is not arranged in all the inclination holding parts 1311, the process returns to step 203. On the other hand, when the distribution item 100 is arranged in all the inclination holding parts 1311, the replenishment is completed (S206).

[0192] As described above, the above-described processing method can be created by a program executed by a computer. Such a program is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

[0193] <<Second Embodiment>> Next, a second embodiment of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0194] FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram for explaining the operation of the extrusion mechanism in the dispensing mechanism according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17(a) is a schematic diagram for explaining the operations of the first extrusion part and the third extrusion part. FIG. 17(b) is a schematic diagram for explaining the operations of the second extrusion part and the third extrusion part. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described, centering on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment described above will be described with the same reference numerals.

[0195] In this embodiment, a part of the configuration of the extrusion mechanism is different from that of the extrusion mechanism of the first embodiment. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, a second extrusion part 146 is provided as the lower extrusion part, and a first extrusion part 145 is provided as the upper extrusion part. Further, the third extrusion part 147 does not have a receiving part 1473 as an independent member. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the middle part 1471 of the third extrusion part 147 functions in the same manner as the receiving part 1473. Even with such a configuration, the first extrusion part 145 or the second extrusion part 146 can abut against the third extrusion part 147 and extrude. Therefore, the extrusion mechanism 14 can be miniaturized and simplified, and the dispensed product can be dispensed with high reliability according to the result of the game.

[0196] <<Third Embodiment>> Next, a third embodiment of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention will be described.

[0197] FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram for explaining the configuration of the extrusion mechanism in the dispensing mechanism according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described, but the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same matters will be omitted. The same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above will be described with the same reference numerals.

[0198] In this embodiment, the configuration of the extrusion mechanism is different from that of the extrusion mechanism of the first embodiment in that it includes a fourth extrusion set 14d. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fourth extrusion set 14d has a fourth extrusion part 148. The configuration of the fourth extrusion part 148 is the same as that of the first extrusion part 145. Further, the fourth extrusion part 148 is provided so as to be orthogonal to the second extrusion part 146 in a plan view of the game device 1. Accordingly, the first extrusion part 145 is provided so as to intersect the second extrusion part 146 at an angle less than 90° (45° in this embodiment). The extrusion mechanism having such a configuration can be used for the game device 1 having three discharge ports 21. That is, the extrusion mechanism of this embodiment is designed to be suitable for a configuration (3-in-1 configuration) in which three sub-game devices are provided adjacent to each other. The distribution mechanism 10 of this embodiment also has the same effects as those of the distribution mechanism 10 of the first embodiment.

[0199] As described above, the game device and the distribution mechanism of the present invention have been described based on the preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The configuration of each part can be modified and replaced with any configuration having the same function. Note that the configuration of each part is not particularly limited as long as its function can be properly exhibited. For example, each part can be formed of a hard resin material, a metal material, a ceramic material, or the like. Further, the components of each part may be integrally formed as necessary.

