JP7311491B2 - Game device, game system and game program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game device, a game system and a game program, and more particularly to a game device for winning prizes, a game system using it, and a game program used therefor.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, prize-winning game devices installed in amusement facilities are known as game devices for obtaining prizes (for example, Patent Document 1). In order to play such a prize winning game device, the player has to go to the amusement facility.

On the other hand, with the rapid spread of smartphones, a game in which a prize-winning game device is remotely controlled using a smartphone, that is, a so-called network-compatible prize-winning game device is known (for example, Non-Patent Document 1). In such a network-compatible prize-getting game, a real prize-getting game device is installed in a warehouse, and the player cannot operate the prize-getting game device on the spot.

JP-A-2000-84236

https://shuushuugirl.com/articles/FleLv

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device, a game system, and a game program capable of simultaneously operating a network-compatible prize-winning game and a real prize-winning game with a single game device.

Such objects are achieved by the present invention of the following (1) to (11).

(1) A game device that is installed at a predetermined location and acquires a prize by moving the prize in a game space to a prize take-out unit,
an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined location;
a prize action unit that operates on the prize;
a control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit;
a communication unit capable of communicating with a terminal device via a network,
A game device configured to execute the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed using the terminal device.

(2) The control unit switches between the first play and the second play when receiving the instruction information from the input unit or the input information from the terminal device. The game device described.

(3) The game apparatus according to (1) or (2) above, wherein the control unit controls not to execute the first play during the second play.

(4) Any one of (1) to (3) above, further comprising a switching mechanism for executing the second play, which operates according to instructions from the control unit when the input information is received from the terminal device. The game device described in .

(5) The game device according to (4) above, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to lock the prize takeout section during the second play.

(6) further having a display unit for displaying predetermined items;
The above (1) to (5), wherein, during the second play, the control section switches the predetermined item displayed on the display section to a display indicating that the second play is being executed. ).

(7) The game device according to (6) above, wherein the display unit displays the number of entries in the second play as the predetermined item.

(8) Any one of (1) to (7) above, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the prize operation unit differently between the first play and the second play. game device.

(9) further comprising an imaging unit that captures the game space;
The imaging unit includes a first imaging device that captures the game space and a second imaging device that captures the game space from a direction different from that of the first imaging device,
The game apparatus according to any one of (1) to (8) above, wherein the control section is configured to be capable of switching between the video of the first imaging device and the video of the second imaging device.

(10) A game device that is installed at a predetermined location and acquires the prize by moving the prize in the game space to the prize pick-up unit, and a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the game device via a network. and a game system having
The game device
an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined location;
a prize action unit that operates on the prize;
a control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit;
a communication unit capable of communicating with the terminal device,
A game system configured to execute the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed using the terminal device.

(11) A game device that is installed at a predetermined location and acquires the prize by transferring the prize in the game space to the prize takeout unit, and a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the game device via a network. And a game program used in a game system having
information acquisition means for acquiring an image of the game space of the game device and input information from a player;
display control means for controlling display of the video;
A game program for causing a computer to execute instruction means for instructing the game device to operate a prize action section of the game device based on the input information from the player.

According to the present invention, a single game device can simultaneously operate a network-compatible prize winning game and a real prize winning game. Therefore, it is possible to maximize the efficiency of the operation of the game device, the installation location, the cost, the stock of prizes, and the like. Also, it is possible to provide a game system using such a game device and a game program used for the game device.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing the game device according to the first embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the switching mechanism of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device and management device of the game system. FIG. 6 is an execution information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a game device information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a game device use information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device of the game system. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a terminal device of the game system. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing normal play processing of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing net play processing of the game device of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing processing when the game device of the present invention is switched to net play. FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing a game device according to the second embodiment of the invention. FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view schematically showing the prize takeout section of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view schematically showing the prize takeout section of the game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view schematically showing the coin slot of the game device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing the coin slot of the game device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

A game device of the present invention will now be described in detail based on preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. For convenience of explanation, the upper side in the figure is referred to as "upper", the lower side as "lower", the left side as "left", the right side as "right", the front side of the page as "front", and the back side as "rear". do.

<<First Embodiment>>
A. 1. Game System FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system using the game device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a game system 100 of the present invention includes a plurality of game devices 1 communicatively connected via a network 30, a plurality of management devices 60 for managing them, a server device 20, and a plurality of terminal devices 40 .

The game machine 1 is usually installed in an amusement facility (predetermined place) or the like, and used as a normal prize machine (prize winning game machine). The player can play the game device 1 at the amusement facility (hereinafter simply referred to as "normal play (first play)").

Management device 60 is installed in an amusement facility or the like where game device 1 is installed, and is used as a device for managing game device 1 . A game manager of the amusement facility can manage the operation rate of the game device 1, the prize winning rate, and the like.

On the other hand, the user of the terminal device 40 (hereinafter also referred to as “player”) installs the prize winning game application on his/her own terminal device 40 and performs registration. By operating the terminal device 40 by the user, the user can remotely operate the game device 1 installed at a place (amusement facility or the like) different from the user via the network 30 . Thereby, the user can play the prize winning game on the terminal device 40 (hereinafter simply referred to as "net play (second play)").

In the game system 100 of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, even if a plurality of game devices 1 are connected to the server device 20 or the terminal device 40 via the management device 60, each game device 1 is directly connected to the network 30. may be connected to the server device 20 or the terminal device 40 via the .

The configuration of each unit of the game system 100 will be described below in order. Note that this game system 100 can include a plurality of game devices 1, a plurality of management devices 60, and a plurality of terminal devices 40, but for simplicity of explanation, only one game device 1, management Device 60 and terminal device 40 will be described.

1. Game Device FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing the game device of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the switching mechanism of the game device of the present invention. The game device 1 of the present invention can perform normal play at an amusement facility and net play using the terminal device 40 . As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game device 1 has a housing 2, a display section 3, a game field 4, a prize moving mechanism 50, an imaging section 6, and an input section . Further, the game device 1 of the present invention has a storage section 8 , a control section 9 , a communication section 10 , a detection section 11 and a switching mechanism 80 inside the housing 2 . The configuration of each part will be described below.

<Case>
The housing 2 is formed in a box shape and has a function of installing or housing each member of the game device 1 . The shape of the housing 2 is not particularly limited, and can be changed to a triangular columnar shape, an elliptical columnar shape, a cylindrical columnar shape, or the like. Such a housing 2 is composed of an upper body 21 and a lower body 22 .

