JP2548952B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine or an arrangement-type pachinko game machine that blasts a pachinko ball to play a game, and particularly, when a prize ball is dispensed in a large amount and the hitting ball supply plate is full, The present invention relates to a ball game machine in which the payout of further prize balls is stopped but the game can be continued.

[Prior art]

Conventionally, in a ball game machine that elastically plays a pachinko ball to play, for example, in a pachinko game machine, when a hit ball launched by the operation of a control lever by a player wins a prize area formed on a game board, a predetermined number (Eg 13
Individual) prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device to a hitting ball supply plate provided on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine. Then, the prize balls paid out to the hitting ball supply plate are guided to the hitting ball launching position and again launched to the game board. Then, a state in which more prize balls than the number of hit balls to be launched on the game board are paid out (that is, when 13 hit balls are fired, two or more of those hit balls enter the winning area) ) Continued, the hit ball supply plate was filled with prize balls, and the surplus prize balls that could not be filled in the hit ball supply plate were to be paid out to the surplus ball receiving plate provided below the hit ball supply plate. The distribution of the prize balls to the hit ball supply tray and the surplus ball receiving tray is performed by a guide path formed on a mechanism plate provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine so as to be openable and closable (a path connecting the prize ball payout device and the hit ball supply tray). And a lower guide path (a path connecting the guide path near the hitting ball supply tray and the surplus ball receiver) divided from the guide path. Furthermore, if the state in which a lot of prize balls are dispensed as described above continues, the surplus ball tray will also be filled with prize balls, but in such a state, the full tank device provided in the lower guide path will operate. Then, the supply of the batted ball to the batted ball launch position is stopped, or the game is disabled by disabling the ball blasting operation.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

In the above-mentioned conventional pachinko game machine, when the hit ball supply tray is filled with the prize balls, the excess prize balls are allowed to flow into the surplus ball receiving tray. After the prize balls have been paid out and the hit ball supply tray is full, and the surplus ball receiving tray has also accumulated a certain amount of prize balls, the prize ratio of the hit balls to the winning area becomes extremely poor and the prize ball When payouts are not made and there are few prize balls remaining in the hit ball supply plate, it is necessary to perform the troublesome work of transferring the prize balls from the surplus ball receiving plate to the hit ball supply plate even during the game. It was Further, when a larger amount of prize balls are paid out, the full tank device is activated and the game is interrupted, so that there is a drawback that the ball game cannot be absorbed. The present invention has been made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned inconvenience, and the purpose thereof is to eliminate the need to transfer the prize balls of the surplus ball receiving tray to the hitting ball supplying tray, and the ball without interruption of the game. Providing a gaming machine.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention, in order to achieve the above object, a game board in which a prize area is formed, an electric prize ball payout means that operates an electric drive source to pay a prize ball when a hit ball is won in the prize area, A ball hitting tray that receives a prize ball paid out from the electric prize ball paying-out means and guides the prize ball to a hitting ball firing position; and a prize ball paid out from the electric prize ball paying-out means to the hitting ball supply tray. Guide path, prize ball retention amount detecting means for detecting that a predetermined amount of prize balls stayed in the hitting ball supply tray or the guide path, prize ball detecting means for detecting prize balls won in the prize area, the prize ball Prize ball payout detection means for detecting that a prize ball has been paid out from the payout means, prize ball related information storage means for additionally storing information related to the prize ball based on the output of the prize ball detection means, the prize ball Informing means for informing the stored content of the linked information storage means in a manner that the player can recognize, subtracting information related to a prize ball from the stored content of the prize ball related information storage means based on the output of the prize ball payout detection means. At the same time, the stored contents of the prize-ball related information storage means are controlled by the notification means, and the prize ball payout operation of the electric prize ball payout means is performed based on the output of the prize ball retention amount detection means. A ball game machine provided with control means for stopping and controlling. It is the gist.

[Action]

The present invention guides the prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout device to the hit ball supply plate, and when the hit ball supply plate is full of the prize balls, the payout operation of the prize ball payout device is stopped and the prize ball payout device is operated. While payout is stopped, the number of prize balls due to the occurrence of prize balls in the prize area formed on the game board is stored in the storage means, so that the game can be continued without interruption. Information that can be carried out and that is stored in the storage means is notified so that it can be recognized by the player.

【Example】

 Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
You. 1 to 8 show a first embodiment, and FIG.
Is a pachi as an example of a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied.
It is a front view of a game machine. In the figure, pachinko game
The metal frame 3 is provided in the opening of the front frame 2 formed in the frame shape of the machine 1.
A glass door that is provided around the metal frame 3 and stores the glass on one side.
The frame 4 and the front plate 5 are pivotally attached so as to be openable and closable. The front frame
A game board 6 on the back side of the glass door frame 4 behind the glass door frame 4
Is fixed. The game board 6 is attached to and detached from the middle frame (not shown)
It is mounted freely and the surface is fired.
A guide rail 7 that guides the ball to the game area.
A number of obstacle nails, various winning ball devices, etc. are provided. Yo
More specifically, the game area of the game board 6 is normally entered.
Prize holes 8a-8f, start prize holes 9,10a, 10b, multiple rotating drums 1
The variable display device 12 having 1, the opening and closing door 14 is opened and the player
The first state which is advantageous for the player and the opening / closing door 14 is closed
Variable winning balls that can be changed to a second state that is disadvantageous to
Place 13, specific game state display lamps 15a, 15b, outro 16 etc.
Are arranged respectively. Pachinko balls that have been hit in the winning area
When the above-mentioned normal winning openings 8a to 8f are won, an electrical scene described later
A predetermined number (for example, 13) of prize balls are given by the item payout device 70.
Are to be paid out. Also, pachinko balls will be won at the starting winning openings 9, 10a, 10b
Then, similarly, a predetermined number of views from the electric prize ball payout device 70
The coins were paid out and provided on the back of the game board 6.
Based on the detection output of the starting winning ball detector 17, 18a, 18b
Start the rotation of the rotating drums 11 of the variable display device 12.
