JP5953908B2 - Play equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an amusement device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a game machine using a moving body such as a ball.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed an amusement device that further enhances interest by providing a sort-out lottery device.

  As such a game apparatus, for example, an apparatus has been proposed in which a moving body such as a play ball is distributed using a swinging member such as a seesaw. In addition, there is a bias in the distribution between normal games and jackpot games.For example, it is difficult to win jackpots, but the continuation rate of jackpot games is high. An amusement device that is attached has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-271280 A

  However, in the conventional game machines as described above, even if there is an error between the distribution ratio after the setting or the distribution ratio after the change is made in the middle and the actual distribution ratio, the error is reduced. There is no way to correct it. For this reason, the actual distribution ratio may not converge to the set distribution ratio.

  Therefore, in the present invention, the lottery device that distributes the mobile objects at a preset distribution ratio is set to the actual distribution ratio when the mobile objects are not actually distributed at the set distribution ratio. It is an object of the present invention to provide an amusement device that can converge to a distribution ratio.

  In order to solve this problem, the present inventor has made various studies. In the conventional game apparatus, there is no means for converging the actual distribution ratio to the distribution ratio setting value in the first place, and once the distribution ratio is set, an error remains after that. In addition, for example, by adjusting each lottery device, it is possible to reduce the error that can occur in this way, but there are many parts that bear the skill of the handler, and even for the same product, individual differences for each lottery device Because there is, it is difficult to adjust uniformly. From such a situation, it is considered that there are cases where the original function cannot be fully achieved even though it is a lottery apparatus introduced to enhance interest. The present inventor who has repeatedly studied the situation and the current state of the apparatus has come to obtain new knowledge that leads to the solution of such problems.

The present invention is based on such knowledge,
A distribution means for distributing the mobile body for adding game value to either the first area or the second area;
Detection means for detecting a moving body;
A determination means for determining whether the moving body is assigned to the first area or the second area based on a detection result by the detection means;
A calculation means for calculating an actual distribution ratio of the mobile body based on the determination by the determination means;
First storage means for storing the actual distribution ratio calculated by the calculation means;
Second storage means for storing a preset distribution ratio;
Drive means for causing the sorting means to perform an action corresponding to a preset sorting ratio;
Calculate the difference between the actual distribution ratio and the preset distribution ratio, and if the difference is greater than or equal to the predetermined amount, change the operation of the distribution means so that the actual distribution ratio becomes the preset distribution ratio Control means to
It is to have.

  In the game device according to the present invention, when the distribution device that distributes the moving bodies at a preset distribution ratio is not actually distributed at the set distribution ratio (specifically, the difference amount is a predetermined amount). If so, the movement of the sorting device is controlled. More specifically, the control means changes the operation of the distribution means so that the actual distribution ratio becomes a preset distribution ratio, thereby making the difference amount smaller than a predetermined amount. As described above, according to the present invention in which the actual distribution situation is detected and the detection result is appropriately fed back for control, the actual distribution ratio can be converged to the set distribution ratio.

  The control means in such a game device calculates the difference between the actual distribution ratio and the preset distribution ratio when the number of moving bodies detected by the detection means reaches a predetermined number. Is preferred.

  In the game apparatus, it is preferable that there are a plurality of types of moving bodies, and the first region is a field in which the moving bodies can be placed. In such a game device, for example, it is possible to improve the interest by giving the player a privilege according to the condition that a specific type of moving body is continuously dropped from the game field. .

  Further, it is preferable that the distribution means is swung by a swinging device that swings with a swing width corresponding to a preset distribution ratio, and the control means changes the swing width of the distribution means.

  In addition, it is preferable that the distribution unit includes a movement area restriction unit that lengthens the time during which the moving body supplied on the distribution unit stays on the distribution unit.

The present invention comprises a plurality of game terminal devices, and a game device that provides a game using a game value medium and a game value adding mobile body,
A field to which a game value medium and a moving body are supplied according to a game situation in the game terminal device;
A pusher provided to reciprocate along the field;
Game value medium fall detection means for detecting that the first game medium has fallen from the field;
A plurality of capsules capable of accommodating at least a game value medium and moving between a plurality of game terminal devices;
A game value medium supply device for supplying a game value medium to a plurality of capsules;
A moving body supply apparatus for supplying a moving body to a plurality of capsules;
Determining means for determining which of the plurality of capsules the mobile body is to be supplied;
It is a game device provided with.

The present invention
A first lottery means for carrying out a first lottery game using a lottery medium;
Counting means for counting the number of times the player has lost the lottery in the first lottery game;
A second lottery means for performing a second lottery game using a lottery medium that is the same as or different from the lottery medium when winning in the first lottery game;
Lottery medium supply means for supplying a lottery medium to one or both of the first lottery means and the second lottery means;
With
The more lottery media are supplied to the lottery means, the higher the chance of winning the lottery,
According to the counted number, the number of lottery media supplied from the lottery medium supply means is increased.

  In such a game machine, it is also preferable to use the moving body as a lottery medium.

  A lottery device that distributes mobile objects at a preset distribution ratio causes the actual distribution ratio to converge to the set distribution ratio when the mobile objects are not actually distributed at the set distribution ratio. Can do.

It is a perspective view of the whole game device. It is the perspective view which showed the course for a ball to move the housing | casing of a game device. It is a perspective view of the lifter for lifting the ball from the lower end to the upper end of the course. It is a conceptual block diagram of the control mechanism of a game device. It is a control flow which shows the process in which a ball | bowl moves the course in a housing | casing. It is a perspective view of a satellite. It is an enlarged view of a satellite game field, and is a perspective view of a separating means for separating a ball and a medal. It is a perspective view of the drive part of the isolation | separation means illustrated in FIG. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the vicinity of the mechanism by which the isolate | separated ball | bowl is collect | recovered from a play field. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a large number of balls are aligned on a jackpot course when a jackpot that is in a high payout control state occurs. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the ball | bowl was supplied from the jackpot course to the jackpot crew. It is a front view of a jackpot crew. It is an enlarged view of the same front. It is a perspective view for explaining the internal structure of the supply mechanism, showing the operation of the supply mechanism that is configured integrally with the jackpot crew under the jackpot crew and that supplies a plurality of balls to the satellite in which the jackpot is established. . It is a hardware block block diagram of a satellite control part. It is a functional block diagram of a satellite control unit. It is a hardware block block diagram of a main control part. It is a top view of a seesaw mechanism. It is a front view of a seesaw mechanism. It is a left view of a seesaw mechanism. It is a right view of a seesaw mechanism. It is a top view which shows the internal structure of a seesaw mechanism. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of a seesaw mechanism. It is sectional drawing from the right side in the XXIV-XXIV line | wire of FIG. 22 which shows the internal structure of a seesaw mechanism. It is sectional drawing from the back in the XXV-XXV line | wire of FIG. 24 which shows the internal structure of a seesaw mechanism. It is a figure which shows roughly the relationship between a seesaw mechanism, an amusement field, and a crone. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a process of ball | bowl distribution control. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a process of ball | bowl distribution control. It is a perspective view of the croon which is a ball holding means in a satellite. It is a perspective view for emphasizing and explaining a rotating disk of a Kroon. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a croon. It is a flowchart which shows a series of process examples accompanying the slot lottery at the time of medal | insert insertion, and this lottery result. It is a flowchart which shows a series of process examples accompanying the slot lottery at the time of medal | insert insertion, and this lottery result. It is a flowchart which shows a series of process examples accompanying the slot lottery at the time of medal | insert insertion, and this lottery result. It is an example of the display screen in the display part of a satellite. It is an example of the display screen in the display part of a satellite. It is a perspective view of a medal cup which is a replenishment means of medals. It is a perspective view which shows the state where the medal cup is opened. It is a perspective view of the mechanism for discharging a medal from a medal cup. It is a front view which shows the structural examples, such as a ball supply apparatus. It is a right view which shows the structural examples, such as a ball supply apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of a ball supply apparatus. It is a top view which shows the structural example of a ball supply apparatus. It is a front view which shows the structural example of a ball supply apparatus. It is a right view which shows the structural example of a ball supply apparatus. It is a front view which shows the structural example of a medal capsule. It is a top view which shows a medal capsule supplied with a medal and one ball partially broken. It is sectional drawing from the right side surface in the XXXXVIII-XXXXVIII line of FIG. 47 of the medal capsule supplied with the medal and one ball. It is a top view which shows a medal capsule supplied with a medal and two balls partially broken. FIG. 50 is a cross-sectional view of the medal capsule supplied with medals and two balls from the right side surface along the line XXXXX-XXXXX in FIG. 49. It is a top view which shows roughly the whole structure of a medal capsule. It is a table | surface which shows the supply aspect at the time of supplying a ball | bowl to a medal capsule.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example, and there is no intention to exclude various modifications and technical applications that are not explicitly described below. In other words, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications (combining the embodiments, etc.) without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily match actual dimensions and ratios. In some cases, the dimensional relationships and ratios may be different between the drawings.

(Example of overall configuration of game machine)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game apparatus. An amusement device 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a large circular housing 10 as a whole. A plurality of (for example, ten) satellites 12 are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction of the housing 10. The satellite 12 is an example of a game terminal device (also referred to as a player station) that allows a player (player) to execute a medal game.

  In the housing 10, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a plurality of courses each illustrated in a tubular shape are spirally formed from the upper portion of the housing 10 toward the lower portion of the housing 10. Is provided. The plurality of courses are distinguished by being referred to as circulation courses 14A, 14B, 14C, jackpot course 16, and chance course 18 according to the meaning of the course. The significance of each course will be explained later. A ball, which is an example of a play medium, rolls on each course.

  In FIG. 2, reference numeral 20 denotes a ball at the bottom of the housing 10 that is distributed to each course, lifted to the top of the housing 10, and releases the ball at the top of the housing 10 to the start end (upper end) of the course. The lifter is shown.

  The lifter 20 is disposed substantially at the center of the housing 10 as illustrated in FIG. 2, and is vertically provided from the bottom plate 22 to the ceiling unit 24 as illustrated in FIG. The lifter (hereinafter also referred to as “center lifter”) 20 is illustratively a spiral screw 26 rotated by a motor fixed to the back surface of the bottom plate 22 and a spiral screw (hereinafter also simply referred to as “screw”) 26. Are provided with five struts 28 that are evenly disposed around and a connecting disk 30A that connects these struts 28 along the circumferential direction of the screw 26.

  When the screw 26 is viewed from the plane direction by the five struts 28, the area of the screw 26 is divided into five sections, and each section can be distinguished from other adjacent sections and a ball can be accommodated in each section. As the screw 26 rotates, the ball in each compartment moves from the lower end of the screw 26 to its upper end while maintaining the presence in that compartment.

  Around the lower end of the screw 26, for example, a guide that faces each section of the screw 26 and is coupled to the lower end (end end) of each course is provided. For example, the guide 140A provided at the lower end of the circulation course 14A faces the section A in the screw 26 via the guide guide 144A. The guide 140B provided at the lower end of the circulation course 14B faces the section B in the screw 26 via the guide guide 144B. The guide 140C provided at the lower end of the circulation course 14C faces the section C in the screw 26 via the guide guide 144C.

  The jackpot course 16 exemplarily collects the balls flowing (rolling) through the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C and supplies the balls to the satellite 12 in which a special high payout condition called a jackpot (JP) is established. It is a course. Reference numeral 16 </ b> A is a guide for supplying the ball to the jackpot course 16. The balls collected from the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C are supplied to the same section of the screw 26 through the guide 16A.

