JPH0337089A - Playing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To display a score in analog and allow the sensory recognition on the player's profit by selectively adjusting the display unit which is the ratio between the magnitude of the player's profit and the corresponding physical quantity in response to the change of the display range. CONSTITUTION:When a player acquires a score during a play, the score is added, and the added score is displayed on a score indicator 7 and a score level indicator 12. The score level indicator 12 is constituted of ten lighting display sections 12a-12j, when the set value is set in the range 1-9. The score of the set value is added for each winning ball. When the set value is 4, for example, only the display section 12a is lighted if the present score of the player is within the range 1-500, lighting display sections 12a and 12b are lighted if it is within the range 501-1000, and lighting display sections 12a-12c are lighted if it is within the range 1001-1500 so that the player can recognize the score in analog. When the score is 4501 or above, all lighting display sections 12a-12j are lighted.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko gaming machines, coin gaming machines, arranged balls, mahjong balls, slot machines, etc. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows players to play within the range of points corresponding to the above, and that can award a predetermined gaming value that is profitable to the player upon the establishment of a predetermined gaming state.

[Prior Art] This persimmon gaming machine has been generally known in the past, for example, by digitally displaying the magnitude of the player's earned profits, which changes as the game progresses, using a segment display or the like. was. However, while playing, players are so absorbed in the game that they do not have the luxury of paying close attention to the digital display that displays their own profits, and they do not have the luxury of paying close attention to the digital display that displays their own profits. The disadvantage was that it was difficult to recognize whether the

[Problem to be solved by the invention] Therefore, it is analogous, such as length 1 area.

The size of the player's profit is displayed by a visually recognizable physical quantity that changes continuously, and the player can intuitively understand the size of his or her own profit by looking at the display momentarily without paying attention to it. It is conceivable to configure it so that the outline can be recognized.

However, specific examples of the player's profits that change as the game progresses include the points earned by the player, the number of times game value is awarded based on the establishment of a predetermined specific gaming state, or the difference in pachinko gaming machines. There are a certain number of things, such as arguments, and it is impossible to display all of them using one type of display means. In other words, the score usually varies from 0 to about 3000.4000, while the number of times the gaming value is awarded is, for example, 3 times,
In this way, the display device that displays the player's profit, which only takes a relatively small value, such as the number of times the game value is awarded, can display the player's profit, which changes greatly, such as the score. Even if you try to display it, it will not be displayed completely, and conversely, a display device that displays the player's profit that changes greatly, such as the score, will only show a small value, such as the number of times the game value is awarded. When the profit of 1 is displayed, there arises a problem that the value is too small and the displayed physical quantity is too small to be recognized by the player. Moreover, even if you take one point, the point award rate may differ depending on the type of gaming machine or the region where the gaming machine is installed, and even in such cases, the score for the award rate will be different. Even if the display device can display the score, if the award rate of the score changes, it may not be able to be displayed completely, or conversely, the size and change of the score cannot be displayed to a sufficient degree for the player to recognize. In order to solve such inconveniences, conventionally, dedicated display devices have been used for each type of player's profit to be displayed, such as points, the number of times game value is awarded, or the difference, as well as the point award rate. Since the display device has to be manufactured and assembled into a game machine, it is forced to produce a large variety of display devices in small quantities, which has the disadvantage that it is not possible to reduce costs by mass producing a small number of products.

In short, because we have adopted an analog display method using visible physical quantities that change continuously so that players can intuitively recognize the player's profits, we have adopted an analog display method that uses visible physical quantities that change continuously so that the player's profits can be intuitively recognized by the player. A new technical problem arises in that it is not possible to respond to changes in the display range due to differences in the type of display target or the scoring rate.

In view of these circumstances, the present invention aims to enable players to intuitively recognize their profits by adopting an analog display method, while also being able to respond to changes in the display range using one type of display means. purpose.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention enables a game to be played using points corresponding to the input of game media, and provides a predetermined game value that is profitable to the player by establishing a predetermined game state. A gaming machine capable of granting a player's profit, the means for displaying information regarding a player's profit that changes as the game progresses, and wherein the size of the changing profit is displayed in accordance with the change in the size of the profit. A visual display means that displays a visible physical quantity that changes in an analog manner while maintaining a predetermined correlation, and a display 11 that switches the ratio between the magnitude of the profit and the corresponding physical quantity.
The display unit is characterized in that it includes display unit switching means for switching the first rank.

[Function] In the gaming machine of the present invention, the magnitude of the player's profit, which changes as the game progresses, is continuously changed by the visual display means while maintaining a predetermined correlation with the change in the magnitude of the profit. The profit is displayed as a visually recognizable physical quantity, and the ratio between the magnitude of profit and the corresponding physical quantity is switched by a display unit switching means.

That is, since the display unit, which is the ratio between the magnitude of the player's profit and the corresponding physical quantity, is switched by the display unit switching means, the display unit can be switched and adjusted in response to changes in the display range.

[Embodiments of the Invention] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a pinball game machine included in the game machine. The pachinko game machine 1 is of a so-called enclosed ball type, and its front frame 2 is provided with an egg holding frame 3. A glass door frame 4 and a front plate 5 for opening and closing the game area 17 formed by the game board 14 of the pachinko game machine 1 are provided to be openable and closable with respect to the egg holding frame 3. A ball-striking operation handle 8 is provided at the lower right corner of the pachinko game machine 1 in the figure, and when the player operates this ball-striking operation handle 8, the ball-striking rod 55 swings intermittently, and the pachinko balls are hit one by one. The ball is configured to be hit into the game area 17 by passing between the ball hitting guide rail 15a and the game area forming rail 15b. In addition,
Reference numeral 6 in the figure is a see-through window, which is configured so that the pachinko balls fired by the ball rod 55 can be visually recognized by the player.

In the gaming area 17, one variable display device is provided almost in the center, and a variable winning ball device 2 is provided below it.
5 are arranged. One variable display device includes identification information display sections 20a and 2 that can variably display multiple types of identification information.
0b and 20c are provided. And starting prize openings 32 a, 32 b, which are formed in the gaming area 17,
When a pachinko ball wins in any of the pachinko balls 32c, up to four starting winnings are memorized, and based on the starting winning memory, the identification information display sections 20a, 20b are displayed.
.

20C starts variable display, and the identification information display sections 20a, 20b, and 20C are configured to be controlled to stop sequentially based on the elapse of a predetermined time or when the player presses a stop button (not shown). .

Incidentally, each time the variable display is performed, the starting prize memory is subtracted by one. If the display result on the variable display device 19 when the player stops is a specific combination, it will be a jackpot and the opening/closing plate 26 of the variable winning ball device 25 will be opened and the drive will be controlled to the first state that is advantageous for the player. Ru.

The variable display device 19 constantly displays a variable display and is controlled to stop when a predetermined time elapses or when the player presses a stop button (not shown), with the condition that the pachinko ball starts winning. You can. One of the variable display devices includes a number-of-opening display 22 for displaying the number of openings of the opening/closing plate 26 of the variable winning ball device 25. Starting winning memory display 23a to 23d for displaying the memory value of the starting winning of pachinko balls (described later), and line display 24a to 24 for displaying the winning line where a specific combination was established.
f and a prize opening 21 are provided.

The first state of the variable winning ball device 25 is determined when a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) passes or when a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 10
The opening/closing plate 26 is closed based on whichever of the following conditions is satisfied, whichever comes first. If a pachinko ball enters the specific winning hole 27 during the period in which the variable winning ball device 25 is in the first state, the first state is updated and the control is repeated and continued. The repetition continuation control is performed after waiting until the first state of that time is completed. The repeat continuation control may be performed immediately when the pachinko ball enters the specific winning hole 27 and the repeat continuation condition is satisfied.

In addition, there are regular winning holes 28 on both the left and right sides of the specific winning hole 27.
a, 28b are formed. The variable winning ball device 25 further includes a winning number display 31 for displaying the number of winning balls that have won in the variable winning ball device 25. Game effect lamps 30a, 30b that light up or blink when a jackpot occurs, and normal winning holes 29a, 29b are provided. The entered prize number display 31 may count up and display from rOJ, or may count down and display every time a prize is won from an upper limit value of the number of prizes (for example, rlOJ).

In the game area 17, there are further windmills 18a and 1 with lamps.
8b, normal winning openings 33a, 33b, and game effect lamps 35a, 35b that light up or flash when a jackpot occurs, etc. are provided. In addition, if the pachinko ball hit in the gaming area 17 does not win in any of the winning holes,
The ball is collected from the out port 34 as an out ball. In the figure, 1
6 is a winning lamp that lights up or blinks when a pachinko ball wins, and 13 is a jackpot lamp that lights up or blinks when a jackpot is won.

A card reader/writer unit 64 is incorporated in the lower part of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
By inserting a card, which is an example of a recording medium, through a card insertion/ejection port 94 formed in the writer unit 64, a pachinko game can be played within the range of the player's points recorded on the card. By inserting a card, the player's points recorded on the card become the current score and are displayed on the score display 7, and when the player starts playing and earns points as the player plays, The acquired points are added up, and the added points are displayed on the score display 7. The score is also displayed on the score level display 12. This score level indicator 12
consists of 10 lighting display sections 12a to 12j, and for example, if the setting value described later is 4, only the lighting display section 12a is turned on when the player's current score is within the range of 1 to 500. , if the score is within the range of 501 to 1000, the lighting display sections 12a and 12b are turned on and the score is 1001 to 150.
When the score is within the range of 0 points, the lighting display sections 122 to 12c are turned on so that the player can recognize the score in an analog manner. When the score reaches 4501 or more, all the lighting display sections 12a to 12j are turned on.

In this way, since the player is made to recognize the score using a visible physical quantity that changes in an analog manner rather than a digital display, it is difficult for the player to intuitively recognize the current score. Since the player does not need to watch the score level display 12, the player can concentrate on the game as much as possible. This score level display 12 is a means for displaying information (for example, scores) regarding the player's profit that changes as the game progresses, and the size of the changing profit is indicated by the change in the size of the profit. 7 visual display means is configured to display a visually recognizable physical quantity that changes in an analog manner while maintaining a predetermined correlation with respect to the physical quantity. The display target of this visual display means is not only the score but also the number of prizes won.

Various information can be considered, such as the number of differences and the number of jackpots, and in short, information regarding the player's profit that changes as the game progresses may be used. Further, the visual display means may be of any type as long as it can display information regarding the player's profits in an analog manner.

In the figure, numeral 10 is an illuminated settlement button with a built-in settlement lamp 11, which is pressed by the player when he/she wants to settle the bill after finishing the game. Further, 9 is a speaker, which generates sound effects such as winning sound effects when a pachinko ball wins, and informs the player of the progress of the game, such as the start of variable display on the variable display device. It is.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a part of the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. A ball launching device 50 is provided below and on the side of the pachinko game machine 1 .

This ball launcher 50 includes a ball motor 52 and a ball rod 55.
A light shielding plate 55a and a ball hitting rod sensor are attached to a mounting board 51. When the player operates the ball-striking operation handle 8 shown in FIG. The pachinko balls are configured to be ejected one by one into the game area 17 (see FIG. 1) by the movement of the player. In addition, the batting rod sensor 56 is
It is a light emitting/receiving type, and the light emitted from this batting rod sensor 56 is blocked by a light shielding plate 55a provided on the batting rod 55 that swings intermittently. is switched ON. And this batting rod sensor 56
The detection signal is used for game control which will be described later.

The game board 14 is attached to the game board holding frame 36 by a fixing member 37. The game board 14 is configured to be removable from the game board holding frame 36 by rotating the fixing member 37 in the direction of the illustrated arrow.

On the back side of the game board 14, a winning ball collecting cover 38 and three hitting ball collecting covers are provided. The winning ball collection cover integrated 38 has a starting winning ball sensor 42a~ at a predetermined location.
42c is provided, and the winning balls won from each winning opening are sent to the predetermined starting winning ball sensors 42a to 42c.
It is intended to lead to The winning balls that have passed through the starting winning ball sensors 42a to 42c fall into the winning ball collecting gutter 39a of the winning ball collecting cover 39, are collected in one place, and pass through the winning ball sensor 47. has been done. A winning ball is detected by this winning ball sensor 47, and its detection output is used for game control which will be described later. On the other hand, a winning ball sensor ■46 is provided below the starting winning prize upper sensor 42a, and a winning ball sensor ■46 is provided below the starting winning prize opening 32a (the first
(See figure) Winning winning balls are detected by this winning ball sensor 46, and the detection output is used for game control to be described later. Further, the winning balls that have won in the variable winning ball device 25 (see FIG. 1) are detected by the winning number sensor 45 and also by the winning ball sensor 48, and the detection output is used for game control to be described later. The winning number sensor 45 and the winning ball sensor 48 may be used as one sensor. Furthermore, the specific winning hole 27 of the variable winning ball device 25 (see Figure 1)
The winning balls that have won are detected by the specific person rental ball sensor 44 and used for game control described later. The winning balls that have passed through the input winning ball sensor 47 and the out balls collected from the out port 34 are combined by the winning ball/out positive merging gutter 39b and guided to the communication port 40. In the figure, 43 is a solenoid for opening and closing the opening/closing plate 26 (see FIG. 1) of the variable winning ball device 25. One is a variable display device. In the figure, 49 is a game control board box, and 58 is a pachinko machine control board box. Also winning ball collection cover 3
8 is provided with a relay terminal board 41, and this relay terminal board 41 relays connections between electrical devices related to game mq control and game control boards in the four game control board boxes.