You. The rotating drum 11 of this variable display device 12 is a pachinko game.
When the player pushes the push button 19 provided on the front of the machine 1.
Or a fixed time (for example, 5 seconds) from the start of rotation
As time passes, they stop at random. And
A predetermined display mode for the display drawn on the rotating drum 11
(For example, when three "7" are aligned as shown in the figure)
When (specific game state), the variable winning ball device 13 is opened.
The door 14 is advantageous for the player for a predetermined period.
Open and the driven pachinko balls are inside the open / close door 14.
Is introduced to the prize winning area,
A winning ball is generated. And the open / close door 14 of the variable winning ball device 13
Is the period until a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses,
Is the period until a predetermined number (eg 10) of prize balls are won
Period, or the period until a certain period of time elapses and a predetermined number
Whichever comes first, whichever is earlier
During that time, the open state is maintained and then closed, but the open / close door 14
The unillustrated repeat formed on the variable winning ball device 13 while the
When a pachinko ball jumps into the winning area
Repeatedly open the open / close door 14 only for the above period,
Do that up to a few times (eg 10 times)
Controlled. In addition, a prize led by the door 14
The balls are collected in one place and the predetermined prize ball number detector 20 (second
(See the figure), below the opening and closing door 14, the predetermined prize ball
Display the number of winning balls detected by the number detector 20.
A digital display 21 is provided. Further, the rotary drum 11 of the variable display device 12 is predetermined.
When the specified display mode is reached, the specific game status display run
15a, 15b, indicator lamps usually provided in the winning holes 8e, 8f,
Frame lamps 22a, 22b, etc. provided on the top of the front frame 2 blink
It is a specific game state for a player or a pachinko parlor clerk
That is displayed on the variable display device 12
The total indicator 23 displays the number of times the door 14 has been opened and closed, and
In the upper corner of the technique board 6, a memory means described later is stored.
A display for displaying numerical information such as the number of prize balls and the number of prize balls.
Digital indicator (consisting of four 7-segment LEDs
24) are provided. In addition, change to digital display 24
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), LED lamps, etc.
You may use a table. For the various winning ball devices described above
The pachinko balls that did not enter are set at the bottom of the guide rail 7.
It is taken into the above-mentioned outlet 16. A ball hitting tray 50 is attached to the front plate 5.
An electric prize ball payout device 70 is provided on the upstream side of the hitting ball supply plate 50.
The prize ball outlet 51 where the discharged prize balls flow out is located on the downstream side.
Is one of the stored pachinko balls.
Each of the ball hitting supply ports 53 (see FIG. 4) that lead to the position is formed.
ing. In addition, below the prize ball outlet 51 of the hit ball supply plate 50
The speaker 52 as a sound generator is stored in the space
ing. The ball supply plate 50 will be described in detail later.
You. At the lower part of the front frame 2, launch a pachinko ball into the game area.
An operation handle 26 that constitutes a part of the ball-striking mechanism 25,
A place where the prize balls stored in the hitting ball supply plate 50 are removed
When the ball is released, the freed ball is released.
A mouth 30 and an ashtray 31 are formed on the side opposite to the operation handle 26.
Has been done. Therefore, the operation handle 26 and the prize ball outlet
There is a large space between 30 and 30 that is not possible with conventional pachinko machines.
So that the lower part of the front of the pachinko machine can be used effectively
Has become. Further, as described above, the pachinko machine according to the illustrated embodiment
The gaming machine 1 is provided with a surplus ball tray for storing surplus prize balls.
Since it is not available, the raw material cost and manufacturing cost are reduced accordingly.
Can be Next, referring to FIG. 2, the back surface structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1
The construction will be described. Figure 2 shows the spine of the pachinko machine 1.
FIG. In the figure, on the back side of the game board 6
Has a winning ball aggregate cover body 32 attached thereto. this
The winning ball aggregate cover body 32 includes the above-mentioned respective winning openings 8a to 8f, 9
The path that guides the prize balls that have won
The prize ball detectors 33a-33e are installed at the end of each path.
Have been killed. That is, the regular winning holes 8a, 8b
The winning balls are detected by the winning ball detector 33c, and
In this way, the detector 33b is detected in the winning opening 8c and the detector 33b is detected in the winning opening 8d.
The dispenser 33a, the detector 33e on the winning opening 8e and the detector 33e on the winning opening 8f.
Output device 33d corresponds to each. In addition, the starting prize hole
9 is provided with the above-mentioned starting winning ball detector 17 correspondingly.
Be done. Also, the winning balls that have won the starting winning openings 10a, 10b are
Detected by the above-mentioned starting prize winning ball detector 18a, 18b,
The prize balls guided by the opening / closing door 14 of the variable prize ball device 13 are
It is detected by the predetermined prize-winning number detector 20. So
The detectors 17, 18a, 18b, 20, 33a to 33e described above.
The detection signal detected by is sent to the control circuit described later,
A predetermined number (13) of prize balls are to be paid out
You. The mechanism plate 34 is opened and closed so as to cover the entire back surface of the game board 6.
It is attached freely. On the front side of this mechanism plate 34
Is a winning ball gathering empty that includes the winning ball gathering cover body 32.
A space is formed, and all the prizes are placed at the bottom of the prize-ball gathering space.
A prize ball gathering gutter 35 that collects prize balls in one place is projected.
The prize ball passage 37 is formed continuously with the prize ball collecting gutter 35.
Have been. In addition, the output discharged from the outlet 16
An out ball passage 36 that guides the ball is also formed, and this out ball passage is formed.
The end of 36 joins the prize ball passage 37.
And from the confluence of the prize ball passage 37 and the out ball passage 36
Also in the downstream passage, a hit ball detector 38 is provided,
The balls that have passed through the hit ball detector 38 are outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Is discharged to. On the other hand, on the back side of the mechanism plate 34,
A prize ball tank 39 is provided to store the prize balls supplied from
Have been. Below the gift ball tank 39
An electric prize ball dispensing device 70 is provided as a means.
You. The electric prize ball payout device 70 is controlled by a control circuit described later.