(upper body)
The front and side surfaces of the upper body 21 are substantially transparent (colorless transparent, colored transparent, translucent) so that the player can visually recognize the game space. The front surface or side surface is configured to be openable and closable. Thereby, the prizes in the housing 2 can be exchanged or replenished. The space defined by the upper body 21 serves as a game space 2a for winning prizes.

(lower body)
The lower main body 22 is provided below the upper main body 21 and can accommodate the storage section 8 and the control section 9 . The lower body 22 has a prize ejection portion 224 including a prize ejection space 221 , a prize ejection opening 222 and a transparent prize flap 223 .

The prize extraction space 221 is provided inside the lower main body 22 and communicates with the game space 2a through an opening 41, which will be described later. The prize outlet 222 is provided on the front surface of the lower body 22 so as to correspond to the prize action section 5 of the game device 1 . The prize flap 223 is provided in a size corresponding to the prize outlet 222 . The prize flap 223 is provided at the prize outlet 222 at its upper end. Thereby, the prize flap 223 can swing from the prize outlet 222 toward the prize outlet space 221 . In addition, the lower main body 22 has a coin outlet and a speaker (not shown).

<Display part>
The display unit 3 is provided on the front upper portion of the upper main body 21, as shown in FIG. The display unit 3 has functions such as a function of calling the player's attention to a predetermined item (status display) and an advertisement (advertisement display). As a result, in the facility where the game device 1 is installed, the player can easily recognize what kind of situation the game device 1 is in from a distance.

As a status display, the display unit 3 displays "NET PLAY" to indicate that the game device 1 is in net play, as shown in FIG. When there are multiple netplay entries from the terminal device 40, the display unit 3 can display "Waiting for XX people now" to indicate how many entries have been made. In addition, the display unit 3 can also display “Mr. Furthermore, the display unit 3 can display "normal play" or the like to indicate that the game device 1 is in normal play.

As an advertisement display, the display unit 3 can also display prize information such as "A stuffed bear is being installed" or "Local sweets are being installed", and advertising information such as campaigns and bonus benefits. These status display and advertisement display information may be stored in the storage unit 8 or the storage 202 of the server device 20, which will be described later.

Moreover, the display unit 3 may have a sub-display unit (not shown) that indicates the number of credits of the game. Such a sub-display section is provided near the input section 7 .

<Game field>
The game field 4 is located between the upper body 21 and the lower body 22 and has a function of placing prizes. The game field 4 has openings 41 . Only one opening 41 may be formed, or a plurality of openings 41 may be formed. The size of the game field 4 is not particularly limited as long as the opening 41 can be secured. Also, the game field 4 may be composed of one panel or may be composed of a plurality of panels. In the case of multiple panels, by changing the position of the panels, the position of the aperture 41 can also be changed. A prize take-out space 221 is provided below the game field 4 .

<Premium movement mechanism>
The prize moving mechanism 50 has a function of moving the prize motion unit 5 and is provided on the upper surface of the upper body 21 . The prize moving mechanism 50 has a prize motion unit 5 and a moving device 51 for moving the prize motion unit 5 in three-dimensional directions.

The prize action unit 5 has a function of holding and moving a prize placed on the game field 4 . Although the prize action unit 5 shown in FIG. 2 has two arms, the number of arms is not limited to this. The prize motion unit 5 is attached to the lower end of a Z-axis rod 50Z, which will be described later, and is positioned near the corner (initial position) of the game device 1 before playing the game.

The moving device 51 includes an X-axis guide rail 50X installed along the X-axis direction on the upper surface of the upper body 21, and a Y-axis guide rail 50X provided on the X-axis guide rail 50X so as to be orthogonal to the X-axis guide rail 50X. 50Y, and a Z-axis rod 50Z provided on the Y-axis guide rail 50Y (along the Z-axis direction) so as to be orthogonal to both the X-axis guide rail 50X and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y.

The X-axis guide rail 50X has a motor and an X-axis sensor (not shown). By driving the motor, the Y-axis guide rail 50Y moves along the X-axis guide rail 50X (X-axis direction). The Y-axis guide rail 50Y has a motor and a Y-axis sensor (not shown). By driving this motor, the Z-axis rod 50Z moves along the Y-axis guide rail 50Y (Y-axis direction).

The Z-axis rod 50Z is extendable and has a motor and a Z-axis sensor (not shown). The drive of this motor causes the Z-axis rod 50Z to extend and contract along the Z-axis. Since the prize motion part 5 is attached to the lower end of the Z-axis rod 50Z, the prize motion part 5 also moves in the vertical direction as the Z-axis rod 50Z expands and contracts. Note that the movement ranges of the Y-axis guide rail 50Y and the Z-axis rod 50Z can be detected by the sensors described above.

<Imaging unit>
The imaging unit 6 has a function of imaging the game space 2a. The imaging unit 6 is composed of an imaging device such as a wide-angle camera. Although the number of imaging devices is not particularly limited, two are provided in this embodiment. That is, the imaging unit 6 includes a front camera (first imaging device) 61 provided at a corner of the upper body 21 and a side camera (second imaging device) provided substantially at the center of the side surface of the upper body 21 . 62.

The installation position of the imaging unit 6 is not particularly limited, and it may be provided on the upper front surface, the upper rear surface, the upper surface, or the rear surface of the upper main body 21 , or may be provided on the front, rear, left, and right positions of the game apparatus 1 . Considering net play, it is preferable that the imaging unit 6 be provided so that the prize on the game field 4 can be photographed from at least two different directions. It is preferable that the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 are provided at the same height and installed at different locations. As a result, the image viewed from the front and the image viewed from the side correspond to each other in terms of height, and the user can accurately grasp the state of placement of the prize.

<Input section>
The input unit 7 has a function of receiving instruction information regarding game operations. The input section 7 is provided on the upper portion of the lower main body 22 so as to protrude from the front of the game device 1 . The input unit 7 has an operation button 71 and a coin slot 72 . Also, the input unit 7 may have a setting button (not shown). The input unit 7 may be an IC card reader that generates a magnetic field instead of the coin slot 72 .

