JPH0347285A - Controller for pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make difficult the supposition of a shot terminating period by setting the paid-off pinball count for individual prizes on the basis of predetermined procedures in every pinball machine. CONSTITUTION:A predetermined total count setting device 3 is constituted of a common paying-off count setting device 13 for setting the common paying- off pinball number for common prizes to all pinball machines 5 and an individual paying-off count setting device 14 constituting the predetermined total paying-off ball count together with the common paying-off for setting the count of pinballs individually paid off for individual prizes to every pinball machine 5 on the basis of predetermined procedures. Thus, said device 3 sets the common paying-off count by said device 13, while setting the individual paying-off count by said device 14, so that the predetermined paying-off total count of prize winning balls is set individually to every pinball machine 5. Thus, the supposition of a shot terminating period can be made difficult.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a pachinko machine management device that manages a pachinko machine and a replenishment device for replenishing each pachinko machine with prize pachinko balls.

(Prior Art) A management device for a pachinko machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a management device) mainly includes a replenishment signal generation device consisting of a CPU. (hereinafter referred to as) rental equipment 2 prize pachinko (hereinafter referred to as
A supply device for supplying prize balls (hereinafter referred to as "prize balls") and a counter for the number of prize balls (hereinafter referred to as "replacement balls") at the time of prize exchange are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. For this reason, the replenishment signal generator detects whether the pachinko balls shot onto the game board (hereinafter referred to as fired balls) have won or not, and whether there are enough prize balls stored in the storage tank of the pachinko machine. I can do something.

The lending device and the pachinko machine are connected to the supply device by a supply gutter, and the supply device constantly supplies prize balls to the lending device and the pachinko machine via the supply gutter. The lending device and the pachinko machine are each provided with a measuring device in order to control the number of prize balls (hereinafter referred to as supply balls) supplied from the supply device. The measuring device is controlled by a replenishment signal generator, which measures the number of pachinko balls supplied from the replenishment device, and when this measured value reaches a preset value, it closes the wave path of the replenishment gutter. , equipped with a mechanism to stop the supply of prize balls.

When the replenishment signal generator detects a shortage of prize balls stored in the pachinko machine, the replenishment signal generator generates a replenishment request signal that operates the measuring device, and at the same time,
The generated replenishment request signal is input to the measuring device. As a result, the measuring device opens the flow path of the supply gutter, and the prize balls are supplied from the supply device to the storage tank of the Pachinko machine.

The supply to this storage tank is continued until the number of balls to be supplied reaches a predetermined number.

The measuring device controls the number of prize balls supplied from the supply device.
4 from about 10 to 20 balls per unit (per time)
Approximately 0.00 balls are set appropriately at the original end, and when replenishing, the number of prize balls of 1 unit, signals representing the start and end of replenishment, the medium number of replenishment, and the number representing each pachinko machine. The signal is input to the replenishment signal generator. In addition, since each pachinko machine inputs the winning ball number data and the out ball number data to the supply signal generating device, the supply signal generating device calculates the total number of prize balls supplied and the total number of paid out prize balls ( The number of prize balls ultimately obtained by the player = number of replacement balls) can be calculated for each pachinko machine.

By the way, when certain conditions are met for pachinko machines,
It is possible to generate rights advantageous to the player continuously for a predetermined period of time, and to obtain more prize balls in a short time than in a normal pachinko game. If such rights occur continuously, the pachinko machine will pay out an extremely large number of prize balls, or the player will not be able to obtain an infinite number of prize balls.

That is, the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out (hereinafter simply referred to as the total number of scheduled payout balls) is predetermined for each pachinko machine, and the number of prize balls is finite. The replenishment signal generating device is provided with a scheduled total number setting device for setting the above-mentioned scheduled total number of payouts. This scheduled total number setting device is equipped with an input device, and by operating the input device, the scheduled total number of payouts can be set in the replenishment signal generating device. Then, the replenishment signal generator generates the replenishment request signal based on the scheduled total number of payouts set in the scheduled total number setting device, and the measuring device generates a predetermined number of prize balls for each pachinko machine based on this replenishment request signal. By replenishing the supply, the total number of prize balls to be paid out is limited.

