JP4036920B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This inventionThe game balls discharged from the discharge device are received and stored, and the game balls that have been stored are sequentially supplied to the launching unit, and the collection path that collects the game balls that cannot be received by the trays in the island facility flows down. A gaming machine comprising credit means for adding and storing a credit amount based on a detection output of a detection switch of a credit ball detection switch for detecting a game ballAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Examples of gaming machines that use gaming media (eg, balls, coins, etc.) to play games include, for example, pachinko gaming machines, pachikon machines, arrange ball gaming machines, or ball ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, pachislot machines, Slot machines and the like are known, and these gaming machines are installed in game stores as gaming facilities along with island facilities.
Among these gaming machines, in a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined amount of gaming balls are discharged from the discharging device to a tray on the front side of the gaming machine in accordance with the winning of the gaming balls. In this tray, it is possible to store game balls within a predetermined amount range. For example, when a large amount of game balls are discharged from the discharge device such as a big hit, the operation lever is operated. Therefore, it was necessary to transfer game balls that could not be stored to a ball storage box.
On the other hand, when there is no game ball in the saucer, the game ball cannot be launched into the game area, so the player can play the game ball from the ball storage box to the saucer as needed while paying attention to the storage state of the saucer. The game was played under the annoyance of moving back.
[0003]
In order to avoid such annoyance, for example, as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-193076, the discharge of prize balls to be discharged based on winning a prize is suspended under a certain condition, and the discharge is suspended. A gaming machine that allows a player to continue to play a game without having to change the game ball by allowing the prize ball to be re-discharged to the tray as needed to play the game. Has been developed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the gaming machine as described above, when an abnormal state (for example, strong vibration, abnormal radio wave, and retention of game media in the flow path, etc.) occurs, the discharge of the game media from the discharge device is stopped and Is reported to occur. However, it may be difficult to accurately count the number of prize game media that have not been paid out, depending on the abnormal content, such as the retention of game media in the flow path. With regard to the playerSense of distrustThere was also holding.
[0005]
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is troublesome during the game.Game ballWhile eliminating the need for relocation as much as possible,When there is a ball clogging, the game machine does not take time to repair it and wait for the player, or the player will not be disadvantaged due to incorrect prize ball payoutThe purpose is to provide.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a discharge device that discharges a game ball, and a game ball discharged from the discharge device is received and stored, and the stored game ball is stored in a launching unit. A tray that is sequentially supplied, a collection path that allows the island facility to collect game balls that are discharged from the discharge device when the tray is full and cannot be received by the tray, and credit ball detection that detects game balls flowing down the collection path A switch, a credit means for adding and storing the number of credits based on the detection output of the credit ball detection switch, and a ball clogging detection switch for detecting a ball clogging state of the recovery path provided in the recovery path, ,The tray receives the game balls discharged from the discharge device via the receiving port, stores the game balls so that the player can contact them, and sets a collection port for collecting the game balls in the collection path upstream of the tray. The downstream portion and the downstream portion are formed so as to be divided, and the upstream portion and the downstream portion are both formed with a gentle inclination so that the supply side of the game ball to the launching portion is lowered. When the storage amount of the sphere exceeds a predetermined amount, it is configured to be recovered to the recovery path through the recovery port,When a ball clogging of the recovery path is detected by the ball clogging detection switch, the discharge of the game balls from the discharge device is stopped, and the number of undischarged game balls is added to the credit number of the credit means. And memorize it.
[0007]
According to the invention of claim 1If a clogging of the recovery path is detected by the clogging detection switch,From the discharge deviceGame ballStop discharging,The number of unreleased game ballsIn addition to the number of credits for storage, the game balls discharged from the discharge device furtherBall cloggingWorse, more than necessaryBall cloggingTake the time to repair and wait for the player,Ball cloggingAs a result, the prize balls are not paid out accurately, and the player is not disadvantaged.
[0008]
Here, the gaming machineThe ballFor example, a pachinko gaming machine, a pachikon machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or a ball game machine such as a sparrow ball gaming machine, a pachislot machine, a slot machine, or the like.
For example, with a discharge signalGame ballEmission command signal based on detection, creditedGame ballRe-discharge command signal, using valuable value media (prepaid card)Game ballLending command signal. The saucer was discharged from the discharge deviceGame ballNo matter whether it is one or moreYes.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings of FIGS.
[0013]
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an upper tray provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a credit operation provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a fragmentary top view of the lower tray which shows a part.
Although it includes at least a pachinko gaming machine and an island facility where the pachinko gaming machine is installed, it is referred to as a gaming facility, but the illustration thereof is omitted. The gaming facilities may include a ballroom lending machine.
[0014]
The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment is a game in which a game ball is launched into an internal game area (described later), and a glass plate 101 is placed on the upper half of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100. A game board 104 (not shown in the figure) is provided on the back side of the glass plate 101 and is configured to be openable and closable in a single-opening manner while being held by 102.
Next to the pachinko gaming machine 100, an inter-table ball lending machine 300 is juxtaposed to lend gaming balls based on a valuable value medium such as an inserted prepaid card.
[0015]
Further, in the lower half of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100, there are an upper receiving tray 64 illustrated as a receiving tray, an upper receiving port 51 that is a receiving port for the upper receiving tray 64 that receives a game ball discharged from the discharge device 50 described later, and clear. An effective remaining degree indicator 61 for displaying an effective remaining degree recorded on a valuable value medium such as an overflow ball viewing window 66 covered with a member, a discharge opening 52 of a discharge ball from the discharge device 50, a prepaid card, A return switch 62 for returning the inserted valuable value medium, a ball rental switch 63 for allowing a game ball to be lent by the valuable medium, an operation lever 65, a lower tray 70 exemplified as a tray, and a lower receiving port 71, an operating lever 72 for opening and closing the bottom of the lower tray 70, and a receipt issuing for issuing a payment receipt (may be a card) exemplified as a payment recording medium Part 74, the credit operating unit 80, operating handle 30 for a game ball firing, ashtray 110, etc. are installed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a credit circuit 200 (FIG. 9) exemplified as a credit means that does not appear in FIG.
[0016]
The upper tray 64 is for receiving and storing balls discharged from the discharge device 50 (described later) and sequentially supplying the stored balls to an internal launching unit (not shown), and stores a predetermined amount of game balls. It can be done.
[0017]
The operation lever 65 is for performing an operation of discharging the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 64, and is normally in a closed state, and the opening of the game balls from the upper receiving tray 64 is performed. Is called. The game balls removed from the upper tray 64 are collected and added to the number of credits when a credit lamp 82, which will be described later, is turned on, and moved to the lower tray 70 when the credit lamp 82 is turned off. It has become so.
Whether the operation lever 65 is in the open operation state or the close operation state is detected by the operation lever detection switch 65a (FIG. 2), and when it is detected that the operation lever 65 is in the open operation state, Discharge of the credited game ball to the upper tray 64 is suspended. When the operation lever 65 is returned to the closed operation state from this state, the closed operation state is detected by the operation lever detection switch 65a, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the discharge hold to the upper receiving tray 64 of the credited game ball is suspended. It is released and can be discharged again.
[0018]
The counter tray 70,UpThe game balls stored in the receiving tray 64 are received from the lower receiving port 71 by the operation of the operation lever 65 and stored. The sphere stored in the lower tray 70 can be released to a sphere storage box placed below by operating the operation lever 72 that opens and closes the bottom of the sphere.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3, the credit operation unit 80 is provided with a ball number display unit 81, a credit lamp 82, a flow path switch 83, a leaving switch 84a, a remaining time display meter 84b, a settlement switch 85, etc. The number is displayed, the method of discharging the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 by the operation lever 65 (actual balls, credits), the operation when the player leaves the seat or pays out, etc. Can be done.
