JP3036503B2 - Crane game equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a crane game apparatus, and more particularly to a crane game apparatus that moves a crane apparatus and obtains a prize by holding a prize stored in a housing by the crane apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a crane game device has hit a large arcade game device installed in a game center or the like. The crane game device mainly includes a case for accommodating a large number of prizes such as character goods (dolls), and a crane device that can be moved inside the case by operating an operation button provided outside the case.
Inside the case, there is provided a prize discharge port communicating with the outside.

The player moves the crane device with respect to the prize to be obtained by button operation, and stops the button operation almost right above the target prize. In this button operation, the crane device is moved under the allowed constant condition. For example, the crane device is moved from a predetermined movement start position of the crane device by two actions, one action in the direction in front of the player and one action in one of the left and right directions.

[0004] The crane hand of the crane device automatically descends toward the prize at the position where the movement in the horizontal direction has been completed as described above, and opens and closes the crane hand at the lowest point, thereby removing the prize. Try to grab it. Then, the crane device holding the prize automatically moves to the prize discharge port and then opens the crane hand. Thereby, the prize is discharged out of the case and belongs to the player.

[0005]

In the conventional crane game machine, the user enjoys whether or not a target prize can be obtained, and the popularity of the customer has been gained by preparing attractive prizes. However, there is basically a problem that there is no element other than obtaining a prize, and it is easy to get tired by getting used to it.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a crane game apparatus capable of enhancing amusement by having elements other than prize acquisition.

[0007]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention. In a crane game machine that moves a crane device by operating a crane operation unit, grabs a prize housed in a housing by the crane device, and obtains a prize by discharging the prize to the outside through a prize discharge port.
When a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied, the game progress control means 1 causes the operator to play a battle with a predetermined opponent or to pass through a predetermined barrier, and obtains data of the result. The operating condition changing means 2 changes the operating condition of the crane device of the operator according to the data of the result of the battle or the passage through the barrier. The crane drive control means 3 controls the drive of the crane device according to the operation of the operator and the operating conditions.

[0008] In the invention according to claim 2, a plurality of crane devices are provided, and the game progress control means competes with operators of the two crane devices when the two crane devices collide with each other. The configuration is such that Claim 1
According to the invention, the game progress control means causes the operator to fight against a predetermined opponent or to pass through a predetermined barrier, and the operating conditions of the crane device are changed according to the result. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by providing an element other than the prize acquisition, such as a battle or a passage through a barrier.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when two crane devices collide, operators of the two crane devices are caused to compete with each other. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, according to the invention of claim 3, the scene is provided inside the housing.
To move the crane installed in the housing.
A crane game apparatus to win the prize Te, Yu
Operated by a technician, the crane
Provided for actions in at least four directions
Operating means consisting of a plurality of switches ,
The crane device is activated in response to an operation signal from the operating means.
Driving means to perform the operation and predetermined conditions set in advance.
Change the operating conditions of the crane device when
Operating condition changing means, and a change signal of the operating condition changing means.
The actionable times of the crane device based on the
The number is further increased.

[0010] The invention of claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3.
In the lane game device, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is displayed.
Display means for displaying the information. Claim 3
According to the invention of claim 4, the crane device is mounted in the horizontal direction.
Moveable in at least four directions, set in advance
If the specified conditions are met, the operating conditions of the crane
To have elements other than prize acquisition
You.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a crane game apparatus 11 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The housing of the crane game device 11 mainly includes a prize accommodation unit 13 for accommodating a large number of prizes 18, and a control panel 21 ₁ as an operation unit by a player.
21 ₄ , and the base 12. As the prize 18, for example, a character doll is used.

The prize container 13 is formed as a space surrounded by a transparent wall 15 such as an acrylic plate.
Inside the prize housing section 13, a plurality of crane apparatuses 31 ₁ to 31 ₄ hanging down from the ceiling portion 14 is provided. In addition, crane devices 31 ₁ to 31
31 prize discharge port 16 for discharging the prize 18 that gripped the prize housing section 13 by ₄ are provided. The prize 18 dropped into the prize outlet 16 is the prize outlet 1
7

[0013] The crane devices 31 _{1 to} 3
1 _4, the track 40 for moving the horizontal direction (X direction, Y direction) are provided. The track 40 includes a track 42 in the X direction and a track 41 in the Y direction arranged at predetermined intervals. The crane devices 31 _{1 to} 31 ₄ include a base 32 that moves on a track 40, a support member 33 that extends and contracts downward (−Z direction) from the base 32, and a tip 34 that is fixed to a lower end of the support member 33. And a crane hand 35 provided at the distal end portion 34 and capable of being opened and closed. Base 32 and tip 34
Includes an actuator for expanding and contracting the support member 33 and an actuator for opening and closing the crane hand 35. The base 32 is provided with a mechanism for moving on the track 40.

