JP2001314555A - Game medium dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To expand the management of a game house by changing the number of game media to be dispensed. SOLUTION: A dispensation stat signal C1 is outputted from a first control circuit 20 based on a payment signal ST and supplied to a hopper 6. Then the hopper 6 starts dispensing metals and supplies a dispensation number detection signal SS to the first control circuit 20. When the pulse count number of the dispensation number detection signal SS reaches a dispensation number set by a first switch 11, a dispensation finish signal C2 is outputted from the first control circuit 20 and supplied to the hopper 6. Thus, the metal dispensation process from the hopper 6 is finished.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game medium lending machine for renting a game medium such as a metal or a pachinko ball used for playing a game machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In gaming stores equipped with slot machines, pachinko machines, and other gaming machines, machines for renting game media such as metal and pachinko balls are juxtaposed, and gamers use these machines for renting machines. The game machine is borrowed to play the gaming machine.

[0003] In a conventional game media lending machine, for example, a pachislot metal sand, when a player inserts a 1,000-yen bill into a bill insertion slot in order to play once, the stock is previously stored in the metal sand. There has been a system in which a limited number of metals, for example, 50, are paid out of a large number of metals.

[0004]

As described above, in the conventional game media lending machine, since the number of game media to be lent is limited, the number of pieces to be lent can be freely selected within the frame of the law at the game store. I couldn't.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention allows the same money input to be rented out by switching the number of game media to be rented out, thereby enabling the expansion of the management range of a game store. The purpose is to provide a machine.

Further, in addition to the above objects, the present invention provides a game medium lending machine with a lottery function, and in the case of a win, additionally lends a predetermined number of game media, thereby increasing the expectation of a player. The purpose is to enhance the sense and taste and increase the ability to attract customers to gaming stores.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game medium lending machine which lends a game medium from a game medium lending unit when money is inserted therein. A first switching means for switching, and a control circuit to which a switching signal from the first switching means is supplied, wherein the first control circuit responds to the switching signal from the first switching means. By supplying a lending start signal and a lending end signal to the gaming medium lending unit, the number of lending game media can be switched.

The game medium lending machine according to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, further comprises: a second switch for switching the number of winning lending of the game medium and a winning probability; and the second switch. And a second control circuit to which a switching signal is supplied from the second control circuit. The second control circuit executes a lottery process after the first control circuit rents out the game medium from the game medium renting unit, and In this case, a winning lending start signal and a winning lending end signal are supplied to the game medium lending unit in accordance with the switching signal from the second switch means.

A third aspect of the present invention is a game medium lending machine for renting out a game medium from a game medium lending unit when money is inserted therein. A first control circuit to which a switch signal is supplied from the first switch means and a detection signal is supplied from the game medium lending unit. Supplies a lending start signal to the game medium lending unit in response to the money input signal, and makes the lending number corresponding to the lending number detection signal equal to the lending number set by the switching signal from the first switch means. By supplying a lending end signal to the game medium lending unit when the game medium is lent, the number of game media to be lent can be switched.

A game medium lending machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third aspect, further comprises: a second switch for switching the number of the game media to be won and the probability of winning; and the second switch. The second switching signal is supplied from the game medium lending unit and the second switching signal is supplied from the gaming medium lending unit.
And a random number generating circuit capable of setting a winning probability in accordance with a switching signal from the second switch means. After the game media is lent from the lending unit, the random number generation circuit is operated, and when the lottery result is won, a winning lending start signal is supplied to the game medium lending unit, and the number of lending according to the lending number detection signal is increased. A winning lending end signal is supplied to the game medium lending unit when the number of winning lending is equal to the number of winning lending set by the switching signal from the second switch means.

A game medium lending machine according to a fifth invention is characterized in that, in addition to the fourth invention, the storage means for storing the lottery result display data, and the lottery result display data is displayed by voice display or sign display. Display means for notifying the player.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the fourth aspect, the first switch means and the first control circuit are provided on a first printed circuit board housed in a control unit main body. And the second switch means and the second control circuit are mounted on a second printed circuit board, and the second printed circuit board is connectable to a connection portion provided on the control unit body. .