Is controlled by the drive control signal of
You. The electric premium ball payout device 70 will be described in detail later.
I do. A guide path 40 is provided so as to be connected to the electric prize ball dispensing device 70.
Have been. The guide path 40 is a prize ball of the hitting ball supply plate 50.
Guided to the prize ball outlet 41 provided corresponding to the exit 51
Just above the prize ball discharge port 41, a prize ball retention amount detector
42 are provided. This prize ball retention amount detector 42
Goods balls fill up the batting ball supply plate 50 and more prize balls are discharged.
When it is also stored in the mouth 41, the pressure of the prize ball
Is activated, and the activation signal is sent to the control circuit described later.
Stop the payout operation of the electric prize ball payout device 70 described above.
It is designed to let you. In the middle of the guide path 40
The flow path 45 is diverted, and the flow path switching valve 43 is installed at the branch point.
This flow path switching valve 43 is a pipe of a pachinko game hall (not shown)
Solenoid operated by command signal from computer
It is connected to 44. That is, the solenoid 44 is excited
If it is not open, the flow path switching valve 43 enters the ball drop passage 45.
It is designed to block the mouth, and an electric prize ball payout device
The prize balls dispensed from 70 flow down the guide path 40 to give prizes.
It is guided to the hitting ball supply plate 50 through the ball discharge port 41. Meanwhile, closed
Later, the solenoid 44 was activated by a command from the management computer.
When magnetized, the flow path switching valve 43 rotates about 45 degrees and turns into a guiding path.
43 is closed and the entrance of the ball drop passage 45 is opened, so electrical
The prize balls dispensed from the prize ball dispenser 70 are guided by the guide path 43.
It is guided to the ball pass passage 45 through and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 1.
Is done. In addition, in the ball drop passage 45,
It is a hit ball that is launched by and reaches the game area of the game board 6
Iwayu, a ball hitting back the guide rail 7
The foul ball discharge port 46 for discharging foul balls is opened.
ing. In this case, a foul that detects a foul ball
A ball detector is provided (not shown) and its detection signal is controlled by a control circuit.
Send it to and give one as a prize ball,
Measures must be taken to prevent the technician from being disadvantaged. At the lower part of the back surface of the front frame 2, the driving of the hit ball firing mechanism 25 is performed.
Ball striking motor 27, ball striking rod 28, ball feeding operation member
29 is further provided, and the hitting ball supply is provided on the opposite side of the driving unit.
Communication port 47, through which the prize balls removed from the dish 50 are discharged.
And a prize ball emitted from the communication port 47
A communication gutter 48 leading to the ball discharge port 30 is provided. Next, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG.
50 will be described. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the hitting ball supply plate 50.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view, and FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a ball punching structure.
Is. In the figure, the front side of the front plate 5 is provided with a hit ball.
The tray 50 is screwed on. On the upstream side of the batting supply plate 50,
The prize ball exit 51 described above is formed and
The gift ball exit cover 59 that decorates the area around the gift ball exit 51 is removed.
It is attached. The front plate corresponding to the prize ball outlet 51
On the back side of 5, a prize ball discharge gutter 67 is fixed,
It is designed to connect the discharge port 41 and the hitting ball supply plate 50.
You. In addition, the portion corresponding to the prize ball outlet 51 of the hit ball supply plate 50
Is wide enough to store a large amount of prize balls
It is a storage part 58, and the width becomes narrower toward the downstream,
The shape is such that the prize balls are in a row. Fig. 4
As shown in (a), the most upstream portion of the storage portion 58 of the hitting ball supply tray 50.
Installed in the side wall of the guide path 40 above the prize ball outlet 41.
The same function as the prize ball retention amount detector 42
A prize ball staying amount detector 42a having the above is provided. You
That is, the prize ball retention amount detectors 42, 42a are mounted on the hit ball supply tray 50.
It is enough to detect that enough free gift balls have accumulated,
Even if it is provided in the middle of the guide path 40 as described above,
It may be provided on the ball supply tray 50. Then, at the downstream end of the batting supply plate 50, a batting supply port 53 is provided.
Is formed, and a prize ball is opened as a hit ball from this hit ball supply port 53.
It is sent to the ball supply member 65 through the mouth 65a. Ball supply member 65
Is screwed and fixed to the back surface of the front plate 5, and the ball feeding piece 66 is
Vertical movement by the ball feed actuating member 29 of the hitting ball firing mechanism 25
Each of the batted balls is struck by a batted ball launch rail (not shown).
It is designed to be supplied to the hitting firing position. Immediately before the hitting ball supply port 53 (upstream side)
Has been established. This ball-draining port 54 is always
A slide plate 56 that is urged to close the mouth 54 is provided.
Have been. The slide plate 56 is integrally formed with the engagement hole 56a.
Guide length that is formed and the engaging hole 56a is opened in the front plate 5
It penetrates through the hole 56b to engage with the engaging member 64.
You. The engaging member 64 fits into the opening 60a formed in the front plate 5.
Sliding freely in the punching lever storage box 60 that is fixed together
It is fixed to the punching lever 61 provided in the. This ball
The extraction lever 61 is always urged in one direction by a spring 62.
And the guide fixing plate 63 is used to remove the punching lever.
It is installed in the storage box 60. In addition, the ball
A coin holder 68 is attached to a part of the lever storage box 60.
It is designed to be attached. In addition, the slide plate 56
Slides on the side surface to stabilize it.
The id board cover 57 is attached. This slide plate
The cover 57 constitutes the lower surface of the aligned portion of the hit ball supply plate 50.
The flow smooth surface 57a is integrally formed, and the hit ball supply tray 5
The prize balls in 0 can be made to flow smoothly.
Therefore, the slide plate cover 57 is made of stainless steel.
Has been formed. Below the slide plate 56, connect from the ball drop port 54.
A ball-draining passage 55 is formed, and the end of the ball-draining passage 55 is
It is continuous with the beading exit 55a formed in the front plate 5.
The beading exit 55a communicates with the communication port 47 (not shown).