The control panels 21 _{1 to} 21 ₄ are provided corresponding to the crane devices 31 _{1 to} 31 ₄ to be installed. In the example of FIG. 2, four crane devices 31 _{1 to} 31 are used.
_Four control panels 21 _{1 to} 21 ₄ corresponding to ₄
, And four players can play the game at the same time. FIG. 3 shows a control panel 2 indicated by a circle A in FIG.
Shows an enlarged view of 1 _1. The control panel 21 ₁
To 21 ₄ are all identical, it will be described here the control panel 21 ₁ Examples. The control panel 21 _1, the operation button 22 ₁ and a display 23 ₁ are provided. The operation button 22 _1, crane device 3
Button for moving the 1 ₁ in the horizontal direction, the button 7 to move the crane apparatus 31 ₁ in the left direction (-X direction)
3, a button 74 for moving in the right direction (+ X direction), a button 71 for moving in the upward direction (+ Y direction),
Direction 72).

[0015] The player, by operating the button 71 to 74, moving the crane device 31 ₁ directly above the prize as a target. In addition, a certain rule is provided for the operation of the buttons 71 to 74. For example, as one the number that can be operated for each button 71 to 74 in a single game, to move the crane apparatus 31 ₁ in four actions in total.

[0016] It should be noted that the display 23 _1, at the time of the competition, which will be described later, to display the information required to screen 24. At the time of the battle, the buttons 72 to 74 are buttons for the jumping. Next, the configuration of the crane game device 11 will be described. FIG. 4 shows a configuration diagram of the crane game device 11. The crane game device 11 includes a control circuit 51 for controlling the operation of the device. The control circuit 51
CPU 52 for controlling the whole, crane devices 31 _{1 to} 31
₄ (Hereinafter, when the crane devices 31 _{1 to} 31 ₄ are not distinguished, they are referred to as crane devices 31.) A memory 5 for storing various programs and data such as a movement control program of the crane device 31.
3, operation buttons 22 _{1 to} 22 ₄ (hereinafter, operation buttons 22
If you do not want to distinguish between the _{1-22 4,} referred to as the operation button 22. ) Receives a signal from the display 23 _1-23
4 (hereinafter, when no distinction is made between the display 23 _{1-23 4,} referred to as display 23.) Output interface 54 for outputting display data to the crane unit 3
And an output interface 55 for outputting a driving signal for driving the 1 _{1-31 4.}

The crane device 31 includes a base 32 and a track 40
A drive mechanism 62 for moving the support member 33 up and down, a hand drive mechanism 63 for opening and closing the crane hand 35, and a drive circuit 61 for controlling the drive mechanism 62 and the hand drive mechanism 63 are provided. The drive circuit 61 and the drive mechanism 62 are built in the base 32 of the crane device 31, and the hand drive mechanism 63 is built in the tip 34.

The control circuit 51 detects a signal supplied from the operation button 22 of the crane device 31 and moves the crane device 31 in a direction corresponding to the pressed button 71-74.
Is supplied to the drive circuit 61 of the crane device 31. The drive circuit 61 of the crane device 31 includes:
The drive mechanism 62 is controlled based on the above drive signal, and the base 32 is moved on the track 40.

Further, in one game, when the operation of the operation button 22 by the player is completed and the horizontal movement of the crane device 31 is completed, the control circuit 51 performs an operation of grasping the prize 18 and the prize 18. Is supplied to the drive circuit 61 of the crane device 31 for the discharge operation of the crane. The expansion and contraction of the support member 33 in the operation of grasping the prize 18 and the operation of discharging the prize 18 are performed by the drive circuit 61 controlling the drive mechanism 62 based on the drive signal. The drive circuit 61 controls the hand drive mechanism 63 based on the drive signal to open and close the crane hand 35.

In the operation of grasping the prize 18, the crane device 31 extends the support member 33 to lower the crane hand 35, and then opens and closes the crane hand 35 to grasp the prize. And the crane hand 35 is raised. In the prize discharging operation, the crane device 31 opens and closes the crane hand 35 after moving to the prize discharging port 16.