A card reader/writer device 60 is arranged below the pachinko game machine 1. This card reader/writer device 60 includes a card reader/writer unit 64, a collected card stocker 61, a collected card full sensor 62, a card reader/writer control board box 65, and a payment operation sensor 63.

Note that 9 in the figure is a speaker.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main part for explaining the operation of firing the pachinko balls. Winning balls/out Odai style gutter 3 b (
The winning balls and out balls collected in Figure 2) are connected to communication port 4.
0 is returned into the batted ball supply passage 72 of the batted ball supply passage body 71. The ball supply passage 72 is inclined downward to the right in the figure, and is configured such that pachinko balls flow down toward the ball supply device 80 side. Then, the ball supply device 80 responds to the ejecting motion of the pachinko balls by the ball launch device 50.
is operated to feed pachinko balls one by one to the ball firing position.

The pachinko balls fired by the ball launcher 50 pass over the launch rail 66 fixed to the mounting board 67 and are directed to the game area 17 (the first
(see figure).

Note that 15b is a gaming area forming rail. On the other hand, if the rebound force by the ball launcher 50 is too weak, the fired pachinko balls may be removed from the game area 17 (see FIG. 1).
The ball flows down between the batted ball guiding rail 15a and the game area forming rail 15b and falls into the foul ball 69 without reaching the inside. The foul ball that has fallen into the foul ball bowl 69 is caught by the foul ball receiving section 73, guided to the right in the figure by the foul ball guide gutter 74, passes through the foul ball sensor 75, and is returned to the hit ball supply passage 72. will be returned to the top. A foul ball is detected by this foul ball sensor 75, and the detection signal is used for game control which will be described later.

The ball launcher 50 has a ball motor 5 on a mounting board 51.
Various parts such as 2 and batting rod 55 are attached. When the ball hitting motor 52 is driven, the drive blade 53 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing, and the lever 54 is pushed down by the drive blade 53 and swings in the clockwise direction in the drawing. A ball hitting rod 55 is integrally formed with this lever 54, and is configured such that when the lever 54 swings, the ball hitting rod 55 also swings at the same time. A restoring force of a spring (not shown) acts to rotate the ball hitting rod 55 in the counterclockwise direction shown in the drawing. Since the configuration is as described above, the drive blade 5
3 comes into contact with the lever 54 and pushes the lever 54 downward, causing the ball hitting rod 55 to swing clockwise in the figure.
When the driving blade 53 comes out of contact with the lever 54, the ball striking rod 55 is swung in the counterclockwise direction as shown in the drawing by the restoring force of a spring (not shown), and the swinging force causes the pachinko ball at the shooting position to be fired. be done. Ball launcher 50
Further, a ball hitting force adjusting mechanism 57 is provided, and by adjusting the ball hitting force adjusting mechanism 57, the magnitude of the restoring force of the spring (not shown) is adjusted, so that the ball hitting force can be adjusted. The batting rod 55 is provided with a light shielding plate 55a, and when the batting rod 55 swings clockwise in the figure, light emitted from the light emitting/receiving type batting rod sensor 56 is blocked by the light shielding plate 55a. The light is blocked by the plate 55a. And batting rod sensor 5
When the light emitted from 6 is blocked, this batting rod sensor 56 turns O.
When it becomes N and further switches from ON to OFF, the ball feed solenoid is energized.

The batted ball supply device 80 is provided with a ball feeding solenoid 85 that is energized based on the detection output of the batting ball rod sensor 56, and when this ball feeding solenoid is energized, the first ball feeding member 81 is moved. It is configured to swing in the clockwise direction in the figure around the support shaft 82. As the first ball feeding member 81 swings, its ball receiving portion 83
The pachinko ball above is pushed up. This ball receiving part 83
Because the top surface slopes downward toward the launch rail 66,
The pachinko balls pushed up by the ball receiver 83 roll toward the launch rail 66 and are supplied onto the launch rail 66 from the seven supply ports. In the figure, reference numeral 78 denotes a regulating section, which is configured to be able to regulate the pachinko balls located on the ball placement section 76 from flowing down toward the firing rail 66 side. Further, reference numeral 77 in the figure is a side wall, which is for catching pachinko balls flowing down on the hit ball supply passage 72. When the pachinko balls pushed up by the ball holder 83 push up the ball holder 91, the second ball holder 89 swings about its support shaft 90 in the counterclockwise direction in the figure. As the second ball receiving member 89 swings, the actuator 93 of the high speed sensor 92 is pushed upward, and the high speed sensor 92 outputs a ball feed detection signal. Further, the lower surface of the ball receiving portion 91 is inclined upward toward the firing rail 66 side, and the pachinko balls pushed up by the ball receiving portion 83 contact the ball receiving portion 91 and are sent toward the firing rail 66 side. It is configured so that force acts on the pachinko balls. The inclination of the artist receiving portions 83 and 91 ensures that pachinko balls are fed into the launch rail 66 from the supply port 79. With the pachinko balls placed on the ball placement section 76 being supplied to the firing rail 66 side, the excitation of the ball feed solenoid 85 is released, and due to the restoring force of the return spring 88 provided in the plunger 86. , the first ball feeding member 81 is swung in the counterclockwise direction as shown in the figure, and the subsequent pachinko balls flow down onto the hit ball placement section 76 . In addition, 87 in the figure is an engagement plate, and the retaining protrusion 8 provided on the first ball feeding member 81
4 so that the driving force of the ball feed solenoid 85 is reliably transmitted to the first ball feed member 81.

In addition, in the figure, 34 is an exit, 14 is a game board, 3 is a door holding frame, 5 is a front plate, and 36 is a game board holding frame. In addition,
If the enclosed ball becomes dirty, a ball removal section is provided at a suitable location to remove the ball, and the ball is re-sealed after being polished to remove dirt.

The pachinko game machine described above is one in which a jackpot occurs when the display result of the variable display device that variably displays the winnings after starting a prize becomes a specific combination, but the present invention is not limited to this. First, for example, the variable winning ball device is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice) in response to a starting winning, and a jackpot state is generated in response to a winning in a specific winning area, and the variable winning ball device is opened and closed due to the jackpot. The first state may be repeatedly continued as soon as the pachinko ball further enters a specific winning area during the first state. In addition, a right is generated when a prize is entered in a specific winning slot, and when a person wins a specific prize again, the right is extinguished, and a variable winning ball device is opened in conjunction with a start winning while the right is occurring. It may also be a pachinko game machine that lets you play. Furthermore, the gaming machine referred to in the present invention is not limited to pinball gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and arranged ball-type pachinko gaming machines, but may also be gaming machines such as card-based arrangement balls and card-based slot machines. . Alternatively, it may be a gaming machine in which points are given according to the amount of money inserted by inserting cash, and games can be played based on the given points.

FIG. 4 is an overall plan view showing the internal structure of the card reader/writer unit 64. Figure 5 shows the card reader/
6 is an overall side view showing the internal structure of the writer unit 64. FIG.

The card reader/writer unit 64 reads recorded information to be recorded on the card 150 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) inserted from the card insertion/ejection port 94, and writes necessary predetermined information to the card 150, 160. It has a function of ejecting the card from the card insertion/ejection port 94 after writing. The card reader/writer unit 64 has a card insertion/ejection port 94 with respect to the mounting board. Head transport motor (DC motor Mo) 107 as a drive source. A card transport motor (stepping motor Ms) 96 is further provided with various sensors and the like.

When a card 150 or 160 is inserted through the card insertion/ejection port 94, the card insertion sensor 95 first detects that the card has been inserted. Then, the card transport motor 96 rotates, and its rotational force is applied to the belt 97. gear 98
is transmitted to the card feed roller 99, and the card feed roller 99 rotates. This rotation of the card feed roller 99 causes the compressed card to be drawn in to the right in the figure.

As this card is pulled in, the left horizontal mark row read sensor (SW2) 102 and the right horizontal mark row read sensor (SW3)
) 103 and 1 read the left horizontal mark rows 151, 161 and right horizontal mark row 152 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) recorded on the card. In addition, in the figure,
Reference numeral 101 denotes a pressure spring, which has a function of pushing up each support shaft of the guide rollers 100, and is configured to press both guide rollers 100 against the corresponding card feed rollers 99.

The horizontal mark row 153 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C @) on the card taken in by the nine guide rollers is read by the horizontal mark row read sensor (SW4) 105. This horizontal mark row read sensor (SW4) 105 is
The head transport member 104 is provided in a head transport member 104, and is configured to reciprocate along its head transport axis 109 as the head transport i1h 109 rotates. That is, the head transport shaft 109 has
Spiral cut? a 109 a is cut, and the bottle that enters the spiral cut groove 109a is the head conveying member 1.
04, and the bottle has a helical notch 109a.
The head transport member 104 is configured to move in the axial direction by rotating the head transport shaft 109 in the state in which the head transport member 104 is inserted. In addition, 110 in the figure is the head conveying member 10.
This is a guide shaft that guides the reciprocating movement of 4. Further, the head conveying member 104 has a writing head (thermal head) 10.
6 is also provided. When the head conveyance member 104 is conveyed to the upper end of the conveyance stroke as shown in FIG. 4, it is detected by the head position sensor 111 and a detection signal is output.

The head transport shaft 109 is configured to have the driving force of a head transport motor (DC motor Mo) 107 transmitted through a gear 108 and rotate by the driving force. In other words, the horizontal mark row read sensor (SW4
) 105 reads the marks in the horizontal mark row 153 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) written on the card while moving laterally with respect to the card, and the writing head (thermal head) reads the marks written on the card. The horizontal mark row 15 is moved horizontally with respect to the inserted card.
3,163 to write horizontal mark row marks.

The card taken in by the card feed roller 99 is
Card feed roller 99 (center shown) rotated by card feed motor (stepping motor MS) 96
It is further conveyed to the right in the figure. Further, the card conveyed by the card feed roller 99 (the one in the center of the figure) is further conveyed to the right in the figure by the card feed roller 99 (the one on the right side of the figure) provided at the end of the card conveyance, and is taken in. It is composed of

The card feeding roller 99 on the right side of the figure has a belt 97,
The driving force of a card transport motor (stepping motor Ms) 95 is transmitted through a gear 98 to rotate the card. A guide roller 100 is freely rotatably provided below the card feeding roller 99 on the right side of the drawing, and a support shaft of the guide roller 100 is pressed toward the card feeding roller 99 by a pressure spring 101. The head transport motor (DC motor Mo) 107 consists of a motor body and a TG signal output section 107a, and pulses synchronized with the rotation of the head transport motor (DC motor Mo) 107 are output from the TG signal output section 107a. It is configured to

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the variable display device 19. Inside the drum mechanism storage box 118, rotating drums 113a, 113b, and 113C are provided.

This rotating drum 113a.

113b and 113c are motor supports 115a and 115a of stepping motors 114a, 114b and 114c, respectively.
115b and 115c, and the rotating drums 113a to 113c are configured to rotate when these stepping motors 114a to 114C are driven. The stepping motor 114a~
114c is attached to motor fixing plates 116a to 116c. Further, the rotating drums 113a to 113c have notches 117a to 117 for detecting the drum position.
C is formed in each. Recesses 119a to 119c are formed in the drum mechanism storage box 118 at positions corresponding to the cutouts 117a to 117C, respectively,
Drum position sensors (phototransistors) 122a to 122C are housed in the recesses 119a to 119C, respectively. The four parts 119a-119c also include drums (M, W sensors (hole l-h transistors) 122a to 119c).
Through holes 120a to 120C for detecting 122C are formed, respectively. Then, the drum position sensor 1
22a to 122C, the respective notches 117a to 1
17c, each rotating drum 1
The rotation angles of 13a to 113C can be detected. In addition,
In the figure, 121 is a circuit board, and the drum position sensor (
This is for operating the phototransistors) 122a to 122c. Further, 123 is a relay terminal board.

For example, 16 pieces of identification information are drawn on the outer circumferential surface of each of the rotating drums 113a to 113c, and specific identification information (
In this example, r777JrFEVERFEVERFE
VERJ rBARBARBARJ rsANKY
o 5ANKYO5ANKY○"), a jackpot condition occurs. There are 20 specific combinations of identification information that will cause this jackpot state.

In the figure, 112 is a cover member, and each rotating drum 113
Magnifying lens sections 112a, 112b, 112c are provided at positions corresponding to the front of the rotating drums 112a, 113b, 113c to enlarge the design of each rotating drum and display identification information display sections 20a, 20b.
, 20c. Also 4a, 4
b is a glass plate held by the glass door frame 4 (see FIG. 1), 14 is a game board, and 38 is an integrated cover for collecting winning balls.

Although the variable display device 19 described above is a drum type in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a digital display using a liquid crystal, or a leaf type. Alternatively, it may be displayed by electroluminescence. Furthermore, multiple lamps and LEDs are installed,
It may be of a so-called roulette type in which a variable display is performed while running and lighting up lamps or LEDs by circulating them.

