JP5846827B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of managing the number of game balls related to a game (for example, the number of balls that can be fired, the number of prize balls, etc.).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine hits a game ball supplied to a hitting ball supply tray (so-called upper plate) disposed in front of the gaming machine into a game area by a launching means. Further, the gaming machine is configured to pay out the game balls acquired during the game to the hitting ball supply tray.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine including a game ball that can be launched by a launching unit and a storage tray that can store a game ball acquired during the game.

JP 2011-098103 A

  By the way, in the above-mentioned patent document 1, the number of game balls used during the game, the number of game balls acquired during the game, and the like are determined by the player by increasing or decreasing the number of game balls supplied to the storage tray.

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is difficult to accurately grasp the number of game balls because the player is made to experience the increase / decrease of the game balls to grasp the number of game balls.

  For this reason, in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to accurately grasp the number of game balls, as described above, even if the player tries to consume up to a predetermined number of game balls. There was a possibility of consuming game balls.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to accurately grasp the number of game balls related to a game in view of the above-described conventional situation.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a special game advantageous to a player on condition that a game ball launched into a game area by a launching means has entered a start area in the game area. in the gaming machine to perform to whether lottery execution of the conversion can be converted means sphere number of game balls based valuable media bodies to a predetermined conversion value, and the player can enter input means, said First replacement means for replacing a predetermined number of balls set smaller than the number of game balls from the number of game balls converted by the conversion means with the number of game balls that can be launched by the launch means. And the number of gaming balls converted by the conversion means is less than the number of gaming balls based on the fact that the valuable medium is inserted into the gaming machine and input by the input means is performed. Launch a predetermined number of balls A second replacement means for replacing the ball number of game balls that are not fired in stages, spheres number of game balls are translated by the translation means, spheres number of game balls, which is substituted by the first substitution means and the second replacement Display means for displaying the number of game balls replaced by the means, and ball number control means for controlling the number of game balls replaced with the first replacement means from the number of game balls converted by the conversion means And is configured.

The ball number control means shifts the number of game balls replaced by the second replacement means to the number of game balls according to the remaining number of game balls converted by the conversion means. Is set.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to cause the player to accurately grasp the number of game balls related to the game.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the front side perspective view which shows typically the external structure of the pachinko gaming machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows the front side of this pachinko gaming machine unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front perspective view schematically showing an internal configuration of a pachinko gaming machine unit according to an embodiment of the present invention and showing a front side of the pachinko gaming machine unit. It is a back side perspective view showing typically the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine unit which is one embodiment of the present invention, and showing the back side of this pachinko gaming machine unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the front view which shows typically the structure of the game board of the pachinko game machine which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows the front side of this game board. It is a front view showing typically the composition of the indicator in the game board of the pachinko game machine which is one embodiment of the present invention, and showing the front side of this indicator. It is a block diagram which shows the control unit of the pachinko game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the perspective view which shows typically the circulation mechanism of the pachinko game machine which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows schematic structure of this circulation mechanism. It is a perspective view showing typically the circulation mechanism of pachinko gaming machine 100 which is one embodiment of the present invention, and showing the schematic structure of this circulation mechanism from the back side. It is the perspective view which shows typically the ball appearance feeling production | presentation part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows schematic structure of this ball appearance feeling production part from the back side. It is the perspective view which shows typically the ball | bowl rotation part of the exit ball feeling production | presentation part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows schematic structure of this ball | bowl rotation part from the front side. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a storage ball feeling effect part of a pachinko gaming machine unit that is an embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the ball storage effect effect part from the front side. It is the perspective view which shows typically the storage ball feeling production | presentation part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows the internal structure of this ball storage feeling production | presentation part from the front side. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the perspective view which shows typically the washing | cleaning apparatus of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows schematic structure of this washing | cleaning apparatus. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the sectional view of the washing | cleaning part of this washing | cleaning apparatus typically showing the washing | cleaning apparatus of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the perspective view which shows typically the distribution apparatus of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention, and shows schematic structure of this distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the control unit of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the basic process 1 of the lending and storage management control process in the unit control part of the pachinko gaming machine unit which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the basic process 2 of the lending / pick-up management control process in the unit control part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the number-of-balls update process in the unit control part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the foul ball number update process in the unit control part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize ball number update process in the unit control part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game ball number data processing in the unit control part of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen A as a 1st display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen B as a 2nd display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko gaming machine unit which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen C as a 3rd display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen D as a 4th display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen E as a 5th display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen F as a 5th display aspect of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game ball number data processing in the unit control part of the pachinko game machine unit which is other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen A as a 1st display mode of the touchscreen of the pachinko game machine unit which is other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen B as a 2nd display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen C as a 3rd display mode of the touch panel of the pachinko game machine unit which is other embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen D as a 4th display mode of the touchscreen of the pachinko game machine unit which is other embodiment of this invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine unit PU)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C. FIG. 1A is a front perspective view schematically showing an external configuration of a pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention and showing a front side of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

  FIG. 1B schematically shows the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a front perspective view showing the front side of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU. FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view schematically showing an internal configuration of a pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention and showing a back side of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, and FIG. 1C, the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to the present embodiment encloses a game ball inside the pachinko gaming machine unit PU, and plays a game in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU. Circulate the sphere.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine unit PU has a game ball sealed in its internal space so that the player cannot touch the game ball. The pachinko machine unit PU uses the enclosed game balls for the game, and also visualizes the number of game balls acquired by the game and the number of game balls that can be used for games held by the player. Used for.

  This pachinko machine unit PU has a pachinko gaming machine 100 configured to be able to obtain a prize ball when a game ball launched by a player's instruction operation wins, and obtains a game ball with the pachinko gaming machine 100 And a rendering device 20 that visually creates a feeling of playing and visually produces a large number of game balls that a player can use in the game.

  In the present embodiment, the production device 20 that constitutes the pachinko gaming machine unit PU has a ballistic feeling production unit 60 that visually produces a feeling of the number of prize balls acquired by the player in the game, And a storage ball feeling production unit 70 for visually producing a feeling of a large number of game balls that can be used for a game by a player who is playing the game.

  The enclosed game balls are roughly classified into a circulation ball that circulates in the pachinko gaming machine 100 for games, and a production ball that is used for production in the exit ball feeling production unit 60 and the storage ball production production unit 70. To be utilized.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine unit PU includes a cleaning device 30 that cleans the enclosed game balls, a distribution device 40 that distributes the game balls cleaned by the cleaning device 30 to the above-described circulation balls and effect balls, It has.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine unit PU includes a CR unit 21 having a bill discriminator (not shown) and two card reader / writers 21a and 21b that read information from the card and write information to the card.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PU is, for example, a capacitance type that electrically detects a position touched by a finger by detecting a change in surface charge of a panel in which a low-voltage electric field is formed, or an electrode that is separated from each other. A known touch panel 22 such as a resistive film type is provided that electrically detects the position touched by a finger when the position changes from a non-energized state to an energized state.

  In the present embodiment, the touch panel 22 is configured to receive the player's operation and display the received information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the player's operation is received and accepted by a button. The information may be displayed on the screen.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine unit PU includes, for example, an indicator lamp 23 that lights red when a player presses a button, or blinks red, blue, yellow, etc. when a big hit occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 100. ing.

  In addition, when the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the handle lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the pachinko gaming machine unit PU holds the game ball at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1) with the hitting force according to the operation angle. It is equipped with a launcher (not shown) that is electrically fired at a rate of 100 per minute.

  The handle 151 is provided with a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the game ball even when the player is touching it. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a supply device 158 that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device 160 one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's handle lever 152, and a game that the supply device 158 supplies to the launching device 160. And an upper plate 153 for temporarily storing balls.

  The upper plate 153 is formed with a return path for guiding a game ball (foul ball) that has been launched by the launching device 160 and has not reached the game area 111 toward the supply device 158.

  Further, the upper part of the upper plate 153 is covered with the housing 10 so that the player cannot touch the game balls on the upper plate 153. However, the casing 10 that covers the upper part of the upper plate 153 is provided with a transparent portion 10a that allows the game ball on the upper plate 153 to be visually recognized from the outside. Part of the game ball on the plate 153 can be seen.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects.

  The speaker 156 performs various effects based on music, voice, and sound effects, and the frame lamp 157 performs various effects based on light depending on a pattern or light emission color caused by lighting and blinking. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 also includes an input device for a player to input an effect. In the present embodiment, as an example of the input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 including a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape are disposed so as to protrude from the surface of the housing 10. The effect key 162 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key.

  That is, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating the four surrounding keys, and can also select by selecting the center key. It is possible to input an image as information.

  The pachinko gaming machine unit PU controls a unit control board that comprehensively controls the pachinko gaming machine unit PU, a ball data management board that manages the game balls circulating in the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the effect device 20. Various boards and the like (not shown) such as a launching / storing feeling control board, a cleaning control board for controlling the cleaning apparatus 30, a distribution control board for controlling the distribution apparatus 40, and a launch board for controlling the launch of the game ball are attached Yes.

(Pachinko machine board configuration)
Next, the board surface configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. FIG. 2A is a front view schematically showing the configuration of the gaming board 110 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing the front side of the gaming board 110.

  FIG. 2B is a front view schematically showing the configuration of the display 130 in the game board 110 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing the front side of the display 130.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, the game board 110 of the present embodiment has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, and a game ball launched from below is raised. A rail member 112 that forms a passage toward the upper position of the region 111 and a guide member 113 that guides a game ball to the right side of the game region 111 are provided.

  In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for effects is disposed in the approximate center of the game board 110. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative symbol for notifying the player of a symbol lottery result (symbol variation result), for example, as the game progresses by the player. An effect image by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item is displayed.

  In the vicinity of the image display unit 114, a movable accessory 115 and a panel lamp 116 used for various effects are disposed. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by emitting light.

