JPH04183492A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To actually feel the lending operation of pinballs by displaying the rest amount of the lent ball information recorded on a card, in the first color, and by displaying the money amount corresponding to the pinballs lent out, in the second color, when the output of a lent money amount operation means is generated. CONSTITUTION:When a money amount switch 26a is operated, and a rest amount is left on a money amount counter M2, the numeral '100' as the unit lent money amount is displayed in green color for a certain time on a money amount display device 28. After the lapse of a certain time, a green flag is reset, and after a red flag is set, the first state flag is set to 0, and the value of the money amount counter M2 is set as the money amount display data displayed on the money amount display device 28. Accordingly, the numeral displayed on the money amount display device 28 displays the reset amount left in a magnetic card, in red color.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that allows players to play games by inserting cards with rental ball information recorded thereon.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, pachinko machines that allow players to play by inserting a card with rental ball information recorded thereon have been equipped with an amount display that displays the amount related to the rental ball information recorded on the card. Alternatively, a pachinko machine has been proposed that is equipped with an acquired ball number display that displays the total number of balls acquired by the player every moment.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

In the conventional pachinko machine described above, for example, the amount display does not display only the remaining amount of the rental ball information recorded on the card, so even if the player operates the operation button when borrowing a game player, There was a problem in that it was difficult to know whether or not the game elements were lent out accurately based on the amount of play that was actually operated (and it was difficult to feel that the game elements were being lent out). Only the total number of prize balls won is not displayed, so even if a ball hits the winning slot and becomes a winning ball, it is difficult to tell whether the corresponding prize ball has actually been paid out or not. There was a problem that it was difficult to feel that the balls were being paid out.The present invention was made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to play a game by inserting cards. Therefore, it is easy to understand (and you can feel it) that game children are being rented out.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine in which it is easy to understand (and feel) that prize balls are being paid out.

[Means for Solving the Problem] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 provides a pachinko machine in which a game can be played by inserting a card on which rental ball information is recorded. An amount display capable of displaying an amount related to the ball rental information recorded on the card, and a game player lent out within the amount of the ball rental information recorded on the card based on a player's operation. The loan amount operation means and the remaining amount of the loaned ball information recorded on the card during normal times are displayed in a first color, and when the loan amount operation means outputs, the amount corresponding to the loaned game element is displayed. The present invention is characterized by comprising a display control means for controlling the display of the amount display so as to display the amount in a second color. In addition, in order to achieve the same object, the invention according to claim 2 provides a pachinko machine in which a game can be played by inserting a card in which rental ball information is recorded, and a winning ball that detects a winning ball that has been generated. a detecting means; a fired ball detecting means for detecting a properly fired ball in a game; and a number of prize balls won by the player calculated based on the output of the entered prize ball detecting means and the output of the fired ball detecting means. a storage means for cumulatively storing numerical values corresponding to the above, an acquired ball number display capable of displaying the numerical values stored in the storage means, and a first - display control means for controlling the display of the acquired ball number display so as to display the number of prize balls to be paid out in a second color when there is an output of the entered prize ball detection means; It is characterized by having the following. [Function] In the invention as claimed in claim 1, the remaining amount of the ball rental information recorded on the card is normally displayed on the amount display in the first color. Then, when the player operates the loan amount operation means, the amount corresponding to the loaned game child is displayed in the second color. For this reason, the amount display displays not only the remaining amount but also the amount corresponding to the game element borrowed by the player, so that you can understand and feel that the operation of lending a game element is being carried out. be able to. Furthermore, since each amount is displayed in a different color, it is easy to see which type of amount is being displayed. Further, in the invention set forth in claim 2, normally, the total number of acquired balls that the player has acquired at that time is displayed in the first color on the acquired ball number display. Then, when the hit ball enters a winning hole or the like and a winning ball is generated, the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning ball is displayed in a second color. For this reason, the acquired ball number display not only displays the total number of prize balls acquired, but also the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the generation of winning balls, so it can be seen that the prize ball payout operation is being performed. You can not only understand it, but also feel it. Moreover, since each number of balls is displayed in a different color, it is easy to see which type of number of balls is being displayed.

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 1 for playing games using cards according to an embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2 that is fixed to the installation stand.
and a front frame 3 pivotally supported by the outer frame 2 so as to be freely openable and closable. The front frame 3 is formed into a picture frame shape, and a metal frame 4 is provided around the frame-shaped opening, and a glass door 5 and a front door 6 are pivotally supported on one side of the metal frame 4. It is installed so that it can be opened and closed freely. Behind the glass door 5 is a game board 7.
This game board 7 is located as shown in FIG.
A mounting tool 10 is attached to the support frame 8 fixed to the back surface of the front frame 3.
A to 10c can be detachably attached. The support frame 8 has a support plate 9 on its lower side, and the support frame 8 and the support plate 9 are integrally formed of synthetic resin. Note that when the game board 7 is attached to the support frame 8, the surface of the game board 7 and the surface of the support plate 9 become the same plane. Further, on the surface of the game board 7, a guide rail 11 is provided for guiding the fired ball to the game area, and in the game area surrounded by the guide rail 11, there is a combination display device 12, a variable prize winning device 13, etc. Well-known parts such as , and a plurality of winning openings (no reference numerals) are arranged so that games can be played. On the other hand, the front door 6 covers the front surface of a launch rail 15, which will be described later, which is fixed to the surface of the support plate 9, and also covers the back surface of the front door 6 on the opposite side of the launch rail 15. is provided with a speaker 14 that generates sound effects depending on the gaming state. This speaker 14 also emits sounds such as messages for operation instructions in accordance with the lending operation of game balls and the operation of paying out prize balls. Further, the firing rail 15 is tilted and fixed to the surface of the support plate 9, and the lower end of the slope is the firing position, and a through hole 16 through which the batted ball is supplied is formed slightly upstream of the firing position. There is. The through hole 16 is formed through the support plate 9 and the mounting board to which the firing rail 15 is fixed, and is used to supply batted balls collected on the back side of the game board 7. Further, a foul ball intake port 17 is formed at the inclined upper end of the firing rail 15 to take in foul balls that return without reaching the game area. The foul balls taken into the foul ball intake port 17 are collected on the back side of the game board 7 after being detected by a foul ball detection switch 18 (not shown) (shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3). Note that the detection signal of the foul ball detection switch 18 is sent as an addition signal to a control circuit, which will be described later, and is not considered to be a legitimately fired ball. Further, a shot ball detection switch 19 for detecting a hit ball shot from the shooting position is provided at the upper middle of the shooting rail 15. The detection signal of the shot ball detection switch 19 is sent as a subtraction signal to a control circuit to be described later. Further, an operating handle 20 is provided on the lower front side of the front frame 3 for firing the ball and adjusting the rebound force of the ball, and on the side of the operating handle 20, the amount of money related to the ball information is recorded. Card slot 21 for inserting magnetic cards, etc.
, a receipt outlet 23 from which a receipt with the number of prize balls that the player has won is printed at the end of the game, a payment button 25 that is operated at the end of the game, and a player's receipt within the range of the ball information recorded on the magnetic card. Each time you operate, the unit amount (10
Amount button 2 for lending game balls corresponding to 0 yen)
6. Acquired king display 27 that displays the number of won prize balls or the unit number of prize balls at the time of winning (for example, 15 pieces), and the remaining amount related to the ball information recorded on the magnetic card or the amount button 26 An amount display 28 is provided to display the amount of money (100 yen in this embodiment) corresponding to the game balls lent out when the operation is performed, and an ashtray 29 is further provided on the side thereof. A card device 22 (shown in Fig. 3) consisting of a card presence/absence switch, a card reader/writer, a card transport motor, etc. is built into the card slot 21, and the card device 22 (shown in Fig. 3) is used to record information on the inserted magnetic card. In addition to reading the information, the magnetic card is returned from the card slot 21 again when the payment button 25 is operated. Note that the card device 22 includes
A control circuit is built-in independently, and the MPt of the control circuit described later
Information is exchanged with J40. A printing device and a receipt on which characters and numbers are printed by the printing device are built into the receipt discharge port 23, and the receipt is discharged when the payment button 25 is operated. Furthermore, even when the payment button 25 is operated, the prize balls won by the player are r0
In case of 4, it does not matter whether the receipt is ejected or not. The settlement button 25 has a built-in settlement switch 25a, and the amount button 26 has a built-in amount switch 26a. The acquired ball display device 27 is for displaying the number of superb prize balls acquired as described above or the number of unit prize balls based on winnings. Even if you win a prize, the specified number of prizes (for example,
15) prize balls are not dispensed, but only the numbers are added up as if the predetermined number of prize balls were paid out.
In addition, each time a ball is fired, the value is subtracted, and the added or subtracted value is displayed on the acquired ball display 27, as well as unit prizes that are paid out based on winnings. The number of balls is also displayed every time there is a prize. However, as will be described later, the number of prize balls and the number of unit prize balls are displayed in different colors. Therefore, the acquired ball display 27 is a two-color LED.
(7 segment LED) is used. Said amount display 28! is the remaining amount or amount button 2 related to the ball information recorded on the magnetic card as described above.
The amount (10
0 yen (hereinafter referred to as the loan amount), but since the remaining amount recorded on the magnetic card cannot be seen with the naked eye, the remaining amount recorded on the magnetic card is displayed to the player. It is something. Further, the loan amount is displayed to confirm the operation of the amount button 26. However, the remaining balance and loan amount are displayed in different colors. Therefore, the amount display 28 uses a two-color LED (7 segment LED). The amount display 28 shown in the figure is designed to display all the digits of the displayed amount using a plurality of segment displays, but since the unit of the loan amount is 100 yen, the minus digit and the tenth digit are displayed. Since the digits are always "0", they may be displayed on a fixed display (for example, a symbol), and the hundreds digit or more may be displayed on a segment display. By the way, winning balls that have entered the variable winning device 13 provided on the surface of the game board 7 or the winning hole, or batted balls that have entered the out port 33 provided at the bottom of the game board 7 are placed on the back side of the game board 7. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the batted balls that have entered the variable winning device 13 and the winning slot are collected in one place by the collecting gutter 30 that covers them, and the collected balls are sent to the ball collecting passage 31. They are arranged in a line and flow downward. In addition, a winning ball detection switch 32 is interposed at the connecting portion between the collecting gutter 30 and the ball collecting passage 31, and detects passing winning balls one by one. Thus, the detection signal of the winning ball detection switch 32 becomes an addition signal and is sent to a control circuit to be described later. Further, a midway of the ball collecting passage 31 communicates with the foul ball intake port 17, so that foul balls can be introduced into the ball collecting passage 31. The foul ball intake port 17 is connected to an out ball passage 34 that guides out balls that have entered the out port 33, and guides the out balls into the ball collecting passage 31. As described above, all the fired balls, such as winning balls, out balls, and foul balls, are collected in the ball collection path 31. Furthermore, a ball supply member 35 is arranged at the end of the ball collecting passage 31. The ball supply member 35 operates in conjunction with the reciprocating movement of the ball rod 37 of the ball launcher 36 attached to the lower part of the back surface of the front frame 3, and collects the balls flowing down the ball collection path 31. One piece is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail 15 through the through hole 16. The pachinko machine 1 configured as described above is controlled by a control circuit shown in FIG. FIG. 3 shows the control circuit in block configuration. The control circuit has an MPU 40 as a control center, and the MPU 40 has an external ROM 4.
1. External RAM 42 is connected. External RAM42
, an acquired ball counter 43 is set, which records the number of acquired balls calculated based on the detection signals of the foul ball detection switch 18, fired ball detection switch 19, and winning ball detection switch 32. D2, and an acquired ball counter D1 that stores the number of unit prize balls paid out based on the generation of winning balls. Furthermore, external RAM
42 is set with an amount counter 44, which includes an amount counter M2 for storing the remaining amount recorded on the magnetic card and an amount counter M1 for storing the loan amount. Although not shown, a winning number counter for counting the number of winning balls that have occurred is also set. In addition, the MPU 40 includes the various detectors described above, that is, the fired ball detection switch 19, the winning ball detection switch 32,
The input signals from the foul ball detection switch 18, the payment switch 25a, and the amount switch 26a are transmitted to the waveform shaping circuit 45.
information such as ball information is exchanged between the card device 22 and the MPU 40. Further, the MPU 40 outputs a display drive signal to the acquired ball display 27 and the amount display 28 via the display drive circuit 50 and the display selection circuit 51, and outputs a drive signal to the printer 24 via the driver 52. and the speech synthesis circuit 5
An audio signal such as a message for operating instructions is outputted to the speaker 14 via 3. The MPU 40 includes a clock generation circuit 47, a frequency divider 46 that divides the frequency of the pulse from the clock generation circuit 47, a reset signal generation circuit 48 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and the MPU 40.
A power supply circuit 49 for supplying power to each is connected to each. Next, the processing procedure of the above-mentioned control circuit will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 4 shows a program that is executed every time an external interrupt signal output from the frequency divider 46 is input after initial setting. In step 1o, the timer is updated, and then in step 2o and step 30, when there is a signal from the card device 22 indicating that a predetermined magnetic card has been inserted, the remaining amount data recorded on the magnetic card is transferred to the amount counter M2. Remember. When a game is being played on the pachinko machine 1, a process for calculating the total number of acquired balls is performed from step 40 to step 90. First, in step 40, the shot ball detection switch 19 is monitored, and in step 50, the value of the acquired ball counter D2 is updated by "-1" based on the ON of the shot ball detection switch 19. In addition, in step 60, it is determined whether or not the winning ball detection switch 32 is turned on, that is, whether or not a winning ball is generated, and when a winning ball is generated,
At step 70, the value of the acquired ball counter D2 is r+ 15J
At the same time, the value of the prize winning counter C becomes “+”
1" at a time. This prize winning number counter C is used when displaying the payout of unit prize balls on the won ball display 27 in steps 210 to 250, which will be described later. Further, in step 80, it is determined whether the foul ball detection switch 18 is ONL, and when it is ON, the value of the acquired ball counter D2 is set to "+1" in step 90.
” will be updated. After the above processing, steps 100 to 19 are performed.
0, and in step 280, processing for displaying the amount display 28 is performed, and in steps 2°O to 280, processing for displaying the earned ball display 27 is performed. Furthermore, when these processes are completed, payment processing is performed in steps 290 and 300. In this payment process, first, in step 290, the payment switch 25a is turned ON.
It is determined whether or not the
0, the printer 24 is driven and a receipt discharge process is performed in which a receipt on which the number of prize balls obtained is printed is discharged, and the value of the amount counter M2 is cleared to prepare for the next insertion of the magnetic card. The display processing of the amount display 28 in steps 100 to 190.280 and the display processing of the earned ball display 27 in steps 200 to 280 will be described in detail below separately. (1) Display processing of the amount display 28 First, in step 100, the amount display 28 is displayed on the amount button 2.
Based on the operation in step 6, it is determined whether or not the game child is being displayed for loan (first status flag F1 = 1), and when it is being loaned, the process moves to step 160. Sometimes, the amount switch 26a is turned on in step 110.
It is determined whether or not the
0 and whether the value of the amount counter M2 is greater than or equal to “0”;
That is, it is determined whether there is any remaining amount. When the amount switch 26a is not operated or when there is no remaining amount in the amount counter M2, the process moves to step 180. At this time, it indicates that the lending operation of the game child is not being performed, so after the red flag is set in step 180, the first status flag Fl is set to O in step 190, and the amount is displayed on the amount display 28. The value of the amount counter M2 is set as the amount display data. As a result, the number displayed on the amount display 28 in step 280 will indicate the remaining amount remaining on the magnetic card in red. Note that when there is no remaining amount in the amount counter M2, a command to forcibly eject the magnetic card may be issued to the card device 22. On the other hand, when the amount switch 26a is operated and there is a remaining amount in the amount counter M2, a green flag is set in step 130 to perform the lending operation of the game child, and as the amount display data displayed on the amount display 28, rloOJ, which is the value of the amount counter M1, is set. As a result, the number displayed on the amount display 28 in step 280 is the number rloOJ, which is the unit loan amount, in green. Further, in step 140, the first status flag F1 is set to 1, and the timer T
I (e.g., 1-2 seconds) is set, step 150
100 is subtracted from the value of the amount counter M2, and the value of the acquired ball counter D2 is updated by r+25J. In addition, when 100 is subtracted from the amount counter M2, a subtraction signal of the ball information is sent from the MPU 40 to the card device 22. Then, in step 160, timer T1
Step 200 until it is determined that the time has expired.
The process of ~300.10~100,160,200~ is repeated. That is, the number "100", which is the unit loan amount, is displayed in green on the amount display 28 for a certain period of time. When the certain period of time has elapsed, the green flag is reset in step 170, the red flag is set in step 180, and then the first status flag is set to O in step 190, and the amount is displayed on the amount display 28. The value of the amount counter M2 is set as the amount display data. As a result, in step 280, the amount display 28
The number displayed in red will indicate the balance remaining on the magnetic card. As described above, in this embodiment, the remaining amount of ball rental information recorded on the card is normally displayed on the amount display 28 in red, which is the first color. Then, when the player operates the amount button 26, the amount corresponding to the lent out game child is displayed in green, which is the second color, for a certain period of time. Therefore, the amount display 28 displays not only the remaining amount but also the amount corresponding to the gaming pressure borrowed by the player, so that it is possible to understand that the gaming pressure lending operation is being carried out, and to feel it. You can taste it. Furthermore, since each amount is displayed in a different color, it is easy to see which type of amount is being displayed. (2) Display process of the acquisition indicator 27 First, in step 200, it is determined whether the acquisition indicator 27 is displaying the payout of prize balls based on the occurrence of winnings (first status flag F2 = 1). and when the payout is in progress, the process moves to step 240. On the other hand, when the payout is not in progress, it is determined in step 210 whether the value of the winning prize counter C is 0 or more. When the value of the prize winning counter C is rOJ, step 2
Move to 60. At this time, it indicates that the payout operation of the prize balls is not performed, so after the red flag is set in step 260, the second status flag F2 is set to O in step 270, and the winning display 27 is displayed. The value of the acquired ball counter D2 is set as the acquired display data to be displayed. As a result, the number displayed on the acquisition display 27 in step 280 will display the total number of acquired balls in red. On the other hand, if the value of the prize winning number counter C is "0" or more, a green flag is set in step 220 to perform the payout operation of prize balls, and the winning display data is displayed on the winning ball indicator 27. , "15", which is the value of the acquired ball counter D1, is set. This results in step 280
The number displayed on the acquisition display 27 is the number "15", which is the number of prize balls to be paid out per unit, in green. Further, in step 230, the second status flag F2 is set to 1, and a timer T2 (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. Thereafter, in step 240, timer T
Step 28 until it is determined that 2 has timed up.
The process from 0 to 300.10 to 200.240.280 is repeated. That is, the number "15", which is the number of prize balls to be paid out per unit, is displayed in green on the acquisition display 27 for a certain period of time. When the certain period of time has elapsed, the value of the prize winning counter C is updated by "-1" at step 250, and the green flag is reset, and step 26
After the red flag is set at 0, the second status flag F2 is set to O at step 270, and the value of the acquired ball counter D2 is set as the acquisition display data displayed on the acquisition display 27. Ru. As a result, the number displayed on the acquisition display 27 in step 280 will be displayed in red to indicate the total number of prize balls acquired by the player. As described above, in this embodiment, normally, the total number of acquired balls that the player has acquired at that time is displayed on the acquired ball number display 27 in red, which is the first color. Then, when the batted ball enters the prize opening etc. and the prize is won,
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winnings is displayed in green, which is the second color, for a certain period of time. For this reason, the acquired ball number display 27 displays not only the total number of prize balls acquired but also the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of winnings, so the action of paying out prize balls is performed. You can not only understand this, but also feel it. Furthermore, since each man-hour is displayed in a different color, it is easy to see which type of man-hour is being displayed. In the above-mentioned embodiment, the number of unit prize balls paid out is displayed for a certain period of time on the winning display 27 when a prize is won, but the number of unit prize balls paid out and the total number of balls won are alternately displayed. may be displayed. Similarly, when the amount button is operated, the amount display 28 may display the unit loan amount and the remaining amount alternately blinking. Further, although the amount displayed on the amount display 28 is the remaining amount or the unit loan amount, it may also be the number of game balls corresponding to this amount. Further, the display device may be not only an LED but also a display device composed of a liquid crystal, an LCD, or the like. In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the unit prize payout number displayed on the acquisition