Furthermore, it may be a combination of two or more of the various variable display members, such as a drum type or a digital type. Alternatively, a belt type or dot matrix may be used. In this embodiment, the number of display sections is three, but it may be one, two, or four or more.

FIGS. 7A to 7C show a game card, and are front views showing a card 150 after being issued with predetermined marks actually written in various mark rows. FIG. 7A shows a card that has been issued and is still unused. If the card 150 in this state is inserted into the card reader/writer unit 64, the left horizontal mark row read sensor (SW2) 10
2 and right horizontal mark row read sensor (SW3) 103 read the respective vertical mark rows, and then horizontal mark row read sensor (SW4) 105 reads the horizontal mark row. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, necessary predetermined information is written in the second row of the horizontal mark column by the write head (thermal head) 106. Furthermore, when the card is inserted into the card reader/writer unit 64 in order to use the card for the second time, after the predetermined write information is read in the same manner as described above, the necessary predetermined information is transferred to the write head (thermal head). 106, it is written in the third row of the structure mark column.

In addition, 154 in the figure is a visible display part, and the horizontal mark row 15
This is a display column for displaying the information written in 3 in a visually recognizable manner. Also, IMM,, IMH
2. IM□, ... are horizontal mark row index marks, IMv is a vertical mark row index mark,
It is used to determine the reference position when reading with each lead sensor. Further, 150a and 150b are card edges.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the main parts of the pachinko machine control board box 58. The pachinko machine control board box 58 is provided with an opening/closing plate 124, and the opening/closing plate 124 is normally locked by a locking mechanism 125. Then, insert the key, which is held only by the person in charge of the gaming hall, into the keyhole 12.
6 and by rotating the locking piece 127 of the locking mechanism 125, the lock is released and the opening/closing plate 124 becomes openable. When the opening/closing plate 124 is opened, inside,
Stop condition setting section 128. Winning score setting section 132, winning number upper limit setting switch 136. Jackpot probability setting switch 1
37. A score level display changeover switch 138 and a machine number setting switch 139 are provided. The stop condition setting section 128 includes a jackpot stop setting switch 129. Difference stop setting switch 130 and score stop setting switch 1
31, and the winning score setting section 132 includes an addition number setting switch 133. Addition number setting switch ■13
4. An addition number setting switch 135 is provided. The various switches provided in this pachinko machine control board box 58 are composed of so-called thermomil switches.

The jackpot stop setting switch 129 has a setting value of 1.
It can be set in the range from 1 to 9, and when it is set in the range from 1 to 9, the termination control is performed when the number of jackpots reaches the set value. Note that if the set value is set to O, the game will not be stopped based on the number of jackpots. The difference number stop setting switch 130 can be set in the range of 1000 to 99,000 in units of 1000 points, and when it is set in the range of 1000 to 99,000, the difference number stop setting switch 130 can be set in the range of 1000 to 99,000. Stop control is performed. Note that if the set value is set to OO, stopping based on the difference number will not be performed. However, the recordable score of the card is the maximum value (99 in this example).
999 points), the game ends at that point. The score stop setting switch 13 is set to 1000 to 990.
The card score can be set up to 00 in 1000 points, and when the card score reaches the set value, the termination control is performed. The termination condition setting unit 128 prepares a plurality of predetermined termination conditions for disabling the continuation of the game, and selects a desired termination condition from among the plurality of types of termination conditions. A discontinuation condition input setting means that can be input and set is configured. The addition number setting switch 133 can be set to a set value in the range of 1 to 9, and when the set value is set in the range of 1 to 9, the number of additions is set for each winning ball detected by the winning ball sensor 46. The score of the set value is added. Note that if the setting value is set to 0, the winning ball sensor 46 will no longer function. The addition number setting switch 134 can be set in the range of 10 to 1, and is configured so that the set number of points is added for each winning ball detected by the winning ball sensor 47. . The addition number setting switch 135 can set a set value in the range of 20 to 100 in units of 10, and the score of the set value is added for each winning ball detected by the winning ball sensor 48. In addition, this addition number setting switch ■135 can also be set to ○,
If it is set to O, the winning ball sensor 48 will no longer function.

The winning number upper limit setting switch 136 is for ending one opening when the number of winning balls entered into the variable winning ball device 25 (see Figure 1) in one opening reaches the set value. , can be set in units of 5 in the range of 10 to 50.

Note that the winning number upper limit setting switch 136 can also be set to O, and when it is set to 0, there is no upper limit to the number of winning prizes in one opening, and there is no limit. The jackpot probability setting switch 137 sets the jackpot probability to 1150 to 1/1.
It is configured such that it can be set in a range up to 000. For example, if the jackpot probability setting switch 137 is set to "0", the jackpot probability is set to 1150, and if it is set to "1", the jackpot probability is set to 1/1.
00, "2" is 1/150, "3" is 17200, "4"
" is 1/300, "5" is 1/400. r6. Jte1
1500, "7" is 1/650, "8" is 1/800,
With "9", it is controlled to be 1/1000. The score level display changeover switch 138 is the score level display changeover switch 138.
(See Figure 1) is for switching the display mode (display unit). For example, if you set the setting value to "0", the score in the range of 0 to 1000 will be divided into 10, and the score will be "1".
If set to , the score from ○ to 2000 will be divided into 10 and displayed, "2" will divide the score from 0 to 3000 into 10, and "3" will display the score from 0 to 10.
4000 divided into 10, "4" divided 0-5000 into 10, "5" divided 0-10000 into 10, "6" divided 0-2
0000 is divided into 10, "7" is 0-30000 divided into 10, "8" is 0-50000 is divided into 10, "9" is O~
The score of 100,000 is divided into 10 and displayed. The machine number setting switch 139 is the pachinko machine control board box 5
This is to input and set the machine number of the pachinko machine equipped with number 8.

In this embodiment, it is possible to set multiple termination conditions at the same time, and the termination control is performed when any one of the termination conditions is met, or when all of the set termination conditions are satisfied. In some cases, the termination control may be performed. For example, if you set two stopping conditions, one based on the number of jackpots and the other based on score, even if a jackpot occurs and the condition for jackpot ending is met, the condition when the jackpot ends If the score does not reach the stoppage setting value, the game may not be stopped. Further, it may be configured such that a plurality of discontinuation conditions cannot be set at the same time, and only one discontinuation condition can be set. In this embodiment, the stop condition setting section is installed in the control board box 5.
Although it is provided integrally with the gaming machine 8, it may also be provided separately.Also, a termination condition setting section is formed on a remote control device equipped with a transmitting function, and a receiving section is provided on the gaming machine so that it can be separated from the gaming machine main body. The configuration may be such that the termination conditions can be set by operating a remote control device. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the termination conditions are set by operating various setting switches, but it is possible for an attendant at the game parlor to insert a card with the contents of the termination condition settings recorded in advance into the card insertion slot. The termination condition may be automatically set to the termination condition recorded on the card. Further, the player may be able to select a desired termination condition in association with the jackpot probability, winning probability, card purchase, or the like.

In addition, in this embodiment, the display unit on the score level display 12 (see Figure 1) is changed by operating a dedicated changeover switch, but it is also possible to change the display unit on the score level display 12 (see Figure 1) by operating a dedicated switch. The display unit may be configured to automatically switch to the optimal display unit based on the set value. It may also be configured such that by inserting a card on which the switching contents are recorded, the switching contents can be automatically switched to the switching contents recorded on the card. In addition, 140 in the figure is a connection line, which connects the pachinko machine control board box 58 and the game control board box 49.
．． It is connected to the card reader/writer control board box 65.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the circuits of the game control microcomputer 170 and various devices connected thereto.

The microcomputer 170 has the function of controlling the operations of various devices as described below. For this reason, the microcomputer 170 is composed of, for example, several chips of LSI, and includes a CPU 171 that can execute control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a ROM 172 that stores operation program data of the CPU 171, and a ROM 172 that stores operation program data of the CPU 171. RAM 17B in which data can be written and read.

Furthermore, the microcomputer 170 receives human input signals and provides input data to the CPU 171.
], an input/output circuit 174 that receives output data from the CPU 171 and outputs it to the outside; a sound generator 175 that receives sound data from the CPU 171;
A power-on reset circuit 176 that provides a reset pulse to U171, a clock generation circuit 177 that provides a clock signal to the CPU 171, and a frequency division of the clock signal from the clock generation circuit 177 to periodically send an interrupt pulse to the CPU.
Pulse frequency divider circuit (interrupt pulse generation circuit) given to 171
178, and an address decode circuit 179 that decodes address data from the CPU 171.

The CPU 171 can execute interrupt control routine operations in response to interrupt pulses periodically applied from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 178. Further, the address decode circuit 179 decodes the address data from the CPU 171, and outputs the address data from the ROMI 72° RAM 17B and the input/output circuit 174.
．． A chip select signal is given to each sound generator 175.

In this embodiment, the ROM 172 is a programmable ROM so that its contents can be rewritten, that is, the program data for the CPU 171 stored therein can be changed if the need arises. . The CPU 171 provides control signals to various devices based on the program data stored in the ROM 172 and in response to the output of each control signal described below.

The microcomputer 172 is given the following signals as input signals.

First, in response to the activation of the starting prize winning sensors (STSW) 42a to 42c in response to the starting winning of a pachinko ball, a starting winning ball detection signal is given to the microcomputer 170 from the starting winning ball detection circuit 180. When a pachinko ball enters the specific winning hole 27 (see Figure 1), the specific player prize ball sensor (VSW) 44 turns ON, and in response, the detection circuit 181 sends a specific winning ball detection signal to the microcomputer. 170. Left drum position sensor (SWI) 122a, middle drum position sensor (SWI)
W2) 122b, right drum position sensor (S, W3) 1
22 C or each notch 117a.

117b and 117c, respective detection signals are input from the detection circuit 183 to the microcomputer 170. Game control microcomputer 170 and pachinko machine control microcomputer 1
90 by a connection line, and receives a game stop signal from the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190 when a stop condition is met. Further, a jackpot probability setting signal set by the jackpot probability setting switch 137 (see FIG. 8) is input from the pachinko machine control microcomputer. Furthermore, the upper limit number of winnings setting signal set by the number of winnings setting switch 136 is manually input from the pachinko machine control microcomputer.

Microcomputer 170 then provides control signals to the following circuits and devices. First, the motor drive circuit 184
through each stepping motor (SPI) 11
4a, (SF3) 114b.

(SF3) Give a motor drive control signal to 114c.

The solenoid (SQL
) Give a control signal for solenoid excitation to 4B. Each lamp 13, 18a, via a lamp drive circuit 186,
A lamp lighting control signal is given to 18b, 30a, 30b, 35a, and 35b. Via the LED drive circuit 187, the starting winning memory display devices 23a to 23d and the line display device 24a
-24f are given display control signals, respectively. The number of winnings display 31 through the segment LED drive circuit 188. A display control signal is given to each opening number display 22. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 170 provides a starting winning signal to the pachinko machine controlling microcomputer 190 when a pachinko ball starts winning. Further, when a jackpot occurs, a jackpot signal is given to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190. Furthermore, the game sound effect signal is transmitted to a pachinko machine control microcomputer 190.
give to Furthermore, by giving the starting prize signal and the jackpot signal to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190, the respective data can be totaled and the operation data of the gaming machine can be recorded on the card. In addition, the game sound effect signal is transmitted to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190.
The microcomputer used to control the pachinko machine produces game sound effects (R technique sounds) and winning sound effects (sound effects).
When sound generation overlaps, priority control is performed for one sound. Furthermore, a jackpot signal is given to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190, and stop control during jackpot control is prohibited.

Figure 10 shows the microcomputer 19 for pachinko machine control.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing electrical circuits of 0 and various devices connected thereto. This pachinko machine control microcomputer 190 has the same configuration as the game control microcomputer 170 described above, so the description will not be repeated here.

The following signals are given to the Pachinko machine control microcomputer 190 as input signals.

Further, the setting value of the machine number setting switch 139 (see FIG. 8) is given via the detection circuit 200. In addition, the set value of the score level display changeover switch 138 (see FIG. 8) (2) is given via the detection circuit 201. A value set by the winning number upper limit switch 136 (see FIG. 8) is given via the detection circuit 202. The setting value by the jackpot probability setting switch 137 (see FIG. 8) is detected by the detection circuit 20.
3. Jackpot stop setting switch 129
The set value by the difference stop setting switch 130 and the score stop setting switch 131 (see FIG. 8)
The respective signals of the set values are given via the detection circuit 204. Signals of the set value by the addition number setting switch 133, the set value by the addition number setting switch 134, and the set value by the addition number setting switch 135 (see FIG. 8) are applied via the detection circuit 205. When the collection cards stocked in the collection card stocker 61 are full, the collection card full sensor 62 (
(see FIG. 2) is turned on, and the detection circuit 206 sends a full detection signal to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190.
given to. When the player presses the payment operation button 10, the payment operation sensor 62 detects the operation, and a payment operation detection signal is input from the detection circuit 207.

When the sent ball sensor 92 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, a sent ball detection signal is manually output from the detection circuit 208.

