JP2673416B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
For example, pachinko machines, coin machines, or slots
In particular, use a recording medium for rental, such as a machine.
Game media that can be rented by
(Also called) is used to play games, which is advantageous for players.
Regarding gaming machines for which multiple types of prize states are defined
You. 2. Description of the Related Art A ball game machine, which is an example of this kind of game machine, is used for playing.
In order to perform the trick, first insert coins and bills into the ball lending machine.
It is necessary to borrow a pachinko ball, which is an example of a game medium.
You. And supply the ball game machine from the borrowed pachinko balls
A player can play a game by putting it on a plate. Player
When a player plays a game, the pachinko balls have multiple winning areas.
It is driven into the formed game area. The ball that is driven in is
A certain number of pachinko balls that always win a prize area
Was paid out to the player. On the other hand, in a slot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine,
However, coins and bills are used to play games there.
Put it in a lending machine and borrow an example of a coin for gaming
It is necessary to insert the coin and use a reel etc.
The variable display device is variably started, then variably stopped, and then the variable
By satisfying a certain condition of the design of the display device, the game medium
A certain number of coins of the above example were always paid out. The game hall is a ball game machine or slot.
A player uses a ball lending machine or a coin lending machine to play a game on a machine.
Collect coins and banknotes that have been put into gaming machine lending machines such as
I was That is, a player playing a game on a gaming machine is hard
Borrowing a gaming medium equivalent to the valuable value of coins and bills,
A game is played by a game machine using a game medium, and the game is played.
There are several types of winning status that the machine is profitable for the player.
For playing depending on which one of the prize states has been won
The media is paid out to the player and the player enjoys the game.
Was. [0006] On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine
In a certain winning state among the plurality of types of winning states
If the service for players is improved by making it easier to generate
In the case of
Disadvantages to the amusement hall as the amount of gaming media released increases
There is an inconvenience that the profit becomes too large. In other words, game support
There is a trade-off between improving services and preventing the increase of disadvantages at the game hall
On the other hand, it is difficult to maintain a profit balance between the two parties.
was there. As described above, the game is played on the gaming machine.
In order for players to carry coins and banknotes,
If you do not have it, you will not be able to play
Was. In addition, even if you have coins
Enter as many coins as necessary into the gaming media lending machine
And the problem of taking time to put it in,
It takes a lot of time to collect the change to be paid out when inserting the bills.
There was a problem. In addition, the game that has borrowed game media
The technician needs to put it in the game machine,
There are many preparatory steps to enjoy the game on the gaming machine like
It was inconvenient for the player. Also on the amusement hall side
By using coins and banknotes, gaming media lending machines and
Needs to collect the money accumulated in the gaming machine itself
To look around the machine for collection,
Necessary or disadvantageous to the amusement hall side
Was. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to allow a player to play a game machine.
While improving the convenience when playing games,
You can keep a balance of profits between
It is to provide such a game machine. The present invention is a recording medium for lending.
Play using the game media that can be rented out by using the body
As the technique is performed, there are multiple winning states that will be beneficial to the player.
It is a game machine defined by several types,
Game medium payout means capable of paying out to one, and the winning state
If a winning occurs, a winning signal according to the type of winning status
Winning signal generating means for generating
The number of game media according to the type of winning signal issued from
While paying out by the game medium payout means,
That the recording medium for game can lend game media
A certain number of games depending on the lending command signal generated as a matter
Control for renting out media by using the game media allocating means
The payout control means for carrying out the game and the game medium in the game machine are rotated.
Collection path for collecting and discharging out of the machine, and the game medium
The flow path of the game medium on the lower side of the ball flow below the payout means
A flow path switching means capable of switching to the recovery path;
Features. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the lending recording medium is
Games can be played using game media that can be rented by using
There are multiple types of winning status that are carried out and are profitable for the player
The game media are defined by the game media payout means.
If you can pay out to one and a winning situation occurs
Depending on the type of winning state by the winning signal generation means
The winning signal can be generated, and the winning signal is generated by the payout control means.
The number of games depending on the type of winning signal issued from the live means
While paying out the game medium by the game medium payout means,
The lending recording medium can lend game media
Depending on the lending command signal generated under
The game medium is paid out by the game medium payout means and lent to the player.
The output control is performed. In addition, the game media in the gaming machine
There is a collection path for collecting and discharging it out of the machine.
By the function of the flow path switching means, the game medium payout means
The flow path of the game medium on the lower side of the ball flow is
It becomes possible to switch to the recovery path. As a result, the flow path of the game medium
The game medium payout means in a state in which is switched to the recovery path
If you activate the, the game media inside the game machine will be ejected out of the machine.
You. Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
This will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
Ball game machine (Pachinko game machine, to be concrete below
A game machine management system using a pachinko machine
It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of a stem. Of FIG.
Block diagram is a card for managing pachinko halls
Shows a management system using the
System sells at least a pachinko card 22
Card vending machine 10 and card settlement machine 12
Card system management that manages based on data from
And device 14. Furthermore, it has a card insertion slot 340
A plurality of pachinko gaming machines 300 and a prize ball counter 2
Card system management device for each processing data in 0
14 to the card system management device 14
Data management is also performed based on these data. The value of the card vending machine 10 can be specified.
An example of a recording medium for rental, such as a telephone
A prepaid card that stores certain information, such as a card
For selling the pachinko card 22 as a card
It is. Pachinko card 22 can be rented, for example
The number of active balls is stored and the pachinko card concerned
By inserting 22 from the card insertion slot 340,
Let pachinko balls be rented from pachinko gaming machines 300
Is configured. The sales data generated by the card vending machine 10,
The amount of cash inserted into the Nawachi card vending machine 10 is sold
Types of Pachinko Cards (Pachinko Car
The card was sold), the number of pachinko cards sold
Sales data such as the number of items and the amount of change
It is sent to the system management device 14. The card settlement machine 12 is an unused pachinko
Reimbursement of cards and unused charges for pachinko cards in use
It is for paying money. Use the card settlement machine 12
Data such as calculated amount and card type is
System management device 14. [0016] Furthermore, it is rented from the pachinko gaming machine 300.
Number of balls lent, number of balls loaded in the pachinko gaming machine 300, supplement
Ball supply number, other ball number data, and prize ball counter 20
Card system management device 1
Give to 4. The card system management device 14 has the above-mentioned functions.
Based on the data sent from the device, sales at the game hall
Various types of data, sales guidelines or reference data
Collect and analyze data, and collect inventory data
It is intended for management purposes. The above is the main device constituting this system.
Group. It is not shown in this block diagram
However, a place where only pachinko machines are provided in the game hall
Not only the game, but other game machines, such as slot machines
(So-called pachislot), Arrange-type coin game machine, etc.
May be provided, and in such a case,
As you can see, the pachinko machines sold at the card vending machine 10
Lend coins from gaming machines depending on the mode. The card
Is common to pachinko machines and slot machines
You can use it, or you can use it only for pachinko machines.
It may be one dedicated to the slot machine. Also, instead of the card settlement machine 12, a prize ball
Provide a card reader to read card data at exchanges,
A staff member confirms the read data and manually sets the settlement amount.
It may be input and sent to the management device. Such a pachinko card in the management of the game hall
As an advantage when introducing a management system using
Is a pachinko machine used for lending game balls and game coins.
Card (for example, a relatively expensive card such as 1000 yen)
Can be sold in advance (can be sold in advance), so
Sales will increase. Pachinko gaming machines throw pachinko cards
You only need to lend a ball based on the deposit, and insert bills and coins.
Pachinko car compared to the case of ball lending based on
It is easy to judge whether or not it is correct. In other words, currency such as banknotes and coins
The judgment of right and wrong of money requires a relatively complicated and precise device.
