JP2001038037A - Pusher game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pusher game device capable of surely counting the number of fed medals and the number of paid medals. SOLUTION: This pusher game device for dropping the medals to a drop groove by a pusher is provided with a feed sensor 29 for detecting the medals fed to a medal feed part, a fed number counter 37 for counting the number of the medals fed to the medal feed part, a medal payout part 25 for paying out the medals dropped to the drop groove, a payout sensor 27 for detecting the medals paid out from the medal payout part, a payout number counter 39 for counting the number of the medals paid out from the medal payout part and a payout rate calculation means 35 for calculating a payout rate based on the number of the fed medals counted by the fed number counter 37 and the number of the paid medals counted by the payout number counter 39.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a so-called pusher game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There has been known a pusher game device in which medals staying on a game board are pushed out into a fall groove by a pusher that reciprocates while sliding on the game board and pays medals to a player. I have.

[0003]

However, the conventional pusher game machine has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pusher game device, since the store side cannot grasp the number of medals inserted by the player and the number of medals paid out to the player, the so-called ratio or difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of paid out medals is determined. There was a problem that the payout rate could not be determined, and it was difficult for the store to determine whether or not it was profitable.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pusher game apparatus capable of reliably counting the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention guides a medal inserted into a medal insertion part on a horizontal game board and reciprocates while sliding on the horizontal game board. In a pusher game device that pushes a medal on a horizontal game board into a medal drop groove by a pusher, based on a detection sensor from the insertion sensor that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion portion and a detection signal from the insertion sensor,
A number-of-inserts counter for counting the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion section, a medal payout section for paying out medals dropped into the medal drop groove, a payout sensor for detecting medals paid out from the medal payout section, and a payout Based on a detection signal from the sensor, a payout number counter that counts the number of medals paid out from the medal payout unit, a medal insertion number counted by the insertion number counter, and a medal payout number counted by the payout number counter. And a payout rate calculating means for calculating a payout rate based on

According to the pusher game device of the present invention,
The number of medals inserted by the player into the medal insertion unit can be counted by the inserted number counter, and the number of medals paid out from the medal dispensing unit to the player can be counted by the paid-out number counter. This allows
The number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals can be reliably counted. Then, a payout rate such as a ratio or a difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals can be obtained by the payout rate calculating means.

In the pusher game device according to the present invention, a sub game for starting a game by satisfying a predetermined condition, medal payout means for paying out a number of medals according to the result of the sub game, and a payout rate It is preferable that the game apparatus further includes a sub game control unit that determines a result of the sub game so as to approach a predetermined reference value.

When such a configuration is adopted, the result of the sub game can be determined by the sub game control means so that the payout rate approaches a predetermined reference value.
For this reason, for example, when the number of medals to be paid out is larger than the number of medals to be inserted by the player, that is, when the store has lost money, the game is executed so that the number of medals to be paid out by the medal paying means becomes smaller. The result can be adjusted.

Further, in the pusher game machine according to the present invention, a jackpot system for paying out a plurality of medals when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a jackpot system for paying out a payout rate close to a predetermined reference value. Jackpot system control means for determining the number of medals to be used.

When such a configuration is adopted, the number of medals paid out by the jackpot system can be determined by the jackpot system control means so that the payout ratio approaches a predetermined reference value. Therefore, for example, when the number of medals to be paid out is larger than the number of medals to be inserted by the player, that is, when the store has lost money, the number of medals to be paid out by the jackpot system is adjusted to be smaller. can do.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a pusher game machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same reference numerals are used for the same elements, and redundant description will be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pusher game device 1 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the pusher game device 1 shown in FIG. The pusher game device 1 mainly has a zigzag guideway 5 for guiding medals M inserted into the medal insertion slot 3 by a player downward.
A guide plate 9 provided with a large number of pins 7 for repelling medals M, a horizontal plate (horizontal game plate) 11 disposed substantially horizontally, and medals M mounted on the horizontal plate 11 are illustrated. 1 and a pusher 15 for dropping into a drop groove 13 formed in the front.
Further, since the pusher 15 is configured to reciprocate back and forth while sliding on the horizontal plate 11, the medals M on the horizontal plate 11 can be gradually dropped into the drop grooves 13. Although the details will be described later, the medal M that has fallen into the fall groove 13 can be obtained by the player.

