JP2001232050A - Medal push-out game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medal push-out game machine capable of giving a big winning feeling to a player and variously changing the operation of a pusher base. SOLUTION: This medal push-out game machine is provided with the plural pusher bases 21, 22 and 23 provided with a metal mounting part on an upper surface and a medal push-out part on a front surface and piled up in a step shape, a moving mechanism for movably supporting the respective pusher bases 21, 22 and 23 and a control means for respectively drive-controlling the respective pusher bases 21, 22 and 23 in a push-out direction or a pull-in direction.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medal pushing game machine in which medals placed on a game board are pushed out by a pusher stand and paid out to a player.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, medals are thrown in at the timing of a pusher table which repeatedly moves forward and backward on a board on which a large number of medals are placed, and the medals are pushed out by the pusher table, thereby causing a medal phenomena. A medal pushing game machine that pays out medals on a board to a player is widely known.

[0003]

However, the conventional medal pushing game machine described above has a small number of medals that can be obtained at one time, and it is difficult to give a so-called jackpot feeling to the player, so that the player may be bored. For this reason, some game machines pay out medals at a stretch by increasing the movement amount of the pusher base when a predetermined condition is satisfied, but the mechanism for changing the movement amount of the pusher base is complicated. In addition, even if the amount of movement of the pusher table is variable, there is little change in the operation, and it is highly unlikely that the player will be absorbed in the game. In addition, those that change the amount of movement of the pusher stand
It has a greater depth than the one with constant movement and requires a large installation space.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a medal pushing game machine which can give a player a sense of big hit and which can change the operation of a pusher table in various ways.

[0005]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by the following means. In addition, in order to make it easy to understand, description is given with reference numerals corresponding to the embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 has a medal placing portion (21a, 22a, 23a) on the upper surface and a medal push-out portion (21b, 22b, 23b) on the front surface, and is stacked stepwise. A plurality of pusher tables (21, 22, 23), a moving mechanism (31, 32, 33) for movably supporting the respective pusher tables (21, 22, 23), and a respective pusher table (21, 22). , 23) in a push-out direction or a pull-in direction, respectively.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the medal pushing game machine according to the first aspect, the control means (70) retreats the pusher stand (23) arranged at the lower stage and pushers stand (23) arranged at the upper stage. 22) A medal pushing game machine characterized by moving forward.

[0007] The third aspect of the present invention is the first or second aspect.
, The moving mechanism (31, 32, 33) includes a pusher table (21,
22) and (23) are a medal push-out game machine characterized by being capable of moving forward and backward by a predetermined distance arbitrarily determined.

[0008] The invention of claim 4 is the first to third aspects of the present invention.
In the medal pushing game machine according to any one of the above, the moving mechanism (32, 33) advances the pusher table (23) arranged at the lower stage more greatly than the pusher table (22) arranged at the upper stage. A medal pushing game machine characterized by moving backward.

[0009] The invention of claim 5 is the invention of claims 1 to 4.
The game machine according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a game means (50) for determining an operation of each of the pusher tables (21, 22, 23);
0) is a medal pushing game machine characterized by changing the operation timing of each of the pusher bases (21, 22, 23) according to the determination of the game means (50).

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in more detail with reference to the drawings. FIG.
1 is a perspective view showing a main operation part of an embodiment of a medal pushing game machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overall appearance. The medal pushing game machine 10 includes a pusher unit 20, a game unit 50, a controller 7
0 (see FIG. 6), which are housed in the housing 80.