  In the game area 111, game nails (not shown), a windmill, and the like for changing the direction in which the game ball falls are arranged. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions.

  In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

  The game area 111 includes a first start port 121 and a second start port 122 for starting a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) triggered by the entry of a game ball, as various types of prizes and lotteries. A gate 124 for starting a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) when a game ball passes is provided.

  Here, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 refer to a winning port relating to winning of a game ball that activates one predetermined special symbol display. And the 2nd starting port 122 is equipped with the electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory which turns on and opens with a pair of blades in the shape of tulip flowers opened and closed by an electric solenoid.

  In the electric tulip 123, when the blade is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122. On the other hand, when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second start port 122. It is configured to facilitate entry.

  Also, in the game area 111, as other features related to winning and lottery, a large winning opening 125 as a special electric accessory that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery and the lottery starts even if a game ball wins And a normal winning opening 126 that is not provided.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are disposed in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which only one of them is disposed, or another start port is disposed. A configuration example is also conceivable.

  In the present embodiment, one big prize opening 125 is arranged in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which a plurality of big prize openings 125 are arranged is also conceivable. In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying the lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower right position of the game board 110.

  Also, on the back side of the game board 110, a game control board that performs internal lottery and determination of winning, an effect control board that comprehensively controls effects, an image control board that controls effects by images and sounds, various lamps, Various substrates (not shown) such as a lamp control substrate for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 115 are attached.

  The display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment operates in accordance with the first special symbol display 221 that operates corresponding to the winning of the first starting port 121 and the winning of the second starting port 122. A second special symbol display 222 and a normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124 are provided.

  The first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result by variably displaying the special symbol by winning the first start port 121. In addition, the second special symbol display 222 variably displays the special symbol resulting from the winning of the second start port 122 and displays the lottery result.

  The normal symbol display unit 223 displays the normal symbol variably and displays the lottery result when the game ball passes through the gate 124. And each of the 1st special symbol display 221, the 2nd special symbol display 222, and the normal symbol display 223 is comprised with an LED display, and the symbol showing each lottery result is displayed by the lighting mode.

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223.

  Each of the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 is constituted by an LED display device, and the number of holds is displayed according to its lighting mode.

  Here, the hold will be described. If there is a prize with another game ball during the fluctuation display operation of special symbols or normal symbols (while the fluctuation display for one win is being performed), the symbol fluctuation display operation for the winning game ball will be A predetermined number (for example, four) is held until the variation display operation for the game ball won in is completed.

  The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (the number of undrawn lots) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220.

(Configuration of pachinko machine control unit)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the main control unit 200 is a main control unit that controls the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 211 and the like to display a first special symbol display. The game is controlled by driving the device 221 and the like.

  The main control unit 200 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer including a main CPU 201, a main ROM 202, and a main RAM 203, an input port for main control, and an output port.

  The input port of the main control unit 200 is used to input various detection signals to the main control unit 200. The input port is connected to a first start port SW211, a second start port SW212, a gate SW214, a big winning port SW215, and a normal winning port SW217.

  On the other hand, the output port of the main control unit 200 is for outputting various signals from the main control unit 200. The output port includes an electric tulip opening / closing portion 213, a prize opening opening / closing portion 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, a normal symbol hold indicator 220, and a first special symbol indicator. 221, a second special symbol display 222, a normal symbol display 223, and a status display 224 are connected.

  That is, the main CPU 201 reads out a program stored in the main ROM 202 based on input signals from various detection switches, etc., performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 202 of the main control unit 200 stores game control programs and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, the main ROM 202 stores a jackpot determination table, a symbol determination table, a variation pattern determination table, and the like.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs are provided for the progress of the game. .

The main RAM 203 of the main control unit 200 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a, and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 203 has a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, First special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of open times (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage Various areas (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count counter, hour / short count counter, stop symbol data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, etc. Timer counters are provided.

  Note that the storage area described above is merely an example, and the characteristic storage areas of the storage areas in the present embodiment are only listed as an example, and many other storage areas are provided. Yes.

  The board external information terminal board 250 and the effect control unit 300 are connected to the output port of the main control unit 200. The board external information terminal board 250 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control unit 200 to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control unit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a sub ROM 302, and a sub RAM 303, and is connected to the main control unit 200 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

  The sub CPU 301 reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 200 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 330, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing. The corresponding data is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 310 or the lamp control unit 320. The sub RAM 303 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 301 performs arithmetic processing.

  That is, when the sub CPU 301 in the effect control unit 300 receives, for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control unit 200, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display unit 114. Then, data for causing the speaker 156, the movable accessory 115, the panel lamp 116, and the frame lamp 157 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

  The sub ROM 302 of the effect control unit 300 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. In the sub ROM 302, for example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 200, and an effect symbol determination for determining a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed. A table or the like is stored in the sub ROM 302.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300 has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 303 is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a count counter, a firing operation information storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The image / sound control unit 310 includes an image / sound CPU 311, an image / sound ROM 312, and an image / sound RAM 313 for controlling the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156.

  The image / sound control unit 310 is connected to the effect control unit 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an image display unit 114 and a speaker 156 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image / sound CPU 311 performs control to display a predetermined image or output sound based on the command received from the effect control unit 300. The image / sound RAM 313 functions as a data work area when the image / sound CPU 311 performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the image / sound ROM 312.

  The image / sound ROM 312 stores a control processing program for the image / sound CPU 311, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The image / sound ROM 312 stores a large number of audio data output from the speaker 156. The image / sound CPU 311 reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control unit 300, and Audio output control is performed on the speaker 156.

  The lamp control unit 320 controls the lighting of the movable accessory 115, the panel lamp 116, and the frame lamp 157 provided in the game board 110, and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction.

  Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the movable accessory 115. The lamp control unit 320 is connected to the effect control unit 300, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control unit 300.

(Basic structure of the circulation mechanism)
Next, a circulation mechanism for circulating game balls in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing a circulation mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the circulation mechanism from the front side.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing a circulation mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the circulation mechanism from the back side.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the circulation mechanism is mainly accommodated in a discharge ball receiving tray 51 that receives game balls discharged from the lower end port 118 of the game board 110 and the discharge ball receiving tray 51. A ball raising device 52 that raises the game ball, and a circulation ball stock 53 that receives the game ball raised by the ball raising device 52 and stores the game ball before being supplied to the upper plate 153. I have.

  The discharge ball receiving tray 51 is provided below the lower end port 118, and the bottom surface of the ball elevating device 52 is lowest so that the game ball supplied from the lower end port 118 or the like is directed toward the ball elevating device 52 by its own weight. Is a concave member formed.

  The ball lifting device 52 includes a cylindrical cylinder 52a having a spiral groove 52ag formed on the outer periphery, a thin cylindrical cover 52b that covers the outside of the cylinder 52a, and a cover 52b that rotates on a cylindrical center line. A rotation motor 52c that is driven to rotate as a shaft.

  On the inner surface of the cover 52b, a plurality of ribs 52br projecting from the inner surface in the rotational radius direction and formed over the entire region in the rotational axis direction are formed. Then, the ball lifting device 52 rotates the cover 52b to push the game ball guided into the cover 52b with the rib 52br formed on the inner surface thereof, thereby forming a spiral groove formed on the outer periphery of the cylinder 52a. Raise from bottom to top along 52ag.

  The circulating ball stock 53 is a concave member that is disposed on the upper part of the ball lifting device 52 and receives a game ball lifted by the ball lifting device 52. The bottom surface of the circulating ball stock 53 is formed such that the ball raising device 52 is high and the second guide member 55 side is low so that the received game ball is directed toward the second guide member 55 by its own weight. ing.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first guide member 54 that guides the game ball from the discharge ball tray 51 to the ball lifting device 52. The first guide member 54 has a higher end on the discharge ball receiving tray 51 side than an end on the ball lifting device 52 side, and rolls from the discharge ball receiving tray 51 to the ball lifting device 52 by the weight of the game ball. So as to be inclined.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a second guide member 55 that guides the game ball from the circulating ball stock 53 to the upper plate 153. Then, below the second guide member 55, a predetermined number of game balls falling from the circulating ball stock 53 through the second guide member 55 (this embodiment) Is provided with a well-known ball-cutting device 58 for supplying one game ball to the upper plate 153 in order.

  The game balls supplied to the upper plate 153 by the ball cutting device 58 are supplied one by one to the launching device 160 by the supply device 158 and fired toward the game area 111 of the game board 110 by the launching device 160.

  In the present embodiment, a ball polishing member 59 is disposed in the circulation path. The ball polishing member 59 has a mortar shape, and a hole 59a is formed in the lower part so that a game ball falls on a discharge ball receiving tray 51 disposed below the ball polishing member 59, and the diameter increases toward the upper part. ing.

  In addition, irregularities are formed on the inner surface. On the other hand, the lower end port 118 is provided on the outer diameter side of the circular opening end of the mortar-shaped ball polishing member 59 so as to discharge the game ball in the circumferential direction.

  Thereby, the game ball discharged from the lower end port 118 moves downward while rotating around the inner surface of the ball polishing member 59, falls from the hole 59a, and reaches the discharge ball receiving tray 51. Then, when the game ball goes around the inner surface of the ball polishing member 59, the dust attached to the game ball is caught by the irregularities formed on the inner surface, and the game ball is polished.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, due to the operation of the handle by the player, the game balls in the upper plate 153 are sequentially supplied to the launching device 160 by the supply device 158, Fired toward the game area 111 by the launching device 160.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is launched by the launching device 160, and the game ball that has reached the game area 111 reaches the lower end port 118 through the discharge port 117 or through various winning ports, and the lower end port. After being discharged from 118, it reaches the discharge ball receiving tray 51 while being polished by the ball polishing member 59.