The operation button 71 receives operation instruction information for the prize operation unit 5 . The operation button 71 has a first button for moving the Y-axis guide rail 50Y in the X-axis direction and a second button for moving the Z-axis rod 50Z in the Y-axis. By this button operation, the prize action section 5 can be moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions in the game space 2a.

<Memory unit>
The storage unit 8 includes a ROM for storing game programs executed by the CPU, sound information, etc., and a RAM for temporarily storing calculation results executed by the CPU. Specifically, the storage unit 8 can store video and images captured by the imaging unit 6, setting information such as the position information of the opening 41 and the initial position information of the prize action unit 5, prize acquisition information, and the like.

<Communication part>
The communication unit 10 has a function of directly communicating with the server device 20 and the terminal device 40 via the management device 60 and the network 30 . That is, the communication unit 10 functions as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from the server device 20, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40, and receives various data and signals according to commands from the control unit 9. It also has a function as a transmission unit that transmits to the device 20 , the management device 60 and the terminal device 40 . The communication unit 10 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card), a network interface having a communication protocol such as TCP/IP, or the like.

<Detector>
The detection unit 11 has a function of detecting the motion of each member of the game device 1 . The installation location of the detection unit 11 is not limited as long as it can detect the movement of the member. Further, the detection unit 11 is configured by various sensors such as, but not limited to, a camera, an acceleration sensor, a weight sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, and a photoelectric sensor. Note that the detection unit 11 may be omitted and the imaging unit 6 may play the role of the detection unit 11 .

The detection unit 11 detects whether or not a prize has fallen into the prize extraction space 221 . The detectors 11 are provided on both sides of the prize takeout space 221 . The detection unit 11 is composed of, for example, a photoelectric sensor including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. When the prize falls into the prize take-out space 221, the prize blocks the light and the detection unit 11 detects the prize. In addition, the detection section 11 may have a sensor provided in the prize action section 5 .

<Control unit>
Control unit 9 includes a CPU that executes a game program, and controls the operation of game device 1 as a whole. Such a control section 9 has an information acquisition section 91 , a display control section 92 , an operation control section 93 , an information setting section 94 , a notification section 95 and a switching means 96 .

(Information acquisition part)
The information acquisition unit 91 has a function of acquiring various types of information. Specifically, the information acquisition unit 91 acquires instruction information from the input unit 7, input information from the terminal device 40, information detected by the detection unit 11, input information from the server device 20 and the management device 60, and the like.

(Display control unit)
The display control section 92 has a function of controlling information displayed by the display section 3 . Specifically, the display control unit 92 controls display of game information such as the above-described status display information, advertisement display information, and the number of credits. Further, when the information acquisition unit 91 receives input information for net play from the terminal device 40, the display control unit 92 switches the information displayed on the display unit 3 to a display indicating that net play is being executed. to control. For example, the display control unit 92 refers to the display information table stored in the storage unit 8 and switches the display from "Normal play" to "NET PLAY". As a result, the display unit 3 can display "NET PLAY". Note that the display control unit 92 may acquire the “NET PLAY” display information via the communication unit 10 .

(Operation control part)
The operation control unit 93 has a function of controlling operations of the prize moving mechanism 50, the imaging unit 6, the detection unit 11, the switching mechanism 80, a lighting device (not shown), and the like. Specifically, the operation control section 93 controls the operation of each motor of the prize moving mechanism 50 based on the instruction information acquired by the information acquisition section 91 from the input section 7 and the input information acquired from the terminal device 40 . Further, the motion control section 93 controls the initial position of the prize motion section 5, the motion speed of the prize moving mechanism 50, and the like. Such movement can also be changed by setting.

The motion control unit 93 controls the rotating motion, movable motion, and on/off motion of the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 . As a result, the prizes provided on the game field 4 can be viewed from various angles. The operation control section 93 can also control the on/off operation of the detection section 11 . For example, power consumption of the game device 1 can be kept low by turning off the detection unit 11 when the game device 1 is not in use.

The operation control section 93 can also control the operation of a switching mechanism 80, which will be described later. For example, information from the switching means 96 controls the operation of the motor of the switching mechanism 80 between normal play and net play. As a result, the prize flap 223 can be locked during net play. Further, the motion control section 93 can control the motion of the prize motion section 5 differently between normal play and net play. Thereby, for example, when there are a plurality of openings 41, the prize action unit 5 can be positioned on different openings 41 depending on whether the game is normal play or net play.

(Information setting part)
The information setting section 94 has a function of setting the game based on instruction information from the input section 7 . The information setting section 94 can set the number and positions of the openings 41, the initial position of the prize action section 5, and the like based on the instruction information from the input section 7. FIG. For example, the information setting unit 94 can set the initial position such that there is one opening 41 and the prize action unit 5 is positioned above the opening 41 as shown in FIG.

(Notification part)
The notification unit 95 has a function of notifying information that a prize has moved (dropped) into the prize extraction space 221 in net play. Such notification is carried out by displaying a message such as "net user wins prize" on the display unit 3 or by blinking or lighting the display unit 3. FIG. The notification is not limited to this, and the game manager may be notified by voice through a speaker (not shown). In addition, the display unit 204 of the management device 60 may display information indicating that the prize has moved to the prize extraction space 221 . With such a notification, the game manager can take out the prize from the prize outlet 221 and quickly return the game device 1 to a usable state for the next net play or normal play.

In this way, the notification unit 95 can visually and visually notify the game administrator that a prize has fallen into the prize extraction space 221 in net play. As a result, the game manager can easily identify the game device 1 whose play has been temporarily interrupted because a prize has been obtained through net play. As a result, the prize can be quickly and smoothly taken out of the game device 1, and the play can be restarted quickly.

(Switching means)
The switching means 96 has a function of switching between normal play and net play when receiving instruction information from the input unit 7 or input information from the terminal device 40 . Specifically, when net play is executed by the terminal device 40, the switching means 96 switches the game device 1 from normal play to net play, and controls so that normal play cannot be executed. That is, even if there is an operation input to the input unit 7, the prize moving mechanism 50 is controlled not to operate during the net play. Conversely, when the normal play is executed after the end of the net play, the switching means 96 switches the game apparatus 1 from the net play to the normal play and controls the normal play to be executable. That is, when there is an operation input to the input unit 7, control is performed so that normal play is performed.