[0020]
The ball number display unit 81 mainly displays the number of credits, so that the player can recognize how many balls are in the credit state and turn on the settlement switch 85 at the end of the game. As a result, the number of credits is recorded in the payment receipt and issued from the receipt issuing unit 74.
[0021]
The flow path changeover switch 83 is a switch for selecting a ball removal method when the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 are removed by operating the operation lever 65, and by operating the flow path changeover switch 83, The flow path is switched between the credit state and the non-credit state, and the credit lamp 82 is turned on when the state is switched to the credit state, and the credit lamp 82 is turned off when the state is switched to the non-credit state. The game ball pulled out from the upper tray 64 is moved to the lower tray 70 when the credit lamp 82 is turned off, and is added to the number of credits when the credit lamp 82 is turned on.
[0022]
The away switch 84a is used when the player leaves the seat while playing a game in the credit state. By turning on the away switch 84a, the check switch 85 is input for a predetermined time. It is deactivated to prevent theft when a player leaves. Further, the effective time (non-payable time) of the away switch 84a can be set by the game shop or the player as appropriate, and the player can set the away switch 84a by displaying the remaining time display meter 84b of the effective time. The remaining effective time can be recognized. During this valid time (unpaid time), the number of credits is not displayed on the ball number display unit 81 so that the number of credits is not known to others.
[0023]
The settlement switch 85 is used when the game is finished and settled. When the settlement switch 85 is turned on, the game ball is stopped from being emitted to the game area, and the payout to the top tray 64 of the prize ball is stopped. Then, the input of the settlement switch 85 is disabled.
For a predetermined time after the settlement switch 85 is turned on, a process of adding to the number of credits is performed for the payout of the ball generated after the settlement switch 85 is turned on, and a message indicating that the settlement process is in progress is displayed.
Here, the addition processing to the number of credits is performed by discharging the real sphere from the discharge device 50 even if the real ball is discharged from the discharge device 50 to the upper tray 64 and then added to the credit number by operating the operation lever 65a. It is also possible to add directly to the number of credits by a prize ball signal without performing the above. Further, it is possible to display that the settlement process is being performed by blinking the settlement switch 85 or by using other lamps, LEDs, or the like.
When a predetermined time elapses after the settlement switch 85 is turned on, a settlement receipt in which the number of credits is recorded is issued from the receipt issuing unit 74, and then the release of the game ball to the game area is stopped, and the prize ball is received on the upper tray 64. Is stopped, and the disabling of the input of the settlement switch 85 is cancelled.
[0024]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an appearance when the glass plate of the pachinko gaming machine is opened, and FIG. 5 is a perspective perspective view showing a first collection path and the like exemplified as a collection path provided in the pachinko gaming machine.
[0025]
Below the gaming board 104 of the pachinko gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. 4, the discharge port 52 of the game ball from the discharge device 50, the inflow channel 54a of the first recovery channel 54 for recovering the overflow ball, etc., the foul ball A collection port 55, a ball passage 56 serving as a discharge passage from the upper tray 64, and the like are provided.
[0026]
The discharge port 52 is a discharge port for a ball discharged from the discharge device 50 (described later), and the ball discharged from the discharge port 52 is normally received by the upper receiving tray 64 through the upper receiving port 51. When the upper tray 64 becomes full and cannot be received by the upper tray 64, it flows down to the first recovery path 54 and finally passes through the first recovery path 54 to the recovery path of the island facility below the back side. It has come to be collected. Further, a storage state detection switch 89 is installed in the vicinity of the upper receiving port 51 so as to detect the storage state of the game balls in the upper receiving tray 64.
As shown in FIG. 4, the inflow passage 54 a of the first recovery passage 54 is formed in a shape protruding in an arc shape having the opening / closing axis of the glass frame 102 as an axis. The inflow path 54a is stored in the lower space of the upper tray when the glass frame 102 is closed, and can pick up spilled balls from the discharge port 52 and the upper receiving port 51 when the glass frame 102 is opened. It has become.
[0027]
The foul ball collection port 55 is a collection path for accepting foul balls that are weak and unable to reach the game area among the launched game balls, and the received foul balls are collected as credit balls, Or flow down to the saucer 70.
The ball passage 56 is a flow path for discharging the sphere stored in the upper tray 64 by the operation of the operation lever 65, and the sphere passing through the flow path can be collected as a credit sphere like the foul sphere, Or flow down to the lower tray 70.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 5, the first recovery path 54 is gently inclined so as to become lower toward the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the sphere that has flowed down to the first recovery path 54 enters the first recovery path 54. It is guided and flows down to the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and is collected in a collection tank of the island facility.
[0029]
FIG. 6 shows a flow path system in which game balls discharged through a discharge port of game balls discharged by a discharge device (to be described later) provided in a pachinko gaming machine are discharged to the upper tray and collected as credit balls. It is a schematic sectional drawing.
[0030]
The flow path system includes a discharge port 52 that discharges game balls discharged from a discharge device 50 (described later), and an upper receiving port 51 that receives the game balls discharged from the discharge port 52 and flows into the upper tray 64. The overflow ball that is no longer received by the upper receiving tray 64 is received through the recovery port 53 at the back of the upper receiving port 51 and recovered as a credit.First recovery path 54The game ball that is discharged from the discharge device 50 and discharged from the discharge port 52 normally flows into the upper receiving tray 64 through the upper receiving port 51. When the number of stored balls in the upper receiving tray 64 exceeds a predetermined amount, it flows down to the first collection path 54 behind the collection port 53 on the back side of the receiving port 51 and is collected.
Although the collection port 53 is not shown, the player may be able to control the inflow of the ball into the first collection path 54 by opening and closing operations. Then, for example, the opening state is normally set to be closed when a ball clogging occurs in the first recovery path 54.
[0031]
7 is a schematic plan view showing the periphery of the first recovery path and the second recovery path as seen from above, and FIG. 8 is a schematic rear view showing the periphery of the first recovery path and the second recovery path as seen from the back side. .
[0032]
The pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a first collection path 54 and a second collection path 44 for collecting balls as credits. As shown below, the number of credits in the process of passing through each collection path is provided. Counting is performed.
[0033]
The first recovery path 54 is for recovering overflow balls that are not received because the upper tray 64 is full. An inflow path 54a that receives overflow balls that are discharged by the discharge device 50 and cannot be received by the tray 64; A rectifying path 54b that rectifies the sphere flowing down through the inflow path 54a, and a two-branch rectifying path 54c that rectifies the sphere rectified by the rectifying path 54b in two rows. Yes.
When the sphere discharged from the discharge device 50 and discharged from the discharge port 52 flows into the first recovery path 54, first, the rectification path 54b is reached via the inflow path 54a, and the rectification is performed. After being rectified once so as not to clog the balls in the path 54b, it is further rectified in two rows by the rectifying path 54c and collected. In the process of the recovery, the credit ball detection switch 57a exemplified as an overflow detection means installed at the end of the rectifying path 54c is detected.
Further, a ball clogging detection switch 58 exemplified as an abnormal state detecting means is installed in the rectifying path 54b of the first recovery path 54, and a ball clogging state generated in the first recovery path 54 by the ball clogging detection switch 58 is provided. Is to be detected. When ball clogging is detected by the ball clogging detection switch 58, the discharging of the prize sphere from the discharging device 50 is stopped, and a process of adding the prize sphere as a credit sphere based on the prize sphere signal and adding it to the credit number is performed.
[0034]
The second collection path 44 is a flow path for collecting, as credits, a sphere that has flowed from the foul sphere collection port 55 or a sphere that has been discharged from the upper tray 64 by the operation of the operation lever 65 and passed through the sphere passage 56. The sphere passing through the second collection path 44 is detected by the credit sphere detection switch 57b and counted as a credit.
