JP2003325962A - Token game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new model of a taken game device arousing a challenging will of a player. <P>SOLUTION: This token game device is rotatably disposed with a hollow cylindrical member 8 formed with a slit 81. When a game is started, the cylindrical member is rotated, and when a token enters into the slit 81, numerals on a display part 10 are randomly changed to draw lots. As the result of the lottery, the tokens are fed from a feed part 11 onto a pusher 6. The rotating slit 81 is used as a chance of starting the lottery, so that the medal inserting skill becomes more important to arouse the challenging will of the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medal game device, and more particularly to a medal game device in which a player inserts and plays medals.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a medal game device, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-317129. This medal game device has a table having pockets, a drop opening arranged at one end of the table, a fixing member arranged on the upper surface of the table opposite to the drop opening, a drop opening side and a fixing member side on the table. Adjacent to the end of the table opposite the medal shooter, a pusher that reciprocates to and from, a medal shooter for inserting medals, a lottery device that executes a lottery (bonus game) when medals enter the pocket And a partition provided by
It has a slit-shaped winning pocket formed in this partition.

In this medal game device, a medal inserted from the medal shooter rolls on the upper surface of the pusher, collides with the partition wall on the opposite side of the table, and falls on the upper surface of the pusher. Medals that fall on the top of the pusher are dropped onto the table by the fixing member when the pusher moves to the fixed member side, and medals dropped on the table are placed on the table when the pusher moves to the drop opening side. It is pushed into the accumulated medals, and the medals accumulated on the table are pushed out to the drop opening side. At this time, if the medals accumulated on the table fall into the drop opening, these medals are paid out to the player.

Further, in this medal game device, when a medal enters a pocket on the table, a bonus game is executed by the lottery device, and the winning pocket is opened based on the result. At this time, the player throws in medals aiming at the prize pocket, and when a predetermined number of medals are entered in the prize pocket, all medals on the table are dropped to the drop opening as a jackpot.

In such a medal game device, not only the medal is dropped into the drop opening by the pusher but also the medal is inserted aiming at the winning pocket, so that the technique of inserting the medal is required, and the game content becomes obscure. To prevent.

[0006]

However, it is more contingent than a player's skill that a medal is inserted in a pocket on the table, and in the end, it depends on the contingency that the winning pocket is opened. Therefore, it takes a skill to put a medal in the prize pocket after opening the prize pocket, but opening the prize pocket depends on chance, so the content of the game is tense from the beginning to the end of the game. It's difficult to get a sense.

Also, since there is only one prize pocket and it is fixed, the route of medals to the prize pocket is fixed, and there is a high possibility that the knack for inserting medals will be immediately obtained. If the trick of throwing a medal into the prize pocket is grasped, putting the medal into the prize pocket becomes a perplexing thing, which may reduce the player's willingness to challenge.

The present invention is to provide a new medal game device that agitates the player's willingness to challenge.

[0009]

A medal game device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a medal game device in which a player inserts and plays medals, and includes a casing, a medal recess member,
The charging unit and the first drive mechanism are provided. The medal recess member is rotatably supported inside the housing, and has a recess portion on a part of the outer peripheral surface thereof, in which the medal can be recessed. The medal invagination member may be solid or hollow. The invagination is
It is preferable that the medals are formed so that they can be recessed from the outer peripheral surface to the inside by half or more. Further, the recessed portion may be a slit that allows the medal to stand in a standing state, or a hole that allows the medal to rest in a lying state. Further, the recessed portion may or may not penetrate the inside of the medal recessed member. The throw-in section is a mechanism for throwing medals toward the medal recess member. The first drive mechanism is a mechanism for rotating the medal recess member. The indentation portion provided in the medal intrusion member may be a single or plural. When a plurality of recesses are provided, a plurality of recesses may be provided at the same position in the axial direction of the medal recess member along the circumferential direction, or a plurality of recesses may be provided at the same or different positions in the circumferential direction along the axial direction. It may be provided.

In this medal game device, a medal is inserted aiming at the rotating indentation portion, and when the medal is intruded into the indentation portion, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. For example, when the invagination portion penetrates the inside of the medal intrusion member, a predetermined number of medals are paid back to the player when the medal passes through the indentation portion and enters the inside of the medal intrusion member. Also, if the invagination portion does not penetrate into the medal invading member, the medal invading member is carried along with the rotation of the medal invading member in a state in which the medal invading member enters the medal invading member, for example, when entering a winning opening. Alternatively, a predetermined number of medals may be refunded to the player.

Further, when a medal enters the recessed portion, a bonus game may be executed and the medal may be paid out according to the result. According to this medal game device, it is necessary to aim medals at the rotating invagination in a timely manner, and it is possible to prevent the medal game from becoming inadvertent and to increase the player's willingness to take on challenges.

A medal game device according to a second invention is the first game device.
In the medal game device according to the present invention, the recessed portion is a slit formed on the outer peripheral surface of the medal recessed member. With this game device, medals can be inserted into the slit in a standing state, and the difficulty level of the game can be made appropriate. A medal game device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the second aspect of the present invention, including a rolling portion. The rolling section is arranged between the medal invading member and the throwing-in section, and the medals thrown in from the throwing section roll on this. Further, the medal invading member is formed so that the slit is substantially vertical in a portion facing the rear end of the rolling portion.

In this case, since the medal rolling on the board surface (on the rolling part) can be rolled into the slit in the same posture, the game of inserting the medal into the slit does not become too difficult, which makes the game difficult. You can adjust the degree appropriately. A medal game device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the third aspect of the present invention, wherein the medal recess member is arranged such that its rotation axis is substantially horizontal.

In this case, a slit is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the medal recess member along the direction of rotation, and the medal recess member is rotated along the direction of the slit. Is easy to rotate. A medal game device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the third aspect of the present invention, wherein the medal recess member is arranged with its rotation axis inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. The slit is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the medal recess member in a spiral shape with the same inclination as the inclination of the medal recess member with respect to the rotation direction.
The slit may be formed in a spiral shape over the entire circumferential direction, or a plurality of slits may be separately formed on the trajectory of the spiral. In any case, a part of the slit is arranged in the vertical direction with the medal invading member inclined.

When the medal recess member is rotated in a tilted state, a part of the vertically arranged slit appears, and the player inserts the medal aiming at this part. In this case, the fun of the movement of the tilted and rotated medal invading member and the fun of the tilt of the space for playing the medal game can be produced to further enhance the game. A medal game device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the first aspect, further including a pusher mechanism. The pusher mechanism has basically the same configuration as the pusher-type medal game device, and includes a table, a drop portion, a fixing member, a pusher, and a second drive mechanism. The table is provided inside the housing. The drop part is provided adjacent to one end of the table and has a drop opening. The fixing member is
It is provided at the other end of the table on the side opposite to the falling part.
The pusher is arranged on the upper surface of the table and reciprocates between the falling portion side and the fixed member side. The second drive mechanism causes the pusher to reciprocate.

In the pusher mechanism, when the pusher moves to the fixed member side, the medal on the upper surface of the pusher is dropped onto the table by the fixed member, and for the medal dropped on the table, the pusher moves to the drop opening side. When it is done, it is pushed into the medals accumulated on the table, and the medals accumulated on the table are pushed out to the falling part side.
At this time, when the medals fall into the drop section, these medals are paid out to the player.

