JPH0392190A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable a player to continue a game without carrying balls by giving a ball lending commanding signal to an electric premium ball ejecting means with an information recording card being inserted to eject lent balls onto a shot ball supply tray within an extent of recorded value. CONSTITUTION:After the termination of a game, the number of premium balls stored in a computer is added to the number of balls collected in a shot ball supply tray and premium ball ejecting path to calculate the number of all premium balls obtained by a player so that a player can receive an information recording card recording the calculated value for premium exchange to simplify the business of premium exchange. Further, by inserting the information recording card into a card inserting port 40b of each pachinko machine 1, lent balls are ejected from a premium ball ejecting device onto the shot ball supply tray 19 within an extent of the number of balls recorded in the information recording card, so that the conventional carrying of balls can be dispensed with very conveniently when the game is wanted to be continued by changing the pachinko machine 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that plays a game by bouncing balls from a ball supply tray provided in front of the machine. [Prior art] As is well known, conventional pachinko machines include general machines that play by firing balls thrown into a ball supply tray in front of the machine onto a game board, and machines that collect data such as the number of balls played. A so-called card-type pachinko machine is known in which a game is played by firing a circulating ball sealed inside a pachinko machine based on a card on which various signal elements are recorded. (
For example, see Japanese Patent Publication No. 62-27829).

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, in the former type of general pachinko machine, when a ball hit on the game board enters the winning area, a predetermined number of prize balls are sent by a prize ball discharge device to a batted ball supply tray in front of the machine via a prize ball discharge passage. sent to. When the prize balls fill the batted ball supply tray, the excess prize ball tray connected to this tray, and the prize ball discharge passage, the player takes out the filled prize balls into a ball box provided at the pachinko parlor and puts them in his hand. You can continue playing the game while placing it on the screen. For this reason, in pachinko game parlors, it is necessary to constantly stock a large number of balls on the supply route of each pachinko machine island in order to account for the extra play balls that players have on hand, which is extremely uneconomical. It is.

Furthermore, when the player finishes the game, the prize balls that the player has won are placed in a ball box and carried to the prize exchange office, where the clerk calculates the number of prize balls and exchanges them for prizes. For this reason, players, especially female players, are forced to carry a heavy ball box containing prize balls to the prize exchange place by hand, which puts a considerable burden on them.
There is concern that unforeseen accidents such as players colliding with each other and dropping ball boxes while passing through the narrow passages between islands where pachinko machines are installed are likely to occur. Another problem is that if the prize exchange place is crowded, miscalculations are likely to occur, which can lead to trouble.

Furthermore, recent pachinko machines are equipped with a variable winning device that can be converted between a closed state that does not accept batted balls and an open state that easily accepts batted balls, and a variable display that can change the display state electrically. The so-called fever type device is provided on the top of the screen and allows a large number of prize balls to be won in a short period of time by making the variable person prize device timed in a unique manner regulated by time and number of times by combining the symbols on the variable display. What is called is gaining popularity among players. However, in the above-mentioned pachinko machines, when the machine is in a fever state, the prize balls may not be resupplied in time, or the winning balls may harden in the shape of a ball at the winning ball collection area, making it impossible to release the prize balls. There were problems such as.

On the other hand, while the latter type of card-operated pachinko machine can almost overcome the various problems of the former type of general pachinko machine, it requires a huge amount of capital investment such as the introduction of a card issuing machine, card reader, and advanced computer system. Needed. In addition, the only balls used in the game are enclosed circulating balls that roll on the game board, and there are no balls that players can touch with their hands, so it lacks the feeling of actually playing a pachinko game. There are many difficulties in putting this into practical use.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to alleviate the player's discomfort by playing the game using balls thrown into the ball supply tray in the same way as in a general pachinko machine. and an information record that stores the prize balls in the computer without actually releasing them when the prize ball discharge passage connected thereto is filled with prize balls, and records the total number of prize balls owned by the player when the game ends. To provide a completely new pachinko machine which can greatly simplify the operation of a pachinko game parlor by issuing cards.