  Thereafter, the ball riser 52 is reached through the first guide path 54 a and is raised by the ball lifter 52 to reach the circulating ball stock 53. Then, it is supplied to the upper plate 153 by the ball cutting device 58. In this way, the circulation ball circulates in the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  When the game ball launched by the launching device 160 does not reach the game area 111 and becomes a foul ball, the game ball returns to the upper plate 153 again via the return path 153a. Moreover, it can be illustrated that there are 150 circulation spheres.

(Basic structure of the production device)
Next, the rendering device 20 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described. As described above, the production device 20 includes a ballistic feeling production unit 60 that visually produces a feeling of the number of game balls acquired by a player who is playing the game on the pachinko gaming machine 100, and a game that is being played. And a storage ball feeling production unit 70 that visually produces a feeling of a large number of game balls that can be used by a person in the game.

(Regarding the appearance feeling part)
First, the ball appearance effect production unit 60 of the production device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing a ball appearance feeling production unit 60 of a pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the ball appearance feeling production unit 60 from the back side. .

  FIG. 7 schematically shows a ball rotating unit 61 of the ball feeling effect producing unit 60 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the schematic configuration of the ball rotating unit 61 is shown from the front side. It is a perspective view shown.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the ball appearance effect unit 60 of the present embodiment includes a ball rotation unit 61 that produces an appearance feeling by rotating an actual game ball, and the ball rotation unit. And an upper tray 62 for waiting for a game ball to be supplied to 61.

  Further, the ball feeling effect production unit 60 stores a game ball sent from the main stock 41 via the ball sense ball guide member 46, and a game ball stored in the lower tray 63. And a ball raising device 64 that raises the upper tray 62 to the upper tray 62.

  In addition, the exit ball feeling production unit 60 branches from the upper tray 62 to the ball rotating unit 61, a branch path 65b that branches from the middle of the guide path 65a, and guides the game ball to the pre-cleaning stock 32a. Are provided with a guide member 65 formed thereon.

  The sphere rotating unit 61 includes a rotating body 61a having a cylindrical portion and a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) blades that extend in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion and stir the game ball. ing.

  The sphere rotating unit 61 is attached to a rotating body motor 61b for rotating the rotating body 61a and a rotating shaft to which the rotating body 61a is fixed, and the driving force of the rotating body motor 61b is driven to rotate the rotating body 61a. And a rotating body cover 66 that covers the rotating body 61a.

  The rotating body 61a is an object that rotates around the center line of the cylindrical portion as a rotation axis. When the rotation axis is viewed from the front of the ball-feeling effect producing unit 60 (in this embodiment, a game The board 110 is arranged so as to be perpendicular to the board surface.

  The blades of the rotating body 61a are formed so that the distance from the rotation axis to the tip in the rotation radius direction is substantially equal to the rotation axis direction, and the tip in the rotation radius direction is from the near side. It forms so that it may curve in the circumferential direction as it goes to the back side.

  The rotating body motor 61b is rotationally adjusted by the control unit, and the rotating body 61a is rotated in two stages, for example, a low speed rotation that rotates at 12 rotations per minute and a high speed rotation that rotates at 24 rotations per minute, for example. Is adjusted.

  The basic shape of the rotating body cover 66 around the rotating body 61a is a cylindrical shape, and its inner peripheral radius is longer than the tip of the blade of the rotating body 61a in the rotating radius direction by less than the diameter of the game ball.

  Therefore, when the rotator 61a is rotating, the game balls cannot pass through the gap between the blades of the rotator 61a and the inner surface of the rotator cover 66, and the game balls in the rotator cover 66 are not in the rotator 61a. Stir by.

  The rotary body cover 66 has an insertion port 66a for guiding the game balls supplied from the upper tray 62 into the rotary body cover 66, and a discharge port 66b for discharging the game balls on the inside to the outside of the rotary body cover 66. , Is formed.

  Next, the operation of the ball appearance effect producing unit 60 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the ball appearance effect production unit 60 raises the game balls sent from the distribution device 40 to the lower tray 63 to the upper tray 62 by the ball raising device 64. Then, the ball appearance effect production unit 60 supplies a game ball from the upper tray 62 to the ball rotation unit 61 via the guide member 65.

  At this time, the ball appearance effect production unit 60 sets the rotation speed of the ball rotation unit 61 in a stepwise manner in accordance with the number of award winning balls. As an example, the ball appearance feeling production unit 60 increases the rotation speed of the ball rotation unit 61 when the number of acquired winning balls is large, and decreases the rotation speed when it is small.

  In this manner, the ball appearance feeling production section 60 produces the ball appearance feeling by switching the rotation speed of the ball rotation section 61 in accordance with the increase or decrease in the number of prize balls acquired by the player.

(Regarding the feeling of storage effect)
Next, the storage feeling effect production unit 70 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a storage ball feeling effect unit 70 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the ball storage effect effect unit from the front side.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view schematically showing the storage feeling effect section 70 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing the internal configuration of the storage feeling effect section 70 from the front side. It is.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, the storage ball feeling production unit 70 of the present embodiment includes a ball display unit 71 that displays an actual game ball, and a ball that inserts a game ball into the ball display unit 71. It has an insertion part 72 and a ball discharge part 73 for discharging game balls displayed on the ball display part 71 from the ball display part 71.

  The ball display unit 71 includes a case 71a that is transparently formed and stores game balls, and a plurality of display boxes 71b that are arranged in the vertical direction in the case 71a and display game balls on the display shelf 71b. Yes.

  The case 71a has an arc shape when viewed from above, and is shaped to be rectangular when viewed from the front. Each display shelf 71b has an arc shape when viewed from above, and is inclined from the left to the right when viewed from the front.

  And the both ends of the left-right direction of the case 71a are opened, and a game ball comes in and out from these openings. Hereinafter, the opening formed at the left end of the case 71a is referred to as a “left opening 71c”, and the opening formed at the right end of the case 71a is referred to as a “right opening 71d”.

  The ball insertion portion 72 is a cylindrical member, and includes an insertion side cylinder 81 in which a plurality of holes 81a having a size that allows a game ball to pass while rotating about the center axis of the cylinder are formed. ing.

  The ball insertion unit 72 includes a ball standby unit 82 for waiting for a game ball inside the insertion side cylinder 81. The insertion side cylinder 81 is arranged so that the rotation axis direction of the rotation center thereof is the vertical direction.

  The plurality of holes 81a formed in the insertion side cylinder 81 have a height corresponding to the arrangement height of the display shelf 71b in the left-side opening 71c of the case 71a of the ball display portion 71 in the rotation axis direction of the rotation center. The same number as the number of display shelves 71b is formed.

  The plurality of holes 81a are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and the arrangement interval is determined to be less than an angle obtained by dividing 360 degrees by the number of holes 81a. As the height of 81a increases, the circumferential position of the hole 81a is determined to be shifted at equal intervals counterclockwise when viewed from above.

  In addition, a notch 81 b that is recessed from the upper surface is formed in the upper part of the insertion side cylinder 81. The notch 81b is used to detect the rotation angle of the insertion side cylinder 81.

  Similarly to the ball insertion portion 72, the ball discharge portion 73 is also a cylindrical member, and has a plurality of holes 87 having a size that allows the game ball to pass while rotating about the center axis of the cylinder. It has a discharge cylinder 86 formed.

  The discharge side cylinder 86 is arranged so that the rotation axis direction of the rotation center thereof is the vertical direction. The hole 87 formed in the discharge side cylinder 86 is a first discharge hole 87a formed at a height corresponding to the arrangement height of the display shelf 71b in the right opening 71d of the case 71a of the ball display portion 71. The first discharge hole group formed in the same number as the number of the shelves 71b and the second discharge hole 87b formed over the same length as the right opening 71d of the case 71a of the ball display section 71 in the rotation axis direction. It consists of.

  Further, similarly to the insertion side cylinder 81, a notch 86 a that is recessed from the upper surface is formed at the upper part of the discharge side cylinder 86. The notch 86a is used to detect the rotation angle of the discharge side cylinder 86.

  The discharge side cylinder 86 is also provided with a gear 88 as in the insertion side cylinder 81. The ball discharge unit 73 includes a transmission gear 89 that meshes with a gear 88 provided on the discharge side cylinder 86, and a discharge side motor 90 in which the transmission gear 89 is fixed to the rotation shaft. Thereby, the discharge side cylinder 86 is rotated by the rotational driving force of the discharge side motor 90 being transmitted via the transmission gear 89 and the gear 88.

  In the storage ball feeling production | presentation part 70 comprised as mentioned above, it acts as follows. If the hall is open during business hours and no game is played in the pachinko machine unit PU, or if a game is being played but the player does not have a ball, insert it The side cylinder 81 and the discharge side cylinder 86 are set to the origin positions.

  In addition, the switching valve 76c of the upper tray 76 is set at a position for guiding the game ball toward the ball standby unit 82, and the ball detection photosensor 76g has a game ball at its two protrusions. Until this is detected, the ball lifting device 75 is driven.

  Here, the origin position of the insertion-side cylinder 81 is determined by rotating the insertion-side cylinder 81 in the counterclockwise direction (hereinafter, clockwise rotation is referred to as “forward rotation” and counterclockwise rotation is referred to as “reverse rotation”). )), The insertion-side photosensor 76e detects the switching point of light shielding → light receiving. The origin position of the discharge side cylinder 86 is a position where the discharge side photo sensor 76f detects a light blocking → light receiving switching point when the discharge side cylinder 86 is reversed. When the insertion side cylinder 81 is at the origin position, the left side opening 71c of the case 71a of the ball display portion 71 is completely closed by the insertion side cylinder 81. Further, when the discharge side cylinder 86 is at the origin position, the right opening 71d of the case 71a is open only at the lowermost part and the part corresponding to the second first discharge hole 87a from the bottom.