The pusher unit 20 has a first pusher stand 21, a second pusher stand 22, and a third pusher stand 23. The pusher units 21 to 23 are moved back and forth to sequentially push medals. is there. Also,
The second pusher table 22 has two chance checkers 2
2c. This chance checker 22c
When the medal passes, the chance information c is transferred to the controller 7
Output to 0. Other details will be described later. The game unit 50 is a part for playing a game for determining the operation of the pusher unit 20. Game unit 5
0 has a game unit 51, a medal storage unit 52, and a game effect unit 53. For details of the game unit 51,
It will be described later. In the medal storage unit 52, the chance slot 56 (described later) of the game unit 51 is set to a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “J”).
P ". ), The medals to be paid out from the medal replenishment slot 52a are stored, the medals are turned upside down according to the result of the game unit 51, and the medals are scattered on the pusher table. You are. Note that, depending on the result of the game unit 51, the payout exit 52
The medals may be paid out from b. The game rendering unit 53 is a unit that produces a prize announcement action during the operation of the game unit 51 to attract the player's interest, and has a palm tree shape in the present embodiment. The controller 70 is a control unit that controls the entire device. Details will be described later. The housing 80 includes a medal insertion slot 81 and a medal payout slot 82. The game is played with medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 81, and medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 82 according to the result.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the pusher unit of the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a side view. The pusher unit 20 includes a first pusher base 21, a second pusher base 22, a third pusher base 23, a first drive unit 31, a second drive unit 32, and a third drive unit 33,
They are attached to the pusher housing 20a. First
The pusher table 21 is a part that pushes out the medals placed on the upper surface of the second pusher table 22 and drops them. The first pusher base 21 has a medal pusher 2 on the front.
1b, and a medal placed on the upper surface of the second pusher table 22 is extruded by the medal pusher 21b. In addition, the first pusher table 21 has the medal placing section 2
1a. The first pusher base 21 has a rear end 21c.
The guide groove 21d is formed in the guide groove 21d.
Then, a slide roller 31c is arranged as described later.

The first driving section 31 is provided with a first pusher base 21.
This is the part that drives. The first drive unit 31 includes a drive motor 31a, a link shaft 31b,
1c. The drive motor 31a is a power unit that rotates in one direction when a motor signal a is input from the controller 70, as will be described later.
Fix one end of b. The link shaft 31b fixes the slide roller 31c to the other end. Slide roller 31
“c” is arranged in the guide groove 21 d of the first pusher base 21. Therefore, when the drive motor 31a rotates to rotate the link shaft 31b, the slide roller 31c slides on the guide groove 21d.
Thereby, the link shaft 31b draws in and retracts the first pusher base 21.

The pusher housing 20a of the pusher unit 20 has a front sensor 41a and a rear sensor 41b for detecting a rear end 21c of the first pusher table 21 mounted thereon. The front sensor 41a detects the rear end 21c when the first pusher table 21 has moved to the most advanced position. The rear sensor 41b detects the rear end 21c when the first pusher base 21 has moved to the last retreat position. When detecting the rear end 21c of the first pusher table 21, the front sensor 41a and the rear sensor 41b output a detection signal b to the controller 70.

The second pusher table 22 and the third pusher table 23 operate similarly to the first pusher table 21. In the drawing, the parts performing the same functions as those described above are denoted by the same reference numerals at the tenth place and at the end, and the related pusher bases are distinguished by the ones place.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the game section of the present embodiment. The game unit 51 includes a bonus checker 54
, A bonus slot 55, and a chance slot 56. The bonus checker 54 is a switch section for starting the bonus slot 55, and outputs checker information d to the controller 70 when a medal inserted by the player passes (see FIG. 6). The bonus checker 54 includes a bonus checker guide 54a. The bonus checker guide 54a receives a guide signal e from the controller 70 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, opens for a certain period of time, and makes it easier for the bonus checker 54 to pass medals. The bonus slot 55 is
This is a number matching game unit for determining the operation of the pusher unit 20. The bonus slot 55 is activated when a bonus signal f is input from the controller 70 to which the checker information d has been input.
When the number becomes one of "1" to "777", the display is once erased and then displayed again in orange or green, and the result is output to the controller 70 as slot information g (see FIG. 6). The chance slot 56 is a roulette game section for determining a medal payout operation. When the chance signal h is input from the controller 70, the chance slot 56 blinks the lamp 56a sequentially to determine the outcome, and outputs the outcome information i to the controller 7.
0 (see FIG. 6).

FIG. 6 is a block diagram mainly showing the controller of the present embodiment. When the controller 70 inputs the checker information d from the bonus checker 54,
It outputs the bonus signal f to activate the bonus slot 55, and outputs the motor signal a, the storage unit signal j, the effect signal k, and the payout signal n based on the slot information g output by the bonus slot 55, Each pusher base 21 to
23, activates the medal storage unit 52 or the game rendering unit 53, and pays out medals from the payout opening 52b. When the controller 70 inputs the checker information c from the chance checker 22c, the controller 70
Then, a chance signal h is output to 6 to activate it, and the resulting number information i is input. Then, a medal replenishment signal m or a payout signal n is output based on the appearance information i, and the medal is paid out from the medal refill port 52a or the payout port 52b.