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the fourth aspect, the first switch means and the first control circuit are provided on a first printed circuit board housed in a control unit main body. Wherein the second switch means and the second control circuit are mounted on a second printed circuit board, and the second printed circuit board is housed in a lottery unit independent of the control unit. It is.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a metal sand for a pachislot according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing an internal structure of the metal sand for a pachislot according to the present embodiment. 1A is a bill insertion slot provided at the upper front part of the main body frame 50, and 1 is a bill identification device for identifying the authenticity of a bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 1A. Reference numeral 2A denotes a money display LED provided below the bill insertion slot 1A, and 2 denotes a money display LE indicating the amount of money inserted from the bill insertion slot 1A.
It is a money indicator for displaying on D2A.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a speaker for notifying the result of the lottery performed by the pachislot metal sand after the metal is paid out.
Is a metal outlet, and 5 is a metal tray. Reference numeral 6 denotes a hopper for renting out a predetermined number of metals in response to money input. Reference numeral 7 denotes a bill transport device that is provided outside the pachislot metal sand and that transports a bill that has been identified as true by the bill identifying device 1 to the island edge. Reference numeral 8 denotes a tank for storing a large number of metals, and the stored metal is supplied to the hopper 6. And 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes a control unit for controlling metal lending from the hopper 6. The specific configurations of the bill validator 1 and the hopper 6 are well known to those skilled in the art, and thus description thereof is omitted.

The present invention is characterized in that the control unit 10 is characterized in that the game store has a function of freely switching the number of metal loans. Furthermore, in addition to this function, a lottery function is provided as an optional function, and in the event of a win, additional metal is lent, and the number of winning loans (the number of metal loans in the case of winning) and the winning probability are determined on the gaming store side. The function of switching is provided.

Next, a system configuration of the control unit 10 for realizing the above functions will be described with reference to FIG.

First, a description will be given of a configuration for realizing a function of freely switching the number of lent metals on the gaming store side. Reference numeral 11 denotes a first switch for switching the number of lent metals, for example, six limit switches SW1.
To SW6. Limit switch SW1 ~
Based on the lending number switching signal S1 generated from SW6,
The number of pieces to be rented is set by a first control circuit 20 described later. Here, when SW1 is on, 50 sheets, S
60 when W2 is on, 70 when SW3 is on
The number of sheets is set to 80 when SW4 is on, to 90 when SW5 is on, and to 100 when SW6 is on.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a first control circuit for controlling the metal lending from the hopper 6, and a lending number switching signal S1 from the limit switches SW1 to SW6.
A deposit signal ST from the bill validator 1 and a loaned number detection signal SS generated from a sensor provided in the hopper 6 are supplied.

The first control circuit 20 is configured to supply a lending start signal C1 to the hopper 6 via the OR circuit 12 in response to the money input signal SS. Further, the first control circuit 20 sends a signal to the hopper 6 when the number of lending according to the lending number detection signal SS becomes equal to the number of lending set based on the lending number switching signal S1 from the first switch 11. The rental end signal C2 is supplied through the OR circuit 13.

Here, the first control circuit 20 can be easily realized by, for example, a microcomputer having a built-in ROM (read only memory). The outline is as follows. The lending number switching signal S1 from the limit switches SW1 to SW6 is configured to be applied to the ROM as an address signal via an input circuit of the microcomputer. Here, by storing the lending number data in the ROM area of the address corresponding to the lending number switching signal S1, the lending number data is output from the ROM.

On the other hand, the number-of-rented-sheets detection signal SS is counted by a counter circuit, and the count result indicating the number of loaned-out sheets is temporarily stored in a specific register. The output data of this register and the loaned number data output from the ROM are successively compared by an arithmetic circuit (comparing circuit, matching circuit), and when they match, the loan end signal C2
Is output via the output circuit. These series of operations are executed by a program stored in the ROM in advance.