On the other hand, a lower tray discharge path 59 is provided as a flow path when the balls flowing in from the foul ball collection port 55 and the balls passing through the ball passage 56 are not credited, and pass through the lower tray discharge path 59. The ball to be moved moves to the lower tray 70.
Switching of these flow paths is performed by the flow path switching plate 83B as follows.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 7, the flow path switching plate 83 </ b> B switches whether the sphere that has flowed in from the foul sphere collection port 55 or the sphere path 56 flows out to the second collection path 44 or the lower dish discharge path 59. The switching operation is performed by the flow path switching solenoid 83A. The flow path switching solenoid 83 </ b> A is turned on / off by a flow path switching switch 83.
In a normal state, the credit lamp 82 is turned on and the flow path switching solenoid 83A is OFF, and the flow path switching plate 83B closes the inlet of the lower tray discharge path 59 and the second recovery path 44 The inlet is open. Therefore, the sphere flowing in from the ball passage 56 and the foul ball collection port 55 flows down to the second collection path 44 where the inflow port is open, and in the process of passing through the second collection path 44, the credit ball detection switch 57b. Is added to the number of credits.
In this state, when the player turns on the flow path switching switch 83, the credit lamp 82 is turned off and the flow path switching solenoid 83A is turned ON, and the flow path switching plate 83B is rotated by the flow path switching solenoid 83A. Then, the inlet of the lower tray discharge path 59 is opened, and the inlet of the second recovery path 44 is closed. By this conversion, the spheres flowing in from the ball passage 56 and the foul ball collection port 55 flow down to the lower tray discharge path 59 where the inlet is open, and are discharged to the lower tray 70.
The conversion to this state can be confirmed by the player looking at the lit credit lamp 82.
After the passage switch 83 is turned on in this way, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the credit circuit 200 described later automatically turns off the passage switching solenoid 83A to return to the credit state.
[0036]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a credit circuit and a network of peripheral devices provided in the pachinko gaming machine.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 9, the credit circuits 200 provided in each pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected to a management device 210 and a prize management system (POS) 220 via a LAN line 231 and a LAN terminal 230, respectively. A network is built in the store.
[0038]
The management device 210 receives information on the number of balls to be shot and ball discharge, information on credits, information on leaving a seat, information on ball clogging, etc. via a credit circuit 200 provided in each pachinko gaming machine 100. The system 220 receives information relating to prize exchange from the system 220 and plays a role of overall management and operation management of the entire store.
[0039]
A prize management system (POS) 220 is a system that is installed in a prize counter or the like and manages exchange information for prize balls recorded on a payment recording medium such as a payment receipt. The result is sent to the management apparatus 210. Is done. The output signal from the prize management system 220 and the signal related to the settlement output from the credit circuit 200 (standby number, number of settlement balls) are checked for consistency by the management device 210, and an abnormal value is detected. To be done.
[0040]
Also, the credit circuits 200 provided in each pachinko gaming machine 100 are provided with a discharge control circuit 50A, a firing circuit 30A, a printer 74A, an operation display 32, each sensor 33 provided in the respective pachinko gaming machine 100. Etc. are connected.
[0041]
The discharge control circuit 50 </ b> A is a circuit that controls the discharge device 50 and the like provided in the pachinko game ball 100, and is connected to the CR unit 31.
The CR unit 31 is a device that lends game balls based on a valuable medium such as a prepaid card that is inserted, and is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 100.
[0042]
The printer 74A records the number of credits on a recording medium. Here, the number of credits is printed using the receipt 74B as a recording medium.
[0043]
The firing circuit 30A controls a launching device (not shown) that launches a game ball to the game area. The launching circuit 30A outputs a launch command signal to the launching device based on the operation of the operation handle 30, and controls the launching device. Yes.
[0044]
The operation display 32... Represents the credit ball number display section 81, the credit lamp 82, the remaining time display meter 84b, and the like.
[0045]
Each sensor 33... Is composed of a flow path switch 83, a leaving switch 84a, a checkout switch 85, a leaving time setting means 88, a storage state detecting switch 89, credit ball detecting switches 57a and 57b, a ball clogging detecting switch 58, an operating lever. The detection switch 65a and the like are shown.
[0046]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a credit circuit that is provided in the pachinko gaming machine and functions as a credit means, and its peripheral devices.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 10, the credit circuit 200 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 21, a read only memory (ROM) 22, a random access memory (RAM) 20, a clock 24, a power supply circuit 25, and an I / O interface 23. The device connected to the I / O interface 23 is controlled in accordance with a control program and control data written in the ROM 22.
[0048]
The CPU 21 performs various arithmetic processes in accordance with a control program written in the ROM 22 in the work area of the RAM 20 and transmits / receives signals to / from each device and each switch connected via the I / O interface 23. ing.
[0049]
The ROM 22 includes a game control program and control data, a control program and control data for performing a leaving process, which will be described later, a control program and control data for performing a settlement process, a control program and control data for performing a storage state process, a ball Control program and control data for performing removal processing, control program and control data for performing flow path switching processing, control program and control data for performing overflow ball counting processing, control program and control data for performing ball clogging notification processing, and abnormal processing A control program, control data, a control program for performing subtraction processing at the time of re-ejecting, control data, and the like are written.
[0050]
In the RAM 20, data indicating the number of credits based on the detection of the credit ball detection switches 57a and 57b, data indicating the elapsed time of the separation based on the input of the separation switch 84a, and a ball removal operation based on the input of the operation lever detection switch 65a. In addition to data indicating the elapsed time, data indicating the payment elapsed time based on the input of the payment switch 85, various setting values input from the credit operation unit 80, a storage area for storing various data, a work area for the CPU 21, and the like. I have.
[0051]
The I / O interface 23 includes a launch circuit 30A, a management device 210, a receipt issuing unit 74, a credit lamp 82, a credit ball number display unit 81, a flow path switching solenoid 83A, a leaving switch 84a, a checkout switch 85, and a storage state detection. Switch 89, flow path switch 83, credit ball detection switch 57a, credit ball detection switch 57b, discharge control circuit 50A for controlling discharge device 50, separation time setting means 88, ball clogging detection switch 58, ball removal lever detection switch (Operating lever detection switch) 65a and the like are connected.
[0052]
The pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment is configured as described above, and the credit circuit 200 controls, for example, the following credit-related processing.
[0053]
In the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, the launching device is operated under the control of the launch circuit 30A based on the turning operation of the operation handle 30 by the player, and the game ball is launched into the game area of the game board 104. Done.
[0054]
The game balls launched into the game area win a winning opening (winning area) on the game board 104 or flow into the out slot. When a game ball wins a winning opening, the winning ball is detected by a winning ball detector, and the detection signal is input to the discharge control circuit 50A. Based on this input signal, the discharge control circuit 50A issues a discharge command to the discharge device 50. Output a signal. When a predetermined amount of prize balls is discharged from the discharge port 52 from the discharge device 50 based on the discharge command signal, the prize balls are either the upper tray 64 or the first tray according to the storage state of the upper tray 64. It flows into one of the recovery paths 54.
[0055]
That is, the game ball released from the discharge port 52 normally tries to flow into the upper receiving plate 64 through the upper receiving port 51, but when the upper receiving plate 64 is full, it is not received by the upper receiving plate 64, It flows down from the collection port 53 on the back side of the receiving port 51 to the first collection path 54 and is collected to the lower back side of the game board 104.
The game balls that have flowed into the upper tray 64 are sequentially supplied to the internal launching unit, and are launched into the game area by the launching device.