Also, the switching means 96 has a function of switching between the image of the front camera 61 and the image of the side camera 62 . Normally, during the game, the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 always capture images of the game space. However, when only one of the front camera 61 and the side camera 62 is operated, the switching means 96 can switch between the image of the front camera 61 and the image of the side camera 62 at the request of the terminal device 40. . This allows the user to analyze the placement status of the prizes in detail.

<Switching mechanism>
The switching mechanism 80 has a function of switching between locking and unlocking of the prize flap 223 . The switching mechanism 80 is provided close to the prize outlet 222 . When switching to net play by the switching means 96 , the switching mechanism 80 slides the lock member 82 so as to overlap the prize flap 223 according to an instruction from the operation control section 93 . As a result, the prize flap 223 cannot be swung, and the player cannot access the prize take-out space 221. - 特許庁

Such a switching mechanism 80 has, for example, a slide plate 81 , a lock member 82 , an elastic body 83 that connects the slide plate 81 and the lock member 82 , and a driving portion 84 that operates the lock member 82 .

The slide plate 81 is formed in an L shape when viewed from above in FIG. The slide plate 81 is provided near the prize outlet 222 inside the lower body 22 . The lock member 82 is L-shaped and locks the prize flap 223 . The lock member 82 is slidably mounted on the slide plate 81 . The elastic body 83 connects the bottom of the slide plate 81 and the proximal end of the lock member 82 . The elastic body 83 may be made of any material such as spring or rubber as long as it has an elastic function. In this embodiment, the elastic body 83 is composed of a spring.

The driving portion 84 slides the locking member 82 . Such a drive unit 84 has a motor 841, a cam 842 having a rotating shaft at its proximal end, and a belt 843 connecting the motor 841 and the rotating shaft of the cam 842 (FIG. 4(a)). Driving the motor 841 causes the belt 843 to rotate, thereby rotating the rotating shaft of the cam 842 . Rotation of the rotary shaft causes the cam 842 to rotate about the rotary shaft. When the cam 842 rotates, the lower end of the locking member 82 is pressed. Then, the lock member 82 slides on the slide plate 81 and overlaps the prize flap 223 (FIG. 4(b)). As a result, the prize flap 223 is locked and cannot swing.

The unlocking may be performed manually by the game manager, or may be automatically unlocked by driving the drive unit 84 in the reverse order of the above operation.

2. Server Device Next, the server device 20 of the game system 100 of the present invention will be described. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device of the game system, FIG. 6 is an execution information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a game machine usage information table stored in the server device of the game system of the present invention.

The server device 20 is an information processing device used when a system administrator or the like operates and manages a game service. This server device 20 is composed of, for example, a workstation or a personal computer. The server device 20 can distribute various information to the terminal device 40 and the game device 1 according to various commands (requests) transmitted from the terminal device 40 via the network 30 . The server device 20 in this embodiment can provide game information corresponding to a request for distribution of game information from the terminal device 40 via the network 30 . Such game information includes, for example, a game program used in the terminal device 40, parameters necessary for operating applications on the terminal device 40, and operable game programs.

The server device 20 includes a processing unit 201, a storage 202, an input unit 203, a display unit 204, and a communication unit 205, as shown in FIG. These units are communicably connected to each other by a data bus.

(Processing unit 201)
The processing unit 201 has a function of controlling the server device 20 . The processing unit 201 includes a ROM that stores a control program for controlling the server device 20, a RAM that temporarily stores data, and a CPU that executes the control program in the ROM. The processing unit 201 controls each unit of the server device 20 by executing the control program in the ROM as necessary.

The processing unit 201 provides input information used in the game to the storage 202 , the terminal device 40 , the management device 60 and the game device 1 . Specifically, the processing unit 201 can provide the video captured by the game device 1 to the terminal device 40 . In addition, the processing unit 201 can give input information from the terminal device 40 to the game device 1 . Further, the processing unit 201 can add game execution information to the execution information table of the storage 202 by executing the game.

The processing unit 201 also acquires input information from the terminal device 40 and the management device 60 and video information from the game device 1 via the network 30 . Such input information includes user information and game-related information. User information includes the user's own information such as ID, name, address, and birthday. In addition, the information related to the game includes information such as the prizes obtained, the game device used, and the prize acquisition rate.

A user inputs his/her own data (user information) to the terminal device 40 when using the game system 100 of the present invention. Thereby, the processing unit 201 acquires user information from the terminal device 40 . The acquired data may be stored in the storage 202, which will be described later. This completes the registration.

(storage 202)
The storage 202 has a ROM, which is a read-only storage area, and a RAM, which is a rewritable storage area. The storage 202 is implemented by, for example, a non-volatile storage device such as flash memory or hard disk. The storage 202 has a function of storing the aforementioned user information, game-related information, and the like.

For example, the storage 202 stores game execution information executed by the user in association with the user ID. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the storage 202 collectively stores the game execution information acquired by the processing unit 201 in an execution information table. This execution information table is updated each time the processing unit 201 acquires execution information.

Referring to FIG. 6, for example, the storage 202 stores execution information such as winning prizes, total number of wins, winning rate, last prize winning date, last game execution date, etc. in correspondence with the ID. This execution information table indicates that the player with the ID "10001" won two stuffed animals (acquisition rate of 100%) and won the prize on the same day as the final game execution date (December 20, 2017). is shown.

The storage 202 also stores the game device 1 for each shop, each prize, and other information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the storage 202 stores a plurality of game devices 1 (No. 1 to 4) for each store. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the storage 202 stores the game device 1 for each prize installed in the game device 1 . For example, the game device 1 with the prize “stuffed toy” corresponds to the game devices No. 1 to No. 3 in the store A. FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the storage 202 stores the game device 1 for each other information. For example, the newly installed game device (newly arrived) 1 corresponds to the game devices numbered 1 to 4 in the store Z. A free game device (free) 1 corresponds to the number 0 game device of stores A to D. FIG.

In addition, the storage 202 may store the moving speed of the Y-axis guide rail 50Y and the Z-axis rod 50Z, the opening/closing speed of the arm of the prize action unit 5, the grip force, and the like. Also, the storage 202 may store a usage information table shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later, instead of the management device 60, which will be described later.

(Input unit 203)
The input unit 203 is an input device for the administrator of the server device 20 to input data. The input unit 203 may be in any form as long as the administrator of the server device 20 can input data. good. An administrator of the server device 20 can change, add, or delete information stored in the storage 202 by inputting data to the server device 20 via the input unit 203 .