In this medal game device, medals are thrown by the player on the upper surface of the pusher which reciprocates in the lateral direction. When the inserted medal rolls on the upper surface of the pusher and enters the rotating recess, the medal as a reward is paid out to the player or is supplied to the upper surface of the pusher. On the other hand, when the medal that has rolled on the upper surface of the pusher does not enter the indentation portion and is repelled by the outer peripheral surface of the medal depression member, the repelled medal falls down on the upper surface of the pusher and is used in the pusher-type medal game. .

According to this medal game device, by disposing the pusher on the path from the medal insertion portion to the recessed portion, the medals that have not entered the recessed portion can be used as they are in the pusher-type medal game. Also,
In addition to games that require a high level of skill to insert medals into rotating invaders, you can also enjoy conventional pusher-type medal games. If a medal enters the indentation,
We will provide players with medals through a pusher-type medal game instead of simply paying them back.
Furthermore, the player's willingness to challenge can be agitated.

A medal game device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the sixth aspect.
In the medal game device according to the present invention, a plate-like member as a rolling member is provided above the pusher and between the insertion portion and the medal invagination member, with a space from the medal invading member. . In this medal game device, a gap is provided between the plate-shaped member and the medal recess member so that the replayed medals fall, and the medals that have fallen from the gap between the plate member and the medal recess member are directed downward. It is preferable that the pressure is supplied to the upper surface of the pusher arranged at. In this case, when the medal rolls on the upper surface of the plate-shaped member and pops out toward the medal indentation member with its force, the medal enters the indentation if the indentation is located just at the tip of the medal.
On the other hand, if the indentation portion is not located at the tip of the protrusion, the medal is flipped back to the outer peripheral surface of the medal intrusion member, and the pusher arranged below the gap between the plate-shaped member and the medal intrusion member. Fall on the top. The gap between the plate-shaped member and the medal recess member may be large enough so that the replayed medals always fall, or the medals fall depending on how they are replayed or return to the upper surface of the plate-shaped member. May be adjusted appropriately.

According to this medal game device, by arranging the plate-like member above the pusher mechanism, the game for inserting medals and the pusher-type medal game can be separated into upper and lower two stages. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the game of inserting medals without being disturbed by the movement of the pusher. Furthermore, if the plate-shaped member is formed transparent, not only the indented portion above the throw-in portion but also the indented portion below the throw-in portion can be seen through the transparent plate-shaped member. It becomes easier to insert medals according to the movement of. As a result, the technique of inserting medals becomes more important, and the player's willingness to challenge can be stimulated. Further, through the transparent plate-shaped member, the pusher-type medal game mechanism arranged below the lower surface and the upper surface of the plate-shaped member can be seen.

A medal game machine according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the first aspect.
In the medal game device according to the invention to the seventh invention, the medal recess member is hollow, and the medal recess member is provided at least on the insertion part side inside the medal recess member along the circumferential direction of the medal recess member. A locking member that locks the entered medal together with the recessed portion is provided. In addition, the first drive mechanism,
The medal recess member is rotated so that the recess portion moves upward on the insertion portion side.

In this medal game device, the medal that has entered the recessed portion is not immediately dropped inside the medal recessed member, but is prevented from proceeding by the locking member. In this medal, the peripheral surface of the medal is supported by the locking member, and the front surface or the back surface is supported by the inner wall of the recess.
Then, the medal locked by the recessed portion and the locking member is carried upward as the medal recessed member rotates, and loses the circumferential support by the locking member when reaching the position where there is no locking member. Falls inside the medal invader. For example, the locking member may be arranged only on the insertion opening side, or a hollow locking member may be provided with a hole penetrating therethrough so that the medal falls inside the medal recess member.

According to this medal game device, since the medal is carried along with the rotation of the recessed portion and then dropped into the medal recessed member, the player can clearly recognize that the medal has entered the recessed portion. A medal game device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the first aspect of the present invention, which is provided on an outer side adjacent to the medal recess member and includes a receiving portion capable of receiving medals carried by the recess portion. Further, the first drive mechanism rotates the medal invagination member so that the invagination portion moves upward on the insertion portion side. When a plurality of recesses are provided at a plurality of positions in the axial direction of the medal recess member, the number of receiving portions may be the same as the recesses or may be smaller than the number of recesses.

In this medal game device, the medals that have been recessed into the recesses are carried upward as the medal recess members rotate, and if there is a receiving part at the destination, it is received by the receiving part. When the receiving unit receives the medal, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. When a plurality of receiving units are provided, the number of medals to be paid out may be different for each receiving unit. In this way, not only the technique of inserting medals into the indented part, but also the technique of inserting medals aiming at the indented part that carries medals to the receiving part with a large number of payouts are required, further agitating the player. be able to.

A medal game device according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the medal indentation member is hollow and has an indentation portion penetrating inward from the outer peripheral surface. Further, a locking member is provided inside the medal recess member along the circumferential direction of the medal recess member, and a locking member for locking the medal that has entered the recess portion together with the recess portion. Further, the recessed portion may be a slit that allows the medal to stand in a standing state, or a hole that allows the medal to rest in a lying state.

In this case, the medal that has been recessed can be supported by the recess and the locking member. First
A medal game device according to a first aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the ninth aspect, wherein the indentation portion does not penetrate in a direction toward the inside of the medal intrusion member. Further, the indentation portion may be a slit that allows the medal to stand in a standing state, or a hole that allows the medal to rest in a lying state.
In this case, the recessed portion is formed as a recess formed on the outer peripheral surface of the medal recessed member, and has a bottom in a direction toward the inside of the medal recessed member.

In this case, even if a separate locking member is not provided,
The medal that has been recessed into the recess can be supported by the recess. A medal game device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the medal game device according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, which is provided with an inclined plate that is disposed below the medal recess member and is inclined from the medal recess member toward the receiving portion. ing. Then, the medal carried by the recessed portion is received by the receiving portion through the inclined plate.

In this medal game device, when the medal carried by the indentation portion moves downward in the medal intrusion member, the medal jumps out of the indentation portion due to gravity and moves to the inclined plate to reach the receiving portion. Accepted. According to this medal game device, the medals carried by the recessed portion can be reliably guided to the receiving portion.

A medal game apparatus according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the medal game apparatus according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, wherein the highest portion of the receiving portion is formed higher than the medal recess member. In this case, since the receiving section is formed to a position higher than the medal inserting member, the player can confirm the position of the receiving section after the medal inserting member, and aim at the receiving section with a large number of payouts. It becomes easy to set and insert medals.

A medal game apparatus according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the medal game apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the medal recess member is hollow and a locking member is provided inside the medal recess member. The locking member is provided along the circumferential direction of the medal recess member and locks the medal that has entered the recess with the locking portion. Further, the first drive mechanism rotates the medal recess member so that the recess portion moves upward on the insertion portion side.

In this medal game device, the medal that has entered the recessed portion is not immediately dropped inside the medal recessed member, but is prevented from proceeding by the locking member. In this medal, the peripheral surface of the medal is supported by the locking member, and the front surface or the back surface is supported by the inner wall of the recess.
Then, the medal locked by the recessed portion and the locking member is carried upward as the medal recessed member rotates.

When the locking member is not arranged in the entire circumferential direction of the medal invading member, the medal is supported by the locking member in the circumferential direction when reaching the position where the locking member is not arranged. It is lost and falls inside the medal invagination member. In this case, the medal is carried along with the rotation of the indentation part and then dropped into the medal inversion member, so that the player can clearly recognize that the medal has entered the indentation part.