Next, the pachislot metal sand is provided with a lottery function as an optional function, and in the event of a win, additional metal is lent, and the number of winning loans (the number of metal loans in the event of winning) and the winning probability are determined. A configuration for realizing the function of switching at the gaming store will be described.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a second switch for switching the number of winning metal lending and the winning probability. The second switch 14 includes, for example, six limit switches SW7 to SW12.
Here, the limit switches SW7 to SW9 are switches for setting the winning lending number. Limit switch S
Winning loan number switching signal S2a generated from W7 to SW9
, The number of won loans is set by a second control circuit 40 described later. For example, when SW7 is on, 10 sheets are set, when SW8 is on, 20 sheets are set, and when SW9 is on, 30 sheets are set.

The limit switches SW10 to SW12 are switches for setting a winning probability. A second control circuit 4 to be described later, based on the winning loan number switching signal S2b generated from the limit switches SW7 to SW9.
The winning probability is set by 0. For example, when SW10 is on, the probability is 1/10, and when SW11 is on, 1/20.
Is set to 1/30 when SW12 is on.

Reference numeral 40 denotes a second control circuit for controlling the winning metal lending from the hopper 6, and a winning lending number switching signal S2a from the limit switches SW7 to SW9 and a winning probability switching signal from the limit switches SW10 to SW12. S2b, a lending number detection signal SS generated from a sensor provided in the hopper 6, and a lending end signal C2 output from the first control circuit 20 are supplied.

The second control circuit 40 has a random number generation circuit capable of setting a winning probability in accordance with the winning probability switching signal S2b. The metal is lent from the hopper 6 by the operation of the first control circuit 20. After that, the random number generating circuit is operated, and when the winning is made based on the lottery result, the winning lending start signal C3 is supplied to the hopper 6 via the OR circuit 12.

Further, when the number of lent pieces according to the lent number detection signal SS becomes equal to the number of winning pieces set by the winning number switching signal S2a from the second switch 14, a winning lending end signal is sent to the hopper 6. C4 is supplied via the OR circuit 13.

Reference numeral 15 denotes an audio signal processing circuit, which performs signal processing on audio data indicating a lottery result ("winning", "losing") from the memory unit of the second control circuit 40. The audio data can be stored in a ROM of a microcomputer described later. Reference numeral 3 denotes a speaker that receives a signal from the audio signal processing circuit 15 and emits audio.

Here, the second control circuit 40 also
It can be easily realized by a microcomputer having a built-in ROM (read only memory). The winning loan number switching signal S2a from the limit switches SW7 to SW9 and the winning probability switching signal S2b from the limit switches SW10 to SW12 are applied to the ROM as address signals via an input circuit. Then, by storing the loaned number data and the winning probability random number data in the ROM area of the address corresponding to the winning loan number switching signal S2a and the winning probability switching signal S2b, the winning loan number data and the random number data are output from the ROM. You.

Data set in advance (for example, 1010)
When the winning probability random number data outputted as above matches, the winning is recognized, and the winning lending start signal C3 is output from the output circuit. The number-of-rented-sheets detection signal SS is temporarily stored in a specific register of the microcomputer. The output data of this register and the winning lending number data output from the ROM are sequentially compared by an arithmetic circuit (comparing circuit, matching circuit), and when the data match, a winning lending end signal C4 passes through the output circuit. Output. These series of operations are executed by a program stored in the ROM in advance.

The random number generating circuit can be constituted by the ROM random number table in the microcomputer as described above, or may be a separate circuit separate from the microcomputer.

Next, the operation of the metal sand for pachislot having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an operation timing chart of the first and second control circuits, and FIG. 5 is an operation flow chart. It is assumed that the number of metal lending pieces is set in advance by the first switch 11 and the number of winning lending pieces and the winning probability are set by the second switch 14 in the gaming store.

First, a bill is inserted by the player from the bill insertion slot 1A, and when the bill discriminating apparatus 1 determines "true", the bill discriminating apparatus 1 outputs a deposit signal ST, and the first control circuit 20 Is input to Further, when the bill identifying device 1 determines “false”, the bill identifying device 1
Does not output the deposit signal ST.

When the deposit signal ST is output from the bill validator 1, the money indicator 2 displays money on the money display LED 2A (for example, "1000" for a 1,000-yen bill). Then, the metal lending process is performed for the lending number set by the first switch 11.