(Display unit 204)
A display unit 204 displays an operation screen for the system administrator based on a command from the processing unit 201 . The display unit 204 can also display information stored in the storage 202 and information displayed on the display means 404 side of the terminal device 40 . Display unit 204 is implemented by, for example, a liquid crystal display.

(Communication unit 205)
The communication unit 205 has a function of communicating with the game device 1 , the management device 60 and the terminal device 40 via the network 30 . That is, the communication unit 205 functions as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from the game device 1, the management device 60, and the terminal device 40, and receives various data and signals according to commands from the processing unit 201. It also has a function as a transmission unit for transmitting to the device 1 , the management device 60 and the terminal device 40 . The communication unit 205 is implemented by, for example, a network interface or the like having a communication protocol such as NIC or TCP/IP.

3. Management Device The management device 60 is an information processing device used when a game manager or the like of an amusement facility operates and manages a game service. This management device 60 is composed of, for example, a workstation or a personal computer. The management device 60 is installed in an amusement facility where the game devices 1 are installed, and manages all the game devices 1 installed there. Such a management device 60 has the same functions and units as the server device 20 (see FIG. 5) described above.

In particular, the management device 60 according to the present embodiment associates the game device 1 managed by the management device 60 with the user when receiving input information for net play from the terminal device 40 . In other words, the storage of the management device 60 stores a game device use information table that associates the game devices 1 installed in the amusement facilities with users who use them. This usage status table is updated each time the processing unit of the management device 60 acquires the usage status. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 is assigned an ID number of 10001, Mr. XX (address: XX city). This is because Mr. ○○ with ID number 10001 is No. 1 indicates that one game device 1 is being used. As a result, the game device 1 and the user are associated with each other, so that the game administrator can grasp which user is using which game device 1 .

In particular, when a large number of game devices 1 are set in one amusement facility, it is preferable that management device 60 manages those game devices 1 . This allows the management device 60 to easily identify the netplay user. As a result, it is possible to reliably deliver the prize obtained in the net play to the user of the terminal device 40 (for example, Mr. XX with ID number 10001). The storage of the management device 60 can also store various information of the server device 20, user information, information related to games, and the like. If the amusement facility does not have a plurality of game devices 1, the management device 60 for managing them may be omitted.

4. Network The network 30 includes the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a VAN (Value Added Network), and the like. Also, network 30 may be a wired network, a wireless network, or a combination thereof. The network 30 is constructed by, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark), a public telephone line network, a wireless communication network, a mobile telephone line network, or the like.

5. Terminal Device Next, the terminal device will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device of the game system, and FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the terminal device of the game system. The terminal device 40 is an information processing device that a user uses when playing a game. The terminal device 40 is configured by, for example, a mobile phone terminal, a smart phone, a personal computer, a game machine, or the like. The terminal device 40 can request the server device 20 , the management device 60 and the game device 1 to provide various information about the game via the network 30 .

The terminal device 40 includes control means 401, storage means 402, input means 403, display means 404, and communication means 405, as shown in FIG. These units are communicably connected to each other by a data bus.

(Control means 401)
The control means 401 has a function of transferring data between the units and controlling the terminal device 40 as a whole. That is, the control means 401 has a function of executing various controls and information processing related to the game system 100, such as various processes for accessing the game site and various processes for making requests to the server device 20 and the game device 1. have. The control means 401 includes a ROM that stores a control program for controlling the terminal device 40, a RAM that temporarily stores data, and a CPU that executes the control program in the ROM. The control means 401 controls each part of the terminal device 40 by executing the control program in ROM as needed.

Such control means 401 has information acquisition means 406 , display control means 407 , video switching means 408 and instruction means 409 .

The information acquisition means 406 has a function of acquiring information such as game information from the server device 20 and video information of the game device 1 from the game device 1 and the management device 60 via the network 30 . The game information includes information related to the game described above, game execution information, and the like.

The display control means 407 has a function of controlling the display of videos and images relating to the game and video of the game device 1 . For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control means 407 controls the display of actual images such as the game field 4 of the game device 1 and the game space 2a including prizes. The display control unit 407 also includes a horizontal button 407a for instructing movement of the prize operation unit 5 in the X-axis direction, a vertical button 407b for instructing movement of the prize operation unit 5 in the Y-axis direction, a net play reservation button, etc. Display related to various games can be controlled. It also controls the display of a video switching button (not shown).

Image switching means 408 has a function of switching between the image of front camera 61 of game device 1 and the image of side camera 62 . For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the image of the side camera 62 is displayed, the image switching means 408 switches the image from the side camera 62 to the image from the front camera 61 (front image) according to user input information. ). In this case, the information acquisition means 406 acquires the image from the processing section 201 of the server device 20 or the control section 9 of the game device 1, and the display control means 407 controls the display of the front image. Conversely, the image switching means 408 can also switch the image from the front camera 61 to the image from the side camera 62 shown in FIG.

The instruction means 409 has a function of instructing the game device 1 or the server device 20 on information input by the user. That is, the instruction means 409 instructs the prize action unit 5 to move in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction by operating the horizontal button 407a and the vertical button 407b. According to instructions from the instruction means 409, the motion control section 93 of the game device 1 can move the prize motion section 5 in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. Since the terminal device 40 is connected to the game device 1 via the network 30, normally, after the movement of the prize motion unit 5 in the X-axis direction, the movement in the Y-axis direction is instructed. However, such instructions are not particularly limited and may be given at the same time.

Further, the control means 401 may have difficulty level setting means (not shown). The difficulty level setting means has a function of setting and changing the difficulty level of the game. For example, the difficulty level setting means can change the moving speed of the prize action section 5 and the movement of the prize action section 5 . This may be performed randomly or according to a predetermined program. Further, the difficulty level setting means can refer to the execution information table of FIG. 6 and reduce the gripping force of the arm of the prize action unit 5 when the user is an advanced player and the win rate is high. Conversely, when the acquisition rate is low, multiple inputs to the horizontal button 407a and the vertical button 407b can be made possible in one play. Thereby, the difficulty level of the game is changed, and the player can be entertained.

Further, the difficulty level setting means may display a predetermined video or image (characters, etc.) so as to overlap the video of the game space 2a on the display means 404. FIG. As a result, it may be difficult to grasp the installation status of the prizes through the display means 404, so the difficulty of the game can be improved.