In the conventional management device configured in this way, the total number of scheduled payouts set in the supply signal generator is common to all pachinko machines, and the number of prize balls paid out from any pachinko machine is When the fixed total number is reached, the replenishment signal generating device stops the game of the pachinko machine that has reached this scheduled payout total number, and performs a so-called discontinuation process. The total number of prize balls that the player receives from the pachinko machine during the termination process roughly matches the scheduled total number of payouts set in the scheduled total number setting device, and this payout - f constant total number is generally Published in . Then, the player can play a pachinko game using a predetermined pachinko machine until the announced total payout schedule is reached. In addition, skilled players can visually measure the number of prize balls that have been paid out.
By comparing the published total number of scheduled payouts with the current number of prize balls that have been paid out, it is possible to estimate the timing at which the termination process will be performed.

The supply signal generating device calculates the total number of prize balls actually paid out from the pachinko machine based on the total number of balls supplied by the supply device to the pachinko machine, in other words, the number of balls supplied per unit and the number of balls supplied. It is being calculated. From this, the smaller the number of balls to be supplied per unit set in the measuring device (for example, about 10 to 20 balls), the more the total number of prize balls set in the supply signal generator and the actual number of balls to be paid out. The difference between the total number of prize balls paid out at the time of a stop and the dispersion in the total number of prize balls paid out from each pachinko machine at the time of a stop are reduced and averaged out. Therefore, the number of balls to be supplied per unit as described above tends to be set small in order to accurately grasp the flow of pachinko balls in the game parlor.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) For this reason, when the cancellation process is performed, the difference between the total number of prize balls to be paid out that the player or the pachinko machine obtains and the total number of prize balls that are scheduled to be paid out and published in the gaming hall is It is extremely small and does not exceed the player's expectations. Further, this difference becomes smaller as the number of supplied balls per unit decreases, that is, as the accuracy of the measuring device becomes better. As a result, the number of prize balls increases intensively due to the occurrence of rights advantageous to the L player, and as the number of prize balls paid out gradually approaches the number of paid out f/fixed total number, the player approaches the termination process. Perceive that something is happening.

As a result, expectations for an increase in the number of prize balls decrease, and at the same time, interest in the game itself wanes, causing players to lose their desire to play. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a management device for a pachinko machine in which the total number of prize balls to be paid out is randomized for each pachinko machine, and it is difficult to predict when a termination process will be performed.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention sets a fixed total number, r, or a common payout number of prize pachinko balls for all the pachinko machines 5. a common payout number setting device 13 for setting the number of prize pachinko balls to be paid out together with the common payout number; It is configured to include a payout number setting device N14.

(Function) Since the present invention is configured as described above, the scheduled total number setting device 3 can set the common payout number using the common payout number setting device M13, while setting the individual payout number using the individual payout number setting device 14. Therefore, the total number of prize balls to be paid out is individually set for each pachinko machine 5.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 1
is a management device for a pachinko machine according to the present invention, and this management device l includes a CPU 2 . The main components are a scheduled total number setting device 3 and a memory 4, and a managed device described below is connected to the CPU 2 so as to be able to communicate with each other via an interface (not shown).

The devices to be managed are multiple pachinko machines 5 and a prize ball supply device 6.
, a lending device 7 for rental balls, and a counter 8 for the number of replacement balls, and the CPU 2 receives the number of winning balls from each pachinko machine 5, the number of out balls, the number of stored prize balls, the number of times prize balls are replenished, and the amount per unit. data regarding the number of balls to be supplied, etc. from the replenishment device 6, data regarding the number of rental balls etc. from the lending device 217, and data regarding the number of replacement balls etc. from the counter 8. There is.