Above the horizontal plate 11, a part of the medals M falling along the guide plate 9 is placed on the horizontal plate 11.
A medal guide 17 that guides to the vicinity of the upper drop groove 13 is provided. The medal guide 17 is reciprocated right and left along the slit 18 by a drive mechanism not shown. Medals M that have passed through this medal guide 17
Is guided to the vicinity of the drop groove 13, and depending on the staying state of the medals M on the horizontal plate 11, the medal M on the horizontal plate 11 can be dropped into the drop groove 13 by collision. Therefore, the possibility that the player can acquire the medal M is increased.

Furthermore, the medal guide 17 includes a medal M
And a roulette game (sub game) 21 which starts the game when the medal M passes through the medal guide 17. The roulette game 21 is provided with a disc-shaped display unit 21a for displaying five kinds of payouts in a divided manner, and a medal M is paid out to the player based on a result of the roulette. Specifically, five LED lamps (not shown) for illuminating each payout section are arranged on the outer periphery of the display unit 21a, and when the medals M pass through the medal guide 17, these LED lamps are sequentially turned on. . Then, a payout of a section corresponding to the finally lit LED lamp is paid out to the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, below the drop groove 13, a main hopper 23 for receiving medals M dropped from the horizontal plate 11 and dropped into the drop groove 13 is provided. In the main hopper 23, the internal medal M is passed through the passage R _2.
A known mechanism for sending the medal to the medal payout unit 25 via the is provided. In addition, the passage R _2, payout sensor 27 for detecting passage of the medal M is provided. Dispensing sensor 2
Reference numeral 7 denotes an optical sensor including a light emitter and a light receiver in the present embodiment, but may be a microswitch or the like. The medal M inserted into the medal insertion slot 3
It is guided to the guide path 5 through a passage R _1, in the passageway R ₁ is insertion sensor 29 for detecting passage of the medal M is provided. The input sensor 29 can have the same configuration as the payout sensor 27.

In the vicinity of the main hopper 23, a sub-game hopper 31 is provided. The sub game hopper 31 is for supplying the number of medals M according to the result of the roulette game 21 to the main hopper 23. Sub game hopper 31 to main hopper 2
Supplied medal M to 3 is fed to the medal paying-out part 25 through a passage R _2. Although not shown, the medals M that have spilled from the sides of the horizontal plate 11 and have not fallen into the falling grooves 13 are configured to flow into the sub game hopper 31.

Further, inside the pusher game device 1, a control device 33 for performing various controls including the control of the roulette game 21 is incorporated. Next, the control device 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device 33. The control device 33 includes a C for performing various arithmetic processes.
A PU 35 is built-in, and the above-described insertion sensor 29, payout sensor 27, and medal passing sensor 19 are connected to the CPU 35 so as to be able to input, and the roulette game 21 and the sub game hopper 31 are connected to be output. Have been. Further, the CPU 35 is connected to the input number counter 37, the payout number counter 39, and the payout rate storage unit 41 so as to be able to input and output, and further, is connected to the reference payout rate storage unit 43 so as to be able to input.

The number-of-inserted-sheets counter 37 includes an input sensor 29.
Is determined by the player based on the detection signal from the player.
To count the number of medals M
The payout number counter 39 counts the number of medals M paid out to the player from the medal payout section 25 based on a detection signal from the payout sensor 27. Also,
The CPU 35 calculates a payout rate, which is a value of a ratio of the number of medals M paid out to the player to the number of medals M inserted by the player, based on the inserted number counter 37 and the paid out number counter 39, and stores the calculated payout rate. The information is stored in the unit 41. The reference payout rate storage unit 43 stores a reference payout rate which is a reference value of the payout rate. This reference payout rate can be appropriately set by the store.