In addition, the control means 401 may have means for providing a predetermined bonus when the game execution date is the player's birthday or a special anniversary (bonus providing means). Such bonuses include bonuses such as granting of one play, free shipping of prizes, and ability to operate buttons multiple times in one play.

(Storage means 402)
The storage means 402 stores information on the terminal device 40 . The storage means 402 has a ROM and a RAM. The ROM stores system programs in the terminal device 40 . On the other hand, the RAM stores various data (flags used by the system program and calculated values) generated by the control means 401 and is used as a work area for arithmetic processing of the control means 401 . The storage means 402 stores game contents such as the above-described user information, game information transmitted from the server device 20, and game programs used in the game system 100 of the present invention.

(Input means 403)
The input unit 403 is an input device for the user of the terminal device 40 to perform various operations such as data input and game operation. The input means 403 may be in any form as long as the user can input data, and is composed of operation buttons, a touch panel, and the like. A user can change, add, or delete information stored in the storage means 402 by inputting data into the terminal device 40 via the input means 403 .

(Display means 404)
The display means 404 displays a game image (game play image or video) generated based on information stored in the storage means 402 or game information. The display means 404 can also display information stored in the storage 202 of the server device 20 as an image. Display means 404 is implemented by, for example, a liquid crystal display.

(Communication means 405)
Communication means 405 has a function of communicating with server device 20 , management device 60 , and game device 1 via network 30 . Further, communication means 405 functions as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from server device 20 and game device 1, and manages various data and signals to server device 20 in accordance with commands from control means 401. The device 60 has a function as a transmission section for transmitting to the game device 1 . The communication means 405 is implemented by, for example, a network interface or the like having a communication protocol such as NIC or TCP/IP.

According to the game system 100 of the present invention as described above, the player can observe the net play at the amusement facility. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling that a prize may be won by the net play user in a state where the net play user does not actually exist in front of the game device 1 .

B. Operation Processing of Game System Next, the operation processing of the game system of this embodiment will be described in detail. 11 is a flow chart showing normal play processing of the game device of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing net play processing of the game device of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a switching of the game device of the present invention to net play. 10 is a flow chart showing processing when

<Normal play>
First, operation processing of the game device 1 in the case of normal play will be described. When the player inserts a coin from the coin slot 72, the game starts. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, the prize action unit 5 is positioned above the opening 41 (initial position) with the arms open.

When the first button input from the player is received (S101), the Y-axis guide rail 50Y moves on the X-axis guide rail 50X in the X-axis direction (S102). In this state, the control unit 9 determines whether or not it has received information to cancel the input of the first button (S103). If the input cancellation information has not been received, the process returns to S102 and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y continues to move. On the other hand, when receiving the input cancellation information, the Y-axis guide rail 50Y stops (S104).

Next, when the second button input from the player is received (S105), the Z-axis rod 50Z moves in the Y-axis direction on the Y-axis guide rail 50Y (S106). In this state, the control unit 9 determines whether or not it has received information to cancel the input of the second button (S107). If the input cancellation information has not been received, the process returns to S106 and the Z-axis rod 50Z continues to move. On the other hand, when the input release information is received, the Z-axis rod 50Z stops (S108).

Next, by extending the Z-axis rod 50Z, the prize motion part 5 moves in the Z-axis direction (S109). When the control section 9 receives the sensor information, the prize action section 5 stops (S110). Then, the arm of the prize action unit 5 is closed and the prize is gripped (S111). After that, the prize motion unit 5 performs the reverse motion to the initial position (S112).

When the prize action unit 5 returns to the initial position, the arm opens and the game ends (S113). At this time, if the arm is gripping the prize, the prize drops from the opening 41 into the prize extraction space 221 . Thereby, the player can take out the prize from the prize outlet 222 .

<Net play>
Next, operation processing of the game system 100 in the case of net play will be described. Netplay is executed by the user operating the terminal device 40 .

First, the display means 404 of the terminal device 40 displays information on available game devices 1 as shown in FIG. 7 (S201). Thereby, the user can select the game device 1 that the user wants to play. When input information for determining the game device by the user is received (S202), the information is provided to the game device 1 concerned. As a result, the game device 1 switches normal play to net play (S301). This will start the netplay.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 13, the switching mechanism 80 of the game device 1 locks the prize flap 223 (S3011). At the same time, the display unit 3 of the game device 1 displays "NET PLAY" indicating net play (S3012). Then, the switching means 96 performs control so as not to execute the normal play (S3013). The order of steps S3011 to S3013 is not particularly limited, and may be different from the order in FIG. 13, or may be performed simultaneously.

Returning to FIG. 12, when the game device 1 switches to net play, the video of the game device 1 is provided to the terminal device 40 (S302). Thereby, the display means 404 of the terminal device 40 displays the image of the game device 1 (S203).

In this state, the user starts the game. When an operation input to horizontal button 407a is received from the user (S204), the information is provided to game device 1. FIG. As a result, the Y-axis guide rail 50Y moves in the X-axis direction on the X-axis guide rail 50X (S303). In this state, the control means 401 determines whether or not it has received information to cancel the input of the horizontal button 407a (S205). If no input cancellation information has been received, no change occurs, and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y continues to move (S303). On the other hand, when the input cancellation information is received, the information is provided to the game apparatus 1, and the Y-axis guide rail 50Y stops (S304).

Next, when an operation input of the vertical button 407b from the user is received (S206), the information is provided to the game device 1. FIG. As a result, the Z-rod 50Z moves in the Y-axis direction on the Y-axis guide rail 50Y (S305). In this state, the control means 401 determines whether or not it has received information to cancel the input of the vertical button 407b (S207). If no input cancellation information has been received, no change occurs and the Z-axis rod 50Z continues to move (S305). On the other hand, when the input cancellation information is received, the information is provided to the game device 1, the Z-axis rod 50Z stops (S306), and the processing of the terminal device 40 ends.

Next, by extending the Z-axis rod 50Z, the prize motion part 5 moves in the Z-axis direction (S307). When the control section 9 receives the sensor information, the prize action section 5 stops (S308). Then, the arm of the prize action unit 5 is closed and the prize is gripped (S309). After that, the prize motion unit 5 performs the reverse motion to the initial position (S310).