  In such a case, the game balls in the lower tray 74 are raised by the ball lifting device 75 to reach the upper tray 76 and roll on the guide path 76a toward the ball standby unit 82. Then, in the order in which the upper tray 76 is reached earlier, it falls into the space formed by the ball standby member 82a and the inner surface of the insertion side cylinder 81, and is arranged in order on the protrusion 82bc of the inner cylinder 82b. However, in such a case, since the insertion side cylinder 81 blocks the left opening 71c of the ball display portion 71, it is not displayed on the display shelf 71b of the ball display portion 71.

  Among the game balls supplied to the upper tray 76 by the ball lifting device 75, the game balls that do not reach the ball standby unit 82 are arranged in the guide path 76 a of the upper tray 76. Then, when the ball detection photo sensor 76g detects that a game ball is present at a portion facing the two protrusions, the driving of the ball lifting device 75 is stopped.

When displaying game balls on the display shelf 71b of the ball display unit 71, the operation is as follows.
First, the discharge side cylinder 86 is rotated forward by a predetermined angle β so as to close the right opening 71d corresponding to the lowermost display shelf 71b. Further, the insertion side cylinder 81 is rotated forward by a predetermined angle α to open the left side opening 71c corresponding to the lowermost display shelf 71b.

  By rotating the discharge side cylinder 86 forward by the angle β and rotating the insertion side cylinder 81 forward by the angle α from the origin position, the game ball waiting in the ball standby portion 82 is placed in the case 71 a of the ball display portion 71. Enter and move to the right when viewed from the front using the slope of the lowermost display shelf 71b.

  Since the right opening 71d corresponding to the lowermost display shelf 71b is closed, the leading game ball hits the outer peripheral surface of the discharge side cylinder 86 and stops, and the game ball described later becomes the preceding game ball. Stop by hitting.

  In this way, game balls are displayed on the lowermost display shelf 71b. In addition, the game ball that has been waiting in the ball standby unit 82 enters the case 71 a of the ball display unit 71, and the game ball moves from the upper tray 76 to the ball standby unit 82.

  Then, the ball detection photosensor 76g detects that the game ball no longer exists at the portion where the two protrusions face each other, whereby the driving of the ball lifting device 75 is resumed, and the lower tray 74 and the upper tray are restarted. A game ball is supplied to 76.

  Thereafter, when the ball detection photosensor 76g detects that a game ball is present at a portion where the two protrusions face each other, the driving of the ball lifting device 75 is stopped.

  Note that the predetermined angle α is an arrangement interval (for example, 20 degrees) in the circumferential direction of the plurality of holes 81 a formed in the insertion-side cylinder 81. The predetermined angle β is an arrangement interval (for example, 20 degrees) in the circumferential direction of the second and subsequent first discharge holes 87a formed in the discharge side cylinder 86 from the bottom.

  Thereafter, the discharge-side cylinder 86 is further rotated forward by a predetermined angle β and the insertion-side cylinder 81 is rotated forward by a predetermined angle α so that the right opening corresponding to the second display shelf 71b from the bottom is provided. 71d is closed and the left opening 71c is opened.

  As a result, the game balls are displayed on the second display shelf 71b from the bottom. Thereafter, by repeating the forward rotation of the discharge side cylinder 86 by the predetermined angle α and the forward rotation of the insertion side cylinder 81 by the predetermined angle β, the game balls are placed on the third and subsequent display shelves 71b from the bottom. It will be displayed.

Next, a case where the game balls displayed on the ball display unit 71 are discharged will be described.
First, the case where the game balls displayed on the plurality of display shelves 71b are discharged out of the ball display unit 71 for each display shelf 71b will be described.

  Of the display shelves 71b currently being displayed, the insertion side cylinder 81 is reversed by a predetermined angle α so as to close the left opening 71c corresponding to the highest display shelf 71b. Further, the discharge side cylinder 86 is reversed by a predetermined angle β so as to open the right side opening 71d corresponding to the display shelf 71b.

  As a result, the game balls displayed on the display shelf 71b go out of the case 71a from the right opening 71d in a state in which the game balls are prevented from moving from the ball standby unit 82 toward the display shelf 71b. Then, it falls to the lower tray 74 arranged below the discharge side cylinder 86.

  Thereafter, by repeating the rotation of the insertion side cylinder 81 by a predetermined angle α and the reverse rotation of the discharge side cylinder 86 by a predetermined angle β, the cases from the game balls displayed on the upper display shelf 71b in order. It is discharged out of 71a.

  In this way, the game balls displayed on the display shelf 71b are discharged out of the ball display section 71 for each display shelf 71b.

Next, a case where the game balls displayed on the plurality of display shelves 71b are discharged out of the ball display unit 71 every two display shelves 71b will be described.
Of the display shelves 71b that are currently being displayed, the insertion side cylinder 81 is reversed by an angle that is twice the predetermined angle α in order to close the left opening 71c corresponding to the first and second highest display shelves 71b. .

  Further, in order to open the right opening 71d corresponding to the display shelves 71b, the discharge side cylinder 86 is reversed by an angle twice as large as a predetermined angle β.

  In the present embodiment, two first discharge holes 87a that are formed in the discharge side cylinder 86 and that are continuous in the vertical direction overlap in the circumferential direction. As a result, the game balls are prevented from moving from the ball standby portion 82 toward the display shelves 71b corresponding to the two first discharge holes 87a that are continuous in the vertical direction. The game balls displayed on the two display shelves 71 b go out of the case 71 a from the right opening 71 d and fall on the lower tray 74 disposed below the discharge side cylinder 86.

  At that time, in the process of reversing the discharge side cylinder 86 by an angle twice as large as the angle β, the upper first discharge hole 87a of the two first discharge holes 87a that are continuous in the vertical direction is the upper one. The right opening 71d corresponding to the display shelf 71b is opened.

  Therefore, of the two display shelves 71b that are continuous in the vertical direction, the game balls displayed on the upper display shelf 71b start to come out of the case 71a through the right opening 71d first.

  Thereafter, by repeating the reverse rotation of the insertion side cylinder 81 by an angle twice as large as the predetermined angle α and the reverse rotation of the discharge side cylinder 86 by an angle twice as large as the predetermined angle β, the upper 2 The game balls displayed on the two display shelves 71b are sequentially discharged out of the case 71a.

  In this way, the game balls displayed on the display shelf 71b are discharged out of the ball display section 71 every two display shelves 71b.

  Next, a case where the game balls displayed on the plurality of display shelves 71b are discharged from all the display shelves 71b to the outside of the ball display unit 71 almost simultaneously will be described. In other words, a case where the game balls displayed on the plurality of display shelves 71b are discharged out of the ball display unit 71 at once is described.

  First, the insertion side cylinder 81 is reversed to return to the origin position so as to close the left side openings 71c corresponding to all the display shelves 71b. Thereafter, the discharge side cylinder 86 is rotated forward at a predetermined angle γ from the origin position so as to open the right side opening 71d corresponding to all the display shelves 71b.

  The predetermined angle γ is an angle until the second discharge hole 87b of the discharge side cylinder 86 is in a position facing all the right side openings 71d of the case 71a after the discharge side cylinder 86 is rotated forward from the origin position. is there. In the storage ball feeling production section 70 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined angle γ is 320 degrees.

  The second discharge hole 87b is formed such that the right end in the circumferential direction is formed in parallel to the rotation axis direction, and the left end is shortened as the length in the circumferential direction goes from top to bottom. Has been.

  Therefore, in the process in which the discharge side cylinder 86 is rotated from the origin by a predetermined angle γ, that is, the second discharge hole 87b is rotated to a position facing all the right side openings 71d of the case 71a, 71d faces the second discharge hole 87b in order from the high position side.

  As a result, the game balls are prevented from moving from the ball standby unit 82 toward all the display shelves 71b, and the game balls displayed on the display shelves 71b at a higher position are first moved out of the case 71a. And fall to the lower tray 74.

  Finally, the second discharge holes 87b face all the right side openings 71d of the case 71a, so that the game balls displayed on all the display shelves 71b are discharged out of the case 71a.

  In this way, the game balls displayed on the plurality of display shelves 71b are discharged out of the ball display unit 71 all at once.

(About cleaning equipment)
Next, a cleaning device 30 for a pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing a cleaning device 30 for a pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the cleaning device 30. As shown in FIG.

  FIG. 11 schematically shows the cleaning device 30 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view of the cleaning unit 31 of the cleaning device 30.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, the cleaning device 30 according to the present embodiment includes a cleaning unit 31 that cleans a game ball with water, and game balls distributed to the pachinko gaming machine 100 and the rendering device 20. A ball collecting unit 32 that collects and a cleaning ball guiding unit 33 that guides the game balls collected by the ball collecting unit 32 to the cleaning unit 31 are provided.

  In addition, the cleaning device 30 guides the after-cleaning stock 34 for storing the game balls after being cleaned by the cleaning unit 31 and the after-cleaning stock 34 from the cleaning unit 31 to the gaming balls after being cleaned by the cleaning unit 31. And a ball transport device 36 for sending game balls from the stock 34 after cleaning to the main stock 41.

  The cleaning unit 31 includes an outer case 37 that stores water inside, and an inner case 38 that is disposed inside the outer case 37 and can store a game ball inside.

  The outer case 37 is a thin-walled bottomed cylindrical member, and has a water insertion portion (not shown) that inserts water on the inside at the top, and a water discharge portion 37a that is provided at the bottom and discharges the stored water. And are formed.

  Further, an outer case lid 39 that covers a part of the upper surface of the outer case 37 whose upper surface is open is disposed above the outer case 37. The outer case lid 39 is formed with a fitting hole 39a into which the inner case 38 is fitted. A side wall 39b extending upward in the vertical direction is formed on the outer peripheral portion, and is penetrated in the vertical direction and placed on the upper surface thereof. A plurality of through holes 39c are formed to allow the game balls to fall downward.