However, if the pachinko card is right or wrong, a magnetic signal is sent.
Just use a card reader such as a reading head.
And reduce the manufacturing cost of pachinko machines that require multiple units
be able to. Also, a device for identifying the pachinko card
If the installation is easy, the pachinko machine can be made smaller by that amount.
It is also possible to place a game machine at a pachinko game hall.
Can save money. The amount of money stored in the pachinko card
You only need to lend out the necessary amount of money.
Compared to this, there is no need to pay change. For players, insert banknotes and coins
It is easier to insert a pachinko card than to do,
Operation is easy. Also, lend paper money and coins to pachinko balls
There is no need to prepare a lot for sushi, one snap
It is convenient because you only need to have a kocard. There are many advantages as described above. Less than
The individual devices that make up this system are:
Card vending machine, pachinko card, pachinko game with ball lending function
About the technology machine, card settlement machine, card system management device,
Its configuration and operation will be described in detail. [0025] Card vending machine description FIG. 2 shows card sales related to one embodiment of this card system.
FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the vending machine 10, and FIG.
0 is a front view. In addition, FIG.
It is the block diagram drawn in order to demonstrate a structure. Figure 2
Chair Referring to FIG. 4, and in particular to FIG. 3 and FIG.
The configuration and operation of the card vending machine 10 will be described. From the power supply circuit 24, the card vending machine 10
Cards are sold when power is supplied to the mechanical section.
Whether it is on sale or not
Is displayed. At the card vending machine,
Coins or bills are inserted from the bill insertion slot 32.
And a coin sorter 34 or a bill sorter 36, respectively.
Therefore, the input coin or the input banknote is a valid coin or paper.
Whether it is money or not
If so, they are provided to the bill counter 38. Paper money meter
Numeral 38 detects the amount of coins (coins and bills)
It is the one to calculate the total. Detection count of money counter 38
The data (payment amount data) is given to the control unit 40 and
It is stored in the deposit amount storage unit 42 and is also displayed on the display unit.
It is displayed on the input amount display 46 via the IBA 44. Input currency after being counted by the currency counter 38
Is given as a supplementary currency to the part of the change holding and return mechanism 48.
Other items are stored in the safe 52 and stored.
To be piped. The input currency selected by the currency selector 34 or
Is a bad currency or the inserted bills sorted by the bill sorter 36.
Is a defective banknote, the money holding and returning mechanism 48
It is returned from the change return port 50. A selection instruction mechanism by the user after the money is inserted
Is operated. That is, in normal operation, the sales card
Amount selection buttons 54a, 54b, 54c, 54d, 54e
Is pressed, and the sales card number selection button 56 is pressed.
a or 56b is pressed. To operate these buttons
The generated signal is detected by the signal reading circuit 58, and the control unit
Given to 40. The control unit 40 displays these signals on a display device.
To the driver 44 for sale and display the sales card amount indicator 60 and
Gold of the sales card selected on the sales card number display 62
Display the amount and number respectively. The user can display the respective display devices 60 and 62.
If you want to correct the displayed content and confirm the
If you want to purchase the card with the displayed amount by pressing button 64, sell it.
Press the sell button 66. The sales card number display 62
Has pressed one of the sales card amount selection buttons 54
At that point, display the number "1", then select the number of sales cards
When either button 56a or 56b is pressed,
The display of the number of sheets is changed. A button 56 for selecting the number of sales cards is provided.
Instead of pressing the sales card selection button 54
Detects and displays the number of sales cards in response to the number
You may make it. The signal of the selling button 66 is sent to a signal reading circuit 58.
Is given to the control unit 40. In the control unit 40
Controls the card sales mechanism based on the signal,
Take out the card from the tock section 68 and use the data writing section 70.
Write the required data to the magnetic stripe of the card and
The necessary data is printed on the card surface with the data printing unit 72,
Cards are issued from the card payout opening 76 via the ticket issuing processing unit 74.
Issue. The control unit 40 is also a change holding and returning mechanism.
48 to control the change after purchasing the card through the change return port 50
Fishing returned from the change amount storage unit 42
Memorize the amount of money. In the above description, in the card issuing mechanism
Is the card paper stock section 68 with no data card
Stock section based on sales control signals
Card is removed and the necessary data is written (magnetically
Data is encoded) and is printed and processed
However, instead of this, the data
Cards that store data are stocked by type,
Even if any of them are paid out selectively
Good. Pachin sold by the card vending machine 10
The amount of Cocard is, for example, 1,000 as shown.
Yen card, 2,000 yen card, 3,000 yen card,
5,000 yen card and 10,000 yen card
Compared to the amount when a regular player rents a ball with money
It is expensive. This is a pachinko card
When renting a Chinko ball, rent the entire face value of the card
Instead of just the amount of pachinko balls needed
Players can buy cards as often as they can borrow
This is done so as to save the trouble of doing it. Card vending machines are not limited to those described above.
However, it does not include a ball rental mechanism as shown in FIG.
You may. That is, it is added to the operation unit for selling cards.
In addition, the ball rental display 78 for ball rental processing, the ball rental amount selection
A selection button 80 and a ball discharge port 82 are provided to throw coins.
Insert coins or bills into the entrance 30 or bill insertion slot 32
Then, by operating the loan amount selection button 80
It may include a mechanism for ejecting balls from the ball outlet 82.
No. With such a card sales and ball rental machine,
The user has a certain number of pachinko balls at the start of the game.
While renting a game, and further snapping depending on the progress of the game
Think of the need to borrow coins and buy a card together
It can be a convenient device. In the pachinko hall, a card
There is no need to install a vending machine and a ball lending machine side by side, and a hall is installed
Space can be used to advantage. Furthermore, the card vending machine is as follows.
You may make it a simple structure. That is, the money slot
As a predetermined banknote, for example, only 1,000 yen banknote
There is a bill slot that can be inserted, and a card payout slot
It may be provided only. And the bill slot
1,000 yen banknote is inserted and the inserted banknote is normal
Distinguished by a discriminating device to be a 1,000 yen bill
In response to being given, a 1,000 yen pachinko card
May be paid out from the card payout exit. That is,
Many types of paper, such as the card vending machine 10 described in FIG.
You can put money in and pay the amount of Pachinko card you purchased
Instead of a vending machine that can be selected, throw a 1,000 yen bill.
We will issue a 1,000 yen pachinko card upon entry
Such a simple structure may be used. [0040] Pachinko card description FIG. 6 is a pachinko machine used in one embodiment of this system.
It is an illustration figure which shows an example of a card. Pachinko card 22
Is a paper ticket or a thin ticket based on polyester
It is made up of magnetism on part or all of its front or back surface.
It has an air coating part. In the illustrated embodiment,
Has a magnetic stripe 84 on a part of its surface. pachinko
The name of the store (for example, “Fever
-I store "), expiration date (eg" 61.8.3 ")
1 ”), the date of sale (eg“ 61.7.01 ”) and
Print the amount of money on the card (for example, "Amount: 3,000")
Have been. The magnetic stripe 84 magnetically stores data.
In the writable area, the written data can be mechanically read.
It is possible to put it out. The magnetic stripe 84 includes, for example,
The data as shown in Figure 7, namely, the store name,
Sale date, expiration date, usable store code (pachinko card
Not limited to the stores that sold 22
There is a pachinko ball with this pachinko card
The code of the store that can be used), the amount of the card,
Data that shows whether or not the card has been settled), used amount
(How much of the 3,000 yen card amount has already been paid
Data such as whether it was used for lending a ball
Have been. The pachinko car shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
The cord 22 is just an example and can be used in this embodiment.
