JP2700363B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine and a car
For gaming machines represented by gaming machines, etc.
Quantity data available to the player and owned by the player
Data storage means for storing data, and the quantity data storage
Use part of the quantity data stored in the means for the game
Automatically withdraws quantity data automatically as much as possible.
Related to gaming machines. 2. Description of the Related Art In this type of gaming machine, a general
For example, a recording medium such as a card
Insert a predetermined value object consisting of a body, coins, etc.
There were things that could be played. [0003] In this kind of conventional game machine,
Is the value (quantity data) of the input value object
Is lost due to use in the game,
If you want to continue the game,
Input, the value of the input value object (value
Volume data) so that the game can be continued.
Had been formed. [0004] However, this kind of conventional
Of gaming machines, the value of valuable objects used in gaming
If you lose value, you want to continue playing after that
If so, the player must re-enter the value object
Not only does it require complicated operations,
The game must be suspended during the insertion of the value object,
There is also a drawback that the player wakes up. [0005] Therefore, the trouble of re-introducing the value object is complicated.
At the start of the game to avoid unnecessary work.
Introduce valuable objects equivalent to valuable
Part of the value of the entered value object is used for games
Playing games by debiting as much as possible and deducting their value
When all of the minutes have been used for the game,
Automatically debits part of the value of a valuable object
Control so that the game can be continued
You. However, in such a configuration, once
Automatic again after all debits have been used up
The game must be suspended until the valuable value is deducted
The disadvantage that the player must wake up after all
Is inevitable. The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances.
The purpose is that quantity data consisting of valuable
It will be automatically debited to allow the game to continue,
Interruption of the game at the time of the withdrawal of the quantity data again
Is to eliminate it. [0007] The present invention can be used for games.
Quantitative data, which is stored by the player
Quantity data storage means for storing
To use some of the remembered quantity data for games,
Game with dynamically debiting quantity data automatic debiting means
Machine, wherein the quantity data automatic withdrawal means comprises:
Predetermined from quantity data stored in quantity data storage means
A predetermined quantity withdrawal means for collectively withdrawing the quantity, and the predetermined quantity
All debits withdrawal means are used up in the game
At the stage where the game can still continue before
The withdrawal condition is satisfied when the amount of
Withdrawal condition detecting means for detecting that
When the condition detection means detects that the withdrawal condition is satisfied,
The automatic debit means of the quantity data performs the debit operation
It is characterized by. According to the present invention, the quantity data automatic withdrawal means
Due to the function of the predetermined quantity withdrawal means included,
Predetermined from quantity data stored in quantity data storage means
Debits are made in batches. Automatic debit of quantity data
Due to the function of the withdrawal condition detecting means included in the
All of the amount withdrawn by the predetermined amount withdrawal means is free.
The stage where the game can still continue before it is used up
In the case where the withdrawn amount falls below the predetermined remaining amount in
It is detected that the drop condition has been satisfied. And that pull
Satisfaction of the withdrawal condition is detected by the withdrawal condition detection means
In such cases, the withdrawal operation by the quantity data automatic withdrawal means
Done. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a lock figure. Referring to FIG. 1, a schematic structure of this embodiment will be described.
First, the configuration will be described. Game board 1 and hit ball launching means 2
A hit ball storage and supply means 3 is provided.
Between the shooting means 2 and the hit ball storage / supply means 3 is an example of a hit ball.
The circulation paths 4a, 4b,
They are connected by 4c, 4d and 4e. Circulation path 4b
Is a pachinko machine that has won a prize area provided on the game board 1.
This is the path for guiding the ball. The circulation path 4c is
Pachinko balls that fall into the out area
It is for guiding. The hit ball storage and supply means 3
In response to a signal from the subtracting means 6, the hitting ball firing means 2
Supply Niko ball. The supply of pachinko balls is, for example, 10
It may be supplied in fixed number units such as individual units,
It is also possible to supply them sequentially in one unit. Hit ball storage
If the feeding means 3 supplies pachinko balls, score the signal
It is given to the addition / subtraction means 6. The hit ball launching means 2
Pachinko balls supplied from the supply means 3 are played one by one
It fires to a game area formed on the front of the board 1. Hit ball
The firing operation of the firing means 2 is performed by the game inactivating means 13.
It is configured so that it can be prohibited. In connection with the circulation path 4b for guiding the winning ball,
Prize ball detecting means 5 is provided. Winning ball detection means 5
Detects the winning balls passing through the circulation path 4b one by one,
The number is given to the score addition / subtraction means 6. Valuables
The body insertion slot 7 is used to insert a coin as a value object, for example.
It is for doing. More preferably, value object input
A plurality of ports 7, for example, two ports are provided. And each input port
Are different coins, for example, 1 Marc coin and 5 coins
Accept Luccoin. Like this
If the player has only 5 Mark coins, for example
In this case, there is no need to exchange 1 Marc coin for the game.
I can. In addition, players who want to play for a long time,
Coins (5 mark coins)
(1 Marc coin)
You. In addition to coins, value objects
Cards, IC cards, thermal cards,
Recording of optical cards (using optical disk memory)
A medium can also be used. The score adding / subtracting means 6 is, for example, a CPU.