The pusher unit normally operates as follows. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a normal operation of the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state at that time. As shown in FIG. 5, the front sensor 41a to the rear sensor 41b of the first pusher table 21 and the front sensor 42a to the rear sensor 42 of the second pusher table 22.
b, as can be seen from the difference in the distance between the front sensor 43a and the rear sensor 43b of the third pusher table 23, the forward / backward movement amount (stroke amount) of the pusher table of the present embodiment is different for each pusher table. Different,
Here, for convenience of explanation, the stroke amount of each pusher stand is all equal, and is described as two medals. (1) The pusher tables 21 to 23 move the medal 9 in the retreat position.
The operation is started from a state where 0 to 95 are placed (FIG. 8).
(A)).

(2) The controller 70 inputs a detection signal b from the front sensor 43a of the third pusher table 23 (step (hereinafter referred to as "S") 101).
The drive motor 33a is operated (S102). Then
The third pusher table 23 moves forward (see FIG. 8B).
When receiving the detection signal b from the front sensor 43a, the controller 70 stops the drive motor 33a (S1).
01; see FIG. 8 (C)).

(3) The controller 70 operates the drive motor 32a until the detection signal b is input from the front sensor 42a of the second pusher table 22 (S103) (S104). Then, the second pusher table 22 moves forward (see FIG. 8C). When the detection signal b is input from the front sensor 42a, the controller 70 stops the drive motor 32a (S103; see FIG. 8D).

(4) The controller 70 operates the drive motor 31a until the detection signal b is input from the front sensor 41a of the first pusher table 21 (S105) (S106). Then, the first pusher table 21 moves forward (see FIG. 8D). When the detection signal b is input from the front sensor 41a, the controller 70 temporarily stops the drive motor 31a (S105; see FIG. 8E).

Here, the medal 96 is placed on the first pusher base 2
1 (see FIG. 8 (F)).

(5) The controller 70 operates the drive motor 31a again (S107). Then, the first pusher table 21 retreats, and a medal placing portion 22a appears on the upper surface of the second pusher table 22 (see FIG. 8 (G)).
When the pusher base 21 further retreats, the medals 94 are pushed out and fall on the medal mounting portion 22a (FIG. 8).
(H)). The controller 70 includes a rear sensor 41b.
, The drive motor 31a is stopped (S108).

(6) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
2a is operated (S109). Then, the second pusher table 22 is retracted, and a medal placing portion 23a appears on the upper surface of the third pusher table 23 (see FIG. 8 (H)). When the second pusher table 22 is further retracted, the medals 92 are pushed out. And falls into the medal placing portion 23a (see FIG. 8 (I)). When receiving the detection signal b from the rear sensor 42b, the controller 70 stops the drive motor 32a (S
110).

(7) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
3a is operated (S111). Then, the third pusher table 23 moves backward (see FIG. 8 (I)), and when the third pusher table 23 further moves backward, the medal 90 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 8 (J)). Controller 70
Stops the drive motor 33a when the detection signal b is input from the rear sensor 43b (S112). The controller 70 repeats the above and repeats each pusher table 21 to 23.
To perform a normal operation.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation of this embodiment. When a medal is inserted (S201) and the medal passes through the bonus checker 54 (S202), the controller 70 sets the bonus slot 55
Is started (S203). When the rolls are complete (S2
04), based on that roll (S205-S208),
Payout of the pusher stand (S300), payout of a specified number of medals (S209), and reversal of the medal storage unit 52 (S
When the color of the bonus slot 55 becomes orange (S211), the winning rate of the bonus slot 55 and the chance slot 56 is increased, and the opening time of the bonus checker guide 54a is extended (S212).

The controller 70 determines that the inserted medals do not pass through the bonus checker 54 (S20).
2) Or, even when the numbers of the bonus slots 55 are not aligned (S204), when the medal passes the chance checker 22c (S213), the bonus checker guide 54a is opened and the chance slot 56 is operated. (S214). As a result (S2
15), the chance of chance slot 56 is "JP STO
In the case of “CK3” or “JP STOCK5”, three or five medals are paid out from the medal replenishment slot 52a and stocked in the medal storage unit 52 (S216), and “WIN”
In the case of "3" or "WIN5", three or five medals are paid out from the payout opening 52b (S217), otherwise nothing is performed (S218).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a bonus payout operation of the pusher unit of this embodiment.
When the result of the bonus slot 55 is “111”,
The bonus payout operation of the second pusher unit is performed (S4
00). If it is "222", a bonus payout operation of the third pusher unit is performed (S500). "333""7"
If the number is 77, a bonus payout operation is performed for the second pusher unit and the third pusher unit (S600).