Further, 5' is a measuring device installed in the pachinko a5, and the measuring device 5' is controlled by the CPU 2, measures the number of supplied balls supplied from the replenishing device 6 via a replenishing gutter 15, which will be described later, and calculates the measured value. When the predetermined number is reached, the solenoid (not shown)
By operating a drive source consisting of the like, and closing the flow path of the replenishment gutter 15 with a cam or the like (not shown),
A mechanism for stopping the supply of prize balls to the pachinko machine 5 is provided. Further, when the pachinko Ja5 runs out of prize balls stored in a storage tank (not shown), it generates a shortage signal indicating that fact, and inputs this shortage signal to the CPU 2.

As a result, the CPU 2 generates a replenishment request signal and inputs the generated replenishment request signal to the measuring device 5', and based on this, the measuring device 5' is operated to transfer a predetermined number of prize balls to the storage tank of the pachinko machine 5. supply to. In addition, the CPU 2 sends a stop processing command signal to other managed devices, that is, each pachinko machine 5, a supply stop command to the supply device M6, a lending stop command to the lending device 7, etc. Furthermore, a signal indicating the completion of counting the number of pitches lent out is input to the counter 8.

The contents of the communication between the CPU 2 and the managed device are displayed on the display device 9, and various data input operations, various command input operations, correction operations, etc., which will be described later, are performed between the display device 9 and the human-powered device 10. 0 done by
The display device 9 includes a CRT display 11- and a printer 12.
The input device IO consists of a keyboard (described later...see FIG. 2). Since the display device 9 monitors the operation contents of the input device 10 and the calculation contents of the CPU 2 as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the operator can perform the above-mentioned input work and correction work in an interactive manner. Note that the interface between the CPU 2 and the display device 9 is not shown.

The scheduled total number setting device 3 is for setting the total number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out for each pachinko machine 5, and is composed of a common payout number setting device 13 and an individual payout number setting device 14.

In the present invention, the total number of prize balls to be paid out is determined by the sum of the common number of prize balls to be paid out common to all pachinko machines 5 and the individual number of prize balls to be paid out for each pachinko machine 5. It consists of The common payout number is set in the common payout number setting device 13 via the CPU 2 by operating the input device 10, while the individual payout number is stored in advance in the memory 4 by the common payout number setting device 13 via the CPU 2. It is set based on a stored block diagram (see FIGS. 4 to 6), that is, a predetermined procedure.

The memory 4 consists of a ROM and a RAM (not shown),
The ROM stores the above program, data for various materials for setting the number of individual payouts, and various programs for managing each managed device, and the RAM stores the data for the above materials when executing various procedures and commands. Temporarily stores data, calculated data, and data obtained through communication with the managed device. The items stored in the ROM are non-volatile, and are created according to each user's specifications when the management device 1 is shipped.The ROM is mounted together with the RAM on a board (not shown) on which the CPU 2 is installed. There is.

The data for the various materials mentioned above include a normal distribution diagram (Gaussian distribution diagram...see Figure 7) regarding the selection probability of CPU2 corresponding to the number of individual payouts, and a plurality of cylinders showing the maximum number of selections shown in Figure 8. There is a distribution map that they own, and a correspondence table between the individual numbers of each managed device and specifications for each model. In addition, the above-mentioned distribution map related to the number of individual payouts is prepared in advance in multiple types, and the user can use the input device IO to
It is possible to create the above distribution map independently, or to change the distribution charts shown in FIGS. 3, 7, and 8 to a distribution of the desired ψ. The above distribution map created by the user “
By operating the input device 7110, the data can be stored in the memory 4 and read out (described later).

Each pachinko Ja5 is equipped with a replenishment request switch (not shown) in the storage tank, and the replenishment request switch is activated when a prize ball is paid out by a winning ball and the number of prize balls in the storage tank decreases to a predetermined number. Generate a shortage signal by closing the contacts. This allows C.P.
Since the insufficient signal is input to U2 from the pachinko machine 5,
The CPU 2 can detect a shortage of prize balls in a particular pachinko machine 5.