It is constituted. The score addition / subtraction means 6 performs
Throw-in signal from entrance 7, winning prize ball from prize-ball detecting means 5
Based on the detection signal and the supply signal from the hit ball storage and supply means 3
Therefore, the score is calculated. The score is
For example, the number of pachinko balls that can be fired and their pachinko balls
Expressed by the number of 1 mark coins equivalent to 30 coins
Is done. For example, 100 pachinko balls that can be fired now
If so, the score will be the number of one mark coin (3) and the crack
It is represented by the number (10) of spheres. The storage means 8 is operated by the score adding / subtracting means 6 to calculate.
Score, as well as the predetermined hit score and game end score
Is stored. The display means 9 is a score addition / subtraction means.
6 to display the result of the calculation, that is, the current score.
It is. The score displayed on the display means 9 is as described above.
In addition, for example, the number of 1 mark coins and pachinko that can be fired
Indicated by the number of spheres. The voice generating means 10 is a seed
It is for generating various sound effects. In this example
Indicates that a coin has been inserted from the value object
That the ball storage and supply means 3 has supplied pachinko balls,
When the detecting means 5 detects the winning ball, the settlement means 11 operates.
Coins paid out from the value object payout means 12
A sound effect is generated according to the operation. Voice generator
The stage 10 is composed of, for example, a speaker, a piezoelectric element, and the like.
You. The settlement means 11 is for displaying the end of the game
It is. The settlement means 11 is composed of, for example, a settlement button.
It is. The value object payout means 12 is a
For example, it is for paying out one mark coin one by one.
The game inactivation means 13 predicts the score of the score addition / subtraction means 6.
When the predetermined hit score is reached, the predetermined game end
When hitting a point or when settlement is completed,
This is for prohibiting the operation of the shooting means 2. In addition,
The sound generating means 10 is used at the time of inputting, supplying, winning, etc.
May be the same sound. This fruit
In the embodiment, the game inactivating means 13 is the movement of the hit ball firing means 2.
It is forbidden to work, but for example, inactive games
Means 13 prohibits the supply operation of the hit ball storage and supply means 3
You may do so. FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the display means 9.
It is a block diagram. The display means 9 is a pachinko that can be fired.
The ball number display section 91 for displaying the number of balls and the number of pachinko balls
Number of coins to display the number of coins converted to the number of Luccoin
A display section 92 and a game strike for notifying that the game is over.
Display section 93. The ball number display section 91 is a two-digit number
The number of coins display section 92 is configured to display characters.
Is configured to display a three-digit number. Number of balls
The display unit 91 and the coin number display unit 92 are, for example, LE
Digital display by display segment composed of D
Is done. Number of balls display section 91, number of coins display section 92 and game
Display 93 is displayed by the driver 94
Driven. In this embodiment, the ball number display section 91 and the ball number display section 91 are provided.
And the number-of-coins display section 92 is digitally displayed.
For example, a bar whose display amount changes
You may make it. FIG. 3 shows data stored in the storage means 8.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the data. The storage means 8
For example, it is composed of a RAM. The storage means 8 has at least
Also, coin number register 81, ball number register 82, hitting system
Number storage area 83 and game end score storage area 84
including. The coin number register 81 indicates that the score addition / subtraction means 6
Of the calculated points, the number of points
The point is stored. The ball number register 82
Expressed by the number of pachinko balls among the scores calculated by the subtraction means 6.
The score to be obtained is stored. Stop control number memory area
A 83 has a predetermined number of hits of 1 mark coin.
For example, “100” is set and stored. Play
The end score storage area 84 stores the calculation result of the score addition / subtraction means 6.
The points decrease and the area that memorizes the score when the game ends
A. This score is, for example, the number of 1 mark coin
The number of spheres is set to “0” in advance and stored as “0”.
You. Note that the number of hit controls and the game end score are
Needless to say, it may be appropriately changed and set. In this embodiment, the storage means 8 stores in advance
The set number (for example, a positive number "1") is set
No, for the following reasons: That is,
In order for the value object payout means 12 to pay out a value object,
A fixed signal, for example, a predetermined stop by the score addition / subtraction means 6
There is a signal indicating that a score has been reached,
The calculation result of the calculating means 6 is a predetermined number (in this embodiment,
Is "1") or more. By the way,
In the example of the above, since the score is represented by a positive integer,
Whether the score is “score = 0” even if the set number is not set
Is determined, if “score ≠ 0”, the score (score
A predetermined number (this calculation result of the point addition / subtraction means 6)
Case "1") or more, and no problem
Absent. Also, it is needless to say that a predetermined value is stored in the storage means 8.
Alternatively, a set number may be set and compared with the score.
In this case, the set number can be any number such as “1”, “10”, etc.
Can be determined. FIG. 4 is an external front view of one embodiment of the present invention.
It is. In the drawing, the left side of the
An inbox 42 is provided. Coin box 4
2 has a first coin slot 7 as a value object slot.