[0056]
In addition, the game ball that has flowed into the recovery port 53 flows down from the inflow path 54a of the recovery path to the rectification path 54c via the rectification path 54b, and even if a large number of game balls flow in at once at the rectification path 54c The flow is rectified so as not to cause clogging, and flows down to the terminal end side of the rectifying path 54c where the credit ball detection switch 57a is installed and collected. During the collection process, the game ball is detected by the credit ball detection switch 57a, the detection signal of the game ball is input to the credit circuit 200 and counted, and the number of game balls for the counted overflow is stored in the RAM 20. It is added to the credit amount data. The credit amount data stored in the RAM 20 is output to the ball number display unit 81 and displayed as a credit number on the ball number display unit 81.
The balls recovered from the first recovery path 54 are temporarily stored in the island facility until they are recovered to the island facility and supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 100 again.
[0057]
In addition, when a large amount of game balls flow into the first collection path 54 at a time and a clogging occurs, the clogging detection switch 58 installed in the rectification path 54b of the collection path detects the clogging. . When a ball clogging is detected by the ball clogging detection switch 58, a ball clogging detection signal is input to the credit circuit 200, and the discharge control circuit 50A stops discharging the game ball from the discharge device 50 based on this input signal. . Here, the number of balls that have not been ejected is calculated based on the prize ball signal from the ejection control circuit 50 </ b> A, and is directly added to the credit amount data stored in the RAM 20. At the same time, based on the ball clogging detection signal, the notifying means provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 informs the player that a ball clogging has occurred, or sends a ball to the management device 210 via the in-store LAN line. A clogging detection signal is output, and the notifying means provided in the management device 210 notifies the clerk that a ball clogging has occurred. After the cause of the ball clogging is eliminated by the store clerk, the game is resumed by inputting a reset button or the like, and the game ball can be discharged from the discharge device 50.
[0058]
In addition, when the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 are released to the game area and decrease, and the upper tray 64 reaches a predetermined storage state, the storage state detection switch 89 is activated and the credit circuit 200 stores the storage state. Detection signal is output.
When the storage state detection signal is output and the credit number data in the RAM 20 is not “0” and the credit ball discharge is not disabled, the control is performed by the discharge control circuit 50A. Thus, the discharging device 50 discharges a predetermined amount of game balls within the range of the credit amount data, and the game balls are supplied to the upper tray 64 via the upper receiving port 51. At the same time, the number of game balls discharged by the discharge device 50 is subtracted from the credit number data in the RAM 20, and the credit number data after the subtraction is output to the ball number display unit 81 of the credit operation unit 80. It is displayed on the number display part 81 as the credit number.
In this way, in the credit state, the game ball is appropriately supplied to the upper tray 64 within the credit range, so that the player moves the game ball, for example, by hand or performs other special operations. Even without it, you can continue to play games.
[0059]
In addition, when the game is interrupted due to a toilet or a meal, and the user leaves the seat by pressing the leave switch 84a of the credit operation unit 80, a detection signal of the leave switch 84a is output to the credit circuit 200. Based on the detection signal, the input of the settlement switch 85 is disabled for a predetermined time.
In this way, by disabling the checkout switch 85 while leaving the seat, the prize ball credited during leaving the seat is dealt with so that it is not easily stolen.
The time during which the payment switch 85 is disabled (non-adjustable time) can be set by the away time setting means 88. However, the pachinko machine 100 in the store is commonly used in advance at the game store. Alternatively, each time the player leaves the seat, the player may be able to set the time according to the time of leaving the seat.
Further, by transmitting the detection signal output from the away switch 84a to the management device 210 via the LAN line in the store, it is possible to manage the player's behavior and game situation in the store.
After the away switch 84a is pressed, the remaining time display meter 84b installed in the credit operation unit 80 is used to release the player based on the set time input by the away time setting means 88. The effective time (non-payable time) of the seat switch 84a is notified. On the other hand, the number of credits is not displayed on the ball number display portion 81, for example, “Now away” is displayed, and the credit number is displayed to others. Keep it unknown.
[0060]
When the game is finished and settled, the game balls stored in the trays and ball storage boxes are first added to the credits.
When the operation lever 65 is opened while the credit lamp 82 of the credit operation unit 80 is lit, the opening operation is detected by the operation lever detection switch 65a, and the game ball to the upper tray 64 is detected based on the detection signal. While automatic replenishment is stopped, the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 flow down from the ball passage 56 to the second collection path 44 by the flow path switching plate 83B and pass through the second collection path 44. It is detected by the credit ball detection switch 57b.
This detection signal is input to the credit circuit 200 and counted, the counted number of game balls is added to the credit number data in the RAM 20, and the credit number data after the addition is output to the ball number display unit 81. The number of credits is displayed on the ball number display unit 81.
Further, the game balls collected from the second collection path 44 are collected to the island facility. The game balls stored in the lower tray 70 and the ball storage box are added to the credits in the same manner as the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 by pouring the game balls from the opening of the upper tray 64. Can do.
[0061]
As described above, when all the prize balls stored as real balls are credited, the player presses the settlement switch 85 installed in the credit operation unit 80. When the away switch 84a is active, the settlement switch 85 is disabled and the input from the settlement switch 85 is invalid.
When the output signal of the settlement switch 85 is input to the credit circuit 200, a launch stop signal is output from the launch circuit 30A to the launch device, and the launch of the game ball from the launch device to the game area is stopped. Then, the output of the discharge command signal to the discharge device 50 based on the winning ball detection signal is stopped, and the input of the settlement switch 85 is disabled.
For a predetermined time after the settlement switch 85 is pressed, the credit number data is added by the CPU 21 based on the prize ball signal for the prize ball to be discharged after the settlement switch 85 is turned ON, and updated. Credit number data is stored in the RAM 20. In addition, for example, the player is notified that the checkout process is being performed by setting the checkout switch 85 in a blinking state.
When the settlement switch 85 is pressed and a predetermined time elapses, the credit number data stored in the RAM 20 is output to the receipt issuing unit 74, and the printer of the receipt issuing unit 74 records and outputs the credit ball number on the settlement receipt. Further, “0” is transferred to the credit amount data stored in the RAM 20, and the display of the ball number display portion 81 of the credit operation portion 80 is set to “0”.
After the settlement receipt is issued, the settlement process is completed, for example, the player is informed that the settlement switch 85 is turned off, and is discharged from the firing circuit 30A by a firing command signal to the launching device or a winning ball detection signal. The output of the discharge command signal to the apparatus 50 is made possible again, and the disabling of the input of the settlement switch 85 is also released.
Further, the game status can be managed by transmitting the output signal from the settlement switch 85 to the management device 210 via the in-store LAN line.
When the player receives a receipt 74B in which the number of prize balls acquired is recorded, and brings the receipt 74B to the prize counter, the acquired prize balls are exchanged for prizes via the receipt 74B.
[0062]
11 to 21 are flowcharts of credit control processing performed by the credit circuit to perform the above-described credit-related processing, FIG. 11 is a main routine of the flowchart, and FIGS. 12 to 21 are subroutines of the flowchart.
[0063]
The following processing is performed for each sequence based on the clock generated by the clock 24.
[0064]
First, in step S1, the flow path switch 83, the away switch 84a, the settlement switch 85, the away time setting means 88, the storage state detection switch 89, and the credit ball detection connected to the I / O interface 23 of the credit circuit 200. An output signal from the switch 57a, credit ball detection switch 57b, ball clogging detection switch 58, operation lever detection switch 65a or an output signal from the power supply circuit 25 is input, and the process proceeds to step S2.
[0065]
In step S2, when the power is turned on, the process proceeds to step S13. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3.