That the pachinko cards are limited to such examples
It's not a thing. As a modified example of a pachinko card,
Something like: The amount of the pachinko card is a predetermined amount.
For example, it is set at 1,000 yen, and it can be used as a pachinko card.
Stores only expiration date data and available store name data.
The pachinko card is used once
Pachinko balls that can be rented are set in units of 200 yen
It may be a card that can be used 5 times.
Each time it is used, one punch hole or notch
When five punch holes or notches are formed
The card may be used up. Storage of each data in the pachinko card
Replaces magnetic storage with optical detection such as barcodes.
The data is encoded according to the print mode that can be output.
It may be. In addition, of the data to the pachinko card
Encoding is a small through hole formed on the pachinko card.
It may be a combination of the above. Further, a card encoded in the card
Expiration date data is stored in advance from the card vending machine
Not only for things, but for cards first used, pachinko balls
When it is loaned for the first time, it will be covered for a predetermined period from that point.
The expiration date data so that the
It may be stored. In addition, of the pachinko balls that can be lent to the card
When the quantity data (amount data) is encoded
In order to prevent unauthorized re-recording of data,
Depending on the number (amount) of pachinko balls already lent,
A through hole is formed in the data recordable part such as the air coating part.
You can make it physically impossible to re-record data.
No. [0047] Pachinko machine explanation FIG. 8 shows a gaming machine applicable to one embodiment of this system.
9 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine 300, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a part of the internal structure. Further
FIG. 10 is a side view of the pachinko gaming machine 300.
Further, FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 300.
FIG. Referring to FIGS. 8 to 11, the pachinko game
The configuration of the technique machine 300 will be described. Pachinko gaming machine 300
A game board 304 is formed on the front frame 302, and
A game area 305 is formed by the game board 304 of
You. The front plate 330 is provided with a hit ball supply plate 324.
And one of the gaming media dispensed from the prize ball outlet 323
As an example, pachinko balls are temporarily stored while pachinko balls are stored.
Send balls one by one to the ball-striking launcher 372 (see FIG. 9)
Only by operating the operation handle 336 by the player,
You can hit the ball one by one into the game area 305
It is configured as follows. Also, under the pachinko machine 300
A surplus ball tray 332 is provided in the side portion,
The pachinko balls stored in the hit ball supply plate 324 are full
When it becomes, a part of it is discharged from the surplus ball outlet 334.
It is constructed so that it can be stored by a surplus ball tray 332.
You. On the game board 304, a variable display device is provided in the central portion.
An installation 306 is provided, and the lower part has a variable
A prize ball device 310 is provided. Furthermore, the game board 30
4 is provided with start winning holes 316a, 316b, 314
The start winning port 316a, 316b, 31
By the winning of the pachinko ball to 4, the variable display device 306
The rotating drums 308a, 308b, 308c rotate for a fixed time.
It is configured to roll and stop. In the figure, 32
Reference numeral 8 denotes a stop button, and the rotary drums 308a, 308
When the player turns on while rotating 8b and 308c
Rotation of the rotating drums 308a, 308b, 308c
Is configured to stop. Also, this rotating drive
The frames 308a, 308b, 308c are always rotated.
You can leave it, and the pachinko ball will automatically stop when you start winning.
You may comprise with what. These rotating drums 308a, 3
Where the combination of symbols at the time of stop of 08b, 308c is
If it is a fixed combination (for example, 777), it is a big win
The open / close plate 312 of the variable winning ball device 310.
Controlled to open for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)
You. However, during this opening period, the winning of pachinko balls is 10
In case of individual pieces, before the opening time reaches the specified time
Controlled to close. Also, during the opening of the opening and closing plate 312,
A pachinko ball is a V-pocket installed in the variable winning ball device 310.
Opening and closing the variable winning ball device 310 by winning a prize
The plate 312 is designed to be closed and then reopened.
Therefore, the upper limit of this number of continuations is set to 10 times.
It should be noted that this continuation count is displayed on the continuation count display 318.
It is configured to be. Numeral 392 in the figure is a prize number display, which is
The number of prize balls to NCO gaming machines is large, so it is a prize with the prize ball payout device.
To display the number of unpaid winning coins when balls cannot be paid out
belongs to. In the figure, 326 is a speaker
When a sound effect or a misbehavior occurs in the big hit state
The alarm sound is generated. 322 is an out ball
Out hole for discharging the coin, 320 is a variable winning ball device 31
Number-of-payment indicator that displays the number of winning pachinko balls to 0
It is. A front-end frame 302 is provided with a ball rental indicator 338.
And the device for lending balls is in operation.
indicate. A card slot 340 is installed below it.
And can be used to insert a pachinko card vertically
It is configured as follows. Further below that is an amount display
342 and a ball rental signal command button 344 are provided.
You. The amount display 342 is stored in the pachinko card.
This is for displaying the amount of money that can be leased. Ball rental signal
Command button 344 is "1,000 yen""500yen"
Five buttons of "300 yen""200yen""100yen"
Is displayed by pressing any button.
Displaying pachinko balls for the amount of money according to the amount of money
It is. And insert a pachinko card and give a ball rental signal command
By operating the button 344, the pachinko ball is a prize.
It is configured to be rented from the ball outlet 323. The ball rental signal command button is used in the above embodiment.
Not limited to a single amount button (100 yen, 200 yen
Etc., and pays out balls corresponding to each press of the amount button
You may do it. In addition, the purpose of the ball rental command signal button
A player can insert a pachinko card into the card insertion slot
A single amount (100 yen, 200 yen) for each manual insertion into
Etc.) may be paid out. The starting winning port 31 which is an example of a winning area.
6a, 316b, 314, as shown in FIG.
The winning ball detectors 364a, 364b, 364c are provided
The start winning holes 316a, 316b, 314.
The first prize is obtained by the detection of this ball detector
An award condition occurs, and the rotation output is detected by the output of this detector.
The display unit 308 is configured to perform rotation display control. Ma
Also, based on the detection output of this detector, a fixed number of prize balls
It is controlled to pay out (for example, 7 pieces).
Start prize winning ball detectors 364a, 364b, 364c won
It is also configured as a ball detector. In the figure, 368
a, 368b, 368c are attached to the mechanism plate 349.
It is a winning ball detector that this detector can detect
The second winning state occurs in the
For paying out a fixed number (eg 13) of prize balls
It is. Also, 366a and 366b are prize-winning ball detectors.
The third winning state occurs when this detector detects
However, a certain number of pachinko balls (for example, 10
Prize balls. These start
Winning ball detectors 364a, 364b, 364c, winning ball inspection
Deliverers 368a, 368b, 368c and prize ball detectors
Multiple types of prizes determined by 366a and 366b
If any of the states occur then the type of winning state
The winning signal generating means for generating the winning signal according to the
ing. A gaming medium in which one gaming medium can be paid out
The payout means consists of ball payout means, and these prizes
One ball can be paid out based on the detection output of the ball detector
The prize ball payout device 352, which is an example of a noble ball payout means, drives
The pachinko balls in the prize ball payout device are
Send to the road 354 side, and give a predetermined amount of prize balls to the prize ball exit 3
A predetermined amount is dispensed from the ball 23 to the hit ball supply tray 324 (see FIG. 8).
It is configured as follows. On the way to the prize ball passage 354
A switching valve 358 is provided in the middle part,
This switching valve 358 is switched by the id 356, and
The drop path of the ball is a prize ball passage 360 or a ball drop passage
362 is configured to be selectively switched to either
Have been. This dropout passage 362 is not used at the end of the game hall.