When the batting rod sensor 56 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, a detection signal is input from the detection circuit 209. Winning ball sensor ■4
6. ■47. (2) When each winning ball is detected by 48 (see FIG. 2), each winning ball detection signal is manually inputted from the detection circuit 210.

When the foul ball sensor 75 (see FIG. 3) detects a foul ball, a foul ball detection signal is input from the detection circuit 211.

Furthermore, various signals (see FIG. 11) from the card reader/writer control microcomputer 220 are input to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190.

Various signals (see FIG. 9) from the game control microcomputer 170 are input to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190.

The pachinko machine control microcomputer 190 provides control signals to the following circuits and devices. First, a ball feed control signal is applied to the ball feed solenoid 85 (see FIG. 3) via the solenoid drive circuit 212. A score display control signal is applied to the score display 7 (see FIG. 1) via the 7-segment LED drive circuit 213. Through the lamp drive circuit 214, the payment display 11. A display control signal is given to the winning display 16 and the score level display 12, respectively.

Furthermore, various signals (see FIG. 11) are applied to the card reader/writer control microcomputer 220. It also provides various signals (see FIG. 9) to the game control microcomputer 170.

Furthermore, a sound generation control signal is applied to the speaker 9 (see FIG. 1) via the amplifier 215. This speaker 9 emits winning sound effects and game sound effects. In this embodiment, the winning sound effect and the game sound effect are generated from a common speaker, but the respective sound effects may be generated from separate speakers. In that case, a signal indicating that sound effects are being output is sent from one of the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190 and the game control microcomputer 170 to the other, and the control circuit on the side receiving the signal Control is performed to give priority to sound effects. Furthermore, in this embodiment, although the control circuit that outputs the winning sound effect signal and the control circuit that outputs the game sound effect signal are separate, the winning sound effect signal and the game sound effect signal are output from the same control circuit. You can do it like this. For example, if one computer is used as both a game control microcomputer and a pachinko machine control microcomputer,
A game sound effect signal and a winning sound effect signal may be supplied from one computer to a speaker via an amplifier. Further, the microcomputer for controlling the pachinko machine and the microcomputer for controlling the game are provided separately as in the above embodiment, and, for example, the winning signal is manually inputted from the microcomputer for controlling the pachinko machine to the microcomputer for controlling the game, or The winning signal from the sensor is given to the pachinko machine control microcomputer and also branched and given to the game control microcomputer, and the game control microcomputer outputs the game sound effect signal and the winning sound effect signal to the speaker via the amplifier. You can do it like this. The sound generator 175, the amplifier 215. sound generator 195
In addition, the speaker 9 constitutes a game sound generating means for generating a sound to inform the player of the progress of the game. A sound effect for generating, by the sound generator 195, the amplifier 215 and the speaker 9, a sound effect notifying the player that points will be awarded based on the fact that a predetermined game state is reached in which the player can be awarded a predetermined score. A generating means is configured.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the electric circuits of the card reader/writer control microcomputer 220 and various devices connected thereto.

Card reader/writer control microcomputer 22
0 is the game control microcomputer 170 mentioned above.
Since it has the same configuration as , repeated explanation will be omitted here.

Card reader/writer control microcomputer 22
0 is given the following signal as an input signal.

First, the card insertion/ejection port 94 (see Figures 4 and 5)
When a card is inserted from the card insertion sensor (SWA)
95 detects the card, and a card insertion detection signal is input from the detection circuit 228 to the card reader/writer control microcomputer 220. The mark in the left horizontal mark row 151 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) of the inserted card is the left horizontal mark row read sensor (SWB).
102 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), and the read signal is input manually from the detection circuit 229.

The marks in the right horizontal mark row 152 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) of the inserted card are read by the right horizontal mark row read sensor (SWC) 103 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), and the detection circuit 230 The read signal is input manually.

The mark recorded on the horizontal mark row 153 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) of the inserted card or the horizontal mark row read sensor (SWD) 105 (see FIGS. 4 and 5)
The read signal is input from the detection circuit 231. The head position detection signal from the head position sensor (SWE) 111 (see Figs. 4 and 5) is sent to the detection circuit 2.
Manpower via 32. A pulse signal from the TG signal output section 107a (see FIG. 5) is shaped by a waveform shaping circuit 233 and input. Further, from the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190, a collection card full signal,
A card genuineness determination signal, a card write data signal, a zero-code write data signal, a card ejection signal, and a pachinko machine operation data signal are input.

Further, the card reader/writer control microcomputer 220 provides control signals to the following various devices. first,
DC motor (Mo) 10 via motor drive circuit 234
7 (see FIG. 5) is given a motor drive control signal. The stepping motor (MS
) 96 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) to provide a motor drive control signal. A write control signal is applied to the thermal head 106 (see FIG. 4) via the thermal head drive circuit 236. Furthermore, a card reading data signal, a pachinko machine operating data output request signal, and a card processing completion signal are given to the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190.

By giving the card processing completion signal to the pachinko machine control microcomputer, various lamps, score indicators, etc. that are turned on when a stoppage is established are controlled to be turned off. Pachinko machine control microcomputer 19
By giving the collection card full signal from 0 to the card reader/writer control microcomputer 220,
Cards will not be accepted. The authenticity of the card is determined by the pachinko machine control microcomputer 190, and the card authenticity determination signal, which is the result of the authenticity determination, is sent to the card reader/writer control microcomputer 190.
given to 20. Note that the quad reader/writer control microcomputer 220 only checks whether the vertical mark rows on the card are written correctly. The cart write data signal includes data that must be updated, such as scores, and the card write data signal is transmitted to the card reader/writer control microcomputer 2.
20, the card reader/writer unit 64 converts the update data into a mark and writes it.

The reason why the zero-code write data signal is manually generated separately from the write data signal is as follows. In other words,
The 0 card is deeper than the card person sensor (SWA) 95 (
The machine transports the pachinko card (rightward in Figures 4 and 5) and holds it, making it possible to accept the next card. This is so that when a ball wins, etc., the held 0 card is conveyed in the opposite direction again so that the points associated with the winning can be written. Further, the card ejection signal is manually input in place of the card write data signal when the payment button is pressed without playing any pachinko game.

FIGS. 12A to 12C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 11. FIGS. 13A to 13C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 10. FIGS. 14A to 14C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 9.

Next, the operations of the card reader/writer unit 64 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained based on FIGS. 12A to 14C. First, in step S (hereinafter referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether the card insertion sensor (SWA) is turned on or not, and the process waits until it is turned on. Then, when the player inserts a card into the card insertion/ejection port 94 (see Figures 4b and 5), a YES determination is made by Sl and the process proceeds to S2, where the card acceptance prohibition flag is set. If the cart acceptance prohibition flag is set, the process returns to Sl.

Then, only when the card insertion sensor (SWA) is turned ON and the card acceptance prohibition flag is not set, the process advances to S3, and the stepping motor (MS) is rotated in the normal direction to start taking in the card. Next, the process proceeds to S4, where it is determined whether the left horizontal mark row read sensor (SWB) has detected the index mark IMv (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) of the card 150, and it is determined that it has not detected it. If so, proceed to S5 and start the normal rotation of the stepping motor M.
, 1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined pulse has been counted. If it is determined that the pulse has not been counted yet, a loop is formed in which the process returns to S4. During this loop, if the left horizontal mark row sensor SWB detects the index mark M I v of the card 150, a YES determination is made in S4 and the process proceeds to S7.

On the other hand, in the middle of the loop, the stepping motor M,
When the specified pulses are counted from the normal rotation of
If not detected, a YES determination is made in S5 and the process proceeds to S6, where the stepping motor M is stopped and the process proceeds to 5232, which will be described later, where the stepping motor M is reversed and the card is ejected for control. ends. If YES is determined in S5, it means that the card 150 is inserted in the wrong direction or the card 150 is inserted in the wrong direction.
50 (a power that was not recorded in R2). In other words, the distance from the left edge of the card to the left end of the left horizontal mark row is larger than the distance from the right edge of the card to the left end of the right horizontal mark row (7th
(Refer to Figures A to 7C), when the card is inserted into the card reader/writer unit 64 from the opposite direction, the vertical mark row is shifted from the reading position of the left horizontal mark row SD sensor SWB, and the left horizontal mark row A situation arises in which the row sensor SWB does not detect any marks at all. Also, card 150
Similarly, when no mark is written on the left horizontal mark column, no mark is detected by the left horizontal mark row sensor SWB. In order to detect such a state, the stepping motor M is rotated in the forward direction until the left horizontal mark row sensor SWB counts a predetermined pulse that can detect the index mark IMv with a trough. If the mark row sensor SWB or the index mark IMv is not detected, YES is determined in S5, and after the stepping motor M is controlled to stop in S6, the process proceeds to 5232 to determine whether the pushing method is wrong or It is controlled so that Kairai cards with no marks written on them are ejected from the aircraft.

Next, if YES is determined in S4, the process proceeds to S7, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined pulse has been counted since the left horizontal mark row card sensor SWB detected the index mark IMv. The normal rotation of the stepping motor M3 is continued until a predetermined pulse is counted. After counting a predetermined number of pulses, the process proceeds to S8, where the stepping motor M is stopped. The reason why the stepping motor M is stopped only after the left horizontal mark row sensor SWB has counted a predetermined number of pulses after detecting the index mark IMy is because the center of the mark such as the index mark IMv and the left horizontal mark row This is to correct the deviation from the mark detection position by a road sensor such as a road sensor SWB. In other words, when using an optical reading method, a width that can be used as a mark is required so that the optical reading sensor can read the mark with sufficient margin. However, if the mark has a width, a situation arises in which the reading sensor outputs a detection signal indicating that the mark has been detected before it has reached the center of the mark. Therefore, it is necessary to account for the deviation from the reference position of the index mark IMV, etc., and carry out control so that the reading sensor reaches the center of the mark by transporting the card an additional amount by that amount. In addition to the index mark IMv, the reference position may be the edge of the card such as 5192, which will be described later, or may be a timing mark written on the surface of the card 150.

Next, the process proceeds to step S9, where it is determined whether or not there is a card full signal. If there is a card full signal, the process proceeds to 3232 to eject the card from the machine because no more cards can be stocked, and the step Motor M
, and eject the card. On the other hand, if there is no card full signal, a negative determination is made in step S9 and the process proceeds to S10, where the right horizontal mark row card sensor SW
At C, the presence/absence status of the first mark on the right (R1) is read and stored (see FIGS. 7A to 7C).

At this point, the left horizontal mark row read sensor (SWB) 10
2 has not yet reached the position of the first one on the left (Ll). In other words, as shown in FIG. 4, the right horizontal mark row read sensor (SWC) 103 is shifted by 17 degrees toward the card retention/ejection port 94 side than the left horizontal mark row read sensor (SWB) 102. This is because there is. Sll
The program proceeds to step 313, rotates the stellar pink motor M in the normal direction, counts 17 pulses in step S12, and when the counting is finished, proceeds to step 313 to stop the stepping motor M. In step S14, the right horizontal mark row is rotated. - The presence/absence state of the second mark on the right (R2) is read and stored by the sensor SWC, and the presence/absence state of the first mark on the left (Ll) is read and stored by the left horizontal mark row sensor SWC. Next, the processes from Sll to S14 are repeated 41 times, and the presence/absence status of marks from the third right mark (R3) to the right 43 mark (R43) and from the second left mark (L2) to the left 42nd mark (L42) is then repeated. Read and memorize. Next, the process proceeds to 8179, where the stepping motor M is rotated in the normal direction, and the process proceeds to 5180, where it is determined whether or not the pulses for the l mark have been counted.
The stepping motor M5 is kept in normal rotation until the pulses for one mask are counted. Then, pulses for one mak are counted, and when the card is conveyed in the card receiving direction by one mak, a YES determination is made at 5180 and the process proceeds to 5181, where the stepping motor M
, and proceeds to 5182. 5182, the 44th mark on the right (R44
) is read and stored, and the presence/absence state of the 43rd mark (L43) on the left is read and stored using the left horizontal mark row sensor SWB. Next, the process proceeds to 3183, where the stellar pink motor MS is rotated in the normal direction, and it is determined in 5184 whether or not the pulses for one mak have been counted, and the stepping motor M is rotated until the pulses for one mak have been counted. Wait with the machine in forward rotation. Then, count the pulses for one machine, and when the card has been conveyed in the card receiving direction for one machine, the 8184 returns Y.
When S is determined, the process proceeds to 3185, where the stepping motor M is stopped, and the process proceeds to 5186. In 8186, the 44th mark on the left (L44) in the left horizontal mark row SWB
Reads and stores the presence/absence status of the mark. This completes the reading and storing of all the write data in the vertical mark row.