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a bonus payout operation of medals on the second pusher table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a view showing a state at that time. (1) The controller 70 operates in the same manner as S101 to S105 (S401 to S405).
After the first to 23 are in the forward state, the bonus payout operation of the medals placed on the second pusher is performed (FIG. 12).
(A)).

(2) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
2a is operated (S407). Then, the second pusher base 22 retreats, and the medal 92 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 12B). When the second pusher base 22 further retreats, the medal 93 is pushed out and falls (FIG. 1).
2 (C)). The controller 70 includes the rear sensor 42
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 32a is stopped (S408).

Here, when the medals 96 and 97 are placed on the first pusher table 21 (see FIG. 12D), the following is effected.

(3) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
1a is operated (S409). Then, the first pusher base 21 retreats, and the medals 94 are pushed out and fall (see FIG. 12E). When the first pusher base 21 further retreats, the medals 95 are pushed out and fall (FIG. 1).
2 (F)). The controller 70 includes the rear sensor 41
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 31a is stopped (S410).

(4) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
3a is operated (S411). Then, the third pusher stand 23 retreats, the medal 90 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 12 (F)), and when the third pusher stand 23 further retreats, the medal 91 is pushed out and falls (FIG. 1).
2 (G)). The controller 70 includes a rear sensor 43
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 33a is stopped (S412; see FIG. 12H). From the above,
After all the medals on the second pusher table 22 have been paid out (FIG. 12C), the state returns to the original state (FIG. 12).
(H)).

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a bonus payout operation of medals on the third pusher stand of the present embodiment, and FIG. 14 is a view showing a state at that time. (1) The controller 70 operates in the same manner as S101 to S105 (S501 to S505).
After moving to the forward state, the bonus payout operation of the medals placed on the third pusher is performed (see FIG. 14).
(A)).

(2) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
3a is operated (S507). Then, the third pusher base 23 retreats, and the medals 90 are pushed out and fall (see FIG. 14B). When the third pusher base 23 further retreats, the medals 91 are pushed out and fall (FIG. 1).
4 (C)). The controller 70 includes a rear sensor 43
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 33a is stopped (S508).

Here, when the medals 96 and 97 are placed on the first pusher table 21 (see FIG. 14D), the following is effected.

(3) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
1a is operated (S509). Then, the first pusher base 21 retreats, the medal 94 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 14E), and when the first pusher base 21 further retreats, the medal 95 is pushed out and falls (FIG. 1).
4 (F)). The controller 70 includes the rear sensor 41
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 31a is stopped (S510).

(4) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
2a is operated (S511). Then, the second pusher base 22 retreats, the medal 92 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 14 (F)), and when the second pusher base 22 further retreats, the medal 93 is pushed out and falls (FIG. 1).
4 (G)). The controller 70 includes the rear sensor 42
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 32a is stopped (S512; see FIG. 14H). From the above,
After all the medals on the third pusher stand 23 have been paid out (FIG. 14C), the state returns to the original state (FIG. 14).
(H)).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a bonus payout operation of medals on the second pusher stand and the third pusher stand in the present embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a view showing the state at that time. (1) The controller 70 operates in the same manner as S501 to S512 (S601 to S612; FIG.
In FIG. 16 (G), after paying out the medals placed on the third pusher, the payout operation of the medals placed on the second pusher is performed.

(2) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
3a is operated (S613). Then, the third pusher table 23 moves forward (see FIG. 16H). The controller 70 operates the drive motor 33a until the detection signal b is input from the front sensor 43a (S614;
FIG. 16 (I)). At the same time, the controller 70 operates the drive motor 31a (S61).
5). Then, the first pusher table 21 moves forward, and the medals 94 are pushed out and fall (see FIG. 16 (H)),
When the pusher base 21 further moves forward, the medals 95 are pushed out and fall (see FIG. 16 (I)). When receiving the detection signal b from the front sensor 41a, the controller 70 stops the drive motor 31a (S616).

Here, when the medals 98 and 99 are placed on the first pusher table 21 (see FIG. 16 (J)), the following is effected.