[0066]
In step S13, initialization processing of the RAM area (credit number data, leaving switch ON input elapsed time, settlement switch ON input elapsed time, ball removal lever detection switch ON input elapsed time, storage state detection switch ON input elapsed time, etc.) is performed. In step S14, an initial value is set in the RAM area, and one sequence of processing is completed.
[0067]
The processing after step S3 is in sequence from step S3, leaving processing in step S4, settlement processing in step S4, storage state processing in step S5, ball removal processing in step S6, flow path switching processing in step S7, and overflow ball count in step S8. Processing, ball clogging notification processing in step S9, abnormality processing in step S10, discharge signal output processing in step S11, and output processing in step S12.
[0068]
The away process (FIG. 12) in step S3 starts from step S20.
[0069]
In step S20, if the input of the away switch 84a is ON, the process proceeds to step S21. If the input is OFF, the process proceeds to step S23.
That is, in step S20, it is determined whether or not to perform the away process, depending on the ON / OFF status of the away switch 84a.
In step S21, processing for disabling the settlement switch 85 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22.
[0070]
In step S22, the player is notified that the settlement switch 85 is disabled, and the process proceeds to step S23.
The notification method may be any method as long as it can notify the player that the checkout switch 85 is disabled, such as a lamp, LED, display screen, or the like.
[0071]
In step S23, time is monitored based on the away time setting means 88, and the process proceeds to step S24.
That is, in step S23, the time elapsed since the adjustment switch 85 is disabled is counted based on the clock 24, and the remaining effective time (non-adjustment time) of the away switch is displayed on the remaining time display meter 84b. I do.
The input by the away time setting means 88 may be set in advance at the store side in advance, but according to the time at which the player leaves the seat, for example, The set time may be selected by operating a keypad button. When the player sets, the set time is made visible by the remaining time display meter 84b or the like.
[0072]
In step S24, the set value of the away time input by the away time setting means 88 is compared with the time that has elapsed since the adjustment switch 85 is disabled. The process proceeds to a payment process, and if not, the process proceeds to step S25.
[0073]
In step S25, the disabling of the settlement switch 85 is canceled and the process for enabling the input from the settlement switch 85 is performed, and then the process proceeds to the settlement process in step S4.
[0074]
The checkout process (FIGS. 13 and 14) in step S4 is performed after the leaving process in step S3, and starts from step S30.
[0075]
In step S30, ON / OFF of the input of the settlement switch 85 is confirmed. If ON, the process proceeds to step S31, and if OFF, the process proceeds to step S33.
[0076]
In step S31, the settlement flag is set and then the process proceeds to step S32.
In step S32, the disabling process necessary for the settlement, for example, disabling the settlement switch 85, stopping the game ball from being released into the game area, and the like, and the process proceeds to step S33.
[0077]
In step S33, it is confirmed whether or not a settlement flag is set. If it is standing, the process proceeds to step S34, and if not, the process proceeds to step S39.
In step S39, it is output to the notification means that the input of the settlement switch 85 is valid (activated), the settlement process in step S4 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the storage state process in step S5.
In step S34, the fact that the input to the settlement switch 85 is invalid (disabled) is output to the notification means, and the process proceeds to step S35.
That is, in step S33, it is determined whether the settlement process is being executed. In steps S34 and S39, each display is performed based on the determination result in step S33.
As the notification means, the settlement switch 85 can be a blinking type or can be displayed by other lamps, LEDs, or the like.
[0078]
In step S35, the time elapsed since the settlement switch 85 was pressed is counted based on the clock 24, and the elapsed time is compared with a predetermined time. If the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, The process proceeds to step S36. Otherwise, the process proceeds to credit processing (described later) in step S40.
[0079]
In step S36, the receipt issuing unit 74 issues a receipt in which the number of credits is recorded, and the process proceeds to step S37.
Here, a receipt is used as the recording medium. However, any settlement recording medium such as a magnetic card or an IC card may be used as long as the number of credits can be recorded.
In step S37, the processing disabled in step S32 (such as disabling the settlement switch 85, stopping the game ball from being released into the game area) is activated, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, the settlement flag is turned off. Then, the settlement process in step S4 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the storage state process in step S5.
[0080]
The credit process (FIG. 15) in step S40 starts from step S41.
In step S41, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the winning opening. If there is no winning, the credit process in step S40 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the storage state process in step S5. If there is a winning, the credit number data addition process in step S42 is performed, then the credit process in step S40 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the storage state process in step S5.
That is, in the credit processing in step S40, when a winning occurs after the settlement switch 85 is pressed, the prize balls are not discharged from the discharging device 50 to the upper tray 64, and the number of prize balls is based on the prize ball signal. Is added to the credit amount data.
In the credit processing in step S40, the number of prize balls is added to the credit number data based on the prize ball signal from the ejection control circuit 50A, but the prize balls are ejected to the upper tray 64 and the ejected prize balls are operated. The lever 65 may be caused to flow down to the second collection path 44 and be added to the credit amount data.
The time for repeatedly performing the credit processing in step S40 can be appropriately set in consideration of a winning that may occur after the settlement switch 85 is pressed.
[0081]
As shown in the settlement timing chart of FIG. 22, the settlement process in step S4 is started together with the detection of the ON input of the settlement switch 85 (step S30). First, the disabling process (step S32) is performed, followed by a predetermined process. The credit notification (step S34) and the credit function (step S40) are continuously performed for a time (for example, 10 seconds), and after a predetermined time has passed, the settlement receipt is issued (step S36) and the activation process (step S37). To finish.
[0082]
The storage state process (FIG. 16) in step S5 is performed after the settlement process in step S4, and starts from step S50.
[0083]
In step S50, ON / OFF of a ball removal flag (set in a ball removal process in step S6 described later) is confirmed. If it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S51. If it is ON, the storage state process in step S5 is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to the ball removal process in step S6.
That is, when the ball removal flag is ON (the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 are being discharged), the game balls are not replenished to the upper tray 64.
[0084]
In step S51, ON / OFF of the input of the storage state detection switch 89 is confirmed. If it is OFF for the set required time, the process proceeds to step S52. Otherwise, the storage state process in step S5 is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S6 for ball removal.
That is, in step S51, the storage state of the game ball in the upper tray 64 is detected by detecting the position during the required time (multiple times) by the storage state detection switch 89 that detects the position. .
The set time can be appropriately changed according to the detection method of the storage state detection switch 89, the accuracy, the mounting position, and the like.
[0085]
In step S52, if the credit amount data stored in the RAM 20 is “0”, the storage state process in step S5 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the ball removal process in step S6. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S53. Transition.
That is, in step S52, the presence / absence of a credited prize ball is checked to determine whether or not the game ball can be re-discharged.
[0086]
In step S53, a predetermined number of game balls are discharged from the discharge device 50, the storage state process in step S5 is terminated, and the process proceeds to a ball removal process in step S6.
Note that the number of game balls to be discharged can be appropriately changed in consideration of the mounting position of the storage state detection switch 89 and the like.
[0087]
The ball removal process (FIG. 17) in step S6 is performed after the storage state process in step S5, and starts from step S60.
[0088]
In step S60, the ON / OFF state of the ball release lever detection switch (operation lever detection switch) 65a is confirmed. If it is ON (open operation state), the process proceeds to step S61, and if it is OFF (close operation state). Control goes to step S63.
[0089]
In step S61, the ball number display unit 81 and the like are informed that the ball removal process is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S62.
In addition, although the ball number display part 81 was illustrated as an alerting | reporting means in step S61, a format (for example, LED, liquid crystal display), a position (game machine, Any other location can be used as long as it is visible to the player while playing the game, such as a gaming machine lending machine attached to the gaming machine or a gaming facility such as an island facility.Examples of the format include an LED and a liquid crystal display. In addition, the position may be any position where the player can visually recognize the player while playing the game, such as a gaming machine, a gaming machine lending machine attached to the gaming machine, or a gaming facility such as an island facility.