1 and a second coin insertion slot 72 are provided. Sa
In the meantime, in relation to the first coin slot 71, the first coin
Button 73, a first coin return slot 74,
The first coin is inserted in relation to the coin insertion slot 71 of
And a display lamp 75 for indicating the fact. table
The indicating lamp 75 is constituted by, for example, an LED. In connection with the second coin slot 72,
Coin return button 76 and second coin return slot 77
And a display lamp 78 indicating the insertion of the second coin are provided.
Have been. In this embodiment, the first coin slot 71
Is configured to accept one Marc coin and the second
Coin slot 72 accepts 5 mark coins
It is configured as follows. The player usually inserts the first coin
One mark coin is inserted from the mouth 71, and the game is started.
5 mark coins are inserted from the second coin insertion slot 72
In that case, you can play 5 times as much as 1 Marc coin
This is used when a long time game is desired. In this embodiment, the coin return button
Coin return slot and coin insertion indicator lamp
Two were provided, but these were shared by one.
Is also good. Also, the number of coin insertion slots is limited to two.
Not one, or three or more
Good. The coin box 42 further includes a settlement means.
A settlement button 111, which is an example of
A port button 43 is provided. Settlement button 111
Is a button for the player to instruct the end of the game.
You. The start button 43 indicates the start of the game.
Button. In this embodiment, the first coin
A coin is inserted into the insertion slot 71 or the second coin insertion slot 72.
After entering, hit the start button 43 to hit the ball
A hit ball is supplied from the supply storage means 3, and the hit ball is hit.
Game is started. In addition, this
Start button 43 must always be provided
Instead of the start button 43
The coin was inserted into the coin slot 71 or 72
The ball is supplied in response to the start of the game
It may be. It is to be noted that the operation described later (FIGS.
6), the pressing of the start button 43 is omitted.
I have. In addition, the coin box 42 and the gaming machine body 41
It may be separate and separable. A front frame 44 is freely openable and closable on the main body 41 of the gaming machine.
Attached to. The game board 1 is detachably mounted on the front frame 44.
It is installed. The game board 1 has a predetermined number omitted in the drawing.
Are provided, and furthermore, the winning areas 101a, 101
b, 101c, 102a, 102b, 102c, 103
a, 103b, 104 and an out area 105 are provided.
Have been. In this embodiment, the winning area is the safe hole 10
1a, 101b, 101c, slotted by winning ball
Variable table including RAM 106a and digital display unit 106b
Prize area with conditions that can variably display the display device 106
Start winning holes 102a, 102b, 102c,
Winning area 10 composed of Kumono (commonly known as tulip)
3a, 103b, according to the display contents of the variable display device 106
Winning ball device as a winning area where the winning state changes
Various different prize areas are provided, such as 104.
ing. In this way, the winning area is changed and the winning area is changed.
Different points to be added when a pachinko ball wins
Players will enjoy the game more
Can be taken. In this case, the prize ball for each prize area
What is necessary is just to provide a detection means. In addition, as in this embodiment,
The variable display device 106 as an example of the variable display member has a specific display state.
When the game has entered the
Score may be added when
No. However, in the present invention, the winning area is of any type.
Winning area. Further, the out area 105 is
It is arranged at the lowermost part. Therefore on the board of game board 1
Pachinko balls that fall along, and win each prize area
Pachinko balls that did not enter the out area 105
I do. Further, by covering the periphery of the game area of the game board 1
Rail 1 as an example of a circulation path for guiding a pachinko ball
07 is provided. Front plate 4 attached to the lower part of game board 1
In the left half of 5, a digital display device as an example of display means
95 are provided. The digital display device 95 includes:
In the figure, the game stop display section 93,
An in-number display section 92 and a sphere number display section 91 are provided.
As described in FIG. 2, the game stop display section 9
No. 3 is due to running out of coins
Displays that it is not possible to continue. Coin number display section 92
Holds coins (1 mark coin) that can be used for games
This is to display the number. The ball number display unit 91 displays
It shows the number of possible pachinko balls. This implementation
In the example, 30 pachinko balls per 1 mark coin
Can be hit, and the display of the ball number display section 91
If the number is more than "30", the display "30"
The number of coins displayed on the coin number display section 92 is converted to “1” and displayed.
The display of the number display section is set to “0”. this
By doing so, pachinko can hit the ball of the player
When the number of balls increases, for example, 1000 or 2000
If it becomes a large number, it may be displayed as it is
No, it is displayed after being converted to a small number of coins,
There is an advantage that reading of the display is easy. At the lower right side of the front plate 45, the hitting ball firing means 2
Is provided with an operation handle 21 which constitutes a part of the operation handle.
By turning the operation handle 21 rightward,
The hit ball launching device 2 operates and the pachinko balls are played one by one on the game board.
1 is fired in a game area formed on the front surface. Further, on the left side of the operating handle 21,
Coin payout exit 12 forming part of value object payout means 12
1 is provided. At the end of the game, this coin payment
One mark coin is paid out from the exit 121. In addition,
The coin payout tray 121 surrounds the payout opening 121 on the front side.