How to remove the pachinko balls remaining in the pachinko machine
It is for. The inside of the gaming machine is provided by the ball-draining passage 362.
There is a collection path for collecting the game media and discharging them outside the machine.
Has been established. The switching valve 358, the punching solenoid 3
By 56, the ball flow lower side than the game medium payout means
In which the flow path of the game medium can be switched to the recovery path
A route switching means is configured. In the figure, 372 is a hit ball firing
Device, driven by the ball striking motor 374.
And a batting rod 376 for
Pachinko balls sent from 4 (see Fig. 8) one by one
It is configured so that it can be driven into the game area. In the figure, reference numeral 340 denotes a card insertion slot;
6 is a card control box, 348 is a selection control box
Yes, corresponding to the ball rental signal command button 344 (see FIG. 8)
Is what it is. Card from this card slot 340
, And operate the ball rental signal command button 344 (see FIG. 8).
By making, as will be described later, the prize ball payout device 3
52 is driven and controlled, and a predetermined amount of pachinko balls are lent out.
It is configured as follows. The prize balls are paid out through the winning opening
Display mode when the variable display device is stopped
By becoming a combination of predetermined symbols,
A prize ball may be paid out. The card control box 346 is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the car inserted from the card insertion slot 340
Card insertion detection switch 380 for detecting a card
Card transport mechanism that transports the inserted card to a specified place
382 and read the data recorded on the card
Card data reading / writing device for writing new data
And 384. In addition, pachinko machine 3
On the front frame 302 of 00, a ball rental indicator 338 is provided.
Is displayed and the device for ball lending can be displayed.
It is configured as follows. In the figure, 342 is an amount display, and 34
4 is a ball lending signal command button, 324 is a hit ball supply plate, 336
Is an operation handle, 332 is a surplus ball tray, 349 is a mechanism
A board. On the surface of the pachinko gaming machine 300,
Furthermore, a card that can use the inserted pachinko card
You may provide the lamp which displays whether or not. The card insertion detection switch 380 is
A pair of projectors and receivers provided on the left and right sides of the card insertion passage.
It is composed of a switch composed of optical devices. Insert this card
The detection switch 380 has a tip portion of the pachinko card 22.
When inserted, it blocks the light from the sender to the receiver.
Then, the insertion of the pachinko card 22 is detected. The card insertion detection switch 380 is
Instead of a switch consisting of a sender and a receiver,
With a micro switch configured to move the data unit lightly
You may comprise. The card transfer mechanism 382 transfers the card.
It includes a roller and a motor for
The pachinko card 22 with rollers on both sides,
Drive the pachinko card 22 inside
And by driving in the other direction, pachinko
Having a transport function of discharging the cord 22 to the outside
It is. The card data reading / writing device 384 is
Magnetic stripe 84 provided on pachinko card 22
(See Fig. 6)
Encode data magnetically stored in the try 84
What can read and rewrite the data
It is. In this example, it consists of a magnetic head.
Have been. If the information on the pachinko card 22 is
If it is encoded with a barcode, the card
The data reading element can read data optically
A bar code reader may be used. The pachinko card is the card of the above embodiment.
Without using the card transport mechanism, manually insert it into the card insertion slot,
Read the data stored on the card after detecting it
Try to pick up, pay out a single ball rental, and once
Paying out balls by pulling out the card and inserting it again
You may do so. At a predetermined position on the way of the prize ball passage 354,
Is a pachinko ball depletion detector 394 (not shown in FIG. 9)
Is provided. Normally, the prize ball passage 354 is located upstream of the prize ball passage 354.
Pachinko balls are constantly replenished from the edge,
If the supply of pachinko balls in the case is stopped for some reason
Has enough balls to be supplied from the prize ball passage 354.
It may run out. In such a case, this patch
Nko ball deficiency detector 394 detects the shortage of pachinko balls,
Based on that, the control unit 378 sends the display driver 390.
Give a signal, turn off the ball rental indicator 338,
The control operation of the structure is stopped. In addition,
Whether or not there is a signal from the detector 394
378 detected by interrupt processing in a predetermined time cycle
I have. Each mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine 300 is shown in FIG.
Are controlled by the control unit 378. Control unit 37
8 is constituted by a microcomputer,
CPU as a control center, RAM as a memory circuit, control program
ROM that stores the program, input / output interface
Which is included. In addition, the game medium payout means is configured.
A pachinko ball as an example of a ball payout device that can pay out one ball.
Motor driver 386 for dispensing motor 388, gold
Forehead display 342, ball rental display 338, and prize winning number table
Display driver 390 for indicator 392 is required
It is provided accordingly. In particular, the motor driver 386
And the control section 378 controls the winning signal generating means 364.
a-364c, 366a, 366p, 368a-368
For the number of games according to the type of winning signal issued from c
The medium is paid out from the game medium payout means 388 (352).
At the same time, it is more special than the recording medium for lending whose valuable value can be specified.
Lending that occurs on condition that there is a fixed value
Pay a predetermined number of game media according to the command signal
A payout system for paying out and controlling from the payout means 388 (352)
Control means are configured. Furthermore, the starting prize ball detector 3
46a, 364b, 364c and winning ball detector 366a,
Various inspections such as 366b, 368a, 368b, 368c
The output device is also connected to the control unit 378. Incidentally, the ball rental control circuit unit and game shown in FIG.
The game control circuit unit for controlling the may be provided separately,
Also, they may be provided integrally. FIG. 12 shows the operation of the control circuit of FIG.
It is a flowchart. Next, the flowchart of FIG.
The processing operation of the pachinko gaming machine 300 according to the flow of
Will be described. When the control is started, first, step S
1 determines whether the winning ball detector is ON or not,
If not, go to step S2 to win
It is judged whether there is a stored value in the ball storage counter,
If it is determined that there is no stored value, proceed to step S6.
However, it is not possible to judge whether there is input from the insertion switch.
If it is judged that there is no input, the above step is repeated.
A DO loop returning to S1 is formed. This DO Lou
During the tour of the game, the prize ball detector is
If it is determined to be ON, the process proceeds to step S3,
Increment the winning ball memory counter and winning ball display by 1
Processing is performed, the process proceeds to step S4, and the pachinko ball
The payout is controlled. Then, in step S5,
Decrement prize prize memory counter and prize prize indicator by 1
And control ends. In addition, during the tour of the DO loop
Then, in step S2, the value stored in the winning ball storage counter is stored.
If it is determined that there is, proceed to step S4, and thereafter
Is controlled. In addition, during the tour of the DO loop
Then, in step S6, the input from the insertion switch
If it is determined that the transport mechanism
Move the card to load the card, and step S8
The card data reading process,
The amount data is displayed in S9. Further, step S
Proceed to step 10 and make a judgment as to whether or not the selection button has been input.
If there is an input, the process proceeds to step S11 and the selected amount
The amount of the remaining amount is judged, and the selected amount is larger than the remaining amount.
If the threshold, ie remains on the inserted pachinko card
Pachinko that borrows more than the money equivalent value
When the monetary equivalent value of a ball (game medium) is greater,
In step S12, error processing is performed. on the other hand,
If the selected amount is less than or equal to the balance
Proceeds to step S13, depending on the selected amount
The driver is controlled, and the selected money is selected in step S14.
Until it is judged that the number of rental balls according to the amount was output
Continue control and lend pachinko balls. next,
Proceed to step S15, display the balance, step S15
16 determines whether there is a balance, and
If so, proceed to step S17, and pay the card amount data.
Is rewritten. That is, the remaining amount after subtracting the selected amount from the remaining amount
The amount of is replaced with a new balance. Next,
Proceed to step S18 to release the card after rewriting the data
I do. Also, in step S16, it is determined that there is no balance.