It is supposed to. Hitting a ball in the hitting ball supply tray 50 having the above configuration
To remove the prize balls stored in the supply plate 50, the player
Slides the ball pulling lever 61 against the urging force of the spring 62.
Slide plate 56 will open the weed hole 54
As it moves like this, the prize ball passes through the ball drop passage 55
Exit 55a and communication port 47, and then through communication gutter 48
Guided to the prize ball discharge port 30 and complete the ball removal of the hit ball supply plate 50.
Can be completed. Next, based on FIG. 5, the electric prize ball payout device 70
I will explain. FIG. 5 is a front view of the electric prize ball dispensing device.
It is a schematic diagram. In the figure, the electric prize ball payout device 70 is
It has a conveyor belt 71 for pachinko balls
The belt 71 is provided between the main rotary pulley 72 and the sub rotary pulley 73.
It has been passed over. The main rotary pulley 72 is a drive motor 74 (first
2), while the driven rotary pulley 73 is
It is rotatably attached. Outer circumference of the conveyor belt 71
Surface, that is, the circumference of the main rotary pulley 72 and the sub rotary pulley 73.
The outer surface opposite to the inner surface that abuts or engages the surface,
The prize ball mounting recesses 75 are formed at equal intervals in the length direction.
It is made, and this recess 75 carries prize balls one by one.
It is possible to send. In addition, the inner surface of the conveyor belt 71 is not uneven.
Formed on the surface of the main rotary pulley 72 and the secondary rotary pulley 73.
The conveyor belt 71 slides on each pulley by engaging with the unevenness
It is designed to be moved without a match. In addition, transportation
The belt 71 is made of a material with a large friction coefficient such as rubber.
If there is, it is not necessary to form uneven parts on the inner surface,
In that case, the unevenness of the peripheral surface of each pulley is also unnecessary. The conveyor belt 71 is a main rotary pulley from the side of the secondary rotary pulley 73.
To the 72 side, the upper surface side is gently sloped up
It is placed and various prize ball detectors 17, 18a, 18 described above
Drive motor 74 stops because there is no detection output for b, 20, 33a to 33e
Even though the pachinko balls are falling,
Conveyor belt from the secondary rotary pulley 73 side to the main rotary pulley 72 side
Rolling over 71, the prize balls are not paid out
You. A prize ball counting detector 76 is installed near the main rotary pulley 72.
It is attached and is conveyed by the conveyor belt 71.
It is now possible to detect each prize ball released to the guide diameter 40
ing. Therefore, in the above-mentioned electric premium ball payout device 70,
The various prize ball detectors 17, 18a, 18b, 20, 33a described above
~ 33e detection signal to the storage means in the control circuit described later
Based on that the storage content of the storage means is not "0"
The drive motor 74 starts to rotate, and this prize ball counting detector
By counting the number of prize balls paid out by 76, the stored contents
Stop the drive motor 74 when it reaches “0”
ing. In addition, between the sub-rotary pulley 73 and the main rotary pulley 72
In between, one prize ball sent by the conveyor belt 71
Be sure to have one for each prize ball mounting recess 75
A prize ball rectifying protrusion 77 is provided for controlling. Also, as an electric prize ball payout device, a device shown in FIG.
May be used. FIG. 6 shows an electric prize ball dispensing device.
It is a front view showing another example of. In the figure, electrical gifts
The ball payout device 80 is provided with a cylinder 81 on which prize balls fall in a line.
And a plurality of recesses for storing a part of the prize balls in the tube 81.
The counting gear 82 having a number is provided so as to face the counting gear.
The drive motor 83 causes the 82 to rotate at a constant speed.
ing. At the position where the counting gear 82 and the prize ball mesh,
The corresponding cylinder 81 has a scene for counting and detecting the prize balls to be paid out.
An item count detector 84 is provided. According to this example
Drive motor 83 of the electric prize ball dispensing device 80 and a prize ball meter
The operation or action of the number detector 84 depends on the above-mentioned electrical premium.
Drive motor 74 of ball payout device 70 and prize ball counting detector 76
Is the same as. The control of the embodiment described above is based on FIG.
I will explain. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control circuit configuration.
You. In the figure, the control circuit is a microcontroller
Including computer 100. Inside the microcomputer 100
Is an MP that can execute control operations in a prescribed procedure.
ROM1 that stores operation program data for U101 and MPU101
02 and RAM1 that can write and read necessary data
Including 03 and. In addition, the microcomputer 100
Input circuit 104 that receives signals and provides input data to MPU 101
Output data from the MPU101 and output to the outside.
Reset pulse to the power circuit 105 and MPU101 when the power is turned on.
The power-on reset circuit 106 and the MPU 101
Clock generation circuit 107 for supplying a clock signal and clock generation
The clock signal from the circuit 107 is divided to determine the interrupt pulse.
Periodical pulse divider circuit for MPU101 (interrupt pulse generation
Circuit) and decodes the address data from MPU101
An address decoding circuit 109 is included. MPU101 is pulse
Depending on the interrupt pulse that is periodically given from the frequency divider 108
It is possible to execute the operation of the interrupt control routine.
You. Also, the address decoding circuit 109 is an add-on from the MPU 101.
ROM 102, RAM 103, input circuit 10
4, give the chip select signal to the output circuit 105 respectively
You. In this embodiment, the ROM 102 is a rewrite of its contents.
That is, stored in it when the need arises
By changing the program data for the MPU101
A programmable ROM is used so that And MPU
101 follows the program data stored in ROM102
And in response to the input of each control signal described below.
A control signal is given to the aerial prize ball payout device 70 and the like. The input signal to the microcomputer 100 is as follows.
Is given. First, various prize ball detectors
Winning in response to 17,18a, 18b, 20,33a-33e being turned on
The winning ball detection signal from the ball detection circuit 110 is
Data 100. The prize ball amount detector 42 (42a)
In response to turning on, from the prize ball retention amount detection circuit 111
A full state detection signal is sent to the microcomputer 100.
Be done. Scenes paid out by the prize ball counting detector 76 (84)
The detection signal for counting the number of gifts is sent via the prize counting circuit 112.