  Below the guides 140A, 140B, 140C provided at the lower ends of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, 14C, for example, a collecting path 16C for collecting balls on the guides 16A is provided. A shutter that can be opened and closed (see, for example, FIG. 5) is provided at a portion of each circulation course 14A, 14B, 14C facing the collecting path 16C of the guide.

  The shutter is normally closed so that the balls of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C do not move to the jackpot course 16. On the other hand, when the jackpot is established, the shutter is opened, and the balls on the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C are collected on the annular collecting path 16C.

  The balls collected on the collecting path 16C pass through the guide 16A, then rise in the same section of the lifter 20, and are further supplied to the start end 16B of the jackpot course. The circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C are always connected to each other so that the ball passes through a plurality of circulation courses in order. However, the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C and the jackpot course 16 are not normally connected. It is connected when a special condition such as a pot occurs.

  Since the guide connected to the chance course 18 is located on the back surface of the screw 26, the illustration is omitted in FIG. The chance course 18 is, for example, a course in which a ball is added to the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C.

  The chance course 18 is independent of the jackpot course 16, and the guide of the chance course 18 does not have to be connected to the collective path 16 </ b> C which is a connection means to the jackpot course 16.

  The boundary between the chance course 18 and the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C is at a position different from the lifter 20, and the chance course 18 is connected to the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C, or the chance course 18 is connected to the boundary. Route switching means for switching to the ball storage means at the lower part of the housing is provided. This will be described later.

  A ball supply mechanism is illustratively provided at the boundary between the ball storage means and the lifter 20, and the control unit of the housing determines whether to supply the ball to the circulation course or the chance course. The direction of the ball supply mechanism is switched to the circulation course 14A, 14B, 14C guide or the chance course 18 guide.

  Which to switch to depends on the play situation in the satellite 12. For example, after the occurrence of the jackpot, in order to move the balls of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C to the jackpot course 16, the main control unit (see FIG. 4) is necessary for the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C to the ball supply mechanism. Command to supply a few minutes of balls.

  When the condition for increasing the number of balls in the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C is satisfied, the main control unit instructs the ball supply mechanism to supply the balls to the chance course 18.

  Note that the main control unit adds a ball to the chance course 18 without adding a ball to the circulation courses 14A, 14B, 14C from the chance course 18 at the connection between the chance course 18 and the circulation courses 14A, 14B, 14C. This is because there is an effect of success or failure in delivering the ball to the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C.

  Therefore, as the game progresses, the number of balls circulating through the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C gradually increases, so that the player can have a sense of expectation that many balls can be obtained when the jackpot is established. it can.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a control mechanism of the game apparatus 1. An example of the control mechanism includes a satellite control unit that exists in each satellite 12 and a main control unit that controls the entire game apparatus 1. The satellite control unit mainly performs processing unique to the satellite 12, and the main control unit mainly performs processing common to each satellite 12.

  Signals from various sensors are supplied to each control unit, and each control unit controls various actuators based on detection signals from the sensors. The type of sensor or the type of actuator will be described later as appropriate.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the ceiling unit 24 is provided with a guide connected to the upper end of each course. These guides face each section of the screw 26 and receive the ball lifted up to the upper end of the screw 26. Since each course descends spirally in the direction of gravity in the housing, the ball that has exited each section of the screw 26 enters the course through the guide and descends within the course by its own weight and reaches the guide at the lower end of the course. The inside of the screw 26 is raised.

  Reference numeral 142A indicates a guide for the circulation course 14A, reference numeral 142B indicates a guide for the circulation course 14B, and reference numeral 142C indicates a guide for the circulation course 14C. Reference numeral 16B indicates a guide for the jackpot course 16, and reference numeral 18B indicates a guide for the chance course 18.

  Guides of different courses 14A, 14B, and 14C face the same section of the screw 26 so that the balls roll in order on the three circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C. For example, in FIG. 3, a section 300 formed by the screw 26 and two adjacent struts is provided with an outlet guide 140 </ b> A for the circulation course 14 </ b> A at the lower end of the screw 26, and is circulated at the upper end of the screw 26. An entrance guide 142B for the course 14B is provided. Therefore, for example, the ball that has exited the circulation course 14A rises in the screw 26 and enters the circulation course 14B.

  Next, how the balls circulate in the housing 10 will be described with reference to FIG. After the ball ascends the section 26A of the center lifter 20 (screw 26), the ball enters the circulation course 14A, and sequentially passes through a spiral 302, a disk 304, and a loop 306, which are examples of presentation means in the circulation course 14A. The section 26B is entered from the lower end of the center lifter 20 via 308. The ball then moves up the compartment 26B and enters the circulation course 14B.

  The ball passes through the seesaw 310, the funnel 312 and the like, which are examples of production means in the circulation course 14B, and enters the section 26C from the lower end of the center lifter 20. As the screw 26 rotates, the ball rises in the section 26C and enters the circulation course 14C.

  Further, the ball enters the lower end of the section 26A of the screw 26 through the spiral 314 or the like of the circulation course 14C, and then ascends in the section 26A and enters the circulation course 14A. As described above, the ball circulates in order on the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C.

  In FIG. 5, reference numeral 380 denotes a moving path switching device (an example of a ball distributing unit) for transferring the balls of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C to the jackpot course 16 instead of the center lifter 20 described in FIG. ). The ball distribution means 380 corresponds to the collecting path 16C, a shutter for each circulation course, and a control unit that controls opening and closing of each shutter.

  When receiving a signal from the satellite in which the jackpot is established, the main control unit illustrated in FIG. 4 opens the shutter so that the balls of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C move to the jackpot course 16.

  For example, the main control unit opens the shutters of the guides of all the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C until all the balls in the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C move to the jackpot course 16.

  Sensors that detect the passage of the ball are illustratively provided at predetermined locations on the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C, and the main control unit receives a detection signal from the sensor after the jackpot condition is satisfied. If there is no fixed time, it is determined that all balls in the circulation course have entered the jackpot course 16, and then the shutter is closed.

  Note that a ball counter is provided at the end of the guide 16A side for the jackpot course 16 of the collecting path 16C, and the main control unit obtains the ball count information from the ball counter until all the balls pass through the counter. The shutter may be opened for a while and then closed.

  A plurality of balls that should enter the jackpot course 16 enter the collecting path 16C, roll on the collecting path 16C by their own weight, and sequentially enter the section 16D of the center lifter 20 through the guide 16A. Each ball then reaches the start of the jackpot course 16.

  A plurality of balls that have entered the jackpot course 16 are stopped by a stopper 318 (see FIG. 5) near the end of the jackpot course 16 until all the balls in the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C are transferred to the jackpot course 16. Stopped on the jackpot course 16. For example, the stopper 318 is urged so as to protrude on the normal jackpot course 16 and block the jackpot course 16.

  The main control unit releases the closure of the jackpot course 16 by the stopper 318 after all the balls reach the jackpot course 16. FIG. 10 shows a state in which a plurality of balls 17 are stopped and aligned in a line starting from the vicinity of the end of the jackpot course 16. The end of the jackpot course 16 leads to a mortar-shaped jackpot croon (corresponding to reference numeral 320 in FIG. 5) indicated by reference numeral 19 in FIG. The jackpot cron 19 collects a plurality of balls from the jackpot course 16 and supplies them to the satellite 12 where the jackpot conditions have occurred.

  When the main control unit releases the stopper 318, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the balls 17 that have stopped on the jackpot course 16 are sequentially supplied to the jackpot croon 19, while rotating in the jackpot croon 19. Move down the jackpot croon 19.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, a supply mechanism 19 </ b> A is provided below the jackpot crew 19 to sequentially supply the balls 12 that have fallen from the lower end of the jackpot crew 19 to the satellite 12 in which the jackpot has been established. At the lower end of the supply mechanism 19A, for example, a ball discharge duct 19B having an opening received downward is provided. The supply mechanism 19A can be rotated by a motor.

  The main control unit drives the motor to control the ball discharge duct 19B so as to align with the ball guide path 19C corresponding to the satellite 12 in which the jackpot is established. After the main control unit detects that the matching is completed and all the balls of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C are stopped and established on the jackpot course 16, the jackpot course 16 is satisfied. The upper stopper 318 is released.

  The ball guide path 19 </ b> C can be provided in each satellite 12, and is illustratively provided vertically toward the play field of the satellite 12. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram of the supply mechanism 19A. Since the above-described center lifter 20 exists at the center of the housing 10, the jackpot croon 19 and the supply mechanism 19 </ b> A whose outer shape is a drum shape are each formed with an opening for allowing the center lifter 20 to pass therethrough. Inside the supply mechanism 19A, for example, a ball moving path 191 and a tapered surface 190 are formed that descend while being bent in a circular shape.

  The ball 17 dropped from the opening 192 at the inner lower end of the jackpot croon 19 falls into the inside from the inner opening 193 of the supply mechanism 19A, hits the taper surface 190 and falls into the moving path 191, and then along the moving path 191. And descend. Since the moving path 191 is illustratively formed to have a width corresponding to one ball 17, the supply mechanism 19 </ b> A can supply the balls 17 to the satellite 12 one by one.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the satellite 12. The satellite 12 includes a cron 400 for the satellite control unit to determine the establishment of the jackpot and various mechanisms for playing the medal pusher game.

  Reference numeral 406 denotes a pusher base (hereinafter simply referred to as “pusher”) that reciprocates in the direction of the arrow in the medal pusher game area (game field). Although not shown in FIG. 6, many medals are stacked on the upper surface of the pusher 406, and the medals stacked on the pusher 406 in the process of the reciprocating movement of the pusher 406 are placed at predetermined positions in the satellite. It comes into contact with the restricting plate 410 fixedly disposed on the surface. The restricting plate 410 is an example of a member that restricts movement in the direction opposite to the direction in which the flat surface 412 exists, among the moving directions of medals on the pusher 406 that reciprocates integrally with the pusher 406.

  Since the medals stacked on the pusher 406 cannot move together with the pusher 406 beyond the restriction plate 410, the medals near the restriction plate 410 come into contact with the restriction plate 410 by the reciprocating motion of the pusher 406 and are pushed by the restriction plate 410. It is. This pushed force is propagated to other medals that come into contact with the regulating plate 410 and falls from the upper surface of the pusher 406 to the flat surface 412, and among the medals dropped on the flat surface 412, the medal is in the vicinity of the tip of the pusher. The medal is pushed to the pusher tip by the reciprocating motion of the pusher 406.

  In the pusher 406, the transmission arm reciprocates due to the rotation of the motor, and the reciprocating movement of the transmission arm causes the reciprocating plate connected to the transmission arm to reciprocate on the medal field. Note that the reciprocating motion of the pusher is not limited to using a motor, and it is sufficient that the pusher can reciprocate on the play field by using a drive source such as an actuator or a solenoid.

  When the accumulated amount of medals on the flat surface 412 increases due to the reciprocating motion of the pusher 406, the medals are pushed by the tip of the pusher 406, and the pressing force is sequentially propagated to other medals. Falls into the satellite 12 from both sides of the flat surface 412, or falls on the inclined surface 415 from the tip side of the flat surface 412 and falls into the satellite 12 from the medal drop end 418.

  Of these, medals that fall into the satellite 12 from both sides of the flat surface 412 are not paid out to the medal pool 404 because they are not medals won in the pusher game. On the other hand, since the medal that has dropped from the front end side of the flat surface 412 to the medal dropping end is a medal that has won in the medal pusher game, the medal is collected by the falling medal collecting mechanism in the satellite 12 and then paid out to the medal pool 404.

  Further, the player takes out the acquired medal from the medal pool 404 and inserts it into the medal insertion unit 405 to rotate the rotating member 402 of the medal insertion device. When the rotating member 402 is rotated, medals are sequentially supplied from the medal insertion unit 405 into the medal insertion device, and the medals are discharged from the medal discharge nozzle 414 to the game field by the medal insertion device. The released medals are released up to the upper surface or flat surface 412 of the pusher 406.

  Further, the satellite 12 has a nozzle direction adjusting means that is operated by the player and directs the direction of the medal discharge nozzle 414 in a specific direction, and the player can discharge the medal to a target position. Note that the direction of the medal discharge nozzle 414 may be rotated by a driving unit such as a motor to change the medal discharge direction at regular intervals. Thereby, it becomes possible to give the satellite 12 a playability different from the method of releasing the medal to the target position.

  The inclined surface 415 can be provided with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as an example of the display unit 416 that displays the lottery result. The inclined surface 415 may be provided with a medal chucker having an internal sensor that is an example of a detecting unit that detects that a medal has passed while the medal slides down the inclined surface 415.

  When a medal passes through the medal chucker, the sensor detects medal passage information and transmits the passage information to the satellite control unit. The satellite control unit performs the lottery process based on the received passage information, and causes the display unit 416 to display an image corresponding to the lottery process and the lottery result. The display unit 416 is not limited to the LCD, and may be a digital display configured with a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes).

  When the lottery result of the lottery process is a predetermined combination (for example, “winning” combination), the top surface of the pusher 406 or the medal payout mechanism 428 including a medal hopper, not shown in the satellite 12 according to the type of combination, The medals are paid out to the play field on the flat surface 412 or the like. The passage information is stored in storage means (memory or the like) provided in the satellite control unit.

  The storage means can store the number of medals that have passed the medal chucker, that is, a plurality of pieces of medal passing information. Therefore, the satellite control unit can continuously perform the lottery process based on the stored information.

  A ball is supplied to the play field of the satellite 12 via the Kleon 400 or via the jackpot separation mechanism 320 (reference numeral 19A in FIG. 14). The satellite control unit receives a signal from a sensor capable of identifying the color of the ball, identifies the color of the ball, determines the number of medals for the color of the ball from a control table (storage information) of the storage unit, and a medal payout mechanism In 428, a corresponding number of medals are paid out in the field.

  For example, among the colors of the balls stored in the housing 10, the rare color may correspond to a larger number of medals. Further, the ball may be supplied through the croon 400 or the jackpot separating mechanism 320, or may be paid out by a ball paying mechanism unit provided separately in the satellite 12.

  The medal obtained by the correspondence with the ball acquired by the satellite 12 is supplied to the game field from the medal payout mechanism 428 or the medal capsule indicated by reference numeral 430 in FIG. When the number of acquired medals is large, the satellite 12 can receive supply of medals from the medal capsule 430.

  A plurality of capsules are provided in the vicinity of the play field of the satellite 12 in an annular arrangement. One capsule 430 contains a predetermined number (for example, 100) of medals, and when the number of acquired medals exceeds a predetermined number, the medals are supplied from the capsule 430 to the satellite 12 in units of the predetermined number. The fraction is supplied from the medal payout mechanism 428. Even when the number of acquired medals exceeds a predetermined number, medals may be supplied from the medal payout mechanism 428.

  As described above, medals and balls are supplied to the play field of the satellite 12. Therefore, each satellite 12 is illustratively provided with a medal and ball separation device. FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of the inclined surface 415 of the play field of the satellite 12. For example, the separation device is provided at the player side end of the inclined surface 415, separates the medal 524 and the ball 522 falling on the inclined surface 415, and conveys the ball 522 to a predetermined ball collection position. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 8, the separation device includes a motor 530, a drive pulley 531 attached to the motor 530, and a driven pulley 536 connected to the drive pulley 531 via a belt 538. A shaft 534 extending in the width direction of the satellite 12 and a spiral body 532 that is formed in a spiral shape with the shaft 534 at substantially the center are coupled to each other.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, the ball 522 falling on the inclined surface 415 is received by the spiral body 532, and the spiral body 532 is rotated by the rotation of the motor 530. And moves in the direction of the arrow 528 while sliding on the inclined surface 415. Further, a ball collection hole 540 is provided at the tip of the spiral body 532, and after the ball passes through the satellite 12 from the ball collection hole 540 as will be described later, a ball storage portion (hereinafter referred to as “ball pool” in the housing 10). Also falls to 326 (see FIG. 5). The ball pool 326 is an example of a storage unit that stores a special ball described later.

  On the other hand, since a gap sufficient for the medal 524 to pass is provided between the lowermost end of the spiral body 532 and the inclined surface 415, the medal 524 is prevented from coming into contact with the spiral body 532. Is passed through in the direction of the arrow 526 and falls into the housing 10 and is collected by the dropped medal collecting mechanism.

  Even if the medal 524 that has fallen to the inclined surface 415 is sandwiched between the ball 522 and the inclined surface 415 and cannot temporarily pass through the spiral 532, the ball 522 is rotated according to the rotation of the spiral 532. Is moved in the direction of the arrow 528, so that the position of the ball 522 is changed and the medal 524 is caught between the balls 522.

  The separating device is not limited to the above-described configuration, and the ball 522 is transported to a predetermined position (for example, the ball collection hole 540), and the medal 524 is dropped without holding the medal 524 when the ball 522 is transported. Any configuration is possible as long as it can be dropped into the recovery mechanism. Therefore, the separation device can be configured by, for example, a belt conveyor.

  In addition, it is good to provide the said separation apparatus in the position which can be recognized from a player. This is because it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation in relation to the number of medals paid out corresponding to the color of the ball, which will be described later.

  In the vicinity of the opening end of the ball collection hole 540, for example, a passage sensor for detecting the passage of the dropped ball is provided, and the ball dropped into the ball collection hole 540 is provided in the satellite 12 (not shown). After the color is detected by a color detection device (color detection means) having a sensor for detecting the color of the ball, it falls into the ball pool 326 (see FIG. 5) inside the housing 10. The information on the passage sensor and the information on the color detection means are sent to the satellite control unit. Note that a color detection device that directly detects the color of the ball may be provided near the opening end of the ball collection hole 540 to detect the color of the ball.

  Further, the case 10 may include a dirty ball detection means for detecting whether the ball is dirty after detecting the color of the ball. Based on the information of the dirty ball detection means, a ball determined to be dirty is placed in the satellite 12 or a dirty ball is collected in a dirty ball collection mechanism provided at a location different from the ball pool 326 in the housing 10. You may make it fall.

  Further, based on information of a passage sensor that detects the passage of the ball to the ball collection hole 540, the drive source (motor) of the separation device is controlled, and the satellite control unit rotates the rotation speed of the separation device (helical body 532). May be adjusted.

  The satellite control unit reads detection information such as a detection signal from the color detection device, performs calculation to determine the number of medals to be paid out from the ball color information based on the detection information, and transmits the calculation result to the main control unit. . In the present embodiment, a color detection device having a sensor is used to detect the color of the ball, but any device capable of detecting the color of the ball may be used, and the detection means is not limited to the sensor.

  The color detection sensor for detecting the color of the ball illustratively uses three color (red, blue, green) LED light sources for the light projecting element, irradiates the detection object with spot light, and detects the member to be detected. The color component (hue / saturation / lightness) of the light received by reflection from the light may be analyzed, and the color may be specified based on the result of the analysis, or the IC tag is built in the ball, and the IC tag The color information may be detected by recording the color information of the ball and reading the information by wireless non-contact communication.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the inclined surface 415 can be provided with a substantially rectangular inclined surface 537 whose height increases as it goes in the arrow 528 direction with respect to the ball collection hole 540, for example. The ball 522 falls over the inclined surface 537 and falls into the ball collection hole 540 according to the rotation of the spiral body 532. Even if there is a medal 524 near the ball collection hole 540, the medal 524 cannot get over the inclined surface 537, so that the medal 524 can be prevented from entering the ball collection hole 540.

  Alternatively, a substantially rectangular locking piece or protruding member whose height increases in the vicinity of the ball collection hole 540 in the direction of the arrow 526 is provided, and the ball is moved to the locking piece (or protruding) as the spiral body 532 rotates. Part) may be dropped into the ball collection hole 540. Even if there is a medal 524 around the ball collection hole, the medal 524 cannot get over the locking piece (or protruding portion), so that the ball 522 and the medal 524 can be reliably separated. The same effect as when the substantially rectangular inclined surface 537 is installed is achieved.

  The spiral body 532 exemplarily holds one ball in one recess, and thus, as the spiral body 532 rotates as illustrated in FIG. 9, a plurality of balls in the play field of the satellite 12 are continuously transmitted. And it can collect | recover in the order hold | maintained at the helical body 532.

  As illustrated in FIG. 15, the control system of the satellite 12 includes a satellite control unit 29A, a ROM 29B, a RAM 29C, a sensor driving unit 29D, a medal hopper driving unit 29E, and a separation motor driving unit 29F, which are connected via a data bus 29G. Connected.

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the satellite control unit includes a main control unit 30, a medal payout control unit 30B, a color detection identification unit 30C, a separation motor rotation control unit 30D, and a color comparison determination unit 30E. In addition, each part which comprises these satellite control parts is good also as a hardware structure, and good also as a software structure. Also, the satellite control unit and the main control unit may be connected via a data bus.

  The main control unit 30 controls each unit based on a predetermined control program stored in the ROM 29B. As an example of the main control, it is possible to reciprocate the pusher 406 in the direction of the arrow indicated by driving means such as a motor or an actuator provided in the pusher 406 described in FIG.

  The medal payout control unit 30B causes the medal payout mechanism 428 to perform the predetermined medal payout based on a predetermined program stored in the ROM 29B and a calculation result described later. The color detection identifying unit 30C recognizes the color of the ball collected through the ball collection hole 540 according to the detection result by the color detection sensor. The main control unit 30 also drives the color sensor.

  The separation motor rotation control unit 30D normally controls the driving means such as a motor so that the separation device rotates at a constant direction and a constant speed. However, the ball enters the ball collection hole 540, and the color sensor detects the color of the ball. In such a case, the rotational speed of the separation device is controlled. This makes it possible to reliably detect the color of the ball and improve the accuracy of the color comparison determination described later.

  The color comparison determination unit 30E compares the correspondence information between the color stored in the ROM 29B and the medal payout amount with the color of the ball recognized by the color detection identification unit 30C, and the color corresponding to the medal payout amount And whether the detected color matches.

  The ROM 29B illustratively stores a predetermined control program necessary for control by the satellite control unit. The RAM 29C exemplarily stores a predetermined calculation result by the satellite control unit, a recognition result by the color detection / identification unit 30C, a determination result by the color comparison determination unit 30E, and the like.

  The sensor driving unit 29D drives, for example, the color detection sensor, transfers color information detected by the color detection sensor to the satellite control unit, or drives a medal passing sensor that detects the passage of the medal 524, and passes the medal passing The signal detected by the sensor is transferred to the satellite control unit.

  The separation motor drive unit 29F drives a motor 530 provided in the separation device. For example, the medal hopper driving unit 29E drives a medal hopper provided in the medal payout mechanism 428 to pay out medals.

  The satellite control unit reads the detection information of the specific color of the ball, compares the information stored in advance in a memory such as the ROM 29B with the medal payout information corresponding to the color based on the information, and the information is the specific color. , The medal payout mechanism 428 can pay out more medals to the satellite than the normally set ball color and medal payout information.

  For example, the color detection device detects the color of the ball, and the satellite control unit identifies the color of the ball, and if the color identification results in a specific color, a predetermined n number of medals are paid out. Perform processing. If the result of color identification is not a specific color, a smaller number of medals than the specific color is paid out.

  Therefore, for example, by paying out 25 balls for the “yellow” ball and 100 balls for the “green” ball, the reciprocating movement of the pusher 406 causes the medal to fall into the play field. In addition to making it possible to acquire many medals, by playing medals corresponding to the color of the ball, it is possible to bring out playability different from that of the conventional medal pusher gaming device.

  The satellite control unit reads the information on the detection order of the color of the ball, and can pay out many medals 524 from the medal payout mechanism 428 when it matches the pre-stored color order.

  For example, when the same color is detected continuously, the number of medals that are normally paid out separately can be doubled. For example, when “yellow” is detected, the color of the ball is detected as 25, and when “yellow” is detected continuously, 50, and when “yellow” is detected, the color of the ball is detected as 75. Every time it is made, a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Note that, when the same color is continuously detected but another color is detected in the middle, for example, when the color is detected in the order of yellow → yellow → green → yellow, yellow 2 After a predetermined number of consecutive medals (for example, 25 + 50 = 75) is paid out, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to green (for example: 100) is paid out, but yellow is detected thereafter. However, as described above, “75 sheets” are not paid out, and only “25 sheets” are paid out. Thereby, compared with the conventional medal pusher game machine, since the number of medals paid out on the play field increases or decreases depending on the color of the ball, the playability is further increased.

  The medal 524 obtained by the correspondence with the ball acquired by the satellite 12 is supplied to the game field from the medal payout mechanism 428 of the satellite 12 or the medal capsule 430 illustrated in FIG. The plurality of medal capsules 430 are arranged at equal intervals by the number of satellites 12. After the medal 524 is paid out from the medal capsule 430, the medal 524 is supplied from the medal payout mechanism 428 to the empty medal capsule 430.

  Therefore, the medal payout mechanism 428 is provided with, for example, a first supply port that supplies medals to the game field and a second supply port that supplies medals 524 to the medal capsule 430. The second supply port is located inside the housing 10 more than the first supply port, and the capsule 430 circulates between the second supply port and the upper surface of the pusher 406. From the capsule 430, medals are emitted toward the upper surface of the pusher 406.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, a ball branching mechanism 308 is provided in the middle of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C. For example, when the above-described slot lottery is performed at the satellite 12 and a predetermined combination is obtained, one ball is supplied to the satellite as a small bonus that is not a jackpot.

  That is, the ball is discharged from the ball branching mechanism 308 to a course (ball moving path) 309 that is connected to the croon 400 of the satellite 12. The discharged balls are supplied to the satellite 400 and then supplied to the play field of the satellite 12. The ball supplied to the play field is captured by the ball separation device illustrated in FIG. 7 and sent to the color identification means 486 of the ball 522.

  In FIG. 5, a small path-like chance mechanism 322 (indicated by reference numeral 19E in FIGS. 12 and 13) that rotates together with a jackpot separation mechanism 320 (indicated by reference numeral 19 in FIG. 10) is a chance course 18. It is provided at the end.

  The chance mechanism 322 is configured in a bow shape on which a ball can be placed. The chance mechanism 322 is integrally fixed to the drum-shaped rotation mechanism 19A via an arm (see FIG. 13). The main control unit rotates the rotation mechanism 19A except when the jackpot is established, and the arm circulates around the rotation mechanism 19A according to the rotation mechanism 19A.

  At the end of the chance course 18, a small crone 77 that receives a ball falling from the chance course 18 is fixed to the bottom surface of the jackpot crone 19. At the lower end of the small croon 77, a large-diameter ball receiving portion 78 exists so as to face the small croon 77. The ball receiving portion 78 communicates with a descending path 79 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) for delivering the ball to the ball pool 326 (see FIG. 5).

  The chance mechanism 322 moves between the small croon 77 and the ball receiving portion 78, and the ball that has slid on the chance course 18 and dropped on the small croon 77 to the ball receiving portion 78 is dropped from the small clune 77 to the ball receiving portion 78. If the timing is good, the ball can be captured during this time.

  When the chance mechanism 322 captures the ball, the ball comes into contact with the protrusion 79A formed on the bottom surface of the jackpot cruise 19, the ball falls from the chance mechanism 322, and moves to the circulation courses 14A, 14B, 14C. Can be switched. The protrusion 79A exists right above any region of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C. As a result, the number of balls to enter the jackpot course 16 can be increased, and this can be shown to the players of the plurality of satellites 12.

  Continuing the description with reference to FIG. 5, as described above, when the ball is placed on the chance mechanism 322 (reference numeral 77 in FIG. 13) in a timely manner, the ball is switched from the chance course 18 to the circulation course 14A. If the timing is bad, the ball is collected in the ball pool 326.

  Upon receiving a control signal from the main control unit, the balls in the ball pool 326 are lifted from the ball pool 326 by the base lift 328 and reach the ball supply mechanism (ball supply direction switching mechanism) 332 via the color detection mechanism 330.

  The main control unit controls the ball supply mechanism 332 to determine whether to supply the ball to the chance course 18, to supply the circulation course 14 </ b> A, or to move to a course for discharging dirty balls. When the ball supply mechanism 332 moves the ball to the chance course 18, the ball is supplied to the section 18 </ b> D of the center lifter 20 to raise the ball to the start end of the chance course 18.

  The supply of the ball to the chance course 18 is performed according to the following conditions. Each time each satellite 12 inserts a medal 524 into the play field, the main control unit receives medal insertion information from each satellite 12 and performs a predetermined calculation. In this calculation, a specific flag is set with a predetermined probability. When the flag is established, the main control unit directs the ball supply mechanism 332 toward the chance course 18 and supplies the ball to the chance course 18.

  After the occurrence of the jackpot, there are no balls that circulate in the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C. Therefore, the main control unit directs the ball supply mechanism 332 toward the guide 140A of the course 14A and delivers a prescribed number of balls to the circulation course 14A. , 14B, 14C. The broken line in FIG. 5 indicates that the rotation mechanism 19A (jackpot separation mechanism 320) and the small crew 77 (chance mechanism 322) are integrated as shown in FIG.

  When passing through the base lift 328 from the ball pool 326, the color of the ball is detected by the color detection mechanism 330 of the base lift 328. As a result, the main control unit can add various games.

  Assuming that the main game is a game of competing for the jackpot described above, the game here is a mini-game for this main game. When detected, it is a game such as multiplying the number of medals corresponding to the color of the ball several times.

  Courses such as the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C are formed by connecting rail modules of various shapes.

  As shown in FIG. 5, each of the satellites 12 is provided with a ball branching mechanism 308. When the balls circulate through the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C, the balls are accommodated in the ball branching mechanism 308. When a medal enters a chuck in a certain satellite 12 and a lottery is performed and a specific combination is established, the satellite control unit transmits a control signal to the motor of the ball branching mechanism 308 and the satellite 12 in which the specific combination is established from the ball branching mechanism 308. Release the ball.

  The Kroon 400 (see FIG. 6) is provided in the ball movement path 309 (see FIG. 5) in the vicinity of the game field in the satellite 12 and on the way the ball moves from the ball branching mechanism 308 to the game field of the satellite 12. .

  The croon 400 temporarily holds the ball supplied from the ball branching mechanism 308 in the play field. The satellite control unit checks the holding state of the ball in the croon 400, and if the specific condition is met, releases the ball fitted in the ball holding hole of the croon 400 to the play field. When other specific conditions are met, the satellite control unit determines that the above-described jackpot has occurred.

  In this embodiment, the satellite control unit releases the ball that has entered the central hole of the croon 400, holds the ball that has entered the outer peripheral hole until the ball enters the central hole, and the ball enters the central hole. And the ball in the outer hole are released. A jackpot is declared if the ball is filled in all of the outer holes.

  Returning to FIG. 5 and continuing the description, the ball released from the croon 400 moves toward the upper surface of the pusher 406 in the play field. As shown in FIG. 6, since the croon 400 is disposed above the flat surface 412 and the pusher 406 of the play field, the ball released from the crune 400 moves toward the play field by its own weight. Next, the ball is collected in the ball pool 326 through a process of detecting the color of the ball (see reference numeral 486) through a separation process of the ball and the medal (see reference numeral 408).

  As described above, when the satellite control unit declares that the jackpot is established, the main control unit supplies all the balls of the jackpot course 16 to the satellite 12 in which the jackpot is established. While supplying all the balls to the satellite 12, the main control unit sends a game interruption control signal to the satellite control units of the other satellites 12 to interrupt the medal game. During this time, the effect image is reproduced on the display unit 416 of the satellite 12. After all the balls have been supplied to the satellite 12 in which the jackpot has been established, the main control unit supplies a prescribed amount of balls to the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C to resume the medal game targeting the jackpot.

  On the other hand, since there are a large number of balls in the game field of the satellite 12 in which the jackpot is established, it is necessary to detect the color of the balls and complete the medal payout process. During this time, the satellite control unit may interrupt the slot lottery associated with the medal game. A large amount of balls when the jackpot is established are supplied toward the flat surface 412 of the play field of the satellite 12 or the upper surface of the pusher 406.

(Configuration example of main control unit)
Next, a configuration example of the main control unit (game control device) illustrated in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, the main control unit includes a CPU (control unit) 221, a storage unit 222, a boot ROM 223, a peripheral interface 224, a bus arbiter 225, an audio processor 228, an audio memory 229, and a communication interface (I / I). F) 230.

  The CPU 221 is an example of a control unit having a calculation / control capability. The CPU 221 can also have functions such as a storage unit 222 and an audio processor 228 described later. The CPU 221 may be replaced with an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Processor), or the like.

  The storage unit 222 includes, for example, a high-speed storage unit used for main storage such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), a magnetic tape. And auxiliary storage means such as a device and an optical disk device.

  The storage unit 222 stores, for example, programs and data. The storage unit 222 stores an OS (Operating System, not shown) that causes the game apparatus 1 to function as a computer, and programs and the like are stored in the game apparatus 1 using various APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) of the OS. Each function is accessible.

  The program is a game program that realizes various functions as the game apparatus 1, and includes, for example, a program that executes a flowchart described later. The program can be downloaded from the server and updated, or downloaded at the start of the game.

  The data is various data for the game program, and includes data used for game execution such as music data output to a sound output device such as a speaker. An audio output device such as a speaker amplifies an audio signal (audio information) output from an audio processor with a digital amplifier or the like and outputs the audio. Note that the game apparatus 1 may be provided with a microphone (voice input device) that enables voice input in parallel with voice output.

  The CPU 221 reads the game program and various data from the storage unit 222 and executes them, thereby allowing the game device 1 to function as an example of a computer and realizing the various functions.

  The boot ROM 223 is a nonvolatile storage medium such as a ROM, a NOR flash memory, or an SRAM. The boot ROM 223 stores programs and data used for starting the game apparatus 1. The CPU 221 reads the program and data in the boot ROM 223, sets the microcode of the CPU 221 and initializes each unit, starts the OS from the storage unit 222, and gives an instruction to execute the program. Or do it. The boot ROM 223 can store a program and data for setting the IP address of the communication I / F 230, performing an operation test of each unit, and counting the number of medals.

  The peripheral I / F 224 provides an interface such as USB, IEEE 1394, serial, parallel, infrared, and wireless for connecting various peripheral devices (peripherals). Non-limiting examples of peripheral devices that can be connected to the peripheral I / F 224 include a medal payout mechanism, a medal capsule, a ball circulation device (transport device), a motor (actuator), a pusher, a croon, and the various sensors described above. Can be mentioned. An optical sensor such as a photo reflector can be used as the sensor.

  Information detected by various sensors is given to the CPU 221 via the bus arbiter 225. Based on the given information, the CPU 221 determines the presence / absence, color, and color of the ball dropped from the ball pool 326 by the base lift 328 and conveyed to the center lifter 20 through the ball collection hole 540 of the satellite 12. And the presence / absence of medal insertion can be identified.

  The peripheral I / F 224 can be connected to a stick-type controller, a force feedback device such as a vibration device, a touch pad, a touch panel, a keyboard, and a pointing device such as a mouse and a trackball. Further, the peripheral I / F 224 can control a power switch and the like, and can control power on / off of various peripheral devices to suppress power consumption.

  The bus arbiter 225 is an integrated circuit that provides a bus I / F that connects each unit, such as a so-called “chip set”. The speeds of the buses of the respective units connected by the bus arbiter 225 may be different, and may be asymmetric in the up / down direction.

  The audio processor 228 is, for example, a DSP (digital signal processor) provided with a PCM (Wave) sound source that outputs music, voice, sound effects, and the like. The audio processor 228 can calculate various sound effects such as reverberation and reflection by calculating a physical sound source, an FM sound source, and the like. The output of the audio processor 228 is D / A (digital / analog) converted, connected to a digital amplifier or the like, and reproduced as music, sound, or sound effect by a sound output device such as a speaker. The audio processor 228 can cope with voice recognition of voice input from a microphone.

  The audio memory 229 is a storage medium that stores digital data such as music, voice, and sound effects. The audio processor 228 and the audio memory 229 may be integrated.

  The communication I / F 230 enables communication with each satellite 12 via a network such as a LAN (local area network). The main control unit can communicate with the satellite control unit via the communication I / F 230. Thereby, the main control unit grasps and manages, for example, the game situation of each satellite 12 (the number of medals inserted, whether or not a predetermined game condition such as occurrence of a jackpot is satisfied, etc.) The display state of the display unit 416 can be controlled according to the game situation.

(Seesaw mechanism configuration example)
An apparatus (referred to as “seesaw mechanism” in this specification, denoted by reference numeral 60) for distributing the balls (moving bodies) 522 by swinging the seesaw portion physically moves the balls 522 branched by the ball branching mechanism 308. In either the first area (for example, a game field (indicated by reference numeral 390 in FIG. 26) that is a medal pusher game area) or the second area (for example, Kroon 400). It functions as a device that makes and distributes lotteries. The seesaw mechanism 60 is disposed, for example, in the middle of the ball movement path 309 and at a position preceding the croon 400 (see FIG. 5 and the like).

  Below, the example of a concrete structure of the seesaw mechanism 60 is shown using a figure (refer FIGS. 18-25). The seesaw mechanism 60 according to the present embodiment includes a detection unit 602, a determination unit 604, a calculation unit 606, a first storage unit 608, a second storage unit 610, a seesaw unit (sorting unit) 612, a drive unit 620, and the like. The balls 522 supplied from the supply unit 630 are distributed to either the field discharge hole (first discharge unit) 632 or the crune discharge hole (second discharge unit) 634.

  The detection means 602 is constituted by a sensor for detecting the ball 522. The sensor may be any sensor as long as it can detect the passage of the ball 522. For example, the sensor may be the same sensor provided at a predetermined position of the circulation courses 14A, 14B, and 14C as described above. In the present embodiment, for example, a first sensor 602a that can detect that the ball 522 has passed through the field discharge hole 632 and a second sensor 602b that can detect that the ball 522 has passed through the clune discharge hole 634 are used. It is possible to detect whether the ball 522 is supplied to the game field (first area) or the croon 400 (second area) (see FIG. 19 and the like).

  The arrangement of the sensors as described above (arrangement of the first sensor 602a and the second sensor 602b) is merely an example. In short, the ball 522 supplied from the ball supply unit 630 to the seesaw mechanism 60 is a game field ( What is necessary is just to be able to detect whether it has been distributed to the first area) or the crone 400 (second area). From this point of view, for example, a first sensor 602a that can detect that the ball 522 has passed through the field discharge hole 632, and a second sensor 602b that can detect that the ball 522 has passed through the crune discharge hole 634, for example. A combination of either one and another sensor (not shown) that can detect that the ball 522 is supplied from the ball supply unit 630 to the seesaw mechanism 60 may be used. In this case, another sensor may be disposed on the ball moving path 309 or the like so as to detect that the ball 522 branched from the circulation course 14A by the ball branching mechanism 308 is supplied to the seesaw mechanism 60. .

  The determination unit 604 determines whether the ball 522 is allocated to the play field (first region) or the crone 400 (second region) based on the detection result by the detection unit 602 described above. In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 221 of the main control unit 30 also functions as such a determination unit 604 (see FIG. 18 and the like).

  The calculating unit 606 calculates the actual distribution ratio of the balls 522 based on the determination result by the determining unit 604 described above. In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 221 of the main control unit 30 also functions as such a calculation unit 606 (see FIG. 18 and the like).

  The first storage unit 608 stores the actual distribution ratio calculated by the calculation unit 606 described above. In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the storage unit 222 of the main control unit 30 also functions as such first storage means 608 (see FIG. 18 and the like).

  Second storage means 610 stores a preset distribution ratio of balls 522. In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the storage unit 222 of the main control unit 30 also functions as such second storage means 610 (see FIG. 18 and the like). The distribution ratio of the balls 522 set in advance is appropriately set to a ratio of 6: 4 (6 to 4), for example, as will be described later.

  The seesaw portion (sorting means) 612 is configured by, for example, a plate-like member that swings in the seesaw mechanism 60, and the balls 522 supplied from the ball supply portion 630 are supplied to the field discharge holes 632 and the crune discharge holes 634. Sort to either. The seesaw portion 612 of the present embodiment is arranged such that the swing axis substantially coincides with the center of the ball supply portion 630 in the plan view. The seesaw portion 612 is preferably arranged so that the swinging motion and the motion of distributing the ball 522 are swingable to the left and right when viewed from the player, at a position where the player can easily see. Further, the seesaw portion 612 is configured to guide the ball 522 to either the field discharge hole 632 or the crune discharge hole 634 while being inclined toward the field discharge hole 632 and the crune discharge hole 634 (FIG. 20). , See FIG. The surface of the seesaw portion 612 may be configured to be slightly curved toward the field discharge hole 632 and the crune discharge hole 634.

  The driving unit 620 is a unit that drives and swings the seesaw portion 612 of the seesaw mechanism 60. Although the specific example of the drive means 620 is not specifically limited, In this embodiment, the drive means 620 comprised by the motor 622, the pulley 624, the belt 626, the gear 628, etc. is used (refer FIG. 25 etc.).

  The motor 622 is an actuator that generates an output (driving force) for swinging the seesaw portion 612. The output of the motor 622 is transmitted to a gear 628 connected to the swing shaft 614 of the seesaw portion 612 via a pulley 624 and a belt 626 (see FIG. 25 and the like). In the present embodiment, the swing angles of the gear 628 and the seesaw portion 612 are made equal, but a gear train that changes the angle ratio may be interposed therebetween.

  In this embodiment, the seesaw mechanism 60 using a stepping motor capable of freely changing the rotation amount, the rotation timing, the rotation direction, and the rotation speed (including the case where the speed is 0, that is, stationary) is used as the motor 622. Other mechanisms (link mechanism that converts linear motion and rotational motion, planetary gear mechanism that changes the rotation ratio, etc.) and other actuators (seesaw part) Needless to say, a seesaw mechanism 60 including an element combined with a solenoid that strokes a movable stopper that changes the swingable range of 612 may be employed.

  Further, in the seesaw mechanism 60 of the present embodiment, the control means calculates the difference amount between the actual distribution ratio of the balls 522 and a preset distribution ratio. The operation of the seesaw unit 612 is changed so that the ball distribution ratio becomes a preset distribution ratio. The control unit controls the output of the motor 622 of the driving unit 620 and causes the seesaw unit 612 of the seesaw mechanism 60 to perform an operation corresponding to a preset distribution ratio, as will be described later. In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 221 of the main control unit 30 also functions as such a control unit.

  In addition, it is preferable that a configuration for allowing the ball 522 supplied from the ball supply unit 630 to the seesaw unit 612 to be swung on the seesaw unit 612 for a longer time is added. In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of pins 616 are arranged on the seesaw portion 612, and a rubber ring 618 is attached to each of the plurality of pins 616 (FIGS. 18, 22, and 23). Etc.).

  The pins 616 function as means for restricting a movable region of the ball 522 by providing a plurality of pins 616 as necessary at appropriate positions on the upper surface of the seesaw portion 612. In this embodiment, two pins 616 are arranged symmetrically on the right and left of the seesaw portion 612. In particular, when the two balls 522 are in contact with both pins 616, the balls 522 are in the field. It functions so as not to move toward the discharge hole 632 or the crune discharge hole 634 and to stay on the seesaw portion 612 for a long time (see FIG. 18 and the like). Further, another pin 616 restricts a movable area of the ball 522 and is arranged between these so as to form a branch between the field discharge hole 632 and the crune discharge hole 634 (see FIG. 19 and the like). ).

  A rubber ring 618 is attached to each pin 616 at a height that makes contact with the ball 522 (see FIG. 18 and the like). The rubber ring 618 gives a visually interesting movement to the ball 522 on the seesaw portion 612 that swings by appropriately repelling the ball 522 using elasticity, and further, the field discharge hole It functions so as not to be immediately dropped into the 632 or the croon discharge hole 634 and to stay on the seesaw portion 612 for a longer time.

  In the present embodiment, a transparent plate 612a is provided at the center of the seesaw portion 612, and illumination means 612b facing upward from the lower side of the transparent plate 612a is also provided (see FIGS. 22, 24, etc.). The illuminating means 612b shines light on the ball 522 moving on the seesaw portion 612 from below and produces a feeling of tension until it is distributed to either the field discharge hole 632 or the crune discharge hole 634.

(Specific example of operation of seesaw mechanism 60)
A specific example of the operation of the seesaw mechanism 60 described above will be described below along with specific numerical examples (see FIG. 26 and the like).

  In the present embodiment, the seesaw portion 612 is always swung in a mode other than the special mode such as a jackpot, and the ball 522 supplied to the seesaw mechanism 60 is distributed to either the field discharge hole 632 or the crune discharge hole 634 (see FIG. 26). For example, in the game apparatus 1 that does not include such a seesaw mechanism 60 and always supplies the ball 522 branched by the ball branch mechanism 308 to the croon 400, the number of the balls 522 in the game field is small, depending on the control contents. There was a situation in which the incentive force for the player to play with the satellite 12 was poor. On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, in the game apparatus 1 in which the passage 642 toward the play field and the seesaw mechanism 60 that performs the sort lottery are installed in the front stage of the Kroon 400 that performs the jackpot lottery, the ball 522 is placed in the play field. (Directly) can be supplied more (see FIG. 26 etc.).

  In the present embodiment, the drive unit 620 and the control unit described above are used to cause the seesaw unit 612 of the seesaw mechanism 60 to perform an operation corresponding to a preset distribution ratio according to the game situation. . Explaining with a specific example, under a certain game situation (for example, when an odd number (excluding 7) symbols are arranged in the slot lottery displayed in the display unit 416 of the satellite 12 (see FIG. 35, FIG. 36, etc.) During the “clone chance” (a small bonus that is not a jackpot) and the ball 522 is supplied to the satellite 12), the distribution ratio of the ball 522 to the croon 400 and the play field is 6: The swing width of the seesaw portion 612 is controlled so as to be 4 (6 to 4). Note that the preset distribution ratio (default setting) is stored in the second storage unit 610 described above.

  The swing width of the seesaw portion 612 is controlled, for example, by making the swing angle toward the player who wants to distribute more (in the above-described case, the Clune 400 side) larger than the swing angle toward the play field side. Can do. Alternatively, by adjusting the rocking speed of the seesaw portion 612, the time during which the seesaw portion 612 is inclined toward the croon 400 side may be lengthened. Of course, the swing angle control and the tilt time control may be combined.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the actual distribution status of the balls 522 in the seesaw mechanism 60 is detected, and the detection result is appropriately fed back and controlled so that the actual distribution ratio converges to the set distribution ratio. ing. Specifically, the ball 522 is detected using the detection means 602 described above, and based on the detection result, it is determined whether the ball 522 has been distributed to the croon 400 or the play field, and then the actual ball 522 is detected. Calculate the distribution ratio. After the calculated actual distribution ratio is stored in the first storage unit 608 described above, a difference amount between the actual distribution ratio and the set distribution ratio is calculated. As a result, if the difference amount is equal to or larger than the predetermined amount, the operation of the seesaw unit 612 is changed so that the actual distribution ratio becomes a preset distribution ratio (6: 4 in this embodiment). Thus, according to the seesaw mechanism 60 incorporating the feedback control, even if a change occurs in the distribution ratio due to the influence of the installation error of the apparatus or aging deterioration, the actual distribution ratio can be adjusted. It becomes possible.

  Further, the feedback / distribution control as described above may be performed every time one ball 522 is detected, or may be performed every time a predetermined number is detected. For example, considering the fact that the number of balls 522 is small at the beginning of detection and the ratio change amount by one of the balls 522 is large, the actual distribution ratio is set for every certain number (for example, 50 balls). You may make it calculate the difference amount with a distribution ratio.

  As an example, the difference amount between the actual distribution ratio and the set distribution ratio is calculated every time 50 balls 522 are detected (see FIGS. 27 and 28). Here, the movable range of the seesaw portion 612 is divided into 16 stages on each of the Clune 400 side and the game field side, and adjustment of 16 scales is possible, and the range actually used is from 7 to 16 scales. To do. The preset distribution ratio (default setting) is 6: 4, and during normal swing, the seesaw portion 612 has an inclination range of up to 14 scales toward the crune 400 side and up to 10 scales toward the play field side. It was set as the swing range. When adjusting the distribution ratio, the scale on the Clune 400 side or the scale on the play field side is moved up or down by one scale. In addition, when it is desired to adjust the distribution ratio by one adjustment, the scale may be moved up or down by more than one scale. Further, the movable range of the seesaw portion 612 is not limited to 16 steps, and the scale of the actually used range may be within the range of the adjustable scale. Furthermore, the preset distribution ratio (default setting) may be a distribution ratio other than 6: 4.

  When the ball 522 is detected by the detecting means 602 (first sensor 602a, second sensor 602b) (step SP201), the count number is increased (step SP202). When the count number reaches a predetermined number (50 balls in this case) (Yes in step SP203), a difference amount between the actual distribution ratio and the set distribution ratio is calculated (step SP204), and the difference amount is determined. It is determined whether or not the amount is not less than the fixed amount (step SP205). For example, the predetermined amount is 3% of a preset distribution ratio (default setting), and if the difference amount is within an error range of ± 3% (Yes in step SP205), the count number is set to 0 ( Step SP206), returning to step SP201. On the other hand, if not (No in step SP205), the process proceeds to step SP207.

  In step SP207, it is determined whether any of the scale value toward the croon 400 side or the scale value toward the play field side has reached the maximum value (“15” in this embodiment) (step SP207). If not reached (No in step SP207), the scale that is lower than expected based on the already set contents is incremented by one (step SP208), and the process returns to step SP201. On the other hand, if it has reached (Yes in step SP207), the process proceeds to step SP210 in FIG. 28 according to [A].

  In step SP207, if any of the scale value toward the crune 400 side and the scale value toward the play field side has reached the maximum value (Yes in step SP207), then not step SP207 but step SP210. As described above, the scale that is higher than expected is lowered by one (step SP210 in FIG. 28), and then the same processes as those described above are performed (steps SP211 to SP216 shown in FIG. 28). When one of the scale values reaches the minimum value (“8” in the case of the present embodiment) while proceeding with the processing according to the routine shown in FIG. 28 (Yes in step SP217), the process proceeds according to [B]. The process proceeds to step SP201 of No.27. In this case, thereafter, the lower scale than expected is increased by one as in step SP208 instead of step SP210 (step SP208 in FIG. 27).

  In addition, while proceeding with the processing according to the above-described flow, when either the scale value toward the clune 400 side or the scale value toward the play field side has reached the maximum value (Yes in step SP207 in FIG. 27), If any of the scale values has reached the minimum value (Yes in step SP217 in FIG. 28), if neither the scale value toward the clown 400 nor the scale value toward the play field can be changed (Yes in step SP209 in FIG. 27 and step SP218 in FIG. 28), a series of processes can be terminated if an error occurs. In the present embodiment, the above data is accumulated without being initialized.

  The distribution ratio (default setting) 6: 4 described above is merely an example of the distribution ratio set according to the game situation. In addition, for example, if the seven symbols are arranged in the slot lottery displayed in the display unit 416 of the satellite 12 for (a) the distribution ratio of the balls 522 to the crone 400 and the play field, 10 (kroon): 0 (game) Field), (b) when the ball symbols are aligned in the slot lottery, 0 (Kroon): 10 (playing field), or (c) the ball 522 is placed in all the outer holes (ball retaining holes 741) of the Kroon 400. When entering the incoming jackpot game, 10 (Kroon): 0 (playing field), or (d) When there are multiple multiballs in the jackpot game, 10 (Kroon): 0 (playing field) For example, the setting can be changed as appropriate in consideration of the game situation, effects, and the like.

(Configuration example of Clune 400)
An example of the configuration of the cron 400 of the game apparatus 1 will be described below (see FIGS. 29 to 31), and then a method for determining the number of balls 522 used in the lottery game (JP challenge) using the balls 522 and the cron 400. explain.

  FIG. 29 shows an overall perspective view of the croon. In the croon, the disk 737 is normally rotated in the direction of the arrow 753 by the motor inside the housing 750. The disk 737 is inclined slightly downward toward the center. An outer disk 742 that rotates integrally with the disk 737 is provided on the outer periphery of the disk 737. The outer disk 742 is disposed with a step so as to be slightly above the disk 737 and is inclined slightly downward toward the center of the disk 737.

  A ball retaining hole 739 that can accommodate the ball 522B is formed at the center of the disk 737. Furthermore, a total of five ball retaining holes 741 capable of accommodating the balls 522C are formed on the outer periphery of the disk 737 in total.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), an interference disk 746 is provided below the flat disk so that the ball that has entered the retaining hole does not penetrate the retaining hole. FIG. 30B is a plan view of the interference disk. The open / close area indicated by 753 of the interference disk is notched, and the interference disk is cut away. By providing the shutter means here, the ball entering the holding hole when the shutter means opens and closes the 753 area, and the discharge duct 744 is opened. It is possible to control whether or not it is released. The discharge duct 744 is for discharging the ball from the clune to the upper surface of the pusher of the satellite game field. The discharge duct 744 is inclined slightly downward from the crune, and the ball discharged to the discharge duct 744 is pushed by its own weight. Roll down the taxiway that terminates on the top surface of the roller and drop it onto the top surface of the pusher. The discharge duct 744 reaches the central ball retaining hole 739 in the radial direction of the disk 737.

  The satellite controller controls the position of the shutter within the range of the opening / closing area of the shutter means, thereby opening only the central ball retaining hole 739 or opening the central ball retaining hole and the ball retaining hole 741 on the outer peripheral side. Can do.

  Details of the shutter means are shown in FIG. Reference numeral 750A denotes shutter means called a flap, which is rotated by a motor 757 in the directions of arrows 784 and 786 around the rotation shaft 752, that is, an arc passing through the center of the central ball retaining hole and the outer peripheral ball retaining hole. Reference numeral 754 denotes a crank that connects the rotating shaft of the motor and the rotating shaft of the flap. Therefore, even if the motor rotates in the same direction, the flap can reciprocate.

  A portion of the flap formed by reference numeral 751 is for closing the retaining hole in the outer peripheral portion of the disk, and reference numeral 782 is for closing the retaining hole in the center of the disk. Reference numeral 781 is an opening for opening the retaining hole. When the flap rotates to the maximum in the direction of arrow 786, the shutter area 782 is not hung on the central retaining hole and the opening 781 is aligned with the outer retaining hole, so that both retaining holes can be opened. This is the fully open state of the flap.

  On the other hand, when the flap rotates to the maximum in the direction of the arrow 784, the central hole is closed by the shutter region 782, and the outer peripheral hole is closed by the shutter region 751. This is the fully closed state of the flap. Further, when the flap is at an intermediate rotation angle, the central hole is opened and the outer peripheral hole is closed. This is the half-open state of the flap.

  In this embodiment, the satellite control unit releases the ball that has entered the central hole, the ball that has entered the outer peripheral hole is held until the ball enters the central hole, and when the ball enters the central hole, A jackpot is declared if the ball is buried in all of the outer holes that are released together with the ball in the hole. Therefore, the satellite control unit sets the flap to the fully closed position until the ball enters the central hole, and sets the flap to the fully open position when the ball enters the central hole. If you want to release only the ball in the center hole, the satellite control unit stops the rotation of the disk at a position where the flap position is half open or the ball in the outer ball holding hole does not overlap the flap. Then, the flap may be fully opened.

  FIG. 29 described above is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the crune in which the illustration of the interference disk 746 of FIG. 30 is omitted. The motor 757 and the rotation shaft 752 are fixed to the back surface of the substrate 780. A total of four photosensors, three photosensors 748 and one photosensor 749 at the center, are provided on the substrate along the radial direction of the disk 737. Each optical sensor is composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and the ball accommodated in the hole blocks between these elements, so that the satellite control unit receiving the detection signal from the sensor accommodates the ball in the hole. Can be detected.

  The three optical sensors 748 are arranged on the circumference so as to face five ball retaining holes formed on the outer circumference of the disk 737. The optical sensor 749 is placed at a position facing the central ball retaining hole. Since the satellite controller recognizes the rotational position of the disk 737, it determines how many times the optical sensor 748 has been blocked during one rotation of the disk to determine how many of the five ball retaining holes on the outer periphery have the ball. It is possible to ask if the is contained. However, in the present embodiment, since the three optical sensors 748 are evenly arranged on the circumference, it is only necessary to rotate the disk by 120 degrees.

  To supplement the explanation of FIG. 29, reference numeral 522C is a ball that is supplied to the croon and is rolling on the outer disk 742. The supply of the ball to the croon is performed from an arrow 759 opposite to the rotation direction of the disk. The supply direction of the balls is the tangential direction of the rotating disk and is relative to the outer disk. When the ball is supplied to the croon, the ball initially rolls on the outer disk, but the rotation speed gradually decreases and descends toward the center of the disk. At this time, the ball is inserted into the outer peripheral hole or the central hole depending on the timing at which the ball starts moving in the center direction and the rotation timing of the disk.

  Since the outer disk 742 has a step 742A with respect to the disk 737, when the ball falls down and moves toward the center of the disk, the ball can be energized to change the movement of the ball. For example, by adding momentum enough to drop a small step on the ball, it is somewhat difficult to make the ball enter the hole right outside, making it easier for the ball to go over the outer hole and go to the center hole. it can.

(How to determine the number of balls used for JP Challenge)
When performing a lottery (Kroon Challenge) using the ball 522 and the Kroon 400, one hole in the center (ball retaining hole 739) functions as a detaching hole, and all five holes (ball retaining holes 741) in the peripheral part are all A jackpot challenge (JP challenge) is generated on condition that the ball is filled with the ball 522. In the JP challenge, one hole in the center (ball retaining hole 739) is now a hit hole, and among the six holes including the five holes in the peripheral part (ball retaining hole 741), the ball 522 is in the center. The jackpot is confirmed if it enters the hole (ball holding hole 739).

  By the way, in such a clown challenge in the game apparatus 1, for example, the remaining 1 of the clown challenge is reached while reaching the state where the ball 522 is held in four of the five holding holes (ball holding hole 741). The player's disappointment when the ball 522 does not enter the two holding holes (the remaining ball holding holes 741) reaches a considerable degree. In this embodiment, in order to reduce such a sense of regret, the number of balls 522 that have entered the detachment hole is counted, and the more the number of balls 522, the larger the number of balls 522 used for the JP challenge. Perform production and processing for it. In such an amusement device 1, not only the feeling of regret is reduced, but also the failure of the Kroon challenge leads to an increase in the probability of acquiring the JP challenge, and there is a sense of expectation for the Kroon challenge and the JP challenge that are continuously performed. The advantage is that

  That is, the game device 1 of the present embodiment includes a first lottery means for performing the first lottery game using the lottery medium, a count means for counting the number of times the player has lost the lottery in the first lottery game, A second lottery means for performing a second lottery game using a lottery medium that is the same as or different from the lottery medium when winning in the first lottery game, and one of the first lottery means and the second lottery means or A moving body supply means for supplying a moving body to both, and the more the moving body is supplied to the lottery means, the higher the lottery win probability is. The number of moving objects to be increased is increased. The first lottery means and the second lottery means may be separate, or may be the same as in the present embodiment using the cron 400. Further, the lottery medium may be processed by software like the slot lottery displayed on the screen (display unit 416), or may be a physical medium using the ball 522 in the present embodiment. There may be.

  Hereinafter, a slot lottery when a medal is inserted and a series of processing associated with the lottery result (including a method for determining the number of balls 522 used for the JP challenge), a flowchart showing a processing example and a display example on the display unit 416 (See FIGS. 32 to 36).

  When the inserted medal is chuckered in (when it enters the chucker), slot lottery is performed (step SP1, step SP2) and displayed on the display unit 416 (see FIG. 32). Slot lottery results are as follows: per DJP challenge (777) (step SP3), seesaw & croon challenge (111/333/555) (step SP4), double up challenge (step SP5), factory mode (FFF) (step SP6) , “G” (step SP7) or loss (step SP8) (see FIG. 32).

<In case of (777) per DJP challenge (step SP3)>
In the case of (777) per DJP challenge (step SP3), a JP challenge is entered (step SP31). In the JP challenge, one hole (ball retaining hole 739) in the center of the Kleon 400 is a hit hole, and among the six holes including the five holes (ball retaining hole 741) in the peripheral part, the hole in the central part If ball 522 enters (ball holding hole 739) (YES in step SP32), a jackpot is acquired (step SP33). On the other hand, if the ball 522 does not enter the central hole (ball retaining hole 739) (NO in step SP32), it is determined whether or not a JP extra ball to be described later remains (step SP34). The JP challenge is performed again using the extra ball (step SP31). On the other hand, if no JP extra ball remains (NO in step SP34), for example, a cron bonus for giving a predetermined number of medals is given (step SP35), and the process ends.

<Seesaw & Kroon Challenge (111/333/555) (Step SP4)>
In the case of the seesaw & croon challenge (111/333/555) (step SP4), the above-mentioned seesaw mechanism 60 is used to sort the balls 522 (seesaw lottery) (step SP41), and the balls 522 are distributed to the croon 400. If the ball 522 is distributed to the play field, the process moves to step SP50 (see FIG. 32).

  As described above, in the Kroon challenge (step SP43), one hole (ball retaining hole 739) in the center is made to function as a detaching hole, and all five holes (ball retaining holes 741) in the peripheral part are filled with the balls 522. A jackpot challenge (JP challenge) is generated on the condition that it is in a given state. If the Kroon challenge fails midway (NO in step SP44), one “JP extra ball step” is added (step SP47).

  “JP extra ball step” is indicated, for example, by the number of signal lights on the side of the “EXTRA BALL STEP” field on the display unit 416 (see FIGS. 35 and 36). When a predetermined number (for example, 7) of JP extra ball steps are accumulated (YES in step SP48), one JP extra ball is added (step SP49). The maximum number of JP extra balls stored is five. The number of JP extra balls is displayed as a number at the end of the signal next to the “EXTRA BALL STEP” field on the display unit 416 (see FIGS. 35 and 36).

  On the other hand, if the above-described Kroon challenge is successful (YES in step SP44), one “Kroon step” is added (step SP45), and whether “Kroon step” is the maximum value, that is, the five holes (ball It is confirmed whether or not all the retaining holes 741) are filled with the balls 522 (step SP46).

  If the above-mentioned “Kroon step” is the maximum value (YES in step SP46), the process proceeds to a JP challenge (step SP31). In this case, when the number of JP extra balls stored is 5 which is the maximum value, five JP extra balls are added to one predetermined ball for JP challenge to the six ball holding holes 739 and 741 of the Kleon 400. Since the JP challenge can be challenged with a maximum of six balls 522, any one of the balls 522 always enters one hole (ball retaining hole 739) in the middle. Therefore, in this case, the jackpot is always acquired (step SP31 to step SP34). On the other hand, if the “clune step” is not the maximum value (NO in step SP46), a croon bonus for giving a predetermined number of medals is given (step SP35).

  When the ball 522 is distributed to the play field as a result of the distribution lottery (seesaw lottery) of the balls 522 using the seesaw mechanism 60 described above (step SP50), the balls fall from the field (step SP51). ), The ball 522 itself is awarded as a bonus (ball bonus) (step SP52).

<Double-up challenge (step SP5)>
In the case of a double-up challenge (step SP5), the player is asked whether to challenge the double-up (step SP54). If the player chooses to challenge, if the result of the challenge is a win or a draw, double the score (for example, a number representing the number of medals to be paid out) and ask whether or not to challenge again. . If it is a loss, a double-up failure occurs (step SP56). If the player chooses not to challenge in step SP54, WIN is confirmed (win) and, for example, a number of medals corresponding to the score are paid out (step SP57).

<In case of factory mode (FFF) (step SP6)>
The game mode is called a factory mode (detailed explanation is omitted here) (step SP61).

<In the case of "G" (step SP7)>
When "G" is hit (step SP7), "bonus step" (step SP71), "bonus step (red)" (step SP72), "odds card" (step SP73), "direct ball" (step SP74) One of them (see FIG. 34). In the case of “bonus step” (step SP71) or “bonus step (red)” (step SP72), it is determined whether the bonus step is the maximum value (step SP75). It is determined whether or not (step SP76). If it is a win, a special bonus game is played (step SP77), and if it is not a win, a bonus game is played (step SP78).

<In case of loss (step SP8)>
The slot lottery when a medal is inserted and a series of processes associated with the lottery result are terminated (see FIG. 32).

  Although detailed description is omitted in this specification, when the inserted medal is chuckered in (step SP1), (1) shifts to “scramble chance” (step SP90), or (2) “planet scramble chance”. (Step SP91) A lottery with a probability of 1/5 (Step SP92) may be performed (see FIG. 32).

(Configuration example of medal capsule 430)
A configuration example of the medal capsule 430 and the like of the game apparatus 1 will be described below (see FIGS. 37 to 39), and then an aspect of supplying the ball 522 to the medal capsule 430 containing medals will be described.

  The medal obtained by the correspondence with the ball acquired by the satellite is supplied into the field from the satellite hopper 408 or the medal capsule 430 of FIG. When the number of acquired medals is large, the satellite receives supply of medals from the capsule 430. A plurality of capsules are arranged in a ring around the satellite play field. For example, 100 medals are accommodated in one capsule. When the number of acquired medals exceeds 100, medals are supplied from the capsule to the satellite in units of 100. The fraction is supplied from the hopper 408.

  FIG. 37 is a perspective view showing details of the medal capsule. A plurality of medal capsules 500 are arranged on the circular disk 502 at equal intervals by the number of satellites. The main control unit rotates the disk by one satellite angle and then temporarily stops and repeats the rotation. After the medal is paid out from the capsule, the medal is supplied from the hopper 408 to the empty capsule. The hopper 408 has a first supply port for supplying medals into the field and a second supply port for supplying medals into the capsule. The second supply port is located inside the housing more than the first supply port, and the capsule circulates between the second supply port and the upper surface of the pusher 406. From the capsule, medals are emitted toward the upper surface of the pusher.

  The medal capsule is inclined to the satellite side by a boss 504 fixed to a circular disk. The medal capsule is vertically divided into two hemispheres, and a prescribed number of medals are accommodated in an internal space formed by both.

  A flange for rotating the sphere upward with respect to the rotation axis 506 of the boss 504 is fixed to the housing center side of the upper hemisphere, and when this flange is pushed toward the lower hemisphere, As shown in FIG. 38, the upper sphere is rotated upward by the rotation shaft 506, the opening between the upper and lower spheres is exposed, and a plurality of medals fall from the lower sphere to the satellite field. Since the exposed surface 509 of the lower sphere is formed in a plane that is shaped downward toward the satellite, the medal slides and falls on this plane.

  An opening mechanism 508 for opening the medal capsule is arranged on the center side of the casing of the circular disk 502. This mechanism is arranged in front of each satellite. As shown in FIG. 39, the opening mechanism 508 has a screw fixing hole 513 in a leg portion 512 of a columnar main body 510, and the leg portion is fixed to a base plate of a housing. At the upper end of the main body 510 is a crank 516 that is rotated by a motor 514. A roller 518 is fixed to the other end side of the crank motor rotation shaft 515.

  In the process in which the plate of the medal payout capsule 500 contacts the roller according to the rotation of the circular disk 502 with the motor 514 rotated and the crank 516 at the position where the roller 518 is at the lowermost end, the upper sphere is as shown in FIG. The medal capsule is lifted upward and opened.

  The main control unit sequentially stores information on the position of each capsule and whether or not there is a medal in the RAM, and the main control unit needs a capsule containing the medal by referring to the stored information. The roller is kept at the lower end until it comes into contact with the roller for several minutes. After supplying medals from the required number of capsules to the satellite, the roller is moved upward.

  The main control unit turns on the motor so that the torque is sufficiently applied to the roller while the flange and the roller are in contact so that the flange of the medal capsule is fully pushed in and the space between the upper sphere and the lower sphere is surely released. Control. The one-way clutch 520 presses the motor rotating shaft 515 so that the motor is not damaged from the reverse input applied to the motor rotating shaft 515.

  The main control unit controls the hopper so that the medal is supplied from the hopper of the satellite to the opening 517 of the empty capsule that supplied the medal to the satellite. The main control unit stops the rotation of the circular disc 502 until a predetermined number of medals are supplied to the empty hopper. If the satellite hopper that supplied the medal is supplying the medal to the play field and cannot supply the medal, the medal is supplied from the adjacent satellite hopper to the empty capsule.

(Ball supply to medal capsule)
In the game apparatus 1 including the medal capsule 430 having the above-described configuration, a plurality of medal capsules provided above the game field (for example, four satellites 12 and ten satellites 12 are provided, for a total of 40 medal capsules. The medal capsule) 430 is configured to accommodate only the medal 524 (see FIG. 51). Here, in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery of which medal capsule 430 among the medal capsules 430 subdivided into 40 is supplied with the deformed ball 522 is selected and won. The ball 522 is supplied to the medal capsule 430. In this case, the number of balls 522 contained in each medal capsule 430 is stored, and a maximum of two balls 522 are allowed to be accommodated per medal capsule 430 (see FIG. 52).

  In such a game apparatus 1, not only the medal 524 is paid out by the medal capsule 430, but also a deformed object (a ball 522 in this embodiment) that can obtain a privilege when dropped is simultaneously supplied to the game field. Therefore, interest can be further enhanced. Moreover, the container of the medal capsule 430 is made transparent so that the contents can be visually recognized, and the player can randomly see which medal capsule 430 (not only the medal 524) the ball 522 is paid out. If you look at it, you can be interested in it until just before the payment.

  That is, the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment can accommodate medals 524, and a plurality of medal capsules 430 that move between the plurality of satellites 12, and a medal 524 as a game value medium in the plurality of medal capsules 430. Decision to determine which medal supply device (game value medium supply device) to supply, ball supply device 900 for supplying the ball 522 to the plurality of medal capsules 430, and which of the plurality of medal capsules 430 to supply the ball 522 to Means.

  Hereinafter, a configuration example of the ball supply device 900 and the like will be shown, and a processing example for determining which of the plurality of medal capsules 430 will be supplied with the ball 522 will be shown (see FIGS. 40 to 52).

  The basic configuration of the ball supply device 900 may be the same as other devices. That is, for example, a ball branching mechanism 902 having a configuration similar to that of the ball branching mechanism 308 is obtained by passing the ball 522 that has passed through the circulation course 14 (14A, 14B, or 14C) (and may further pass through the spiral 302, the disk 304, the loop 306, etc. And the ball 522 is supplied to each medal capsule 430 by the ball supply device 900 (see FIGS. 40 and 41). The ball supply device 900 includes a ball supply path 904 that can store the balls 522 in a row (see FIGS. 42 to 45). Furthermore, the ball supply device 900 includes a ball supply cam 906 having a notch 908 that matches the size of the ball 522, a drive unit 910 including a motor, a pulley, a belt, and the like that drive the ball supply cam. By rotating the ball supply cam 906, the balls 522 can be supplied to the medal capsule 430 one by one (see FIG. 45 and the like).

  Here, in the game apparatus 1, when a request for paying out the medal 524 by the medal capsule 430 is transmitted from the satellite 12, if there is no payout of the medal 524 at the other satellite 12, the medal capsule 430 at the front (of the player) In this embodiment, the ball 522 enters the medal capsule 430, so that the player may be aimed at the medal capsule 430 containing the ball 522. In addition, a lag of 0 to 10 seconds is prepared at the time of a medal payout request from the satellite 12 to the game apparatus 1 at random. In short, although not shown in detail, when an input device (button or the like) for opening between the upper and lower spheres of the medal capsule 430 is arranged in each satellite 12 when an operation is input, the player has a certain timing. Even if an operation is input, an arbitrary time lag of 0 to 10 seconds is set until the medal capsule 430 opens. In such a case, even if the operation is aimed at only the medal capsule 430 in which the ball 522 is contained, the desired result is not necessarily obtained, and it is possible to further improve the fun of the game apparatus 1 as a whole.

  A processing example for supplying the ball 522 to the medal capsule 430 will be described as follows (see FIGS. 46 to 52 and the like).

  In the game device 1, the number of acquirable medals when a jackpot (a normal jackpot or a special jackpot may be established) is established from the medal insertion device of each satellite 12 to a play field (pusher field). The number of medals obtained by accumulating a part of the number of medals inserted into is set as “progressive value”.

  Here, (1) whether or not progressive capsule balls are accumulated, (2) whether or not there is a medal payout reservation (if there is at least one medal payout reservation, the ball 522 is not put in the medal capsule 430), ( 3) Based on whether or not there is a medal loading reservation (when there is one medal loading reservation, the ball 522 is not put in the medal capsule 430), and when these conditions are satisfied, the medal capsule 430 is The driving device is temporarily stopped, and the ball 522 is supplied to a predetermined medal capsule 430 (see FIG. 41 and the like).

  In this case, the situation of all the medal capsules 430 is determined, and it is confirmed whether or not the adjacent medal capsules 430 are continuously filled with the ball 522 (see FIG. 52). Further, the maximum value of the continuous number of medal capsules 430 in which the balls 522 are not continuously inserted is searched. In this case, the ball 522 is supplied to the center of the searched medal capsule 430 group (in the case of an even number, the medal capsule 430 positioned on the near side of the center) (see FIG. 52). When all the medal capsules 430 contain the ball 522, the second ball 522 is supplied to the top (for example, the medal capsule 430 that comes immediately below the ball supply device 900 first). If there are two balls 522 in every medal capsule 430, the progressive value is continuously stored.

  In the game apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, the maximum number of balls that can be placed in one medal capsule 430 is set (see FIGS. 46 to 50, etc.). In this case, the CPU 221 or the storage unit 222 is used to store in memory which number of balls 522 are contained in which medal capsule 430.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the seesaw portion 612 of the seesaw mechanism 60 is used as a distribution unit that distributes the ball (moving body) 522 moving in the housing 10 of the game apparatus 1 to either the first region or the second region. Although illustrated, this is only a preferred example. In short, movements other than mere swinging (for example, a pair of plate-like members swinging symmetrically like flapping butterflies, a flexible sheet swinging so as to undulate randomly, and the surface is uneven. Even if it is a movement of rotating a certain member, etc., a similar device can be configured if the balls 522 can be distributed using the movement.

  Moreover, although the game apparatus 1 of the embodiment described above distributes the ball (moving body) 522 to one of the two regions (the first region and the second region), the point is that the game device 1 is divided into at least two regions. Anything may be used as long as it is distributed, and includes distribution to three or more areas. For example, if a plate-shaped seesaw portion (distribution means) 612 having a concave curved surface formed at the center is used and the inclination of the seesaw portion 612 is within a predetermined angle, the ball 522 comes out of the recess. Alternatively, the ball 522 can be distributed to the center as it is, and when the angle exceeds a predetermined angle, the ball 522 jumps out of the recess and can be distributed to the left or right.

  Further, the seesaw portion (distribution means) 612 and the like in the above-described embodiment can be applied not only to a medal game but also to a game machine such as a pachinko.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 10 Case 12 Satellite (game terminal device or player station)
14A-14C Circulation Course 16 Jackpot Course 16A, 18B Guide 16B Start End 16C Collecting Road 16D, 18D Section 17,522 Ball (moving object)
18 Chance Course 19 Jackpot Clune 19A Supply Mechanism (Rotation Mechanism)
19B Ball discharge duct 19C Ball guideway 19E, 322 Chance mechanism 20 Lifter (center lifter)
22 Bottom plate 24 Ceiling unit 26 Spiral screw 26A-26C Partition 28 Post 29A Satellite control part 29B ROM
29C RAM
29D sensor drive unit 29E medal hopper drive unit 29F separation motor drive unit 29G data bus 30 main control unit 30A connecting disk 30B medal payout control unit 30C color detection / identification unit 30D separation motor rotation control unit 30E color comparison / determination unit 60 seesaw mechanism 77 small clune 78 Ball receiving portion 79 Lowering path 79A Protrusion 140A to 140C Guide 142A to 142C Guide 144A to 144C Guide guide 190 Tapered surface 191 Ball moving path 192 Opening portion 193 Inner opening portion 221 CPU
222 Storage unit 223 Boot ROM
224 Peripheral interface (I / F)
225 Bus Arbiter 228 Audio Processor 229 Audio Memory 230 Communication Interface (I / F)
300 partition 302 spiral 304 disk 306 loop 308 ball branching mechanism 309 ball moving path 310 seesaw 312 funnel 314 spiral 318 stopper 320 jackpot separation mechanism 322 chance mechanism 326 ball pool 328 base lift 330 color detection mechanism 332 ball supply mechanism 380 movement path switching Device (ball distribution means)
390 Play Field (First Area)
400 Kroon (second area) (first lottery means, second lottery means)
402 Rotating Member 404 Medal Pool 405 Medal Inserting Portion 406 Pusher 410 Regulating Plate 412 Flat Surface 414 Medal Discharge Nozzle 415 Inclined Surface 416 Display Unit (Display Unit)
418 Medal falling edge 428 Medal payout mechanism 430 Medal capsule (capsule)
486 Color detection mechanism (color identification means)
502 Circular disc 504 Boss 506 Rotating shaft 508 Opening mechanism 509 Exposed surface 510 Main body 512 Leg portion 513 Hole 514 Motor 515 Motor rotating shaft 516 Crank 517 Opening 518 Roller 520 One-way clutch 522 Ball (moving body)
522B ball 522C ball 524 medal (play value medium)
530 Motor 531 Drive pulley 532 Spiral body 534 Shaft 536 Driven pulley 537 Inclined surface 538 Belt 540 Ball collection hole 602 Detection means 602a First sensor 602b Second sensor 604 Determination means 606 Calculation means 608 First storage means 612 Second storage means 612 Seesaw part (sorting means)
612a ... Transparent plate 612b ... Illuminating means 614 ... Oscillating shaft (of the seesaw part) 616 ... Pin (moving area regulating means)
618 ... Rubber ring (moving area regulating means)
620 ... Driving means 622 ... Motor 624 ... Pulley 626 ... Belt 628 ... Gear 630 Ball supply part 632 Field discharge hole (first discharge part)
634 Kroon discharge hole (second discharge part)
642 Passage to play field 737 Disc 739 Ball retaining hole 741 Ball retaining hole 742 Outer disc 742A Step 744 Discharge duct 746 Interference disc 748 Optical sensor 749 Optical sensor 750 Housing 751 Shutter area 752 Rotating shaft 753 Arrow 754 Crank 757 Motor 759 Arrow 780 Substrate 781 Opening 782 Shutter area 784 Arrow 786 Arrow 801 Progressive counter (counting means)
802 Progressive control unit 803 Special JP granting unit 804 Display control unit 805 Medal payout control unit 811 Display progressive unit (first accumulating means)
812 Internal progressive part (second accumulating means)
900 Ball supply device (moving body supply device)
902 Ball branch mechanism 904 Ball supply path 906 Ball supply cam 908 Notch 910 Drive means

Claims (5)

A distribution means for distributing the mobile body for adding game value to either the first area or the second area;
Detecting means for detecting the moving body;
Determination means for determining whether the moving body is distributed to the first area or the second area based on a detection result by the detection means;
Calculation means for calculating an actual distribution ratio of the mobile body based on the determination by the determination means;
First storage means for storing an actual distribution ratio calculated by the calculation means;
Second storage means for storing a preset distribution ratio;
Driving means for causing the distribution means to perform an operation corresponding to the preset distribution ratio;
A difference amount between the actual distribution ratio and the preset distribution ratio is calculated, and if the difference amount is equal to or larger than a predetermined amount, the actual distribution ratio is set to the preset distribution ratio. Control means for changing the operation of the means;
A game device comprising:   The control means calculates a difference amount between the actual distribution ratio and the preset distribution ratio when the number of the moving bodies detected by the detection means reaches a predetermined number. Item 1. A game device according to item 1.   The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the moving body has a plurality of types, and the first area is a field in which the moving body can be placed.   2. The distribution means is oscillated by an oscillating device that oscillates with an oscillation width corresponding to the preset allocation ratio, and the control means changes the oscillation width of the allocation means. The game device according to any one of items 1 to 3. The said distribution means is provided with the movement area | region control means to lengthen the time for which the said mobile body supplied on the said distribution means stays on the said distribution means, It is any one of Claim 1 to 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. Amusement equipment.