[0090]
In step S62, the ball removal flag is turned ON, and in step S63, the ball removal flag is turned OFF. Then, the ball removal processing in step S6 is terminated, and the flow shifts to the flow path switching processing in step S7.
[0091]
That is, in the ball removal process in step S6, a ball removal flag for determining whether or not the ball removal process is being performed (the storage state process in step S5 described above) is set.
[0092]
The flow path switching process (FIG. 18) in step S7 is performed after the ball removal process in step S6, and starts from step S70.
[0093]
In step S70, ON / OFF of the input of the flow path selector switch 83 is confirmed. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S71, and if it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S73.
[0094]
In step S71, the flow path switching solenoid 83A is turned on (excitation), and the process proceeds to step S72.
[0095]
In step S72, for example, the credit lamp 82 of the credit operation unit 80 is turned off to notify that the discharge flow path from the upper tray 64 is the lower tray, and the flow path switching process in step S7 is terminated. Shift to the overflow ball counting process.
That is, the balls discharged from the upper receiving tray 64 by the operation of the operation lever 65 and the foul balls flowing from the foul ball collecting port 55 are released to the lower receiving tray 70.
[0096]
In step S73, the flow path switching solenoid 83A is turned OFF (demagnetization), and the process proceeds to step S74.
[0097]
In step S74, for example, the credit lamp 82 of the credit operation unit 80 is turned on to notify that the discharge flow path from the upper tray 64 is in the credit state, the flow path switching process in step S7 is terminated, and step S8. Shift to the overflow ball counting process.
That is, the balls discharged from the upper tray by the operation of the operation lever 65 and the foul balls flowing in from the foul ball collection port 55 are collected as credit balls.
[0098]
The overflow ball counting process (FIG. 19) in step S8 is performed after the flow path switching process in step S7, and starts from step S80.
[0099]
In step S80, ON / OFF of the input of the credit ball detection switch 57a and ON / OFF of the input of the credit ball detection switch 57b are confirmed. If ON, the process proceeds to step S81. If OFF, the process proceeds to step S8. The overflow ball counting process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a ball clogging notification process in step S9.
[0100]
In step S81, “+1” is added to the value of the credit amount data stored in the RAM 20, and then the overflow ball counting process in step S8 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the ball clogging notification process in step S9.
That is, in step S80, the game ball that has flowed into the first recovery path 54 is detected by the ON / OFF state of the credit ball detection switch 57a, and the ON / OFF state of the credit ball detection switch 57b The game balls that have flowed into the two recovery paths 44 are detected, and the number of credits is counted in step S81.
[0101]
The ball clogging notification process (FIG. 20) in step S9 is performed after the overflow ball counting process in step S8, and starts from step S90.
[0102]
In step S90, ON / OFF of the input of the ball clogging detection switch 58 is confirmed. If it is ON for a predetermined time (multiple times), the process proceeds to step S91. If it is OFF, the ball clogging notification process in step S9 is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to the abnormality process of step S10.
In step S91, notification of ball clogging is performed, the ball clogging notification processing in step S9 is terminated, and the process proceeds to abnormality processing in step S10.
That is, in steps S90 to S91, whether or not a ball is clogged in the first recovery path 54 is detected by turning on / off the input of the ball clogging detection switch 58 installed in the first recovery path 54. When clogging is detected, notification of ball clogging is performed.
As for the method of notifying the ball clogging, even if a pilot lamp or the like provided on the front upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, or displayed on the credit ball number display unit 81 to notify the player, the ball clogging to the management device 210 You may output a detection signal and alert | report to a shop assistant.
[0103]
The abnormality process (FIG. 21) in step S10 is performed after the ball clogging notification process in step S9, and starts from step S100.
[0104]
In step S100, whether or not an abnormality has occurred is confirmed. If an abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to step S101. If no abnormality has occurred, the abnormality process in step S10 is terminated and the discharge signal output process in step S11 is performed. Transition.
Here, examples of the abnormality target include occurrence of a ball clogging in the first recovery path 54 based on the ball clogging detection switch 58.
[0105]
In step S101, the credit number data addition process is performed based on the prize ball signal from the discharge control circuit 50A, the abnormal process in step S10 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the discharge signal output process in step S11.
That is, in step S101, when an abnormality occurs, the discharge of the game ball to the top receiving tray 64 is stopped, and credit number data addition processing is performed based on the prize ball signal.
[0106]
When the abnormality process in step S10 is completed, as shown in FIG. 11, the discharge signal output process is sequentially performed in step S11, the output process is performed in step S12, and the process of one sequence is completed.
[0107]
In step S11, a discharge signal output process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.
That is, in step S11, the credit amount data stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 20 is updated, and the game ball is automatically supplied to the upper tray 64 by the storage state processing in step S5. In step S4, the number of game balls discharged from the discharge device 50 is subtracted from the number of credit balls stored in the RAM 20, and when the checkout process in step S4 is performed, the number of credit balls is initialized (credit balls). The number is “0”).
[0108]
In step S12, output signal processing is performed, and one sequence of processing ends here.
That is, in step S12, the output data stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 20 (the flow path switch ON / OFF data based on the detection of the flow path switch 83, the away switch ON based on the detection of the away switch 84a). / OFF data, elapsed time data indicating the elapsed time based on the detection of the away switch 84a, adjustment switch ON / OFF data based on the detection of the adjustment switch 85, and absence based on the detection of the absence time setting means 88 Time setting data, upper tray storage state data based on detection of storage state detection switch 89, credit number data based on detection of credit ball detection switch 57a, credit number data based on detection of credit ball detection switch 57b, ball clogging detection switch 58 Ball clogging data based on detection of ball, ball clogging detection switch 58 Based on the detection, game stop data for instructing the stop of the game, detection data of the operation lever detection switch 65a, etc.), a flow path switching switch ON / OFF signal, an ON / OFF signal of the operation lever detection switch 65a, a seating switch ON / OFF signal, elapsed seat time signal, settlement switch ON / OFF signal, away time setting signal, upper tray storage state signal, credit ball number signal, ball jam signal, game stop signal, etc. are output to the management device 210 At the same time, a signal output process is performed in which the away switch ON / OFF signal, the ON / OFF signal of the operation lever detection switch 65a, and the credit ball number signal are output to the ball number display unit 81.
[0109]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment, of the game balls discharged from the discharge device 50, the upper tray 64 is full and cannot be received by the upper tray 64. The number of game balls is stored in the RAM 20 as the number of credits, and the game balls are re-discharged from the discharge device 50 within the range of the credit number stored in the RAM 20, and a game using the re-discharged game balls is performed. Therefore, the player can continuously play the game without troublesome movement of the game ball.
[0110]
Further, the storage state detection switch 89 detects the storage state of the game balls in the upper tray 64, and the discharge device 50 is operated based on the detection signal from the storage state detection switch 89, and the number of credits stored in the RAM 20. In order to discharge the required number of game balls from the top to the upper tray 64, the player needs to pay attention to the storage state of the upper tray 64 and transfer the game balls to a ball storage box or the like as necessary. It will be resolved and you can concentrate on the game.
[0111]
When the game is finished and settled, the credit amount data stored in the RAM 20 is recorded on the receipt 74B by the receipt issuing unit 74 based on the input of the settlement switch 85, and the recorded receipt 74B is played. The player is released from the troublesome work of moving the acquired prize balls to the predetermined place where the counter is installed in the store using the ball storage box as before, and is unnecessary. It will not drain your health.