Next, the operation of the crane game machine 11 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation procedure of the crane game device 11 that operates under the control of the control circuit 51. In the flowchart of FIG.
Steps 103 to 103 constitute crane drive control means, and step 105 constitutes game progress control means. When the player inserts a coin into the crane game device 11, the operation starts according to the flowchart of FIG. Step 10
1, the buttons 71 to 71 of the operation buttons 22 by the player
In response to the operation of 74, the horizontal movement (movement in the X and Y directions) of the corresponding crane device 31 is controlled. The number of actions in one game is determined as a prescribed number of actions.
-74 are operated once each so that the crane device 31 is moved horizontally by a total of four actions.

In step 102, the crane device 31 ₁
To 31 ₄ any of it is determined whether or not to terminate the action of the specified number. If there is a crane device 31 that has completed the specified number of actions, in step 103, the crane device 31 is controlled so as to perform the above-described prize grasping operation and prize discharging operation. Step 10
If the action has not been completed for any of the crane devices 31 in step 2, the process proceeds to step 104.

In step 104, the control circuit 51 detects a collision between the crane devices 31 on the track 40. Detection of this hit each other, for example, leave manages the position data of each crane apparatus 31 _{1-31 4,}
When the vehicle approaches the predetermined trajectory in the direction of collision on the same trajectory 40, it is determined that a collision has occurred. FIG.
Shows an example in which clash of the crane device 31 ₁ and the crane apparatus ₃₁₂ occurs. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the ceiling 14 viewed from above the crane game device 11.
Here, the smallest area surrounded by the trajectories 41 and 42 is defined as a block. In the example of FIG. 6, the same trajectory 40 in one block
Above, collision occurs when approaching a predetermined distance or less in the direction of collision. Each crane device 31 _{1 to} 31
_4, at the start of the game, respectively, starts to move from the predetermined game start position (P ₁ ~P _4).

At step 105, the battle between the crane devices 31 that have collided with each other is controlled. Crane device 31
In the battle between the two players, for example, the two buttons are jumped using the operation button 22. As shown in FIG.
At the time of the battle, the buttons 73, 74, and 72 are used as goo, choki, and par buttons, respectively. The result of this janken is displayed on the screen 24 of the display 23 of each player so that the player's win or loss can be recognized. Control circuit 51
Holds the data of the battle result.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the crane hand 35 of the crane device 31 of each player may be opened and closed in a manner resembling a goo, choki or par. . In addition, as a battle method, in addition to the rock-paper-scissors, the speed of the continuous hit of the button 22 may be made to compete. In step 106, two crane devices 3 that have competed according to the data of the battle result in step 105.
Change the operation condition of 1. As an example, first, the crane devices 31 that have collided are retracted by one block from the position where both collided. In the example of FIG. 6, the crane device 31 ₁ and the crane device 31 ₂ which collide with each other are used.
Retreat one block each, as shown by the dashed line,
Move to points P ₁₁ and P ₁₂ . From this retreat position, horizontal movement is permitted by the number of remaining actions of each player. However, for the winning player, the number of times of the prize grabbing operation is increased by one, and the number of times the losing player can grab remains at one.

After step 106, returning to step 101, each player moves the crane device 31 by the remaining number of actions. When all the actions are completed, in step 103, a prize grabbing operation and a prize discharging operation are performed. As another example, the remaining action is set to zero for the losing player on the spot. In this case, steps 106 to 101
Returning to, the crane device 31 of the losing player is determined in step 102 that all actions have been completed,
In step 103, a prize catching operation is automatically performed on the spot. On the other hand, for the winning player,
Allow horizontal movement from the point where the collision occurred to the number of remaining actions.

As still another example, as shown in FIG.
The crane device 31 of the losing player is combined with the crane device 31 of the winning player. To be able to grab. In the example of FIG. 9, the surface portion 34 of the tip portion 34 ₁
by joining a ₁ and the distal end portion 34 ₂ of the surface portion 34a _2, which shows the manner in which coalescing crane device 31 ₁ and the crane device 31 _2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when two crane devices 31 collide with each other, the operators of the two crane devices are caused to compete with each other. Element can be provided, and the interest of the game can be enhanced as compared with the conventional crane game device. In addition, as a method of detecting the collision between the crane devices 31, various methods other than the above method are possible. For example, there is a method using a sensor provided in each crane device 31 for detecting a collision.

FIG. 10 shows an example of this collision detection sensor. The collision detection sensor 81 is provided on the base 32 of each crane device 31. The sensor 81 includes switches 85a to
85d is provided at the center portion 82 and pressing portions 84a to 84a respectively.
4d is provided with contact portions 83a to 83d. The contact portions 83a to 83d are supported by an elastic member 86 with respect to the central portion 82. Here, the contact portion 83
When no distinction is made between a to 83d, the contact portion 83 is described. When no distinction is made between the pressing portions 84a to 84d, the pushing portion 84 is described. When no distinction is made between the switches 85a to 85d, the switch 85 is described.

When the crane devices 31 approach each other by a predetermined distance or more, the contact portion 83 of the sensor 81 of one crane device 31 collides with the contact portion 83 of the other crane device 31. At this time, the elastic member 86 of the contact portion 83 contracts, and the pressing portion 84 provided on the contact portion 83 that has collided presses the switch 85 provided on the central portion 82, and the switch 85 is turned on.
Accordingly, a signal indicating that the crane devices 31 collided is supplied to the control circuit 51, and the crane device 3
It is possible to detect a collision between the two.

Further, each crane device 31 is provided with a fighting tool so that when approaching to some extent, the opponent can fight against the opponent with a weapon (for example, a light gun). The operating conditions of the crane device 31 may be changed. In addition, the crane game device 11 may control the movement of the vacant crane device 31 so that the crane device 31 and the crane device 31 operated by the player collide with each other. In addition, the crane device 31
In addition to the enemy controlled by the crane game device 11,
The player may be made to fight against this enemy.

In addition, when a predetermined condition is established in addition to a battle with a predetermined opponent, a predetermined barrier is generated, the player is allowed to pass through the barrier, and the operation of the crane device 31 is performed according to the result. The condition may be changed.

[0033]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
The game progress control means allows the operator to play against a predetermined opponent or to pass through a predetermined barrier, and the operating conditions of the crane device are changed according to the result. With elements other than
The feature is that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when two crane devices collide, operators of the two crane devices are caused to compete with each other. To enhance the interest of the game. According to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention,
Can be moved in at least four horizontal directions
When a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied,
Get prizes by changing the operating conditions of the crane device
To make the game more interesting.
it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a crane game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a control panel indicated by a circle A in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a crane game device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the crane game device.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a collision of a crane device occurs.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a control panel during a battle.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a Janken by a hand of a crane device.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which the crane devices are combined.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sensor for detecting a collision.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game progress control means 2 Operating condition changing means 3 Crane drive control means 11 Crane game machine 12 Base part 13 Premium accommodation part 14 Ceiling part 15 Wall 16 Premium outlet 17 Premium take-out port 18 Premium 21 _{1 to} 21 ₄ Control panel 22 _{1 to} 22 ₄ Operation buttons 23 ₁ to 23 ₄ Display 24 Screen 31 _{1 to} 31 ₄ Crane device 32 Base 33 Support member 34 Tip 35 Crane hand 40, 41, 42 Track 51 Control circuit 52 CPU 53 Memory 54 Input / output interface 55 Output interface 61 Drive circuit 62 Drive mechanism 63 Hand drive mechanism 71-74 Button 81 Collision sensor 82 Central part 83a-83d Contact part 84a-84d Press part 85a-85d Switch

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A crane game in which a crane device is moved by operating a crane operation unit, a prize stored in a housing is grasped by the crane device, and the prize is obtained by discharging the prize to the outside through a prize discharge port. In the apparatus, when a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied, the game progress control means for causing the operator to fight against a predetermined opponent or to pass through a predetermined barrier to obtain data of the result, Operating condition changing means for changing the operating conditions of the crane device of the operator according to the data of the result of the battle or the passage of the barrier, and controlling the operation of the operator and the driving of the crane device according to the operating conditions A crane game device having a crane drive control means. 2. A game system comprising a plurality of crane devices, wherein the game progress control means causes two crane device operators to fight against each other when the two crane devices collide with each other. The crane game device according to claim 1, wherein (3) A prize is stored in the housing, and
Clay to move the crane unit
Game device, Operated by the player, the crane
Provided for actions in at least four orientations
Operating means consisting of a plurality of switches, The clay is provided in response to an operation signal from the plurality of operation means.
Driving means for causing the device to act; When the predetermined conditions set in advance are satisfied, the clay
Operating condition changing means for changing the operating condition of the The clay based on a change signal of the operating condition changing means.
Further increase the number of possible actions of the thing
A crane game device characterized by the above-mentioned. (4) The crane game device according to claim 3.
At Display means for displaying the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is provided This
And a crane game device.