The above is the configuration of the pusher game device 1 of the present embodiment. Next, the operation of the pusher game device 1 will be described.

[0021] When the player inserting a medal M into the medal slot 3, the medal M reaches the guide path 5 through a passage R _1. In this case, insertion sensor 29 detects that the medal M passes through the passageway R _1, transmits a detection signal to the controller 33. At this time, if a plurality of medals M have been inserted, the insertion sensor 29 transmits detection signals by the number of medals M. Upon receiving the detection signal, the CPU 35 of the control device 33 increases the count of the insertion number counter 37, and sets the new insertion number data stored in the insertion number counter 37 and the payout number data stored in the payout number counter 39. Is read out, and the payout rate is calculated based on this. Thereafter, the CPU 35 causes the payout rate storage unit 41 to store the payout rate.

The medals M that have fallen along the guide path 5 further fall toward the horizontal plate 11 while being rebounded by the pins 7 of the guide plate 9. At this time, most medals M fall on the horizontal plate 11 without entering the medal guide 17. Then, the medals M staying on the horizontal plate 11 are moved to the near side in FIG. 1 by the pusher 15 that moves periodically.
As a result, when some medals M fall into the falling groove 13, the medals M enter the main hopper 23. Then, the main hopper 23 starts operating when the medal M enters,
Through a passage R ₂ sends out the medal M to the medal paying-out part 25. The medals M paid out to the medal payout unit 25 are owned by the player.

[0023] At this time, payout sensor 27 detects that the medal M passes through the passageway R _2, and transmits a detection signal to the controller 33. At this time, if a plurality of medals M have been paid out, the payout sensor 27 transmits a detection signal corresponding to the number. Upon receiving the detection signal, the CPU 35 of the control device 33 increases the count of the payout number counter 39, and sets the payout number data stored in the payout number counter 37 and the new payout number data stored in the payout number counter 39. Is read out, and the payout rate is calculated based on this. Thereafter, the CPU 35 causes the payout rate storage unit 41 to store the payout rate.

Next, the case where the medal M falling on the guide plate 9 enters the medal guide 17 will be described. When a medal M enters the medal guide 17, the medal passing sensor 19 transmits a detection signal to the control device 33, and the CPU 35 of the control device 33 that has received the detection signal transmits a game start command to the roulette game 21. Prior to transmitting the game start command to the roulette game 21,
The CPU 35 reads out the payout rate from the payout rate storage unit 41 and reads out the reference payout rate from the reference payout rate storage unit 43. And the CPU 35
Compares the payout rate with the reference payout rate to determine which value is greater. As a result, if the payout rate is larger than the reference payout rate, it means that the player has paid out too many medals M, and the store has lost money. For this reason, the CPU 35 controls the roulette game 21 so that the payout rate approaches the reference payout rate, specifically, the number of medals M to be paid out to the player is reduced.

Since the result of the roulette game 21 has been determined at this time, the CPU 35 transmits a medal M payout command to the sub game hopper 31 as sub game control means at the same time. And roulette game 2
After the result of 1 is notified to the player, the sub-game hopper 31 supplies medals of the number corresponding to the game result to the main hopper 23. That is, the CPU 35 and the sub-game hopper 31 constitute a medal payout unit. Further, the main hopper 23, through a passage R ₂ sends out the medal M to the medal paying-out part 25.
Also at this time, the payout sensor 27 transmits a detection signal to the control device 33.

On the other hand, if the payout rate is smaller than the reference payout rate, it means that the player has not paid out a lot of medals M, and the shop is making a profit. For this reason, in order to reduce the discomfort of the player,
The CPU 35 controls the roulette game 21 so that the number of medals M to be paid out to the player increases.

