Prize acquisition game device

Abstract

To be able to change the size of a first play area and a second play area.SOLUTION: A prize acquisition game device comprises: a horizontally fixed rail spanning a first play area on the left side and a second play area on the right side that are adjacent to each other; a first movable rail which is supported on the fixed rail movably along the horizontal direction so as to be perpendicular to the fixed rail in the first play area; a first operation part which is supported on the fixed rail movably along the horizontal direction; a second movable rail which is supported on the fixed rail movably along the horizontal direction so as to be perpendicular to the fixed rail in the second play area; and a second operation part which is supported on the fixed rail movably along the horizontal direction. The fixed rail supports the first operation part at a position after movement between the first movable rail and the second operation part, thereby changing the right edge of the first play area. The fixed rail supports the second operation part at a position after movement between the first operation part and the second movable rail, thereby changing the left edge of the second play area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] BACKGROUND ART There is known a prize acquisition game device that allows a player to play a game by moving a prize acquisition unit that acquires prizes within a storage space that stores the prizes (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-98076 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The prize acquisition game device described in Patent Document 1 has a first play area where players play a prize acquisition game formed on the left side of a storage space, and a second play area formed on the right side of the storage space. The first play area and the second play area have movable first and second prize acquisition sections, respectively. Because the first play area and the second play area are the same size, the first and second prize acquisition sections also have the same range of movement within the storage space. Because the sizes of the first and second play areas are fixed, the range of movement of the first and second prize acquisition sections within the storage space cannot be changed either. On the other hand, a service provider (e.g., a store clerk) may want to change the play areas to different sizes on the left and right sides to accommodate a variety of gameplay options depending on the type and size of prizes within the storage space.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to change the sizes of the first play area and the second play area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The main invention of the present invention to solve the above problems is: a fixed rail extending in the left-right direction across a first play area on the left side and a second play area on the right side that are adjacent to each other in a storage space that stores prizes; In the first play area, a first movable rail is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction perpendicular to the fixed rail; a first prize capture unit supported on the first movable rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction; a first sensor attached to the first moving rail and configured to detect the right edge position of the first play area; a first actuation unit that actuates the first sensor, the first actuation unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction; In the second play area, a second movable rail is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction perpendicular to the fixed rail; a second prize capture unit supported on the second movable rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction; a second sensor attached to the second moving rail and configured to detect the left edge position of the second play area; a second actuation unit that actuates the second sensor, the second actuation unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction; Equipped with The fixed rail supports the first operating unit at a position after movement between the first movable rail and the second operating unit, thereby enabling the right end position of the first play area to be changed, and supports the second operating unit at a position after movement between the first operating unit and the second movable rail, thereby enabling the left end position of the second play area to be changed. This is a prize acquisition game device characterized by the above. Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is an external view showing the configuration of a prize acquisition game device 1 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a prize acquisition game device 1 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a prize acquisition game device 1 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a prize acquisition section 20 according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a planar perspective view showing the configuration of a moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 2 is a right side perspective view showing the configuration of a moving unit 50 according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a first right end actuating portion 532 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a second left end actuating portion 533 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 10] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the first right end actuating portion 532 and the second left end actuating portion 533 have been moved to the right. [Figure 11] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the first right end actuating portion 532 has been moved to the left and the second left end actuating portion 533 has been moved to the right. [Figure 12] 12A is a diagram illustrating the setting of play areas. Fig. 12A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the first play area PA1 and the second play area PA2 are set to the same size. Fig. 12B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second play area PA2 is set to be smaller than the first play area PA1. Fig. 12C is a diagram illustrating a state in which an exhibition area DA is set between the first play area PA1 and the second play area PA2. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of an operating section 535 according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] At least the following matters will become clear from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings. That is, a fixed rail extending in the left-right direction across the first play area on the left side and the second play area on the right side, which are adjacent to each other on the left and right sides within a storage space that stores prizes; In the first play area, a first movable rail is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction perpendicular to the fixed rail; a first prize capture unit supported on the first movable rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction; a first sensor attached to the first moving rail and configured to detect the right edge position of the first play area; a first actuation unit that actuates the first sensor, the first actuation unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction; In the second play area, a second movable rail is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction perpendicular to the fixed rail; a second prize capture unit supported on the second movable rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction; a second sensor attached to the second moving rail and configured to detect the left edge position of the second play area; a second actuation unit that actuates the second sensor, the second actuation unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction; Equipped with The fixed rail supports the first operating unit at a position after movement between the first movable rail and the second operating unit, thereby enabling the right end position of the first play area to be changed, and supports the second operating unit at a position after movement between the first operating unit and the second movable rail, thereby enabling the left end position of the second play area to be changed. This is a prize acquisition game device characterized by the above. With this type of prize acquisition game device, a service provider (e.g., a store clerk) can individually change the size of the first play area and the second play area by adjusting the left-right position of each of the first operating unit and the second operating unit along the fixed rail.

[0009] In addition, in the prize acquisition game device, The device may also be provided with a control unit that stops the first moving rail at the right end position of the first play area when a first operating unit activates a first sensor due to movement of the first moving rail along the left-right direction, and stops the second moving rail at the left end position of the second play area when a second operating unit activates a second sensor due to movement of the second moving rail along the left-right direction. According to this type of prize acquisition game device, the range of movement of the first prize acquisition section can be limited in accordance with the first play area, and the range of movement of the second prize acquisition section can be limited in accordance with the second play area.

[0010] In addition, in the prize acquisition game device, The fixed rail may support the first and second actuating portions so that they are spaced apart from the right end of the first play area to the left end of the second play area, thereby enabling a non-play area to be formed between the first and second play areas. With this type of prize acquisition game device, the service provider can create not only a play area but also a non-play area within the storage space by adjusting the left-right distance between the first operating unit and the second operating unit.

[0011] In addition, in the prize acquisition game device, the fixed rail supports the first operating portion and the second operating portion so as to be slidable along the left-right direction; The first and second operating parts may be positioned on the fixed rail by a magnet at positions after sliding. According to this prize acquisition game device, the service provider can determine the left-right positions of the first and second operating parts with a simple operation.