The supply gutter 15 is connected between the supply device i6 and each pachinko machine Ja5 and the rental device 7, so that the supply balls are routed from the supply device 6 to each pachinko machine 5 and the rental device M7 via the supply gutter 15. It is constantly replenished. The number of balls to be replenished is measured by a measuring device 5' disposed at the inlet of the storage tank, and when the measurement reaches a predetermined number, the drive source is operated by the CPU 2 to drive the cam to fill the supply gutter. 15 channels are closed. Thereby, the supply device M6 can supply a predetermined number of prize balls to the storage tank of the pachinko machine 5. The measuring device 5' measures the number of prize balls supplied per unit as 10.
The number of balls to be supplied as prize balls can be set as appropriate from about 20 balls to about 400 balls, and in this embodiment, the number of prize balls supplied per unit is set at 10 balls. When replenishing the prize balls, the measuring device 5' inputs to the CPU 2 a signal representing the number of prize balls to be supplied per unit of supply and the start and end of replenishment. Therefore, the CPU 2 can calculate the total number of balls supplied for each pachinko machine 5 along with the out ball number data of each pachinko fi 5 obtained based on the above communication.

When replenishing prize balls, the measuring device 5' sends signals indicating the start and end of replenishment, the number of supply cars, and the pachinko machine 5.
and the individual number of the rental equipment M7 are respectively input to the CPU 2. Further, the CPU 2 receives data on the number of incoming balls and number of out balls from each pachinko machine 5, enters data on the number of rental balls manually from the lending device M7, and inputs data on the number of exchanged balls from the counter 8. Therefore, the CPU 2 can calculate the total number of prize balls supplied and the total number of paid-out prize balls for each pachinko machine 5 based on the winning ball number data and the out ball number data. The total number of prize balls paid out is the total number of prize balls paid out minus the difference between the number of winning balls and the number of out balls (hereinafter referred to as the difference range). Further, the CPU 2 can calculate sales proceeds based on the data on the number of pitches lent out, the data on the number of exchanged pitches, and the amount per median number of pitches according to the lending method and the exchange method.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the input device 10. Reference numeral 16 denotes a stop number setting key, which is used to set the common payout number by operating the common payout number setting device 13 via the CPU 2. 17 is the minimum value setting key, 18 is the maximum value setting key, and these are the CP
This is used to set the lower limit (minimum value setting key +7) and upper limit (maximum value setting key 18) of the number of individual payouts by operating the individual payout number setting device 14 via U2. 19 is a number key from O to 9, 20 is a memory key, and the memory key 20 is used to store data related to the number of common payouts and the number of individual payouts in the memory 4, and to read out various data stored therein. It is.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a distribution chart key, and the distribution chart key 21 consists of an up key and a down key (not shown). The distribution map key 21 is used to change the shape of the distribution map read out by operating the memory key 20 (see Figures 7 and 8) or to create a new distribution map (see Figure 3). reference). The distribution diagram shows the relationship 1 between the number of individual payouts and the number of times they occur, that is, whether it is a specific number of individual payouts or the individual payout number setting device 14 via the CPU 2.
It shows the probability of being selected.

The CPU 2 selects a specific number of individual payouts based on the program shown in FIG. Figures 3 and 7 in this example
In the distribution charts shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 8, the number of individual payouts is arranged on the horizontal axis, and the number of occurrences of the specific number of individual payouts is arranged on the vertical axis, and the maximum value of the number of occurrences is set at 10.

For example, in the case of the distribution diagram shown in FIG. 3, the number of individual payouts selected by the individual payout number setting device 14 via the CPU 2
The probability of it being 99 pitches is 1 out of 55 group selections.
5 selections guaranteed in 0 times - IP is 155 per mouth (Pro, 1B)
become. When the up key of the distribution chart key 2I is operated, the number of occurrences on the vertical axis is increased for each number of individual payouts, and when the down key is operated, the number of occurrences is decreased for each number of individual payouts.

22 is an end key for completing the setting of the common payout number and the individual payout number; 23 is a display key for selecting the display on the display device 9; 24 is a print key for operating the printer; 25 is for correcting incorrect operation of the input device. This is the foam extinguishing key. These are connected via an input circuit 26 as an interface.
Connected to CPU2.