Another object of the present invention is to enable the pachinko machine to eject rental balls from the prize ball ejecting means of the pachinko machine into the ball supply tray using the information recording card as described above, so that the player does not have to carry around balls. The goal is to allow players to move freely and continue playing. [Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the pachinko machine of the present invention includes a game board in which a winning area is formed, and a winning ball detection means for detecting a winning ball that has entered a ball firing position. and an electric prize ball ejecting means capable of ejecting prize balls one by one by activating an electric drive source based on the output of the entered prize ball detecting means; a prize ball discharge passage for guiding the prize ball to a batted ball supply tray; a prize ball discharge means for detecting that a prize ball is discharged from the electric prize ball discharge means; and a predetermined amount of prize balls in the prize ball discharge passage. A prize ball amount detecting means detects that the prize ball amount has accumulated, and the prize ball releasing operation of the electric prize ball releasing means is stopped based on the output of the prize ball amount detecting means, and when the output of the prize ball amount detecting means is exhausted, the prize ball is released. a prize ball release control means for canceling the suspension of the prize ball release operation of the ball release means, and an input of the prize ball detection means output as "+", and an input of "1" as the output of the prize ball detection means for addition/subtraction calculation and storage. a count storage means for displaying the value of the count storage means; a settlement switch means for collecting the balls held by the player in the batted ball supply tray to the back side of the pachinko machine based on the output of the settlement switch means. a hand ball collecting means for counting; a calculating means for calculating the number of prize balls by calculating the number of hand balls collected by the hand ball collecting means and a value in the count storage means; and recording the value of the calculating means. an information recording card issuing means for sending out an information recording card containing information; and an information recording card issuing means for reading the recorded value by inserting the information recording card and giving a ball command signal to the electric prize ball discharging means, and recording based on the ball command signal. The ball lending means operates the electric prize ball discharging means within the range of the value and releases the rented balls into the batted ball supply tray. [Function] The pachinko machine of the present invention configured as described above allows the player to play the game by hitting the ball into the ball supply tray onto the game board in the same way as a regular pachinko machine. When the ball hit on the game board enters the winning area, a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged from the prize ball discharging means to the batted ball supply tray via the prize ball discharging passage based on the output of the winning ball detecting means. When a predetermined amount of prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharging means accumulates in the batted ball supply tray and the prize ball discharging passage, the output of the prize ball amount detection means is given to the prize ball discharge control means, and the prize balls of the prize ball discharging means are fed to the prize ball discharge means. Stop the ejection operation.

In this state, when a ball hit onto the game board enters the winning area, the output of the winning ball detection means is stored as a "+" input in the count storage means, and is added each time a ball enters the winning area. The value is displayed on the display means. On the other hand, when the number of prize balls accumulated in the prize ball ejection path decreases and the output of the prize ball amount detection means disappears, the stoppage of the prize ball ejection operation of the prize ball ejection means is released, and the prize balls are again ejected according to the data stored in the count storage means. The prize ball releasing operation of the releasing means is performed, and the released prize ball is released to the prize ball discharger. Then, the output of the prize ball releasing operation detection means is given to the count storage means as an input of "1", and the value stored in the count storage means is subtracted by 1 and that value is displayed on the display means. Also, when the player ends the game,
Operate the payment switch means. The ball collecting means is actuated by the output from the operation of this adjustment switch means to collect the balls held by the player in the batted ball supply tray into the collection path on the back side of the pachinko machine, and the calculation means stores the collected balls and the count. The number of prize pitches is calculated by calculating the value stored in the means. Then, the information recording card issuing means sends out to the player the information recording card on which the value calculated by the calculating means is recorded.

On the other hand, if you want to move the pachinko machine and continue playing at another pachinko machine, by inserting the information recording card into the desired pachinko machine, the ball lending means will read the recorded value of the information recording card and give you an electric prize. A ball command signal is given to the ball discharge means, and based on the ball command signal, the electric prize ball discharge means is operated within the range of the recorded value to discharge the rented balls into the batted ball supply tray. The player can play the game again without having to carry the ball around. [Example] An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of its main parts, and FIG. 3 is a back view thereof. The pachinko m1 has a front frame 11 attached to the front of the machine frame 10 so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 12 and a front plate 13 are attached to the front of the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 14 is removably attached to the back surface of the front frame I1 via a mounting frame. A guide rail 15 having a firing position is provided on the surface of the game board 14, and a plurality of winning openings 16 forming a winning area in the gaming area surrounded by the guide rail 15 are provided.
, a variable person award device 17, etc. are provided. Further, an outro 18 is provided at the bottom.