[0112]
Based on the detection of the abnormal state, for example, detection by the ball clogging detection switch 58, the discharge of the game ball from the discharge device 50 is stopped, and the credit circuit 200 determines the game ball to be discharged based on the prize ball signal. Since the number is counted and the counted number of game balls is added to the credit number and stored, the abnormal state (for example, ball clogging) is further deteriorated by the game balls discharged from the discharge device 50, and more than necessary. In other words, it does not take time to repair the abnormal state and make the player wait, or the prize ball is not paid out accurately due to the abnormal state, and the player is not disadvantaged.
[0113]
In addition, in the abnormal state, by notifying the ball number display unit 81 or the like that the number of game balls to be discharged is added to the credit number, is the player not disadvantaged? We can wait for repair of abnormal state without having anxiety.
[0114]
Further, the ON / OFF signal of the flow path switch 83, the ON / OFF signal of the leaving switch 84a, the elapsed time signal, the ON / OFF signal of the settlement switch 85, the leaving time setting signal, the storage state detection signal, the credit By outputting ball number signals, ball jam signals, game stop signals, etc. to the management device 210 via the LAN line in the store, centralized management of player behavior, pachinko machine status, game status, etc. in the store It is possible to perform overall management and operation management of the entire store.
[0115]
[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the overflow ball is collected between the discharge port 52 of the discharge device 50 and the upper receiving port 51. In this embodiment, the upper receiving port 51 is moved to the upper receiving plate 64. Once discharged, the overflow ball is collected.
The parts other than those specific to the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0116]
In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0117]
FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing an upper tray provided in a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 24 is a schematic plan view of the upper tray, and FIG. 25 is an upper view of FIG. AA sectional drawing of a saucer is shown.
[0118]
As shown in FIG. 23, on the side surface portion of the upper tray 64 of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, an indication of the effective remaining degree recorded on a valuable medium such as a prepaid card is displayed. Effective residual indicator 61 to be performed, return switch 62 for returning the inserted valuable value medium, ball lending switch 63 for lending game balls with the value medium, and stored in the upper tray An operation lever 65 and the like for discharging the game ball are provided. As shown in FIG. 24, an overflow ball collection port 254 is provided between the upstream portion 64 b and the downstream portion 64 a of the upper tray 64.
[0119]
Both the upstream portion 64b and the downstream portion 64a are gently inclined so that the supply side to the launching portion is lowered, and the game balls discharged to the upper tray 64 via the upper receiving port 51 are moved to the downstream portion 64a side via the upstream portion 64b. It flows down and is stored. And when the downstream part 64a becomes full, the game ball discharged | emitted to the upstream part 64b of the upper receiving tray 64 via the upper receiving port 51 after that is credited to the 1st collection path 54 via the overflow ball collection port 254. It is to be collected as a sphere.
[0120]
As shown in FIG. 24, the storage state detection switch 289 is provided in the downstream part 64a of the upper tray 64, and detects the storage state of the game balls in the downstream part 64a.
The storage state detection switch 289 can be installed at an arbitrary position as long as the storage state of the game balls stored in the downstream portion 64a of the upper tray 64 can be detected.
[0121]
In the upper tray 64 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment configured as described above, the overflow balls are collected as follows.
[0122]
As shown in FIG. 25, the game balls discharged from the discharge device 50 in accordance with the occurrence of the winning are first discharged to the upstream portion 64b through the upper receiving port 51. The game balls discharged to the upstream part 64b flow down to the downstream part 64a.
The game balls that have flowed down to the downstream portion 64a normally remain in the downstream portion 64a as they are, and are sequentially supplied to the launching portion. Recovered to the first recovery path 54.
The game is continued as it is, and when the game balls stored in the downstream portion 64a are launched into the game area and decrease to reach a predetermined storage state, the predetermined storage state is detected by the storage state detection switch 289, The detection signal is output to the credit circuit 200 as in the first embodiment, and the storage state processing (discharge to the upper receiving tray 64 of the credit ball) is performed.
[0123]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment, the overflow ball visualizing window 66 shown in the first embodiment is provided by providing the overflow ball collection port 254 on the upstream side of the upper tray 64. It is not necessary to provide a ball, and it is possible to directly see how the prize balls are discharged, or to touch the overflowing balls directly with a hand, and to directly enjoy the real thrill of gaming machines unique to the acquisition of gaming balls.
[0124]
[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the number of balls displayed in the credit operation unit 80 and the remaining time display meter 84b are used to display the number of credit balls and the remaining effective time of the away switch 84a. However, in the third embodiment, these displays are performed using the liquid crystal display unit 400, and other various displays are performed. The parts other than those specific to the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0125]
In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0126]
FIG. 26 is a partial plan view of a base tray showing a credit operation unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
[0127]
As shown in FIG. 26, the credit operation unit 80 includes a liquid crystal display unit 400 exemplified as an abnormal state notification unit and an addition state notification unit, a credit lamp 82, a flow path switch 83, a leaving switch 84a, and a checkout switch 85. Etc. are provided, the number of credits is displayed, the method of discharging the game balls stored in the upper tray 64 by operating the operation lever 65 (real balls, credits) is selected, or the player leaves the seat It is possible to perform operations when paying or paying.
[0128]
The liquid crystal display unit 400 performs various displays related to credit processing, and the display content varies depending on the operation of the away switch 84a, the settlement switch 85, the flow path switch 83, the operation lever 65, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. It is going to change.
[0129]
27 and 28 specifically show display examples by the liquid crystal display unit.
[0130]
Hereinafter, various displays displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0131]
When a game is not being performed, for example, a game title is displayed as a demonstration screen as shown in FIG. 27a.
[0132]
When the player operates the operation handle 30 to play a game, for example, a screen display during the game shown in FIG. 27b is performed.
As the screen display during the game, for example, the display of the number of credit balls, the display that the launching device is driven and the game ball is being launched into the game area, and the automatic supply from the credit ball according to the storage state of the upper tray 64 Is displayed.
[0133]
When the player presses the away switch 84a, the screen shifts to a screen during the away process shown in FIG. 27c.
As the screen during the leaving process, for example, a character display of “being away from the seat” and a display of the remaining effective time of the away switch 84a are displayed.
[0134]
The credit lamp 82 is turned off by the operation of the flow path switching switch 83 (the credit is released), and then the operation lever 65 is opened to move the ball from the upper tray 64 to the lower tray 70. Then, as shown in FIG. 27d, the screen is shifted to a screen display indicating that the ball movement from the upper tray 64 to the lower tray 70 is performed.
For example, an arrow display indicating that a ball is being discharged from the upper tray 64 to the lower tray 70, a display of the number of credit balls, and the like are performed.
[0135]
When the operation lever 65 is operated and turned on while the credit lamp 82 is lit (normal time), as shown in FIG. 28a, the balls discharged from the upper tray 64 are added to the number of credit balls as credit balls. Shifts to a screen display that indicates For example, the number of credit balls is displayed.
[0136]
When the settlement switch 85 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 28b, the screen shifts to a screen display indicating that the settlement process is being performed. For example, a character display of “settlement”, a display of the number of credit balls, etc. are performed.
[0137]
When a ball clogging state is detected by the ball clogging detection switch 58 installed in the first recovery path 54, as shown in FIG. 28c, a warning screen for warning that a ball clogging has occurred in the first recovery path 54 Migrate to For example, a warning message such as “There is a ball in the collection path” is displayed.
[0138]
When an abnormality in a predetermined part (for example, a clogged ball in the discharge device, an abnormal radio wave caused by an illegal act, a clogged ball in each channel, a strong shake due to an earthquake or an artificial action, etc.) is detected, As shown to 28d, it transfers to the screen display showing that abnormality has generate | occur | produced in the predetermined location of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, a character display of “abnormality occurrence”, a display indicating that a prize ball is being added to the number of credits, a display of the number of credit balls, and the like are performed.