[0200] In addition, any other optional means or components may be added to the present invention. Further, the present invention may include a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of the above embodiments. For example, the third extrusion part 147 may be provided with a dedicated motor like the first extrusion part 145 so as to drive itself.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0201] 1: Game device 1A: First sub-game device 1B: Second sub-game device 2: Housing 2A: Sub-housing 2B: Sub-housing 3: Operation unit 3A: First sub-operation unit 3B: Second sub-operation unit 4: Reading unit 4A: Sub-reading unit 4B: Sub-reading unit 5: Speaker 5A: Sub-speaker 5B: Sub-speaker 6: Display unit 7: Memory unit 8: Control unit 9: Communication unit 10: Dispensing mechanism 11: Storage unit 12: First operation part 13: Second operation part 14: Extrusion mechanism 14a: First extrusion set 14b: Second extrusion set 14c: Third extrusion set 14d: Fourth extrusion set 15: Dispensing guide part 16: Imaging unit 17: Detection unit 18: Pedestal part 21: Dispensing port 22: Coin insertion slot 23: Coin return slot 31: Push button 32: Operation field 61: Display panel 62: Frame body 81: Acquisition means 82: Game processing means 83: Display control means 84: Sound output control means 85: Operation control means 100: Dispensed item 101: Record information part 111: Stocking part 112: Main body part 112A: Cutting part 113: Foot part 113A: Gap 113B: Gap 113C: Gap 114: Connecting member 121: Mounting part 122: First motor 131: Delivery candidate holding part 132: Arrangement part 133: Arrangement support part 134: Second motor 135: Cover part 141a: Lower mounting plate 141b: Upper mounting plate 142a: Lower motor 142b: Upper motor 143a: Lower belt member 143b: Upper belt member 144a: Lower pulley 144b: Upper pulley 145: First extrusion part 146: Second extrusion part 147: Third extrusion part 148: Fourth extrusion part 149a: First belt connection part 149b: Second belt connection part 151: Gate part 152: Delivery path 161: Camera 171: Stocker sensor 611A: First region 611B: Second region 612: Third region 612A: First partition region 612B: Second partition region 1131: Bottom plate part 1131a: Plate body 1131b: Side plate part 1131c: Skirt part 1131d: Empty information part 1132: Tilt support part 1132a: First pillar member 1132b: Second pillar member 1132c: Roof member 1141: First connecting part 1142: Second connecting part 1143: Third connecting part 1221: First motor body 1222: First pulley part 1311: Inclination holding part 1311a: Arrangement part 1311c: Protrusion part 131B: Connection part (step part) 1331: Support column 1341: Second motor body 1342: Second belt member 1351: Cover member 1352: Scaffold member 1470: Tip part 1471: Intermediate part 1472: Base end part 1472a: Body part 1472b: Arm part 1473: Receiving part 1474: Rail member 1474a: Rail body 1474b: Stopping part 1475: Biasing member 1476: Sliding member

Claims

1. A dispensing mechanism for dispensing a game-related item, comprising: a storage section for storing the item; a first operating section provided with the storage section and for operating the storage section; a second operating section configured to be operable and for holding the item pushed out from the storage section; an extrusion mechanism provided corresponding to the first operating section and for extruding the item, the extrusion mechanism including a first extrusion section for extruding the item in the storage section to the second operating section, and a second extrusion section operating in a direction different from the operating direction of the first extrusion section and for extruding the item in the second operating section to the outside of the second operating section; The dispensing mechanism is characterized in that the first extrusion section is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to the second extrusion section.

2. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first extrusion section and the second extrusion section are arranged at different heights with respect to the storage section.

3. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first extrusion section is further configured to extrude the item in the second operating section to the outside of the second operating section.

4. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first extrusion section and the second extrusion section are provided so as to be orthogonal to each other.

5. The second extrusion section has a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical direction, and the first extrusion section is angled with respect to the horizontal plane of the second extrusion section. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1.

6. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the extrusion mechanism includes a third extrusion section for extruding the item from the second operating section to the outside of the second operating section by contact of the first extrusion section and the second extrusion section.

7. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the third extrusion section has a tip portion that contacts the item, and a receiving portion that extends in the vertical direction with respect to the tip portion and contacts the first extrusion section and the second extrusion section.

8. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the third extrusion section is provided adjacent to the storage section and is positioned with respect to the first extrusion section or the second extrusion section by displacement of the first operating section.

9. The second operating section includes a plurality of inclined holding portions for holding the item. The plurality of tilt holding parts are positioned together with the third extrusion part with respect to the first extrusion part or the second extrusion part by the relative displacement between the first operation part and the second operation part. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 6.

10. The first extrusion part and the second extrusion part are configured to abut on different positions of the receiving part in the vertical direction. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 7.

11. The predetermined angle is 1° to 179°. The dispensing mechanism according to claim 1.

12. A display unit that displays a predetermined image related to the game, An operation unit that receives an operation input from the user, Based on the operation input, the dispensing mechanism according to any one of claims ① to 11 that dispenses the dispensed object related to the game. A game device characterized by comprising the above. Note: There seems to be a mistake in the original text where "claims ① to 11" is written. It should probably be something like "claims 1 to 11". The translation is done as per the provided text.

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