Next, the procedure for using the management device 1 of the present invention configured as described above will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG. 5 shows the procedure for setting the scheduled total number of prize balls to be paid out in each pachinko machine 5. In addition, since the procedure described below is displayed on the display device 9 during operation, confirmation and correction can be performed.

First, when a power supply circuit (not shown) is activated, the management device 1 is reset, and then the program is read into the CPU 2 and 51 in FIG. 5 is executed. sl is a step of determining whether or not the common payout number is set by operating the stop count setting key 16. If the stop count setting key 16 is operated, the common payout count is set. If it is determined that the number of common payouts has not been set and S2 is executed by the CPU 2, but the number of withdrawals setting key 16 is not operated, it is determined that the number of common payouts has not been set and s3 is executed by the CPU 2.
Executed by PU2.

In S2, it waits for the common payout number to be set by operating the number keys 19 (loop), and when the number keys 19 are operated, in S4, the number corresponding to the number keys 19 or the CPU
2 to the common payout number setting device 13, and in S5, the CPU 2 determines whether or not the end key 22 has been operated. When the end key 22 is operated in S5, the common payout number setting bag 'ai:+ is the value read in S4.

The common payout number is set in the CPU 2, and the CPU 2 stores the set common payout number in the memory 4 (s6), returns to the main program (not shown), and can reset the number as desired.

On the other hand, if the end key 22 is not operated in S5, s2 is executed.

Next, in S3, if the minimum value setting key 17 is operated, the 1 individual payout number setting device 14 determines via the CPU 2 that the minimum value of the individual payout number has been set, and the CPU 2
executes sl, while if the minimum value setting key 17 is not operated, it is determined that the minimum value of the number of individual payouts has not been set, and the CPU 2 executes s8. In sl.
The individual payout number setting device 114 waits for the minimum value of the individual payout number to be set by operating the numeric key 19, and when the numeric key 19 is operated, the number setting device 114 sets the number corresponding to the numeric key 19 (in this embodiment) in S9. (M in = 0...see FIG. 3) is read into the individual payout number setting device 14 via the CPU 2, and at slO, the CPU 2 determines whether or not the end key 22 has been operated.

When the end key 22 is operated in slO, the individual payout number setting device 14 sets the numerical value read in s9 in the CPU 2 as the minimum value of the individual payout number, and the set minimum value of the individual payout number is stored in the memory 4. (sll), and then returns to the main program. On the other hand, if the end key 22 is not operated in slo, sl is executed.

Next, at 58, if the maximum value setting key 18 is operated, the maximum value of the individual payout number is set to the individual payout number setting device 1W1.
4 and executes sl2, while if the maximum value setting key 18 is not operated, the maximum value of the individual payout number is set in the individual payout number setting device 14. It is determined that there is no such file, and the CPU 2 executes sl3. For sl2, press the maximum number of individual payouts or number key 1
9, and when the numeric key 19 is operated, sl4 will display the value corresponding to the numeric key 19 (
In this embodiment, Max=1000 balls...see FIG. 3) is read into the individual payout number setting device 14 via the CPU 2, and at sl5, the CPU 2 determines whether or not the end key 22 has been operated. .

When the end key 22 is operated in sl5, the individual payout number setting device 14 sets the numerical value read in sl4 as the maximum value of the individual payout number in the CPU2, and in sl6 the CPU
2 stores the set maximum value of the number of individual payouts in the memory 4, returns to the main program, and can reset the number as desired. On the other hand, if the end key 22 is not operated at sl5, sl2 is executed.

At sl3, the distribution map key 21 is operated to determine whether a new distribution map has been created. And distribution map key 21
If the key 21 is operated, the operation of the left key 21 is enabled at sl7, and then s20 is executed. On the other hand, if the distribution map key 21 is not operated, the memory key 2 is pressed with sl8.
It is determined whether or not the operation of reading out the distribution map based on 0 from the ROM or RAM of the memory 4 has been performed. At sl8,
If such an operation is performed, after enabling the distribution map reading operation of the memory key 20 (sl7), s
Execute 20.