Then, a payout detection signal is given to the microcomputer 100.
Can be Further, the microcomputer 100 has the following circuits and components.
A control signal to the device. First, the prize ball payout device drive circuit
Rotation drive signal to drive motor 74 (83) via 113 or
Give a rotation stop signal. Memory prize ball number display drive circuit 114
Via the digital display (7-segment LED) 24
A control signal for displaying is given. In addition, in the above configuration
Each circuit is supplied with a specified DC voltage from the power supply circuit 115.
Be done. FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG.
Is. Next, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG.
A specific operation of the example will be described. In the figure, control
When the circuit power is turned on and control starts,
The computer 100 has an interrupt routine shown in FIG. 8 (b).
Start. That is, the game is started and played.
Various hits formed by the technician are formed on the game board 6.
Win the prize area, and the corresponding prize ball detector 17,18a, 1
It is determined whether or not 8b, 20, 33a to 33e are turned on (step
S₆), If it is determined that there is a winning ball, the RAM 103
"+ N" (n is the prize ball memory counter set in the
Add the number of prize balls paid out per winning ball; 13)
(Step S₇). Step S₆There is no prize ball in
If it is determined, or step S₇Processing ends
This ends the interrupt routine. The above
The interrupt routine is a pulse divider circuit (interrupt pulse
(Generation circuit) The interrupt signal from the 108 every 4 mS
Has been done. On the other hand, returning to the main routine shown in FIG.
When revealed, first, the value of the prize ball storage counter is "0".
Is determined (step S₁). In case of "0"
Repeats this process. On the other hand,
If the value is not "0", that is, there is a winning ball
If there are remaining prize balls to be paid out by
Indicates whether or not the prize ball retention amount detector 42 (42a) is turned on.
Is determined (step S₂). That is, the prize ball is a hit ball
To determine whether the supply tray 50 is full
The hit ball supply plate 50 is not yet full of prize balls
If it is determined that the microcomputer 100
Drive motor 74 (83) via the product dispenser drive circuit 113
A rotation driving signal is given to and a prize ball is paid out. At the same time
Then, the prize ball counting detector 76 (84) detects the paid prize balls.
To output the detection signal through the prize ball number counting circuit 112.
Microcomputer 100
Whenever there is the detection signal, the
Subtracted by "-1" from the stored contents (step
S₃). On the other hand, the step S₂At the batting table 50
The product ball is full and the prize ball retention detector 42 (42a) is ON
If it is determined that the
100 is a drive motor via a prize ball payout device drive circuit 113
Sending a stop signal to stop the rotation of 74 (83), the prize ball
Stop paying out (step S_Four). And step S₃
Or step S_FourAfter completing the
The data 100 is displayed on the 7th set through the memory prize number display driving circuit 114.
Gment LED (digital display) 24
Display the value of the_Five), Then step
S₁Return to step S₁~ S_FiveIs repeated. As described above, in the case of this embodiment, the hit ball supply tray 50
The prize ball becomes full, and the prize ball retention amount detector 42 (42
When a) is ON, the electric prize ball payout device 70 (8
The payout operation of 0) is stopped, but the game continues as it is
If it is possible and a hit ball wins the prize hole while continuing, the prize ball
The number of prize balls corresponding to one in the RAM103 included in the control circuit
Is added to the free gift ball memory counter set in
The value of (the number of unpaid prize balls) is set on the 6-sided game board.
It is designed to be displayed on the digital display 24. Well
Also, when the prize ball amount detector 42 (42a) is OFF
Until the value of the prize ball storage counter reaches "0"
The target prize payout device 70 (80) is set to operate.
You. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, only the hitting ball supply plate 50 is provided.
Is provided to operate in relation to the full state of the hitting ball supply tray 50.
The detector 42 (42a) controls the payout of prize balls.
Since it rolls, a surplus ball saucer is provided as in the past
There is no need for the player to simply purchase at the beginning of the game.
Just put the hit ball into the hit ball supply plate 50, the rest of the game
Focus on the game without interruption until the end
be able to. Of course, the surplus ball tray is installed as in the past.
Position where the detector 42 is installed, even on a digitized pachinko machine
On the downstream side of the branch point between the guide path and the guide lower path.
If it is installed at a position close to the hitting ball supply plate 50, the above-mentioned effects can be achieved.
Needless to say. It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the prize ball storage counter stores
The information displayed is the scenery paid out for one winning ball.
The number of gift items is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this.
The information stored in the computer can be used as it is as the number of prize balls.
Yes. In this case, as the prize ball counting detector 76 (84),
Predetermined number (prize ball paid out corresponding to one winning ball
Of the number of prizes; for example, 13)
Signal detection device or control circuit.
When a predetermined number of pulses are detected on the road, the prize ball memory
The counter value may be subtracted. Also,
In such cases, the structure of the electric prize ball payout device
Electricity that discharges a certain number of prize balls at a time as shown in the figure
The target premium ball payout device 90 may be used. In this case,
The number of operations of NOID 91 is detected in the control circuit to give a prize.
The value of the memory counter may be subtracted. The scenery
When the information stored in the item storage counter is a winning prize
The information displayed on the digital display 24 is given to the winning ball.
Can be the number of or the number of prize balls
You can also. FIG. 10 to FIG. 13 show the second embodiment.
The difference from the first embodiment is that a settlement switch 150 is provided.
The number of free gift balls stored in the free gift memory counter.
Directly go to the prize ball discharge port 30 without going through the hit ball supply plate 50
That's the point. Focusing on the difference,
An embodiment will be described. Figure 10 shows an example of a ball game machine.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG.
However, on the side of the front frame 2 is a settlement slot that can be operated by the player.
Switch 150 is only provided, all other components are
Since they are the same, the same reference numerals as in FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic rear view showing the rear of the pachinko gaming machine.
Yes, the only difference from Fig. 2 is the middle of the guide path 40.
From the lower guide path 153 to the end of the communication.
It is connected to the gutter 48, and the second flow path switching valve 15 is connected to the branch point.
The second solenoid valve which is provided with 1 and drives the second flow path switching valve 151.