On the front surface of the front plate l3, there is a ball supply tray 19 for guiding the balls thrown in one by one to the firing position of the guide rail 15.
is installed. Further, at the bottom of the front frame 11, there is an operation handle 20 for launching the ball at the shooting position to the game section, and a foul ball passage 21 formed in the middle of the guide rail l5.
A foul ball receiver 22 is attached which communicates with the ball. As shown in FIG. 3, a mechanism plate 23 is rotatably mounted on the back surface of the game board l4. A winning ball gathering space is formed on the front side of the mechanism plate 23 opposite to the back surface of the game board 14, and a gutter-like winning ball gathering passage 24 is formed in the lower part thereof. Also, a prize ball tank 25 is fixed to the upper part of the back surface of the mechanism plate 23. Below the prize ball tank 25, a prize ball discharging device 26 as an electric prize ball discharging means is formed via a prize ball guide gutter 27. A prize ball discharge passage 28 is formed below the prize ball discharge device 26 for guiding the prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharge device 26 to the batted ball supply tray 19.

The prize ball release device 1t26 has a prize ball passage 261 communicating with the prize ball guiding gutter 27 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6.
．． 261, motor 262゛, and the motor 26
A worm 263 rotated by 2 and the worm 26
3, and a gear-shaped spherical disc 266 fixed to both ends of the shaft 265 of the worm gear 264. 266. Said spherical disc 266. 266 has a prize ball passage 261, 2 on the outer periphery.
Recesses 266a facing each of the balls 61 and into which prize balls can be inserted one by one are formed at equal intervals. And motor 26
2 rotates the spherical disc 266 through the worm 263 and the worm gear 264. 266 is rotated, and the prize ball passage 261. 261 prize balls are in the prize ball discharge passage 28
This is what is released.

The ball-cutting disks 266, 266 are fixed to the shaft 265 with relative displacement in the direction of rotation, thereby allowing the prize ball path 261. The structure is such that 261 prize balls can be released one by one.

A winning ball detection stage 29 is provided at the end of the winning ball gathering path 24. As shown in FIG. 4, this winning ball detecting means 29 is provided with two circular cases 3 surrounding a disk 292 having a concave portion 291 formed on the outer periphery into which a ball can be inserted, and above which a winning ball gathering passage 24 is provided. and the winning ball discharge passage 30 is connected to the lower part thereof. Further, the actuator 295 of the winning ball detection switch 294 is exposed to the outer periphery of the disk 292. Then, by rotating the disk 292 in the direction of the arrow by the motor 296, the winning balls collected in the winning ball collecting passage 24 are fitted one by one into the recess 291 and discharged to the winning ball discharge passage 3o. The winning ball detecting means 29 having the above-mentioned structure detects the concave portion 291 of the disc 292.
When there is no winning ball within the winning ball detection switch 2
Since the actuator 295 of 94 is not pressed, the winning ball detection switch 294 does not operate, but if a winning ball exists in the recess 291, the winning ball pushes the actuator 295, so the winning ball detection switch 294 is activated and outputs a winning ball detection signal. send. In addition, by adopting the above structure as the winning ball detection means 29, the winning balls collected in the winning ball collecting path 24 during a power outage are left as they are as evidence balls when the motor 296 is stopped. Therefore, it is very suitable. However, if a power outage is not assumed, it may be a winning ball detector that is activated by the passage of a winning ball, for example. For example, when a large number of winning balls are collected in the winning ball collection illumination path 24 in a short period of time, such as in a fever-type pachinko machine, the rotation of the motor 296 can be made faster to quickly discharge the winning balls. Winning ball gathering passage 2
It is possible to prevent the ball biting phenomenon that tends to occur with 4. A detector 31 as a prize ball releasing operation detecting means is provided below the prize ball releasing device 26.