2 are provided. Therefore, from the coin payout exit 121
Payout coins are prevented from falling down. FIG. 5 illustrates the back surface structure of the embodiment shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of this embodiment for clarity. Figure smell
129 was inserted from the first coin insertion slot 71
This is a coin shoot for guiding one mark coin. 1
2 is a value for paying out coins from the coin payout exit 121.
It is a coin payout device as an example of a value object payout means. This equipment
The coin tank 123 stores one mark coin
And one mark carp stored in this coin tank 123
Of the full tank detection switch 124 for detecting the
A shortage detection switch 125 is provided. Also, 12
Reference numeral 6 denotes a drive motor of the coin payout device 12. 127
Is a 5-mark coin storage unit. That is, the first carp
1 Marc coin inserted from the slot 71
Led to the coin tank 123 through the
It is reused as an outgoing coin, but the second coin slot
5 mark coins inserted from 72 are stored in the coin storage unit 1
27. Thus, this embodiment
Now, all coin payouts are made with one mark coin
You. 128 is a hand for manually paying out one mark coin
This is a dynamic payout button. In the figure, reference numeral 2 denotes one of the hitting ball firing means.
The example of the electric hitting ball firing mechanism, the operation handle described above.
21. FIG. 6 shows winning ball detection means 5 and hit ball storage.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific configuration of a supply unit 3. FIG.
(A) shows the configuration of the back side of the game board 1, and FIG.
6 (b) shows the configuration of the front side of the game board 1. FIG. Figure
6 (a) Pachinko ball guided from hitting ball contact 61
Appears at the hit ball contact 61 shown in FIG. This function
The engagement is clearly illustrated by FIG. That is,
In FIG. 7, a figure is shown on the back side (the left side in the figure) of the game board 1.
6 (a) is provided, and a table of the game board 1 is provided.
On the surface side (right side in the figure), the configuration shown in FIG.
Have been killed. Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B and FIG.
The winning ball detection means 5 and the hit ball storage and supply means 3
Will be explained. Referring to FIG. 6A, reference numeral 100 denotes a winning area.
And 105 indicates an out area.
You. The prize-winning area 100 is a pattern for a prize winning from the front side of the game board.
Eliminate the dick ball. The password discharged from the winning area 100
The dick ball is checked for a prize ball along a gutter 62 as an example of a circulation path.
It is led to the output device 51. In addition, other prize areas not shown
Pachinko balls won from are also guided by the gutter 62,
The winning ball is detected by the winning ball detecting device 51. like this
In addition, all pachinko balls that have won the prize area
Since it is guided to the payout device 51, the number of winning balls is determined by the winning ball detecting device.
This can be detected by the device 51. The winning ball detecting device 51 is constructed around a support shaft 52.
It is held rotatably. And delivery of pachinko balls
The concave portion 53 guides the pachinko balls one by one to the hitting ball alignment gutter 63.
Good. The winning ball detection device 51 further includes, for example, a photo
A signal output mechanism including the reflector 54 and the reflection plate 55
Is provided. Therefore, the winning ball detecting means 51 swings.
Every time, that is, one pachinko ball is sent to the alignment gutter 63 one by one.
Pachinko ball detection output from the photo reflector 54
Is derived. The photoreflector 54 and the reflection plate 55
Instead of, for example,
A signal output mechanism can also be configured. Pachinko balls falling into the out area 105
Is guided by the gutter 96 and wins a prize on the upstream side of the hit ball alignment gutter 63.
Become with the pachinko ball. The hit ball alignment gutter 63 faces the hit ball contact port 61.
With a gentle slope to guide the pachinko ball
Are arranged. Ball transfer in connection with hitting ball contact 61
A valve 31 is provided. The ball feed valve 31 is a ball feed source.
Move up and down by the solenoid (first solenoid) 32
It is provided as possible. The ball feed valve 31 is a ball feed solenoid
When the id 32 is OFF, the hit ball contact port 61 is shielded.
(See FIG. 7), when the ball feed solenoid 32 is turned on
Is moved upward to open the hit ball contact 61. With respect to a predetermined position on the upstream side of the hit ball alignment gutter 63,
A ball feed valve 31 is provided in succession. Ball cutoff valve 33
Is a ball cutting solenoid (second solenoid) 34
It is provided to move up and down. Ball cutting solenoid
When the valve 34 is OFF, the ball cutoff valve 33 is located above
When the ball cutting solenoid 34 is turned on, the ball cutting valve 33 is turned on.
Moves downwards and rolls down the ball alignment gutter 63
Separate the sphere. The ball cut valve 33 is located downstream of the ball hitting alignment gutter 63.
When the pachinko balls are aligned from the side (hitting ball contact 61 side)
To separate the tenth and eleventh pachinko balls
It is arranged so that. As a result, 1
The supply amount of pachinko balls per time becomes a unit of ten. The figure
Now, the fifteenth and sixteenth pachinko balls are aligned.