When the prize action unit 5 returns to the initial position, the arm opens (S311) and the game ends. At this time, if the arm is gripping the prize, the prize drops from the opening 41 into the prize extraction space 221 . Thereby, the game manager can take out the prize from the prize take-out opening 222 . Then, referring to the management device 60, it is possible to ship the prize to the user who won the prize.

As described above, the processing method described above can be created by a program executed by a computer. Such programs are implemented by recording media such as CPUs, microprocessors, GPUs (graphic processing units), RAMs, and ROMs.

<<Second Embodiment>>
Next, a second embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the game device according to the second embodiment of the invention.

The second embodiment will be described below, focusing on differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same items will be omitted. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

A game device 1A of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment, except that the imaging unit 6 is installed outside the game device 1A. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the imaging unit 6 has a first camera 63 installed on the front of the game device 1A and a second camera 64 installed on the side of the game device 1A. Note that the first camera 63 and the second camera 64 are connected to the control unit 9 by a wire or wireless connection (not shown).

In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, it is not necessary to attach the imaging unit 6 to the housing 2, so the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Also, since an existing camera may be installed adjacent to the game device 1A and connected, the game system of this embodiment can be easily constructed.

<<Third Embodiment>>
Next, a game system according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 15 is a partial perspective view schematically showing the prize takeout section of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The third embodiment will be described below, focusing on differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same items will be omitted. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

The game device 1B of the present embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the prize take-out portion 224 and the switching mechanism 80 are different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the prize takeout unit 224 of the present embodiment includes a prize takeout unit (first takeout unit) 224a for normal play and a prize takeout unit (second takeout unit) for net play. part) 224b. They are provided on the front surface of the lower main body 22 so as to correspond to the prize action section 5 of the game device 1B. The normal play prize take-out portion 224a and the net play prize take-out portion 224b are provided adjacent to each other via a partition plate 227 in the lower main body 22 .

A prize take-out unit for normal play (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal take-out unit”) 224a includes a prize take-out space 221a, a prize take-out opening 222a, and a transparent prize flap 223a provided to close the prize take-out opening. have

A prize take-out unit for net play (hereinafter abbreviated as “net take-out unit”) 224b includes a prize take-out space 221b, a prize take-out opening 222b, an opening/closing door 225b provided to close the prize take-out opening, and a lock. mechanism 226b. The lock mechanism 226b has a function of locking the opening/closing door 225b, and is configured by, for example, a key.

A prize take-out space 221a of the normal take-out portion 224a and a prize take-out space 221b of the net take-out portion 224b are provided inside the lower main body 22 and communicate with the game space 2a through an opening 41, which will be described later.

The opening/closing door 225b is normally locked by a lock mechanism 226b. When a prize falls into the prize takeout space 221b of the net takeout unit 224b due to net play, the game manager can unlock and take out the prize in the prize takeout space 221b. As a result, the prize can be taken out without the risk of the prize being stolen by the player.

The switching mechanism 80 in this embodiment is composed of a flap plate 801 and a drive section (not shown) that drives the flap plate 801 . The flap plate 801 has a function of guiding the prize to the normal take-out portion 224a or the net take-out portion 224b. The flap plate 801 is formed in a rectangular plate shape and is provided on the lower main body 22 above the partition plate 227 .

Such a flap plate 801 is configured to rotate at a predetermined angle (0 to 180°) with respect to the game field 4 with its long side as an axis. The predetermined angle is not particularly limited as long as it is within the above range, but is preferably 20 to 70°, more preferably 30 to 60°. If the angle is in this range, the angle is appropriate with respect to the game field 4, so that the prizes can be reliably guided to the prize extraction spaces 221a and 221b. In addition, when the flap plate 801 is provided at 0° or 180°, the flap plate 801 forms the same surface as the game field 4 .

When switching to net play by the switching means 96, the switching mechanism 80 rotates the flap plate 801 toward the normal ejection section 224a (opposite side of the arrow in FIG. 15) according to the instruction from the operation control section 93. FIG. As a result, the flap plate 801 is inclined toward the net take-out portion 224b, and the prize is reliably guided to the net take-out portion 224b.

The drive unit has a motor (not shown), a rotating shaft attached to the long side of the flap plate 801, and a belt connecting the motor and the rotating shaft. Driven by the motor, the belt rotates, which in turn rotates the rotating shaft. The rotation of the rotating shaft causes the flap plate 801 to rotate at a predetermined angle around the rotating shaft. As a result, the flap plate 801 is attached at an angle to the game field 4, so that the prize can be reliably guided to the prize take-out space 221a or 221b.

In this embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from normal play to net play, the flap plate 801 of the switching mechanism 80 rotates according to an instruction from the operation control section 93 . By this rotation, the flap plate 801 is attached in a state inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the game field 4, as shown in FIG. When the game is played in this state, the prize is guided by the flap plate 801 and slides down into the prize take-out space 221b of the net take-out portion 224b. Therefore, the prize can be reliably guided to the prize take-out space 221b in net play.

Since the game device 1 of the present embodiment as described above has the flap plate 801, the prizes can be reliably distributed to the normal take-out portion 224a or the net take-out portion 224b without changing the setting of the prize moving mechanism 50. . Also, the game device 1 of the present embodiment can exhibit the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above.

<<Fourth Embodiment>>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view schematically showing the prize takeout section of the game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The fourth embodiment will be described below, focusing on differences from the first and third embodiments described above, and the description of the same items will be omitted. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the structure similar to 1st, 3rd embodiment mentioned above.

A game device 1C of the present embodiment is the same as the game devices 1 and 1B of the first and third embodiments, except that the prize take-out portion 224 has a cylindrical rotating body 228. FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the rotating body 228 has a normal extraction portion 224a and a net extraction portion 224b with a partition plate 227 interposed therebetween. Two take-out windows are formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating body 228 corresponding to the normal take-out portion 224a and the net take-out portion 224b. The two take-out windows are sized to allow the prize to be taken out. The rotating body 228 can be rotated by a rotating mechanism (not shown) installed at the bottom of the lower body 22 . Note that the prize flap 223 is not provided in this embodiment.

Ordinarily, the take-out window 227a of the normal take-out portion 224a is positioned so as to correspond to the prize take-out opening 222. As shown in FIG. When a prize falls into the prize take-out space 221 a during normal play, the prize can be taken out from the prize take-out space 221 a through the prize take-out window 227 a and the prize take-out opening 222 .