[0012] Also, a fixed rail extending in the left-right direction across the first play area on the left side and the second play area on the right side, which are adjacent to each other on the left and right sides in the storage space for storing prizes; In the first play area, a first movable rail is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction perpendicular to the fixed rail; a first prize capture unit supported on the first movable rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction; In the second play area, a second movable rail is supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable in the left-right direction perpendicular to the fixed rail; a second prize capture unit supported on the second movable rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction; a first sensor attached to the first moving rail for detecting a boundary position between the first play area and the second play area; a second sensor attached to the second moving rail for detecting the boundary position between the first play area and the second play area; an operating unit that activates the first sensor and the second sensor, the operating unit being supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction; Equipped with The fixed rail supports the operating unit at a position after movement between the first movable rail and the second movable rail, thereby making it possible to change the boundary position between the first play area and the second play area. This is a prize acquisition game device characterized by the above. With this type of prize acquisition game device, a service provider (e.g., a store clerk) can simultaneously change the size of the first play area and the second play area by adjusting the left-right position of the operating part along the fixed rail.

[0013] In addition, in the prize acquisition game device, The device may also include a control unit that stops the first moving rail at the boundary position between the first play area and the second play area when the operating unit activates a first sensor due to movement of the first moving rail along the left-right direction, and stops the second moving rail at the boundary position between the first play area and the second play area when the operating unit activates a second sensor due to movement of the second moving rail along the left-right direction. According to this type of prize acquisition game device, the range of movement of the first prize acquisition section can be limited in accordance with the first play area, and the range of movement of the second prize acquisition section can be limited in accordance with the second play area.

[0014] === Implementation form === <<Configuration of Prize Acquisition Game Device 1>> An example of the configuration of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4. Fig. 1 is an external view showing the configuration of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment. Note that Fig. 2 shows a state in which the opening / closing door 11, part of the pillar portion 12, the prize acquisition unit 20, etc. shown in Fig. 1 have been removed. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the prize acquisition unit 20 according to this embodiment. Note that Fig. 4 shows a state in which the design cover of the prize acquisition unit 20 has been removed.

[0015] In the following explanation, each direction is defined as shown in each figure. That is, the vertical direction is defined as the "up-down direction," and "up" and "down" are defined according to gravity. Furthermore, based on the view from the player facing the prize acquisition game device 1 while playing the game, the near side is defined as the "front" and the far side is defined as the "rear," forming the "front-to-back direction." Furthermore, the direction perpendicular to the up-down and front-to-back directions is defined as the "left-to-right direction," and based on the view from the player's perspective, "right" and "left" are defined.

[0016] The prize acquisition game device 1 of this embodiment is used by players when playing a prize acquisition game, and is equipped with a storage section 10 that stores one or more prizes, and a base section 80 provided below the storage section 10.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, the front and left and right sides of the storage unit 10 are made of transparent materials (e.g., transparent resin, glass, etc.) so that players can see the prizes stored in the storage space. An opening and closing door 11 is provided on the front of the storage unit 10, allowing a service provider (e.g., a store clerk, etc.) to display and replenish the prizes. Pillars 12 are provided at the four corners of the storage unit 10.

[0018] The storage space enclosed by the storage section 10 is used as a play area for players to play the prize acquisition game. If the pillars 12 on both sides of the opening and closing door 11 are made of a mirrored or transparent material, they will not stand out visually, making the play area appear larger.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the storage section 10 in this embodiment has a prize acquisition section 20 that performs the prize acquisition operation in the storage space, a moving section 50 that moves the prize acquisition section 20 in the storage space, and an exhibition section 60 for displaying the prizes in the storage space.

[0020] In this embodiment, a first play area where players play a prize acquisition game is formed on the left side of the storage space, and a second play area is formed on the right side of the storage space. A prize acquisition section 20 and an exhibition section 60 are arranged corresponding to the first play area on the left side and the second play area on the right side, respectively. Therefore, within each play area, each prize acquisition section 20 can move to acquire a prize displayed in each exhibition section 60.

[0021] 1, the prize acquisition unit 20 according to this embodiment has a first prize acquisition unit 20a corresponding to the first play area on the left side and a second prize acquisition unit 20b corresponding to the second play area on the right side. The movable range of the first prize acquisition unit 20a within the storage space is limited to the first play area, and the movable range of the second prize acquisition unit 20b within the storage space is limited to the second play area.

[0022] The prize capturing unit 20 is for capturing prizes stored in the storage unit 10 (prizes displayed in the display unit 60) by opening and closing the arms. As shown in Fig. 1, the prize capturing unit 20 in this embodiment is configured so that it can grasp prizes with three arms, and is connected to the lower end of the lifting unit 52a.

[0023] As shown in Figure 4, the prize acquisition section 20 in this embodiment has a base section 21 connected to the lower end of the lifting section 52a, a plurality of arm sections 25 that perform opening and closing operations, and a drive section 35 that drives the arm sections 25 to open and close.

[0024] The base portion 21 has trifurcated protrusions 22 that are offset in three directions at 120 degree intervals from a central axis along the vertical direction.

[0025] The arm portion 25 has an arm 29 bent in an L-shape or semicircular shape, an arm connecting portion 28 that detachably connects the arm 29 to the base portion 21, and a claw 30 detachably attached to the tip of the arm 29.

[0026] Arm 29 consists of three arms, a first arm 29A, a second arm 29B, and a third arm 29C, which extend in a triangular shape offset at 120 degree intervals in three directions around the central axis of base portion 21 to match the triangular shape of protrusion 22.

[0027] The drive unit 35 is made up of three units, a first drive unit 35A, a second drive unit 35B, and a third drive unit 35C, each of which is provided for one arm. As shown in Fig. 4, the first drive unit 35A, the second drive unit 35B, and the third drive unit 35C correspond to the first arm 29A, the second arm 29B, and the third arm 29C, respectively, and drive them to open and close separately.

[0028] The first drive unit 35A has an arm opening / closing motor 35Aa and a gear box 35Ab connected to the arm opening / closing motor 35Aa. The gear box 35Ab reduces the rotational force of the arm opening / closing motor 35Aa and outputs it.