Cut off, that is, supply of pachinko balls 15 pieces
The configuration is shown in FIG. This pachinko ball
The number of payout units can be set to any number at the game arcade
It may be. The hit ball alignment gutter 63, the ball cut valve 33, the ball
Cutting solenoid (second solenoid) 34, ball feed solenoid
The value of the valuable object is obtained by the
Establishment of predetermined hitting ball payout condition for paying out hitting ball using value
Based on the number of hit balls equivalent to the value to be used
A hitting ball payout means for paying out to a predetermined hitting ball storage section is configured. FIG. 6 (b) shows the game board 1 arranged on the front side.
It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the hit ball storage supply means 3.
The pachinko ball guided from the hit ball contact port 61 is a hit ball storage unit.
It is guided by the hit ball waiting gutter 64 as an example. Hit ball waiting gutter
64 is a ball feeding member for sending pachinko balls from the hit ball contact port 61
It is arranged with a gentle slope to lead to 65
ing. In addition, the hit ball waiting gutter 64 has a gap 66 on the way.
From the gap 66, the swing member 35
One end 35a protrudes. The swing member 35 is a support shaft 36
Is held so as to be able to swing around. And hit ball waiting gutter 6
If a certain number of pachinko balls are waiting on 4
The member 35 is in a state where the right side 35a is lowered as shown in the figure.
Is kept. The other end 35b of the swing member 35 (in the drawing,
For example, the photoreflector 37 and the reflection
A signal output mechanism composed of a plate 38 is attached.
You. A predetermined number of pachinko balls are waiting on the hit ball waiting gutter 64
If not (if the number of waiting balls is less than 4 in the drawing)
), The swing member 35 swings counterclockwise around the support shaft 36.
So that a signal is output from the photo reflector 37.
Has become. The signal output mechanism is, for example, a light emitting element.
And a light receiving element. The signal
By outputting a signal from the output mechanism, the hitting ball
64, that is, based on the remaining value of the debited value
The withdrawal condition is established based on this, and this withdrawal condition
The ball feed solenoid 32 operates based on the fact that
The ball is automatically supplied on the ball waiting gutter 64 and secured.
Is done. The ball feed solenoid 32 and the ball feed valve 31
The debited value is used up for all games
Before the value object, the value range of the value object
Debited value that automatically secures the debited value within
An automatic value securing means is configured. In addition, hitting ball waiting gutter
64 is a conventional general machine provided on the front side of the gaming machine.
The upper plate may be used.
A ball may be supplied and automatically secured. Note that, in FIG.
Pachinko ball fired along 7
If the game board 1 does not reach the game board 1
If you do, return along the guide rail 68 and fire
From the gap 69 between the rail 67 and the guide rail 68
It returns to the hit ball waiting gutter 64 again. This hit ball
The standby gutter 64 is provided on the lower front side of the pachinko gaming machine.
A hit ball supply plate (commonly known as an upper plate) may be used.
No. FIG. 8 shows winning ball detecting means 5 and hit ball storage.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another specific configuration of the supply unit 3. Same as above
8 (a) shows a configuration provided on the back side of the game board 1.
FIG. 8B shows a structure provided on the front side of the game board 1.
It shows the result. In FIG. 8A, a prize ball detecting device 51 detects the prize.
The winning prize ball is immediately played through the hit ball contact 61.
It is moved to the front side of the training board 1. From the out area 105
The same is true for pachinko balls that have been out. That is, with this configuration
The pachinko balls are supplied in units of a predetermined number (for example, 10).
Instead of being supplied, it is supplied continuously by one unit
It is. In FIG. 8 (b), the hitting standby gutter 64 '
The downstream end is driven left and right by a solenoid 39.
A ball feed plunger 81 is provided. Ball feeder
The operation of the ranger 81, ie, the solenoid
Is turned on and plunger 81 moves to the right.
As a result, one pachinko ball is sent out to the firing rail 67.
At the same time, the swing member 82 swings, and the ball feed detection switch
The switch 83 outputs a signal. Pachinko ball fired
The launch is detected by the launch sphere detector 84. Soshi
The launch sphere detector has detected the launch of a pachinko ball.
Then, the plunger 39 is turned on and the next pachinko ball is released.
To the firing rail 67. Further, in this embodiment,
In relation to the gap between the launch rail 67 and the guide rail 68
Further, a foul sphere detector 85 is provided. Foul
The ball detector 85 detects a fouled pachinko ball.
It is. In such a case, the above-described score addition / subtraction means 6
In, the score is subtracted for each output of the launching ball detector 84
And add points for each output of the foul sphere detector 85.
For example, subtracting the score corresponding to the exact number of launch balls
it can. In addition, as a specific example of the method of subtracting the score,
Each time one shot is fired, one point is subtracted from the number R
If the number of balls R as a point becomes “0”, the remaining coins
“1” is subtracted from the number R and “20” is added to the number R of balls.
That is, the value of the number of balls R is equivalent to the value of the debited value referred to in the present invention.
Hit. FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the launching ball detector 84.
There is. As shown in the figure, the launching ball detector 84 includes the light emitting unit 8.
41 and a light receiving unit 842, and a pachinko ball is a light emitting unit.
Each time the light given from 841 to the light receiving unit 842 is blocked,
The detection output of the sphere is derived. The detection of the shooting ball is performed, for example, by using the striking rod 8.
It can also be detected by the hitting motion of 6.
You. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a value object payout means.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of an in-payout device 12. This figure
Is a coin payout as a value object payout means in FIG.
The device 12 is viewed from the motor 126 side. Koi
At the exit (lower side) of the tank 123, a coin payout disk
129 is provided, and the coin payout disk 129 is provided with a motor.
126 (see FIG. 5). Coin payout disk
As 129 rotates, coins are paid out one by one
Is done. The paid-out coin swings the contact roller 130.
And a payout inspection provided in connection with the contact roller 130.
The dispenser 131 detects the number of coins to be paid out.
You. FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the payout detector 131.
You. The payout detector 131 includes a light emitting unit 131a and a light receiving unit 13
1b, the light projecting section 131a and the light receiving section 13
1b, the other end 130a of the contact roller 130 is positioned.
It is location. As the contact roller 130 swings,
Light supplied from the light projecting unit 131a to the light receiving unit 131b is blocked.
Refused. This allows the number of coins paid out to be detected.
It is done. FIGS. 12 to 16 show the configuration block diagram of FIG.
The operation of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for the operation. Next, FIGS. 1 to 7 and FIG.
Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG.
The operation of the embodiment will be described in detail. A coin slot 71 or 72 (see FIG. 4)
Wait for a coin to be inserted (step S1).
If one coin has been inserted, one coin
It is determined whether the coin is in or 5 mark coins (steps S2, S
10). The score addition / subtraction means 6 receives one mark coin.
If it is determined that a voice has been generated from the score addition / subtraction means 6
A signal is given to the means 10, and the sound generating means 10
A coin sound is output (step S3). Scoring
The subtraction means 6 stores the coin number register 81 of the storage means 8
Write "1". At this time, the ball number register of the storage means 8
82 is set to "0". Score addition / subtraction means 6
Also displays "1" in the coin number display section 92 of the display means 9.
And the ball number display section 91 displays “0”
Steps S4 and S5). Next, the voice generating means 10
Output the refill sound of the dick ball and, as described above,
Button 43 or the start button 43
Pachinko balls are automatically replenished without
S7). This supply is performed, for example, as shown in FIG.
It is done in order. Referring to FIG. 6A, based on FIG.
The operation of supplying the pachinko balls will now be described. Scoring
In response to the signal from the calculating means 6, the ball is fed as shown in FIG.
Solenoid (first solenoid) 32 and ball cutting solenoid
The solenoid (second solenoid) 34 is turned on. This
Therefore, the ball feed valve 31 moves upward and the ball cutoff valve 33
Move down. And the ball feed valve of the hit ball alignment gutter 63
For example, 10 pieces arranged between 31 and the ball cut valve 33
The pachinko ball is supplied through the hit ball contact port 61.
At this time, the ball feed solenoid 32 and the ball cutting solenoid
The nodes 34 are both turned on for 2 seconds. By turning on for 2 seconds
All the pachinko balls aligned on the hit ball alignment gutter 63 are hit
The ball is guided to the hitting ball waiting gutter 64 through the mouth 61. 2 seconds passed
Ball feed solenoid 32 and ball cutting solenoid 3
4 is turned off, and the ball contact port 61 is connected to the ball feed valve 31.
Is shielded. Ball cut valve 33 rises and hit ball alignment
The pachinko ball rolling on the gutter 63 will not be obstructed. this
In this way, the supply of the pachinko balls is completed (step 31).
1 to 314). Returning to FIG. 12, the score adding / subtracting means 6
Change the in-number register 81 from “1” to “0”, and
The star 82 is set to "20" (step S8). And
On the display means 9, the display of the coin number display section 92 is displayed.
“0” is set, and the display of the ball count display unit 91 is set to “20”.
In other words, the score at this time is
Coins because 10 of the 30 dick balls were supplied
The number is "0" and the number of launchable balls "20" is obtained.
It becomes a point (steps S8, S9). In step S10, 5 mark coins
If it is determined that has been inserted, insert 5 Marc coins
A sound is output, and "5" is written to the coin number register 81.
I will. Then, "5" is displayed on the coin number display portion 92 as a ball.
“0” is displayed on the number display section 91. Then click
The supply sound of the ball is output, and pachinko
A sphere is supplied (steps S12 to S16). like this
In steps S6 and S15, the value of the value object
Since the predetermined sound is emitted when paying the hit ball using
Yes, the sound generator controlled by S6 and S15
Step 10, before using the value of the value object
Generates a predetermined sound at the time of payout of the hit ball by the hit ball payout means
A sound generating means is provided. Pachinko balls supplied
The value of the coin number register 81 is reduced by one to “4”
And the value of the ball count register 82 is “20”. Soshi
Is displayed on the display means 9 (step S17,
S18). It is to be noted that the inserted coin is one mark coin.
However, if it is not a 5 mark coin, no error processing is performed.
Then, the process returns to the initial state (step S11). Steps S19 to S28 in FIG.
Means that multiple coins were inserted at the start of the game
Showing the processing operation for the insertion of the second and subsequent coins.