On the other hand, when a prize falls into the prize take-out space 221b due to net play, the take-out window 227a of the normal take-out portion 224a is positioned so as to correspond to the prize take-out opening 222, so the prize cannot be taken out. In this case, the game manager rotates the rotator 228 by 180° and positions the takeout window 227b of the net takeout part 224b so as to correspond to the prize takeout opening 222 . Thus, the prize can be taken out from the prize take-out space 221b through the take-out window 227b and the prize take-out opening 222. - 特許庁

In this embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from normal play to net play, the operation control section 93 performs operation control so that the prize operation section 5 is positioned right above the net take-out section 224b. Due to this operation, when the prize action section 5 opens and closes the arm, the prize falls into the prize pickup space 221b of the net pickup section 224b. Therefore, the prize can be reliably guided to the prize take-out space 221b in net play.

Since the rotating body 228 rotates in the game device 1C of the present embodiment as described above, the net extracting portion 224b can be provided on the far side of the game device 1C. As a result, it is possible to prevent the fallen prize from being stolen by net play. Also, the game device 1C of the present embodiment can exhibit the same effects as those of the above-described first and third embodiments.

<<Fifth Embodiment>>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the game system will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 17 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the game device according to the fifth embodiment of the invention.

Hereinafter, the fifth embodiment will be described, but the description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same items will be omitted. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

The game device of this embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the switching mechanism 80 is a blocking mechanism. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the blocking mechanism has a blocking plate 73 near the coin slot 72 in the input section 7 for blocking the coin slot 72 and a motor (not shown). The blocking plate 73 is configured to be slidable in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction in FIG. 17) by being driven by a motor.

In this embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from normal play to net play, the blocking mechanism moves the blocking plate 73 so as to overlap the coin slot 72 according to instructions from the operation control section 93 . As a result, the coin slot 72 is blocked, so the player cannot insert coins and cannot perform normal play.

According to the game device of the present embodiment as described above, since the coin slot 72 is blocked, the player cannot normally play the game device. In addition, the game device of this embodiment can exhibit the same effects as those of the above-described first embodiment.

<<Sixth Embodiment>>
Next, a game system according to a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing the configuration of the game device according to the sixth embodiment of the invention.

The sixth embodiment will be described below, focusing on differences from the first embodiment described above, and the description of the same items will be omitted. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

The game device of this embodiment is the same as the game device 1 of the first embodiment except that the switching mechanism 80 is a coin ejection mechanism. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the coin ejection mechanism has a path changing member 74 for switching the path through which coins pass, and a motor (not shown) in the coin slot 72 . The path changing member 74 is configured to rotate about 90 degrees clockwise (in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 18) about its central axis when driven by a motor.

In this embodiment, for example, when the switching means 96 switches from normal play to net play, the coin ejecting mechanism causes the path changing member 74 to rotate according to instructions from the operation control section 93 . As a result, the coin path from the coin slot 72 to the coin collection box is switched to the coin path from the coin slot 72 to the coin outlet, so the coins are returned and normal play cannot be performed.

According to the game device of this embodiment as described above, since the coin is returned, the player cannot play normally with the game device. In addition, the game device of this embodiment can exhibit the same effects as those of the above-described first embodiment.

Although the game device and game system of the present invention have been described above based on the preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each section may be any configuration having similar functions. can be replaced with Also, any other means or components may be added to the present invention. Further, the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of the above embodiments.

The present invention provides a game device which is installed at a predetermined place and acquires a prize by moving the prize in the game space to a prize take-out section. This game device includes an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined place, a prize action unit that operates with respect to the prize, a control unit that controls the operation of the prize action unit, a communication unit capable of communicating with a terminal device via a network, and performing the first play performed at the predetermined location and the second play performed using the terminal device; configured to run. As a result, a single game device can simultaneously operate a network-compatible prize-getting game and a real prize-getting game. Therefore, the present invention has industrial applicability.

Claims (9)

A game device that is installed in a predetermined place and acquires a prize by transferring the prize in a game space to a prize take-out unit,
an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined location;
a prize action unit that operates on the prize;
a control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit;
a communication unit capable of communicating with a terminal device via a network;
a switching mechanism for executing a second play, which operates according to an instruction from the control unit when input information is received from the terminal device;
The switching mechanism is provided in the prize take-out section,
configured to execute the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed using the terminal device ,
A game device, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to lock the prize takeout section during the second play . 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the control unit switches between the first play and the second play when receiving the instruction information from the input unit or the input information from the terminal device. Device. 3. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls not to execute the first play during the second play. further having a display unit for displaying predetermined items,
4. The controller according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein, during the second play, the control section controls to switch the predetermined item displayed on the display section to a display indicating that the second play is being executed. The game device according to 1. 5. The game device according to claim 4 , wherein the display unit displays the number of entries of the second play as the predetermined item. 6. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the control section controls the action of the prize action section differently between the first play and the second play. further comprising an imaging unit that captures the game space;
The imaging unit includes a first imaging device that captures the game space and a second imaging device that captures the game space from a direction different from that of the first imaging device,
7. The game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the control section is configured to switch between the image of the first imaging device and the image of the second imaging device. A game device that is installed in a predetermined place and acquires a prize by moving the prize in the game space to a prize takeout unit; and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the game device via a network. A game system having
The game device
an input unit that receives instruction information regarding a first play performed at the predetermined location;
a prize action unit that operates on the prize;
a control unit that controls the operation of the prize operation unit;
a communication unit capable of communicating with the terminal device;
a switching mechanism for executing a second play, which operates according to an instruction from the control unit when input information is received from the terminal device;
The switching mechanism is provided in the prize take-out section,
configured to execute the first play performed at the predetermined place and the second play performed using the terminal device ,
A game system , wherein the switching mechanism is configured to lock the prize takeout section during the second play . A game device that is installed in a predetermined place and acquires a prize by moving the prize in the game space to a prize takeout unit; and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the game device via a network. A game program used in a game system having
information acquisition means for acquiring an image of the game space of the game device and input information from a player;
display control means for controlling display of the video;
causing a computer to execute instruction means for instructing the game device to operate a prize action unit of the game device based on the input information from the player;
The game device has a switching mechanism for executing a play on the terminal device, which operates according to the instruction of the instruction means when the input information is received from the terminal device,
A game program, wherein the switching mechanism is provided in the prize takeout section and configured to lock the prize takeout section during the second play .

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