  Further, the upper surface of the outer case lid 39 is inclined so that the game balls discharged from the inner case 38 roll from the inner case 38 side to the side wall 39b side, and the edge of the opening of the through hole 39c is the most. Inclined to have a low height.

  The inner case 38 is a thin-bottomed cylindrical member, and a plurality of insertion holes 38a for inserting water stored in the outer case 37 into the inner side are housed on the side surface of the cylindrical part. A plurality of discharge holes 38b for discharging the game balls to the outside are formed.

  The insertion hole 38a is formed smaller than the size of the game ball, and the discharge hole 38b is formed larger than the size of the game ball. The plurality of discharge holes 38b are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction so as to have the same height in the vertical direction.

  In addition, a disc-shaped mounting tray 38c for mounting a game ball is attached inside the inner case 38 and slightly below the discharge hole 38b. The surface on which the game ball is placed, that is, the upper surface of the mounting tray 38c is inclined so that the central portion is high and the outer peripheral portion is low.

  A plurality of opening / closing members 38d that are movable relative to the inner case 38 in the vertical direction are provided outside the lower portion of the inner case 38 so as to correspond to the plurality of discharge holes 38b, respectively. . The plurality of opening / closing members 38d move relative to the inner case 38 and allow the game balls to be discharged by opening the plurality of discharge holes 38b, or by closing the plurality of discharge holes 38b. To suppress the discharge of water.

  Further, an inner case lid 38e is attached to the upper part of the inner case 38 to cover a part of the opening of the inner case 38 whose upper surface is open. Further, an introduction member 38f for introducing the game ball into the inner case 38 is attached to the central portion of the inner case lid 38e.

  The outer case 37 is fixed to the unit main body, but the inner case 38 is configured to be movable up and down in the vertical direction and to be rotatable around the central axis of the cylindrical portion. Yes.

  The cleaning device 30 includes a vertical movement device (not shown) that moves the inner case 38 up and down, and a rotation device (not shown) that rotates the inner case 38. As the vertical movement device, a known lifting device may be used. For example, a device composed of a motor-driven hydraulic pump, a lifting cylinder, a tube for transmitting hydraulic pressure to the lifting cylinder, and the like can be used. .

  Further, as the rotation device, for example, a rotation motor, a device constituted by a belt or the like that is wound around the rotation motor and the outer peripheral surface of the inner case 38, the rotation motor, and the rotation driving of the rotation motor are performed in the inner case 38. The apparatus comprised from the transmission gear etc. which transmit to the gear fitted by the outer peripheral surface of this can be used.

  Then, the vertical movement device moves the inner case 38 to three positions having different heights. The lowest position is a position where the game balls stored inside the inner case 38 are made to catch the water stored in the outer case 37, and the highest position is a position where the game balls stored inside the inner case 38 are discharged. It is a position to be discharged to the upper surface of the outer case lid 39 through the hole 38 b, and an intermediate position is a position where the game balls stored inside cannot be held by the water stored in the outer case 37.

  In the cleaning device 30 according to the present embodiment, the rotating device rotates the inner case 38 with the vertical movement device moving the inner case 38 to the lowest position described above. Wash the stored game balls.

  The cleaning device 30 configured as described above operates as follows. That is, when the inner case 38 is at the cleaning position and the discharge port 33be of the lateral portion 33bs of the nozzle 33b is on the introduction member 38f, the ball feeding device 33a sends a predetermined number of game balls. As a result, a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the inner case 38. Thereafter, the rotation device rotates the inner case 38 at a predetermined rotation speed for a predetermined period. Thereby, a predetermined number of game balls are washed with water.

  Thereafter, a rotary motor that rotationally drives the nozzle 33b rotates the horizontal portion 33bs of the nozzle 33b to a position that does not interfere with the introduction member 38f even when the introduction member 38f rises, and moves the inner case 38 up and down. The device raises the inner case 38 to the draining position.

  A rotating device that rotates the inner case 38 rotates the inner case 38 at a predetermined rotation speed for a predetermined period. Thereby, a predetermined number of game balls are drained.

  Thereafter, a vertical movement device that moves the inner case 38 up and down raises the inner case 38 to the discharge position. In the process, the opening / closing member 38d is lowered with respect to the inner case 38, and when the inner case 38 reaches the discharge position, the discharge hole 38b is opened to a size that allows the game ball to pass therethrough.

  Thereby, the game ball in the inner case 38 is discharged to the upper surface of the outer case lid 39. Thereafter, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the outer case lid 39 and falls from the through hole 39c. Then, the game ball dropped from the through hole 39c passes through the guide member 35 and reaches the stock 34 after cleaning.

  The above process is repeated until all the game balls sealed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU reach the stock 34 after cleaning. Thereafter, the ball transport device 36 raises all the game balls in the stock 34 after cleaning to the main stock 41.

(About distribution device)
Next, a distribution device 40 for a pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing the distribution device 40 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to one embodiment of the present invention, and showing a schematic configuration of the distribution device 40.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, the distribution device 40 according to the present embodiment includes a main stock 41 that stores game balls enclosed in a pachinko gaming machine unit PU, and a ball that is stored in the main stock 41. A guide member 42 that guides to the device 43 and a ball cutting device 43 that supplies game balls falling from the main stock 41 via the guide member 42 one by one in order are provided.

  In addition, the distribution device 40 distributes the game balls supplied from the ball cutting device 43 to the circulating ball stock 53, the lower tray 63 of the exit ball feeling production section 60, or the lower tray 74 of the storage ball feeling production section 70. A dispensing nozzle 44 for dispensing is provided.

  In addition, the distribution device 40 guides the game ball received from the distribution nozzle 44 to the circulation ball stock member 45 that guides the game ball to the circulation ball stock 53 and to the lower tray 63 of the ball appearance feeling production unit 60. A member 46, a storage ball feeling ball guide member 47 that guides to the lower tray 74 of the storage ball feeling production unit 70, a circulating ball guide member 45, a ball feeling ball guide member 46, and a ball feeling ball guide member And a support member 48 that supports the end portion of the distribution nozzle 44 on the 47 side.

  In addition, the distribution device 40 includes a plurality (three in the present embodiment) of nozzle position detection sensors 49 that detect the position of the distribution nozzle 44, and the plurality of nozzle position detection sensors 49 includes a support member 48. Is attached.

  The guide member 42 is a hollow member through which one game ball can pass. One end of the guide member 42 is connected to the discharge port 41a of the main stock 41, and the other end opens downward to open the ball cutting device 43. It is connected to.

  The distribution nozzle 44 is a hollow member through which one game ball can pass, and is disposed below the opening portion facing downward of the guide member 42 and receiving portion 44a opened upward. And a lateral portion 44b formed so as to extend in the lateral direction and become lower toward the tip where the discharge port 44ba is formed.

  A rotation motor (not shown) is connected to the distribution nozzle 44. The distribution nozzle 44 is driven by a rotary motor, and the distal end of the lateral portion 44b in which the discharge port 44ba is formed rotates around a rotation shaft extending in the vertical direction.

  The circulating ball guide member 45, the ball-sensing ball guide member 46, and the ball-ball-sensing ball guide member 47 have a receiving port that can receive a game ball below the discharge port 44ba at the tip of the distribution nozzle 44 on one end side. Has been.

  On the other hand, these other ends are connected to the circulating ball stock 53, the lower tray 63 of the ball feeling effect producing unit 60, and the lower tray 74 of the storage ball feeling producing unit 70, respectively. And it arrange | positions so that the direction of one end side may become a higher position than the other end side so that a game ball may roll with dead weight from one end side.

  The support member 48 is a bottomed cylindrical member, and a cutout for supporting the circulating ball guide member 45, the exit ball feeling ball guide member 46, and the storage ball feeling ball guide member 47 is formed on each side surface. ing.

  A bearing 48a to which the rotation shaft of the distribution nozzle 44 is fitted is provided at the bottom of the support member 48 and on the center line of the cylinder. A rotation motor (not shown) that rotates the distribution nozzle 44 is disposed below the bottom of the support member 48.

  Next, the operation of the distribution device 40 of the present embodiment will be described. The distribution device 40 includes a circulation ball that circulates all the game balls enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU in the pachinko gaming machine 100 for a game, and an exit ball feeling effect production unit 60 before the hall starts business. The effect ball used for the ball feeling effect is distributed to the effect ball used for the ball feeling effect in the storage ball feeling effect unit 70.

  At this time, the distribution device 40 circulates the game balls stored in the main stock 41 via the distribution nozzle 44, the circulation ball stock 53, the lower tray 63 of the exit ball feeling effect unit 60, and the stored ball effect effect unit 70. The lower tray 74 is distributed.

  In the distributing device 40, each nozzle position detection sensor 49 is provided so that the circulation port guide member 45, the exit ball feeling ball guide member 46, and the storage ball sense ball guide member 47 have the discharge port 44ba of the lateral portion 44b. The distribution nozzle 44 is rotated until it switches from light reception to light shielding.

  Thereafter, a predetermined number of game balls are sent from the main stock 41 by the ball cutting device 43. As a result, a predetermined number of game balls are transferred to the circulating ball stock 53, the lower tray 63, and the lower tray via the circulating ball guide member 45, the exit ball feeling ball guide member 46, and the storage ball feeling ball guide member 47. 74.

  In addition, as described above, a circulation ball that circulates in the pachinko gaming machine 100 for a game, a production ball used for a ball appearance effect production in the ball appearance feeling production unit 60, and a store before the hall starts business. The game balls distributed to the production balls used for the ball feeling production by the ball production unit 70 are used as a circulation ball, a production ball used for the ball production production, and the ball production during the business hours of the hall. It is used as a production ball used.

(Configuration of control unit of pachinko machine unit)
Next, a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is an embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to the present embodiment controls the pachinko gaming machine unit PU in an integrated manner, such as displaying the player's balance, the number of balls to be played and the number of balls stored. And a unit control unit 500 as an example of the control means.