This is the point where the door 152 is provided. And the second Soleno
Id 152 is generated by turning on the settlement switch 150.
Is excited and attracted the paid out prize balls from the guide path 40.
Guide to the lower path 153 and reach the prize ball outlet 30.
Of course, when the second solenoid 152 is not excited,
The flow path switching valve 151 keeps closing the inlet of the guide lower path 153.
It has become. In addition, other components shown in FIG.
Are all the same as in FIG.
Was. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the control of the second embodiment.
7 is a schematic diagram and is different from the control circuit shown in FIG.
The signal supplied to the microcomputer 200
The settlement switch 150 is added as a generator.
Points, and given by the microcomputer 200
The second solenoid 152 is added to receive a signal.
That is the point. Therefore, the control circuit shown in Fig. 12 is
The same structure corresponding to the components 100 to 115 shown in FIG.
There are components 200 to 215, and the settlement switch detection circuit 21
6, and solenoid drive circuit 217 has been added. What
Note that in FIG. 12, it is connected to the microcomputer 200.
The detector or device to be used is the detector shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the same reference numeral as that of the device is attached. FIG. 13 shows the control circuit of the second embodiment shown in FIG.
It is a flow figure showing operation. Below, based on FIG.
A specific operation of the second embodiment will be described. Figure smell
When the control circuit power is turned on and control starts
The microcomputer 200 has an interrupt shown in FIG. 13 (b).
Start the routine. That is, the game starts
The ball hit by the player is formed on the game board 6
A prize ball detector that wins in various prize areas and supports them
It is determined whether or not 17,18a, 18b, 20,33a to 33e are turned on (
Step S₁₃), If it is determined that there is a winning ball,
"+ N" is displayed in the prize ball memory counter set in RAM203.
(N is the number of prize balls paid out per winning ball; 13
Number) is added (step S₁₄). Step S₁₃At
If it is determined that there are no winning balls, or step S₁₄
The interrupt routine ends when the
You. The interrupt routine described above is based on the pulse divider circuit.
(Interrupt pulse generation circuit) Interrupt signal every 4mS from 208
It is always done by the issue. On the other hand, returning to the main routine shown in FIG.
First, the microcomputer 200
The switch 150 determines whether or not it is turned on (step S
₁). If the settlement switch 150 is not turned on,
Perform each processing of. That is, of the prize ball storage counter
It is determined whether or not the value is "0" (step S₂). "0"
If, then step S₁Return to. On the other hand, the prize ball memory cow
Value is not "0", that is, a winning ball occurs
There are still some prize balls to be paid out due to
If the prize ball retention amount detector 42 (42a) is ON,
Is determined (step S₃). That is, a gift ball
It is determined whether or not the hit ball supply tray 50 is full
The batting ball supply plate 50 is still full of prize balls.
If not, the microcomputer 20
0 is a drive motor 74 via the prize ball payout device drive circuit 213.
A rotation drive signal is given to (83) and a prize ball is paid out. With that
At the same time, the dispensed prize balls are counted as a prize ball counting detector 76 (84).
Detected, and the detection signal is passed through the prize ball number counting circuit 212.
And give it to the microcomputer 200.
The computer 200 stores the prize ball memory each time the detection signal is received.
Subtract "-1" from the stored contents of the counter (step
Step S_Four). On the other hand, the step S₃At the batting supply plate 50
The prize ball is full and the prize ball retention detector 42 (42a) is O
If it is determined to be N, the microcomputer
The computer 200 is driven by the prize ball payout device drive circuit 213.
Send a stop signal to stop the rotation of the 74 (83)
Stop ball payout (step S_Five). And step
S_FourOr step S_FiveAfter completing the
The computer 200 uses the memory prize ball number display drive circuit 214
The segment LED (digital display) 24 has a prize ball memory
Display the counter value (step S₆), Then step
Step S₁Return to step S₁~ S₆Is repeated. On the other hand, the step S₁, The adjustment switch 150 is O
If it is determined that it is N, the adjustment switch flag
Setting (step S₇), Energize the second solenoid 152
It magnetizes and operates the second flow path switching valve 151, and guides the guide path 40.
Communicate the lower path 153 (step S₈), Then the freebie
It is determined whether or not the value of the ball storage counter is "0" (step
Up S₉). Not "0", that is, there are unpaid prize balls
In case of_FourDo the same processing as (Step
Step S_Ten). However, in this case, the prize ball to be paid out
Is step S_FourUnlike the ball hitting supply plate 50,
Instead, it is directly led to the free gift ball outlet 30. In addition,
Step S_TenThe process of step S₉At free gift ball memory counsel
Until the value of the data becomes "0". On the other hand, step S₉
, It is determined that the value of the prize ball storage counter is “0”.
If they are separated, reset the flag of the settlement switch.
(Step S₁₁), And then demagnetize the second solenoid 152
(Step S₁₂), Processing is completed. As described above, this second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment.
The player presses the settlement switch 150 while performing the same operation.
When pressed, it is stored in the prize ball storage counter
The prize ball is directly led to the prize ball outlet 30. What
Oh, in this case, it is stored in the hitting ball supply tray 50.
As in the first embodiment, the prize ball is a ball pulling lever 61 by the player as in the first embodiment.
By operating the ball drop passage 55, ball drop exit 55a, communication port 47,
Be sure to reach the prize ball outlet 30 through the gutter 48 and collect it.
I have to In the above-described embodiment, when the settlement switch 150 is turned on
Until the value of the prize ball storage counter becomes "0", that is,
All the prize balls will be paid out, but as the player likes
Accordingly, the payout of the prize balls may be stopped on the way. For example,
Paying the prize ball memorized by turning ON the settlement switch for the first time
Start paying out and stop paying out at the second ON
Or, a prize ball that is stored when the settlement switch is turned on.
Payment will be started, and payment will be stopped when the settlement switch is turned off.
In this way, stop paying out prize balls on the way
Is also good. Next, referring to FIGS. 14 to 17, the third embodiment will be described.
And explain. The third embodiment is almost the same as the second embodiment.