Alternatively, as in the case of the ninth invention, if the receiving portion is arranged, the medal is locked by the recessed portion and the locking member and is carried upward as the recessed portion is rotated, and is carried to the destination. If there is a receiving department, it will be accepted by the receiving department. When the receiving unit receives the medal, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. When a plurality of receiving units are provided, the number of medals to be paid out may be different for each receiving unit. In this way, not only the technique of inserting medals into the indented portion, but also the technique of inserting medals aiming at the indented portion that carries medals to the receiving portion with a large number of payouts is required, which arouse the player's willingness to challenge. You can

In the token game device according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the locking member may be formed hollow and a slit or hole through which the medal can pass from the outside to the inside may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the locking portion. This slit or hole is formed so as to match the position of the indented portion of the medal invading member when the medal invading member rotates. Also, a third drive mechanism for rotating the locking member is provided.

In this case, the medal locked by the indentation portion and the locking member may be carried along with the rotation of the medal indentation member if the position of the medal coincides with the position of the slit or hole of the locking member. The medals pass through the slits or holes of the locking member and fall inside the locking member. For example, 9th
When the receiving portion is provided at the destination of the medal as in the case of the invention, it is possible to collect the medals that have fallen inside the locking member in the game device and not to refund the medals to the player. On the contrary, if the receiving part is not provided at the moving destination of the medal and the medal falls inside the locking member, a predetermined number (one or more) of medals are refunded to the player for the one dropped medal. May be. In addition, if a receiving part is provided at the destination of the medal and the medal falls inside the locking member, a larger number of medals will be provided for one dropped medal than if it entered the receiving part. The player may be refunded. Further, when the medals fall inside the locking member, the number of medals that have fallen (for example, the dropped medals themselves) may be refunded to the player.

It is preferable to form the medal recess member by a transparent member so that the position of the slit or hole of the locking member inside the medal recess member can be seen. According to this medal game device, in order to obtain many medals, not only the technique of inserting medals into the indented portion, but also the timing of avoiding the slit or hole of the locking member, or
It is necessary to have a technique of inserting a medal into the indented portion at a timing of entering the slit or hole of the locking member, which can arouse the player's motivation.

In the medal game device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the medals inserted from the insertion section and the medal intrusion member are arranged with a space between the insertion section and the medal intrusion member, with a space therebetween. A moving mechanism capable of moving in a direction crossing a line connecting the member may be provided. The moving mechanism is, for example,
It is a belt conveyor in which the belt rotates laterally. In this case, the medals thrown from the throwing unit roll toward the throwing unit while being moved laterally by the moving mechanism (for example, a belt conveyor). Further, if a medal collecting mechanism is provided adjacent to the moving mechanism, the medal fallen on the moving mechanism is laterally carried by the moving mechanism and collected by the collecting mechanism. The collected medals may be returned to the player, or may be returned to the game device without being returned to the player. The medal that has fallen on the moving mechanism is not only when the inserted medal falls down on the way to the medal invading member, but also when it reaches the medal invading member and is flipped back to the outer peripheral surface and falls on the moving mechanism. Also includes.

For example, when the moving mechanism is a belt conveyer, if a collecting mechanism is provided below the end of the belt conveyer, the medal fallen on the belt conveyer is carried to the end and drops into the collecting mechanism. It is collected by the collection mechanism. In this medal game device, it is necessary to insert the medal in consideration of the fact that the moving mechanism causes the medal to flow in the lateral direction, which requires a higher-level insertion technique, and thus the player's willingness to challenge. Can stir up.

Further, in this medal game device, since the moving mechanism removes the fallen medals on the route up to the medal invading member, the fallen medals impede the course of the newly inserted medals. Can be prevented. In the medal game device according to the first invention,
Arranged between the throw-in section and the medal-penetrating member with a distance from the medal-penetrating member so that the medals thrown from the throw-in section can be moved in the direction along the line connecting the throw-in section and the medal-penetrating member. A mechanism may be provided. The moving mechanism is, for example, a belt conveyor that rotates in a direction along a line connecting the insertion portion and the medal invagination member.

In this case, a moving mechanism for moving the medal toward the recessed portion or a moving mechanism for moving the medal away from the recessed portion is provided on the path from the insertion portion to the medal recessed member. In addition, if a gap through which medals can pass is provided between the moving mechanism and the medal intruding member, and a medal collecting mechanism is provided below the gap, medals that have fallen on the moving mechanism will not be taken by the moving mechanism. It is carried toward the invagination member and falls from between the moving mechanism and the medal invagination member,
Recovered by the recovery mechanism. The medal that has fallen on the moving mechanism is not only when the inserted medal falls down on the way to the medal invading member, but also when it reaches the medal invading member and is flipped back to the outer peripheral surface and falls on the moving mechanism. Also includes.

For example, when the moving mechanism is a belt conveyer, if a collecting mechanism is provided below the gap between the belt conveyer and the medal invading member, the medal fallen on the belt conveyer is carried to the end and collected. It falls to the mechanism and is collected by the collection mechanism. In this medal game device, the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted by moving the medal toward or away from the invagination portion by means of the moving mechanism.

Further, in this medal game apparatus, since the moving mechanism removes the fallen medals along the route to reach the medal invading member, the fallen medals impede the course of the newly inserted medals. Can be prevented.

[0043]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION [First Embodiment] (1) Configuration (1-1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to a first embodiment. This medal game device includes a housing 1 and a housing 1.
A protective member 2 which is arranged so as to cover the upper part of the housing and is transparent to the inside, a table 3 provided near the front middle part of the housing 1, a drop opening 4 provided at one end of the table 3, and a drop opening. 4, a fixing member 5 provided on the other end of the table 3 on the opposite side, a pusher 6 arranged on the upper surface of the table 3 and reciprocating between the drop port 4 side and the fixing member 5 side, and the table 3 And a partition member 7 provided adjacently to the rear of the pusher 6, and rotatably arranged on a part of the partition member 7,
The medal recess member 8 having a plurality of slits 81 is provided.

A display board 9 is provided on the upper rear side of the housing 1, and a display portion 10 used for a lottery (bonus game) is provided on the front surface of the display board 9. Display unit 10
Has three display panels. In the bonus game, randomly changing numbers are displayed on each display panel of the display unit 10, and medals are paid out based on whether or not the three numbers are aligned.

The protective member 2 is made of glass, plastic, or the like, the inside of which can be seen from the outside. The protection member 2 is arranged so as to cover the upper part of the housing 1, and prevents the medal from jumping out from the table 3 or the pusher 6. The table 3 is horizontally arranged on the front side of the housing 1. The drop opening 4 faces the paper surface, and the table 3
It is located at the right end of the table, and the table 3
The top medal drops. The drop opening 4 communicates with the payout portion 16 through a medal passage that is not shown. Fixing member 5
Is arranged at the left end of the table 3 and has a supply portion 11 on the inner wall on the table 3 side. The supply unit 11 is
This is a configuration for supplying medals on the pusher 6.
When the pusher 6 moves to the left, the fixing member 5
It is a structure for dropping the medals accumulated on the pusher 6 on the table 3 by the inner wall thereof. The pusher 6 is arranged on the table 3 and can move back and forth inside the fixing member 5. That is, the pusher 6 reciprocates in the left-right direction on the table 3 between the drop port 4 side and the fixed member 5 side. These table 3, drop port 4,
The fixing member 5 and the pusher 6 are a basic configuration for playing a pusher-type medal game.