If yes, go to step S19 to put the card inside
to recover. FIG. 13 shows the structure of the prize ball payout device 352.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the internal structure of the structure to explain its internal structure.
Is drawn with the front cover member removed.
You. In addition, FIG. 14 shows a prize ball payout device 352 and
It is an exploded perspective view of a related portion. The prize ball payout device 352 is the back of the game board 304.
Mounting board 558 attached to the mechanism plate disposed on the surface side
And a cover member arranged in parallel to the mounting substrate 558.
And 560. Mounting board 558 and cover member 5
Between 60 and the diameter of one pachinko ball, for example
It has a slightly wider width, and one pachinko ball can pass through.
It is configured to be overkill. Between the mounting substrate 558 and the cover member 560
Is equipped with a transport belt 562 for transporting pachinko balls P.
Have been. The conveyor belt 562 and the main rotation pulley 564 are
It is bridged between the secondary rotation pulley 566. Main rotation
The pulley 564 is driven by the drive motor 568,
On the other hand, the sub-rotary pulley 566 includes a mounting substrate 558 and a cover member.
It is rotatably attached between the camera and the camera. The outer peripheral surface of the conveyor belt 562, that is, the main
The rotary pulley 564 and the sub-rotary pulley 566 are in contact with the peripheral surfaces thereof.
The outer surface, which is opposite to the medial surface that contacts or engages,
The prize ball placing recesses 570 are formed at equal intervals in the vertical direction.
Each of the prize balls is made one by one by this recess 570.
It is configured to be transportable. The inner surface of the conveyor belt 562 is uneven.
Is formed, and the main rotation pulley 564 and the sub-rotation pulley 564 are formed.
Engaging with the irregularities formed on the surface of the carrier 566,
The lt 562 moves without slipping on each pulley.
Swelling. The conveyor belt 562 is not rubbed by rubber or the like.
If it is made of a material with a large count, its inner surface
It is not necessary to form uneven parts on the
No surface irregularities are required. The conveyor belt 562 is as shown in FIG.
From the sub-rotating pulley 566 side to the main rotating pulley 564 side
The upper surface side is arranged so that it gradually rises and slopes
And the pachinko ball P is mainly used by natural fall etc.
Conveyor bell from the rotating pulley 564 side to the secondary rotating pulley 566 side
It is configured so as not to roll on the top 562. A prize ball communication port formed on the mounting substrate 558
The prize ball rolled out of 572 is a view of the conveyor belt 562.
One by one is sequentially placed in the product ball mounting recess 570, and the conveyor belt
It is sent to the main rotary pulley 564 side with the movement of 562.
You. A prize ball detector near the main rotary pulley 564.
574 is attached, and by the conveyor belt 562
One prize ball that is conveyed and released to the prize ball outlet 576
Each can be detected. Therefore, the prize ball payout is open.
Based on the start signal, the drive motor 568 starts rotating,
The number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball detector 574 of
The drive motor 568 is stopped when the number reaches a predetermined number while counting.
If you stop it, you can pay out any number of prize balls.
It is possible. The above-mentioned scene can also be obtained by the signal of the ball rental command.
Drive the item dispenser to dispense the corresponding ball rental
doing. That is, the payout control means 378, 386
Play a predetermined number of game media according to the ball rental command signal
Control for paying out from the body payout means 388 (352) and lending
I'm trying to do it. The prize ball to be paid out is the prize ball exit 5
Fall through 76. In addition, 578 is a conveyor belt.
The prize ball sent by the lt 562 is a prize ball
Regulate the number of mounting recesses 570 to be one.
It is a prize ball rectifying protrusion for smoothing balls, so to speak
You. As shown in FIG. 14, the prize ball outlet 5
The prize ball falling through 76 reaches a prize ball passage 544. The prize ball payout device is not limited to the above embodiment.
Instead, various modifications can be considered. Card payment machine description FIG. 15 shows a card used in one embodiment of this system.
FIG. 16 is an external perspective view showing an example of a settlement machine, and FIG.
FIG. Mainly referring to FIG. 16, a card settlement machine
12 is whether the card settlement machine is in a state where settlement processing is possible,
Settlement table for displaying whether the settlement process is canceled
An indicator 140 and a payment stop indicator 142 are provided respectively.
Have been. The card slot 144 is for the card user (play
This is for inserting the card 22 that the technician wants to settle.
Yes, when card 22 is inserted from here, that card
The remaining amount of 22 is detected, and the remaining amount is displayed on the remaining amount display 146.
The amount is displayed. The payment amount display 148 is a payment amount.
It is for displaying the forehead. Banknote withdrawal port 150
And the coin withdrawal port 152 both refund the settlement amount.
It is for. The card settlement machine 12 also has a number
Numeric keypad 154 for inputting value data, settlement process
Settlement key 156 for ordering and card collection processing
A recovery key 158 for issuing a command is provided. FIG. 17 illustrates the structure of the card settlement machine 12.
It is a block diagram for doing. In addition, FIG.
6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the block diagram.
You. Next, referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, the card settlement
The configuration and operation of the machine 12 will be described. The card user should check the card 22
By inserting the card into the card slot 144,
Switch 160 turns on and the card detection switch 160
Then, a signal is given to the control unit 162. Control section 16
2 drives the card transport mechanism 164 to remove the card 22.
At the same time as inserting, the card reader / writer 166
The data encoded in the code 22 is read. car
Control the data read by the Dreader Writer 166
The money of the card data that is detected and stored in the unit 162 and read.
If the amount data is not the remaining amount “0”,
Remaining amount display 1 via the driver 168 for displaying the remaining amount
46 is displayed. Next, the numeric keypad 154 is operated by the user.
Created, and if numeric data is entered, the number entered
Display the value data on the settlement amount display unit 148, and
Input 156. There is a payment button 156 input
In case of control, input with the numeric keypad 154 in the control unit 162
Compare the amount of payment made and the remaining amount of the card 22, and enter
Paper only if the force is less than or equal to the remaining amount
The money dispensing mechanism 170 and / or the coin dispensing mechanism 172
Drive the bill storage box 174 and / or store coins
From the banknotes and / or coins in the box 176, the settlement amount
The currency of the banknote payout exit 150 and / or the coin payout exit 1
Pay out to 52. Note that the settlement amount entered using the numeric keypad is
If the remaining amount on the
Until the settlement amount is corrected with the key 154
Can not. The balance of the balance of the card is settled by the card settlement.
If you insert the card into the machine, you will settle the total balance
Is also good. At the same time as the money payout process, the control unit 162 controls
The card reader / writer 166 is used to encode the card 22.
Rewrite the stored amount data. Ie car
The amount obtained by subtracting the entered settlement amount from the remaining amount of code 22
It is encoded again on the card 22, which is the card 22.
Will be the new remaining amount. There is no new remaining amount
In this case, the control unit 162 drives the card transport mechanism 164.
Then, the card collection process is performed, and the card 22
Collect in the collection box 178. When there is a new remaining amount
The card 22 again by the card transport mechanism 164.
It is returned to the card input port 144. The payment for the card 22 is, for example, 10
It will be done in units of 0 yen, and smaller amounts cannot be paid
Try to prevent mischievous payments
Is preferred. Detected when card 22 is first taken in
If there is no remaining amount in the amount data in the card data
In the case of control, the control unit 162 displays a card on the remaining amount indicator 146.
Display the price. Here, briefly about the card price
explain. The card 22 applied to this system is used
It is a discard card. Therefore, the user
When the remaining amount encoded in the card 22 is exhausted
Discards the card 22. Usually in a pachinko hall
There are several garbage baskets installed, but each pachinko
A game that is being played on a gaming machine such as a gaming machine or slot machine
A game media such as a pachinko ball or coin from a game machine
If the remaining amount of the card 22 is exhausted when you borrow the
If this happens, do not take the card 22 to the trash basket.