FIG. Steps S19 to S19
28 is when additional coins are inserted during the game
3 shows the processing operation. Start of the game as shown
The second and subsequent coins are inserted,
If additional coins are inserted during the game,
In the case of 1 Marc coin, a 1 Marc coin insertion sound is output.
And the value of the coin register 81 is incremented by "1".
The display score of the coin number display section 92 of the display means 9 is increased by “1”.
Is calculated (steps S20 to S23). Also, 5 marks
When a coin is inserted, a 5 mark coin insertion sound is output.
The coin number register 81 is incremented by "5"
Is also added to the display of the number display unit 92 (step S
24-S28). In this way, each coin
The points and (the number of coins) according to the insertion are added. The game is started, and the hit ball firing means 2 sequentially starts
A pachinko ball is fired on the game board 1. Of hit ball launching means 2
When the number of pachinko balls to be fired decreases,
The supply signal is supplied from the stage 3 to the score addition / subtraction means 6. This
This is because the photoref as an output signal in FIG.
This is a signal from the collector 37. That is, the hit ball waiting gutter 6
When the number of pachinko balls waiting at 4 drops below a certain number,
The supply signal is output from the photo reflector 37. Depending
Then, the supply sound is output from the sound generation means 10 and the pachinko machine
A sphere is supplied (steps S29 to S31). In addition,
The supply of the pachinko balls shown in step 31 is performed in the same manner as in the aforementioned step.
This is performed in the same manner as in step S7. Controlled by this S30
The value of the value object by the voice utterance means 10
At the time of paying out a hit ball by the hitting ball payout means using
A sound producing means for generating a constant sound is constituted. Naoko
In steps S29 to S31 of FIG.
It is determined that the number of waiting pachinko balls has fallen below a certain number.
The hit ball payout condition is satisfied. Also in this case, automatically
Paying the ball by the player's operation instead of paying the ball
You may do so. When the pachinko balls are supplied, the supply
Only points are subtracted. This subtraction is performed in the step shown in FIG.
This is performed according to the procedures shown in S32 to S37. That is, the sphere
If the number of balls stored in the number register 82 is not 0,
That is, in this embodiment, the number of balls in the ball number register 82 is "10".
Or, in the case of “20”, the value of the ball number register 82 is 1
Subtract 0. In addition, the display of the ball number display section 91 is also subtracted by 10.
(Steps S33 and S34). If the ball count register
If the value of “82” is “0”, the coin number register 8
It is determined whether the value is 1 or “0”, and the coin number register 81
Is not "0", the value of the coin number register 81 is
"1" is subtracted, and the value of the ball count register is set to "20".
Is displayed on the coin number display area and the ball number display area (step
Steps S35 to S37). If the coin number register 81
If the value is also “0”, the score will be
The end score "0" stored in the rear 84 has been reached.
From, the game deactivating means 13 is activated, and the hitting ball firing means
The firing operation of No. 2 is prohibited, and the game is ended. The coin number register 81 and the ball number register
82, the quantity data usable for the game
The quantity data storage means for storing the quantity data owned by the technician is
It is configured. Steps S29 and S31 to S3
6, S311 to S314, photo reflector 37, reflection
Plate 38, swing member 35, ball feed solenoid 32, ball feed
By the valve 31, the ball cutting solenoid 34, and the ball cutting valve 33,
Of the quantity data stored in the quantity data storage means
Quantity data automatically deducted to partially use for games
A dynamic debiting means is configured. In the gaming machine body 41
The quantity data storage means and the quantity data automatic
A gaming machine having dropping means is configured. The step
S32, S33, S35, S36, ball feed solenoid
32, ball feed valve 31, ball cutting solenoid 34, ball cutting
Included in the quantity data automatic withdrawal means by valve 33
The quantity data stored in the quantity data storage means.
Means for withdrawing a predetermined quantity from the data
Has been established. The photo reflector 37 and the reflection plate 3
8, the swing member 35, and step S29,
Data automatic debit means, said predetermined quantity debit means
Before all debits were used up
The withdrawn amount is predetermined at the stage where the game can still be continued
When the remaining amount is less than the remaining amount, it is detected that the withdrawal condition is satisfied.
A withdrawal condition detecting means for issuing is provided. And
As described above, the determination of YES is made in step S29.
If it has been done, the process goes to S32, S33, S35 and S36.
The automatic debit operation is performed, and the quantity data
The automatic debiting means includes a debiting condition detection means.
Automatically withdraws the quantity data when the condition is met
It has a function of performing a withdrawal operation by means. firing
When a given pachinko ball wins one of the winning areas
Score is added as shown in steps S39 to S45.
Is calculated. That is, when a prize is won, a prize sound is output.
The ball count register 82 is incremented by "10" and displayed.
You. Then, the value of the ball count register 82 becomes “30”.
At this time, this is converted to the number of coins, and the coin number register 8
1 is added to “1”, and the value of the ball count register 82 is set to “0”.
I do. And display it. It is clear from the above-mentioned supply and winning score display.
Like, the number of pachinko balls that can be fired as a score
If it becomes "30" or more, convert it to the number of coins and display
I do. In the case of settlement, the processing proceeds to steps S46 to S54.