[0029] Similarly, the second drive unit 35B has an arm opening / closing motor 35Ba and a gearbox 35Bb connected to the arm opening / closing motor 35Ba, and the third drive unit 35C has an arm opening / closing motor 35Ca and a gearbox 35Cb connected to the arm opening / closing motor 35Ca.

[0030] In the prize capture unit 20 according to this embodiment, for example, when the first arm 29A is in an open state, when the arm opening / closing motor 35Aa rotates the output shaft in a predetermined direction, power is transmitted to the first arm 29A via the gearbox 35Ab, causing the first arm 29A to rotate in the closing direction. At this time, the second arm 29B and the third arm 29C are also similarly rotated in the closing direction by the drive of the arm opening / closing motor 35Ba and the arm opening / closing motor 35Ca, respectively.

[0031] 1, the moving unit 50 is disposed in the upper part of the storage unit 10 and moves the prize capture unit 20 within the play area formed by the storage unit 10. The moving unit 50 in this embodiment has a horizontal moving unit 51 and a vertical moving unit 52, as shown in FIG.

[0032] The horizontal movement unit 51 moves the prize capture unit 20 horizontally (i.e., forward / backward and left / right) in the play area. The vertical movement unit 52 moves the prize capture unit 20 vertically (i.e., up / down) in the play area.

[0033] The display section 60 is for displaying prizes in the storage section 10. The display section 60 according to this embodiment is for displaying prizes by placing them in the storage space, and as shown in Fig. 2, has a support section 61, a first prize placing section 62 that is disposed in the storage space to form an opening area 71, and a second prize placing section 63 that is disposed in the storage space to block part of the opening area 71 and form a drop area 72 through which prizes can drop.

[0034] The support portion 61 supports the first prize placing portion 62 and the second prize placing portion 63 so that they can be positioned in the storage space. In this embodiment, the first prize placing portion 62 is fixed and supported so that it cannot be rearranged in the storage space, and the second prize placing portion 63 is supported so that it can be rearranged in the storage space.

[0035] The support section 61 in this embodiment supports the second prize placing section 63 in a slidable state below the first prize placing section 62. Therefore, by sliding the second prize placing section 63 in the front-to-rear direction, the position of the second prize placing section 63 relative to the first prize placing section 62 can be changed, and the shape and size of the placement area where prizes can be placed, or the shape and size of the drop opening area 72 can be changed.

[0036] The first prize placing section 62 is fixed in the storage space and cannot be relocated in principle. As shown in Figure 2, the area (unblocked area) in the storage space where the first prize placing section (fixed prize placing section) is not provided is the open area 71.

[0037] The second prize placement section 63 is configured to be repositionable within the storage space, and as shown in Figure 2, is supported by the support section 61 so as to block part of the opening area 71, thereby forming a drop area 72.

[0038] When a prize that is captured by the prize capturing unit 20 and then dropped passes (drops) through the drop opening area 72 of the display unit 60, it moves from the play area to the base unit 80. The prize that has dropped from the drop opening area 72 of the display unit 60 is detected by an optical sensor and then guided along a guide path to the prize outlet 96. The optical sensor detects the presence or absence of a prize using a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element that are attached on the guide path.

[0039] The base part 80 is the base part of the housing provided below the storage part 10, and holds the storage part 10 at a high position so that the player can play the game while standing and facing forward.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the base unit 80 in this embodiment has an operation unit 90, a play fee detection unit 93, a prize outlet 96, a setting unit 100, a control unit 110, and a memory unit 120.

[0041] The operation unit 90 is used by the player to perform game operations. The operation unit 90 in this embodiment has at least a joystick 91 and operation buttons 92, as shown in Figures 1 to 3.

[0042] The joystick 91 is an operating lever used by the player to move the prize capturing unit 20 horizontally. The operating button 92 is an operating button used by the player to determine the horizontal position of the prize capturing unit 20. When the player presses the operating button 92, the prize capturing unit 20 begins to descend at the determined position.

[0043] The play fee detection unit 93 is for detecting the payment of a play fee by a player. In this embodiment, the play fee detection unit 93 has a coin slot 94, a coin detection sensor (not shown), a coin passage (not shown), and a coin box (not shown).

[0044] In this embodiment, the prize acquisition game is started when the player inserts a predetermined number of coins into the coin insertion slot 94. The coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 94 are detected by a coin detection sensor.

[0045] The coin detection sensor is, for example, an optical sensor, and uses a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element attached to the coin currency path to detect the presence or absence of coins inserted through the coin slot 94. Coins that have passed through the coin currency path in this way are stored in the coin box.

[0046] The prize outlet 96 is provided on the front surface of the base section 80 and is used to remove a prize that has fallen when the prize acquired by the prize acquisition section 20 falls from the drop opening area 72 in the exhibition section 60.

[0047] The setting unit 100 is used when a player performs game operations or when a service provider performs setting operations. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the setting unit 100 in this embodiment has a setting operation unit 101 and a display unit 102.

[0048] The setting operation unit 101 is for receiving operation inputs. The setting operation unit 101 in this embodiment is configured with a touch panel, and receives input instructions from the operator from the positions pressed on the panel.

[0049] The touch panel is stacked on the display unit 102, and when a touch operation is performed on the screen, the pressed position (contact position) can be detected based on a change in electrostatic capacitance between the fingertip and the conductive film.

[0050] The display unit 102 displays various screens such as a game screen, a setting screen, etc. In this embodiment, the display unit 102 is configured by a liquid crystal display.

[0051] The control unit 110 is provided inside the base unit 80 and is a control unit for performing various controls of the prize acquisition game device 1. The control unit 110 has at least a CPU 111 and a memory 112, as shown in FIG.

[0052] The CPU 111 is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire game device. The memory 112 is used to ensure an area for storing programs for the CPU 111, a working area, etc., and includes a storage element such as a RAM.

[0053] The storage unit 120 is a unit that stores programs and data for executing game processing by the control unit 110. In this embodiment, it has a storage element such as a ROM, which is a read-only storage area.

[0054] <<Configuration of moving unit 50>> An example of the configuration of the moving section 50 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 5 to 9. Fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the moving section 50 according to this embodiment. Fig. 6 is a top perspective view showing the configuration of the moving section 50 according to this embodiment. Fig. 7 is a right-side perspective view showing the configuration of the moving section 50 according to this embodiment. Fig. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the first right-end actuating section 532 according to this embodiment. Fig. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the second left-end actuating section 533 according to this embodiment.

[0055] The configurations of the horizontal moving section 51 and the vertical moving section 52 of the moving section 50 according to this embodiment will be specifically described below.

[0056] 5, the horizontal movement unit 51 has a left-right movement unit 53 and a front-back movement unit 54. The left-right movement unit 53 moves the prize capture unit 20 left and right in the play area. The front-back movement unit 54 moves the prize capture unit 20 forward and backward in the play area.

[0057] As shown in Figure 5, the left-right movement unit 53 in this embodiment has a pair of fixed rails 53a extending in the left-right direction within the storage space, and left-right movement motors 53b arranged at both the left and right ends of the front fixed rail 53a.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 5, the forward / backward movement unit 54 according to this embodiment has a plurality of movement rails 54a extending in the forward / backward direction within the storage space, and a forward / backward movement motor 54b disposed at the front end of each movement rail 54a.

[0059] As shown in Figure 5, the vertical movement unit 52 has a lifting unit 52a that is configured to be extendable and retractable in the vertical direction, and a hanging unit 52b that suspends the lifting unit 52a so that it can be raised and lowered. The lifting unit 52a is configured by fitting a number of pipes of successively smaller diameters into a slidable, nested arrangement. The prize capture unit 20 is attached to the lower end of the lifting unit 52a while connected to a wire that passes through the inside of the pipe. The lifting unit 52a is attached to the lower end of the hanging unit 52b with the prize capture unit 20 suspended from it. The upper end of the hanging unit 52b is supported by a moving rail 54a so that it can be moved in the front-to-rear direction.

[0060] The vertical movement unit 52 according to this embodiment has a wire winding unit, a vertical movement motor, an upper limit sensor, and a lower limit sensor inside the hanging unit 52b. The wire winding unit is driven by the vertical movement motor to wind up the wire, thereby raising the prize capture unit 20 while sequentially storing the lower pipes in the upper pipe, or to lower the prize capture unit 20 while sequentially sending out the lower pipes from the upper pipe by rewinding the wire. The upper limit sensor detects whether the prize capture unit 20 has stopped rising due to the winding up of the wire connected to the prize capture unit 20. The lower limit sensor detects whether the prize capture unit 20 has stopped falling based on changes in tension in the wire connected to the prize capture unit 20.

[0061] The fixed rail 53a in this embodiment extends left and right across the first play area on the left and the second play area on the right, which are adjacent to each other on the left and right within the storage space, and as shown in Figure 5, it supports a first movable rail 54a1 corresponding to the first play area on the left and a second movable rail 54a2 corresponding to the second play area on the right, so that they can each move freely along a shared rail.

[0062] 5, a first left-right movement motor 53b1 for moving the first movable rail 54a1 in the left-right direction is disposed at the left end of the front fixed rail 53a. Furthermore, a second left-right movement motor 53b2 for moving the second movable rail 54a2 in the left-right direction is disposed at the right end of the front fixed rail 53a.

[0063] The front fixed rail 53a has a U-shaped cross section, and inside it are arranged a first driving pulley that is rotated by a first left / right movement motor 53b1, a first driven pulley attached to the right end of the front fixed rail 53a, and a first left / right belt that is stretched between the first driving pulley and the first driven pulley.

[0064] Furthermore, inside the front fixed rail 53a, there are arranged a second driving pulley that is driven to rotate by a second left / right movement motor 53b2, a second driven pulley attached to the left end of the front fixed rail 53a, and a second left / right belt that is stretched between the second driving pulley and the second driven pulley.

[0065] The first left and right belts and the second left and right belts are arranged parallel to each other inside the front fixed rail 53a, and the first moving rail 54a1 is connected to the first left and right belts via a first connecting portion, and the second moving rail 54a2 is connected to the 21st left and right belts via a second connecting portion.

[0066] Therefore, when the first left-right movement motor 53b1 rotates forward or backward, the first moving rail 54a1 connected to the first left-right belt can move back and forth in the left-right direction along the fixed rail 53a. Similarly, when the second left-right movement motor 53b2 rotates forward or backward, the second moving rail 54a2 connected to the second left-right belt can move back and forth in the left-right direction along the fixed rail 53a.

[0067] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 5 and 7, a first hanging part 52b1 from which a first prize capturing part 20a corresponding to the first play area on the left side is suspended is supported on the first moving rail 54a1 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. That is, the first prize capturing part 20a is supported on the first moving rail 54a1 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction.

[0068] Similarly, the second movable rail 54a2 supports a second suspending portion 52b2 from which a second prize capturing portion 20b corresponding to the second play area on the right side is suspended so as to be movable in the front-to-rear direction. That is, the second prize capturing portion 20b is supported on the second movable rail 54a2 so as to be movable in the front-to-rear direction.

[0069] Also, as shown in Figures 5 and 7, a first forward / backward movement motor 54b1 is arranged at the front end of the first moving rail 54a1 to move the first hanging section 52b1, from which the first prize capture section 20a is suspended, in the forward / backward direction.

[0070] Similarly, a second forward / backward movement motor 54b2 is disposed at the front end of the second moving rail 54a2 for moving the second hanging portion 52b2, from which the second prize capturing portion 20b is suspended, in the forward / backward direction.

[0071] The first moving rail 54a1 has a U-shaped cross section, and inside thereof are arranged a driving pulley rotated by a first forward / backward movement motor 54b1, a driven pulley attached to the rear end of the first moving rail 54a1, and a forward / backward belt stretched between the driving pulley and the driven pulley. The first hanging part 52b1 is connected to the forward / backward belt via a connecting part.

[0072] Therefore, by rotating the first forward / backward movement motor 54b1 forward or backward, the first prize acquisition section 20a, together with the first hanging section 52b1 connected to the forward / backward belt, can move back and forth in the forward / backward direction along the first moving rail 54a1.

[0073] Similarly, inside the second moving rail 54a2, there are arranged a driving pulley driven by a second forward / backward movement motor 54b2, a driven pulley disposed at the rear end of the second moving rail 54a2, and a forward / backward belt stretched between the driving pulley and the driven pulley. The second hanging part 52b2 is connected to the forward / backward belt via a connecting part.

[0074] Therefore, by rotating the second forward / backward movement motor 54b2 forward or backward, the second prize capture section 20b, together with the second hanging section 52b2 connected to the forward / backward belt, can move back and forth in the forward / backward direction along the second moving rail 54a2.

[0075] A first left edge sensor 54c1 that detects the left edge position of the first play area is attached to the front left side of the first movable rail 54a1, as shown in Fig. 6. A first left edge actuation unit 531 that actuates the first left edge sensor 54c1 is attached to the left end of the front fixed rail 53a, as shown in Fig. 6.

[0076] As a result, when the first left end operating unit 531 activates the first left end sensor 54c1 due to the leftward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the first prize acquisition unit 20a together with the first moving rail 54a1 is restricted from moving to the left in the left-right direction in the first play area.

[0077] A first right edge sensor 54c2 that detects the right edge position of the first play area is attached to the front right side of the first movable rail 54a1, as shown in Fig. 6. A first right edge actuation part 532 that actuates the first right edge sensor 54c2 is supported in the center of the front fixed rail 53a, as shown in Fig. 6.

[0078] As a result, when the first right end operating unit 532 activates the first right end sensor 54c2 due to the rightward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the first prize acquisition unit 20a, together with the first moving rail 54a1, is restricted from moving to the right in the left-right direction in the first play area.

[0079] A second left edge sensor 54c3 that detects the left edge position of the second play area is attached to the front left side of the second movable rail 54a2, as shown in Fig. 6. A second left edge actuation part 533 that actuates the second left edge sensor 54c3 is supported in the center of the front fixed rail 53a, as shown in Fig. 6.

[0080] As a result, when the second left end operating unit 533 activates the second left end sensor 54c3 due to the leftward movement of the second moving rail 54a2, the second prize acquisition unit 20b together with the second moving rail 54a2 is restricted from moving to the left in the left-right direction in the second play area.

[0081] A second right edge sensor 54c4 that detects the right edge position of the second play area is attached to the front right side of the second movable rail 54a2, as shown in Fig. 6. A second right edge actuation unit 534 that actuates the second right edge sensor 54c4 is attached to the right end of the front fixed rail 53a, as shown in Fig. 6.

[0082] As a result, when the second right end operating unit 534 activates the second right end sensor 54c4 due to the rightward movement of the second moving rail 54a2, the second prize acquisition unit 20b together with the second moving rail 54a2 is restricted from moving to the right in the left-right direction in the second play area.

[0083] The first left edge sensor 54c1, the first right edge sensor 54c2, the second left edge sensor 54c3, and the second right edge sensor 54c4 are optical sensors that detect the presence or absence of an obstructing object based on whether the light irradiated from the light emitting element is received by the light receiving element. That is, each sensor can detect the presence or absence of an obstructing object when the corresponding operating element is positioned between the light emitting element and the light receiving element.

[0084] The first left end actuation part 531 and the second right end actuation part 534 are fixed to the front fixed rail 53a so that their mounting positions cannot be changed in principle. In contrast, the first right end actuation part 532 and the second left end actuation part 533 are supported by the front fixed rail 53a so that they can move freely in the left-right direction, so that their mounting positions can be changed (that is, the right end position of the first play area and the left end position of the second play area can each be changed).

[0085] The first right-end actuating portion 532 is an example of a first actuating portion and is a member that is slidable relative to the front fixed rail 53a. As shown in Fig. 8, the first right-end actuating portion 532 of this embodiment has a shielding portion 532a that protrudes to the left in the left-right direction and blocks light emitted from the first right-end sensor 54c2 (first sensor), a magnet 532b, two wheels 532c, and a knob portion 532d that protrudes to the front in the front-rear direction.

[0086] In this embodiment, a concave groove extending in the left-right direction is formed on the inner side surface of the front fixed rail 53a. The front fixed rail 53a supports the first right end actuating unit 532 so that wheels can be placed in the groove to guide the first right end actuating unit 532. A service provider (e.g., a store clerk) can change the position of the first right end actuating unit 532 and adjust the right end position of the first play area by operating the knob 532d to slide the first right end actuating unit 532 left-right along the front fixed rail 53a. The first right end actuating unit 532 can be fixed in the position determined after sliding by the magnet 532b (the position of the first right end actuating unit 532 can be maintained after sliding).

[0087] The second left-end actuating portion 533 is an example of a second actuating portion and is a member that is slidable relative to the front fixed rail 53a. As shown in Fig. 9, the second left-end actuating portion 533 of this embodiment has a shielding portion 533a that protrudes to the right in the left-right direction and blocks light emitted from the second left-end sensor 54c3 (second sensor), a magnet 533b, two wheels 533c, and a knob portion 533d that protrudes to the front in the front-rear direction.

[0088] In this embodiment, similar to the first right end actuation unit 532 described above, the second left end actuation unit 533 is guided by its wheels resting on the grooves of the front fixed rail 53a. The service provider can slide the first right end actuation unit 532 left and right along the front fixed rail 53a by operating knob 533d independently of knob 532d of the first right end actuation unit 532, thereby changing the position of the second left end actuation unit 533 and adjusting the left end position of the second play area. The second left end actuation unit 533 can be fixed in the position determined after sliding by a magnet 533b (the position of the second left end actuation unit 533 can be maintained after sliding).

[0089] In this way, the front fixed rail 53a supports the first right end operating part 532 at a position after sliding movement between the first movable rail 54a1 and the second left end operating part 533, thereby making it possible to change the right end position of the first play area, and supports the second left end operating part 533 at a position after sliding movement between the first right end operating part 532 and the second movable rail 54a2, thereby making it possible to change the left end position of the second play area.

[0090] As shown in Fig. 7, a first front end sensor 52d1 that detects the front end position of the first play area is attached to the front end of the first hanging part 52b1. And, as shown in Fig. 7, a first front end actuation part 541 that actuates the first front end sensor 52d1 is attached to the front end of the first moving rail 54a1.

[0091] As a result, when the first front end actuation part 541 activates the first front end sensor 52d1 due to the forward movement of the first hanging part 52b1, the first prize acquisition part 20a together with the first hanging part 52b1 is restricted from moving forward in the front-to-back direction in the first play area.

[0092] As shown in Fig. 7, a second front end sensor 52d3 that detects the front end position of the second play area is attached to the front end of the second hanging part 52b2. And, as shown in Fig. 7, a second front end actuation part 543 that actuates the second front end sensor 52d3 is attached to the front end of the second moving rail 54a2.

[0093] As a result, when the second front end actuation part 543 activates the second front end sensor 52d3 due to the forward movement of the second hanging part 52b2, the second prize acquisition part 20b together with the second hanging part 52b2 is restricted from moving forward in the front-to-back direction in the second play area.

[0094] A first rear end sensor (not shown) that detects the rear end position of the first play area is attached to the rear end of the first hanging part 52b1. And, as shown in FIG. 5, a first rear end actuation part 542 that actuates the first rear end sensor is attached to the rear end of the first moving rail 54a1.

[0095] As a result, when the first rear end actuation part 542 activates the first rear end sensor due to rearward movement of the first hanging part 52b1, the first prize acquisition part 20a together with the first hanging part 52b1 is restricted from moving rearward in the front-to-rear direction in the first play area.

[0096] A second rear end sensor (not shown) that detects the rear end position of the second play area is attached to the rear end of the second hanging part 52b2. And, as shown in Figures 5 and 7, a second rear end actuation part 544 that activates the second rear end sensor is attached to the rear end of the second moving rail 54a2.

[0097] As a result, when the second rear end actuation section 544 activates the second rear end sensor due to rearward movement of the second hanging section 52b2, the second prize acquisition section 20b together with the second hanging section 52b2 is restricted from moving rearward in the front-to-rear direction in the second play area.

[0098] The first front end sensor 52d1, the first rear end sensor, the second front end sensor 52d3, and the second rear end sensor are optical sensors that detect the presence or absence of an obstructing object based on whether the light-receiving unit receives light irradiated from the light-emitting unit. That is, each sensor can detect the presence or absence of an obstructing object when its operating unit is positioned between the light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit.

[0099] The first front end actuating part 541 and the first rear end actuating part 542 are fixed to the first moving rail 54a1 so that their mounting positions cannot be changed in principle. Similarly, the second front end actuating part 543 and the second rear end actuating part 544 are fixed to the second moving rail 54a2 so that their mounting positions cannot be changed in principle.

[0100] <<About play area settings>> The setting of the play area in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the first right end actuation unit 532 and the second left end actuation unit 533 have been moved to the right. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the state in which the first right end actuation unit 532 has been moved to the left and the second left end actuation unit 533 has been moved to the right. FIG. 12 is a diagram explaining the setting of the play area. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing the state in which the first play area PA1 and the second play area PA2 have been set to the same size. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing the state in which the second play area PA2, which is smaller than the first play area PA1, has been set. FIG. 12C is a diagram showing the state in which an exhibition area DA has been set between the first play area PA1 and the second play area PA2. Note that in the figures, each area is illustrated using a two-dot chain line.

[0101] When the first right-end actuation unit 532 and the second left-end actuation unit 533 are moved to the horizontal center of the fixed rail 53a by the operation of a service provider (e.g., a store clerk), as shown in Fig. 5, the right end position of the first play area and the left end position of the second play area are set to the horizontal center of the fixed rail 53a. In this case, as shown in Fig. 12A, the first play area PA1 and the second play area PA2 are the same size. Therefore, the ranges of movement within the storage space of the first prize capture unit 20a and the second prize capture unit 20b are also the same size.

[0102] Furthermore, when the first right-end actuation unit 532 and the second left-end actuation unit 533 are slid rightward from the center of the fixed rail 53a by the service provider, as shown in Fig. 10, the right-end position of the first play area and the left-end position of the second play area are changed to positions slid rightward from the center of the fixed rail 53a. In this case, as shown in Fig. 12B, the first play area PA1 becomes larger than the second play area PA2. Therefore, compared to the state shown in Fig. 5, the range of movement of the first prize capture unit 20a within the storage space is expanded, while the range of movement of the second prize capture unit 20b within the storage space is reduced.

[0103] 11, if the service provider operates the first right-end actuating unit 532 to slide leftward from the center of the fixed rail 53a and the second left-end actuating unit 533 to slide rightward from the center of the fixed rail 53a, the right end of the first play area will be changed to a position where it slides leftward from the center of the fixed rail 53a, and the left end of the second play area will be changed to a position where it slides rightward from the center of the fixed rail 53a. In this case, the fixed rail 53a supports the first right-end actuating unit 532 and the second left-end actuating unit 533 so that there is a gap between the right end of the first play area and the left end of the second play area, forming a non-play area DA between the first play area PA1 and the second play area PA2, as shown in FIG. 12C. Therefore, although the range of movement within the storage space of the first prize acquisition section 20a and the second prize acquisition section 20b is reduced compared to the state shown in Figure 5, it is possible to place prizes and decorations for display in the non-play area DA, or to install displays (small monitors) for use in advertising and game explanations, etc.

[0104] <<Operation of the Prize Acquisition Game Device 1>> The operation of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 13. Fig. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment. Below, an example of the operation in the first play area will be specifically described, and an explanation of the second play area will be omitted as it is similar to the first play area.

[0105] When the play fee detection unit 93 detects that a coin has been inserted (step S101: YES), the control unit 110 starts counting a preset operation time limit (step S102).

[0106] Next, when the control unit 110 receives an operation signal to move the first prize acquisition unit 20a horizontally by the player operating the joystick 91 (step S103: YES), it drives the horizontal movement unit 51 in accordance with the player's operation and moves the first prize acquisition unit 20a horizontally in the first play area (step S104).

[0107] In this embodiment, when the first prize capturing unit 20a is moving horizontally in the first play area, if the first right end actuation unit 532 activates the first right end sensor 54c2 due to the rightward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the control unit 110 stops the first prize capturing unit 20a at the right end position of the first play area. Also, if the first rear end actuation unit 542 activates the first rear end sensor due to the rearward movement of the first hanging unit 52b1, the control unit 110 stops the first prize capturing unit 20a at the rear end position of the first play area. Also, if the first left end actuation unit 531 activates the first left end sensor 54c1 due to the leftward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, the control unit 110 stops the first prize capturing unit 20a at the left end position of the first play area. In addition, when the first front end actuation part 541 activates the first front end sensor 52d1 due to the forward movement of the first hanging part 52b1, the first prize capture part 20a is stopped at the front end position of the first play area.

[0108] On the other hand, if the player does not operate the joystick 91 (step S102: NO), the control unit 110 determines whether the operation time limit has elapsed (step S106). If the operation time limit has not elapsed (step S106: NO), the control unit 110 returns to the processing of step S103. If the operation time limit has elapsed (step S106: YES), the control unit 110 stops the first prize acquisition unit 20a (step S107).

[0109] Next, when the control unit 110 receives an operation signal for determining the position of the first prize acquisition unit 20a after horizontal movement by the player operating the operation button 92 (step S105: YES), it stops the first prize acquisition unit 20a at the position after horizontal movement (step S107).

[0110] On the other hand, if the player does not operate the operation button 92 (step S103: NO), the control unit 110 determines whether the operation time limit has elapsed (step S106). If the operation time limit has not elapsed (step S106: NO), the control unit 110 returns to the processing of step S103. If the operation time limit has elapsed (step S106: YES), the control unit 110 stops the first prize acquisition unit 20a (step S107).

[0111] Next, when the first prize capturing unit 20a stops (step S107), the control unit 110 drives the vertical moving unit 52 to lower the first prize capturing unit 20a to the stopping position in the first play area (step S108).

[0112] When the lower limit sensor detects that the descent of the first prize capturing unit 20a has stopped (step S109: YES), the control unit 110 stops the first prize capturing unit 20a (step S110).

[0113] Next, when the first prize capturing unit 20a is in a stopped state (step S110), the control unit 110 causes the drive unit 35 to rotate the arm unit 25 in the closing direction (step S111).

[0114] Next, when the arm portion 25 of the first prize capturing portion 20a is in a closed state (step S111), the control portion 110 drives the vertical movement portion 52 to raise the first prize capturing portion 20a (step S112).

[0115] When the upper limit sensor detects that the first prize capturing unit 20a has stopped rising (step S113: YES), the control unit 110 stops the first prize capturing unit 20a (step S114).

[0116] Next, the control unit 110 drives the horizontal movement unit 51 to move the first prize capturing unit 20a toward the home position (step S115), and determines whether or not the first prize capturing unit 20a has reached the home position (step S116).

[0117] In this embodiment, the control unit 110 determines that the first prize acquisition unit 20a has reached the home position when the first left end actuation unit 531 activates the first left end sensor 54c1 due to leftward movement of the first moving rail 54a1, and the first front end actuation unit 541 activates the first front end sensor 52d1 due to forward movement of the first hanging unit 52b1.

[0118] Next, when the first prize capturing unit 20a is located at the home position (step S116: YES), the control unit 110 causes the drive unit 35 to rotate the arm unit 25 in the opening direction (step S117).

[0119] As described above, according to the prize acquisition game device 1 of the embodiment, the service provider can change the size of the first play area and the second play area individually by adjusting the left-right position of the first right-end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) and the second left-end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) along the fixed rail 53a. Then, in each of the first play area and the second play area whose size has been changed, it is possible to limit the range of movement within the storage space of the first prize acquisition unit 20a and the second prize acquisition unit 20b.

[0120] ===Other embodiments=== The above-described embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and equivalents thereof are also included in the present invention. In particular, the embodiments described below are also included in the present invention. In other words, the present invention can be configured by appropriately combining the above-described embodiments with the embodiments described below.

[0121] Furthermore, various inventions can be constructed by appropriately combining multiple invention-specifying matters disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, an invention may be constructed by deleting some invention-specifying matters from all invention-specifying matters disclosed in the above embodiments, or an invention may be constructed by appropriately combining all invention-specifying matters disclosed in the above embodiments with invention-specifying matters disclosed in the embodiments described below.

[0122] <Prizes> In the above embodiment, the prizes stored in the storage section 10 are not limited to items that can be directly acquired by the player (e.g., stuffed toys, etc.), but also include items stored as targets for acquisition in the game that can be exchanged for other prizes after acquisition, and items that are not provided as items themselves but are used to compete for points or rankings.

[0123] <Arm> In the above embodiment, the prize capturing unit 20 having three arms 25 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a prize capturing unit 20 having two or fewer arms 25, or a prize capturing unit 20 having four or more arms 25.

[0124] <Movable operating part> In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the first right end operating portion 532 (first operating portion) and the second left end operating portion 533 (second operating portion) can each slide along the fixed rail 53a to change their left-right position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in Figure 14, an operating portion 535 in which the first right end operating portion 532 (first operating portion) and the second left end operating portion 533 (second operating portion) are integrated may also be used.

[0125] In this case, the integrated actuator 535 is supported by the fixed rail 53a so as to be slidable between the first movable rail 54a1 and the second movable rail 54a2. The first right edge sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left edge sensor 54c3 (second sensor) function as sensors that detect the boundary position between the first play area and the second play area. Therefore, the service provider can simultaneously change the sizes of the first play area and the second play area by adjusting the left-right position of the integrated actuator along the fixed rail 53a.

[0126] In the above embodiment, the first right end actuating portion 532 (first actuating portion) and the second left end actuating portion 533 (second actuating portion) each have two wheels, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first right end actuating portion 532 (first actuating portion) and the second left end actuating portion 533 (second actuating portion), which do not have wheels, may each be configured to be slidably fitted into a groove on the inside of the front fixed rail 53a.

[0127] <Movable sensor> In the above embodiment, the first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) may each be configured to be able to slide along the fixed rail 53a to change their positions in the left-right direction.

[0128] In this case, a first right-end operating unit 532 (first operating unit) is attached to the front right side of the first moving rail 54a1 instead of the first right-end sensor 54c2, and a second left-end operating unit 533 (second operating unit) is attached to the front left side of the second moving rail 54a2 instead of the second left-end sensor 54c3. This allows the service provider to individually change the sizes of the first play area and the second play area by adjusting the left-right positions of the first right-end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left-end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) along the fixed rail 53a.