It can be piled up on the edge of an island stand or thrown away on the floor.
Can be considered. And during business hours such
There will be many players, so it will not be needed in the game hall.
A large number of cards 22 are disturbed and it is difficult to clean them later.
You. Therefore, in this embodiment, the unnecessary
Collect the discard card 22 with a card checkout machine and leave the balance.
The playing field gets dirty with the unnecessary cards 22
It is configured to save the effort of the end. That is, unnecessary power
The card 22 is purchased at a specified card price, for example 20 yen.
In order to do that, the player uses an unnecessary card 22
It was designed so that it can be put into a card settlement machine.
You. Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the card
When the collection button 158 is pressed after displaying the price, the
The control unit 162 collects the card 22 into the card collection box 178.
Manage. Then, after that, the coin payout mechanism 172 is driven.
Let's say that the card payment is from the coin payout exit 152
20 yen is paid out. The remaining amount of the card 22 after settlement is
When it becomes empty, the car is
I'm trying to do payment processing. In addition to the above control, the card settlement machine 12
Has the following interrupt control. Ie paper
A predetermined amount or more in the coin storage box 174 and the coin storage box 176
Judging whether or not the banknotes and coins of
Separately, further processing operation of the device when stored
Is normally performed, that is, for some control.
The problem is determined by determining whether or not
If not, settlement is in progress via the display driver 168.
The display 142 is turned on. If there is no more money than the specified amount, or
If there is an abnormality, checkout processing, that is, card settlement
Disable the processing operation of the calculator 12 to prohibit the processing
The stop indicator 142 is turned on. Such an interrupt process
Is performed, for example, every 0.4 ms. [0094] Card system management device description FIG. 19 shows a card used in one embodiment of this system.
22 is an external perspective view of the system management device 14, and FIG.
It is a plan view showing the key arrangement etc. provided on the operation panel
is there. With reference to FIG. 19 and FIG.
The operation mode is displayed on the operation panel 180 of the system management device 14.
Mode changeover switch 182 for changing the mode
Numeric keypad 184 for inputting data and various operations
Multiple function keys 186 for commanding
The receipt outlet 188 of the built-in printer is provided in
ing. The mode switch 182 is provided on the management device 14.
The OFF mode that shuts off the power, the management device 14 operates normally.
ON mode that can work, management device 14 has achieved
Specific function, such as a game hall manager
Or can only be confirmed by the person in charge of the amusement park
SECRET mode that can display only data
Change and write the operation program of the management device 14
Change the PROGRAM mode for changing
Things. For the mode switch 182, press the key
So that you can switch modes.
Generally, general employees are in OFF mode and ON mode.
Possessing a key that can switch between the
The person in charge is OFF mode, ON mode, SECRET mode
Mode and PROGRAN mode can be switched.
Possibly possessing a key. The mode selector switch 182 is turned off.
In any mode other than the mode, the management device 14 is not energized.
The display lamp 190 for displaying that the
It is arranged above the mode changeover switch 182. The numeric keypad 184 is used for "1" to "9" and
11 keys of "0" and "C (clear)" key
It is equipped with these keys to input numerical data
be able to. "C" key corrects input data
It is a key used at times. The function key 186 will be described next.
Contains various keys. That is, the card sales situation key 192: This key 192 is a card
Number of cards sold for each type, sales amount for each card type
Amount, total number of cards sold, total amount of cards sold, etc.
Inputting money data key 194: This key 194 is a currency type.
Number of coins inserted by type and coin amount inserted by type of currency
Output command regarding amount and total amount of money
Withdrawal change status key 196: This key 196
Number of coins by type of change, type of change paid out
Display the monetary amount of
Built-in change situation key 198: This key 198 is for selling cards
Change money built in the vending machine or card settlement machine in advance
Built-in change setting key 200: This key 200 is used for card sales.
Change the amount of change stored in advance in the vending machine and the card settlement machine.
It is also used when setting with the numeric keypad for each type of money.
Ball rental machine number designation key 202: This key 202 is for each ball rental
This is a command to display the ball lending information for each machine.
Also for displaying and commanding total number and total amount of ball lending
Print key 206: This key 206 is the display screen
The command to print the data displayed on the
The total number of replenishment balls key 208: This key 208 is for each gaming machine
Also for instructing to display the total number of replenished balls replenished for each
The total number of driven balls key 210: This key 210
The command to display the total number of balls hit for each game machine is displayed.
The payout rate key 212 relating to the number of balls to be lent: This key 212 is
For the number of pachinko balls rented out by pachinko machines
For displaying and commanding the ratio of the payout rate of the pachinko machine
The payout rate key 214 related to the card vending machine: this key 21
4 is the current game for the sales amount of the sold cards
Based on the command to display the ball output rate of all pachinko machines
Difference number key 216: This key 216 is a key to the reference number.
The actual sales key 218: This key 218 is used to display the difference number of comparisons.
Is for calculating and displaying the actual sales / all-lens amount comparison key 220: this key 220
Is a command to compare and display the total sales and the ball lending amount.
It is for the first time, and the total card sales amount, all-ball lending amount comparison key 222: this key
-222 calculates total card sales amount and total ball lending amount
The display command is given. Referring to FIG. 19, a card system management system
The display 14 has a CRT display 2 for displaying data.
24 are provided. The display 224 includes:
By operating each key of the operation panel 180, each
Seed data is displayed. The internal structure of the management device 14 is mainly a CPU.
It is composed of a microcomputer,
An example of the configuration circuit is as shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 21, a card system management system
The device 14 is an operation panel including various keys as described above.
180 and C to which a signal from the operation panel 180 is given
PU226 and the operation program of CPU226 are memorized.
ROM 228 and writing and reading of various data
RAM 230 and CRT display 224
And a printer 232. 21 block
The diagram is a simplified illustration of the
From the CPU 226 to the CRT 224 or printer 232.
Interfaces and driver paths are provided for the given signal path.
Roads are provided, but such technology is already well known.
And is not important as an embodiment of the present invention
Omitted. The CPU 226 sells the cards already mentioned.
Machines, card settlement machines, ball lending machines, pachinko machines and prizes
Various data from the ball exchange etc. is input. CPU2
26 temporarily stores these input data in the RAM 230.
Stored in the memory, and the command signal from the operation panel 180
In response, the performance is performed based on the data stored in RAM 230.
Performs arithmetic processing, etc., and displays the specified data on the CRT disk.
Displayed on the play 224 or marked by the printer 232.
Is written. The RAM 230 stores various data.
At least the following storage areas for
It is included. That is, a storage area for each card type,
Storage area for the number of coins inserted according to currency type, cash payment sheet for each currency type
Number storage area, built-in change number storage area for each currency type,
Storage area for number of replenished balls by machine, number of driven balls by machine
Storage area, number of settlements by card type Storage area, card
Settlement refund amount storage area by type, collection car by card type
Area for storing number of coins, memory area for exchanging prizes, exchange prizes
Type and number storage area, calculation register area, etc.
is there. Of the above storage areas, more preferable
Is a storage area for the number of sold cards for each card type
Number of coins storage area, Number of coins payout by coin type storage area,
The built-in change number storage area for each currency type is a card vending machine,
Be able to store each data for each card payment machine
A storage area is configured for each card vending machine and card settlement machine.
ing. The CPU 226 of the management device 14 manages this management.