As described above, according to the pusher game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals M and the number of paid out medals M can be reliably counted by the inserted number counter 37 and the paid out number counter 39. Furthermore, since the result of the roulette game 21 is adjusted based on the payout rate, it is possible to prevent loss at the store side and reduce discomfort of the player.

Although the roulette game 21 is employed as the sub game in the present embodiment, other various games such as a so-called slot game and poker can be employed. The medal M is the medal guide 17
Is required to start the sub game,
As a start condition of the sub game, various methods such as a predetermined time may be used. In consideration of the player's clarity, it is preferable that the sub game is started when the medal M passes through a predetermined location.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the ratio between the payout rate and the reference payout rate is used for the result of the sub game, but the present invention can be applied to a so-called jackpot system. The jackpot system is
It is a well-known one that pays out a large number of medals M to the player by meeting a condition such as the medal M passing a predetermined location, etc., and thereby achieving a jackpot (sometimes a condition of passing a plurality of times). In order to use the value of the ratio between the payout rate and the reference payout rate in such a jackpot system, the control device 33 is operated as jackpot system control means as follows.

That is, the CPU 35 of the control device 33
If it is determined that the payout rate is larger than the reference payout rate, the jackpot system is set so that the payout rate approaches the reference payout rate. Control. On the other hand, the CPU 35 of the control device 33
If it is determined that the payout rate is smaller than the reference payout rate, the jackpot system is controlled so that the number of medals M to be paid out to the player at the time of a big hit is increased. As a result, loss on the store side can be prevented, and discomfort of the player can be reduced.

As described above, the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, the payout rate may not be the value of the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the player to the number of medals inserted by the player, but may be the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. At the end of the sub game or at the time of the jackpot, instead of directly paying out the medals M to the player from the medal payout unit, the medals may be paid out on the horizontal game board. In this case, the number of medals actually pushed out to the player by being pushed by the pusher differs depending on the state of the medals staying on the horizontal game board, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[0032]

As described above, according to the pusher game device of the present invention, the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals can be reliably counted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pusher game device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the pusher game machine shown in FIG. 1 taken along the line II-II.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pusher game device, 3 ... Medal slot, 5 ... Guideway, 9 ... Guide plate, 11 ... Horizontal plate (horizontal game board), 13 ... Falling groove, 15 ... Pusher, 17 ... Medal guide, 19 ... Medal passing Sensors, 21: roulette game (sub game), 23: main hopper, 25: medal payout section, 27: payout sensor, 29: insertion sensor, 31
... hopper for sub game (medal payout means), 33 ... control device, 35 ... CPU (payout rate calculation means), 37 ...
Insertion number counter, 39: payout number counter, 41: payout rate storage unit, 43: reference payout rate storage unit.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A medal inserted into a medal insertion portion is guided on a horizontal game board, and the medals on the horizontal game board are moved into a medal drop groove by a pusher that reciprocates while sliding on the horizontal game board. In the pusher game device to be dropped, an insertion sensor for detecting medals inserted into the medal insertion section, and an insertion number for counting the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion section based on a detection signal from the insertion sensor. A counter, a medal payout unit for paying out the medal that has fallen into the medal drop groove, a payout sensor that detects a medal paid out from the medal payout unit, and a medal based on a detection signal from the payout sensor. A payout number counter that counts the number of medals paid out from the payout unit; And a payout rate calculating means for calculating a payout rate based on the medal insertion number counted by the player and the number of medal payouts counted by the payout number counter. 2. A sub-game for starting a game by satisfying a predetermined condition, a medal payout unit for paying out a number of medals according to a result of the sub-game, and a payout rate approaching a predetermined reference value. The pusher game device according to claim 1, further comprising: a sub game control means for determining a result of the sub game. 3. A jackpot system for paying out a plurality of medals by satisfying a predetermined condition, and a jack for determining the number of medals to be paid out by the jackpot system so that the payout rate approaches a predetermined reference value. 3. The pusher game device according to claim 1, further comprising: a pot system control unit.