However, the difference from the second embodiment is that the settlement switch
Stored in the prize ball memory counter when the Ji 251 is activated
Remembered without paying out the number of prize balls
The gift certificate as an information recording medium with the information
The point is that the ticket issuing device issues the ticket. Less than,
The third embodiment will be described focusing on the difference. Fig. 14
Is a front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine.
The difference from FIG. 1 is the lower part of the front frame 2.
The point is that the gift certificate issuing device 250 is provided in the center. Free gift certificate
The line device 250 includes a settlement switch 251, a gift certificate payout outlet 252, and
Is provided, when the player presses the settlement switch 251
The gift certificate issuing device 250 operates, and the prize ball storage counter
The gift certificate with the stored information is a gift certificate exit
It is designed to be discharged from 252. In addition, from the gift certificate
Line devices 250 that issue magnetic cards, IC cars
The one that issues the code or the punch hole that displays the information.
It is conceivable to issue a paper tape that has this. Fig. 16
[FIG. 7] is a circuit diagram of a block configuration showing control of the third embodiment.
The difference from the control circuit shown in FIG. 12 is that
Receives the signal given from the microcomputer 300
Issue a gift certificate instead of the second solenoid 152
The point is that the device 250 is provided. This is why it is shown in Figure 16.
The control circuit corresponding to the components 200 to 216 in FIG.
Same components 300 to 316, solenoid driven
Instead of the circuit 217, a gift certificate issuing device drive circuit 317 is provided.
You. In FIG. 16, the microcomputer 300
The detector or device connected to the checkout switch 251
Identical to the detector or device shown in Figure 12 except
No. is attached. FIG. 17 shows the control circuit of the third embodiment shown in FIG.
It is a flow figure showing operation. Below, referring to FIG.
A specific operation of the third embodiment will be described. Figure smell
When the control circuit power is turned on and control starts
The microcomputer 300 has an interrupt shown in FIG. 17 (b).
Start the routine. That is, the game starts
The ball hit by the player is formed on the game board 6
A prize ball detector that wins in various prize areas and supports them
It is determined whether or not 17,18a, 18b, 20,33a to 33e are turned on (
Step S_Ten), If it is determined that there is a winning ball,
"+ N" is displayed in the prize ball memory counter set in RAM303.
(N is the number of prize balls paid out per winning ball; 13
Number) is added (step S₁₁). Step S_TenAt
If it is determined that there are no winning balls, or step S₁₁
The interrupt routine ends when the
You. The interrupt routine described above is based on the pulse divider circuit.
(Interrupt pulse generation circuit) Interrupt signal from 308 every 4mS
It is always done by the issue. On the other hand, returning to the main routine shown in FIG.
First, the microcomputer 300 will settle
It is determined whether or not the switch 251 is turned on (step S
₁). If the settlement switch 251 is not turned on,
Perform each processing of. That is, of the prize ball storage counter
It is determined whether or not the value is "0" (step S₂). "0"
If, then step S₁Return to. On the other hand, the prize ball memory cow
Value is not "0", that is, a winning ball occurs
There are still some prize balls to be paid out due to
If the prize ball retention amount detector 42 (42a) is ON,
Is determined (step S₃). That is, a gift ball
It is determined whether or not the hit ball supply tray 50 is full
The batting ball supply plate 50 is still full of prize balls.
If not, the microcomputer 30
0 is the drive motor 74 via the prize ball payout device drive circuit 313.
A rotation drive signal is given to (83) and a prize ball is paid out. With that
At the same time, the dispensed prize balls are counted as a prize ball counting detector 76 (84).
Detected, and the detection signal is passed through the prize ball number counting circuit 312.
And give it to the microcomputer 300.
The computer 300 stores the prize ball each time the detection signal is received.
Subtract "-1" from the stored contents of the counter (step
Step S_Four). On the other hand, the step S₃At the batting supply plate 50
The prize ball is full and the prize ball retention detector 42 (42a) is O
If it is determined to be N, the microcomputer
The computer 300 is driven by the prize ball payout device drive circuit 313.
Send a stop signal to the rotation 74 (83) to stop rotation
Stop ball payout (step S_Five). And step
S_FourOr step S_FiveAfter completing the
The computer 300 uses the memory prize ball number display drive circuit 314 to display 7
The segment LED (digital display) 24 has a prize ball memory
Display the counter value (step S₆), Then step
Step S₁Return to step S₁~ S₆Is repeated. On the other hand, the step S₁, The settlement switch 251 is O
If it is determined to be N, the prize ball memory counter
It is determined whether the value of is "0" (step S₇).
If it is not “0”, that is, if there are unpaid prize balls
The microcomputer 300 drives the gift certificate issuing device
The prize ticket issuing device 250 is driven through the circuit 317 to give a prize ball.
Give a gift certificate with the information stored in the memory counter
Pay out from the gift coupon exit 252 (step S₈). on the other hand,
Step S₇In, the value of the prize ball storage counter is "0"
Is determined, and step S₈At
If the gift certificate is issued, the memory of the prize ball memory counter
Clear the contents (Step S₉), Processing is completed. As is clear from the above description of the operation, this third embodiment
In contrast to the second embodiment, the player pays the
Press the button 251 and it is stored in the prize ball memory counter.
There is no need to wait for the payout of many prize balls.
The number of prize balls that can be instantly obtained by just pressing the 251
A corresponding value object can be acquired. The third
Also in the case of the embodiment, when the settlement switch 251 is pressed,
If the prize balls remain in the hit ball supply plate 50,
Person must operate the ball pulling lever 61 to punch the ball.
Absent. In this case, the player has a pachinko ball and a gift certificate.
You will have two value objects called
Push the ball 251 to pull out the prize balls in the hit ball supply tray 50.
A passage formed separately from the passage 55 (may be completely separated,
It may be diverted from the ball pulling path)
The prize ball is counted by counting
It is okay to issue a gift certificate after adding to the unta
Yes. In the third embodiment described above, the gift certificate issuing device is also used.