Card vending machine connected to the device, card settlement machine, ball lending
Predetermined control units for machines, pachinko machines and prize ball exchange machines
Access in time cycle and capture data from each machine
Then, write those data in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Remember In addition, a display command signal or the like from the operation panel 180
Is given to the data stored in the RAM 230.
Predetermined calculation processing based on the data, and the result is CRT
It is displayed on the display 224. Operation panel 1
When a printout signal is given from
Print the data displayed on the RT display 224.
Data is printed by the printer 232. In this embodiment, the CPU 226 data is
A case where the RAM 230 is used as the data storage means will be described.
However, if the storage capacity of RAM 230 is insufficient, etc.
Is an external storage device such as a floppy disk.
Alternatively, a magnetic tape or the like may be used. Further, the printer 232 outputs the data.
Instead of inputting data, write data to a floppy disk etc.
It may be stored. 22 to 29 are the same as FIGS. 19 to 2.
C of the card system management device 14 described with reference to FIG.
The data and programs displayed on the RT display 224
One of the data printed out by the linter 232.
It is a figure showing an example. In these figures, as print data
Various data examples in the ejected state are shown. Less than
To be obtained by the card system management device 14 in sequence.
The data will be described. FIG. 22 is an example of "input money management data".
Is shown. This data is for card sales for card purchases
The number of coins put into the machine, the number of coins, and the amount of money were calculated.
It is. This data is, for example, 3 o'clock as shown
It is totaled every interval and printed automatically. I also checked
The inserted bill status key 194 (see FIG. 20) is pressed
It is launched by being done. FIG. 23 shows the "sales card management data" program.
It is a lint-out example. This data is for all card vending machines
The number of cards sold in Japan and the sales amount
Is the data that has been aggregated
It is printed out so that you can see the change. Also a card
When the sales status key 192 is pressed, the desired time is reached.
It is possible to print out as the card sales situation in
You. Referring to this data, the pachinko hall manager
You can grasp the card sales situation, etc.
It is a card voucher that you can stock in the card vending machine
You can know the time of replenishment. FIG. 24 is a print of "change management data".
It is an out example. This data is stored in advance on all card vending machines.
How many coins are paid out of the change stored?
This is data that summarizes whether or not the data was collected. Based on this data
The pachinko hall manager can only
Change in advance so that there is no shortage of change
Can be replenished. FIG. 25 shows "built-in change management data".
Change by currency type stored in advance in a card vending machine
Is meant to display some. FIG. 26 shows "actual sales amount, total ball lending amount comparison
Is a printout example of "data". This data is the car
The total amount of cards sold by the vending machine
At some point, reduce the settlement amount settled by the card settlement machine
It also displays the actual sales of pachinko halls in terms of points
It is. This data includes sales amounts for ball rental machines,
In other words, the ball rental amount borrowed by the ball lending machine is also displayed.
You. In this case, if actual sales> ball rental machine sales
In this case, if the card user has
For cards that have not been ball processed and have not been paid for
The remaining amount appears as the difference between actual sales and ball rental machine sales.
It is. On the contrary, in the case of actual sales <ball rental machine sales amount
Isn't the card used for proper ball rental processing?
It can be estimated that there was something wrong with the ball rental,
Quick processing for it is possible. With this data, the pachinko hall
Situation of card sales and usage, usage information of ball rental by currency
Situation, grasping situation of player's unused card possession, etc.
Can be. FIG. 27 shows "total card sales amount / ball loan".
It is an example of a printout of “total amount comparison data”. This de
The data is based on the total amount of card sales and the total amount of ball lending.
The calculated settlement amount is calculated and the actual settlement amount is calculated.
By calculating, the calculated settlement amount and the actual settlement amount
The difference between the card and the
Used as reference data to grasp the possession situation
Things. In addition, the calculated settlement amount and the actual settlement amount
If there is a difference of more than a predetermined value, it is illegal
There is also an advantage that can be estimated or detected. FIG. 28 is a table showing the "ball payout rate relating to the number of ball rentals".
This is the data for the total number of balls lent, total number of replenished balls, and driving
It is the output of the result of calculating the ball output rate from the total number of balls.
You. Usually, the payout rate during business hours at pachinko halls
Is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 56-6306.
As shown in the figure, the payout rate = {total number of balls to be lended + (total number of replenished balls-total number of driven balls
Number)} / total number of ball rentals × 100 Or, the payout rate = {total number of ball rentals- (total number of driven balls-total supply balls)
Number)} / total number of rental balls × 100. Then, the card system according to the present embodiment.
From the pachinko gaming machine 300 with a ball lending function, the management device 14
Based on the data of
You. FIG. 29 shows "ball payout relating to card vending machine".
An example of a printout of "rate" is shown. Total payout rate in this case
In the calculation, instead of the total number of ball lending in FIG. 28, the total number of ball lending = total number of card sales ball lending-card settlement total ball
It was calculated as the number of loans, and it was actually rented with a ball lending machine
Cards that are not sold based on the number of balls
Predicted ball payout calculated as if the game amount was processed
It represents the rate. Pachinko ho as a business guideline
Le is available. FIG. 30 shows the present invention in an actual game arcade.
FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing an example of system arrangement according to one embodiment.
You. FIG. 30 shows that the system having the schematic configuration shown in FIG.
It is an example arranged in an actual game arcade. In FIG.
Where, 10 is a card vending machine, 12 is a card settlement machine, 1
4 is a card system management device, 300 is a pachinko game
The machine 396 is a slot machine. Also, 18 is a ball
It is a rental machine and is installed in the pachinko gaming machine 300 described above.
It is a dedicated machine that has the function of lending the existing balls. Also,
Reference numeral 18 'in the figure is a coin lending machine, which is the slot machine described above.
A specialized facility with a coin lending function provided in the Shin 396
Machine. The arrows shown in the figure indicate the signal flow.
A part of this is shown as a representative. The pachinko gaming machine 30 with a ball lending function of this embodiment
A ball lending function unit of 0 is provided integrally for each pachinko machine
You can also install the ball lending function on the Pachinko Island side,
It may be possible to use it commonly when exchanging pachinko balls.
No. (Other Embodiments) The gaming machine of the present invention is a snap.
Slot machine as shown in FIG. 31 in place of the game machine 300
It may be Shin 396. The slot machine 396 has a game medium
A coin insertion slot 408 for inserting a coin, which is an example
Is provided, and a coin is inserted into the coin slot 408.
By throwing in, it becomes a state in which a game can be played. And
When the player presses the rotation start button 414, the rotation is started.
The reels 398a, 398b, 398c start to rotate,
Stop buttons 415a, 4
15b and 415c are stopped and the rotating reel 3
Stop 98a, 398b, 398c. And that
Figure that the display mode of the stopped rotating reel is predetermined
If it becomes a combination of patterns (for example, 777), it is a big win
The coins for prizes are placed on the coin tray 416.
Be paid out. This big hit state is the rotating reel 398a,
The same symbols in 398b and 398c are in a horizontal row or
This is true when they are aligned diagonally, and the same
Hit line indicator for displaying lines with uniform patterns
410a, 410b, 410c, 410d, 410e
It is provided and is a big
The hit indicators 412a and 412b are provided. It should be noted that such rotating reels 398a, 3a
Variable display that allows variable display of symbols including 98b and 398c
There are multiple display results for different devices.
Depending on the type of result, an example of different number of game media
A coin is paid out to the player. [0125] In the figure, 400 is a coin lending indicator,
To display that the coin lending device is in operation
Things. Also, 402 is a card insertion slot, 404 is gold
An amount indicator, 406 is a lending coin signal command button. [0126] While displaying the coin lending indicator 400,
As shown in 32, insert the card 22 into the card insertion slot 402.