On the other hand, if the distribution map reading operation is not performed in s18, s
At step 19, it is determined whether or not the memory key 20 has been used to write the distribution map to the RAM of the memory 4;
If such an operation is performed, after enabling the write operation to RAM using the memory key 20 (sl7
), execute s20. On the other hand, in sl9 R
If no write operation is performed to AM, the program returns to the main block and can be reset if desired. Then, in s20, it is determined whether or not the end key 22 has been operated, and after validating the operation of the end key 22, s20 is executed.
In step 21, based on sl to s20, the created distribution map is stored in the final storage area of the memory 4 or in another storage medium (not shown) different from the memory 4, such as a hard disk.

You can then return to the main program and reconfigure if desired. Note that when correcting the operation of the input device 10, the cancel key 25 is used.

Next, the procedure for determining the total number of scheduled payouts for each pachinko fi5 by the CPU 2 will be explained below with reference to FIG. First, it is detected whether the difference ball or the common payout number in any of the pachinko machines 5 has reached the common payout number set in advance as described above (see s22 in FIG. 4), and in s23, the difference ball or the common payout number is detected. Select the number of individual payouts when the number is reached. And s2
4, when the difference ball reaches the sum of the common payout number and the individual payout number (total scheduled payout*>), the CPU 2 performs a stop process in s2s.

Next, the above procedure for determining the number of individual payouts will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. The procedure for determining the number of individual payouts consists of subroutines A to J, each of which consists of seven steps, and subroutine J consists of five steps. sAl to sA7 of subroutine A set the number of individual payouts from 0 balls to 90 balls, and sBl to sB7 of subroutine B set the number of individual payouts from 100 balls to 190 balls. C or by subroutine J.

The number of individual balls to be paid out is set from 900 to 990 balls in steps sJ] to sl5 of subroutine J.

First, in sAl, assign O to variable X, and in sA2, change a
The minimum value of the number of individual payouts set in S9 (in this embodiment, i=Min=0) is substituted into i. Here, the variable X indicates the number of times sAl to sA7 are looped, and the number of loops corresponds to the vertical axis in FIG. 3, and the variable i corresponds to the number of individual payouts, which is the horizontal axis in FIG.

Next, in sA3, the presence or absence of a pachinko machine 5 in which the total number of prize balls paid out has reached the common number of paid out balls is detected, and any pachinko machine a
If the total number of prize balls paid out in 5 or the common number of paid out balls is reached, s
In step 26, the current value of the variable i is set as the number of individual payouts. Then, in s27, the individual payout number setting device 1
4 calculates the scheduled total number of payouts of the pachinko machine 5 by adding the set individual payout number and common payout number, and stores the calculated total scheduled payout number in the memory 4.

At this time, since the fixed total number of payouts is not displayed through the pachinko machine 5 during the game, the player cannot perceive the total number of payouts scheduled and cannot guess the timing at which the termination process will be performed. I can't come. Thereafter, the CPU 2 returns to the main program and continues normal processing until the total number of prize balls paid out or the number of common paid out balls is reached.

On the other hand, if the above-mentioned pachinko machine 5 is not detected in sA3, the prize ball supply a(
In this embodiment, 10 balls) are added to the variable i. Then, in S^5, it is determined whether the variable i is smaller than 100, and if the variable i is smaller than 100, sA3
On the other hand, if variable i is not smaller than 100, sA6 is executed.

In sA6, 1 is added to the variable X, and then sA7 is executed. In sA7, if the variable X is less than 10, execute sA2, and if the variable
Execute the following. When the execution of subroutine B is completed, subroutine C, subroutine D, subroutine ■, subroutine J are executed in order, and subroutine J is then executed.
When the execution of sJ5, which is the final step in , is completed, the program returns to the main program or jumps to subroutine A and executes sA] and subsequent steps again. It should be noted that each step of subroutine B to subroutine J is the same as sAl to sA7 of subroutine A, and therefore detailed explanation will be omitted.

In this way, the program described above is composed of 10 types of subroutines A to J, and from each subroutine A to subroutine J, 10 types of subroutines are generated.
A numerical value (variable i) of the type is created. In other words, the program shown in FIG. 6 configures 10 types of random number tables, and each random number tickle includes 10 types of random numbers (variable 1 = number of individual payouts...see the horizontal axis in FIG. 3). The CPU 2 loops each subroutine A to subroutine J based on the variable X, and constantly calculates the total number of prize balls paid out by each pachinko machine 5. Therefore, the CPU 2 selects a random number, that is, a variable i, when the total number of prize balls paid out from any of the pachinko machines 5 reaches the common number of payouts (for example, sA3.SR3, etc.), and thereby sets the number of individual payouts. The device 14 determines the number of individual payouts. Note that in subroutine J.

Since there are no steps after sJ5, the number of loops of subroutine J is one.

As a result, the scheduled total number setting device 'a3 can set the common payout number using the common payout number setting device 13, while individually setting the individual payout number for each pachinko machine 5 using the individual payout number setting device 14. From this, the CPU 2 inputs a replenishment request signal to the measuring device 5', and the measuring device 5' can individually replenish a predetermined number of prize balls to each pachinko machine 5.

The number of individual payouts depends on the probability of each random number table being selected as described above, and the probability of selecting each random number table is as follows:
The number of loops for each subroutine A to subroutine J,
That is, the probability Pa that depends on the variable X (see the vertical axis in FIG. 3), for example, subroutine A is selected, is
It is expressed as a ratio between the number of times subroutine A is looped (X=10) and the sum xn (xo=ss) of variables X in each subroutine A to subroutine J (Pa=lO
155≠0.1818), the probability PJ that subroutine J is selected is expressed as the ratio of the number of times subroutine J is looped and the sum xn of variables X (P
, = 1155 balls 0.11182).

(Effects of the Invention) The present invention is configured as follows: The total number of prize balls to be paid out is made random for each pachinko machine, making it difficult to predict when the termination process will be performed. It's coming. Therefore, even if the number of prize balls to be paid out increases rapidly in a short period of time, the player's desire to play is improved because expectations for the increase in the number of prize balls and interest in the game are prevented from fading.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the unreleased 111, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the human-powered device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG.
The figure is a diagram showing the relationship between the number of individual payouts and the number of occurrences created according to the present invention, Figure 4 is a flow chart showing an outline of the order of setting the number of individual payouts according to the present invention, and Figure 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the number of individual payouts and the number of occurrences according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a detailed flowchart of FIG. 4; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the number of individual payouts stored in the memory shown in FIG. 1 and the number of occurrences; FIG. This figure shows an example different from that shown in FIG. 7. l...Pachinko machine management device 2...Replenishment signal generator (CPU) 3...Scheduled total number setting device 5...Pachinko machine 5'...Measuring device 6...Replenishment device 13. ...Common payout number setting device 14...Individual payout number setting device

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[Claims] (1) Connected to a pachinko machine equipped with a replenishment device for supplying pachinko balls for prizes and a measuring device for controlling the number of pachinko balls supplied from the replenishment device, the total number of pachinko balls for prizes scheduled to be paid out by the pachinko machine is calculated. A scheduled total number setting device to be set, and a replenishment request signal for replenishing each pachinko machine with prize pachinko balls based on the scheduled total number of payouts set by the scheduled total number setting device and winnings of pachinko balls hit on the game board. A control device for a pachinko machine is provided with a replenishment signal generating device for inputting a supply signal into the measuring device, wherein the scheduled total number setting device sets a common payout number of prize pachinko balls common to all pachinko machines. a common payout number setting device; and an individual payout number setting device that configures the total scheduled payout number together with the common payout number and sets the individual payout number of prize pachinko balls for each pachinko machine based on a predetermined procedure. A management device for a pachinko machine, comprising: