JP6019299B2 - Enclosed ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an enclosed ball game machine.

  Conventionally, in pachinko parlors, in general, when a player leaves the game stand temporarily using a toilet or the like, a game ball, cigarette, etc. The act of putting the belongings of is carried out. And, if a vacant table has been secured for a long time, the pachinko store clerk tells the player to return to the game table by telling the number of the game table by in-store broadcasting, If the player does not return, the game balls, cigarettes, etc. are collected and the game table is opened to other players.

  On the other hand, when a dollar box in which game balls are stored is placed in the vicinity of the game stand, etc., if the player leaves the seat, the game balls may be stolen together with the dollar box. For this reason, when leaving for a long time due to meals, etc., the player informs the store clerk that he wants to take a break, and the store clerk tells the player that the rest time and the rest time have passed. If it does not return, tell the player that the game balls will be collected. And the store clerk takes measures against theft of game balls by putting a net on the dollar box, etc., puts up a bill indicating that the game table is resting, rests on the display device arranged at the top of the game table The elapsed time after the start is displayed, and the game table is secured.

  After that, the store clerk monitors the secured game machine, and if the player does not return even after the breakable time has elapsed, the game machine number is notified by in-store broadcast and the player is returned to the game machine. If the player still does not return, the dollar box is collected and the game table is released.

  On the other hand, there are known encapsulated ball game machines in which a fixed number of game balls enclosed in the inside are used to play a game. According to such an enclosed ball game machine, It becomes difficult to act, and it becomes easy to manage the number of game balls used in the game and the number of game balls acquired by the player. For this reason, it is expected that encapsulated ball game machines will be introduced in the future.

  Here, in the enclosed ball game machine, no upper plate or lower plate is provided, and the number of the player's balls is displayed on the display device, so the enclosed ball game machine Even if there is no player on the gaming table on which is installed, it can be determined whether or not the gaming table is secured based on the display content of the display device. However, it is considered that there is a higher possibility of oversight compared to the case where a game ball or the like is placed in the upper plate of the currently secured ball game machine as in the prior art. An unfamiliar player may not understand that the game is being secured only by looking at the display content of the display device.

Therefore, when an enclosed ball game machine is used, it is necessary to consider a configuration for notifying that an empty seat is secured by another player.
On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, in an enclosed ball game machine, a break button that can be operated by a player is provided, and when the break button is pressed, it is inserted into a card processing device to obtain a ball. It has been proposed to eject the magnetic card, display that the game is suspended, prohibit the game, and resume the game when the ejected magnetic card is inserted again.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, in a non-enclosed bullet ball game machine, in response to an instruction from the player, the ball rental card is discharged and the game is prohibited, and the bullet ball game machine is occupied. It has been proposed to display.

Japanese Patent No. 2683909 JP-A-6-277351

  According to the configurations described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, it is possible to easily determine the game table secured by the player who is taking a break, and tentatively, when another player sits on the game table. However, since it is not possible to play a game with a bullet ball game machine, there is no possibility of playing a game with the ball of another person by mistake.

  However, in these ball game machines, it is possible to suspend the game indefinitely, so there is a risk that the operation rate of the ball game machine will be reduced. For this reason, the pachinko shop clerk counts the break time as before, and if the break time exceeds a certain time, the suspension of the ball game machine is forcibly released and the game stand is released. There was a need to do the work.

  Therefore, the work load on the store clerk is large, and there is a possibility that the time from the start of the break to the opening of the game machine may vary for each store clerk, resulting in a lack of fairness.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the player can use the game machine with peace of mind while realizing a reduction in the operating rate, a reduction in the work load on the salesperson of the pachinko parlor, and a guarantee of fairness. An object is to provide an enclosed ball game machine that can leave and take a break.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above-described problem, collects game balls that have been launched onto the game board by the launching device, and is re-launched by the launching device to enclose the game balls. The present invention relates to an enclosed ball game machine in which a predetermined number of game balls are used cyclically to play a game and the number of balls held by the player is updated as the game progresses.

In the enclosed ball game machine, when a player gives a rental instruction, information is acquired from a card unit in which a storage medium used for gaming ball rental is inserted, and a predetermined unit corresponding to the information is obtained. A lending means for increasing the number of balls held for several minutes, and when a predetermined time limit elapses after the bullet ball game machine shifts to a suspended state where the game cannot be played, the suspended state If the number of balls held is not less than a predetermined number , the notification means for notifying that the number of possessed balls will be reduced at the time of shifting to, in response to an interruption instruction from the player after notification by the notification means, The ball game machine is shifted to a suspended state with the ball remaining, interrupting means for ejecting the inserted storage medium to the card unit, the fact that the suspended state is in the suspended state, Ejected when transitioning to suspended state Display means for displaying the information indicating that the remaining time until the time limit elapses is displayed, and displaying that the suspended state is released by inserting the storage medium into the card unit, and the suspended state When it is detected that the storage medium ejected at the time of transition to the card unit is inserted into the card unit, the suspension state canceling means for canceling the suspension state, and when the time limit has elapsed after the transition to the suspension state, the suspension state Interruption state collecting means for reducing the number of possessed balls at the time of shifting to at least a predetermined number or more . The interruption means does not shift to the interruption state even if an interruption instruction is given from the player when the number of possession balls does not reach the predetermined number even if the holding balls exist.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to place the ball game machine in an interrupted state where it is impossible to play a game while only having a stop instruction while leaving a ball. As a result, it is possible to secure a gaming table on which the ball ball game machine is installed while preventing other players from using the ball, so that the player can safely beside the gaming table. Can take a break away from.

  In addition, since it is displayed on the ball game machine in the suspended state, even if the pachinko store clerk does not perform work such as placing a bill on the game table, it is interrupted to other players. It can be shown that the game table on which the ball game machine in the state is installed is secured by the player who is taking a break.

  In addition, the elapsed time is counted in the bullet ball game machine after the ball ball game machine enters the suspended state, and the player's ball is collected when the time limit expires. A break can be given.

  For this reason, it is possible to prompt the player to resume the game within the time limit, and the ball game machine is secured for a long time in a state where the game is not performed, and the operation rate is reduced. Can be prevented.

  Also, as before, the store clerk measures the player's break time and measures the time until the ball is collected more accurately than when the ball is collected when the break time exceeds a certain time. It is possible to give a break time fairly to each player. Furthermore, it is not necessary for the store clerk to measure the rest time and collect the ball, and the work load on the store clerk can be reduced.

  Therefore, according to the enclosed ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, the player is able to prevent a reduction in the operation rate, reduce the work load on the pachinko store clerk, and ensure fairness. It is possible to leave the game stand with peace of mind and take a break.

  Furthermore, when shifting to the suspended state, the storage medium (for example, a game card configured as an IC card) that has been inserted into the card unit for renting out game balls is discharged. For this reason, when the player takes a break, the storage medium can be taken away from the game stand, and the storage medium can be prevented from being stolen during the suspended state.

  In addition, after notifying the player that the ball will be collected when the time limit has elapsed after entering the suspended state, the player receives a suspension instruction from the player. Is not collected and trouble can be prevented.

  Further, since the remaining time until the ball is collected is displayed during the interrupted state, it is possible to alert the player who takes a break to start the game within the time limit. Further, it can be shown that the elapsed time after the transition to the suspended state is accurately counted, and the ball can be collected without impairing the player's trust.

Further, during the suspended state, it is displayed that the suspended state is released by reinserting the storage medium, so that the player can smoothly release the suspended state and resume the game.
In addition, the ball game machine can be suspended only when a ball is present, and if the duration of the suspended state reaches the time limit, the ball is collected, Thus, it is possible to prevent an interruption instruction from being given to the ball game machine.

  By the way, in recent years, there are increasing cases of friends, family, lovers, etc. going to a pachinko parlor as a group, and sharing their own balls and storage balls (game balls stored in pachinko parlors) within each group. Increasingly, there are cases where players play games on a plurality of different game machines.

  On the other hand, in the enclosed ball game machine, the player does not supply the game ball directly to the ball game machine, but shares the ball, so the number of balls and the game ball are lent out. It is conceivable to use the game card in which the remaining balance is stored in the group.

  However, as described in Patent Document 1, generally, in an enclosed ball game machine, when a game card is ejected in the presence of a ball, the number of balls held is always recorded on the game card. , No ball is left in the ball game machine. For this reason, after a game card is discharged, it becomes impossible to play a game with a ball game machine, and it becomes impossible to share a game card within a group and play a game on a plurality of game machines.

  Therefore, the enclosed ball game machine according to claim 2 is present at the present time in response to a return instruction from the player when a storage medium is inserted in the card unit. The player is in a return state in which a game using a holding ball can be made, and a return means for ejecting the inserted storage medium to the card unit, and when the player has a holding ball, In response, the card unit further includes termination means for storing the current number of balls in the inserted storage medium and then discharging the storage medium.

  In this way, by giving a return instruction, the storage medium (for example, a game card) can be ejected from the card unit while leaving the ball in the ball game machine, and the game in the ball game machine The game ball can be rented out by another ball game machine using the discharged storage medium. For this reason, it becomes possible to lend out game balls at the same time with a plurality of ball game machines with one storage medium, share one storage medium within the group, and use the storage medium to Can play a game on a plurality of different game machines.

  However, using this storage medium, one player can rent out game balls with a plurality of ball game machines, and at the same time, these ball game machines can have a ball. This allows a plurality of game tables to be secured simultaneously by one player. Among these ball game machines, there is a possibility that other people will be able to play the ball using the ball without permission, but there are a plurality of adjacent ball game machines that are not played by the player. When a game machine is secured, the possibility is low.

  Therefore, the encapsulated ball game machine according to claim 3 includes a counting means for counting a maintenance time during which the number of balls is maintained at a constant value during the return state, and a time for which the maintenance time is predetermined. And the return state collecting means for reducing the number of balls.

  According to such a configuration, if the game is not performed for a certain time after the storage medium is ejected in response to the return instruction, the ball remaining in the bullet ball game machine is collected. For this reason, it is not possible to leave an unrestricted bullet ball game machine in an unlimited state, and it is possible to prevent multiple players from being secured simultaneously by one player using a return instruction. can do.

  In addition, as described in claim 4, the enclosed bullet ball game machine has a return state release means for releasing the return state when any storage medium is inserted into the card unit and a lending operation is performed. May be further provided.

By doing so, even if all the possessed balls are used after entering the return state, the game can be continued by lending the game balls with the storage medium.
As in the enclosed ball game machine according to claim 5, the time limit is set to a length corresponding to the number of balls held at the time of transition to the suspended state, and the number of balls held is large. The time limit may be set longer.

  By doing so, it is possible to take a break for a long time by giving a break instruction while leaving many balls. On the other hand, the pachinko parlor will reduce the operating rate of the ball game machine due to a long break, but if the player does not start playing even if the time limit is reached, more balls can be collected. It is possible to reduce the loss due to the lowering of the operation rate of the ball game machine.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a table | surface which shows the content of return operation, interruption operation, and completion | finish operation. It is explanatory drawing about operation | movement of a card unit and a pachinko machine. It is a table | surface for demonstrating interruption possible time. It is a timing chart about return operation, interruption operation, and termination operation. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed after return operation etc. were made. It is explanatory drawing about the screen displayed after return operation etc. were made. It is the table | surface which showed the specific example of return operation, interruption operation, and completion | finish operation. It is the table | surface which showed the specific example of return operation, interruption operation, and completion | finish operation. It is a flowchart about the process at the time of card insertion. It is a flowchart about a lending process. It is a flowchart about a holding ball addition / subtraction process. It is a flowchart about an interruption process. It is a flowchart about an interruption cancellation process. It is a flowchart about interruption time progress processing. It is a flowchart about a game end process. It is a flowchart about a card return process. It is a flowchart about collection | recovery time progress processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is a type of pachinko machine in which a predetermined number of game balls enclosed therein circulate and are used for games. Therefore, a player who plays a game with this pachinko machine 50 does not directly get a game ball, but the number of held balls (game balls that can be used for games) held as data in the pachinko machine 50 Based on the game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 has a structure in which each component is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a gaming abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  On the right side of the lower part of the front frame 52, a launch handle 64 is provided. By operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, the launch device is activated, and a game ball is launched toward the game board 1. The An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the lower portion of the front frame 52.

  In addition, a card unit 56 is provided with the pachinko machine 50, and the bottom of the front frame 52 is a balance stored in an IC card (game card) inserted in the card unit 56, and a player. An ownership information display device 45 is provided for displaying the number of possessed balls.

  Then, after confirming that the available lamp 56d of the card unit 56 is lit, the card insertion lamp 56e is lit when a game card storing the balance is inserted into the card insertion / discharge slot 56a. The information stored in the inserted game card is read out. The read information is transmitted to the management computer installed in the pachinko parlor, and the collation result of the information is returned from the management computer. Is displayed.

  Further, in the card unit 56, a debit amount to be deducted from the game card can be set by lending a game ball, and the deduction amount is lit and displayed on the deduction amount display lamp 56c. In order to change the withdrawal amount, the withdrawal amount changeover switch 56b may be pressed. Each time the withdrawal amount changeover switch 56b is pushed, the withdrawal amount display lamp 56c is changed to “100”, “200”, “300”, “500”. ”,“ 100 ”,..., And the withdrawal amount is changed.

  Then, when the player operates the lending button 41 provided on the pachinko machine 50, the preset deduction amount is reduced from the balance of the game card, and at the same time, the possessed loaned to the player in exchange for the deduction amount. The number of balls is output to the pachinko machine 50. And the pachinko machine 50 which received this updates the number of balls and displays the latest number of balls on the possession information display device 45.

  In addition to the lending button 41, the possession information display device 45 returns a game card while leaving a ball in the pachinko machine 50 and a break button 42 for temporarily suspending the game when leaving the gaming table. A button 43 and an end button 44 for ending the game are provided (the operation of these buttons will be described later).

  Note that the card unit 56 shown in FIG. 1 is not provided with a bill insertion slot, and it is not possible to insert new money and add the balance of the inserted game card. An insertion slot may be provided to allow lending of balls with cash and addition of the remaining amount of game cards.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is installed on the left side of the game case 3. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct is extracted, and whether or not the determination is correct (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

  Immediately below the center case 5 are the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 where a big hit lottery with a change display of a special symbol (also described as a special drawing) is performed due to the entrance of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. The pachinko machine 50 includes a special symbol that varies depending on the ball entering the first start port 11 and the ball entering the second start port 12. The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. Only be allowed to enter.

When a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the special drawing are extracted and stored as reserved storage.
The second start port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.

  Below the second start opening 12, a big winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened in a big hit game performed when a big hit lottery is won is arranged. A plurality of general winning ports 31 to 34 are arranged in the lower left area of the game area 3.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment special figure display device 9, a special figure holding number display device 18 consisting of four LEDs, and a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs, A general-purpose holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs is installed.

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to a special figure is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball downward passage, and a ball tank 71 and a tank rail 72 are provided from above (upstream).

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device (not shown), and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the launch control device and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70.

Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the management computer by the external connection terminal plate 78.
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described using the block diagram shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. Note that the power supply board and the like are not shown in this block diagram. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Then, the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17, a count SW 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning opening 14 that is released in the case of a big hit game, and a general winning opening 31 to 34. A detection signal such as a left winning opening SW31a for detecting the played game ball is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 displays the special symbol display device 9 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and displays the special symbol reservation number display device 18 and the universal symbol reservation number display. The lighting of the device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the universal utility solenoid 12b.

From the main controller 80, game information such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the management computer 87.
Further, the main control device 80 is configured to be communicable with the card unit 56 via the card unit terminal plate 24, and through the card unit terminal plate 24, an instruction for lending a ball from the player, It is connected to the possession information control device 40 for displaying the number of balls and the game card balance.

  The possession information control device 40 detects operations of the lending button 41, the interruption button 42, the return button 43, and the end button 44, and transmits the detection result to the card unit 56 and the main control device 80. In addition, various information is displayed on the possession information display device 45 in accordance with instructions from the card unit 56 and the main control device 80.

  The main controller 80 also includes a launch detection SW 20 that detects a game ball launched from the launch controller 84, and an out ball that detects a game ball that is launched toward the game area 3 and then enters the out port. The detection SW 21 is connected to a foul ball detection SW 22 that detects a game ball that does not reach the game area 3 and is a foul ball after being fired from the launch control device 84.

  The main control device 80 receives detection signals from these detection SWs, and adds or subtracts the number of balls on the basis of the detection signals. That is, the holding ball is subtracted according to the launch of the game ball, and the holding ball is added according to the generation of the foul ball. Further, as an example, the number of winning balls of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning ports 31 to 34, and the big winning port 14 is set to 3 balls, 2 balls, 10 balls, and 15 balls, respectively. When winning at each winning opening, the corresponding winning ball is added to the holding ball.

  In addition, the game ball detected by the firing detection SW 20 is counted as IN, and the game ball counted as IN due to the generation of a foul ball is subtracted. In addition, when the out-ball detection SW21, the left winning opening SW31a, the first and second starting openings SW11a, 12a, and the count SW14a are counted as OUT, and the number of IN does not match the number of OUT Error.

Further, when the main control device 80 is not in an interrupted state (details will be described later), the main control device 80 permits the launch control device 84 to launch a game ball only when a ball is present.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area.

The launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub integrated control device 83 corresponds to a so-called sub control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and distributes them into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, The command for effect display control is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. . Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the data for the lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 65 are controlled.

  In addition, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and an operation signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83 when the player operates them.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols.

Data transmission from the sub integrated control device 83 to the main control device 80 is not performed.
[Description of operation]
(1) Regarding the operation of the pachinko machine and the card unit As already described, the pachinko machine 50 is configured as a sealed type, and the game card is inserted into the card unit 56 and the lending button 41 is operated (lending operation). A game can be performed by setting the pachinko machine 50 to a state in which a ball is present. In addition to the lending operation, the card unit 56 and the pachinko machine 50 accept the operation of the return button 43 (return operation), the operation of the interrupt button 42 (interrupt operation), and the operation of the end button 44 (end operation). be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the return operation is accepted unconditionally during a game or the like, and if a ball is present in the pachinko machine 50, the game card inserted into the card unit 56 by the return operation Is discharged, and the pachinko machine 50 is in a return state in which a game with a ball that exists at that time is possible. In the pachinko machine 50 in the return state, the time during which the number of balls is not changed is counted, and when the time reaches a certain value, the balls are collected, but the number of balls has changed due to the game. In some cases, the counted time is reset. When the game card is inserted and the game ball is lent, the return state is released.

  In addition, the interruption operation is accepted when the number of possessed balls is equal to or greater than a certain value. By the interruption operation, the pachinko machine 50 enters an interruption state in which a game is impossible while holding the possession balls, and the card unit 56 The game card inserted in is discharged. Then, by inserting the discharged game card into the card unit 56 again, the interrupted state of the pachinko machine 50 is released, and a game becomes possible. Further, in the pachinko machine 50 in the suspended state, if the suspended state is not released even after a predetermined time has passed, the held ball is collected.

  The end operation is accepted when a ball is present. By the end operation, the current number of balls is stored in the game card, and the game card is ejected from the card unit 56. As a result, the holding ball of the pachinko machine 50 becomes 0, and by newly inserting a gaming card into the card unit 56 and performing a lending operation, the holding ball is added, and a game on the pachinko machine 50 becomes possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the pachinko machine 50 has no ball, the return operation is accepted, and the game card is discharged from the card unit 56 according to the return operation. It is also possible to insert a new game card in 56 and allow the pachinko machine 50 to play a game with a new ball.

Next, operations of the pachinko machine 50 and the card unit 56 attached thereto will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 has ball holding information indicating the number of balls held by the player, and counts the game balls launched by the launch control device 84 based on the detection signal from the launch detection SW 20. In addition to updating the fired ball information indicating the number of game balls that have been fired, the ball holding information is updated, and the number of game balls that have been fired is subtracted from the ball.

  Further, the main controller 80 counts the number of foul balls by counting the foul balls (game balls that have been fired by the launch control device 84 but have not reached the game area 3) based on the detection signal from the foul ball detection SW22. The foul ball information shown is updated, the ball holding information is updated, and the number of foul balls is added to the ball.

  Further, when the main control device 80 detects the winning of the game ball by the detection signal from the SW provided at each winning opening, the main controller 80 counts the number of the winning balls given to the player, and the award given to the player. The prize ball information indicating the number of balls is updated. Also, the ball holding information is updated, and the number of awarded balls is added to the ball.

  In addition, there are two types of game cards inserted into the card unit 56: a general card used by a general player and a member card given to a player who has registered as a member in a pachinko store.

  The general card stores valuable value information indicating the balance for obtaining the ball. On the other hand, a player who is a member can store his / her balls in a pachinko parlor as a stored ball and play a game using the stored ball, and the membership card indicates the number of stored balls. Information can be stored (of course, valuable value information may be stored in the membership card).

  Then, when the general card is inserted, the card unit 56 reads the valuable value information from the general card, and when receiving a notice that the lending operation has occurred from the possession information control device 40, the card unit 56 uses the balance indicated by the valuable value information to play the game. Lending a ball. That is, the card unit 56 updates the valuable value information in accordance with the lending operation, reduces the set withdrawal amount from the balance, and also gives the main controller 80 the number of game balls to be rented (to the withdrawal amount). A lending notification is made to notify the number of corresponding game balls). On the other hand, the main controller 80 that has received the lending notification updates the ball holding information and adds the number of game balls that have been lent to the ball.

  Further, when the card unit 56 receives a notification that a return operation has occurred from the possession information control device 40 with the general card inserted, the card unit 56 stores the latest valuable value information in the general card, and then Eject the card. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main control device 80 is held as it is, and the pachinko machine 50 is in a return state in which a game with the ball indicated by the ball holding information is possible (no ball is present). When the return operation is accepted in the state, the pachinko machine 50 does not shift to the return state, and the game ball can be rented after the return operation so that the game can be played on the pachinko machine 50).

  In addition, when the card unit 56 receives a notification from the possession information control device 40 that a general card has been inserted and a predetermined number of balls are present, the identification information of the pachinko machine 50 is received. After storing (interruption information) in the inserted general card, the general card is ejected. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main control device 80 is held as it is, but it becomes an interrupted state in which a game with the pachinko machine 50 is not possible.

  Then, by inserting the general card in which the interruption information is stored into the card unit 56 again, the interruption information stored in the general card is erased, and a game by the holding ball indicated by the holding ball information becomes possible. If the general card is not inserted even after a certain period of time, the holding ball held in the pachinko machine 50 is collected (details will be described later).

  Further, when the card unit 56 receives a notification that the end operation has occurred from the possession information control device 40 in a state where the general card is inserted, the card unit 56 stores the latest valuable value information in the inserted general card. The general card is discharged. Further, the card unit 56 acquires the ball holding information from the pachinko machine 50, and acquires the acquired ball information indicating the number of balls held by the ball holding information in the clearing medium (IC card) stocked in the card unit 56. ), And the clearing medium is discharged.

This clearing medium is configured in the same way as a game card, and it is possible to play a game by inserting the clearing medium into the card unit 56.
At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main controller 80 is erased, and after that, a new game can be played on the pachinko machine 50.

Further, the card unit 56 may store the acquired ball information in the inserted general card and discharge it instead of the clearing medium.
Further, as described above, it can be configured such that cash can be inserted into the card unit 56. In such a case, even if no gaming card is inserted in the card unit 56, a game is played with the pachinko machine 50. be able to.

  And when cash is inserted when the game card is not inserted, the card unit 56 generates valuable value information indicating the amount of money inserted. When receiving the notification of the lending operation in a state where the valuable value information exists, the card unit 56 lends a game ball based on the valuable value information in the same manner as when a general card is inserted.

  In addition, when the card unit 56 receives a return operation notification in a state where valuable information is generated by the insertion of cash even though no gaming card is inserted, the card unit 56 stores the value in the clearing medium stocked in the card unit 56. Value information may be stored and the clearing medium may be discharged as a general card. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main controller 80 is held as it is, and the pachinko machine 50 is maintained in a state where a game with the ball indicated by the ball holding information is possible (the ball is present). If not, the game can be played on the pachinko machine 50 by lending the game ball after the return operation).

  In addition, when the card unit 56 receives a suspension operation notification in a state in which valuable information exists due to the insertion of cash, although no gaming card is inserted, the suspension information is displayed on the clearing medium stocked in the card unit 56. After storing, the clearing medium is discharged as a general card. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main control device 80 is held as it is, but the pachinko machine 50 is suspended. By inserting the discharged general card into the card unit 56, the interruption information stored in the general card is erased, and the game with the ball indicated by the ball information becomes possible. If the general card is not inserted even after a lapse of time, the holding balls held in the pachinko machine 50 are collected (details will be described later).

  Further, when the card unit 56 receives a notification of the end operation in a state where valuable information exists due to the insertion of cash even though no gaming card is inserted, the card unit 56 stores the ball in the clearing medium stocked in the card unit 56. After the number is stored as acquired ball information, the clearing medium is discharged. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main controller 80 is erased, and thereafter, the game with the pachinko machine 50 becomes possible.

  On the other hand, when the member card storing the stored ball information is inserted, the card unit 56 reads out the stored ball information from the member card, and receives the notice of the lending operation, and exchanges the stored ball for the holding ball. That is, the card unit 56 updates the stored ball information in accordance with the lending operation, reduces the predetermined number of stored balls, and notifies the main controller 80 of the number of held balls corresponding to the decreased number of stored balls. Make a lending notice. On the other hand, the main controller 80 that has received the lending notification updates the ball holding information, and adds the number of balls that are related to the lending notification.

  Further, when the card unit 56 receives a return operation notification in a state where the member card is inserted, the card unit 56 discharges the member card. At this time, the holding ball information stored in the main controller 80 is held as it is, and the pachinko machine 50 is in a return state (in the case where a return operation is accepted in a state where no holding ball exists, the pachinko machine 50 Can be played on the pachinko machine 50 by lending the game ball after the return operation without shifting to the return state).

  Further, when the card unit 56 receives a suspension operation notification in a state where a membership card is inserted and a predetermined number of balls are present, the suspension information is stored in the membership card, and then the membership card is discharged. To do. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main control device 80 is held as it is, but the pachinko machine 50 is suspended. By inserting the discharged membership card into the card unit 56, the interruption information stored in the membership card is erased, and the game with the holding ball indicated by the holding ball information becomes possible. If the membership card is not inserted even after a lapse of time, the holding balls held in the pachinko machine 50 are collected (details will be described later).

  In addition, when the card unit 56 receives the notification of the end operation with the member card inserted, the card unit 56 acquires the ball holding information from the pachinko machine 50 and updates the stored ball information stored in the member card. After adding the number of held balls indicated by the held ball information to the stored ball, the member card is discharged. At this time, the ball holding information stored in the main controller 80 is erased, and thereafter, the game with the pachinko machine 50 becomes possible.

(2) About collection | recovery of the ball after interruption operation As already stated, when the interruption state continues more than fixed time, the ball currently hold | maintained at the pachinko machine 50 is collect | recovered.

  The pachinko machine 50 is set with an interruptible time and a recovery start time, and when the interruptable time has elapsed after shifting to the interrupted state, a warning is given that the ball will be recovered on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 Warning screen appears. When the collection start time (warning time) elapses after the display of the warning screen is started, the collection of the ball is started.

  The interruption possible time and the collection start time are set to different times depending on the number of balls held at the time of transition to the interruption state, and the longer the number of balls held, the longer the time until collection starts. The

  As a specific example, as shown in the table of FIG. 7A, the transition to the suspended state is possible only when the number of possessed balls is 125 or more. The larger the number, the longer the interruption possible time and the collection start time may be set to a constant value (in addition, the “held ball” column in each table of FIG. 7 indicates the number of held balls when shifting to the suspended state. ing). Then, the balls may be collected all at once when the collection start time has elapsed.

  Further, as described in the table of FIG. 7B, the transition to the suspended state is possible only when the number of the holding balls is 125 or more, the suspension time is set to a constant value, and the transition to the suspended state is performed. The collection start time may be lengthened as the number of balls held at the time is increased. Then, the balls may be collected all at once when the collection start time has elapsed.

  In addition to this, as described in the table of FIG. 7C, the transition to the suspended state is possible only when the number of possessed balls is 125 or more, and the retained ball at the time of transition to the suspended state. Regardless of the number, the interruption possible time and the recovery possible time may be set to constant values. On the other hand, as a method for collecting the balls, a predetermined number (125) of the balls are collected when the collection start time has elapsed, and thereafter, the predetermined number of balls is collected every time the predetermined collection time elapses. The collection time may be set longer as the number of balls held at the time of transition to the suspended state increases.

  Regarding the method of collecting the balls in the example of FIG. 7C, the number of balls collected at each collection timing is reduced as the collection time is set to a constant value and the number of balls at the time of transition to the suspended state increases. You may do it.

  In addition, if a game card in which interruption information is stored is inserted into the card unit 56 until the number of held balls becomes 0 after the collection of the held balls is started, the suspended state is canceled at that time. The game can be played using the remaining ball at that time.

  Further, even when the ball is collected by a method corresponding to any of the examples in FIG. 7, during the suspended state (or during inquiry about whether or not to enter the suspended state), the effect symbol display device 6 (or The possession information display device 45) displays the interruption possible time, the collection start time, and the collection method.

  Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of ranges of the number of balls to be moved to the suspended state are determined, and an interruptible time and a collection start time corresponding to each range are determined. However, it may be configured such that the range of the holding ball, the suspendable time, and the collection start time can be set via the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, and an operation unit (not shown). By doing so, the pachinko parlor side can determine the player's breakable time and the number of balls to be secured when the pachinko machine 50 is suspended.

(3) Screen displayed when return operation or the like is performed First, the screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the return operation is performed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. .

  In the pachinko machine 50, in a standby state (a state in which no game ball is fired, no storage is held, and no symbol effect is being performed), the effect symbol display device 6 displays a change end screen (any effect). A screen in which the symbols are stopped and displayed) and a demo screen (characters appearing in the production and a screen on which the pachinko machine 50 is explained) are alternately displayed.

  When the pachinko machine 50 is in the standby state and the return operation is performed, the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the return state, and the effect symbol display device 6 has the number of balls held together with the change end screen and the demo screen. If there is no change over a certain period of time, a warning telop is displayed to notify that the ball is collected.

  Here, when a game is being played on the pachinko machine 50 that is in the returned state, the effect symbol display device 6 displays a screen for symbol effects and the like, and a warning telop is displayed on the screen. If the return operation is performed without a ball, no warning telop is displayed.

9A to 9C show specific examples of warning telops displayed on the symbol effect screen, the change end screen, and the demonstration screen.
Furthermore, if the state in which the number of balls is not changed during the return state continues for a certain period of time or longer, the effect symbol display device 6 collects notification that the balls are collected or that the collected balls cannot be returned. The screen is displayed and the ball is collected.

  In addition, it is possible to use what was similar to the collection | recovery screen described in FIG.10 (h) as this collection | recovery screen. That is, the screen excluding the message “Recovery cannot be completed even if the card ejected at the start of the interruption is inserted” on the recovery screen shown in FIG. 10H is used as the recovery screen displayed in the return state. It is possible.

  Next, the screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the interruption operation is performed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. When the pause button 42 is operated when the pachinko machine 50 is in the standby state (interrupt operation 1), an interrupt explanation screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  In this interruption explanation screen, when the interruption button 42 is operated again, the pachinko machine 50 is in an interruption state, and it becomes impossible to play a game while holding the ball, or a game card discharged in response to the interruption operation is displayed. By inserting it again into the card unit 56, the suspended state is released, and it becomes possible to play a game using the held ball, or if the game card is not inserted after a certain period of time, You will be notified that the ball will be collected.

  Further, on the interruption explanation screen, the player is inquired whether or not to accept the above notification contents, and when accepting, the interruption button 42 is pushed (interruption operation 2), and when not accepting, other buttons are pushed. It is instructed to press.

FIGS. 9D and 9E show a specific example of the interruption explanation screen.
And if interruption operation 2 is made, while a game card (or settlement medium) will be discharged from the card unit 56, the pachinko machine 50 will be in an interruption state, and the production | presentation symbol display apparatus 6 will display an interruption screen.

  In this interruption screen, the player is removed from the seat, the pachinko machine 50 is in an interruption state, and the interruption state is released by reinserting the game card that was ejected during the interruption operation, allowing a game And the remaining time until the collection of the ball is started is displayed. Here, the remaining time may be, for example, the remaining time until the suspendable time elapses after the transition to the suspended state, or until the time obtained by adding the suspendable time and the collection start time elapses. May be the remaining time. FIG. 9F shows an example of the interruption screen.

  Then, after the suspendable time has elapsed after the display of the interruption screen is started, a warning screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. In this warning screen, it is displayed that the pachinko machine 50 is in a suspended state, and that the suspended state is released by reinserting the game card that was ejected during the suspension operation, and the display of the warning screen is terminated. The remaining time until the collection of the ball is started is displayed. A warning sound may be generated together with the warning screen. FIG. 10G shows an example of a warning screen.

  Then, when the collection start time has elapsed after the start of displaying the warning screen, the collection of the ball is started, and the collection symbol display device 6 displays the collection screen. On this collection screen, it is displayed that the possessed ball is being collected, and that the retained ball will not return even if the game card ejected during the interruption operation is inserted again. FIG. 10H shows an example of the collection screen.

  In addition, as described above, after the elapse of the collection start time, when a predetermined number of balls are collected every time the collection time elapses, even after the collection of the balls is started, By reinserting the game card that has been ejected when shifting to the suspended state, the collection of the game balls is suspended and the suspended state is released. In such a case, re-inserting the game card on the collection screen will end the collection and the suspended state will be released, or even if the game card is inserted, the collected balls will be returned. Will be displayed.

Then, when the holding ball becomes 0 by the collection, the interrupted state of the pachinko machine 50 is released, and the game becomes possible.
As for the end operation, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the end operation is performed when the pachinko machine 50 is in a standby state, an end screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. . On this end screen, a message such as “Thank you very much”, “Please come to the store again”, “Do not forget to take out the membership card or the checkout medium”, and the like are displayed. Then, after the end screen is displayed for a certain time, the effect symbol display device 6 alternately displays the change end screen and the demo screen. FIG. 10I shows an example of an end screen.

For example, a warning telop, a collection screen, an interruption explanation screen, an interruption screen, an alarm screen, or the like may be displayed on the possession information display device 45 without being limited to the effect symbol display device 6.
(4) Specific Example Next, specific examples of operations of the card unit 56 and the pachinko machine 50 when a lending operation, an interruption operation, a return operation, and an end operation are performed will be described with reference to FIGS. explain.

  When a general card in which valuable value information indicating the balance of 5000 yen is stored is inserted, the card unit 56 recognizes the valuable value information, and displays the possession information display device 45 and a display unit ( 50) corresponding to 5000 yen is displayed on the screen.

  When a lending operation is performed once, for example, a gaming ball of 500 yen is lent, and the card unit 56 updates the valuable value information, and the remaining amount of 4500 yen, which is a reduction of 500 yen from 5000 yen, remains. And Then, 45 corresponding to 4500 yen is displayed on the possession information display device 45 or the like.

  In addition, the card unit 56 issues a lending notification that notifies the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 that 125 gaming balls equivalent to 500 yen have been lent. The main control device 80 updates the ball information in accordance with the lending notification to display 125 balls, and displays 125 as the number of balls on the possession information display device 45.

  After that, when a game is performed, the main controller 80 counts the number of balls as the game progresses, updates the ball information, and always displays the number of balls on the possession information display device 45. Let Then, it is assumed that there is no winning ball without winning, and 0 is displayed on the possession information display device 45.

  Here, even if the interruption operation is performed, the valuable information indicating 4500 yen is stored in the card unit 56, but the holding operation is not accepted because there is no ball.

  Furthermore, when a lending operation is performed once, a gaming ball of 500 yen is similarly lent, and the card unit 56 updates valuable value information, and the remaining amount of 4000 yen, which is a reduction of 500 yen from 4500 yen. And Then, 40 corresponding to 4000 yen is displayed on the possession information display device 45 or the like.

  Further, the card unit 56 issues a lending notification corresponding to 125 game balls to the main control device 80. The main control device 80 updates the ball information in accordance with the lending notification to display 125 balls, and displays 125 as the number of balls on the possession information display device 45.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that a game is played by the holding ball, a winning is generated for the first time by the 20th game ball, and the game ball wins a general winning opening. If it is assumed that the number of winning balls awarded by winning the general winning opening is 10, at this point, the main controller 80 recognizes the number of balls held as 115 (125-20-20 + 10). ) 115 are displayed on the possession information display device 45 as the number of possessed balls.

  Here, when the interruption operations 1 and 2 are performed, the card unit 56 stores the valuable value information indicating the remaining 4000 yen and the interruption information in the inserted general card, and then discharges the general card. Instead of ejecting the inserted general card, it is interrupted by ejecting a dedicated IC card stored in advance in the card unit 56 and storing interrupt information, and inserting the IC card again. It is good also as a structure which cancels | releases a state.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 50 detects an interruption operation and receives a notification to the effect that the general card is ejected from the card unit 56, the pachinko machine 50 shifts to an interruption state and thereafter enters a state in which a game is impossible.

  Then, after the transition to the suspended state, when a membership card that is a game card different from the general card ejected at the transition to the suspended state is inserted into the card unit 56, the membership card is ejected and the pachinko machine 50 The suspended state is maintained. Even if cash is inserted into the card unit 56, the cash is discharged.

  After that, when a general card storing interrupt information corresponding to the pachinko machine 50 is inserted, the card unit 56 deletes the interrupt information stored in the general card and obtains valuable value information from the general card. Reading and gaming balls can be rented. In addition, the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 notifies the main control device 80 that the interruption information is stored, and the main control device 80 that receives the notification cancels the interruption state and the game is played. It becomes possible.

  Further, it is assumed that a big hit occurs when 100 game balls are launched after the suspension state is released, and a big hit game is performed. The main control device 80 updates the ball holding information in the same way during the big hit game, and it is assumed that the number of held balls has reached 1856 at the end of the big hit game (of course, the possession information display device 45 has , 1856 are displayed as the number of holding balls).

Here, when a return operation is performed, the card unit 56 stores the valuable value information indicating the remaining 4000 yen in the inserted general card, and then discharges the general card.
On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 50 detects the return operation and receives a notification that the general card has been ejected from the card unit 56, the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the return state and enters a state where a game with 1856 holding balls is possible.

  Thereafter, the game is continuously performed in the pachinko machine 50 in the returned state, and when all 1856 balls are consumed as a result, 0 is displayed on the possession information display device 45. During this time, the number of balls held has always changed due to the game, so the balls are not collected.

  Then, when a general card in which valuable value information indicating the balance of 4000 yen is stored is inserted, the card unit 56 recognizes the valuable value information and sets 40 corresponding to 4000 yen to the possession information display device 45 or the like. Display.

  When a lending operation is performed once, for example, gaming balls for 500 yen are lent out, and the card unit 56 updates the valuable value information, and the remaining amount of 3500 yen, which is reduced from 4000 yen to 500 yen, remains. And Then, 35 corresponding to 3500 yen is displayed on the possession information display device 45 or the like.

  In addition, the card unit 56 issues a lending notification that notifies the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 that 125 gaming balls equivalent to 500 yen have been lent. The main control device 80 updates the ball information in accordance with the lending notification to display 125 balls, and displays 125 as the number of balls on the possession information display device 45.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that a big hit occurs when 80 game balls are fired and a big hit game occurs. In the main controller 80, the ball holding information is similarly updated during the big hit game, and it is assumed that the number of held balls reaches 1884 at the end of the big hit game (of course, the possession information display device 45). Shows 1884 as the number of possessed balls).

  Here, when the end operation is performed, the card unit 56 obtains the ball holding information indicating that the number of held balls is 1884 from the main control device 80, and the clearing of the held ball information is performed. The acquired ball information is stored in the medium, and the clearing medium is discharged. Also, valuable value information indicating the balance of 3,500 yen is stored in the inserted general card, and the general card is discharged. The acquired card information may be stored in the general card together with the valuable value information and discharged.

Further, in the main control device 80, the ball holding information is updated, and the ball holding state becomes zero.
(5) Card insertion processing Next, when a game card or the like is inserted into the card unit 56, the card insertion for releasing the suspended state of the pachinko machine 50, displaying various information on the possession information display device 45, etc. Processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S100, based on the notification from the card unit 56, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game card (general card or membership card) or a clearing medium has been inserted into the card unit 56, and cash is inserted into the card unit 56. It is determined whether or not. When a game card or the like is inserted or when cash is inserted (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105, and in other cases (S100: No), this process ends.

  In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game card or a checkout medium is inserted and the interruption flag is set (whether or not it is in an interruption state). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110, and if a negative determination is obtained (S105: No), the process proceeds to S130.

  In S110, the main control device 80 acquires interruption information stored in the game card or the checkout medium inserted from the card unit 56, and determines whether or not the interruption information corresponds to the pachinko machine 50. judge. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S110: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if a negative determination is obtained (S110: No), the process proceeds to S115. If the interruption information is not stored in the inserted game card and the interruption information cannot be acquired from the card unit 56, the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, the main controller 80 causes the card unit 56 to eject the inserted game card or clearing medium, and ends this process. At this time, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub-integrated control device 83, and the game card inserted in the effect symbol display device 6 is different from the game card discharged when the game card is shifted to the suspended state. The fact that it is a thing is displayed.

  In S120, main controller 80 cancels the suspended state, performs a game resuming process that allows a game with a ball that currently exists, clears the suspended flag (S125), and ends this process. .

  On the other hand, in S <b> 130, main controller 80 determines whether a member card has been inserted based on the notification from card unit 56. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S130: Yes), the process proceeds to S135, and if a negative determination is obtained (S130: No), the process proceeds to S140.

  In S135, the main control device 80 acquires the stored ball data (stored ball information) stored in the inserted member card from the card unit 56 and stores the stored data indicated by the stored ball data on the possession information display device 45. The number of spheres is displayed and the process is terminated.

  In S <b> 140, when a general card is inserted into the card unit 56 or when cash is inserted, the card unit 56 displays the balance on the possession information display device 45. On the other hand, when the clearing medium is inserted into the card unit 56, the main control device 80 acquires the possessed ball data (acquired ball information) read from the clearing medium from the card unit 56, and owns the information display device. In 45, the number of balls held by the ball data is displayed. Then, this process ends.

(6) Lending Process Next, a lending process for lending game balls in accordance with a lending operation will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S200, based on the notification from the card unit 56, the main controller 80 is in a state where a game card or a clearing medium is inserted in the card unit 56, or in a state where cash is inserted and there is a balance. Determine whether. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and if a negative determination is obtained (S200: No), this process ends.

  In S205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a lending operation has been performed based on the notification from the ownership information control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S210, and if a negative determination is obtained (S205: No), this process ends.

  In S <b> 210, main controller 80 determines whether a member card is inserted in card unit 56 based on the notification from card unit 56. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S215. If a negative determination is obtained (S210: No), the process proceeds to S225.

  In S215, the main control device 80, based on the notification from the card unit 56, stores the stored ball data indicating the number of stored balls (125 as an example) corresponding to one lending operation on the inserted member card. Whether or not is stored is determined. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. If a negative determination is obtained (S215: No), this process ends.

  In S220, the main controller 80 adds 125 to the ball counter (ball information) indicating the number of balls, and instructs the card unit 56 to subtract 125 from the player's balls. Then, the process proceeds to S235.

  On the other hand, in S225, when the general card is inserted or cash is inserted, the main control device 80 indicates the presence of the balance corresponding to one lending operation based on the notification from the card unit 56. It is determined whether or not valuable value information exists. In addition, when a clearing medium is inserted, based on a notification from the card unit 56, is the stored ball data indicating the presence of the number of held balls corresponding to one lending operation stored in the clearing medium? Determine whether or not. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if a negative determination is obtained (S225: No), this process ends.

  In S230, main controller 80 adds 125 to the ball holding counter indicating the number of balls held. Further, if a general card is inserted or cash is inserted, the card unit 56 is instructed to update the valuable value information to reduce the withdrawal amount from the balance. If the card has been inserted, the card unit 56 is instructed to update the ball data to reduce 125 balls, and the process proceeds to S235.

  In S235 and S240, when the collection flag is set (in the return state), main controller 80 clears the collection flag (releases the return state), and ends this process.

(7) On-ball addition / subtraction processing Next, on-ball addition / subtraction processing for updating the number of holding balls as the game progresses will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S300, main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has been fired from launch controller 84 based on the detection signal from launch detection SW20. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and when a negative determination is obtained (S300: No), the process proceeds to S310.

In S305, the main controller 80 decrements the ball holding counter, and proceeds to S310.
In S310, main controller 80 determines whether or not a prize has been awarded to each prize opening based on a detection signal from the SW provided at each prize opening. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S315, and if a negative determination is obtained (S310: No), the process proceeds to S320.

In S315, the main control device 80 adds the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening where the winning has occurred to the holding ball counter, and proceeds to S320.
In S320, main controller 80 determines whether or not a foul sphere has occurred based on a detection signal from foul sphere detection SW22. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S320: Yes), the process proceeds to S325, and if a negative determination is obtained (S320: No), this process ends.

In S325, the main controller 80 increments the ball holding counter and ends this process.
(8) About interruption process Next, the interruption process which transfers the pachinko machine 50 to an interruption state according to interruption operation is demonstrated using the flowchart as described in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S400, main controller 80 determines whether or not the suspension flag has been cleared (whether or not it is a state before the transition to the suspension state). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If a negative determination is obtained (S400: No), this process ends.

  In S405, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the operation of the interruption button 42 has been performed based on the notification from the possession information control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S410. If a negative determination is obtained (S405: No), this process ends.

  In S410, main controller 80 determines whether or not the interruption standby flag is cleared (whether or not the interruption explanation screen is displayed). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S415. If a negative determination is obtained (S410: No), the process proceeds to S425.

  In S415, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83, causes the effect symbol display device 6 to display an interruption explanation screen, sets the interruption standby flag (S420), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, in S425, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the ball holding counter is 125 or more. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S425: Yes), the process proceeds to S430. If a negative determination is obtained (S425: No), the process proceeds to S460.

  Note that the pachinko machine 50 can enter a suspended state only when a certain number of balls are present, and no matter what valuable value information or stored data is stored in the game card, the pachinko machine 50 can move to a suspended state. Note that it is not possible to shift to a suspended state when there are no balls in number.

  In S430, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83 and causes the effect symbol display device 6 to display an interruption screen. In addition, for example, a game cannot be played on the pachinko machine 50 by a method such as prohibiting the launch of a game ball by the launch control device 84, and the process proceeds to S435.

  In addition to this, the main control device 80 stops the counting of the ball, invalidates the winning, does not perform the big hit lottery or the symbol effect, and displays the effect symbol display device 6. It is possible to make the game impossible with the pachinko machine 50 by stopping the game.

In S435, the main control device 80 sets an interruptible time and a collection start time according to the number of balls held by the ball counter, and the process proceeds to S440.
In S440, the main controller 80 notifies the card unit 56 of the identification information of the pachinko machine 50, and stores the identification information as interruption information for the inserted game card (or clearing medium). The process proceeds to S445.

In S445 and S450, main controller 80 clears the suspension standby flag, sets the suspension flag, and proceeds to S455.
In S455, the main controller 80 instructs the card unit 56 to discharge the game card (or clearing medium) in which the interruption information is stored, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S460, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83, and the effect symbol display device 6 has a small number of balls, so that the pachinko machine 50 cannot be shifted to the suspended state. Display the notification screen. Then, the interruption standby flag is cleared (S465), and this process is terminated.

(9) Interruption cancellation processing As already described, in order to shift the pachinko machine 50 to the interruption state, it is necessary to operate the interruption button 42 twice. An interruption cancellation process for canceling the transition to the interruption state after 1) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S500, main controller 80 determines whether or not an interruption standby flag is set (whether or not an interruption explanation screen is being displayed). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505. If a negative determination is obtained (S500: No), this process ends.

  In S505, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a return operation has been performed based on the notification from the possession information control device 40 (as described in FIGS. 9D and 9E). After the interruption operation 1 is performed, the transition to the interruption state is canceled by operating the return button 43). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S510, and if a negative determination is obtained (S505: No), this process ends.

  In S510, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83 to stop the display of the interruption explanation screen on the effect symbol display device 6. Then, the interruption standby flag is cleared (S515), and this process is terminated.

(10) Interruption Time Elapse Process Next, the interruption time elapsed process for collecting the ball in the interruption state will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S550, main controller 80 determines whether or not an interruption flag is set (whether or not it is in an interruption state). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S550: Yes), the process proceeds to S555, and if a negative determination is obtained (S550: No), this process ends.

  In S555, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the total time (warning end time) of the suspendable time and the recovery start time (warning time) has elapsed after shifting to the suspend state. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560. If a negative determination is obtained (S555: No), the process proceeds to S575.

  In S560, the main controller 80 communicates with the sub-integrated controller 83 to display the collection screen on the effect symbol display device 6 and clear the ball counter to set the number of balls to 0 (the number of balls held). And the process proceeds to S565. In addition, when a predetermined number of balls are collected every time the collection time elapses, the predetermined number is subtracted from the number of balls held, and thereafter, every time the collection time elapses, a predetermined number is obtained from the number of balls The number is reduced.

  In S565, the main controller 80 notifies the management computer 87 that the collected balls have been collected and the number of collected balls, and clears the interruption flag (S570), and ends this processing. . In the pachinko machine 50, the suspended state is released thereby, the display of the collection screen is stopped, and thereafter, a new game can be performed by inserting a game card or cash.

  On the other hand, in S575, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the suspendable time (warning start time) has elapsed after shifting to the suspended state. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S580, and if a negative determination is obtained (S575: No), this process ends.

  In S580, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83, starts displaying the warning screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this processing. At this time, main controller 80 may output a warning sound from speaker 66.

(11) About game end process Next, the game end process which discharges | emits a game card etc. according to completion | finish operation is demonstrated using the flowchart as described in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S600, the main control device 80 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed based on the notification from the possession information control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and if a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), this process ends.

  In step S <b> 605, the main control device 80 determines whether a game card or a checkout medium is inserted in the card unit 56 based on the notification from the card unit 56. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S610. If a negative determination is obtained (S605: No), the process proceeds to S625.

  In S610, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the ball holding counter is greater than 0 (whether or not a ball is present). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S615. If a negative determination is obtained (S610: No), the process proceeds to S640.

  In S <b> 615, main controller 80 determines whether or not a member card is inserted in card unit 56 based on the notification from card unit 56. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620. If a negative determination is obtained (S615: No), the process proceeds to S630.

  In S620, main controller 80 instructs card unit 56 to update the stored ball data stored in the membership card and add the ball indicated by the ball counter to the player's ball. Then, the process proceeds to S635.

  On the other hand, in S625, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the ball holding counter is greater than 0 (whether or not a ball is present). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S625: Yes), the process proceeds to S630, and if a negative determination is obtained (S610: No), this process ends.

  In S630, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the card unit 56 has a general card inserted therein, or if a game is being played with cash inserted without inserting the general card. And instructing the stored clearing medium to store the ball counter as ball data (acquired ball information).

  If a clearing medium is inserted in the card unit 56, the card unit 56 is instructed to store the ball counter as ball data (acquired ball information) in the inserted clearing medium. , The process proceeds to S635.

In S635, the main controller 80 clears the ball holding counter, and proceeds to S640.
In S640, the main controller 80 instructs the card unit 56 to discharge the game card and the clearing medium. In other words, when a membership card is inserted in the card unit 56, the member card is instructed to be ejected. When a general card is inserted, the clearing in which the general card and the holding ball data are stored. An instruction to eject the medium is given, and if a clearing medium is inserted, an instruction to eject the clearing medium is given. In addition, when a game is played by inserting cash into the card unit 56, the discharge of the clearing medium in which the ball holding data is stored is instructed, and the process proceeds to S645.

  In S640, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83 to display the end screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and is newly stored in the game card or the checkout medium for the management computer 87. The number of balls held is notified (S645), and this process is terminated.

(12) Card Return Process Next, a card return process for discharging a game card or the like in accordance with a return operation and shifting the pachinko machine 50 to a return state will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S700, the main control device 80 determines whether a return operation has been performed based on the notification from the possession information control device 40. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and if a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), this process ends.

  In S <b> 705, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game card or a checkout medium is inserted in the card unit 56 based on the notification from the card unit 56. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and if a negative determination is obtained (S705: No), this process ends.

  In S710, the main controller 80 instructs the card unit 56 to eject the inserted game card or clearing medium. That is, when a membership card is inserted, the card unit 56 is instructed to store the latest stored data in the membership card, and then is instructed to eject the membership card. When a general card is inserted, the card unit 56 is instructed to store the latest valuable value information in the general card and then instructed to eject the general card. If a clearing medium is inserted, the card unit 56 is instructed to store the latest ball data (ball data indicating the number of balls not used in the game) in the clearing medium. After that, the discharge of the clearing medium is instructed, and the process proceeds to S715.

  In S715, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the ball holding counter is greater than zero. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S720, and if a negative determination is obtained (S715: No), this process ends.

In S720, the main control device 80 communicates with the sub integrated control device 83 to display a warning telop on the effect symbol display device 6, and the process proceeds to S725.
In S725, main controller 80 sets a recovery flag (puts pachinko machine 50 in a return state), and ends this process.

(13) Recovery time elapsed process Next, a recovery time elapsed process for recovering a ball after the pachinko machine 50 has shifted to the return state will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process periodically executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50.

  In S750, main controller 80 determines whether a collection flag is set (whether it is in a return state). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755, and when a negative determination is obtained (S750: No), this process ends.

In S755, main controller 80 counts the elapsed time after shifting to the return state (updates the collection time counter indicating the elapsed time), and shifts the process to S760.
In S760, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the ball holding counter has changed (whether or not the number of balls held has changed due to the game). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S760: Yes), the process proceeds to S765. If a negative determination is obtained (S760: No), the process proceeds to S770.

In S765, the main controller 80 resets the collection time counter and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S770, main controller 80 determines whether or not the state in which the number of balls has not changed continues for a certain period of time after shifting to the return state (whether or not the value of the collection time counter has reached a threshold value). judge. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S770: Yes), the process proceeds to S775, and if a negative determination is obtained (S770: No), this process ends.

In S775, the main controller 80 clears the ball counter and sets the number of balls to 0 (collects balls), and proceeds to S780.
In S780, the main controller 80 notifies the management computer 87 of the collected balls and the number of collected balls. In addition, communication with the sub integrated control device 83 is performed to display the collection screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and the collection flag is cleared (S785), and this processing is terminated.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 50 can be put into an interrupted state in which a game is not possible with only a suspension operation and a ball remaining. Accordingly, the player can secure the gaming table on which the pachinko machine 50 is installed while preventing the other player from using the ball, so that the player can feel at ease from the side of the gaming table. You can take a break and take a break.

  In addition, since the pachinko machine 50 is in a state of being displayed in the suspended state, the pachinko shop clerk does not perform any work such as placing a bill on the game table, It can be shown that the game stand on which the pachinko machine 50 is installed is secured by the player who is taking a break.

  In addition, after the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the suspended state, the elapsed time after the transition to the suspended state is counted by the pachinko machine 50, and when the total time (time limit) of the interruption possible time and the collection start time has elapsed, Is collected, it is possible to give a rest time to the player with the ball as collateral.

  For this reason, it is possible to prompt the player to resume the game within the time limit, and the pachinko machine 50 is secured for a long time in a state where the game is not performed, and the operating rate is reduced. Can be prevented.

  Also, as before, the store clerk measures the player's break time and measures the time until the ball is collected more accurately than when the ball is collected when the break time exceeds a certain time. It is possible to give a break time fairly to each player. Furthermore, it is not necessary for the store clerk to measure the rest time and collect the ball, and the work load on the store clerk can be reduced.

  Therefore, according to the encapsulated pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the player can play the game with peace of mind while preventing a reduction in the operating rate, reducing the work burden on the clerk of the pachinko store, and ensuring fairness. It is possible to leave the table and take a break.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In this embodiment, the game card and the checkout medium are configured as an IC card, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured as a storage medium such as a magnetic card. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (2) Also, in this embodiment, when shifting to the suspended state, the identification information of the pachinko machine 50 is displayed on the game card (or stocked clearing medium) inserted in the card unit 56. Is remembered as

  However, if unique identification information is attached to the game card or the clearing medium, the identification information of the game card or clearing medium ejected by the card unit 56 is read when shifting to the suspended state. Notifying the main control device 80 of the machine 50, the main control device 80 may store the identification information.

  When a game card or the like is inserted during the suspended state, the card unit 56 reads the identification information from the game card or the like, notifies the main control device 80, and receives it from the card unit 56 at the main control device 80. It may be determined whether the stored identification information matches the stored identification information. If they match, the suspended state may be canceled.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(3) In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 50 and the card unit 56 are separate bodies, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 50 and the card unit 56 may be configured integrally. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (4) For each member card, a limit may be set on the number of times that the member card can be shifted to the suspended state within a day. That is, for example, when the membership card is discharged at the time of transition to the suspended state, the card unit 56 stores the date and time at that time in the membership card, and when the suspension operation 1 is performed, The date and time information is read out, the number of times the pachinko machine 50 is shifted to the suspended state during the game using the membership card (number of interruptions) is determined, and the number of interruptions is determined as the main control device of the pachinko machine 50 80 may be notified.

  On the other hand, the main controller 80 refers to the number of interruptions received from the card unit 56 in S415 of the interruption process (that is, when the interruption operation 1 is performed), and if the number of interruptions reaches the limit number The interruption process may be terminated without displaying the interruption explanation screen or setting the interruption standby flag. By carrying out like this, it can prevent that each pachinko machine 50 installed in the pachinko parlor is frequently shifted to a suspended state, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine 50 is reduced.

  (5) In addition, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the ball is collected after a certain period of time has elapsed after entering the suspended state. Processing for clearing the ball holding information (setting the ball holding to 0) may be performed in accordance with the operation of the operation unit provided in a possible place (for example, the back side of the pachinko machine 50). Thereby, it becomes easy to manage the pachinko machine 50.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

Game cards and clearing media correspond to storage media.
Further, the lending operation corresponds to the lending instruction, the suspending operation corresponds to the suspending instruction, the returning operation corresponds to the returning instruction, and the ending operation corresponds to the ending instruction.

Further, S125 of the card insertion process corresponds to the interrupted state canceling means.
Further, S215 and S225 of the lending process correspond to lending means, and S240 corresponds to the return state releasing means.

Further, S415 of the interruption process corresponds to the notification means, S430, S450, and S455 correspond to the interruption means, and S430 corresponds to the display means.
Further, the interruption canceling process S560 corresponds to the interruption state collecting means.

Further, S620, S630, and S640 of the interruption time elapse processing correspond to the end means.
Further, S710 and S725 of the card return process correspond to return means, S755 corresponds to count means, and S775 corresponds to return state collection means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... The number of usual figure hold Display device, 9 ... special display device, 11 ... first start port, 11a ... first start port SW, 12 ... second start port, 12a ... second start port SW, 12b ... general electric utility solenoid, 14 ... Big winning opening, 14a ... Count SW, 14b ... Large winning opening solenoid, 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 17a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 18 ... Special figure holding number display device, 20 ... Launch detection SW, 21 ... Out ball detection SW, 22 ... Foul ball detection SW, 24 ... Card unit terminal board, 28 ... Touch SW, 29 ... Launching stop SW, 30 ... Launching motor, 31a ... Left winning port SW, 35 ... Glass frame closing SW, 36 ... Inner frame Closed SW, 39 ... Cylinder 40 ... Owned information control device, 41 ... Lending button, 42 ... Interrupt button, 43 ... Return button, 44 ... End button, 45 ... Owned information display device, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 56 ... Card unit, 56a ... Card insertion / discharge port, 56b ... Withdrawal amount changeover switch, 56c ... Withdrawal amount display lamp, 56d ... Available lamp, 56e ... Card insertion lamp, 61 ... Flat glass, 64 ... Launch Handle, 65 ... frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... speaker, 67 ... production button, 68 ... jog dial, 70 ... inner frame, 71 ... ball tank, 72 ... tank rail, 78 ... external connection terminal plate, 80 ... main control device, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 81 ... Discharge control apparatus, 82 ... Production | presentation symbol control apparatus, 83 ... Sub integrated control apparatus, 84 ... Launch control apparatus, 85 ... Power supply board, 90 ... Symbol display apparatus relay terminal board

Claims (5)

The game balls launched on the game board by the launching device are collected, and the collected game balls are fired again by the launching device, so that a predetermined number of game balls enclosed inside can be used cyclically. A sealed ball game machine that performs and updates the number of balls held by the player as the game progresses,
When a rental instruction is issued by a player, the information is acquired from a card unit in which a storage medium used for renting a game ball is inserted, and the ball is increased by a predetermined number of units corresponding to the information. Means,
When a predetermined time limit has elapsed after the ball game machine has entered a suspended state in which the game cannot be performed, the player holds the ball possessed at the time of transition to the suspended state. A notification means for notifying reduction,
When the number of the balls is not less than a predetermined number , after the notification by the notification means, in response to a stop instruction from the player, the ball game machine transitions to the interrupted state with the balls remaining And interrupting means for discharging the inserted storage medium to the card unit;
During the suspended state, the fact that the suspended state is displayed and that the suspended state is released by inserting the storage medium ejected at the time of transition to the suspended state into the card unit are displayed. Display means for displaying information capable of specifying the remaining time until the time limit elapses;
When detecting that the storage medium ejected when shifting to the suspended state is inserted into the card unit, suspended state releasing means for releasing the suspended state;
After the transition to the suspension state, when the time limit has elapsed, the suspension state collection means for reducing the number of the holding balls at the time of transition to the suspension state at least the predetermined number ,
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Even if the holding ball is present but the number of the holding balls has not reached the predetermined number, the interruption means does not shift to the interruption state even if an interruption instruction is issued from a player. An enclosed ball game machine characterized by the fact that The encapsulated ball game machine according to claim 1,
When the storage medium is inserted in the card unit, in response to a return instruction from the player, the ball game machine is put into a return state in which the game using the ball currently existing is possible. And a return means for discharging the inserted storage medium to the card unit,
When the ball is present, the card unit stores the current number of balls in the inserted storage medium in response to an end instruction from the player. An end means for discharging,
An enclosed ball game machine characterized by further comprising: The encapsulated ball game machine according to claim 2,
Counting means for counting a maintenance time during which the number of balls is maintained at a constant value during the return state;
When the maintenance time reaches a predetermined time, a return state collecting means for reducing the number of the holding balls,
An enclosed ball game machine characterized by further comprising: In the encapsulated ball game machine according to claim 3,
When any of the storage media is inserted into the card unit and the lending operation is performed, the storage medium further includes return state release means for releasing the return state;
Enclosed ball game machine characterized by The encapsulated ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The time limit is set to a length according to the number of balls held at the time of transition to the suspended state, and the time limit is set longer as the number of balls held increases.
Enclosed ball game machine characterized by

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