When inserted, first use the card insertion detection switch 380.
Card is detected, then
The feeding mechanism 382 operates to convey the card to a predetermined position.
You. Further, the card data reading / writing device 384
Read the data recorded on the card 22 and
Rewrite the data as needed. This card data
The read / write device 384 is the same as the above-described one, and is the same as the card 22.
Data for fake discrimination and the balance left on the card 22 (gold
It is for reading the money equivalent value). And the car
The balance of the card 22 is displayed by the amount display 404. Ma
Also, the player operates the lending coin signal command button 406.
By doing so, the required number of coins, which is an example of a game medium,
Payout from coin payout device 420 to coin tray 416
You. In addition, a coin is used as the game medium in this embodiment.
I explained, but the pachinko ball of the pachinko gaming machine mentioned above
Using a gaming machine that allows you to play slot machines
In this case, a pachinko ball may be used as the game medium. This carp
The coin payout is provided below the coin payout device 420.
Counts the detection output of the payout coin detector 424
While controlling the coin payout motor 422
It is configured so that a predetermined amount can be paid out. This carp
The control mechanism for paying out the payout is shown in FIG.
Start winning prize detector and winning prize detector
You can use something similar to the one with
Detailed description is omitted here. Also pay out coins
The control operation for
In addition, the detection output of the prize ball detector and the prize ball memory counter
The control part based on the stored value of the
Replaced with the well-known control at the time of big hit
In order to be told, here is a more specific explanation
Omitted. In the figure, 426 is a coin deficiency detector.
The coin payout device 420 has run out of coins.
Detects and replenishes coins from the coin replenishment tube 430.
It is for In the figure, 428 is a full coin detector
And with the supply of coins from the coin supply pipe 430
That the coins in the coin payout device 420 are full
Is detected and the supply of coins from the coin supply pipe 430 is stopped.
It is for stopping. Note that coin replenishment is automatic
Alternatively, it may be performed manually. Furthermore, 398 in the figure
a, 398b, 398c are rotating reels, and each reel
Driven by a pulse motor 418 provided for
It is rotated. The coin payout device 420, coin payout
Motor 422, coin deficiency detection device 426, coin full
The coin detector 428 and the payout coin detector 424,
It constitutes a gaming medium payout means. As described above, according to the present invention, the winning signal
Generating means 364a-364c, 366a, 366b, 3
Depending on the type of winning signal generated from 68a to 368c
The game medium payout means 388 (35
2) By controlling to pay out more, multiple types can be determined.
Depending on each winning state, the game medium payout means
For example, if the winning rate is
In order to pay less for the winning condition, conversely winning
A lot of money is paid out for the winning state with a low rate,
It is possible to balance the profit between the engineer and the amusement hall. Further, according to the present invention, coins and papers
A loan note whose valuable value can be identified without preparing money
On the condition that there is a valuable value specified from the recording medium
Depending on the lending command signal generated, a predetermined number of gaming media
Lending by paying out from the game medium payout means 388 (352)
By the payout control means 378, 386
Players do not have to keep coins and banknotes
In a ball game machine, put coins and bills into the ball rental machine.
It is necessary to put the pachinko balls borrowed from the
The necessity becomes unnecessary and the convenience of the player is improved. Also,
The amusement hall does not have to collect coins and bills,
The annoyance associated with work is reduced. As described above, according to the present invention, the prize winning
Depending on the type of winning state that has been determined multiple types
Generate a winning signal, and the payout control means generates the winning signal.
Pay out one gaming medium according to the type of award signal
The winning certificate can be obtained by paying out from the available game media payout means.
It is possible to determine the number of items to be paid out in consideration of the occurrence rate of
Aiming to maximize profit balance between players and playgrounds
Become. Further, the recording medium for lending is a game medium.
Lending finger generated on condition that it can be lent
In response to the command signal, the payout control means transfers a predetermined number of game media.
Performs control of paying out and renting out using the game medium payout means.
No, so players can record for lending even if they do not have money
If you have the medium, you can play the game, which is convenient for the player.
Can be improved as much as possible. Furthermore, game media payout
Discharging the flow path of the game medium from the machine on the lower side of the ball flow of the means
After switching to the recovery route for game,
The game media in the game machine is ejected to the outside by moving
If necessary, such as when the amusement park is closed
The game medium in the game machine can be pulled out satisfactorily.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an overall configuration of an embodiment of a system using a gaming machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing an example of a card vending machine. FIG. 3 is a front view of a card vending machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a card vending machine. FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of a card vending / ball rental machine as another example of a card vending machine. FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing one example of a card applicable to the system; FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing an example of data that can be magnetically encoded on a card; FIG. 8 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. 9 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 300. FIG. FIG. 10 is a side view of a pachinko gaming machine 300. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view showing the configuration of the premium ball payout device 352. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a gift ball payout device 352. FIG. 15 is an external perspective view showing an example of a card settlement machine. FIG. 16 is a front view of the card settlement machine. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a card settlement machine. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the card settlement machine. FIG. 19 is an external perspective view illustrating an example of a card system management device. FIG. 20 is a plan view for explaining keys and the like provided on an operation panel of the card system management device. FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a card system management device, in which contents stored in a storage device are schematically illustrated. FIG. 22 is an illustrative view showing one example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 23 is an illustrative view showing an example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 24 is an illustrative view showing an example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 25 is an illustrative view showing one example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 26 is an illustrative view showing an example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 27 is an illustrative view showing an example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 28 is an illustrative view showing an example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 29 is an illustrative view showing an example of various data printed out by the card system management device; FIG. 30 is an illustrative plan view showing a state where each device for constructing a system in a game arcade is connected to a gaming machine. FIG. 31 shows another embodiment of the present invention and is an overall front view of a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine. FIG. 32 is a vertical sectional view of the slot machine. [Explanation of Codes] P is a pachinko ball which is an example of a game medium, C is a coin which is an example of a game medium, and 388 (352) is a pachinko ball payout which is an example of a game medium (ball) payout means. Motor (prize ball payout device), 364a to 364c, 366
Reference symbols a, 366b, 368a to 368c are starting prize winning ball detectors and prize winning ball detectors that form an example of winning signal generating means, 378 and 386 are motor drivers and control units that form an example of payout controlling means, and 22 is for lending. A card as an example of a recording medium, 300 is a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine, and 396 is a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A game machine in which a game is played using a game medium that can be rented by using a lending recording medium, and a plurality of types of winning states that are beneficial to a player are defined. A payout means for paying out a game medium, a winning signal generating means for generating a winning signal according to the type of the winning state when the winning state occurs, and a kind of the winning signal issued from the winning signal generating means. A corresponding number of game media are paid out by the game medium payout means, and a predetermined number of game media are provided in response to a lending command signal generated on condition that the lending recording medium can lend the game media. A payout control means for controlling the payout and lending by the game medium payout means, a collecting path for collecting the game media in the gaming machine and discharging the gaming media out of the machine, and the gaming medium Than detecting means, characterized in that it comprises a switchable channel switching means to the recovery path of the flow path of the game medium in the ball falling downstream side, the gaming machine. 2. The game medium payout means is a ball payout means capable of paying out one ball, and the winning signal generation means is a plurality of winning balls hit in a game area in which a plurality of winning areas are formed. When the area is won, it is for generating a prize signal of a type according to the winning mode, the control means, the number of balls according to the type of the prize signal emitted from the prize signal generating means the ball Control for paying out by the payout means and paying out a predetermined number of balls as the rental balls by the ball payout means according to a lending command signal generated on condition that the recording medium for lending can lend a game medium The method according to claim 1, wherein
The gaming machine described.