In this metal lending process, the deposit signal S
Based on T, the lending start signal C 1 is output from the first control circuit 20 at time t 1 and supplied to the hopper 6. Thus, the hopper 6 starts lending the metal and supplies the lending number detection signal SS to the first control circuit 20. The rented sheet number detection signal SS is, for example, a pulse signal. When one metal is lent out, a sensor circuit provided in the hopper 6 generates one detection signal pulse. Then, the loaned number detection signal S
When the pulse count of S reaches the number of loans set by the first switch 11, the first control circuit 2
From 0, at the time t2, the lending end signal C2 is output and supplied to the hopper 6. Thus, the metal lending process from the hopper 6 ends.

Next, a lottery process is started after a predetermined time T set by the timer based on the above-mentioned lending end signal C2. If the lending end signal C2 does not occur, the lottery process is not started. As a result of the lottery, the winning lending process is performed in the case of a winning, and the winning lending process is not performed in the case of a loss. The winning result is notified to the player by the speaker 3.

In the winning lending process, a winning lending start signal C 3 is output from the second control circuit 40 at time t 3 and supplied to the hopper 6. Thereby, the hopper 6
Starts the metal lending and supplies the lending number detection signal SS to the second control circuit 40. The rented sheet number detection signal SS is, for example, a pulse signal. When one metal is lent out, a sensor circuit provided in the hopper 6 generates one detection signal pulse.

When the pulse count of the loaned number detection signal SS reaches the number of winning loans set by the second switch 14, the second control circuit 40 outputs a winning lending end signal C4 at time t4, and the hopper 6. Thus, the metal winning lending process from the hopper 6 ends. In the above description of the operation, if there is no optional function for performing the lottery process, it goes without saying that only the metal lending process is performed.

Next, the overall structure of the control unit 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In the control unit 10, a first printed circuit board 60 on which the first switch 11, the first control circuit 20, and the like are mounted, and a connection portion 61 are housed in a casing having a predetermined shape. Further, the speaker 3 is attached to a side surface of the housing which is the front of the game medium rental machine.

Reference numeral 62 denotes a second printed circuit board on which the second switch 14, the second control circuit 40, and the like are mounted. The second printed circuit board 62 is
By inserting 3 into the connection portion 61 of the control unit 10, the necessary electrical connection with the first printed circuit board 60 is made.

According to the configuration of the control unit 10 described above, the number of lent metal pieces can be switched by the first printed circuit board 60 provided as standard, and the second printed circuit board 62 is optionally provided to the control unit 10. If connected, it becomes possible to easily add a lottery lending function, so that the range of choice of gaming stores can be expanded.

Here, the above-mentioned second printed circuit board 62
Can be provided as a unit independent of the control unit 10. The structure is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a lottery unit in which the second printed circuit board 62 is housed, and the speaker 3 is mounted on the side of the housing which is the front of the game medium lending machine. Second switch 1 mounted on second printed circuit board 62
4. Regarding the structure of the second control circuit 40 and the like,
The description is omitted because it is the same as above. The signals between the lottery unit 9, the hopper 6, and the control unit 10 are also controlled by the same signals as described above. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the lottery unit 9 is installed, for example, at the bottom of the main body frame 50. The installation position of the lottery unit 9 can be appropriately selected according to the empty space in the frame 50.

As described above, the control unit 1
By providing an independent lottery unit 9 separate from 0,
A lottery lending function can be easily added and storage can be easily performed.

It is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned metal sand for pachislot, but can be similarly applied to other game media lending machines, for example, pachinko ball lending machines. In this case, the number of pachinko balls to be lent out from the ball cutter is switched in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and the pachinko balls can be additionally lent out when the lottery is won as a result of the lottery. Further, instead of the speaker 3, an LED display or the like may be used as a means for informing the player of the lottery result. In this case, the second control circuit 4
The image data is stored in the 0 memory unit.

[0047]

As described above, according to the game media lending machine of the present invention, first, the number of game media to be rented out (the number of lent out in the case of metal) is lent out at the game store. Therefore, it is possible to expand the management range of the game store.

Secondly, the game media lending machine is provided with a lottery function, and in the case of a win, a predetermined amount of game media is additionally lent. It is possible to increase the ability to attract customers to stores.