Next, the process proceeds to 8187, and it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the data of the vertical mark row. If it is determined that there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to 5232, and the stepping motor M is reversed to eject the card and control is performed. ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the data of the vertical mark row, the process proceeds to 5188, where the stepping motor MS is reversed, and the process proceeds to 5189, where the stepping motor M is reversed until a predetermined constant number of pulses are counted. This predetermined pulse is a pulse necessary to transport the card until the card edge 150a (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) has passed the detection position by the horizontal mark array card sensor SWD. Then, the stepping motor MS is reversed, the card is conveyed in the ejection direction, and the card edge 150
a (see Figures 7A to 7C) is a horizontal mark row.
After passing the detection position by the step sensor SWD, a YES determination is made in 5189 and the process proceeds to 5190 to stop the stepping motor M5, and then step 8191
, and slowly rotate the stepping motor M in the normal direction. Next, proceed to 5192, and check the horizontal mark row side sensor SWD.
It is determined whether or not the card edge 150a (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) has been detected, and the stepping motor M is kept in normal rotation until it is detected. In this embodiment, the reading sensitivity of the horizontal mark row sensor SWD detects the card edge when the card edge reaches 2/3 of the sensor surface and 2/3 of the sensor surface is occupied by the area of the card. It is set to Further, when reading a mark using the horizontal mark row card sensor SWD, it is set so that the card can be read and judged when 273 on the sensor surface is occupied by the mark. However, the reading sensitivity of the horizontal mark row sensor SWD is configured to be adjustable as appropriate. Then, the horizontal mark row -
If the card sensor SWD detects the card edge 150a,
A YES determination is made at 8192, and the process advances to 5193, where it is determined whether a predetermined number of pulses have been counted, and the stepping motor M is kept in normal rotation until the predetermined number of pulses have been counted. This predetermined number of pulses are the pulses necessary to send the card the distance from the position where the horizontal mark row sensor SWD detects the card edge 150a to the center of the IM (see Figures 7A to 7C). be. In other words, the reference position for determining the conveyance distance when conveying the card so that the horizontal mark row card sensor SWD is in the center of IM is set at 819.
As explained in 2, this is required for the card edge 150a, and since the edge of the card is used as the positioning reference in this way, it is necessary to provide a reference mark (index mark or timing mark) on the card surface for the positioning reference. The card surface can be effectively used for writing other necessary information. Then, when a predetermined number of pulses have been counted and the card has been transported a predetermined distance, and the center of IM) has reached the detection position of the horizontal mark array card sensor SWD, a YES determination is made in 3193 and 5194 Then, the stepper motor M is stopped. Next, 5195 indicates whether or not the horizontal mark row speed sensor SWD has detected IMH.
I+ disconnection is made. Then, if the card is tampered with, the IM is placed where it should be.

If it does not exist, N by 5195.

After this determination is made, the process proceeds to step 5232, where the stepping motor MS is reversed to eject the card, and the control ends. On the other hand, if it is determined by 8195 that IMH, has been detected, the process proceeds to 5196, where the stepping motor M is rotated in the normal direction to transport the card in the card receiving direction. Next 519
7, a judgment is made as to whether or not the pulses necessary to convey the card for one line of the horizontal mark row 153 (see Figures 78 to 7C) have been counted, and the pulses for one line are counted. The stepping motor M is kept rotating in the normal direction until pulses are counted. Then, when the pulses for one line are counted and the card is conveyed by one line, 81
If YES is determined in 97, the process proceeds to 8198, where the stepping motor M is stopped, and the process proceeds to 5199. 5
In 199, the horizontal mark row speed sensor SWD is IMH2.
A determination is made as to whether or not it has been detected. Horizontal mark row 153
(See Figures 7A to 7C) If no information is written in the second line, a NO determination is made at 3199 and the process proceeds to 8233 in Figure 13B, where the DC motor (Mo
) starts rotating and shifts to horizontal mark row reading control.

On the other hand, if the predetermined information has already been written in the second line of the horizontal mark row 153 (see FIGS. 7A to 7C), a YES determination is made in step S19 and the process proceeds to 5200, where the stepping motor is The stepping motor M9 is rotated in the normal direction, and it is determined in step 5201 whether or not the pulses for one line have been counted.The stepping motor M8 is rotated in the normal direction and waits until the pulses for one line have been counted. Then, the pulses for one line are counted and the card is conveyed by one line in the card receiving direction, and a YES judgment is made in 5201, the process proceeds to 5202, the stepping motor Ms is stopped, and the process proceeds to 5203, where the horizontal mark is Row sensor SWD
A determination is made as to whether or not the IMH3 has been detected. If the predetermined information is not written in the third row of the purchase mark column 153, a determination of No is made in 5203 and 5233
However, if the predetermined information has already been written in the third horizontal mark column, YES is determined in step 5203. If YES is determined in step 3203, then the processes in steps 5200 to 5203 are repeated.

Then, proceed to 8227, and check the horizontal mark row
It is determined whether or not IMHg has been detected. If it is determined that IMHg has not been detected, the process proceeds to 5233, but if it is detected, the process proceeds to 5228, where the stepping motor M is rotated in the normal direction to take the card in the receiving direction. It is conveyed and stands by with the stepping motor M rotated in the normal direction until pulses for one line are counted in step 5229. Then, when the card has been conveyed by one line, a YES determination is made in 8229, the process proceeds to 5230, the stepping motor M is rotated forward, and the horizontal mark row read sensor SWD is turned to I in 5231.
M),, r11 is determined as to whether or not 0 has been detected, and if it is determined that it has not been detected, the process proceeds to 5233, where it is determined that the horizontal mark array sensor SWA has detected IMH, Q. The process advances to step 3232, where the stepping motor M is reversed to eject the card, and the control ends. In other words, the horizontal mark row 153 (
7A to 7C), search again for the first blank field in which no information is written, and if that blank field is found, it will be explained later whether or not the game use prohibition mark 155 (see Figure 7C) is recorded. The reading is determined by 8240.

Next, by 5233 in FIG. 12B, the DC motor M (,
starts rotating, and then the 5234 starts the DC motor M (,
Start counting the timing signal generated from the TG signal output section of. Strictly speaking, counting of this timing signal starts when the head position detection sensor SWE is switched from OFF to ON. 5233, the head conveying shaft 109 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) starts rotating, and the head conveying member 104 (see FIG. 4) is first conveyed in the front direction (downward in FIG. 4). Ru. Note that since the pitch of the helical grooves formed on the head transport shaft 109 is at a ratio of 1:2 in the front direction and in the back direction, the amount of movement of the head transport shaft 109 in the front direction is smaller than that of the DC motor. The head transport mechanism is moved by 2 dots per rotation of the MD, and the amount of movement in the back direction of the head transport mechanism is D.
Each rotation of C motor M(, moves Jdo.

One dot corresponds to the distance that the head conveying member 104 moves in the front direction during one period of the timing signal. In other words, as the DC motor Mp rotates once, a sine waveform signal for two cycles is output, and as the DC motor MO rotates 1/2, a timing signal for one cycle is output, and the head transport unit Month 104 is 1
This means that the paper is transported in the front direction by the amount of dots.

Next, in step 5236, it is determined whether the count value of the timing signal has reached a certain number, and the horizontal mark line sensor SWD continues reading the horizontal mark line until the count value of the timing signal reaches a certain number. The "fixed number" by 5236 is the count value of the timing signal output until the end of reading the last row of marks to be read by the horizontal mark row sensor SWD. There's no need to do it. Therefore, according to 5236,
If it is determined that the count value has reached a certain number, 5237
The process proceeds to step 5238 to finish counting the timing signals and finish reading.

At 5238, it is determined whether the head position detection sensor SWE is turned off, and the process waits until it is turned off. When the head conveyance member 104 is conveyed in the backward direction and reaches the end of its conveyance stroke, the head position detection sensor SWE is switched OFF, so a YES determination is made in 5238 and the process proceeds to 8239 to stop the DC motor MD. Then, the conveyance of the head conveying member 104 is stopped, and the process proceeds to 5240. At 5240, it is determined whether or not the game use prohibition mark has been read. This game use prohibition mark 155 (see Figure 7C) is a mark that is written on the card by 5294 in Figure 12C, which will be described later, when a stoppage is established, and is a mark that is written on the card when the stoppage is reached. This is a mark written to prevent the player from using the game for further gaming purposes. If it is determined in step 5240 that the game prohibition mark has been read, the process proceeds to step 5232, where the stepping motor M is reversed, the card is ejected, and the control ends. On the other hand, if the game use prohibition mark is not written, a determination of No is made at 5240 and 5
Proceed to step 241 and reverse the stepping motor M.
42, it is determined whether or not the pulses for one line have been counted, and the stepping motor M5 continues to be reversed until the pulses for one line have been counted. If the cart is transported in the card ejection direction by one line, 5242 returns Y.
After a determination of S is made, the process proceeds to 5243, where the stepping motor MS is stopped, and the process proceeds to 5244, where the rotation of the DC motor M0 is started, and the same control as in steps 5234 to 5238 is performed to read the horizontal mark row. In other words,
If no game prohibition mark is written on the inserted card, the card is conveyed one row in the card ejection direction until the horizontal mark row read sensor is positioned at the last row of the horizontal mark row of the card. The horizontal mark row read sensor SWD reads the horizontal mark row in the last row. Next, after stopping the DC motor MD at 8250, the process proceeds to 5251, where it is determined whether or not the operation data writing mark of the pachinko gaming machine has been read.If it is determined that the operating data writing mark of the pachinko gaming machine has been read, the process proceeds to 5255, where the pachinko gaming machine The operation data output request signal is outputted to the pachinko machine control microcomputer and the process proceeds to step 5256.

On the other hand, if the operating data writing mark is not written on the card, the inserted card is not a card for collecting operating data but a gaming card, so it is written to the gaming card by 5252. Processing is performed to convert the data of the horizontal mark rows into numerical values based on the data of the vertical mark rows. In other words, the reading format of the read data of the horizontal mark string is recorded in the vertical mark string, and the data of the horizontal mark string is converted into numerical values according to the reading format. Next, the process proceeds to 5253, where the converted numerical value and security data are output to the pachinko machine control microcomputer. The pachinko machine control microcomputer performs a security check and a numerical check based on the transmitted security data and numerical values, and sends the check results back to the card reader/writer control microcomputer. If the response result is an OK double signal, a YES determination is made at 5254, and the process proceeds to 5256, where a card acceptance prohibition flag is set and the acceptance control ends.

On the other hand, if the reply result from the pachinko machine control microcomputer is that there is no OK double signal, the process proceeds to step 5232, the stepping motor M is reversed, the card is ejected, and the control ends.

FIG. 12C shows card writing control performed after a game with the pachinko game machine ends, and this will be explained after explaining the operation control of the pachinko game machine shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C. .

At 81 in FIG. 13A, a process is first performed to store the setting contents of the setting operation panel in the RAM. This setting operation panel is provided with various setting switches shown in FIG. 8, and the setting contents set by the setting switches are stored in the RAM. Next, the process proceeds to 82, where it is determined whether or not security data and numerical values have been input from the card reader/writer control microcomputer.If no input has been made yet, the process proceeds to S3, where the card reader/writer control microcomputer determines whether or not security data and numerical values have been input. It is determined whether or not there is an operation data output request signal for the pachinko gaming machine, and if there is not yet, the process proceeds to S4, where it is determined whether or not the 0 card hold flag is set, and if it is not set, A loop returning to S2 is formed. This ○ card hold flag is set by 365 in FIG. 13B, which will be described later.
Although the player's points become 0 and the O data is written on the card, if the pachinko ball that was stuck on the game board wins, points will be given and the game will be possible. The score resulting from the winning of the ball must be written and discharged on the 0 card, and this is set to control the writing and discharge. If it is determined in S4 that the O card hold flag is set, the process moves to the control from S66 onwards in FIG. If all of them are not turned on, the process returns to S2, but if even one of them is turned on, the corresponding score addition control is performed. Meanwhile, in the middle of the loop, the card for collecting card data is transferred to the card reader/writer unit 64.
If it is inserted into the card reader/writer control microcomputer, the operating data output request signal is outputted from the card reader/writer control microcomputer by 8255 in FIG.
After the determination of ES is made, the process proceeds to S8, in which the operation data of the pachinko game machine is output to the card reader/writer control microcomputer, and in S9, the 0 card hold flag is cleared, and the process returns to S2. If security data and numerical values are outputted from the card reader/writer control microcomputer at 8253 in FIG. 12B during the loop, YES is determined in S2 and the process proceeds to S5.

In S5, a security check and a numerical value check are performed based on the transmitted security data and numerical values. This security check and numerical value check check, for example, whether the data recorded on the card, such as card No. 1 store No. 1 issue date, numerical value (score), etc., match the data stored in the pachinko machine control microcomputer. Check. For example, the check procedure is as follows:
Checks whether the card can be used at the store based on the store number, and then selects the corresponding card number based on the card number.
It checks whether the issuance date is stored or not, and also checks whether the date of issue matches the memorized date of issue based on the date of issue, whether the expiration date has passed, etc., and then based on the numerical value A check is made to see if it matches the numerical value stored corresponding to the card number. In this embodiment, the microcomputer for controlling the pachinko machine has the function of a host computer that performs card management such as security checks. Card management may also be performed by Then, in S6, it is determined whether the check result is OK or not. If it is not OK, an NG signal is output to the card reader/writer control microcomputer and the process returns to S2. On the other hand, if the result of the check is OK, a YES determination is made in S6 and the process proceeds to S10, where an OK signal is output to the card reader/writer control microcomputer and the Sll
Proceed to. At Sll, the O card hold flag is cleared, the card number counter is incremented by 1, and the batting rod operation check flag is set. Said S2
A YES determination means that a new gaming card has been inserted into the card reader/writer unit 64, and therefore the 0 card hold flag is cleared in S11. Also, because a new game card has been inserted, the held ○ card is imported into the aircraft, and the number of imported cards is 1.
Every time one card is added, the card number counter is incremented by one in step S11. Next, proceed to S12, activate the ball feed solenoid, and proceed to S13 to obtain a numerical value (score).
is displayed on the score display 7 (see Figure 1), and in S14
According to the score level display switching value, the score is displayed in a level on the score level display 12 (see FIG. 1).