This detector 31 detects that a predetermined number of prize balls have been released from the prize ball passages 261, 261 into the prize ball discharge passage 28, and transmits a prize ball discharge operation detection signal. The detector 31 is capable of detecting the prize balls discharged into the prize ball discharge passage 28 one by one. Further, the prize ball discharge passage 28 is provided with a prize ball amount detecting means 32. This prize ball amount detection means 32 includes a detection plate 3 whose lower end is pivotally attached to a shaft 321 as shown in FIG.
22 and a prize ball amount detection switch 323. The detection plate 322 is integrally equipped with a lever piece 324 that protrudes rearward, and normally comes into contact with the actuator 325 of the prize ball amount detection switch 323 as shown by the solid line in FIG. The ball is urged to protrude into the prize ball discharge passage 28 by the ball. and,
When the batted ball supply tray 19 and the prize ball discharge passage 28 are filled with a predetermined amount of prize balls, the filled prize balls cause the detection plate 32 to
2 is pushed and rotated as shown by the chain line in Figure 4, and the lever piece 32
4, the actuator 325 is pressed, so the prize ball amount detection switch 323 is activated, and a prize ball amount detection signal is transmitted.

In addition, in relation to the batted ball supply tray 19, a 1,000 stage 33 for collecting balls in hand is provided.
is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, this hand-held ball recovery means 33 includes a sliding plate 331 for opening and closing a ball extraction port 34 formed on the bottom surface of the downstream side of the batted ball supply tray 19, and the sliding plate 33.
1 and a recovered ball detector 333. The sliding plate 331 is
It is connected to the plunger 332a of the solenoid 332, and the plunger 332a is always connected to the plunger 332a as shown by the solid line in FIG.
A coil spring 332b wound around the coil spring 332b is biased to a position that closes the ball extraction port 34, and when the solenoid 332 is energized, the ball extraction port 34 is opened as shown by the chain line in the same figure, and the ball is removed from the ball supply tray l9. is guided through a ball extraction road 35 to a collection passage 36 formed on the back side of the mechanism plate 23. The sliding plate 331
, the solenoid 332 is provided in the space between the front plate 13 and the batted ball supply tray l9, and the recovered ball detector 333 is inserted in the middle of the recovery path 36 to detect and recover passing balls. Sends a ball detection signal. The winning balls collected in the entered prize ball collection path 24 and the balls held in the batted ball supply tray 19 join the ball extraction path 37 of the prize ball tank 25 and are collected in the collection path at the bottom of the pachinko machine installation island. Each Pachinko III is resupplied by Tamaki Gen Shima. The batted ball supply tray 1
9 is provided with a digital display 38 as a display means. The foul ball tray 22 also has a settlement button 39 as a settlement switch means operated by the player when finishing the game, and an information recording card output port 40a and an insertion port 40.
b is provided. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a card issuing device 4l as an information recording card issuing means, a card reading device 42 as a ball lending means, a first electromagnetic counter 43a and a second electromagnetic counter 43b are provided. The first electromagnetic counter 43a is for counting and storing the prize balls, and the second electromagnetic counter 43b is for counting and storing the number of times the prize balls are released. Note that 45 is a batted ball detection switch for detecting a ball thrown into the batted ball supply tray 19.

Furthermore, the pachinko Iml is provided with a computer 44 having a function of controlling the entire operation.

This computer 44 is given information on the number of prize balls (ball rental signal) from the card reader 42 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. Further, a winning ball detection signal generated each time the winning ball detection switch 294 of the winning ball detection means 29 is turned on is provided. Also, a prize ball release operation detection signal is provided which is generated every time one prize ball is released from the prize ball release device 26 and the detector 3l is turned on. In addition, the prize ball discharge passage 28 is filled with prize balls, and the prize ball amount detection switch 32
A prize ball amount detection signal is given in response to turning on of the ball 3.

In addition, in response to the payment button 39 being pressed and turned on, a fif calculation command signal is given, and the recovered ball detector 33
The recovered ball detection signal from 3 is given. On the other hand, from the computer 44, the motor 262 of the prize ball release device 26
A control signal is sent to stop the operation. Further, a control signal for displaying the digital display 38, a drive signal for driving the solenoid 332 of the ball collecting means 33, and an @ control signal for operating the printer 41 are sent. Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the prize ball function is set to rXJ (step ■), and then step ■ continues until the information recording card is inserted into the information recording card insertion slot 40b or a ball is put into the batted ball supply tray 19. ■
circulating between. First, we will explain the case where a game is started without using an information recording card. When a player inserts a ball purchased from a ball rental machine at a pachinko game parlor into the ball supply tray 19, as in a general pachinko machine, the ball is detected by the ball detection switch 45 (step ■).
By operating the operating handle 20, the balls in the ball supply tray 19 are driven into the game section of the game board 14 one by one. On the other hand, the prize sphere function rXJ is set as rOJ (step ■), and zero is displayed on the digital display 38 (step ■).

Then, it is determined whether or not the ball hit into the game section of the game board 14 enters the winning area of the winning hole 16 or the variable winning device 17, and the winning ball detection switch 294 is turned on (step ■). If it is determined, r+I3J is added to the memory counter of the computer 44 and the first electromagnetic counter 43a as the number of prize balls corresponding to one winning ball (step 2), and the process moves to step 2. Also, if it is determined in step ■ that the winning ball detection switch 294 is not ONL, it is determined in step ■ whether rXJ is rOJ or not, and if it is determined that it is "0", the process returns to step ■, and it is not "0". If it is determined that this is the case, proceed to step ■. In step (2), it is determined whether or not the prize ball discharge passage 28 is filled with prize balls and the prize ball amount detection switch 323 is turned ON. A signal is given to the device 26 to drive the motor 262 to send one prize ball to the prize ball discharge path 2.
Release into the sun (step@). This prize ball release device 26
When the action of discharging the prize ball is performed once, "-1" is subtracted from the value of the memory counter of the computer 44 (step 0), and "
+1" is added (step o), and the process moves to step (2). In step (2), it is determined whether or not the payment button 39 has been pressed, and if No, the process returns to step (2) and steps (2)---0 or (2) are repeated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that the prize ball discharge passage 28 is full of prize balls and the prize ball amount detection switch 323 is turned on, the process returns to step (2) and the following steps -
■1■-■ or step ■■1■ will be repeated. Therefore, even if a ball hit into the game board l4 enters the winning area in this state, the prize ball releasing device 26 does not release any prize balls at all, and the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning balls is stored in the memory counter of the computer 44. And it is only added to the -11m-th counter 43a as a "+" input. Then, the game continues in this state, and the number of prize balls in the prize ball discharge passage 28 decreases, causing the amount of prize balls to be detected by the switch 3.
If it is determined that 23 is OFF, the process proceeds to step [phase] and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if it is determined that the payment button 39 has been pressed in step 0, a payment command signal is given from the computer 44, and the digital display 38 displays the prize. spherical function rXJ
is displayed (step [phase]), and the solenoid 332 of the hand-held ball collection stage 33 is energized to collect the balls in the batted ball supply tray 19 to the recovery path via the ball extraction passage 35 and the recovery passage 36 (step [phase]). ]). Then, the recovered balls are counted by the recovered ball detector 333 (step [phase]), and the total number of prize balls is calculated by adding the prize ball function "X" and the number of collected balls, and the number of balls is added to the card. After recording on the information recording card by the issuing device 41, this is sent out from the sending port 40b (step 0). Also, the values of the first electromagnetic counter 43a and the second electromagnetic counter 43b are reset to "0" (step [phase]).
, the game ends.

Next, we will explain the case where the information recording card issued as described above is used to play a game in another pachinko machine. First, the player inserts the information recording card into the insertion slot 40b of the cart' reading device 42. do.

Then, in step (2), the information recording card is confirmed, and the prize ball number information of the information recording card read by the card reading device 42 is sent to the storage counter of the computer 44 and the -1i-th magnetic force counter 43a. Then, this number of prize balls is replaced with the prize ball function X (step [
phase]). This becomes a ball coin command signal at the start, and activates the ball lending means using the prize ball release device 26 as shown below. That is, immediately after inserting the information recording card, there are no balls in the batted ball supply tray l9, so the prize ball amount detection switch 323 is naturally in the OFF state. One ball) is released, and the process proceeds to step 0-0-01■ in the same manner as above. Here, if the player does not fire the ball, the cycle goes through steps ■-■1■-[stock]10-■10■1■, and the prize ball function X becomes "0" at step ■, or Alternatively, in step (2), prize balls (rental balls) are discharged from the prize ball discharging device 26 to the batted ball supply tray l9 until the prize ball amount detection switch 323 is turned ON. Of course, the player may start the game after the release of the prize ball (rental ball) has stopped, or may start the game in the middle of the action of releasing the prize ball (rental ball). . Once the game has started, the operation is the same as when balls are directly thrown into the hit ball supply tray 19 described above.

In this embodiment, the batted ball supply tray 19 is provided with a daily display 44 for displaying the number of winning balls, so that the number of unreleased winning balls converted from the prize balls into the number of winning balls can be displayed, so that the player can This makes it easy for players to understand their own gaming status. Furthermore, by providing two electromagnetic counters 43a and 43b, the first and second, it is possible to check whether the number of prize balls matches the number of prize balls released, and to recover the prize ball data in the event of a power outage. It is said that

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the present invention is designed as explained above, it produces the effects described below. Just like a regular pachinko machine, you start the game by inserting balls purchased from a ball rental machine at a pachinko game parlor into the ball supply tray, and each winning ball is released until the number of prize balls released reaches a predetermined number. Since the prize balls are released into the ball supply tray, unlike card-type pachinko machines, players can fully enjoy the feeling of actually playing a pachinko game.

When the batted ball supply tray and the prize ball discharge passage are filled with prize balls, the prize ball discharge operation of the prize ball discharge device is stopped and the prize balls are no longer discharged, and when the number of prize balls in the prize ball discharge passage decreases, the prize balls are Since the stop of the prize ball releasing operation of the releasing device is released and the prize balls are released in accordance with the winning balls stored in the computer, for example, even if there is a fever state, there are fewer balls to supply. This completely eliminates the risk of not being able to replenish prize balls in time, which is the case with conventional pachinko machines. Furthermore, even if the player is in a fever state, there is no need for the player to rush to pick up the ball box or take out the prize balls from the ball box, as was the case in the past, so the player can enjoy the game calmly.

In addition, the winning balls generated when the prize ball releasing operation of the prize ball releasing device is stopped are stored in the computer and then ejected directly from the machine. Since there is no need to link the release operation of the winning balls and the prize balls, there is no possibility that the winning balls become lump-shaped in the winning ball collecting section and disable the release operation of the prize balls. Furthermore, when the game ends, the total number of prize balls owned by the player is calculated by adding the number of prize balls stored in the computer to the number of collected balls in the batted ball supply tray and the prize ball discharge path. Since a receipt with the value recorded is issued, the player only has to receive the information recording card and exchange the prize, and therefore there is no need to put the prize ball in a ball box and transport it to the prize exchange place as in the past. This reduces the burden on the player and eliminates unexpected accidents such as dropping the ball box. It also simplifies the prize exchange process, making it possible to reduce the number of store staff. Furthermore, by inserting an information recording card into the card insertion slot of each pachinko machine, rental balls are discharged from the prize ball discharging device into the batted ball supply tray within the range of the number of balls recorded on the information recording card. Because of this, if you want to move the pachinko machine and continue playing, you don't have to carry around the balls like in the past, which is very convenient.

On the other hand, for pachinko game parlors, it is possible to eliminate the so-called play balls that players take out prize balls into a ball box and leave to play with, which makes it possible to significantly reduce the amount of circulating balls owned by the pachinko machine island. , When a player stops playing or moves a pachinko machine, no balls are taken out from the island where the pachinko machine is installed, so there is no change in the amount of circulating balls held by the island where the pachinko machine is installed, and as a result, It is now possible to supply pachinko machines on an island-by-island basis, allowing pachinko parlors to have ball rooms as in the past, and ceiling piping, underground piping, and underground bits to connect ball rooms and each pachinko machine island. The economic effects are truly great, such as eliminating the need for construction work, shortening the construction period, and significantly reducing construction costs.

In addition, at the end of the game, all the prize balls won by the player are settled by computer control, so the amount spent by the player on each pachinko machine is calculated as follows: "Number of balls held by the player at the time of payment - (Total number of prize balls)" The total number of balls batted in) can be accurately obtained, and the management function of each pachinko machine can be greatly improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the lower part of the pachinko machine with the front panel opened, Fig. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine, and Fig. 4 is a back view of the pachinko machine. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the main parts in cross section, FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the hand-held ball collecting means, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the prize ball discharging device, FIG. 7 is a block diagram, and FIG. 8 is a flow chart. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine, 14... Game board, 16... Winning hole, l7... Variable winning device, 19... Hit ball supply tray, 26... Prize ball release device, 29... Winning ball detection means, 3l...detector, 32...prize ball amount detection means,
33...Held ball collecting means, 38...Digital display, 39...Payment button, 41...Card issuing device, 42...Card reading device. Patent applicant Chukyo Amusement Facility Co., Ltd. Figure 3 6 Claims ``A game board with a winning area formed therein, a ball feeding tray that places a ball at the shooting position, and a winning ball that enters a violet beyond the target star. a winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball; an electric prize ball discharging means capable of ejecting prize balls one by one by activating an electric drive source based on the output of the winning ball detecting means; and the electrical prize ball. a prize ball discharge passage that guides the prize ball discharged from the ball discharge means to a batted ball supply tray; a prize ball discharge means that detects that a prize ball is discharged from the electric prize ball discharge means; and the prize ball discharge passage. a prize ball amount detecting means for detecting that a predetermined amount of prize balls have accumulated in the prize ball amount detecting means, and stopping the prize ball discharging operation of the electric prize ball discharging means based on the output of the prize ball amount detecting means; A prize ball release control means that releases the stoppage of the prize ball releasing operation of the prize ball releasing means when the detection means output disappears; and the input prize ball detection means output is set to "+", and the prize ball detection means output is set to "1". a count storage means for performing addition/subtraction calculations and storing them as an input; a display means for displaying the value of the count storage means; a settlement switch means; a hand-held ball collecting means for collecting and counting balls on the back side of the machine; a calculation means for calculating the number of prize balls by calculating the number of hand-held balls collected by the hand-held ball collecting means and the value of the count storage means; Information recording card issuing means for sending out an information recording card recording the value of the calculation means, and reading the recorded value by inserting the information recording card and giving a ball command signal to the electric prize ball discharging means to release the ball. A pachinko machine comprising a ball lending means for operating an electric prize ball releasing means within a range of a recorded value based on a currency command signal to release balls into a ball supply tray. ”

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A game board in which a winning area is formed, a winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball that has entered a batted ball firing position, and an electric drive source that operates based on the output of the winning ball detecting means. an electric prize ball ejecting means capable of ejecting prize balls one by one; a prize ball ejecting passage that guides the prize balls ejected from the electric prize ball ejecting means to a batted ball supply tray; and the electric prize ball. a prize ball discharging means for detecting that a prize ball has been released from the discharging means; a prize ball amount detecting means for detecting that a predetermined amount of prize balls have accumulated in the prize ball discharge path; and the prize ball amount detecting means. a prize ball release control means that stops the prize ball releasing operation of the electrical prize ball releasing means based on the output, and cancels the stop of the prize ball releasing operation of the prize ball releasing means when the output of the prize ball amount detecting means disappears; , a count storage means for adding and subtracting and storing the input prize ball detection means output as a "+" input and the prize ball detection means output as a "-"input; and a display means for displaying the value of the count storage means; a settlement switch means; a ball collection means for collecting and counting balls held by a player in a batted ball supply tray on the back side of the pachinko machine based on the output of the settlement switch means; balls collected by the ball collection means; calculation means for calculating the number of prize balls by calculating the number of balls and the value of the count storage means; information recording card issuing means for sending out an information recording card on which the value of the calculation means is recorded; and insertion of the information recording card. reads the recorded value and gives a ball command signal to the electric prize ball releasing means, and based on the ball command signal, operates the electric prize ball releasing means within the range of the recorded value to hit the rental ball. A pachinko machine comprising ball lending means for discharging balls into a supply tray.