(3) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
1a is operated (S617). Then, the first pusher base 21 retreats, the medal 96 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 16 (K)), and when the first pusher base 21 further retreats, the medal 97 is pushed out and falls (FIG. 1).
6 (L)). The controller 70 includes the rear sensor 41
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 31a is stopped (S618).

(4) The controller 70 controls the drive motor 3
3a is operated (S619). Then, the third pusher base 23 retreats, the medal 92 is pushed out and falls (see FIG. 16 (L)), and when the third pusher base 23 further retreats, the medal 93 is pushed out and falls (FIG. 1).
6 (M)). The controller 70 includes a rear sensor 43
When the detection signal b is input from b, the drive motor 33a is stopped (S620). As described above, the second pusher table 2
After all the medals in the second and third pusher tables 23 have been paid out (FIGS. 16C and 16I), the state returns to the original state (FIG. 16N).

According to the present embodiment, the bonus payout operation of medals can be performed even though the amount of forward and backward movement of each pusher table is constant, and it is easy to attract the player's interest. In addition, since the amount of movement of each pusher base is constant, the depth of the game machine is the same as that of the conventional machine, and a large installation space is not required. Further, the moving structure of each pusher base is the same as that of the conventional machine, and is a relatively simple structure. Further, by changing the amount of forward and backward movement of the lower pusher table and the amount of forward and backward movement of the upper pusher table, the difficulty level of medal payout can be changed for each stage.

(Modifications) Various modifications and changes are possible without being limited to the above-described embodiments, and they are also within the equivalent scope of the present invention. For example, the number of pusher stages is not limited to three, and may be an arbitrary number of two or more.

[0046]

As described in detail above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of pusher stands stacked in a stepwise manner are driven in the pushing direction or the retracting direction, respectively, so that the player's interest is easily attracted.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the pusher tables arranged at the lower stage are retracted and the pusher tables arranged at the upper stage are advanced, so that even if the amount of forward / backward movement of each pusher table is constant, the medal of the medal can be reduced. A bonus payout operation can be performed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since each pusher table moves forward and backward by a fixed distance, a large installation space for the game machine is not required.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the forward and backward movement amount of the lower pusher table is different from the forward and backward movement amount of the upper pusher table, the difficulty of medal payout differs depending on each stage.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the game device for determining the operation timing of the pusher table is provided, it is easy for the player to be absorbed in the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing main operation parts of an embodiment of a medal pushing game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a structure of a pusher unit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing the structure of the pusher unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a game unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram mainly showing a controller according to the embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a normal operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state during a normal operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a bonus operation of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a bonus payout operation of the pusher unit of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a bonus payout operation of medals on a second pusher stand according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a state of paying out medals on a second pusher stand according to the embodiment;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a medal bonus payout operation on a third pusher stand according to the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a state of paying out medals on a third pusher stand according to the embodiment;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a bonus payout operation of medals on a second pusher stand and a third pusher stand of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a state of payout of medals on the second pusher stand and the third pusher stand according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Medal extrusion game machine 20 Pusher unit 20a Pusher housing 21 First pusher table 22 Second pusher table 23 Third pusher table 21a Medal placing section 21b Medal pushing section 21c Rear end 21d Guide groove section 31 First drive section 31a Drive motor 31b Link shaft 31c Slide roller 41a Front sensor 41b Rear sensor 50 Game unit 51 Game section 52 Medal storage section 52a Medal refill port 52b Payout port 54 Bonus checker 54a Bonus checker guide 55 Bonus slot 56 Chance slot 56a Lamp 70 Controller 80 Housing 90- 99 medals

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of pusher bases having a medal placement part on an upper surface and a medal push-out part on a front side and stacked in a stepwise manner; a moving mechanism for movably supporting each of the pusher bases; A medal push-out game machine comprising: control means for drivingly controlling a table in a pushing direction or a pulling-in direction. 2. The medal extruding game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means retreats a pusher table arranged in a lower stage and advances a pusher stage arranged in an upper stage. . 3. The medal pushing game machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving mechanism enables each of the pusher tables to move forward and backward by a predetermined distance arbitrarily set. Medal extrusion game machine. 4. One of claims 1 to 3
The medal push-out game machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving mechanism moves the pusher table arranged at a lower stage forward and backward more than the pusher stage arranged at an upper stage. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein:
The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a game unit that determines an operation of each of the pusher units, wherein the control unit changes an operation timing of each of the pusher units according to the determination of the game unit. A medal extrusion game machine.