  The control unit of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU includes a ball data management unit 600 that manages the data of the gaming balls enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

  In addition, the control unit includes a ball-and-ball feeling control unit 700 that controls effects in the ball-feeling effect producing unit 60 and the ball-feeling effect producing unit 70, and a cleaning control unit 800 that controls the cleaning of the game ball by the washing device 30. A distribution control unit 900 that controls the distribution of game balls by the distribution device 40, and a launch control unit 650 that controls the launch of game balls by the supply device 158, the launch device 160, and the like.

  Each of the unit control unit 500, the ball data management unit 600, the exit and storage feeling control unit 700, the cleaning control unit 800, the distribution control unit 900, and the launch control unit 650 is disposed on the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU. The unit control board, the ball data management board, the ball exit / storage feeling control board, the cleaning control board, the distribution control board, and the launch control board described above are individually configured.

(Configuration and function of unit controller)
The unit control unit 500 includes a CPU 501 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the overall control of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU, a ROM 502 that stores programs executed by the CPU 501, various data, and the like, and operations of the CPU 501 And a RAM 503 used as a general memory.

  The unit control unit 500 is connected to a sphere data management unit 600, a firing control unit 650, a cleaning control unit 800, the CR unit 21, and the touch panel 22.

  The unit controller 500 is connected to the game controller 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 through a panel power supply relay terminal board. That is, the unit control unit 500 is caused by the game balls winning from the pachinko gaming machine 100 to the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126 of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The information on the prize balls acquired by the player is obtained.

  As an example, the unit controller 500 receives three prize balls when a game ball wins the first start port 121, four prize balls when the game ball wins the second start port 122, and a game ball at the big prize port 125. The game control unit 200 obtains information indicating that 13 prize balls have been won and 10 game balls have been won when the game balls are awarded to the normal prize slot 126.

  The unit control unit 500 is connected to a unit external information terminal board 450 that transmits various types of information to a host computer installed in the hall.

  Then, the unit control unit 500 transmits information about the number of winning balls acquired from the game control unit 200 to the host computer via the unit external information terminal board 450.

  In addition, the unit control unit 500 acquires information that a game ball has been launched and information on a foul ball from the ball data management unit 600. Further, the unit controller 500 acquires information stored in a card inserted into the CR unit 21, information on the amount of cash inserted to borrow a game ball, and the like from the CR unit 21.

  Based on the information acquired in this way, the unit control unit 500 manages the balance and the number of stored balls. Further, the unit control unit 500 transmits the information on the remaining amount / the number of stored balls to the CR unit 21 as information to be stored in the card inserted in the CR unit 21.

  In addition, when the business of the hall is finished, the unit control unit 500 controls the cleaning device 30 to instruct the cleaning of all the game balls enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

  In addition, the unit control unit 500 controls the distribution device 40 so that all game balls enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU are circulated in the pachinko gaming machine 100 for the game, The effect part 60 distributes the effect ball used for the ball feeling effect and the effect ball used for the ball feeling effect by the storage ball feeling effect unit 70.

  Further, the above-described rail ball detection sensor 159, remaining ball photo sensor 153f, suppression valve solenoid 153bs, and on-off valve solenoid 153gs are connected to the unit controller 500.

  Then, the unit controller 500 controls the control valve solenoid 153bs, the on-off valve solenoid 153gs, and the like based on information sent from the rail ball detection sensor 159, the remaining ball photo sensor 153f, and the like, and the shot ball guide path 153r. Adjust the number of game balls.

  The unit control unit 500 displays a menu screen or the like on the touch panel 22 as an example of an accepting unit, and acquires information indicating that a button displayed on the touch panel 22 such as a menu screen has been pressed from the touch panel 22.

(Configuration and function of sphere data management department)
The sphere data management unit 600 includes a CPU 601 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various types of control related to management of the circulating sphere, a ROM 602 that stores programs executed by the CPU 601, various data, and the like, and a work memory of the CPU 601. Etc., and a RAM 603 used as the

  The ball data management unit 600 includes a launch detection unit (launch switch (SW)) 611 that detects a game ball launched by the launch device 160, and a lower end port that detects a game ball that passes through the lower end port 118 of the game board 110. A detection unit (lower end switch (SW)) 612 and a foul ball detection unit (foul ball switch (SW)) 613 for detecting a foul ball are connected.

  The ball data management unit 600 includes information that a game ball has been launched by the launching device 160 from the launch detection unit (launch switch (SW)) 611, and the game board 110 from the lower end port detection unit (lower end port switch (SW)) 612. Information indicating that the game ball has passed through the lower end 118 of the player, and information indicating that the game ball has become a foul ball from the foul ball detection unit (foul ball switch (SW)) 613, and the unit control unit 500 obtains the information. Send to.

  In addition, the ball data management unit 600 acquires information on the number of winning prize balls and the number of stored balls from the unit control unit 500. Then, the ball data management unit 600 manages the number of winning prize balls and the number of stored balls, and transmits the number of winning prize balls and the number of stored balls to the outgoing and stored ball feeling control unit 700.

  The sphere data management unit 600 is connected to a sphere raising device 52 and a sphere cutting device 58, and the sphere data management unit 600 controls the driving thereof.

(Configuration and function of the ball pitching and storage feeling control unit)
The exit / storage feeling control unit 700 stores a CPU 701 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the exit feeling and the storage effect, and a program executed by the CPU 701, various data, and the like. ROM 702 and RAM 703 used as a working memory for CPU 701 and the like.

  The above described ball exit / storage feeling control unit 700 is connected to the above-described insertion side photosensor 76e, discharge side photosensor 76f, and ball detection photosensor 76g. In addition, the ball-and-ball feel control unit 700 includes a drive unit 711 for the ball-feeling effect unit provided in the ball-feeling effect unit 60, which includes a motor 61b for a rotating body, a motor 62c for a regulating valve, and the like. Connected to a drive unit 712 of a storage ball feeling production unit, which is provided in the storage ball feeling production unit 70 and includes an insertion side motor 85, a discharge side motor 90, and the like.

  Then, the exit / storage feeling control section 700 controls the exit feeling effect section 60 and the storage feeling effect section 70 based on the number of winning prize balls and the number of stored balls acquired from the ball data management section 600. .

(Configuration and function of cleaning control unit)
The cleaning control unit 800 includes a CPU 801 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the cleaning of game balls, a ROM 802 that stores programs executed by the CPU 801, various data, and the like, a working memory of the CPU 801, and the like. RAM 803 used as

  The cleaning control unit 800 includes a pre-cleaning ball detection unit (pre-cleaning ball switch (SW)) 811 that detects a game ball supplied from the pre-cleaning stock 32 a to the inner case 38, and a cleaning device 30 that supplies the main stock 41. A post-cleaning ball detection unit (post-cleaning ball switch (SW)) 812 that detects a game ball to be played is connected.

  Further, the cleaning control unit 800 includes a vertical movement device and a rotation device that move the inner case 38 up and down, a stepping motor 33am that drives the ball feeding device 33a, a rotation motor that rotates the nozzle 33b, and the like. The drive part 813 of the washing | cleaning apparatus which consists of is connected.

  The cleaning control unit 800 controls the cleaning device 30 based on the command acquired from the unit control unit 500 so as to clean all the game balls enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

(Configuration and function of distribution control unit)
The distribution control unit 900 includes a CPU 901 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the distribution of game balls, a ROM 902 that stores programs executed by the CPU 901, various data, and the like, a work memory of the CPU 901, and the like. And a RAM 903 used as the above.

  A nozzle position detection sensor 49 is connected to the distribution control unit 900. The distribution control unit 900 is connected to a distribution device drive unit 904 that is provided in the distribution device 40 and includes a ball cutting device 43 and a rotation motor that rotationally drives the distribution nozzle 44.

  The distribution control unit 900 controls the distribution device 40 based on a command from the unit control unit 500. In other words, the distribution control unit 900 controls the distribution device 40 so that all the game balls enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine unit PU are circulated in the pachinko gaming machine 100 for the game, The production unit 60 plays a role of distributing the production ball used for the ball feeling production and the production ball used for the storage ball production by the storage ball feeling production unit 70.

(Configuration and function of launch control unit)
The launch control unit 650 includes a CPU 651 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launch of the game ball, a ROM 652 that stores programs executed by the CPU 651, various data, and the like, a working memory of the CPU 651, and the like. And a RAM 653 used as the above.

  A launch device 160 and a supply device 158 are connected to the launch control unit 650. The launch control unit 650 controls the launch device 600 and the supply device 158 based on commands from the unit control unit 500.

(Basic operation of pachinko machine unit)
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU configured as described above will be described.
Basic operations of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU are performed by the unit controller 500. Then, under the control of the unit control unit 500, the game data is managed by the ball data management unit 600, and the ball appearance / ballistic feeling control unit 700 controls the ball appearance feeling effect part 60 and the ball feeling feeling effect part. 70 is controlled.

  In addition, under the control of the unit control unit 500, the cleaning control unit 800 controls the cleaning device 30, and the distribution control unit 900 controls the distribution device 40. The unit controller 500 reads and displays a number preset as the number of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU as an initial process when the power is turned on.

  In addition, the unit controller 500 reads an amount per game ball (for example, 1 yen / 1 ball, 4 yen / 1 ball) preset for the pachinko gaming machine 100. Further, the unit controller 500 displays the screen A on the touch panel 22.

  Of the control processing of the unit control unit 500, the lending / pick-up management control processing will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing basic processing 1 of the lending / storing management processing in the unit control unit 500 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 shows the basic processing 2 FIG.

(Lending and storage management control processing by unit control unit)
The unit controller 500 repeatedly executes the rent / pick-up management control process at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  First, in step S <b> 5001, the CPU 501 determines ON / OFF of a gaming flag set in the RAM 503. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the in-game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S5002. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the in-game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S5007.