display 27 is ``15J'', but it may be other than this, or it may be of multiple types. It may also have unit prize ball payout numbers (for example, 15 and 7).In this case, a winning number counter that counts and stores the winning balls that have entered the winning slot is set for each of the plurality of unit prize ball payout numbers. When a plurality of winning prize counters are provided in a corresponding manner, and when the plurality of winning prize counters are provided on a game control circuit board that controls game operations, the game control circuit board and the control circuit according to the above embodiment are connected, respectively. What is necessary is to transmit the number of prizes won.In addition, although one amount button 26 is shown, multiple amount buttons with different loan amounts (for example, 100 yen, 100 yen,
300 yen, 500 yen, etc.). Further, when the payment button is operated, the number of prize balls acquired may be recorded on a magnetic card inserted into the card device 22 instead of printing the number of prize balls acquired on a receipt. Furthermore, as a pachinko machine in which cards are inserted to play, the above embodiment shows a type in which the batted ball circulates within the pachinko machine, but any pachinko machine that uses cards to play can be used. For example, it may be a card-type pachinko machine in which prize balls are actually ejected.

【Effect of the invention】

As is clear from the above explanation, in the pachinko machine according to the present invention, the remaining amount of ball rental information recorded on the card is displayed in the first color on the amount table and indicator in normal times, and the game When the player operates the loan amount operation means, the amount corresponding to the loaned game ball is displayed in the second color, so the amount display not only shows the remaining amount, but also the remaining amount.
Since the amount corresponding to the game balls borrowed by the player is also displayed, it is possible to understand that the game ball lending operation is being carried out, and also to enjoy the experience. Furthermore, since each amount is displayed in a different color, it is easy to see which type of amount is being displayed. In addition, normally, the total number of balls won by the player at that time is displayed in the first color on the number of balls won display, and when a ball hits the winning hole or the like and a winning ball is generated, The number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the winning balls is displayed in the second color, so the number of won balls display will display not only the total number of prize balls that have been won (but also the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the occurrence of winning balls). The number of prize balls is also displayed, so you can understand and feel the action of paying out prize balls.Moreover, each man-hour is displayed in a different color, so you can see which type of prize ball is being paid out. You can easily tell whether the number of balls is displayed or not.

[Brief Description of the Drawings] Fig. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment, Fig. 2 is a schematic rear view of the pachinko machine, and Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit that controls the pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing an example of operations controlled by the control circuit. 1. Pachinko machine 18.. Foul ball detection switch 19.. Shooting ball detection switch 22.. Card device 26.. Amount button 26a.. Amount switch 27.. Earned ball display 28.. Amount display 32. Winning ball detection switch 40...MPtJ 42...RAM Patent applicant Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) In a pachinko machine in which a game can be played by inserting a card with rental ball information recorded thereon, an amount display capable of displaying an amount related to the rental ball information recorded on the card; , a loan amount operation means that lends out game balls within the amount of the ball rental information recorded on the card based on the player's operation; display control means for controlling the display of the amount display device so as to display the amount in a second color and display the amount corresponding to the loaned game ball in a second color when an output from the loan amount operation device is output; A pachinko machine characterized by: (2) In a pachinko machine in which a game can be played by inserting a card with rental ball information recorded therein, a winning ball detection means detects winning balls that have been generated, and a winning ball detecting means that detects legitimately shot balls in a game. a fired ball detection means; a storage means for cumulatively storing a numerical value corresponding to the number of prize balls won by the player calculated based on the output of the entered prize ball detection means and the output of the fired ball detection means; an acquired ball number display capable of displaying the numerical value stored in the storage means; and an output of the entered prize ball detection means that displays the numerical value stored in the storage means in a first color in normal times; A pachinko machine comprising: display control means for controlling the display of the acquired ball number display so as to display the number of prize balls paid out based on the number of prize balls in a second color.