Next, the process advances to 815, where it is determined whether or not the ball batting rod sensor 56 (see FIG. 3) has been switched from ON to OFF.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the ball batting rod 15 is swung clockwise in the figure and the ball batting rod sensor 56 is shielded from light by the light-shielding plate 55a, the ball batting rod sensor 56 is turned on.
swings in the counterclockwise direction as shown in the figure, and the ball batting rod sensor 56 is switched to OFF in a state where the light shielding by the light shielding plate 55a is released, and at the moment of the switching to OFF, 815 indicates YE.
A determination of S is made and the process advances to S16. In S16, the S
The batting rod operation check flag set by step 11 is cleared. The batting rod operation check flag checks whether the payment button has been suppressed without firing a single pachinko ball, and is cleared if the batting rod is activated even once. Next, proceed to 317, turn on and off the ball feeding solenoid, swing the first ball feeding part 81 (see Figure 3) in the clockwise direction shown in the figure, and feed one pachinko ball to the firing rail 66 side. do.

Next, the process advances to S1g, where it is determined whether the ball feed sensor is turned on. As shown in FIG. 3, even though the ball feeding solenoid 85 is de-energized and one pachinko ball is controlled to be supplied to the firing rail 66 side, if the standard sensor 92 does not turn on. , a failure of the ball feed solenoid 85 or the standard sensor 92, or a case where the enclosed ball gets stuck on the way and there are no pachinko balls on the batted ball placement part 76, etc. Since various failures are assumed, error processing is performed in S19. Ru. This error processing may be carried out by, for example, disabling the ball feed solenoid and displaying an error message on the score display. On the other hand, 31
If it is determined that the standard sensor is turned ON based on 8, the ball is being fed normally, so the process proceeds to S20, where the score is incremented by 1 day and the hitting counter is incremented by 1. Proceed to S21.

That is, each time one pachinko ball is supplied to the ball firing rail 66 side, the player's score is subtracted by 1 and the hitting counter that counts the number of balls hit is incremented by 1.

If No is determined in S], 5 and after the process in S20 is performed, proceed to S21,
A judgment is made as to whether or not the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on.
If it is not turned on, it is determined in S28 whether or not the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on, and if it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S35, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on. A determination is made, and if it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S46, and a determination is made as to whether or not the foul ball sensor is turned on.If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S46.
Proceeding to step 8, it is determined whether the score is rOJ or not.
If it is not "0", the process advances to S49, where it is determined whether or not the termination condition has been met.If the termination condition has not yet been satisfied, the process advances to S52, where the payment operation sensor is turned on.
If it is not turned ON, the process proceeds to S53, where it is determined whether the score has reached a predetermined value or not.
A loop is formed that returns to step 2. During this loop, if a pachinko ball enters the starting prize opening 32a (see Figure 1) and the winning ball sensor 46 (see Figure 2) turns ON, a YES determination is made in S21 and S22 Then, a process is performed in which ``ball'' is added to the score, ``tachi'' is added to the payout counter, and winning ball counter A is incremented by 1. This "shape" is a value set by the addition number setting switch 133 shown in FIG.

Next, the process proceeds to 323, where it is determined whether or not the prize winning information is being notified. If the winning prize information is already being notified, the process proceeds to 928. This entry signal is emitted for one second, but if a pachinko ball wins again during that time, the winning notification will not be made again and the process will proceed to the next control. Note that the winning prize may be announced again. If the winning notification is not in progress, the process proceeds to S24, where it is determined whether or not the game sound is being generated.If the game sound is not being generated, in S25, normal sound distortion is generated to alert the person entering the room, and in S2
7, the winning lamp is announced and the process proceeds to 328.

On the other hand, if the game sound is being generated, a YES determination is made in S24, and the process proceeds to S26, where a small sound is generated for the person entering the room, and the process proceeds to S27. In other words, when it becomes necessary to generate both the sound of the person entering the room and the sound of the game, the game sound is given priority and the volume of the person entering the room is controlled to be small. Next, during the loop, if a pachinko ball enters the variable winning ball device 25 (see Figure 1) and is detected by the winning ball sensor 48 (see Figure 2), a YES determination is made at 528. Proceeds to S29 and adds rnJ to the score.
, the payout counter is incremented by rnJ, and the winning ball counter B is incremented by 1. This rnJ is the addition number setting switch shown in Figure 9.
This is the setting value set by 135. Next, the process proceeds to 830, where it is determined whether or not the winning notification is being made. If the winning notification is being made, the process proceeds to S35, but if the winning notification is not being made, the process proceeds to S31, and it is determined whether or not the game sound is being generated. A judgment is made, and if the game sound is being generated, the person entering the room is generated at a small volume as described above, and if the game sound is not being generated, the person entering the room is generated at a normal volume and the winning is notified by lamp in S34. That is, if a pachinko ball enters one of the winning holes on the game board during the loop and is detected by the winning ball sensor 47 (see FIG. 2), a YES determination is made in S35. Then, the process proceeds to S36, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball counter A is "0". If it is "0", the process proceeds to S38, where the winning ball counter B is "0".
A judgment is made as to whether or not it is, and if it is 0, S
The process proceeds to step 40, where "m" is added to the score and rmJ is added to the payout counter. This rmJ is the 9th
This is the setting value set by the addition number setting switch 134 shown in the figure. The fact that YES is determined in S38 means that the winning ball sensor ■47 (see Figure 2)
This is a case where the winnings detected in step S40 are other than the winnings from the variable winning ball device 25 and the starting winning hole 32a, and the addition process of S40 is performed on such winnings. On the other hand, even if the winning ball sensor ■ detects a winning prize, if the winning prize is the winning prize from the starting prize opening 32a, a determination of No is made in S36 and S3
7, the winning ball counter A is incremented by 1 day and S4
The process directly advances to S46 without performing the 0 process. Further, if the winning number is the winning number from the variable winning ball device 25 (see Figure 1), a negative determination is made in S38 and the process proceeds to S39, where the winning counter B is incremented by one day and the process of S40 is performed. Proceed directly to S46 without performing any other operations. On the other hand, after the process of S40 is performed, the processes of S41 to S45 are performed, and this process is the same as the process of S23 to S27.

In addition, in this embodiment, points are not generated except when a pachinko ball wins a prize, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this.
Control may be performed such that a predetermined score is immediately generated when a predetermined display (see figure) becomes a predetermined display or when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number. Said S24. S25. S26,
531S32. S33. S42. S43. In step S44, when the generation timings of the sound effect and the game sound overlap, a sound generation priority control means controls the sound effect generation means and the game sound generation means to give priority to the generation of one of the sounds. is configured. Although this sound generation priority control means is shown as giving priority to game sound effects (gaming sounds) and controlling the winning sound effects (sound effects) to be smaller than usual, the present invention is not limited to this. , winning sound effect (sound effect)
Alternatively, the winning sound effects (sound effects) may be prioritized, and the game sound effects (game sounds) may be made quieter than usual or may not be emitted (
During the winning sound effect output period, the output of the game sound effect may be interrupted.

During the loop, the foul ball sensor 75 (third
(see figure) is turned on, a YES determination is made in S46 and the process proceeds to S47, where the score is incremented by 1 and the input counter is incremented by 1 day, and the process proceeds to 548. In other words, when one pachinko ball is supplied to the batting ball firing position, the score is incremented by one day and the batting counter is incremented by one, but as a result of firing the supplied pachinko ball, the game It does not reach the area and becomes a foul ball, and the foul ball sensor 75
(See Figure 3), it is the same as not firing the pachinko ball, so in step S47, the score is incremented by 1 and the hitting count is incremented by 1 day, making it plus or minus O. There is. Next, in the middle of the loop, the termination condition input setting means (
If the stop condition set by the stop condition setting unit 128 (see Fig. 8) is satisfied, a YES determination is made in S49 and the process proceeds to S50, where it is determined whether or not a jackpot is in progress. If it is, the process goes to S52, but if it is not a jackpot, the process goes to S51, and the stop count counter is set to 1.
The control is incremented to proceed to the stop control after 870 in FIG. 13C, which will be described later. The above-mentioned S49 constitutes a termination condition establishment determination means that determines that the termination condition manually set by the termination condition input setting means is satisfied as the game progresses. In addition, in this embodiment, even if the stop condition is met, if the jackpot control is in progress, the game does not shift to the stop control, but when the stop condition is met, the game immediately shifts to the stop control. Good too. Next, during the loop, if the player presses the payment button 10 (see Figure 1), the payment operation sensor is turned on and 5
52, a YES determination is made, and control proceeds to S70 and subsequent steps. It should be noted that the pachinko game machine may be configured to disable the settlement operation switch so that the settlement operation cannot be performed while the pachinko game machine is winning a jackpot. Next, in the middle of the loop,
If the score reaches the predetermined value, YES according to 55B above.
After this determination is made, the process proceeds to S54, where the player is notified that the predetermined value has been reached, and the process returns to S12. The predetermined value 85B is the score value at which one display section (for example, 12e) of the score level display 12 shown in FIG. 1 starts lighting up anew. The notification by 354 is made by emitting a special sound effect different from the above sound effects or the player. Said Sll, S20. S22, S29. S40. S
47. S51 constitutes a movable information aggregating means that aggregates information regarding the operating state of the gaming machine.

Next, the control performed when a YES determination is made in step 348 will be explained based on FIG. 13B. First, in S55, the ball feeding resolenoid is disabled to stop ball feeding, and in S56, a timer is set. Next 35
At step 7, it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on, and if it is not turned on, the process proceeds to 358, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on.
If not, proceed to S59 and check the winning ball sensor■
It is determined whether or not the foul ball sensor is turned on. If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S60, and it is determined whether the foul ball sensor is turned on. If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to 561. , a determination is made as to whether or not the timer has expired, and if the timer has not yet expired, the process proceeds to step S5.
A loop returning to 7 is formed. On the other hand, even if the ball feeding solenoid is disabled and the supply of balls is stopped, there will still be residual balls that have already been hit into the gaming area and are falling through the gaming area, and those remaining balls will not win. If the winning ball sensor (2) is turned ON, a YES determination is made in S57, and the process proceeds to S22, where control is performed such as giving points using the remaining balls.

On the other hand, if the remaining balls enter the winning sensor ■, the S58
If a YES determination is made, the process proceeds to S29, and if the remaining balls are detected by the winning ball sensor (2), the process proceeds to S36.

On the other hand, if a foul ball occurs after the ball feed solenoid is disabled, a YES determination is made in S60 and the process proceeds to S47. Also, which winning ball sensor■
■■ is not turned on and the foul ball sensor is also turned on.
If the set time of the timer ends without the time being reached, a YES determination is made in S61, and the process proceeds to S62. The time set by this timer is, for example, about 3 to 5 seconds, which is the time required for all remaining balls to disappear from the game board after the ball feeding solenoid is disabled. In addition, instead of using the timer, the control may be performed so that the process proceeds to S62 when the number of balls fired and the number of balls hit (the number of winning balls and the number of out balls) become equal, or the number of balls fired and the number of balls hit. The score may be determined as rOJ when the number of balls becomes equal. Furthermore, the score may be set to "0" at the time when it is determined in S61 that the timer has expired.

Next, in S62, it is determined whether or not the 0 card hold flag is set. If the 0 card hold flag is not set, the process proceeds to 363, where the card write data signal is controlled by the card reader/writer. At step S64, it is determined whether or not a card processing completion signal has been input from the card reader/writer control microcomputer, and the process waits until the input is received. The card reader/writer control microcomputer receives the card write data signal from the pachinko machine control microcomputer (the first
After performing write control (see 5257 in Figure 2C), a card processing completion signal is returned to the pachinko machine control microcomputer at 8308 in Figure m12C, which will be described later. Then, the pachinko machine control microcomputer waits for the reply of the card processing completion signal and proceeds to S65.
Set card hold flag. In addition, the above S64
During the standby period, judgment control shown in S66 to S69, which will be described later, is performed. Next, the process proceeds to 366, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor ■ is turned ON. If it is not turned ON, the winning ball sensor ■ is turned ON in S67.
It is determined whether the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on or not, and if it is not turned on, it is determined by 368 whether the winning ball sensor ■ is turned on, and if it is not turned on, it is determined in step S6.
In step 9, it is determined whether or not the foul ball sensor is turned on, and if it is not turned on, the process returns to S2. If there is no security data or numerical input from the card reader/writer control microcomputer, and if there is no Pachinko machine operation data output request signal, the process advances to S4 to check whether the 0 card hold flag is set or not. 84 because the 0 card hold flag has already been set in S65.
Then, a YES judgment is made and the process goes to S66 again.
A loop is formed in which judgment control from 66 to S69 is performed. If, for example, a pachinko ball that was caught on an obstacle such as a nail on the game board enters the winning slot during this loop, one of the above steps S66 to S68 will be YES.
When the foul ball sensor is turned on, a YES determination is made in S69. Then, when the winning ball sensor ■ turns ON, the process proceeds to S22, when the winning ball sensor ■ turns ON, the process proceeds to S29, and when the winning ball sensor ■ turns ON, the process proceeds to S36.
When the foul ball sensor is turned on, the process advances to S47.