The following processing is performed. That is, the player sets the settlement button 1
When 11 (see FIG. 4) is pressed, the signal is added and subtracted from the score.
It is provided to the means 6, and the settlement is determined. Then, the memory hand
It is determined whether or not the coin number register 81 of the stage 8 is “0”.
If it is not “0”, the value of the coin number register 81 is
"1" is subtracted, and the display of the coin number display section 92 is subtracted.
Make an in-payout sound and pay out one coin (step S
47-S51). If the player cancels the payment halfway
In this case, the settlement button 111 is pressed again. by this,
The score addition / subtraction means 6 determines that the settlement is stopped (step S5).
2) Cancel payment. If the settlement starts and it is
If not stopped, steps S47 to S52
Operation until the value of the coin number register 81 becomes “0”.
Is repeated. The value of the coin number register 81 becomes “0”
When it becomes, the settlement completion sound is output and the game deactivation
Step 13 is activated, and the operation of the hit ball firing means 2 is prohibited.
Then, the game ends (steps S53 to S54). When a stop is detected, steps S55 to S
Step 60 is performed. Whether or not a stop is scored
No. (set and stored in the hit ball control number storage area 83)
) Has been reached. This judgment object
Will be added from the current score by inserting coins
This is the difference between the points obtained. The score becomes the hit control number
In the event of a signal, a signal is given to the game inactivation means 13.
The firing operation of the hit ball firing means 2 is prohibited. And hit
A stop lamp (not shown) lights up, a beeping sound is output,
All indications of the dot display section 95 blink. And the settlement process is executed
Be done. This settlement process is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG.
You. That is, the value of the coin number register 81 becomes “0”.
Until the value of the coin number register 81 is decremented by one until
Each time a coin payout sound is output and one coin is paid out
You. Then, the value of the coin number register 81 becomes “0”.
When the payment is completed, the payment is completed. And the game is over (step
Steps S601 to S604). In the description of the above embodiment, the hit ball storage and supply means
The number of pachinko balls supplied from 3 to the hit ball launching means 2 is 10
Since the unit is supplied in units, the score addition / subtraction means 6
In the calculation of points, subtract pachinko balls in units of 10
It was to so. However, for example, FIG.
As shown in the figure, hit ball storage that supplies pachinko balls one by one
When the supply means 3 is used, the subtraction of the score addition / subtraction means 6
Means that the number of balls is subtracted one by one. in this case,
The display of the score (display of the ball number display section 91) is pachinko.
Since the ball changes one by one as the ball is fired, the player
The advantage of being able to know your own points more accurately
Have. Further, the game inactivating means 13 is used for launching a hit ball.
Although described as detecting the operation of the means 2,
For example, the supply of the hit ball storage and supply means 3 is prohibited.
It is good also as. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the value object and
The coins to be inserted are 1 mark coin and 5 coins.
The case where Marc coin is used has been described.
Insert 0 yen coin and 500 yen coin
It goes without saying that this may be done. According to the present invention, the quantity data storage means
To use part of stored quantity data for games
When automatically debiting, the specified quantity will be deducted together,
Play before all debits are used up
When the withdrawal condition is satisfied at the stage where the technique can be continued,
Since the next automatic debit operation will be performed,
The game will not be interrupted when the
You can enjoy the game continuously without interrupting the skill
Gaming machines can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of a display unit. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining contents stored in a storage unit; FIG. 4 is an external front view showing a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a winning ball detection unit and a hit ball storage and supply unit. FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a hit ball supply means. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another specific configuration of a winning ball detection unit and a hit ball storage and supply unit. FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a shooting sphere detection unit. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific configuration of a value object payout unit. FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of a value object dispensing unit. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a program of a sphere supply subroutine. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a program of a settlement subroutine. [Description of Signs] 1 is a game board, 2 is a hitting ball launching means, 3 is a hitting ball storage and supply means, 5 is a winning ball detecting means, 6 is a score addition / subtraction means, 7 is a value object input port, 8 is a storage means, and 9 is a storing means. Display means, 11 is a settlement means, 12 is a value object payout means, 13 is a game inactivating means, 64 is a ball hitting waiting gutter, 34 is a ball cutting solenoid (second solenoid), 33 is a ball cutting valve, and 32 is a ball cutting valve. A feed solenoid (first solenoid), 31 is a ball feed valve, and 10 is a sound generating means.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] Quantity data storage means for storing quantity data usable for the game and owned by the player, and automatically withdrawing a part of the quantity data stored in the quantity data storage means for use in the game A game machine having a quantity data automatic withdrawal means, wherein the quantity data automatic withdrawal means comprises a predetermined quantity withdrawal means for collectively deducting a predetermined quantity from the quantity data stored in the quantity data storage means. In the stage in which the game can still be continued before all of the withdrawal by the predetermined quantity withdrawal means is used up in the game, if the withdrawal amount is equal to or less than the predetermined remaining amount, the withdrawal condition is satisfied. Withdrawal condition detecting means for detecting, wherein when the withdrawal condition detecting means detects establishment of the withdrawal condition, the quantity data automatic withdrawal means performs a withdrawal operation. A gaming machine characterized by: