Game Device Prize Support Member Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game devices, such as crane game machines, face challenges in effectively utilizing space and maintaining high entertainment levels due to limitations in adjusting the height and tilt of prize stands and the monotonous operation of crane arms or hook mechanisms, leading to boredom for players.
Innovation Solution
A game device with a prize support member that is operable by player input, allowing the exposed area of an opening to change in plan view, and is capable of displacing between supporting and releasing states, with a configuration that includes elongated arm members that can be inclined and detachable, providing enhanced amusement and space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the height and tilt of the prize stand are adjusted to change the opening position and shape, then the entertainment of the game is improved, but the adjustment range is limited and high entertainment cannot be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The prize support member is made movable rather than fixed, allowing it to change position and orientation dynamically. The member can be tilted at various angles and positioned at different heights, enabling continuous variation of the opening shape and position without complex adjustment mechanisms. This dynamic configuration maintains high entertainment value by providing diverse gameplay experiences.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the movable area of the crane arm is expanded to improve gameplay, then the entertainment is enhanced, but the space utilization in the housing becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of expanding the horizontal movement area of the crane arm, the invention utilizes the vertical dimension by making the prize support member tiltable and adjustable in height. This allows the opening position and shape to be varied through vertical and angular adjustments rather than horizontal expansion, improving space utilization while maintaining gameplay diversity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the crane arm operation is made more complex to prevent boredom, then the entertainment is improved, but the operation becomes more difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic tilting and positioning of the prize support member automatically creates varied operation scenarios without requiring complex control mechanisms. As the support member changes position and angle, the player naturally encounters different challenges and strategies, providing operational variety while maintaining simplicity through intuitive mechanical movement.
Data Source
AI summary
A game device of the present invention has a defining part for defining an opening to allow a prize to fall, an operation part for receiving input information, a prize support member for supporting the prize, wherein the prize support member is configured to be operable by that the operation part receives the input information, and an operation control unit for controlling movement of the prize support member. The prize support member is provided above the opening so as to expose the opening. This makes it possible to provide a game device which is capable of effectively utilizing a space inside a housing and having enhanced amusement.