The partition member 7 is arranged adjacent to the rear of the table 3. The partition member 7 is formed higher than the pusher 6 arranged on the table 3, and has a structure for preventing the medal on the table 3 or the pusher 6 from moving to the rear side. The medal invagination member 8 is
It is rotatably arranged on a part of the partition wall member 7. The medal recess member 8 is a hollow member, and a plurality of slits 81 extending in the circumferential direction are formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The medal recess member 8 rotates in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 1 during the game.

Further, the fixed base 1 is provided outside the front surface of the protective member 2.
2 is provided, and the support member 1 is provided on the upper surface of the fixed base 12.
3 are arranged. A medal shooter 14 is fixed to the support member 13. The medal shooter 14 is configured to insert medals from the outside to the inside of the protection member 2. Further, on the front surface of the housing 1, an operation panel 15 and a payout unit 16 are provided. The operation panel 15 includes the display unit 1.
This is a configuration for the player to stop the numbers randomly displayed on each display panel of 0, and buttons corresponding to each display panel are provided. The payout unit 16 is a structure for paying out medals to the player. The player can use the medals paid out to the payout unit 16 for a game or exchange for medals.

(1-2) Medal Shooter FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the medal shooter 14. The medal shooter 14 has a main body 141 and a grip 142. The main body 141 has a medal passage 143 through which medals can pass. Further, at one end of the main body 141, a firing port 144 communicating with the medal passage 143 is formed. Further, an insertion opening 145 communicating with the medal passage 143 is formed on the other end side of the main body 141. In addition, a passage sensor 146 for detecting medals is arranged in the medal passage 143.

As shown in FIG. 1, the medal shooter 14 is supported by the support member 13 on the side closer to the ejection port 144 than the insertion port 145. That is, the charging port 145 and the grip 142 are arranged outside the protection member 2, and the firing port 144 is arranged inside the protection member 2. The medal shooter 14 uses the support member 13 as a fulcrum to launch the launch port 14.
The direction 4 can be adjusted in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The player adjusts the direction of the launching port 144 and inserts the medal into the loading port 145 at a timing,
A medal is fired from the firing port 144 in a desired direction and timing.

(1-3) Medal Indentation Member FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the medal intrusion member 8. As shown in FIG. 3A, the medal recess member 8 is a hollow member, and a plurality of slits 81 extending in the circumferential direction are formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The slit 81 is formed so that its width is larger than the thickness of the medal and its length is larger than the diameter of the medal. In the present embodiment example, the slits 81 are formed so as not to overlap each other in the circumferential direction at different positions in the axial direction of the medal recess member 8.
The medal recess members 8 may be formed so as to overlap each other in the circumferential direction at different positions in the axial direction. A plurality of slits 81 are formed along the circumferential direction at each axial position of the medal recess member 8. Further, a passage sensor 82 for detecting passage of medals is arranged in each slit 81. The passage sensor 82 can be replaced by a common sensor that detects that a medal has dropped inside the medal invading member 8. In this case, the number of passage sensors 82 can be reduced. The medals that have fallen inside the medal recess member 8 are collected in a medal storage unit (not shown) by a collection mechanism (not shown).

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the medal recess member 8 may be a hollow member provided with a plurality of holes 81 'through which medals can pass. Also in this case,
A passage sensor 8 for detecting passage of medals is provided in each hole 81 '.
2'is placed. Further, the passage sensor 82 ′ can be replaced with a common sensor that detects that a medal has fallen inside the medal recess member 8. (2) Action of the medal invading member FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV ′ in FIG. When the game starts, the medal invagination member 8 rotates in the arrow direction. The medals thrown in by the medal shooter 14 are
As shown in FIG. 3A, the upper surface of the pusher 6 rolls toward the medal invading member 8. The medal is the medal entry member 8
If the slit 81 is positioned in the moving direction of the medal as shown in FIG. 7B when the player has reached the position, the medal passes through the slit 81 and falls inside the medal recess member 8. On the other hand, when the medal reaches the medal invading member 8,
As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the slit 8 is formed in the traveling direction of the medal.
If 1 is not located, the medal is flipped back to the upper surface of the pusher 6 by the outer wall of the medal recess member 8 and falls. (3) Control System FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the control system of the medal game device according to the first embodiment. This medal game device
CPU 51, storage device 52, CD-ROM drive 53, rotation drive device 54, pusher drive device 55
And medal detection units 56 and 57.

The CPU 51 controls the driving of the medal recess member 8 and the pusher 6 based on the game program recorded in the CD-ROM. Further, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal shooter 14 based on the detection signal from the medal detection unit 56, and based on the detection signal from the medal detection unit 57, the medal has passed through the slit 81. Or not. The CPU 51 also
When the time during which no medals are inserted into the medal shooter 14 reaches the set time, the driving of the pusher 6 and the medal recess member 8 is stopped. The storage device 52 is, for example, a RAM,
It is composed of a ROM and stores the game program read from the CD-ROM. Further, the storage device 52 stores the set time until the driving of the pusher 6 and the medal invading member 8 is stopped when the medal is not inserted.
The CD-ROM drive 53 is a device for reading a game program from a CD-ROM. Rotary drive 5
Reference numeral 4 is a drive device for driving the medal invagination member 8, and pusher drive device 55 is a drive device for driving the pusher 6. The medal detection unit 56 detects whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal shooter 14 based on the output of the passage sensor 146 arranged in the medal shooter 14, and outputs a detection signal to the CPU 51. Further, the medal detection unit 57 detects whether or not a medal has passed through the slit 81 based on the output of the passage sensor 82 arranged in the slit 81, and outputs a detection signal to the CPU 51. The CPU 51, the storage device 52, the CD-ROM drive 53, the rotation drive device 54, the pusher drive device 55, and the medal detection units 56 and 57 are connected to each other by a bus 50. (4) Outline of medal game When a player inserts a medal into the medal shooter 14,
The pusher 6 starts reciprocating movement, and the medal invagination member 8 starts rotating in the direction of the arrow (FIG. 1). When the inserted medal rolls on the pusher 6 and enters the slit 81 of the medal invading member 8, the bonus game is started, and the numbers on the respective display panels of the display unit 10 change randomly.
The player presses each button on the operation panel 15 to stop the numbers on each panel. At this time, if all the numbers on each panel are aligned, medals are supplied from the supply unit 11 onto the pusher 6, and the bonus game ends. On the other hand, if even one number is different on each panel, no medals are supplied from the supply unit 11, and the lottery ends. When the inserted medal is returned without being inserted into the slit 81, the medal falls on the pusher 6. Further, when the pusher 6 moves to the left side, the medals accumulated on the pusher 6 are dropped onto the table 3 by the fixing member 5, and when the pusher 6 moves to the right side, the dropped medals are accumulated on the table 3. Pushed into a medal. At this time, table 3
When the medals accumulated above fall into the drop slot 4, the medals are paid out from the payout unit 16. (5) Flowchart FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the process of the medal game device according to the first embodiment.

Step S11: The CPU 51 determines the medal shooter 1 based on the detection signal from the medal detection unit 56.
It is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into 4. If a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S12, and if no medal has been inserted, the process of step S11 is repeated. Step S12: The CPU 51 causes the rotation driving device 54 to rotate the medal recess member 8 and causes the pusher driving device 55 to reciprocate the pusher 6 in the left-right direction. Then, it transfers to step S13.

Step S13: The CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal passes through the slit 81 based on the detection signal from the medal detection section 57. If the medal has passed, the process proceeds to step S14, and if the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S18. Step S14: The CPU 51 starts the bonus game and randomly changes the number on each display panel of the display unit 10.

Step S15: The CPU 51 stops the numbers on each display panel based on the depression of the button on the operation panel 15, and determines whether or not all the numbers on each display panel are complete. If all the numbers on each panel are complete, the process proceeds to step S16, and if any number on each panel is different, the process proceeds to step S17. Step S16: The CPU 51 supplies the medal from the supply unit 11 onto the pusher 6.

Step S17: The CPU 51 ends the bonus game. Step S18: Based on the detection signal from the medal detection unit 56, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the time during which no medals are inserted into the medal shooter 14 has reached the set time. If the set time has been reached, it is determined that “no medals have been inserted”, the driving of the pusher 6 and the medal invading member 8 is stopped, and the medal game process is terminated. On the other hand, if the set time has not been reached, the process returns to step S13,
The processing of steps S13 to S17 is repeated. (6) Summary According to the medal game device according to the first embodiment, in addition to the conventional pusher-type medal game, it is possible to provide a game in which medals are inserted by aiming at the rotating slit 81. A technique for accurately aiming the rolling direction and timing of the medal aiming at the rotating slit 81 is required, and the game can be made tense from the beginning to the end. Therefore, the player's willingness to challenge can be agitated.

Further, according to the medal game device of the first embodiment, since the medals that did not enter the slit 81 are flipped back and supplied onto the pusher 6, the medals that did not enter the slit 81 are pushed as they are. It can be used for ceremony-type medal games. Second Embodiment Example (1) Configuration FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to the second embodiment example. The same components as those in the medal game device according to the first embodiment (FIG. 1) are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

This game device is provided with a transparent plate member 17 between the medal shooter 14 and the medal recess member 8. The transparent plate member 17 is fixed by the protective member 2 on the front side and both side surfaces. Transparent plate member 17
Is fixed with a gentle inclination from the front to the rear so that the medal easily rolls toward the medal invagination member 8. Further, the transparent plate-shaped member 17 is the medal recess member 8
And a gap 18 (see FIG. 8) is formed between the transparent plate member 17 and the medal recess member 8. The gap 18 is adjusted to a size such that when the medal is flipped back by the medal invading member 8, the medal passes and drops downward. The gap 18
May be adjusted to a sufficiently large size so that the returned medals always fall, or the size may be adjusted so that the medals fall or are replayed on the transparent plate member 17 depending on how they are replayed. Is also good.

The table 3 is arranged below the transparent plate member 17, and the drop port 4 is arranged at the front end of the table 3. The fixing member 5 is provided at the rear end of the table 3, and the pusher 6 is arranged on the table 3. In this embodiment, the pusher 6 reciprocates in the front-back direction. The table 3 and the fixing member 5 are arranged on the front side of the medal invading member 8 with a predetermined interval. It is preferable to adjust this interval so that medals cannot pass through. (2) Operation of the medal invading member FIGS. 8 and 9 are sectional views taken along line VIII-VIII ′ of FIG. 7. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the medal shooter 14
The medal fired from the device rolls on the upper surface of the transparent plate member 17 toward the medal recess member 8.

When the medal reaches the medal recess member 8, if the slit 81 is positioned in the traveling direction as shown in FIG. 8, the medal passes through the slit 81 and falls inside the medal recess member 8. . On the other hand, the medal is the medal entry member 8
When there is no slit 81 in the traveling direction as shown in FIG. 9, the medal is repelled by the medal invagination member 8, falls from the gap 18 and rolls on the pusher 6, or It is flipped back onto the transparent plate-shaped member 17 by the medal recess member 8. The medals that have fallen inside the medal recess member 8 are collected in a medal storage unit (not shown) by a collection mechanism (not shown). (3) Control System The control system of the medal game device according to the second embodiment is also the same as the control system (FIG. 5) of the first embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted. (4) Outline of medal game When a player inserts a medal into the medal shooter 14,
The pusher 6 starts reciprocating movement, and the medal invagination member 8 starts rotating in the direction of the arrow (FIG. 7). When the inserted medals roll on the transparent plate-shaped member 17 and enter the slits 81 of the medal invading member 8, the bonus game is started, and the numbers on the respective display panels of the display unit 10 change randomly. The player presses each button on the operation panel 15 to stop the numbers on each panel. At this time, if all the numbers on each panel are aligned, medals are supplied from the supply unit 11 onto the pusher 6, and the bonus game ends. On the other hand, if even one number is different on each panel, no medals are supplied from the supply unit 11, and the bonus game ends. When the inserted medal is returned without being inserted into the slit 81, the medal either drops through the gap 18 and onto the pusher 6, or the medal recess member 8 causes the transparent plate-shaped member 1
Played back on 7. Further, when the pusher 6 moves backward, the medals accumulated on the pusher 6 are fixed.
When the pusher 6 is moved to the front side by being dropped onto the table 3 by the above, the dropped medals are pushed into the medals accumulated on the table 3. At this time, when the medals accumulated on the table 3 fall into the drop opening 4, the medals are paid out from the payout unit 16. (5) Flowchart The flow chart of the process of the medal game device according to the second embodiment is also the same as the flow chart (FIG. 6) in the case of the first embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

(6) Summary In addition to the conventional pusher-type medal game, the medal game device according to the second embodiment can also provide a game in which medals are inserted by aiming at the rotating slit 81. Further, also in the medal game device according to the second embodiment, the medals that do not enter the slits 81 have gaps 18
Since it may fall onto the pusher 6 from above, the medals that did not enter the slit 81 can be used as they are in the pusher-type medal game.

In the medal game device according to the second embodiment, the transparent plate member 17 is arranged above the pusher mechanism so that the game for inserting medals and the pusher-type medal game are separated into upper and lower two stages. Can be configured. As a result, a game in which medals are inserted can be enjoyed without being disturbed by the movement of the pusher 6. Further, in the medal game device according to the second embodiment, not only the slit 81 above the medal shooter 14 but also the slit 81 below the medal shooter 14 can be seen through the transparent plate member 17, so that the slit It becomes easier to insert medals according to the movement of 81. This allows
The technology of throwing medals becomes more important, which can arouse the player's willingness to challenge.

[Third Embodiment] (1) Configuration and Operation In the first and second embodiments, the medals that have entered the slit 81 immediately fall inside the medal recess member 8, but enter the slit 81. Alternatively, the medal may be dropped into the medal invading member 8 after being rotated together with the rotation of the slit 81.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the medal game device according to the third embodiment. The locking member 19 is arranged above the pusher 6 or the transparent plate member 17 along the inner wall on the front side inside the medal recess member 8. When the medal enters the slit 81, the locking member 19 stops the progress of the medal and holds the medal in the slit 81. At this time, the peripheral surface of the medal is locked by the locking member 19,
The front surface or the back surface of the medal is supported by the inner wall of the slit 81. The locking member 19 is fixed inside the medal recess member 8.