Third, since a display means, for example, a speaker, is provided for notifying the player of the lottery result, the taste and convenience of the player can be further improved.

Fourth, since the lottery function is implemented as an optional function on a printed circuit board that can be connected to the control unit, there is an advantage in that the range of function selection on the game store side is expanded.

Fifth, by making the lottery unit having the lottery function a unit independent of the control unit, there is an advantage that the degree of freedom of storage in the game medium lending machine main body is increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachislot metal sand according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal structure of a pachislot metal sand according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram of a control unit.

FIG. 4 is an operation timing chart of the first and second control circuits.

FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of a pachislot metal sand.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an overall structure of a control unit.

FIG. 7 is a view showing the overall structure of a lottery unit.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal structure of a pachislot metal sand according to the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Banknote identification apparatus 1A Banknote insertion slot 2 Money indicator 2A Money display LED 3 Speaker 4 Metal discharge port 5 Metal tray 6 Hopper 7 Bill transport device 8 Tank 9 Lottery unit 10 Control unit 11 First switch 12, 13 OR circuit 14 Second switch 15 Audio signal processing circuit 20 First control circuit 40 Second control circuit 50 Body frame 60 First printed circuit board 61 Connection section 62 Second printed circuit board 63 Connection terminal section

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game medium lending machine for lending game media from a game media lending unit by inputting money, a first switch means for switching the number of game media to be lent, and the first switch. And a control circuit to which a switching signal is supplied from a means, wherein the first control circuit responds to the switching signal from the first switch means to provide a lending start signal and a lending end to the gaming medium lending unit. A game media lending machine wherein the number of game media to be lent can be switched by supplying a signal. 2. The game medium lending machine according to claim 1, wherein a second switch means for switching a winning lending number and a winning probability of the game medium, and a switching signal from the second switch means are supplied. A second control circuit, wherein the second control circuit executes a lottery process after the first control circuit rents out the game medium from the game medium lending unit, and in a case where the game is won, Second
And a winning lending start signal and a winning lending end signal are supplied to the gaming medium lending unit in response to a switching signal from the switch means. 3. A game machine lending machine for lending game media from a game media lending unit by inputting money, a first switch means for switching the number of game media to be lent, and the first switch. A first control circuit to which a switching signal is supplied from the means and to which a lending number detection signal is supplied from the game medium lending unit, wherein the first control circuit responds to a money input signal, A lending start signal is supplied to the game medium lending unit, and the lending number according to the lending number detection signal is equal to the first lending number.
A game medium lending unit that supplies a lending end signal to the game medium lending unit when the lending number is equal to the lending number set by the switching signal from the switch means, thereby enabling the lending number of the game medium to be switched. Media lending machine. 4. A game medium lending machine according to claim 3, wherein a second switch means for switching a winning lending number and a winning probability of the game medium, and a switching signal from said second switch means are supplied. And a second control circuit supplied with the number-of-lents detection signal from the game medium lending unit, wherein the second control circuit has a winning probability in accordance with a switching signal from a second switch means. A random number generating circuit that can be set, and when the first control circuit rents out the game medium from the game medium renting unit, the random number generating circuit is operated, and when the lottery result is won, Supplying a winning lending start signal to the game medium lending unit, and determining a lending number according to the lending number detection signal by a switching signal from the second switch means. Game media lending machines and supplying the winning lending end signal to said game medium lending unit when it becomes equal to the constant has been elected number of rented. 5. A game medium lending machine according to claim 4, wherein a lottery result display data is stored,
Display means for notifying the player of the lottery result display data by voice display or sign display. 6. The game medium lending machine according to claim 4, wherein said first switch means and said first control circuit are mounted on a first printed circuit board housed in a control unit main body. A game medium, wherein the second switch means and the second control circuit are mounted on a second printed circuit board, and the second printed circuit board is connectable to a connection portion provided on the control unit main body. Lending machine. 7. The game medium lending machine according to claim 4, wherein said first switch means and said first control circuit are mounted on a first printed circuit board housed in a control unit main body. Wherein the second switch means and the second control circuit are mounted on a second printed circuit board, and the second printed circuit board is housed in a lottery unit independent of the control unit. Lending machine.