  In this process, the CPU 501 determines whether the game flag is ON or OFF when a bill is inserted in the CR unit 21 or when a game card with a play ball or a charge ball is inserted. Determined to be ON.

  In step S5002, the CPU 501 determines that the game-in-progress flag is OFF in step S5001, that is, no bill is inserted in the CR unit 21, or a game card with a play ball or a charge ball is inserted. If it is determined that the game card has not been played, it is determined whether or not a game card has been inserted into the CR unit 21.

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that a game card has been inserted into the CR unit 21, the process proceeds to step S5003. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that no game card is inserted in the CR unit 21, the process proceeds to step S5004.

  In step S5003, the CPU 501 determines whether the number of play balls or charge balls stored in the inserted game card is greater than “0”, that is, whether there are remaining balls. .

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that there is a remaining ball stored in the game card, the process proceeds to step S5006. On the other hand, if the CPU 501 determines that there is no remaining ball stored in the game card, the process proceeds to step S5004.

  In step S5004, the CPU 501 determines whether or not a bill has been inserted. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that a bill has been inserted, it moves the process to step S5005. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that no banknote is inserted, the lending / pick-up management control process ends.

  In step S5005, if the CPU 501 determines that a bill has been inserted in step S5004, it performs a game ball number data process. A specific description of this game ball number data processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S5006, if the CPU 501 determines in step S5003 that there is a remaining ball on the game card, or if it is determined in step S5004 that a bill has been inserted, the CPU 501 turns on the game flag.

  In step S5007, the CPU 501 receives game information from the game control unit 200 and the ball data management unit 600. In this process, the CPU 501 receives prize ball information and the like as game information received from the game control unit 200.

  In this process, the CPU 501 receives ball launch information, foul ball information, and the like as game information received from the ball data management unit 600.

  In step S5008, the CPU 501 determines whether or not game ball launch information has been received from the information received from the ball data management unit 600. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that it has received the game ball launch information, it moves the process to step S5009.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the game ball launch information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S5010.

  In step S5009, the CPU 501 performs a shot ball number update process. In this process, the CPU 501 performs a process of updating the number of shot balls. A specific description of the shot ball number updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S5010, CPU 501 determines whether or not foul sphere information has been received from the information received from sphere data management unit 600. In this procedure, if the CPU 501 determines that the foul ball information has been received, the process proceeds to step S5011. On the other hand, in this procedure, if the CPU 501 determines that the foul ball information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S5012.

  In step S5011, the CPU 501 performs a foul ball number update process. In this process, the CPU 501 performs a process of updating the foul ball number. A specific description of the foul ball number updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 5012, the CPU 501 determines whether or not prize ball number information has been received from the information received from the game control unit 200. In this process, if the CPU 501 receives prize ball number information, the process proceeds to step S5013. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that no prize ball information has been received, the process proceeds to step S5014.

  In step S5013, the CPU 501 performs a prize ball number update process. In this process, the CPU 501 performs a process of updating the number of prize balls. A specific description of the award ball number updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S5014, the CPU 501 determines whether or not a bill has been inserted. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that a bill has been inserted, it moves the process to step S5015. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that no banknote is inserted, the lending / pick-up management control process ends.

  In step S5015, the CPU 501 performs conversion processing to the number of game balls based on the inserted banknote amount. A specific description of the game ball number data processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S5016, the CPU 501 performs processing for updating the game card information based on the update information updated in step S5009, step S5011, step S5013, and step S5015.

  In this process, the CPU 501 transmits data to the ball exit / pickup feeling control unit based on the information updated in step S5009, step S5011, step S5013, and step S5015.

(Launched ball number update process)
The fired ball number update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a process of updating the number of shot balls in the unit controller of the pachinko gaming machine unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In step S5009-1, the CPU 501 performs a process of subtracting the number of shot balls from the number of play balls. Specifically, in this process, the CPU 501 receives the information of the launch SW 611 by the ball data management unit 600 and receives the information from the ball data management unit 600, thereby subtracting the number of shot balls from the number of play balls. Process.

  In step S5009-2, the CPU 501 updates the display of the number of played balls on the touch panel (display means) 22. That is, in this process, the CPU 501 performs a process of updating the number of balls obtained by subtracting the number of shot balls from the number of played balls in step S5009-1.

  In step S5009-3, the CPU 501 controls the feeling of exiting / reserving the ball via the ball data management unit 600 based on the process of updating the number of balls obtained by subtracting the number of shot balls from the number of played balls in step S5009-1. A level corresponding to the number of play balls is transmitted to unit 700.

  Here, the pitching / sucking feeling control unit 700 performs driving processing of the driving part 714 of the pitching feeling effect part and the driving part 712 of the pitch feeling effect part based on the number of play balls updated by the CPU 501.

  In the present embodiment, the pitching and storage feeling control unit 700 acquires information from the unit control unit 500 via the ball data management unit 600, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball data Information may be acquired from the ball data management unit 600 by performing a process of subtracting the number of shot balls from the number of played balls in the management unit 600.

(Foul ball number update process)
The foul ball number updating process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a foul ball number update process in the unit control unit of the pachinko gaming machine unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In step S5011-1, the CPU 501 performs a process of adding the number of foul balls to the number of balls played. Specifically, in this process, the CPU 501 receives information on the foul sphere SW 613 by the sphere data management unit 600 and receives information from the sphere data management unit 600 to add the number of foul balls to the play sphere. Process.

  In step S5011-2, the CPU 501 updates the display of the number of plays on the touch panel (display unit) 22. That is, in this process, the CPU 501 performs a process of updating the number of balls obtained by adding the number of foul balls to the play ball in step S5011-1.

  In step S5011- 3, the CPU 501 controls the pitching / pick-up feeling via the ball data management unit 600 based on the processing in which the number of foul balls added to the number of balls played in step S5011-1 is updated. The level according to the number of play balls is transmitted to the part.

  Here, the pitching / sucking feeling control unit 700 performs driving processing of the driving part 714 of the pitching feeling effect part and the driving part 712 of the pitch feeling effect part based on the number of play balls updated by the CPU 501.

  In the present embodiment, the pitching and storage feeling control unit 700 acquires information on the number of foul balls from the unit control unit 500 via the ball data management unit 600, but is not limited thereto. For example, the ball data management unit 600 may perform a process of adding the number of foul balls to the number of played balls, and acquire information from the ball data management unit 600.

(Prize ball update processing)
The winning ball number updating process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the award ball number updating process in the unit controller of the pachinko gaming machine unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In step S5013-1, the CPU 501 performs a process of adding the number of prize balls to the number of play balls. Specifically, in this process, the CPU 501 receives information on the number of prize balls at the game control unit 200 and receives information from the game control unit 200 to add the number of prize balls to the number of play balls. I do.

  In step S <b> 5013-2, the CPU 501 updates the number of play balls on the touch panel (display unit) 22. That is, in this process, the CPU 501 performs a process of updating the number of balls obtained by adding the number of prize balls to the number of played balls in step S5013-1.

  In step S5013-3, the CPU 501 controls the exit / pick-up feeling control via the ball data management unit 600 based on the process of updating the number of balls obtained by adding the number of prize balls to the number of played balls in step S5013-1. A level corresponding to the number of play balls is transmitted to unit 700.

  Here, the pitching / sucking feeling control unit 700 performs driving processing of the driving part 714 of the pitching feeling effect part and the driving part 712 of the pitch feeling effect part based on the number of play balls updated by the CPU 501.

(Game ball number data processing)
The game ball number data processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the game ball number data processing in the unit controller of the pachinko gaming machine unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In step S5015-1, the CPU 501 converts the number of game balls based on the investment amount, and performs conversion processing from the investment amount to the number of game balls. In this process, when converting the number of game balls based on the investment amount, the CPU 501 converts the number of game balls based on a preset exchange rate. This conversion rate is, for example, 1 ball / 4 yen or 1 ball / 1 yen.

  In step S5015-2, the CPU 501 performs processing for adding the number of game balls converted in step S5015-1 as the number of charged balls. At this time, since the CPU 501 displays the charge ball on the touch panel (display means) 22, it is possible to grasp the investment amount as the number of playable balls.

  In step S5015-3, the CPU 501 performs processing for determining the presence or absence of the number of play balls. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that there is no number of play balls, it moves the process to step S5015-4. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that there is a number of play balls, it moves the process to step S5015-5.

  In step S5015-4, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the replacement process is automatically performed from the number of charged balls to the number of played balls. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the replacement process from the charge ball to the play ball is automatically performed, the CPU 501 moves the process to step S5015-8.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines not to automatically perform the replacement process from the charge ball to the play ball, the process proceeds to step S5015-5.

  In step S5015-5, when the player performs an operation on the touch panel (input means) 22, the CPU 501 performs input means signal reception processing.

  In step S5015-6, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the touch panel (input means) signal received in step S5015-5 is a replacement processing signal from a charge ball to a play ball.

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the touch panel (input means) signal is a replacement signal from a charge ball to a play ball, the process proceeds to step S5015-8.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the touch panel (input means) signal is not a replacement process signal from a charge ball to a play ball, the process proceeds to step S5015-7.

  In step S5015-7, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the touch panel (input means) signal received in step S5015-5 is a replacement process from the number of play balls to the number of stock balls.

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the touch panel (input means) signal is a replacement signal from a play ball to a stock ball, the process proceeds to step S5015-8.

  On the other hand, in this processing, if the CPU 501 determines that the touch panel (input means) signal is not a replacement processing signal from a play ball to a stock ball, the game ball number data processing ends.

  In step S5015-8, the CPU 501 performs game ball data replacement processing based on the results determined in step S5015-4, step S5015-6, and step S5015-7.

  In this process, the CPU 501 performs a display process on the touch panel (display means) 22 based on the game ball number data process. Based on this game ball number data processing, the display mode displayed on the touch panel (display means) 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20F.