[0139]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the third embodiment, since various displays relating to credit processing are concentrated by the liquid crystal display unit 400, the player does not have to search for a display location, and can be performed easily and quickly. The display content can be read.
Since the liquid crystal display unit 400 can display characters, it is easy to understand and can convey a lot of information to the player.
[0140]
In addition, the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 400 is not limited to the above, and various information is displayed to the player from the management device 210 via the LAN line (for example, a lucky number is displayed, and a big hit is generated by an exchange number). It is also possible to display a credit prohibition when the user has done such.
[0141]
[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the credit operation unit 80 is used to input and display various types of credit processing. In the fourth embodiment, the platform between the pachinko gaming machines 100 is arranged in parallel. The ball lending machine 301 inputs and displays various credit processes.
[0142]
Note that in the fourth embodiment, identical symbols are assigned to components identical to those in the first embodiment described above and descriptions thereof are omitted.
[0143]
FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing the pachinko gaming machine and the inter-table ball lending machine according to the fourth embodiment.
[0144]
The inter-base ball lending machine 301 is arranged next to the pachinko gaming machine 100 as shown in FIG. The inter-ball rental machine 301 includes a credit number display lamp 410, a liquid crystal display unit 400, a credit lamp 82, a receipt issuing unit 74 (or a card issuing unit), a flow path switching switch 83, a leaving switch 84a, a checkout switch. 85, a cash slot 420 that is a cash slot when lending game balls with cash, a cash return slot 421 that returns cash inserted from the cash slot 420, and the like.
[0145]
The credit number display lamp 410 is composed of a plurality of lamps, and displays the approximate amount of credit by changing the location and quantity of the lamp that is turned on according to the number of credits. For example, one lamp with 2500 credits or more, 2 lamps with 5000 credits or more, and 3 lamps with 7500 credits or more are turned on.
[0146]
The liquid crystal display unit 400, the credit lamp 82, the receipt issuing unit 74, the flow path switching switch 83, the leaving switch 84a, and the checkout switch 85 shown in each of the above-described embodiments, except that the installation positions are different. Have the same function.
[0147]
According to the gaming facility including the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the inter-ball ball lending machine 301 according to the fourth embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform input and display related to various credit processes in the inter-ball ball lending machine 301. It is possible to utilize the existing pachinko gaming machine 100 by minimizing changes to the cost, and to reduce the cost associated with the change.
[0148]
In this embodiment, an example in which the liquid crystal display unit 400 is installed has been shown. Instead, as shown in the first embodiment, a ball number display unit 81 and a remaining time display meter 84b are installed. It is also possible.
[0149]
Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, but a ball game machine such as a pachikon machine, an arrange ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine, which uses a ball as a game medium, and a game medium It can also be applied to gaming machines such as pachislot machines and slot machines that use coins.
In addition, the detailed configuration, method, and the like specifically shown such as the configuration of the credit operation unit 80 for performing various operations and the credit control processing procedure including a plurality of subroutines can be changed without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0150]
【The invention's effect】
According to the invention of claim 1If a clogging of the recovery path is detected by the clogging detection switch,From the discharge deviceGame ballStop discharging,The number of unreleased game ballsIn addition to the number of credits for storage, the game balls discharged from the discharge device furtherBall cloggingWorse, more than necessaryBall cloggingTake the time to repair and wait for the player,Ball cloggingAs a result, the prize balls are not paid out accurately, and the player is not disadvantaged.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an upper tray provided in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of a lower tray showing a credit operation unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an appearance when a glass frame of a pachinko gaming machine is opened.
FIG. 5 is a perspective perspective view showing a first recovery path provided in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a flow path system in which game balls discharged through a discharge port of game balls discharged by a discharge device provided in a pachinko gaming machine are discharged to an upper tray or collected as credit balls FIG.
FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing the periphery of a first recovery path and a second recovery path as viewed from above.
FIG. 8 is a schematic rear view showing the periphery of a first recovery path and a second recovery path as viewed from the back side.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a credit circuit provided in the pachinko gaming machine and a network of peripheral devices.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a credit circuit provided in the pachinko gaming machine and its peripheral devices.
FIG. 11 is a main routine of a flowchart of a credit control process performed in the credit circuit.
12 is a subroutine for performing the away process of the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 13 is a subroutine for performing a settlement process of the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a continuation of FIG.
FIG. 15 is a subroutine for performing credit processing in the flowchart of FIG. 11;
FIG. 16 is a subroutine for performing a storage state process of the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 17 is a subroutine for performing a ball removal process of the flowchart of FIG.
18 is a subroutine for performing flow path switching processing of the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 19 is a subroutine for performing overflow ball counting processing in the flowchart of FIG. 11;
20 is a subroutine for performing a ball clogging notification process in the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 21 is a subroutine for performing abnormality processing of the flowchart of FIG.
FIG. 22 is a timing chart of settlement processing.
FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing an upper tray provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a schematic plan view of an upper tray provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
25 is a cross-sectional view of the upper tray in FIG. 24 taken along the line AA.
FIG. 26 is a partial plan view of a lower tray showing a credit operation unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 27 is a display example by the liquid crystal display unit of the third embodiment.
FIG. 28 is a display example by the liquid crystal display unit of the third embodiment.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine and a ball rental machine according to a fourth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
20 RAM
21 CPU
22 ROM
24 clocks
30 Operation handle
30A launch circuit
44 Second collection path
50 Discharge device
54 First collection path (collection path)
54b Rectifier
54c Rectifier
55 Foul ball collection port
57a Credit ball detection switch (overflow detection means)
57b Credit ball detection switch (second recovery path)
58 Ball clogging detection switch (abnormal state detection means)
64 Top tray
64a downstream
64b upstream
65 Control lever
65a Operation lever detection switch (ball removal lever detection switch)
66 Window for viewing overflow ball
70 Inception tray
74 Receipt issuing department
81 Number of balls display
82 Credit lamp
83 Flow path selector switch
83A Flow path switching solenoid
84a Away switch
84b Remaining time display meter
85 Checkout switch
88 Away time setting means
89 Storage state detection switch
100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
104 Game board
200 Credit circuit (credit means)
210 Management device
220 Premium Management System (POS)
254 Overflow ball collection port (second embodiment)
289 Storage state detection switch (second embodiment)
300 ball rental machine
301 Intermediary ball lending machine (fourth embodiment)
400 Liquid crystal display (third embodiment)
410 Credit number display lamp (fourth embodiment)

Claims (1)

A discharge device for discharging game balls;
Receiving and storing game balls discharged from the discharge device, and receiving the stored game balls sequentially to the launching unit;
A collection path that causes the island facility to collect game balls that are filled with the tray and discharged from the discharge device and are not received by the tray;
A credit ball detection switch for detecting a game ball flowing down the collection path;
Credit means for adding to and storing the number of credits based on the detection output of the credit ball detection switch;
A clogging detection switch for detecting a clogged state of the collection path provided in the collection path;
With
The saucer is
The game ball discharged from the discharge device is received through the receiving port, and stored so that the player can touch it.
A collection port for collecting the game ball in the collection path is established so as to divide the upstream portion and the downstream portion of the tray, and the upstream portion and the downstream portion are both connected to the launching portion. The supply side is formed with a gentle slope so as to be lowered, and is configured to be recovered to the recovery path via the recovery port when the storage amount of the game ball in the downstream portion exceeds a predetermined amount,
When a ball clogging of the recovery path is detected by the ball clogging detection switch, the discharge of the game balls from the discharge device is stopped, and the number of undischarged game balls is added to the credit number of the credit means. A gaming machine characterized by memorizing.

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