I have shown that the device 250 is provided for each pachinko machine,
As shown in Fig. 18, use the gift certificate issuing device 350 to
Set up on the Pachinko island between the machine and the pachinko machine,
Two settlement switches 351a provided on the gift issuing device 350,
The player of the pachinko machine 1 on the left side of 351b is
By pressing the calculation switch 351a, the gift certificate payout port 35
Receive a free gift ticket from 2 and face the pachinko machine on the right side
1 player presses the settlement switch 351b
You may receive the gift certificate from the gift certificate exit 352.
Yes. It should be noted that, except for the pachinko balls, as in the third embodiment,
When paying out as a value object, possession balls of the entire game hall
It is possible to reduce the number and save labor for prize exchange work.
It has the effect that it can be made into a material. All the control times of the above-described first to third embodiments
The path is provided in a dedicated board for paying out prize balls.
However, the game is not limited to this and the game content is controlled.
Installed in the control circuit board or management computer
It may be provided in the inside of the dedicated board or game system.
If it is provided in the circuit board, the board can be used for pachinko games.
It may be installed on an island stand other than the machine. Also, the memory in the control circuit
Means (RAM), etc. must not erase the memory contents in case of power failure.
It is better to have a backup power supply
New

【The invention's effect】

According to the present invention, when the hit ball supply tray is filled with the prize balls, the prize ball retention amount detecting means operates to stop the payout operation of the electric prize ball paying means, but the game is interrupted. You can continue without any changes. In addition, when a hit ball enters the winning area while the electric prize ball payout means is stopped, the information is stored in the storage means and displayed by the notifying means, so that the player may be enthusiastic about the game. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 8 show a first embodiment, and FIG.
A front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko game machine, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a hit ball supply plate, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a ball drop structure, FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of an electric prize ball payout device, FIG. 6 is a front view showing another example of the electric prize ball payout device, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the control circuit configuration, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 9 is a front view showing still another example of the electric prize ball payout device. 10 to 13 show a second embodiment, and FIG.
A front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine,
FIG. 11 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 12 is a control circuit configuration block diagram, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 14 to 17 show a third embodiment, and FIG. 14 shows
A front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine,
FIG. 15 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 16 is a control circuit configuration block diagram, and FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a front view of Pachinko Island when the place for installing the gift certificate issuing device is Pachinko Island. 1 …… Pachinko game machine (ball game machine) 6 …… Game board 8a-8f …… Normal prize hole 9,10a, 10b …… Start prize hole 13 …… Variable prize ball device 17,18a, 18b …… Start Prize winning ball detector 20 …… Predetermined winning ball number detector 24 …… Digital display (informing means) 33a to 33e …… Winning ball detector 40 …… Induction path 42, 42a …… Presentation ball retention amount detector 50… … Striking ball supply plate 70,80,90 …… Electric prize ball payout device 74,83 …… Drive motor 91 …… Solenoid 76,84 …… Grant ball count detector (prize ball payout detection means) 100,200,300 …… Microcomputer 150,251,351a, 351b …… Settlement switch 250,350 …… Present ticket issuing device

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A game board in which a prize area is formed, an electric prize ball payout means for actuating an electric drive source to pay a prize ball when a hit ball is won in the prize area, the electric prize ball payout A hit ball supply tray that receives the prize balls paid out from the means and guides the prize balls to a hitting ball firing position, a guide path that guides the prize balls paid out from the electrical prize ball payout means to the hit ball supply tray, the hit ball A prize ball retention amount detecting means for detecting that a predetermined amount of prize balls stays in the supply plate or the guide path, a prize ball detecting means for detecting prize balls winning in the prize area, and a prize ball from the prize ball paying means. Prize ball payout detection means for detecting that the prize has been paid out, prize winning ball related information storage means for additionally storing information related to the prize winning ball based on the output of the prize winning ball detection means, in the memory of the prize winning ball related information storage means Informing means for notifying the player in a manner that can be recognized by the player, subtracting information related to a prize ball from the content stored in the prize ball related information storage means based on the output of the prize ball payout detecting means, and winning at that time. Control means for controlling the storage content of the ball-related information storage means through the notification means, and for controlling the prize ball payout operation of the electric prize ball payout means based on the output of the prize ball retention amount detection means,
Ball game machine equipped with. 2. The prize-related information is a predetermined number of prize balls set corresponding to one prize-winning prize in the prize-winning area, and the prize-ball payout detecting means is configured to: It is a one-piece payout detection means for individually detecting the gift balls paid out from the gift ball payout means, and the information related to the gift ball is the detection information of one prize ball detected by the one-piece payout detection means. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit is a segment display unit that displays the number of prize balls stored in the winning ball-related information storage unit. 3. The information related to the prize balls is the number of prize balls that have been won in the prize area, and the prize ball payout detecting means has a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to one prize ball. A predetermined number payout detection means for detecting that the ball has been paid out from the ball payout means, the information related to the prize ball is detection information of a predetermined number of prize balls detected by the predetermined number payout detection means, 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means is a segment display for displaying the number of winning balls stored in the winning ball related information storage means. 4. The information related to the prize balls is the number of prize balls that have been won in the prize area, and the prize ball payout detecting means has a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to one prize ball. A predetermined number payout detection means for detecting that the ball has been paid out from the ball payout means, the information related to the prize ball is detection information of a predetermined number of prize balls detected by the predetermined number payout detection means, 2. The bullet according to claim 1, wherein the notification means is a segment display for displaying the number of prize balls calculated by multiplying the number of prize balls stored in the prize-related information storage means by the predetermined number. Ball game machine. 5. The ball game machine is further provided with a value having a predetermined value based on information stored in the prize-winning ball-related information storage means by the operation of the settlement switch which can be arbitrarily operated by the player. A ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a value object payout means for paying out an object. 6. The ball game machine according to claim 5, wherein the value object is a pachinko ball used in the ball game machine, and the value object payout means is the prize ball payout means. . 7. The value object is an information recording medium in which the number of prize balls stored in the prize-related information storage means is entered, and the value object payout means is the information recording medium issuing device. The ball game machine according to claim 5.