Then, depending on the occurrence of winning balls or foul balls, points are awarded accordingly, and it is possible to restart the game based on the points. If the player obtains points as a result of playing games based on the points and presses the settlement button, the ff described below will be applied.
The 0 card held by 5261 to 5263 shown in Figure 112c is conveyed again to the information writing position,
The player writes the score obtained on the card and outputs it.

In addition, if you are holding a card with a score of 0 and the ball that was stuck on the game board wins a prize, and you restart the game using the winning score, the score becomes 0 again. Since the O card hold flag is set therein, a YES determination is made in S62, and
Proceed directly to S66. In other words, in this case, rOJ is already
Since the information has already been written to the card, the rOJ information is not written again.

Next, the control to be performed after the processing in S51 or when a YES determination is made in S52 is performed in the thirteenth step.
This will be explained based on diagram C.

First, S70 disables the ball feed solenoid,
In S71, the final score is determined, and in S72, a game stop signal is output to the game control microcomputer, and the process proceeds to S73. In 973, it is determined whether or not the 0 card hold flag is set, and if it is set, the process advances to S74, where the 0 card hold flag is cleared and the final score of the player determined in S71 is included. ○Output the card write data signal to the card reader/writer control microcomputer by 375 and send it to S8.
Go to 1. On the other hand, if the ○ card hold flag is not set, the determination of No is made by 573 and S7
The process proceeds to step 6, where it is determined whether the batting rod operation check flag is set. This batting rod operation check flag is set by Sll shown in FIG. 13A, and is cleared by S16 if the batting rod 55 (see FIG. 3) swings even once after inserting the card. It is something that If the batting rod operation check flag is not set, the process proceeds to S80, where a card write data signal including the player's final score determined in S71 is output to the card reader/writer control microcomputer, and S81 Proceed to. On the other hand, if the player does not fire any pachinko balls after playing the card,
Since the batting rod operation check flag remains set, a YES determination is made in S76 and the process proceeds to S77, where the card number counter is incremented by one day and the batting rod operation check flag is cleared. death,
After outputting a card ejection signal to the card reader/writer control microcomputer in S74, the process advances to S81.

The reason why the card number counter is incremented by S77 is because the player inserted a card but did not play any games with that card, so the card number counter is used to count how many cards have been used. Since it is not targeted, it has already been set to 1 by the Sll.
The incremented card number counter is stored in this S77.
Therefore, it is incremented by one day and becomes plus or minus ○.

Furthermore, the reason why the card ejection signal is output in S79 and the card is ejected without any writing by the card reader/writer unit is because no game is played with that card, so there is no need to write update information to the card. It's for a reason.

Next, from 5811, the final score is displayed, the settlement lamp is lit, and the score level display is blinked.

Next, the process proceeds to step 382, where it is determined whether or not there is human power to signal the completion of card processing from the card reader/writer control microcomputer, and the processing in step S81 is continued until there is human power. and 830 in Fig. 12C, which will be described later.
8, if the card processing signal is transmitted from the card reader/writer control microcomputer, the process proceeds to step S82.
A YES judgment is made and the process proceeds to 883, where the score is ``0''.
'', the adjustment lamp is turned off, and the score level display is turned off, and the process returns to S2. Said S70 to S8
B constitutes a stop control means that performs stop control based on the determination output of the stop condition satisfaction determination means.

Next, card write control by the card read/writer control microcomputer will be described with reference to FIG. 12C.

First, it is determined by 8257 in FIG. 12C whether or not a card write data signal has been input from the pachinko machine control microcomputer, and if not, 5258
Proceed to 0 from the pachinko machine control microcomputer.
A judgment is made as to whether or not there was a signal output from the card writing data card. If not, the process proceeds to 5259, and a judgment is made as to whether or not there was a manual input of a card ejection signal from the pachinko machine control microcomputer. If there was no signal, the process proceeds to 5259.
The process proceeds to 5257, where it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine operating data signal has been input from the pachinko machine control microcomputer, and if not, a loop is formed in which the process returns to step 5257. During this loop, the first
If a card write data signal is transmitted in S80 shown in FIG.
Accordingly, a process is performed to convert the numerical values (including the player's score at the end of the game) sent from the pachinko machine control microcomputer into a mark string based on the data of the vertical mark string. As mentioned above, the numerical conversion format is recorded in this vertical mark string, and the transmitted numerical values are converted into marks based on this conversion format. Next, the process proceeds to 8265, where the stepping motor M is rotated in the normal direction, and the process proceeds to 5266, where it is determined whether or not pulses for one line have been counted. and 1
The stepping motor M is operated by the 5265 until the pulses for the rows are counted.

forward rotation continues. When the card is conveyed by one line in the card-taking direction, a YES determination is made at 5266 and the process proceeds to 5267, where the stepping motor M is controlled to stop, and at 8268, the rotation of the DC motor MO is controlled to start. Next, proceed to 8269, start counting the timing signal generated from the DC motor MO, and proceed to 5270.
, write the index mark IM and the converted mark string and numerical value based on the count value, 527
1, it is determined whether the count value has reached a certain number, and the write control by 5270 continues until the count value reaches a certain number. The m=constant in 5271 is the count value required until the head conveying member is conveyed from the normal stop position of the thermal head to the last row of horizontal mark rows.

In addition, in the case of writing, it is necessary to write predetermined numbers etc. on the visible display section 154, so it is necessary to transport the head transport member to the last row of the horizontal mark rows. Next 8272
Then, the timing signal count is finished and the writing is finished.

Note that even if the count of the timing signal is completed by the 5272 and the writing is completed, the rotation of the DC motor MO by the 5268 is continued, so the head transport member continues to be transported. When the conveyance member is conveyed to the end of the conveyance stroke in the front direction (downward direction in FIG. 4), the head conveyance member is automatically conveyed in the back direction. Then, while the head transport mechanism is being transported in the back direction, it is determined in step 5273 whether or not the horizontal mark row read sensor SWD has detected a card edge, and the process waits until the card edge is detected. And when the card edge was detected
11, the process proceeds to 5274, where the count value of the timing signal is reset and a new count is started. That is, when the horizontal mark row read sensor SWD detects a card edge, it starts counting the timing signal, and as the count value of the timing signal increases, the horizontal mark row read sensor SWD is transported in the backward direction. Then, while the horizontal mark row read sensor is conveyed in the backward direction, the written mark row is read by 5275 based on the count value, and the process proceeds to 5276, where it is determined whether or not the count value has reached a certain number. The reading control by the 5275 is continued until a certain number is reached. The constant number 5276 is the count value of the timing signal counted until the horizontal mark row read sensor SWD reaches the index mark IM (see FIGS. 7A to 7C). Then, when the horizontal mark row read sensor SWO reaches the index mark IM, a YES determination is made at 5276, and the process proceeds to 5277, where the counting of the timing signal is stopped and the reading is ended. Note that in this case (2), the DC motor MD continues to rotate even at one point. Then, it is determined at 8278 whether or not the head position sensor 5WEIII (see FIG. 4) is turned off, and the process waits until it is turned off. When the head conveyance member has been conveyed to the end of the conveyance stroke in the backward direction, a YES determination is made at 5278, the process proceeds to 8279, the DC motor MD is stopped, and 3280 converts the read mark data in the reverse direction. Then proceed to 5281. Then, in 5281, it is determined whether the written content and the read content match or not. If they do not match, it is assumed that a writing error has occurred, so the process advances to 5282 and error processing is performed. It will be done.

This error processing may include processing such as writing information again on the next line. On the other hand, if 5281 determines that the written content and read content match, the process advances to 5283, where it is determined whether the written content is numerical "0" data or not.
If ES is determined, the process proceeds to 5284, where the stepping motor MS is rotated in the normal direction, and 5285 determines whether or not a predetermined number of pulses have been counted. The rotation continues. The predetermined number 5285 is the count value of the timing signal required to convey the card in the information writing/reading device to the O card hold position provided on the card loading direction side. 3285 with the card conveyed to the O card hold position.
A YES determination is made, and the process proceeds to 5286, where the stepping motor M is controlled to stop, and the process proceeds to 5308. On the other hand, if the write data is not numerical value "0" data, a No judgment is made in 5283 and the process proceeds to 5287.
It is determined whether or not the stoppage has been established, and if the stoppage condition has not yet been met, the process proceeds to 8288, where the stepping motor M is reversed to control ejection of the card toward the player, and then the process proceeds to 3308. . The above-mentioned steps 5268 to 5288 perform control to record the player's score at the end of the game on a recording medium and discharge it. The writing head (thermal head) 106 operates according to this control. Head transport axis 109° Head transport motor (DC motor MD
) 107 and the gear 108 constitute a recording/discharging means for recording the player's score at the end of the game on a recording medium and discharging it. If the stop condition is satisfied, a YES determination is made in step 5287, and the process proceeds to step 5289, in which the stepping motor M is rotated in the normal direction.
The same controls as 65 to 5282 and 5288 are performed, and 8294 controls writing of a gaming machine prohibition mark based on the count value. Note that the index mark IMH is not written in the line where the game use prohibition mark is written. Next, proceed to 8307, stepper motor MS
is reversed, the card is ejected to the player's side, and the process proceeds to 5308. At 5308, a card processing completion signal is output to the pachinko machine control microcomputer, and the process proceeds to 8309.
The write control ends after clearing the card acceptance prohibition flag.

On the other hand, in the middle of the loop including 5257 to 5260, 0 force -F is generated by S75 shown in FIG. 13C.
If the write data signal is transmitted from the pachinko machine control microcomputer, YES is determined by the above 3258.
After a determination is made, the process proceeds to 5261, where the stepping motor M5 is reversed, and the process proceeds to 5262, where it is determined whether a predetermined number of pulses have been counted, and the reversal control by 5261 is performed until the predetermined number of pulses are counted. Continued. This predetermined number of pulses by 5262 means 0 force-
This is the count value of the timing signal required to transport the card held at the hold position in the card ejection direction to the information reading/writing position. Then, when the card is conveyed to the information reading/writing position, YES is determined by 8262 and 52
The process proceeds to step 63, where the stepping motor M is controlled to stop, and then the process proceeds to step 5264. In other words, if the 0-force-do write data signal is input from the pachinko machine control microcomputer, the 0-force-do is currently held at the 0-force-do hold position.
The card is conveyed to a predetermined information writing position, and predetermined information is written to the zero card.

If the player inserts a gaming card but presses the checkout button without firing any pachinko balls, the card is ejected from the pachinko machine control microcomputer at S79 shown in FIG. 13C. A signal is transmitted, and in that case, a YES determination is made at 5259, and the process proceeds to 5288, where the card is controlled to be ejected without writing any information to the card.

When a card for collecting operation data of a pachinko game machine is inserted, the operation data is transmitted from the pachinko machine control microcomputer in step S8 shown in FIG. 13A. A YES decision is made. And Y of said 5260
Based on the judgment of the ES, each part of the operating data sent from the pachinko machine control microcomputer is converted into a mark string based on the data of the vertical mark string, and the operating data, that is, machine number, number of cards used, probability setting value, It controls the writing of mark rows that have been converted into the number of jackpots, the number of starting winnings, the total number of hits, the total number of payouts, the number of differences, the ball output rate, and the number of balls stopped, and also writes numerical values in a manner that humans can visually recognize. The writing of each of the operating data is controlled using characters or the like. In this embodiment, the card reader/writer unit reads the recorded contents of the card on which the operating data writing mark is recorded, and based on the mark being removed once, the operating data is written on the card and ejected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine is provided with an operation switch for commanding operation data writing and ejection, and by operating the switch and pushing the card into the card insertion slot, the card can be read. It may also be controlled to write operating data to and discharge it. Furthermore, if cards are stocked in the gaming machine, operating data may be written on the stocked cards and then ejected. In addition,
The content written to the card as operating data is not limited to this embodiment.

Next, game control by the game control microcomputer will be explained based on FIGS. 14A to 14C. First, at step 81 in FIG. 14C, processing is performed to store the setting contents of the setting operation panel in the RAM. Then, in S18, the starting winning prize memory counter CT4 is set to “0”.
”, and waits until it is no longer “0”.

On the other hand, while the program shown in FIG. 14C is being executed, the interrupt programs shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B are executed, for example, once every 4 msec.

Let's start with the interrupt program. In step S2, it is determined whether any of the starting prize winning ball sensors 5TSW is turned ON or not. If none of them are turned ON, the process proceeds to 313, where the value of the starting winning prize memory counter CT4 is displayed. The interrupt program ends. On the other hand, if even one of the starting winning ball sensors 5TSW is ON, a YES determination is made in S2 and the process proceeds to S3, where the starting winning signal and starting winning sound data are output to the pachinko machine control microcomputer. do. Then, the pachinko machine control microcomputer counts and stores the starting winning signals. Note that the game control microcomputer may store the count. and proceed to S4.
A determination is made as to whether or not the starting winning memory counter CT4 is "4". Since the upper limit of this starting winning memory is "4", if the upper limit value "4" has already been reached, a YES determination is made in S4 and the process proceeds to 31B.

On the other hand, if the upper limit value "4" has not yet been reached, a NO determination is made in S4 and the process proceeds to S5, where a process is performed to increment the starting prize memory counter CT4 by one. Next, the process advances to S6, and data is selected from the hit/miss selection determination data table RDx. Note that X shown in S6
is in the range of 5 to 14, and is a setting value set by the jackpot probability setting switch 137 shown in FIG. The set value is stored by Sl shown in FIG. 14C, and based on the memory, for example, if it is set to
For example, if X is set to 14, data is selected from data table RD14 such that the probability of winning is 1/1000. will be selected.

Next, the process proceeds to step 87, where it is determined whether the selected data is winning data or not.
, data is selected from RD4, and processing is performed to determine D1 to D3 based on the data. This RD4
is the jackpot stop display content determination cheetah table, and 2
20 corresponding to 0 types of jackpot display (see explanation in Figure 1)
data are available. Dl is left rotation drum stop display data, D2 is middle rotation drum stop display data, and D3 is right rotation drum stop display data. Next, the process proceeds to 812, where processing is performed to store the D1 to D3 in the storage area corresponding to the value of the starting winnings memory counter CT4, and the process proceeds to 81B, where the starting winnings memory counter C
The value of T4 is displayed and the interrupt program ends. on the other hand,
If the selected data is not the winning data, S7
The determination of No is made and the process proceeds to S9, where RDI to RD
Select data from 3 and perform D1 to D based on that data.
3 is determined. RDl is a left-rotating drum stop display content determination table, RD2 is a middle-rotation drum stop display content determination table, and RD3 is a right-rotation drum stop display content determination table. Next, proceed to S10 and D1
~Determine whether or not D3 is jackpot data, and if it is not jackpot data, proceed directly to S12, but if it is jackpot data, proceed to 812 after adding "3" to the data value of D2 by Sll. . This is a process when the data selected from RDX is not winning data, so if the selection result by S9 or by chance becomes a jackpot, "3" is added by 311 to force it to not be a jackpot. It alters the data.

On the other hand, in FIG. 14B, in S14, it is determined whether or not a game stop signal has been input from the pachinko machine control microcomputer, and if not, the interrupt program ends. On the other hand, S72 shown in FIG. 13C
If a game stop signal is derived from the pachinko machine control microcomputer, a YES determination is made in S14 and the process advances to S15, where the start winning prize memory counter CT
4, proceed to S16, stepper motor SP
I (114a) to SP3 (114c) (see FIG. 6) are turned off to turn off the rotating drums 113a to 113c.
Control the stop. Next, by 917, solenoid 5QL4
3 is turned OFF to close the opening/closing plate 26 (see FIG. 1), and the interrupt program ends.

Next, when the starting winning memory counter is no longer "0" as the pachinko ball starts winning, the above 31 in Fig. 14C
8, a NO judgment is made and the process proceeds to 819, where D1 is stored from the memory area corresponding to the value of the starting prize memory counter CT4.
~D3 is called. Then, in S12 shown in FIG. 14A, the stored values D1 to D3 are called up, the starting prize storage counter CT4 is incremented by one day, and the process proceeds to S21, where the stepping motors SPI to SP3 are turned on and the rotating drums 113a to 113c ( (see Figure 6) starts rotating. Next, the process proceeds to 522, where variable display sound data is output, and a lamp notifies that the variable display is in progress.The process proceeds to 523, where it is determined whether or not there is a stop command signal for the stepping motor SPI, and the process waits until such time. If there is a stop command signal, the process advances to S24, where the step counter C of the stepping motor SPI is
A determination is made as to whether T1 matches Dl called in S19, and the process waits until they match. If they match, the process advances to S25 and the stepping motor SPI is turned on.
The left drum stop sound data is output in step S26 under the control of FF.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a stop command signal for the stepping motor SP3, and the process waits until there is a stop command signal. If there is a stop command signal, the process advances to S28, and the step counter CT3 of the stepping motor SP3 is
At 88 in FIG. 4A, a judgment is made as to whether or not it matches D3 determined, and the process waits until it matches. If they match, proceed to S29 and turn off the stepping motor SP3.
1 to F to control the stop of the right drum, S30
Proceed to and output the right drum stop sound data. Next, S3
1, it is determined whether the DI and D3 satisfy the jackpot conditions, and if they do not, the process proceeds to S3.
The process proceeds to step 4, but if there is a possibility that a jackpot will occur depending on the information displayed when the middle drum is stopped, a YES determination is made in S31, the process proceeds to S32, the stepping motor SP2 is decelerated, and the process proceeds to 533. After outputting middle drum deceleration sound data, notifying with a lamp that the middle drum is decelerating, and displaying a hit possibility line, the process proceeds to 334. This control by 33B has the advantage of increasing the player's expectation that a jackpot will occur. Next, in S34, it is determined whether or not there is a stop command signal for the stepping motor SP2, and the process waits until such a signal is received. And if there is a stop command signal, S3
5, the step counter CT1 of the stepping motor SP2 is set to D determined by 88 in FIG. 14A.
2, and waits until they match. If they match, the process proceeds to step S36, where the stepping motor SP2 is turned off to control the middle drum to stop.

The process then proceeds to S37, where middle drum stop sound data is output, and the process proceeds to S38.

At 338, it is determined whether or not D1 to D3 satisfy the jackpot conditions, and if they do not, S
The process proceeds to step 39, where the disconnection sound data is outputted and the disconnection is notified by a lamp, and the process returns to step S18. On the other hand, if the jackpot conditions are met, YES is determined in S38, the process proceeds to S40, sets the jackpot flag, and proceeds to S41, processes the waiting period before opening, and outputs jackpot sound data. The lamp notifies you of the jackpot and displays the winning line. Next, proceed to 342, set the timer, increment the opening number counter CT5 by 1, and then turn on the solenoid SOL to
6 (see FIG. 1). Next, proceed to 543,
(2) A determination is made as to whether or not the winning flag is set. This V winning flag is set in S47, which will be described later. If it has not been set yet, the process proceeds to S44, in which the opening sound data of the variable winning ball device is output and a lamp notifies that the opening is in progress, and in S45, whether or not the specific winning ball sensor VSW44 (see Fig. 2) is turned on is determined. If the "I'11 disconnection" is performed and it is not turned on, the process proceeds to S49, but if it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to S46, where the opening number counter CT
A judgment is made as to whether or not 5 has become "10".
”, proceed to S49, or if it is still “10
”, the process proceeds to S47, and after the winning flag is set, the process proceeds to 349. In other words, if the display result of the variable display at the time of stopping is a specific combination that satisfies the jackpot condition, YES is determined in S38.
After this judgment is made, the variable winning ball device is opened in S42, and the pachinko balls that have entered the variable winning ball device being opened are placed in the specific winning hole (V pocket) 27 (first
If a prize is won (see figure), a YES determination is made in S45, a V winning flag is set in S47, a YES determination is made in S56, which will be described later, and a YES determination is made in S42.
The variable winning ball device is opened again and the control is repeated and continued. Note that the upper limit of the number of times this repetitive continuation control is performed is 10.
Therefore, if the number of openings counter CT5 has already reached "10", it is determined that the number of openings is 10 times.
After the determination of S is made, the process proceeds to step 849 without setting the winning flag.

In S49, it is determined whether or not the prize winning number sensor CTSW is turned on. This winning number sensor CT
SW45 (see Figure 2) is a sensor for counting the number of pachinko balls that have won in the variable winning ball device, and every time a pachinko ball wins, a YES determination is made in S49 and the process proceeds to S50, where the winning is determined. A process is performed in which the number counter CT6 is incremented by one. And S51
Then, it is determined whether or not the winning prize counter CT6 has reached the upper limit value. and a predetermined upper limit (
For example, if it is determined that the winning amount (rlOJ) has not been reached, the process proceeds to S52, and control is performed to display the values of the number of openings counter CT5 and the number of winnings counter CT6. On the other hand, if the judgment is No from the above 549, the direct S
Proceed to step 52.

Next, the process proceeds to step 53, where it is determined whether or not the set time of the timer set in step S42 has expired. If the time has not yet ended, the process proceeds to step S43, but if it is determined that the time has ended, Proceeds to S54 and solenoid SQL
is controlled to OFF to close the variable winning ball device. The set time of this timer is, for example, about 30 seconds. Further, if the winning number counter CT6 has reached its upper limit value, a YES determination is made in S51 and the process directly proceeds to S54, where the opening control of the variable winning ball device is performed. In other words, the opening control of the variable winning ball device is performed for a predetermined period of time (
The game ends and is closed when either the earlier condition of the elapse of 10 seconds (for example, 10 seconds) or the arrival of a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 10 balls) into the variable winning ball device is satisfied. Next, the process proceeds to S55, where ■ the reception waiting time elapses.

After outputting the interval sound data and processing the lamp notification during the interval, the process advances to S56. In other words, even if the variable winning ball device is once closed when the repeat continuation condition is satisfied, the repeat continuation control is not performed immediately, but after a predetermined V reception waiting time has elapsed, an interval sound is output. At the same time, a lamp is displayed to notify that the interval is in progress, and this control has the advantage of heightening the expectations of the players. Next, proceed to 556, and ■
It is determined whether a winning flaku is set or not, and if the pachinko ball that has entered the variable winning ball device that is being opened has entered the specific winning hole 27 (see Figure 1), the process proceeds to step S4.
Since the V winning flag is set by 7, this S
56, the process proceeds to S57, where the winning flag is cleared and the winning number counter CT6 is cleared, and then the process proceeds to S42, where the variable winning ball device is opened again and repeat continuation control is executed. On the other hand, not a single pachinko ball entered the variable winning ball device that was being opened.
7 (see Figure 1), the above S5
6, a negative determination is made and the process proceeds to step 858, where the number of openings counter CT5, the number of winnings counter CT6, and the jackpot flag are cleared, and the process returns to step S18.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to switch and adjust in response to changes in the display unit or display range, which is the ratio between the size of the player's profit and the corresponding physical quantity. Although the display method does not allow players to intuitively recognize their profits, it is also possible to respond to changes in the display range using one type of display means.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a part of the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main part for explaining the ball feeding operation. FIG. 4 is a plan view for explaining the structure of the card reader/writer unit. FIG. 5 is a side view for explaining the structure of the card reader/writer unit. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the variable display device. FIGS. 7A to 7C are card front views for explaining the layout of marks on a gaming cart. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the main parts showing various setting switches provided on the pachinko machine control board box. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing circuits of a game control microcomputer and various devices connected thereto. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a pachinko machine control microcomputer and various equipment circuits connected thereto. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing circuits of a card reader/writer control microcomputer and various devices connected thereto. 12A to 12C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 11. 13A to 13C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 10. 14A to 14C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 9. In the figure, 1 is a pachinko game machine as an example of a game machine, 7 is a score display, 9 is a speaker, 10 is a settlement button, 12 is a score level display, 19 is a variable display device, 25 is a variable winning ball device, 45 is the winning number sensor, 46 is the winning number sensor ■, 4
7 is a winning piece sensor ■, 48 is a winning piece sensor ■, 55a is a light shielding plate, 56 is a batting rod sensor, 60 is a card reader/writer device, 64 is a card reader/writer unit, 75
80 is a foul ball sensor, 80 is a batted ball supply device, and 81 is a first
Ball feeding member, 85 is a ball feeding solenoid, 8 is a second ball feeding member, 92 is a sending ball sensor, 102 is a left horizontal mark row lead sensor, 103 is a right horizontal mark row lead sensor, 10
5 is a horizontal mark row read sensor, 106 is a write head, 1
13a to 113c are rotating drums, 114a to 114c are stepping motors, 122a to 122c are drum position sensors, 128 is a stop condition setting section, 12 is a jackpot stop setting switch, 130 is a difference number stop setting switch, 131
1 is a score stop setting switch, 132 is a winning score setting section, 1
33 is the addition number setting switch, 134 is the addition number setting switch ■, 135 is the addition number setting switch ■, 136 is the winning number upper limit setting switch, 137 is the jackpot probability setting switch, 138 is the score level display changeover switch, 150 is the card (for 21y technique), 154 is a visible display section, 155 is a game prohibition mark, 170 is a game control microcomputer, 190 is a pachinko machine control microcomputer, and 220 is a card reader/writer control microcomputer. 1st figure 6 da

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A gaming machine that allows games to be played using points corresponding to the input of gaming media, and that can provide a predetermined gaming value that is profitable to the player upon the establishment of a predetermined gaming state. A means for displaying information regarding a player's profit that changes with the progress of a game, the means for displaying information on a player's profit that changes as the game progresses, and that displays the changing size of the profit while maintaining a predetermined correlation with the change in the size of the profit. It is characterized by comprising a visual display means for displaying a visible physical quantity that changes in an analog manner, and a display unit switching means for switching a display unit by switching the ratio between the magnitude of the profit and the corresponding physical quantity, Game machine.