[0129] The first right end sensor 54c2 (first sensor) and the second left end sensor 54c3 (second sensor) may be integrated.

[0130] <Front end operating section / rear end operating section> In the above embodiment, it is also possible to change the positions of the first front end actuating part 541 and the first rear end actuating part 542 in the front-rear direction along the first moving rail 54a1. Similarly, it is also possible to change the positions of the second front end actuating part 543 and the second rear end actuating part 544 in the front-rear direction along the second moving rail 54a2. In this case, for example, a plurality of screw holes are formed at equal intervals along the front-to-rear direction in each of the first moving rail 54a1 and the second moving rail 54a2 so that the front end actuating part and the rear end actuating part can be attached at the changed positions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0131] 1. Prize acquisition game device 10 Storage section 11 Opening and closing doors 12 Pillar section 20 Prize Collection Department 20a 1st Prize Collection Section 20b 2nd Prize Collection Section 21 Base 22 Protrusion 25 Arm section 28 Arm connection part 29 Arm 29A First Arm 29B Second Arm 29C Third Arm 30 nails 35 Drive unit 35A First Drive Unit 35Aa Arm opening / closing motor 35Ab gearbox 35B Second drive unit 35Ba Arm opening / closing motor 35Bb gearbox 35C Third Drive 35Ca Arm opening / closing motor 35Cb gearbox 50 Moving Part 51 Horizontal moving part 52 Vertical moving section 52a Lifting section 52b Hanging part 52b1 First hanging section 52b2 2nd suspension part 52d1 First front end sensor 52d3 Second front end sensor 53 Left and right moving part 53a Fixed rail 53b Left and right movement motor 53b1 First left / right movement motor 53b2 Second left / right movement motor 54 Forward / backward moving part 54a Moving rail 54a1 First moving rail 54a2 Second moving rail 54b Forward / backward movement motor 54b1 First forward / backward movement motor 54b2 Second forward / backward movement motor 54c1 1st leftmost sensor 54c2 1st rightmost sensor 54c3 Second leftmost sensor 54c4 Second rightmost sensor 60 Exhibition Department 61 Support part 62 First prize placement area 63 Second prize placement area 71 Opening area 72 Fall area 80 Base 90 Operation section 91 Joystick 92 Operation buttons 93 Play Fee Detection Unit 94 Coin slot 96 Prize outlet 100 Setting section 101 Setting operation section 102 Display section 110 control section 111 CPU 112 Memory 120 Storage section 531 First left end operating part 532 First right end operating part 532a Shielding part 532b Magnet 532c wheels 532d Knob 533 Second left end operating part 533a Shielding part 533b Magnet 533c wheels 533d Knob 534 Second right end operating part 535 Operating unit 541 1st front end operating section 542 First rear end operating part 543 2nd front end actuating part 544 Second rear end operating part

Claims

1. A fixed rail extending horizontally across a first play area on the left and a second play area on the right, which are adjacent to each other on the left and right within a storage space for accommodating prizes, A first movable rail corresponding to the first play area, the first movable rail extending in a front-to-back direction perpendicular to the fixed rail, and supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-to-right direction below the fixed rail, A first prize acquisition unit is supported on the first moving rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction below the first moving rail, A first sensor is attached to the first movable rail at a mounting position forward of the point where the first movable rail and the fixed rail intersect, and detects the right edge position of the first play area. A first operating unit that activates the first sensor at the mounting position by moving along the left-right direction of the first movable rail, the first operating unit being supported on the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction, A second movable rail corresponding to the second play area, the second movable rail extending in a front-to-back direction perpendicular to the fixed rail, and supported by the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-to-right direction below the fixed rail, A second prize acquisition unit is supported by the second moving rail so as to be movable along the front-rear direction below the second moving rail, A second sensor is attached to the second movable rail at a mounting position forward of the point where the second movable rail and the fixed rail intersect, and detects the left edge position of the second play area. A second operating unit that activates the second sensor at the mounting position by moving along the second movable rail in the left-right direction, the second operating unit being supported on the fixed rail so as to be movable along the left-right direction, Equipped with, The fixed rail supports the first operating part at a position to the right of the center in the left-right direction of the fixed rail, and supports the second operating part at a position to the right of the first operating part after it has moved, thereby allowing the right end position of the first play area to be changed to the right of the center; and the second operating part supports the second operating part at a position to the left of the center, and supports the first operating part at a position to the left of the second operating part after it has moved, thereby allowing the left end position of the second play area to be changed to the left of the center. A prize-winning game device characterized by the following features.

2. A control unit which, when the first operating unit activates the first sensor at the mounting position by moving the first moving rail along the left-right direction, stops the first moving rail at the right end of the first play area, and when the second operating unit activates the second sensor at the mounting position by moving the second moving rail along the left-right direction, stops the second moving rail at the left end of the second play area, The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1, characterized by comprising the above.

3. The fixed rail supports the first and second operating parts so as to create a gap between the right end of the first play area and the left end of the second play area, thereby enabling the formation of a non-play area between the first play area and the second play area. A prize-winning game device according to feature 1 or 2.

4. The fixed rail supports the first operating part and the second operating part so that they can slide along the left-right direction, The first and second operating parts are positioned on the fixed rail by magnets in the position after sliding. A prize-winning game device according to feature 1 or 2.

5. The fixed rail supports the first operating part and the second operating part so that they can slide along the left-right direction, The first and second operating parts each have a knob that protrudes forward in the front-rear direction, and when each of the knobs is operated, they slide along the left-right direction. The prize acquisition game device according to feature 1.

6. The fixed rail is It has grooves for guiding the first and second operating parts so that they can slide along the left-right direction, The groove is guided so that it can slide along the left-right direction by the rolling of the wheel of the first operating part, and the groove is guided so that it can slide along the left-right direction by the rolling of the wheel of the second operating part. The prize acquisition game device according to feature 1.

7. The first operating part and the second operating part are positioned on the fixed rail by a magnet in the position after sliding, The prize acquisition game device according to feature 5 or 6.

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