When a medal rolling on the upper surfaces of the pusher 6 and the transparent plate member 17 enters the slit 81 as shown in FIG. 10A, the medal is retained in the slit 81 by the locking member 19. After that, the medal entry member 8
When is rotated in the direction of the arrow, the lower end inner wall of the slit 81 contacts the medal as shown in FIG. 7B, and the medal moves upward together with the slit 81 as shown in FIG.
When the medal invagination member 8 rotates and reaches the position where the locking member 19 is not arranged, the medal loses downward support as shown in FIG.
Fall inside.

(2) Summary According to the medal game device according to the third embodiment, the medals are locked by the slits 81 and the locking members 19, and after rotating with the medal invading member 8, the medal invading member. Since it falls into the inside of 8, the player can recognize that the medal has entered the slit 81.

[Fourth Embodiment] (1) Configuration FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to the fourth embodiment. The same components as those in the medal game device according to the first embodiment (FIG. 1) are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The game machine according to the present embodiment includes a belt conveyor 20 arranged at a front side of the medal invading member 8 with a space and a receiving portion 21 arranged behind the medal invading member 8. I have it. Further, inside the medal recess member 8, a locking member 22 formed over the entire inner wall is provided. Further, a collecting mechanism 23 is provided below the right end of the belt conveyor 20.

The belt conveyor 20 rotates clockwise toward the paper surface as shown by the arrow in FIG. In the present embodiment, the belt conveyor 20 rotates clockwise toward the paper surface, but may rotate counterclockwise toward the paper surface. The receiving part 21 has a plurality of receiving ports 21a, an inclined plate 21b, a display part 21c, and a passage sensor 21d (FIG. 12). Each of the receiving ports 21a is formed so as to match any of the positions where the axial slits 81 of the medal invading member 8 are formed. In this embodiment, the inlet 21a at the right end is in the slit 81 at the right end,
The second inlet 21a from the right is on the third slit 81 from the right, the third inlet 21a from the right is on the fifth slit 81 from the right, and the fourth inlet 21a from the right is the seventh from the right. The slit 81 has a fifth entrance 21a from the right.
Are formed so as to match the position of the eighth slit 81 from the right. The inclined plate 21b is formed so as to extend obliquely from the lower end of the receiving opening 21a toward the medal recess member 8, and a hole is formed in a portion where the receiving opening 21a is absent. In the portion where there is no receiving port 21a, the medals that have moved from the slit 81 to the inclined plate 21b fall from the holes of the inclined plate 21b.

Instead of forming a hole in the inclined plate 21b, the locking member 22 is formed hollow and a hole is provided at a position corresponding to the slit 81, so that the slit 8 having no receiving port 21a is formed.
The medals in 1 may be dropped inside the locking member 22. The display portion 21c is composed of, for example, an LED, and is formed above the position corresponding to each receiving opening 21a. A number indicating the number of medals to be paid back to the player is displayed on the display portion 21c when a medal enters the reception opening 21a at that position. Passage sensor 21
d is arranged inside each of the receiving ports 21a and detects a medal entering the receiving port 21a.

The locking member 22 is arranged inside the medal recess member 8 over the entire inner wall thereof, and is fixed so as to be stationary with respect to the medal recess member 8 even during the game.
The collecting mechanism 23 is a mechanism for collecting medals that have fallen on the upper surface of the belt conveyor 20. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 3B, the medal recess member 8 has a plurality of holes 81 '.
May be formed. In this case, the medal falls into the hole 81 'while lying down and is locked in the hole 81' and the locking portion 22.

Further, instead of providing the locking member 22, the medal recess member 8 may be formed solid. In addition, the medal indenting member 8 is formed in a hollow shape, and the slit 81 or the hole 81 ′ is formed.
You may form so that it may not penetrate inside. (2) Action of medal invading member FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line XII-XII ′ of FIG.
The medals shot by the medal shooter 14 roll toward the medal recess member 8 while being moved to the right by the belt conveyor 20. When the medal enters the slit 81, the locking member 22 and the slit 81 lock the medal, as shown in FIG. When the medal recess member 8 rotates in the direction of the arrow and the inner wall of the lower end of the slit 81 contacts the medal as shown in FIG. 7B, the medal rotates with the slit 81 as shown in FIG. The medal invagination member 8 rotates in the direction of the arrow,
When the medal comes to the rear side of the medal invading member 8, the medal jumps downward from the slit 81 toward the rear side and moves onto the inclined plate 21b as shown in FIG. After that, the medal rolls on the inclined plate 21b and the receiving port 21a.
to go into. When a medal enters the entrance 21a, the passage sensor 2
A medal is detected by 1d, and the number of medals displayed on the display section 21c of the receiving slot 21a containing the medal is paid out from the payout section 16. (3) Control System FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the control system of the medal game device according to the fourth embodiment. The same components as those in the functional block diagram (FIG. 5) of the control system of the medal game device according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the pusher drive device 5
A belt conveyor drive device 58 is provided in place of 5. The belt conveyor driving device 58 is the belt conveyor 2
It is a drive device for rotating 0. Further, in the present embodiment example, instead of the medal detection unit 57, the medal detection unit 59
The medal detection unit 59 is configured to receive the medal detection unit 59 based on the output of the passage sensor 21d arranged in the reception chamber 21a.
It detects whether or not the medal has passed through 1a, and outputs a detection signal to the CPU 51. Further, the CPU 51 causes the medal receiving unit 21 to receive the medal based on the detection signal from the medal detecting unit 59.
It is determined whether or not a has passed. (4) Outline of medal game When a player inserts a medal into the medal shooter 14,
The belt conveyor 20 starts rotating, and the medal invagination member 8 also starts rotating in the direction of the arrow (FIG. 11, FIG. 12). When the inserted medal rolls on the belt conveyor 20 and enters the slit 81 of the medal recess member 8, the medal is carried by the slit 81 and the locking member 22 and rolls on the inclined plate 21b as described above. At this time, if there is a receiving opening 21a on the path, the medals are received in the receiving opening 21a, and the number of medals displayed on the display portion 21c of the receiving opening 21a is paid out from the payout opening 16. (5) Flowchart FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the process of the medal game device according to the fourth embodiment.

Step S21: The CPU 51 determines the medal shooter 1 based on the detection signal from the medal detection unit 56.
It is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into 4. If a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S22, and if no medal has been inserted, the process of step S21 is repeated. Step S22: The CPU 51 causes the rotation driving device 54 to rotate the medal recess member 8 and causes the belt conveyor driving device 58 to rotate the belt conveyor 20.

Step S23: The CPU 51 determines, based on the detection signal from the medal detection section 59, whether or not a medal has been accepted into the receiving opening 21a. If the medal is accepted, the process proceeds to step S24, and if the medal is not accepted, the process proceeds to step S25. Step S24: The CPU 51 pays out the medal of the number of medals displayed on the display portion 21c of the receiving opening 21a.
Pay out from 6.

Step S25: The CPU 51 determines the medal shooter 1 based on the detection signal from the medal detection section 56.
It is determined whether or not the time for which medals are not inserted in 4 has reached the set time. If the set time has been reached, it is determined that “no medals have been inserted”, the driving of the medal invading member 8 and the belt conveyor 20 is stopped, and the medal game process is terminated. On the other hand, if the set time has not been reached, the process returns to step S23, and the processes of steps S23 to S24 are repeated. (6) Summary According to the medal game device according to the fourth embodiment, it is necessary to insert the medals by aiming at the slit 81 from which more medals are paid out. Since the medals are flown to the right by the 20, a technique is required to insert the medals in a more precise rolling direction and timing, which can further arouse the player's motivation.

Further, in the medal game device according to the fourth embodiment, since the medals that have fallen on the path to the medal invading member 8 are removed from the path by the belt conveyor 20, the fallen medals obstruct the path. Can be prevented. In addition, you may control so that the rotation direction of the belt conveyor 20 may be changed during a game. In this case, the direction in which the medals are cast changes, and the game quality can be further enhanced.

[Fifth Embodiment] (1) Configuration FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to a fifth embodiment. The same components as those in the game device according to the fourth embodiment (FIG. 11) are designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the medal game device according to the present embodiment, the belt conveyor 20 is arranged so as to be spaced apart from the medal recess member 8 so that the upper surface thereof rotates from the front to the rear. The belt conveyor 20 may be arranged so that its upper surface rotates from the rear to the front. In addition, the entrance 21
The a is formed to a position higher than the uppermost part of the medal invading member 8 so that the player can easily confirm the position of the receiving opening 21a. Further, in the present embodiment example, the recovery mechanism 23 is
It is arranged at the rear end of the belt conveyor 20.

It should be noted that the medal invading member 8 is shown in FIG.
A plurality of holes 81 'may be formed as shown in FIG. In this case, the medal falls into the hole 81 'while lying down and is locked in the hole 81' and the locking portion 22. Further, instead of providing the locking member 22, the medal recess member 8 may be formed solid. Further, the medal recess member 8 may be formed in a hollow shape so as not to penetrate the slit 81 or the hole 81 '. (2) Action of the medal invading member FIG. 16 is a sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI ′ of FIG.
The medals shot by the medal shooter 14 roll on the belt conveyor 20 toward the medal invading member 8.
Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, the medal has a slit 8
When entering 1, the medal is locked by the locking member 22 and the slit 81. When the medal recess member 8 rotates in the direction of the arrow and the inner wall of the lower end of the slit 81 contacts the medal as shown in FIG. 7B, the medal rotates with the slit 81 as shown in FIG. When the medal recess member 8 rotates in the direction of the arrow and the medal reaches the rear side of the medal recess member 8, the medal pops out from the slit 81 toward the lower rear side, as shown in FIG. It moves onto the inclined plate 21b. After that, the medal is on the inclined plate 21b.
Roll over and enter the entrance 21a. When a medal enters the receiving opening 21a, the passage sensor 21d detects the medal, and the number of medals displayed on the display portion 21c of the receiving opening 21a containing the medal is paid out from the payout section 16. (3) Control System The control system of the medal game device according to the fifth embodiment is also the same as the control system of the fourth embodiment (FIG. 13), and therefore its explanation is omitted. (4) Outline of medal game When a player inserts a medal into the medal shooter 14,
The belt conveyor 20 starts rotating motion, and the medal invagination member 8 starts rotating in the arrow direction (FIGS. 11 and 12). When the inserted medal rolls on the belt conveyor 20 and enters the slit 81 of the medal recess member 8, the medal is carried by the slit 81 and the locking member 22 and rolls on the inclined plate 21b as described above. At this time, if there is a receiving opening 21a on the path, the medals are received in the receiving opening 21a, and the number of medals displayed on the display portion 21c of the receiving opening 21a is paid out from the payout opening 16. (5) Flowchart The flowchart of the process of the medal game device according to the fifth embodiment is also the same as the flowchart (FIG. 14) in the case of the fourth embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

(6) Summary Even in the medal game device according to the fifth embodiment, it is necessary to insert the medals by aiming at the slit 81 from which more medals are paid out, so that the rolling direction and timing of the medals can be accurately determined. The skill to put in is required, and the player's willingness to challenge can be further agitated.

Also in the medal game device according to the fifth embodiment, since the medals that have fallen on the path to the medal invading member 8 are removed from the path by the belt conveyor 20, the fallen medals obstruct the path. Can be prevented. Further, according to the medal game device according to the fifth embodiment, since the receiving opening 21a is formed to a position higher than the medal invagination member 8, the player has the medal ingrowth member 8
You can check the position of the entrance 21a behind
It becomes easy to aim the receiving section 21 with a large number of payouts and insert medals.

According to the medal game device of the fifth embodiment, the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted by changing the direction of rotation of the belt conveyor 20. In addition, you may control so that the rotation direction of the belt conveyor 20 may be changed during a game. In this case, since the difficulty level of the game changes during the game, the game quality can be further enhanced.

Sixth Embodiment Example (1) Structure and Operation In the fourth and fifth embodiment examples, the slit 81 (or hole 8) is used.
The medal entering 1 ') is always carried to the inclined plate 21b, but it may be dropped while being carried to the inclined plate 21b.

FIG. 17 is a sectional view of a medal game device according to the sixth embodiment. The same components as those in the fifth embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals. The locking member 24 is a hollow member that is arranged inside the medal recess member 8 over the entire inner wall. The locking member 24 has a hole 241 formed therein. In the present embodiment example, the locking member 24 is rotated in the same direction as the medal recess member 8 by a locking member driving device (not shown). The locking member 24 may be rotated in the direction opposite to the medal invading member 8. Further, the medal recess member 8 is formed of a material (for example, transparent plastic) that allows the inside to be seen through so that the position of the hole 241 can be confirmed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the medal that has entered the slit 81 (or hole 81 ') is conveyed to the receiving section 21 while the medal is shown in FIG. Is aligned with the position of the hole 241, the medal is in the hole 241.
And falls inside the locking member 24. Medals that have fallen into the holes 241 are collected by the game machine. Alternatively, hole 24
The medal dropped to 1 may be refunded to the player as it is.

(2) Summary According to the game device according to the sixth embodiment, the receiving section 21 is provided.
In addition to the technique of inserting medals by aiming at the slit 81 (or hole 81 ') for carrying medals, the medals are highly advanced in timing so that the medals do not fall into the holes 241 while being transported to the receiving section 21. It must be thrown in, which can further arouse the player's willingness to challenge.

(3) Modified Example Further, the slit 81 (or the hole 8) is provided without providing the receiving portion 21.
When a medal that has entered 1 ') falls into the hole 241, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of medals for one medal may be refunded to the player. In this case, unlike the above, it is necessary to carefully insert the medals so as to enter the hole 241, and it is possible to arouse the player's willingness to challenge.

In addition, when the receiving section 21 is provided and the medals in the slit 81 (or the hole 81 ') fall into the holes 241, the number of medals (100) is larger than that in the receiving section 21. The medals may be refunded to the player. In this case, when a medal enters the hole 214, a large amount of medals are refunded, which can arouse the player's willingness to challenge.

[Seventh Embodiment] In the first to sixth embodiments, the medal recess member 8 is arranged horizontally and rotated, but it may be arranged with an inclination from the horizontal direction. Figure 1
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a medal invagination member 8a according to the seventh embodiment. In the present embodiment example, in the medal game device according to any one of the first to sixth embodiment examples, the medal invagination member 8a is arranged with an inclination of θ from the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. At this time, the axis of the medal recess member 8a also has an inclination of θ from the horizontal direction. This medal recess member 8a
Has a spiral slit 81a formed continuously on the outer peripheral surface with an inclination of θ from the rotation direction. When the medal invading member 8a having the slit 81a is arranged with an inclination of θ from the horizontal direction, a part of the slit 81a is arranged substantially vertically as shown in FIG.

In this state, when the medal recess member 8a is rotated about the rotation axis, the medal recess member 8a is rotated in an inclined state, and a part of the slit 81a is vertically oriented on the medal shooter 14 side. Will appear in. The player uses the slit 8 on the medal shooter 14 side.
The medal is thrown in when the vertical portion of 1a appears.

In this case, the fun of the movement of the tilted and rotated medal invading member 8a and the fun of the tilt of the space for playing the medal game can be produced to further enhance the game. Further, in the same figure (b), as in the case of the same figure (a),
In the medal game device according to any of the first to sixth embodiments, the medal recess member 8b is arranged with an inclination of θ from the horizontal direction. Here, the medal intrusion member 8b
Has a plurality of slits 81b formed separately on the outer peripheral surface along a spiral trajectory having an inclination of θ from the rotation direction. It should be noted that the slit 81b may also be formed in a portion where the length direction of the slit 81b is not arranged in the vertical direction when the medal invading member 8b is arranged with an inclination of θ.

When the medal recess member 8b is rotated around the rotation axis in this state, the slit 81b appears vertically on the medal shooter 14 side while the medal recess member 8b is rotated in an inclined state. become. The player inserts a medal on the side of the medal shooter 14 while watching for the slit 81b to appear. in this case,
Since the length of the slit 81b is shorter than that in the case where the slit 81a is formed over the entire circumferential direction, it is possible to make the timing of inserting medals difficult and improve the game.

The medal recess member 8b may be provided with a hole 81 'as shown in FIG. 3 (b), and the medal recess member 8b may be inclined. In this case, since the hole 81 'is substantially circular, it is not necessary to tilt the hole 81'. [Other Embodiments] In the seventh embodiment, the medal indentation members 8a and 8b are arranged with an inclination of θ. However, the medal intrusion members 8a and 8b are not tilted, and the pusher 6 (FIG. 1) and the transparent plate The member 17 (FIG. 7) and the belt conveyor 20 (FIGS. 11 and 15) may be arranged at an angle of θ from the horizontal direction.

Further, the medal recess members 8a and 8b may be tilted by θ, and the pusher 6, the transparent plate member 17, and the belt conveyor (FIGS. 11 and 15) may be tilted by θ from the horizontal direction. . In this case, the medal intrusion member 8
The slits 81a and 81b formed in a and 8b are formed so as to be perpendicular to the rotation axis. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the fun of the inclination of the space in which the medal game is played, and it is possible to increase the difficulty level of the game.

Further, although the width of the slit 81 is constant in the above embodiment, the width of the plurality of slits 81 may be different. Further, the slit 81 formed continuously may be formed so that the width becomes wider or narrower. In this case, the medals can be easily or difficultly inserted into the slits 81 depending on the timing of inserting medals, so that the game property of the medal game device can be improved.

Further, although the size of the hole 81 'is constant in the above embodiment, the size of the plurality of holes 81' may be different. If the plurality of holes 81 'are formed to have different sizes, it is possible to add a game property of inserting a medal aiming at the hole 81' which is easy to enter.

[0098]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new medal game device that agitates the player's willingness to challenge.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a medal shooter.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a medal invading member.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV ′ of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a control system of the medal game device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a process of the medal game device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view (No. 1) taken along line VIII-VIII ′ of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view (No. 2) taken along line VIII-VIII ′ of FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a medal game device according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to a fourth embodiment.

12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII ′ of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of a control system of the medal game device according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the process of the medal game device according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a medal game device according to a fifth embodiment.

16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI ′ of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a sectional view of a medal game device according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a medal recess member according to a seventh embodiment.

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1 case 2 protection member 3 tables 4 drop openings 5 fixing members 6 pushers 7 Partition member 8 medal entry member 81 slits 82 Passage sensor 9 Display board 10 Display 11 Supply Department 12 fixed base 13 Support members 14 Medal Shooter 141 main body 142 grip 143 medal passage 144 launch mouth 145 input port 15 Operation panel 16 Disbursement department 17 Transparent plate member 18 Gap 19, 22, 24 Locking member 20 Belt conveyor 21 Reception Department 21a entrance 21b inclined plate 21c display 21d passage sensor 23 Collection mechanism 241 holes

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A medal game device in which a player inserts and plays medals, wherein the medal game device is rotatably supported inside a casing and inside the casing, and the medal can be invaded in a part of an outer peripheral surface. A medal game device comprising: a medal recess member having a recess portion; an insertion portion for inserting the medal toward the medal recess member; and a first drive mechanism for rotating the medal recess member. 2. The medal game device according to claim 1, wherein the recessed portion is a slit formed on an outer peripheral surface of the medal recessed member. 3. A rolling member is provided between the medal intruding member and the throwing-in unit, the rolling unit rolling a medal thrown in from the throwing-in unit. The medal game device according to claim 2, wherein the portion facing the rear end of the rolling portion is formed to be substantially vertical. 4. The medal game device according to claim 3, wherein the medal recess member is arranged such that a rotation axis thereof is substantially horizontal. 5. The medal game device according to claim 3, wherein the medal recess member is arranged such that its rotation axis is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction. 6. A table provided inside the housing, a drop portion provided at one end of the table, a fixing member provided at the other end of the table opposite to the drop portion, The medal game device according to claim 1, further comprising: a pusher that is disposed on an upper surface of the table and that reciprocates between the falling portion side and the fixed member side; and a second drive mechanism that reciprocates the pusher. 7. A plate-like member as a rolling member, which is arranged above the pusher and between the insertion portion and the medal invagination member with a gap from the medal invagination member. The medal game device according to claim 6. 8. The medal recess member is hollow, and is provided inside the medal recess member at least on the insertion portion side along the circumferential direction of the medal recess member and enters the recess portion. The locking member that locks a medal together with the recessed portion is provided, and the first drive mechanism rotates the medal recessed member so that the recessed portion moves upward on the insertion portion side. 7. The medal game device according to any one of 1 to 7. 9. A receiving portion, which is provided on the outer side adjacent to the medal indentation member and is capable of receiving a medal carried by the indentation portion, wherein the first drive mechanism has the indentation portion on the insertion portion side. The medal game device according to claim 1, wherein the medal invading member is rotated so that the coin moves upward. 10. The medal recess member is hollow and has a recess that penetrates from the outer peripheral surface to the inside. The medal recess member is provided inside the medal recess member along the circumferential direction of the medal recess member. 10. The medal game device according to claim 9, further comprising: a locking member that is provided as a member and that locks the medal that has entered the recessed part together with the recessed part. 11. The medal game device according to claim 9, wherein the recessed portion does not penetrate in a direction toward the inside of the medal recessed member. 12. An arrangement is provided below the medal recess member,
The tilted plate is provided so as to be inclined from the medal recess member toward the receiving part, and the medal carried by the recess part and the locking member is received by the receiving part through the tilt plate. The medal game device according to claim 9, wherein the medal game device is provided. 13. The medal game device according to claim 9, wherein a maximum portion of the receiving portion is formed higher than the medal recess member. 14. The medal recess member is hollow and has a recess portion penetrating from the outer peripheral surface to the inside. The medal recess member is provided inside the medal recess member along the circumferential direction of the medal recess member. And a locking member that locks the medal that has entered the recessed part together with the recessed part. The first drive mechanism is configured so that the recessed part moves upward on the insertion part side. The medal game device according to claim 1, wherein the invagination member is rotated.