  FIG. 20A is a diagram showing a screen A as a first display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20B is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen B as a 2nd display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is.

  Moreover, FIG. 20C is a figure which shows the screen C as a 3rd display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20D is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen D as a 4th display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is the form.

  Moreover, FIG. 20E is a figure which shows the screen E as a 5th display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20F is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen F as a 5th display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is the form.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20A, the CPU 501 displays the screen A on the touch panel (display means) 22 when neither a game card nor cash is inserted into the CR unit 21 and a game is being played.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20B, the CPU 501 displays the screen B on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when the game is started. Here, on the screen B, the selection buttons indicated as “service” and “seated”, the number of play balls (the number of playable balls), the number of stock balls (the number of unplayable balls), and the number of charge balls (investment amount) The number of converted balls) is displayed.

  Note that the number of play balls (number of playable balls) is the total number of game balls replaced by the number of game balls and charge balls acquired by the player with this pachinko gaming machine unit PU. That is, the number of play balls is the number of game balls that a player can use for a game in this pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

  Further, the number of charged balls (investment amount converted ball) is the total number of game balls according to the investment amount. The number of stock balls (the number of unplayable balls) is the total number of game balls replaced from the charge balls.

  Here, as described above, the number of play balls is the total number of game balls replaced from the number of game balls and charge balls acquired during the game. In other words, the number of play balls is a concept of real money from an investment amount to a game ball via a charge ball. For this reason, the number of play balls is the number of balls that can be appropriately exchanged for prizes based on the remaining number of play balls.

  On the other hand, as described above, the charge ball number is the total number of game balls according to the investment amount, and the stock ball number is the total number of game balls replaced from the charge ball. In other words, the number of charged balls is simply a display of game balls corresponding to the investment amount as the number of balls, and is a concept of provisional conversion from the investment amount to the game ball. For this reason, the number of charged balls and the number of stock balls are the number of balls that can be returned to cash as appropriate based on the number of charged balls and the remaining number of stock balls.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20C, the CPU 501 displays the screen C on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when the replacement is performed by the replacement process from the number of charged balls to the number of played balls. Here, the CPU 501 replaces the predetermined number of balls from the number of charged balls with the number of played balls regarding the replacement processing from the number of charged balls to the number of played balls.

  Since the number of charged balls is the number of balls that can be returned to cash as described above, it is possible to grasp the number of game balls according to the investment amount without incurring a disadvantage to the player.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20D, the CPU 501 displays the screen D on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when the replacement is performed by the replacement process from the number of charged balls to the number of played balls.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20E, the CPU 501 displays a screen E on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when a prize ball is obtained during the game. Here, the number of charged balls according to the investment amount and the number of played balls can be compared with the number of game balls.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20F, the CPU 501 displays the screen F on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when the replacement is performed by the replacement process from the number of play balls to the number of stock balls. As described above, this stock ball is the number of game balls that are so-called use restrictions that cannot be used for games.

  Here, it is possible to compare the number of charged balls, the number of play balls, and the number of stock balls according to the investment amount by the number of game balls. Thus, in this embodiment, it becomes possible to grasp the investment amount and the number of exchangeable balls by the number of game balls, so that it is possible for the player to easily grasp the profit rate.

(Game Ball Number Data Processing in Embodiment 2)
Next, game ball number data processing in the lending / storing management control processing in the unit control unit 500 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the game ball number data processing in the unit controller 500 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  The ball lending and storage management control process of the present embodiment is different from the game ball number data process in that it has a replacement process for replacing a charge ball with a stock ball in order to control the use of the charge ball number. The point of is the same. Therefore, the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S51115-1, the CPU 501 converts the number of game balls based on the investment amount, and performs conversion processing to the number of game balls. In this process, when converting the number of game balls based on the investment amount, the CPU 501 converts the number of game balls based on a preset conversion rate. This conversion rate is, for example, 1 ball / 4 yen or 1 ball / 1 yen.

  In step S5115-2, the CPU 501 performs a process of adding the number of game balls converted in step S51115-1 as the number of charged balls. At this time, since the CPU 501 displays the number of charged balls on the touch panel (display unit) 22, it is possible to grasp the investment amount as the number of playable balls.

  In step S5115-3, the CPU 501 performs processing for determining the presence or absence of the number of play balls. In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that there is a number of play balls, it moves the process to step S5115-5.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that there is no number of play balls, it moves the process to step S5115-4.

  In step S5115-4, the CPU 501 sets an automatic replacement process from the number of charged balls to the number of played balls among the number of game balls converted and added to the charged balls in steps S51115-1 and S5115-2. It is determined whether or not there is.

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the automatic replacement process from the number of charged balls to the number of played balls is set, it moves the process to step S5115-8.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the automatic replacement process from the number of charged balls to the play ball is not set, that is, the manual replacement process is set using the touch panel (input means) 22 or the like. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S5115-5.

  In this process, the CPU 501 performs an automatic replacement process from a charge ball to a play ball based on a predetermined set number of game balls to be supplied. Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of game balls to be supplied is set for every 250 balls.

  In this process, the CPU 501 sets the predetermined number of game balls to be supplied from 200 balls to 300 balls, so that the amount of the game balls can be appropriately filled in the tray. Furthermore, when the conversion rate is 1 ball / 4 yen, if the number of balls is 250, it becomes every 500 yen.

  In step S5115-5, if the CPU 501 determines in step S5115-4 that the automatic replacement process from the charge ball to the play ball is not performed, that is, the replacement process is manually performed using the touch panel (input means) 22 or the like. Performs reception processing of the touch panel (input means) 22 signal.

  In step S5115-6, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the signal received from the touch panel (input means) 22 in step S5115-6 is a replacement processing signal from a charge ball to a play ball.

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the signal received from the touch panel (input means) 22 is a replacement process signal from a charge ball to a play ball, the process proceeds to step S5115-8.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the signal received from the touch panel (input means) 22 is not a replacement process signal from the charge sphere to the play sphere, the process proceeds to step S5115-7.

  In step S5115-7, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the signal received from the touch panel (input means) 22 in step S5115-6 is a replacement processing signal from a charge sphere to a stock sphere.

  In this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the signal received from the touch panel (input means) 22 is a replacement signal from a charge sphere to a stock sphere, the process proceeds to step S5115-8. On the other hand, in this process, if the CPU 501 determines that the signal received from the touch panel (input means) 22 is not a replacement process signal from a charge ball to a stock ball, the game ball number data process ends.

  In this process, the CPU 501 performs a display process on the touch panel (display means) 22 based on the game ball number data process. Based on this game ball number data processing, the display mode displayed on the touch panel (display means) 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22A, 22B, 22C and 22D.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a screen A as a first display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20B is another embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen B as a 2nd display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is the form.

  FIG. 20C is a diagram showing a screen C as a third display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko gaming machine unit PU which is another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 20D is another diagram of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen D as a 4th display mode of the touch panel (display means) 22 of the pachinko game machine unit PU which is embodiment of this.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22A, the CPU 501 displays the screen A on the touch panel (display means) 22 when neither a game card nor cash is inserted into the CR unit 21 and the game is not being played.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22B, the CPU 501 displays the screen B on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when the game is started. Here, on the screen B, the selection buttons indicated as “service” and “seated”, the number of play balls (the number of playable balls), the number of stock balls (the number of unplayable balls), and the number of charge balls (investment amount) The number of converted balls) is displayed.

  Note that the number of play balls (number of playable balls) is the total number of game balls replaced by the number of game balls and charge balls acquired by the player with this pachinko gaming machine unit PU. That is, the number of play balls is the number of game balls that a player can use for a game in this pachinko gaming machine unit PU.

  The number of stock balls (the number of unplayable balls) is the total number of game balls replaced from play balls. Further, the number of charged balls (investment amount converted ball) is the total number of game balls according to the investment amount. That is, the number of charged balls is the number of balls that can be returned to cash.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22C, the CPU 501 displays the screen C on the touch panel (display unit) 22 when the replacement is performed by the replacement processing from the charged ball number to the stock ball number. As described above, this stock ball is the number of game balls that are so-called use restrictions that cannot be used for games.

  Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display the number of game balls based on the investment amount, so that the player can immediately grasp the number of playable balls. become.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls is displayed based on the investment amount, and the number of game balls is used as a gameable ball or as a stock ball so as not to be used for games. Since it becomes possible to set appropriately, it becomes possible to play a game, always grasping the investment amount.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, the player can execute the game with the minimum necessary conversion while making the player know the number of game balls based on the investment amount. Therefore, the disadvantage to the player can be reduced.

PU Pachinko machine unit 20 Stage device 30 Cleaning device 40 Distributor 60 Pitch feeling direction section 70 Pitch feeling direction section 100 Pachinko machine 110 Game board

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine for performing a lottery on whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, on condition that a game ball launched into a game area by a launching unit has entered a start area in the game area,
And conversion means capable converted into a sphere number of game balls based valuable media bodies to a predetermined conversion value,
An input means that can be input by the player;
A first replacement that replaces a predetermined number of balls set smaller than the number of game balls from the number of game balls converted by the conversion unit with the number of game balls that can be launched by the launch unit. Means,
Based on the input of the valuable medium into the gaming machine and the input by the input means, the number of game balls converted by the conversion means is set to be less than the number of game balls. Second replacement means for replacing the predetermined number of balls with the number of game balls not fired by the launching means;
Display means for displaying the ball number of game balls, which is substituted by the ball number of game balls are translated by translation means, said balls number of game balls, which is substituted by the first substitution means and the second replacement means,
Ball number control means for controlling the number of game balls replaced with the first replacement means from the number of game balls converted by the conversion means;
A gaming machine characterized by The ball number control means includes
Shifting the number of game balls replaced by the second replacement means to the number of game balls according to the remaining number of game balls converted by the conversion means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 .

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